MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/BeII Public Finance Authority February 28, 2024
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 cityclerk(cDcityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, February 28, 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.citvofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
Roll Call 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, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo *Councilmember Arroyo arrived at 6:20 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 6:12 p.m.
ABSENT: None
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, and Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqiu.
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.
Seeing no public speakers Mayor Gallardo closed the public comment.
Mayor Gallardo recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:09 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:
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
February 28, 2024
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: 5107 Filmore Avenue, BeII 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)
Properties: 6317-023-19, 6317-029.-018, 6317-023-009, 6317-023-008, and 6317-023-007 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d. Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
e. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call 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, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: None
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II , City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Captain Jose Jiminez, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Public Works Manager Jerry Hutchinson, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Community Service Recreation Supervisor Albert Rea, Accounting Manager Sheetal Talwar, Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Dave Aleshire.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Item a -c) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Item d) was discussed; no reportable action was taken. Item e) a brief status report was taken; no reportable action was taken.
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
February 28, 2024
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Mayor Gallardo presented the proclamation to Robert Garcia, Executive Director from the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California.
b. Introduction of New City Employees
Public Works Manager Jerry Hutchinson introduced Associate Civil Engineer, German Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez spoke and thanked the council for the opportunity to serve the City of Bell.
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: Nathalie Avila, Edwin Gonzalez (email). Luis Mesa (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 Romero made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Quintana 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 thanked the Community Services, Public Works, and the Police Department for all their hard work in the last several weeks. He then introduced Finance Director Ricky Manbahal who presented a Powerpoint presentation on the city's administration transition to HDL for the implementation the Transient Occupancy Tax program.
Business Session
1. The Formation of A Public Art Program. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction to further develop an Arts in Public Places Program.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
February 28, 2024
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:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Consideration to approve a new Contract Service Agreement with Kosmont Real Estate Services dba Kosmont Realty for Pre -Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services for city -owned properties that are required to undergo the Surplus Land Act (SLA) process. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Contact Service Agreement with Kosmont Real Estate Services for Pre -Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services not to exceed $50,000.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine noted that there would be modifications to the agreement, Exhibit C under additional expenses item number A4, the term on the 3rd party vendor would be removed. He asked if council's motion could include the modifications to the agreement.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, with City Manager's revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Cali: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Mid -Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine introduced the item.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested the item be placed on the agenda again so the public may have more time to review the report.
Minutes of the
BeII City Council and Related Agencies
February 28, 2024
Mr. Antwine stated staff would bring this item back to the next council meeting.
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 4 through 7.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Quintana to approve agenda items 4 through 7. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Receive and File Donations Reports for the month of August 2023 through December 2023. (City Council)
5. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of January 2024. (City Council)
6. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of February 28, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
7. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of November 9, 2022, and January 24, 2024, and for the Special City Council Meeting of October 7, 2023. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 8:35 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 March 13, 2024.
Angela Bu mante
City Clerk
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Fidencio Gallardo, Mayor
Minutes of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
February 28, 2024