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 September 28, 2022
6:30 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 Bell City Council meetings at [email protected] Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, September 28, 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.ci oft ri?NavID=101
CLOSED SESSION WAS NOT HELD AND ADJOURNED TO A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED ON OCTOBER 5. 2022.
Call to Order
Roll CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
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.
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) 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) b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Sergio lbarra (Human Resources & Risk Manager).
Cohn Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at -will Management Group
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
September 28, 2022
Mayor Arroyo called the regular meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
RoII CaII of the City Council in their capacities as CouncilmemberslMembers of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: None
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine lI, Chief of Police Carlos Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; City Engineer BiII Pagett; Deputy City Attorney Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Interim Community Services Manager Alejandra Garcia; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; and Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio ibarra.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Be1I High School Student Jennifer Flores.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney Dave Aleshire had nothing to report.
Presentations and Recognitions
None
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: Luis Mesa and Edwin Gonzalez.
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 Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Romero made a comment.
Councilmember Saleh made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo 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 thanked Connie Hurtado and Alejandra Garcia for all their work in organizing the Reorganization event for the Council. He congratulated Monica Arroyo and Fidencio Gallardo on their new appointments to Mayor and Vice -Mayor. He also announced that a special city council meeting will be held to discuss the city's ARPA funds.
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
September 28, 2022
Business Session
1. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in the amount of $174,185.00 to assist the police department in obtaining equipment and training. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-62 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND
ADMINISTER THE FY 2020 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM (HSGP) STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
(SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT AWARD FOR $174,185.00 TO BE USED
FOR THE PURCHASE OF (1) MICROWAVE ANTENNA,
INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTALLATION, AND ACTIVE SHOOTER
TRAINING
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda item no.1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Romero Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Consideration to Approve a New 3 -Year Agreement with Springbrook Holding Company, LLC for Software Upgrades and Training Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New 3 -Year Agreement with Springbrook Holding Company, LLC for Software Upgrades and Training Services in the amount not to exceed $292,223.07.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Romero Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Approve New Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Projects. (City Council) Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
September 28, 2022
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-61 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND APPROPRIATING PROJECT
FUNDING
Deputy Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
City Engineer Bill Paget provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attomey Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Romero Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Resolution approving the creation of the Director of Public Works and Associate Civil Engineer positions. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2022-64 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS AND ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
2. Authorize the inclusion of the Director of Public Works and Associate Civil Engineer positions and corresponding salary range in the next salary Resolution to be adopted by the City Council.
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. Pritchard Field Community Mural Project Artist Agreement. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Commission of Mural Artwork with Louie Carter and Hector Arias for the Pritchard Field Community Mural Project in the amount of $75,480.00; and
2. Select two (2) Council members to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to provide staff and artists guidance for the (2) proposed concepts.
Interim Community Service Manager Alejandra Garcia provided a report on the item.
The council appointed Councilmember Quintana and Saleh to the Ad Hoc Committee.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo 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 6 through 8.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda items 7 and 8 (Item 6 was pulled by Vice -Mayor Gallardo). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. it is recommended that City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-63 titled:
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
September 28.2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL PROPOSING AN
AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY TO
ADD AND AMEND CERTAIN DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES AND
OFFICIALS, AND TO AMEND ITS DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Vice -Mayor Gallardo requested that the employee positions added to the amended conflict of interest code be listed before the council for the record.
City Manager Michael Antwine requested that the resolution be revised to include the two new positions. Director of Public Works and Associate Civil Engineer.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided information on the item and listed the positions:
Accounting Position, Assistant City Clerk, Economic Development Specialist, Police Lieutenant, Public Works Field Supervisor, and Senior Recreation Supervisor.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided additional information.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda items no. 6 with City Manager's revisions. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 2022.
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 28, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority)_ Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting to a special council meeting scheduled to be held on October 5, 2022 at 7pm. The Mayor and Council also closed the meeting with thanking Interim Community Services Manager Alejandra Garcia for her hard work and dedication to the City.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that the foregoing minutes were aappproved by the City Council of the City of Bell at a regular meeting held on March 27, 2024.
Angela Bu
City Clerk
idencio Rall9rdo, Mayor
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
September 28. 2022