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) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: City Manager b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (4): 4 Cases c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Desiree Henriquez, etal. V. City of Bell, etal.) USDC CASE NO.: 2:14-CV-00196-GW(SXX)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
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.
Presentations and Recognitions
City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to recently hired Police Officer. Introduction of recently hired employees
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.
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-04-PC regarding Conditional Use Permit 2014-03 to allow a Large Recycling Collection facility to be located within an existing 864 square foot warehouse located at 6805 Salt Lake Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: it is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Continue the public hearing indefinitely; b. Allow the applicant to apply for a variance within 90 days of February 11, 2015; and c. Direct staff to reissue public hearing notices and present the request for the conditional use permit and variance for Planning Commission consideration at a future date. 2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-05-PC regarding Conditional Use Permit 2014-05 to allow a small recycling collection facility to be located within an existing 5,250 square foot commercial building located at 5121 Gave Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Continue the public hearing indefinitely; b. Allow the applicant to apply for a variance within 90 days of February 11, 2015; and c. Direct staff to reissue public hearing notices and present the request for the conditional use permit and variance for Planning Commission consideration at a future date.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Independent Audit) for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Public Information on Measure C. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report on Measure C public information efforts.
Award of a Construction Contract to CEM Construction Corporation, in the amount of $199,050.00 for the CDBG Curb Ramp Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with CEM Construction Corporation in the amount of $199,050.00 for the CDBG Curb Ramp project; and 2, Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed $10% of the contract amount or $19,905.00 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project.
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 15-16A for the July through December 2015 Period. (City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Bell Community redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
Appointment of Ivlember to the Successor Agency Oversight Board. (City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Bell Community redevelopment Agency ) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor appoint a member to the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to represent employees of the former Bell Redevelopment Agency.
Consideration of a First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Swagit Production, LLC to continue the Production, Web Streaming and Recording Services of Bell City Council Meetings. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Swagit Production LLC, to extend the term of the agreement for an additional year to commence on February 7, 2015.
Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Continue the Property Restoration Work on the Community Center on an Emergency Basis. 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 Emergency Property Restoration Services with BeiFor for Completion (Phase II) at the Bell Community Center.
12. Adopt Resolution 2015-07 Approving the 4th Amendment to the Agreement with the Orangeline Development Authority. (Council) 13. Adopt Resolution 2015-08 approving the 1st Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) and the City of Bell, and appropriate $55,548.72 from the Sanitation Fund (Fund Number 108) to pay for the implementation of the Watershed Management Plan and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. (Council) 14. 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program
Minutes - 9/4/13, 9/4/13 Special Meeting, 2/12/14, 12/10/14, and 1/14/15. (Council and related agencies)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 11, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
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.
Feb 11, 2015 City Council
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) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: City Manager b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (4): 4 Cases c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Desiree Henriquez, etal. V. City of Bell, etal.) USDC CASE NO.: 2:14-CV-00196-GW(SXX)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
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.
Presentations and Recognitions
City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to recently hired Police Officer. Introduction of recently hired employees
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.
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-04-PC regarding Conditional Use Permit 2014-03 to allow a Large Recycling Collection facility to be located within an existing 864 square foot warehouse located at 6805 Salt Lake Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: it is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Continue the public hearing indefinitely; b. Allow the applicant to apply for a variance within 90 days of February 11, 2015; and c. Direct staff to reissue public hearing notices and present the request for the conditional use permit and variance for Planning Commission consideration at a future date. 2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-05-PC regarding Conditional Use Permit 2014-05 to allow a small recycling collection facility to be located within an existing 5,250 square foot commercial building located at 5121 Gave Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Continue the public hearing indefinitely; b. Allow the applicant to apply for a variance within 90 days of February 11, 2015; and c. Direct staff to reissue public hearing notices and present the request for the conditional use permit and variance for Planning Commission consideration at a future date.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Independent Audit) for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Public Information on Measure C. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report on Measure C public information efforts.
Award of a Construction Contract to CEM Construction Corporation, in the amount of $199,050.00 for the CDBG Curb Ramp Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with CEM Construction Corporation in the amount of $199,050.00 for the CDBG Curb Ramp project; and 2, Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed $10% of the contract amount or $19,905.00 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project.
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 15-16A for the July through December 2015 Period. (City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Bell Community redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
Appointment of Ivlember to the Successor Agency Oversight Board. (City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Bell Community redevelopment Agency ) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor appoint a member to the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to represent employees of the former Bell Redevelopment Agency.
Consideration of a First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Swagit Production, LLC to continue the Production, Web Streaming and Recording Services of Bell City Council Meetings. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Swagit Production LLC, to extend the term of the agreement for an additional year to commence on February 7, 2015.
Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Continue the Property Restoration Work on the Community Center on an Emergency Basis. 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 Emergency Property Restoration Services with BeiFor for Completion (Phase II) at the Bell Community Center.
12. Adopt Resolution 2015-07 Approving the 4th Amendment to the Agreement with the Orangeline Development Authority. (Council) 13. Adopt Resolution 2015-08 approving the 1st Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) and the City of Bell, and appropriate $55,548.72 from the Sanitation Fund (Fund Number 108) to pay for the implementation of the Watershed Management Plan and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. (Council) 14. 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program
Minutes - 9/4/13, 9/4/13 Special Meeting, 2/12/14, 12/10/14, and 1/14/15. (Council and related agencies)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 11, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
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.