MINURES FOR THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, May 31, 2023
6:00 P.M. Open 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 cityckerkAcitvofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, May 31, 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://mm.cityofbell.orgi?NavID=101
Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 6:14 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 Quintana, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Gallardo and Mayor Arroyo ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Chief of Police Carlos Islas; City Engineer Bill Pagett; Deputy City Attorney Rey Alfonso; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui; Community Services Director Janine Adrade; Public Works Manager Gabino Luna; Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra; and City Clerk Angela Bustamante Pledge of Allegiance was led by Community Service Director Janine Andrade.
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 listed on the agenda only.
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Minutes for the Special Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 31, 2023
Business Session
1. 2nd Budget Workshop — Review and Discuss the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the item. He then introduced Community Service Director Janine Andrade who provided additional information regarding community service department's costs.
Community Service Manager Connie Hurtado provided additional information on the item.
Council and staff discussed community service program modifications.
Mayor Arroyo asked the City Manager what the council should expect for the next council meeting regarding the Fiscal 2023-2024 budget.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II stated staff would incorporate the council's feedback and incorporate it into the proposed budget and bring it back to council.
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Mayor Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 8:17 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 October 11, 2023.
Angela Bustamante
City Clerk
Minutes for the Special Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 31, 2023