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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, February 9, 2022 CLOSED SESSION CANCELLED 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 February 9, 2022 Closed Session Cancelled 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 February 9, 2022 meeting via teleconference. To ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread COVID-19, the Bell Community Center will not be open to the public. 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” and submit your written comment by 4pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. 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 during 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: 826 6722 5569 Password: 632840 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 Pledge of Allegiance City Attorney Report None. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies February 9, 2022 Presentations and Recognitions Homeless Shelter Bed Agreement Update 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. 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, February 9, 2022. 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: 826 6722 5569 Password: 632840 Business Session 1. Consideration of Approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Adoption of an Addendum to the City’s 2030 General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-11 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) ADOPTED WITH THE CITY’S 2030 GENERAL PLAN Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies February 9, 2022  Business Session 2. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 3 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Diana Cho and Associates for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative Services. 3. Requesting Authorization to Submit Grant Applications to CalRecycle by Adopting Resolution 2022-09, Specifically for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (Organics Recycling). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-09 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BELL IS ELIGIBLE 4. Gage Avenue Bridge Improvement Project - Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 5. Consideration of establishing administrative appeal procedures for at-will Police Lieutenant and Police Captain classifications consistent with POBRA, providing the same retiree medical for employees promoted from BPOA updating Police Lieutenant salary range, and adopting Police Lieutenant job description. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2022-12, 2022-13 and 2022-14. 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 6 through 10. 6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-10 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE UTILIZING TELECONFERENCING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies February 9, 2022 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1273 - It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1273 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADDING CHAPTER 5.91 TO TITLE 5 “BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS” DIVISION III “OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES” OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION AND REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASH FACILITIES 8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL CLOSING AND CASHING OUT ALL SEPARATE COVID- 19 VACATION LEAVE BANKS FOR ALL BELL EMPLOYEES 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 9, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of June 15, 2021 and for the Regular City Council Meetings of June 23, 2021 and January 26, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 4, 2022 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 February 9, 2022  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES February 9, 2022 Closed Session Cancelled 7:00 P.M. Regular Session INDEX Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers CLOSED SESSION Canceled AGENDA & INDEX 1-7 PUBLIC HEARING(s) 1 8-423 BUSINESS SESSION 2 424-496 3 497-518 4 519-521 5 522-543 CONSENT CALENDAR 6 544-548 7 549-555 8 556-559 9 560-639 10 640-662