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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, March 26, 2025 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION BELL COMMUNITY CENTER 6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201 Ali Saleh Mayor Monica Arroyo Francis Flores Vice-Mayor Council Member Ana Maria Quintana Alicia Romero 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 March 26, 2025 5:00 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, March 26, 2025. 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: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4400 – 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 26, 2025  Property: APN 6327-002-900,901 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: APN 6226-005-900,901,902,903 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: APN 6226-006-900,901,902,903 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined f. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in one case. g. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh 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. Mayor Citizens Award b. LAUSD Presentation on School Facility 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 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. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 26, 2025  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. Consideration to Approve a Letter of Support for the Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion Act. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Letter of Support for the Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion Act (AB-91). 2. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in the amount of $51,000.00 to assist the police department in obtaining security cameras and media storage upgrades to monitor critical infrastructures and crowded places within the City of Bell. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE FY 2022 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT AWARD OF $51,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION 3. Approval of Agreement with Kaizen Software Services for a Recreation and Reservations Management Solution. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve an agreement with Kaizen Software Services for the implementation of a comprehensive recreation and reservations management solution for Bell Community Services Department programs, services and facilities; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents to facilitate the agreement and system implementation. 4. Resolution Adopting the City of Bell’s Urban Forest Management Plan (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City of Bell’s Urban Forest Management Plan and read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-14 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY’S URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN 5. Pavement Management Program Update - Award of Contract (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 26, 2025  1. Award a contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $31,300 for the Pavement Management Program Update. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments to the project in a total amount not to exceed $3,131 (ten percent of the proposed amount) for any necessary additional work. 6. Consideration of an Agreement with Witt O’Brian’s, LLC, for Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with Witt O’Brian’s, LLC, for Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Services in the amount not-to-exceed $86,520.50 7. Recommendation to Enter into A Professional Services Agreement with Elevate Public Affairs for Public Relations Services (City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2024-2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $180,000 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORUTY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE BCHA ACCOUNT AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ELEVATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES 8. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Authorizing a FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment to transfer $116,800 from the Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Fund Balance Reserve to the BCHA Account and Approve a Professional Services Agreement with TRANSYSTEMS Company for a Closure Impact Report. (City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board: 1. Approve the proposals from Overland, Pacific & Cutler, LLC (OPC), a TranSystems company, to provide consulting services for the preparation of Closure Impact Reports (CIR) for the following APN’s: 2. APNs: 6226-005-900-903, 6226-006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226- 006-902, and 6226-006-903 3. APN: 6327-002-900, 901 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-17 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2024-2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $116,800 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE BCHA ACCOUNT AND APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANSYSTEMS COMPANY FOR A CLOSURE IMPACT REPORT Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 26, 2025  9. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Appraisal Services for the following APNs: 6327-002-900, 901, 6226-005-900-903, 6226-006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226-006- 902, and 6226-006-903. (City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-15 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $199,500 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORUTY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE BCHA ACCOUNT AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH NETZER & ASSOCIATES FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR APNS: 6327-002-900, 901, 6226-005-900-903, 6226-006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226-006-902, and 6226-006-903 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 10 through 12. 10. Donation Report for the months of December 2024 - February 2025 (City Council) 11. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of March 12, 2025. (City Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of March 26, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 9, 2025 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted March 22, 2025 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 March 26, 2025  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES March 26, 2025 5:00 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Session INDEX Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers CLOSED SESSION a–g AGENDA & INDEX 1-8 PUBLIC HEARINGS None BUSINESS SESSION 1 9-12 2 13-79 3 80-96 4 97-457 5 458-489 6 490-543 7 544-590 8 591-644 9 645-702 CONSENT CALENDAR 10 703-704 11 705-710 12 711-756