Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Clara St.
Segment #:
Segment: West City Limits to Eastern Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By: Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E. 1 A -1
Exhibit 5 449 Page 320 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Clara St.
Segment #:
Segment: Eastern Ave. to Garfield Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By: Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
A -2
Exhibit 5 450 Page 321 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Clara St.
Segment #:
Segment: Garfield Ave. to Scout Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By: Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
K
A -3
Exhibit 5 451 Page 322 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Eastern Ave.
Segment: North City Limits to Gage Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
4 A -4
Exhibit 5 452 Page 323 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Eastern Ave.
Segment: Gage Ave. to Lubec St.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
A -5
Exhibit 5 453 Page 324 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Eastern Ave.
Segment: Lubec St. to Florence Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
A -6
Exhibit 5 454 Page 325 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Eastern Ave.
Segment: Florence Ave. to Clara St.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
7 A -7
Exhibit 5 455 Page 326 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Eastern Ave.
Segment: Clara St. to Garfield Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
A -8
Exhibit 5 456 Page 327 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Florence Ave.
Segment: West City Limits to Jaboneria Rd.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
A -9
Exhibit 5 457 Page 328 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Emil Ave.
Segment #:
Segment: Florence Ave. to Scout Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By: Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E. 10 A -10
Exhibit 5 458 Page 329 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Florence Ave.
Segment: Jaboneria Rd. to Garfield Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
11 A -11
Exhibit 5 459 Page 330 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Florence Ave.
Segment: Garfield Ave. to East City Limits
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
12 A -12
Exhibit 5 460 Page 331 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Florence PI.
Segment: Florence Ave. to Garfield Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
13 A -13
Exhibit 5 461 Page 332 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Florence PI.
Segment: Garfield Ave. to Scout Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
14 A -14
Exhibit 5 462 Page 333 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Gage Ave.
Segment #:
Segment: West City Limits to Garfield Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By: Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
Date of Survey: 5/27/2015 5/27/2015
Verticle Curves:
50th Percentile Speed: 33 35 34
85th Percentile Speed: 39 40 39.5
10 MPH Pace: 28 32 30
Percent in Pace: 69.72 72.73 71.225
Posted S eed n itp 35 35
School /Residential
PARTT E Accident Records
Time Period Covered: 4/29/2012 through 430 /201 5
Number of Months Observed: 36
Intersection Accidents: 19
Mid -Block Accidents: 27
id-Block .... Accident.. .Rate...Pe.r...M.i.Liio.n..Ve. „isle... Miles .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.83 id-BlockBlock Accident RateEXected 1.55
15 Date of Observation: 6/2/2015
Average Daily Traffic (ADT): 23 803
Lane Configuration: 4 -Lane Un ......... divided
Traff ic Controls: Signal @ Eastern, E SeIinda, Colmar, Jaboneria, D a w e I I Garfield Uncontrolled Crosswalks: Yes
Pedestrian /Bicycles: Yes Yes
Truck Traffic: Yes Yes
On . Street.. Parking: Yes Yes
Length of Segment: 1.25
Verticle Curves: No
Horizontal Curves: Yes
Lateral Visibility: Good Good
Sidewalks: Yes Yes
Driveways: Yes Yes
Street Lighting: ...... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Yes Yes Ad "scent Land Use: Residential / Commercial School /Residential PART IV: Aidditionai Remarks
SRTS. Uncontrolled crosswalk @ SpechtAve I On- street parking is partially permitted RECOMMENDED SPEED LIMIT:
A -15
Exhibit 5 463
35
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Gage Ave.
Segment: Garfield Ave. to Emil Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
16 A -16
Exhibit 5 464 Page 335 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Gage Ave.
Segment: Emil Ave. to East City Limits
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
17 A -17
Exhibit 5 465 Page 336 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Garfield Ave.
Segment: Gage Ave. to Florence PI.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
A -18
Exhibit 5 466 Page 337 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Garfield Ave.
Segment: Florence Ave. to Ira Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
19 A -19
Exhibit 5 467 Page 338 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Garfield Ave.
Segment: Ira Ave. to South City Limits
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
4C
A -20
Exhibit 5 468 Page 339 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Jaboneria Rd.
Segment: Gage Ave. to Florence Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
21 A -21
Exhibit 5 469 Page 340 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Jaboneria Rd.
Segment: Florence Ave. to Eastern Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
22 A -22
Exhibit 5 470 Page 341 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Park Ln.
Segment #:
Segment: Garfield Ave. to Gotham St.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By: Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E. 23 A -23
Exhibit 5 471 Page 342 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
CVC Section 627)
Street: Scout Ave.
Segment: Foster Bridge Blvd. to Florence PI.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
24 A -24
Exhibit 5 472 Page 343 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Scout Ave.
Segment: Florence PI. to Florence Ave.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
25 A -25
Exhibit 5 473 Page 344 of 352
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Street: Scout Ave.
Segment: Florence Ave. to Gotham St.
Prepared By: Ryan Kim
CVC Section 627)
Checked By:
Segment #:
Raymond Abassi, P.E., T.E.
it•:
A -26
Exhibit 5 474 Page 345 of 352
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael O’Kelly, City Manager
BY: Jennifer Pineda, Senior Management Analyst SUBJECT:Discussion Regarding Sister Cities Program
MEETING DATE:October 27, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council discuss and provide further direction, if necessary, regarding the Sister Cities Program.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:
A request was made to discuss the Sister Cities Program in the City of Bell Gardens. The concept of Sister Cities was established in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a way for U.S. cities to create formal partnerships with foreign cities, fostering the exchange of information, ideas, and cultural understanding.
In reviewing the City’s historical records, staff identified that Bell Gardens has two formally recognized sister cities:
1. Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
This partnership was unanimously approved by the City Council on January 9, 1995, after the City of Pátzcuaro expressed interest in forming a formal relationship with Bell Gardens. The intent was to foster cultural and community ties.
2. Los Reyes, Michoacán, Mexico
The second sister city relationship was approved on February 27, 2006, following a formal request from Los Reyes Mayor Arq. Jose Antonio Guzmán Tejeda. The partnership aimed to create collaborative opportunities through cultural and educational exchanges. This relationship was also unanimously approved by the City Council.
During the Memorial Day weekend in May 2025, Los Reyes Mayor Humberto Jimenez Solís visited Bell Gardens for the “Día de Amistad” (Day of Friendship) celebration and hosted their yearly soccer tournament at the Bell Gardens Sports Center as part of their festivities. The City formally recognized their visit during the tournament by presenting a certificate to Mayor Jimenez Solís in recognition of their partnership. Staff is not aware of any recent communication or interaction with representatives from Pátzcuaro.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Bell Gardens currently maintains two formal sister cities collaborations with Pátzcuaro and Los Reyes, both in Michoacán, Mexico. Staff seeks further direction from the City Council regarding the Sister Cities Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael O’Kelly, City Manager
BY: Michael O’Kelly, City Manager
SUBJECT:Discussion Regarding the Village Square Art Walk MEETING DATE:October 27, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and provide staff with further direction, if necessary.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:
Village Square is 6.58 acre commercial shopping center located on the southeast corner of Florence Avenue and Eastern Avenue. Village Square is a mix of large and small retailers and restaurants. The co-anchors of the Village Square are Marshall’s and Ross.
The other tenants include Applebee’s, Chase, Spectrum and El Asadero Prime Taqueria.
Village Square was originally developed by Primestor in 2006 on land acquired by the former Community Development Commission (CDC). The CDC, in partnership with Primestor worked to create a village-like atmosphere in the shopping center with architectural design that included rich colors, arches, stone and tile accents, wood trellises, wrought iron and decorative landscaping throughout. Upon dissolution of the CDC in 2012, the Successor Agency took control of the Village and was required to sell it. The State of California required the Successor Agency to sell the property at fair market value to pay off old debts. Primestor held a contractual Right of First Refusal to purchase the property and acquired it to continue its operations.
Village Square is privately owned and includes 365 parking spaces and contains a walkway/art walk with a mix of decorative hardscape and landscaping that provides a pedestrian path from the smaller shops and restaurants to the major tenant stores. The walkway has easels that periodically display art.
CONCLUSION:
Village Square is private property. Village Square contains a walkway/art walk that has easels that periodically display art.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael O’Kelly, City Manager
BY: Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services SUBJECT:Update for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Project Programs
MEETING DATE:October 27, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the report and/or provide staff with further direction.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City of Bell Gardens hosted the grand opening event for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center (Aquatics Center) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Hundreds of people gathered at the Aquatics Center to celebrate the historical occasion with entertainment, special guest speakers, and an inaugural jump and slide into the pools.
The Aquatics Center programs opened to the public on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
AQUATICS CENTER OPENING WEEK PROGRAM STATISTICS
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Swim lessons, Recreational Swim (Rec Swim) and the Fitness Room were open and available for use. There were 120 participants for swim lessons, 125 Rec Swim participants and 7 people who utilized the Fitness Center.
On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Aquatics Center programming was expanded to include Lap Swim in the morning and evening time. From Monday October 20, 2025, through Wednesday, October 22, 2025, there were 92 Lap Swim Participants, 48 Rec Swim participants and 28 Fitness Room participants.
Staff is currently working with Bell Gardens High School Swim Team and Water Polo Team to schedule practice times and pool usage. Staff expect the Bell Gardens High School to begin practicing in November. Additionally, The Downey Dolphins Swim Team began utilizing the pool for their practices on Monday, October 20, 2025.
UPCOMING AQUATICS CENTER PROGRAMMING
Beginning Monday, October 27, 2025 the following Aquatics Center programs will be available for all community members:
•Monday – Thursday: 6:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m.
o 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
▪Fitness Room
o 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.:
▪Lap Swim, Senior Aerobics
o 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.:
▪Rec Swim, Lap Swim, Aqua Aerobics
•Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
▪Fitness Room
o 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
▪Lap Swim, Senior Aerobics
o 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
▪Rec Swim, Lap Swim, Aqua Aerobics
•Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
o 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
▪Fitness Room
o 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
▪Swim Lessons
o 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
▪Rec Swim, Lap Swim
•Sunday: Closed
AQUATICS CENTER FEES
The Aquatics Center program fees are retro to the last time the City had an open pool in 2016. The fees are required to be paid only by those who participate in an Aquatics Center activity or program. If there is an occasion when an individual is unable to pay the required fee, staff will work with that individual on a case-by-case basis. Below is the current list of fees for Aquatics Center programs.
•*Swim Lessons
o $35.00 – Residents
o $45.00 – Non-Residents
▪LA84 grant offers free lessons for up to 715 participants. •Senior Water Aerobics
o $1.00 for participants ages 55 and older
•Recreational Swim, Fitness Room (13 years and older), Aqua Aerobics (13 years and older), Lap Swim (13 years and older),
o $2.00 for Adults
o $1.00 for Seniors
o $1.00 for Children
•Semi-Private Pool Rentals
o $100.00 per hour
o $75.00 Security Deposit
o $25.00 Setup/Clean up Fee
AQUATICS CENTER FUTURE PROGRAMMING
Staff is currently working on implementing a couple of new programs which include the City Council approved Resident ID Card Program. This program allows City residents to purchase an ID card that shows proof of residency. The ID card can be used for registering for any City program at a resident rate. Staff expects this program to begin in the coming weeks.
Staff is also working on establishing a Monthly Membership Program which will allow for Aquatics Center participants to access the Aquatic Center’s amenities at a slightly discounted rate. For example, an individual with a monthly membership may get a 10% discount off of regular daily entrance fees, or a family may get a discounted rate for families with more than 3 members. Staff will come back to Council for approval of the Monthly Membership Program once all the details are finalized.
While the Monthly Membership Program is being developed, staff will implement a punch card system which allows participants to pay for 10, 20 or 30 visits at a time. The punch card will have a set number of punches that will be deducted with each visit. A 10-visit punch card will cost $20 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. A 20-visit punch card will cost $40 for adults and $20 for children and seniors, and a 30-visit punch card will cost $60 for adults and $30 for children and seniors. One visit allows the punch card participant access to the fitness center, aerobics classes, rec swim and lap swim. Swim Lessons and pool rentals are not included with the punch card.
CONCLUSION:
The John Anson Ford Park Aquatics Center grand opening was hosted on Tuesday, October 14 and formally opened to the public on Saturday October 18, 2025 with Swim Lessons, Recreational Swim and Fitness Room access. On Monday, October 20, 2025 programs expanded to include Lap Swim and on Monday, October 27, 2025, Senior and Aqua Aerobics will be offered to the community. Staff is working on implementing the Resident ID Card Program in the coming weeks and developing a Monthly Membership Program for discounted access to the Aquatics Center. While the Monthly Membership Program is being developed, staff will implement a punch card program. The Aquatics Center Fees are retro fees from 2016 and are required to be paid by anyone who participates in Aquatics programs or activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual operating costs for the Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center are approximately $2.7 Million.
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services