Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/ Bell Public Finance Authority Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
BELL COMMUNITY CENTER
6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201
Ali Saleh
Mayor
Monica Arroyo Francis Flores
Vice-Mayor Council Member
Ana Maria Quintana Alicia Romero
Council Member Council Member
Welcome to the City Council Meeting
The Bell City Council and staff welcome you. This is your City Government.
Individual participation is a basic part of American Democracy and all Bell residents are encouraged to attend meetings of the City Council. Regular City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue. For more information, you may call City Hall during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (323) 588-6211 Extension 2615.
City Council Organization
There are five City Council members, one of whom serves as Mayor and is the presiding officer of the City Council. These are your elected representatives who act as a Board of Directors for the City of Bell. City Council members are like you, concerned residents of the community who provide guidance in the operation of your City.
Addressing the City Council
If you wish to speak to the City Council on any item which is listed or not listed on the City Council Agenda, please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the back of the City Council Chambers. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will call you to the microphone at the appropriate time if you have filled out a Request to Speak Card. At that time, approach the podium and please clearly state your name and address, and proceed to make your comments.
Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
The City of Bell, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodation(s) to access, attend, and or participate in a City meeting due to disability. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (323) 588-6211, Ext. 2615, at least one business day prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure that we may assist you.
Statement Regarding Compensation for Members of the Bell City Council Compensation for the members of the Bell City Council is $673 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the following regular meetings: Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency, the Bell Community Housing Authority, the Bell Public Finance Authority, the Bell Surplus Property Authority, and the Bell Solid Waste Authority.
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 13, 2026
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority May 13, 2026
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Call to Order
Roll 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 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.
Closed Session
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 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 II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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 Bell 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 [email protected]. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, May 13, 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://www.cityofbell.gov/City-Hall/CityClerk/Live-Web-Stream Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 13, 2026
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny 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 one case.
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Roll 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 Pledge of Allegiance
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring May 2026 as CalFresh Awareness Month b. 12th Annual 5k and 1k Sponsor Recognitions
c. Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month d. Proclamation declaring the week of May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week e. Proclamation declaring the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week f. Proclamation declaring the week of May 3-9, 2026, as the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address 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 of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies. (Each speaker is limited to three minutes)
The initial period for public comments will be limited to 30 minutes. Additional speakers who submitted a speaking card will be given an opportunity to speak at the end of the Council meeting.
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.
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 13, 2026
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.
Business Session
1. Pritchard Field Improvement Project Phase 2 – Award of Construction Contract. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,295,662.50 to FS Consultant for the Pritchard Field Improvement Project Phase 2.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders for the project in an amount not to exceed 129,566.25 (10 percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
2. Consideration to Approve an Agreement with WCC Technologies Group Inc. for a New Security Camera System. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an Agreement with WCC Technologies Group for a new security camera system for the City of Bell Police Department facility.
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Open Streets Event Coordinator and Management Services – Award of Agreement. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Micromobility Solutions LLC for Open Streets Event Coordinator and Management Services.
4. Consideration to Ratify the Contract Services Agreement with Capitol Roofing for Emergency repairs of the roof at the City of Bell Library located at 4411 East Gage Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the Contract Services Agreement with Capitol Roofing in the amount of $67,900 for Emergency repairs of the Bell Library roof located at 4411 East Gage Avenue
2. Ratify a change order in the amount of $1,410.00 for ponding prevention build-up deck repairs, resulting in a total project amount of $69,310
3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-22 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $69,310 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND (ACCOUNT NO. 001-74-68-0000-000-6100 -
OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) FOR EMERGENCY
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 13, 2026
ROOF REPAIRS AT THE CITY OF BELL LIBRARY LOCATED
AT 4411 EAST GAGE AVENUE
5. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 with Willdan Engineering for Community Development Block Grant Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No.2 and increase to the total contract sum and extend the contract for Willdan Engineering for the implementation and administrative services for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
6. Renewal of General Services Agreement between the City of Bell and the County of Los Angeles. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
7. Request to Set a Public Hearing on July 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessment to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council schedule a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts.
8. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive comments from the public, conduct a budget workshop on May 27th and set a public hearing date of June 10th, 2026, for adoption.
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 9 and 10.
9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of May 13, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
10. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of March 2026. (City Council/Successor Agency)
Pending Items – None
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
May 13, 2026
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2026 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b).
a) Election of Mayor
b) Election of Vice Mayor
Next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, May 27, 2026
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted May 10, 2026 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
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Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BELL CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED AGENCIES
May 13, 2026
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
INDEX
Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers
CLOSED SESSION a – d
AGENDA & INDEX 1-8
PUBLIC HEARINGS None
BUSINESS SESSION 1 9-63
2 64-293
3 294-318
4 319-383
5 384-450
6 451-458
7 459-472
8 473-559
CONSENT CALENDAR 9 560-576
10 577-688