Special City Council

Agenda Special Meeting of the Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/ Bell Public Finance Authority Saturday, October 16, 2021 8:00 A.M. STUDY SESSION CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD AT THE END OF THE STUDY SESSION VETERANS PARK 6500 WILCOX AVENUE, BELL CA 90201 Alicia Romero Mayor Ana Maria Quintana Monica Arroyo Vice-Mayor Council Member Fidencio J. Gallardo Ali Saleh Council Member Council Member  Welcome to the City Council Meeting The Bell City Council and staff welcome you. This is your City Government. Individual participation is a basic part of American Democracy and all Bell residents are encouraged to attend meetings of the City Council. Regular City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue. For more information, you may call City Hall during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (323) 588-6211 Extension 2615. City Council Organization There are five City Council members, one of whom serves as Mayor and is the presiding officer of the City Council. These are your elected representatives who act as a Board of Directors for the City of Bell. City Council members are like you, concerned residents of the community who provide guidance in the operation of your City. Addressing the City Council If you wish to speak to the City Council on any item which is listed or not listed on the City Council Agenda, please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the back of the City Council Chambers. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will call you to the microphone at the appropriate time if you have filled out a Request to Speak Card. At that time, approach the podium and please clearly state your name and address, and proceed to make your comments. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Bell, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodation(s) to access, attend, and or participate in a City meeting due to disability. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (323) 588-6211, Ext. 2615, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you. Statement Regarding Compensation for Members of the Bell City Council Compensation for the members of the Bell City Council is $673 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the following regular meetings: Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency, the Bell Community Housing Authority, the Bell Public Finance Authority, the Bell Surplus Property Authority, and the Bell Solid Waste Authority.  SPECIAL MEETING OF THE Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority Saturday, October 16, 2021 8:00 A.M. Study Session Closed Session will be held at the end of the study session MEETING WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AT VETERANS PARK PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to make a comment on items listed on the agenda, you may attend the meeting in-person at Veterans Park. Please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the location and wait until the mayor calls you to approach the podium. Please clearly state your name and address and proceed to make your comments. You may also submit input electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings at cityclerk@cityofbell.org. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Friday, October 15, 2021. Any emails received after the time indicated will not be included in the record. Written Comments will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words). The meeting will not be live streamed on the City’s website but will be recorded and posted by Monday, October 18, 2021. Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana, and Romero Pledge of Allegiance 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 listed on the agenda only. Business Session 1. Study Session on American Rescue Plan Act. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. Pending Items – None RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer will legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION City Attorney Report The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters. Special Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 16, 2021  Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 15, 2021 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting as required by law. ________________________________ Angela Bustamante, City Clerk Special Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 16, 2021