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, June 10, 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
June 10, 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 June 10, 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, June 10, 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
June 10, 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6624 Florence Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 6339 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
f. 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. Republic Services Scholarship Program Recognition
b. Recognition of Social Model Recovery Systems for their advocacy and commitment to Tobacco-Free communities
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)
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
June 10, 2026
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.
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.
Public Hearing(s)
The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section.
1. Adoption of the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Business Session
2. Authorization for the Purchase of Microsoft Office 365. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of Microsoft Office 365, through Intelli-Tech from June 2026 to June 2027. This acquisition will continue to enhance our productivity, improve collaboration, and ensure we have access to the latest tools and security features.
3. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Duke Studio, Inc. to increase the budget by an additional $185,000 for FY 25/26, $460,000 for FY 26/27, and extend the term of the agreement until June 30, 2027, for Mobile Home Parks and Housing Unit Maintenance Services. (Bell Housing Authority)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Members of the Board approve Amendment No. 4, and read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 titled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE FY 2025-2026 BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $185,000 FROM THE BELL
COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (BCHA) FUND BALANCE
RESERVE TO THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL FUND FOR
MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
June 10, 2026
ADDITIONAL MOBILE HOME PARKS AND HOUSING UNIT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES”
4. Adoption of a Policy Establishing Procedures to Address Disruptions to Remote Participation Services During Council Meetings. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-29:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR MANAGING DISRUPTIONS TO
REMOTE PARTICIPATION SERVICES DURING CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 AND THE
RALPH M. BROWN ACT
5. Consideration of a one-year Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for software support and maintenance for the current Records Information and Management System (RIMS) used by the Bell Police Department. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a one-year Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc., extending the term of the current agreement for an additional one-year period, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $29,137.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. Award of Contract Services Agreement to Universal Protection Services, LP (DBA Allied Universal Security Services) for Bell Police Jail Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Contract Services Agreement for services between the City of Bell and Universal Protection Services, LP, for an initial (3) three-year period, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with two additional one-year extension options, extending the term of the Agreement, at the sole discretion of the City, through June 30, 2031, at an annual cost of $346,368.00 for the first two years and a 2% increase in years (3) three and (5) five, culminating in a total cost not to exceed $1,046,031.36 during the initial term and $1,759,688.
7. Consideration to Reschedule the Annual City Council Reorganization. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select July 22, 2026 as the Council reorganization date.
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 8 and 9.
8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of June 10, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
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Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
9. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Reports as of April 2026. (City Council and Successor Agency)
Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, June 10, 2026
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted June 5, 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
June 10, 2026
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
INDEX
Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers
CLOSED SESSION a – f
AGENDA & INDEX 1-8
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 9-135
BUSINESS SESSION 2 136-143
3 144-228
4 229-235
5 236-264
6 265-298
7 299
CONSENT CALENDAR 8 300-377
9 378-479