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 November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: BeII 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 fisted 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 cityclerk(atcityofbell.orgl. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, November 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 time limitation (approximately 350 words).
The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City's website at http://www.citvofhell.orqf?NavID=101 Note: CLOSED SESSION WAS DECIDED TO BE HELD AT THE END OF THE MEETING.
Mayor Saleh called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:16 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 Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (5) ABSENT: None
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, 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 Manbahal, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Gina Skibar, Community Services Deputy Director Rebbeca Silva -Barron, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, Executive Assistant Lisa Guzman, Assistant City Clerk. Marisa Craft and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Was moved to the end of the meeting.
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Presentations and Recognitions
a. The Mayor presented the Citizen of the Month recognition to La Carniceria.
Communications from the Public
The following members of the public 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: Rigoberto Banderas, Michael Hofmans, Rosemary Rodriguez, Antonio Robles, Luz Meza, Alfred Meza, Clarissa, Yudith Meza, Briana, Carlos, Marcela B., Mario Beltran, Edwin Gonzalez, Daniel, Jazmine Gonzalez, and Mateo.
For the Record: 8 emails were received.
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
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 II provided the following updates:
1. The Camp Little Bear Project is scheduled to reopen in December, and the City will host a Grand Opening event.
2. The Holiday Village event is scheduled for December 61h.
3. The Snow Village event will take place on December 14th at the Atlantic/Gage location.
4. Panda Express is anticipated to reopen in December, and Starbucks is expected to reopen in the spring.
5. Loaded Cafe is also scheduled to open in December.
Business Session
1. Bell Mobile Home Park Relocation Plan Update (Oral Report). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a report on the item. City Council and Staff discussed the item; no action was taken.
The meeting was recessed by Mayor Saleh at 9:16 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
2. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Bell Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 County Animal Control Ordinance. (Council) Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING BELL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.04 (COUNTY ANIMAL
CONTROL ORDINANCE)
2. Schedule a public hearing on December 10, 2025, to consider adoption and second reading of said ordinance.
Community Services Director Janine Andrade 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 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
3. Consideration to approve a New Agreement with Hart, Kienle and Pentecost (HKP) for BeII Community Housing Authority in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Bell Community Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve a new Agreement with Hart, Kienle and Pentecost (HKP) for Bell Community Housing Authority Legal Services for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a report on the item.
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item 3, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
4. Implementation of the City of BeII "Business of the Quarter" Awards Program. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the implementation of the City of BeII "Business of the Quarter" Awards Minutes of the BeII City Council and Related Agencies
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Program as part of the City's ongoing Small Business Assistance and Recognition efforts.
2. Authorize staff to initiate the nomination and outreach process for 1St Quarter 2026.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a report on the item.
A discussion followed among the Council and Staff.
Councilmember Quintana recommended creating a webpage on the City's website highlighting available business resources, and the Business of the Quarter Recipient.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
5. Declaration of two (2) City owned vehicles as surplus property, and the approval of their donation to BeII High School. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL DECLARING TWO CITY -OWNED VEHICLES AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THEIR
DONATION TO BELL HIGH SCHOOL
Mayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Chief of Police Velasco presented a report on the item.
A brief discussion followed among the Council and Staff.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item 5, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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6. Elimination of One Police Sergeant Position with Administrative Special Assignment Pay and Addition of One Police Lieutenant Position. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the elimination of one Police Sergeant position currently designated as an Administrative Sergeant with Administrative Special Assignment Pay (10%) and approve the addition of one Police Lieutenant position within the Bell Police Department.
Chief of Police Velasco presented a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
7. Adoption of a New Classification Specification and Salary Range for the Position of Economic Development and Housing Manager. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the new classification of Economic Development and Housing Manager
2. Approve the associated classification specification (Attachment A)
3. Adopt a five -step salary range (A —E) with a maximum annual salary of $120,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, to update the City's Classification and Compensation Plan accordingly.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a report on the item.
A discussion ensued among the Council and Staff.
Councilmember Romero inquired whether the position was a newly created or an existing position that had remained vacant. Mr. Antwine responded that the position was new.
Councilmember Quintana asked whether the position would replace the Economic Development Director. Mr. Antwine clarified that the position would replace the existing Economic Development Director position.
Councilmember Quintana requested an organizational chart to better understand the structure and duties of the positions. Additional discussion followed among the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: Councilmember Quintana
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
8. Approval of Appropriation of Funds for Technical Support Services to Apply for a Bridge Investment Program Grant and Amendment to the Contract with California Consulting, Inc. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2025-61 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FROM MEASURE M FUND TO THE
GAGE BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT (CIP. 7182)
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order agreement with GFT Infrastructure to provide technical assistance for the grant application in the amount not to exceed $10,000; and
3. Authorize the amendment to the contract with California Consulting, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $15,000.
Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso presented a report on the item.
A discussion ensued among the Council and Staff.
Councilmember Quintana requested revisions to Amendment No. 1 as follows: on Page 91, Recital A, correct the amount to read One Hundred and Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars; and on Page 91, under Terms, Section b, Subsection I, revise the amount to $15,000 in place of $9,850.00
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item 8, with the recommended revisions. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo, which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
9. Limited License to Enter Agreement Between Miguel Rodriguez and the City of Bell. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Limited License to Enter Agreement between Miguel Rodriguez and the Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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City of Bell; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Limited License to Enter Agreement.
Community Services Director Janine Andrade presented a report on the item.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda Item 9, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores, which carried with the following voice vote:
Roll CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
10. Shelter Bed Pilot Program Renewal Agreements. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the City of Bell for implementation of the Gateway Cities Local Solutions Fund (Shelter Beds) for a not - to -exceed program budget amount of $974,550.00 to be covered by Measure A funding.
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement Between Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the City of Bell for Implementation of the Gateway Cities Local Solutions Fund (Liaison) for a not -to -exceed program budget amount of $145,203.00 to be covered by Measure A funding.
3. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Bell and the Salvation Army for Crisis Shelter Beds to extend the contract until June 30, 2026, and to increase the nightly rate from $58.50 to $89.00 per bed and per night.
Community Development Director Guillermo Arreola presented a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued among the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda Item 10, 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, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
11. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with FM3 Research to conduct a Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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Resident Satisfaction and Budget Priority Survey. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with FM3 Research to conduct a Resident Satisfactory and Budget Priority Survey in the amount not to exceed $58, 250.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II presented a report on the item.
Councilmember Quintana requested an estimated plan of action to better understand the process and deliverables that the consultants would provide.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve Agenda Item 11, 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, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
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 12 and 13.
Mayor Saleh made a comment on Agenda Item 12.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve Agenda Items 12 and 13, with the additional warrants that were provided to the Council at the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
12. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADE PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER"
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13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of November 12, 2025. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items — None
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m. in memory of Antonio Gonzalez Diaz.
Note: Closed Session was cancelled.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities -as Councilmembers/Membors of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, Romero*, Quintana*, Vice Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
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.
Recess
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 51956.8)
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
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 51956.8)
Property: 4100-1410 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 51956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in two cases. e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 51956.8)
Property: 6100 Atlantic 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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Angela Bustamant C Clerk
CONE-REN-GE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant -to -Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 52'6/5462 Florence 4venuer-Be CA 9020`(F orence Village Mobile Home Park) Agency -negotiators: Michae L. Antwine4 (City Manager°,mod Dave-Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating -parties: To be Determined
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CONFER-ENGE WITH REAL-PRQPERTY NEGOT ATORS (Pursuant to -Government Code section 54956:8)
Proper4y: 48741 Gage Avenue, Be CA 00201 (Bell Mobile -lore -Parr Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City -Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating paries: To be Determined
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant -to Government Code section 51956.8)
Property: 6624 F era -Avenue, Bell CA 90204
Agency -negotiators: Michac L. Antwine Il--(-Gity-Mafnager), and Dave Aleshire-(City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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 February 11, 2026.
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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