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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2). Number of potential cases: Two b) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Clerk c) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: Community Services Director d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: City of Bell v. Avila Case No. BC491531. e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL CPUNSEL-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 f) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Marco Rivera dba Rivera Recycling Center v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC586398
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero 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.
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.
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. City Manager Report In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
Approval of Settlement Agreement with McCullah Construction, Inc., McCullah Fence Co. and Herb E. McCullah, Jr.
Status of FY 16/17 Capital Improvement Projects. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Resolution No. 2016-68 - Accept the Florence Ave, Overlay Project as Complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder, (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-68 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FLORENCE AVE OVERLAY PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER b) Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Award of a Construction Contract to National Plant Services, Inc. in the amount of $180,864.07 for the Citywide Sewer Flushing Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award a construction contract to National Plant Services, Inc. in the amount of $180,864.07 for the Citywide Sewer Flushing and Documentation Project; b) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $18,086.41 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. 2016-67 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $26,080.09 FROM SEWER ASSESSMENT RESERVES TO SEWER ASSESSMENT SEWER FLUSHING PROJECT
Contract for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract- Amendment No. 2 Nationwide Environmental Services (NES). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve Amendment No. 2 for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract with Nationwide Environmental Services INC., increasing contract amount by $88,399.97; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-69 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FY 16-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $88,399.97 FROM SANITATION RESERVES TO SANITATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
Approve the Treder Park Restroom Renovation Project for Bidding. (Council0 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached plan for the TrederPark Restroom Renovation Project forbidding.
$671,000.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the Tender Agreement with Developers Surety and Indemnity Company; b) Approve the construction contract with Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $671,000.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement Project; c) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $67,100.00 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and d) Read by title only, waive further reading an adopt Resolution 2016-62 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $239,016.02 FROM PROPOSITION C RESERVES TO PROPOSITION C GAGE AND WALKER CONCRETE PAVEMENT; INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR SECTION 125 GAGE AND WALKER CONCRETE PAVEMENT BY THE AMOUNT OF $389,339.13; INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR CALRECYCLE GAGE AND WALKER CONCRETE PAVEMENT BY THE AMOUNT OF $22,000; INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE AMOUNT OF $201,744.85; AND INCREASE THE RISK MANAGEMENT LIABILITY SETTLEMENT REVENUE ACCOUNT BY $201,744.85
Payment to the Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) for Stormwater Monitoring Program Projects and Annual Membership dues. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize a payment to the GWMA for the City's annual Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) membership dues, monitoring costs for the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and preparation costs for the implementation of the Watershed Management Plan (WMP) and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan (CIMP).
Authorize the City Manager to Award the Fleet Maintenance Service Contract to Anaya's Service Center, as the selected service provider for a three-year period with an option for two additional years, as outlined in the Cities formal Request For Proposal (RFP), which was completed on August 5, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Fleet Maintenance Service Agreement with Anaya's Service Center for all the City's owned vehicle maintenance needs to include routine scheduled maintenance and unscheduled emergency maintenance repairs as needed; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-70 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD ANAYA'S SERVICE CENTER A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AN ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE CITIES VEHICLE FLEET AS PART OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) BIDDING PROCESS
Summary of Residential Code Compliance Task Force Meeting and list of Applicants for Consideration of the Task Force. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council make one appointment each to the Residential Code Compliance Task Force.
1st Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc. (REC&S, Inc.) (Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with REC&S, Inc. for an additional 10-month period at a not to exceed cost of $125,000.
90th Anniversary Celebration Discussion and City Council Direction Continuation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Select one logo to represent the City's 90th Anniversary during the 2017 calendar year. b) Approve the event activities and marketing plan for the City's 90th Anniversary Celebration for a total amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and $41,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Approve the partnership with Be Social Productions for the "City of Bell invites you to the 2016 Health Fair". (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the partnership with Be Social Productions for the "City of Bell invites you to the 2016 Health Fair" scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Bell Community Center and Treder Park; and b) Waive all the application fees associated with the rental of the Bell Community Center and Treder Park.
Modify Mayor's Community Clean Up Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2Q16-71 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL MODIFYING THE MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CLEAN UP PROJECT PROJECT SCHEDULE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016-66
Amendment No. 1 to the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Service Contract with Hilda Estrada. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to extend the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Services Contract with Hilda Estrada for an additional year and for a contract amount not to exceed $48,300.
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) 15 through 18. 15. Minutes for the Special Meeting of August 17, 2016 and Regular Meeting of August 24, 2016. (Council) 18. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 14, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1217 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.16.010 OF CHAPTER 1.16 OF TITLE 1 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO CHARGE OR REDUCE MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS TO INFRACTIONS
Sep 14, 2016 City Council
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2). Number of potential cases: Two b) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Clerk c) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: Community Services Director d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: City of Bell v. Avila Case No. BC491531. e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL CPUNSEL-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 f) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Marco Rivera dba Rivera Recycling Center v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC586398
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero 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.
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.
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. City Manager Report In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
Approval of Settlement Agreement with McCullah Construction, Inc., McCullah Fence Co. and Herb E. McCullah, Jr.
Status of FY 16/17 Capital Improvement Projects. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Resolution No. 2016-68 - Accept the Florence Ave, Overlay Project as Complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder, (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-68 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FLORENCE AVE OVERLAY PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER b) Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Award of a Construction Contract to National Plant Services, Inc. in the amount of $180,864.07 for the Citywide Sewer Flushing Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award a construction contract to National Plant Services, Inc. in the amount of $180,864.07 for the Citywide Sewer Flushing and Documentation Project; b) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $18,086.41 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. 2016-67 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $26,080.09 FROM SEWER ASSESSMENT RESERVES TO SEWER ASSESSMENT SEWER FLUSHING PROJECT
Contract for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract- Amendment No. 2 Nationwide Environmental Services (NES). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve Amendment No. 2 for Street Sweeping, Sidewalk Cleaning, and Bus Shelter Cleaning Service Contract with Nationwide Environmental Services INC., increasing contract amount by $88,399.97; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-69 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FY 16-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $88,399.97 FROM SANITATION RESERVES TO SANITATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
Approve the Treder Park Restroom Renovation Project for Bidding. (Council0 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached plan for the TrederPark Restroom Renovation Project forbidding.
$671,000.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the Tender Agreement with Developers Surety and Indemnity Company; b) Approve the construction contract with Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $671,000.00 for the Gage Avenue Improvement Project; c) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $67,100.00 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project; and d) Read by title only, waive further reading an adopt Resolution 2016-62 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $239,016.02 FROM PROPOSITION C RESERVES TO PROPOSITION C GAGE AND WALKER CONCRETE PAVEMENT; INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR SECTION 125 GAGE AND WALKER CONCRETE PAVEMENT BY THE AMOUNT OF $389,339.13; INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR CALRECYCLE GAGE AND WALKER CONCRETE PAVEMENT BY THE AMOUNT OF $22,000; INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE AMOUNT OF $201,744.85; AND INCREASE THE RISK MANAGEMENT LIABILITY SETTLEMENT REVENUE ACCOUNT BY $201,744.85
Payment to the Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) for Stormwater Monitoring Program Projects and Annual Membership dues. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize a payment to the GWMA for the City's annual Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) membership dues, monitoring costs for the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and preparation costs for the implementation of the Watershed Management Plan (WMP) and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan (CIMP).
Authorize the City Manager to Award the Fleet Maintenance Service Contract to Anaya's Service Center, as the selected service provider for a three-year period with an option for two additional years, as outlined in the Cities formal Request For Proposal (RFP), which was completed on August 5, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Fleet Maintenance Service Agreement with Anaya's Service Center for all the City's owned vehicle maintenance needs to include routine scheduled maintenance and unscheduled emergency maintenance repairs as needed; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-70 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD ANAYA'S SERVICE CENTER A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AN ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE CITIES VEHICLE FLEET AS PART OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) BIDDING PROCESS
Summary of Residential Code Compliance Task Force Meeting and list of Applicants for Consideration of the Task Force. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council make one appointment each to the Residential Code Compliance Task Force.
1st Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc. (REC&S, Inc.) (Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with REC&S, Inc. for an additional 10-month period at a not to exceed cost of $125,000.
90th Anniversary Celebration Discussion and City Council Direction Continuation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Select one logo to represent the City's 90th Anniversary during the 2017 calendar year. b) Approve the event activities and marketing plan for the City's 90th Anniversary Celebration for a total amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and $41,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Approve the partnership with Be Social Productions for the "City of Bell invites you to the 2016 Health Fair". (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the partnership with Be Social Productions for the "City of Bell invites you to the 2016 Health Fair" scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Bell Community Center and Treder Park; and b) Waive all the application fees associated with the rental of the Bell Community Center and Treder Park.
Modify Mayor's Community Clean Up Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2Q16-71 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL MODIFYING THE MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CLEAN UP PROJECT PROJECT SCHEDULE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016-66
Amendment No. 1 to the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Service Contract with Hilda Estrada. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to extend the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Services Contract with Hilda Estrada for an additional year and for a contract amount not to exceed $48,300.
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) 15 through 18. 15. Minutes for the Special Meeting of August 17, 2016 and Regular Meeting of August 24, 2016. (Council) 18. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 14, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1217 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.16.010 OF CHAPTER 1.16 OF TITLE 1 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO CHARGE OR REDUCE MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS TO INFRACTIONS