Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, 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) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Interim Finance Director c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Desiree Henriquez, et al. V. City of Bell, etal.) USDC CASE NO.: 2:14-CV-00196-GW(SXX) d) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx) 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); (1 cases)
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: Gallardo, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia Pledge of Allegiance: City Attorney Report The City Attorney wilf report out on any actton(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Presentations and Recognitions Presentations to the Mayor
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.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
Annual Reorganization of the City Council 1. The Reorganization of the Beli City Council for the year of 2015 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
Selection of an Executive Search firm for the position of City Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080 Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize an exception from formal bidding requirements and award a consultant contract with Bob Murray and Associates for the Recruitment of a permanent City Manager in an amount of $19,500 plus expenses. Estimated total costs are $27,000. 2. Authorize the Interim-City Manager to sign and execute the consultant contract with Bob Murray and Associates for $27,000, and authorize the Finance Director to make the budget appropriations from the City's unbudgeted general fund reserves for the contract costs to the Human Resources Division Professional Services line item.
3. Approval of Settlement Agreement among David Mango, City of Bell, and City of Maywood in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No.:CV11-05641 GW (FFMx). (Council) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement with Plaintiff David Mango ("PiaintifT') to resolve the employment termination dispute alleged in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No.:CV11-05641 GW(FFMx). 4. Fund Trade Agreement between the City of Maywood and the City of Bell, California. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fund Trade agreement with the City of Maywood as part of the David Mango settlement.
Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report
Developer Selection Process for Successor Agency and Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Properties at Atlantic & Gage Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council concur with the proposed developer selection process for Successor Agency and Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Properties
Contract for the Interim Finance Director. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Shally S. Lin to serve as the Interim Finance Director
Approval of Joint User Agreement (JUA) with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for use of Orchard Academies Athletic Field. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Agreement with LAUSD for five (5) years to utilize the Athletic Field located at Orchard Academies for youth soccer programming. 2. Authorize appropriation from General Fund reserves of $21,000 to account Professional Services (001-60-60-0000-000-6100) for the Fiscal Year 2014-15. 3. Authorize appropriation from General Fund reserves of $42,000 annually to account Professional Services (001-60-60-0000-000-6100) for a total of $210,000 for the next five (5) years beginning in the Fiscal Year 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Authorization for City Manager to Execute Purchase Order for Automated Accounting System Training with Springbrook for Accounts Payable, Human Resources and Payroll Computing Modules in the Amount of $15,350. (Council). Recommendation: PerBMC 3.12080 (B) 1., Sole Source Purchases, and 3.12.080 (F) 5., Professional Services Procurement, each exempting acquisition from competitive bidding, authorize City Manager to execute purchase order for training services in the amount of $15,350.
Approval of Settlement Agreement with Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation. (Council) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement with Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation ("Oldtimers"), dismissing Oldtimers from Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC549412 in exchange for an agreement that each side will bear its own fees and costs incurred in this action.
Award of Contract for Bus Shelter Improvements. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award the contract for bus shelter improvements to SheiterClean Services in an amount not to exceed $108,357.
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve On Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the: 1. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees; 2. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and 3. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 2015-16, titled:
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) 13 through 15: 15. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
13. Minutes for the March 26, and April 9, 2014 Regular Council Meetings. (Council and related agencies)
14. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 8, 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.
Apr 08, 2015 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, 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) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Interim Finance Director c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Desiree Henriquez, et al. V. City of Bell, etal.) USDC CASE NO.: 2:14-CV-00196-GW(SXX) d) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx) 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); (1 cases)
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: Gallardo, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia Pledge of Allegiance: City Attorney Report The City Attorney wilf report out on any actton(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Presentations and Recognitions Presentations to the Mayor
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.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
Annual Reorganization of the City Council 1. The Reorganization of the Beli City Council for the year of 2015 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
Selection of an Executive Search firm for the position of City Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080 Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize an exception from formal bidding requirements and award a consultant contract with Bob Murray and Associates for the Recruitment of a permanent City Manager in an amount of $19,500 plus expenses. Estimated total costs are $27,000. 2. Authorize the Interim-City Manager to sign and execute the consultant contract with Bob Murray and Associates for $27,000, and authorize the Finance Director to make the budget appropriations from the City's unbudgeted general fund reserves for the contract costs to the Human Resources Division Professional Services line item.
3. Approval of Settlement Agreement among David Mango, City of Bell, and City of Maywood in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No.:CV11-05641 GW (FFMx). (Council) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement with Plaintiff David Mango ("PiaintifT') to resolve the employment termination dispute alleged in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No.:CV11-05641 GW(FFMx). 4. Fund Trade Agreement between the City of Maywood and the City of Bell, California. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fund Trade agreement with the City of Maywood as part of the David Mango settlement.
Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report
Developer Selection Process for Successor Agency and Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Properties at Atlantic & Gage Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council concur with the proposed developer selection process for Successor Agency and Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Properties
Contract for the Interim Finance Director. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Shally S. Lin to serve as the Interim Finance Director
Approval of Joint User Agreement (JUA) with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for use of Orchard Academies Athletic Field. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Agreement with LAUSD for five (5) years to utilize the Athletic Field located at Orchard Academies for youth soccer programming. 2. Authorize appropriation from General Fund reserves of $21,000 to account Professional Services (001-60-60-0000-000-6100) for the Fiscal Year 2014-15. 3. Authorize appropriation from General Fund reserves of $42,000 annually to account Professional Services (001-60-60-0000-000-6100) for a total of $210,000 for the next five (5) years beginning in the Fiscal Year 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Authorization for City Manager to Execute Purchase Order for Automated Accounting System Training with Springbrook for Accounts Payable, Human Resources and Payroll Computing Modules in the Amount of $15,350. (Council). Recommendation: PerBMC 3.12080 (B) 1., Sole Source Purchases, and 3.12.080 (F) 5., Professional Services Procurement, each exempting acquisition from competitive bidding, authorize City Manager to execute purchase order for training services in the amount of $15,350.
Approval of Settlement Agreement with Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation. (Council) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement with Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation ("Oldtimers"), dismissing Oldtimers from Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC549412 in exchange for an agreement that each side will bear its own fees and costs incurred in this action.
Award of Contract for Bus Shelter Improvements. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award the contract for bus shelter improvements to SheiterClean Services in an amount not to exceed $108,357.
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve On Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the: 1. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees; 2. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and 3. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 2015-16, titled:
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) 13 through 15: 15. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
13. Minutes for the March 26, and April 9, 2014 Regular Council Meetings. (Council and related agencies)
14. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 8, 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.