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2. The west side of El Selinda Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue northerly to the alley;
3. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point two hundred (200) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Florence Avenue to the prolongation of the north curb line of Fry Street;
4. The west side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb line of Priory Street to the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara Street; and
5. The east side of Ira Avenue from a point of seventy (70) feet of the east side prolongation of the east side prolongation of the east curb line of Florence Avenue to a point of one hundred seventy-two (172) feet northerly thereof.
III. The stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle upon municipal parking lots shall be restricted, pursuant to Section 13.20.500 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, as follows:
A. The municipal parking lots adjacent to the Bell Gardens City Hall; parking only for the purpose of conducting business at City Hall; B. The municipal parking lots adjacent to Ross Auditorium, Bell Gardens Park, and Ford Park; parking only for the purpose of conducting business at, or use of, the Auditorium or Park facilities, and no parking shall be permitted between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.; and C. The municipal parking lot at Ford Park adjacent to the golf course in designated spaces with signs and or marking; parking only for conducting business at, or use at, Ford Park Golf Course during the posted hours of operation.
IV. The stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle upon any of the streets or parts thereof in the areas of the City hereinafter designated shall be prohibited pursuant to Section
13.20.120 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code on the days designated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., for street sweeping purposes, provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be effective with respect to any commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares or merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted street or highway, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the repair, alteration, remodeling, or reconstruction of any building or structure for which a building permit has previously been obtained.
A. Each Wednesday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:
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All streets and highways and portions thereof, in that section of the City of Bell Gardens lying northerly of the centerline of Florence Avenue to the north City limits.
B. Each Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:
1. All streets and highways and portions thereof, in that section of the City of Bell Gardens lying southerly of the centerline of Florence Avenue to the north City limits.
C. Each Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.:
1. The east side of Eastern Avenue from north City limit to south City limit.
D. Each Monday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.:
1. The west side of Eastern Avenue from north City limit to south City limit.
E. The following streets or portions thereof are excepted from the prohibitions contained in this Section 4:
1. Both sides of Florence Avenue;
2. Both sides of Eastern Avenue;
3. Both sides of Scout Avenue from Florence Avenue to the prolongation of the southerly curb of Live Oak Street; and
4. The south side of Live Oak Street from the prolongation of the westerly curb of Scout Avenue to a point five hundred sixty (560) feet westerly thereof.
V. The stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle upon any of the following streets or parts thereof shall be prohibited or restricted at all times as set forth in Section
13.20.100 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, by means of painted curb markings:
A. Commercial loading and unloading (yellow curb)
The north side of Cecilia Street from a point twenty-five (25) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Eastern Avenue, to a point one hundred two (102) feet westerly thereof;
2. The south side of Quinn Street from a point three hundred forty-five (345) 25 of 32
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feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point three hundred eighty-five (385) feet westerly thereof;
3. The west side of Ajax Avenue from a point two hundred (200) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point six hundred seventy-three (673) feet northerly thereof;
4. The south side of Scout Avenue from a point one hundred ninety (190) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Emil Avenue to a point two hundred fifty (250) feet easterly thereof;
5. The west side of Ira Street from a point one hundred fifty (150) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point two hundred fifty-five (255) feet northerly thereof;
6. The west side of Ira Avenue from a point sixty nine (69) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a pointy ninety one (91) feet southerly thereof to be in effect from 8:00am to 6:00pm except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays; and
7. The west side of Garfield (8327 Garfield Avenue) from a point two hundred and fifty-eight (258) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Fostoria Street to a point two hundred seventy-eight (278) feet southerly thereof.
B. Passenger loading and unloading (white curb)
The south side of Suva Street from a point two hundred ninety-five (295) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Emil Avenue to a point three hundred sixty (360) feet easterly thereof;
2. The south side of Scout Avenue from the prolongation of the west curb line of Gotham Street to a point ninety (90) feet easterly thereof;
3. The south side of Quinn Street from a point one hundred (100) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred fifty-seven (157) feet westerly thereof;
4. The south side of Quinn Street from a point one hundred ninety (190) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point three hundred forty-five (345) feet westerly thereof;
5. The south side of Quinn Street from a point three hundred eighty-five (385) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point six hundred sixty (660) feet westerly thereof; 26 of 32
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6. The west side of Eastern Avenue from a point eleven (11) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Gotham Street to a point thirty- three (33) feet southerly thereof;
7. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point four hundred thirty-five (435) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Lubec Street to a point four hundred sixty (460) feet northerly thereof;
8. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point four hundred forty-six (446) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Place to a point four hundred sixty-six (466) feet northerly thereof;
9. The west side of Jaboneria Road from a point forty-three (43) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Priory Street to a point seventy-five (75) feet northerly thereof;
10. The west side of Jaboneria Road from a point one hundred seventy-two (172) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Live Oak Street to a point two hundred thirty-seven (237) feet northerly thereof;
11. The north side of Loveland Street from a point twenty-seven (27) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Colmar Avenue to a point fifty- eight (58) feet easterly thereof;
12. The south side of Scout Avenue from a point twenty (20) feet east of the west property line of Ford Park Adult School, 7800 Scout Avenue to a point thirty (30) feet west of the east property line;
13. The north side of Watcher Street from a point eighty (80) feet east of the west curb of Jaboneria Road to a point two hundred eighty (280) feet easterly thereof;
14. The east side of Toler Avenue from a point one hundred ninety-one (191) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Place to a point five hundred seven (507) feet northerly thereof;
15. The north side of Live Oak Street from the prolongation of the east curb of Purdy Avenue to a point one hundred fifty (150) feet westerly thereof;
16. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point three hundred seventy-five (375) feet north of the northern prolongation of Florence Avenue to a point eight hundred fifty (850) feet northerly thereof;
17. The east side of Perry Road from a point two hundred eighty eight (288) feet north of the prolongation of the east curb line of Florence Avenue to 27 of 32
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a point three hundred forty one (341) feet northerly thereof;
18. The east side of Ira Avenue from a point one hundred ninety-two (192) feet south of the southern prolongation of Gage Avenue to a point two hundred thirty-eight (238) feet southerly thereof;
19. The east side of Ira Avenue from a point two hundred sixty-two (262) feet south of the southern prolongation of Gage Avenue to a point two hundred eighty (280) feet southerly thereof;
20. The north side of Cecilia Street from a point one hundred and fifty-four (154) feet west of the western prolongation of the Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred seventy-seven (177) feet westerly thereof;
21. The south side of Florence Place from a point two hundred eighty-eight (288) feet east of the east prolongation of Perry Road to a point three hundred thirteen (313) feet easterly thereof (Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm 6628 Florence Place);
22. The north side of Gallant Street from a point four hundred and eighty eight (488) feet east of the eastern prolongation of Jaboneria Road, to a point five hundred and eight (508) feet easterly thereof (without period designations, at all times);
23. On the north side of Agra Street from a point three hundred and sixty- three (363) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point five hundred and twenty-three (523) feet westerly thereof;
24. The west side of Eastern Avenue from a point one hundred and seventy- seven (177) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Loveland Street to a point two hundred seven (207) feet southerly thereof;
25. The north side of Florence Place from a point six hundred forty (640) feet east of the eastern prolongation of Emil Avenue to a point eight hundred forty (840) feet easterly thereof; and
26. The north side of Live Oak Street from a point one hundred twenty-nine (129) feet west of the ending curb radius of Purdy Avenue to a point two hundred twenty-nine (229) feet westerly thereof.
C. Twenty Minute Zone (green curb)
1. The south side of Clara Street from a point fifty-five (55) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Ramish Avenue to a point eighty (80) feet westerly thereof;
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2. The north side of Clara Street from a point eighty-five (85) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Perry Road to a point one hundred forty (140) feet westerly thereof;
3. The east side of Ajax Avenue from a point sixty-nine (69) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point ninety- eight (98) feet northerly thereof;
4. The west side of Ajax Avenue from a point eighty-seven (87) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point one hundred fifty- seven (157) feet northerly thereof;
5. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred five (205) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Emil Avenue to a point two hundred fifty-six (256) feet westerly thereof;
6. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point one hundred (100) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb at Cecilia Street to a point one hundred sixty (160) feet southerly thereof;
7. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point seventy-five (75) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Fostoria Street to a point ninety (90) feet northerly thereof;
8. The north side of Florence Place from a point forty (40) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Granger Street to a point sixty-five (65) feet westerly thereof;
9. The west side of Eastern Avenue from a point sixty-one (61) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Watcher Street to a point one hundred sixty-two (162) feet southerly thereof;
10. The north side of Clara Street from a point two hundred five (205) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Ira Avenue to a point four hundred (400) feet westerly thereof;
11. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred (100) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Live Oak Street to a point one hundred twenty (120) feet easterly thereof;
12. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred sixty (160) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Live Oak Avenue to a point one hundred ninety (190) feet easterly thereof;
13. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point sixty one (61) feet south of 29 of 32
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the southern prolongation of Muller Street to a point one hundred one (101) feet southerly thereof;
14. Request for green curb (20 -minute parking) at 8045 Garfield Avenue (Garfield Market);
15. The north side of Clara Street from a point three hundred twenty three (323) feet east of the easterly prolongation of Gephart Street to a point three hundred thirty-nine (339) feet easterly thereof;
16. The south side of Clara Street from a point three hundred and thirty-five (335) feet east of the eastern prolongation of Garfield Avenue to a point thirty-six (36) feet easterly thereof 6334 Clara Street;
17. On the left side of Lubec Street from a point twenty-five (25) feet east of the eastern prolongation of Jaboneria Road, to a point forty-five (45) feet easterly thereof;
18. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point two hundred eighty-two (282) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Jaboneria Road to a point three hundred thirty-two (332) feet northerly thereof to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
19. On the east side of Garfield Avenue from a point one hundred twenty- three (123) feet north of the northerly prolongation of Buell Street to a point one hundred forty-seven (147) feet northly thereof;
20. The east side of Eastern Avenue a point four hundred fifty-five (455) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line Jaboneria to the point two hundred sixty-nine (269) feet northerly thereof to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays; and
21. The west side of Eastern Avenue from a point ninety (90) feet, from the prolongation of the south curb line of Cecilia Street to a point one hundred and twelve (112) feet southerly thereof.
D. Forty Minute Zone (green curb)
1. The east side of Eastern Avenue a point four hundred and twenty-three (423) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara to the point three hundred fifty-six (356) feet northerly thereof to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays.
E. Disabled Person Parking (blue curb)
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The north side of Priory Street from a point seven hundred eighty-eight (788) east of the eastern prolongation of Jaboneria Road, to a point eight hundred and three (803) feet easterly thereof;
2. The south side of Agra Street from a point three hundred seventy-eight (378) feet of the west prolongation of Jaboneria Road to a point four hundred fifteen (415) feet westerly thereof;
3. On the south side of Lanto Street from a point twenty-six (26) feet from the easterly prolongation of El Selinda Avenue to a point forty-six (46) feet easterly thereof;
4. On the south side of Gotham Street from a point seventy-one (71) feet west of the western prolongation of Ira Avenue to a point ninety-one (91) feet westerly thereof (6142 Gotham St);
5. The south side of Fostoria Street from a point four hundred thirty (430) feet east of the east prolongation of Eastern Avenue to a point four hundred fifty (450) feet easterly thereof (5844 Fostoria St);
6. The east side of Ajax Avenue from a point five hundred sixty (560) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line Lubec Street to a point five hundred eighty (580) feet northerly thereof (6536 Ajax Ave);
7. On the south side of Quinn Street from a point six hundred sixty-six (666) feet from the easterly prolongation of Bell Gardens Avenue to a point six hundred ninety- four (694) feet easterly thereof (BG Elementary);
8. The north side of Gallant Street from a point three hundred eighty-four (384) feet west of the western prolongation of Ira Avenue to a point four hundred (400) feet westerly thereof (6113 1/2 Gallant St);
9. The west side of Garfield (8327 Garfield Avenue) from a point two hundred and seventy-eight (278) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Fostoria Street to a point two hundred ninety-eight (298) feet southerly thereof;
10. The south side of Priory Street from a point four hundred thirty-seven (437) feet from the prolongation of the east curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point four hundred fifty five (455) feet easterly thereof;
11. The north side of Fostoria Street from a point five hundred thirty-nine (539) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point five hundred fifty-seven (557) feet westerly thereof;
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(468) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Lubec Street to a point four hundred eighty-eight (488) feet southerly thereof;
13. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point five hundred sixty-one (561) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point five hundred eighty one (581) feet northly thereof;
14. The north side of Like Oak Street from a point two hundred and seven (207) feet from the prolongation of the east curb line of Ira Avenue to a point two hundred and twenty-two (222) feet easterly thereof;
15. The west side of Felix Avenue from a point three hundred and ninety (390) feet, from the prolongation of the south curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point four hundred and twelve (412) feet southerly thereof; and
16. The west side of Ramish Avenue from a point of thirty-seven (37) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Gallant Avenue to a point of fifty-five (55) feet southerly thereof.
F. Twenty Minute Zone 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. (green curb)
1. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point forty-two (42) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Live Oak Street to a point eight - five (85) feet easterly thereof.
VI. The stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle operated by a government official displaying an official placard issued by the City of Bell Gardens Public Works Department shall be exempted from normally legal parking spaces while on official government business.
VII. The City Council finds, pursuant to Section 13.20.800 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, that the volume of traffic and other conditions at the following locations are such that the enforcement of the provisions of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code prohibiting or restricting parking by the imposition of the criminal penalties is not sufficient to prevent the illegal parking of vehicles, and authorizes the towing of illegally parked vehicles in the following zones:
A. Any areas designated in Sections I. and IV. hereof as zones in which the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles at all or any times is prohibited. 32 of 32
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE:
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael O'Kelly, City Manager
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Local Commissions Appointment List
March 09, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council review the Commissions Appointments List and by motion, remove commissioners and/or make appointments to the posted vacancies.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:
The Local Appointments List includes all Bell Gardens Commissions and Commissioners. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 825 on July 13, 2009 establishing minimum requirements for service on commissions. All Commissioners must reside within the City of Bell Gardens and may only serve on one Commission at a time. Once appointed, each Commissioner must adhere to the requirements of the City's Conflict of Interest Code and state -mandated AB 1234 ethics training and AB 1661 harassment training.
Ordinance No. 825 allows each Council Member to remove or appoint one candidate per Commission, subject to the approval of the Council majority. Appointed Commission Members serve terms that coincide with the term of the Council Member who made the appointment.
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:
No fiscal impact.
ELECTRONICALLY APPROVED BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manual Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES
AND ACTIVE COMMISSIONERS
The City Council is seeking applications for the following vacancies:
NAME
APPOINTED BY
VACANCY APPOINTMENT
POSTED
DATE
Ereni de la Paz
Barcena
9/22/2025
Linda Judith Lopez
Crystal Jimenez
Juan Manuel Rojas
Miguel Maravilla
Chavez
De La Rosa
Guillen
Sanchez
4/28/2025
1/13/2025
1/27/2025
1/13/2025
Gabriela Gomez
Barcena
2/23/2026
Carlos Jose Barrera
Chavez
1/13/2024
Kenneth Preciado
Yorgelvs Monrov
De La Rosa
1/13/2025
2/11/2025
9/11/2023
Oscar Boado
Guillen
Sanchez
VACANT
Barcena
1/6/2025
Katelvnn Cabrera
Ainslee Preciado
Chavez
De La Rosa
10/9/2023
3/11/2025
4/28/2025
2/24/2025
Karla Acosta
Guillen
Carmen Vargas
Sanchez
7/22/2024
Ana Maria Sanchez Flores
Barcena
1/9/2023
Marra Teresa Yanez
Karina Garcia
Chavez
De La Rosa
4/28/2025
5/12/2025
VACANT
Stephanie Perez
David Heredia
Guillen
Sanchez
Barcena
Edgar Juvenal Lopez Bustillos
Gustavo Mendez
Samuel Perez
Chavez
De La Rosa
Guillen
Pedro Trujillo
Sanchez
1/23/2023
1/9/2023
4/28/2025
4/14/2025
2/24/2025
1/12/2026
Applicants must be residents of the City. No person previously convicted of a felony in this state or elsewhere shall be permitted to serve on any City Commission. Before assuming the duties of a commissioner, each person appointed shall take and file with the City Clerk the same constitutional oath of office required of members of the city council. Any member of a commission shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, and his or her office as a member of the commission shall automatically vacated, in the event, the member ceases to be a resident of the City or is convicted of a felony. (Bell Gardens Municipal Code Sections 2.68.030, 2.28.030, 2.22.030, 2.35.030) Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office: 7100 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk's Office on a continuous basis until an appointment is made. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (562) 806-7705 or email [email protected] for more information.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Updated: 2/24/2026
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of Written Argument in Favor of the Keep BeII Gardens Sales Tax Revenues Local Ballot Measure MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
It is the staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Review and approve the argument in favor of the Keep Bell Gardens Sales Tax Revenues Local Measure; and
2. File the argument with the City Clerk.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On February 23, 2026, the City Council approved calling a special election to be held on June 2, 2026. At the same meeting, the City Council opted to author an argument in favor of the Keep BeII Gardens Sales Tax Revenues Local ballot measure. The City Council directed Councilmember Chavez and Councilwoman Dr. De Leon Sanchez to draft the argument in favor of the Keep Bell Gardens Sales Tax Revenues Local Measure and to then bring it back for the City Council consideration to approve as authors. The deadline to submit arguments to the City Clerk is March 10, 2026.
The word limit for arguments is a maximum of 300. Statements will be printed in uniform type, style, and spacing according to the County's system requirements. Words to be printed in boldface type, underscored and/or CAPITALIZED are to be clearly indicated.
All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Elections Code Section 9600, Division 9, must be accompanied by the Declaration By Author(s) of Arguments form to be signed by each author of the argument. Names and titles listed will be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
The following ballot question has been proposed as the ballot question to present to Bell Gardens voters:
Keep BeII Gardens Sales Tax Revenues Local Measure
To protect and stabilize funding for Bell Gardens services like police/emergency response; maintenance/repair of streets, sidewalks and City facilities; park maintenance and
YES
enhancements; youth/senior programs; Community Family
Service Center; and for any other general governmental
purpose, shall the City's current 3/4% transactions (sales) and use tax rate be increased by a quarter percent to 1% to raise an additional $1.2 million annually?
NO
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the attached argument in favor of the Keep Bell Gardens Sales Tax Revenues Local Measure before filing the argument in favor with the City Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
DEAN C. LOGAN
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
BALLOT LABEL/ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM
ELECTION DATE: June 2, 2026
JURISDICTION/MEASURE NAME:
City of Bell Gardens
MEASURE I.D. or letter (If any):
(Please mark (X) in the appropriate box)
Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters)
(Word Limit Max: 300)
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(Word Limit Max: 300)
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor (Word Limit Max: 250)
(This does not apply to the official ballot measure label.) Rebuttal to Argument Against (Word Limit Max:250)
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All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Section 9600 of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following declaration to be signed by each author of the argument/rebuttal. Names and titles listed will be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The Author(s) may also be listed as Supporter(s) or Opponent(s) on the Official Ballot Measure Label, if they are listed on this form under the "Official Ballot Measure Label" on page 1. Supporter(s)/Opponent(s) MUST be a signer/author listed below of a direct argument For or Against a measure.
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The proponents [Signers/Authors/Supporters] of the measure and the opponents [Signers/Authors] of the measure shall provide the list of supporters described in paragraph (I) of subdivision (a) of Elections Code section 9170, to the elections official when submitting arguments (by the prescribed deadline of the elections official) supporting the measure or list of opponents described in paragraph (I) of subdivision (b) to the elections official when submitting the arguments (by the prescribed deadline of the elections official) opposing the measure.
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Argument in Favor of Measure BG
Bell Gardens is in a fight to protect essential services this is the moment to step up.
Rising costs are putting intense pressure on our City budget. We must face a hard truth: Bell Gardens depends heavily on one major revenue source, Parkwest Bicycle Casino. If the Casino loses revenue, the City loses revenue.
That loss will not feel distant or invisible. It'll show up in our daily lives: fewer officers, slower response times, and deeper cuts that affect working families first.
We're at risk of losing federal funding the damage accelerates, and the choices get tougher.
Measure BG is the responsible, local solution to protect Bell Gardens before cuts become unavoidable. It increases the City's existing transactions and use tax from 3/4% to 1% and is expected to generate about $1.2 million each year.
A YES vote on Measure BG helps keep police patrols visible in our neighborhoods and maintain fast emergency response when seconds matter.
A YES vote on Measure BG helps protect programs that keep our kids safe, engaged, and supported after school and during the summer.
A YES vote on Measure BG helps protect senior services so our elders are cared for, and not left behind.
A YES vote on Measure BG helps keep the Community Family Service Center available for families who need support and resources.
A YES vote on Measure BG helps fix and improve our streets.
A YES vote on Measure BG helps protect the everyday City services that keep Be11 Gardens safe, clean, healthy, and working.
Measure BG does not raise property taxes and does not tax income. It applies only to taxable purchases. Does not apply to grocery store food or pharmacy purchases.
If you're frustrated or skeptical, we understand. This is your moment to protect what matters most: safety, stability, and a City that shows up for its people.
Vote YES on Measure BG.
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa
Mayor Pro Tern Isabel Guillen
Councilmember Marco Barcena
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Manuel Acosta, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Discussion Regarding Safe and Sane Fireworks
DATE: March 9, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Receive and file this report and take no further action; or
2. Direct staff to prepare a Safe and Sane Fireworks ordinance for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Fireworks fall into two categories, "Safe and Sane" and "Dangerous," and are defined in the California Health and Safety Code. (Health & Saf. Code §§ 12529 ["Safe and Sane Fireworks"], 12505 ["Dangerous Fireworks"].)
"Safe and Sane" fireworks are those that have been approved by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and have been carefully examined and tested by the State Fire Marshal, who has determined that the fireworks comply with the general and specific standards for design, construction, performance, and labeling for Safe and Sane fireworks, as set forth in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 979) of Division 1 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations.
"Dangerous" fireworks are those made of particular compounds including, but not limited to: arsenic sulfide, arsenates, or arsenites; boron; chlorates, except as permitted under state law; gallates, or gallic acid; magnesium, except as permitted under state law; mercury salts; phosphorous, except as permitted under state law; picrates or picric acid; thiocyanates; titanium, except as permitted under state law; and zirconium. Dangerous fireworks include, but are not limited to: firecrackers; skyrockets and rockets; roman candles; chasers; sparklers more than 10 inches in length or one-fourth of one inch in diameter; auto-foolers, cigarette loads, exploding golf balls, and trick matches; "devil -on - the -walk" friction fireworks; torpedoes; and fireworks kits. Lastly, any other fireworks examined and tested by the State Fire Marshal and determined, with the advice of the
State Board of Fire Services, to be unsafe for use by any person not specially qualified or trained in their use.
At its July 22, 2019 regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 894 adding Chapter 16.40 (Fireworks) of Title 16 (Health and Safety) of the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code to prohibit the sale, use and discharge of safe and sane fireworks.
At the City Council meeting of February 23, 2026, Mayor De La Rosa directed staff to bring back an item to discuss the feasibility of amending the municipal code to allow for the sale, use, and discharge of "Safe and Sane" fireworks.
This report provides a breakdown of the procedures required to adopt an ordinance to amend the Bell Gardens Municipal Code:
1) City Council Initiation — The City Council through a motion and majority vote initiates an ordinance to modify the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
Timeline: March 9, 2026
2) Research and Analysis — Staff will research standards and best practices to compose a draft ordinance and determine a recommendation to the City Council.
Timeline: March 10 - April 9, 2026
3) Proposed ordinance is presented to the City Council as a discussion item.
Timeline: April 13, 2026 (1St Reading)
April 27, 2026 (2"d Reading)
May 27, 2026 (Ordinance Effective)
Common Standards and Procedures
Common standards in fireworks ordinances typically include:
• Location restrictions, such as minimum distance requirements between stands and/or a maximum number of sales locations permitted citywide. • Seller eligibility requirements, which may limit applicants to qualified nonprofit organizations.
• Selection procedures, including an annual lottery, a first -come first -served process, or other established methods.
• Permitting fees, which may include amendments to the City's user fee schedule to establish a permit fee for fireworks sellers.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council direct staff to take no further action or commence drafting an ordinance for Safe and Sane fireworks. If directed to commence drafting an ordinance, Staff will research best practice standards to present to the City Council.
Anticipated timeframe to conduct all required ordinance procedures is three months.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Manuel Acosta, Director of Community Development
Discussion Regarding Citywide Cannabis Status Update
March 9, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This report provides a background of the City's Cannabis ordinances and a status update of the City's Cannabis businesses including current stage of development, entitlement expirations, revenues, and code enforcement procedures.
Background
On June 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 934 conditionally allowing cannabis retail uses within portions of the City's Commercial and Industrial zones. The uses are subject to certain siting requirements and conditions of approval for a term of 18 months, or longer upon the execution of a development agreement (DA) with the City.
The DA provides for an initial five (5) -year term, subject to an option to extend for an additional five (5) years, for a total ten (10) -year term.
At its April 22, 2024 regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 942 amending Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code ("BGMC") to limit the number of Business Regulatory Permits for cannabis retail uses not to exceed a total of seven (7) permits.
At its June 9, 2025 regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 956-U thereby authorizing a moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of all forms of applications for cannabis retail businesses for a period of 45 days.
At its June 23, 2025 regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 958-U thereby authorizing an extension to a moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of all forms of applications for cannabis retail businesses for a period of 10 months and 15 days.
Development Status
The City currently has seven (7) active Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Development Agreements (DA) allowing for the retail sale of cannabis. Among the seven, one (1) operator is currently operating, and the others remain in various stages of development.
The following table lists each operator, their location, and current development status.
CUP No.
2023-067
Business
Off the Charts
Address/Location
5605 Gage Ave.
Development Status
Operating with Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
City Staff is awaiting completion of
corrections by developer to conduct
final inspections and grant
permanent C of O.
2023-072
Mr. Nice Guy
6231 Eastern Ave.
Pending Final Inspection. City Staff
is awaiting a call from developer to
conduct final inspection. Business
can operate as soon as approved.
2023-077
Stiiizy
5726 Gage Ave.
Grading and Foundation completed,
building construction to follow.
2024-048
Mecca
6638 Eastern Ave.
Building Permits Issued. Tenant
improvements have commenced.
2024-054
Kush
7601 Eastern Ave.
Building Permits Issued. Grading
has commenced.
2023-073
Kureleaf
7821 Eastern Ave.
In Building Plan Check, submittal 8-
20-25. Awaiting applicant
resubmittal.
2024-015
Zen Garden
6300 Gage Ave.
No activity to report.
Off the Charts currently operates with a temporary Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
Businesses are granted permission to operate with a temporary C of O when building and zoning corrections are not life and safety threats. Upon completion of the minor corrections, the business is granted a permanent C of O. Corrections include relocation of a water heater, installation of an awning above the main entrance, and installation of store front doors.
Conditional Use Permit Entitlement Status
Seven operators have active CUPs. Zen Garden was approved for a CUP on April 16, 2025, and the ordinance for the development agreement was approved on June 9, 2025.
The operator has not executed the development agreement, which was required to be signed within 60 days of ordinance effectuation. The City will proceed with an administrative process to formally revoke Zen Garden's CUP. As stipulated in Section
9.50.170 (Termination of a variance or conditional use permit) of Chapter 9.50 (Variances and conditional use permits) of Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) of BGMC and
required by the conditions of approval for the CUP, operators must actively pursue operations and/or maintain operations to remain in compliance with their CUP. Failure to actively pursue operations or abandon operations for a period of one (1) year shall cause the City to seek revocation of the CUP. Six of the operators are either currently operating or actively pursuing operation.
Revenues
Per the DAs, all operators are subject to two separate "Community Benefits" fees: an Annual Community Benefits Fee and a Quarterly Community Benefits Fee. Annual Community Benefits fees are required upon execution of the DA, and then again on January 15th of each subsequent year for the length of the DA. The Quarterly Community Benefits fee is payment of 7% of the total gross receipts and is required after the business commences operation.
Additionally, two operators, Kureleaf and Zen Garden, are subject to an Annual Youth - Specific Benefits Fee of $25,000. The first Annual Youth -Specific Benefits Fee is due prior to the issuance of the operator's building permit. Then, beginning the following year, the operator must pay the $25,000 fee annually by January 1591.
The table below lists the fees collected from each operator to date.
DA No.
2023-067
Business
Off the Charts
Revenues Collected
Annual Benefit total to date: $200,000.
Payment received in 2025 and 2026.
Quarterly Benefit: $16,268.22;
Payment received in February 2026 for first Qtr. (2025
Oct., Nov., Dec.) in operation.
2023-072
Mr. Nice Guy
Annual Benefit total to date: $300,000
Payments received in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2023-077
Stiiizy
Annual Benefit total to date: $200,000.
Payment received in 2025 and 2026.
2024-048
Mecca
Annual Benefit total to date: $200,000.
Payment received in 2025 and 2026.
2024-054
Kush
Annual Benefit total to date: $200,000.
Payment received in 2025 and 2026.
2023-073
Kureleaf
Annual Benefit total to date: $125,000.
Payment received in 2025. 2026 payment pending.
2024-015
Zen Garden
Annual Benefit: DA remains unexecuted, no
payments received.
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Per the terms of the DA, City staff has sent Notice of Default letters to operators with pending 2026 Annual Community Benefits fees on February 20, 2026 and provided a deadline of March 6, 2026, to correct the default. The City will commence procedures for terminating the DA with each respective business that has defaulted and is not timely cured.
If the operator/s fail to cure the default by March 6, 2026, they will be subject to late penalty fees and or the City Manager may begin the process to terminate the DA. If the City Manager begins the process, he will notify the Community Development Director of the City's intent to begin the termination or modification process.
The Community Development Director will then prepare a report for the Planning Commission and schedules a public hearing in accordance with applicable local and state noticing requirements. At the hearing, the Planning Commission will determine whether substantial evidence demonstrates that the operator is in default and make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to terminate or modify the DA.
The operator may appeal the Planning Commission's determination to the City Council within 14 days after such determination is made. The City Council will then hear and decide the appeal within 60 days of the operator filing the appeal.
Code Enforcement Procedures
Pursuant to the Condition of Approvals of the operator's CUPs, City staff, the Bell Gardens Police Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Department of Cannabis Control have the right to enter any operator Site at any time for the purpose of conducting inspections to verify compliance with the CUPs, the DAs, and all applicable local, county, and state laws.
The Code Enforcement Division is drafting cannabis specific code enforcement procedures. Prior to the start of business for each operator, code enforcement officers will undergo site specific training identifying, among other things, the permissible hours of operation, number of required security personnel, allowed signage, and number of required security cameras. Code enforcement officers will regularly visit sites to ensure operators are in compliance with CUP conditions and obligations under the DA.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file this report. One of the six active DA's is currently in operation, and the others are in various stages of development. All the businesses remain current with their respective CUPs, and are currently not at risk of expiration. Lastly, the Code Enforcement Division is establishing business specific training to ensure each operator remains in strict compliance. Staff will continue to monitor and report on City wide cannabis activity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
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