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 October 12, 2022
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: BeII 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(a cityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, October 12, 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.cityotbell.orgf?NavID=101
Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
Roll CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmembers Quintana*, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 5:58 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II , City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio lbarra, Community Services Manager Connie Hurtado, and Community Development Director Manuel Acosta,
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 Arroyo closed the public comment.
Mayor Arroyo recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:08 p.m.
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with iiegal counsel regarding the following matters:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Minutes of the
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section 54956.8)
Property: 4777 E Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael Antwine (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Sergio Ibarra (Human Resources & Risk Manager), and Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney) Employee Organization: BeII City Employees Association (BCEA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Sergio Ibarra (Human Resources & Risk Manager), Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at -will Management Group Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: None
Staff present: City Manager Michael Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Public Works Manager Gabino Luna, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Community Services Manager Connie Hurtado, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by 5th grader from the Corona Avenue Elementary School, Victoria Ayvar.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Item A) was discussed; no reportable action taken. Items B -C) a status report was given on the negotiations; direction was given for further negotiations; no reportable action was taken,
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Arroyo read the proclamation.
b. Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Arroyo read the proclamation.
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public addressed the City Council and related Authorities and Minutes of the
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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: Jose Torres, Salina Torres, Luis Mesa, Antonio Davila, Antonio Robles, Alfred•Areyam, and Edwin Gonzalez.
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly BiII 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.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo made a comment.
Mayor Arroyo 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 the Public Works Department for decorating the Bell House to honor breast cancer awareness month. He expressed appreciation to Chief Islas and the Police Department for their recent efforts in addressing safety concerns. He announced the next two City Council Meetings would be virtual due to the Bell Community Center being a vote center for the November 8th election. He discussed the city's enforcement of the existing mobile home park parking rules. He also stated that the city will also begin making repairs to the mobile home parks and their offices would be open Monday through Friday.
Public Hearing(s)
The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section.
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-69 Regarding Adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-69 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE THIRD DRAFT OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
AND SUBMISSION OF IT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN
ADDENDUM TO THE CITY'S 2030 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND BICYCLE
MASTER PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR)
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
Phil Burns, Consultant from the Arroyo Group, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
1. Luis Mesa spoke in favor of the item.
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Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Arroyo closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 1, 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.
Business Session
2. Approve Randolph Corridor Metro Active Transportation Project MOU Between City of Commerce and City of Bell. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Randolph Corridor Metro Active Transportation (MAT) Project Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Commerce and the City of Bell; and,
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-65 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE RANDOLPH CORRIDOR MAT
PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING REIMBURSABLE PROJECT
FUNDING.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report 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 Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2, 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.
3. Council Chambers HVAC Replacement Project — Construction Award. (City Council) Minutes of the
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve one of the following options:
1. Issue Conditional Notice of Award to F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning for the replacement of the HVAC system at the Council Chambers in the amount of $96,276.00
a. Utilize $50,000 grant funding received by the Police Department, and; b. Authorize a budget amendment to transfer $55,903 including a from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund Reserves (100) to the American Rescue Plan Act Outside Professional Services Account
c. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning in the amount of $96,276.00
2. Reject the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant and reject all bids.
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022- 68 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
APPROVING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023 AND APPROPRIATING PROJECT FUNDING
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, recommendation 1 & 3.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: Saleh
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Fleet Maintenance Services Contract Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana 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 Minutes of the
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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 5 and 6.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda items 5 through 6. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana 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.
5. It is recommended that City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-67 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)
6. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 12, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (Via Zoom) Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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 April 10, 2024.
Angela Bustamante C
City Clerk
idencio Gallardo, Mayor
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