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
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) c) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One 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
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
SB 1383 Implementation Statewide Residential and Commercial Organics Recycling Collection Proclamation declaring October 2020 as Breast Cancer 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.
Consideration of a New Agreement with Barr & Clark for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Consulting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with Barr & Clark for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Consulting Services.
Consideration of a new Agreement with Valley Computer Service, Inc. (VCS) for Utility Meter Reading Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with VCS, for Utility Meter Reading Services for three (3) years, with two (2) potential one-year extensions.
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Authorizing Contract for Funding from the County of Los Angeles and Approve the Recommended Programs to be Funded. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-59 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES” and 2. Approve Staff recommended programs that will be funded with the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funds: and 3. Authorize Staff to develop the program policies and guidelines for the programs; and 4. Authorize Staff to budget programs and staffing to implement the programs in FY 2020-21 budget.
Clarkson Avenue Design Selection. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Concept D design option for the Clarkson Avenue Improvements Project and authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Project.
Southern California Edison Streetlight Billings. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2020-61 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET TRANSFER OF $100,000 TO THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT FUND #460 TO BE REIMBURSED UPON RECEIPT OF DISTRICT REVENUES OR SOONER
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 6 through 9. 8. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 2020. (Council/Successor Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 14, 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 Resolution 2020-62 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016-76
Receive and File the update on Mirabal's 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan Funds. (Council)
Oct 14, 2020 City Council
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
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) c) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One 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
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
SB 1383 Implementation Statewide Residential and Commercial Organics Recycling Collection Proclamation declaring October 2020 as Breast Cancer 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.
Consideration of a New Agreement with Barr & Clark for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Consulting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with Barr & Clark for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Consulting Services.
Consideration of a new Agreement with Valley Computer Service, Inc. (VCS) for Utility Meter Reading Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with VCS, for Utility Meter Reading Services for three (3) years, with two (2) potential one-year extensions.
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Authorizing Contract for Funding from the County of Los Angeles and Approve the Recommended Programs to be Funded. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-59 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES” and 2. Approve Staff recommended programs that will be funded with the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funds: and 3. Authorize Staff to develop the program policies and guidelines for the programs; and 4. Authorize Staff to budget programs and staffing to implement the programs in FY 2020-21 budget.
Clarkson Avenue Design Selection. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Concept D design option for the Clarkson Avenue Improvements Project and authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Project.
Southern California Edison Streetlight Billings. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2020-61 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET TRANSFER OF $100,000 TO THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT FUND #460 TO BE REIMBURSED UPON RECEIPT OF DISTRICT REVENUES OR SOONER
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 6 through 9. 8. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 2020. (Council/Successor Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 14, 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 Resolution 2020-62 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016-76
Receive and File the update on Mirabal's 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan Funds. (Council)