Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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-POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956,9 (d)(4); One Case c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- PENDING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: The City of Bell, ex rel. Kamala D. Harris, Attorney General of the State of California v. Robert Rizzo, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC445497.
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 will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Councilman Gallardo, City Council, LAUSD Board Member Bennett Kayser and the Bell POA will present scholarships to Kelvin Quintero and Gisela Torres, graduating Bell High School seniors.
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.
Public Hearings The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Program - Housing Rehabilitation. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Lead Based Paint/Hazard Test/Abatement and Handy Worker Programs from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize the services and funding previously allocated for the above mentioned programs be reallocated and performed under the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Business Calendar Authorize the City Manager to make an advancement of vacation and sick leave and to provide for a uniform allowance to the position of police captain. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to make an advancement of vacation and sick leave and to provide for a uniform allowance to the position of police captain.
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-Wide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY2015/16 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting District.
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-wide Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY2015/16 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer District.
Extension of Contract for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1, extending the contract for street sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and bus shelter cleaning services to November 18, 2015.
Resolution No. 2015-18 - Accept the Street Rehabilitation Project 2014/15 as Complete, authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2015-08, accepting the Street Rehabilitation Project 2014/15 as complete and authorizing staff to prepare and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Surveillance System. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a Waiver of Bids per section 3.12.120 of the Bell Municipal Code Purchasing Ordinance, 2. Approve selection of Sea Hawk Surveillance, Inc. to provide the Public Safety Surveillance Wireless Mesh Network. 3. Approve the expenditure subject to approval of a written agreement by the City Manager and City Attorney. 4. Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement between the City of Bell and Sea Hawk Surveillance, Inc. 5. Authorize the Finance Department to issue necessary purchase orders and make payments to facilitate the successful completion of this project.
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 for the January 28, February 11, February 25 and March 11, 2015 Regular Council Meetings. (Council and related agencies) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 13, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
Bell City Council Resolution No. 2015- 20, proclaiming the month of May, 2015 as " CalFresh Awareness Month" Adjournment.
May 13, 2015 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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-POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956,9 (d)(4); One Case c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- PENDING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: The City of Bell, ex rel. Kamala D. Harris, Attorney General of the State of California v. Robert Rizzo, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC445497.
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 will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Councilman Gallardo, City Council, LAUSD Board Member Bennett Kayser and the Bell POA will present scholarships to Kelvin Quintero and Gisela Torres, graduating Bell High School seniors.
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.
Public Hearings The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Program - Housing Rehabilitation. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Lead Based Paint/Hazard Test/Abatement and Handy Worker Programs from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize the services and funding previously allocated for the above mentioned programs be reallocated and performed under the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Business Calendar Authorize the City Manager to make an advancement of vacation and sick leave and to provide for a uniform allowance to the position of police captain. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to make an advancement of vacation and sick leave and to provide for a uniform allowance to the position of police captain.
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-Wide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY2015/16 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting District.
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-wide Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY2015/16 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer District.
Extension of Contract for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1, extending the contract for street sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and bus shelter cleaning services to November 18, 2015.
Resolution No. 2015-18 - Accept the Street Rehabilitation Project 2014/15 as Complete, authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2015-08, accepting the Street Rehabilitation Project 2014/15 as complete and authorizing staff to prepare and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Surveillance System. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a Waiver of Bids per section 3.12.120 of the Bell Municipal Code Purchasing Ordinance, 2. Approve selection of Sea Hawk Surveillance, Inc. to provide the Public Safety Surveillance Wireless Mesh Network. 3. Approve the expenditure subject to approval of a written agreement by the City Manager and City Attorney. 4. Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement between the City of Bell and Sea Hawk Surveillance, Inc. 5. Authorize the Finance Department to issue necessary purchase orders and make payments to facilitate the successful completion of this project.
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 for the January 28, February 11, February 25 and March 11, 2015 Regular Council Meetings. (Council and related agencies) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 13, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
Bell City Council Resolution No. 2015- 20, proclaiming the month of May, 2015 as " CalFresh Awareness Month" Adjournment.