MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority October 22, 2025
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
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 BeII 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 citvclerka7citvofbell.orp. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, October 22, 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:Jl www.citvofbell.orq/?NavlD=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:19 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 Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: Councilmembers Flores and Quintana*
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 5:29 p.m.
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.
There were no public comments. Mayor Saleh closed the public comment period.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:21 p.m.
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: 4850 Gage Avenue. Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Cade 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in two cases. e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine I I (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: 5246/5162 Florence Avenue, Bell CA 90201(Florence Village Mobile Home Park) 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: 4874 Gage Avenue. Bell CA 90201 (Bell Mobile Home Park) 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: 6624 Flora Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Mayor Saleh reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:13 p.m.
RoII 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: Councilmembers Romero*, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (4) ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 7:23 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I , City Attorney Dave Aleshire, Chief of Police Damian Velasco, Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui, Interim Community Development Director Guillermo Arreola. Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui. Finance Director Rickey Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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Manbahal. Deputy DDirector of Human Resources and Risk Management Gina Skibar, Community Services Deputy Director Rebbeca Silva -Barron, Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported the following from Closed Session: Items a) through e) were discussed, and no reportable action was taken by the Council. Items f) and g) regarding real property negotiations, were also discussed with no reportable action taken; Mayor Saleh and Councilmember Flores did not participate in these items. Item h) was discussed, and no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Citizen of the Month recognition was continued to the Regular Council meeting of November 12, 2025.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public addressed the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on agenda and non -agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction: Luz Meza, Yudith Meza, Marten Garcia, Rigoberto Banderas, Luis Rodriguez, Alfredo Meza, Marvin Nelson, Antonio Robles, Jack Brand, Maria Saavedra, Carlos Rodriguez, Daniel Perez, Clarissa, Adriana Escobar, Lidia Hernandez, Lorena, Rossmery Zayas, and Alejandra Cervantes.
The City Clerk announced for the record that the City received 37 emails for public comment.
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.
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.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine spoke on the following:
In response to a member of the public's comment, he stated that he has never been charged with a crime in his 24 -year career and he was not forced to leave the City of Compton. He announced that a community meeting for the Florence Village Mobilehome Park residents will take place tomorrow and provided dates for future meetings. He also shared information and an update on the relocation plan for the mobilehome parks and encouraged residents to participate in the process to ensure they receive an accurate appraisal.
The meeting was recessed by Mayor Saleh at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
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Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo chaired the meeting.
Business Session
1. Consideration of a Resolution declaring 6633 'J Pine Ave, 6633 % Pine Ave, 6629 Pine Ave and 6633 Pine Ave in the City of Bell, Assessor Parcel Number's (`°APN's") 6325-017-900, 6325-017-901, 6325-017-902 and 6325-01T903 surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board Bell Community Housing Authority of the City of Bell:
1. Rescind Resolution No. 2025-30; and
2 Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2025-59 titled_
A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BELL, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 66331/4 PINE AVE, 6633 3/4 PINE AVE, 6629 PINE AVE AND 6633 PINE AVE IN THE CITY OF BELL,
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS (APN'S) 6325-017-900, 6325-
017-901, 6325-017-902 AND 6325-017-903 (THE
"PROPERTIES") SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220
ET SEQ.)
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui presented a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item 1, as recommended_ Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roil Cali: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councillmembers Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Mayor Saleh
City Attorney Dave Aieshire read the title of the resolution.
Motion Passed.
2. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Universal Protection Services, LP (DBA Allied Universal Security Services) for Jail Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services between the City of Bell and Universal Protection Services, LP. exercising both of the two (2) available one-year extension options, extending the term of the agreement through ,June 30, 2026. at an annual cost not to exceed $338,810.00.
Chief of Police Velasco presented a report on the item.
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A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff_ Councilmember Quintana recommended staff explore the possibility of leasing the City jail facility to Los Angeles County due to their ongoing space limitations.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
3. Approve an Agreement Between the City of Bell and Transtech Engineers for Project Management, Construction Management, Inspection and Grant Management Services for the Pritchard Field Project- Phase 2. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell and Transtech Engineers for Project Management, Construction Management. Inspection and Grant Management Services for the Pritchard Field Project- Phase 2 in the amount of $170,326: and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute change orders in a total amount not to exceed $17,033 (10% of the proposed fee) for any necessary additional work.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
4. June 2026 Election Calendar. (City Council)
Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council receive and file the June 2026 Election calendar.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante presented a report on the item.
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seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
Mayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Consent Calendar
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. 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 5 through 9.
Councilmember Quintana requested to pull items 6 and 7 for discussion.
It was rnoved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda items 5, 8 and 9. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
5. Receive and File the Donation Report for the Month of September 2025. (City Council)
6. It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group to provide Fiscal Sustainability Services in the amount not to exceed $70,875.©0. (City Council)
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff.
Councilmember Quintana requested that contracts not be included under the consent calendar.
She also noted that the work schedule included as an exhibit to the contract was incorrect.
Mr. Antwine acknowledged the error and recommended that the Council approve the item subject to correcting Exhibit D — Work Performance.
A discussion followed between the Council and Mr. Antwine regarding the type of services the Consultant will be providing. Mr. Antwine further noted that the exhibits on pages 156 and 157 were inadvertently included, and that Exhibit D will be revised to complete the scope of services Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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for January through June 2026.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve agenda item 6, with the addition to the scope of work. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana. Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
Councilmember Romero left the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
7. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the revised purchasing policy and current forthwith Resolution 2023-63. (City Council)
Councilmember Quintana noted that the edits requested at the last meeting were not made and that she took it upon herself to complete them.
City Manager Antwine stated that the policy requires more extensive revisions and that staff is currently updating the entire document, which will be brought back to the Council for approval. He noted that staff plans to fully review and clean up the policy before its return.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintan to approve agenda item 7. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmember Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Flores and Romero
Motion Passed.
8_ General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Berl Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of October 22, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bel Community Housing Authority).
9. Minutes for the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of October 7. 2025. (City Council) Pending items — None
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 10:14 p.m. Councilmember Quintana requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of her uncle who passed away on October 20th.
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Angela Busta nte, CI erk
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 December 10. 2025.
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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