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Agenda Regular Meeting of the Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/ Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION BELL COMMUNITY CENTER 6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201 Fidencio J. Gallardo Mayor Ana Maria Quintana Monica Arroyo Vice-Mayor Council Member Alicia Romero Ali Saleh 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 month 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. City Council Organization There 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. Addressing the City Council If 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. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act The 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. Statement 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 Redevelopment Agency, the Bell Community Housing Authority, the Bell Public Finance Authority, the Bell Surplus Property Authority, and the Bell Solid Waste Authority.  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 13, 2024 5:30 P.M. Closed Session Meeting 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Location: Bell 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 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, March 13, 2024. 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 Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana, and Gallardo 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: 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 13, 2024 c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 4500 Gage 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) Properties: 6229 Flora Avenue, Bell CA 90201 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) Properties: 6419 Prospect Avenue, Bell CA 90201 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) Properties: 6304 King Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined g. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6500 Lucille Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined h. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 5107 Filmore Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined i. 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) j. 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) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 13, 2024  Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Romero, Saleh, Quintana and Gallardo 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. Proclamation declaring the month of March 2024 as Women’s History Month 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 on 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. 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. Public Hearing(s) 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. Consideration of the FY 2024-25 CDBG Program Allocation. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Program; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-05 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 13, 2024  THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELEOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAYR 2024-2025 3. Authorize the approved funding in the FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget. Business Session 2. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Bell Municipal Code by repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 to ban the sale and use of fireworks within the city. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Introduce Ordinance 1289, waive further reading, and read by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.20 (FIREWORKS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH & SAFETY) OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS 2. Schedule a public hearing on April 24, 2024, to consider adoption and second reading of said Ordinance. 3. Resolution declaring 4874 Gage Ave and 5162, 5220, 5246 Florence Ave in the City of Bell, Assessor Parcel Number’s (“APN’s”) 6327-002-900, 6327-002-901, 6226-005-900, 6226- 005-901, 6226-005-902 and 6226-005-903, surplus land under the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Community Housing Authority of the City of Bell consider and adopt Resolution No. 2024-06 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4874 GAGE AVE AND 5162, 5220, 5246 FLORENCE AVE IN THE CITY OF BELL, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER’S (“APN’S”) 6327- 002-900, 6327-002-901, 6226-005-900, 6226-005-901, 6226-005-902 AND 6226-005-903 (THE “PROPERTIES”) SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) 4. Approve the Sale of Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 6229 Flora Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the sale of Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 6229 Flora Avenue. 5. Approve the sale of Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 6304 King Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the sale of Bell Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 13, 2024  Community Housing Authority property located at 6304 King Avenue. 6. Approve the Sale of Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 6419 Prospect Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the sale of Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 6419 Prospect Avenue. 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 7 through 9. 7. Receive and File the Mid-Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (City Council) 8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of March 13, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 9. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of October 26, 2022, February 14, 2024, and February 28, 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Pending Items – None Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted March 10, 2024 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law. __________________________ Angela Bustamante, City Clerk Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies March 13, 2024  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES March 13, 2024 5:30 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Session INDEX Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers CLOSED SESSION a–j AGENDA & INDEX 1-8 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 9-15 BUSINESS SESSION 2 16-20 3 21-24 4 25-57 5 58-88 6 89-116 CONSENT CALENDAR 7 117-127 8 128-189 9 190-209