MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the BeII Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority February 11, 2026
6:00 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 citvclerk(a.citvofbeII.orq Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday. February 11, 2026. 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 https:Il www.cityofbell.gov/City-Hall/City- Clerk/Live-Web-Stream
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
RoII 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 PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Quintana`, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (5)
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 6:14 p.m.
Staff Present: City Attorney Danny Aleshire
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 to closed session at 6:08 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: 6400 Atlantic Avenue. BeII CA 90201
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Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
b. Anticipated 'Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
Mayor Saleh reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:02 p.m..
RoII 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 ALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, Romero*, Quintana*, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (5)
Councilmembers Romero and Quintana arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Staff Present: Chief of Police Damian Velasco. Public Works Director Rita Montalvo, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Deputy Human Resources and Risk Manager Gina Skibar, Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft and City Clerk Angela Bustamante.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Danny Aleshire reported the following from dosed session: Item a) and Item b) were discussed: no action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
None listed on the agenda.
Mayor Saleh made a public statement prior to opening Public Comment.
Communications from the Public
The initial period for public comments was limited to 30 minutes. Additional speakers who submitted a speaking card were given the opportunity to speak at the end of the council meeting.
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, Nora Saenz, Luz Virgen, Briana Banderas, Brooke Ervm, Edwin Gonzalez, Luz Mesa, Yudith Meza, Francisco Ponce, Antonio Robles, Gerardo Zuniga.
The Mayor and City Council proceeded to Agenda Item no. 1, with the remaining speakers heard at the conclusion of the agenda.
For the Record: 1 email was received.
City Manager Report
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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the City Council and/or the community.
None
Business Session
Discussion regarding a proposal by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Hilda L. Solis to secure funding to preserve critical County services impacted by H.R.1. (Oral Report) (City Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion was held between the Council and staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to receive and file agenda item no. 1. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
Voice Vote: 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 2 and 3.
Councilmember Quintana requested to pull item 3.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda item no. 2. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
Voice Vote: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero. Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed
2. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of February 11, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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3. Approve the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of November 12, 2025, and the Special City Council meeting held on December 18, 2024. (City Council) Councilmember Quintana inquired whether the December date was correct and City Clerk Angela Bustamante confirmed it was.
It was moved by Counclmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item no. 3. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Councilrnembers Flores, Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Passed.
Communications from the Public
The initial period for public comments was limited to 30 minutes. Additional speakers who submitted a speaking card were given the opportunity to speak at the end of the council meeting.
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: Beatriz Gonzalez, Maria Flores, Kathy Teague, Karla Trejo, Nathan Nunez, and Karina Gastelum.
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.
Councitmember Quintana made a comment.
Mayor Saleh made a comment.
Pending Items - None
Next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. by Mayor Saleh.
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 April 8, 2026.
Ali Saleh. Mayor
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