MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority February 9, 2022
Closed Session Cancelled
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 February 9, 2022 meeting via teleconference. To ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread COVID-19, the Bell Community Center will not be open to the public.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting through the City's website at http:/l www.cilyotbell.orgl?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 citvclerk(c�}citvofbell.org. Please indicate in the Subject Line `For Public Comment" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday. February 9, 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 during 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 htlp:// www.citvofbell.orci?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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Vice -Mayor Quintana called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Ro1I Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Seidl. Quintana and Romero The following Councilmembers were present via teleconference (Zoom): Arroyo, Gallardo, Saieh, and Vice Mayor Quintana (4)
Absent: Mayor Romero
The Counctimembers present excused Mayor Romero from the meeting.
Also present via teleconference were the following staff members: Acting City Manager Carlos Minutes of the
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Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; Interim Chief of Police Art Jimenez; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Assistant City Engineer Rey Alfonso; Acting 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 was led by Mayor Gallardo.
City Attorney Report
None.
Presentations and Recognitions
Homeless Shelter Bed Agreement Update was presented by Alex Gonzalez, Special Assistant - City Manager's Office.
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, Bell Community Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agenda on agenda and non -agenda items: Luis Mesa (via Zoom).
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.
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 made a brief comment.
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 cityclerk a©cityofbell.org. Please indicate in the Subject Line "Public Hearing" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, February 9, 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: 826 6722 5569 Password: 632840
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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1. Consideration of Approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Adoption of an Addendum to the City's 2030 General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-11 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL APPROVING THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) ADOPTED WITH THE CITY'S 2030
GENERAL PLAN
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
The Arroyo Group, Phil Burns and Moises Gomez, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on item no. 1.
Seeing no 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:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 3 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roil Call: 4-0-0-1
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AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
Motion Passed.
3. Requesting Authorization to Submit Grant Applications to CalRecycle by Adopting Resolution 2022-09, Specifically for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (Organics Recycling). (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-09 titled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF BELL IS ELIGIBLE
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
Motion Passed.
4. Gage Avenue Bridge Improvement Project - Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and tile.
Assistant City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to receive and file agenda item 4. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
Motion Passed.
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5. Consideration of establishing administrative appeal procedures for at -will Police Lieutenant and Police Captain classifications consistent with POBRA, providing the same retiree medical for employees promoted from BPOA updating Police Lieutenant salary range, and adopting Police Lieutenant job description. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2022-12, 2022-13 and 2022-14.
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda item 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the titles of Resolutions 2022-12, 2022-13 and 2022-14.
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 6 through 10.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested to pull item 6 for discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda items 7 through 10. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
Motion Passed.
6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-10 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE
UTILIZING TELECONFERENCING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165)
Acting City Manager Carlos Islas provided a brief report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff in regard to returning to in person meetings.
Council provided direction to resume to in person meetings beginning with the March 9, 2022 regular city council meeting.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested to include in the resolution the March 9, 2022 date as the start date to return to in person meetings.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item 6, with the amendment to include a recital in the resolution noting the March 9, 2022 date as the start date to return to in person meetings. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
Motion Passed.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1273 - It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 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
8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL CLOSING AND CASHING OUT ALL SEPARATE COVID-
19 VACATION LEAVE BANKS FOR ALL BELL EMPLOYEES
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 9, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
10. Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of June 15, 2021 and for the Regular City Council Meetings of June 23, 2021 and January 26, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Vice -Mayor Quintana adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of Bell at a regular meeting held on February 23, 2022. gela Bustamante
City Clerk
Alicia Romero, Mayor
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