Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia 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. Keep the public comment to items listed only on the Closed Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): 2 Case b) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx) c) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager d) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Community Services Director e) Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with its real property negotiator Doug Willmore, City Manager, in regards to property 6201-6399 Atlantic Avenue, Bell to provide an update on the property f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Lopez v. Bell, et a!.) Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC528307
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia Pledge of Allegiance: 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.
Communications from the Public
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.
Update on Development Strategy for Successor Agency and Housing Authority Properties. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency and Bell Community Housing Authority receive and file this report.
Emergency Services Contract with Belfor Property Restoration. (Council) Recommendation; It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-65 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL DECLARING THE COMMUNITY CENTER FORE A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND RATIFYING AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY FORE RESTORATION SERVICES
Resolution No. 2014-64, rescinding Resolution No. 2014-04 and Establishing Guidelines for "Forthwith" Advance Payments to Vendors and Contractors. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-64 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011-04 AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR "FORTHWITH" ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS.
Creating the Bell Legacy Fund - General Fund Transfer Out Cash Ftow Analysts. (Council) Recommendation: Receive and file.
Proposal to Replace and Refurbish Bus Shelters and to Design an Enhance Bus Stop on Pine Avenue, north of Gage Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the proposed expenditure request for bust shelter improvements and the design of an enhanced bus stop; and (2) authorize appropriation of $196,900 from Prop A Fund reserves to expenditure accounts to be determined by the Finance Department.
Community Development Block Grant Administration Services Agreement. (Council) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed agreement with LDM Associated, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $ 25,000 for the remaining FY 2014-15.
Creation of a Part-Time/At Will - Council Aide Classification. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the job description for the part-time Council Aide position in the City Manager's Department beginning this Fiscal Year (FY 2014-15). 2. Authorize the inclusion of the Council Aide position and corresponding salary range in the next salary resolution to be adopted by the City Council.
Review of the Bell Municipal Code - Chapter 3.12 Purchasing (Council) Recommendation: Receive and File.
9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 31, 2014. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated December 10, 2014. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
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. Next Regular Meeting, January 14, 2015 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 5, 2014, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
Dec 10, 2014 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia 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. Keep the public comment to items listed only on the Closed Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): 2 Case b) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx) c) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager d) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Community Services Director e) Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with its real property negotiator Doug Willmore, City Manager, in regards to property 6201-6399 Atlantic Avenue, Bell to provide an update on the property f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Lopez v. Bell, et a!.) Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC528307
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia Pledge of Allegiance: 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.
Communications from the Public
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.
Update on Development Strategy for Successor Agency and Housing Authority Properties. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency and Bell Community Housing Authority receive and file this report.
Emergency Services Contract with Belfor Property Restoration. (Council) Recommendation; It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-65 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL DECLARING THE COMMUNITY CENTER FORE A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND RATIFYING AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY FORE RESTORATION SERVICES
Resolution No. 2014-64, rescinding Resolution No. 2014-04 and Establishing Guidelines for "Forthwith" Advance Payments to Vendors and Contractors. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-64 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011-04 AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR "FORTHWITH" ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS.
Creating the Bell Legacy Fund - General Fund Transfer Out Cash Ftow Analysts. (Council) Recommendation: Receive and file.
Proposal to Replace and Refurbish Bus Shelters and to Design an Enhance Bus Stop on Pine Avenue, north of Gage Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the proposed expenditure request for bust shelter improvements and the design of an enhanced bus stop; and (2) authorize appropriation of $196,900 from Prop A Fund reserves to expenditure accounts to be determined by the Finance Department.
Community Development Block Grant Administration Services Agreement. (Council) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed agreement with LDM Associated, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $ 25,000 for the remaining FY 2014-15.
Creation of a Part-Time/At Will - Council Aide Classification. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the job description for the part-time Council Aide position in the City Manager's Department beginning this Fiscal Year (FY 2014-15). 2. Authorize the inclusion of the Council Aide position and corresponding salary range in the next salary resolution to be adopted by the City Council.
Review of the Bell Municipal Code - Chapter 3.12 Purchasing (Council) Recommendation: Receive and File.
9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 31, 2014. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated December 10, 2014. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
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. Next Regular Meeting, January 14, 2015 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 5, 2014, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.