MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority January 10, 2024
5:00 P.M. Closed Session Meeting
7:00 P.M. Regular 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 Bell City Council meetings at cityclerk(a citvofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. 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 PRESENT: Councilmember Arroyo, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: *Councilmembers Romero and *Saleh
*Councilmember Saleh arrived at 5:08 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at
Staff Present: Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Human Resources and Risk Manager Sergio lbarra.
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.
Mayor Gallardo recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:07 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
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Negotiating parties: To be Determined
b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6229 Flora Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6419 Prospect Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6304 King Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
e) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 5241 Florence Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 7020-7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
g)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4500 Gage Ave., 4560 Gage Ave, 4524 Gage Ave., 6416 Atlantic Ave., and 6503 Woodward Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
h) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, and City Attorney Dave Aleshire
Employee Organization: BeII City Employee Association (BCEA) Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 7:10 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, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
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ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
*Vice -Mayor Quintana arrived at 7:28 p.m.
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Recreation Supervisor Alberto Rea, Public Works Manager Jerry Hutchinson, Code Enforcement Supervisor Rich Arriola, Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Angela Bustamante City Attorney Report
The City Attorney reported out the following from closed session: Items A -G related to real property were discussed; no reportable action was taken. Item H was discussed; no reportable action was taken.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public may addressed 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: Antonio Robles, Edwin Gonzalez, Email from member of the public
Presentations and Recognitions were moved to be after Communications from the Public. a. Quality of Life Presentation — Homeless Encampment Resources Operation (HERO) City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
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 Saleh made a comment.
Mayor Gallardo made a comment.
Councilmember Romero left the meeting at 7:40.
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 L Antwine II had nothing to report.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
January 10, 2024
Business Session
1. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS") and Administrative Budget for FY 2024-25 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS') for the 2024-25 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and the Administrative Budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Period with the attached documents for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on January 22, 2024 and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance under dissolution law by February 1, 2024.
Vice -Mayor Quintana left the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Councilmember Romero returned to the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal introduced the item.
John Yonai, consultant from Tierra West Advisors, provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
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:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
2. Consideration of approval and adopting Resolution identifying Employee Classifications, Compensation Levels, and Salary Ranges and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-89. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-01 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS,
COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND SALARY RANGES, AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-89
Human Resource and Risk Manager Sergio Ibarra provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
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was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
3. Approve a Transfer Funds to the City of Bell Section 115 Trust for OPEB and Pension Liabilities. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a transfer of One Million and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) to the City's Section 115 Trust accounts to fund future OPEB and Pension Liabilities.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed
4. Consideration to Approve a Two -Year Agreement with American Soccer Company Inc for the Provision of Youth Soccer Uniform Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a two-year agreement with American Soccer Company Inc. for the provision of uniform services for the 2024 & 2025 Youth Soccer Leagues in the amount not to exceed $53, 385.05.
Recreation Supervisor Alberto Rea provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
January 10, 2024
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 and 6.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda items 5-6. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Quintana
Motion Passed.
5. Receive and File the City of Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of November 2023.
6. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of January 10, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items - None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. in memory of Humberto Romo.
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 Bustamant
City Clerk
Fidencio Gallardo, Mayor
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
January 10, 2024