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) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx) b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: City of Bell vs. Luis Artiga, et al. LASC.BC549412 d) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney
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.
Certificate of Recognition & Communications from the Public
Certificate of Recognition to the Bell High School Band Communications from the Public
Business Calendar Contract for Interim City Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Jerome Groomes for the position of interim City Manager.
Award of a contract in the amount of $90,800 for the CDBG ADA Public Facilities Project to Torres Construction Corporation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with Torres Construction Corporation in the amount of $90,800 for the CDBG ADA Public Facilities Project; 2. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $9,080 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and 3. Authorize a budget appropriation to increase the budget amount by $7,326 from Gas Tax reserves, $2,338 from Facilities Maintenance fund, and $3,846 from BCHA fund.
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.
Review of the City of Bell's Adopted Budget and Fiscal Policies. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Review of the Bell Municipal Code - Chapter 3.12 Purchasing. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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. 2014-32.
Consent Calendar 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 10: 8. Minutes for the October 22, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. (Council and related agencies) 10. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 11, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mar 11, 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. 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) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx) b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: City of Bell vs. Luis Artiga, et al. LASC.BC549412 d) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney
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.
Certificate of Recognition & Communications from the Public
Certificate of Recognition to the Bell High School Band Communications from the Public
Business Calendar Contract for Interim City Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Jerome Groomes for the position of interim City Manager.
Award of a contract in the amount of $90,800 for the CDBG ADA Public Facilities Project to Torres Construction Corporation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with Torres Construction Corporation in the amount of $90,800 for the CDBG ADA Public Facilities Project; 2. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $9,080 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and 3. Authorize a budget appropriation to increase the budget amount by $7,326 from Gas Tax reserves, $2,338 from Facilities Maintenance fund, and $3,846 from BCHA fund.
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.
Review of the City of Bell's Adopted Budget and Fiscal Policies. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Review of the Bell Municipal Code - Chapter 3.12 Purchasing. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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. 2014-32.
Consent Calendar 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 10: 8. Minutes for the October 22, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. (Council and related agencies) 10. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 11, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mayor and City Council Communications