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Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
April 22, 2026
MINUTES REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
Bell City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority April 22, 2026
6:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Vice-Mayor Arroyo called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
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 PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (4) ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana (1)
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine II, 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 6:19 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
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, April 22, 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 AGENDA ITEM 17
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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: 4738 Florence Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Danny Aleshire (City Attorney)
Negotiating parties: To be Determined
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.
Mayor Saleh reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:02 p.m.
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 PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh (4) ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana (1)
Staff Present: City Attorney Danny Aleshire, Chief of Police Damian Velasco, Public Works Director Rita Montalvo, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Rickey Manbahal, Human Resources and Risk Manager Gina Skibar and Assistant City Clerk Marisa Craft.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Saleh.
City Attorney Report
City Attorney Danny Aleshire reported the following: Items a) through c) were discussed, direction was given and no reportable action was taken. Mayor Saleh did not participate in item b). Item d) was not discussed.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. Proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month was read by Vice-Mayor Arroyo.
b. Block Party Trailor Program Presentation was given by Donna Guiterrez, Recreation Supervisor
c. Introduction of Zeus, Bell Police Department K-9 was presented by Chief Velasco. 738
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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.
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: Karla Trejo, Xio, Merli Albizures, Francisco Ponce, Betsy Aldi, Luz Virgen, Pablo Sifuentes, Alfredo Meza, Dulrinea Cano-Pedroza, Edwin Gonzalez, and Rigoberto Banderas.
For the Record: 3 emails were 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.
None.
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.
Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui provided a report on behalf of the City Manager.
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 - Consideration to approve an Interim Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting the establishment or relocation of Medical and Dental Clinics in the C3 Zone within City Limits. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt urgency Ordinance No. 1298 titled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR RELOCATION OF
MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINICS WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING
THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF
PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES
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Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion was held between the Council and Staff.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
1. Nora Saenz
Seeing no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Flores requested an inventory report on all types of businesses.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve Agenda Item No. 1, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
City Attorney Danny Aleshire read the title of the ordinance.
Motion Passed.
Business Session
2. Authorization to Submit Notice of Intent to Withdraw from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) Liability, Cyber, and Terrorism Programs. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-19 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA) LIABILITY,
CYBER, AND TERRORISM PROGRAMS
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the withdrawal in accordance with the applicable governing documents.
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 7:58 p.m. and returned at 8:01 p.m.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal 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. 2, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
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Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
City Attorney Danny Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
Motion Passed.
3. Consideration of a one-year Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems to provide software support and maintenance to the current Records Identification and Management System (RIMS) used by the Bell Police Department. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, extending the term of the current agreement for an additional one-year period, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Item was continued to the next meeting.
4. Transfer and Acceptance of Former Redevelopment Agency Properties 4014 Gage Ave. and 4022 Gage Ave. (APN 6325-002-901 and 6325-002-902). (Successor Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Chair and Board members of the Successor Agency read by title only, wive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE BELL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DECLARING THE
PROPERTIES EXEMPT SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER THE SURPLUS
LAND ACT AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THOSE CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTIES TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING RELATED
ACTIONS ON APN 6325-002-901 AND 6325-002-902
Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion was held between the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve Agenda Item No. 4, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
City Attorney Danny Aleshire read the title of the resolution and made a correction to the APN number.
Motion Passed.
5. Appointments to the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated 741
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Regional Water Management Authority. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 tilted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO THE LOS ANGELES
GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
Public Works Director Rita Montalvo provided a report on the item.
A brief discussion was held between the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item No. 5, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, Vice-Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
City Attorney Danny Aleshire read the title of the resolution.
Motion Passed.
6. Consideration of Agreement with Price Paige & Company CPA. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Price Paige & Company CPA for advisory accounting professional services.
Mayor Saleh left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Finance Director Rickey Manbahal presented the staff report on this item.
A brief discussion followed between the Council and Staff.
City Attorney Danny Aleshire recommended approval of the agreement, subject to authorization for the City Attorney’s Office to make any necessary minor revisions.
Vice-Mayor Arroyo requested that the agreement be returned to the City Council for consideration if any substantive changes are made.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Arroyo to approve Agenda Item No. 6, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana and Mayor Saleh
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Motion Passed.
7. Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Bell and Muhammad Khalil and Cecilia Khalil for certain real property located at 6624 Flora Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-20 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH MUHAMMAD KHALI AND CECILIA KHALIL FOR
BELL COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6624 FLORA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL
Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui presented the staff report on this item.
A brief discussion followed between the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve Agenda Item No. 7, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana and Mayor Saleh
City Attorney read the title of the resolution.
Motion Passed.
8. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Goldstar Enterprises, Inc. for Bell Community Housing Authority property located at 4205-4209 Bell Avenue and 6712-6718 Otis Avenue. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2026-21 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY OF
BELL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH GOLDSTAR ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR BELL
COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4205-
4209 BELL AVENUE AND 6712-6718 OTIS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELL
Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui presented the staff report on this item.
A brief discussion followed between the Council and Staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve Agenda Item No. 8, as recommended. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
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Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana and Mayor Saleh
City Attorney read the title of the resolution.
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 9 through 11.
Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui requested to pull item no. 10 from the consent calendar for discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Flores to approve agenda items 9 and 11. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-0-2
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana and Mayor Saleh
Motion Passed.
9. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 2026. (City Council/Successor Agency)
10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of April 22, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Interim Community Development Director Javier Ochiqui informed the Council that staff had additional warrants for consideration and requested that the Council include the additional warrants as part of its motion.
It was moved by Councilmember Romero to approve Agenda Item 10, including the additional warrants presented by staff. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll Call: 3-0-1-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Romero, and Vice-Mayor Arroyo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Saleh
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ABSENT: Councilmember Quintana
Motion Passed.
11. Approve the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2026. (City Council) Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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: Luz Meza, Yudith Meza, Gerardo Zuniga, Karina Gastelum, and Antonio Robles.
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
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 June 24, 2026. ________________________________
Angela Bustamante, City Clerk
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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