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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5241 Florence 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 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) c) 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)
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.
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.
Presentations and Recognitions
Presentation and Introduction of City Consultant, The Arroyo Group, and General Plan Update of the Housing and Health and Safety Element, and the Draft Environmental Justice Element Outreach Plan.
Approve Amendment No. 1 with Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc. for Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Truck Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc. for Tow Truck Services.
Pavement Marking/Striping/Curb Marking Rehabilitation Project – Contingency Budget Increase. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Increase the Pavement Marking/Striping/Curb Marking Project (Project) construction contingency by $143,000 to include the addition of Florence Avenue into the project scope of work; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-09 titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROPRIATING $143,000 OF PROP C FUNDING TO THE PAVEMENT MARKING/STRIPING/CURB MARKINGS PROJECT"; and 3. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the Project in a total amount not to exceed $143,000 for the Florence Avenue work and related construction contingency.
COViD-19 Local Emergency Status Update. {City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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 Counciimember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda items 4 and 5. 4. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 10, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 5. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of November 18, 2020, and February 10, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Belt Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mar 10, 2021 City Council
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5241 Florence 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 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) c) 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)
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.
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.
Presentations and Recognitions
Presentation and Introduction of City Consultant, The Arroyo Group, and General Plan Update of the Housing and Health and Safety Element, and the Draft Environmental Justice Element Outreach Plan.
Approve Amendment No. 1 with Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc. for Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Truck Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc. for Tow Truck Services.
Pavement Marking/Striping/Curb Marking Rehabilitation Project – Contingency Budget Increase. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Increase the Pavement Marking/Striping/Curb Marking Project (Project) construction contingency by $143,000 to include the addition of Florence Avenue into the project scope of work; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-09 titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROPRIATING $143,000 OF PROP C FUNDING TO THE PAVEMENT MARKING/STRIPING/CURB MARKINGS PROJECT"; and 3. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the Project in a total amount not to exceed $143,000 for the Florence Avenue work and related construction contingency.
COViD-19 Local Emergency Status Update. {City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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 Counciimember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda items 4 and 5. 4. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 10, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 5. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of November 18, 2020, and February 10, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Belt Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).