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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, December 14, 2022 5:15 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 December 14, 2022 5:15 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, December 14, 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) Properties: 6331 Pine Ave (City), 4359 Gage Ave (City), 4375 Gage Ave (City), 4679-1/2 Gage (City), 6303 Pine Ave (BCHA), 6317 Pine Ave (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies December 14, 2022  Properties: 5241 Florence Ave (City), 7109 Walker Ave (City), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6400 Atlantic Avenue (City), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 7020-7030 Atlantic Ave (SA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4014-4022 Gage Ave (SA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4560 Gage Ave (SA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment g) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4205 Bell Ave (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment h) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 5107 Filmore Street (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies December 14, 2022  Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment i) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6624 Flora Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment j) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6502 Flora Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment k) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6229 Flora Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment l) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4738 Florence Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment m) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6304 King Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment n) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6419 Prospect Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies December 14, 2022 o) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6317 Pine Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment p) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6303 Pine Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment q) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6500 Lucille Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment r) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 5246 Florence Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment s) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4874 Gage Avenue (BCHA), Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment t) 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 Police Officers Association (BPOA) u) 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: All Unpresented Employees and at-will Management Group v) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies December 14, 2022  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) w) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police 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. Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for the following Bell Police Officers: Derrick County, Lee Trevino, Nicholas VanHolland, James Ixcoy, Alejandra Orozco b. Presentation by the County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department on a Community Broadband Networks Project and a Potential Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Bell and the County of Los Angeles for the Coordination of Digital Connectivity Investments c. Information on I-710 Florence Interchange Planning Concept Improvements 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. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies December 14, 2022  Business Session 1. Appointment to the Community Service Commission. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Councilmember Ali Saleh select an adult commissioner; and 2. For the City Council to ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-82 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 2. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds FY 2022/2023 Budget Amendment. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-79 tilted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY’S REMAINING ARPA BALANCE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 5, 2022 3. Speed Hump Installation Project - Construction Award. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $339,999.99 to J. B. Bostick Company, Inc. for the Speed Hump Installation Project, and 2. Authorize the City Manager, Public Works Director/Manager or designee to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $33,999 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work. 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-80 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROPRIATING $120,000 OF AVAILABLE MEASURE R FUND BALANCE TO THE SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION PROJECT 4. Approve Resolution No. 2022-83 - Declaring the Intention to Vacate the Alley Located South of Gage Avenue Between Clarkson Avenue and Atlantic Avenue and Setting the Date of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Vacation. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2022-83 titled: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies December 14, 2022  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF GAGE AVENUE BETWEEN CLARKSON AVENUE AND ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SETTING THE DATE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION 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 through 10. 5. It is recommended that City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2022-81 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 December 14, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 7. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October, 2022. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 8. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of October 2022. (Council) 9. Receive and File the Donation Report for the month of November 2022. (Council) 10. It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Stipulations and Award for Police Sergeant Jose Jimenez, which was made pursuant to the authority from the City Council given at the closed session meeting on October 26, 2022. (Council) Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 10, 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 December 14, 2022  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES December 14, 2022 5:15 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Session INDEX Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers CLOSED SESSION a-w AGENDA & INDEX 1-10 BUSINESS SESSION 1 11-14 2 15-24 3 25-80 4 81-88 CONSENT CALENDAR 5 89-93 6 94-238 7 239-324 8 325-326 9 327 10 328-337