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,
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
Presentations and Recognitions Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to members of the Bell Police Department Explorer Program.
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.
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Midyear Financial Status Review. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Midyear Financial Status Review. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Award of a Construction Contract to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, in the amount of $309,876.52 for the Street Improvement and Slurry Seal Project 2014/2015. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with PALP, Inc., dba Excel Paving Company in the amount of $309,876.52 for the Street Improvement and Slurry Seal Project 2014/2015; 2. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $30,987.65 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and 3. Authorize a budget adjustment to increase the budget amount by $114,864.17 in the Gas Tax Fund.
Establish a New CIP Project titled Rickenbacker Road Improvements within the Gas Tax Fund and Approve a budget adjustment of $137,188 from Gas Tax Reserves to the New CIP Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Establish a new CIP project within the Gas Tax Fund titled Rickenbacker Road Improvements; and 2. Approve a budget adjustment of $137,188 from Gas Tax Reserves (Fund #104) to the new CIP project.
Amendment to the Salary Resolution, Unclassified Unrepresented Employee Classification Resolution, and Classified Represented Employee Classification Resolution of the City Council including three newly created employee classifications. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2015-09 declaring certain employee classifications as excluded from the Civil Service System, designating such classifications to be unrepresented and at-will, pursuant to municipal code section 2.84.0630 (b), and rescinding Resolution No, 2014-31; and 2. Resolution No. 2015-10 designating and confirming existing units for certain represented full-time and part-time officers and employees of the city, and rescinding Resolution No. 2014-16;and 3. Resolution No. 2015-11 identifying employee classifications, compensation levels and salary ranges for fiscal years 2013-2015 and rescinding Resolution No. 201-32.
Appointment of Member 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.
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 ltem(s) 8 through 11: 8. Minutes - 9/4/13, 9/4/13 Special Meeting, 2/12/14, 12/10/14, and 1/14/15. (Council and related agencies) 10. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of January 31, 2015. (Council) 11. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 25, 2015. (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.
Feb 25, 2015 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,
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
Presentations and Recognitions Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to members of the Bell Police Department Explorer Program.
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.
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Midyear Financial Status Review. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Midyear Financial Status Review. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Award of a Construction Contract to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, in the amount of $309,876.52 for the Street Improvement and Slurry Seal Project 2014/2015. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with PALP, Inc., dba Excel Paving Company in the amount of $309,876.52 for the Street Improvement and Slurry Seal Project 2014/2015; 2. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $30,987.65 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and 3. Authorize a budget adjustment to increase the budget amount by $114,864.17 in the Gas Tax Fund.
Establish a New CIP Project titled Rickenbacker Road Improvements within the Gas Tax Fund and Approve a budget adjustment of $137,188 from Gas Tax Reserves to the New CIP Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Establish a new CIP project within the Gas Tax Fund titled Rickenbacker Road Improvements; and 2. Approve a budget adjustment of $137,188 from Gas Tax Reserves (Fund #104) to the new CIP project.
Amendment to the Salary Resolution, Unclassified Unrepresented Employee Classification Resolution, and Classified Represented Employee Classification Resolution of the City Council including three newly created employee classifications. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2015-09 declaring certain employee classifications as excluded from the Civil Service System, designating such classifications to be unrepresented and at-will, pursuant to municipal code section 2.84.0630 (b), and rescinding Resolution No, 2014-31; and 2. Resolution No. 2015-10 designating and confirming existing units for certain represented full-time and part-time officers and employees of the city, and rescinding Resolution No. 2014-16;and 3. Resolution No. 2015-11 identifying employee classifications, compensation levels and salary ranges for fiscal years 2013-2015 and rescinding Resolution No. 201-32.
Appointment of Member 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.
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 ltem(s) 8 through 11: 8. Minutes - 9/4/13, 9/4/13 Special Meeting, 2/12/14, 12/10/14, and 1/14/15. (Council and related agencies) 10. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of January 31, 2015. (Council) 11. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 25, 2015. (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.