Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero 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. 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 Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant of Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, City of Bell Agency negotiators: Howard Brown, City Manager; Greg Tsujiuchi, Acting Community Development Director; Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; and Derek Hull, Community Development Director Negotiating parties: Seagrove, LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4). (One (1) potential case) c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9) d) Name of Case: City of Bell ex rel. Kamala D. Harris v. Spaccia, et al.; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 445497
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Galtardo and Romero Pledge of Allegiance:
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
Recognition to Councilmember Ali Saleh for his term as Mayor from April 8, 2015 through March 23, 2016.
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.
Three Year Pavement Management Work Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Three Year Pavement Management Work Plan (Attachment 1) for Fiscal Year 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18.
Award of a Construction Contract to Sequel Contractors in the amount of $1,269,059 for the Street Rehabilitation Project 2015/2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Approve the construction contract with Sequel Contractors in the amount of $ 1,269,059 for the Street Rehabilitation Project 2015/2016; b. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $126,905.90 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and c. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $309,381 FROM GAS TAX PRP FY 2016 TO GAS TAX RESERVES, $195,000 FROM PROP C RESERVES TO PROP
Authorize the City Manager to extend a one-year service agreement with Bell Service Center for a period of three-months to allow for completion of a formal Request For Proposal (RFP) bidding process, which has begun. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Authorize the City Manager to execute the three-month service agreement extension on a current one-year service agreement scheduled to expire on April 22, 2016; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-21 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE BELL SERVICE CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE CITY VEHICLE FLEET IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME TO COMPLETE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) BIDDING PROCESS Notice of Intent to Apply for the Board of State and Community Corrections
Notice of Intent to Apply for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Grant. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-23 titled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO APPLY FOR THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Accepting and Adopting Tentative Agreement for Successor Memorandum of Understanding and Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Bell City Employees Association for the period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-22 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies April 13, 2016 Page 3 of 5 a. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committee; b. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and c. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 2016-16, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 2415 (Garcia) California Renewable Fuels in Freight Act. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support for AB 2415.
Renewal of General Services Agreement (GSA) between the City and the County of Los Angeles. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for a five-year period, commencing on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021
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) 9 through 11. 9. Amendment to the Unrepresented Employee Classification Resolution, Represented Employee Classification Resolution and Salary Resolution of the City Council to include four recently created employee classifications. (Council) 10. Minutes for the March 23, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 13, 2016. (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 Council members. Next Meeting, April 27, 2016
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero 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. 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 Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant of Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, City of Bell Agency negotiators: Howard Brown, City Manager; Greg Tsujiuchi, Acting Community Development Director; Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; and Derek Hull, Community Development Director Negotiating parties: Seagrove, LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4). (One (1) potential case) c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Section (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9) d) Name of Case: City of Bell ex rel. Kamala D. Harris v. Spaccia, et al.; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 445497
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Galtardo and Romero Pledge of Allegiance:
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
Recognition to Councilmember Ali Saleh for his term as Mayor from April 8, 2015 through March 23, 2016.
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.
Three Year Pavement Management Work Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Three Year Pavement Management Work Plan (Attachment 1) for Fiscal Year 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18.
Award of a Construction Contract to Sequel Contractors in the amount of $1,269,059 for the Street Rehabilitation Project 2015/2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Approve the construction contract with Sequel Contractors in the amount of $ 1,269,059 for the Street Rehabilitation Project 2015/2016; b. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $126,905.90 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and c. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $309,381 FROM GAS TAX PRP FY 2016 TO GAS TAX RESERVES, $195,000 FROM PROP C RESERVES TO PROP
Authorize the City Manager to extend a one-year service agreement with Bell Service Center for a period of three-months to allow for completion of a formal Request For Proposal (RFP) bidding process, which has begun. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Authorize the City Manager to execute the three-month service agreement extension on a current one-year service agreement scheduled to expire on April 22, 2016; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-21 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE BELL SERVICE CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE CITY VEHICLE FLEET IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME TO COMPLETE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) BIDDING PROCESS Notice of Intent to Apply for the Board of State and Community Corrections
Notice of Intent to Apply for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Grant. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-23 titled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO APPLY FOR THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Accepting and Adopting Tentative Agreement for Successor Memorandum of Understanding and Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Bell City Employees Association for the period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-22 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies April 13, 2016 Page 3 of 5 a. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committee; b. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and c. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 2016-16, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 2415 (Garcia) California Renewable Fuels in Freight Act. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support for AB 2415.
Renewal of General Services Agreement (GSA) between the City and the County of Los Angeles. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for a five-year period, commencing on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021
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) 9 through 11. 9. Amendment to the Unrepresented Employee Classification Resolution, Represented Employee Classification Resolution and Salary Resolution of the City Council to include four recently created employee classifications. (Council) 10. Minutes for the March 23, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 13, 2016. (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 Council members. Next Meeting, April 27, 2016