MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/BeII Public Finance Authority October 26, 2022
6:00 P.M. Closed Session
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 October 26, 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 httb://vvww.citvofbell.org/?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 BeII City Council meetings cityclerk(a�cityofbell.org. Please indicate in the Subject Line "For Public Comment" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, October 26, 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 6:00 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
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Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
RoII CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmembers Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II , City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra Community Services Manager Connie Hurtado, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, and Defense Council at Hannah and Brophy Oswald Parada.
Minutes of the Meeting of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
October 26, 2022
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.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire requested to add the following item to closed session:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4777 Gage Avenue, Bell 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
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to add the above items to closed session. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romero
Motion Passed.
Mayor Arroyo recessed the meeting to closed session 6:08 p.m.
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Govemment Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell 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 Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Jose Jimenez Vs City of Bell, (WCAB # ADJ-TBD) Mayor Arroyo reconvened the regular city council meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
PRESENT: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo (4) ABSENT: Councilmember Romero (1)
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Quintana.
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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: Item a) was not discussed. Item b) was discussed; direction was given for settlement negotiations.
The added item, real property negotiations at 4777 Gage Ave., was discussed; no reportable action was taken, and the matter was deferred to the next meeting.
Presentations and Recognitions
None.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public addressed the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items listed 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: Fransisco Ponce, member of the public, Adolfo Varas, Rogelio Plascencia, Marin Nelson, Luz Cardenas, Ana Canales, Afredo Meza (email), Gisela Torres (email), Alex Borge (email), Edwin Gonzalez (email), and Merli Albizures (email).
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.
Councilmemebr Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Saleh 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 reported that the BeII Police Department would begin implementing a party car on the weekends to enforce the city's noise ordinance. Mr. Antwine also commented on enforcement of the parking program at the mobile home parks and addressed the residents and community's concerns regarding the enforcement of the mobile home park rules.
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.
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY can be provided electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings [email protected]. Please indicate in the Subject Line "Public Hearing" and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, October 26, 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 Testimony could also be submitted by telephone by calling 1-669-444-9171 and entering the following Meeting ID: 896 5808 5009 Password: 159688
1. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the City of BeII Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 to amend chapter 15.38 Presale Inspection of Buildings and Property. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1275 titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE CITY OF BELL MUNICIPAL CODE BY
MODIFYING CHAPTER 15.38 PRE -SALE INSPECTION OF
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY OF TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS
AND DELETIONS THERETO
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
Merli Albizures
Ricardo Monroy
Besty Alcivar
Mayor Arroyo closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no.1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
2. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the City of BeII Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 to add a new chapter 15.39 Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1276 titled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE CITY OF BELL MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
A NEW CHAPTER 15.40 EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATION PERMITTING TO TITLE 15 BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
TransTech Director of Building and Safety Ayla Jefferson provided a report on the item.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
None
Seeing no further speakers Mayor Arroyo closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Vice Mayo Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
3. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance extending the 45 -day temporary moratorium on the establishment or relocation of Medical and Dental Clinics in the C3 Zone. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1277 titled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING THE 45 -
DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM BY TEN (10) MONTHS AND
(15) DAYS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR RELOCATION OF
MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINICS WITHIN THE C-3 ZONE CITY
LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY'S REVIEW AND
ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR
SUCH USES
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
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Assistant Planner Jason Garcia provided a Powerpoint presentation on the item.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
None
Mayor Arroyo closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo requested that staff bring back a report that displayed if the clinics listed in staffs presentation were operational.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta responded that staff would bring back a report that listed clinics that were active businesses.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
Business Session
4. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Bell Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 to adopt by reference Title 24 the 2022 California Building Standards Codes. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce Ordinance 1274, waive further reading and read by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE CITY OF BELL MUNICIPAL CODE BY
MODIFYING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
THEREOF AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, AND 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING
CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND
DELETIONS THERETO
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2. Schedule a public hearing on November 9, 2022 to consider adoption and second reading of the said Ordinance.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Director of Building and Safety Ayla Jefferson provided a presentation on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana 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: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
5. Selection of an Executive Search and Recruitment firm to conduct recruitment for the positions of Finance Director and Public Works Director. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-72 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO CPS -HR
CONSULTING FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL SEARCH RECRUITMENT
SERVICES AND APPROVING A FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $48,000 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND RESERVES AND TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE CITY'S
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Councilmember Saleh commented that he preferred to utilize general fund money rather than the reserved funds.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine recommended the resolution be revised to state the funding would come from the finance and public works department and not the reserves.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo asked staff to explain the difference between an internal recruitment process versus external recruitment processes.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo suggested performing one recruitment at a time.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire recommended adding the item to closed session and having the Minutes of the Meeting of the
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recruitment firm make a presentation.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5 with the City Manager's recommendations. Motion was seconded by Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 2-2-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: Councilmember Saleh and Vice -Mayor Gallardo.
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Failed.
6. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $13,650.00 to purchase Mobile Data Computers (MDC) FOR police vehicles. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-66 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND
ADMINISTER THE FY 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) TO BE USED FOR
PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS
Chief of Police Carlois 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. 6 as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
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 11.
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It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda items 7 through 11. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
7. Received and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as September 2022. (City Council/Bell Successor Agency)
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 26, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
9. Receive and File the Donation Report for the months of July — September 2022. (City Council)
10. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-70 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ACCEPTING THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FY 21/22 AS
COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY RECORDER"; and
2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
11. It is recommended that the City Council cancel the November 23, 2022, and December 28, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings. (City Council)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 (Via Zoom) Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. in memory of 17 -year BeII Employee Antonio Ulzua.
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 BeII at a regular meeting held on March 13, 2024 OtAll
Angela Bust- mante
City Clerk
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