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: 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 c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4400 Gage Avenue, 4410 Gage and 6419 Pine 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) Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is Maria Figueroa v. City of Bell, Case No. BC610141. e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Vinson Ramos v. City of Bell, et aL, United States District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-05491 BRO (GJSx) f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (3 cases) 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.
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. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 2017-70 approving a City-Wide Comprehensive User Fee Study/Cost Allocation Plan for the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2017-70 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY; ADOPTING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES FOR CITY SERVICES TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2018; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT PAYMENT OF SAID FEES VIA CREDIT CARD, DEBIT CARD, OR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER AS WELL AS CHARGE A FEE FOR PROCESSING THE PAYMENT
Business Calendar Bond Counsel and Underwriting Services for Bond Refinancing. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions in connection with the proposed refunding of various City bond issues: a) Approve Norton Rose Fulbright as bond and disclosure counsel and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the form attached to this report; and b) Appoint Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., as underwriter, with a proposed form of bond purchase agreement to be considered at a subsequent Council meeting.
City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 2017. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
General Plan Study Session. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the Administrative Draft General Plan and provide feedback.
Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) - Arroyo Seco. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a) The City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, City staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Council for reconsideration. b) The Successor Agency Board approve Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the Executive Director and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, Successor Agency staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Board for reconsideration.
Sleepy Lagoon Monument Project Update. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and direct staff to draft a Letter of Support to East Yard Communities approving their proposal.
Street Name Sign Replacement Program - Selection of Sign Style. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding the street name sign design, that will be used in the Street Name Sign Replacement Program citywide.
Review and Discussion of Ordinances Related to the Establishment of the Bell Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the Planning Commission Ordinances, and provide direction to staff of any changes
Consent Calendar 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) 9 through 16. 9. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-73 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENTTO APPROPRIATE $35,000 FROM THE UNALLOCATED CDBG BALANCE TO THE GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROJECT 10. Receive and File the October 2017 Donations Report. (Council) 11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Tolling Agreement between the City and BKK Working Group to extend the limitations period to September 2020. (Council) 13. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-72 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING FINAL MAP 73802, 6516 WALKER AVENUE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT 14. Approve Contract with DFS Flooring for the repairs of the floor at the Bell Community Center. 15. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated November 8, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 16. Minutes for the Special Meeting of September 20, 2017. (Council)
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-71 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL APPROVING A SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR GRADING, DRAINAGE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR FINAL MAP NO 73802 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR FINAL MAP 73802 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BELL
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: 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 c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4400 Gage Avenue, 4410 Gage and 6419 Pine 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) Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is Maria Figueroa v. City of Bell, Case No. BC610141. e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Vinson Ramos v. City of Bell, et aL, United States District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-05491 BRO (GJSx) f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (3 cases) 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.
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. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 2017-70 approving a City-Wide Comprehensive User Fee Study/Cost Allocation Plan for the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2017-70 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY; ADOPTING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING CERTAIN FEES FOR CITY SERVICES TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2018; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT PAYMENT OF SAID FEES VIA CREDIT CARD, DEBIT CARD, OR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER AS WELL AS CHARGE A FEE FOR PROCESSING THE PAYMENT
Business Calendar Bond Counsel and Underwriting Services for Bond Refinancing. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions in connection with the proposed refunding of various City bond issues: a) Approve Norton Rose Fulbright as bond and disclosure counsel and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the form attached to this report; and b) Appoint Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., as underwriter, with a proposed form of bond purchase agreement to be considered at a subsequent Council meeting.
City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 2017. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
General Plan Study Session. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the Administrative Draft General Plan and provide feedback.
Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) - Arroyo Seco. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a) The City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, City staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Council for reconsideration. b) The Successor Agency Board approve Amendment No. 1 to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the Executive Director and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, Successor Agency staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Board for reconsideration.
Sleepy Lagoon Monument Project Update. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and direct staff to draft a Letter of Support to East Yard Communities approving their proposal.
Street Name Sign Replacement Program - Selection of Sign Style. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding the street name sign design, that will be used in the Street Name Sign Replacement Program citywide.
Review and Discussion of Ordinances Related to the Establishment of the Bell Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the Planning Commission Ordinances, and provide direction to staff of any changes
Consent Calendar 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) 9 through 16. 9. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-73 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENTTO APPROPRIATE $35,000 FROM THE UNALLOCATED CDBG BALANCE TO THE GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROJECT 10. Receive and File the October 2017 Donations Report. (Council) 11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Tolling Agreement between the City and BKK Working Group to extend the limitations period to September 2020. (Council) 13. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-72 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING FINAL MAP 73802, 6516 WALKER AVENUE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT 14. Approve Contract with DFS Flooring for the repairs of the floor at the Bell Community Center. 15. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated November 8, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 16. Minutes for the Special Meeting of September 20, 2017. (Council)
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-71 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL APPROVING A SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR GRADING, DRAINAGE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR FINAL MAP NO 73802 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR FINAL MAP 73802 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BELL