MINUTES OF 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 February 14, 2024
5:30 P.M. Closed Session Meeting
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell 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 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 cityclerk(Ncityofbell.org. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, February 14, 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).
Mayor Gallardo 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: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero*, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana* and Mayor Gallardo (5)
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:49 p.m.
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 5:43 p.m.
ABSENT: None.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, and Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores.
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.
No Speakers.
Mayor Gallardo recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:40 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) 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f. Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
Mayor Gallardo reconvened the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
RoII Cali 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 (5)
ABSENT: None.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Polce Carlos Islas, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Community Service Director Janine Andrade, Community Service Deputy Director Rebecca Silva -Barron, Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Angela Bustamante City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following from closed session: Items a -e) a status report and direction were given to the negotiators; no reportable action was taken. Item f) was not discussed.
Councilmember Saleh did not participate in Closed Session item D.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of February 2024 as National Black History Month Mayor Gallardo read and presented the proclamation.
b. Quality of Life Presentation — Homeless Encampment Resources Operation (HERO) This presentation was moved to a future council meeting.
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public 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: Kathy Teague; Luis Mesa; Merli Albizures; Jorge Herrera; Avila. Antonio Robles; Edwin Gonzalez; Julio Grande.
Susan Montano (email); Araceli Arrellano (email); Sigrid H. (email); Bell High School Staff (email); K. Kelly (email)
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 Salah made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Gallardo 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 L. Antwine reported that there would be a community education meeting on Measure I scheduled on February 24th. Mr. Antwine also commented there would be a neighborhood watch meeting on February 15th where more information will be presented on Measure I. He then introduced Chief of Police Carlos Islas who shared an update on the recent crime incidents in the city.
Business Session
1. Consideration to approve a New Agreement with Key Code Media for a Community Center
Audio/Visual System Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $235,687.81. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with Key Code Media for a Community Center Audio/Visual System Upgrade.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
Robert Park, Senior Account Manager from Key Code Media, provided additional information.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero 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.
2. Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Bell and City Ventures. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Bell and City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Cali: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Purchase and Sale Agreement between Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) and Gage Pine LLC for the property at 4410 Gage Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the BCHA and Gage Pine LLC.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
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:
RoII 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. Appointment of Members to Design Review Board Established by Development Agreement with PI Bell, LLC, for BeII Business Park. (City Council) Recommendation: I It is recommended that the City Council appoint one (1) Planning Commissioner and one (1) Councilmember to the Design Review Board established by the Development Agreement with P/ Bell, LLC, for Bell Business Park.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana recommended the council appoint Councilmember Romero.
Councilmember Saleh recommended the council appoint Planning Commissioner Luis Mesa.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4, with the recommended appointees. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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 through 9.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item nos. 5-9. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Arroyo, Saleh, Romer, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. Approval of Payment of Permanent Disability Advances and Attorney Fees for former Recreation Leader II Karla Villalobos Claim No. 19-141971; WCAB no. ADJ12308830. (City Council)
6. Approval of Proposed Stipulations and Awards for Police Officer Roy Serrano; Claim no. 21- 155725; WCAB no. Unassigned. (City Council)
7. Authorization to settle City of Bell's portion of Anthem Blue Cross lien for $10,000 in Edmond Dadisho's Workers Compensation Claim Nos. 16-126324 (DOI: 04/18/2015-04/18/2016) and 17-131986 (DOI: 12/31/2015-12/31/2016). (City Council)
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of February 14, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
9. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, and for the Special City Council Meeting of July 17, 2023. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
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 Bell at a regular meeting held on March 13, 2024.
Angela Bustmante
City Clerk