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 24, 2026
6:30 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 24, 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 24, 2026
6:30 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 24, 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
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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: 6629 and 6633 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
e. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) regarding significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
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. Citizen of the Month Recognition
b. Recognition of Social Model Recovery Systems for their advocacy and commitment to Tobacco-Free communities
c. Ceremonial Recognition Honoring Councilmember Romero for Years of Dedicated Service
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.
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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. Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561) – Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing required by Government Code Section 3502.3; and
2. Receive and file the report regarding City vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention activities.
2. Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levying of Assessments with No Increase for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the City of Bell Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Engineer’s Report, annual levy and collection of the proposed assessments; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING
THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING THE
LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
3. 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
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Business Session
4. Approval of Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) Altar. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the installation of a Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) altar (ofrenda) at the Bell House from October 31 through November 2, 2026.
5. Resolution Amending the Annual Appropriation Limit for the FY 2026-27, in accordance with Article XII of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 7910. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by the title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7910
6. Consideration of and adoption of a Resolution identifying Employee Classifications, Compensation Levels, and Salary Ranges and Rescinding Resolution No. 2025-28. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-38:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS,
COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND SALARY RANGES, AND PART-TIME
RATES TO COMPLY WITH CAL-PERS SALARY POSTING REQUIREMENT
AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE ADJUSTMENT AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28
7. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule and City Hall Closure. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Schedule and City Hall Closure for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
8. Consideration to approve a new Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental for professional planning services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental in the amount of $115,200 for professional planning services.
9. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 with Willdan Engineering for Planning and Staff Augmentation Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental in the amount of $115,200 for professional planning services.
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10. Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Bell Community Housing Authority and Ali Elhadi Khalil for certain real properties located at 6629 and 6633 Pine Avenue in the amount of $1,800,000. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-39 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY OF BELL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH ALI
ELHADI KHALI FOR THE BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6629 AND 6633 PINE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL
11. Award of Contract Services Agreement to World Private Security, Inc., for Crossing Guard 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 World Private Security, Inc, for a (3) three-year period, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with two available 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 $235,620.00 for the first year and $243,540.00 fixed price for the second and third year.
12. Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the use of funds from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB-1). (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027 TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1)
13. Approval of Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Professional Engineering Services to Extend the Term Through September 30, 2026, for an Additional Three (3) Months. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Approval of Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Professional Engineering Services to Extend the Term Through September 30, 2026, for an Additional Three (3) Months.
14. 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.
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15. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-37 Declaring the Results of the City of Bell General Municipal Election Consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election Held on June 2, 2026. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-37 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2,
2026, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
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 16 and 17.
16. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of June 24, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
17. Approve the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 22, 2026. (City Council) Pending Items – None
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, July 22, 2026
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted June 21, 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 24, 2026
6:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
INDEX
Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers
CLOSED SESSION a – e
AGENDA & INDEX 1-9
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 10-12
BUSINESS SESSION 2 13-95
3 96-223
4 224-225
5 226-233
6 234-254
7 255-257
8 258-278
9 279-344
10 345-426
11 427- 508
12 509-517
13 518-588
14 589-506
15 607
CONSENT CALENDAR 16 608-736
17 737-745