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MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026, 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 http x s ',^tww ll.g s , f PL gii-want-to,,`waicl . c.'sl. ° r until n� eti 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.
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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 wish to address the City Council should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm.
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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 March 23, 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 6:13 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
3.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Cameron Vargas, Girls Scout Troop # 2543.
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember / Agency Member
Jorgel Chavez, Councilmember/ Agency Member
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman /Agency Member Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice Chair
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor/ Chair
With no objection, Councilmember Marco Barcena was excused absent.
PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition -
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Michael.
5.2 Athens Presentation - SB 1383 Organic Recycling
Exhibit 6 - Public Comments:
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Vicky Martinez Muela, Vice President of Government Affairs, provided a presentation.
5.3 Donate Life Month Proclamation
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition and presented to Evangelina Zavola.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Consislerat r et Adoptionof Resolution Appro in tl e Bell Gar r:s alma !Mats and lyit), lStudy/ Mitigated Negative Declaration with the ation aMonitoringehaport Pregnant
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Find the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ("IS/MND"), was prepared in accordance with, and pursuant to, the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), concluding less than significant impacts would occur; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Bell Gardens Climate Action Plan ("CAP") and certify an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration with the Mitigation Monitoring Report Program ("MMRP").
ATTACHMENTS:
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Exhibit 4- Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND):
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Mayor Miguel De La Rosa opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Manuel Acosta, Director of Community Development Department; Adrian Flores, Associate Planner; Ana Bugankova, Sol Shepherd, and Rich Swanson, Blue Strike Environmental Consultants; and Brett Pomeroy, Impact Sciences Consultant, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were two written comments received and distributed to the full Council and appropriate staff.
Mario Dominguez spoke in support of increasing parks and green space.
Edwin Gonzalez spoke in support of fossil fuels.
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Jorge! Chavez to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 4 - 0 - 0 -1 with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; seconded by: Jorgel Chavez Yes: Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 4-0
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 one written comment received and distributed to the fu!! Council.
Mario Dominguez spoke regarding various topics.
Edwin Gonzalez spoke regarding various topics.
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 or public comment received.
9. COMMITTEE UPDATES
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez spoke regarding the Congressional City Conference held by National League of Cities in Washington, D.C.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly provided a brief report.
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 Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 11.1- 11.10.
The motion carried 4 - 0 - 0 -1 with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; seconded by: Isabel Guillen Yes: Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 4-0
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.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
11.2 Aprpi'ovFrl Main sod sloe and Crtv Co In cessor I Joint r1entun 69
RECOMMENDATION: It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026, Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meetings.
CONCLUSION: If approved, the minutes of the Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meetings will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
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warrant Register. and Wire Transfer
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 02/17/2026, 02/19/2026, 02/24/2026, 02/26/2026 and 03/03/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
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11.4 Widorart Regi eoRticce s r Agency
RECOMMENDATION: it is staffs recommendation that the Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant register dated 03/03/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
RUBS:2 Warrant
Treasurer epos t - Febru ?026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the February 2026 Treasurer's Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
11,6 Cdusid ration of Submission of the 2025 Bell Carders General" @nand rr.t. r ig Sletlta5OlAr;a ra rini.aa BRgrit
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Certified trfie 1utl (wised Real f r fog Konica ir:olt
VaSiPtedtetidiftdiacKlitiKeiMiaintiellaKSK,UPPRAftchrdit 1 p e It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1) Adopt the attached Resolution approving a copier Maintenance and Support Agreement with IBE Digital (Certified Authorized Dealer for Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.) for the maintenance of 14 copiers, with an effective date of April 19, 2026, for a total not to exceed amount of $130,000 under Sourcewell Contract #112124-KON; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to extend the Maintenance and Support Agreement for an additional one year, should the Sourcewell Contract be extended, to align with the Lease Agreement previously approved under Resolution 2024-92.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 -
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1L8 Consideration ion t2...Resolution Ap sµ i tg a First Amendment tp the Professional Sert is feculent with John L. Hunten&Asis0CReithhatirlist Provide Project and Construct: ;Munagerreent Services itP
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 Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc., subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form.
ATTACHMENTS:
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11.9 cRIT,T1.11
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Replacement of the Police Department Parking Lot Gate and Motor as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
ATTACHMENTS:
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"ones 1 3tlel " ,SIP No.
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $223,910.38 for the Slurry Seal Improvements Zones 1 and 2 (CIP No. 3941); 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.
ATTACHMENTS:
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12.. DISCUSSION
12.1 Local Commission
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:
There was no action.
12.2 -'rr `Updat.e f\ I' I t`: mplet
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the report and presentation.
ATTACHMENTS [ ii_k,€._
Bernardo lniguez, Director of Public Works and Facilities, and Douglas Benash, City Engineer, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 4 - 0 - 0 -1 with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; seconded by: Jorgel Chavez Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
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 8:49 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk