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, May 28, 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.
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ity Council Organization
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here 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.
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ddressing the City Council
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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.
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mpliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
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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.
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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 Redevelopment 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
May 28, 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 May 28, 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: 7037 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager
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 [email protected]. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, May 28, 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
May 28, 2025
d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: Chief of Police
e. 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
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 on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Mayor Citizens Award
b. Greater LA County Vector Control District Presentation c. Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Older Americans Month d. Just4LA – Open Streets Art Presentation
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.
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. 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.
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2. Approve the Preliminary 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 ASSESSMENT 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:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY 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
3. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide feedback on the proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget.
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 4 through 7.
4. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of May 28, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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May 28, 2025
5. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 12, 2025. (City Council)
6. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Donations Report for the month of April 2025. (City Council)
7. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2025. (City Council and Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 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
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 11, 2025
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted May 23, 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
May 28, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
INDEX
Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers
CLOSED SESSION a – e
AGENDA & INDEX 1-7
PUBLIC HEARINGS None
BUSINESS SESSION 1 8-21
2 22-43
3 44-129
CONSENT CALENDAR 4 130-232
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7 240-349
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell
City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority May 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 Sal
eh called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
Roll C
all 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: C
ouncilmembers Quintana*, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT
: Councilmember Flores
*Council
member Quintana arrived at 5:20 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.
Communi
cations 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 speak
ers, Mayor Saleh closed the public comment.
Mayor Sal
eh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:20 p.m.
Closed Sessi
on
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 Monday, May 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 ti me limitation (approximately 350 words).
The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City’s website at http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=101 AGENDA ITEM 5
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a. C
ONFERENCE 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 Determi
ned
b. P
ublic Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: City Manager
c. P
ublic Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957 (b)) Title: Chief of Police
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econvene Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
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ayor Saleh reconvened the meeting to open session at 7:13 p.m.
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oll 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
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ESENT: Councilmember Quintana, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh.
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BSENT: Councilmember Flores
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taff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, Chief of Police Carlos Islas, City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui, Interim Community Development Director Guillermo Arreola, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Gina Skibar, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, Community Services Deputy Director Rebbeca Silva- Barron, City Clerk Angela Bustamante, and Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft.
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ledge of Allegiance was led by Sebastian Villasenor, Bell High School Student C
ity Attorney Report
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ayor Saleh reported out the following: Item A) was discussed; no reportable action. Item B) was discussed; no reportable action. Item C) was discussed; no reportable action.
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resentations and Recognitions
a. P
roclamation declaring May 18-24 as Public Works Week
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation . Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui spoke.
b. Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
c. Proclamation declaring May 11 – 17 as National Police Week Mayor Saleh read the proclamation. Captain Jiminez spoke. d. Proclamation Honoring Bell High School’s 100-Year Anniversary Mayor Saleh read the proclamation and presented it to Bell High School Representatives who spoke and invited the council and staff to the centennial celebration on Saturday, May 31st.
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e. Proclamation Recognizing Bell High School Soccer Team for Participating in the CI
F SoCal Boys Championship Division III Tournament
Mayor Saleh read the proclamation and presented it to the Bell High School Soccer team.
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ouncilmember Quintana, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Councilmember Romero spoke. f. 11th Annual Bell 5K & 1K and Open Streets Sponsor Recognition Janine Adrade introduced Alvin Tumala, Community Service Recreation Supervisor, who pr
esented recognitions to the following sponsors : Aleshire and Wynder, Nationwide Environmental Services, Infinity Technologies, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco’s office, Downey Federal Credit Union, Republic Services, Wildan Engineering, Northgate Markets, Transtech Engineers, Cemex, and Christian Vasquez.
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ommunications from the Public
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s is the time members of the public address ed 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 : Antonio Robles, Christian Vasquez, Lidia Hernandez, Adriana Escobar, Lorena Rodriguez, and Ofelia Medina (email).
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ayor Saleh asked City Manager Michael L. Antwine to respond to comments made.
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ity Manager Michael L. Antwine responded to concerns raised by residents during public comments regarding conditions at the Bell Mobile Home Parks. He addressed concerns regarding inspections, landscaping, the restroom's availability, and pool maintenance. He noted that the city spends over $600,000 a year to maintain both mobile home parks. He also clarified a resident’s reference to a $17,000 fee allegedly received by the City, stating that this information is incorrect – the City has not received such a fee. He informed the community that his office will work to s
chedule town meetings at the mobile home parks to engage directly with the community.
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ayor and City Council Communications
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ursuant 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.
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ice-Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
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ity Manager Report
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n 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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ity Manager Michael L. Antwine thanked all the organizations and partners who assisted with the 5K. He thanked the Community Service, Public Works, Engineering, and the Police Department for their work on the 5K. He introduced new interim Community Development Director Guillermo Arreola, who introduced himself.
B
usiness Session
1. C
onsideration for Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule and City Hall Closure. (
City Council)
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ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Schedule and Holiday Closure for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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eputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Gina Skibar provided a report on the item.
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t 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:
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oll Call: 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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otion Passed.
2. FY
25/26 Proposed Budget. (City Council)
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ecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council perform the following:
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eview and provide feedback on the proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget; and
2. S
et a Public Hearing date of June 11, 2025, for adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget C
ouncilmember Romero left the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
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ouncilmember Romero returned to the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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nance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
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ity Manager Michael L. Antwine provided additional information on the item.
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ommunity Service Director Janine Andrade provided information on the item.
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ouncilmember Quintana requested that the budget format reflect past budget formats. She requested that staff provide information on overtime pay for the police department and community services. She also asked for a special section on BCHA with an analysis of the funds.
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ouncilmember Quintana left the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
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t was moved by Vice-Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda item no. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
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oll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Quintana
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otion Passed.
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onsent Calendar
The f
ollowing Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non- controversial. They 236
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.
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ecommendation: Approve agenda items 3 through 5.
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t was moved by Vice-Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda items 3-5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
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oll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Quintana
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otion Passed.
3. G
eneral Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of May 12, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
4. M
inutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 23, 2025. (City Council)
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t is recommended that the City Council schedule a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts. (City Council) P
ending Items – None
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ext Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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ayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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, 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 May 28, 2025. ________________________________
Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
A li Saleh, Mayor
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