MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority April 26, 2023
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 Bell City Council meetings at [email protected] Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, April 26, 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 httD:/1' www.citvofbell.orgl?NavID='90'1 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:54 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: Councilmember Quintana, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Gallardo (3) ABSENT: Councilmember Romero and Mayor Arroyo (2)
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:56 p.m.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire; and Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra.
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:
a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
Title: City Manager
b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, and City Attorney Dave Aleshire
Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and At -will Management Group c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4874 Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 5162 Florence Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Vice -Mayor Gallardo reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:18 p.m.
RoII Call 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, and Vice Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
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 Engineer Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Interim Finance Director Rickey Manbahal; Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra; Community Service Director Janine Andrade; Acting Community Services Manager Connie Hurtado; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Connie Hurtado Community Service Manager.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) discussion was started but not completed. Item b) a status report was given; directions were given for negotiation, but no reportable action was taken. Item c) a status report was given; directions were given to the negotiator, but no reportable action was taken. Item d) a status report was given; directions were given to the negotiator, but no reportable action was taken.
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring May 2023 as Older Americans Month - Vice -Mayor Gallardo read the proclamation. The council presented the proclamation to Martha Borga, Yolanda Pulido, and Jose Pulido. b. Proclamation declaring April as Sexual Awareness Month and April 26, 2023, as Denim Day - Vice -Mayor Gallardo read the proclamation. c. Housing Legislation 2023 - Assistant City Attorney Christy Lopez provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Communications from the Public
The following 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: Jose Pulido, Edwin Gonzalez (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.
Councilmember Quintana 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. Antwinnel announced there will be a budget workshop on May 10th at 5:30 p.m.
Business Session
1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022. (Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, and Vice Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
2. Shelter Bed Pilot Project Renewal Agreements. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve in form the draft Reimbursement Agreement between the LCA1 cities (Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon) and the City of Bell, with the understanding that the final agreement will return for City Council execution in June 2024 after the LCA1 cities have each approved the Agreement and the Measure H funding has been approved.
2. Approve in form the draft Social Services Collaborator Agreement between the Salvation Army and the City of Bell, with the understanding that the final agreement will return for City Council execution in June 2024 after the LCA1 cities have each approved the Agreement and the Measure H funding has been approved.
3. Authorize the City Manager to engage the LCA1 cities and the Salvation Army to achieve Agreement renewals to continue the Shelter Bed Pilot Program in its present form through June 30, 2024, under the same terms and conditions the Bell City Council approved on June 8, 2022.
Consultant to the City Manager Alex Gonzalez provided a report on the item.
Homeless Liaison Neiva Orozco provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
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:
Roll Cali: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, and Vice Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
3. Update to the Salary Range for the position of City Clerk. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a new Salary Range for the position of City Clerk effective the next full pay period after City Council approval; and
2. Direct city staff to prepare an update to the City's Employee Salary Schedule Resolution and incorporate the new Salary Range for the position of City Clerk Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
Human Resources Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, and Vice Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
4. Approve an Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for the Purchase of Online Permitting and Plan Check, Procurement, and other related city services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a three-year Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for $293,127 to purchase Online Permitting and Plan Check, eProcurement, and Business License Services.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana 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 Vice Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed
5. 2023 Statement of Investment Policy. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-29 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023
Interim Finance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Councilmember Quintana requested for the redline version of the investment policy to view the changes that were made.
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Saleh, and Vice Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed
6. Approve a Resolution to Oppose Initiative 21-0042A1, referred to as the "Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act". (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-30 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
OPPOSING INITIATIVE 21-0042A1, REFERRED TO AS THE
"TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT
City Manager Michael L. Antwine 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 Saleh to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Saleh, and Vice Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
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.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda items 7 & 8. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried the following vote:
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 7 and 8.
7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 26, 2023. (Council/SuccessorAgency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
8. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2023. (City Council/SuccessorAgency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Tonight's Meeting will be adjourned in memory of Theresa Rodriguez.
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Vice Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting in memory of Theresa Rodriguez at 9:19 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 September 27, 2023.
Angela Bustarrlante
City Clerk
idencio Gallardo}, ayor
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies