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 Councii 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.
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Rolando Carranza v. City of Bell 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 Saieh 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
CA High Speed Train Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section
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.
Business Calendar Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for 6501 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation; It is recommended that the Successor Agency approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Seagrove LA, LLC on 6501 Atlantic Avenue
Award of a Contract to Fisher Contractor, Inc for Roof Repairs to various City-owned Facilities. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award Fisher Contractor, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $133,090.00 for the roof repairs to City-owned Facilities as specified in the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP); 2. Authorize the approval of the agreement subject to the City Attorney's review and acceptance.
Acceptance of Donation of Three (3) New Police Vehicles. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, Chief of Police, and the City Attorney to coordinate with an anonymous donor to facilitate the unconditional gift of three new police vehicles to the City at no cost to the City.
Notice to Intent to Withdraw From The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to issue a notice to the Los Angeles Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Joint powers Authority of determination to withdraw from the LA-RICS JPA board.
Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Project Close Out. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt resolution 2015-56 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $553,887.18 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
Consideration of City Council Meeting Dates For Balance Of Calendar Year. 1. Regular meeting scheduled for November 25, 2015 be cancelled; and, that the Council give direction for the meetings scheduled for December 9, 2015 and December 23, 2015; and 2. Council consider scheduling discussion of the proposed Emergency Operations Plan.
Councilmember Valencia's Resignation to Several Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees that Councilmember Valencia attended
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. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 31, 2015 9. Minutes for the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated November 17, 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.
Nov 17, 2015 Special 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 Councii 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.
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Rolando Carranza v. City of Bell 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 Saieh 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
CA High Speed Train Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section
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.
Business Calendar Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for 6501 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation; It is recommended that the Successor Agency approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Seagrove LA, LLC on 6501 Atlantic Avenue
Award of a Contract to Fisher Contractor, Inc for Roof Repairs to various City-owned Facilities. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award Fisher Contractor, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $133,090.00 for the roof repairs to City-owned Facilities as specified in the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP); 2. Authorize the approval of the agreement subject to the City Attorney's review and acceptance.
Acceptance of Donation of Three (3) New Police Vehicles. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, Chief of Police, and the City Attorney to coordinate with an anonymous donor to facilitate the unconditional gift of three new police vehicles to the City at no cost to the City.
Notice to Intent to Withdraw From The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to issue a notice to the Los Angeles Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Joint powers Authority of determination to withdraw from the LA-RICS JPA board.
Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Project Close Out. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt resolution 2015-56 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $553,887.18 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
Consideration of City Council Meeting Dates For Balance Of Calendar Year. 1. Regular meeting scheduled for November 25, 2015 be cancelled; and, that the Council give direction for the meetings scheduled for December 9, 2015 and December 23, 2015; and 2. Council consider scheduling discussion of the proposed Emergency Operations Plan.
Councilmember Valencia's Resignation to Several Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees that Councilmember Valencia attended
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. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 31, 2015 9. Minutes for the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated November 17, 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.