MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority June 26, 2024
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 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 BeII City Council meetings at cityclerk aC�cityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, June 26, 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 nt:p:// www.cityofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
*Quintana arrived at 6:50 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Finance and Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui.
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.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:50 p.m.
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)
Properties: 6500 Lucille Avenue, 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
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 6415 Atlantic 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4400-4410 Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4773-4777 Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f. Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two (2) Cases
g. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: BeII Police Officers Association (BPOA) h. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: BeII City Employee Association (BCEA) Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh.
PRESENT: Councilmember Flores, Romero, *Quintana, and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 7:24 p.m.
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Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui, Interim Public Works Manager Jerry Hutchinson, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, City Clerk Angela Bustamante, and Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items related to real property A) B) C) D) E) were not discussed; Items related to labor negotiations G) and H) were not discussed. Item F) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of July 2024 as Park & Recreation Month Mayor Saleh presented the proclamation to the Community Service Director Janine Andrade and the community services staff.
b. Recognition of Bell High School Boys Baseball Team; Girls Softball Team; Girls Cheer Team; and Girl Wrestler
The Mayor thanked BeII High School sports teams and recognized their achievements.
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.
Adolfo Varas
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.
Mayor 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 introduced the new internship program. City Manager Michael L. Antwine introduced Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui who provided an update on Open Gov.
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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. Adoption of the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-29 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Quintana requested that in the future the entire budget book be printed when going for approval.
Councilmember Quintana requested a list of expenditures for the Engineering Department and the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
Nelida Sanchez
Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Limited License to Enter Agreement Between Excel Paving Company and City of BeII. (City Council)
Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Limited License to Enter Agreement between Excel Paving and City of BeII for a lease term of two months; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Limited License to Enter Agreement.
Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided additional information on the item.
City Attorney commented that the approval should exclude the line in paragraph #4 "if the project is not approved for any reason; the city has no obligation to reimburse license per the staging work".
Public Works Director John Oskoui commented that the line regarding remediation of hazardous substance material be striked though.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine asked that the council approve that the City Manager and City Attorney address the two concerns, make changes and execute the agreement.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, with City Manager and City Attorney's revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
3. Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants to Provide Environmental Services for the Pritchard Field Improvements Project. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement for Contract Services with CSG Consultants (CSG) in a not to exceed amount of $64,200 to provide environmental services related to the Pritchard Field Improvements Project including the preparation of an Environmental Assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) guidelines and requirements as set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assisted Projects Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve additional services under this Agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,420 (ten percent of the not to exceed amount) Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and the council.
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:
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RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement between the City of BeII and Mariposa Landscape Services, Inc. for City Landscape Maintenance Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. (Mariposa) for City Landscape Maintenance Services for a one- year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Public Works Director John Oskoui 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 Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
5. Consideration to Award a Contract to HQE Systems, Inc. for Installation of an Access Control System for the Police Department Facility. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract in the amount of $41,304.46 to HQE Systems, Inc. for installation of an Access Control System for the Police Department Facility; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders for a total amount of not to exceed $4,130 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine asked for council to approve the item subject to revisions from the City Attorney and City Manager.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 5, with City Manager and City Attorney revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
6. Civic Center Improvements / Interior Painting Project — Award of Construction Contract (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $57,528 to A.J. Fistes Corporation for the Civic Center Improvements / Interior Painting Project
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $5,753 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
7. Civic Center Improvements / Flooring Replacement Project — Award of Construction Contract (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $53,532.82 to Lawrence W. Rosine Co. for the Civic Center Improvements / Flooring Replacement Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $5,353 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine asked that the council give City Manager and City Attorney authority to finalize the contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 7, with City Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
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RoII Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
8. Street Improvement Project Fiscal Year 2023-2024 — Award of Contract. (City Council) Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,026,022 to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the Street Improvement Project Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $102,602.20 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
9. Consideration to approve a New Agreement with Duke Studio, Inc., for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services for an amount not to exceed $335,000 per year, with a one-year extension. (Bell Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with Duke Studio, Inc., for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services for one year, with a one-year extension.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine requested that the council give City Manager and City Attorney authority to finalize the agreement.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 9, with City Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: Councilmember Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
10. Consideration of approving a New Agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc. for 35 Axon Body Worn Camera's (BWC) equipment and Software for Bell Police Department uniformed officers in the amount not -to -exceed $115,576.36. (City Council) Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc. in the amount not -to -exceed $115,576.36.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas stated the correct total cost was $115,576.36 over three-year period and that it did not include the $53,040.00 grant money as a result there were two different options:
Option 1 the city can reduce the $115,576.36 by $53,040.00 that would cover the equipment for three years.
Option 2 the city can utilize the $115,576.36 including the grant money for five years.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine recommended the 5 -year contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 10 with the 5 -year option recommended by the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Cali: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
11. Professional Service Agreement with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. to conduct a Phase I Site Assessment and Advisory services based on the Department of Toxic Substance Control - Equitable Community Revitalization Grant the City was awarded to complete a Community Wide Assessment on Florence Ave and Walker Ave, consisting of the Florence Mobile Home Park, Former Pacific Alternators and Pritchard Field. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Professional Service Agreement with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
Consultant from Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions provided additional information It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 11, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
12. Approve the Engineer's Report and Set the Public Hearing to Consider Annual Assessments Within the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with No Increase in Assessments.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2024-30, 2024-31 and 2024-32.
Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Quintana requested that the city notify the community there was no increase in the sewer rates.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolutions.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 12, as recommended:
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -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.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 13 and 14.
It was moved Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda items 13 (Item 14 was pulled by Councilmember Quintana). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of June 26, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
14. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of Microsoft Office 365, through Intelli-Tech. This acquisition will enhance our productivity, improve collaboration, and ensure we have access to the latest tools and security features. (City Council) City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided information on the item.
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Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 14, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed
Pending Items — None
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:49 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 meet. g held on August 28, 2024.
Angela Bust ante, City
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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