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 April 27, 2022
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, BeII CA 90201
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN -PERSON AT THE BELL COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to make a comment on items listed on the agenda, you may attend the meeting in -person at Bell Community Center Please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the location and wait until the mayor calls you to approach the podium. Please clearly state your name and address and proceed to make your comments.
You may also submit input electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings at cityclerk()citvofbell orar. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, April 27, 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)
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Mayor Romero called the closed session meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
RoI1 Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero The following Councilrnembers were present: Arroyo, Gallardo, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero (4)
Absent: Councilmember Saleh" (1)
"Councilmember Saleh arrived at 6:08 p.m.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Dave Aleshire. and Community Development Director Manuel Acosta.
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.
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies recessed to dosed session at 6:07 p.m. to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
April 27. 2022
Property: 5390 Rickenbacker Road, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Carlos Islas (Acting City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Mayor Romero reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call 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: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Mayor Romero (5)
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire; Chief of Police Carlos Islas; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Contract Planner Paula Kelly; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Assistant City Engineer Rey Alfonso; Interim 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 City Manager Michael L. Antwine II.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) a status report was given, no action was taken.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II requested to add an item to the business session of the agenda, concerning Assembly Bill 481.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to add the item to the agenda as item 6A. 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, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Presentations and Recognitions
Proclamation declaring April 2022 as DMV/Donate Life Month was presented by Mayor Romero.
Proclamation declaring April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and honoring Denim Day on April 27, 2022 to encourage everyone to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence was presented by Mayor Romero.
Proclamation declaring May 2022 as Older Americans Month was presented by Community Services Director Allan Perdomo.
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
April 27, 2022
Communications from the Public
The public was given the opportunity to provide public comment by attending the meeting or by submitting an email. The following members of the public addressed the City Council, BeII Community Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agenda on agenda and non -agenda items: Antonio Robles; Jessica Rodriguez; Alejandro Rodriguez; Francisco Ponce; Miriam Arista; Yulio Grande; Merli Albizures; Betsy Alsivar; Maria Elena Navarro; 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.
Mayor Romero made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Quintana left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Councilmember Saleh stepped away from the dais at 8:10 p.m. and returned at 8:28 p.m.
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.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II introduced himself and 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.
1. Consideration of Approval of the Environmental Justice Element, the update of the Health & Safety Element and Adoption of an Addendum to the City's 2030 General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-29 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT
AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) ADOPTED
WITH THE CITY'S 2030 GENERAL PLAN
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
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The Arroyo Group representatives, Jessica Flores and Moises Gomez, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and Ms. Flores and Mr. Moises.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on item no. 1.
1. Yulio Giron Grande made a comment.
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 Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Consideration to Approve the 95th Celebration Logo. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select one design as the 95m celebration logo and approve the use of the 95r'' logo on promotional materials in 2022 to commemorate the City of Bell's 95t'' anniversary.
Community Services Director Allan Perdomo provided a brief report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to adopt logo option no. 4. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo 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.
3. Consideration to Approve a New Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions, with no changes to the rates. (City Council)
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding a new Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services:
1. Approve a New Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions, with no changes to the rates; or
2. Approve a New Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services for one year, and initiate an RFP process for Building and Safety Services; or
3. Initiate an RFP process for Building and Safety Services; or
4. Consider other unspecified options for Building and Safety Services.
Contract and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Council agreed to continue the item to the May 11, 2022 regular Council meeting and requested for staff to bring back an analysis including the rates surrounding cities currently have in place.
4. Consideration of providing a one-time lump sum retention incentive payment to specified Department Head (Administrative Management) and Mid -Management classifications. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-26 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM RETENTION
INCENTIVE PAYMENT FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS
(ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT) AND MID -MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS AS SPECIFIED
Item was continued to the May 11, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
5. Approve a New Agreement with Municipal Translation Company (Hilda Estrada) for Translation and Interpretation Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement in the amount of $55,000 per year with Municipal Translation Company for Translation and Interpretation Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Contract and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 5, 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 Mayor Romero NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
6. Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Equipment for the Upfitting of Four (4) Police Vehicles. (City Council)
Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to award and enter into a contract agreement with Commline Inc. for the procurement and installation of equipment for four (4) Police Vehicles in the amount of $ 81,794.20; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to award Motorola Solutions and procure APX series radios in the amount of $ 37,506.20.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA — 6A. Consideration to develop a plan to adopt a military equipment impact statement, and a military equipment use policy with 180 -days to comply with Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) regulating Law Enforcement agencies use of military equipment and/or seeking funding for acquisition of military equipment for use by a law enforcement agency.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. 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.
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April 27. 2022
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 Cauncilmember requests otherwise.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 7 through 10.
ft was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda items 7 through 10. Motion was seconded by Councilniember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII:: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councifinennbers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
7. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of March 2022. (City Council)
8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-28 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ACCEPTING THE ERNEST DEBS PARK FITNESS GYM
REHABILITATION PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGISTRAR - RECORDER OFFICE
9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March. 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 27, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Conununity Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. in memory of South Gate Police Detective Alexis Gonzalez.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that the foregoing minutes were a proved by the City Council of the City of Beil at a regular meeting held on May 11. 2022. ce,ii
Angela Bustamante
City Clerk
Alicl' Romero,Mayor
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