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) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Mark Sanchez Vs City of Bell, (WCAB # ADJ12198678, ADJ10608926, ADJ14248214, ADJ9782932, ADJ10115262) 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 7020-7030 Atlantic 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 d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6303, 6317 and 6331 Pine 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
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
Proclamation declaring July 2021 as Parks and Recreation 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.
Resolution No. 2021-30 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levying of Assessments at No Increase for the Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2021/22 Landscape and Lighting Engineer’s Report; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
Resolution No. 2021-31 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levying of Assessments at No Increase for the Sanitary Sewer District for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2021/22 Sanitary Sewer Engineer’s Report; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
Appointment of a Permanent City Manager. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the appointment of Paul Philips as City Manager with a start date of July 1, 2021; and 2. Approve the employment contract with Paul Philips at annual salary of $197,000 plus benefits and incentive pay.
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021- 29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Consideration of Amendment No. 3 with California Consulting, LLC for Grant Administration Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with California Consulting, LLC for a one-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding the crossing guard services: 1. Cancel the contract; or 2. Approve Amendment No. 2 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services and direct staff to proceed with an RFP in FY 21/22; or 3. Cancel the contract and direct staff to proceed with an RFP. However, this option will most likely result in a delay of services for a few months.
Approve a new 3-year Agreement with LogMeIn USA, Inc. (formerly Jive Communications) for Telecommunication Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with LogMeIn USA, Inc. for Telecommunication Services.
Approve Willdan Engineering Contract Amendment No. 3 for Professional City Engineering Services. (City Council) Recommendation: approve Amendment No. 3 to the Willdan Engineering Contract: a) Extend the term of the Agreement for one year, to June 30, 2022; b) Increase the compensation maximum for FY 19/20 and FY 20/21 by $583,000; c) Set the FY 21/22 annual compensation maximum at $1,405,000; and d) Increase the maximum compensation under the extended five-year contract by an additional $1,988,000, from $4,322,806 to $6,311,000.
Consideration to Approve a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with GameTime® – PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc.- for the Purchase and Installation of a New Outdoor Fitness Gym for Ernest Debs Park. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-32 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE ERNEST DEBS PARK FITNESS GYM REHABILITATION PROJECT 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with GameTime® for the purchase and installation of a Fitness Gym at Ernest Debs Park subject to approval of the City Attorney’s office.
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 17. 10. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-34, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-35, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 12. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of May 2021. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 13. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of May 2021. (City Council) 16. It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to revise the existing contract with Interwest Inc. to reflect the elimination of Information Technology (IT) services and leave Geographic Information System (GIS) Services as the sole work under the contract. (City Council) 17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 23, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-33 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE PAVEMENT MARKINGS/STRIPING/CURB PAINTING 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.
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Commercial Building Management (CBM) contract to add deep cleaning of the Police Department Jail and increase the total compensation from $259,990.80 to $275,994.48. (City Council)
Jun 23, 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) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Mark Sanchez Vs City of Bell, (WCAB # ADJ12198678, ADJ10608926, ADJ14248214, ADJ9782932, ADJ10115262) 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 7020-7030 Atlantic 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 d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6303, 6317 and 6331 Pine 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
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
Proclamation declaring July 2021 as Parks and Recreation 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.
Resolution No. 2021-30 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levying of Assessments at No Increase for the Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2021/22 Landscape and Lighting Engineer’s Report; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
Resolution No. 2021-31 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levying of Assessments at No Increase for the Sanitary Sewer District for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2021/22 Sanitary Sewer Engineer’s Report; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
Appointment of a Permanent City Manager. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the appointment of Paul Philips as City Manager with a start date of July 1, 2021; and 2. Approve the employment contract with Paul Philips at annual salary of $197,000 plus benefits and incentive pay.
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021- 29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Consideration of Amendment No. 3 with California Consulting, LLC for Grant Administration Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with California Consulting, LLC for a one-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding the crossing guard services: 1. Cancel the contract; or 2. Approve Amendment No. 2 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services and direct staff to proceed with an RFP in FY 21/22; or 3. Cancel the contract and direct staff to proceed with an RFP. However, this option will most likely result in a delay of services for a few months.
Approve a new 3-year Agreement with LogMeIn USA, Inc. (formerly Jive Communications) for Telecommunication Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with LogMeIn USA, Inc. for Telecommunication Services.
Approve Willdan Engineering Contract Amendment No. 3 for Professional City Engineering Services. (City Council) Recommendation: approve Amendment No. 3 to the Willdan Engineering Contract: a) Extend the term of the Agreement for one year, to June 30, 2022; b) Increase the compensation maximum for FY 19/20 and FY 20/21 by $583,000; c) Set the FY 21/22 annual compensation maximum at $1,405,000; and d) Increase the maximum compensation under the extended five-year contract by an additional $1,988,000, from $4,322,806 to $6,311,000.
Consideration to Approve a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with GameTime® – PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc.- for the Purchase and Installation of a New Outdoor Fitness Gym for Ernest Debs Park. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-32 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE ERNEST DEBS PARK FITNESS GYM REHABILITATION PROJECT 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with GameTime® for the purchase and installation of a Fitness Gym at Ernest Debs Park subject to approval of the City Attorney’s office.
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 17. 10. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-34, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-35, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 12. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of May 2021. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 13. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of May 2021. (City Council) 16. It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to revise the existing contract with Interwest Inc. to reflect the elimination of Information Technology (IT) services and leave Geographic Information System (GIS) Services as the sole work under the contract. (City Council) 17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 23, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-33 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE PAVEMENT MARKINGS/STRIPING/CURB PAINTING 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.
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Commercial Building Management (CBM) contract to add deep cleaning of the Police Department Jail and increase the total compensation from $259,990.80 to $275,994.48. (City Council)