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: Community Services Director b) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: Finance Director c) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager d) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney e) 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case)
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
Presentations and Recognitions
Presentations and Recognitions
Communications from the Public
Communications from the Public
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.
Cont. Item from Oct. 12, 2016 - Award of Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Graffiti Removal Services in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to Graffiti Protective Coatings (GPC) in the amount of $180,000 per year; and b) Authorize an amendment to the budget and transfer $51,430.00 of General Fund reserves to the non-departmental general fund account for graffiti services.
Amendment #1 Contract Extension for Interwest Consulting Group (ICG) for Building and Safety Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment #1 for Building and Safety Services for Interwest Consulting Group (ICG) in the amount of $1,368,667.28 which includes actual costs spent between September 2012- August 2016 ($1,163,667.28) and the amount projected to be spent between September 2016 - June 30, 2017 ($205,000.00)
Authorize the City Manager to enter in to an agreement with American Guard Services Inc. to continue providing Crossing Guard Services at (12) intersections near schools in Bell, for additional nine-month period. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a nine-month agreement to continue Crossing Guard Services at (12) locations. The nine-month contract would allow staff an opportunity to determine appropriate budget allocation needs for the 2017/2018, budget cycle, while reducing the anticipated negative impact to the current budget.
Payment to County of Los Angeles for Maintenance and Operation of the Bell Lighting District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve and authorize a payment to the County of Los Angeles for Maintenance and Operation of the Bell Lighting District; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-80 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $48,992.00 FROM LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESERVES TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHITING DISTRICT SERVICES BY OTHER GOVERNMENT UNITS
$462,000 for the 2016/2017 Slurry Seal Project. (Council) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 26, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the construction contract with Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $462,000 for the Slurry Seal Project 2016/2017; and b) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $46,200 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project.
Resolution pertaining to the City of Bell's General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2016-82, 2016-83, 2016-84, 2016-85, and 2016-86.
Purchase of Holiday Decorations and Hosting of a Holiday Event. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommenced that the City Council: a) Approve the purchase of holiday decorations in the amount of $50,650.92 to include the delivery, installation, removal, maintenance and storage of decoration items. b) Authorize the Community Services Department to host a holiday event for the general public on December 1, 2016. c) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute a contract for Dekra-Lite Inc. for the requested service in the amount not to exceed $50,650.92.
Resolution No. 2016-89 Approve the Subdivision Agreement for Offsite Improvements for Parcel Map 74296 located on the south side of K Street West of 6th Street. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-89 approving the subdivision agreement for offsite improvements for Parcel Map 74296 between the City of Bell and The Salvation Army, a California Corporation and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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) 9 and 12. 9. Cancellation of the November 23rd and December 28th City Council Meetings. (Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 26, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Appointment of City Clerk - Angela Bustamante. (Council)
City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Pending Items Next Meeting, November 9, 2016
Oct 26, 2016 City Council
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: Community Services Director b) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: Finance Director c) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager d) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney e) 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case)
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
Presentations and Recognitions
Presentations and Recognitions
Communications from the Public
Communications from the Public
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.
Cont. Item from Oct. 12, 2016 - Award of Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Graffiti Removal Services in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to Graffiti Protective Coatings (GPC) in the amount of $180,000 per year; and b) Authorize an amendment to the budget and transfer $51,430.00 of General Fund reserves to the non-departmental general fund account for graffiti services.
Amendment #1 Contract Extension for Interwest Consulting Group (ICG) for Building and Safety Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment #1 for Building and Safety Services for Interwest Consulting Group (ICG) in the amount of $1,368,667.28 which includes actual costs spent between September 2012- August 2016 ($1,163,667.28) and the amount projected to be spent between September 2016 - June 30, 2017 ($205,000.00)
Authorize the City Manager to enter in to an agreement with American Guard Services Inc. to continue providing Crossing Guard Services at (12) intersections near schools in Bell, for additional nine-month period. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a nine-month agreement to continue Crossing Guard Services at (12) locations. The nine-month contract would allow staff an opportunity to determine appropriate budget allocation needs for the 2017/2018, budget cycle, while reducing the anticipated negative impact to the current budget.
Payment to County of Los Angeles for Maintenance and Operation of the Bell Lighting District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve and authorize a payment to the County of Los Angeles for Maintenance and Operation of the Bell Lighting District; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-80 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $48,992.00 FROM LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESERVES TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHITING DISTRICT SERVICES BY OTHER GOVERNMENT UNITS
$462,000 for the 2016/2017 Slurry Seal Project. (Council) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 26, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the construction contract with Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $462,000 for the Slurry Seal Project 2016/2017; and b) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $46,200 for change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete the project.
Resolution pertaining to the City of Bell's General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2016-82, 2016-83, 2016-84, 2016-85, and 2016-86.
Purchase of Holiday Decorations and Hosting of a Holiday Event. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommenced that the City Council: a) Approve the purchase of holiday decorations in the amount of $50,650.92 to include the delivery, installation, removal, maintenance and storage of decoration items. b) Authorize the Community Services Department to host a holiday event for the general public on December 1, 2016. c) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute a contract for Dekra-Lite Inc. for the requested service in the amount not to exceed $50,650.92.
Resolution No. 2016-89 Approve the Subdivision Agreement for Offsite Improvements for Parcel Map 74296 located on the south side of K Street West of 6th Street. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-89 approving the subdivision agreement for offsite improvements for Parcel Map 74296 between the City of Bell and The Salvation Army, a California Corporation and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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) 9 and 12. 9. Cancellation of the November 23rd and December 28th City Council Meetings. (Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 26, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Appointment of City Clerk - Angela Bustamante. (Council)
City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Pending Items Next Meeting, November 9, 2016