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 July 27, 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 BeII 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 BeII City Council meetings at citvclerk(o7citvofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, July 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).
The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City's website at http://www.cityofbell.orgl?NavID=101 Mayor Romero called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
RoII Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
PRESENT: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice Mayor Quintana and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra.
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.
None
Mayor Romero recessed the meeting to closed session at 7:01 p.m.
Closed Session
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): Two Cases
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b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, Sergio Ibarra (Human Resources & Risk Manager), and Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, Sergio Ibarra (Human Resources & Risk Manager), and Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BCEA) d) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, Sergio Ibarra (Human Resources & Risk Manager), Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at -will Management Group e) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Mark Sanchez Vs City of Bell, (WCAB # ADJ14248214) Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Romero recessed to open session at
Roll CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
PRESENT: Councilmember Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, City Engineer BiII Pagett, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra, Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui, Public Works Manager Gabino Luna, and Community Services Manager Connie Hurtado and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following Items B -D) were discussed; no reportable action was taken and direction was given for further negotiations. Item E) was discussed was discussed; status report was given and direction was given concerning litigation and no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
Recognition of Mayor Romero for her term as Mayor from April 14, 2021 through July 27, 2022.
This presentation was continued to the next meeting.
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Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items that are on the agenda and on non -agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Alfred Areyan, Luis Mesa, Edwin Gonzalez, and Julio Grande.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2022 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b).
a) Election of Mayor
b) Election of Vice Mayor
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to continue the Organization of the Bell City Council for the year 2022 to the August 24, 2022, meeting. Motion was seconded by Mayor Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 44-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
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 Saleh made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Gallardo 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 information regarding the city's small business grant program that was available to the community.
Business Session
1. COVID-19 Local Emergency Status Update. (Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
2. Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for employment relations training and consulting services for FY 2022-23. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for special services in the amount of $4,615.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and process a forthwith payment.
Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested that council be included in the newsletter provided by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended, Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
3. Approval of the Claim Release and Mutual Settlement Agreement for the property claim at 4500 Gage Avenue with Lexington Insurance Company. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council It is recommended that the City Council approve the Claim Release and Mutual Settlement Agreement of $2,800,000.00 for property loss and damages at 4500 Gage Avenue and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Lexington Insurance Company.
This item was moved from the agenda.
4. Consideration of a New Agreement with California Consulting, LLC for Grant Administration Services. (City Council)
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with California Consulting, LLC for two (2) years from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, with a one (1) year extension.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested that the contract be brought forth to council in its final form and asked if the City Attorney's office would be making any changes.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine commented that moving forward that the City Manager and City Attorney's office would work together to ensure that future contracts brought forth to the council would be in its final form and that there would be no substantive changes.
It was moved by Mayor Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero
NOES: Vice -Mayor Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
5. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 2 with Commercial Building Management Services for Janitorial Maintenance Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Commercial Building Management (CBM) contract to extend the contract from August 28, 2022, through August 27, 2023, in the amount of $115,097.40 and a total compensation amount not to exceed $391,091.88.
Councilmember Saleh left the meeting.
Recreation Supervisor Connie Hurtado provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo and Saleh.
Motion Passed.
6. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 2 with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. for Streetlight Maintenance Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve Amendment No. 2 with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. to increase the total maximum compensation from $188,608.75 to $290,252.43.
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-50 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING A FY 2022-2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
TRANSFER $101,643 FROM THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
DISTRICT FUND RESERVES TO THE LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT
Councilmember Saleh returned to the meeting.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided additional information on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo
Motion Passed.
7. Consideration of Youth Commissioner Appointments to the Community Services Commission. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that:
1. Mayor and Vice Mayor select the student commissioners; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-44 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE STUDENT APPOINTMENTS TO THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Community Service Manager Connie Hurtado provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana nominated Brianna Campos.
Mayor Romero nominated Rawahn Saab.
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Vice -Mayor Quintana requested that they be introduced to the council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Mayor Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo
Motion Passed.
8. Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. City Council review and discussion appointment of council members on the various committees;
2. Mayor to appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-52 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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 9 through 14.
It was moved by Councilmember Gallardo to approve agenda items 9 through 14 except for item 12 (item 12 was pulled by Vice -Mayor Quintana). Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Romero NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo
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Motion Passed.
9. Received and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as June 2022.
10. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of June 2022.
11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 27, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
12. Approval of additional settlement authority to satisfy Findings and Award dated 05/03/22 for additional retroactive LC 4850 benefits for retired police officer Mark Sanchez, Claim No. 17- 131122, DOI: 05/01/17 (WCAB#ADJ14248214), and Authorize the City Manager and/or defense counsel to execute the Findings and Award. (City Council) Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra introduced Defense Council Ozzie Perada.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided information on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Romero clarified that the council was moving to ratify.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 12, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gallard which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Gallardo, Saleh, and Mayor Romero
NOES: Vice -Mayor Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo
Motion Passed.
13. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-48 titled:
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1910
14. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-49 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE
OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK
Pending Items — None
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(August 10, 2022 Meeting Cancelled)
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. in memory of Manuel "Manny" Avila, former city councilmember for the City of Huntington Park.
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 May 22, 2024.
Angela Bustamante
City Clerk
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Ali Saleh, Mayor
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