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 January 24, 2024
5:30 P.M. Closed Session Meeting
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell 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, January 24, 2024. 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.citvfbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
RoII 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, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo
`Councilmember Arroyo arrived at 5:52 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:36 p.m.
ABSENT: None
Staff Present: Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Human Resources 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.
Seeing no speakers. Mayor Gallardo closed public comment.
Mayor Gallardo recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:36 p.m.
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer Minutes of the Meeting of the
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with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Karla Villalobos Vs City of BeII, (WCAB # ADJ12308830; ADJ12308814) b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6229 Flora Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6419 Prospect Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attomey) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6304 King Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Mayor Gallardo reconvened the regular City Council Meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Roll CaI1 of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana and Gallardo
PRESENT: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero*, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana* and Mayor Gallardo. *Councilmember Romero arrived at 7:07 p.m.
*Vice -Mayor Quintana arrived at 7:08 p.m.
ABSENT: None.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saleh.
City Attorney Report
The City Attomey reported out the following from closed session. Item A) The status of settlement was discussed; no reportable action was taken. Items B -D) status reports were given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Recognition of Sergio Ibarra, Human Resources and Risk Manager, for his dedication to the City of Bell
City Manager Michael L. Antwine presented Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra with a recognition plaque.
Communications from the Public
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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.
Vice -Mayor Quintana made a comment.
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. Antwine announced that the State of the City would be taking place on February 1st and that there would be a community meeting to inform the community about Measure I on February 6th. Mr. Antwine also reported that the city was scheduling a groundbreaking ceremony for Prichard Park. He then introduced Community Service Director Janine Andrade who introduced the new Community Service Deputy Director Rebecca Silva - Barron.
Business Session
1. Consideration of a Resolution to update the list of authorized City representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority "I.C.R.M.A." (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-02 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE, AN ALTERNATE, AND A
SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA)
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested that staff look into joining JPIA.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Norte
Motion Passed.
2. Resolution Amending Resolution 2016-59 to Update the Part-time Employee Paid Sick Leave Policy to Comply with New State Law (SB 616). (City Council) Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-03 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-59 TO
UPDATE THE SICK LEAVE PROVISIONS FOR
MISCELLANEOUS PART-TIME!TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT CHANGES TO THE
CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gailardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 3 with Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc. (REC&S), for additional Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-04 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY (BCHA) APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH
REAL ESTATE CONSULTING & SERVICES, INC. AND
AUTHORIZING A FY 2023-24 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
TRANSFER $134,000 FROM BCHA FUND BALANCE RESERVE
TO THE BCHA ACCOUNT FOR MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS
AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR ADDITIONAL MOBILE
HOME PARKS AND HOUSING UNIT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
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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. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoI1 Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of BeII and OutFront Media, LLC. (City Council)
Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council approve a Deposit Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Bell and OutFront Media LLC (OFM) regarding OFM's proposal to construct and operate a digital billboard on City -owned property at Gage Avenue near the Interstate 710 Freeway and authorizing the City Manager to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Quarterly Report (Status Update #3). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui presented a PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Gallardo asked if under the community service programs funding if the netting item referred to the netting at Ernest Debs Park. City Manager Michael L. Antwine stated it was referring to the netting at Veterans Park. Mayor Gallardo asked about the status of the netting at Ernest Debs Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Parks because the community expressed concem and stated that he would circle back with the City Manager.
Councilmember Saleh commented that working updates to Little Bear Park should be a priority.
Councilmember Romero requested a follow up report with a detailed breakdown of the vendors listed and the services they provide.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Authorization to Select a Farmers' Market Operator. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select Raw inspiration as the city's Farmers Market Operator and authorize City staff to negotiate the terms and conditions of an agreement.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores introduced Melissa Farwell Director of Development from Raw Inspiration who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. Project #PW2022-11 — Pritchard Field Improvements Project — Authorize Amendment of Purchase Order to Procure the Prefabricated Restroom and Office Building. (City Council) Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to issue an amended purchase order to Public Restroom Company to increase the previously authorized purchase order by $13,121 in the final amount of $344,457.00 for direct purchasing of a prefabricated restroom and office building through Sourcewell (Sourcewell Contract #081721-PRM).
Community Services Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion Minutes of the Meeting of the
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was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo 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 8 through 10.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item nos. 8 & 10 (Item No. 9 was pulled by Vice -Mayor Quintana). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
8. Receive and File the City of Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December 2023.
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of January 24, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bel! Community Housing Authority).
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested a list of contracts the City Manager has approved under his discretion.
She also requested the City Manager to provide an expense and contracts report.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II stated he would provide the information to the council.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 9, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of December 13, 2023, and January 10, 2024, and for the Special City Council Meeting of December 6, 2023. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
1, 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 February 28, 2024. eta Bust. mante
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