MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/BeII Public Finance Authority Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Open 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 citvclerk a(�citvofbell.ora. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, December 6, 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.cityofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Vice -Mayor Quintana called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
RoII CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana, and Gallardo PRESENT: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Human Resources Manager Sergio Ibarra, and Community Development Director Manuel Acosta.
Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items
None.
City Council recessed to closed session at 5:41 p.m.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, and City Attorney Dave Aleshire
Employee Organization: Bell City Employee Association (BCEA) b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Minutes of the Special Meeting of the
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Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Vice -Mayor Quintana reconvened the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
RoII 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 Vice -Mayor Quintana ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Associate Planner Rodrigo Pelayo, Community Services Director Janine Andrade and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Arroyo.
City Attorney Report
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II reported out the following from closed session: Item a) was discussed; no reportable action was taken.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public addressed the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items that are listed on the agenda only. Antonio Robles.
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.
Due to items 1-4 all relating to the same matter, Items 1-4 were presented to council at the same time.
1. Development Agreement (DA 2023-01) - Conversion of an existing printed (static) billboard into a digital billboard at 6717 Atlantic Avenue, in the C3 (Heavy Commercial) zone. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed Development Agreement is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, because the project consists of only a minor alteration of existing public or private structures and the project involves negligible or no expansion of use; and
2. Introduce Ordinance 1284, waive further reading and read by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-
01), FOR CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PRINTED
BILLBOARD INTO A DIGITAL BILLBOARD INVOLVING
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PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6717 ATLANTIC AVENUE.
2. Development Agreement (DA 2023-02) — Conversion of an existing printed (static) billboard into a digital billboard at 5143 Gage Avenue, in the C3R (General Commercial & residential) zone. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed Development Agreement is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, because the project consists of only a minor alteration of existing public or private structures and the project involves negligible or no expansion of use; and
2. Introduce Ordinance 1285, waive further reading and read by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-
02), FOR CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PRINTED
BILLBOARD INTO A DIGITAL BILLBOARD INVOLVING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5143 GAGE AVENUE.
3. Development Agreement (DA 2023-03) — Conversion of an existing printed (static) billboard into a digital billboard at 4825 Florence Avenue, in the C3R (General Commercial & Residential) zone. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed Development Agreement is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, because the project consists of only a minor alteration of existing public or private structures and the project involves negligible or no expansion of use; and
2. Introduce Ordinance 1286, waive further reading and read by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-
03), FOR CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PRINTED
BILLBOARD INTO A DIGITAL BILLBOARD INVOLVING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4825 FLORENCE AVENUE.
4. Development Agreement (DA 2023-04) - Conversion of an existing printed (static) billboard into a digital billboard at 4612 Gage Avenue, in the C3R (General Commercial & Residential) zone. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed Development Agreement is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, because the project consists of only a minor alteration of existing public or private structures and the project involves negligible or no expansion of use; and
2. Introduce Ordinance 1287, waive further reading and read by title only:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-
04), FOR CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PRINTED
BILLBOARD INTO A DIGITAL BILLBOARD INVOLVING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4612 GAGE AVENUE.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Associate Planner Rodrigo Pelayo provided a powerpoint presentation on the item.
Vice President of Public Affairs for Clear Channel Outdoor Lane Lawson provided an additional PowerPoint presentation.
Vice -Mayor Quintana opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers Opposed
None
Public Speakers in Favor
None
Public Speakers Neutral
Edwin Gonzalez
Vice -Mayor Quintana Closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine read the title of the ordinances.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda items no. 1 - 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II requested to add the following emergency item to the regular business session agenda per Government Code Section 54954.2 subsection (b) (2).
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with Tripepi Smith for Community Education and Outreach Services and FM3 Research to conduct a Resident Satisfaction and Budget Priority Survey
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to add the above item to the regular business session.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo.
Motion Passed.
Vice -Mayor Quintana recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:45 p.m.
Vice -Mayor Quintana reconvened to regular session at 7:24 p.m.
Business Session
5. Authorize the City Manager and/or Chief to Police to accept and administer the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Justice & Security Strategies (JSS), Body Work Camera (BWC) Micro Grant Program. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager and/or Chief of Police to accept the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Justice & Security Strategies (JSS) 3 -year Microgrant Program in the total amount of 53, 040.00.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
6. Continued item from the November 8, 2023, City Council Meeting - Consideration to approve Amendment No. 1 with MWS Consulting, Inc. for a Waste Composition Study and SB 1383 Program and Rate Increase Review Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with MWS Consulting, Inc. for SB 1383 Rate Increase and Associated Fees Consulting Services.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
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7. Resolution declaring 4375 Gage Ave, 4379% Gage Ave, 6331 Pine Ave and 4359 Gage Ave in the City of Bell, Assessor Parcel Number's ("APN's") 6317-023-901, 6317-023-902, 6317- 023-903 and 6317-023-904, surplus land under the Surplus Land Act (Government Code sections 54220 et seq.) as amended by AB 1486. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2023-86 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4375 GAGE AVE, 43791/2 GAGE AVE, 6331 PINE AVE AND 4359 GAGE AVE IN THE CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER'S ("APN'S") 6317-023-901, 6317-
023-902, 6317-023-903 AND 6317-023-904 (THE "PROPERTIES")
SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
City Manager Michael L Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Mr. Antwine read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
8. Resolution declaring 6303 Pine Ave and 6317 Pine Ave in the City of BeII, Assessor Parcel Number's ("APN's") 6317-022-940 and 6317-023-900, surplus land under the Surplus Land Act (Government Code sections 54220 et seq.) as amended by AB 1486. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2023-87 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6303 PINE AVE AND 6317 PINE AVE IN
THE CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER'S ("APN'S")
6317-022-940 AND 6317-023-900 (THE "PROPERTIES") SURPLUS
LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
City Manager Michael L Antwine H provided a report on the item.
Mr. Antwine read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 8, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
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Roll Cali: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with Tripepi Smith for Community Education and Outreach Services and FM3 Research to conduct a Resident Satisfaction and Budget Priority Survey
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with Tripepi Smith for Community Education and Outreach Services in the amount not to exceed $46,500.
2. Approve an agreement with FM3 Research to conduct a Resident Satisfactory and Budget Priority Survey in the amount not to exceed $36,450.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested that in the FM3 agreement the city include the services that are listed at the beginning of the proposal and for total cost not to exceed $36,450.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II stated the changes would be made to the scope of work in the proposal in the agreement with FM3 Research.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 9, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Quintana NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Saleh and Mayor Gallardo
Motion Passed.
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Vice -Mayor Quintana adjourned the meeting at 7:54 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 Bell at a regular meeting held on January 24, 2024 ngela Bustamante
City Clerk
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Fi encio Gallard°, Mayor
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