MINUTES 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 Tuesday, November 14, 2023
5:00 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 citvclerkcV cityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Tuesday, November 14, 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.cityofbeli.org/?NavID=101 Mayor Gallardo call the meeting to order 5:04 p.m.
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, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:10
Also present were the following staff members: Chief of Police Carlos Islas; Community Development Director Manuel Acosta; Finance Director Ricky Manbahal; Community Service Director Janine Andrade; Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui; Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores; Management Aide Martin Rodriguez; and Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Quintana.
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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Business Session
1. Economic Development Discussion. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
City Manager Michael L Antwine II provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores and Management Aide Martin Rodriguez also presented on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
Council gave staff their input regarding their preferences for the City's Economic Development plan.
2. Introduction and Conduct the First Reading, By Title Only, of an Ordinance of the People of the City of BeII Adding Chapter 3.22 to Title 3 of the Bell Municipal Code, relating to the Establishment of a New Additional General Transaction and Use Tax. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading, by title only, of an "ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF BELL ADDING CHAPTER 3.22 TO TITLE 3 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW ADDITIONAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX".
City Manager Michael L Antwine II provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
City Manager Michael L Antwine II read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. (City Council)
Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-85 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL AUTHORIZING AN INTER -FUND ADANCEMENT, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $90,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
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UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING OVERTIME
TO REDUCE TRAFFIC COLLISIONS YEAR 2023-2024
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L Antwine II read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Approve the City of Bell Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Program, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Master Equity Agreement and Vehicle Maintenance Agreement between the City of Bell and Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., Issuance of a Purchase Order to Enterprise in the amount of $400,000 and Issuance of Purchase Order to Folsom Ford in the amount of $128,866.98. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Program for the City of BeII.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Equity Agreement and Vehicle Maintenance Agreement between the City of BeII and Enterprise Fleet Management Inc.
3. Authorize the designated surplus vehicles and authorize the Director of Finance to liquidate the designated surplus vehicles.
4. Authorize issuance of a purchase order not to exceed $400,000 to Enterprise Fleet Maintenance inc.
5. Authorize the Purchase of two (2) Ford Interceptors and issuance of a Purchase Order to Folson Ford in the amount of $128,866.98.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided additional information on the item.
Public Works Manager Jerry Hutchinson provided additional information on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana asked Community Service Director Janine Andrade questions regarding community service program cuts.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided information regarding community service's programming.
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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: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: Vice -Mayor Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 8:19
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of BeII, certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of BeII at a regular meeting held on December 13, 2023.
Angela Bustamant
City Clerk
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