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 March 25, 2026
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, BeII 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 city clerkAcityofbell,orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, March 25, 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 httpsIAA/ww.cityofbell.clov/Citv-HalliCity- Clerk/Live-Web-Stream
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:18 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: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo*, and Mayor Saleh (4) ABSENT: Councilmember Flores (1)
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine I I, City Attorney Danny Aleshire, and Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui.
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 5:19 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: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4400-4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine H (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
c. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in one case. d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6339 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny 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 Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4205-4209 Bell Ave and 6712-6718 Otis Ave, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
g. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6629-6633 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager). and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Mayor Saleh reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:17 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: Councilmembers Romero. Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (4) ABSENT: Councilmember Flores*
`Councilmember Flores was excused from the meeting.
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Damian Velasco, Public Works Director Rita Montalvo, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, 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: Items a),b),d), and f), a report was provided, discussion was held. and no reportable action was taken. Mayor Saleh did not participate in items e) through g). For Item c), a report was provided and no reportable action was taken. Item e) was not discussed.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Randolph Corridor Project Coordination with Cities of Maywood and Bell (Randolph Project) — Presented by Bryan from the City Fabrick
b. Presentation by Assistant Fire Chief Paul Stump, Los Angeles County Fire Department — Presented by Fire Chief Paul Stump
c. Certificates of Recognition honoring women celebrated during Women's History Month, March 2026 — Mayor Saleh presented the certificates to the following recipients:
1. Maria Arizmendi
2. Esperanza Ortiz
3. Nelida Sanches
The following recipients were not in attendance;
4. Silvia Martinez
5. Kenia Gomez
6. Norma Sanchez
7. Blanca T. Cuevas
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 fallowing 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: Kathy Teague. Rigoberto Banderas, Marlen, Zaida Linares, Antonio '.Robles, Alfredo Meza, Antonio Huezo, Mercedes Ramos, Gerardo Zuniga, Christian Gonzalez. Yudith Meza.
Beatriz Gonzalez.
For the Record: 1 email was received.
Mayor proceeded to Mayor and City Council Communications, with the remaining speakers heard at the conclusion of the agenda.
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.
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Councilmember Quintana made a comment.
Councilmember Romero 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 reported on the following:
1. Spring Festival
2. City's website chatbot
3. Woodward Project
4. City's Specific Plan
5. Community Meetings scheduled for April 29 and May 2 to solicit community input for the project at Atlantic and Gage
Last, he requested the addition of an item to the agenda titled 'Renaming the March 31 Cesar Chavez Day to ` Farmworkers Day". A motion to add the item to the agenda was made by Vice - Mayor Arroyo and seconded by Councilmember Romero. The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-'l
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
Motion Passed.
Business Session
Agenda Item 6 was moved to the beginning of the agenda.
6. Approval of Gage and Heliotrope Park Conceptual Plans. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the conceptual designs for Gage and Heliotrope Park
2. Authorize staff to proceed with preparation of plans and specifications for design and construction
Public Works Director Rita Montalvo provided a report on the item.
A discussion was held between the Council and Staff.
No vote was taken and the item was continued to the next meeting.
1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bell Accepting Grant Funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District — MEASURE A Planning and Design Category 3 Grant. (City Council)
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-15 titled.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT -
MEASURE A PLANNING AND DESIGN CATEGORY 3 GRANT
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion was held between the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda Item No. 1. as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero 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
City Attorney Danny Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
Motion Passed.
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 9:17 p.m., and Vice -Mayor Arroyo thereafter presided over the meeting.
2. James George Bell House Building Exterior Repairs and Painting Project Award of Construction Contract. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $164,000 to Color New Corp for the James George Bell House Building Exterior Repairs and Painting Project
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $16,400 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Public Works Rita Montalvo provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued between Staff and the Council. it was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item No. 2, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo 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
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Motion Passed
3. Demolition of Buildings and Site Clearance 6303 Pine Avenue - Award of Construction Contract. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1 Award a construction contract in the amount of $53,777 to UBD, Inc. for the Demolition of Buildings and Site Clearance at 6303 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA. 90201.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $5,378 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Public Works Rita Montalvo provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion ensued between Staff and the Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item No. 3, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 3-0-Q-2
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, and Vice -Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers Inc. for contract budding official, building inspector, and plan check related services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers Inc. for contract building official, building inspector, and plan check related services.
Interim Community Development Director Javier O'chiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve Agenda Item No. 4. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll 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. Consideration of a one-year extension of the previously awarded False Alarm Management Services contract with PM AM Corporation. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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agreement with PM AM Corporation, extending the term of the agreement for an additional one-year period.
Police Chief Velasco provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued between Staff and the Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item No. 5, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Quintana which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll 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.
Mayor Saleh returned to the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
Additional Item added to the agenda:
5A. 'Renaming the March 31 Cesar Chavez Day to °Farmworkers Day".
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
A discussion ensued between Staff and the Council.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda Item No. 5A, to rename the holiday Farmworkers Day. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following voice vote:
Voice Vote: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Romero, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
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 7 and 8.
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda Item Nos. 7 and 8. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero. Councilmember Romero thereafter left the meeting.
Mayor Saleh provided information regarding items typically listed under the Consent Calendar Minutes of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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-Angela Bus aman e, •ity Clerk
and explained that the Warrants Report includes all city expenses.
Roll CaII: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Romero
Motion Passed.
7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of March 25, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
8. Approve the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026. (City Council)
Pending Items — None
Communications from the Public
Mayor Saleh returned to the public comment portion of the agenda.
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: Luz Meza, and Carlos.
City Manager Michael! L. Antwine It provided clarification regarding the ARPA funding.
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. in memory of Bell resident Lourdes Ramirez.
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 May 27, 2026.
Ali Saleh, May
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