MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority September 27, 2023
5:30 P.M. Closed Session Meeting
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 BeII City Council meetings at cityclerkAcitvofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, September 27, 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.citvotbelLorgi?NaviD=101 Vice — Mayor Quintana called the meeting to order at 5:40 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: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo
Staff Present: Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Chief of Police Carlos Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui; Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui; Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal; Community Service Director Janine Andrade; and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
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) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 5107 Filmore Avenue, 6304 King Avenue, 6229 Flora Avenue, 6500 Lucille Avenue, 6419 Prospect Avenue, 7020 Atlantic Avenue, 7030 Atlantic Avenue, 4738 Florence Avenue, 5241 Florence Avenue, Bell CA 90201.
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 7:04 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: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero and Vice -Mayor Quintana ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and 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; Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui; Community Services Director Janine Adrade; Interim Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Romero.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Item a) a status report was given, and directions were given for further negotiations; no reportable action was taken. Item b) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring September 15th to October 15th National Hispanic American Heritage Month.
Vice -Mayor Quintana read the proclamation.
b. Vice — Mayor Quintana presented a Certificate of Recognition to the SELA Art Center for their contribution and support to the city's back pack give away.
Communications from the Public
This is the time 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. Maria Esther Mesa;
Luis Mesa; Teo Hunter; and Adolfo Vargas (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 Arroyo made a comment.
Councilmember Romero made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Quintana 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 a report on his attendance of League of California Cities.
Business Session
1. Appointments to the Community Services Commission. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that:
1. Vice Mayor Quintana and Councilwoman Romero each appoint a student commissioner to the Community Services Commission; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-69.
Community Service Director Janine Adrade provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana appointed Bryanna Campos.
Councilmember Romero appointed Haifa Hamdan.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
2. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 3 with Global Paratransit Inc. for Public Transportation Service Program. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Global Paratransit to extend the agreement termination date until the end of the 2023 calendar year (December 31, 2023).
Community Service Director Janine Adrade provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Vice -Mayor Quintana questioned the exhibits that were referenced in the new amendment but were not attached. She requested to include the correct exhibits in the amendment for clarity.
A discussion ensued amongst Vice -Mayor Quintana and the City Attorney.
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:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
3. Approve a New Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services to the BeII Community Housing Authority (BCHA) for three (3) years. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with.
Landscape West Management Services, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Contracting Services for three (3) years.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with DeII Marketing, L.P. for the purchase of 37 replacement computers and 12 laptops in an amount not to exceed $58,048.54. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Dell Marketing, L.P. for the purchase of 37 replacement computers and 12 laptops in an amount not to exceed $58,048.54.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice - Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
5. Approve Agreement with HDL for Business License and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) administration and audits. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City with HdL Companies for Business License (B. L.) and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) administration Services.
Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice - Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
6. Authorization to join the California Cities Gaming Authority (CCGA) for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (City Council).
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $30, 0000 to join the CCGA.
This item was pulled from the agenda by City Manager Michael L. Antwine.
7. Project #PW2022-11 — Pritchard Field Improvements Project — Approval of Purchase Order to Procure Playground Equipment and Prefabricated Restroom and Office Building and Approval of Concept Plans. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
1. Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Landscape Structures, Inc. in the amount of $242,997.86, for direct purchasing of playground equipment through California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS Contract #4-23-02-1051).
2. Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Public Restroom Company in the amount of $331,336.00, for direct purchasing of prefabricated restroom and office building through Sourcewell (Sourcewell Contract #081721-PRM).
3. Approve the concept plans prepared for Pritchard Park Field Improvements and direct staff to proceed with final design.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item. She then introduced Consultant Greg Meek from RHA Landscape Architects who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice - Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
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 8 - 11.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda items 8-11. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
8. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of July 26, 2023, August 23, 2023 and September 13, 2023 and the minutes for the July 26, 2023 Special Meeting. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 27, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
10. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of July 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1282 titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.84.070 (AUTHORITY) OF
TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC),
RELATING TO ALLOWING ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY IN SIGN
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MASTER SIGN PROGRAMS.
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Vice -Mayor Quintana adjourned the meeting at 8:17 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 October 25, 2023.
Angela Bust-'mante
City Clerk
f Fidencio Gallas , Mayor