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Agenda Regular Meeting of the Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/ Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, October 13, 2021 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION Alicia Romero Mayor Ana Maria Quintana Monica Arroyo Vice-Mayor Council Member Fidencio J. Gallardo Ali Saleh Council Member Council Member  Welcome to the City Council Meeting The Bell City Council and staff welcome you. This is your City Government. Individual participation is a basic part of American Democracy and all Bell residents are encouraged to attend meetings of the City Council. Regular City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue. For more information, you may call City Hall during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (323) 588-6211 Extension 2615. City Council Organization There are five City Council members, one of whom serves as Mayor and is the presiding officer of the City Council. These are your elected representatives who act as a Board of Directors for the City of Bell. City Council members are like you, concerned residents of the community who provide guidance in the operation of your City. Addressing the City Council If you wish to speak to the City Council on any item which is listed or not listed on the City Council Agenda, please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the back of the City Council Chambers. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will call you to the microphone at the appropriate time if you have filled out a Request to Speak Card. At that time, approach the podium and please clearly state your name and address, and proceed to make your comments. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Bell, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodation(s) to access, attend, and or participate in a City meeting due to disability. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (323) 588-6211, Ext. 2615, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you. Statement Regarding Compensation for Members of the Bell City Council Compensation for the members of the Bell City Council is $673 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the following regular meetings: Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency, the Bell Community Housing Authority, the Bell Public Finance Authority, the Bell Surplus Property Authority, and the Bell Solid Waste Authority.  REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority October 13, 2021 5:00 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AB 361 WHICH ALLOWS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELECONFERENCE On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361, which modified the Brown Act to allow for teleconferencing participation at local legislative body public meetings during a proclaimed state of emergency. As urgency legislation, this law took effect immediately. Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(B), the City Council is holding its October 13, 2021 meeting via teleconferencing for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of a proclaimed state of emergency, meeting in person presents an imminent risk to the health and safety of attendees. Therefore, the City Council and members of the public may attend this meeting via teleconferencing, as provided below. The public is encouraged to view the meeting through the City's website at http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101 PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to make a comment you may provide input electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings cityclerk@cityofbell.org. Please indicate in the Subject Line “For Public Comment Agenda Item _____” and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. 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). Public Comment could also be submitted by telephone by calling 1-669-900-9128. To provide a comment on items listed on closed session call no later than 5PM, for the regular session of the agenda, please call no later than 7PM. City staff will be using the Zoom audio communication platform for this meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes and will be given the opportunity to speak in the order your phone call is received. After you submit your comment, you will be disconnected but will still have access to view the meeting live on the City’s website at http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101 If participating via Zoom or phone, during the Public Comment Period, use the "raise hand" function on your computer or *9 by phone and wait for the Mayor to announce your name/phone number. When you are prompted, please unmute your line. Join Zoom Meeting (ONLY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT) Phone Number: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 863 0180 1800 Password: 806845 Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero 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. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 13, 2021  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 Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case b) Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager c) Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), The Salvation Army, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP00693 Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero Pledge of Allegiance 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. Presentations and Recognitions Proclamation declaring October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Segment B Presentation Communications from the Public This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak 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. 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. 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. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 13, 2021  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. PUBLIC TESTIMONY can be provided electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings cityclerk@cityofbell.org. Please indicate in the Subject Line “Public Hearing” and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. 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). Public Testimony could also be submitted by telephone by calling 1-669-900-9128 and entering the following Meeting ID: 863 0180 1800 Password: 806845 Business Session 1. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Declaring a Citywide Moratorium on the Establishment or Relocation of Medical and Dental Clinics Request for Continuance to a Future City Council Meeting After the Matter is Considered by the Planning Commission at a noticed public hearing. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the interim urgency ordinance be considered by the Planning Commission, particularly whether a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) should be required for Medical and Dental Clinics. After case is considered by the Planning Commission, the item will be brought back to the City Council at a noticed public hearing. Business Session 2. Approve Amendment No. 2 with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Management Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Management Services. 3. Bell Community Housing Authority Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Receive and File the Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Update and determine a date for a study session on BCHA from one of the following dates: Monday, October 25th, Monday, November 1st, Monday, November 8th or Monday, November 15th. 4. Approve the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L) and Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Funding Exchange Agreement in the Amount of $713,720.. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the LACMTA STP-L and HIP Funds Exchange Agreement and authorize the Community Services Director to execute the Agreement; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-51 titled: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 13, 2021  “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $532,254.66 OF LACMTA SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - LOCAL (STP-L) FUNDS FOR THE 2021/2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.” 5. Authorize the Police Chief to sign an MOU with the Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft (TRAP) and hire an over fill sworn position to replace the Taskforce officer. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Police Chief to sign a three-year MOU with the Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft (TRAP) and hire an over fill sworn position to replace the assigned Taskforce officer. 6. Cheli and Atlantic Avenue Specific Plans – Retention of The Arroyo Group. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to The Arroyo Group in an amount not to exceed $431,445 to prepare the Specific Plans for the Cheli and Atlantic Avenue areas and prepare the associated environmental documents. 7. Consideration of a Resolution determining findings to continue to hold teleconference meetings under AB 361. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-53 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165) 8. Senate Bill 970 – California Primary Election Date. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction on how to move forward with the 2022 City of Bell General Municipal Election. 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 9 through 11. 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 13, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. It is recommended that the City Council: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 13, 2021  1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-39 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE FLORENCE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS 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 retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. 11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING TO ACQUIRE THE LAND LOCATED ON 4773-4777 E. GAGE AVE., BELL, CA 90201 FOR A FUTURE PARK Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 8, 2021 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law. ________________________________ Angela Bustamante, City Clerk Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 13, 2021  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES October 13, 2021 5:00 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Session INDEX Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers CLOSED SESSION a-c AGENDA & INDEX 1-8 PUBLIC HEARING(s) 1 9 BUSINESS SESSION 2 10-58 3 59-77 4 78-91 5 92-121 6 122-222 7 223-246 8 247-256 CONSENT CALENDAR 9 257-369 10 370-374 11 375-383