MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority September 11, 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 cityclerk(a citvofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, September 11, 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 htto:// www.citvofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m.
Roll Cali 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: Councilmembers Quintana*, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 5:20 p.m.
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.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:13 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)
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
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b. 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
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4773-4777 Gage 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: APN 6327-002-900,901
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: APN 6226-005-900,901,902,903
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: APN 6226-006-900,901,902,903
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
g.
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
h. 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
i. 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
j. 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
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k. 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) I. 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 Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Flores, Romero, Saleh, and Quintana
PRESENT: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 7:11 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui, 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, Human Resources and Risk Manager Gina Skibar, Deputy Community Service Director Janine Andrade, Economic Development Specialist Martin Rodriguez, Senior Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, City Clerk Angela Bustamante, and Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief of Police Carlos Islas during the September 11th Commemoration.
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 -B) were discussed; no reportable action was taken. Item C) was not discussed. Items D -F) were discussed no reportable action was taken. Items G -H) were not discussed. Items I -J) were discussed; no reportable action was taken..
Items K -L) a status report was given; direction was given to negotiators for further negotiations; there was no reportable action.
*Mayor Saleh recused himself from Items I & J.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of September as Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
b. Proclamation declaring the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
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c. September 11, 2001 Commemoration
The Bell Color Guard placed the colors, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Chief of Police Carlos Islas. Captain Jiminez and Fire Fighter spoke commemorating the victims and first responders on September 11th.
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. Juan Perez, Kathy Teague, Antonio Robles, Luis Mesa, and Edwin Gonzalez.
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 Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Romero made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo 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 thanked first responders, the Bell Police Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Public Works departments for their service. He welcomed the high school students that were in attendance. He reported that the mayor and him attended the COG retreat and discussed transportation, electrical vehicle charging infrastructure and housing and homelessness issues. He announced that the grand opening of the Bell Family Night Market will be on September 28th. He also announced future groundbreaking and grand opening: Prichard Field, Loaded Cafe, Korean BBQ, and In -N -Out.
Business Session
1. Small Business Assistance Program — Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator and Fellowship (LEEAF). (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $50,000 for One year (1) to provide Small Business Services and Assistance to local small business within the City of Bell.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the item.
Economic Development Specialist Martin Rodriguez provided a report.
Senior Economic Development Specialist also provided information on the item.
Elaine Rodriguez, from Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator and Fellowship provided information on the item..
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Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
2. Randolph Street Beautification Project Access and License Agreement. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Access and License Agreement with the City of Maywood and its agents to enter certain City owned property along Randolph Street.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2, 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 Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
3. Appointment of a Second Voting Alternate to Participate in the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint a second alternate to participate in the League of California Cities General Assembly meeting on October 18, 2024.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
Council appointed Mayor Saleh as the second delegate.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
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 4 AND 5.
It was moved Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda items 4 and 5. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
4. City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of July 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency)
5. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of September 11, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items - None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:33 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 BeII at a regular meeting held on September 25, 2024.
Angela Bustamaante, City ¢ter
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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BeII City Council and Related Agencies
September 11, 2024