MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority March 27, 2024
5:30 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 far City of Bell City Council meetings at citvclerk(rcityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, March 27, 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://ww w^.cityofbell.ord/?NavID=101 Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 5:36 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
*Councilmember Saleh arrived at 5:37 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:45 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I1, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, 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.
Seeing no public speakers Mayor Gallardo closed the public comment.
Mayor Gallardo recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:37 p.m.
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Closed Session
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: 7030 Atlantic 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)
Properties: 4472 Gage Avenue ,6614 Clarkson Avenue, 6415 Gage 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: 5107 Filmore 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: 6500 Lucille 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: 4400-4410 Gage Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f. 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: BeII Police Officers Association (BPOA) g.
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 City Employee Association (BCEA) Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Gallardo called the meeting to order at 7:08 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: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo Meeting of the
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ABSENT: None
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim 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 Director Janine Andrade, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Angela Bustamante City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -E) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Items F -G) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Recognition of Captain Jose Jimenez and Lieutenant Carlos Silva Promotions Chief of Police Carlos Islas presented Captain Jose Jiminez with his badge.
Chief Islas presented Carlos Silva with his badge.
b. Proclamation declaring the month of April as Older American Month This presentation was moved to the next city council meeting.
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 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.
Moe Awadallah, Dr. Maha Afra, Victor Caballero, Marco Barcera, Ricardo Leon, Francisco Torres, Fernando, Sandra Bustamante, Petra Correa, Samantha Morales, Luis Mesa, Adrian Alvarez, Elly Levy, Joseph Moreno, Jeremy Moreno, Marco Soto, Dr. Fatima Abdullah — Bagi, Delegate of the 64th District, Ayah Shiadah, Joaquin Beltran, Alex Mendoza, Manda Garcia, Rashad, Naveen, Sharif Shakshir, Ryda Hamida, Jas, Member of Public wrote , Maha Samhat, Michelle Zuno, Liza Pena, Azucena Hernandez (email), Nadia Mansour (email), Atef Helmy (email), Eid Masri (email), Michael Wauschek (email), Monica Tenorio (email), Mohamad Abdelfattah (email), Hussein Hijazi (email), Nadera Mansour (email), Ely Wahba (email), Heather, Sana (email), Amanda Garcia (email) and Edwin Gonzalez (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.
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Councilmember Saleh 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 requested to remove Item No. 2 and Item No. 8.
Councilmember Saleh left the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Councilmember Arroyo left the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
Business Session
Agenda Item 9 & 7 were moved to the beginning of the meeting.
9. Consideration of a Resolution to support the Palestinian People of Gaza and Calling for an Immediate De -Escalation and to Cease Fire in Israel and Occupied Palestine. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-11 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL AFFIRMING SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY WITH THE
PALESTINIAN PEOPLE OF GAZA AND CALLING FOR AN
IMMEDIATE DE-ESCALATION AND CEASE-FIRE IN ISRAEL
AND OCCUPIED PALESTINE
City Manager L. Michael Antwine provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Arroyo requested to add "permanent cease-fire" to the resolution.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested revisions be made to the resolution.
City Attorney read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Mayor Gallardo to approve agenda item no. 9, with Councilmember Arroyo's recommended revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, and Mayor Gallardo NOES: Vice -Mayor Quintana
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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7. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal introduced the item.
Francis Consultant from the Punn Group provided a Powerpoint presentation on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Romero, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Arroyo and Councilmember Saleh
Motion Passed.
1. Acceptance of the 2024 Dodgers Dreamteam Foundation Grant Program Agreement. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-07 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 DODGERS DREAM TEAM / BELL
YOUTH BASEBALL & T -BALL PROGRAM.
Councilmember Saleh returned to the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Councilmember Arroyo returned to the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Michael Mcalvin Director of Programs and Joe Terry Manager of Programs provided additional information on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero 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
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
2. Approval of the Kaboom! Community Partner Agreement for Treder Park Playspace Grant Award
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-08 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KABOOMI COMMUNITY
PARTNER AGREEMENT FOR TREDER PARK PLAYSPACE.
This item was pulled by staff.
3. Approval of Agreement with Raw Inspirations
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Raw Inspiration as the vendor for the city's "Bell Family Night Fair and Farmer's Market" concept.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine added a correction to the contract related to compensation which would be incorporated into Exhibit C. There will be a future revenue sharing opportunity between the city and Raw Inspirations. After the first year of Raw Inspirations operations, the Bell Family Night Fair Farmers Market, will be audited to evaluate the revenue and services. Then there will be a negotiation regarding a flat fee or a revenue share. This agreement will start of the first year with no fee to the city.
Community Service 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, with recommended revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll 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. Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) - Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Award to commence an environmental Community Wide Assessment for the City owned properties located at the intersection of Florence Ave and Walker Ave. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 titled:
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A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE EQUITABLE
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) ADMINISTERED THROUGH
THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL (DTSC) FOR A COMMUNITY WIDE ASSESSMENT ON FLORENCE AVE AND
WALKER AVE, CONSISTING OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK, FORMER
PACIFIC ALTERNATORS AND PRITCHARD FIELD.
Community Service Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor to approve agenda item no. 4, with recommended revisions. 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.
5. Acceptance of a Metro Open Street Grant Cycle 5. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-10 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ACCEPTING AND ADMINISTERING THE METRO OPEN
STREET GRANT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING BELL 5KIRUN
AND CHILDREN'S 1K BY ADDING A FAMILY FAIR & FARMERS
MARKET AND CYCLING COMPONENT TO THE PROGRAM
Community Service Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine stated there would be revisions to the resolution stating the city council is not authorizing the execution of an agreement but the designation of the City Manager and Community Service Director as agents.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Vice -Mayor Quintana made a motion to approve the item subject to the deletion of section 3.
Vice -Mayor Quintana requested revisions be made to the resolution.
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City Attomey Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Coucilmember Saleh to approve agenda item no. 5, with City Manager's recommended revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Consideration to approve an Agreement with Tripepi Smith for Website Project Management Services in the amount not -to -exceed $42,755. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Agreement with Tripepi Smith for Website Project Management Services in the amount not -to -exceed $42, 755.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
President Rider from Tripepi Smith provided additional information.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana, and Mayor Gallardo.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
8. Consideration to Approve a Three-year (3) Agreement with Express Transportation Services, LLC for Public Transportation Service Program in the amount of $1,574,882.64. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a three-year (3) Agreement with Express Transportation Services, LLC for professional Public Transportation Service in the total amount of $1,574,882.64.
This item was pulled by staff.
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Recommendation: Approve agenda items 1O through 12.
It was moved by Councilmember Arroyo to approve agenda items 10 through 12. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
10. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 2024. (City Council)
11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of March 27, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
12. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of September 28, 2022. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Mayor Gallardo adjourned the meeting at 9:38 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 April 24, 2024.
Angela Busta + ante
City Clerk
Ali Saleh , Mayor
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