Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh
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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Burger Parsley vs City of Bell, et al., WCAB No. ADJ101079120 b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4738 Florence Avenue, 6326 Pine Avenue, 6250 Pine Avenue, and 5320 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4570 Gage Avenue and 6412 Woodward Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim 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: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipation Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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.
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.
Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas (TODA) Program in Response to the COVID-19 Reopening of Restaurants – Amendment to Urgency Ordinance 1256. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1259 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AREA PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 REOPENING OF RESTAURANTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING OUTDOOR DINING
Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Temporary Outdoor Barber Shop and Hair Salon Area (TOBHA) Program in Response to the COVID-19 Reopening of such Personal Service Providers. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1260 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A TEMPORARY OUTDOOR BARBER SHOP AND HAIR SALON AREA (TOBHA) PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 REOPENING OF BARBER SHOPS AND HAIR SALONS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROVISION OF SUCH PERSONAL SERVICES OUTDOORS
Residential Rehabilitation Program FY 2020-21 Target Area Pilot Program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
4. Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Pinnacle Public Finance, Inc. Relating to the Acquisition of Streetlights from Southern California Edison. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-55 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE FORMS AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE PUBLIC FINANCE, INC., AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEASE FINANCING RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF STREETLIGHTS FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO 5. City Streetlight Maintenance and Operations Agreement. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. contract to provide streetlight maintenance and operations services.
Consideration of Approval for Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Lease Agreement with Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) for use of the Recreational Facility known as the Bell Technology Center. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 between the City of Bell and SCDC for the term of August 28, 2020 through February 20, 2021.
Administrative Management (Department Head) and Management Furloughs for FY 2020- 21 Due to Revenue Shortfalls. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A MANDATORY UNPAID FURLOUGH FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (DEPARTMENT HEAD) AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Chief of Police Employment Agreement, to reflect that the terms and conditions of the mandatory unpaid furlough applies to the Chief of Police.Administrative Management (Department Head) and Management Furloughs for FY 2020- 21 Due to Revenue Shortfalls. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A MANDATORY UNPAID FURLOUGH FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (DEPARTMENT HEAD) AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Chief of Police Employment Agreement, to reflect that the terms and conditions of the mandatory unpaid furlough applies to the Chief of Police.
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda items 8 through 12. 8. Receive and File the Donation Report for the months of June and July 2020. (Council) 9. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1258 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.25 TO REGULATE EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE C-3R, C-3, C-M AND M ZONES WITHIN THE CITY 12. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-57 and Resolution 2020-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL LEVY RATE TO MEET THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ELECTION OF 2003), SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 RATE OF THE ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 12, 2020. (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: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh
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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Burger Parsley vs City of Bell, et al., WCAB No. ADJ101079120 b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4738 Florence Avenue, 6326 Pine Avenue, 6250 Pine Avenue, and 5320 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4570 Gage Avenue and 6412 Woodward Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim 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: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipation Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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.
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.
Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas (TODA) Program in Response to the COVID-19 Reopening of Restaurants – Amendment to Urgency Ordinance 1256. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1259 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AREA PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 REOPENING OF RESTAURANTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING OUTDOOR DINING
Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Temporary Outdoor Barber Shop and Hair Salon Area (TOBHA) Program in Response to the COVID-19 Reopening of such Personal Service Providers. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1260 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A TEMPORARY OUTDOOR BARBER SHOP AND HAIR SALON AREA (TOBHA) PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 REOPENING OF BARBER SHOPS AND HAIR SALONS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROVISION OF SUCH PERSONAL SERVICES OUTDOORS
Residential Rehabilitation Program FY 2020-21 Target Area Pilot Program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
4. Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Pinnacle Public Finance, Inc. Relating to the Acquisition of Streetlights from Southern California Edison. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-55 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE FORMS AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE PUBLIC FINANCE, INC., AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEASE FINANCING RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF STREETLIGHTS FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO 5. City Streetlight Maintenance and Operations Agreement. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. contract to provide streetlight maintenance and operations services.
Consideration of Approval for Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Lease Agreement with Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) for use of the Recreational Facility known as the Bell Technology Center. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 between the City of Bell and SCDC for the term of August 28, 2020 through February 20, 2021.
Administrative Management (Department Head) and Management Furloughs for FY 2020- 21 Due to Revenue Shortfalls. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A MANDATORY UNPAID FURLOUGH FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (DEPARTMENT HEAD) AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Chief of Police Employment Agreement, to reflect that the terms and conditions of the mandatory unpaid furlough applies to the Chief of Police.Administrative Management (Department Head) and Management Furloughs for FY 2020- 21 Due to Revenue Shortfalls. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A MANDATORY UNPAID FURLOUGH FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (DEPARTMENT HEAD) AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Chief of Police Employment Agreement, to reflect that the terms and conditions of the mandatory unpaid furlough applies to the Chief of Police.
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda items 8 through 12. 8. Receive and File the Donation Report for the months of June and July 2020. (Council) 9. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1258 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.25 TO REGULATE EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE C-3R, C-3, C-M AND M ZONES WITHIN THE CITY 12. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-57 and Resolution 2020-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL LEVY RATE TO MEET THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ELECTION OF 2003), SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 RATE OF THE ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 12, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).