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) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Adrian Guerra (Assistant City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136
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
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
West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) Transit Corridor Project Presentation by Metro Certificate of Recognition to Pedro Chavez from Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. Proclamation Recognizing May 20-26, 2018 as National Public Works Week Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Presentation
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.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Data Ticket, Inc., for Parking Citation Processing Services for the Bell Police Department. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Data Ticket, Inc., and increase the Contract Sum by $50,000 for parking citation processing services for the Bell Police Department.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, Inc.), for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, Inc.), and increase the Contract Sum by $70,000 for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services.
Continued Item from the May 9, 2018 Council Meeting - Approve a New Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Maintenance Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with West Coast Arborists Inc., for Tree Maintenance Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Election to Receive Tax Increment Payments Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33607.5 (b) for Redevelopment Projects. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-27 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA MAKING AN ELECTION TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33607.5 (b) FOR THE CHELI INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, CHELI INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, AND BELL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 3 (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE 1987 ANNEX AREA)
Consideration to Cancel the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of July 11, 2018. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the July 11, 2018 Council Meeting.
Consent Calendar (Part 1 of 2)
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 Item(s) 6 and 11. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Report as of April 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Receive and File the April 2018 Donations Report. (Council) 10. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BUDGET TO TRANSFER $42,460.00 FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACOUNT 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 23, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Consent Calendar (Part 2 of 2)
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 Item(s) 6 and 11. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Report as of April 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Receive and File the April 2018 Donations Report. (Council) 10. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BUDGET TO TRANSFER $42,460.00 FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACOUNT 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 23, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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 Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Adrian Guerra (Assistant City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136
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) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Adrian Guerra (Assistant City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136
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
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
West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) Transit Corridor Project Presentation by Metro Certificate of Recognition to Pedro Chavez from Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. Proclamation Recognizing May 20-26, 2018 as National Public Works Week Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Presentation
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.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Data Ticket, Inc., for Parking Citation Processing Services for the Bell Police Department. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Data Ticket, Inc., and increase the Contract Sum by $50,000 for parking citation processing services for the Bell Police Department.
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, Inc.), for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, Inc.), and increase the Contract Sum by $70,000 for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services.
Continued Item from the May 9, 2018 Council Meeting - Approve a New Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Maintenance Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with West Coast Arborists Inc., for Tree Maintenance Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Election to Receive Tax Increment Payments Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33607.5 (b) for Redevelopment Projects. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-27 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA MAKING AN ELECTION TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33607.5 (b) FOR THE CHELI INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, CHELI INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, AND BELL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 3 (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE 1987 ANNEX AREA)
Consideration to Cancel the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of July 11, 2018. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the July 11, 2018 Council Meeting.
Consent Calendar (Part 1 of 2)
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 Item(s) 6 and 11. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Report as of April 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Receive and File the April 2018 Donations Report. (Council) 10. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BUDGET TO TRANSFER $42,460.00 FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACOUNT 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 23, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Consent Calendar (Part 2 of 2)
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 Item(s) 6 and 11. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Report as of April 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Receive and File the April 2018 Donations Report. (Council) 10. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BUDGET TO TRANSFER $42,460.00 FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACOUNT 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 23, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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 Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Adrian Guerra (Assistant City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136