CITY F ELL A E
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, August 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 The meeting will be held at Bell Gardens City Hall in the Council Chambers. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at htt 5„M<<° bell rarderis.cw.g,f"i-went-tolvvatch cit r ccuncilmrneetun* s.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Public comments for non -agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public comments can be made by any of the following ways:
IN -PERSON: Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public comments are limited to (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who
wish to address the City Council should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on August 11, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Jorge! Chavez presiding. Mayor Jorgel Chavez called the joint meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.
2.. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Camacho.
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember / Agency Member
Isabel Guillen, Councilwoman/ Agency Member
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman / Agency Member Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor/ Chair
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - Toastmasters Dynamic
Forcemasters Club 587 for the Designation of the President's Distinguished Club
Councilmember Marco Barcena read the certificate of
recognition and presented it to President Salvador Cervantes and members.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - Anaya's Service Center Mayor Jorge! Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the owner Juan Anaya.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT
MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council / Successor Agency regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person subject to an overall 30 -minute period for non -agenda items. Government Code Section 54590 prohibits the City Council / Successor Agency from taking action or engaging in discussion on a specific item unless it appears on the agenda.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comment received.
Maria Padilla, Soledad Garcia, and Veronica Milan, spoke regarding the unhoused and appreciation of the assistance provided by the City.
Cassandra spoke regarding current hardships.
Monica Kakimoto spoke regarding immigration issues.
Maria Esther Montano spoke regarding immigration issues.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council / Agency Members regarding any items listed on the agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were nineteen (19) written comments received and distributed to the full Council.
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Francisco Barcena spoke regarding Item No. 11.6.
Mateo Gil spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Elisa Farias spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Veronica Lopez spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Martha Carrasco spoke regarding Item No. 1L6.
Laura Cortez spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Jocelyn Del Real spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Ceshia Palos spoke regarding item No. 11.5.
Melodic. Cuevas spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Richard Jarman spoke regarding Item No. 11.6.
Maria Padilla spoke regarding item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Jasmine Gonzalez spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Cassandra spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Aida Vega spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Wendy Avila spoke regarding item No. 11.5.
Qzzy Orozco spoke regarding Item No. 11.5
Valery Reyes spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Janeth Preciado Vargas spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Monica Kakimoto spoke regarding Item No. 11.6.
Grace Estrella Saucedo spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Maya H. spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Honey Bizarro spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Rosemary spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Irma Lopez spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Irma Vargas spoke regarding item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Catalina Hernandez spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Meli Macedo spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Lidia Aguilar spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Jas spoke regarding Item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Laura spoke regarding item No. 11.5 and 11.6
Emmanuel Carrera Ruben spoke regarding item Nos. 11.5 and 11.6.
Maria Morales spoke regarding Item No. 11.6.
Yalda Calderon spoke regarding item Nos. 11.5 and 1L6.
Mario Beltran spoke regarding Item 11.5.
8. EXTERNAL COMMITTEES UPDATES
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez made an announcement
regarding the COG Meeting and the transportation career academy program was presented to all the members . High School Students are able to do internships.
Mayor Jorgel Chavez recessed the meeting at 8:26 p.m. and reconvened at
8.`41 p.m.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. ©'Kelly provided a brief report. 1O. CONSENT CALENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council / Successor Agency request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1- 1©.8.
The motion carried 5-© with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by Isabel Guillen
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorge( Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-Q
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
CONCLUSION: Allowing ordinances to be read by title only, according to California State Law, will expedite the conduct of business at Council Meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
10.2 RECOMMENDATION: It k staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the July 28, 2025, Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meetings.
CONCLUSION: If approved, the minutes of the Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meetings will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
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10.3 \t it+Dint,e4r stcr Transfer
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 07/10/2025, 07/15/2025, and 07/22/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 07/10/2025, 07/15/2025, and 07/22/2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wire Transfer 07/10/2 3000
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677,058.19
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Net Payroll
Transfer
Warrant
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Warrant
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$2,412,815.79
04,976.37
122,341.76
$427,318.13
$569,667.85
$996,985.98
$430,108.16
$430,108.16
484,934.80
$484,934.80
$4,324,844.73
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
10.5 1. Adopt the attached Resolution; and
2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Bell Gardens and Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. for
Billboard Advisory Services pursuant to Bell Gardens
Municipal Code Section 3.04.100(A).
CONCLUSION: It is recommended that the City Council
approve the attached Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement between the City and Terra Realty
Advisors, Inc., for billboard real estate advisory services, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for a term of three (3) years.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of consulting services
provided by Terra Realty will not exceed $30,000 over the course of the three (3) year term of the Professional Services Agreement. The City may recover this cost through future reimbursement agreement(s) included in future lease or
development agreements with billboard companies. Initially, the Professional Services Agreement amount will need to be appropriated from the general fund into the Community
Development Budget because it was not contemplated in the current fiscal budget.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving an
Interagency Memorandum of Understanding (M0U)
with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation
Authority to participate in the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems and become a
voting member of the Configuration. Management
Committee; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU,
including approving finalized plans and any other
actions in connection with the Agreement.
CONCLUSION: If the MOU is approved, staff will process it for signatures and transmit it to LACMTA.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Sixth Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc.
CONCLUSION: Approving a Sixth Amendment would enable
RJM to provide the additional construction administration services necessary to complete the Aquatics Center.
FISCAL IMPACT: Existing funds in the reimbursable allowance in the amount of $23,000 will be transferred to construction administration services. The additional amount of $51,750 for construction administration services would result in a new total compensation in the amount of $1,721,755. CDBG funds are available to cover the additional amount.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RECOM ENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the
Southeast Los Angeles Transit Improvements Project
(SELA TIP) to purchase and install two (2) new bus
shelters; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and all related documents necessary to implement the project,
in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CONCLUSION: If the MOU is approved, staff will process it for signatures and transmit it to Metro,
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Metro will be reimbursing the City for costs associated with the procurement and installation of the bus shelters.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Construction Contract of Resource
Environmental, Inc. for the Soil Remediation Project at Former Berk Oil Site as Complete; and
2. Appropriate an additional $65,678.20 in ECRG funds to cover costs that exceeded the original construction
contract and contingency; and
3. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
CONCLUSION: The City Council's acceptance of the Project as complete is required to allow the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the LA County Registrar -Recorder.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Project performed was funded through the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG)
program received from Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DISC). The final Project construction cost including
change orders is $2,583,578.64.
The construction budget was $2,517,900.44, including
contingency. Therefore, an additional appropriation of
$65,678.20 is necessary to cover the total construction costs after Change Orders.
The table below illustrates the total construction cost and construction budget:
Actual Construction Cost - Base $
Bid 2,179,98
8.26 Change Orders No.l - 4
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403,590.
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2,517,90
0.44 Total Project Costs
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2,583,57
8.64 Additional Funding Required
$
due to Change Orders
65,678.2
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DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council review the Commissions Appointments List and
by motion, remove commissioners and/or make
appointments to the posted vacancies.
CONCLUSION: After an appointment is made, Commission
members will receive their Oath of Office before beginning service with their respective Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. The City Clerk's Office will arrange for the proper filing of Conflict of Interest Code forms and schedule trainings for AB 1234 and AB 1661.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exh[bIL
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council designate a voting delegate and up to two (2) alternates to attend the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for October 8-1Q, 2025, where the League membership will consider and take action on
resolutions that establish League policy..
CONCLUSION: The City Council must appoint a voting
delegate and up to two (2) alternates to attend the General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025 commencing at 7:30 a.m. The voting delegate and alternate(s) must be registered in order to vote at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
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This item was heard after Item No. 11.4.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena, to
appoint Mayor Jorge! Chavez as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa as the alternate..
The motion carried 5.0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by Marco Barcena
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorge' Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
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RECOM ENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Receive and file the Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) Our Resilient Rio Bell
Gardens Golf Course Vision Plan update; or
2. Direct staff to bring an agenda item with a resolution for City Council consideration to authorize KDI to apply for the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grant.
CONCLUSION: KDI has informed staff of an RMC grant
opportunity for the Our Resilient Rio Bell Gardens Golf Course Vision Plan. The RMC grant would pay for design, construction plans and specifications, and estimates, but it will also require that at least one phase of the project is constructed or implemented.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
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This item was heard after Item No. 11.6 and prior to Item No.
11.4. Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by MayorJorgel Chavez, seconded by
Councilmember Marco Barcena to bring back item with a
resolution.
The motion carried 5- 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-a
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file this report.
CONCLUSION: The Recreation and Community Services
Department will implement a Resident Card program.
Interested residents can submit an application at Ford Park, take a photo and pay the designated fee to receive a card.
Card renewal is required on an annual basis. This program is slated to begin in the fall of this year.
FISCAL IMPACT: There will be a one-time cost for purchasing the printing equipment and software update of
approximately $6,000. The current fiscal budget will
accommodate the required the costs of the program.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
This item was heard after Item No. 11.3 and prior to Item No.
11.2. Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena,
seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Yes
11.5 Qiscuss
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report.
CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the City Council
receive and file this report.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit
This item was heard after Item No. 11.1 and prior to Item No.
11.6. Manuel Acosta , Director of Community Development Services, provided a presentation.
Mayor Jorgel Chavez provided staff direction to return to Council with an ordinance/urgency prepared in collaboration with organizations of interest to support residents and businesses within the city's legal authority.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Receive and file this report; or
2. Direct Staff to let the Agreement lapse at the end of the Term on February 28, 2026, with no additional optional
extensions; or
3. Direct the City Manager to provide notice to terminate the Agreement for convenience on August 12, 2025.
CONCLUSION: Staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding the existing Agreement with Flock.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
This item was heard after item No. 11.5 and prior to Item No.
11.3. Police Chief Camacho provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to receive and file this item.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Marco
Barcena, died for a lack of second to terminate the agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
An amended motion to original motion was made by
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, died for a lack of a second to receive and file this item and add the transparency tool.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Mayor Jorgel Chavez to direct staff to immediately remove access of Bell Gardens Police Department information to the 282 agencies and add the transparency tool.
The motion carried 3-1-1-© with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa
Seconded by: Jorgel Chavez
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, and Miguel De
La Rosa
No Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Abstain Isabel Guillen
Carried 3-1
12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
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Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorge! Chavez adjourned the meeting at 10:49 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City perk