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 February 26, 2025
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, BeII CA 90201
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN -PERSON AT THE BELL COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to make a comment on items listed on the agenda, you may attend the meeting in -person at Bell 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 cityclerk cityofbell.org. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, February 26, 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 http://www.cityofbell.orgf?NavID=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
PRESENT: Councilmember Flores, Quintana*. Romero*. Vice -Mayor Saleh and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 0:00 p.m.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:40 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 Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire. Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta and Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui.
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 none. Mayor Saleh closed public comment.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:38 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 Minutes of the Meeting of the
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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
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: APN 6327-002-900,901
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 6226-005-900,901.902.903
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine It (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 6226-006-900,901,902,903
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.rn.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmennbers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilrnembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmember Flores. Quintana. Romero, Vice -Mayor Saleh and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Human Resources and Risk Manager Gina Skibar, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, and Community Services Director Rebecca Silva.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nora Saenz
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -E related to real property were discussed: direction was given for further negotiations and no reportable action was taken.
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Presentations and Recognitions
a. Mayor Citizens Award
Mayor Saleh awarded Carmen Guzman with the Mayor Citizens Award. Carmen Guzman spoke.
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: Luis Mesa, Merli Albizures, Nora Saenz, and Edwin Gonzalez (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.
Councilmember Flores made a comment.
Councilmernber Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Romero made a comment,
Vice -Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
Mayor Saleh made a comment.
City Manager Report
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided information regarding the recent blackouts the city had experienced and informed the community the city was in communication with Edison. He announced the upcoming groundbreaking for the property on Atlantic and Gage that would be held March 1st at 10:00 a.m. He also informed the public of the upcoming Metro community meeting on March 8t" at 10:®0 a.m. in the 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.
Discussion on potential updates to the various User and Regulatory Fees. (City Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 20125-10 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING
VARIOUS USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a report on the item.
He noted the following changes to the Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees:
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On pg. 7 under Description 11a) New Development-CPD/IPD/Single Lot/Fine Grading should be retitled Commercial/Industrial, On pg. 14 Description 6b) the fee amount was revised from $100 to $103.50
On pg. 16 Description 11c) section i) was revised from $100 to $103.50, section ii) $100 to $103.50, section iii) $50 to $51.75, and section iv) from $50 to $51.75.
On pg. 18 Description 24a) the fee amount was revised from $300 to $310,50 and b) from $100 to $103.50.
On pg. 19 Description 34b) was revised from $15 to $10 and 37b) was revised from $15 to $10.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal noted that the Illustration of Proposed Fee Changes had the same changes.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
None
Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 2, with City Manager's changes.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. License Agreement for Use of Donated Space between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Bell. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
t Approve the License Agreement for Donated Space between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Bell.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement.
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Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine noted that the contract term date would be changed to December 21. 2025.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, with City Manager's changes. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal introduced the item.
Consultant from the Punn Group, Frances Kuo, provided a PowerPoint presentation 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 CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
4. Mid -Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-11 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE CITY MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
This item was continued to the next council meeting.
5 Approval of the Installation of a New Pour and Play Project at Camp Little Bear and to Enter Into an Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin. Inc. dba Gametime. (City Council) Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. dba Gametime for the removal and replacement of the Pour and Play surface at Camp Little Bear Park Playground.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the council.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Approval of Revised Playground Equipment Agreement for Camp Little Bear. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a revised agreement between the City of Bell and Playcore Wisconsin. Inc. (dba Gametime) for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Camp Little Bear: and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any related documents necessary to complete the project.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
City Manage Michael L. Antwine provided additional information on the item.
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:
Roil CaI'i: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers 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 Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Recommendation: Approve agenda items 7 through 9.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda items 7 through 9. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice 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.
T Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency investment Reports as of January 2025. (City Council)
8. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of February 12, 2025. (City Council)
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of February 26, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting in memory of Bell resident Alejandro Ruelas.
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 March 12, 2025.
Ali Saleh, Nfayor
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