CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, October 27, 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 frtt2s //wwwbe_l(g rciens_orgii-, rant -tfwatch-cite-cc recd meyefifgs.
ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public participation may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's office by telephone at 562-896-7704 or via email to CryClerkDe l t)eliv,a.mrmclens.ar_g• no later than 72 -hours before the scheduled meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. Public participation are limited to three (3) minutes. Public participation for non -agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public participation can be made by any of the following ways:
IN -PERSON: Members of the public can provide in -person participation 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 participation 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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WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to Pu llceor i-ne Lsrabellg rc erns rt or mailed to: City Clerk's Office, 7100 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201. To ensure distribution to the members of the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments no later than one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after, will be distributed to the members of the City Council and will be part of the official public record of this meeting.
For more information, you may contact the City Clerk's office during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (562) 806-7704.
CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on October 27, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Marco Barcena presiding. Mayor Marco Barcena called the joint meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cameron Vargas, Girl Scout Troop # 2543.
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Jorge( Chavez, Councilmember / Agency Member
Isabel Guil(en, Councilwoman/ Agency Member
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman /Agency Member Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice Chair
Marco Barcena, Mayor / Chair
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - BeU Gardens Police Department Community Police Academy Class
Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the following recipients: Evelyn Jazmin Suarez Alvarado, Emanuel Aparicio, Martha Cabral, Jennifer Espino, Joaquin Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Nelida Garcia, Esmeralda Hernandez, Raul Alfredo, Jauregui Calderon, Monica Kakimoto, Rosa Linares, Elva Martinez, Veronica Milan, Victoria Mirembe, Jasmine Nathalie Navarro, Bernardino Ocampo, Johanna
Paredes, Pedro Puac Xec, Sofia Rodriguez, Ana Maria Sanchez Flores, Antonia Santiago, Gabriel Santos, and Araceli Zamora.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - The Art & Yard Sale Program This item was heard with Item No. 5.4. Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented both Item Nos.
5.2 and 5.4 recognitions to Lucia Veloz.
5.3 Certificate of Recognition - SPIRITT Family Centers Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to administrative staff CEO Elvia Torres, President Board of Directors Lisa Ibanez, and COO Perla Pelayo.
5.4 Certificate of Recognition - Lucia Veloz
This item was heard with Item No. 5. Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented both Item Nos. 5.2 and 5.4 recognitions to Lucia Veloz.
5.5 Certificate of Recognition - Sergio Maldonado Jaimes Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Soccer Coach Sergio Maldonado Jaimes.
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 was one written comment received and there were no public comments provided.
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 written or public comments received.
8. EXTERNAL COMMITTEES UPDATES
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez provided a brief report on the California Cities for Reliance- Self Joint Powers Association participation on the rally.
9. CITYMANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly provided a brief report.
1... . 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 Jorgel Chavez, second by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 -10.11, with the exception of Item 10.8.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
Seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
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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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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the October 13, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
CONCLUSION: 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:
E ot.t_... ht tdh/t5higgessor Agt-mcv to the
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 69/24/2025, 09/30/2025, 10/02/2025, 16/07/2025 and 10/08/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 09/24/2025, 09/30/2025, 16/02/2025,
16/07/2025 and 16/08/2025.
FISCAL I PACT:
Warrant ; 09/30/2 197387 -
Register 5 197471
Total Voucher
1,257,628.32
,257,628.32
Wire Transfer 09/24/2 3036
025
$129,178.93
e Transfer 16/02/2 3037 - 3040
025
$305,249.94
Warrant 10/07/2 197472 -
Register 025 197564
5,748.86
Net Payroll
Transfer
10.4 rran
ATTACHMENTS:
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Total Bank
Total Voucher
197565
Total Voucher
Grand Total
Vouchers
r° SU c essor r gz cMy
$770,177.73
$587,969.83
58,147.56
$100.00
$100.00
$2,615,875.88
RECD E DATIO t is staffs recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
register dated 09/30/2025 and 10/07/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the Successor
Agency Members is approved, then the warrant register dated 09/30/2025 and 10/07/2025 will be received and filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Warrant
Register 09/30/2
025
Warrant
Register
1,108.75
10/07/2
025
TotalBank 1,108,75
12995
Total Bank
$720.00
$720.00
ATTACHMENTS:
Grand Total
Vouchers
$11828.75
Exhibit) r l Repister.SuccessorAgnrmghg
10.5 Treasurer2 September 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the September 2025 Treasurer's Report.
CONCLUSION: The September 30, 2025, Treasurer's Report
has been presented to the City Council with a
recommendation to receive, approve and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Mitt Icrs r~;ne iort Set;
10.6 Cor:s:derot:or: f a Resolution r
Agree iti t12e Belt Gard d :s City Er pl fee
sociatio ardens Public BiotiteE p) v 2
'op i tio r:d theBell A rle s P blip tlt
pa o ° Association f Closure of City f �it 2t2
gitytifacil( (esiferithe Holidays
RECOMM TI : It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the attached Resolution, approving a Letter Agreement with the Bell Gardens City Employees
Association (BGCEA), the Bell Gardens Public Works
Employees Association (BGPWEA), and the Bell Gardens
Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA) to close City Hall and other City facilities on Monday December 22, 2025, through Thursday December 25, 2025. Employees would be
required to take approved leave time (i.e., vacation,
compensatory) or unpaid time off for those hours not worked, for the dates of Monday, December 22, 2025; Tuesday,
December 23, 2025; and Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Thursday, December 25, 2025, is observed as a City holiday, per the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the respective employee associations. The City will be open
for business on Monday, December 29, 2025; Tuesday,
December 30, 2025; and Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
CONCLUSION: If the Letter Agreements with BGCEA,
BGPWEA, and BGPWSA are approved, then:
1. City Hall, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation
offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025,
through Thursday, December 25, 2025. However,
BGPWEA and BGPWSA employees working in certain
Public Works operations who are needed for
operational continuity, BGCEA employees designated
to work in the Police Department Police Field Services, and BGCEA employees working in, certain Recreation
and Community capacities would work their regular
schedules.
2. BGCEA, BGPWEA, and BGPWSA members will use up to
30 hours of leave time during this period, and the City will reduce its accrued leave liabilities by
approximately $95,000 in future leave payouts.
FISCAL IMPACT: For the three (3) days that employees will be off, they will use approximately 30 hours of their own leave time that will avoid future City leave accrual payouts of $95,000. There will also be additional cost savings by reduced energy use related to utilities and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning).
ATTACHMENTS:
10.7 Resolution prev bin
o:fi les Res i t f G aiggAgte o A p
Goer ds fro the California Dor rent of
Transportation r: � nal a hp station Platµ
Grgrit Program
RECOMMENDATION: N It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Sustainable Communities Grants (State - SB 1) Restricted Grant Agreement, accepting grant funds from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant program.
CONCLUSION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the
Sustainable Communities Grants (State — SB 1) Restricted Grant Agreement to accept the $250,000 grant award for the California Department of Transportation Sustainable
Transportation Planning Grant program.
Upon adoption of the attached Resolution and Sustainable Communities Grants (State SB 1) Restricted Grant
Agreement, Staff will prepare a Request for Proposals for professional services to develop the Charging Forward: Bell Gardens Zero Emissions Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan.
The selectedproposal shall not exceed grant amount.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City is required to contribute $32,390 as a local match, which will be paid for in staff time rather than a direct cash payment from the General Fund. Therefore, no budget appropriation is necessary.
ATTACHMENT:
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10.9 a Res iot Bn Approving A en
S102 with the State of C forota DBportt er:t o
Math tic Beverage CoritteL
RECOMM NDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution accepting funds and entering into Agreement No. 26-OTS102 with the State of California - Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Program for educational outreach and enforcement
operations.
CONCLUSION: If adopted, BGPD will receive funding to
support crime prevention and enforcement activities related to young adult consumption.
FISCAL I PACT This is a reimbursable grant that, upon
adoption of the attached Resolution and approval of Grant Agreement No. 26-OTS102, will be allocated for the Police Department to cover overtime costs for educational and
enforcement operations.
ATTACH E TS:
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10.8 Crrrrsim e ra R tin A, pr al
of Li rderst ndin B ... i apsteron. Bltyroc apii G r r B and the Gatowapodities Cc rrrr cit ofGOA ra ots for
Rerchops Rr ,r riche ors Pat f t r So rrti errs Caiit :'m a Asseciat Bove moots_ R i� iy ctien
Nandi obregion l Partnership 2.0 Gra seta
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bell Gardens and the
Gateway Cities Council of Governments, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for service provided as part of the Southern California Association of Governments' Regional Early Action Planning Subregional Partnership 2.0 Grant program..
CO CLUSION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an MOU with the GCCOG for services to develop multi -family and mixed -use zone development
standards and design guidelines, and density bonus
standards.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Funding for the Project is allocated and managed by the GCCOG through funds awarded to the
agency through SCAG's REAP 2.0 grant program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Alfonzo Hernandez, City Planner, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by C©uncilmemberJorge! Chavez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to approve Consent
Calendar Item No. 10.8.
The motion carried 5 0 with the following:
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-O
10.10 Osid 0io esaluti : h :� _.i s�i
o Parka s F naio 209 Eastern
Aver m Disabled Lace eantin 8045
Lelia sue
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the
installation of 22 feet of green curb "20 -minute"
parking restrictions fronting 8209 Eastern Avenue and
15 feet of blue curb "disabled person parking" fronting 8045 Felix Avenue; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2025-79.
CONCLUSION: If the City Council adopts the attached
resolution, Public Works will proceed with the installation of green curb parking restrictions fronting 8209 Eastern Avenue and blue curb parking restrictions fronting 8045 Felix Avenue.
FISCAL I s` PACT: The estimated cost for the installation of all parking restrictions, including signage, is $600 and is available in the current Street Maintenance Budget.
ATTACH TS:
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10.11 Co areal of a Resaluti : Amor n MeaOr: re
in Agreement 98 t 0 0000MR:30606 the Lis
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t°a6treat C 6kids e sect m rove
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving
Measure R Funding Agreement #9200000000MR30665
("Funding Agreement") between City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for thority fr
dives
the Clara Street Corridor Intersection Improvements Project.
CONCLUSION: If the attached Resolution is adopted, staff will process the agreement for signatures and transmit to LACMTA for execution.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Project is estimated to cost $3,716,000, which will be funded by Metro's I-710 Early Action Funding Program through this Funding Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
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DISCUSSION
. c n AppointP:ent.L
RECO MEN©ATION: 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 theft 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.
ATTACH ENTS:::
ExhcH,�i. �,� I i �.i ce of Vacancy ° 6)
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen nominated Karla Acosta to fill her vacancy in the Recreation, Cultural, and Youth Commission.
A motion was made by Mayor Marco Barcena, seconded by
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to appoint Karla Acosta to serve on the Recreation, Cultural, and Youth
Commission.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:
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
11.2 Sup r for the Califo pia ropositio� action i
Res Act g
RECOMMENDATION:It is staff's recommendation that the City Council take an official position in support of the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
CONCLUSION: Proposition 50 offers Californians a temporary but essential tool to protect fair representation in Congress amid unprecedented partisan redistricting efforts in other states. Staff recommends that the City Council take an official position regarding Proposition 50.
FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal Impact Pending.
ATTACHMENTS:.
Exhibit bit .. -_ Prop ic. -.
Michael B. °`Kelly, City Manager, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorge! Chavez,
seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to approve the
support for the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
The motion carried 4 -1 with the following::
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
Seconded by: Isabel Guillen
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, and Isabel Guillen
Abstain Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Carried
trod ction rdined e No.960 Ae d ction
2,04.9139 Rob s Rules of Order) of Chapter2.04(Cfty
ii " t _ r ti n a2d Pere noon fthy:
eh Gardens i Code
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 960 by title only, to amend Section 2.04.040 (Robert's Rules of Order) of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to replace the existing requirement for utilizing Robert's Rules of Order 1915 revised edition to the most current edition.
CONCLUSION: The proposed Ordinance will amend Section
2.04.040 (Robert's Rules of Order) of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code relating to Robert's Rules of Order to follow the most up to date edition.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
tation
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 960.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.4 i tr ductie 0 once No.9 Ad p io fire
Recoreificaton of the2015 Citywide S ppdome Spew
dery y Af in ing_the Accuracy .the Ciihyde Posted Spes
Limits Thee it October 1 29
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 961, by title only, to amend Section 1 .08.020 (Citywide speed survey) of Chapter 18.68 (Speed Limits) of Title 13 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, recertifying the 2015 Citywide Supplemental Speed Survey to affirm the accuracy of the City's Posted Speed Limits through October 12, 2029.
CONCLUSION: Adoption of the proposed Ordinance ensures
that the City complies with the California Vehicle Code and allows the Police Department to enforce speed limits.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
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Douglas Benash, City Engineer, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Marco Barcena, seconded by
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to waive full reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 961.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Isabel Guillen
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carrie
1L5 Discussion egardin Sister Cities Program
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council discuss and provide further direction, if
necessary, regarding the Sister Cities Program.
CONCLUSION: The City of Bell Gardens currently maintains two formal sister cities collaborations with Patzcuaro and Los Reyes, both in Michoacan, Mexico. Staff seeks further
direction from the City Council regarding the Sister Cities Program.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS: Exh,€ mmPresentation
Mayor Marco Barcena recessed the meeting at 8:O6 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager, provided a presentation.
Direction was provided to staff to establish formal partnerships with Sahuayo, Pajacuaran, Buena Vista Tomotlan, Fresnillo, Guadalajara, additional Patzcuaro and Los Reyes.
11.E ts gegpr rt _ thertnitage Square Art Walk
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and provide staff with further direction, if necessary,
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.
ATTACHMENT: x i 1- Presentation
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager, provided a presentation.
Direction was provided to staff to engage with Primestor with the possibility to use the Village Square walkway to display
focal art and invite Primestor to present at a future meeting.
11.7 U date fo the Joh A s P Pak A u is
C i e° Pr - Pograrns
RECOMMENDATION: it is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the report and/or provide staff with further direction.
CONCLUSION: The John Anson Ford Park Aquatics Center
grand opening was hosted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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 I PACT: Annual operating costs for the Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center are approximately $2.7 Million.
ATTACHMENT: F thrt I -Pr enai €
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community
Services, provided a presentation.
Direction was provided to staff to find ways to increase participation and programs.
A motion was made by Mayor 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
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR CY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Marco Barcena adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
Carried 5-0
Daisy Go ez, City C