MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/BeII Public Finance Authority February 22, 2023
Closed Session Cancelled
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: BeII Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, BeII 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 BeII 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 BeII City Council meetings at cityclerkna citvofbell.orc. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, February 22, 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.citvofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 7:03 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: Councilmembers Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana*
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 7:05 p. m.
Also present were the following staff members: Chief of Police Carlos Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; City Engineer BiII Pagett; Public Works Manager Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Acting Finance Director Elisa Gratil; Human Resource Manager Sergio Ibarra; Acting Community Service Director Connie Hurtado. Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Yaretzi Campos.
City Attorney Report
None
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Bell Police Officers Lifesaving Award Recognition
Chief of Police Carlos Islas recognized Police Officers Carlos Serna and Anita Romero.
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b. Proclamation declaring February 2023 as Black History Month Mayor Arroyo read the proclamation declaring February 2023 Black History Month. c. Mayor Arroyo recognized 71h grade student from Chester W Nimitz Middle School Yaretzi Campos for her academic accomplishments.
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. Luis Mesa. Edwin Gonzalez.
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 Romero 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.
None.
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. An Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy Consistent with AB 481 Requirements. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1279 titled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
POLICY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481"
Chief Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Arroyo opened the Public Hearing.
Public Speakers Opposed
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None.
Public Speakers in Favor
None.
Public Speakers Neutral
None.
Mayor Arroyo Closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Gallardo 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.
ABSTAION: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Business Session - None
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 2 through 5.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item nos. 2-5. 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
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Receive and File Donation Report for the month of January 2023. (City Council)
3. City of BeII & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of January 2023. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
4. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 22, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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5. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 11, 2023. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting in memory of Chief Islas Mom, Columba G. Islas at 8:14 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 Bell at a regular meeting held on November 8, 2023.
Angela Bustamante
City Clerk
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