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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases)
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.
Public Hearing(s) 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. Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-33 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Consideration of Ordinance 1246 amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating accessory structures in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones within the City of Bell; and finding an exemption from CEQA. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1246 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING SECTION 17.16.040, SECTION 17.20.040, AND SECTION 17.24.050 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SETBACKS ON RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL; AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Consideration of Ordinance 1247 amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating live entertainment within the City of Bell; and finding an exemption from CEQA. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1247 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 17.32.020, AND SECTION 17.96.030 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING-ZONED PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Approval of the Engineer's Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2019-34, 2019-35 and 2019-36.
Approval of the Engineer's Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2019-37, 2019-38 and 2019-39.
Street Improvements on Eastern Avenue Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $868,093 to EC Construction Co. for the Street Improvements on Eastern Avenue Project; 2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $86,809 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary extra work; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-44 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $350,625 OF PROP C TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON EASTERN AVENUE PROJECT
Appointment to the Beacon Program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate a councilmember to represent the City as a point of contact for the Beacon Program.
Consideration to withdraw from the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS), Joint Powers Authority (JPA), and enter into a new agreement with Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS), JPA, for Interoperable Land Mobil Radio (LMR) communications service. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Authorize the Interim City Manager to withdraw from the Los Angeles Regional Interoperability Communications System (LA-RICS), Joint Powers Authority; and b. Enter into a new Agreement with Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS) Joint Powers Authority for Interoperable Land Mobil Radio Communications Services; and c. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-41 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A FY 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $11,000 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 COUNTYWIDE INTEROPERABLE RADIO COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Consideration of a Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control for services from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a Contract with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control for a five (5) year term from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024
Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessment to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council schedule a Special Council meeting on July 24, 2019 to hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts.
Approve a New Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for the Mobile Home Parks and Housing Units for an amount not to exceed $48,924 per year for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for the Mobile Home Parks and Housing Units.
Approve a New Agreement with Tierra West Advisors for Successor Agency Administrative Services. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the members of the Board approve a new Agreement with Tierra West Advisors for Successor Agency Administrative Services in the amount of $36,000 per year from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022, with two (2) one-year extensions.
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 13 through 23. 13. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 19. Read by title only, waiver further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a. Resolution No. 2019-19 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DESIGNATING AND CONFIRMING EXISTING UNITS FOR CERTAIN REPRESENTED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-66 b. Resolution No. 2019-20 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS, COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND SALARY RANGES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-67 c. Resolution No. 2019-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AS EXCLUDED FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM, DESIGNATING SUCH CLASSIFICATIONS TO BE UNREPRESENTED AND AT-WILL, PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.84.0630 (B), AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-100 d. Resolution No. 2019-27 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 22. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-42 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE CURRENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BY 12 MONTHS IN ORDER TO CONSIST WITH THE TERMS OF THE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS THAT MADE THE APPOINTMENT 22. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-43 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE, AN ALTERNATE, AND A SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA) 23. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 12, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Continued Item from the May 8, 2019 Council Meeting - Approve a New Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. (Interwest), for Comprehensive Technology Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council)
Approve Amendment No. 3 with G4S Secure Solutions, Inc., for Jail Services, extending the term of the agreement from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020. (Council)
Approve Amendment No. 3 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.1 with California Consulting, LLC for a one-year term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-40 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A DEPARTMENTAL STAFF CHANGE, BY APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Approve Amendment No. 3 with Swagit Productions LLC for Public Meeting Video Production, Recording and Live Web-Streaming Services, extending the term of the agreement by six (6) months from July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019. (Council)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases)
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.
Public Hearing(s) 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. Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-33 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Consideration of Ordinance 1246 amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating accessory structures in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones within the City of Bell; and finding an exemption from CEQA. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1246 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING SECTION 17.16.040, SECTION 17.20.040, AND SECTION 17.24.050 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SETBACKS ON RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL; AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Consideration of Ordinance 1247 amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating live entertainment within the City of Bell; and finding an exemption from CEQA. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1247 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 17.32.020, AND SECTION 17.96.030 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING-ZONED PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Approval of the Engineer's Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2019-34, 2019-35 and 2019-36.
Approval of the Engineer's Report and set the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2019-37, 2019-38 and 2019-39.
Street Improvements on Eastern Avenue Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $868,093 to EC Construction Co. for the Street Improvements on Eastern Avenue Project; 2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $86,809 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary extra work; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-44 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $350,625 OF PROP C TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON EASTERN AVENUE PROJECT
Appointment to the Beacon Program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate a councilmember to represent the City as a point of contact for the Beacon Program.
Consideration to withdraw from the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS), Joint Powers Authority (JPA), and enter into a new agreement with Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS), JPA, for Interoperable Land Mobil Radio (LMR) communications service. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Authorize the Interim City Manager to withdraw from the Los Angeles Regional Interoperability Communications System (LA-RICS), Joint Powers Authority; and b. Enter into a new Agreement with Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS) Joint Powers Authority for Interoperable Land Mobil Radio Communications Services; and c. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-41 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A FY 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $11,000 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 COUNTYWIDE INTEROPERABLE RADIO COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Consideration of a Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control for services from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a Contract with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control for a five (5) year term from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024
Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessment to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council schedule a Special Council meeting on July 24, 2019 to hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts.
Approve a New Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for the Mobile Home Parks and Housing Units for an amount not to exceed $48,924 per year for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for the Mobile Home Parks and Housing Units.
Approve a New Agreement with Tierra West Advisors for Successor Agency Administrative Services. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the members of the Board approve a new Agreement with Tierra West Advisors for Successor Agency Administrative Services in the amount of $36,000 per year from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022, with two (2) one-year extensions.
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 13 through 23. 13. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 19. Read by title only, waiver further reading and adopt the following resolutions: a. Resolution No. 2019-19 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DESIGNATING AND CONFIRMING EXISTING UNITS FOR CERTAIN REPRESENTED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-66 b. Resolution No. 2019-20 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS, COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND SALARY RANGES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-67 c. Resolution No. 2019-26 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AS EXCLUDED FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM, DESIGNATING SUCH CLASSIFICATIONS TO BE UNREPRESENTED AND AT-WILL, PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.84.0630 (B), AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-100 d. Resolution No. 2019-27 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 22. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-42 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE CURRENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BY 12 MONTHS IN ORDER TO CONSIST WITH THE TERMS OF THE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS THAT MADE THE APPOINTMENT 22. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-43 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE, AN ALTERNATE, AND A SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA) 23. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 12, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Continued Item from the May 8, 2019 Council Meeting - Approve a New Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. (Interwest), for Comprehensive Technology Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council)
Approve Amendment No. 3 with G4S Secure Solutions, Inc., for Jail Services, extending the term of the agreement from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020. (Council)
Approve Amendment No. 3 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.1 with California Consulting, LLC for a one-year term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2019-40 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A DEPARTMENTAL STAFF CHANGE, BY APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Approve Amendment No. 3 with Swagit Productions LLC for Public Meeting Video Production, Recording and Live Web-Streaming Services, extending the term of the agreement by six (6) months from July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019. (Council)