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 c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5241 Florence 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: 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 e) 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. f) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Mark Sanchez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.: BC665466 g) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (3 cases)
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
Proclamation declaring October 2017 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Proclamation declaring October 2017 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
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 (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Mayor and City Council Communications (Part 2 of 2)
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 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. Adopting a City-wide Comprehensive User Fee Study/Cost Allocation Plan for the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to the November 8, 2017 Council Meeting.
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.
Update on the Exide Technology Clean-Up Efforts. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file the information provided by staff regarding the preparation of the resolution in support of Ms. Martin's group for their Exide Technology clean-up efforts. b) Provide staff with direction for the environmental soil sampling in Camp Little Bear Park Ernest Debs Park, and Veterans Memorial Park.
Presentation of the Atlantic Boulevard Complete Street Conceptual Design - Ad-Hoc Committee. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file the presentation by Nuvis Landscape Architecture; b) Provide any comments; and c) Approve the conceptual design for the Atlantic Boulevard Complete Street Project.
Legal Review and Recodification of the Bell Municipal Code. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
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.
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) 7 through 12. 8. Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Janely Masvidal, Vinson Ramos, Jr., and Logan Monarrez (collectively, "Plaintiffs"), United States District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-05491 BRO (GJSx). 9. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 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 10. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-62 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ESTABLISHING MODIFIED PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON LOCAL STREETS 11. Updates to the Represented Employee Classification and Salary Resolutions to include recently-created employee classifications; changes to the salary ranges for two at-will classifications (Community Services Director and Police Captain) and part-time employees; and approval of Maintenance Worker classification and Maintenance Worker and Police Captain job descriptions. (Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 25, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Approval of A Funding Agreement by and between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) and the City of Bell for staff support for the subsequent review of the environmental clearance of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (Project).
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 c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5241 Florence 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: 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 e) 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. f) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Mark Sanchez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.: BC665466 g) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (3 cases)
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
Proclamation declaring October 2017 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Proclamation declaring October 2017 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
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 (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Mayor and City Council Communications (Part 2 of 2)
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 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. Adopting a City-wide Comprehensive User Fee Study/Cost Allocation Plan for the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to the November 8, 2017 Council Meeting.
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.
Update on the Exide Technology Clean-Up Efforts. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file the information provided by staff regarding the preparation of the resolution in support of Ms. Martin's group for their Exide Technology clean-up efforts. b) Provide staff with direction for the environmental soil sampling in Camp Little Bear Park Ernest Debs Park, and Veterans Memorial Park.
Presentation of the Atlantic Boulevard Complete Street Conceptual Design - Ad-Hoc Committee. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file the presentation by Nuvis Landscape Architecture; b) Provide any comments; and c) Approve the conceptual design for the Atlantic Boulevard Complete Street Project.
Legal Review and Recodification of the Bell Municipal Code. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
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.
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) 7 through 12. 8. Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Janely Masvidal, Vinson Ramos, Jr., and Logan Monarrez (collectively, "Plaintiffs"), United States District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-05491 BRO (GJSx). 9. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 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 10. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-62 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ESTABLISHING MODIFIED PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON LOCAL STREETS 11. Updates to the Represented Employee Classification and Salary Resolutions to include recently-created employee classifications; changes to the salary ranges for two at-will classifications (Community Services Director and Police Captain) and part-time employees; and approval of Maintenance Worker classification and Maintenance Worker and Police Captain job descriptions. (Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 25, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Approval of A Funding Agreement by and between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) and the City of Bell for staff support for the subsequent review of the environmental clearance of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (Project).