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
Gateway Cities Council of Governments Update on I-710 South Corridor Proclamation declaring June 2020 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month Certificate of Recognition to Sergeant Greg Clark
Communications from the Public Part 1 of 2
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.
Communications from the Public Part 2 of 2
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.
The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas (TODA) Program in Response to the COVID-19 Reopening of Restaurants. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance 1256 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL DECLARING A TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AREA PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 REOPENING OF RESTAURANTS
Consideration of Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services.
Approval of the Engineer’s Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a) Resolution No. 2020-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA b) Resolution No. 2020-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION c) Resolution No. 2020-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Approval of the Engineer’s Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a) Resolution No. 2020-32 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 6, PART 3, DIVISION 5 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA b) Resolution No. 2020-33 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION c) Resolution No. 2020-34 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Consideration of Temporary Emergency Staffing Contract- Alex Gonzalez. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Temporary Emergency Staffing Agreement for Alex Gonzalez.
Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Coronavirus provisions for the City’s optional 457(b) and 401(a) employee savings plans. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARES ACT CORONAVIRUS RELATED PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S 457 (B) AND 401 (A) EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLANS
Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiff Karla Ceja (“Plaintiff”), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC720614. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiff Karla Ceja (“Plaintiff”), which authorizes the City to make a total payment in the amount of $50,000 to the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) for Medi-Cal lien, with the remainder to Plaintiff and upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release; and 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement and other related documents.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2020-36 ratifying the City Manager’s proclamation of a local emergency declaration and Citywide Curfew in response to Civil Unrest in Los Angeles County. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-36 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL RATIFYING THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER’S PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND ORDER IMPOSING A CURFEW
Amendment to the existing traffic signal maintenance contract with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, INC.) to increase the contract term by six months and increase the total maximum compensation from $524,875 to $559,875. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement, increasing the term by six (6) months and increasing the total maximum compensation from $524,875 to $559,875.
Appointments to the Community Services Commission and Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Councilmembers Arroyo and Gallardo, and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Planning Commission; 2. Councilmember Arroyo, Vice Mayor Romero and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Community Services Commission; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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 15. 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 10, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 12. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-28 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE WALKER AVE AND FLORENCE AVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER”; and 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. 13. It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1254 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 17.49 TO CREATE A MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE WHICH WILL APPLY TO THOSE LOTS FROM 7020-7030 ATLANTIC AVENUE THAT ARE CURRENTLY ZONED C-3. 14. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-37 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGISTRAR-RECORD/COUNTY CLERK 15. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-38 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE AMS CONSTRUCTION EMERGENCY FACILITY ROOF IMPROVEMENTS AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORD/COUNTY CLERK and 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Competition
Jun 10, 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
Gateway Cities Council of Governments Update on I-710 South Corridor Proclamation declaring June 2020 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month Certificate of Recognition to Sergeant Greg Clark
Communications from the Public Part 1 of 2
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.
Communications from the Public Part 2 of 2
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.
The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas (TODA) Program in Response to the COVID-19 Reopening of Restaurants. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance 1256 titled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL DECLARING A TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AREA PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 REOPENING OF RESTAURANTS
Consideration of Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services.
Approval of the Engineer’s Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a) Resolution No. 2020-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA b) Resolution No. 2020-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION c) Resolution No. 2020-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Approval of the Engineer’s Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a) Resolution No. 2020-32 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 6, PART 3, DIVISION 5 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA b) Resolution No. 2020-33 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION c) Resolution No. 2020-34 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Consideration of Temporary Emergency Staffing Contract- Alex Gonzalez. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Temporary Emergency Staffing Agreement for Alex Gonzalez.
Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Coronavirus provisions for the City’s optional 457(b) and 401(a) employee savings plans. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARES ACT CORONAVIRUS RELATED PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S 457 (B) AND 401 (A) EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLANS
Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiff Karla Ceja (“Plaintiff”), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC720614. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiff Karla Ceja (“Plaintiff”), which authorizes the City to make a total payment in the amount of $50,000 to the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) for Medi-Cal lien, with the remainder to Plaintiff and upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release; and 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement and other related documents.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2020-36 ratifying the City Manager’s proclamation of a local emergency declaration and Citywide Curfew in response to Civil Unrest in Los Angeles County. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-36 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL RATIFYING THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER’S PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND ORDER IMPOSING A CURFEW
Amendment to the existing traffic signal maintenance contract with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, INC.) to increase the contract term by six months and increase the total maximum compensation from $524,875 to $559,875. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement, increasing the term by six (6) months and increasing the total maximum compensation from $524,875 to $559,875.
Appointments to the Community Services Commission and Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Councilmembers Arroyo and Gallardo, and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Planning Commission; 2. Councilmember Arroyo, Vice Mayor Romero and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Community Services Commission; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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 15. 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 10, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 12. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-28 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE WALKER AVE AND FLORENCE AVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER”; and 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. 13. It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1254 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 17.49 TO CREATE A MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE WHICH WILL APPLY TO THOSE LOTS FROM 7020-7030 ATLANTIC AVENUE THAT ARE CURRENTLY ZONED C-3. 14. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-37 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGISTRAR-RECORD/COUNTY CLERK 15. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-38 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE AMS CONSTRUCTION EMERGENCY FACILITY ROOF IMPROVEMENTS AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORD/COUNTY CLERK and 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Competition