CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, November 10, 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 https wvvvv,betl ao densc rgli want-torw itch-c%ymmc©until-rne k.
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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 November 10, 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 6:08 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIACE
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
Jorgel Chavez, 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
Marco Barcena, Mayor/ Chair
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - Atencion Plena Group
Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the group.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - MRZ Barbershop and Beauty Salon - Miriam Reyes and Lucas Zavaleta
Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Miriam Reyes and Lucas Zavaleta.
5.3 Veteran's Day Proclamation
Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Jose Vargas, Commander of the American
Legion District 19 Post 465.
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 no 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 was no written comment received and there were no public comments provided.
8. EXTERNAL COMMITTEES UPDATES
Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa provided a brief report regarding the Independent Cities Association committee.
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 wilt 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 Councllmember Jorge! Chavez, second by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 - 10.12, with the exception of Item No. 10.12.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:
Moved by: Jorget 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
Carried 5-0
10.1 GeneralMotion o. art, FuittReading and Apprim
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Ordinances cem byTitle Only murks rt to Catifor is
nrn nt Code Section 36934with Support r'o _ 1e
aloe tdtt � lativ Body. eP
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 '' rlm eR € iµlrt Wci rttCouncil ss r t - Joint
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the October 27, 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: xhii i .1. - City COUndil Successor y t
IreCo miintitiliityii.pgvE,:qpj2miip nit mmr ti n Joint Meetin Oct ilrrdies - titm
10.3 Warrant Register atnd tre Transfer
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 10/©8/2025, 1©/14/2025, 1©/16/2025 and 10/21/2025.
CONCLUSION: lithe recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net
payrolls dated 10/08/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/16/2025 and
10/21/2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wire Transfer 10/08/2
5 arrant
Register
Wire Transfer
Warrant
Register
10/14/2 197566 -
5 197697
10/16/2
025
10/21/2
025
Net Payroll 10/16/2
Transfer 025
ATTACH ENT..
Exhibit 1 Warrant R
Total Voucher
3042 - 3046
197698 -
197801
Total Bank
Total Voucher
Grand Total
Vouchers
,737,327.74
$308,127.05
$1,030,839.98
382967.03
$607,260.99
$1,946,228.02
$3,683,555.76
10.4 Co sideratiorrAd p of Ordinance . 960 Amendin
Section 2.04. 4 (Robert's Rules of Order)_ f Chapter 2.0n (city Council) of Title 2 (Adniinist ion and Personnel)laf the Bell Gardens uni i I. Code
RECOM E TI : It is recommended that the City Council
waive full reading and adopt 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.
CONCLUSION: Adoption of 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: LIi rt [ -- Ca -defense No. 960 '
10.5 Consid 'don of a Reset
iu e rLAPPRaw bsc i
and Services Aaree nt th Gamic!.i Li : the cin
bsite
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Waive the purchasing policy requirements pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 3,04.100(A); and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Subscription and Services
Agreement with Granicus, LLC for the City Website.
CONCLUSION: The City of Bell Gardens relies on having an updated website. Maintaining an updated website has
become necessary to keep the public informed. The City
website hosts more features and continues to grow. The
three-year term will allow uninterrupted service for website support and hosting.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City Council appropriated sufficient funds to cover the costs of the first year when the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget was approved. Subsequent Fiscal Year budgets will also include the costs for the second and third years.
ATTACHMENTS:
# irk it 1- ResakfOon No 20 1
L l -n ut 2 recreant. and Proposal
10.6 Consideratie of a Resole!t R T Ri �o Lam'
RefRace e tServices & ee °R ith the Relent's),
ge es for Recrwait Trainin
RECO MENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the attached Resolution approving a Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles in an amount not to exceed $15,664 for the training of the two Bell. Gardens Police recruits who will be attending the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Basic Police Academy.
CONCLUSION: Approval of the Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with the County of Los Angeles will ensure that Bell Gardens Police Department recruits receive the necessary POST -certified training through the LASD Academy,
supporting the department's recruitment and staffing goals while maintaining the City's commitment to high -quality public safety services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the supplemental law
enforcement services associated with the proposed Law
Enforcement Services Agreement is included in the Fiscal Year Police Department Budget Training account, The
estimated cost per recruit is $7,832, for a total not -to -exceed $15,664,,
ATTACHMENTS:
, a il Resplution No. 2025410
Exhibit T r reernent 6P
10.7 Eisicie,ratiori a Res ludo iA pr vi _a rr r: _ rr
iiServiicAs Agree ei t with Environmental Systems
Resophch institute, Inc. f Geographicin o n
:Systems Software
RECOM E I : It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
s
1. Waive the purchasing policy requirements pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 3.04.100(A); and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Products and Services
Agreement with Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc. for Geographic Information Systems
Software.
CONCL SION: Approving this agreement with ESRI will allow the City to modernize its GIS infrastructure, improve data
integration across departments, and maintain long-term
system support. This investment represents an important step toward advancing the City's technology capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting data -driven decision -making across all municipal functions.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. server license is $24,800, which includes 12 months of free maintenance. Sufficient funds are available in the approved FY 2025-26 Police Department
budget to cover the initial purchase. Future subscription maintenance agreements will be brought before the City
Council for consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
ebibi _ iW e e iutio A. 2025-11
Exhibit 2- Quote m n i Agreement me
10.8 ide on of pt;in of Ordig aline 961 Anlx ding the
(Garde smi ni )p i Code to Ad opt he Recent fication
of the 2015: Citmyw i e S pple n ai Open Su el 'The : l October 12 2029
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 961 amending Section 13.08.020 (Citywide speed survey) of
Chapter 13.08 (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 No. 961
would become effective thirty (30) calendar days after
approval. Ordinance No. 961 would ensure that the City
complies with the California Vehicle Code and allows the Police Department to enforce speed limits.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
10.9 Consideration so :ti n A idnvi g.onFi
Amendmotto the CondractServices A r°ed,A:e,
t i i t ne t o rdsca e Sr r v'des rrc....for Bei arderr Sports Center and A tics Center andsc
a r terra: ce Services el
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for the Bell Gardens Sports Center and Aquatics Center
landscape maintenance services.
C©NCL SION: Approving the First Amendment of the
Agreement would modify the existing scope of services to include the Aquatics Center landscaped areas, and increase the compensation amount.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for landscape maintenance services is available in the FY 2025/2026 Operating Budget.
ATTAC MENTS:.
1 � i son 2025 11
10.10 Consideration of d Resoi Dion A roving a Bower Bre Aga end with Horizons C nstruction C spany dint
he Replacement of the P D parts ant Aare
RECOM ENDATION: it is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
L Adopt the attached Resolution approving a
Cooperative Agreement with Horizons Construction
Company Intl, Inc. for the replacement of the Police
Department parking lot gate and motor; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
and approve change orders that may be necessary
during construction to cover any unforeseen condition
in an amount not to exceed 16%0 of the agreement
amount; and
3. Appropriate an additional $40,836 in General Funds to cover all construction costs, including contingency.
CONCLUSION: If the attached Resolution is adopted, staff will process the agreement for signatures and issue a Notice to
Proceed with the construction of the Project to Horizons.
FISCAL IMPACT: This is an unforeseen expenditure that was not included in the FY 25-26 budget. Staff is requesting an appropriation in the amount of $40,836 in general funds to complete these necessary improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhtbit Resohation Nca
Cooperx i re A reemen
10.11 Consideratit of a wRe 'don A provin a Fire
Amen ment to Apnea i er 201294Betwee the
MetippoPtan Water is � rthern Cf s are
Central pin micipat Water District and the City f Be'
uechprgemae
BAWD rr»PInstallation
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rornx
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the
Stormwater for Recharge Use Pilot Program - Monitoring
Equipment Installation Agreement between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Central Basin Municipal Water District and the City of Bell Gardens, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CONCLUSION: Approving a First Amendment of the
Agreement would extend the term to allow more time to
complete the work and submit invoices.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. This Pilot Program provides the City $500,000 to offset the cost of the installation of monitoring equipment and the cost to monitor the performance of the project for a period of three years. The City will be reimbursed in arrears for the costs incurred during the monitoring project
ATTACHMENTS:
E li it it Arr srdrnent
Ex
16.12 ppppa pf Pi-135apd5pecificatigpa and Ap ori°pt to p t idg or tigo Ford Park No ound nd Restrop
provee s (S P N . 3926 6
RECOM ENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Ford Park Playground and Restroom Improvements;
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and
3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Guidelines Section 15301(c).
CONCLUSION: Upon authorization by the City Council, staff will proceed with the bid phase of the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City's FY25/26 Capital Improvement
Budget includes a total of $1,911,031 of Measure A, Prop 68, and General Funds.
ATTACH ENTS:
Exhibit i. -- Noticeinviting c 1 i s
Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis de Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Marco Barcena to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes
11. DISCUSSION
Marco Barcena, Jorge! Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guitlen
Carried 5-0
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: Exhibit 1 Notice
No action was taken.
11.2 resider n a Resolution Approving Shy Cie Siono f
on d hoc Cam tee for rRot Prorr t ions and Civic
efogageonersit
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving an Ad Hoc
Committee to address marketing, promotions, and
civic engagement efforts and appoint two
Councilmembers;
2. Provide further direction; or
3. Receive and File.
CONCLUSION: The creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on
marketing, promotions, and civic engagement may provide guidance and direct the City's current civic engagement and marketing efforts as well as lead future activities. Staff seeks Council direction on whether to proceed with establishing a formal Ad Hoc Committee to address Marketing, Promotions and Civic Engagement.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-1 fl
Holies Soto, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a
presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Marco Barcena, seconded by
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa and Mayor Marco Barcena to the ad hoc committee.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
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
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to adopt Resolution No. 2025-115.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
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
11.3 Pr2025-2026 First arte!AGene Furl .i °e :e UNate
_ECRECOM E T : It is staffs recommendation that the
City Council receive, discuss, and file the FY 2025-2026 First Quarter General Fund Revenue update report.
CONCLUSION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council receive, discuss and file the FY 2025-2026 First Quarter General Fund revenue update report. Staff
recommend that the City take the following steps to address and monitor City Revenue:
1. Continue to closely monitor card room revenue.
2. Continue to work through the Cardroom JPA.
3. Develop contingencies to address any long-term
reductions in card room revenues.
4. Continue to develop additional revenue opportunities. • Consider .25% Sales Tax Ballot Measure (Estimated $1.3 Million per year).
Retail Cannabis (6 Development Agreements Signed).
Potential sale of City Water System.
• General Fee Study (Early 2026).
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa,
seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5 - a with the following:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa
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-a
12 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Marco Barcena adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Cie