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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, December 8, 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 we bsfte at ntfp5.:_` 71w1tv1v !?lF'� t r"� G , �C "Fe: ^ � 1 w . . i1/otc 7 eity- gul.n{_.5 eti iigs.

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 562-806-7704 or via email to C!,..v r 1 w l Pl oarciens orb; 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

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wish to address the City Council should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm.

BY TELEPHONE: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Webinar ID: 813 3236 4343# Passcode: 2021# To address the City Council press '9 to raise your hand then *6 to unmute yourself when instructed.

VIRTUALLY LIVE: Members of the public may participate via Zoom bt c r. {a and entering the Zoom Meeting ID: 813 3236 4343 Passcode: 202.E Public participation may also be made via the Zoom app by using the "Raise Hand" feature when it is your turn to speak the host will unmute you. Participation will not be accepted in the QandA Chat function of the zoom app.

WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to '«l €cLommentr 1 sorTg 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 December 8, 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 6:18 p.m.

2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.

PLEDGE LE I CE

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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 - El Quisquito Comunitario De Bell Gardens
Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the El Quisquito Comunitario De Bell Gardens group.

5.2 Certificate of Recognition - City of Bell Gardens Ballet Folklorico
Mayor Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Bell Gardens Ballet Folklorico group.

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.

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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
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 Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa, second by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1- 10.15.

The motion carried 5 - 0 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

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Guillen
Carried 5-0

10.1 General Motion to Waive Full Reading and Approve
Ordinances by Title Only Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 with Support from the Majority of the Legislative Body.

RECOM ENDATION: 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 Approval Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency - Joint Meeting
RECO MENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the November 10, 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:

Lw l i y.Co lc it c.e r
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10.3 .. a s per and weir nsf r
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 10/17/2025, 10/28/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/04/25,11/11/2025 and 11/18/2025.

CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 10/17/2025, 10/28/2025, 10/30/2025,
11/04/2025, 11/11/2025 and 11/18/2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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Wire Transfer
10/17/20
25 3047
$700.00
Warrant
Register
10/28/20
25 197802 -
197870
$284,834.16
Total Voucher
$285,534.18
Warrant
Register
10/28/20
25 197871
$23,117.25
Total Voucher
$23,117.25
Wire Transfer
10/30/20
25 3048 - 3049
$130,247.68
Warrant
Register
11/04/20
25 197872 -
197952
$1,768,648.52
Total Bank
$1,898,896.20
Net Payroll
Transfer
10/30/20
25 $608,360.75
Total Voucher
$2,507,256.95
Warrant
Register
11/11/20
25 197953 -
198094
$488,087.28
Total Voucher
$488,087.28
Wire Transfer
10/30/20
25 3050
$153,145.70
Wire Transfer
11/13/20
25 3051- 3055
$692,191.23

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Warrant
Register
Net Payroll
Transfer
11/18/20 198095 -
25 198173
ATTACHMENTS:
resters
Total Bank
Total Voucher
Grand Total
Vouchers
$358,889.66
$1,204,226.59
$6©3,927.68
808,154.27
2,149.93

10.4 'arrant Re ster Successor Agnencile
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
register dated 11/18/2025.

CONCLUSION: lithe recommendation to the Successor
Agency Members is approved, then the warrant register dated 11/18/2025 will be received and filed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Warrant
Register 25
120
xi- Warrant Register
rj ReRtiinite.55
12996 -12997 $6,59975
Total Bank
Grand Total
Vouchers
$6,599.75
$6,599.75

10.5 limas els Port - October
RECOMME 1 It is recommended that the City Council
receive, approve, and file the October 2025 Treasurer's

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Report.

CONCLUSION: The October 31, 2025, Treasurer's Report has been presented to the City Council with a recommendation to receive, approve and file.

FISCAL I CT: None.

ATTACHMENTS: October .µerP caw;

10.6 tyi Consideration

10.7 ointipn a
Reccogazo
REC©MM NDATION:: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency adopt the attached Successor Agency
Resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule 2026-27 (ROPS 2026-27) and Administrative Budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

CONCLUSION: If approved by the Successor Agency, the
attached Resolution will be submitted to the LACOB4 at its Regular Meeting on January 20, 2026. The ROPS, approved by both the Successor Agency and LACOB4, must be submitted to the DOF by February 1, 2026.

FISCAL I PACT: As detailed above, ROPS 2026-27 has
$3,186,029 in enforceable obligations which will be paid from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF).

Additionally, the Successor Agency has presented an
administrative budget which requests the minimum
administrative costs allowance of $250,000 for ROPS 2026-27 annual period. Enforceable obligations and the
administrative costs allowance will only be funded up to the amount earned by the Successor Agency after all County
Admin and pass through payments have been made.

ATTACH
ENTS:

A.:#OO534844:44 wiHip. a Co
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10.8 meet i i .. :rick ss c ae L lr h OM
pct #159124i
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:.

1. Avail itself of Section 3.04.100(E) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code; and

2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving 1) Agreement MSA #00534844.0 with Workday, Inc. for the
subscription of the Workday Human Capital
Management and Financials System; and 2) approving
a Prime Contract Agreement with Iron Brick Associates,
LLC through ©MNIA Contract #159124,,
CONCLUSION: The City of Bell Gardens must replace its EDEN ERP system prior to or by the sunset date of March 2027.

Therefore, staff recommends availing itself of the two
piggyback agreements to purchase and implement the ERPA system.

FISCAL IMPACT: The subscription fee for the Workday Human Capital Management and Financial System is $1,153,210 over a 10 -year period from 2026 - 2036. ERPA Essential
Deployment Fees has a one-time implementation fee of
$422,650 paid over 7 installments, and ERPA Deployment as a Service (DaaS) first 12 months upon go -live has a fee of $159,430, and ERPA Deployment as a Service (DaaS) next
following 12 months has a fee of $127,330. Any further
support needed in year 3 and beyond is on an as needed basis at $252 per hour.

ATTACHMENTS:

C l il�it , Ricgicit
Exhibit
Cday
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w 2025 "Prenorta
angina .,
sngecieb Ben Brick ss ci
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Cyr:trac:Agree ent with Liberty Utilities
(Par t : Cor°
RECOMM NATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Water System Operation and Maintenance Contract Agreement with Liberty Utilities (Park Water) Corp. for the City's Municipal Water System.

CONCLUSION: Approval of the Third Amendment would
extend the term of the O&M Agreement through January 31, 2026, which would allow the City to complete the competitive solicitation process.

FISCAL I PACT: Funding for the Water System's operation and maintenance services is available in the FY 2025/26 budget.

ATTACH ENTS:
seta' i rNo

10.9 'e tiC A µ ieg Contract
vitas r gement with A at e 'spices
Cooperative, Inc. f r Medical gra Services
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. for Medical Taxi Program services.

CONCLUSION: Based on Contractor's satisfactory
performance and experience, staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Contract Services Agreement with Contractor with a three year term and optional two one-year extensions and an effective date of January 1, 2026. The annual not -to -exceed amount for the Contract Services Agreement is $60,000.

FISCAL I PACT: The proposed annual not -to -exceed amount. for the Contract Services Agreement is $60,000. The City's FY2025-2026 budget includes $60,000 in Proposition A Local Return funds for the Medical Taxi Program.

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ATTACHMENTS:
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10.10 Con
Arriaindr
Cll I 1
Resolution pp i Third
thesconeract Services Agree out r ,A
tie ter a PI Adjustment Red e
Guard Services
RECD E ©ATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the
Contract Services Agreement with All City Management
Services for a CPI adjustment of 3.3%.

CONCLUSION: Approving the Third Amendment would
approve ACMS's CPI adjustment request, effective as of
August 12, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: The City's FY 2023-2024 Public Works budget includes sufficient general funds to cover the cost of the $10,687.59 increase in crossing guard services.

ATTACH ENTS:
hi rt - Resolution No. C: 119
orrernent with Le
10,11 Consi r
pod fate ; tr : conlidastitoriette
iSII" C fete intersection Improve r nts at Florence
ono/Garfield Avenue and Eastern Aye ueldEade Ager u
(CIP No. 3936j
RECD MEN©ATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:

1. Accept FS Contractors, Inc.'s request to withdraw its bid for the HSIP Cycle 11 Intersection Improvements at
Florence Avenue/Garfield Avenue and Eastern
Avenue/Gage Avenue (CIP No. 3936) and waive the
forfeiture of FS Contractors, Inc.'s bid guarantee;

2. Award a construction contract to Palp. Inc. dba Excel Paving. in the amount of $437,073.00 for the HSIP Cycle 11 Intersection Improvements at Florence
Avenue/Garfield Avenue and Eastern Avenue/Gage
Avenue (CIP No. 3936);

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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract and approve change orders that may be
necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen
condition in an amount not to exceed 10% of the
construction contract; and

4. Appropriate an additional $110,47© in Measure M funds to cover all construction and project management
costs, including contingency.

CONCLUSION: If the Construction Contract is awarded, staff will process the contract for signatures and coordinate a pre - construction meeting.

FISCAL I PACT: The total estimated construction cost is $437,073. The total cost for the construction phase, including construction, contingency (10%) and construction
management and inspection is $527,970.

The City's FY25/26 capital improvement budget includes a total budget of $417,500 for the construction of the Project, which includes $375,750 in HSIP Funds and $41,750 in general funds, as a local match. Therefore, an additional
appropriation of $110,470 in Measure M funds is
recommended to cover the shortfall.

ATTACH ENTS:

F,i�ilait E CorUr . -vices t rc r t r

10.12 A epa f tf: Vanm s Rsi e: iaS rtets Pry eft,
RECOM I : It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:

1. Accept the construction contract for the Various
Residential Street Improvements, FY 2024/2025 (CIP
No. 3940) as complete, and

2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.

CONCLU ION: 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 I PACT: The City's FY25/26 capital improvement
project budget allocated $1,245,168 in Measure R and
Measure M funds. Furthermore, the City Council approved an

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additional appropriation of $200,000 in Measure M funds, $303,000 in Measure R funds, and $250,000 in Prop C funds to cover all construction and project management costs,
including contingency. The total Project budget was
$1,998,168, and the final Project cost was $1,817,656.90, including design, construction management, project
management and construction. The Project was completed
within budget. The unused balances will be returned to their respective funds.

Project budget:

Measure R
Measure M
Prop C Local Return

TOTAL BUDGET
Project costs:

Design
$ 89,313.09
Geotechnical and Topographic Survey $15,997.09
Project Management
$ 57,819.00
Construction Management and
Inspections $ 82,631.00
Funding Administration $ 21,682.00
Publication & Misc. $ 1,305.00
Actual Construction Cost - Base Bid 1,029,672.34
Actual Construction Cost - Additive Bid
A $ 519,237.56
Contingency

TOTAL PROJECT COST
ATTACH ENTS:
)0,:t.:1,, No:0c°
1,817,656.90

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16.13 E: der°atip of'Award of ConstructionC
Garfield Avenueand Eastern Au e I1 tarsiers:
rs
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:

1. Award a construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,970,507 for the Garfield Avenue and Eastern Avenue Intersection Improvements (CIP
No. 3881); and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract and approve change orders that may be
necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen
condition in an amount not to exceed 10% of the
construction contract.

CONCLUSION: If the Construction Contract is awarded, staff will process the contract for signatures and coordinate a pre - construction meeting.

FISCAL I PACT: The total estimated construction cost for the base bid is $2,167,557.70 with 10% contingency for any
unforeseen conditions. The anticipated total cost for the construction phase, including construction, contingency, and construction management and inspection is $2,328,330.

The City's FY25/26 capital improvement project budget
includes a total of $4,616,536 of Metro 1-710 Early Action Funds. The Project is anticipated to be fully funded by this allocation.

ATTACH x ENTS:.

16.14 Cor eCd r f f of a Rosa tient Approving C r tr ct Services
Fur d Bard
iairteaa
e Sono
w d Service First for the Arrcon
atics Center.,.

RECOMM NDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Service First for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Swimming Pool Maintenance.

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CONCLUSION: Based on Service First's proposal rating, staff is recommending that the City Council award Service First a three (3) year Contract Services Agreement with up to two (2) optional one-year extensions.

FISCAL IMPACT: The annual City's FY2025-2026 budget
includes $287,000 in the General Fund Contractual Services account to cover the cost of maintenance of the Aquatics Center.

ATTACHMENTS:
l i ft No, th 2,Q
t Services ! reem

10.15 Cottaid_er tion i tion g..a Fi of
mood le t to the Pi f i n e:i_ tt e
Amen it iwC oh Securityjoto add Secontv5drykon ft
Acid_ tttttea
°
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
Professional Service Agreement with American Global
Security, Inc. to add security services for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center.

CONCLUSION: The City has an existing Professional Services Agreement with AGS for security services for the Bell Gardens Sports Center, Veterans Park, and City Hall events. With the construction of the new Aquatics Center, the City is in need of additional security services to include the Aquatics Center.

Staff researched options and concluded that the most cost- effective approach would be to include Aquatics Center
coverage via a security vehicle.

FISCAL IMPACT: Additional coverage and a security vehicle will add $100,000 to the remainder of the contract. This cost is included in the Aquatics Center general fund budget.

ATTACHMENTS:

F. z l . _ Resolution 202-
_? .

DISCUSSION

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Local, Co ion App
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 I PACT: None.

ATTACH ENTS: L> Hbit 1- No
No action was taken.
erg
List

11.2 Co nt Approving the t r
d H C to f � � t �r:d Ec c
velop
RECO NDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to address housing and
economic development efforts and to appoint two
Councilmembers;

2. Provide further direction; or

3. Receive and File.

CONCLUSION: The creation of an Ad Hoc Committee for
housing and economic development may provide guidance
and direct the City's current housing and economic.
development efforts as well as lead future activities. Staff seeks Council direction on whether to proceed with
establishing a formal Ad Hoc Committee to address Housing and Economic Development.

FISCAL I PACT: None.

ATTACH ENTS:
ease No, t2

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Hades Soto, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a
presentation.

Councilwoman Isabel Guillen nominated Councilmember
Jorgel Chavez to serve on the Housing and Economic
Development Ad Hoc Committee.

Councilmember Jorgel Chavez nominated Mayor Pro Tem
Miguel De La Rosa to serve on the Housing and Economic
Development Ad Hoc Committee.

A motion was made by Mayor Marco Barcena, seconded by
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-122 and appoint Councilmember Jorge( Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa nominated to serve on the Housing and Economic Development AdHoc
Committee.

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.E Bedsidey i a es n A rodf g the
ormb n fB Gardens r° Culture NV fl
RECOMMENDATION: It is staffs recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to formalize the City of Bell Gardens Arts and Culture Division.

CONCLUSIO : In order to showcase current programs and
increase art and cultural opportunities, staff is recommending

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that the City Council approve the attached Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to formalize the City of Bell.

Gardens Arts and Cultural Division.

FISCAL PACT: None.

ATTACHENTS:
hin, )4, Norn 2
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community
Services, provided a presentation.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to adopt Resolution No. 2025-123.

The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following:

Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Jorgel Chavez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0

11.4 Roga:4on a d5eecti : of a oi airpe o
pia orf o Term ice Chairp ion fl
RECOM ENDATION: It is staff recommendation that the City Council by motion organize and select a Mayor/Chairperson and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson at the first regular meeting in December per Bell Gardens Municipal Code

2.04.020(c) and Government Code 36801.

CONCLU ION The Mayor/Chairperson and Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chairperson may be selected as scheduled at the first meeting in December.

FISCAL I PACT: No fiscal impact.

ATTACH ENTS: None.

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Dignitaries formally presented Certificates of Recognition to the outgoing Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in acknowledgment of
their service.

A nomination was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to appoint Councilmember Miguel De La Rosa as
Mayor.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, second by Councilmember Marco Barcena to close nominations for the Mayor position.

The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:

Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, second by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to appoint
Councilmember Miguel De La Rosa as Mayor.

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
A nomination was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to appoint Councilmember Isabel Guillen as Mayor Pro

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Tem.

A motion was made by Councilmember Jorge! Chavez, second by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to close
nominations for the Mayor Pro Tem position.

The motion carried 5 - Q with the following vote:

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
Carried 5-0
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, second by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to appoint Councilwoman Isabel Guillen as Mayor Pro Tem.

The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:

Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Jorgel Chavez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0

11.5 Li a C _ , !Ica A ot to Exte jai, C n r it es a
RECOM ENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council make changes, reappointments, or appointments as necessary to the attached matrix of Council Appointments to External Committees.

CONCLUSION: By updating the Council Appointments to
External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions and

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Committees Matrix, the City Council is assuring proper
representation for the City of Bell. Gardens in the larger geo- political region.

FISCAL IMPACT:

ExternExterna Committees ^1 sixg
rtio t torn ttitAltes L rmiiPtritigintist g
Councilmember Marco Barcena nominated himself to serve as the alternate and Mayor Miguel De La Rosa as the Delegate to the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee and
Sanitation District of Los Angeles County.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen, seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to nominate Councilmember Marco Barcena to serve as the alternate and Mayor Miguel De La Rosa as the Delegate to the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee and Sanitation District of Los Angeles County.

The motion carried 5 - d with the following vote:

Moved by: Isabel Guillen
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

12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

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