MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/BeII Public Finance Authority December 11, 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.
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The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City's website at http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:17 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: Councilmember Flores*, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
*Councilmember Flores arrived at
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta 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 closed session meeting at 5:19 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: 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
b. CONFERENCE 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 Determined
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
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. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: Chief of Police
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 Police Officers Association (BPOA) 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: Bell City Employee Association (BCEA) 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: Bell Executive Management Association (BEMA)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:22 p.m.
RoII 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, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
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, Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal. Human Resources Manager Gina Skibar, Community Services Director Janine Andrade. and Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman as Acting City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh
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City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -C) A status report was given: no reportable action was taken. Item D) was discussed: no reportable action was taken. Items E -G) were discussed and direction was given to the negotiators; there was no reportable action taken.
CITY STAFF REQUESTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING ITEM TO THE AGENDA:
14a. Amendment No.3 with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) for Citywide Graffiti Services
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Bell and Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) for Citywide Abatement Services.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to add the requested item. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana Romero, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Mayor's Citizens Award
This item was continued to the next meeting.
b. Exide Project Parkway Status Presentation
Chief of the Exide residential project provided a report on the item. Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council. Assistant Deputy Director provided additional information.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public may 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: Edwin Gonzalez. Nick Yassa. Kathy Teague, and Antonio Robles.
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.
Mayor Saleh made a comment.
City Manager Report
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the City Council and or the community.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine thanked the Community Service Department for their work on Treder Park. He also thanked Kaboom and Delta for their partnership with the Treder Park playground project.
Public Hearings
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.
Introduction 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) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce Ordinance 1293, waive further reading, and read by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD A
NEW CHAPTER 8.58 PROHIBITING THE SALE, USE, AND
DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE
2. Schedule a public hearing on January 8, 2025, to consider adoption and second reading of the said Ordinance.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
Edwin Gonzalez
Antonio Robles
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 Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
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Business Session
2. Presentation of the Bell Police Department July 4th 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)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
3. Approval 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) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-52 titled:
A 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
Community Development Director Manual Acosta introduced the item.
Senior Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores provided a report on the item.
City Ventures Representative Ryan A. provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire recommended approving the agreement subject to the development of an agreeable shared appreciation clause with the developer. Clause will be reviewed and approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire noted that the agreement as presented stated there were no broker commission paid. Since the city utilized a broker, the following language was added to the agreement:
"4.4C not withstanding the forgoing the city is liable for its broker commission of 3% to Kosmont and Associates."
Mayor Saleh recommended approving the item with the discretion that the City Attorney finalize the agreement and allow the ad -hoc committee composed of Mayor Saleh and Councilmember Quintana to complete a final review. If there are no objections from the ad -hoc committee the item can move forward.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire recommended the council approve the item. but the sale of the property cannot close until there is an agreed shared appreciation clause that has been approved by the ad -hoc committee.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
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It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended by the Mayor and City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores. Quintana, Romero. and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration to Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Raw Inspirations. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council amend the existing agreement with Raw Inspiration to enhance the operation of the Bell Family Night Market.
Senior Economic Development Specialist Valentin Flores 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. 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
5. Consideration of a Pilot Program and a new Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for additional Parking Enforcement Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve 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. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-53 titled:
A 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 SERVICES
ITEM WAS CONTINUED.
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6. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 1 with Duke Studio, Inc. for additional Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: 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"
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
7. Consideration of a New Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for Solid Waste Consulting/SB 1383 Compliance Assistance Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve 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. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-55 titled:
A 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
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
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Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda item no. 7.1 and 7.2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores. Quintana, and Romero.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
8. Annual Slurry Seal Project — Award of Construction Contract. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $189.900 to Pavement Coatings Co. for the Annual Slurry Seal Project: and
2. Authorize 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.
Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 8. as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores. Quintana. and Romero.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
9. Consideration of an Agreement with Nunez & Nunez Consulting Services Inc. for Community Nature Opportunities. (City Council)
Recommendation: 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).
Mayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda item no. 9. as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores. Quintana, Romero and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
Motion Passed.
10. City 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) Recommendation: It is recommended that the:
1. City 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. City 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").
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 10.1. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 10.2, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following voice vote:
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RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
11. Consideration of First Amendment to City of Bell 2023 Amended and Restated Chief of Police Employment Agreement. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the first amendment to the Chief of Police employment agreement.
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA.
12. Consideration 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.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-58 titled:
A RESOLUTION 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 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18, 2024 ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
13. Consideration 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.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-59 titled:
A 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
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18, 2024 ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
14. Consideration 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.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further Minutes of the Meeting of the
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reading and adopt Resolution 2024-60 titled:
A 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
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18, 2024 ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
14a. Amendment No.3 with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) for Citywide Graffiti Services
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Bell and Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) for Citywide Abatement Services.
Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided additional information.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 14A, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores. Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo.
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 15 through 21.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda items 15 through 21 (Except Item
17. This item was pulled by Councilmember Quintana). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero. and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo
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Motion Passed.
15. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve 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. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the Agreement, including Notices to Proceed (NTPs) and associated work plans.
16. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-56 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING A DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
17. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-57 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING HR/RISK MANAGER TO REPRESENT THE CITY
OF BELL ON THE ICRMA BOARD
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided information on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 16. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice -Mayor Arroyo.
Motion Passed.
18. It is recommended 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 for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 13, 2024. (City Council)
20. General Warrants, 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).
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21. City of Bell & 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
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting to 7:00 p.m. on December 18, 2024 to discuss agenda items 12, 13 and 14.
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 January 22, 2025.
Angela Bustamante, City CI
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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