Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: Police Captain c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA 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) Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment f) 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: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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
Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Bell Police Officer Ryan Esparza Business of the Quarter
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.
Business Calendar Approve an Amendment No. 1 with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services; and 2. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $63,500 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT; AND TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH MIKE BALLIET CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE AUDIT SERVICES
Consideration to approve Amendment No. 1 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services.
Approve the Gateway Cities Council of Governments ("GCCOG") Atlantic Avenue Corridor Study Implementation Agreement in the Amount of $12,417.91. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the GCCOG Atlantic Avenue Corridor Study Implementation Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 19-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $12,417.91 OF PROP C TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO THE ATLANTIC AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
Approve Amendment No. 1 with Willdan Engineering for Professional City Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Willdan Engineering Contract to increase the Fiscal Year 18/19 compensation maximum by $286,000, for a total fiscal year compensation budget of $971,000. The Amendment will also increase the total contract compensation by the same amount ($286,000) for a total contract amount of $2,341,000.
Consideration of Moratorium for Primary Car Wash Uses. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the item and direct staff to: a) Prepare an Urgency Ordinance establishing a moratorium on new primary car wash uses citywide; or b) Take no further action and receive and file this report.
Consideration of an Agreement for Environmental Assessment Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Mearns Consulting, LLC to provide as-needed on-call environmental consulting and related services; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-53 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $60,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Consideration to Approve an Agreement for Real Estate Advisory Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc. to provide as-needed on-call real estate projects and related advisory services. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-54 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $24,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR ON-CALL REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
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 8 through 13. 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of June 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Receive and File the June 2019 Donations Report. (Council) 12. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-57 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD 13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 24, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-55 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE MEETING DATE AND TIME FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: Police Captain c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA 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) Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: Police Captain c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA 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) Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment f) 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: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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
Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Bell Police Officer Ryan Esparza Business of the Quarter
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.
Business Calendar Approve an Amendment No. 1 with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Mike Balliet Consulting, LLC, for Solid Waste Audit Consulting Services; and 2. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $63,500 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT; AND TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH MIKE BALLIET CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE AUDIT SERVICES
Consideration to approve Amendment No. 1 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services.
Approve the Gateway Cities Council of Governments ("GCCOG") Atlantic Avenue Corridor Study Implementation Agreement in the Amount of $12,417.91. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the GCCOG Atlantic Avenue Corridor Study Implementation Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 19-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $12,417.91 OF PROP C TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO THE ATLANTIC AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
Approve Amendment No. 1 with Willdan Engineering for Professional City Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Willdan Engineering Contract to increase the Fiscal Year 18/19 compensation maximum by $286,000, for a total fiscal year compensation budget of $971,000. The Amendment will also increase the total contract compensation by the same amount ($286,000) for a total contract amount of $2,341,000.
Consideration of Moratorium for Primary Car Wash Uses. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the item and direct staff to: a) Prepare an Urgency Ordinance establishing a moratorium on new primary car wash uses citywide; or b) Take no further action and receive and file this report.
Consideration of an Agreement for Environmental Assessment Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Mearns Consulting, LLC to provide as-needed on-call environmental consulting and related services; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-53 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $60,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Consideration to Approve an Agreement for Real Estate Advisory Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc. to provide as-needed on-call real estate projects and related advisory services. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-54 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $24,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR ON-CALL REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
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 8 through 13. 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of June 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. Receive and File the June 2019 Donations Report. (Council) 12. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-57 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD 13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 24, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-55 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE MEETING DATE AND TIME FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: Police Captain c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA 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) Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case