MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/BeII Public Finance Authority October 23, 2024
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
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 for City of BeII City Counc meetings at [email protected]. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Ar emails received after the time indicated will not be included in the record. Written Comments will be subject to the three minul time limitation (approximately 350 words).
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Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:11 P.M.
Roll CaII 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 Flores, Quintana*, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 5:20 p.m.
Staff: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta and Finance Director Rickey Manbahal.
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
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:12 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:
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6400 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)
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
c. 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
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: Bell 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: BeII City Employee Association (BCEA) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Michael L. Antwine H (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Executive Management Association (BEMA)
Mayor Saleh reconvened the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m.
RoII Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Flores, Romero, Saleh, and Quintana
PRESENT: Councilmember Flores, Quintana`, Romero*, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 7:07 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire. Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Human Resources and Risk Manager Gina Skibar, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, Deputy Community Services Director Rebecca Silva -Barron, City Clerk Angela Bustamante and Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -D) a status report was given: no reportable action was taken. Items E -G) a status report was given; no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
Local Tax Solutions Update presentation was presented by Finance Director Ricky Manbahal Communications from the Public
The following members of the public addressed the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items that are on the agenda and non -agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies: Pastor Maria Elena Montaluo, Bishop Brenda Bos, Pastor Cue JN Marie, Jocelyn Zelaya, Lilia Chavez, Alex Tieuro, Pastor Cue Jn Marie, Jocelyn Zelaya, Lilia Chavez, Alex Tieuro, Cassandra. Imam Abdul Hafiz.
Father Richard Estrada, Sithy Bin, Uliser Lopez, Alpha Timbo, Senqit Admasso, Reverand Niuiserela. Reverand Carlos Rinon, Francisco Batiz, Pedro (Chirla) Trujillo, Diego, Mick Yassa, 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.
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 II reported that the city would be hosting its Halloween Carnival alongside the Bell Family Night Market on Saturday, October 24, 2024. He noted his attendance at this year's League of California Conference.
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. Development Agreement to allow the construction of a new digital billboard at 5390 Rickenbacker Road in the C -M Commercial Manufacturing zone. (City Council) Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15311 - Accessory Facilities, because the project consists of the construction or installation of minor structures accessory to an existing commercial facility, including on -premise signs, and thereby is exempt from CEQA: and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1292:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2024-01 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD
AT 5390 RICKENBACKER ROAD
Vice -Mayor Arroyo left the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Councilmember Quintana left the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo returned at 8:09 p.m.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a power point presentation on the item.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
None
Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
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: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Nature for All and the City of Bell. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Nature for All, a California nonprofit organization, and the City Minutes of the Meeting of the
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of Bell for the provision of free camping trips for youth from the Southeast Los Angeles region through the Community Connections to Wildlands program, funded by the Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA).
This item was pulled by staff.
3. Consideration to approve the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Los Angeles Gateway Regional Integrated Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) and the City of Bell to Extend the Term to Update and Continue Implementing Watershed Management (WMP) and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (GIMP). (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the agreements as a required part of the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Order No. R4-2021-0105 as required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Councilmember Quintana returned at 8:16 p.m.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores. Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration of a Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care Control for Services July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2029. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care Control Services for a 5 -year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
Community Services Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Quintana made a motion to approve the contract with council direction to research other options for Animal Control Services going forward.
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4 with council's direction to staff. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
5. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only. waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-46 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE OTS STEP GRANT
AND AUTHORIZING AN INTER -FUND ADVANCEMENT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING OVERTIME TO
REDUCE TRAFFIC COLLISIONS YEAR 2024-2025
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Withdraw from California Cities Gaming Authority Joint Powers Authority (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the withdrawal from the California Cities Gaming Authority Joint Powers Authority.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended.
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Motion was seconded by Councilmember Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Quarterly Report (Status Update #4). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council Members receive and file this report.
This report was Status Update #5.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers 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 Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda items 8 through 10, including the revised minutes provided by the clerk. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 23, 2024
8. City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
9. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 25, 2024. (City Council)
10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of October 23, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:55 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 November 13, 2024.
Angela Bustamante,
Ali Saleh, May
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October 23, 2024