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 May 10, 2023
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Closed Session will be held at the end of the Open Session Location: BeII 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 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 eitycierk ac cityofbell.orq; Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, May 10, 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:// irw.cityofbell.orci?NaviD=101 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 7:17 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, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: Councilmember Romero*
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 7:31 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, City Engineer Bill Pagett, Deputy Engineer Rey Alfonso, Public Works Manager Gabino Luna, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui, Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra, Community Service Director Janine Andrade, Community Service Manager Connie Hurtado.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by BeII High School Students.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Pinning Ceremony for BeII Police Officers Jonathan Iniguez and Blake O'Connor Chief of Police Carlos Islas introduced new BeII Police Officer Blake O' Conner and Johnathan Iniguez. City Clerk Angela Bustamante swore in both officers. b. Recognition of all BeII 5K Sponsors
Community Service Director Janine Adrade acknowledged Mr. Cs Towing, West Minutes of the
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Coast Arborist, Infinity Technologies, Fiesta Taxi, Aleshire & Wynder, Global ParaTransit, the Bell Chamber of Commerce, Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco, Wildan Engineering, Golden State Water, Downey Federal Credit Union, Board of Supervisor Janice Hahn's Office, CEMEX, City Driving School, Transtech Engineers, Blue Shield of California, Wendys Rep Quintan Shama, and Northgate Markets.
c. Proclamation recognizing May 21-27, 2023, as National Public Works Week Public Works Manager Gabino Luna introduced Public Works Field Supervisor Jerry Hutchison who provided a brief presentation. Mayor Arroyo then read the proclamation and presented it to the Public Works staff. d. Proclamation declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month Vice -Mayor Gallardo read the proclamation.
e. Presentation by ABACUS Cambridge Partners
This presentation was moved to the May 24th City Council Meeting. f. Mayor Arroyo introduced staff from Bell High School's Languages Department and recognized the students and staff that represented the Bell High's Arab and Latino Culture Day Celebration.
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: Antonio Robles; Pablo Sifuentes (email) and 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 Romero 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 congratulated the Community Service Department for their hard work and effort on the Bell 5k. He also thanked the Public Works staff for all their hard work.
Business Session
1. Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee Selection. (Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and Members of the City Council select Minutes of the
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two (2) members to serve on the Solid Waste Ad -hoc Committee.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo proposed that Councilmember Quintana and Councilmember Saleh serve on the Solid Waste Ad -hoc Committee.
Councilmember Quintana and Councilmember Saleh accepted.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 1, to select Councilmembers Quintana and Saleh to serve on the Solid Waste Ad -hoc Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Update to the Salary Range for the position of Finance Director. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a new Salary Range for the position of Finance Director effective the new payroll 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 Finance Director.
Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero 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: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Consideration to make three (3) Rule Changes to the Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Mobilehome Park Rules and Regulations and to all BCHA Tenants. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board discuss and approve the proposed three (3) Rule changes to the Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Mobilehome Park Rules and Regulations and to all BCHA Tenants.
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Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
The council noted there were two missing pages in the contract.
It was the consensus of the council to bring back the item with a completed lease agreement and include the three proposed changes.
4. Project #PW2022-11 — Pritchard Field Improvement Project - Design Engineering Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
1. Award the Pritchard Field Improvement Project — Design Engineering Services Agreement in the amount of $276,575 to IMEG Corporation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to execute change orders in a total amount not to exceed $27,658 (ten percent of the contract amount) for any necessary additional work.
Councilmember Saleh left the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Councilmember Saleh returned to the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Quintana requested that staff inform the community of the changes to Prichard Park's design.
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: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Quarterly Report (Status Update). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and Members of the City Council receive and file this report.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a PowerPoint presentation of the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
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AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Cleanup Plan for Structural Fire at 5320 Gage Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the cleanup plan of the container fire damage located at 5320 Gage Ave.; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-31 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING A FY 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
ALLOCATE $145,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
RESERVES FOR EMERGENCY CLEANUP AT 5320 GAGE
AVENUE
Public Works Manager Gabino Luna provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh 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
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 10.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda items 7 — 10 with the exception of item 9 (Item 9 was pulled by Councilmember Quintana). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried the following vote:
Motion Passed with a vote of 5-0 for agenda items 7 and 8. Agenda Item 10 passed with a vote of 3-2 with Councilmembers Quintana and Saleh voting No on item.
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7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 10, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
8. City of BeII & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2023. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
9. Receive and File New Brown Act Provisions Concerning Remote Participation in Council and Commission Meetings. (City Council)
City Attorney Dave Aleshire and City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided information on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 9, as recommended. 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 Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. Approval of Total Settlement Authority of $40,000 to satisfy Findings and Award dated 05/03/22 for additional retroactive LC 4850 benefits, LC 5814 penalties, LC 5813 attorney's fees/costs, and interest with respect to Mark Sanchez. (City Council) Pending Items — None
City Council Recessed to Closed Session at 9:16 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) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager
b) Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 5091 Rickenbacker Rd, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) was briefly discussed. Item b) was not discussed. Item c) direction was given to staff; no reportable action Minutes of the
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was taken.
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 9:34 in memory of Mr. Cruz.
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.
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