*This meeting was joined in progress* Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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 to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Name of Case: D. Cadena Vs City of Bell, (WCAB ADJ10712485) c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) 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: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh Pledge of Allegiance
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.
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Public Hearing(s) The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Housing Element for the 5th Cycle (2013 – 2021) and Approving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING THE UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 5TH CYCLE (2013 – 2021); AND APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Business Calendar Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-09 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $370,400.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND REDUCE THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BY $1,853,103
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Field Services and Consulting Agreement with HR Green Pacific, Inc and Adopt Resolution 2020-18. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 with HR Green Pacific, Inc., to extend the contract term to May 30, 2020, increase the total maximum compensation to a not to exceed amount of $78,932, and approve updated service tasks and timeline considering emergency operations and personnel changes; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-18 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $54,432 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve items 4 through 9. 6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO BE THE AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO ENGAGE WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING DISASTER AID 8. Received and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Report as of February 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 8, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Willdan Engineering’s proposal in the amount of $55,000 to provide professional engineering design services for the Clarkson Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project; and 2. Approve the allocation of $55,000 in Measure R funds to cover the cost of the design services.
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1)
Receive and File the Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council)
Annual Reorganization of the City Council for year of 2020 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(a). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
Apr 08, 2020 City Council
*This meeting was joined in progress* Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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 to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Name of Case: D. Cadena Vs City of Bell, (WCAB ADJ10712485) c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) 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: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh Pledge of Allegiance
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.
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Public Hearing(s) The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Housing Element for the 5th Cycle (2013 – 2021) and Approving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING THE UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 5TH CYCLE (2013 – 2021); AND APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Business Calendar Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-09 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $370,400.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND REDUCE THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BY $1,853,103
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Field Services and Consulting Agreement with HR Green Pacific, Inc and Adopt Resolution 2020-18. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 with HR Green Pacific, Inc., to extend the contract term to May 30, 2020, increase the total maximum compensation to a not to exceed amount of $78,932, and approve updated service tasks and timeline considering emergency operations and personnel changes; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-18 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $54,432 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve items 4 through 9. 6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO BE THE AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO ENGAGE WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING DISASTER AID 8. Received and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Report as of February 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 8, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Willdan Engineering’s proposal in the amount of $55,000 to provide professional engineering design services for the Clarkson Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project; and 2. Approve the allocation of $55,000 in Measure R funds to cover the cost of the design services.
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1)
Receive and File the Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council)
Annual Reorganization of the City Council for year of 2020 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(a). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor