Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: 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. Keep the public comment to items listed only on the Closed Session. Closed Session 1.The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closedsession to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (GovernmentCode Section 54956.9(a), and 54956.9(d)(2) (Five (5) potential litigation cases).
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, Bell Public Financing Authority and the Planning Commission. 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.
A Proclamation by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bell in recognition of La Casita Mexicana Restaurant honoring their contributions to the community.
Consent Calendar Items 2A - 2D 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 withoutdiscussion. Recommendation: Approve Item(s) a) through d): a)Approval of General Warrants and Community Housing Authority Warrantsdated December 2013. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell CommunityRedevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). b)City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of November 30,2013. (Council) c)Ordinance No. 1199 – Municipal Code Amendment – amending Chapters 17.80and 17.96 of the Bell Municipal Code regarding recycling collection facilities; “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.80 AND 17.96 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RECYCLING COLLETION FACILITIES IN THE C-3R, C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL), CM (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING), AND M (MANUFACTURING) ZONES.” (Council) d)Ordinance No. 1200 – Municipal Code Amendment – Amending the CityPurchasing Ordinance to provide a provision for design/build contractingprocedures for capital improvement projects. (Council) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.12.30 BY ADDING SUBSECTION C BIDDING PROCEDURES TO PERMIT AND PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR PROCURING
Discussion on Whether to Establish Criteria Which Would Designate OfficiallyRecognized Community Groups, in Order to Allow Such Groups to Utilize CityFacilities at Fees Equal to Non-Profit Organizations with 501(c)(3). (Council) Recommended Action(s): •Conduct a Public Hearing: •Prepare an ordinance amending relevant Chapters of the Bell Municipal Coderegarding the levying of fees and City of Bell Community Center Facilities UsePolicy by designated groups; and •Place ordinance on the next regular meeting agenda for consideration and/orpossible action.
Ordinance No. 1201 – Municipal Code Amendment – Administrative Citationsfor Code Violations; and, Resolution 2014-01: Establishing a Fine Schedule forAdministrative Citations. (Council)
Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement withG4S Secure Solutions for Jail Services. (Council) Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council award thecontract for Jail Services to G4S Secure Solutions in an amount not to exceed$287,458.25 annually for three years with three one-year renewal options.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2014. (Council)
Discussion and providing of feedback to the City on proposed dates for up-coming community town hall meetings to discuss how residents want to prioritizeand invest in the community’s future. (Council) Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council discuss andprovide feedback to the City’s administrative team on the proposed dates forhosting community town hall meetings.
Use of RDA-owned properties. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Receive and Filethis report ADJOURNMENT
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: 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. Keep the public comment to items listed only on the Closed Session. Closed Session 1.The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closedsession to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (GovernmentCode Section 54956.9(a), and 54956.9(d)(2) (Five (5) potential litigation cases).
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, Bell Public Financing Authority and the Planning Commission. 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.
A Proclamation by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bell in recognition of La Casita Mexicana Restaurant honoring their contributions to the community.
Consent Calendar Items 2A - 2D 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 withoutdiscussion. Recommendation: Approve Item(s) a) through d): a)Approval of General Warrants and Community Housing Authority Warrantsdated December 2013. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell CommunityRedevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). b)City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of November 30,2013. (Council) c)Ordinance No. 1199 – Municipal Code Amendment – amending Chapters 17.80and 17.96 of the Bell Municipal Code regarding recycling collection facilities; “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.80 AND 17.96 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RECYCLING COLLETION FACILITIES IN THE C-3R, C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL), CM (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING), AND M (MANUFACTURING) ZONES.” (Council) d)Ordinance No. 1200 – Municipal Code Amendment – Amending the CityPurchasing Ordinance to provide a provision for design/build contractingprocedures for capital improvement projects. (Council) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.12.30 BY ADDING SUBSECTION C BIDDING PROCEDURES TO PERMIT AND PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR PROCURING
Discussion on Whether to Establish Criteria Which Would Designate OfficiallyRecognized Community Groups, in Order to Allow Such Groups to Utilize CityFacilities at Fees Equal to Non-Profit Organizations with 501(c)(3). (Council) Recommended Action(s): •Conduct a Public Hearing: •Prepare an ordinance amending relevant Chapters of the Bell Municipal Coderegarding the levying of fees and City of Bell Community Center Facilities UsePolicy by designated groups; and •Place ordinance on the next regular meeting agenda for consideration and/orpossible action.
Ordinance No. 1201 – Municipal Code Amendment – Administrative Citationsfor Code Violations; and, Resolution 2014-01: Establishing a Fine Schedule forAdministrative Citations. (Council)
Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement withG4S Secure Solutions for Jail Services. (Council) Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council award thecontract for Jail Services to G4S Secure Solutions in an amount not to exceed$287,458.25 annually for three years with three one-year renewal options.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING STATEMENT OFINVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2014. (Council)
Discussion and providing of feedback to the City on proposed dates for up-coming community town hall meetings to discuss how residents want to prioritizeand invest in the community’s future. (Council) Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council discuss andprovide feedback to the City’s administrative team on the proposed dates forhosting community town hall meetings.
Use of RDA-owned properties. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Receive and Filethis report ADJOURNMENT