MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/BeI1 Public Finance Authority January 12, 2022
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AB 361 WHICH ALLOWS FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL AND/OR CITY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELECONFERENCE On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361, which modified the Brown Act to allow for teleconferencing participation at local legislative body public meetings during a proclaimed state of emergency. As urgency legislation, this law took effect immediately. Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(B), the City Council is holding its January 12, 2022 meeting via teleconferencing for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of a proclaimed state of emergency, meeting in person presents an imminent risk to the health and safety of attendees. Therefore, the City Council and members of the public may attend this meeting via teleconferencing, as provided below.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting through the City's website at htto:// www.citvofbell.orc/?NavID=101 PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to make a comment you may provide input electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings cityclerk a(7citvofbeII orq. Please indicate in the Subject Line "For Public Comment" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Any emails received after the time indicated will not be included in the record. Written Comments will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words).
Public Comment could also be submitted by telephone by calling 1-669-900-9128. To provide a comment on items listed on closed session call no later than 5PM, for the regular session of the agenda, please call no later than 7PM. City staff will be using the Zoom audio communication platform for this meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes and will be given the opportunity to speak in the order your phone call is received. After you submit your comment, you will be disconnected but will still have access to view the meeting live on the City's website at htto:// www.citvofbell.orq/?NavID=101 If participating via Zoom or phone, during the Public Comment Period, use the "raise hand" function on your computer or *9 by phone and wait for the Mayor to announce your name/phone number. When you are prompted, please unmute your line.
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Mayor Romero called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
Roll CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero The following Councilmembers were present via teleconference (Zoom): Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero (4)
Absent: Vice -Mayor Quintana* (1)
*Vice -Mayor Quintana joined the closed session meeting at 5:12 p.m.
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Staff Present: City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra, Community Services Director Allan Perdomo, and Community Development Director Manuel Acosta.
City Staff requested to add the following Closed Session item to the agenda:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 6400 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Agency negotiators: Carlos Islas (Acting City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to add the requested closed session item. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
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.
Seeing no speakers, Mayor Romero closed the public comment period.
City Attorney Dale Aleshire read the titles of the closed session items.
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies recessed to closed session at 5:10 p.m. to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Acting City Manager Carlos Islas, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra and Contract Deputy City Attorney Colin Tanner.
Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Acting City Manager Carlos Islas, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra and Contract Deputy City Attorney Colin Tanner.
Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BCEA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Acting City Manager Carlos Islas, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources & Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra and Contract Deputy City Attorney Colin Tanner.
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Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and At -will Management Group d) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: City Manager
Mayor Romero reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:02 p.m.
RoII CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero The following Councilmembers were present via teleconference (Zoom): Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero (5)
Also present via teleconference were the following staff members: City Attorney Dave Aleshire; Interim Chief of Police Art Jimenez; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Associate Planner Megan Covarrubias; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Finance Director Elisa Gratil; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra; Community Services Director Allan Perdomo, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Arroyo.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Items a) — c), a status report was given, no action was taken. Item d) a status report was given, no action was taken. Item e) a status report was given, no action was taken Presentations and Recognitions
Staff requested to add Certificate of Recognitions to the Bell Chamber of Commerce, Daisy Vargas, and Adolfo Varas to acknowledge their leadership and donations of Covid-19 home test kits to the City of Bell.
Communications from the Public
The public was given the opportunity to provide public comment by submitting an email or by telephone. The following members of the public addressed the City Council, BeII Community Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agenda on agenda and non -agenda items: Julio Giron Grande (via zoom), and Edwin Gonzalez (via email).
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.
Councilmember Arroyo made a comment.
Councilmember Gallardo made a comment.
Councilmember Saleh made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Quintana made a comment.
Mayor Romero made a comment.
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City Manager Report
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.
Acting City Manager Carlos Islas requested to add an item to the agenda titled "Cleanup Plan for a Structural Fire at 6400 Atlantic Avenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to add the above item to the agenda as item no. 6A.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Public Hearing(s)
The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY can be provided electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings [email protected]. Please indicate in the Subject Line "Public Hearing" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Any emails received after the time indicated will not be included in the record. Written Comments will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words).
Public Testimony could also be submitted by telephone by calling 1-669-900-9128 and entering the following Meeting ID: 884 6093 7853 Password: 083145
1. Consideration of the FY 2022-23 CDBG Program Allocation. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant Program; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-01:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
3. Authorize the approved funding to be included in the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and Staff.
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Mayor Romero opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on item no. 1.
1. Julio Giron Grande (via zoom) asked if funds could be allocated to improve the corner of Atlantic Ave. and Gage Ave
2. Edwin Gonzalez (via email) spoke in favor of using CDBG funds for commercial rehabilitation Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Bell Municipal Code Amendment adding Chapter 5.91 to Title 5. Division III "Operating Requirements for Certain Businesses" of the Bell Municipal Code to establish a definition and regulations for mobile automobile and truck wash facilities. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1273, titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ADDING CHAPTER 5.91 TO TITLE 5 "BUSINESS
LICENSES AND REGULATIONS" DIVISION III "OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES" OF THE BELL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION AND
REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK
WASH FACILITIES
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Associate Planner Megan Covarrubias presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on item no. 2.
1. Julio Giron Grande recommended to allow mobile automobile and truck wash businesses conduct business at the corner of Florence and Atlantic.
Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
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It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Business Session
3. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS") and Administrative Budget for FY 2022-23 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS") for the 2022-23 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and the Administrative Budget for the 2022-23 Fiscal Period with the attached documents for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on January 24, 2022 and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance under dissolution law by February 1, 2022.
Acting Finance Director Elisa Gratil introduced Tierra West Advisors (Consultants) John Yonai and Lauren Yonai, who then provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Temporary Outdoor Dining Area (TODA) Program Potential Extension. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction on the City's Temporary Outdoor Dining Area (TODA) Program on private property during COVID-19:
Option 1: City Council to extend the TODA program and revisit the topic every quarter, until the end of the 2022 calendar year.
Option 2: City Council to extend the TODA program, until the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Heath retires the COVID-19 protocols on best practices requirements for restaurants, breweries and coffee shops.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced Jason Garcia, Planning Division — Minutes of the
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Management Aid, who then provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to adopt option no. 2. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. Consideration of a Resolution to continue implementing Assembly BiII No. 361 (AB 361) in order to utilize remote/virtual platforms for public meetings for the period of January 12, 2022 through February 11, 2022. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-03 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE
UTILIZING TELECONFERENCING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165)
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided a brief report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approved agenda item no. 5, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
Community Services Director Allan Perdomo provided additional information on the item.
No Action Taken.
ADDED ITEM 6A — Clean Up for a Structural Fire at 6400 Atlantic Avenue.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the cleanup plan of the structural fire damage located at 6400 Atlantic Avenue; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-04 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING A FY 2021-22 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
ALLOCATE $250,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
RESERVES FOR EMERGENCY CLEANUP AT 6400 ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UNDERTAKE THE WORK
Senior Economic Development Specialist Jackie Choi provided a report on the item.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided additional information.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approved agenda item no. 6A, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Consent Calendar
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 7 through 9.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda items 7 through 9. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. Receive and File the City of Bell and Successor Agency Investment Reports as of Minutes of the
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November 2021. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-02 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL APPROVING STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 12, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. in memory of BeII Alumni Veronica Ramirez.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of BeII, certify that the foregoing minutes were oved by the City Council of the City of Bell at a regular meeting held on March 9, 2022.
Angela Bustama
City C➢erk
Alicia Romero. May
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