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 May 25, 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 May 25, 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 htto:// www.cityofbeitoro/?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( citvofbell.org. Please indicate in the Subject Line "For Public Comment" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday. May 25, 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 http:lMww citvofbell.orgONavID=101
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Mayor Romero called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Cali 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 were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire; Captain Art Jimenez; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Interim Finance Director Elisa Grath; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio lbarra; Community Services Director Allan Perdomo, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 25, 2022
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Arroyo.
City Attorney Report
None.
Presentations and Recognitions
The Assessor's City of Bell Update — Assessor Prang presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Council.
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 BeII Community Redevelopment Agenda on agenda and non -agenda items: Julio Grande (via Zoom), Adolfo Varas (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.
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 made a comment, and requested for the mayor to adjourn the meeting in memory of all Uvalde school shooting victims.
Business Session
1. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the FY 2022-2023 proposed budget, receive comments from the public, provide feedback to staff, and set a Public Hearing date of June 8, 2022, to adopt the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Council did not take any formal action on this item.
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BeII City Council and Related Agencies
May 25, 2022
2. Florence Avenue Improvement Project — Construction Award. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,920,000 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Florence Avenue Improvement Project, and
2. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $192,000 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-37 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING $150,000 OF
MEASURE M FUNDS FROM THE CLARKSON AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE FLORENCE AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT"
City Engineer BiII Pagett 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:
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.
3. Consideration to approve Contract Amendment No. 1 for $21,918.00 with The Arroyo Group for additional services related to obtaining certification of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Contract Amendment No. 1 between the City and The Arroyo Group (TAG) for $21,918.00 for additional services related to obtaining certification of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana 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
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May 25, 2022
Motion Passed.
4. Approve the Engineer's Report and Set the Public Hearing to Consider Annual Assessments Within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District with No Increase in Assessments. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2022-31, 2022-32 and 2022-33.
City Engineer Bill Pagett provided a brief report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda item 4, 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.
5. Approve 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. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2022-34, 2022-35 and 2022-36.
City Engineer Bill Pagett provided a brief report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda item 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Mayor Romero 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.
6. Consideration to Cancel Two Regular Scheduled Council Meetings. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council opt to cancel the July 13, 2022 and August 10, 2022 Council Meetings.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a brief report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve staff's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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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.
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 10.
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:
Roil Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of April 2022. (City Council) B. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April, 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency). (City Council)
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 25, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (Via Zoom) Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. in memory of Uvalde school shooting victims.
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 June 8, 2022.
Angela Bu tamante
City Clerk
Alicia Romero, Mayor
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 25. 2022