MINUTES FOR REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority March 8, 2023
5:30 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 citvclerk(ct�citvofbell.orc. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, March 8, 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 http://www.citvofbell.orc/?NavID=101 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:34
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmember Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana*, Councilmember Saleh**
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 5:45 p. m.
**Councilmember Saleh arrived at 5:50 p.m.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, 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.
None.
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:
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a) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: Community Services Director
b) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Mark Sanchez Vs City of Bell, (WCAB-# ADJ14248214 ) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, and City Attorney Dave Aleshire
Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and At -will Management Group d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 5390 Rickenbacker Road, 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 7:09 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: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: None.
Also present were the following staff members: Chief of Police Carlos Islas;. City Attorney Dave Aleshire; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Acting Finance Director Elise Gratil; Human Resource Manager Sergio Ibarra; Acting Community Service Director Connie Hurtado; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Katie Pineda.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) was discussed and city council ratified the action of the City Manager to hire Janine Adrade as the new Community Service Director. Item b) a status report was given; directions were given to the litigation council.
Item c) was discussed; no reportable action was taken. Item d) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of March 2023 as National Reading Month Vice Mayor Gallardo read the proclamation and encouraged families to read with their children.
b. Proclamation declaring the month of March 2023 as Women's History Month Councilmember Quintana read the proclamation. Mayor Arroyo invited Cristina Garcia, Nelida Sanchez, Maria Recendez, Antonia Gonzalez Machichi, Sonya Manzania, and Minutes of the
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Margarita Aguilar to the front to acknowledge them for being agents of change in their community and present them with a recognition certificate. c. Mayor Arroyo recognized sixth grader from Katie Pineda. d. Port of Long Beach Zero Emissions Energy Resilient Operations (ZEERO) Policy City Manager Michael L. Antwine II introduced the Executive Director of the Port of Long Beach Mario Cordero who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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 matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies: Margarita Limon; Susan Castro Valenzuela; Ofelia Medina; Adriana Escobar; Salvador Vega; Lidia Hernandez; Edwin Gonzalez; Pablo Fuentes; Sonia Manzania; and Maria Santana.
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 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 II acknowledged council for the appointment of Janine Andrade to the Community Service Director. He stated the position's salary would be $130,149.24. He also introduced Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal.
Business Session
1. Consideration of City Council Resolution No. 2023- 14 ratifying the City Manager's proclamation of a local emergency declaration in response to Storm Damage in the City of Bell and Los Angeles County. (Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-14.
Human Resource Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
A brief 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. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
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RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Settlement Agreement with CALPROMAX Engineering, Inc. for the Gage Avenue Bus Shelter Improvement Project. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. The settlement agreement between the City and CALPROMAX Engineering, Inc., which provides for a payment of $44,483.00 to the City for the City to waive all claims against CALPROMAX Engineering, Inc. for the Gage Avenue Bus Shelter Improvement Project; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH CALPROMAX ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
THE GAGE AVENUE BUS SHELTER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT."
City Manager Michael L Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Saleh left the meeting.
A brief 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 Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh
Motion Passed.
3. Project #PW2022-08 — Project Management, Construction Management & Inspection Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
1. Award the Pritchard Field Project — Project Management, Construction Management & Inspection Agreement in the amount of $299,089 to Transtech Engineers, Inc.; and Minutes of the
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2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to execute change orders in a total amount not to exceed $25,000 (ten percent of the contract amount) for any necessary additional work.
This item was moved to the next city council meeting.
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Ladayu Consulting for On -Call Public Works Professional Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with Ladayu Consulting for On -Call Public Works Professional Services.
City Manager Michael L Antwine II provided a report on the item. He then introduced Public Works Manager Gabino Luna who provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Saleh returned to the meeting at 8:49.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. Appointment of a Council Member to Serve on the Eco-Rapid Transit Board. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor appoint a Councilmember to the Eco- Rapid Transit Board.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and the council.
Mayor Arroyo appointed Councilmember Romero.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to appoint Councilmember Romero to the Eco-Rapid Transit Board. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh Vice Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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6. Appointments of Council Members to Serve on the California Cities Gaming Authority. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA
CITIES GAMING AUTHORITY AND ADDING SUCH APPOINTMENTS
TO RESOLUTION 2022-52 "EXHIBIT A"
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to appoint Councilmember Saleh as Director to the California Cities Gaming Authority and add such appointment to Resolution 2022-52 "Exhibit A".
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-1-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh Vice Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Quintana
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
It was moved by Mayor Arroyo to appoint Councilmember Romero as alternate to the California Cities Gaming Authority and add such appointment to Resolution 2022-52 "Exhibit A". Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-1-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh Vice Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Quintana
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed
7. 2023 City Council Reorganization. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Saleh asked to see what other cities are doing for their reorganization.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine stated that staff would bring the item back to the next council meeting and show options to the council.
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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 Councilmember requests otherwise.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 8 and 9.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item nos. 8 & 9. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1279 titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASSEMBLY
BILL NO. 481
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 8, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 9:14 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 November 8, 2023.
Angela Bus amante
City Clerk
encio Gallar Mayor
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