The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage 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: 6400 Atlantic 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 d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 Atlantic 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)); Name of Case: People v. Rizzo, et al., (Angela Spaccia) Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC44549 f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)); Name of Case: Spaccia v. CalPERS, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case Number: BS144444 g) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA)
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
Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Sergeant Rodrigo Rodarte MADD Awards Presentation Los Angeles County Bar Association - Presentation on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Immigration Rights Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District and the Los Angeles County of Public Health - Presentation on Zika Prevention Initiative
4. Study Session on Driveway Extensions and Temporary Structures. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from staff summarizing the Bell Municipal Code (BMC) section related to driveway extensions, and temporary structures, and provide staff with direction. 12. Discussion regarding written request from Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, asking for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding Aleshire & Wynder's written request for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services: 1. Amend the current Agreement in order to adjust the rates and establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for City Attorney Services; 2. Decline the rate adjustment and amend the current Agreement in order to establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, for City Attorney Services; 3. Initiate an RFP process for City Attorney Services; or 4. Consider other unspecified options for City Attorney Services.
Communications from the Public (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Communications from the Public (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Public Hearings 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. Consideration of an appeal of the City of Bell Planning Commission's Decision to approve Conditional Use Permit 2017-07, a request to amend Conditional Use Permit 87-4 to modify the hours of operation of the convenience store at 3727 Gage Avenue. Authorization to file a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the County Registrar-Recorder's Office. (Council) Recommendation: It Is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing. b) Read by title only, and adopt City Council Resolution 2017-60 upholding the Planning Commission's decision to approve Conditional Use Permit 2017-07 (Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 87-4).
Business Calendar Presentation on Proposition 64: California Adult Use of Marijuana act (AUMA) and SB 94: Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA); and, direction on local marijuana regulatory ordinance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff and the City Attorney's Office with direction on the contents of an Ordinance addressing marijuana law.
Presentation Update for the Microbrewery Project on gage and Pine Avenue. (Council/Bell Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Bell Community Housing Authority receive and file the presentation, and provide further direction to staff if necessary.
8. Resolution 2017-59 - Affirming the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget for the use of funds provided by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-59 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AFFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET FOR USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1) 9. Request from Southern California Edison (SCE) to convert all street lights in the City of Bell and having the City cease efforts to acquire 805 streetlights owned by SCE. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide guidance to staff based upon the following alternatives for the future operation of the street lighting system within the City of Bell: 1. Staff recommends the continuance of current efforts to purchase and convert the current street light system within the City of Bell; or, 2 Council may direct staff to draft an agreement with Southern California Edison based upon their current offer to convert, maintain, and operate the current street light system within the City of Bell including the proposed annual savings to the City. 10. Approval of revisions to the City's Current Speed Hump Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve revisions to the currently approved Speed Hump Policy, thereby superseding the current policy 14. Approve a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement with U.S. Tow, Inc., for Tow Truck Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement with U.S. Tow, Inc., for Tow Truck Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Authorization to Pay Willdan Engineering for Interim Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Purchase Order from $25,000 to $87,372.00 in order to pay for interim engineering services rendered during the months of July and August 2017.
Cont'd from 9/20 Meeting - Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Vice-Mayor Quintana nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and 2. The City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-91 AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
California Senate Bill 415 "California Voter Participation Rights Act" and Direction Regarding Timing of Transitioning to a Statewide Election Date. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the options listed below and provide direction to staff: 1. Move the date of the City's election from March of odd numbered years to June of even-numbered years commencing June, 2018; 2. Move the date of the City's election from March of odd numbered years to November of even-numbered years commencing November, 2018; and 3. Provide alternative direction to staff on how to proceed.
Approve an Agreement with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve an Agreement with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $82,250 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Selection of an Executive Search Firm for the Position of Community Development Director and Public Works Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080(F)(5) Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize an exception from formal bidding requirements and award a consultant contract with CPS-HR for the Recruitment of a Community Development Director and Public Works Manager in an amount of $28,900 plus approximately $11,400 in expenses. The estimated total cost is $40,300. 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the consultant contract with CPS-HR for $40,300.
16. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-61 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND ADANCEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING OVERTIME TO REDUCE TRAFFIC COLLISIONS YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT 18. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 27, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-55 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING RESOLUTION 2017-09 TO INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL VENDORS TO THE FORTHWITH LIST
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage 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: 6400 Atlantic 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 d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 Atlantic 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)); Name of Case: People v. Rizzo, et al., (Angela Spaccia) Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC44549 f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)); Name of Case: Spaccia v. CalPERS, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case Number: BS144444 g) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA)
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
Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Sergeant Rodrigo Rodarte MADD Awards Presentation Los Angeles County Bar Association - Presentation on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Immigration Rights Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District and the Los Angeles County of Public Health - Presentation on Zika Prevention Initiative
4. Study Session on Driveway Extensions and Temporary Structures. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from staff summarizing the Bell Municipal Code (BMC) section related to driveway extensions, and temporary structures, and provide staff with direction. 12. Discussion regarding written request from Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, asking for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding Aleshire & Wynder's written request for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services: 1. Amend the current Agreement in order to adjust the rates and establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for City Attorney Services; 2. Decline the rate adjustment and amend the current Agreement in order to establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, for City Attorney Services; 3. Initiate an RFP process for City Attorney Services; or 4. Consider other unspecified options for City Attorney Services.
Communications from the Public (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Communications from the Public (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Public Hearings 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. Consideration of an appeal of the City of Bell Planning Commission's Decision to approve Conditional Use Permit 2017-07, a request to amend Conditional Use Permit 87-4 to modify the hours of operation of the convenience store at 3727 Gage Avenue. Authorization to file a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the County Registrar-Recorder's Office. (Council) Recommendation: It Is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing. b) Read by title only, and adopt City Council Resolution 2017-60 upholding the Planning Commission's decision to approve Conditional Use Permit 2017-07 (Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 87-4).
Business Calendar Presentation on Proposition 64: California Adult Use of Marijuana act (AUMA) and SB 94: Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA); and, direction on local marijuana regulatory ordinance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff and the City Attorney's Office with direction on the contents of an Ordinance addressing marijuana law.
Presentation Update for the Microbrewery Project on gage and Pine Avenue. (Council/Bell Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Bell Community Housing Authority receive and file the presentation, and provide further direction to staff if necessary.
8. Resolution 2017-59 - Affirming the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget for the use of funds provided by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-59 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AFFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET FOR USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1) 9. Request from Southern California Edison (SCE) to convert all street lights in the City of Bell and having the City cease efforts to acquire 805 streetlights owned by SCE. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide guidance to staff based upon the following alternatives for the future operation of the street lighting system within the City of Bell: 1. Staff recommends the continuance of current efforts to purchase and convert the current street light system within the City of Bell; or, 2 Council may direct staff to draft an agreement with Southern California Edison based upon their current offer to convert, maintain, and operate the current street light system within the City of Bell including the proposed annual savings to the City. 10. Approval of revisions to the City's Current Speed Hump Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve revisions to the currently approved Speed Hump Policy, thereby superseding the current policy 14. Approve a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement with U.S. Tow, Inc., for Tow Truck Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement with U.S. Tow, Inc., for Tow Truck Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Authorization to Pay Willdan Engineering for Interim Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Purchase Order from $25,000 to $87,372.00 in order to pay for interim engineering services rendered during the months of July and August 2017.
Cont'd from 9/20 Meeting - Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Vice-Mayor Quintana nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and 2. The City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-91 AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
California Senate Bill 415 "California Voter Participation Rights Act" and Direction Regarding Timing of Transitioning to a Statewide Election Date. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the options listed below and provide direction to staff: 1. Move the date of the City's election from March of odd numbered years to June of even-numbered years commencing June, 2018; 2. Move the date of the City's election from March of odd numbered years to November of even-numbered years commencing November, 2018; and 3. Provide alternative direction to staff on how to proceed.
Approve an Agreement with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve an Agreement with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $82,250 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Selection of an Executive Search Firm for the Position of Community Development Director and Public Works Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080(F)(5) Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize an exception from formal bidding requirements and award a consultant contract with CPS-HR for the Recruitment of a Community Development Director and Public Works Manager in an amount of $28,900 plus approximately $11,400 in expenses. The estimated total cost is $40,300. 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the consultant contract with CPS-HR for $40,300.
16. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-61 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND ADANCEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING OVERTIME TO REDUCE TRAFFIC COLLISIONS YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT 18. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 27, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-55 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING RESOLUTION 2017-09 TO INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL VENDORS TO THE FORTHWITH LIST