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 January 8, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: BeII Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell 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 Bell City Council meetings at cityclerkftcityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 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.cityofbell.ordONavID=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilrnembers/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 Saleh left the closed session meeting at 5:38 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, and 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.
Seeing no speakers, Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:16 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:
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, BeII CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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January 8, 2025
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: 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
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
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 I I (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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)
Mayor Saleh reconvened the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
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, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, and Community Services Director Janine Andrade.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Quintana.
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
January 8. 2025
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -F) were discussed; no reportable action was taken. Items G) was not discussed.
Presentations and Recognitions
None
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 non -agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies. Ms. Ryan, Kathy Teague, Vincent Ruiz, Yesenia Cuarentena, Gabby Campos, Edwin Gonzalez (email), and Laura Ibarra. (email).
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.
Councilrnember Quintana made a comment.
Councimember 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 reported out that there would be a strategic planning work shop and team building session on January 18th at 9:00 a.m. located at Veterans Park. He also announced there would be two upcoming town hall meetings where a variety of issues would be discussed on February 19't' at 6:30 p.m. located at Veterans Park and February 22nd at 10:00 am located at the Bell Community Center.
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.
1. Second 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 waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 1293:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE,
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January 8, 2025
TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 8.58 PROHIBITING THE SALE, USE,
AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided a report on the item.
Bried discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Saleh opened up the public hearing.
Public Speakers:
Antonio Robles
Yesenia Cuarentena
Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
It 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 voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmernbers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule CROPS') and Administrative Budget for FY 2025-26 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("R0PS') for the 2025-26 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and the Administrative Budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Period with the attached documents for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on January 13, 2025 and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance under dissolution law by February 1, 2025.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II introduced Tierra West Advisors Consultant Lauren Yonai.
Tierra West Advisors Consultant Lauren Yonai provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
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Motion Passed.
3. 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 City of Bell 2023 amended and restated employment agreement for Carlos Islas as Chief of Police.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
4. Appointment to the Community Services Commission. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that:
1. Council Member Ana Maria Quintana select a student commissioner.
2. Council Member Alicia Romero select a student commissioner.
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-01 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
Community Services Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Quintana appointed Irene Soriano.
Councilmember Romero appointed Clarissa Lepe
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
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Bell City Council and Related Agencies
January 8. 2025
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 5 through 8.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda items 5-8. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana 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.
5. Receive and file the Resolution and Adopted Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell and the Bell City Employees Association for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
6. Receive and file the Resolution and 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.
7. City of BeII & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of November 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of January 8, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at. 7:58 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 BeII at a regular meeting held on February 12, 2025. ngela Bustamante, CiXy i lerk
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Minutes of Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
January 8. 2025