Agenda packet — Bell City Council, December 11, 2024

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
Be
ll City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/ Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5:00
P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
BELL

COMMUNITY CENTER
6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201
Ali Saleh
Mayor
Moni
ca Arroyo Francis Flores
Vice-Mayor Council Member
A
na Maria Quintana Alicia Romero
Council Member Council Member

Welcome to the City Council Meeting
The Bell City Council and staff welcome you. This is your City Government.

Individual participation is a basic part of American Democracy and all Bell residents are encouraged to attend meetings of the City Council. Regular City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of the m onth at 7:00 p.m., Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue. For more information, you may call City Hall during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (323) 588-6211 Extension 2615.

C
ity Council Organization
T
here are five City Council members, one of whom serves as Mayor and is the presiding officer of the City Council. These are your elected representatives who act as a Board of Directors for the City of Bell. City Council members are like you, concerned residents of the community who provide guidance in the operation of your City.

A
ddressing the City Council
I
f you wish to speak to the City Council on any item which is listed or not listed on the City Council Agenda, please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the back of the City Council Chambers. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will call you to the microphone at the appropriate time if you have filled out a Request to Speak Card. At that time, approach the podium and please clearly state your name and address, and proceed to make your comments.

Co
mpliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
T
he City of Bell, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodation(s) to access, attend, and or participate in a City meeting due to disability. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (323) 588-6211, Ext. 2615, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.

S
tatement Regarding Compensation for Members of the Bell City Council Compensation for the members of the Bell City Council is $673 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the following regular meetings: Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency, the Bell Community Housing Authority, the Bell Public Finance Authority, the Bell Surplus Property Authority, and the Bell Solid Waste Authority.

Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
December 11, 2024

REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
B
ell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority D
ecember 11, 2024
5:
00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Locat
ion: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201

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all to Order
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oll 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 C
ommunications from the Public on Closed Session Items
Thi
s 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.

C
losed Session
The C
ity Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
a. C
ONFERENCE 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 Determi
ned
b. C
ONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue and 6414 Clarkson Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determi
ned
c. C
ONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)

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 call s 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, December 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 http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101 Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
December 11, 2024
Property: 5241 Florence Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d. P
ublic Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: Chief of Police
e. CO
NFERENCE 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) f. CO
NFERENCE 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) g. CO
NFERENCE 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 Executive Management Association (BEMA)
R
econvene Regular City Council Meeting
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all to Order
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oll 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 P
ledge of Allegiance
C
ity Attorney Report
The C
ity Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.

P
resentations and Recognitions
a. M
ayor’s Citizens Award
b. Exide Project Parkway Status Presentation
C
ommunications from the Public
Thi
s 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 non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies. (Each speaker is limited to three minutes)
M
ayor and City Council Communications
P
ursuant 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.

Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
December 11, 2024
City Manager Report
I
n 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.

P
ublic Hearings
The f
ollowing 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. I
ntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Bell Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.58 prohibiting the sale, use, and distribution of nitrous oxide. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. I
ntroduce Ordinance 1293, waive further reading, and read by title only:

N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO A DD A NE
W CHAPTER 8.58 PROHIBITING THE SALE, USE, AND

DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE

2. S
chedule a public hearing on January 8, 2025, to consider adoption and second reading of the said Ordinance.

B
usiness Session

2. P
resentation of the Bell Police Department July 4 th enforcement of City of Bell Municipal Ordinance Code Chapter 8.20 banning the sale and use of fireworks within the City in 2024. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation.

3. A
pproval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Bell and City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC for certain real property located at 5241 Florence Avenue. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-52 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY

OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE

AGREEMENT WITH CITY VENTURES HOMEBUILDING, LLC
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5241 FLORENCE

AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL

4. C
onsideration to Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Raw Inspirations . (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council amend the existing agreement with Raw Inspiration to enhance the operation of the Bell Family Night Market.

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December 11, 2024

5. Consideration of a Pilot Program and a new Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for additional Parking Enforcement Services. (City Council)
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ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. A
pprove an Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. in the amount of $132,600 per year for Parking Enforcement Services from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025; and

2. R
ead by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-53 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING FY 2024 -25 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
TRANSFER $132,600 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE

RESERVE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT FOR

OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL

PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVIC
ES

6. C
onsideration to approve Amendment No. 1 with Duke Studio, Inc. for additional Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services. (Bell Community Housing Authority) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 titled:
“

A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL HOUSING AUTHORITY
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH DUKE STUDIO, INC.

AND AUTHORIZING A FY 2024 -25 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
TRANSFER $200,000 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING

AUTHORITY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE

BCHA ACCOUNT FOR MISC REPAIRS AND EMERGENCY

REPAIRS FOR ADDITIONAL MOBILE HOME PARKS AND
HOUSING UNIT MAINTENANCE SERVICES”

7. C
onsideration of a New Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for Solid Waste Consulting/SB 1383 Compliance Assistance Services. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. A
pprove a New Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC from December 11, 2024, to June 30, 2027, for Solid Waste Consulting/SB 1383 Compliance Assistance Services; and

2. R
ead by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-55 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING FY 2024 -25 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
TRANSFER $99,000 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE

RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

8. A
nnual Slurry Seal Project – Award of Construction Contract. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

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December 11, 2024

1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $189,900 to Pavement Coatings Co. for the Annual Slurry Seal Project; and

2. A
uthorize the City Manager to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $18,990 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work
.

9. C
onsideration of an Agreement with Nunez & Nunez Consulting Services Inc. for Community Nature Opportunities. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement between Nunez and Nunez Consulting Services Inc. a California nonprofit organization, and the City 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).

10. C
ity Approval of the Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Bell and Arroyo Seco Development Group, LLC, and Successor Agency Approval of the Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Bell as Successor Agency and Arroyo Seco Development Group, LLC. (City Council/Successor Agency) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the:

1. Cit
y Council approve the Restated Disposition and Development Agreement (“Restated City DDA”) between the City of Bell (“City”) and Arroyo Seco Development Group, LLC ("Developer") with respect to City owned parcels (located at improved as parking lots located at 6504 Clarkson (APN 6325- 020-900), and 4460 Gage Avenue (APN 6325-020-903) (jointly the “City Parcels”), and

2. C
ity Council as Successor Agency Board concurrently approve the Restated Disposition and Development Agreement (“Restated Agency DDA”) between the City of Bell as Successor Agency (“Successor Agency”) and Developer for the Successor Agency owned parcels 6415 Atlantic Avenue (APN 6325- 020-901), 6414 Clarkson Avenue (APN 6325- 020-902), and 4472 Gage Avenue (APN 6325- 020-904) (collectively the “Agency Parcels”).

11. C
onsideration of First Amendment to City of Bell 2023 Amended and Restated Chief of Police Employment Agreement. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the first amendment to the Chief of Police employment agreement.

12. C
onsideration and Adoption of Resolution Accepting and Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Bell City Employee Association for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-58 titled:

A RE

SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,

ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL
CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
December 11, 2024
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027

13. C
onsideration and Adoption of Resolution Accepting and Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Bell Management Employee Association for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-59 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,

CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF
JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027

14. C
onsideration and Adoption of Resolution Accepting and Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Bell Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-60 titled:

A RE

SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,

CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL AND THE BELL
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
C
onsent 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.

R
ecommendation: Approve agenda items 15 through 21.

15. I
t is recommended that the City Council:

1. A
pprove the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement between the City of Bell and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD); and

2. A
uthorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the Agreement, including Notices to Proceed (NTPs) and associated work plans.

16. I
t is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-56 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

APPROVING A DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY AND

AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION

THEREWITH
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17. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-57 titled:

A RESOLU

TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

APPROVING HR/RISK MANAGER TO REPRESENT THE CITY

OF BELL ON THE ICRMA BOARD

18. It is re
commended that the City Council approve a one -year extension with Willdan Engineering for the implementation and administrative services of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. (City Council)

19. Minutes fo
r the Regular City Council Meeting of November 13, 2024. (City Council)

20. General War
rants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of December 11, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).

21. City of B
ell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of October 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Pending Items
– None
Wednesday, December 25,
2024 Regular Meeting Cancelled
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I, Angela Bus
tamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted December 6, 2024 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
__________________________
Angela Bustamante, City Clerk

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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LL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES
D
ecember 11, 2024
5:00
P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
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NDEX
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genda Category Item Number Page Numbers
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ENDA & INDEX 1-9
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UBLIC HEARINGS 1 11-16
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USINESS SESSION 2 17-22
3 23-62
4 63-73
5 74
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NSENT CALENDAR 15 356-374
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17 CITY OF BELL

FIREWORK ORDINANCE

8.20.020 Fireworks prohibited.
(A.) No person or responsible person shall possess, sell, use, or display, within the city any kind of fireworks, including, but not limited to, any safe and sane fireworks, dangerous fireworks, illegal fireworks, rocket, firecracker, roman candle, squib, torpedo, torpedo cane, fire balloon, wire core sparkler, wooden core sparkler, black cartridge or other combustible device or explosive substance.
18 CITY OF BELL

FIREWORK ORDINANCE

8.20.030 Penalties.
(B.) An administrative citation may be issued by an enforcement officer to any person or responsible person who violates any of the provisions of this section pursuant to chapter 1.20 of the Bell City Municipal Code.

1. Any per son or responsible person that sells, uses, or discharges 25 pounds or less of dangerous fireworks shall be subject to an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
(Ordinance # 1289 adopted on April 24, 2024)
19 CITY OF BELL

FIREWORK ORDINANCE
Safe and Sane Firework Penalties.

According to resolution (2014-01,) the administrative citation fines for safe and sane fireworks should be as follows:
• $100 f or the first violation.
• $200 f or a second violation within a 12-month period. • $500 f or a third violation within a 12-month period. *Under current ordinance, the City can only issue $1,000 administrative citations for dangerous fireworks. Administrative citations for safe and sane fireworks must be issued pursuant to resolution 2014-01. Safe and sane fireworks are not categorized as dangerous fireworks.* 20 CITY OF BELL
4TH OF JULY OFFICER DEPLOYMENT
• Between the hours of (6:00 PM- 10:00 PM.)
• 2 Sergeants
• 9 Police Officers
• 1 Code Enforcement Officer
• 1 Dispatcher
• Between the hours of (10:00 PM- 2:00 AM.)
• 1 Sergeant
• 6 Police Officers
• 1 Parking Enforcement Officer
• 1 Dispatcher
• Between the hours of (2:00 AM- 6:00 AM.)
• 1 Sergeant
• 4 Police Officers
• 1 Parking Enforcement Officer
• 1 Dispatcher
21 COLLECTION STATISTICS
* Officers responded numerous times to the area of Gifford Ave/ Bell Ave and Gifford Ave/ Brompton Ave for large group of unruly, hostile teenagers setting off dangerous fireworks* Administrative Citations issued = 35
Administrative Citations paid = 26
Fines Collected = $23,000
Charges/Fees for unpaid citations = $2,700
Outstanding unpaid citation & fees = $11,700
Administrative Citations requesting an appeal = 4
(All upheld)
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Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
November 13, 2024

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bel
l City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority Novem
ber 13, 2024
5:00 P
.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Locati
on: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201

Vic
e-Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.

ABS
ENT: None
*C
ouncilmember Flores arrived at 6:05 p.m.
*Mayor Saleh arrived at 5:30 p.m.

St
aff: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta.

Com
munications 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

Vic
e-Mayor Arroyo recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:22 p.m.

Cl
osed Session
The Ci
ty Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:

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.org/?NavID=101 AGENDA ITEM 19
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a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6307,6311,6315,6335,6339 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
b. C
ONFERENCE 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. C
ONFERENCE 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 Determi
ned
d. CO
NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Montebello Unified School District v. Successor Agency to Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV36816 e. P
ublic Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: Chief of Police
f. P
ublic Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager
g. CO
NFERENCE 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) h. CO
NFERENCE 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) i. CO
NFERENCE 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 Executive Management Association (BEMA)
R
econvene Regular City Council Meeting
M
ayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m.

R
oll 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 PR
ESENT: Councilmember Flores, Quintana*, Romero*, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh A
BSENT: None
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*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 7:21 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 7:23 p.m.

S
taff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Public Works Director John Oskoui, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, Deputy Community Service Director Rebecca Silva Barron, City Clerk Angela Bustamante, Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft, and Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman.

P
ledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh.

C
ity Attorney Report
C
ity Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -C) A status report was given; no reportable action was taken. Item D) A status report was given; no reportable action was taken.

Item E) a performance evaluation of the Chief of Police was discussed; no reportable action was taken; Item F) Performance Evaluation of the City Manager was not discussed. Items G-H) a status report was given; direction was given to negotiators for further negotiations. Item I) Labor negotiations for Bell Executive Management Association was not discussed.

P
resentations and Recognitions
a. M
ayor’s Citizens Award to Hilda Rodriguez
Mayor Saleh presented recognition to community member Hilda Rodriguez b. Veterans Day Presentation
C
ommunity Service Director Janine Andrade presented a video honoring Veterans Day.
c. Pet Health Fair Presentation
Community Service Director Janine Andrade introduced Administrative Specialist Genesis Puente, who presented a power point presentation. Certificates were presented to Cemex, TransTech Engineers, Republic Services, Downey Federal Credit Union, and Downey Driving School.
d. Republic Services Presentation
Republic Services introduced new Municipal Relations Manager Pilar Mejia e. P
roclamation declaring the month of October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
f. Proclamations declaring the month of November 2024 as:

1. National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.

2. November 22, 2024 as Lebanese Independence Day
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.

3. Native American History Month
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.

4. National Family Literacy Month
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.

C
ommunications from the Public
Thi
s 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 non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies: Antonio Robles and Edwin 446
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Gonzalez (email).

M
ayor and City Council Communications
P
ursuant 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.

C
ouncilmember Quintana made a comment.

Vice-Mayor Arroyo made a comment.

Mayor Saleh made comment.

C
ity Manager Report
I
n 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.

C
ity Manager Michael L. Antwine thanked the Community Service and Public Works Department for their hard work for the Pritchard Field ground breaking.

1. Leas
e and Relocation Agreement regarding constructing a new digital billboard near 5400 Gage Avenue in the Manufacturing (M) zone. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. D
etermine that the proposed project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, (Class 3) “New Construction or Conversion of a Small Structure”;
and

2. R
ead by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL

APPROVING A LEASE AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH

OUTFRONT MEDIA, LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A

DIGITAL BILLBOARD ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY NEAR
5400 GAGE AVENUE
C
ommunity Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a powerpoint presentation of the item.

M
ayor Saleh opened the public hearing.

P
ublic Speakers
None
M
ayor Saleh closed the public hearing.

C
ity Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution. 447
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I
t was moved by Vice-Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following vote:

R
oll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
M
otion Passed.

2. C
onsideration to adopt the Development Impact Fee Study. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-49 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
C
ity Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.

D
iscussion ensued amongst the staff and council.

M
ayor Saleh opened the public hearing.

P
ublic Speakers
None
M
ayor Saleh closed the public hearing.

I
t was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following vote:

R
oll Call: 2-3-0-0
AYES: Councilmember Romero and Quintana
NOES: Councilmember Flores, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
M
otion Failed.

C
ouncil directed staff to revise the fee for single family re sidential to be incremental at $ 3.00 a year until it stopped at $ 14.15 over a 4 year period.

C
ity Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution w ith the modification noted in the resolution.

I
t was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 2, with revisions. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following vote:

R
oll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh. 448
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
M
otion Passed.

B
usiness Session

3. H
DL Business License Tax Presentation. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation.

C
ity Manager Michael L. Antwine introduced Ian Davis, Compliance Officer from HDL, wh o pr
ovided a powerpoint presentation on the item.

4. R
equest to Set a Public Hearing on January 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to Consider updating and establishing user and regulatory fees for various City services. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council schedule a Public Hearing on W
ednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider updating and establishing user and regulatory fees for various City services.

C
ity Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.

B
rief discussion ensued between the staff and council.

I
t was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended.

M
otion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following voic e v
ote:

R
oll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
M
otion Passed.

5. C
onsideration of Approving Amendment No.1 to the Agreement between the City of Bell and HQE Systems, Inc. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. A
pprove Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Bell and HQE Systems, Inc. by increasing the contract sum from $41,304.46 to $88,121.55; and

2. A
pprove appropriation of $20,184.96 from the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) fund, and $26,632.13 of Homeland Security Grant fund to cover the increase in contract sum of the Agreement between the City of Bell and HQE Systems, Inc.

P
ublic Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item. 449
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Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.

I
t 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:

R
oll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
M
otion Passed.

6. Tr
affic Signal Equipment Upgrade Project (CIP NO. 7180) – Award of Contract. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. A
ward a construction contract in the amount of $897,115.76 to Econolite Systems, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Improvements Project (CIP No. 7180).

2. A
uthorize the City Manager to execute change orders for the project in a total amount not to exceed $89,711.58 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.

3. R
ead by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-50 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $14,739 FROM
PROPOSITION C FUNDS (FUND 680) AND $352,080 FROM
OTHER GRANTS (FUND 332) TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
EQUIPMENT UPGRADE PROJECT (CIP NO. 7180)
D
eputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.

C
ity Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.

M
ayor Saleh left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.

I
t was moved by Vice-Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:

R
oll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
M
otion Passed.

7. A
pproval for the Installation of a New Playground Project at Camp Little Bear and to Enter Into an Agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. (City Council) 450
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Great Western Inc. for the removal and replacement of the three Playground Areas at Camp Little Bear.

C
ommunity Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.

I
t was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 7 , with revisions.

Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:

R
oll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
M
otion Passed

8. Li
mited License to Enter Agreement Between Miguel Rodriguez and the City of Bell. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. A
pprove the Limited License to Enter Agreement between Miguel Rodriguez and the Cit
y of Bell.

2. A
uthorize the City Manager to execute the Limited License to Enter Agreement.

C
ommunity Services Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.

I
t was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda item no. 8 , as recommended.

Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:

R
oll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
M
otion Passed

9. A
mendment to City Manager Employment Agreement- Removal of Section 3.2: Cost of Living Increase. (City Council)
R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to the City Manager’s Contract to remove Section 3.2 which pertains to the Cost -of-Living Adjustments (COLA). This measure is proposed to address potential conflicts of interest arising from the city manager negotiating on behalf of Department Heads of the city while benefiting from similar adjustments.

C
ity Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item. 451
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I
t was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 9 , as recommended.

Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:

R
oll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo.

NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
M
otion Passed

10. A
pproval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC for certain property located at 5241 Florence Avenue. (City Council) R
ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-52 titled:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY OF

BELL APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CITY

VENTURES HOMEBUILDING, LLC FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5241 FLORENCE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL
M
ayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 9:54 p.m.

Thi
s item was removed from the agenda.

C
onsent Calendar
The f
ollowing 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.

R
ecommendation: Approve agenda items 11 through 14.

I
t was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda items 11 through 14, as recommended.

Motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:

R
oll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
M
otion Passed.

11. I
t is recommended that the City Council:

1. R
ead by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-51 titled:
“A RE

SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BELL ACCEPTING THE CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS/
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INTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE

OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
RECORDER”

2. A
uthorize staff to release retention thirty -five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.

12. I
t is recommended that the City Council conduct the second reading of Ordinance 1292 by title only, waiving further reading and adopting Ordinance No. 1292 titled:

N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BELL TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA
2024-01) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A
NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT 5390 RICKENBACKER ROAD

13. M
inutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 9 and 23, 2024. (City Council)

14. G
eneral Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of November 13, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).

P
ending Items – None
W
ednesday, November 27, 2024 Regular Meeting Cancelled
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2024
M
ayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:59 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 December 11, 2024. ________________________________

Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
A li Saleh, Mayor
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Bell City Council
December 11, 2024