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 April 24, 2024
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
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 [email protected]. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, April 24, 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.orgONavID=101 Councilmember Romero called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
RoII CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Flores, Romero. Saleh, and Quintana
PRESENT: Councilmember Arroyo, Flores, and Romero
ABSENT: None
Also present were the following staff members: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire.
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
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)
Properties: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Minutes 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: 7030 Atlantic 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)
Property: 4400-4410 Gage 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 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) 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 City Employee Association (BCEA) Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Vice -Mayor Quintana called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Roll CaII of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Flores, Romero, Saleh, and Quintana
PRESENT: Councilmember Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Vice -Mayor Quintana and Mayor Gallardo ABSENT: None
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Flores.
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 that Items A -C) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Items D -E) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring April 12, 2024 as National Day of Silence Vice -Mayor Quintana read the proclamation.
b. Proclamation declaring the month of April 2024 as National Sexual Awareness Month and April 24, 2024 as "Denim Day".
Vice -Mayor Quintana read the title of the proclamation.
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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.
Luis Mesa and Edwin Gonzalez.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2024 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b).
a) Election of Mayor
b) Election of Vice Mayor
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided a report on the item.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante opened up the nomination for Mayor.
Councilmember Arroyo nominated Councilmember Saleh.
Councilmember Romero nominated Councilmember Quintana.
Hearing no further nominations, City Clerk Bustamante called the roll for the nomination of Councilmember Saleh:
Roil CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Arroyo, Flores, Romero, Quintana, and Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Saleh was appointed Mayor.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante opened up the nomination for Vice -Mayor.
Councilmember Flores nominated Councilmember Arroyo.
Councilmember Romero nominated Councilmember Quintana.
Hearing no further nominations, City Clerk Bustamante called the roll for the nomination of Vice - Mayor Arroyo:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Arroyo, Flores, Quintana, Romero and Mayor Saleh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Arroyo was appointed Vice -Mayor.
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Mayor Sa!eh recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Saleh reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly BiII 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 Romero made a comment.
Councilmember Quintana made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
Councilmember Flores made a comment.
Mayor Saleh 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 II gave a status update on the Prichard Field Park Project. He also gave an update on the Gage and Heliotrope Pocket Park Project.
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.
1. Public Hearing and Second reading of an ordinance amending the City of Bell Municipal Code by repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 to ban the sale and use of fireworks within the city. (City Council)
Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing to receive public input on the proposed ordinance regarding the sale and use of fireworks; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1289 titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.20
(FIREWORKS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH & SAFETY) OF THE BELL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE OF
FIREWORKS
Chief Islas provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
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Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 1 as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed
Business Session
2. Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Bell and Evergreen Development, Inc. (Successor Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Board members of the Successor Agency to the Bell Redevelopment Agency approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Bell and Evergreen Development, Inc.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Adoption of Resolution declaring 6504 Clarkson Avenue and 4460 Gage Avenue in the City of Bell, exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-11 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6504 CLARKSON AVENUE AND 4460 GAGE
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER'S
("APN'S") 6325-020-900 AND 6325-020-903 (THE "PROPERTIES") Minutes of the
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EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3. as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Cali: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Adoption of a Resolution declaring 4472 Gage Avenue, 6414 Clarkson Ave, and 6415 Atlantic Ave in the City of Bell, except surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. (Successor Agency to the Bell Redevelopment Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency Board Members read by title only, waive further reading adopt Resolution 2024-12 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER
BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECLARING
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4472 GAGE AVENUE, 6414
CLARKSON AVENUE, AND 6415 ATLANTIC AVENUE ASSESSOR
PARCEL NUMBERS ("APN'S") 6325-020-902, 6325-020-901, AND 6325-020-904 (THE "PROPERTIES") EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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5. Adoption of Resolution declaring 4205 BeII Ave, 6502 Flora Ave, 6624 Flora Ave, 6633 % Pine Ave, 6633 s/. Ave, 6629 Pine Ave, 6633 Pine Ave, and 5246 Florence Ave in the City of BeII exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. (Be!! Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: !t is recommended that the Be!! Community Housing Authority read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-15 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4205 BELL AVE, 6502 FLORA AVE, 6624 FLORA AVE, 6633 Y. PINE AVE, 6633 3/4 PINE AVE, 6629 PINE AVE, 6633 PINE AVE AND 5246
FLORENCE AVE IN THE CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER'S ("APN'S") 6325-011-900, 6326-015-900, 6325-016-900, 6325-017-900, 6325- 017-901, 6325-017-902, 6325-017-903, 6226-006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226- 006-902 AND 6226-006-903 (THE "PROPERTIES") SURPLUS LAND
PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
Mayor Saleh and Councilmember Romero recused themselves.
Mayor Saleh and Councilmember Romero left the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Quintana and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
6. Approve the Engineer's Report and Set the Public Hearing to Consider Annual Assessments Within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District with No Increase in Assessments. (City Council)
Recommendation: !t is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolutions 2024-17, 2024-18 and 2024-19.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolutions.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
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RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the:
1. City Council review and discuss the appointments of council members on the various committees; and
2. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-16 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided a report on the item.
Mayor Saleh appointed the following members to regional organizations, various boards, and agencies_
Committee/Agency
Delegate
Alternate
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 1 & 2
Mayor
Francis Flores
California Contract Cities Association (COCA)
Monica Arroyo
Alicia Romero
Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Board of
Directors)
AIi Saleh
Alicia Romero
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control
AIi Saleh
No Alternate Needed
League of California Cities
Alicia Romero
Ana Maria Quintana
Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) Regional Council (RC)
AIi Saleh
Alicia Romero
Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
(ICRMA)
Micahel L.
Antwine
Rickey Manbahal (Alternate)
Angela Bustamante (substitute
Alternate)
Exide Advisory Committee
Alicia Romero
No Alternate Needed
Los Angeles Gateway Region Intergrated Regional
Water Management Joint Powers Authority
Alicia Romero
Mayor Saleh
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It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Cali: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh.
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 8 through 10.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda items 8-10. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of April 24, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bel! Community Housing Authority).
9. Receive and File the City of BeII & BeII Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency)
10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 27, 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
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Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, cert -that the foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of Bell at a regular meeting held on May 8, 2024.
Angela Bustar'hante, Cit
Ali Saleh, Mayo
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