MINUTES OF THE 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
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The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City's website at tr, /! www.atvotbeli.oraPNavID=101 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh*, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo *Councilmember Saleh arrived at 5:34 p.m.
ABSENT: None
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra.
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.
None.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire requested to add the following items to closed session.
1. Properties: APN 631717802 Atlantic and Randolf
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2. Initiation of litigation involving bus shelter dispute.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to add the above item to closed session. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh
Motion Passed.
Mayor Arroyo recessed the meeting to close session at 5:34 p.m.
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)
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), BeII 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)
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Properties: 4014-4022 Gage Ave (SA), BeII 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) 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), BeII 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
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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), BeII 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
I) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 4738 Florence Avenue (BCHA), BeII CA 90201
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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
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
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 6303 Pine Avenue (BCHA), BeII 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
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), BeII 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
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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 I I , 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, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I , 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
Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
RoII Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
PRESENT: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: None
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, City Engineer Bill Pagett, Deputy Engineer Rey Alfonso, Public Works Manager Gabino Luna, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui, Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra, Interim Community Service Director Connie Hurtado and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by eighth grade student Brandon Ponce from the Ellen Ochoa Learning Center.
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. Item A) was not discussed. Items B -S) related to real property, status reports were given; no reportable action was taken. Items T -V) related to labor negotiations were discussed; directions were given for further negotiations. Item W) a status report was given. Two additional items were added to closed session. The first item related to real property direction was given to negotiators to continue working on settlement agreement. The second added item related to initiation of litigation regarding the bus shelter a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
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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 This item was continued to the next city council meeting on January 11, 2023 City Council. 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
Director of Los Angeles County's Internal Service's Department Sewyn Hollins provided a PowerPoint presentation.
c. Information on I-710 Florence Interchange Planning Concept Improvements Caltrans Deputy District Director for Planning and Local Assistance Paul Marquez introduced his staff Jeffrey Newman, Shabbir Ahmid, Kahanh Nguyen. Caltrans Senior Transportation Engineer Kahn Nguyen provided a power point presentation. Vice -Mayor Gallardo recommended the presentation be brought back as an item at a future council meeting. The council also requested that Caltrans bring a presentation on the Florence Bridge.
d. Certificates of Recognition to those who partnered with the city for the Turkey Giveaway Event.
Mayor Arroyo recognized Republic Services, Savas Tires, Water Replenish District of Southern California, Milo Wholesale, City Driving School, Border X, Beer Thug Brewery, Western Firearms, Bonafide, Te Amo Pizza, Jim's Burgers, Nationwide Environmental Services, Xefes Meat Market, Paramount Grocery Outlet, SELA Art Center, Print Co., Daisy Vargas, and Nova Storage.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public addressed the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items listed 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: Santiago Vasquez.
Luis Mesa. Edwin Gonzalez. Osario and Maribel Ramirez (email).
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.
Councilmember Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Saleh made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo made a comment.
Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
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.
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City Manager Michael L. Antwine II shared the status of Pritchard Park and the Gage and Heliotrope projects. Mr. Antwine thanked the community service department, police department and public works for all their hard work during the holiday season. He also reminded the community about the city's bulky item pick-up program.
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
Interim Community Services Director Connie Hurtado provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Saleh nominated Brenda Sanchez.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the Resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
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Discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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
Vice -Mayor Gallardo left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the Resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo.
Motion Passed.
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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:
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
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo.
Motion Passed.
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.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda items 5 through 10. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
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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
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of BeII at a regular meeting held on February 14, 2024.
Angela Busta'Fnante
City Clerk
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