Agenda
Special Meeting of the Bell City Council
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
At 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
BELL COMMUNITY CENTER
6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201
Ali Saleh
Mayor
Monica 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.
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 Membe
rs 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.
Special Meeting of the Bell City Council
July 23, 2025
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6:30 P.M. Open 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
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items that are listed on the agenda only. (Each speaker is limited to three minutes) Public Hearing(s)
The following item ha s 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 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Authorizing the Recording of Liens Against Various Real Properties in the City for Delinquent Rubbish Collection Charges. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-37 titled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING OF
LIENS AGAINST VARIOUS REAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY
OF BELL FOR DELINQUENT RUBBISH COLLECTION
CHARGES”
I, Angela Bustamante , City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 18, 2025 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
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Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
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, July 23, 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).
AGENDA ITEM 1
proceeds of such assessments into a Special Fund; and all payments made from such funds shall be for the purpose as set out in the Report.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to record with the LA County Recorder's Office assessment liens on the properties described in Exhibit "A" for the amount of such delinquent fees, plus legal fees and administrative cost, and to take any necessary actions related thereto to effectuate the recordation of said liens.
SECTION 4. Consolidated shall continue to provide collection services in the City of Bell in accordance with the Franchise Agreement regardless of the status of the delinquent accounts.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. �1
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23th day of July 2025.
Ali Saleh, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David Aleshire, City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, hereby attest and certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Bell City Council at a special meeting held on the 23rd day of July 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
Resolution 2025-37
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