CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, January 26, 20262 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 i,�tps:// www.beligardens.org/i-want-to/watch-city-council-meetin-,_: .
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on January26, 2026, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Miguel De la Rosa presiding. Mayor Miguel De La Rosa called the joint meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Police Chief Comacho.
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember/Agency Member
Jorge[ Chavez, Councilmember/Agency Member
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman /Agency Member Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tern / Vice Chair
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor/ Chair
S. PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Jennifer Lucero, Team Manager and all City Management Services team.
5.2 Gold Energy Action Award Presentation
Hector De Lo Torre, Executive Director of Gateway Cities Council of Governments, provided a presentation.
5.3 Certificate of Recognition -
This item was moved to a future meeting.
5.4 Athens Presentation
Victoria Martinez Muela, Vice President, Government Affairs for Athens, provided a presentation.
Exhibit 1- Presentation
5.5 Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Consideration of a Resolution Allocating Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for FY 2026-2027
for the Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Lead Testing and Abatement Program
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council conduct a public hearing on the City's
Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Fiscal Year
(FY) 2026-2027 estimated funds and upon consideration of public testimony and discussion of relevant issues, adopt the attached Resolution approving the direction of FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds for the Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Lead Testing and Abatement Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution 2026-G
Exhibit 2 - Public Hearing r 9
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Manuel Acosta, Director of Community Development
Department, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written or comments were received and no public comments were provided.
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa closed the public hearing at 7.14 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to approve this item.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by. Miguel De La Rosa
Seconded by. Isabel Guillen
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
6.2 Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 962
Amending Certain Sections of Title 6 [Buildings and
Construction of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference Los Angeles County Code Titles 26 throueh
31 Which Adopt by Reference and Amend the 2025
California Building Standards Code and Adopting b
Reference the 2024 International Property Maintenance
Code as Published by the International Code Council
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council conduct a public hearing, receive testimony, conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 962, amending certain sections of Title 6 (Buildings and
Construction) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, to adopt by reference Los Angeles County Code Title 26 (Building Code), Title 27 (Electrical Code), Title 28 (Plumbing Code), Title 29 (Mechanical Code), Title 30 (Residential Code), and Title 31 (Green Building Standards Code), which amend and adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and adopt by reference the 2024 International Property
Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 962
Exhibit 2 - Public Hearing Notices - January 15 and 22, 2026 Mayor Miguel De La Rosa opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Manuel Acosta, Director of Community Development
Department, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written or comments were received and no public comments were provided.
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barceno,
seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve this item.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by. Dr. Francis DeLeon Sanchez
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 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 participation 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.
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 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 participation 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.
9. COMMITTEE UPDATES
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez provided a brief update on the Housing Community and Economic DevelopmentAd Hoc Committee.
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez provided an update on the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly provided a brief report.
11. 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 Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.11.1 -11.10.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by. Dr. Francis DeLeon Sanchez
Seconded by. Isabel Guillen
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.1 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. 9
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None
11.2 Approval Minutes ofCit Council Successor enc -.point Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the January 12, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
11.3 Warrant Register and Wire Transfer 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 12/11/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/24/2025, 12/30/2025 and 01/06/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Warrant Registers 9
11.4 Warrant Register Successor A enc 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
register dated 01/06/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Warrant Register SuccessorAgencv
11.5 Treasurer Report - December 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the December 2025 Treasurer's Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Treasurer Report December 2025
11.6 Consideration of a Resolution Approving Adoption of New Part -Time Hourly Pax Schedule and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-045 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving adoption of
the new hourly pay schedule for positions designated
as temporary / part-time; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2023-045.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-10
11.7 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Third
Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement
between City of Bell Gardens and Norris Realty Advisors for Appraisal Services for Fair Market Rent and
Administrative Proceeding Services
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Norris Realty Advisors.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-11
Exhibit 2 - Third Amendment with Exhibits
11.8 Consideration of a Resolution Approving the State
Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement
Grant Year 2024 Between the County of Los Angeles and
the City of Bell Gardens 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement
Grant Year 2024 between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Bell Gardens.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-12
Exhibit 2 - 2024 Homeland Security
11.9 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract Services Agreement with DG Prime Solutions LLC for
Janitorial Services at the Police Department
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council
adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with DG Prime
Solutions for janitorial services for the Bell Gardens Police Department.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-13
Exhibit 2- Agreement with attachments 9
11.10 Consideration of a Resolution Recognizing Parkwest Bicycle Casino as a Vital Community Partner and
Contributor to the City's Economic, Civic, and
Philanthropic Well-being
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution Recognizing
Parkwest Bicycle Casino as a Vital Community Partner and Contributor to the City's Economic, Civic, and Philanthropic Well-being.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-14
12. DISCUSSION
12.1 Local Commissio
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.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit Notice of Vacancies
No action was taken.
12.2 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for Design,
Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans
Park Refurbishment Project &
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with RRM Design Group ("RRM") for Design,
Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans
Park Refurbishment Project, in a form approved by the
City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve additional
design services that may be necessary to cover any
unforeseen conditions in an amount not to exceed 10%
of the Professional Services Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exh L,it 1- Resolution No. 2026-15 9
:xhibit 2 -- Professional Services A r-ement with Exhibits 9 Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to
approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 4 -1 with the following vote:
Moved by. Dr. Francis DeLeon Sanchez
Seconded by. Jorgel Chavez
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, and Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
No Isabel Guillen
Carried 4-1
12.3 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Design, Architecture and
Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Restroom
Renovation 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. for Design,
Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans
Park Restroom Renovation, in a form approved by the
City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve additional
design services that may be necessary to cover any
unforeseen conditions in an amount not to exceed 10%
of the Professional Services Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution NO. ZUZb-lb 9
Exhibit 2 - Professional Services Agreement with Exhibits Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen, seconded by Councilmember Marco Borcena to approve staff's
recommendation.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by. Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
12.4 Discussion Regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Card Room Revenue Update
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive, discuss, and file the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Cardroom Revenue update report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Presentation
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Borceno,
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 DeLeon Sanchez
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
12.5 Discussion of Holiday Decorations on City's Right
and Facilities 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Provide direction to staff regarding expanding the
City's holiday decorations; or
2. Receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to purchase lights and multi purpose use banner foryear-round use with a
maximum of 50% of general fund with the "City of Bell Gardens" placed on the banner on Florence and Eastern poles.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by. Jorge[ Chavez
Seconded by. Isabel Guillen
Yes Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
13. CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Carried 5-0
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Daisy Gom , City Clerk Cy