MINUTES FOR 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 January 25, 2023
5:45 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 citvclerMcityofbell.ora. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, January 25, 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 htto://vvww.citvofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:59 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 Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Arroyo
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana* and Vice -Mayor Gallardo *Councilmember Quintana arrived at 6:20 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, and Community Development Director Manuel Acosta.
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 Manager Michael L. Antwine II requested to add the following item to closed session.
1. 2023 Amended and Restated Employee Agreement with Carlos Islas as Chief of Police
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to add the above item to closed session. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
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RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
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, BeII 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: 7030 Atlantic 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
c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, BeII 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
d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Caltrans Parcel 1958
Agency negotiators: Michael Antwine (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Mayor Arroyo reconvened the meeting the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:27 p.m.
RoII CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Gallardo and Arroyo
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
ABSENT: None.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Chief of Police Minutes of the
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Carlos Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Deputy City Attorney Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Assistant Planner Rodrigo Pelayo; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Natalia a student from Orchard Academy Middle School.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: The evaluation of the chief of police was added to the closed session agenda and was discussed. Item a) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Item b) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Item c) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Item c) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Item d) a status report was taken; no reportable action.
Presentations and Recognitions
A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Natalie, student from Orchard Academies Middle School.
Communications from the Public
The following addressed 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: Sofia Ryan, Osualdo Pena, Chad Oberly, District Director for State Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco, Merli Albizures, Santiago Vazquez, Malik Tariev Mahamoud Murabbi (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.
The City Manager had nothing to report.
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. Approve Resolution No. 2023-04 Ordering the Vacation of the Alley Located South of Gage Avenue Between Clarkson Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. (City Council) Minutes of the
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-04:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH
OF GAGE AVENUE BETWEEN CLARKSON AVENUE AND
ATLANTIC AVENUE
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item. He then introduced Deputy Engineer Rey Alfonso, who provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Arroyo opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers Opposed
None
Public Speakers in Favor
None
Public Speakers Neutral
None
Mayor Arroyo Closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire stated that the city would note in the resolution that no protests were received.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Accepting, Approving and Adopting the Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of BeII and the BeII City Employees Association for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-06:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A
SUCCESSOR MOU BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE
BELL CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF
JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. 2023 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Carlos Islas as Chief of Police. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the 2023 amended and restated employment agreement for Carlos Islas as Chief of Police, with a two (2) year agreement term commencing on January 25, 2023.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 with Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc. (REC&S), for additional Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services. (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 2023-07 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING FY 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
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TRANSFER $120,000 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE
BCHA ACCOUNT FOR MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS AND
EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR ADDITIONAL MOBILE HOME
PARKS AND HOUSING UNIT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. Economic Development Branding & Marketing Strategy. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the execution of the 2023 Economic Development Branding & Marketing Strategy; and
2. Authorize City Manager to engage various marketing, public relations, real estate, and economic feasibility consultant firms to work on the Economic Development Strategy.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item. He then introduced Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II stated staff will bring back a monthly expenditure report for this project.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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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 10.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item nos. 7 —10 (Item no. 6 was pulled by staff). Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Gallardo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to Purchase Vehicles for the BeII Police Department. (City Council)
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided information on the item. He stated there were modifications to the item. The city will be purchasing two vehicles instead of four.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 6, with the modifications to purchase two vehicles instead of four vehicles. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo, and Mayor Arroyo.
NOES: None
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ACCEPTING THE FLORENCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER"
2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
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8. City of BeII & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of November 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 25, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
10. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt 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
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. in memory of Monterey Park victims.
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 November 8, 2023.
Angela Bu amante
City Clerk
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