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, October 14, 2026
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
BELL COMMUNITY CENTER
6250 PINE AVENUE, BELL CA 90201
Ana Maria Quintana
Mayor
Monica Arroyo Francis Flores
Vice-Mayor Council Member
Ali Saleh Pablo Sifuentes
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
October 14, 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 October 14, 2026
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201
MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE BELL COMMUNITY CENTER
PUBLIC COMMENT: Each City Council meeting agenda includes a Public Comment period, providing members of the public with an opportunity to address the City Council on items listed on the agenda, as well as non-agenda matters that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Public Comment In-Person
Please complete a Request to Speak Card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers will be called in the order in which Speaker Cards are received. When recognized by the Mayor, speakers should approach the podium, state their name for the record, and address the City Council. Each speaker is allotted up to three (3) minutes and may speak once during the Public Comment portion of the agenda.
Public Comment Remotely
The City provides remote participation through the Zoom audio communication platform. Members of the public may observe the meeting and provide public comment by either:
• Calling the telephone number provided on the agenda; or • Joining the Zoom meeting using the Meeting ID and Passcode listed on the agenda.
Join Zoom Meeting (ONLY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT)
Phone Number: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 895 6158 8642
Password: 556682
To provide public comment on Closed Session items, participants must call no later than 5:00 p.m. To provide public comment on Regular Session items, participants must use the Raise Hand feature prior to the start of the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
During the Public Comment period, participants joining via Zoom must use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak.
Participants joining by telephone must press *9 to raise their hand. Requests to speak must be submitted before the meeting begins. Individuals who join after the meeting has started will not be permitted to speak during Public Comment.
When the Mayor announces your name or phone number, you will be prompted to speak. At that time, please unmute your microphone or telephone line, state your name for the record, and proceed with your comments.
Members of the public attending the meeting in person will be invited to speak first, followed by remote participants. Remote speakers will be recognized in the order their calls are received. Each remote speaker is allotted up to three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
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, October 14, 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
October 14, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Saleh, Sifuentes, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Quintana 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 Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in two or more cases. b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Walker vs City of Bell, ADJ#16487500
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, Saleh, Sifuentes, Vice-Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Quintana 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 the month of October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month b. Proclamation declaring October 10, 2026 as World Mental Health Day which takes place every year to raise global awareness of mental health issues and fight social stigma 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 signed up before the meeting began will be given an opportunity to speak at the end of the Council meeting.
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 14, 2026
Members of the public attending the meeting in person will be invited to speak first, followed by remote participants. Remote speakers will be recognized in the order their calls are received.
Each remote speaker is allotted up to three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
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 items have 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. Approval of a Resolution of an Intent to Vacate a Public Alley that Lies in the Middle of a Property Located at 4210 East Gage Avenue. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-61 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE INTENT TO VACATE BY THE CITY OF
BELL CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN ALLEY VACATION
THAT IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE ENTIRE
PROPERTY AND EXTENDS ACROSS ITS ENTIRE LENGTH
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 4210 EAST GAGE
AVENUE
2. Public Hearing - Consideration to approve an Interim Urgency Ordinance prohibiting the establishment, relocation, or expansion of data centers within city limits during the pendency of the city’s review and adoption of permanent zoning regulations for such uses. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt urgency Ordinance No. 1299 titled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION, OR
EXPANSION OF DATA CENTERS WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING
THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF
PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES
PUBLIC TESTIMONY can be provided by:
• Calling the telephone number provided on the agenda; or • Joining the Zoom meeting using the Meeting ID and Passcode listed on the agenda.
During the Public Hearing, participants joining via Zoom must use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak. Participants joining by telephone must press *9 to raise their hand.
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 14, 2026
Business Session
3. On-call Professional Engineering and Architectural Services – Award of Professional Services Agreements to Transtech Engineers, Inc., Willdan Engineering, Mark Thomas & Company, and John L. Hunter & Associates. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute two-year Professional Services Agreements with each of the following firms:
Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed of $1,200,000, Willdan Engineering in the amount not to exceed of $500,000, Mark Thomas & Company in the amount of not-to exceed of $1,100,000, and John L. Hunter & Associates in the amount of not-to exceed $600,000 for on-call professional engineering and related services for a total contract amount of $3,400,000.
4. Request to Reschedule the November 11, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reschedule the regular City Council meeting of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
5. Appointment to the Community Services Commission. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and approve Councilmember Sifuentes’ nomination of one (1) Adult Commissioner to the Community Services Commission; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-62 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
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 item 6.
6. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of October 14, 2026. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Pending Items – None
Next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies
October 14, 2026
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted October 8, 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
October 14, 2026
5:00 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
INDEX
Agenda Category Item Number Page Numbers
CLOSED SESSION a – b
AGENDA & INDEX 1-8
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 9-19
2 20-27
BUSINESS SESSION 3 28-218
4 219
5 220-223
CONSENT CALENDAR 6 224-314