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 August 28, 2024
5:00 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 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 BeII City Council meetings at citvclerk(a citvofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, August 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 Vice -Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmember Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and *Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
*Mayor Saleh arrived at 5:11 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, and Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui.
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.
Vice Mayor Arroyo recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:11 p.m.
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)
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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
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6400 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)
Properties: 6303, 6317, 6331 Pine Avenue, BeII 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: 6629 Pine Avenue, BeII 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: 6502 Flora 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: BeII City Employee Association (BCEA) Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:12 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 Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Community Development Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman, Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft, and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
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Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report 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) were discussed; direction was given to negotiators for further negotiations.
Mayor Saleh recused himself on items c, d and e.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Backpack Giveaway Sponsors Recognitions
Community Service Director Janine Andrade thanked all the sponsors. She introduced Bell Chamber of Commerce President Robert Rojas who expressed appreciation to the city and sponsors. Community Development Director Janine Andrade presented certificates of recognition to the following: Assembly Woman Blanca Pacheco Assembly District 64, Charlies Chop Shot, City Driving, Epic Wings, Michoacan A Pedir de Boca, Piara Pizza, Rojas con Crema, Republic Services, SELA Art Center - Luis Carlos Sanchez, SELA Art Center, Studio Chardon Hair Design, TransTech, the Water Replenishment District, and Beer Thug Brewing.
b. Concerts in the Park Sponsors Recognitions
This item was pulled from the agenda.
c. National Night Out Sponsors Recognitions
This item was pulled from the agenda.
d. Recognition of Cal Dental Group Clinic located at 4021 Florence Avenue Mayor Saleh read and presented a certificate of recognition to James Jones.
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.
Stephano Padilla. Kathy Teague, Adolfo Vera, Luis Mesa (email).
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Mayor Saleh reconvened the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
Councilmember Romero made a comment.
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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 thanked the city staff in the Community Service Department for their efforts in organizing the summer concerts in the park. He also thanked Chief of Police Carlos Islas, the BeII Police Officer Association, and the Bell Chamber of Commerce for organizing the National Night Out event and the Backpack Giveaway. He noted that the city was using new audio and visual equipment for the city council meetings. He addressed the construction taking place at Florence and Walker. He announced that Pritchard Park would have a groundbreaking ceremony within the next thirty days. Lastly, he introduced the new Human Resource Manager Gina Skibar.
Business Session
1. Consideration to approve the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Municipal Transfer Agreement between the City of BeII and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Municipal Transfer Agreement Between the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
2. Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Project. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the following actions:
1. The Reynolds Group to continue providing services related to the City's Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Project (Project), pursuant to the Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board approved "Project Execution Plan" (PEP) for remediation and case closure;
2. Staff to pay for services rendered by the Reynolds Group Services on behalf of the City contingent on the City receiving reimbursements from the California Underground Storage Tank Clean Up Fund; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute PEPs, Budget Change Request Form(s) and Minutes of The Meeting of the
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other related documents necessary to close out this Project if the costs are reimbursable from California Underground Storage Tank Clean Up Fund.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
3. Approve the sale of Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 6500 Lucille Avenue. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Community Housing Authority approve the sale of property located at 6500 Lucille Avenue.
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine 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 Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
4. Gage and Heliotrope - Acquisition Project. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the acquisition of property located at 4773-4777 Gage and Heliotrope Avenue, in accordance with the payment requests under the Measure A, Acquisition -Only Program of Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD); and the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS):
1. The sum of $868,686.91 to be paid by the County for the appraised value plus taxes, title, and escrow is eligible for payment request through LA County Regional Park and Open Space District;
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2. The sum of $83,577.18, to be paid by the City of Bell, is eligible for reimbursement through the Office of Grants and Local Services (difference between the total acquisition and the eligible payment by the LA County Regional Park and Open Space District, funded through ARPA);
3. and the sum of $5,000 to be paid by the City of Bell for the Environmental Fees is eligible for reimbursement through LA County Regional Park and Open Space District, funded through ARPA.
Mayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
5. Approval for the Installation of a New Pour and Play Project at Camp Little Bear and to Enter Into an Agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Great Western Inc. for the removal and replacement of the Pour and Play surface at Camp Little Bear Park Playground.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
6. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Issuance and Sale of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and Authorizing Certain Other Actions In Connection Therewith. (Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024- 35 titled:
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A RESOLUTION OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BELL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000, AND APPROVING THE
FORM OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, A FORM OF ESCROW
AGREEMENT, A FORM OF BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A FORM
OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a power point presentation.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Consultant Jose Vera from Raymond James provided additional information.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Cali: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
7. Development Impact Fee Analysis, Cost Allocation Plan and Nexus Study. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. City Council provide feedback and direction to staff on the Development Impact Fee Analysis, Cost Allocation Plan, and Nexus Study; and
2. Set a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal introduced the item.
Consultant, Wildan Financial Services, James Edison who provided a power point presentation.
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 Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
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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 8-13.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda items 8 through 13 (Except for items 8 & 10 these items were pulled by Councilmember Romero). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 2024 - 36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Adopting and Re -Establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Levy Rate to meet the City of Bell General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A and Series 2018B.
2. Resolution No. 2024 — 37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Adopting and Re -Establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Rate of Annual Voter - Approved Property Tax Override to Fund Pension and Other Retiree Obligations.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolutions.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 8, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
9. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Minutes of The Meeting of the
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Angela Bustamante, t Ierk
Resolution 2024-38 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
(SB1)
10. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-39 titled:
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 79101
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal 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. 10, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of August 28, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
12. City of BeII & BeII Successor Agency Investment Reports as of June 2024. (City Council)
13. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of June 26, 2024, July 24, 2024 and Special City Council Meeting held on July 24, 2024. (City Council) Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of BeII, certfy�that the foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of BeII at a regular eeting held on September 25, 2024.
Ali Saleh, Mayo
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