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 Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (Government Code §54957(b)) Title: City Manager b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)) Name of Case: David Mango v. City of Maywood, et. al.Case No.: CV11-05641 GW(FFMX) c) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Steven Finkelstein v. City of Bell; Los Angeles Superior Court case no. BC 566198.
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 Lot to Spot Greenspaces presentation
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
Prepaid Wireless Utility Users Tax: Board of Equalization Implementation Documents. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Board Equalization implementation documents for participation in the Mobile Telephony Services (MTS) collection program.
Request for Sponsorship from Eco-Rapid Transit, (Formerly Known as the Orange Line Development Authority), for a Transportation Summit to be Held on November 18th. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Consider the request made by the Executive Director of the Eco-Rapid Transit Line to participate as a sponsor in the upcoming transportation summit to be held on November 18th; and 2. If sponsorship is approved, authorize a budget amendment to utilize the existing fund balance in the City's AQMD Fund (#103) to pay for the sponsorship.
Award of a Construction Contract to Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corporation in the amount of $519,114.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corporation in the amount of $519,114.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement 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 $51,911.40 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 $ 44,000 in the Prop C fund.
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) 5 through 6; 5. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 23, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 6. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 31, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Developer Selection for Successor Agency. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Bell Successor Agency: 1. Select Seagrove LA to develop its property at 6501 Atlantic Avenue. 2. Direct the City Manager to prepare an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the developer for Council consideration at its meeting of October 14, 2015.
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. Next Regular Meeting, October 14, 2015 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 18, 2015, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
Sep 23, 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 Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (Government Code §54957(b)) Title: City Manager b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)) Name of Case: David Mango v. City of Maywood, et. al.Case No.: CV11-05641 GW(FFMX) c) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Steven Finkelstein v. City of Bell; Los Angeles Superior Court case no. BC 566198.
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 Lot to Spot Greenspaces presentation
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
Prepaid Wireless Utility Users Tax: Board of Equalization Implementation Documents. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Board Equalization implementation documents for participation in the Mobile Telephony Services (MTS) collection program.
Request for Sponsorship from Eco-Rapid Transit, (Formerly Known as the Orange Line Development Authority), for a Transportation Summit to be Held on November 18th. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Consider the request made by the Executive Director of the Eco-Rapid Transit Line to participate as a sponsor in the upcoming transportation summit to be held on November 18th; and 2. If sponsorship is approved, authorize a budget amendment to utilize the existing fund balance in the City's AQMD Fund (#103) to pay for the sponsorship.
Award of a Construction Contract to Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corporation in the amount of $519,114.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the construction contract with Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corporation in the amount of $519,114.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement 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 $51,911.40 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 $ 44,000 in the Prop C fund.
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) 5 through 6; 5. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 23, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 6. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 31, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Developer Selection for Successor Agency. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Bell Successor Agency: 1. Select Seagrove LA to develop its property at 6501 Atlantic Avenue. 2. Direct the City Manager to prepare an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the developer for Council consideration at its meeting of October 14, 2015.
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. Next Regular Meeting, October 14, 2015 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 18, 2015, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.