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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case)
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
Recognition of Mayor Gallardo for his term as Mayor from March 28, 2018 through April 10, 2019. Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Bell Police Officers Esther Duran and Cynthia Esquivel Economic Development Update Business of the Quarter Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) FY 18/19 Budget Award
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.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2017 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
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.
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. Continued from March 27, 2019 - Adopt Resolution 2019-13 to Make Certain Findings & Approve an Agreement for Infrastructure Modernization Program with Climatec and Associated Financing Agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council 1) Installation Agreement; 2) Measurement and Verification Agreement; 3) Financing documents, and read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2019-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING TO IMPLEMENT A CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10-18, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED AND THEREFORE AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
Business Calendar Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance for the City of Bell, California, amending Title 12 of the Bell Municipal Code by adding Chapter 12.40, regulating Wireless Telecommunication Facilities within the public right-of-way within the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1244 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1245 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-24 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING SMALL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (SWF'S) IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Study Session for consideration of an Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating live entertainment within the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council conduct the study session, and provide staff direction on pursuing a text amendment.
Approval of Agreements for Environmental Assessment Services on 4570 Gage Avenue and 6412 Woodward Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Mearns Consulting, LLC to provide specialized environmental assessment services; and 2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Office of Environmental Health Hazards Assessment ("OEHHA") for review and approval of the Human Health Risk Assessment.
Formation of the Lower Los Angeles River Recreation and Park District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-21 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SUPPORTING THE FORMATION OF AND INCLUSION IN THE "LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT"
Summary of Applicants and Consideration to Appoint to the Community Services Commission (CSC). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-23 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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 items 7 through 9. 7. Accept a Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) towards the Installation of an Outdoor Fitness Court and read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-22 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL IMPLEMENTING AN OUTDOOR FITNESS COURT ON THE OPEN SPACE ADJACENT TO THE BELL TECHNOLOGY CENTER AND BELL FUTSAL PARK CONTINGENT ON FUNDRAISING ALL THE MONETARY EXPENSES TOWARDS THE INSTALLATION 8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-15 titled. (Council) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 10, 2019. (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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case)
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
Recognition of Mayor Gallardo for his term as Mayor from March 28, 2018 through April 10, 2019. Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Bell Police Officers Esther Duran and Cynthia Esquivel Economic Development Update Business of the Quarter Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) FY 18/19 Budget Award
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.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2017 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
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.
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. Continued from March 27, 2019 - Adopt Resolution 2019-13 to Make Certain Findings & Approve an Agreement for Infrastructure Modernization Program with Climatec and Associated Financing Agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council 1) Installation Agreement; 2) Measurement and Verification Agreement; 3) Financing documents, and read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2019-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING TO IMPLEMENT A CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10-18, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED AND THEREFORE AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
Business Calendar Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance for the City of Bell, California, amending Title 12 of the Bell Municipal Code by adding Chapter 12.40, regulating Wireless Telecommunication Facilities within the public right-of-way within the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1244 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1245 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-24 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING SMALL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (SWF'S) IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Study Session for consideration of an Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating live entertainment within the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council conduct the study session, and provide staff direction on pursuing a text amendment.
Approval of Agreements for Environmental Assessment Services on 4570 Gage Avenue and 6412 Woodward Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Mearns Consulting, LLC to provide specialized environmental assessment services; and 2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Office of Environmental Health Hazards Assessment ("OEHHA") for review and approval of the Human Health Risk Assessment.
Formation of the Lower Los Angeles River Recreation and Park District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-21 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SUPPORTING THE FORMATION OF AND INCLUSION IN THE "LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT"
Summary of Applicants and Consideration to Appoint to the Community Services Commission (CSC). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-23 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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 items 7 through 9. 7. Accept a Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) towards the Installation of an Outdoor Fitness Court and read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-22 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL IMPLEMENTING AN OUTDOOR FITNESS COURT ON THE OPEN SPACE ADJACENT TO THE BELL TECHNOLOGY CENTER AND BELL FUTSAL PARK CONTINGENT ON FUNDRAISING ALL THE MONETARY EXPENSES TOWARDS THE INSTALLATION 8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-15 titled. (Council) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 10, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).