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: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, 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 b) 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. c) 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)
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
Swearing-in Ceremony for Officers Lopez and Avila Eco-Rapid Transit Presentation
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.
2. Item Continued from January 10, 2018 Meeting - 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 9. 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.
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. Consideration of the FY 2018-19 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Community Development Block Grant Program; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-02 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 c) Authorize the approved funding to be included in the FY 2018-2019 Proposed Budget.
Discussion on Re-Establishing the Community Services Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the option to reestablish the Community Services Commission ("Commission
Discussion of an Electronic Device Policy for Council Members. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the draft Electronic Device Policy and provide staff with in
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and Members of the Council receive and file this report
Consolidated Disposal Services Franchise Fee Audit Results (Task 1). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and Members of the City Council receive and file this report for Task 1 and consider whether or not to proceed with Task 2 and/or 3.
Approve a New Agreement with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Management Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Management Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions
Consideration to Create an Ad Hoc Committee to Further Review Regulations Pertaining to the Sale, Use and Possession of Fireworks. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Appoint two (2) members from the Council to the Ad Hoc Committee to help staff review two proposed Firework Ordinances; and b) Direct staff on whether the City should prohibit the sale and use of fireworks.
Consideration And Approval of a Statement of Compliance with Prevailing Wage Laws for Grant Agreement Involving Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority for Construction of John Anson Ford Filtration Cistern, Phase 1. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Statement of Compliance with prevailing wage provisions, attached as Attachment A hereto and summarized below, which is required by the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority's (GWMA) grant agreement with the state.
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) 11 through 14. 11. Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiff Maria Figueroa ("Plaintiff'), which authorizes the City to make payment in the amount of $112,000.00 to Plaintiff upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release. (Council) 14. Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of January 10, 2018. (Council)
Approval of Addendum to the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Vinson Ramos, Jr., and Logan Monarrez (collectively, "Plaintiffs"), which includes language required by the IRS and life insurance company to fund the structured settlements approved in the initial Settlement Agreement and Release. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 24, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, 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 b) 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. c) 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)
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
Swearing-in Ceremony for Officers Lopez and Avila Eco-Rapid Transit Presentation
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.
2. Item Continued from January 10, 2018 Meeting - 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 9. 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.
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. Consideration of the FY 2018-19 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Community Development Block Grant Program; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-02 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 c) Authorize the approved funding to be included in the FY 2018-2019 Proposed Budget.
Discussion on Re-Establishing the Community Services Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the option to reestablish the Community Services Commission ("Commission
Discussion of an Electronic Device Policy for Council Members. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the draft Electronic Device Policy and provide staff with in
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and Members of the Council receive and file this report
Consolidated Disposal Services Franchise Fee Audit Results (Task 1). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and Members of the City Council receive and file this report for Task 1 and consider whether or not to proceed with Task 2 and/or 3.
Approve a New Agreement with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Management Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Management Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions
Consideration to Create an Ad Hoc Committee to Further Review Regulations Pertaining to the Sale, Use and Possession of Fireworks. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Appoint two (2) members from the Council to the Ad Hoc Committee to help staff review two proposed Firework Ordinances; and b) Direct staff on whether the City should prohibit the sale and use of fireworks.
Consideration And Approval of a Statement of Compliance with Prevailing Wage Laws for Grant Agreement Involving Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority for Construction of John Anson Ford Filtration Cistern, Phase 1. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Statement of Compliance with prevailing wage provisions, attached as Attachment A hereto and summarized below, which is required by the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority's (GWMA) grant agreement with the state.
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) 11 through 14. 11. Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiff Maria Figueroa ("Plaintiff'), which authorizes the City to make payment in the amount of $112,000.00 to Plaintiff upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release. (Council) 14. Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of January 10, 2018. (Council)
Approval of Addendum to the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Vinson Ramos, Jr., and Logan Monarrez (collectively, "Plaintiffs"), which includes language required by the IRS and life insurance company to fund the structured settlements approved in the initial Settlement Agreement and Release. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 24, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).