CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council Closed Session
Monday, May 11, 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 R:.f i 1 . E, o tt d 3Pt G P
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Miguel De La Rosa presiding at5:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember
Jorgel Chavez, Councilmember
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman
Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tenn
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez joined the meeting at 5:16 p.m.
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.
Agatha Kotani spoke in support of Item No. 4.2.
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced the Closed Session items. The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:14 p.m. to discuss the items as listed on the agenda.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment/Public Employment
Title: City Manager
4.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Gov. Code. Section 54956.8
Property: City of Bell Gardens Public Water System, including Well Site Assessor Parcel Numbers [6358-016-912, 6358-016-908, 6358-016-909, 6358-016-904] and PFAS Treatment Site Assessor Parcel Numbers [6358-016-910, 6358-016-907] City Negotiators: Michael B. O'Kelly (City Manager) and Bernardo Iniguez (Director of Public Works/Facilities)
Negotiating Parties: Golden State Water Company & California American Water Company Under Negotiation: Discussion Regarding Price & Terms of Payment
5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:28 p.m., City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced for Item No. 4.1 that Michael B. O'Kelly resigned as City Manager and appointed Manuel Acosta as Acting City Manager.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced for Item No. 4.2 that there was no reportable action.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Daisy Gomm, City Clerk