MINUTES
City Council Closed Session
Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:00 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 http5a.,..V /"nI ? I} ��fp `",. f {'i 1r €lt i_)r"t t $ l�r tr cCuncif-It ecting .
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a regular meeting on March 23, 2026, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Miguel De La Rosa presiding at 5:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councitmember
Jorge! Chavez, Councitmember
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman
Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tem
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
With no objection, Councitmember Marco Barcena was excused absent.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items listed on the agenda. Public participation are limited to 3 minutes per person.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments, and no public comments were provided.
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced the Closed Session items. The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:17 p.m. to discuss the items as listed on the agenda.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 -Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Designated Representatives: Michael B. O'Ketly, City Manager and Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance
City Organization: Employee Organizations: Police Association (POA)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:13 p.m., City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced that Item No. 4.1 was discussed and that no reportable action was taken..
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, pity Clerk