MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority May 11, 2022
6:00 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 t❑ 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 ciivclerkiaacitvafbe&Lora. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2022_ Any emails received after the time indicated will not be included in the retard. Written Comments will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words).
The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City's website at http:ll www.citvotbeil_ord Nav!D=1 b Mayor Romero called the closed session meeting to order at 6:07 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 Councilrnembers were present: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh and Mayor Romero (4)
Absent: Vice -Mayor Quintana* (1)
*Vice -Mayor Quintana arrived at 6:18 p.m.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine H. and City Attorney Dave Aleshire.
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 closed session at G:08 p.m. to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
a) Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
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Mayor Romero reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:15 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: 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; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; City Engineer BiII 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 Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) a status report was given to the Council and no action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
Proclamation declaring May 2022 as Wellness and Mental Health Month was presented by Mayor Romero. Ms. Ofelia Sofi Ryan from the Association of Pupil Services & Attendance Counselors accepted the proclamation and made a comment.
Principal Saldana presented a Certificate of Recognition to Anna Barraza, Assistant Principal at Nueva Vista Elementary, for her 33 years of dedication and commitment to LAUSD and the Bell Community.
Proclamation recognizing May 2-6, 2022, as Teachers Appreciation Week was presented by Mayor Romero and Councilmember Gallardo.
Recognition to all Bell 5K Sponsors was presented by Community Services Director Allan Perdomo.
Proclamation recognizing May 15-21, 2022, as National Public Works Week was presented by Community Services Director Allan Perdomo.
Certificate of Appreciation to Chief of Police Carlos Islas for his leadership and service as Interim City Manager was presented by Mayor Romero.
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, Bell Community Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agenda on agenda and non -agenda items: Paul Hernandez; Alex Paredes; Edwin Gonzalez; Julio Giron Grande; Francisco Ponce; Merli Albizures; Minutes of the
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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.
Vice -Mayor Quintana made a comment.
Mayor Romero 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.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a brief report.
Business Session
1. Continued item from the April 13, 2022, City Council meeting - Consideration to approve Amendment No. 1 with a 7.5% CPI increase (or $305.78 per month) to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for the Mobile Home Parks and Housing Units for an amount not to exceed $52,593.30 per year. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve Amendment No. 1 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for the Mobile Home Parks and Housing Units for an amount not to exceed $52, 593.30 per year.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1, 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, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Continued item from the April 27, 2022, City Council meeting - 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) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding an agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services:
1. Approve a New Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Budding and Safety Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions, with no changes to the Minutes of the
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rates.
2. Approve a New Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building and Safety Services for one year, with no changes to the rates, and direct staff to initiate an RFP process for Building and Safety Services.
3. Initiate an RFP process for Building and Safety Services.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve option 1 "Approve a New Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building & Safety Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one- year extensions, with no changes to the rates". Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Amendment No. 1 with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) for Citywide Graffiti Abatement Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) for Citywide Graffiti Abatement Services.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff. The Council spoke on the outstanding work that is being completed by the GPC employee.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana 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, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Amendment No. 1 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for City Landscape Maintenance Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for City Landscape Services.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item. He made a correction to page 171 paragraph 3 (line 7), date should be April 13, 2022 instead of April 27, 2022.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion Minutes of the
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was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. 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
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the council and staff.
Vice -Mayor Quintana expressed concerns with the information that was provided in the staff report. She indicated that the report does not outline reality in what is actually occurring. She also spoke on the CaIPERS regulation that was being proposed to pay the one-time lump sum, and noted that she disagreed with the regulation since it doesn't reflect accuracy. Last, she recommended revisions to the resolution.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended by staff. 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, Vice -Mayor 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.
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Recommendation: Approve agenda items 6 through 11.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested to pull item no. 9 for discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda items 6,7,8,10 and 11. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Counciimembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Settlement Terms with Applicant Thomas Rodriguez, which authorizes the City to make payment for claim nos. 16-127768 (WCAB#ADJ10729833) by stipulations and award at 5% PD ($4,350.00) for DOI: 05/09/16, and claim no.16-126099 (WCAB# WCAB#ADJ10729835) by stipulations and award at 69% PD ($122,742.50) for DOI:
08/23/15-08/23/16, and payment of retroactive payment of LC 4850 / TTD benefits for $129,000.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or defense counsel to execute the Settlement Agreement.
7. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Settlement Terms with Applicant Steve Carrera, for claim no. 17-132154 (WCAB#ADJ1102763) by stipulations and award at 24% PD ($27,695.00) and claim no. 16-128578 (WCAB#ADJ10989868) by stipulations and award at 72% PD ($134,922.50, plus life pension); and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or defense counsel to execute the Settlement Agreement.
8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-30 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)
9. It is recommended that the City of BeII City Council receive and file the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a brief 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. 9. Motion was seconded by Minutes of the
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Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
1 0. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 11, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
11. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 27, 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (Via Zoom) Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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 Bell at a regular meeting held on May 25, 2022.
Angela Bustamante
City Clerk
Alicia Romero, Mayor
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