MINUTES OF 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, July 26, 2023
6:30 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 citvclerkTcitvofbell.orc. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, July 26, 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.orc/?NavID=101 Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
Roll CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana, and Gallardo PRESENT: Councilmembers Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo.
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo and Vice -Mayor Quintana.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II , Chief of Police Carlos Islas; City Attorney Dave Aleshire; 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 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.
None.
Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Authorizing the Recording of Liens Against Various Real Properties in the City for Delinquent Rubbish Collection Charges. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further Special Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
July 26, 2023
reading, and adopt Resolution 2023-52 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING OF
LIENS AGAINST VARIOUS REAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY
OF BELL FOR DELINQUENT RUBBISH COLLECTION
CHARGES
Contracts and Facilities Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Mayor Gallardo Opened the Public Hearing.
Public Speakers Opposed
None
Public Speakers in Favor
None
Public Speakers Neutral
None
Mayor Gallardo Closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo and Vice -Mayor Quintana.
Motion Passed.
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 6:54 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 September 27, 2023.
Angela Bustamante
City -Clerk
Fidencio Gallardo, Mayor
Special Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
July 26, 2023