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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 8, 2023 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 February 8, 2023 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, February 8, 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) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: Interim Finance Director b) Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: Community Services Director c) 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 Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies February 8, 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. Bell Police Officers Lifesaving Award Recognition b. California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE Program Presentation c. Curb Policy Presentation d. Refunding Bond Opportunities 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. Business Session 1. Requesting Authorization to adopt a resolution approving the following PACE programs and the associated Joint Powers Authority Agreements. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-08 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY IN THE CSCDA OPEN PACE PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies February 8, 2023  PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS 2. Approve an “On Call” Concrete Remediation Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. for FY 2022/2023. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award an “On Call” Concrete Remediation Agreement in the amount of $250,000 to Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. for the Concrete Shaving Project; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $25,000 (ten percent of contract amount) for any necessary additional work. 3. Pritchard Field Project Update. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to act as the authorized representative to administer the grant received from the Office of Grants and Local Services; 2. Approve the Pritchard Field Park strategy; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-09 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS BY CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BELL TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE. 4. Mural Policy and Program. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review, provide feedback and direction on the draft Mural Policy. 5. Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-11 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 2020-23 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $103,894 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNTS, AND TO INCREASE THE SPECIAL FUNDS OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY $293,380 Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies February 8, 2023  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 9. 6. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-12 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING APPLICATION FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS 7. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 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 FOR THE ERNEST DEBS PARK FITNESS GYM REHABILITATION PROJECT 8. City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 8, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted February 3, 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 February 8, 2023  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES February 8, 2023 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 HEARINGS None BUSINESS SESSION 1 8-15 2 16-78 3 79-83 4 84-86 5 87-97 CONSENT CALENDAR 6 98-103 7 104-109 8 110-194 9 195-241