CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, August 25, 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.psµ;lvvtiwti�.! be ���c t�� � :� ..... o 'vA( t -CO LIncil- r i .
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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 25, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Jorge, Chavez presiding. Mayor Jorge, Chavez called the joint meeting to order at 6:21 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA CE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Barrios.
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 - El Pollito Panaderia
Mayor Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Norma and Eva.
5.2 Proclamation for National Preparedness Month
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition.
5.3 Proclamation Honoring Deaf Awareness Month
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen read the certificate of recognition.
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.
Jasmine Gonzalez spoke regarding an emergency ordinance that seeks to
implement a citywide eviction moratorium and rent freeze.
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 no public or written comments received.
8. EXTERNAL COMMITTEES UPDATES
There were no updates provided.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly provided a brief report.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1-10.9.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
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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.
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10.2 Apptov, ,'Irirr s of City Coon(' uncessot F.JOHlt
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the August 11, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting and August 18, 2025, Special City Council Meeting.
CONCLUSIO : If approved, the minutes of the City
Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
Lcra _�l ` rw 0 tbe_commollity
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Exhibit 2 -
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10.3 lrVa eanc Fe is e and..`i _e fer g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 06/30/2025, 07/24/2025, 07/29/2025, 07/31/2025 and 08/05/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 06/30/2025, 07/24/2025, 07/29/2025,
07/31/2025 and 08/05/2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wire Transfer
07/31/2
025
3006
$11,513.00
Warrant
Register
07/29/2
025
196447 -
196477
$189,510.31
Total Voucher
$201,023.31
Wire Transfer
07/24/2
025
3005 - 3011
$5,068,712.36
Warrant
Register
07/29/2
025
196478 -
196534
$3,361,788.02
Total Bank
$8,430,500.38
Net Payroll
Transfer
07/24/2
025
$583,816.67
Total Voucher
$9,014,317.05
Wire Transfer
06/30/2
5 3012
$40,833.33
Warrant
Register
08/05/2
025
196535-196562
635,051.69
Total Voucher
$675,885.03
Wire Transfer
08/05/2
025
3013
$1,499,783.14
10.4 Warrant
Register
08/05/2 196563
025 196617
$246,620.62
ATTACH ENTS:
Total Voucher
Grand Total
Vouchers
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$1,746,40336
$11,637,629.15
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
registers dated 08/05/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the Successor
Agency Members is approved, then the warrant register dated 08/05/2025 will be received and filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Warrant Register
08/05/2025
Total Voucher
377.50
$3,377.50
Grand Total
Voucher
$3,377.
ATTACHMENTS:
( i i .._._ a/arrant r an Regt r Successor ricy.
10.5 July Treasure_ r a g
RECOM ENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the July 2025 Treasurer's Report.
CONCLUSION: The July 31, 2025, Treasurer's Report has
been presented to the City Council with a recommendation to receive, approve and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
10.6 Frot
RECOMM NDATION: It is staffs recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the
installation of green curb parking restrictions fronting 7734 Eastern Avenue and 8044 Eastern Avenue; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2025-71
CONCLUSION: If the City Council adopts the attached
resolution, Public Works will proceed with the installation of green curb parking restrictions fronting 7734 Eastern Avenue and 8044 Eastern Avenue.
FISCAL I PACT: The estimated cost for the installation of all parking restrictions, including signage, is $500 and is available in the current Street Maintenance Budget.
ATTACH ENTS:
10.7 CQDS i
23 RECO NDATIO : It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Collection and Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Reporting Year 2023, Number MOUPAIBELG25000.
CONCLUSION: Adoption of the attached Resolution will allow the City Manager to execute the MOU and in exchange, the City will receive transportation funding.
FISCAL I PACT: The City will receive a payment of $85,644 for its participation in the NTD program for Reporting Year 7 e)
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit esoi
Exhibit mm
10.8 Ty`c
Recot ion Apprao rig a Poi -der
Truck
RECO E RATIO : It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a
Purchase Order Agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet for the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 3.04.100(A).
CONCLUSION: If the attached Resolution is adopted, staff will process and issue a purchase order to procure a 2024 Chevrolet Pick-up Truck.
FISCAL YEAR: The purchase of the pick-up truck totals
$57,835.70, including upfitting, taxes and additional fees. The City's FY 2025-2026 budget includes sufficient funds for the purchase of the pick-up truck for the Public Works
Parks/Facilities Division.
ATTACHMENTS:
soludon
chase
10.9 e s
John Anson =card
RECOMME DATION: It is staffs recommendation that the
City Council by motion, adopt the attached Resolution
approving an Equipment Procurement Agreement with
Defiant Strength, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of equipment for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Fitness Room for a total amount of $58,795.
CONCLUSIO : Recreation and Community Services staff
sought a quote from Defiant Strength, Inc. through the
Sourcewell for fitness equipment for the John Anson Ford
Park Regional Aquatics Center Fitness Room. If the attached resolution is adopted, staff will process the agreement with Defiant for the procurement and delivery of the fitness equipment.
FISCAL I PACT: The agreement with Defiant Strength, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of fitness equipment will be for a total amount of $58,795. The City's FY 2025-26 budget includes sufficient funds to cover this expenditure.
ATTACHMENTS:
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DISCUSSION
Local Commission r2p I..
RECOM NDATION: 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 I T: None
ATTACH T
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RECOM : It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file this report.
CONCLUSION (Revised): City staff will continueto discuss with the City Prosecutor different options for the City's ability to enforce noise violations, including but not limited
to misdemeanor charges, which shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period of up to 6 months,and or both.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact may include additional cost related to misdemeanor prosecution, offset by potential increased fines.
ATTACHMENTS:
Police Captain Barrios provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5 - Q with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
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Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
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REC©M ENDATIION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
Kounkuey Design Initiative to apply for the Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy Proposition 1 River Parkways and
Urban Streams for Lower Los Angeles River Grant..
CONCLUSION: KDI has informed staff of an RMC grant
opportunity for the Our Resilient Rio Bell Gardens Golf Course Vision Plan which includes the implementation of at least one phase of the Vision Plan. The City Council previously directed
KDI to seek funding for design and construction plans and specifications only. Due to the implementation requirement, City Council gave direction for staff to bring back an item for consideration of a resolution authorizing KDI to apply for the Grant.
FISCAL I PACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACH ENTS:
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Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community
Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena,
seconded by Mayor Jorgel Chavez to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5- 6 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Jorgel Chavez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
12. CITY COUNCIL/ SUCC SSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorge/ Chavez adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Daisy Go m z, City C