POSTED: 08/4/2026
CITY OF BELL
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
August 5, 2026
FY 2027-2029 PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Bell will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bell Community Center, located at 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201. The purpose of the meeting is to receive citizen input on projects to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for FY 2027-2029.
The City of Bell receives federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as a participant in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program on an annual basis. Projects discussed at the meeting, which are determined to be eligible under Federal Guidelines and will principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons, will be considered for inclusion in the Los Angeles County Development Authority’s 2026-2027 Action Plan.
The City of Bell seeks to continue its participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Entitlement Program for the qualification period from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030. In addition to standard CDBG funds, the Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) covers allocations under the HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grants programs. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-48 will authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the Participating City Cooperation Agreement and related documentation to receive CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. This agreement is binding for Fiscal Years 2027–2029 (commencing July 1, 2030) and automatically renews for successive three-year qualification periods unless explicit notice of non-participation is provided to the County and HUD.
All administrative, reporting, and subrecipient compliance obligations will be managed through program funds, without using General Fund resources.
All parties wishing to speak for or against the matter should attend the special meeting and voice their concerns on the proposed item. Any person desiring to provide written comments to this matter must do so prior to or at the Special Meeting. Written comments can be sent by U.S. Mail or hand delivery to the City Clerk at 6330 Pine Ave., Bell, CA 90201, prior to said Special Meeting.
For further details, contact Javier Ochiqui, Community Development Director, at (323) 588-6211, Ext. 2608, or [email protected].
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone requiring special equipment, assistance, or accommodations to participate in the hearing must notify City staff at least 72 hours before the meeting.