Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero 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
Certificate of Recognition to Maria Varela for her 33 years of service at Woodlawn Elementary School.
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 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 Ordinance of The City Of Bell, Amending Chapters 17.08, “Definitions,” Of The Bell Municipal Code And Chapter 17.96, “Variances And Conditional Use Permits,” To Revise The City’s Regulations Regarding Automobile And Truck Wash Facilities. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell City Council: 1. Provide direction on whether to impose abatement periods for legal nonconforming car washes; and 2. Direct staff to define and regulate mobile car washes, including establishing regulations for such a use; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1270 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.08, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHAPTER 17.96, “VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS,” TO REVISE THE CITY’S REGULATIONS REGARDING AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASH FACILITIES
Gage Avenue Bridge Improvement Project – Community Survey Results for Architectural Design Concepts. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select an architectural design concept for the Gage Avenue Bridge Improvement Project.
Consideration of Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for building and safety services.
Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Tree Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., to increase the total maximum compensation from $331,327.50 to $436,327.50 and extend the term of the agreement by one additional year from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Sewer Flushing Contract with Tunnelworks Services Inc. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Tunnelworks Services Inc., to increase the total maximum compensation from $145,615.50 to $193,976.80 and extending the term of the agreement by one additional year from July 25, 2021 to July 24, 2022.
2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the FY 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) - State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Subrecipient Award in the amount of $70,199.00 to purchase (2) Mobil Trailer Surveillance Cameras, with supporting software and equipment to prevent threats to public safety. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE FY 2018 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT AWARD FOR $70,199.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF (2) MOBIL TRAILER SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND SUPPORTING SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT
COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Consideration to Approve a New Contract Agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology (IT) Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a contract for Information Technology (IT) services for two (2) years and two (2) - one (1) year optional amendments with Infinity Technologies. Year one (1) will occur from June 1, 2021 – June 11, 2021 and Year two (2) will occur from June 12, 2021 - June 11, 2022.
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 10 through 21. 10. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2021. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 11. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of April 2021. (City Council) 12. Consideration of City Hall Holiday Closure Schedule. (City Council) 13. Consideration for Approval of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Holiday Schedule. (City Council) 14. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-25 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3700 E. GAGE AVENUE, ALSO KNOWN AS ERNEST DEBS PARK 16. Second Reading - It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1269 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.36, 17.40 AND 17.96 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE CITY’S REGULATIONS REGARDING DEFINITIONS OF SCHOOLS, TOBACCO SALES AND RESTAURANT DRIVE-INS AND REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR TOBACCO SALES, GUN SMITHS, GUN SALES, MOTORCYCLE REPAIR SHOPS, DRIVE-INS WITH OR WITHOUT CAR SERVICE IN C-3, C-3R, CM AND M ZONES AND SCHOOLS IN THE C-3 AND C-3R ZONES AND R-3 ZONES, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES 17. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2021-19 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 2021-2022 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 2. Resolution No. 2021-20 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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 3. Resolution No. 2021-21 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 2021- 2022 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON 18. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2021-22 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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2. Resolution No. 2021-23 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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 3. Resolution No, 2021-24 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 2021-2022 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 20. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 10, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 21. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 26, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Authorize the Interim City Manager to procure a new 2021 Chevy Blazer FWD Utilizing Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Local Return Funding. (City Council)
Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget. (City Council)
May 26, 2021 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero 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
Certificate of Recognition to Maria Varela for her 33 years of service at Woodlawn Elementary School.
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 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 Ordinance of The City Of Bell, Amending Chapters 17.08, “Definitions,” Of The Bell Municipal Code And Chapter 17.96, “Variances And Conditional Use Permits,” To Revise The City’s Regulations Regarding Automobile And Truck Wash Facilities. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell City Council: 1. Provide direction on whether to impose abatement periods for legal nonconforming car washes; and 2. Direct staff to define and regulate mobile car washes, including establishing regulations for such a use; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1270 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.08, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHAPTER 17.96, “VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS,” TO REVISE THE CITY’S REGULATIONS REGARDING AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASH FACILITIES
Gage Avenue Bridge Improvement Project – Community Survey Results for Architectural Design Concepts. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select an architectural design concept for the Gage Avenue Bridge Improvement Project.
Consideration of Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for building and safety services.
Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Tree Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., to increase the total maximum compensation from $331,327.50 to $436,327.50 and extend the term of the agreement by one additional year from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Sewer Flushing Contract with Tunnelworks Services Inc. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Tunnelworks Services Inc., to increase the total maximum compensation from $145,615.50 to $193,976.80 and extending the term of the agreement by one additional year from July 25, 2021 to July 24, 2022.
2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the FY 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) - State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Subrecipient Award in the amount of $70,199.00 to purchase (2) Mobil Trailer Surveillance Cameras, with supporting software and equipment to prevent threats to public safety. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE FY 2018 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT AWARD FOR $70,199.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF (2) MOBIL TRAILER SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND SUPPORTING SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT
COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Consideration to Approve a New Contract Agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology (IT) Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a contract for Information Technology (IT) services for two (2) years and two (2) - one (1) year optional amendments with Infinity Technologies. Year one (1) will occur from June 1, 2021 – June 11, 2021 and Year two (2) will occur from June 12, 2021 - June 11, 2022.
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 10 through 21. 10. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2021. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 11. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of April 2021. (City Council) 12. Consideration of City Hall Holiday Closure Schedule. (City Council) 13. Consideration for Approval of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Holiday Schedule. (City Council) 14. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-25 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3700 E. GAGE AVENUE, ALSO KNOWN AS ERNEST DEBS PARK 16. Second Reading - It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1269 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.36, 17.40 AND 17.96 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE CITY’S REGULATIONS REGARDING DEFINITIONS OF SCHOOLS, TOBACCO SALES AND RESTAURANT DRIVE-INS AND REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR TOBACCO SALES, GUN SMITHS, GUN SALES, MOTORCYCLE REPAIR SHOPS, DRIVE-INS WITH OR WITHOUT CAR SERVICE IN C-3, C-3R, CM AND M ZONES AND SCHOOLS IN THE C-3 AND C-3R ZONES AND R-3 ZONES, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES 17. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2021-19 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 2021-2022 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 2. Resolution No. 2021-20 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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 3. Resolution No. 2021-21 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 2021- 2022 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON 18. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2021-22 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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2. Resolution No. 2021-23 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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 3. Resolution No, 2021-24 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 2021-2022 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 20. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 10, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 21. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 26, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Authorize the Interim City Manager to procure a new 2021 Chevy Blazer FWD Utilizing Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Local Return Funding. (City Council)
Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget. (City Council)