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 paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) b) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) c) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Section 54957 d) 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 e) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Victoria Camacho v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC587835 f) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation (Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Rolando Luna v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.: BC615846
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
Recognition of the Bell Police Officers for participating in the Toy Give Away
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1219 pertaining to Adoption of the 2016 California Building Codes. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct a public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1219 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.04.030, 15.08.010, 15.08.020, 15.08.030, 15.12.010, 15.12.020, 15.12.030, 15.16.010, 15.16.020, 15.16.030 and 8.16.010 OF THE BELL CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2016 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Consideration of the FY 2017-18 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct the public hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant Program; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-02 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 c) Authorize the approved funding to be included in the FY 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Business Calendar Approval of Settlement Agreement for worker's compensation case of Gilbert Jara v. City of Bell (ADJ9805622). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a stipulated award agreement with workers' compensation applicant Gilbert Jara ("Applicant") for 28% permanent disability, Gilbert Jara v. City of Bell (ADJ9805622).
Presentation update for Western Auto Project Site. (Council/Successor Agency to the former Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency receive and file the presentation and any material by Arroyo Seco Development Group.
Professional Planning Services Agreement — Michael Baker International. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $50,000.
Award of a Five-Year Contract to Sharp Business System for the City Copier and Printing Services in the amount of $122,482.80. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Sharp Business Systems in an amount not to exceed $122,482.80 for 5 years to provide Copiers and Managed Print services and support.
Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Audit Services Contract with Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP for Financial Statement and Single Audits for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the total amount of $120,460.
Authorize the Interim Chief of Police to apply for the Board of State and Community Corrections {BSCC) funding for pplice gang crime training and mental health outreach. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim Chief of Police to apply for BSCC funding.
Bell Streetlight Purchase from Southern California Edison (SCE). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Light Pole License Agreement for Wireless Attachment Southern California Edison to acquire 805 street lights and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and b) Direct staff to issue the appropriate RFP's to obtain financing options and energy efficient conversion options back to the City Council for consideration.
Award of a Construction Contract to CEM Construction in the amount of $171,250.00 for the Public Facilities Improvements - Treder Park Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the plans and specs and construction contract with CEM Construction in the amount of $171,250.00 for the public Facilities Improvements - Treder Park 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 $17,125.00 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. 2017-03 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE THE CDBG IMPROVEMENT - TREDER PARK PROJECT BY $140,285
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) 11 and 13. 11. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 11, 2017. (Council) 12. City of Beil and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December, 2016. 13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 25, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items None Next Regular Meeting, February 8, 2017
Jan 25, 2017 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 paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) b) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) c) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Section 54957 d) 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 e) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Victoria Camacho v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC587835 f) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation (Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of case: Rolando Luna v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.: BC615846
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
Recognition of the Bell Police Officers for participating in the Toy Give Away
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1219 pertaining to Adoption of the 2016 California Building Codes. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct a public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1219 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.04.030, 15.08.010, 15.08.020, 15.08.030, 15.12.010, 15.12.020, 15.12.030, 15.16.010, 15.16.020, 15.16.030 and 8.16.010 OF THE BELL CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2016 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Consideration of the FY 2017-18 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct the public hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant Program; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-02 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 c) Authorize the approved funding to be included in the FY 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Business Calendar Approval of Settlement Agreement for worker's compensation case of Gilbert Jara v. City of Bell (ADJ9805622). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a stipulated award agreement with workers' compensation applicant Gilbert Jara ("Applicant") for 28% permanent disability, Gilbert Jara v. City of Bell (ADJ9805622).
Presentation update for Western Auto Project Site. (Council/Successor Agency to the former Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency receive and file the presentation and any material by Arroyo Seco Development Group.
Professional Planning Services Agreement — Michael Baker International. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $50,000.
Award of a Five-Year Contract to Sharp Business System for the City Copier and Printing Services in the amount of $122,482.80. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Sharp Business Systems in an amount not to exceed $122,482.80 for 5 years to provide Copiers and Managed Print services and support.
Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Audit Services Contract with Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP for Financial Statement and Single Audits for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the total amount of $120,460.
Authorize the Interim Chief of Police to apply for the Board of State and Community Corrections {BSCC) funding for pplice gang crime training and mental health outreach. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim Chief of Police to apply for BSCC funding.
Bell Streetlight Purchase from Southern California Edison (SCE). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Light Pole License Agreement for Wireless Attachment Southern California Edison to acquire 805 street lights and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and b) Direct staff to issue the appropriate RFP's to obtain financing options and energy efficient conversion options back to the City Council for consideration.
Award of a Construction Contract to CEM Construction in the amount of $171,250.00 for the Public Facilities Improvements - Treder Park Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the plans and specs and construction contract with CEM Construction in the amount of $171,250.00 for the public Facilities Improvements - Treder Park 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 $17,125.00 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. 2017-03 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE THE CDBG IMPROVEMENT - TREDER PARK PROJECT BY $140,285
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) 11 and 13. 11. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 11, 2017. (Council) 12. City of Beil and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December, 2016. 13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 25, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items None Next Regular Meeting, February 8, 2017