Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Closed Session 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-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2018-19. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-07 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2018-19 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $375,300 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND TO ADJUST DOWN CAPITAL PROJECT APPROPRIATIONS BY $465,725
Pavement Rehabilitation Project and Fishburn Avenue Improvement Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,384,548 to PALP Inc., dba Excel Paving for the Pavement Rehabilitation Project and the Fishburn Avenue Improvement Project; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-04 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $367,803 OF MEASURE R AND $50,000 OF MEASURE M TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AND THE FISHBURN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Discussion Regarding Preliminary Assessment Findings with Climatec. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Review the Preliminary Assessment completed by Climatec; and 2. Authorize staff to proceed with Climatec and direct Climatec to create the final scope of work, engineering, and financial documents in a detailed report.
Consideration of an Amendment to Title 3 "Revenue and Finance" of the Bell Municipal Code to Amend Section 3.12.80 (D) "Exceptions to bidding requirements". (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1243 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING SECTION 3.12.80 (EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 3.12 (PURCHASING) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), RELATING TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Extension of California Consulting, Inc. Agreement for Grant Writing Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a six-month contract extension with California Consulting, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $18,000
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. Recommendation: Approve items 7 through 10. 7. It is recommended that the City Council: a. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-06 accepting the Ernest Debs Park Field Renovation Project as complete, and b. Authorizing staff to prepare and file the notice of completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and c. Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December 2018. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 9, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Aut
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Closed Session 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-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2018-19. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-07 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2018-19 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $375,300 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND TO ADJUST DOWN CAPITAL PROJECT APPROPRIATIONS BY $465,725
Pavement Rehabilitation Project and Fishburn Avenue Improvement Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,384,548 to PALP Inc., dba Excel Paving for the Pavement Rehabilitation Project and the Fishburn Avenue Improvement Project; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-04 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $367,803 OF MEASURE R AND $50,000 OF MEASURE M TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AND THE FISHBURN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Discussion Regarding Preliminary Assessment Findings with Climatec. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Review the Preliminary Assessment completed by Climatec; and 2. Authorize staff to proceed with Climatec and direct Climatec to create the final scope of work, engineering, and financial documents in a detailed report.
Consideration of an Amendment to Title 3 "Revenue and Finance" of the Bell Municipal Code to Amend Section 3.12.80 (D) "Exceptions to bidding requirements". (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1243 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING SECTION 3.12.80 (EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 3.12 (PURCHASING) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), RELATING TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Extension of California Consulting, Inc. Agreement for Grant Writing Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a six-month contract extension with California Consulting, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $18,000
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. Recommendation: Approve items 7 through 10. 7. It is recommended that the City Council: a. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-06 accepting the Ernest Debs Park Field Renovation Project as complete, and b. Authorizing staff to prepare and file the notice of completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and c. Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December 2018. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 9, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Aut