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) 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) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: Finance Director e) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).. Title: City Manager f) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney g) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: City of Gardena v Regional Water Quality Control Board, Case No. BS156342
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:
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
UPS Presentation
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
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.
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.
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Lead Tech Environmental. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council approve and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement, by and between, the City of Bell and Lead Tech Environmental for lead and asbestos testing services for a 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $15,000.
Summary of Planning Commission Workshop and list of Applicants for Consideration to Appoint to the Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council make one appointment each to the Bell Planning Commission and to authorize compensation to each Commissioner of $50.00 per meeting,
Award of Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Graffiti Removal Services in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to Spectrum Facility Maintenance in the amount of $82,996.86 per year
Resolution No. 2016-72 - Opposing the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Expenditure Plan for the 2016 Proposed Ballot Measure (Measure M). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-72 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL OPPOSING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2016 PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
Resolution No. 2016-73 - Appropriating funds for a Public Information Program through the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway COG). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-73 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CIJY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016/17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $7,500 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO GENERAL FUND CITY MANAGER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
Resolution No. 2016-78 - Accept the Street Rehabilitation Project 2015-16 as Complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-78 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE C|TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 2015/2016 AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE 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.
Status of Bell Streetlight Purchase from Southern California Edison (SCE). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Update of the Sleepy Lagoon Monument. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the update and provide direction.
Authorization to fill Vacant Full time position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position,
Bell Family Night Event - Request for Entertainment Funds. (Council) Recommendation: ft is recommended that the City Council approve the appropriation of $5,000 to the Special Events account 001-60-60-0000-000-7760 from the General Fund Reserves to provide entertainment for the Bell Family Night events that are scheduled on the 2nd Friday of each month during the Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Consent Calendar The following Consent Calendar items 3re 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) 11 and 12. 11. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 28, 2016. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 12, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Oct 12, 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) 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) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: Finance Director e) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).. Title: City Manager f) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney g) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: City of Gardena v Regional Water Quality Control Board, Case No. BS156342
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:
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
UPS Presentation
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
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.
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.
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Lead Tech Environmental. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council approve and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement, by and between, the City of Bell and Lead Tech Environmental for lead and asbestos testing services for a 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $15,000.
Summary of Planning Commission Workshop and list of Applicants for Consideration to Appoint to the Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council make one appointment each to the Bell Planning Commission and to authorize compensation to each Commissioner of $50.00 per meeting,
Award of Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Graffiti Removal Services in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to Spectrum Facility Maintenance in the amount of $82,996.86 per year
Resolution No. 2016-72 - Opposing the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Expenditure Plan for the 2016 Proposed Ballot Measure (Measure M). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-72 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL OPPOSING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2016 PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
Resolution No. 2016-73 - Appropriating funds for a Public Information Program through the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway COG). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-73 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CIJY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016/17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $7,500 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO GENERAL FUND CITY MANAGER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
Resolution No. 2016-78 - Accept the Street Rehabilitation Project 2015-16 as Complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-78 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE C|TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 2015/2016 AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE 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.
Status of Bell Streetlight Purchase from Southern California Edison (SCE). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Update of the Sleepy Lagoon Monument. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the update and provide direction.
Authorization to fill Vacant Full time position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position,
Bell Family Night Event - Request for Entertainment Funds. (Council) Recommendation: ft is recommended that the City Council approve the appropriation of $5,000 to the Special Events account 001-60-60-0000-000-7760 from the General Fund Reserves to provide entertainment for the Bell Family Night events that are scheduled on the 2nd Friday of each month during the Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Consent Calendar The following Consent Calendar items 3re 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) 11 and 12. 11. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 28, 2016. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 12, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).