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
Presentations and Recognitions
Climatec Energy Savings Update (July 2019 through March 2021) Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Segment B presentation by Metro
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.
LED Illuminated Street Name Sign Project - Construction Award. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $332,983 to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the LED Illuminated Street Name Sign Project, and 2. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $33,298 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
2. Consideration to Authorize the Community Services Director to execute the necessary action plans to allow for the execution of Holiday Street Decorations. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Dekra-Lite Industry, Inc. for the purchase of holiday street decorations for an amount not to exceed $150,000; and 2. Approve lighting and energy efficiency upgrades to 114 streetlight poles through Tanko Lighting Inc. for an amount not to exceed $70,200; and 3. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute any Public Works repairs and upgrades to city infrastructure in the amount not to exceed $15,000; and 4. Authorize the Community Services Director to enter into an agreement with a mobile storage bin company for the rental of four (4) containers for the storage of the city purchased holiday street decorations; and 5. Authorize the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $242,700.
Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 3 with Anaya’s Service Center for Fleet Maintenance Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Anaya’s Service Center for Fleet Maintenance Services from September 28, 2021, to September 27, 2022.
COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Consideration to Approve Additional Resources for Youth Sports Programming to Allow Compliance with the County of Los Angeles Public Health Office Order. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction on how to move forward with the new County of Los Angeles Public Health Order regarding youth sports programs.
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 8. 6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1270 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 "DEFINITIONS," OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHES, CHAPTER 17.96 "VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS" TO REVISE THE CITY'S REGULATIONS REGARDING ANCILLARY AND STAND-ALONE AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASH FACILITIES 7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 8, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 8. Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of June 3, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Sep 08, 2021 City Council
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
Presentations and Recognitions
Climatec Energy Savings Update (July 2019 through March 2021) Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Segment B presentation by Metro
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.
LED Illuminated Street Name Sign Project - Construction Award. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $332,983 to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the LED Illuminated Street Name Sign Project, and 2. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $33,298 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
2. Consideration to Authorize the Community Services Director to execute the necessary action plans to allow for the execution of Holiday Street Decorations. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Dekra-Lite Industry, Inc. for the purchase of holiday street decorations for an amount not to exceed $150,000; and 2. Approve lighting and energy efficiency upgrades to 114 streetlight poles through Tanko Lighting Inc. for an amount not to exceed $70,200; and 3. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute any Public Works repairs and upgrades to city infrastructure in the amount not to exceed $15,000; and 4. Authorize the Community Services Director to enter into an agreement with a mobile storage bin company for the rental of four (4) containers for the storage of the city purchased holiday street decorations; and 5. Authorize the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $242,700.
Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 3 with Anaya’s Service Center for Fleet Maintenance Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Anaya’s Service Center for Fleet Maintenance Services from September 28, 2021, to September 27, 2022.
COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Consideration to Approve Additional Resources for Youth Sports Programming to Allow Compliance with the County of Los Angeles Public Health Office Order. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction on how to move forward with the new County of Los Angeles Public Health Order regarding youth sports programs.
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 8. 6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1270 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 "DEFINITIONS," OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHES, CHAPTER 17.96 "VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS" TO REVISE THE CITY'S REGULATIONS REGARDING ANCILLARY AND STAND-ALONE AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASH FACILITIES 7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 8, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 8. Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of June 3, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).