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 October 11, 2023
6:00 P.M. Closed Session Meeting
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: BeII 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 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 Bell City Council meetings at citvclerk r[r�.cityofbell.orq_ Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, October 11, 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:ll www.citvofbell.orgl?NavIL)=1 U
Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 Arroyo, Romero, and Saleh
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Quintana, and *Councilmember Saleh
*Councilmember Saleh arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui.
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.
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)
Property: 4411 East Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
October 11, 2023
Mayor Gallardo Reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:06 pm RoII Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana and Gallardo
PRESENT: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Acting Police Captain Jose Jimenez, Rey Alfonso Deputy City Engineer, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Interim Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Community Service Director Janine Adrade, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saleh
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported the following from closed session: Item a) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month was presented by Mayor Gallardo.
b. Proclamation declaring the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month was presented by Mayor Gallardo
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. Cecilia Caballero; Edwin Gonzalez; and Antonio Robles.
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 Arroyo made a comment.
Councilmember Romero made a comment.
Mayor Gallardo 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.
City Manager Michael Antwine encouraged people to take the community survey. He also stated there would be a Baseball Award Ceremony on October 21st, 2023. He also thanked the council and staff for participating in Saturday's Strategic Workshop.
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
October 11, 2023
Business Session
1. Resolution No. 2023-70 declaring 4560 Gage Ave in the City of Bell, Assessor Parcel Number's ("APN") 6326-004-900, surplus land under the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-70 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4560 GAGE
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
("APN") 6326-004-900 (THE "PROPERTY") SURPLUS LAND
PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
City Manager Michael L. Antwine 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. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
2. Resolution declaring 6503 Woodward Ave, 6416 Atlantic Ave, 4524 Gage Ave and 4500 Gage Ave in the City of Bell, Assessor Parcel Number's ("APN's") 6326-001-900, 6326-001- 901, 6326-001-902 and 6326-001-903, surplus land under the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading adopt Resolution 2023-71 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6503 WOODWARD AVE, 6416
ATLANTIC AVE, 4524 GAGE AVE AND 4500 GAGE AVE IN THE
CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER'S ("APN'S")
6326-001-900, 6326-001-901, 6326-001-902 AND 6326-001-903 (THE "PROPERTIES") SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220
ET SEQ.)
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
A brief description ensued amongst staff and council.
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 11, 2023
City Attorney read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
3. Authorization to renew membership in California Cities Gaming Authority ("CCGA"). (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a renewal of its membership in the California Cities Gaming Authority ("CCGA") a Joint Powers Agreement.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Saleh which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: Mayor Gallardo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed
4. Resolutions pertaining to the City of Bell's General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2023-72, 2023-73 and 2023-74.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolutions.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 11, 2023
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 - 7.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda items 5-7. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried the following vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice — Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed
5. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
6. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of May 24, 2023, June 14, 2023, and June 28, 2023 and the minutes for the May 31, 2023 Special Meeting. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 11, 2023. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 8:01 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 October 25, 2023.
C
ngela Bus
City Clerk
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
October 11, 2023