CITY OF BELL
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
January 28, 2026
2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Bell will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bell Community Center located at 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201 to receive citizen input on projects to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The City of Bell receives Federal the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as a participant in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program on an annual basis. Projects discussed at the meeting, which are determined to be eligible under Federal Guidelines, and will principally benefit persons of low and moderate incomes, will be considered for inclusion in the Los Angeles county Development Authority’s 2026-2027 Action Plan.
The City of Bell anticipates an estimated allocation of $378,277 and an additional $124,649 in unallocated prior years funds available in 2026-2027 for a total of $502,926. The recommended CDBG projects to be funded during the 2026-2027 program year may include but not be limited to residential rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, graffiti removal, and code compliance programs.
PROPOSED 2026-2027 CDBG PROGRAM PROJECTS
1. Residential Rehabilitation Program - CDBG Project Number D96061-26 Proposed Allocation: $121,536
To provide funding for City staff and to provide grants and deferred loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners. The single-family residential homeowners who qualify for this program can receive a maximum grant of $25,000 or a deferred loan of $25,000 for eligible improvements.
2. Code Compliance Program- CDBG Project Number D96069-26 Proposed Allocation: $200,000
To provide comprehensive code compliance in deteriorating or deteriorated areas throughout the City in primarily residential areas in accordance with the CDBG program’s determination of eligible low- and moderate-income census tracks. This funding level provides for a portion of the code compliance personnel costs. The remaining budget for Code Compliance is provided through General Funds and other City Funds.
3. Graffiti Removal Program - CDBG Project Number D601870-26 Proposed Allocation: $56,741
To provide funding for the graffiti removal contractor to remove graffiti from public and private property. The amount listed (15% of $378,277 in new FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds) is the maximum allowable under LACDA 15% public service cap. General Funds are also used to pay for this program.
4. Commercial Rehabilitation Program - CDBG Project Number 601981-26 Proposed Allocation: $124,649
To provide funding to make exterior building and accessibility improvements and to correct code violations on commercial properties. CDBG funds will pay for the costs of non-personnel and capital improvements.
The proposed budget for each of these recommended projects will be considered at the public hearing. The approved CDBG projects and accompanying budget will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Development Authority for inclusion in its application to HUD.
All parties wishing to speak for or against the matter should attend the public hearing and express their concerns on the proposed project. Any person desiring to provide written comments to this matter must do so prior to or at the Public Hearing. Written comments can be sent to U.S. Mail, or by hand delivery, to the City Clerk, 6330 Pine Ave., Bell, CA 90201, prior to said public hearing.
For further details, contact Community Development Department, at (323) 588-6211.
If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice.
In the City’s efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance, or accommodations to communicate at the public hearing must inform City staff a minimum of 72 hours prior to scheduling the meeting.
POSTED: 11/27/2025