MINUTES FOR 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 August 23, 2023
6:00 P.M. Closed Session Meeting
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(a)citvofbell.orc. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, August 23, 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 Councilmember Saleh called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana, and Gallardo PRESENT: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Saleh
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo
*Vice Mayor Quintana arrived at 6:03 p.m.
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, Councilmember Saleh closed the public comment.
City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:02 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 Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 5390 Rickenbacker Road, Bell CA 90201
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Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Vice Mayor Quintana reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana and Gallardo
PRESENT: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh and Vice -Mayor Quintana ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
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; Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, Management Aid Martin Rodriguez; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; Community Services Director Janine Adrade; Interim Finance Director Rickey Manbahal and Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Lisseth Flores, former Bell Gardens Councilmember City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) was discussed and no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Certificate of Recognition to Mi SELA Latino Equality Alliance was accepted by Lissett Flores. Ms. Flores provided details on the organization and thanked the council for the recognition.
b. Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Presentation by the ELAC Team:
Presenters: Miguel Duenas Vice -President Student Services, Mercy Yanez Interim Vice - President Instructional Services, Michael Pascual Vice -President Administrative Services, and Al Rios representing East Los Angeles College 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: Edwin Gonzalez (email); and Armando Velasquez.
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.
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Councilmember Arroyo made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Saleh 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 announced the promotion of Leslie Martinez from Recreation Leader 4 to Office Assistant 2 in the Finance Department.
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. Second (final) extension of a moratorium prohibiting the establishment of new (or relocation of) medical uses within the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zone. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1281 titled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1277,
WHICH ESTABLISHED A 10 MONTH AND 15 -DAY
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR
RELOCATION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINICS WITHIN
THE C-3 ZONES FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
Assistant Planner Jason Garcia presented a Power Point Presentation on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Vice -Mayor Quintana Opened the Public Hearing
Public Speakers Opposed
None
Public Speakers in Favor
None
Public Speakers Neutral
None
Vice -Mayor Quintana Closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion Minutes of the
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was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Approve an agreement with Willdan to conduct a Development Impact Fee Study. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all documents necessary on behalf of the City with Willdan to conduct a Development Impact Fee Study.
Interim Finance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a report on the item. He made a correction to the dollar amount under the fiscal impact of the agenda report. Dollar amount should be $59,100 instead of $50,100.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
3. Consideration to approve a new Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Truck Services with Mr. C's Towing. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Truck Services with Mr. C's Towing for five (5) years.
This item was pulled from the agenda by City Manager Michael L. Antwine II and will be moved to the next council meeting agenda.
4. Consideration to approve a new Agreement with CM Simple Janitorial LLC for janitorial services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with CM Simple Janitorial LLC for professional janitorial services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions at the sole discretion of the City.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
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A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff. Councilmember Quintana expressed concern with the contract amount increasing for year three.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II recommended approving the contract for a three (3) year term, without options to extend.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 4, with the modification to the contract term to remove the two (2) one-year extensions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
5. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 with Tierra West Advisors for Successor Agency Administrative Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Contract Amendment No. 2 with Tierra West Advisors for Successor Agency Administrative Services not exceeding $36, 000 and extend the agreement term.
Economic Development Specialist Valentine Flores provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed
6. Approve an Agreement with Willdan Engineering for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Implementation and Administration Assistance Services for one (1) year, with two (2) one-year extensions. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Agreement with Willdan Engineering for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administration Services in the amount of $42,679.
Management Aide Martin Rodriguez provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
City Council requested more information regarding the criteria and methodology of the RFP.
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This item was pulled at the request of the City Manager Michael L. Antwine II and will be moved to the next council meeting agenda.
7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Quarterly Report (Status Update #2). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the council and the staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed
8. Approve an RFP award agreement with Aztec Telecom, Inc. to Purchase and install a Microwave Radio Antenna Link System; to be funded by the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Aztec Telecom, Inc., awarding the Microwave Radio Antenna Link project as the most responsive RFP bid for the installation of the Microwave Link Radio Antenna between City of Bell and the City of Montebello regional ICI communications Hub.
Police Chief Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the council and the staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 8, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed
9. Approve the sub -lease Agreement with Crown Castle Fiber, LLC., in the amount of $7,800.00 per year for a five-year period totaling $39,000.00, for the use of space on the Monopole behind City Hall to attach a Microwave Radio Antenna Link. (City Council) Minutes of the
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Crown Castle Fiber, LLC., in the amount of $7,800.00 per year for a total of $39,000.00 to provide space on their leased cell tower monopole for the installation of the Microwave Radio Antenna Link system. The lease cost will be reimbursed by the 2020 SHSGP Award.
Police Chief Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the council and the staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 9, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Saleh
NOES: Vice -Mayor Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed
10. Approve the sub -lease Agreement with the City of Montebello in the amount of $6,000.00 per year for a five-year period totaling $30,000.00, for the use of space on the Monopole behind City Hall to attach a Microwave Radio Antenna Link. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year lease agreement with the City of Montebello in the amount of $6,000.00 per year for a total of $30,000.00 to provide space on their leased cell tower monopole for the installation of the Microwave Radio Antenna Link system. The lease cost will be reimbursed by the 2020 SHSGP Award.
Police Chief Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the council and the staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no.10, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 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 Councilmember requests otherwise.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 11 through 16.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda items 11-16 except for item no. 14 (This item was pulled by Councilmember Saleh). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried the following vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed
11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-60 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AMENDING THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2014-51
12. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 ANNUAL LEVY RATE TO MEET THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 RATE OF ANNUAL VOTER -APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS.
13. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-63 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AMENDING THE FORTHWITH LIST TO ADD ELEVEN
ADDITIONAL VENDORS AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 2019-60
14. Approve the Claim Release and Mutual Settlement Agreement of $2,900,000.00 for property loss and damages at 4500 Gage Avenue and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Lexington Insurance Company. (City Council) (This item was pulled by Minutes of the
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Councilmember Saleh commented that he wanted the staff to look into appropriating the funds into a specific account.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 14, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor and Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed
15. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-64 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ACCEPTING THE CITYWIDE TREE PLANTING AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS PROJECT 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 all retained funds thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
16. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 23, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Vice -Mayor Quintana adjourned the meeting at 10:14 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 September 27, 2023. gela Bustamante
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