The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)Title: Interim Community Development Director b) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney
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
Business of the Month Magnolia Science Academy 8 Presentation Senator Lara's Young Senators Program Year-End Unaudited FY 16-17 Presentation by Finance Director Tineke Norrdin
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.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 2017-64 approving a Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase to the City's Residential, Commercial and Industrial Accounts. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-64 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE TO THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS
Consideration of a Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment 2017-01 and Zone Change 2017-01 for APN 6316-025-022. Authorization to file a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15302 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; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-65 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2017-01 AND ZONE CHANGE 2017-01
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.
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: a) Staff recommends the continuance of current efforts to purchase and convert the current street light system within the City of Bell; or b) 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.
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.
First Reading of Ordinance 1225 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Bell Municipal Code to Move the City's General Municipal Election to the First Tuesday After the First Monday in March of Even-Numbered Years Beginning in March 2020. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1225 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO MOVE THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF ODD-NUMBERED YEARS, TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR, BEGINNING IN MARCH 2020
Appointment/Re-appointment of Representative of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees (GLACVCD) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint a representative to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a 2 or 4 year term commencing January 1, 2018.
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) 8 through 12. 9. 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) 10. Approval of amendment extending the Measure R Funding Agreement by and between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and the City of Bell for staff support for the subsequent review of the 1-710 South Recirculated Draft EIR/EIS. (Council) 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 11, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 12. Minutes for the Regular Meetings of August 9th and August 23, 2017. (Council)
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)Title: Interim Community Development Director b) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney
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
Business of the Month Magnolia Science Academy 8 Presentation Senator Lara's Young Senators Program Year-End Unaudited FY 16-17 Presentation by Finance Director Tineke Norrdin
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.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 2017-64 approving a Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase to the City's Residential, Commercial and Industrial Accounts. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-64 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE TO THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS
Consideration of a Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment 2017-01 and Zone Change 2017-01 for APN 6316-025-022. Authorization to file a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15302 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; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-65 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2017-01 AND ZONE CHANGE 2017-01
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.
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: a) Staff recommends the continuance of current efforts to purchase and convert the current street light system within the City of Bell; or b) 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.
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.
First Reading of Ordinance 1225 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Bell Municipal Code to Move the City's General Municipal Election to the First Tuesday After the First Monday in March of Even-Numbered Years Beginning in March 2020. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1225 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO MOVE THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF ODD-NUMBERED YEARS, TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR, BEGINNING IN MARCH 2020
Appointment/Re-appointment of Representative of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees (GLACVCD) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint a representative to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a 2 or 4 year term commencing January 1, 2018.
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) 8 through 12. 9. 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) 10. Approval of amendment extending the Measure R Funding Agreement by and between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and the City of Bell for staff support for the subsequent review of the 1-710 South Recirculated Draft EIR/EIS. (Council) 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 11, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 12. Minutes for the Regular Meetings of August 9th and August 23, 2017. (Council)