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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, January 11, 2023 6:00 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 January 11, 2023 6:00 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, January 11, 2023. 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4500 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 Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 11, 2023  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. City of Bell Transit Fleet Electrification Presentation 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 the FY 2023-24 CDBG Program Allocation. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Program: and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-01: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 11, 2023  A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 3. Authorize the approved funding in the FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget 2. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, amending Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) and Chapter 17.84 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Bell Municipal Code (BMC), relating to digital billboards. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1278 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 17.84 (SIGNS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING), RELATING TO DIGITAL BILLBOARDS Business Session 3. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Count of Los Angeles to Support Broadband Connectivity and Address the Digital Divide. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) (Attachment “1”) between the City and the County of Los Angeles to support broadband connectivity and address the digital divide; and 2. Authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to make non-substantive changes and execute all related documents. 4. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) and Administrative Budget for FY 2023-24 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for the 2023-24 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and the Administrative Budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Period with the attached documents for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on January 24, 2023, and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance under dissolution law by February 1, 2023. 5. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in the amount of $72,000.00 to assist the police department in obtaining a station security system to restrict unauthorized access to the Police Department Building. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-02 titled: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 11, 2023  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE FY 2021 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT AWARD OF $72,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING SECURITY SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION 6. Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council received and file this report. 7. Recommendation to Reject All Bids for the Pritchard Field Design Build Project, Bid # PW- 202206. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids for the Pritchard Field Design Build Project Bid # PW-202206. 8. Authorization to join the California Cities Gaming Authority (“CCGA”). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council join the California Cities Gaming Authority (“CCGA”) and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement. 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 12. 9. Receive and File the Donations Report for the month of December 2022. (City Council) 10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 11, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 11. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-03 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, APPROVING, AND ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION REGARDING ON CALL PAY AND CALL BACK PAY 12. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 11, 2023  Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted January 6, 2023 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 January 11, 2023  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES January 11, 2023 6:00 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Session INDEX Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers CLOSED SESSION a&b AGENDA & INDEX 1-8 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 9-15 2 16-28 BUSINESS SESSION 3 29-36 4 37-53 5 54-57 6 58-61 7 62 8 63-84 CONSENT CALENDAR 9 85-87 10 88-197 11 198-205 12 206-216