Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
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ell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/ Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, March 26, 2025
5:00
P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
BEL
L COMMUNITY CENTER
6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201
Ali Saleh
Mayor
M
onica Arroyo Francis Flores
Vice-Mayor Council Member
Ana 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
Ther
e 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 Redevelop ment 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
March 26, 2025
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority
March 26, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Call to Order
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
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.
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)
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)
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, March 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.org/?NavID=101
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
March 26, 2025
Property: APN 6327-002-900,901
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 6226-005-900,901,902,903
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 6226-006-900,901,902,903
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in one case.
g. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Call to Order
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
Pledge of Allegiance
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Mayor Citizens Award
b. LAUSD Presentation on School Facility Improvements
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. (Each speaker is limited to three minutes)
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.
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
March 26, 2025
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.
Business Session
1. Consideration to Approve a Letter of Support for the Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion Act. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Letter of Support for the Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion Act (AB-91).
2. Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in the amount of $51,000.00 to assist the police department in obtaining security cameras and media storage upgrades to monitor critical infrastructures and crowded places within the City of Bell. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-13 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER
THE FY 2022 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT
AWARD OF $51,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF VIDEO
SECURITY SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION
3. Approval of Agreement with Kaizen Software Services for a Recreation and Reservations Management Solution. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with Kaizen Software Services for the implementation of a comprehensive recreation and reservations management solution for Bell Community Services Department programs, services and facilities; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents to facilitate the agreement and system implementation.
4. Resolution Adopting the City of Bell’s Urban Forest Management Plan (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City of Bell’s Urban Forest Management Plan and read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-14 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY’S URBAN FOREST
MANAGEMENT PLAN
5. Pavement Management Program Update - Award of Contract (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
March 26, 2025
1. Award a contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $31,300 for the Pavement Management Program Update.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments to the project in a total amount not to exceed $3,131 (ten percent of the proposed amount) for any necessary additional work.
6. Consideration of an Agreement with Witt O’Brian’s, LLC, for Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with Witt O’Brian’s, LLC, for Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Services in the amount not-to-exceed $86,520.50
7. Recommendation to Enter into A Professional Services Agreement with Elevate Public Affairs for Public Relations Services (City Council/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 2025-16 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING FY 2024-2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER
$180,000 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORUTY
(BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE BCHA ACCOUNT AND
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ELEVATE PUBLIC AFFAI RS FOR
PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES
8. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Authorizing a FY 2024- 2025 Budget Amendment to transfer $116,800 from the Bell Community Housing Authority (BCHA) Fund Balance Reserve to the BCHA Account and Approve a Professional Services Agreement with TRANSYSTEMS Company for a Closure Impact Report . (City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board:
1. Approve the proposals from Overland, Pacific & Cutler, LLC (OPC), a TranSystems company, to provide consulting services for the preparation of Closure Impact Reports (CIR) for the following APN’s:
2. APNs: 6226-005-900-903, 6226-006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226- 006-902, and 6226-006-903
3. APN: 6327-002-900, 901
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-17 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING FY 2024-2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER
$116,800 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
(BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE BCHA ACCOUNT AND
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TRANSYSTEMS COMPANY FOR A CLOSURE IMPACT REPORT
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9. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Appraisal Services for the following APNs: 6327-002-900, 901, 6226-005-900-903, 6226-006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226-006- 902, and 6226-006-903. (City Council/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. 2025-15 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING FY 2024 -25 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
TRANSFER $199,500 FROM THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING
AUTHORUTY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE
BCHA ACCOUNT AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH
NETZER & ASSOCIATES FO R APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR
APNS: 6327- 002-900, 901, 6226- 005-900-903, 6226- 006-900, 6226-006-901, 6226-006-902, and 6226-006-903
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.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 10 through 12.
10. Donation Report for the months of December 2024 - February 2025 (City Council)
11. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of March 12, 2025. (City Council)
12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of March 26, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 9, 2025
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted March 22, 2025 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
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Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES
March 26, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
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CLOSED SESSION a – g
AGENDA & INDEX 1-8
PUBLIC HEARINGS None
BUSINESS SESSION 1 9-12
2 13-79
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5 458-489
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CONSENT CALENDAR 10 703-704
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AGENDA ITEM 11
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
March 12, 2025
MIUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority
March 12, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:41 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 Flores*, Quintana, Romero*, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Flores arrived at _______.
*Councilmember Romero arrived at _______.
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 5:43 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:
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, March 12, 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.org/?NavID=101 705
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Bell City Council and Related Agencies
March 12, 2025
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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: 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. 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
f. 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
g. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in one case.
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:06 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 Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: None
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March 12, 2025
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 Rickey Manbahal, Human Resources Manager Gina Skibar, and Community Servies Director Janine Andrade.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Item A) was discussed and there was no reportable actions. Items B-G) were not discussed.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Mayor Citizens Award
This item was continued to the next meeting.
b. Proclamation declaring March 2025 as Women’s History Month and Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Ten Outstanding Women Mayor Saleh presented the proclamation to Montserrat Aguilar, Nancy Cervantes de Medrano, Elsa De Loera, Rihan Bedier, Haifa Hamdan, Daisy Aldama, Nora Saenz, Antonia Gonzalez M, Zeinab Tehfi, Manal Farhat, and Mary Cranston. Vice- Mayor Arroyo, Councilmember Quintana and Councilmember Romero praised the contributions women have made to society.
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. Gary Anderson, Kathy Teague, Nora Saenz, 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.
Vice-Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
Mayor Saleh made a comment.
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
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.
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March 12, 2025
Business Session
1. Consideration to approve Amendment No.1 with Transtech Engineers Inc. for contract building official, building inspector, and plan check related services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a one- year extension with Transtech Engineers Inc. for contract building official, building inspector, and plan check related services for, and on behalf of, the City.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 1 , as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
2. Consideration to approve an Agreement with SEO Media for Recording and Live Web- Streaming Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Agreement with SEO Media for Recording and Live Web-Streaming Services.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
3. Creation of FY 2025-2026 Budget Ad hoc Committee. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint two (2) Councilmembers to the FY 2025 -2026 Budget Ad- hoc Committee to review and provide feedback on the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
Council appointed Vice- Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh to the FY 2025- 2026 Budget Ad -hoc committee.
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It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no. 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
4. Mid-Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (City Council)
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
AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
TO INCREASE GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURES BY $1,258,802 AND AUTHORIZE A
TRANSFER OF $564,002 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES
TO GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNTS, AND TO
RECONCILE FY24 -25 CIP BUDGET BY $2.7 MILLION FOR
PROJECT CLOSE OUT, DEFERREMENT AND ADDITION TO
THE FY24-25 CIP PROJECTS
Mayor Saleh returned to the council meeting at ___________.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a powerpoint presentation on the item.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided additional information on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Quintana recommended the motion be to approve the following embodied in the resolution authorizing the fiscal year 24/25 budget amendment to increase general fund revenues and expenditures by $315,000.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire stated Council would be approving the modified version of the resolution with the revised language: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bell Authorizing Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendments To Increase General Fund Revenues And Expenditures by $315,000 and to reconcile the FY 24-25 Cip Budget by 2.7 million For Project Close Out, Deferment And Addition To The Fy24-25 Cip Projects.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4, as with council’s recommended changes. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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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.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda items 5 through 6. Motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 5 and 6.
5. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of February 26, 2025. (City Council)
6. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of March 12, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:48 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 March 26, 2025.
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Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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