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
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
Proclamation declaring May 17-23, 2020 as “National Public Works Week” Proclamation declaring May 2020 as “Building Safety Month” Proclamation declaring May 2020 as “Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month”
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.
Public Hearing(s) Resolution Approving Amendments to the FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to Allocate $290,958 in Supplemental Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-20 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO FY 2019-2020 AND FY 2020-2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
Business Calendar Lease Agreement of Office Space for Housing Staff at the James George Bell House. (Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Housing Authority Board Members approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell and the Bell Community Housing Authority, and further authorize the City Manager to execute said Agreement.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for building and safety services.
Approve Willdan Engineering Contract Amendment No. 2 for Professional City Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Willdan Engineering Contract to: a) Extend the term of the Agreement for one year, to June 30, 2021; and b) Increase the FY 19/20 annual compensation maximum to $994,806; and c) Increase the FY 20/21 annual compensation maximum to $1,672,000; and d) Increase the maximum compensation under the extended four-year contract by an additional $1,981,806, from $2,341,000 to $4,322,806.
Approve Resolution No. 2020-19 - Accepting $72,000 in State of California Local Streets and Roads Funding and Appropriating $8,000 of Measure M Local Return Funds to Prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-19 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING $72,000 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FUNDING AND APPROPRIATING $8,000 OF MEASURE M LOCAL RETURN TRANSPORTATION FUNDS TO PREPARE A LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN
Discussion regarding the future of Fireworks sales and use within the City, related to the 2018 temporary prohibition of the sale and use of all fireworks adopted on November 28, 2018, under the City of Bell Ordinance No. 1240. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council extend the Temporary Fire Works ban for an additional year.
California Department of General Services/ Office of Administrative Hearings Standard Agreement to furnish the services of Administrative Law Judges for the purpose of conducting administrative hearings. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080 Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize an exception from the formal bidding requirements and enter into an agreement with the California Department of General Services/ Office of Administrative Hearings to furnish the services of Administrative Law Judges for the purpose of conducting administrative hearings with the following terms: five year contract in amount not to exceed $48,000; and 2. Authorize the Interim-City Manager to sign and execute the California Department of General Services/ Office of Administrative Hearings’ Standard Agreement.
City Commissions Recruitment and Appointment/Reappointment Process. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider extending the terms for those commission members whose term expires this year to December 31, 2020 and suspend the annual recruitment due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Authorize staff to procure two (2) 2021 Ford Police Interceptors through Cal eProcure, a statewide cooperative purchasing program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the utilization of Cal eProcure, a statewide cooperative purchasing program, to purchase city vehicles; 2. Enter into an agreement with Ford Motor Credit Co-Municipal Finance and award contract to Folsom Ford for the procurement of two (2) 2021 Ford Utility Interceptors which includes the cost of the vehicles and upfitting; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $142,558.23 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND VEHICLE OUTLAY ACCOUNT
Consideration of a Second Restated Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Arroyo Seco, LLC. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. The City Council approve Second Restated Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, City staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Council for reconsideration; and b. The Successor Agency Board approve Second Restated Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the Executive Director and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, Successor Agency staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Board for reconsideration.
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 agenda items 11 through 19. 11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 12. Receive and File the Economic Development Activities Update. (Council) 15. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Report as of March 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 16. It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 with Hilda Estrada for translation and interpretation services, extending the term of the agreement from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. (Council) 17. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Schedule for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. (Council) 18. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Closure Schedule for 2020. (Council) 19. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 13, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a. Resolution No. 2020-23 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW SEPARATE LEAVE BANK FOR BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES FROM MARCH 16, 2020 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020; AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MOU b. Resolution No. 2020-24 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW SEPARATE LEAVE BANK FOR BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES FROM MARCH 16, 2020 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020; AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MOU c. Resolution No. 2020-25 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-59 AND AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW SEPARATE LEAVE BANK FOR AT-WILL UNREPRESENTED ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES FROM MARCH 16, 2020 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020
Receive and File the COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (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
May 13, 2020 City Council
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
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
Proclamation declaring May 17-23, 2020 as “National Public Works Week” Proclamation declaring May 2020 as “Building Safety Month” Proclamation declaring May 2020 as “Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month”
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.
Public Hearing(s) Resolution Approving Amendments to the FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to Allocate $290,958 in Supplemental Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-20 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO FY 2019-2020 AND FY 2020-2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
Business Calendar Lease Agreement of Office Space for Housing Staff at the James George Bell House. (Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Housing Authority Board Members approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell and the Bell Community Housing Authority, and further authorize the City Manager to execute said Agreement.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for building and safety services.
Approve Willdan Engineering Contract Amendment No. 2 for Professional City Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Willdan Engineering Contract to: a) Extend the term of the Agreement for one year, to June 30, 2021; and b) Increase the FY 19/20 annual compensation maximum to $994,806; and c) Increase the FY 20/21 annual compensation maximum to $1,672,000; and d) Increase the maximum compensation under the extended four-year contract by an additional $1,981,806, from $2,341,000 to $4,322,806.
Approve Resolution No. 2020-19 - Accepting $72,000 in State of California Local Streets and Roads Funding and Appropriating $8,000 of Measure M Local Return Funds to Prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-19 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING $72,000 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FUNDING AND APPROPRIATING $8,000 OF MEASURE M LOCAL RETURN TRANSPORTATION FUNDS TO PREPARE A LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN
Discussion regarding the future of Fireworks sales and use within the City, related to the 2018 temporary prohibition of the sale and use of all fireworks adopted on November 28, 2018, under the City of Bell Ordinance No. 1240. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council extend the Temporary Fire Works ban for an additional year.
California Department of General Services/ Office of Administrative Hearings Standard Agreement to furnish the services of Administrative Law Judges for the purpose of conducting administrative hearings. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080 Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize an exception from the formal bidding requirements and enter into an agreement with the California Department of General Services/ Office of Administrative Hearings to furnish the services of Administrative Law Judges for the purpose of conducting administrative hearings with the following terms: five year contract in amount not to exceed $48,000; and 2. Authorize the Interim-City Manager to sign and execute the California Department of General Services/ Office of Administrative Hearings’ Standard Agreement.
City Commissions Recruitment and Appointment/Reappointment Process. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider extending the terms for those commission members whose term expires this year to December 31, 2020 and suspend the annual recruitment due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Authorize staff to procure two (2) 2021 Ford Police Interceptors through Cal eProcure, a statewide cooperative purchasing program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the utilization of Cal eProcure, a statewide cooperative purchasing program, to purchase city vehicles; 2. Enter into an agreement with Ford Motor Credit Co-Municipal Finance and award contract to Folsom Ford for the procurement of two (2) 2021 Ford Utility Interceptors which includes the cost of the vehicles and upfitting; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $142,558.23 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND VEHICLE OUTLAY ACCOUNT
Consideration of a Second Restated Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Arroyo Seco, LLC. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. The City Council approve Second Restated Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, City staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Council for reconsideration; and b. The Successor Agency Board approve Second Restated Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) to be in substantially the form shown in the Agenda Package and authorize the Executive Director and the City Attorney to finalize the Amendment to the final executable form. If in the course of finalizing the Amendment, Successor Agency staff and Developer reach an impasse upon material policy issues in the Amendment, such items will be returned to Board for reconsideration.
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 agenda items 11 through 19. 11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 12. Receive and File the Economic Development Activities Update. (Council) 15. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Report as of March 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 16. It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 with Hilda Estrada for translation and interpretation services, extending the term of the agreement from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. (Council) 17. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Schedule for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. (Council) 18. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Closure Schedule for 2020. (Council) 19. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 13, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a. Resolution No. 2020-23 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW SEPARATE LEAVE BANK FOR BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES FROM MARCH 16, 2020 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020; AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MOU b. Resolution No. 2020-24 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW SEPARATE LEAVE BANK FOR BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES FROM MARCH 16, 2020 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020; AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MOU c. Resolution No. 2020-25 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-59 AND AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW SEPARATE LEAVE BANK FOR AT-WILL UNREPRESENTED ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES FROM MARCH 16, 2020 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020
Receive and File the COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (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