City Council
Regular MeetingBell, CA · October 12, 2022
Agenda
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 12, 2022
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
BELL COMMUNITY CENTER
6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201
Monica Arroyo
Mayor
Fidencio J. Gallardo Ana Maria Quintana
Vice-Mayor Council Member
Alicia Romero 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 12, 2022
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell 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 Bell City Council
meetings at cityclerk@cityofbell.org. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, October 12, 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).
The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City’s website at http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101
Call to Order
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all
Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
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.
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: 4777 E Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael Antwine (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Sergio Ibarra
(Human Resources & Risk Manager), and Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney)
Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA)
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 12, 2022
c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Sergio Ibarra
(Human Resources & Risk Manager), Colin Tanner (Contract Deputy City Attorney)
Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at-will Management Group
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all
Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
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
a. Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
b. Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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. (Each speaker is
limited to three minutes)
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.
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-69 Regarding Adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing
Element. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further
reading and adopt Resolution 2022-69 titled:
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 12, 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE THIRD DRAFT OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
AND SUBMISSION OF IT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN
ADDENDUM TO THE CITY’S 2030 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND
BICYCLE MASTER PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR)
Business Session
2. Approve Randolph Corridor Metro Active Transportation Project MOU Between City of
Commerce and City of Bell. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Randolph Corridor Metro Active Transportation (MAT) Project
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Commerce and the City of Bell;
and,
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-65 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE RANDOLPH CORRIDOR MAT
PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING REIMBURSABLE PROJECT
FUNDING.
3. Council Chambers HVAC Replacement Project – Construction Award. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve one of the following
options:
1. Issue Conditional Notice of Award to F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning for the
replacement of the HVAC system at the Council Chambers in the amount of
$96,276.00
a. Utilize $50,000 grant funding received by the Police Department, and;
b. Authorize a budget amendment to transfer $55,903 including a from the
American Rescue Plan Act Fund Reserves (100) to the American Rescue
Plan Act Outside Professional Services Account
c. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with F.M. Thomas Air
Conditioning in the amount of $96,276.00
2. Reject the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant and reject all
bids.
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022- 68 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
APPROVING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023 AND APPROPRIATING PROJECT FUNDING
4. Fleet Maintenance Services Contract Update. (City Council)
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 12, 2022
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
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 5 and 6.
5. It is recommended that City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt
Resolution 2022-67 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)
6. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and
Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 12, 2022. (Council/Successor
Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (Via Zoom)
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on October 7, 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
October 12, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES
October 12, 2022
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
INDEX
Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers
CLOSED SESSION a-c
AGENDA & INDEX 1-7
PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1 8-135
BUSINESS SESSION 2 136-208
3 209-270
4 271
CONSENT CALENDAR 5 272-276
6 277-347
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