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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell, CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), Greg Tsujiuchi (Acting Community Development Director) and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Juan M. Cervantes v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC622149
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
Certificate of Recognition to Fatima Salame, Site Coordinator for Bell High School/EduCare Foundation. Recognition of Bell Police Officers for participating in the 10851 Program sponsored by California Highway Patrol and AAA
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 trje 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.
Consideration of Ordinance 1221- An Ordinance of the City of Bell amending Sections 2.52.080, 2.64, 17.28.050, 17.32.050, 17.36.050, 17.40.050, 17.92.040 17.92.050, 17.92.060, 17.96.070, 17.92.090 of title 17 and title 2 of the Bell Municipal Code to clarify the approval process of Site Plans for commercial, industrial, and residential development within the City of Bell.. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 1221 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.52.080, 2.64, 17.28.050, 17.32.050, 17.36.050, 17.40.050, 17.92.040, 17.92.050, 17.92.060, 17.92.070, AND 17.92.090 OF TITLE 2 AND TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL
Consideration of Ordinance 1223- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bell, California, to add Section 3.24.035 to Chapter 3.24 of Title 3 of the Bell Municipal Code to establish a tax rate of twelve percent (12%) to be imposed on hotel/motel charges within the City of Bell. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 1223 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, TO ADD SECTION 3.24.035 TO CHAPTER 3.24 OF TITLE 3 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A TAX RATE OF TWELVE PERCENT (12%) TO BE IMPOSED ON HOTEL/MQTEL CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL
Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Four Parcels Commonly Known as 6400 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the execution of a Purchase and Saleh Agreement for 6400 Atlantic Avenue; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-22 titled: A RESOLUTION OF Th|E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $4,700,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR LAND ACQUISITION
Development Proposal of a Microbrewery for Gage and Pine Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation, and provide further direction to staff if neces
2nd Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with the Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc. (REC&S, Inc.). (Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Second Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with REC&S, Inc. for an additional 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $150,00
Resolution 2017-27 approving the Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorship Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-27 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE GIFTS, DONATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY WHICH ESTABLISHES A METHOD FOR REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Process, Risk Management and Contract for Investment Advisory Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the contract between Chandler Asset Management and the City of Bell
Contract for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract - Amendment No. 3 Nationwide Environmental Services (NES). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract with Nationwide Environmental Services Inc., increasing contract amount by $1,394,082.95
Approve an Agreement with California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPH) to work with the City as a sub-recipient to complete a Safe Routes to School Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and Agreement with California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPH) to work with the City as a sub-recipient to complete a Safe Routes to School Plan.
Resolution No. 2017-26 - Accepting the Sewer Modernization Project as complete. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve Resolution 2017-26, accepting the Sewer Modernization Project as complete and authorizing staff to prepare and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and b) Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Resolution 2017-25 - Budget Amendment for graffiti removal services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 2017-25 titled: A RESOLUTION OF ThfE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING A FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $51,430 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES
Amendment No. 2 to the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Services Contract with Hilda Estrada. (Council Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to extend the Spanish Translation anc( Interpretation Services Contract with Hilda Estrada for an additional two (2) years with three (3) one-year extensions.
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) 13 through 16. 13. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2017. (Council) 14. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2017. (Council) 16. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 26, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items - NONE Next Regular Meeting, May 10, 2017
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell, CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), Greg Tsujiuchi (Acting Community Development Director) and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Juan M. Cervantes v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC622149
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
Certificate of Recognition to Fatima Salame, Site Coordinator for Bell High School/EduCare Foundation. Recognition of Bell Police Officers for participating in the 10851 Program sponsored by California Highway Patrol and AAA
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 trje 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.
Consideration of Ordinance 1221- An Ordinance of the City of Bell amending Sections 2.52.080, 2.64, 17.28.050, 17.32.050, 17.36.050, 17.40.050, 17.92.040 17.92.050, 17.92.060, 17.96.070, 17.92.090 of title 17 and title 2 of the Bell Municipal Code to clarify the approval process of Site Plans for commercial, industrial, and residential development within the City of Bell.. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 1221 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.52.080, 2.64, 17.28.050, 17.32.050, 17.36.050, 17.40.050, 17.92.040, 17.92.050, 17.92.060, 17.92.070, AND 17.92.090 OF TITLE 2 AND TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL
Consideration of Ordinance 1223- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bell, California, to add Section 3.24.035 to Chapter 3.24 of Title 3 of the Bell Municipal Code to establish a tax rate of twelve percent (12%) to be imposed on hotel/motel charges within the City of Bell. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 1223 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, TO ADD SECTION 3.24.035 TO CHAPTER 3.24 OF TITLE 3 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A TAX RATE OF TWELVE PERCENT (12%) TO BE IMPOSED ON HOTEL/MQTEL CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL
Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Four Parcels Commonly Known as 6400 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the execution of a Purchase and Saleh Agreement for 6400 Atlantic Avenue; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-22 titled: A RESOLUTION OF Th|E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $4,700,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR LAND ACQUISITION
Development Proposal of a Microbrewery for Gage and Pine Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation, and provide further direction to staff if neces
2nd Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with the Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc. (REC&S, Inc.). (Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Second Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with REC&S, Inc. for an additional 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $150,00
Resolution 2017-27 approving the Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorship Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-27 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE GIFTS, DONATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY WHICH ESTABLISHES A METHOD FOR REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Process, Risk Management and Contract for Investment Advisory Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the contract between Chandler Asset Management and the City of Bell
Contract for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract - Amendment No. 3 Nationwide Environmental Services (NES). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract with Nationwide Environmental Services Inc., increasing contract amount by $1,394,082.95
Approve an Agreement with California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPH) to work with the City as a sub-recipient to complete a Safe Routes to School Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and Agreement with California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPH) to work with the City as a sub-recipient to complete a Safe Routes to School Plan.
Resolution No. 2017-26 - Accepting the Sewer Modernization Project as complete. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve Resolution 2017-26, accepting the Sewer Modernization Project as complete and authorizing staff to prepare and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and b) Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Resolution 2017-25 - Budget Amendment for graffiti removal services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 2017-25 titled: A RESOLUTION OF ThfE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING A FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $51,430 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES
Amendment No. 2 to the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Services Contract with Hilda Estrada. (Council Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to extend the Spanish Translation anc( Interpretation Services Contract with Hilda Estrada for an additional two (2) years with three (3) one-year extensions.
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) 13 through 16. 13. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2017. (Council) 14. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2017. (Council) 16. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 26, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items - NONE Next Regular Meeting, May 10, 2017