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 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 b) 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 c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4400 and 4410 Gage Avenue, and 6419 Pine 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) e) Conference with legal Counsel- Pending Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: The Salvation Army, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court No. 19STCP00693
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.
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.
Study Session for Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, Amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code Regulating Live Entertainment. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council conduct the study session, and direct staff to: a. Prepare the draft ordinance and conduct a duly-noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission with the suggested text changes; b. Continue the item for further Council review; or c. Take no action, allowing the proposed ordinance to end.
Approve a New Agreement with J316 Builder, for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services for an amount not to exceed $210,700 per year for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with J316 Builder, for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Approve a New Agreement with PlanetBids Inc. for Bid Management and Contract Management System Software. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with PlanetBids, Inc. for Bid Management and Contract Management System Software for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Award a construction contract in the amount of $148,650 to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Project; and b. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $14,865 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary extra work.
Resolution No. 2019-25 - Adopting a List of Projects for FY 19/20 for the use of funds provided by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB-1). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-25 titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1)"
Authorize a transfer of $193,814.00 from unused police department salary funds allocated in the FY 2018/2019 budget to be placed in the police department capital outlay fund and patrol capital outlay fund for FY 2018/2019. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A FY 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $193,814.00 FROM THE CITY'S POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND AND PATROL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PREPAY THE FIRST YEAR OF A LEASE PURCHASE OF POLICE DISPATCH CONSOLES, AND PORTABLE RADIOS, AND TO PREPAY ONE-YEAR OF POLICE VEHICLE LEASE PAYMENTS TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, BANCORP, AND ENTERPRISE
Consideration to Appoint to the Community Services Commission (CSC) to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-28 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees; b. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and c. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
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 9. 9. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 10. Approve Amendment No. 3 with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, INC.), for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services. 11. Approve Amendment No. 3 with Hilda Estrada for Translation and Interpretation Services, extending the term of the agreement from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020. (Council) 12. Receive and File the March 2019 Donations Report. (Council) 13. Approve a Two-Year Agreement with Long Beach Soccer Referee Association (LBSRA) for Youth Soccer and Futsal Referee Services. (Council) 14. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1245 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE 15. Approve 1) Installation Agreement; 2) Measurement and Verification Agreement; 3) Financing documents, and read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2019-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING TO IMPLEMENT A CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10-18, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED AND THEREFORE AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS 16. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 24, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 17. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of March 13 and March 27, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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 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 b) 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 c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4400 and 4410 Gage Avenue, and 6419 Pine 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) e) Conference with legal Counsel- Pending Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: The Salvation Army, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court No. 19STCP00693
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.
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.
Study Session for Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, Amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code Regulating Live Entertainment. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council conduct the study session, and direct staff to: a. Prepare the draft ordinance and conduct a duly-noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission with the suggested text changes; b. Continue the item for further Council review; or c. Take no action, allowing the proposed ordinance to end.
Approve a New Agreement with J316 Builder, for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services for an amount not to exceed $210,700 per year for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with J316 Builder, for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Approve a New Agreement with PlanetBids Inc. for Bid Management and Contract Management System Software. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with PlanetBids, Inc. for Bid Management and Contract Management System Software for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Award a construction contract in the amount of $148,650 to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Project; and b. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $14,865 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary extra work.
Resolution No. 2019-25 - Adopting a List of Projects for FY 19/20 for the use of funds provided by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB-1). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-25 titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1)"
Authorize a transfer of $193,814.00 from unused police department salary funds allocated in the FY 2018/2019 budget to be placed in the police department capital outlay fund and patrol capital outlay fund for FY 2018/2019. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A FY 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $193,814.00 FROM THE CITY'S POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND AND PATROL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PREPAY THE FIRST YEAR OF A LEASE PURCHASE OF POLICE DISPATCH CONSOLES, AND PORTABLE RADIOS, AND TO PREPAY ONE-YEAR OF POLICE VEHICLE LEASE PAYMENTS TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, BANCORP, AND ENTERPRISE
Consideration to Appoint to the Community Services Commission (CSC) to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-28 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees; b. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and c. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
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 9. 9. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 10. Approve Amendment No. 3 with Econolite Systems (formerly known as AEGIS ITS, INC.), for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services. 11. Approve Amendment No. 3 with Hilda Estrada for Translation and Interpretation Services, extending the term of the agreement from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020. (Council) 12. Receive and File the March 2019 Donations Report. (Council) 13. Approve a Two-Year Agreement with Long Beach Soccer Referee Association (LBSRA) for Youth Soccer and Futsal Referee Services. (Council) 14. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1245 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TITLED "WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE 15. Approve 1) Installation Agreement; 2) Measurement and Verification Agreement; 3) Financing documents, and read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2019-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING TO IMPLEMENT A CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10-18, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED AND THEREFORE AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS 16. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 24, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 17. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of March 13 and March 27, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).