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 January 11, 2023
6:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell 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 Bell 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 citvclerkf citvofbeII ore. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. 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 htto:// www.citvofbell.oroi?NavtD=101 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 6:08 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, and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh* and Vice -Mayor Gallardo
* Councilmember Saleh arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave A!leshire, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra, 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.
City Council recessed to closed session at 6:09 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:
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a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4777 E 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
b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4500 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
Mayor Arroyo reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:05 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 and Mayor Arroyo (4) ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo (1)
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Chief of Police Carlos Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Deputy City Attorney Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Associate Planner Rodrigo Pelayo; Interim Finance Director Elisa Gratil; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; Acting Community Services Director Connie Hurtado; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tristan Lopez, 7`h grader at Magnolia Science Academy.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported the following from closed session: Item a) was not discussed. Items b) a status report was given; no action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for the following Bell Police Officers: Derrick County, Lee Trevino, Nicholas VanHolland, James Ixcoy, and Alejandra Orozco.
Presentation was introduced by Chief Islas and oath of office was administered by City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
b. City of Bell Transit Fleet Electrification Presentation was introduced by Public Works Manager Gabino Luna. PowerPoint presentation was presented by Willdan Energy Group.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public addressed 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 Minutes of the
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matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies: Luis Mesa, Yulio Giron Grande; and Edwin Gonzalez (via email).
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.
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 provided information on the community meetings being held to discuss the transition of the mobile home parks.
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 the FY 2023-24 CDBG Program Allocation. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Program: and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-01:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
3. Authorize the approved funding in the FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on item no. 1.
1. Yulio Giron Grande spoke and requested to continue the hearing. He was concerned that the public was not properly notified of the hearing and that there should be more Minutes of the
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outreach on this item.
Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Arroyo closed the public hearing.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Saleh steeped away from the dais.
Councilmember Quintana made a motion to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
Councilmember Saleh returned to the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, amending Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) and Chapter 17.84 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Bell Municipal Code (BMC), relating to digital billboards. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1278 titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND
CHAPTER 17.84 (SIGNS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING), RELATING
TO DIGITAL BILLBOARDS
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
PowerPoint presentation was given by Associate Planner Rodrigo Pelayo.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on item no. 1.
Seeing no speakers, Mayor Arroyo closed the public hearing.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Romero made a motion to read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1278. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
Business Session
3. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Count of Los Angeles to Support Broadband Connectivity and Address the Digital Divide. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") (Attachment "1") between the City and the County of Los Angeles to support broadband connectivity and address the digital divide; and
2. Authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to make non -substantive changes and execute all related documents.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
Representatives from the County of L.A Internal Services Department were present.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Quintana made a motion to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
4. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS") and Administrative Budget for FY 2023-24 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS') for the 2023-24 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and the Administrative Budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Period with the attached documents for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on January 24, 2023, and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance under dissolution law by February 1, 2023.
Acting Finance Director Elisa Gratil introduced the item and consultants John and Lauren Yonai from Tierra West.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
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Councilmember Quintana made a motion to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
5. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in the amount of $72,000.00 to assist the police department in obtaining a station security system to restrict unauthorized access to the Police Department Building. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-02 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER
THE FY 2021 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT
AWARD OF $72,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF
BUILDING SECURITY SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION
Police Chief Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Saleh made a motion to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
6. Union Pacific Railroad Right -of -Way Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council received and file this report.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Quintana made a motion to receive and file agenda report no. 6. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
7. Recommendation to Reject All Bids for the Pritchard Field Design Build Project, Bid # PW- 202206. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids for the Pritchard Field Design Build Project Bid # PW-202206.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Quintana made a motion to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
8. Authorization to join the California Cities Gaming Authority ("CCGA"). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council join the California Cities Gaming Authority ("CCGA") and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Quintana had concerns with the amount of time and money being spent on the casino issue.
Councilmember Romero made a motion to approve agenda item no. 8, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
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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 Councilrnember requests otherwise.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 9 through 12.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve items 9 through 12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-Q-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
9. Receive and File the Donations Report for the month of December 2022- (City Council)
10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 11, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only. waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-03 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, APPROVING, AND
ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION REGARDING ON CALL PAY AND CALL BACK
PAY
12. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of Decernber 14, 2022- (City Council/Successor Agency to the B&I Community Redevelopment Agency) Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p -m
1, Angela Bustarnante. City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that the foregoing minutes were roved by the City Council of the City of Bell at a regular meeting held on February 22, 2023.
Angela Bustamante
City Clerk
Monica Arroyo M or
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