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) b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5241 Florence Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: 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) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA Agency negotiator: 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 legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Trish Carrera vs. City of Bell. Resolution of Workers Compensation Case f) Conference with legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Steve Carrera vs. City of Bell. Resolution of Workers Compensation 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 City Attorney Report The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
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
Presentation by Woodlawn Elementary Recognition of Trina Mackin for her term as Planning Commissioner from November 9, 2016 -March 11,2019.
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.
Public Hearings The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Consideration of a Resolution to Make Certain Findings & Approve an Agreement for Energy Conservation Services with Climatec and Associated Financing Agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and continue the item to the April 10, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.
Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward Avenue; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2018-19 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $2,236,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR LAND ACQUISITION
Citywide Sign Replacement Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a construction contract in the amount of $298,450.00 to BC Rentals, LLC dba BC Traffic Specialists for the Citywide Sign Replacement Project.
Approve the Purchase of a New Tractor Loader for the City Yard Solid Waste and Street Maintenance Operations. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Approve the purchase of a New Holland U80C Tractor Loader from Scott Equipment, and a new Trailer from BigTex Trailers; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2019-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TRACTOR LOADER FOR THE CITY YARD SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND STREET OPERATIONS AND AUTHORIZING FY 2018-19 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $83,400 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Councilmember Romero nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and b. The City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019- 18 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-91 AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
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 6 through 10. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 7. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-14 titled. (Council) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012-32 TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS LESS THAN $10,000 (TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) 8. Receive and File the February 2019 Donations Report. (Council) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 27, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of February 27, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
Annual Reorganization of the City Council The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2019 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030. a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council schedule this item to be held at April 10, 2019 Regular Council Meeting. Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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) b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5241 Florence Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: 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) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA Agency negotiator: 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 legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Trish Carrera vs. City of Bell. Resolution of Workers Compensation Case f) Conference with legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Steve Carrera vs. City of Bell. Resolution of Workers Compensation 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 City Attorney Report The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
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
Presentation by Woodlawn Elementary Recognition of Trina Mackin for her term as Planning Commissioner from November 9, 2016 -March 11,2019.
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.
Public Hearings The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Consideration of a Resolution to Make Certain Findings & Approve an Agreement for Energy Conservation Services with Climatec and Associated Financing Agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and continue the item to the April 10, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.
Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward Avenue; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2018-19 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $2,236,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR LAND ACQUISITION
Citywide Sign Replacement Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a construction contract in the amount of $298,450.00 to BC Rentals, LLC dba BC Traffic Specialists for the Citywide Sign Replacement Project.
Approve the Purchase of a New Tractor Loader for the City Yard Solid Waste and Street Maintenance Operations. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Approve the purchase of a New Holland U80C Tractor Loader from Scott Equipment, and a new Trailer from BigTex Trailers; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2019-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TRACTOR LOADER FOR THE CITY YARD SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND STREET OPERATIONS AND AUTHORIZING FY 2018-19 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $83,400 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Councilmember Romero nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and b. The City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019- 18 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-91 AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
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 6 through 10. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 7. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-14 titled. (Council) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012-32 TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS LESS THAN $10,000 (TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) 8. Receive and File the February 2019 Donations Report. (Council) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 27, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of February 27, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
Annual Reorganization of the City Council The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2019 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030. a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council schedule this item to be held at April 10, 2019 Regular Council Meeting. Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 2019