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 June 11, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, BeII CA 90201 MEETING WILL BE HELD 1N -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 BeII City Council meetings at [email protected]. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, June 11. 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:li www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=1(l1 Vice -Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as CouncilmemberslMernbers of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmember Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo. and Mayor Saleh* ABSENT: None
*Mayor Saleh arrived at 5:16 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui. and Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Gina Skibar.
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
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:
CONFERENCE WITH !REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
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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: 6400 Atlantic 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 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 II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
e. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager
f. Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: Chief of Police
g. Anticipated initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:27 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, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 7:29 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine. City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui. Interim Community Development Director Guillermo Arreoia, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, Deputy Director Community Services Rebbeca Silva Barron, City Clerk Angela Bustamante, and Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Damien Velasco.
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City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items A -B) a status report was given; no reportable action. Nterns C -D) were not discussed. Items E -F) were discussed; no reportable action.
Item G) was discussed; no reportable action,
Mayor Saleh reported that the council would return to closed session at the end of regular session to discuss Items E -F.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Mayor Citizens Award
This item was continued to the next meeting.
b. Proclamation declaring June 19'x' as Juneteenth Day
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
c. Proclamation declaring June 14, 2025 as National Flag Day Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
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: 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.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
Mayor Saleh made a comment.
Mayor Saleh requested that at a future meeting, the city provide a report of the Bell Community Housing Authority's (BCHA) rental properties and units that are 60 days plus delinquent.
City Manage_ r 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 ll had nothing to report.
Public Hearings
1. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve staffs recommendation to the proposed FY25-26 budget as listed below. and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Councilmember Romero left the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Councilmember Romero returned to the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo returned to the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided information on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Counci4member Quintana requested that the staff includes the pension and BCHA liabilities in the budget book.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing_
Public Speakers
Riogoberto Banderas
Antonio Robles
Mayor Saleh continued the public hearing to the next regular June 25. Regular City Council meeting.
Business Session
2. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 with Duke Studio, Inc. to extend the Agreement for another year in the amount of $335,000 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve Amendment No. 2 with Duke Studio, Inc. to extend the Agreement for another year for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 2. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
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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.
3. Consideration to approve a new Agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology (IT) Managed Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology (IT) Managed Services for three (3) years from July 1. 2025, to June 30, 2028.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
Mr. Ochiqui noted that there was a correction on page 72 for ranking number one; the cost per year is listed at $299,160, and the correct amount is $325,560.
Councilmember Quintana noted that on page 88, in section 2.1, the total should be $977.340, not $985,425.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire also noted that there is a 2.5% COLA for year 3 for GIS.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine recommended modifying the contract sum amount as well as Section 2.1 to reflect an additional 2.5 % increase in the third year for the GIS services.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3, with the revisions mentioned above. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roil Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor Saleh reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
4. Approval of a New Agreement with Granicus for Meeting Production, Recording, and Live Web -Streaming Services. (City Council)
Recommendation.- It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with Granicus for meeting production, recording and live web -streaming services in an amount not to exceed $139, 707.44 for three -years, with two (2) one-year options.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
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City Manager Michael L. Antwine requested that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate a fixed fee.
Councilmember Quintana recommended that the motion be amended to include a provision in the contract stating that the two one-year extensions be set at the same rate as Year 3, which is $ 27.494.92.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no.4, with the recommended revisions. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call:
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.
5. Consideration to Cancel Regular Scheduled Council Meetings. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the July 9, 2025, August
13. 2025, November 26, 2025, and December 24. 2025. City Council meetings.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and the council.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no.5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
6. Approve the Engineer's Report and Set the Public Hearing to Consider Annual Assessments within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District with No Increase in Assessments. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only. waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 2025-23 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
b) Resolution No. 2025-24 titled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE
2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK
MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
c) Resolution No. 2025-25 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL
YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF
THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
City Engineer Rey Alfonso provided a report on the item.
Interim Public Works Engineer John Oskoui provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Quintana requested a report that includes a figure with benefits and dosses.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolutions.
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 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
Motion Passed.
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Year 5, Authorizing Reimbursable Contract with the County of Los Angeles and Approve the Recommended Programs to be Funded. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY
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PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN N A
REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LACDA) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
2. Approve Staff -recommended programs that will be funded with the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funds Year 5.
3. Authorize Staff to develop the program policies and guidelines for the programs.
4. Authorize Staff to incorporate PLHA budget programs and staffing to implement the programs in City Budgets.
This item was pulled by staff.
8. Exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act owned by City of Bell ("City"). (City Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-29 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL DECLARING ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 6325-018-902 IN THE CITY OF BELL EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no.8, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo 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
Motion. Passed.
9. Exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act owned by the Bell Community Housing Authority ("BCHA°). (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-30 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY DECLARING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER'S 6325-
017-900, 6325-017-901, 6325-017-902 AND 9325-017-903 IN THE CITY
OF BELL EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS
LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
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City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item no.9, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Ccuncilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero. Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
10. Appointments 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 Monica Arroyo select an adult commissioner_
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-28 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.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo appointed Gerardo Zuniga.
Councilmember Quintana appointed Erlin Navarro.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante noted that there was a change to the resolution modifying the commissioners' terms to coincide with the councilmember terms. Vice -Mayor Arroyo's appointee's term ends on April 2026 and Councilmember Quintana appointees ends June 2026.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no.10, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call:
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.
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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 11 and 12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero 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.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 11 and 12.
11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of June 11, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
12. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 28, 2025. (City Council) Pending Items - None
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2025 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b).
a) Election of Mayor
b) Election of Vice Mayor
This item was continued to the next city council meeting.
Mayor Saleh reconvened the meeting to closed session at 10:10 p.m.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported that the council would be reconvening to closed session to discuss the following items:
e) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) a. Title: City Manager
f) Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) b. Title: Chief of Police
Mayor Saleh reconvened to open session at 10:43 p.m.
The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Minutes of the Meeting of the
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Session matters.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported out the following: Items E) was discussed; no reportable action. Item F) was not discussed.
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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 July 23. 2025.
All Saleh, Mayo
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