Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Dave Aleshire, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 - 5246 Florence Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 2,450 acres located partially in City of Chino Hills (1,750 acres) and City of Diamond Bar (700 acres), CA (AKA -Former Tres Hermanos Ranch) City negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager) and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Pledge of Allegiance
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Pre-Audited Year End Finance Report Presentation from Finance Director Tineke Norrdin CIRCLE 3.0 Grant Project Presentation by West Coast Arborists Senator Ricardo Lara's Young Senator Program
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and on non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. 1. Public Hearing - Consideration of an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2017-70 in order to include fees for the Aquatics Program, Animal Control Services, Development Agreement, and Amendments to Existing Entitlements. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-66 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, CHARGES & APPLICATION FEES TO INCLUDE FEES FOR THE AQUATICS PROGRAM, ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MINIMUM DEPOSIT, AND AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING ENTITLEMENTS
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Discussion regarding a Contract for Energy Performance Services with Climatec LLC, and authorization to evaluate an effective energy savings program for the City. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize Climatec LLC. To perform a comprehensive energy audit of City facilities to investigate opportunities to upgrade or replace aging energy/water infrastructure needs and sustainability initiatives.
Approval of Resolution 2018-63 amending the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget to establish the Los Angeles River Restoration Project with an allocation of $170,000. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-63 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $170,000.00 FROM THE CITY'S CAPITAL PROJECT FUND RESERVE TOWARDS THE CREATION OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT
Discussion Regarding City Attorney Fee Increase Request. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City Attorney's written request for a fee increase to the agreement for City Attorney Services.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. Recommendation: Approve ltem(s) 7 through 11. 7. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1238 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF TITLE 2 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 2018. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Status of Housing Successor Loans Identified in SB341 Annual Housing Repots (FY13-14 through FY14-15) as Requested by the City Council on August 22, 2018. (Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) 10. Consideration of Non-Renewal of Contract Agreement and General Release and Waiver of Claims- City Manager. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 26, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Discussion Regarding City Attorney Fee Increase Request. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City Attorney's written request for a fee increase to the agreement for City Attorney Services.
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Dave Aleshire, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 - 5246 Florence Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 2,450 acres located partially in City of Chino Hills (1,750 acres) and City of Diamond Bar (700 acres), CA (AKA -Former Tres Hermanos Ranch) City negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager) and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Pledge of Allegiance
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Pre-Audited Year End Finance Report Presentation from Finance Director Tineke Norrdin CIRCLE 3.0 Grant Project Presentation by West Coast Arborists Senator Ricardo Lara's Young Senator Program
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and on non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. 1. Public Hearing - Consideration of an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2017-70 in order to include fees for the Aquatics Program, Animal Control Services, Development Agreement, and Amendments to Existing Entitlements. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-66 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, CHARGES & APPLICATION FEES TO INCLUDE FEES FOR THE AQUATICS PROGRAM, ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MINIMUM DEPOSIT, AND AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING ENTITLEMENTS
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Discussion regarding a Contract for Energy Performance Services with Climatec LLC, and authorization to evaluate an effective energy savings program for the City. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize Climatec LLC. To perform a comprehensive energy audit of City facilities to investigate opportunities to upgrade or replace aging energy/water infrastructure needs and sustainability initiatives.
Approval of Resolution 2018-63 amending the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget to establish the Los Angeles River Restoration Project with an allocation of $170,000. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-63 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $170,000.00 FROM THE CITY'S CAPITAL PROJECT FUND RESERVE TOWARDS THE CREATION OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT
Discussion Regarding City Attorney Fee Increase Request. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City Attorney's written request for a fee increase to the agreement for City Attorney Services.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. Recommendation: Approve ltem(s) 7 through 11. 7. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1238 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF TITLE 2 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 2018. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Status of Housing Successor Loans Identified in SB341 Annual Housing Repots (FY13-14 through FY14-15) as Requested by the City Council on August 22, 2018. (Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) 10. Consideration of Non-Renewal of Contract Agreement and General Release and Waiver of Claims- City Manager. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 26, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Discussion Regarding City Attorney Fee Increase Request. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City Attorney's written request for a fee increase to the agreement for City Attorney Services.