Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
August 24, 2022
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority
August 24, 2022
6:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
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.
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 August 24, 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://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101
In addition, the Bell Community Center located at 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201, will be available for the public to participate in the council meeting.
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 [email protected]. Please indicate in the Subject Line “For Public Comment” and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, August 24, 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 on items listed on closed session call no later than 6:30 PM, for 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://www.cityofbell.org/?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.
Join Zoom Meeting (ONLY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT)
Phone Number: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 815 5421 6558
Password: 439207
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
August 24, 2022
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): One Case
b) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Sophia Armenta vs Lizette Padilla (Case No. 22WHRO01747)
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 City Employees Association (BCEA)
d) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: 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), Jose Jimenez Vs City of Bell, (WCAB # ADJ-TBD)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Presentations and Recognitions
Recognition of Mayor Romero for her term as Mayor from April 14, 2021 through August 24, 2022.
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 listed on the agenda only. (Each speaker is limited to three minutes)
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
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
August 24, 2022
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.
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.
Business Session
1. Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (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
2. Appointments to the Planning Commission to Fill Two (2) Vacancies. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that:
1. Councilmembers Quintana and Romero each nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and
2. For the City Council to read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-53 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL APPROVING TWO (2) APPOINTMENTS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
3. Approve a New Service Agreement with World Private Security, Inc., for Crossing Guard 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 with World Private Security, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
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4. Adopt City of Bell Local Road Safety Plan 2022. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-46 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ADOPTING THE CITY OF BELL LOCAL ROAD SAFETY
PLAN 2022
5. Shelter Bed Pilot Program Update. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Receive and File the Shelter Bed Pilot Program Update.
6. Consideration and possible action to provide direction regarding the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the development a Strategic Implementation Plan for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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.
7. Received and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as July 2022.
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 24, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
9. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-57 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL APPROVING THE POLICE RECRUIT PAY AT 20%
BELOW STEP A OF THE POLICE OFFICER SALARY RANGE
AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE BELL POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MOU 2021-2024
10. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 2022-55 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-
ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL LEVY
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RATE TO MEET THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B
2. Resolution No. 2022-56 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-
ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RATE OF
ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO
FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS
Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 14, 2022
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 23, 2022 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
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Angela Bustamante, City Clerk