Agenda packet — Bell Gardens City Council, June 8, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

2. Restart the SVE system and run continuously for 1 week.

3. Complete SVE pilot testing to determine mass recover rates and radius of influence.

4. Once completed, demobilize the equipment and remove waste (spent GAC, water, and permanganate)

5. Prepare an SVE pilot test report for RWQCB review.

Because of the need to treat VC in vapor and additional equipment rental expenses, WSP estimates that completing the extended SVE pilot test will cost an additional estimated $ 48,000 beyond WSP's current authorized budget. We will work with the City and Tierra West to use as much as possible from remaining ECRG grant funds to cover this additional cost, but ultimately the City will need to cover any additional fees beyond the ECRG funding limits.

Additionally, an extension of the contract term through February 26, 2027 is requested to allow sufficient time to complete the additional SVE pilot testing activities associated with the detection of vinyl chloride during the extended pilot test, evaluate the resulting data, and prepare the final reports required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Extending the contract term will ensure completion of all remaining project tasks, regulatory reporting requirements, and grant -funded activities within the ECRG performance period, which ends on February 26, 2027.

We need the City’s immediate response to this notification so we can complete the extended SVE pilot test and remove the rental equipment from the site without accruing additional fees. Upon your authorization, we can complete the SVE pilot test in about two weeks (after changing the permanganate) as described above.

If there are any questions regarding this Technical Memorandum, please contact Joe Bahde ([email protected]).

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph Bahde, P.G.

Vice President, Geology
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager

BY: Alfonso Hernandez, Acting Director of Community Development

SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority to Participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Program for funds for Fiscal Years 2027-2029

DATE: June 8, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney as to form, to allow for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029, effective July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

To participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), on behalf of the County of Los Angles (County), must requalify with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every three (3) years to obtain entitlement status as the Urban County.

To remain eligible to receive CDBG funding, the City of Bell Gardens (City) is required to provide LACDA with the attached Resolution and a Cooperation Agreement, similar to the one previously executed, authorizing continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program. LACDA acts as the intermediary between HUD and the City for the administration and distribution of the CDBG funds.

Each year, the City receives CDBG funding to support a variety of community programs and services. Continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program through the Cooperation Agreement, will ensure that these important programs and services continue without interruption. The County advised cities that it anticipates HUD will be providing a new Cooperation Agreement in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the County recommends that cities adopt resolutions authorizing city managers to execute the cooperation agreements once they are provided.

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CONCLUSION:

Adoption of the attached Resolution will authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement once it is provided by HUD.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manual Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-56

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS

ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens desires to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Program for Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds, and if applicable, the HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Program in the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2029, commencing on July 1, 2027, and through June 30, 2030; and WHEREAS, the City authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, in order to receive said CDBG funds, and if applicable, the HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and discussion, hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein.

SECTION 2. Based upon the above recitals, staff report accompanying this Resolution and such other oral and written evidence, the Bell Gardens City Council hereby approves its participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program to receive all mentioned above available funds.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the execution of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the time period of July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030.

SECTION 4.The City Council further authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, and take all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution to allow for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Program.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
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Resolution No. 2026-56
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-56 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY:Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities Douglas Benash, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT:Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Disabled Person Parking Space Fronting 5931 Gage Avenue
DATE:June 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the installation of 18 feet of blue curb “disabled person parking” fronting 5931 Gage Avenue; and

2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-49.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

Staff received a request to install a disabled person parking space from the resident at 5931 Gage Avenue. The applicant is requesting a disabled person parking space fronting 5931 Gage Avenue. The applicant provided all necessary documentation, including the application, which states that the applicant has a “disabled person” license plate, has a valid driver’s license, and a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without assistance of a second person, even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support device.

The City Traffic Engineer investigated the site and determined that the location does qualify for a disabled person parking space due to the existing on-site parking layout. At its meeting on May 5, 2026, the Traffic and Safety Commission discussed the item and approved the installation of 18 feet of blue curb for the City Council’s consideration. The restrictions are illustrated below:
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18ft of Blue Curb Fronting 5931 Gage Avenue.

CONCLUSION:

If the City Council adopts the attached Resolution, Public Works will proceed with the installation of a disabled person parking space fronting 5931 Gage Avenue.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated cost for the installation of all parking restrictions, including signage, is $550 and is available in the current Street Maintenance Budget.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-57

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS,

CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 13.20 (PARKING) OF THE

BELL GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reaffirm and ratify and re-establish those parking restrictions presently in effect in the City of Bell Gardens as adopted by Resolution No. 2026-46; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to install 18 feet of blue curb “Disabled Person Parking” restrictions fronting 5931 Gage Avenue as described in Section (V) (E)(17) of the Parking Restrictions, which are attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and presentation, discussion, oral testimony and evidence presented to the City Council, hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2026-46 is hereby rescinded, repealed, replaced and superseded in its entirety by this Resolution.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the Parking Restrictions attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A.”

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

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Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney Daisy Gomez, City Clerk

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EXHIBIT “A”

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

I. The stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle upon any of the following streets or parts thereof shall be prohibited, pursuant to Section 13.20.120 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, at all times or during such other hours as are set forth herein:

A. At all times (red curb).

1. The north side of Gage Avenue from a point eight hundred fifty-five (855) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Garfield Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Darwell Avenue;

2. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point five hundred seventy-five (575) feet west of the prolongation of the east curb of Garfield Avenue to the prolongation of the east curb of Ira Avenue;

3. On the north and south sides of Gage Avenue from Specht Avenue to Eastern Avenue;

4. On the north and south sides of Gage Avenue from the prolongation of the easterly curb of Eastern Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet easterly thereof;

5. On the north and south sides of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred (200) feet west of the prolongation of the westerly curb of Colmar Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet east of the prolongation of the easterly curb of Colmar Avenue;

6. On the north and south sides of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred (200) feet west of the prolongation of the westerly curb of Jaboneria Road to a point two hundred (200) feet east of the prolongation of the easterly curb of Jaboneria Road;

7. The east side of Darwell Avenue from the prolongation of the northerly curb of Florence Avenue to a point six hundred twenty (620) feet north of the prolongation of the northerly curb of Loveland Avenue;

8. The west side of Marlow Avenue from the driveway at 5560 Ludell Street to a point two hundred fifty (250) feet northerly thereof;

9. The north side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the east curb line of Ira Avenue to a point two hundred thirty-five (235) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Toler Avenue;

10. The north side of Shull from the prolongation of the easterly curb of Garfield Avenue to a point one hundred sixty-five (165) feet easterly thereof;

11. The south side of Suva Street between Loveland Street and Emil Avenue; ��

12. The west side of Bell Gardens Avenue from the prolongation of the southerly curb of Quinn Street to a point six hundred (600) feet north of the prolongation of the northerly curb of Gotham Street;

13. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred fifty (250) feet west of the prolongation of the westerly curb of Chalet Drive to a point two hundred seventy (270) feet east of the prolongation of the easterly curb of Chalet Drive;

14. The south side of Clara Street between the west City limits and the south Clara Street service road;

15. The north side of Clara Street from the west City limits to the north Clara Street service road;

16. The north and south side of Loveland Street from the prolongation of the west curb on Garfield Avenue to a point two hundred fifteen (215) feet westerly thereof;

17. The south side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the west curb of Priam Drive to a point sixty-three (63) feet westerly thereof;

18. The north side of Gage Avenue from two hundred seventy (270) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Emil Avenue to a point nine hundred sixty (960) feet westerly thereof;

19. The red curb would begin on the north side of Agra Street from a point four hundred (400) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point four hundred fifty (450) feet westerly thereof;

20. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point four hundred (400) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Perry Road to a point four hundred sixty (460) feet easterly thereof;

21. The south side of Quinn Street from the prolongation of the west curb of Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred (100) feet westerly thereof;

22. The north and south sides of Gage Avenue from the west City limits to the service roads;

23. The east and west sides of Scout Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb of Florence Avenue to a point two hundred fifty (250) feet northerly thereof;

24. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point three hundred (300) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Scout Avenue to the east City limits;

25. The west side of Jaboneria Road from the prolongation of the north curb of Gage Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet northerly thereof; ��

26. The east side of Jaboneria Road from the prolongation of the north curb of Gag Avenue to a point fifty (50) feet northerly thereof;

27. The east and west sides of Jaboneria Road from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet southerly thereof;

28. The east side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point five hundred forty-five (545) feet northerly thereof;

29. The east side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb line of Florence Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet southerly thereof;

30. The north side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred ninety-five (195) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Ajax Avenue;

31. The north and south sides of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the west curb line of Eastern Avenue to the west City limits;

32. The north side of Suva Street from a point six hundred ninety-four (694) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Emil Avenue to a point seven hundred six (706) feet easterly thereof;

33. The west side of Ira Avenue from the prolongation of the southerly curb line of Clara Street to the westerly curb line of Garfield Avenue;

34. The east side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the northerly curb line of Watcher Street to the northerly City limits;

35. The south side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred seven (107) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of El Selinda Avenue;

36. The north side of Agra Street from a point four hundred (400) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point six hundred (600) feet westerly thereof;

37. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point one hundred ninety (190) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Cecilia Avenue to a point two hundred ten (210) feet southerly thereof;

38. The north side of Clara Street from a point 175’ west of the western prolongation of Kress Street to a point 200’ westerly thereof;
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39. The south side of Suva Street from a point six hundred fifty-five (655) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Emil Avenue to a point seven hundred thirty-five (735) feet easterly thereof;

40. The west side of Garfield Avenue from the prolongation of the easterly curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred twenty (120) feet northerly thereof;

41. The south side of Clara Street from a point one hundred seventy-two (172) feet east of the prolongation of the easterly curb of Garfield Avenue to a point three hundred twenty (320) feet easterly thereof;

42. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred seventy (170) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point seventy (70) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Jaboneria Road;

43. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point fifty (50) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Ira Avenue to a point forty (40) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Ira Avenue;

44. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point two hundred sixty-five (265) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Ira Avenue to a point three hundred ninety (390) feet easterly thereof;

45. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point two hundred ten (210) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Toler Avenue to a point seventy-five (75) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Toler Avenue;

46. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred forty-five (145) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point three hundred thirty-five (335) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Garfield Avenue;

47. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred thirty (130) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Perry Road to a point forty (40) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Perry Road;

48. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point sixty-five (65) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Kress Avenue to a point seventy (70) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Kress Avenue;

49. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred twenty-five (125) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Emil Avenue to a point one hundred sixty-three (163) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Emil Avenue; ��

50. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point sixty-two (62) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of El Selinda Avenue to a point one hundred thirty (130) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of El Selinda Avenue;

51. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred sixty-five (165) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point seventy (70) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Jaboneria Road;

52. The north side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the west curb line of Ira Avenue to a point sixty-five (65) feet westerly thereof;

53. The west side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb line of Lubec Street to the prolongation of the north curb line of Priory Street;

54. The north side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the east curb line of Granger Avenue to a point sixty-five (65) feet easterly thereof;

55. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point sixty-three (63) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Perry Road to a point one hundred fifty (150) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Perry Road;

56. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point fifty-seven (57) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Emil Avenue to a point one hundred ninety-five (195) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Emil Avenue;

57. The north side of Florence Place from a point two hundred thirty (230) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Toler Avenue to a point fifty-five (55) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Toler Avenue;

58. The east side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb line of Fry Street to the prolongation of the north curb line of Live Oak Street;

59. The north side of Live Oak Street from the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred fifty (150) feet easterly thereof;

60. The north side of Fry Street from the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue easterly to the school property;

61. The north side of Priory Street from the prolongation of the west curb line of Eastern Avenue westerly to the west City limits;

62. The south side of Priory Street from the prolongation of the west curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred fifty (150) feet westerly thereof;

63. The west side of Darwell Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb line of Gage Avenue to a point one hundred eighty (180) feet southerly thereof; ��

64. The south side of Scout Avenue from a point thirty (30) feet west of the west property line of 7800 Scout Avenue easterly to a point fifty (50) feet;

65. The south side of Scout Avenue from the east property line of 7800 Scout Avenue westerly to a point thirty (30) feet;

66. The north side of Florence Place from the prolongation of the east curb of Garfield Avenue to a point two hundred thirty (230) feet easterly thereof;

67. The south side of Lubec Street from the prolongation of the west curb of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred ninety-five (195) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Marlow Avenue;

68. The south side of Quinn Avenue from Lynda Lane to a point twenty-five (25) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Lynda Lane;

69. The east side of Eastern Avenue between the points six hundred sixty-five (665) feet and seven hundred twenty-five (725) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Florence Avenue;

70. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point three hundred twenty-five (325) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Loveland Street to a point five hundred thirty-five (535) feet southerly thereof;

71. The east side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point two hundred thirty (230) feet southerly thereof;

72. The north and south sides of Clara Street from the prolongation of the west curb of Eastern Avenue to a point three hundred fifty (350) feet westerly thereof;

73. The north and south sides of Clara Street from the prolongation of the east curb of Eastern Avenue to a point two hundred fifty-five (255) feet easterly thereof;

74. The west side of Scout Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Florence Avenue to the prolongation of the east curb of Priam Drive;

75. The east side of Scout Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Florence Avenue to a point one hundred (100) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Clara Street;

76. The south side of Hannon Street from a point six hundred (600) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Chalet Drive to a point six hundred seventy-five (675) feet southerly thereof;
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77. The north side of Hannon Street from a point six hundred twenty-five (625) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Chalet Drive to a point seven hundred seventy-five (775) feet southerly thereof;

78. The west side of Perry Road from the prolongation of the south curb of Florence Avenue to a point three hundred five (305) feet southerly thereof;

79. The east side of Perry Road from the prolongation of the south curb of Florence Avenue to a point one hundred (100) feet southerly thereof;

80. The east side of Colmar Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point fifty-five (55) feet southerly thereof;

81. The west side of Perry Road from the prolongation of the north curb of Florence Avenue to the alley northerly thereof;

82. The east side of Greenwood Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point one hundred five (105) feet southerly thereof;

83. The west side of Greenwood Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point fifty (50) feet southerly thereof;

84. The north side of Gage Avenue from the prolongation of the west curb of Greenwood Avenue to a point one hundred five (105) feet westerly thereof;

85. The west side of Emil Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point forty (40) feet southerly thereof;

86. The east side of Emil Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point one hundred fifty (150) feet southerly thereof;

87. The east side of Darwell Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point seventy (70) feet southerly thereof;

88. The east side and west side of Darwell Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb of Gage Avenue to a point sixty (60) feet northerly thereof;

89. The west side of Colmar Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb of Gage Avenue to a point seventy-five (75) feet northerly thereof;

90. The south side of Gage Avenue from the prolongation of the west curb of Greenwood Avenue to a point two hundred five (205) feet westerly thereof;

91. The north side of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred eighty-five (285) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Chalet Drive to a point three hundred twenty- five (325) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Chalet Drive; ��

92. The east side of Chalet Drive from the prolongation of the south curb of Gage Avenue to a point one hundred forty (140) feet southerly thereof;

93. The north side of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred forty-five (245) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Emil Avenue to a point two hundred thirty-five (235) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Emil Avenue;

94. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point one hundred sixty (160) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Emil Avenue to a point two hundred thirty-five (235) feet west of the prolongation of the east curb of Emil Avenue;

95. The west side of Garfield Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Loveland Street to a point two hundred fifty (250) feet southerly thereof;

96. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point four hundred (400) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Clara Street to a point six hundred sixty-five (665) feet northerly thereof;

97. The west side of Jaboneria Road from the prolongation of the north curb of Clara Street to a point one hundred seventy (170) feet northerly thereof;

98. The east side of Jaboneria Road from the prolongation of the south curb of Clara Street to a point one hundred seventy-six (176) feet southerly thereof;

99. The south side of Clara Street from the prolongation of the west curb of Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred seventy-seven (177) feet westerly thereof;

100. The north side of Clara Street from the prolongation of the east curb of Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred thirty (130) feet easterly thereof;

101. The west side of Emil Avenue from a point two hundred seventy (270) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Florence Avenue to a point two hundred ninety (290) feet southerly thereof;

102. The south side of Shull Street from a point eight hundred eighty-nine (889) feet east of the BCR at Jaboneria Road, twenty-five (25) feet east and west of the back driveway at 5700 Shull Street;

103. The north side of Clara Street from a point one hundred forty-five (145) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Ira Avenue to a point one hundred sixty (160) feet westerly thereof;

104. The north side of Clara Street from a point one hundred ninety (190) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Ira Avenue to a point two hundred five (205) feet westerly thereof;
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105. The north side of Clara Street from a point four hundred (400) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Ira Avenue to a point four hundred fifteen (415) feet westerly thereof;

106. The north side of Clara Street from a point four hundred forty-five (445) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Ira Avenue to a point four hundred sixty (460) feet westerly thereof;

107. The north side of Watcher Street from a point eighty (80) feet east of the west curb of Jaboneria Road to a point ninety (90) feet south of the north curb of Watcher Street on the west side of Jaboneria Road;

108. The east side of Colmar Street from a point fifty (50) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Lanto Street to a point one hundred fifty-five (155) feet northerly, thereof;

109. The east side of Emil Avenue south of Clara Street at alley entrance from the BCR on the north side of alley to a point twenty (20) feet northward on the east side of Emil Avenue; and from the BCR on the south side of alley to a point twenty (20) feet southward on the east side of Emil Avenue;

110. The west side of Emil Avenue south of Clara Street from the BCR on the north side of alley to a point twenty (20) feet northward on the west side of Emil Avenue;

111. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred forty (140) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Ira Avenue to a point one hundred sixty- eight (168) feet westerly thereof;

112. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point twenty-five (25) feet south of the southern prolongation of Loveland Street to a point four hundred twenty-five (425) feet southerly, thereof;

113. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point five hundred fifty (550) feet south of the southern prolongation of Loveland Street to a point seven hundred nineteen (719) feet southerly, thereof;

114. The north side of the southern Clara Street service road from the west City limits cul-de-sac to a point two hundred eighty-five (285) feet easterly thereof;

115. The west side of Ajax Avenue from the prolongation of the southern curb line of Lubec Street, to a point five hundred sixty-two (562) feet southerly thereof; ��
116. The south side of Ludell Street from a point of (12) feet west of the prolongation of the western curbline of El Selinda, to a point one hundred four feet (104) westerly thereof;

117. The south side of Gage from a point four hundred twenty-three (423) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point five hundred twenty three feet easterly thereof;

118. The south side of Park Lane, from a point four hundred twenty-three (423) feet east of the eastern prolongation of the east side of Garfield Avenue, to a point five hundred twenty-three (523) feet easterly thereof;

119. The southside of Priory Street, twenty-one (21’) feet west of the western prolongation to a point of six hundred fifty-eight (658’) westerly thereof;

120. The north side of Agra Street, from a point four hundred eighty seven (487) feet from the east prolongation of Colmar Street to a point six hundred and one (601) feet easterly thereof. For a total of one hundred and fourteen (114) feet;

121. The north side of Lubec Street from a point fourteen (14) feet east of the eastern prolongation of Specht Avenue to a point one hundred forty-three (143) feet easterly thereof;

122. The north side of Foster Bridge Blvd from a point twenty-five (25) feet west of the western prolongation of Priam Drive to a point fifty-five (55) feet westerly thereof;

123. The north side of Foster Bridge Blvd from a point one hundred ninety-three (193) feet west of the western prolongation of Cassandra Avenue to a point two hundred forty-one (241) feet westerly thereof;

124. The east side of Emil Avenue from a point twenty-six (26) feet of the southern prolongation of Otto Street to a point fifty-six (56) feet southerly thereof;

125. The east side of Priam Drive from a point ten (10) feet north of the northern prolongation of Foster Bridge Blvd to a point forty (40) feet northerly thereof;

126. The west side of Priam Drive from a point fifteen (15) feet north of prolongation of Foster Bridge Blvd to a point thirty (30) feet northerly thereof;

127. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point ten (10) feet south of the southern prolongation of Gallant Street to a point forty-one (41) feet southerly thereof;

128. The south side Gotham Street (at 5648 Gotham Street) from a point fifteen (15) feet south of the west of the western prolongation of the alley to a point fifty (50) feet westerly thereof;
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129. The east side of Scout Avenue from a point five hundred twenty-two (522) feet north of the northerly prolongation of Florence Avenue to a point five hundred sixty- two (562) feet northerly thereof;

130. The east side of Scout Avenue from a point six hundred and eight (608) feet north of the northerly prolongation of Florence Avenue to a point six hundred forty-eight (648) feet northerly thereof;

131. The west side of Scout Avenue from a point five hundred and sixty (560) feet south of the southern prolongation of Live Oak Street to a point of six hundred (600) feet southerly thereof;

132. The west side of Scout Avenue from a point six hundred thirty (630) feet south of the southern prolongation of Live Oak Street to a point of six hundred fifty (650) feet southerly thereof;

133. The west side of Scout Avenue from a point seven hundred twenty-five (725) feet south of the southern prolongation of Live Oak Street to a point seven hundred sixty-five (765) feet southerly thereof;

134. The west side of Scout Avenue from a point eight hundred (800) feet south of the southern prolongation of Live Oak Street to a point eight hundred twenty (820) feet southerly thereof;

135. The south side of Foster Bridge Blvd from a point seven hundred and seventy- seven (777) feet west of the western prolongation of Scout Avenue to a point seven hundred and ninety four (794) feet westerly thereof;

136. The south side of Foster Bridge Blvd from a point eight hundred forty-six (846) feet west of the western prolongation of Scout Avenue to a point eight hundred sixty- nine (869) feet westerly thereof;

137. On the north side of Lubec Street from a point thirteen (13) feet east of the eastern prolongation of El Cortez Avenue, to a point fifty-three (53) feet easterly thereof; 138. On the north side of Suva Street from a point nine-hundred and seven (907) feet west of the west prolongation of Scout Avenue to a point forty (40) feet westerly thereof;

139. On the north side of Florence Place from a point two hundred and fifty-one (251) feet west of the west prolongation of Garfield Avenue to a point fifty-seven (57) feet westerly thereof;

140. On the north side of Agra Street from a point six hundred one (601) feet west of the westerly prolongation of Jaboneria Road to a point six hundred thirty (630) feet westerly thereof;
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141. On the north side of Watcher Street from the east prolongation of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred twenty-seven (127) feet thereof;

142. On the south side of Watcher Street from a pointy thirty-five (35) feet from the easterly prolongation of Eastern Avenue to a point one-hundred twenty (120) feet easterly thereof;

143. On the south side of Loveland Street from the western prolongation of Adamson Avenue to a point thirty-three (33) feet westerly thereof;

144. The west side of Jaboneria Road from a point two hundred eighty seven feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Clara Street to a point three hundred twenty-eight (328) feet southerly thereof;

145. The north side of Live Oak Street a point ninety-nine (99) feet west of the ending curb radius of Purdy Avenue to a point one hundred twenty-nine (129) feet westerly thereof;

146. The north side of Live Oak Street from a point two hundred twenty-nine (229) feet west of the ending curb radius of Purdy Avenue to a point two hundred fifty-nine (259) feet westerly thereof;

147. The north side of Live Oak Street from a point three hundred seventy-one (371) feet west of the ending radius of Purdy Avenue to a point four hundred seventy- one (471) feet westerly thereof;

148. The north side of Lubec Street from the prolongation of the west curb of Purdy Avenue to a point ten (10) feet westerly thereof;

149. The south side of Lubec Street from the prolongation of the west curb of Purdy Avenue to a point ten (10) feet westerly thereof;

150. The south side of Lubec Street from the prolongation of the east curb of Purdy Avenue to a point ten (10) feet easterly thereof;

151. The north side of Lubec Street from the prolongation of the east curb of Purdy Avenue to a point ten (10) feet easterly thereof;

152. The east side of Purdy Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb of Lubec Street to a point ten (10) feet northerly thereof;

153. The west side of Purdy Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Lubec Street to a point ten (10) feet southerly thereof;

154. The east side of Purdy Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Lubec Street to a point ten (10) feet southerly thereof;
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155. The west side of Emil Avenue from a point five hundred thirty-five (535’) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Florence Avenue to a point five hundred sixty (560) feet southerly thereof;

156. The west side of Ira Avenue from a point three hundred seventy-one (371) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Live Oak Street to a point three hundred ninety-one (391) feet southerly thereof;

157. The west side of Ira Avenue from a point twenty (20) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Priory Street to a point forty (40) feet southerly thereof;

158. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point four hundred eight (408) feet south of the prolongation of south curb on Ira Avenue to a point four hundred sixty (460) feet southerly thereof;

159. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point four hundred thirty-six (436) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Muller Street to a point four hundred seventy-one (471) feet northerly thereof;

160. The west side of Jaboneria Road from a point seven hundred twenty six (726’) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb of Lubec Street to a point seven hundred sixty six (766’) feet southerly thereof;

161. The south side of Florence Avenue from the prolongation of the east curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point two hundred thirteen (213) feet easterly thereof;

162. On the east side of Eastern Avenue from a point three hundred fifty-two (352) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Lubec Street to a point three hundred sixty-two (362) feet northerly thereof;

163. On the east side of Emil Avenue from a point two hundred and seventy-four (274) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Suva Street to a point two hundred eighty-four (284) feet northerly thereof;

164. On the west side of Emil Avenue from a point two hundred and eighty-four (284) feet south of the prolongation of the south curb line of Foster Bridge Blvd to a point two hundred and ninety-four (294) feet southerly thereof;

165. The south side of Florence Place from a point nine hundred thirty four (934) feet east of the prolongation of the west curb line of Sudan Ave. to a point nine hundred sixty-six (966) feet easterly thereof;

166. The north side of Gotham Street from a point one thousand two hundred twenty- seven (1,227) feet west of the west prolongation of Gephart Avenue to a point one thousand two hundred forty seven (1,247) feet westerly thereof; ��

167. The east side of Jaboneria Road from a point five hundred thirty-two (532) feet from the east prolongation of Eastern Avenue to a point five hundred eighty-three
(583) feet northerly thereof;

168. The east side of Jaboneria Road from a point fifteen (15) feet from the north prolongation of Gotham Street to a point seventy-five (75) feet northerly thereof;

169. The north side of Florence Place from a point five hundred-thirty (530) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point five hundred- fifty (550) feet westerly thereof;

170. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point six hundred forty-four (644) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point six hundred sixty-nine (669) feet northerly thereof;

171. The west side of Eastern Avenue from a point four hundred and fifty (450) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Live Oak Street to a point five hundred feet southerly thereof;

172. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point two hundred and ninety feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara Street to a point three hundred thirty
(330) feet northly thereof;

173. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point thirty (30) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Priory Street to a point fifty (50) feet northerly thereof;

174. The east side of Jaboneria Road (6021 Florence Avenue) from a point one hundred fifty feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point one hundred fifty-seven (157) feet northerly thereof;

175. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point four hundred sixty-three (463) feet from the prolongation of the east curb line of Chalet Drive to a point four hundred seventy-four (474) feet easterly thereof;

176. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point one thousand one hundred forty-three (1,143) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Florence Avenue to a point one thousand one hundred fifty-three (1,153) feet southerly thereof;

177. The north side of Scout Avenue from a point four hundred thirty two (432) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of Ramish Avenue to a point five hundred thirty seven (537’) feet westerly thereof; ��
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178. The east side of Ira Avenue from a point eight hundred sixty five (865) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to a point eight hundred ninety (890’) feet northerly thereof;

179. The east side of Garfield Avenue from a point two hundred and sixty one (261) feet from the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara Street to a point two hundred seventy six (276) feet northerly thereof;

180. The east side of Kress Avenue from a point three hundred forty four (344) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara Street to a point three hundred forty seven (347) feet northerly thereof;

181. The east side of Kress Avenue from a point three hundred sixty four (364) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara Street to a point three hundred sixty nine (369) feet northerly thereof;

182. The south side of Cecilia Street from a point nine hundred sixty (960) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point nine hundred sixty-three (963) feet easterly thereof;

183. The south side of Cecilia Street from a point nine hundred seventy eight (978) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue to a point nine hundred eighty one (981) feet easterly thereof;

184. The north side of Clara Street from a point one hundred eighteen (118) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred twenty-one (121) feet westerly thereof;

185. The north side of Clara Street from a point one hundred twenty-seven (127) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point one hundred thirty (130) feet westerly thereof;

186. The west side of Selinda Avenue from a point two hundred-thirty (230) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Gage Avenue to a point two hundred thirty-three (233) feet southerly thereof;

187. The west side of El Selinda from a point two hundred thirty-five (235) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Gage to a point two hundred thirty-eight (238) feet Southerly thereof;

188. The south side of Ludell St. from point one hundred sixty-four (164) feet from the prolongation of the east curb line of Adamson Avenue to a point one hundred seventy-four (174) feet easterly thereof.

189. The north side of Ludell St. from a point one hundred forty-nine (149) feet ��
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from the prolongation of the west curb line of Colmar Avenue to a point one hundred fifty-eight (158) feet westerly thereof; and

B. Designated Hours:

1. The south side of Clara Street from the south Clara service road and a point three hundred fifty (350) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb of Eastern Avenue, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted;

2. The south side of Clara Street, from a point three hundred fifty (350) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Eastern Avenue to a point two hundred (200) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Jaboneria Road, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted and excluding the no stopping anytime areas;

3. The north side of Clara Street, from a point two hundred fifty-five (255) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Eastern Avenue to a point three hundred (300) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Jaboneria Road, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted and excluding the no stopping anytime areas;

4. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred twenty-five (125) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Priam Drive to a point one hundred seven (107) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of El Selinda Avenue, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted and excluding the no stopping any time areas;

5. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred ninety-five (195) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Ajax Avenue to a point one hundred
(100) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Garfield Avenue, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted and excluding the no stopping any time areas;

6. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point ninety (90) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point three hundred (300) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Scout Avenue, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Saturdays, ��
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Sundays, and holidays excepted and excluding the no stopping any time areas; and

7. The north side of Scout Avenue from a point four hundred thirty-two (432) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of Ramish Avenue to a point five hundred twelve (512’) feet westerly thereof, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted.

II. The stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle upon any of the following streets or parts thereof for a period of time in excess of the time hereafter set forth, shall be prohibited pursuant to Section 13.20.110 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, at all times or during such other hours as are set forth herein unless such vehicle displays a parking permit authorized on the streets listed under Section 2A (4- 9):

A. Two-hour parking - 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted

1. The east side of Garfield Avenue from Florence Place to the northerly City limits and the west side of Garfield Avenue from a point five hundred seventy (570) feet south of the southern prolongation of Gage Avenue to the northern curb line of Florence Place;

2. The south side of Gage Avenue from a point two hundred (200) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Eastern Avenue to Ajax Avenue;

3. The west side of Garfield Avenue from a point twenty-three (23) feet north of the driveway of the Garfield Elementary School to a point one hundred eighty (180) feet south;

4. The south side of Agra Street from Colmar Avenue to Darwell Avenue (permit parking allowed);

5. The north side of Agra Street from Jaboneria Road to Darwell Avenue (permit parking allowed);

6. The east side of Jaboneria Road from Agra Street to Watcher Street (permit parking allowed);

7. The east and west sides of Jaboneria Road from Agra Street to the alley one hundred forty (140) feet south of Agra Street (permit parking allowed);

8. The north and south sides of Watcher Street from Jaboneria Road to ��
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Darwell Avenue (permit parking allowed);

9. The north and south sides of Lanto Street from Jaboneria Road to Darwell Avenue (permit parking allowed);

10. The north side of Suva Street from Emil Avenue to the east City limits;

11. The south side of Suva Street from a point one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five (1,955) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb of Loveland Street to the east city limits;

12. The north side of Quinn Street between Jaboneria Road and Lynda Lane;

13. The east side of Jaboneria Road between Quinn Street and Muller Street;

14. The east side of Emil Avenue from a point seven hundred seventeen (717) feet of the prolongation of the east curb of Florence Place to the north ending at Suva Elementary School;

15. The west side of Emil Avenue from a point six hundred seventy (670) feet of the prolongation of the west curb of Suva Elementary School to Florence Place;

16. The east side of Garfield Avenue between the points three hundred (300) feet and four hundred (400) feet north of the northerly prolongation of the north curb of Clara Street;

17. The south side of Florence Place from Garfield Avenue to Florence Avenue;

18. The east side of Scout Avenue between the points two hundred fifty (250) feet and eight hundred forty (840) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Florence Avenue;

19. The west side of Eastern Avenue from a point of one hundred thirty (130) feet of the west side prolongation of the west curb line of Jaboneria Road to a point two hundred eighty (280) feet southerly thereof;

20. The west side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb line of Lubec Street to the northerly City limits;

21. The east side of Eastern Avenue from a point seven hundred twenty-five (725) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb line of Florence Avenue to the prolongation of the south curb line of Watcher Street;

22. The north side of Live Oak Street from a point one hundred fifty (150) feet ��
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east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Eastern Avenue easterly to the school property;

23. The east side of Eastern Avenue between the points five hundred forty- five (545) feet and six hundred twenty-five (625) feet north of the prolongation of the north curb of Florence Avenue;

24. The west side of Garfield Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb of Shull Street to a point two hundred ten (210) feet northerly thereof;

25. The west side of Garfield Avenue from the prolongation of the south curb of Clara Street to a point two hundred five (205) feet southerly thereof;

26. The east and west sides of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the south sides of Clara Street to the prolongation of the north sides of Shull Street;

27. The north side of Cecilia Street from a point sixth (60) feet east of the Eastern prolongation of Eastern Avenue to a point one hundred sixty (160) feet easterly thereof; and

28. On the north side of Agra Street from a point four hundred forty (440) feet west of the west prolongation of Jaboneria Road to a point four hundred eighty one (481) feet westerly thereof.

B. Two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted:

1. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred ninety-five (195) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Ajax Avenue to a point one hundred
(100) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Garfield Avenue, excluding the no stopping any time areas.

C. Two-hour parking 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted:

1. The south side of Florence Avenue from a point one hundred twenty-five (125) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Priam Drive to a point one hundred
seven (107) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of El Selinda Avenue, excluding the no stopping any time areas.
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D. Two-hour parking 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted:

1. The north side of Florence Avenue from a point ninety (90) feet east of the prolongation of the east curb line of Garfield Avenue to a point three hundred (300) feet west of the prolongation of the west curb line of Scout Avenue, excluding the no stopping any time areas.

E. Two-hour parking at all times:

1. The east and west sides of Greenwood Avenue, south of Gage Avenue at all hours, excluding the no stopping any time areas.

F. One-hour parking 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday excepted:

1. The east side of Eastern Avenue from the prolongation of the north curb line of Clara Street to the prolongation of the south curb line of Live Oak Street;

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; ��
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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.:

1. 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. ��
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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)

1. 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) 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 ��
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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)

1. 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;

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; ��
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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 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 ��
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(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;

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;
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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 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);
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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)

1. 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;
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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 ½ 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;

12. The west side of Adamson Avenue from a point four hundred sixty-eight (468) feet from the prolongation of the south curb line of Lubec Street to a point four hundred eighty-eight (488) feet southerly thereof;

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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; and

17. The north side of Gage Avenue from a point three hundred and seventeen (317) feet from the prolongation of the west curb line of El Selinda Avenue to a point three hundred and thirty-five (335) feet westerly 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.

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I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-57 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager

BY: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities

SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Fourth Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with All City Management for a One-Year Extension and Compensation Increase for Crossing Guard Services

DATE: June 8, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment with All City Management Services to approve a one-year extension and compensation increase; and

2. Appropriate an additional $30,032.35 from the general fund.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

On October 8, 2020, the City released a Request for Proposals for crossing guard services (RFP) consisting of seven (7) service locations. On June 14, 2021, the City Council awarded a Contract Service Agreement (Agreement) to All City Management Services (ACMS) for crossing guard services in response to the RFP. The term of the Agreement was for three years, through June 13, 2024, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms.

On February 27, 2023, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the Agreement to add eight (8) additional service locations, for a total of fifteen (15) service locations, and to increase the compensation for the additional services. The First Amendment increased the annual not-to-exceed amount from $137,441 to $313,824.

On May 28, 2024, the Agreement was amended by way of a Side Letter to exercise the right to extend the term through June 13, 2025. On September 23, 2024, the City Council authorized a Second Amendment to the Agreement to account for a requested consumer price index (CPI) rate increase and to increase the compensation.

On May 15, 2025, the Agreement was amended by way of a Side Letter to exercise the right to extend the Agreement to June 13, 2026. On December 8, 2025, City Council authorized a Third Amendment to the Agreement to account for a requested CPI increase and to increase the compensation to an amount not-to-exceed $334,553.96.

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Extension Request and Compensation Increase
On June 3, 2026, ACMS submitted a proposal to provide crossing guard services during the summer session for an amount of $39,128.22. Additionally, ACMS submitted a request for an extension and compensation increase to the hourly rates from $29.07/hr. to $31.30/hr. for the 2026/27 school year, for a new annual amount of $345,904.13. These two services would increase the annual not-to-exceed amount to $385,032.35.

Given that the governing Agreement is silent on compensation adjustments, City Council approval is required. ACMS has been performing services satisfactorily to date. Additionally, the existing Agreement expires on June 14, 2026, and the City and ACMS have exercised the two optional extensions.

Amid the current budgetary forecasts, it is recommended to increase the Agreement compensation to a not-to-exceed amount of $385,032.35 and to extend the existing contract through June 30, 2027. This one-year extension would provide the necessary time to fully assess the City’s financial position pending the proposed local tax measure results and upcoming card club revenues. Based on future assessments, the City can then appropriately issue a Request for Proposals for crossing guard services for the 2027/2028 school year.

CONCLUSION:

Approving the Fourth Amendment would approve a one-year extension and compensation increase to the Agreement with ACMS.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed FY 2026/2027 budget includes $355,000. Therefore, an additional appropriation of $30,032.35 is required to cover crossing guard services during summer 2026 and school year 2026/2027.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-58

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO

THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2021, the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) and All City Management Services (“ACMS”) executed and entered into a Contract Services Agreement (“Master Agreement”) for crossing guard services; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the City Council authorized a First Amendment to the Master Agreement approving a modification of the scope of services by adding eight (8) additional service locations and increasing the compensation amount for those additional services; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Master Agreement, the City had the option to extend the Agreement for a maximum of two (2) one-year terms; and WHEREAS, on May 28, 2024, the Master Agreement was amended by way of a Side Letter (hereinafter, “Side Letter No. 1”) to exercise the right to extend the Master Agreement to June 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2024, the City Council authorized a Second Amendment to the Master Agreement to account for a requested consumer price index (CPI) increase; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2025, the Master Agreement was amended by way of a Side Letter (hereinafter, “Side Letter No. 2”) to exercise the right to extend the Master Agreement to June 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, the City Council authorized a Third Amendment approving a CPI increase of 3.3% that would become effective as of August 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, ACMS submitted a proposal to increase compensation and extend the Master Agreement to June 13, 2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, constitute a material part of this Resolution, and therefore incorporate them herein in their entirety as part of the findings. ��
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SECTION 2. Based upon the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and such other oral and written evidence, the City Council hereby approves a Fourth Amendment to the Master Agreement with All City Management Services, which is attached to the staff report as Exhibit 2.

SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes and directs the Acting City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment with All City Management Services on the City’s behalf, along with any other ancillary documents relating thereto, including any other documents consistent with and necessary to implement and effectuate the intent of the City Council as set forth in this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
_____________________________
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, , City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Crossing Guard Services)
(Contractor: All City Management Services)

THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT (hereinafter, “ Fourth Amendment”) to that certain agreement entitled “Contract Services Agreement” and dated June 14, 2021 (hereinafter, “Master Agreement ”), is hereby m ade and entered into this ______ day of ___________, 2026 (hereinafter, “Effective Date”) , by and between CITY OF BELL GARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, “City”) and ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (hereinafter, “ Contractor”). For purposes of this Fourth Amendment, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Contractor. The capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Contractor interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS

This Fourth Amendment is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, on June 14, 2021, the Parties executed and entered into the Master Agreement for crossing guard services; and

WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the Parties executed and entered into a first amendment (hereinafter “First Amendment”) to revise the Scope of Work and Compensation of the Master Agreement; and

WHEREAS, under the terms of the Master Agreement, City had the option to extend the Master Agreement for a maximum of two (2) additional one -year extensions; and

WHEREAS, on May 28, 2024, the Master Agreement was amended by way of a Side Letter, titled, “One-Year Extension of Agreement with All City Management Services” (hereinafter, Side Letter No. 1) to exercise the right to extend the Master Agreement to June 13, 2025; and

WHEREAS, on September 23, 2023, Master Agreement was amended, by way of a second amendment (hereinafter, “Second Amendment”), to increase the compensation of the Master Agreement; and

WHEREAS, on May 15, 2025, the Master Agreement was again amended by way of a Side Letter, titled, “One-Year Extension of Contract Services Agreement with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services” (hereinafter, Side Letter No. 2) to exercise the right to extend the Master Agreement to June 13, 2026; and ��
2 WHEREAS, on February 9, 2026, the Master Agreement was again amended by way of a third amendment (hereinafter, “Third Amendment”), to increase the compensation of Master Agreement; and

WHEREAS, for purposes of this Fourth Amendment, the Master Agreement, as amended by way of the First Amendment, Side Letter No. 1, Second Amendment, Side Letter No. 2 and Third Amendment , may be referred to collectively as the “Master Agreement”. The Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”; and

WHEREAS, City requires additional services to the Scope of Work as stated in Contractor’s June 3, 2026 supplemental proposal, (hereinafter, “June 2026 Supplemental Scope of Work”), which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “B”; and

WHEREAS, under the terms of the Agreement, City agreed to pay Contractor a Not-to-Exceed Sum of THREE HUNDRED THIRTY -FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE DOLLARS AND NINETY -SIX CENTS ($334,553.96) for the remainder of the Term (hereinafter, “Not-to-Exceed Sum”); and

WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to increase the Not -to-Exceed Sum for an additional THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY -FIVE THOUSAND THIRTY -TWO DOLLARS AND THIRTY-FIVE CENTS ($385,032.35) to allow for an additional year of services; and

WHEREAS, to allow for budgetary assessment and potential issuance of a Request for Proposals, the Parties wish to extend the Term of the Master Agreement to June 13, 2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1(A) (SCOPE OF WORK) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to include the additional tasks and services set forth in Contractor’s June 3, 2026 supplemental proposal, (hereinafter, “June 2026 Supplemental Scope of Work ”), which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “B.”

SECTION 2. Section 2(A) (TERM) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to extend the Term of the Master Agreement through June 13, 2027.

SECTION 3. Section 4(B) (COMPENSATION) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to increase the Not -to-Exceed Sum for an additional THREE HUNDRED

EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND THIRTY -TWO DOLLARS AND THIRTY -FIVE CENTS ($385,032.35) to allow for an additional year of services.

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3 SECTION 4. Except as otherwise set forth in this Fourth Amendment, the First Amendment, Side Letter No. 1, Second Amendment, Side Letter No. 2, Third Amendment and Master Agreement shall remain binding, controlling, and in full force and effect.

Section 22 of the Master Agreement notwithstanding, this Fourth Amendment, together with the First Amendment, Side Letter No. 1, Second Amendment, Side Letter No. 2 , Third Amendment and Master Agreement, shall constitute the entire, complete, final, and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed in both documents.

SECTION 5. The provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall be deemed a part of the Master Agreement and except, as otherwise provided under this Fourth Amendment, the First Amendment, Side Letter No. 1, Second Amendment, Side Letter No. 2 , Third Amendment and the Master Agreement, and all provisions contained therein shall remain binding and enforceable. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Fourth Amendment and the provisions of the First Amendment, Side Letter No. 1 , Second Amendment, Side Letter No. 2 , Third Amendment and Master Agreement, the provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall control, but only in so far as such provisions conflict with the First Amendment, Side Letter No. 1, Second Amendment, Side Letter No. 2, Third Amendment and Master Agreement, and no further.

(SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)

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4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Fourth Amendment to be executed on the day and year first appearing above.

CITY:

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

By:__________________________________
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager

Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:__________________________________
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney

Date:

CONTRACTOR:

ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

By:_____________________________

Date:

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MASTER AGREEMENT

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JUNE 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL SCOPE OF WORK

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“Keeping Kids Safe”
11643 TELEGRAPH RD. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA. 90670 (800) 540-9290 ACMSSAFETY.COM

June 3, 2026

Bernardo Iniguez – Director of Public Works / Facilities City of Bell Gardens
8327 Garfield Ave. Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Dear Mr. Iniguez,
As many agencies begin preparing budgets, we would like to confirm our interest in extending our agreement for School Crossing Guard Services through the 2026–2027 school year. Enclosed is a Client Worksheet detailing the updated hourly billing rate and a projection of your annual program cost based on current post locations and service hours.

Each year, we conduct a comprehensive review of the factors that influence the cost of providing a safe and fully compliant School Crossing Guard Program. For the upcoming term, the most significant driver of increased expenses is substantial nationwide increases in insurance premiums. These increases are directly tied to the well‑documented risks associated with crossing‑guard duties.

Recent research found that the job of a crossing guard has become increasingly dangerous and ranks among the top 5 deadliest occupations in the United States. According to a major Associated Press review of nearly 200 police departments, at least 230 school crossing guards across 37 states were struck by vehicles over the past decade, and nearly three dozen were killed.

These realities—documented fatality rates, rising injury claims, and a high‑risk job profile— are directly reflected in the premium increases issued by insurance carriers. As a result, ACMS is experiencing materially higher costs to maintain the essential General Liability and Workers’ Compensation coverage required to operate a safe, compliant, and responsibly insured program.

We remain fully committed to providing a safe, reliable, and professional School Crossing Guard Program for your community. We value our partnership and hope you will find the updated rate both reasonable and necessary to sustain the high safety and coverage standards your program deserves. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at (800) 540‑9290.

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Brian Brooks
Chief Operating Officer
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Billing Rate for 2026 -2027: 31.30$

KEY:
21 180 ### $31.30 = $118,314.00
6 Sites at 3.50 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

7.5 180 ### $31.30 = $42,255.00
2 Sites at 3.75 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

4.75 144 684 $31.30 = $21,409.20
1 Sites at 4.75 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate 4 36 144 $31.30 = $4,507.20
1 Sites at 4.00 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate 4 144 576 $31.30 = $18,028.80
1 Sites at 4.00 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

4.25 36 153 $31.30 = $4,788.90
1 Sites at 4.25 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

13.5 180 ### $31.30 = $76,059.00
3 Sites at 4.50 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate 9 144 ### $31.30 = $40,564.80
2 Sites at 4.50 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

11.5 36 414 $31.30 = $12,958.20
Site: #1316
Total Hrs/day X
Site: #20463, 20464 and 20465
*Late Start/ Early Release Days with Staggered Coverage Required (Bell Gardens High School) Total Hrs/day X
Sites: #1318 and #1317
Total Hrs/day X
Total Hrs/day X
Site: #978
Total Hrs/day X
Total Hrs/day X
Traditional Calendar:

For sites with no regularly scheduled early release days, use 180 regular days Sites with traditional calendar:

Total Hrs/day X
Sites: #1061, #08, #20468, #20469, #20462 and #1319
Total Hrs/day X
8327 South Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Client Worksheet 2026-2027
Department: 1001701
City of Bell Gardens
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2 5.75 hrs early release days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

5.75 39 224 $31.30 = $7,019.03
0 5.75 hrs early release* days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate

4.09 15.00
11,051.25 $345,904.13

Total Hrs/day X
Sites: #20466 and #20467
*Late Start/ Early Release Days with Staggered Coverage Required (Bell Gardens High School)

AVERAGE DAILY HOURS

TOTAL NUMBER OF SITES

TOTAL PROJECTED HOURS TOTAL ANNUAL PROJECTED COST
Total Hrs/day X
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Billing Rate for Summer 2026: 29.07$
Dates: 06/08/26-07/16/26
School Days:

No School on:

Dates:
14 20 280 $29.07 = $8,139.60
4 Sites at 3.50 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:

3.75 20 75 $29.07 = $2,180.25
1 Sites at 3.75 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:

13.5 20 270 $29.07 = $7,848.90
3 Sites at 4.50 hrs early release days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:

9.5 20 190 $29.07 = $5,523.30
2 Sites at 4.75 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:

11.5 20 230 $29.07 = $6,686.10
2 Sites at 5.75 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:
7 24 168 $29.07 = $4,883.76
2 Sites at 3.50 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:

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1 Sites at 3.50 hrs per day days/yr X Hourly Billing Rate Dates:

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City of Bell Gardens
1001701
8327 South Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201

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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager

BY: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities

SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Adopting Project List for SB1 Funding

DATE: June 8, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and

2. Authorize Public Works staff to upload the Resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission website.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (“SB1”): the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to address transportation funding shortfalls statewide. SB1 increases the per gallon fuel excise tax; increases diesel fuel sales tax and vehicle registration fees; and provides inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future year. SB1 established a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) in the State Transportation Fund.

Beginning in January 2018, the State Controller deposits funds generated from increased fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees in the RMRA. A portion of the RMRA funds are distributed monthly to cities for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on local street and roads systems.

It is estimated that the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) will receive $1,108,059 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RMRA funds from the State. In order to receive these RMRA funds, the City Council must adopt a resolution that identifies a list of proposed projects and contains the proposed project’s title, description, location, schedule and use life; which must then be transmitted to the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) before July 1, 2026.

The attached Resolution provides the required information for the following proposed projects that were selected for consideration based on the City’s maintenance needs and the Pavement Management System (PMS):

A. FY 2026-2027 Citywide Maintenance
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The project’s scope of work will include the following items:

1. Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacements (Citywide)

2. Street Signage Replacement (Citywide)

3. Annual Pavement Striping and Markings Project (Citywide)

4. Pothole Repairs and AC Overlay Maintenance Project (Citywide)

B. FY 2026-27 Various Residential Streets/Alleys Improvement Project

The project scope of work consists of concrete repairs to the curb, gutters, cross gutters, and sidewalks, concrete pavement repairs, installation of ADA ramps, pavement grinding and asphalt paving, signing and striping improvements on the following street segments:

Street Name Beginning Location Ending Location
Fostoria Street Jaboneria Road Eastern Avenue
Muller Street Eastern Avenue Garfield Avenue
Granger Avenue Loveland Street Foster Bridge Road
Cecilia Street Jaboneria Road Eastern Avenue
Lynda Lane Quinn Street Northerly End

CONCLUSION:

Adopting the attached Resolution and submitting the list of proposed projects to the CTC will provide the City with RMRA funding for FY 2026-2027.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adoption of the Resolution will secure $1,108,059 in RMRA fundings for FY 2026-2027 for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on local streets.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-59

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $1,108,059 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the tenth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate streets, roads and alleys and active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year and various similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City streets and roads are in an “at risk” to “poor” condition ��
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and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good condition; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and discussion, hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby designates the entire Citywide roadway network as part of improvements performed by the City’s Public Works Department, which are based on the City’s maintenance needs for road maintenance and rehabilitation under RMRA funding. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation account Revenues:

Project Title: FY 2026-2027 Citywide Maintenance
Project Description: The project scope of work consists of the following items:

Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter Replacement (Citywide)
Street Signage Replacement (Citywide)
Annual Pavement Striping and Markings Project (Citywide) Pothole Repairs and AC Overlay Maintenance Project (Various Streets) Project Location: Citywide focusing on Zone 4 of the City Maintenance Areas Map attached here as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2026– Completion June 2027 based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 15-20 Years
SECTION 3. The following proposed project may also utilize Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in its delivery. With the listing of this project in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is affirming to the public and the State our intent to fund this project with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Project Title: FY2026-2027 Various Residential Street/Alley Improvement Project ��
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Project Description: The project scope of work consists of concrete repairs of the curb, gutters, cross gutters, and sidewalk, concrete pavement repairs, installation of ADA access ramps, pavement grinding and asphalt paving, signing and striping improvements on various street and alley segments.

Project Locations:

Estimated Project Useful Life: 10-15 Years
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution required by the California Transportation Commission for the City of Bell Gardens to be considered for appropriation of SB1 Road Rehabilitation Maintenance Account Funds.

SECTION 5. The Acting City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and administer any agreements required under the SB1 Road Rehabilitation Maintenance Account funds and execute any ancillary agreements or documents reasonably necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
_____________________________
Miguel de la Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ _____________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, , City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”

CITY MAINTENANCE AREAS MAP
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY:Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities SUBJECT:Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation for On-Call Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Program Management, Labor Compliance, and Community Outreach Services
DATE:June 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On September 11, 2023, the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) and Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation (“Avant-Garde”) entered into a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Program Management, Labor Compliance, and Community Outreach Services (“Agreement”). The Agreement is for a three-year term with up to two one- year renewals at the City’s option. The annual not-to-exceed amount in the Agreement is $60,000.

The City was awarded federal HUD FY2024 Community Project Funding (“CPF”) Grant funds for the Veterans Park Restroom Improvements (the “Project”), which will require administration of the federal funds from Avant-Garde to ensure compliance with the CPF Grant guidelines.

This is critical to ensure the City is reimbursed by HUD for all Project costs. Given that Avant- Garde currently assists the City with as-needed grant administration, the City requested a supplemental proposal for administration of these grant funds. On May 6, 2026, Avant-Garde provided a proposal for $27,535 to manage the CPF Grant. Public Works staff reviewed the proposal and found it to be satisfactory. There are sufficient funds in the City’s FY 2025/2026 operating budget to cover the proposal cost; however, the Agreement’s Not-to-Exceed amount will need to be increased from $60,000 to $87,535 for Year 4. ��
CONCLUSION:

Approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement would enable Avant- Garde to provide grant management for the CPF Grant for the Project to ensure compliance with the CPF Grant requirements and reimbursement to the City for Project-related costs.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The additional services would increase the compensation of $60,000 by $27,535, to a not-to- exceed sum of $87,535 for Year 4.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-60

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

AND ADVANCED AVANT-GARDE CORPORATION FOR ON-CALL GRANT

WRITING, GRANT ADMINISTRATION, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, LABOR

COMPLIANCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2023, the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) and Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation (“Avant-Garde”) executed and entered into the Professional Services Agreement for on-call grant writing, grant administration, program management, labor compliance and community outreach services (hereinafter “Master Agreement”); and WHEREAS, City requires additional services for management of CPF Grant funds which Avant-Garde is able to provide; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a First Amendment to amend the Master Agreement with Avant-Garde to increase the compensation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 2. Based upon the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and such other oral and written evidence, the City Council hereby approves a First Amendment to the Master Agreement with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation, which is attached to the staff report as Exhibit 2.

SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes and directs the Acting City Manager to execute the First Amendment on the City’s behalf, along with any ancillary documents relating thereto, including any other documents consistent with and necessary to implement the intent of the City Council as set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________ was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: On-Call Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Program Management, Labor Compliance, and Community Outreach Services)
(Consultant: Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation)
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, “First Amendment”) to that certain agreement entitled “Professional Services Agreement” and dated September 11, 2023 (hereinafter, the “Master Agreement”), is hereby made and entered into this ____ day of ____________, 2026 (hereinafter, “Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF BELL GARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, “CITY”) and ADVANCED AVANT- GARDE CORPORATION (hereinafter, “CONSULTANT”). For purposes of this First Amendment, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both CITY and CONSULTANT. The capitalized term “Party” may refer to either CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS
This First Amendment is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2023, the Parties executed and entered into a Professional Services Agreement for on-call grant writing, grant administration, program management, labor compliance, and community outreach services by the CONSULTANT for the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Master Agreement, CITY agreed to pay CONSULTANT a not-to-exceed sum of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) per year (hereinafter, “Annual Not-to-Exceed Sum”); and
WHEREAS, the CITY was awarded federal HUD FY2024 Community Project Funding (“CPF”) Grant funds for the Veterans Park Restroom Improvements Project (hereinafter, “Project”), which requires administration of federal funds to ensure compliance with CPF Grant guidelines and reimbursement to the CITY for Project costs; and
WHEREAS, the CITY requires additional services to the Scope of Work as stated in CONSULTANT’s May 6, 2026 supplemental proposal, entitled “Proposal for Grant Management for the Federally Earmarked HUD FY2024 Community Project Funding Grant for Refurbishments to the City of Bell Gardens’ Veterans Park; B-24-CP-CA-0194” (hereinafter, “May 2026 Supplemental Proposal”) which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to increase the Not-to-Exceed Sum for Year 4 by TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($27,535), for a new total not-to-exceed sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ��
2 THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($87,535).

SECTION 1. Section 1.2 (SCOPE OF WORK) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to include those additional tasks and services set forth in CONSULTANT’s May 6, 2026 supplemental proposal, entitled “Proposal for Grant Management for the Federally Earmarked HUD FY2024 Community Project Funding Grant for Refurbishments to the City of Bell Gardens’ Veterans Park; B-24-CP-CA-0194” (hereinafter, “May 2026 Supplemental Proposal”), which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “B”.

SECTION 2. Section 1.4 (COMPENSATION) of the Agreement is hereby amended to increase the Year 4 Not-to-Exceed Sum from SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) by TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($27,535), for a new Year 4 Not-to-Exceed Sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($87,535) (hereinafter, the “Year 4 Not-to-Exceed Sum”).

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise set forth in this First Amendment, the Master Agreement shall remain binding, controlling, and in full force and effect. Section 6.19 of the Master Agreement notwithstanding, this First Amendment, together with the Master Agreement, shall constitute the entire, complete, final, and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed in both documents.

SECTION 4. The provisions of this First Amendment shall be deemed a part of the Master Agreement and except, as otherwise provided under this First Amendment, the Master Agreement, all provisions contained therein shall remain binding and enforceable.

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this First Amendment and the provisions of the Master Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall control, but only in so far as such provisions conflict with the Master Agreement, and no further.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed on the day and year first appearing above.

CITY:

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
By:__________________________________
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:__________________________________
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:

ADVANCED AVANT-GARDE

CORPORATION
By:_____________________________
Name:_________________________
Title: ___________________________
Date:
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MAY 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSAL
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807 S. Lemon Ave, Diamond Bar CA 91789
tel: 909.895.7146 • fax: 909.859.3881 • www.avant-garde-inc.com

May 6, 2026

Bernardo Iniguez
Director of Public Works/Facilities
City of Bell Gardens
8327 Garfield Ave.

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Subject: Proposal for Grant Management for the Federally Earmarked HUD FY2024 Community Project Funding grant for refurbishments to the City of Bell Gardens’ Veterans Park; B-24-CP-CA-0194

Dear Mr. Iniguez,
It is our understanding that the city is requesting assistance with grant management for the Federally Earmarked HUD Grant funds for refurbishments to the City of Bell Gardens’ Veterans Park.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (FY2024 Act) contains Economic Development Initiative (EDI) funding for the purpose of making Community Project Funding (CPF)/Congressionally -directed grants. These Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) CPF grants will be admi nistered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Bell Gardens has received a $700,000 earmark.

We have prepared this fee proposal to provide grant management for the Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding (CPF). Our team will administer the funds in accordance with the CPF Grant Guide to ensure that the requirements that govern these funds, as provided by the FY2024 Act, and the cross -cutting requirements that generally apply to all HUD awards as provided by HUD regulations and other applicable Federal regulations and statutes are followed.

A. Scope of Work

• Prepare grant award package including attachments
• Process city staff DRGR accounts.
• Prepare and submit all required reporting, reimbursements requests and project closeout in DRGR.
• Prepare environmental reporting required i.e. NEPA for a categorically exempt project (technical studies or EA are not included in this fee). • Full spectrum of grant administration including but not limited to review of progress reports, invoice review, project closeout, audit support. ��
807 S. Lemon Ave, Diamond Bar CA 91789
tel: 909.895.7146 • fax: 909.859.3881 • www.avant-garde-inc.com

B. Compensation

Our total fee is 27,535.

TASKS

Program
Director
Program
Manager
Senior
Program
Coordinator
Program
Coordinator
Total
Hours
Total
Cost
Billing Rate $170 $140 $125 $110

1 Project Review, Initiation, Coordination
8 8

8 8

32 $4,360
2 Grant Reporting, preparation of
reimbursement requests, DRGR system
reporting as required; prepare grant closeout
documents.
6 45 28 30 109 $14,120
3 Coordination for preparation for request for
release of funds if required and prepare NEPA
doc (fee is based on exempt project)
2 10 25 10 47 $5,965
4 Coordination with project team to review and
ensure project specifications meet federal
requirements; including review of Section 3
requirements.
2 5 12 5 24 $3,090
Totals: 18 68 73 53 212 $ 27,535

If you have any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at 323-371-5530 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Acceptance of Proposal:

Lissette Montoya
Lissette Montoya
Vice-President City Representative

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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY:Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities SUBJECT:Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Eight Amendment to the Services Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe’s Sweeping, Inc. for Street Sweeping Services
DATE:June 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Eighth Amendment to the Service Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. for Street Sweeping Services.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On December 10, 2001, the City of Bell Gardens (City) and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. (Nationwide) entered into a Service Agreement for Nationwide to provide street sweeping services throughout the City.

The original Service Agreement has been modified seven times as follows:

First Amendment - December 1, 2002 (increased compensation) Second Amendment - December 1, 2003 (increased compensation) Third Amendment - December 1, 2004 (increased compensation and extended term) Fourth Amendment - January 4, 2006 (increased compensation and extended term) Fifth Amendment - December 11, 2006 (increased compensation, extended term, and allowed for adjustments based on changes in Consumer Price Index (CPI), diesel fuel, and tipping fees)
Sixth Amendment - April 8, 2008 (increased compensation, extended term, and allowed for adjustments based on changes in CPI and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel) Seventh Amendment – May 11, 2015 (increased compensation, extended term, and allowed for adjustments based on changes in CPI)
On May 4, 2026, Nationwide provided a letter to the City requesting modifications to the Service Agreement. Nationwide indicated it agreed to modify the Service Agreement in 2015 to assist the City; however, it is now requesting a rate adjustment, updates to CPI and CNG fuel adjustments, and other modifications to update the provisions in the Service Agreement. ��
As a result of negotiations between Nationwide and the City, staff is providing the following recommendations for City Council consideration to continue receiving quality street sweeping services from Nationwide:

Compensation
Nationwide’s base monthly compensation would be increased from $19,129.46 to $19,703.34.

CPl Adjustment
Beginning October 1, 2026, and continuing on each October 1st thereafter, the base monthly compensation would be adjusted by the change in CPI for the local area, all urban consumers, or 3%, whichever is greater. However, the change for any given year will not exceed 8%.

CNG Adjustment
The established CNG gallons per month would be 1,045 gallons for the term of the Service Agreement. Nationwide would be compensated on a monthly basis for CNG fuel costs exceeding $2.55 per gasoline gallon equivalent.

CONCLUSION:

Approving an Eighth Amendment to the Service Agreement would enable Nationwide to continue providing satisfactory street sweeping services to clean the City’s streets.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Effective June 1, 2026, the base monthly compensation would increase from $19,129.46 to $19,703.34, an increase of $573.88 per month. Sufficient Gas Tax funds are available in the FY 2025/2026 operating budget.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-61

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO

THE SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS AND NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INC. FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2001, the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. (“Nationwide”) (collectively, the “Parties”) executed and entered into the Service Agreement for street sweeping (hereinafter “Master Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Master Agreement has been amended over the years by the Parties to modify various provisions of the Master Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Parties to the Service Agreement now desire to modify certain provisions of the Service Agreement as more specifically set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments hereunder will promote stability for the City at a predictable cost, the City will continue to receive top quality street sweeping services, and the City hereby determines it is in the best interest of the City to enter into this Eighth Amendment; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the Parties now wish to amend certain provisions of the Service Agreement (as amended by the First through Seventh Modification[s], inclusive, where applicable) through this Eighth Amendment to effectuate the Parties’ intent and memorialize the agreed upon terms; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to approve an Eighth Amendment to the Master Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and discussion, hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein.

SECTION 2. Based upon the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and such other oral and written evidence, the Bell Gardens City Council hereby approves an Eighth Amendment to the Master Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., which is attached to the staff report as Exhibit 2.

SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes and directs the Acting City ��
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Manager to execute the Eighth Amendment to the Master Agreement and take all actions necessary to appropriate, implement and effectuate the intent of the City Council as set forth in this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
_____________________________
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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1 EIGHTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND

NATIONWIDE E NVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INC.

This Eighth Modification to the Service Agreement by and between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. (hereinafter "Eighth Modification") dated this 8th day of June, 2026, is entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. (hereinafter "Contractor") and further modifies the Service Agreement by and between the City of Bell Gardens, on the one hand, and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., on the other hand, dated December 10, 2001 (hereinafter "Service Agreement" or “Agreement”). Hereinafter the City and Contractor are sometimes jointly referred to as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party”. The Service Agreement and all previous modifications are included by reference herein and in consideration of the mutual benefits, promises and agreements set forth herein, is modified, altered and changed in the following respects only:

RECITALS

A. WHEREAS, the Service Agreement has been amended over the years by the Parties to the Service Agreement modifying various provisions of the Service Agreement.

B. WHEREAS, the Parties to the Service Agreement now desire to modify certain provisions of the Service Agreement as more specifically set forth herein.

C. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments hereunder will promote stability for the City at a predictable cost, the City will continue to receive top quality street sweeping services for an extended time , and the City hereby determines it is the best interest of the City to enter into this Eighth Modification.

D. WHEREAS, b ased on the foregoing, t he Parties now wish to amend certain provisions of the Service Agreement (as amended by the First through Seventh Modification[s], inclusive, where applicable), through this Eighth Modification to effectuate the Parties’ intent and memorialize the agreed upon terms.

E. WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Parties that only those provisions expressly referenced below shall be modified and all other provisions contained in the Service Agreement, as amended by the First through Seventh Modification , inclusive, not expressly modified herein shall remain in full force and effect and are incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”.

F. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto agree to modify the Service Agreement, as previously amended, as follows:

TERMS

1. Amendments to Service Agreement. The Service Agreement (as amended by the ��
2 First through Seventh Modification , inclusive ) is hereby amended as provided in this Eighth Modification, as follows:

1.1 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE EIGHTH MODIFICATION.

This Eighth Modification to the Service Agreement shall be effective June 8, 2026.

1.2 Section B (Terms) of Article II of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive , is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the second paragraph of Section B (Term) of Article II as amended by the Seventh Modification:

“The City’s decision to issue a written notice of intent to terminate the automatic one (1) year Annual Extension under this Section, shall only be made after a vote by the City Council approving said notice of intent to terminate the automatic one (1) year Annual Extension and must be made by the City Council prior to the City issuing any such Notice.”

1.3 Section C (Contractor’s Responsibilities ) of Article II of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended in its entirety to state as follows:

“C. PARTIES RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. Contractors Responsibilities. Contractor’s Services shall include the services as detailed in the Street Sweeping Specifications of the Request for Proposal submitted by Contractor to City, with the exception that Contractor agrees to utilize South Coast Air Quality Management District certified alternative fueled street sweeping vehicles for street sweeping operations within the City perimeters, that Contractor will transport and deposit the street sweeping debris to the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard and/or designated loc ation within the City perimeters pursuant to Paragraph 3.1 of Section D (Compensation) of Article II , and that City will be responsible for the disposal cost of the street sweeping debris. The Street Sweeping Specifications set forth in the Request for Proposal between the City and Contractor (as Amended by the Service Agreement, and the First through Seventh Modification and this Eighth Modification, inclusive), continue to be in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Street Sweeping Specifications set forth in the Request for Proposal and any other provisions of this Services Agreement, as previously amended, the provisions of this Services Agreement, as previously amended, shall govern.”

2. City Responsibilities: All water needed by Contractor to perform any and all of its services to the City pursuant to the Services Agreement, as amended, shall be provided by the City to the Contractor at no cost to the Contractor.

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3 1.4 The Street Sweeping Specifications set forth in the Request for Proposal between the City and the Contractor , as previously amended, is hereby amended as follows:

“Section I C, Changes in Services , is subject to the mutual agreement between the City and Contractor;

Section II, Disposal, is deleted in its entirety;

Section IX A, Sweeping Equipment – Type, Quantity and Condition, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

A. Sweeping Equipment – The Contractor shall provide a fleet of alternative fueled sweepers that satisfy Southern California Air Quality Management Di strict ( SCAQMD), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and/or Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) standards for air quality and stormwater requirements to perform the street sweeping services set forth in the Services Agreement, as amended.

All vehicles must be maintained in good repair, appearance, and sanitary condition at all times. The City reserves the right to inspect the Contractor's vehicles at any time to ascertain said condition. The City's representative shall have the right to "sh ut down" immediately, upon inspection, any vehicle/sweeper deemed unsafe or unsatisfactory during performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall furnish the City with a list identifying all equipment to be used in fulfilling this agreement and notify the City of any additions or deletions.

The Contractor shall utilize a sweeper fleet appropriate for servicing approximately 80 curb line miles of street sweeping.

Section XVII A, Payment of Service, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

A. Regular Service: The Contractor must invoice the City on a monthly basis.

1.5 Section D (Compensation) of Article II of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“D. COMPENSATION:

1. Contractor's Monthly Compensation shall be equal to the Monthly Base Rate, increased on an annual basis by the Annual CPI Adjustment (as defined in Section II D (2)) (together the Monthly Base Rate and the Annual CPI Adjustment equals the “Monthly Compensation”). ��
4 2. Effective June 1, 2026, City shall pay Contractor a Monthly Base Rate (which for this period is equal to the Monthly Compensation) of $19,703.34.

3. During the term of the Service Agreement, as amended, the City shall compensate Contractor, the Monthly Compensation on or before the 15th day of each calendar month, for services that were performed the prior month. The Monthly Compensation will be paid to Contractor in monthly increments. Following the conclusion of each calendar month, Contractor will submit to City an itemized invoice indicating the work performed and the tasks completed during the recently concl uded calendar month. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, City shall notify Contractor in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice. Within forty -five (45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, City shall pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. City shall not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to Contractor.

4. CPI Adjustment . The Monthly Compensation for street sweeping services set forth in the Services Agreement, as amended, and all hourly rates for Additional Services and Emergency Services set forth in Section II D (3) , shall be adjusted automatically every year based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), as provided for herein, beginning on October 1 , 2026, and continuing on each October 1 st thereafter during the term of the Service Agreement as amended (“Annual CPI Adjustment”). The Annual CPI Adjustment as provided for herein shall be equal to the greater of the following: (i) the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area (1982 –84 = 100), as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, comparing the July index for the current year to the July index for the prior year, or (ii) three percent (3%). However, the Parties agree that for purposes of this Service s Agreement, as amended, the Annual CPI Adjustment for any given twelve (12) month period shall not exceed eight percent (8%) regardless of whether the actual Annual CPI Adjustment for such period as determined herein is greater than eight percent (8%) (“ Annual CPI Adjustment Cap”). In the event that the compilation or publication of the CPI shall be transferred to any other governmental department or otherwise discontinued, the Parties agree to utilize such other price index which most closely matches the CPI, which index shall be indicated by written amendment to this Service Agreement executed by both Parties.

5. Hourly Rates for Additional Services and Emergency
Services. The hourly rate to be charged by Contractor to the City for Additional Services and Emergency Services is Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per hour.”

1.6 Paragraph 2.1 (Compressed Natural Gas Price Adjustment) of Section ��
5 D (Compensation) of Article II of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“…In the event that , during any given month, the base price of CNG fuel exceeds $2.55, the Contractor shall, in addition to the fixed monthly service contract, recover the difference between the base price of CNG fuel of $2.55 per gallon and the current price of CNG fuel per gallon, multiplied by the Established Monthly Usage of CNG Gallons utilized per month (“Current CNG Fuel Increases”). Contractor shall be responsible for providing written documentation demonstrating the difference in the base price and current price. Contractor will recover the aforementioned Current CNG Fuel Increases, if any, on a monthly basis which shall be invoiced and included in Contractor’s regular monthly billing.

1.7 Paragraph 2.2 (Compressed Natural Gas Price Adjustment) of Section D (Compensation) of Article II of the Services Agreement, is hereby repealed in its entirety and is of no further force or effect.

1.8 Paragraph 2.3 (Compressed Natural Gas Price Adjustment) of Section D (Compensation) of Article II of the Services Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“2.3 The Parties agree that the established number of CNG gallons used during the month for purposes of this Services Agreement is 1,045 Gallons and this is the CNG gallons to be used for the remainder of the term of this Services Agreement (“Established Monthly Usage of CNG Gallons”).”

1.9 Paragraph 3.0 (Tipping Fee Adjustment) of Section D (Compensation) of Article II of the Services Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive is hereby amended in its entirety to state as follows:

“3.0 Tipping Fee Adjustment: Pursuant to the Eighth Modification, the Parties agree that Contractor will not be compensated for a tipping fee(s) and/or a tipping fee(s) adjustment. The Parties further agree that Contractor shall collect all street sweeping debris and Contractor shall transport and deposit the street sweeping debris to the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard. Contractor agrees that only Street Sweeping Debris collected within City perimeters will be transported to and deposited at the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard. City shall be responsible for the disposal cost of the Street Sweeping Debris.”

“3.1 City shall be responsible to make certain that the location for the deposit of the street sweeping debris complies with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules, Local, State and Federal Rules, Regulations, Ordinances and Codes, including but not limited to, th e Clean Water Act, ��
6 NPDES, CARB, EPA and BMP. If the location where the street sweeping debris is deposited places the City in non-compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules, Local, State and Federal Rules, Regulations, Ordinance and Codes, including but not limited to, the Clean Water Act, NPDES, CARB, EPA and BMP, City shall be responsible for any violation or fine arising therefrom since City selected the location for the deposit of the street sweeping debris.”

“3.2 City reserves the right to request, at a later date, that Contractor transport and deposit the street sweeping debris to a location other than the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard. City shall provide written notice to Contractor of its intent to change the location of where Contractor will transport and deposit the Street Sweeping Debris. Contractor agrees to transport and deposit the Street Sweeping Debris to the new location within thirty (30) days following receipt of the City ’s written notice. City further agrees that any alternative location for the transport and deposit of the Street Sweeping Debris shall remain within the perimeters of the City.”

1.10 Section H (Successors and Assigns ) of Article II (Terms and Conditions) of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“H. SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNMENT . The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Contractor, its principals, and employees, were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Service Agreement and Eighth Modification. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the written approval of the City, which shall not to be unreasonably withheld. Any attempt by Contractor or a shareholder in Contractor to assign or transfer this Agreement or any interest herein without the City ’s prior written approval shall be void and of no effect. For the purposes hereof, an assignment shall be deemed to include a change in any person or entity that is the cont rolling shareholder of Contractor as presently constituted, or any merger or dissolution of Nationwide. Notwithstanding, the above, Contractor or any shareholder in Contractor may assign or transfer its shareholder interest to a person who is a member of the Samuelian family by birth or marriage, or to a trust for the benefit of a person who is member of the Samuelian family by birth or marriage, without the prior approval of the City.”

1.11 Section J (Compliance with Laws) of Article II (Terms and Conditions) of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“J. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS . Both the City and Contractor shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1186.1, ��
7 and the Contractor shall utilize alternative fuel street sweeper(s) to provide the street sweeping services that meet the requirements of Rule 1186.1. In the event that any Federal, State, or local governmental authority imposes any compliance requirement on the services performed under this Agreement, City and Contractor shall meet and confer in good faith to ensure compliance with all requirements.”

1.12 Section P (Termination of Agreement ) of Article II (Terms and Conditions) of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“P. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT: The City, for good cause only as defined herein, may terminate the Service Agreement as set forth in this Section. Good cause for termination of the Service Agreement includes the following occurrences warranting good cause for termination of the Service Agreement:

(a) Contractors’ material default to provide street sweeping operations in accordance with a material term of the Street Sweeping Specifications of the Request for Proposal, as amended by the First through Seventh Modification and this Eighth Modification, submitted by Contractor to City, after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period;

(b) Contractors’ material failure to comply with Section II J of the Service Agreement , after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period;

(c) Contractors’ material default of a material term of the Service Agreement, after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period;

(d) Contractors’ failure to provide an alternative fueled street sweeper at the commencement of the term of the Sixth Modification, after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period;

(e) Contractors’ failure to utilize an alternative-fueled street sweeper during Contractors performance under the Sixth Modification, after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period;

(f) Contractors’ excessive and/or repeated delays in responding to City's reasonable written request(s) for special/additional street sweeping with advance notice to Contractor, and after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period; and/or
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8 (g) Contractors’ material default to perform alternative-fueled street sweeping services that conform to the same level of service provided by Contractor during Contractors use of diesel-fueled street sweepers, after notice by the City to the Contractor and Contractor’s failure to cure within the Cure Period.

The Service Agreement, as amended, may be terminated pursuant to this Section II P prior to the expiration of the Term, for good cause only as specified in Section II P above (a) through (g), only after that determination has been made by a majority vote of the City Council, and only if the Contractor is in default of a material term of the Service Agreement, as amended, except as may be excused by circumstances or acts of god, in the performance of any material term of the Service Agreement, as amended.

In the event the City Council determines that the Contractor is in default of a material term of this Service Agreement as set forth in Section II P, as amended, the City shall cause to be served upon the Contractor a written notice of default specifying the default and the action the City requests that the Contract or takes to cure the purported default (“Notice of Default”).

The Contractor shall have thirty (30) days after service upon it of said Notice of Default in which to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance; provided that, if the default is not reasonably susceptible to being cured within said thirty (30) day period, the Contractor shall have a reasonable time to cure the default, so long as the Contractor commences to cure such default within thirty (30) days of service of such Notice of Default and diligently prosecutes the cure to completion (“Cure Period”). The City’s decision to issue a written Notice of Default, a Termination for Cause, and any and all other determinations and notices made under this Section, shall only be made and issued by the City Council after approval by majority vote of the City Council. Determinations to terminate the Service Agreement, as amended, as provided for herein and to issue notices of termination of the Service Agreement shall comply with this Section, and cannot be made until after the Cure Period has expired and only if Contractor did not cure the default set forth in the Notice of Default.

In the event of termination of the Service Agreement, as amended, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder. Notwithstanding the above-mentioned, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damage sustained by the City, by virtue of breach of the Service Agreement, as amended, by Contractor. Furthermore, the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City from the Contractor is determined.”

1.13 Article II (Terms and Conditions ) of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to add the following Section II, W, Force Majeure, as follows:
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9 “Section W. Force Majeure . A Party’s performance of any obligation under the Agreement shall be suspended if, and to the extent that, the Party is unable to perform because of any event of Force Majeure. In any such event, the Party unable to perform shall be required to resume performance of its obligations under the Agreement upon the termination of the event or cause that excused performance hereunder. As used herein, “Force Majeure” means an event which is beyond the reasonable control of a Party, including without limitation, (a) acts of God including flood, fire, earthquake, hurricane or explosion, pandemic, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions; (b) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (c) government order or law that prevents either Party from performing its obligations as set forth in this Agreement; (d) action by any governmental authority that prevents either Party from performing its obligations as set forth in this Ag reement; and (e) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances, other than those involving the Parties’ employees.

Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or default in, or failure of, performance resulting from or arising out of any Force Majeure event, and no such delay, default in, or failure of performance shall constitute a breach by either Party hereunder. Where a Force Majeure event gives rise to a failure or delay in either Party performing its obligations under the Agreement (other than obligations to make payment), those obligations will be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure event. A Party who becomes aware of a Force Majeure event which gives rise to any failure or delay in performing its obligations under the Agreement will notify the other in writing within fourtee n (14) days of the commencement of such failure or delay and inform the other of the period for which it is estimated that such failure or delay will continue. The affected Party shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the effects of the Force Majeure event.”

1.14 Article IV (Notices) of the Service Agreement, as previously amended by the First through Seventh Modification, inclusive, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“IV. NOTICES, of the Agreement and as previously amended, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

(a) Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications concerning this Agreement or the performance of work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery, by certified or registered mail (postage prepaid and return receipt requested), or by nation ally recognized overnight carrier (such as FedEx or UPS) to the addresses set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery; (b) 72 hours after deposit in the mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such communication is sent through ��
10 certified or registered mail; and (c) if sent by overnight delivery, upon the earlier to occur of actual receipt or the next business day after being sent by such delivery.

To CITY: City of Bell Gardens
7100 S. Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Attn: City Manager

To CONTRACTOR: Nationwide Environmental Services
a division of Joe’s Sweeping, Inc.
11914 Front St.

Norwalk, CA 90650
Attn: Ani Samuelian

Each Party may change its address for receipt of notices by providing notice of the change to the other Party in accordance with this Section.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, correspondence limited to only the day- to-day administration of this Agreement (which does not include notices under Section II P, Termination of Agreement or Section II B, Terms , or for any alleged breach of the Agreement or default by the Contractor or City each of which must be provided notice as set forth in Section IV.

Notices (a) to be effective notice may be sent by email to the designated representatives of the Parties which shall be deemed served or delivered one (1) business day after the email is sent, provided that no delivery failure notification has been received.”

2. Integration; Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as expressly amended by this Eighth Modification , all other terms, conditions and provisions of the Agreement , as previously amended by the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive, shall remain unchanged and are in full force and effect. City and Contractor agree that except as expressly provided in this Eighth Modification, no other amendments have been made to the Agreement except those set forth in the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive. City and Contractor agree that except as expressly provided for herein, the provisions of the Agreement, as previously amended, shall remain in full force and effect, and that in event of an inconsistency or conflict between provisions of this Eighth Modification and the provisions of the Agreement, as previously amended by the First through the Seventh Modification , inclusive, this Eighth Amendment shall control but only to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency and no further. From and after the date of this Eighth Modification, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by th e First through the Seventh Modification , inclusive, and this Eighth Modification to the Agreement. The Agreement, together with the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive, and this Eighth Modification, contains the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and the agreement between the City and the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements, whether oral or written.

3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and ��
11 Contractor each ratify , confirm, and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations arising under the Service Agreement, as amended by the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive, except as expressly amended by this Eighth Modification . Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided in the First through the Seventh Modification , inclusive, and this Eighth Modification. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement, and the First through the Seventh Modification , inclusive are currently effective, valid, and binding obligations, except as expressly amended by this Eighth Modification.

Contractor represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Eighth Modification, City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement , as amended by the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive, and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement , and/or the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive.

City represents and warrants to Contractor that, as of the date of this Eighth Modification, Contractor is not in default of any material term of the Agreement, as amended by the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive, and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement , and/or the First through the Seventh Modification, inclusive.

4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Eighth Modification.

5. Authority. The persons executing this Eighth Modification on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized and have the capacity to execute and deliver this Eighth Modification on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so executing this Eighth Modification, such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Eighth Modification, (iv) the entering into this Eighth Modification does not violate any provision of any other agreement or law to which said Party is bound, and (v) the City represents and warrants to the Contractor that the City Council for the City has approved the Eighth Modification by formal vote, resolution, and minute order and has instructed the City to execute this Eighth Modification.

The City Council’s vote, resolution and minute order authorizes both the City Manager and Mayor to sign the Eighth Modification on behalf of the City.

6. Counterparts. This Eighth Modification may be executed in one or more counterparts, each executed copy shall be conclusively deemed an original of full force and effect and may be executed by electronic signatures which shall be given the same force and effect as if they were original versions. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Eighth Modification by a .pdf data file or other scanned executed counterpart by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Eighth Modification. Each duplicate and counterpart shall be equally admissible in evidence, and each shall fully bind each Party who has executed it. The Parties waive all rights to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Eighth Modification in a court of law based on the absence of an original signature.

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12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Eighth Modification on the date(s) set forth below, with the express intent that this Eighth Modification be effective as of June 8, 2026.

CITY:

CITY OF BELL GARDENS , a municipal
corporation

____________________________________
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Date: ___________________, 2026

ATTEST:

______________________________
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney

CONTRACTOR:

Nationwide Environmental Services, a division of
Joe’s Sweeping, Inc., a California Corporation

By: ____________________________________
Name: Ani Samuelian
Title: President

By: ___________________________________
Name: Suzy Samuelian
Title: Corporate Secretary
Address: 11914 Front St.

Norwalk, CA 90650
Date: ______________________, 2026

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13 EXHIBIT “A”

MASTER AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATIONS ONE THROUGH SEVEN
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SEVENTH MODIFICATION 1° SERVICE AGREE171EAT
BY 1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
1:

NATIONWIDE R , 1. DIVISION OF 1?
SWEEPING, INC.

This Seventh Modification to the Service Agreement by and between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe' s Sweeping, Inc., hereinafter " Seventh Modification ") datedthis 11thdayof May, 2015, is enteredinto by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ( hereinafter " City "), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe' s Sweeping, Inc., ( hereinafter Contractor ") and further modifies the Service Agreement By and Between The City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., dated December, 10, 2001, ( hereinafter " Service Agreement "). The Service Agreement and all previous modifications, are included by reference herein and in consideration of the mutual benefits, promises and agreements set forth herein, is modified, altered and changed in the following respects only:

WHEREAS, the Service Agreement has been amended over the years by the Parties to the Service Agreement modifying various provisions of the Service Agreement; WHEREAS, the Parties to the Service Agreement now desire to modify certain provisions of the Service Agreement as more specifically set forth herein; WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Parties that only those provisions expressly referenced below shall be modified and all other provisions contained in the Service Agreement and the First through Sixth Modifications not expressly modified herein shall remain in full force and effect;
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Seventh Modification to effectuate the Parties' intent and memorialize the agreed upon terms.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agreeto modify the Service Agreement as follows:

SECTION l.. Section II B shall be modified and replaced with the following:

B. TERMS: The term of the Seventh Modification shall be for fifteen ( 15) years, commencing on April 1, 2015. Effective April 1, 2015, and on each succeeding April 1, the term of the Seventh Modification shall be extended for one ( 1) year ( hereinafter " Annual Extension ") so that the term of the Seventh Modification shall remain fifteen ( 15) years.

SEVENTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
Notwithstandingthe foregoing, shouldeitherparty desirethat said one -year Annual Extension provision be terminated, such party shall give the other written notice of intent to terminate at least ninety ( 90) days prior to April 1stof any year during which this Agreement is in full force and effect.

If notice of termination is given, the automatic one ( 1) year Annual extensions shall terminate on April 1St of the year in which written notice is given. Once the automatic Annual Extension provision is terminated, the remaining term shall be fifteen ( 15) years from the date of termination, and the term shall accordingly wind down from the date of termination.

All other aspects of the Seventh Modification shall remain in full force and effect during the wind down period.

SECTION 2. Section II D shall be modified and replaced with the following:

D. CO ENSATION: During the term of the Seventh
Modification, the City shall compensate Contractor, on or before the 15th day of each calendar month next succeeding the month during which the service was performed. Contractor' s monthly compensation shall be equal to the Base Rent ( as defined below) + Accrued CPI ( as defined below).

1. From April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, City shall pay Contractor a basemonthly sum of $14,383.74 (BaseRate) plus the baseaccruedCPI amount of $ 1, 153. 16 for previous CPI increases under the Agreement Accrued CPI ").

2. For every year thereafter until March 31, 2020, the Base Rate shall increase by 1% to cover Contractor' s costs as set forth under this Subsection ( b). The 1% annual adjusted Base Rate for each year has been calculated and shown below as follows:
i. April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017: 14, 527. 58
ii. April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018: 14, 672. 86
iii. April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019: 14, 819. 59
iv. April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020: 14, 967. 78
The 1% annual increase shall only be calculated and applied to the Base Rates set forth above only and does not apply to the Accrued CPI.

After March 31, 2020, the parties agree that Contractor shall no longer be eligible for the annual 1% annual increase to the Base Rate.

3. CPI Adjustment. Commencing on September 30, 2020, and on each September 30 thereafter during the term of this Agreement Adjustment Date "), the Base Rate provided in Section II D shall be 2 SEVENTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
adjusted by the increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index ( " CPI "). The CPI adjustmentshallbe calculatedby usingthe ConsumerPrice Index for the Los Angeles — Riverside — Orange County Metropolitan areas, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The parties agree however, that for purposes of the Agreement, the CPI for any given twelve ( 12) month period shall not exceed five percent ( 5 %) regardless if the actual CPI for such period is over 5% ( " CPI Cap ").

On the Adjustment Date, the applicable Base Rate shall be multiplied by the percentage change in the CP1 over the succeeding twelve - month period, subject to the CPI cap, if applicable. Such resulting figure shall be added to the Accrued CPI and paid to Contractor in accordance with Section 11 D. In the event that the compilation or publication of the CPI shall be transferred to any other governmental department or otherwise discontinued, the Parties agree to utilize such other price index which most closely matches the CPI, which index shall be indicatedby written amendmentto this ServiceAgreementexecutedby both Parties.

SEC'T'ION 3. This Seventh Amendment is effective only as to the terms expressly provided herein, and in no way modifies, amends, or terminates any other provision( s) of the Service Agreement or subsequent modifications to the Service Agreement. All other terms and provisions of the Service Agreement and modifications thereof shall remain in full force and effect.

Signatures on thefollowing page]
3 SEVENTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Seventh Modification on the date and year show below.

The " CONTRACTOR"
Nationwide EnvironmentalService; a
division - of Joe' s S oepinQ, Inc.

Its: Vice President
Date: 5/ 22/ 15
The " CITIY"
City of Bell Gardens, a municipal
corporation
By:

Affiold M. Alvarez - Glasman,
t orney
By: _ k — kftoow
Evang MinaHcVnandez,
Acting City Clerk
4 SEVENTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��

SIXTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S
SWEEPING, INC.

This Sixth Modification to the Service Agreement by and between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe' s Sweeping, Inc., hereinafter " Sixth Modification") datedthis 8chday of April, 2008, is enteredinto by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ( hereinafter " City "), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe' s Sweeping, Inc., ( hereinafter Contractor ") and further modifies the Service Agreement By and Between The City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe' s Sweeping, Inc., dated December, 10, 2001, ( hereinafter " Service Agreement "). The Service Agreement and all previous modifications, are included by reference herein and in consideration of the mutual benefits, promises and agreements set forth herein, is modified, altered and changed in the following respects only:

WHEREAS, the Service Agreement was amended on December 1, 2002 hereinafter " First Modification ") to reflect an increase in the annual compensation.

WHEREAS, the Service Agreement was amended on December 1, 2003, hereinafter " Second Modification ") to reflect an increase in the annual compensation.

WHEREAS, the Service Agreement was amended on December 1, 2004, hereinafter " Third Modification ") to extend the term of the Service Agreement and to reflect an increase in the annual compensation.

WHEREAS, the Service Agreement was amended on January 4, 2006, hereinafter " Fourth Modification") to reflect an increase in the annual compensation.

WHEREAS, the Service Agreement was amended on December 11, 2006, hereinafter " Fifth Modification ") to extend the term of the Service Agreement and to reflect an increase in the annual compensation.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, agree to modify the Service Agreement as follows:

1. 0 MODIFICATIONS

1. 1 Section II B shall be modified as follows:

SIXTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
If notice of termination is given, the automatic one ( 1) year extensions shall be terminated on April 1. Once the automatic extensions are terminated, the remaining term of this Sixth Modification shall be five ( 5) years from the date of termination, and the term of this Sixth Modification shall accordingly wind down from the date of termination. All other aspects of the Sixth Modificationshallremainin full forceandeffectduringthewinddown period.

Should either Parry desire to terminate the automatic annual Extension, such Parry shall give the other Parry written notice of such termination. The party desiring to terminate the automatic one ( 1) year Extension of the term in the Sixth Modification shall give the other Parry written notice of intent to terminate at least sixty ( 60) days prior to April 1.

1. 2 Section II C shall be modified as follows:

C. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Contractor' s services shall include the servicesas detailed in the Street Sweeping Specifications of the Requestfor Proposal submitted by Contractor to City, with the exception that Contractor agrees to utilize South Coast Air Quality Management District certified alternative fueled street sweepingvehicles for street sweeping operations within City perimeters, that Contractor will transport and deposit the street sweeping debris to the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard and/ or designated location within City perimeters pursuant to Section R D 3. 1, and that City will be responsible for the disposal cost of the street sweeping debris.

1.3 Section II D shall be modified to read as follows:

D. COMPENSATION: During the term of the Sixth Modification, the City shall compensate Contractor, on or before the
15th
day of each calendar month next
succeeding the month during which the service was performed, as follows:
a) From April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009, City shall pay Contractor a base monthly sum of $ 11,255. 13.
b) For every year thereafter until March 31, 2020, the basemonthly sum of 11, 255. 13 shall increase by 4% to cover Contractor' s costs associated with the purchase, operation and maintenance of an alternative fuel street sweeper as follows:
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BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
i. April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010: 11, 705. 34 increase of $ 450. 21) ii. April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011: 12, 173. 55 increase of $ 468. 21) iii. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012: 12, 660. 49 increase of $ 486. 94) iv. April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013: 13, 166. 91 increase of $ 506. 42) v. April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014: 13,693. 59 increase of $ 526. 68) vi. April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015: 14, 241. 33 increase of $ 547. 74) vii. April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016: 14,810.98 increase of $ 569. 65) viii. April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017: 15,403. 42 increase of $ 592. 44) ix. April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018: 16, 019. 56 increase of $ 616. 14) x. April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019: 16, 660. 34 increase of $ 640. 78) xi. April 1, 2019to March31, 2020: 17,326. 75 increase of $ 666. 41) c) After March 31, 2020, the parties agree that Contractor shall no longer be eligible for the annual 4% increaseto the basemonthly cost.

1.0 CPI Adjustment: On September 30, 2007, and on each September 30 thereafter during the term of this Agreement ( " Adjustment Date "), the Annual Compensation provided in this Section shall be adjusted by the increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index ( " CPI "). The CPI adjustment shall be calculated by using the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles — Riverside Orange County Metropolitan areas, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The parties agree however, that for purposesof the Agreement, the CPI for any given twelve ( 12) month period shall not exceed five percent ( 5 1/4) regardless if the actual CPI for such period is over 5% ( " CPI Cap ").

On the Adjustment Date, the Annual Compensation shall be multiplied by the percentage change in the CPI over the succeeding twelve - month period, subject to the CPI cap, if applicable. Such resulting figure shall be addedto the Annual Compensation. The adjusted Annual Compensation amount shall likewise be adjusted for each subsequent twelve - month period during the term of this Service Agreement. In the event that the compilation or publication of the CPI shall be transferred to any other governmental department or otherwise discontinued, the Parties agree to utilize such other price index which most closely matches the CPI, which index shall be indicated by written amendment to this Service Agreement executed by both Parties.

2.0 Compressed Natural Gas Price Adjustment: Contractor, in providing street sweeping services to City, agrees to utilize compressed natural gas ( " CNG ") fueled street sweeping vehicles. It is agreed upon by the parties that a portion of the monthly cost paid by City to Contractor for services rendered includes the cost of fuel. It is further agreed between the parties that the base price of CNG fuel is $ 2. 55 per gallon.
3 SIXTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVFPRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��

2.1 In the event that, during any given month, the baseprice of CNG fuel exceeds

2.55, the Contractor shall, in addition to the fixed monthly service contract, recover the difference between the base price of CNG fuel of $ 2. 55 per gallon and the current price of CNG fuel per gallon, multiplied by the established number of CNG fuel gallons utilized per month. In the event that the base price of CNG fuel per "gallon increases above $ 4.00, Contractor shall absorb any such increase thereafter. Contractor will recover the aforementioned current CNG fuel increases, if any, on a monthly basis after review by the City Manager, or his designee, and Ms. Ani Samuelian, Vice President of Contractor, or her designee. Contractor' s billing, for the monthly CNG fuel increases, if any, will includecalculationof arateincreasebasedontheprecedingmonth.

2.2 The parties agreethat currently, there exists no establishednumber of CNG fuel gallons utilized per month, due to the fact that Contractor has only previously provided diesel fuel operations to City. Since the parties are currently unable to calculate the exact amount of monthly CNG fuel gallon payments, it is agreed that Contractor will absorb the difference between the base price of CNG fuel of

2.55 and the current price of CNG fuel, if any, for the months of April 2008 and May 2008, until suchtime that the absolutemonthly CNG fuel gallon usage amount is more fully ascertained, asexplained in paragraph2.3.

2. 3 The parties agree that within two ( 2) months of CNG fueled operations, and no later than June 15, 2008, Contractor shall provide City a record of the established number of CNG gallons used during the months of April 2008 and May 2008. Effective June 15, 2008, the parties will agree to the established number of CNG gallons to be used per month for the remainder of the term of this Agreement.

2.4 The City reservesthe right to audit Contractor' s monthly fuel costs at anytime, upon Contractor' s receipt of written notice from the City. In the event Contractor refuses or fails to provide said information, within thirty ( 30) days of City' s written request, no further payments for the difference in the baseprice of CNG fuel of $ 2.55 and the current price of CNG fuel, multiplied by the established number of CNG fuel gallons utilized per month, shall be granted to Contractor.

3. 0 Tipping Fee Adjustment: Pursuant to the Sixth Modification, the parties agree that Contractor will not be compensatedfor a tipping fee(s) and/or a tipping fee( s) adjustment. The parties further agree that Contractor shall collect all street sweeping debris and Contractor shall transport and deposit the street sweeping debris to the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard.

Contractor agrees that only Street Sweeping Debris collected within City perimeters will be transported to and deposited at the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard. City shall be responsible for the disposal cost of the Street Sweeping Debris.
4 SIXTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��

3.1City shall be responsible to make certain that the location for the deposit of the street sweeping debris complies South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules, Local, State, and Federal Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, and Codes, including but not limited to, the Clean Water Act, NPDES, CARB, EPA, and BMP. If the location where the street sweeping debris is deposited places City in non - compliancewith SouthCoastAir Quality ManagementDistrict Rules, Local, State, and Federal Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, and Codes, including but not limited to, the Clean Water Act, NPDES, CARB, EPA, and BMP, City shall be responsible for any violation or fine arising there from since City selectedthe location for the deposit of the street sweepingdebris.

3.2 City reservesthe right to request, at a later date, that Contractor transport and deposit the street sweeping debris to a location other than the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Maintenance Yard. City shall sendwritten notice of its intent to change the location that Contractor will transport and deposit the street sweeping debris. Effective thirty ( 30) days following receipt of City' s written notice of City' s intent to change the location of Contractors street sweeping debris deposit, Contractor agrees to transport and deposit street sweeping debris to the new location. City further agrees that any alternate location for the transport and deposit of the street sweeping debris will remain within the perimeters of City.

1.4 Section II J shall be modified as follows:

J. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: In performance of this Sixth Modification, Contractor agreesto comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules, to wit, Rule 1186. 1, all Local, State, and Federal Rules, Regulations, ordinances, and codes, including but not limited to, SCAQMD, Clean Water Act, NPDES, CARB, EPA, and BMP. If the City determines that Contractor is in breach of any material provision of the Sixth Modification, including but not limited to, Contractor' s non - compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules, to wit, Rule 1186. 1, all Local, State, and Federal Rules, Regulations, ordinances, and codes, including but not limited to, SCAQMD, Clean Water Act, NPDES, CARB, EPA, and BMP, the parties agree that Contractor' s non - compliance shall constitute good cause grounds for City to terminate the Service Agreement, the Sixth Modification and/ or the then applicable Modification. Furthermore, with the sole exception of Section B D

3. 1, if Contractor fails to comply with any of the terms contained in Section II J, Contractor shall remain liable to City for any civil fees, monetary penalties and/or damagesarising out of Contractors failure to comply with Section II J and the terms of the Service Agreement.

1. 5 Section II P shall be modified as follows:
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BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATTONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
P. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT: In addition to the termination language contained in Section II B, either party, for good cause only, may terminate the Service Agreement. Good cause for termination of the Service Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following occurrenceswarranting good cause for termination of the Service Agreement:
a) Contractors failure to provide street sweeping operations in accordance with the Street Sweeping Specifications of the Request for Proposal submitted by Contractor to City;
b) Contractors failure to comply with Section II J of the Sixth Modification; c) Contractors default and /or poor performance of the terms of Service Agreement;
d) Contractors failure to provide a new alternative fueled street sweeper at the commencement of the term of the Sixth Modification; e) Contractors failure to utilize an alternative - fueled street sweeper during Contractors performance under the Sixth Modification;
t) Contractors excessive and/or repeat delay in responding to City' s request( s) for special /additional street sweeping; and/or g) Contractors failure to perform alternative - fueled street sweeping services that conform to the same level of service provided by Contractor during Contractors use of diesel - fueled street sweepers.

In the event of termination of the Sixth Modification, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder. Notwithstanding the abovementioned, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damagessustainedby the City, by virtue of breach of the Service Agreement by Contractor. Furthermore, the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set -off until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City from the Contractor is determined.

1. 6 Section IV should be modified to read as follows:

Except as herein amended, all of the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement shall remain unchanged.
6 SIXTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Sixth Modification on the date and year first above written.

CITY"
City of Bell Gardens, A Municipal Corporation
Jennifer Rodriguez, Mayor
0a0la/2"
u rk
CONTRACTOR"
Nationwide Environmental Services, a division of Joe' s Sweeping, Inc.

President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Arnold Alvarez- GlasmAinV, City Att ney
7 SIXTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITV OF BELL GARDENS
AND
NATIONWIDE ENVITRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC. ��

FIFTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT BY

AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INC.

This Fifth Modification to the Service Agreement By and Between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., Modification "), dated this 1 lth day of December, 2006, is entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ( "City "), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., ( "Contractor "), and further modifies that certain Service Agreement dated June 6, 1998 ( "Service Agreement ") between the City and Contractor for street sweeping services for the City of Bell Gardens and incorporated herein by this reference.

WHEREAS, the Street Sweeping Service Agreement was first amended on December 10, 2001 ( "2001 Amendment ");
WHEREAS, the 2001 Amendment has been subsequentlymodified on four previous occasions; and
WHEREAS, the City and Contractor now desire to further modify the 2001 Amendment, which modified the original Street Sweeping Agreement dated June 6, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree to modify the Service Agreement as follows:

Section 1. Article II, Section B of the Service Agreement provides that the City and Contractor may, by mutual consent, extend the terms of the Service Agreement beyond its original expiration date of December 31, 2006. By executing this Fifth Modification, the Parties hereby agree that the term of the Service Agreementis modifiedand extendedfora termof five (5) years until December31, 2011 underthe authority of ArticleII, SectionB of the Service
Agreement. Section 2. ArticleII, SectionD ( " Compensation ") of the Service Agreementshallbe further modifiedas
follows: Duringthe termof this Agreement, includingany
extensionsthereto, the City shall compensatethe Contractorfor the services describedherein, as set forthin ExhibitA ( the " Annual Compensation "). Invoicesfor paymentshallbe submittedon a monthlybasisfor one - twelfth (1/ 12) of the Annual Compensationamountand shallbe approvedby the Directorof Public Worksor his designee. The Annual Compensationshall not exceed $108, 414 per year, incorporatinga CPI rate adjustmentof 3. 8% for Sept 30, 2006, ( not including the
diesel fuel M
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price and tipping fee adjustmentsprovidedin this Section below), unless approvedin advance, in writing, by the City Manageror his designee. 1. CPI Adiustment. On September30, 2007, and on each September30 thereafterduringthe term of this
Agreement ( "AdjustmentDate "), the Annual Compensationprovidedin this Section shall be adjustedby theincrease, if any, in the ConsumerPrice Index ( " CPI "). The CPI adjustmentshall be calculatedusing the ConsumerPriceIndex for the Los Angeles — Riverside — Orange County Metropolitan areas, publishedby the United StatesDepartmentof Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Parties agree, however, that for purposesof this Agreement, the CPI for anygiven 12 month periodshall not exceed five percent ( 5 %), regardlessif the actual CPI for such periodis over 5% ( "CPI Cap "). On the AdjustmentDate, the AnnualCompensationshall be multiplied by the percentagechangein the CPI overthe succeeding 12 monthperiod, subjectto theCPI Cap, if applicable. Such resultingfigure shallbe added to the Annual Compensation. The adjusted
AnnualCompensationamountshall likewisebe adjusted for each subsequent12 month period duringthe term of this Agreement. In the event that the compilation or publicationof the CPI shallbe transferredto any other governmentaldepartmentor otherwisebe discontinued, the Parties agree to utilize such other price index which mostcloselymatches the CPI, whichindex shallbe indicated by writtenamendment to thisAgreementexecuted by both Parties. 2. DieselPrice Adjustment. City andContractor agreeto provide for a reasonablemonthlydiesel fuelpriceadjustmentin the event that the averagepriceper gallonof dieselfuel exceeds $2. 79 per gallon ( "BaselinePrice "). In such event, City shall pay Contractor the difference betweenthe averageprice per gallon and the BaselinePrice, up to an averagepricepergallon of $3. 00 (or up to amaximum of $ 0. 21 per gallon) ( "PriceCap "). In the event that the averageprice per gallon increases abovean averageprice of $ 3. 01, Contractorshall absorb any
such increase thereafter. The averageprice per gallon shall be based on the UnitedStates Departmentof EnergyDiesel Index for DieselRetailSales for the Stateof California. To calculatethe diesel fuel price adjustment, the followingformula shall be applied: AverageDieselFuel Price per Gallon — Baseline Pricex Numberof Gallonsof DieselFuel Utilized per Month = Diesel Fuel Price Adjustment. The monthlyfuel adjustment, if applicable, shallbe added to the monthlycompensationinvoice, as describedin this Section, and submittedfor approval by the Director of Public Works
or
his designee. MR
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3. Tipping Fee Adjustment. During the term of this
Agreement, the City shall allowfor the periodic adjustmentof tippingfees associatedwith the Puente Hills Landfill. In the event that future tipping fee increasesduringthe termof this Agreementoccur, Contractor shall presentCity with documentationof suchfee increase withinthirty ( 30) daysof receivingnotice from the landfill operatorof such increase. Effective January1, 2007, the City shall pay Contractor $124. 00 per monthin connectionwith the scheduledJanuary1, 2007 tipping fee increasefor the Puente Hills Landfill. Contractorshall include the monthlytippingfee charge increasein the monthly compensation invoice describedin this Sectionand submittedfor approvalby the Director of Public Worksor his
designee. Section 3. The modificationin compensationas set forthin Section2 above shall take effect January1,
2007. Section 4. The remainingtermsand conditionsof the Service Agreement by and betweenthe City and Contractorhave not been modifiedby this instrumentand remainin full force and
effect. Section 5. ArticleII, Section B andD of the ServiceAgreementgive the City of Bell Gardens City Manager the authority to execute this Modification to the termsof the ServiceAgreementand the Contractor' s compensationthereunder. IN WITNESSHEREOF, the City and Contractor have executed this Modificationas of the date first
written above. CITY OF BELL

GARDENS
John A. Ornelas, City Manager
ATTEST: Marta
Zermeno, CityClerk NATIONWIDEENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISIONOF JOE' S
SWEEPING, INC. NevairSamuelian,
President
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Arnold M. Alvarez - Glasman
City Attorney
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FOURTH MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT BY

AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF JOE' S SWEEPING, INC.

ThisFourthModificationtotheServiceAgreementByandBetweentheCityof Bell GardensandNationwideEnvironmentalServicesDivisionof Joe'sSweeping, Inc., Modification "), datedJanuary4, 2006, isenteredintobyandbetweentheCityof Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ( " City "), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. ( "Contractor "), and further modifies that certain Service Agreement dated December 10, 2001 ( " Service Agreement ") between the City and Contractorfor streetsweepingservicesfor theCity of Bell Gardens, NOW THEREFORE, thepartiesheretoagreeto modify theServiceAgreement as follows:

Section 1. Article Il, Section B of the Service Agreement provides that the City andtheContractormay, by mutualconsent, extendthetermof the Service Agreement an additional two yearsbeyond its original expiration dateof December 31, 2004. By executingthis FourthModification, thePartiesherebyagreethatthetermof theServiceAgreementis extendeduntilDecember31, 2006undertheauthorityof Article II, Section B of the Service Agreement.

Section 2. Section D ( " Compensation ") of the Service Agreement shall be further modified as follows:

During thetermof this Agreement, including anyextensionsthereto, the CITY shall compensatethe CONTRACTOR for the servicesdescribedherein., as set forth in Exhibit A. Invoicesfor paymentshallbe submittedonamonthlybasisfor one - twelfth 1112) of theannualamount, andshallbeapprovedby theDirectorof PublicWorks or his/her designee. The total annualpayment shall not exceed $104, 444. 40 per year unless approved explicitly in advancein writing, by the City Manager or his /her designee." Section 3. The modification in compensation as set forth in Section 2 above shall take effect January 4, 2006,
Section 4. Theremainingtermsandconditionsof theServiceAgreementby andbetweentheCityandContractorhavenotbeenmodifiedbythisinstrumentand remain in full force and effect.

Sections 5. ArticleII, SectionB andD of theServiceAgreementgivetheCity of Bell GardensCity Managertheauthorityto executethismodificationto thetermof the Service Agreement and the Contractor' s compensation thereunder. 1-
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INWITNESSHEREOF, theCityandContractorhasexecutedthisModification as of the date first written above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
o A. gOmelas, City Manager
ATTEST:

Marta Solan , Ci Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Arnold M. Alvarez- Glasman
City Attorney

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES, DIVISION OF JOE' S
SWEEPING, INC.

Nevair Sarnuelian, President
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THIRD MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT BY

AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INC.

This Third Modification to the Services Agreement By and Between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., Modification"), dated December 1, 2004, is entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. (" Contractor"), and further modifies that certain Service Agreement dated December 10, 2001 (" Service Agreement") between the City and Contractor for street sweeping services for the City of Bell Gardens.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree to modify the Service Agreement as follows:

Section 1. Article IT, Section B of the Service Agreement provides that the City and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, extend the term of the Service Agreement an additional two years beyond its original expiration date of December 31, 2004. By executing this Third Modification, the Parties hereby agree that the term of the Service Agreement is extended until December 31, 2006 under the authority of Article IT, Section B of the Service Agreement Section 2. . Section D ("Compensation") of the Service Agreement shall be further modified as follows:

During the term of this Agreement, including any extensions thereto, the CITY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR for the services described herein, as set forth in Exhibit A.

Invoices for payment shall be submitted on a monthly basis for one- twelfth ( 1/ 12) of the annual amount, and shall be approved by the Director of Public Works or his/ her designee. The total annual payment shall not exceed $ 97, 590.35 per year unless approved explicitly in advance in writing, by the City Manager or his/ her designee."
Section 3. The modification in compensation as set forth in Section 2 above shall take effect January 1, 2005.

Section 4. The remaining terms and conditions of the Service Agreement by and between the City and Contractor have not been modified by this instrument and remain in full force and effect. .

Section 5. Article IT, Sections Band D of the Service Agreement give the Bell Gardens City Manager the authority to execute this modification to the term of the Service Agreement and the Contractor's compensation thereunder. 1 -
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and Contractor have executed this Modification as of the date first written above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
K ad / N
A TI 0 NWID E ENVIR 0 NMENT AL

SERVICES, DIVISION OF JOE'S
SWEEPING, INC.

Nevair Sarnuelian, PresidentJohn A. Ornelas, City Manager ATTEST:
iÁf}¡ - ~~
Marta Solano, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
f)~ ( fAArnold M. Alvarez- Glasrnan
City Attorney
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SECOND MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INc.

This Modification to Services Agreement By and Between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services, Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., ("Modification"), dated December 1, 2003, is entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc.

Contractor"), and modifies that certain Service Agreement dated December 10, 2001 (" Service Agreement") between the City and Contractor for street sweeping services for the City of Bell Gardens.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree to modify the Service Agreement as follows:

Section 1. Section D ("Compensation") of the Service Agreement shall be modified as follows:

During the term of this Agreement, including any extensions thereto, the CITY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR for the services described herein, as set forth in Exhibit A.

Invoices for payment shall be submitted on a monthly basis for one- twelfth ( 1112) of the annual amount, and shall be approved by the Director of Public Works or his/ her designee. The total annual payment shall not exceed $ 88, 718.50 per year unless approved explicitly in advance in writing, by the City Manager or his/ her designee."
Section 2. The modification in compensation as set forth in Section 1 above shall take effect December 1, 2003.

Sectioh 3. The remaining terms and conditions of the Service Agreement by and between the City and Contractor have not been modified by this instrument and remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Section D ("Compensation") of the Service Agreement gives the Bell Gardens City the authority to execute this modification to Contractor's compensation.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and Contractor have executed this Modification as of the date first written above.
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS N A TI 0 NWID E ENVIRONMENT AL

SERVICES, DIVISION OF JOE'S
SWEEPING, INC.
4UJ( t2//t A ; ~
Nevair Samuelian, President
AveaLJ-r>
John A. Ornelas, City Manager
ATTEST:
j£ -~~
Marta Solano, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Attorney
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MODIFICA TION TO

SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND

BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

AND NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INC.

This Modification to Services Agreement By and Between the City of Bell Gardens and Nationwide Environmental Services, Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., Modification"), dated December..!., 2002, is entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Nationwide Environmental Services Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. ("Contractor"), and modifies that certain Service Agreement dated December 10, 2001 ("Service Agreement") between the City and Contractor for street sweeping services for the City of Bell Gardens.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree to modify the Service Agreement as follows:

Section 1. Section D (" Compensation") of the Service Agreement shall be modified as follows:

During the term of this Agreement, including any extensions thereto, the CITY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR for the services described herein, as set forth in Exhibit A. Invoices for payment shall be submitted on a monthly basis for one- twelfth 1112) of the annual amount, and shall be approved by the Director of Public Works or his/ her designee. The total annual payment shall not exceed $ 86. 218.17 per year unless approved explicitly in advance, in writing, by the City Manager or his/ her designee." Section 2. The modification in compensation as set forth in Section 1 above shall take effect December 1, 2002.

Section 3. The remaining terms and conditions of the Service Agreement by and between the City and Contractor which have not been modified by this instrument remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Section D ("Compensation") of the Service Agreement gives the Bell Gardens City Manager to execute this modification to Contractor's compensation.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and Contractor have executed this Modification as of the date first written above.
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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John A. Ornelas, City Manager
ATTEST:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Francisco Leal
nterim City Attorney

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES, DIVISION OF JOE'S
SWEEPING, INC.
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Nevair Samuelian, President
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SERVICE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF JOE'S SWEEPING, INC.

FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of December, 2001 Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF BELL GARDENS, hereinafter referred to as the " CITY" and Nationwide Environmental Services, division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., 11914 Front Street, Norwalk, CA 90650, hereinafter referred to as the " CONTRACTOR".

I. RECITAL
A. PURPOSE. The purpose of this AGREEMENT is to allow the CITY to procure the services of a qualified firm to provide street sweeping services in connection with the CITY'S maintenance efforts, and to have these CONTRACTOR services based upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

II. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. MISSION. The CITY hereby retains the CONTRACTOR in the capacity as contractor and the CONTRACTOR hereby accepts such responsibility as described herein.

B. TI= RMS. This AGREEMENT shall commence as of the 2ffect ' e Date of this Agreement, anJ ::;~;::II remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2004. This AGREEMENT .¡ lay be extended an additional two ( 2) years by mutual agreement of the parties. At the' time of such executions, this AGREEMENT shall be amended as to the charges, if any, in the terms, responsibilities and compensation as determined in writing between the CITY and CONTRACTOR.

C. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. Under the supervision of the City Manage;r or his designee, the CONTRACTOR'S professional services shall include the services as detailed in the Street Sweeping Specifications of the Request for Proposal submitted by CONTRACTOR to CITY. .

D. COMPENSATION. During the term of this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR for the services described herein, as set forth in Exhibit A. Invoices for payment shall be submitted on a monthly basis for one- twelfth ( 1/ 12) the annual amount, and shall be approved by the Director of Public Works or his designee.

The total annual payment shall not exceed $ 83, 951.40 per year unless approved explicitly in advance, in writing, by the City Manager or his designee.

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E. EXPENSES. CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to an expense account and shall not be required or permitted to incur expenses on behalf of the CITY in addition to the expenses required for completion of the scope of services described herein. The compensation described herein includes provision for the CONTRACTOR expenses required to complete the scope of services described herein.

F. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall perform the work as provided herein as an independent contractor and shall not be considered an employee of the CITY or under CITY supervision or control. This AGREEMETN is by and between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY, and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create a relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or associate, between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR.

G. INDEMINIFICATION. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the CITY, its agents, officers and employees from and against any and all liability expense, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage arising from or connected with the CONTRACTOR'S operations, or its services hereunder, including any worker's compensation suit, liability, or expense, arising from or connection with the services performed by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR by any person pursuant to this AGREEMENT.

H. SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNMENT. The services as contained herein are to be rendered by the CONTRACTOR whose name is as appears first above written and said CONTRACTOR shall not assign nor transfer any interest in this AGREEMENT without the prior written consent of the CITY. Claims for money by CONTRACTOR form the CITY under this contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or financial institution without such approval. Written notice of such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the CITY.

I. INSURANCE. Without limiting the CONTRACTOR'S indemnification of the CITY, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this AGREEMENT the following programs of insurance covering his operation hereunder.

Each program of insurance shall name the CITY as " Additionally Insured" and contain a provision that such insurance will not be canceled, nor any change whatsoever made in policies, except upon not less than thirty (30) days prior notice to the CITY, mailed by registered mail, with postage prepaid. Such insurance shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the CITY and evidence of such programs satisfactory to the CITY shall be delivered to the CITY on or before the effective date of this AGREEMENT.

General Liability. A program including, but no limited to, comprehensive general liability including automobile coverage with a combined single limit of not less than 1, 500,0. 00' per occurrence. Such insurance shall be primary to and not contributing with any other insurance maintained by the CITY.

Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of this AGREEMENT upon which the CITY will immediately terminate this AGREEMENT.

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J. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The parties agree to be bound by applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and directives as they pertain to the performance of this AGREEMENT.

K. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any covenant, condition or other provisions herein contained is held to be invalid, void or illegal by any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of the AGREEMENT and shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other covenant, condition or other provision contained herein. If such condition, covenant or other provision shall be deemed invalid due to its scope or breadth, such covenant, condition or other provision shall be deemed valid to the extent the scope or breadth is permitted by law.

L. INTERPRETATION. No provision of this AGREEMENT is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party's legal representative drafted such provision, but this AGREEMENT is to be construed as if it were drafted by both parties hereto.

M. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the retention of CONTRACTOR by the CITY and contains all the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such retention.

N. WAIVER. No breach of any provision hereof can be waived unless in writing. Waiver of anyone breach of any provision shall not be deemed to be a wavier of any other breach of the same or any other provision hereof.

O. CONTRACT EVALUATION AND REVIEW. The ongoing assessment and monitoring of this AGREEMENT is the responsibility of the City Manager, or his/ her designee.

P. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. This AGREE~..":~NT may be terminated by either party by giving written notice at least thirty ( 30) days prior to the effective termination date in the written notice. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents, date, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by the CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT shall, at the option of the CITY, become its property and the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactory completed hereunder. Notwithstanding the above, the CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the AGREEMENT by the CONTRACTOR, and the CITY may withhold any payments to the CONTRACTOR for the purpose of set- off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from the CONTRACTOR is determined.
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which are mutually agreed upon by and between the CITY and CONTRACTOR, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this AGREEMENT.

R. REPORTS AND INFORMATION. CONTRACTOR, at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, shall furnish the CITY such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this AGREEMENT, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this AGREEMENT.

S. RECORDS AND AUDITS. CONTRACTOR shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this AGREEMENT, and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the CITY to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both federal and non- federal shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the CITY or any authorized representative, and will be retained for five ( 5) years after the expiration of this AGREEMENT, unless permission to destroy them is granted by the CITY.

T. FINDINGS CONFIDENTIAL. All of the reports, information, data, etc., prepared or assembled by the CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT are confidential and the CONTRACTOR agrees that they will not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the CITY.

U. COPYRIGHT. No report, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this AGREEMENT shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR.

V. PERSONNEL. CONTRACTOR represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this AGREEMENT.

Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the CITY. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the CONTRACTOR, or under its s' l~ervision and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under the state and local law to perform such services.

The CONTRACTOR is encouraged to hire local residents to fill any positions for this contract or other work provided by this CONTRACTOR. None of this work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specific by written contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this AGREEMENT.

III. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONTRACTOR agrees as follows:

A. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.

1. CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sex, color, or national origin. The CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are A:\ Street Sweeping Services Agreement 11. 29.01. doc
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7. employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, sex, color, or national origin~:: Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of payor other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including appreAticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non- discrimination clause.

2. The CONTRACTOR will, in all solicitation or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, state that all qualified pplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

3. The CONTRACTOR will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this AGREEMENT so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor, provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

4. The CONTRACTOR will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

5. The CONTRACTOR will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the CITY and thp. Secretary of laéJ,"'r for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance W...l such rules, reç Lllations, and orders.

6. In the event of the CONTRACTOR'S non- compliancewith the equal opportunity clauses of this AGREEMENT or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this AGREEMENT may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the CONTRACTOR may be declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

The CONTRACTOR will include the provisions of paragraphs ( 1) through (6) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The CONTRACTOR will take such action with respect to any subcontract or A:\ Street Sweepiog Services Agreement 11. 29.01. doc
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purchase order as the CITY may direct asa means of enforcing such provision, including sanctions for non- compliance; provided, however, that in . the event the CONTRACTOR becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the CITY, the CONTRACTOR may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

B. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or, be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

C. AGE. AND DISABILITY. Any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individuals, as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, shall apply to this AGREEMENT.

III. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONTRACTOR agrees as follows:

A. INTERST OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY. No member of the governing body of the CITY and no other employee, or agent of the CITY who exercises any functions of responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT.

B. INTERST OF CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR represents, warrants and agrees that it does not presently have, nor will it acquire during the term of this AGREEMETN, any interest, direct or indirect, by contract, employment or otherwise, or as a partner, joint venture or shareholder ( other than as a shareholder holding a one- percent 1 %) or less interest in publicly-traded companies) or affiliate with any business or business entity that has entered into any contract, subcontract, or arrangement with the CITY.

C. INTEREST OF OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS. No member of the governing body of the locality and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT; and the CONTRACTOR shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.

IV. NOTICES
Notices herein shall be presented in person or by certified or registered U. S. Mail, A:\ Street Sweeping Services Agreement 11. 29.0 I. doc
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as follows:

To the CONTRACTOR:

To the CITY:

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Nationwide Environmental Services
Division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc.
11914 Front Street
Norwalk, California 90650
City Manager
City of Bell Gardens
7100 S. Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the CITY and CONTRACTOR have executed this AGREEMENT as of the date firstherein above set forth.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
ATTEST:

Alcut; ~JâMDrf) Ronald L. Hart
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
bH. P cisco Leal, Interim City Attorney
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SERVICES, CIVISION OF JOE'S
SWEEPING, INC.
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY:Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities Douglas Benash, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT:Acceptance of the Bell Gardens Florence Place Dog Park Project (CIP No. 3942) as Complete
DATE:June 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Accept the Bell Gardens Florence Place Dog Park Project (CIP No. 3942) as complete;

2. Appropriate $66,556.46 from the General Fund to cover the project budget shortfall; and

3. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On December 9, 2024, the City of Bell Gardens (City) awarded a cooperative agreement to Horizons Construction Company Int’l, Inc. (Horizons) for the construction of the City’s Florence Place Dog Park (the “Project”) in the amount of $239,180.62. The scope of the work included separate areas for large and small dogs, play features, drinking fountains, benches, waste stations, fencing, lighting, signage, and other site improvements.

The Notice to Proceed was issued on February 10, 2025, and on June 16, 2025, Horizons completed the construction of the Project. The Project Inspector conducted the final inspection, reviewed the Project documents, and determined that the Project was completed satisfactorily and in conformance with the Project’s plans and specifications.

Following substantial completion, the Project was temporarily placed on hold pending delivery and installation of the park’s monument sign due to a long lead time. The final authorized working days were one hundred ten (110), consisting of the original sixty (60) contract working days and fifty (50) additional working days approved through Contract Change Orders, with forty-two (42) actual working days utilized and forty-nine (49) non-working days recorded throughout construction. The final total construction cost was $316,951.55.

CONCLUSION:
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The City Council’s acceptance of the Project as complete is required to allow the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the LA County Registrar-Recorder.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City’s FY 2025–26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget allocated $285,000 in TAP funding from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Project, including design costs. The final Project cost was $351,556.46. Therefore, an additional appropriation of $66,556.46 from the General Fund is recommended to cover the shortfall.

The table below illustrates the final project costs figures:

Design $ 7,550.49
Project Management $ 9,567.22
Construction Management & Inspection $ 16,742.64
Actual Construction Cost – Base Bid $239,180.62
Change Orders $ 77,770.93
Publication & Misc. Costs $ 744.56
FINAL PROJECT COST $351,556.46
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO

NAME CITY OF BELL GARDENS

CITY CLERK
STREET 7100 S. GARFIELD AVE

ADDRESS
CITY BELL GARDENS, CA 90201
STATE
ZIP

SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Notice is hereby given that:

1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:

2. The full name of the owner is City of Bell Gardens

3. The full address of the owner is 7100 S. Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is: in fee.

(if other than Fee, strike “In fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase”, or “lessee”)

5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:

NAMES ADDRESSES

6. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was substantially completed on 6/16/2025 . The work done was:
included, but was not limited to, chain link fence and gate installations, removal of the grass and installation of decompose d granite, installation of benches, dog waste facilities, street lights, and drinking/dog fountains.

7. The names of the contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was Horizons Construction Company Int', Inc.

December 9, 2024
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “None”) (Date of Contract)

8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Bell Gardens County of Los Angeles, State of CA, and is described as follows: Florence Place Dog Park; CIP No. 3942

9. The street address of said property is 6937, 6941, and 6945 Emil Avenue. (If no street address has been officially assigned, insert “none”.)

Dated Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
(Signature of Owner or corporate officer of Owner named in paragraph 2, or his agent)

VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion :

I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true to my own knowledge. I declare under p enalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on at Bell Gardens, CA

Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the Notice of Completion are true)

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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY:Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services SUBJECT:Consideration of a Resolution Approving A USDA TEFAP Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for the City’s Family Food Program DATE:June 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a USDA Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program agreement (“TEFAP Agreement”) and a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (“Food Bank”) for the City’s Family Food Program, through which the Food Bank will provide food supplies.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

In 2020, the City partnered with the Food Bank to create the Family Food Program. This free program was developed to provide boxes of perishable and nonperishable food items for those in need.

The Food Bank supplies the City with food resources on a monthly basis. On the third Saturday of each month, the Recreation and Community Services (“RCS”) Department coordinates a drive-through event at Bell Gardens Veterans Park. During each event, approximately 500 families are able to drive up and receive a free box of food every month, with no proof of income required.

RCS Staff will continue to partner with the Food Bank and register families to receive food on the third Saturday of each month. Additionally, Staff is proposing to provide 500 food boxes monthly, with capacity to increase to 700 food boxes monthly, if necessary.

The California Department of Social Services requires the City to enter into a Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Agreement prior to executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Food Bank. Approval of both agreements will allow the City to continue administering the Family Food Program in partnership with the Food Bank.
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CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City enter into a TEFAP Agreement and an MOU with the Food Bank to continue to provide the food resources on a monthly basis for the families in the City and surrounding communities.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this program is proposed for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, in the amount of $25,000.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-62

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A TEFAP AGREEMENT AND A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY

OF BELL GARDENS AND THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) desires to partner with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (“Food Bank”) to support the City’s Family Food Program, a monthly food distribution program serving the City’s residents; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Social Services requires the City to enter into a USDA Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program Agreement (“TEFAP Agreement”) before the City can enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Food Bank; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into both a TEFAP Agreement and an MOU with the Food Bank to facilitate the Family Food Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Based upon the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and such other oral and written evidence, the City Council approves the TEFAP Agreement and the MOU with the Food Bank and authorizes and directs the Acting City Manager to execute the TEFAP Agreement and the MOU, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3, respectively.

SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes and directs the Acting City Manager and staff to execute the TEFAP Agreement and the MOU with the Food Bank on the City’s behalf along with any other ancillary documents relating thereto, including any other documents consistent with and necessary to and effectuate the intent of the City Council as set forth in this Resolution
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on the following page]
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
CalFresh Bureau
Food Distribution Unit

Eligible Recipient Agency (ERA) Agreement with Sub-Distributing Agency (SDA)

USDA TEFAP AGENCY AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered, on this date by and between the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Eligible Recipient Agency (ERA) and , Sub-Distributing Agency (hereafter referred to as SDA).

This agreement is for the distribution of the contracted United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated food under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) by the ERA in the following county/counties: Los Angeles County.

AGREEMENT PERIOD:

The agreement is considered permanent, with amendments to be made as necessary [7 CFR 251(c)(2)]. In consideration of the mutual premises hereinafter contained, the parties agree that this Agreement will be performed in accordance with the following conditions:

SDA Information:

Agency Name &
Agency No.:

Distribution
Address:

Agency Phone
Number:

Main Point of
Contact Name:

Highest Ranking
Official Contact Name:

Cell Phone
Number:

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Eligibility Information:

Note: A copy of your IRS determination letter must be attached and submitted with this form for all new agencies applying for the TEFAP program.

Applicant is a: (check all that apply):
☐ Nonprofit Organization ☐ Public Institution ☐ Faith-Based Organization ☐ Provides Food Assistance to needy persons for household ☐ Provides Food Assistance to needy persons in the form of prepared meals

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FNS Civil Rights Assurance – (Adapted from FNS-74 Federal State Agreement):

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
“The agency hereby agrees that it will comply with: i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.); ii. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.); iii. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794); iv. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.); v. Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended by the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189); vi. Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency." (August 11, 2000); vii. All provisions required by the implementing regulations of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) (7 CFR Part 15 et seq.); viii. Department of Justice Enforcement Guidelines (28 CFR Parts 35, 42 and 50.3); ix. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) directives and guidelines to the effect that, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Program applicant receives Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take measures necessary to effectuate this Agreement.; x. The USDA non- discrimination statement that in accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, and loans of Federal funds, reimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishing of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended to the Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the provision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, and cash assistance for purchase or rental of food service equipment or any other financial assistance extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the agency agrees to compile data, maintain records, and submit records and reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operation to review and copy such records, books, and accounts, access such facilities and interview such personnel as needed to ascertain compliance with the nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance.

This assurance is binding on the agency, its successors, transferees and assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the agency.”

This agreement is between the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (ERA) and

(SDA).

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The Agency (SDA) Agrees:

1. The agreement is considered permanent, with amendments to be made as necessary [7 CFR 251(c)(2)];

2. The site agrees to distribute United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities, hereafter referred to as TEFAP food(s), to eligible recipients who live within the site’s defined geographical service area. Agencies that only serve residents from specific zip codes or cities, must post the zip codes or cities that they serve at every food distribution.

3. If a recipient from out of the site’s service area requests food, the site will serve them on a one-time exception basis and will advise the recipient of their proper distribution site or to a referral agency.

4. Proof of household income shall not be required for a client to receive TEFAP food. Income eligibility is a self-declaration by clients after reviewing posted current income eligibility guidelines. The site may require further client information for use with other programs; however, clients shall not be denied TEFAP food if they refuse to reveal any information that is not a requirement of TEFAP (e.g. demographics).

5. The site agrees to provide TEFAP food free-of-charge to eligible individuals. The site agrees not to request donations of any kind in conjunction with a food distribution. No supporting documentation is required for income eligibility determination. Individuals receiving commodities will self-certify they meet the income guidelines, by signing their names on the TEFAP Household Distribution Sign-In Sheet (EFA-7).

6. The site agrees to register and obtain a Unique Entity Identification number at SAM.gov. Your agency is considered a Sub-Eligible Recipient Agency that receives federal assistance in the form of TEFAP food commodities. As such, your agency is required to obtain a SAM.gov UEI in order to continue to receive TEFAP commodities. This regulation applies to all TEFAP participating agencies.

7. The site agrees that all recipients will sign their own name on the EFA-7 sign in sheet or will be signed in by a volunteer proxy. Provisions for people incapable of signing in their own name will be provided.

8. The site agrees to require an Alternate Pick Up form (EFA-15) from income eligible recipients unable to attend the physical distribution. The individual picking up commodities for these recipients must possess the form, and/or any other documents the distribution site or food bank may require. The form should be maintained with the EFA-7 sign in sheet. When referring to the Alternate Pick-Up request form (EFA-15), the form is no longer required to be provided for each distribution & can be renewed annually.

9. In the event the site is providing commodities to homebound recipients, the site agrees to ensure that these recipients sign the EFA-7 sign-in sheet.

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10. The site agrees to have prominently displayed in clear sight of recipients the following signage at times whenever commodities are distributed:

a. “And Justice for All” poster Form AD-475A
b. Notice to the Public
c. No Selling Sign
d. Current CDSS established Income Guidelines next to the EFA-7 e. TEFAP Written Notice of Beneficiary Rights
f. No Application sign (This only applies to agencies that request an application for other food and/or services)

11. The site agrees to notify the food bank immediately of any changes in distribution location(s), distribution hours, or days of operation. A representative of the Site must be present during the scheduled hours of each distribution to direct recipients to an alternate emergency food pantry in the event all the available food is distributed before the scheduled end time.

12. The site agrees to never to sell or trade commodities.

13. The site agrees not to redistribute commodities to other sites, or any other entity without prior written approval from the food bank.

14. The site agrees to make available any accounts and records pertaining to operations under this agreement to the California Department of Social Services, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or any other state entity or statutory authorized person conducting an inspection, review, or audit. The site agrees to keep TEFAP reports and sign-in sheets on file at agency site for four years.

15. The sites must be open to the general population, unless written approval from the food bank is obtain prior before conducting closed distributions.

16. The site agree that no political or religious activity will be conducted in conjunction with a food distribution.

17. The site agrees to submit to the Food Bank a monthly participation report by the 5th business day of the month for the previous month detailing the total duplicated and unduplicated households and persons served at each TEFAP site. Unless, the agency is participating in the Oasis platform. If the site is unable to provide reports by the designated due date, the ERA has the authority to suspend or terminate this agreement.

18. The site agrees to submit to the Food Bank a monthly inventory report of TEFAP commodities showing what is on hand, received and distributed by case. The report is due to the Food Bank by the 5th business day of every month for the previous month. If the site is unable to provide reports by the designated due date, the ERA has the authority to suspend or terminate this agreement.

19. The site agrees to check quality and quantities received, and to sign for receipt of commodities when delivered or picked up from the food bank.

20. The site agrees to store and maintain food to allow for proper ventilation, with commodities stored off the floor and away from walls
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21. The site agrees to store and maintain food at proper temperatures to prevent loss.

22. The site agrees to comply with all requirements relating to food safety and food recalls.

23. The site agrees to ensure proper pest control measures are in place.

24. The site agrees to immediately, upon discovery, report theft, loss, infestation or other spoilage of any commodities to the Food Bank.

25. The site agrees to conduct at the least a monthly inventory of USDA foods, if storing food.

26. The site agrees to not request or accept more commodities than can be distributed.

27. The site agrees to follow first in-first out inventory practices.

28. The Food bank, USDA and TEFAP representatives retain the right to visit and inspect the site without prior notice. This may occur at any time, however, if the agency is not distributing during the agreed day/time, this agreement may be terminated.

29. The site agrees to operate the program in accordance with Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 250 and 251 (see attached excerpt from Section 5 of the TEFAP Policy and Procedure Manual) that pertain to the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

30. The site agrees to train all agency staff and volunteers annually who handle personal information and/or interact with TEFAP food recipients regarding Civil Rights. The site agrees to only use the established Civil Rights training approved and provided by the CDSS Office. If the site is unable to provide reports by the designated due date, the ERA has the authority to suspend or terminate this agreement.

31. The site agrees to ensure that under no circumstances will they discriminate due to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. Sites must print the following statement on all printed outreach materials that advertise a TEFAP distribution.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.

Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

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(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: [email protected].

32. The site agrees that in case of disaster or during post disaster recovery, the following may be required but not limited to: distribute food and/or supplies to people affected by the disaster, operate distribution site outside of normal hours of operation and/or provide short term storage for USDA foods, other food items and/or supplies.

33. The site agrees to abide by any addendums the ERA/Food Bank requires.

34. Debarment and Suspension: The Debarment and Suspension process protects the federal government from fraud, waste and abuse by using a number of tools to avoid doing business with nonresponsible contractors. Suspensions, Proposals for Debarment, and Debarments are the most widely known tools as these actions are visible to the public via SAM.gov

a. The SDA self-certifies that it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency as defined by the regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, 2 CFR part 180;
b. The SDA commits to inform the ERA within five business days if the SDA or any of its principals are debarred, suspended, proposed for for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency as defined by the regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, 2 CFR part 180.

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Name of Sub-Distributing Agency:___________________________________

Agency #: ______________

Please indicate days and times of distributions:

Day(s) of Distribution Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Please circle if your distribution is:
● WEEKLY
● BI-WEEKLY (Schedule of dates must be attached for the next 12 months) ● BI- WEEKLY: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
● MONTHLY: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

This agreement may be canceled upon (30) days’ notice in writing by either party.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ERA, may cancel this agreement immediately upon receipt of evidence that the terms hereof have not been complied with by the SDA.

SDA signing below certifies that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and that my facility is in full compliance with all Federal, State, County and Local health codes and ordinances regarding food storage.

Sub-Distributing Agency Rep. Name (print or type) Sub- Distributing Agency Rep. Title

Sub-Distributing Agency Rep. Signature Date

By signing below, the ERA has approved the TEFAP USDA Commodity Food Service Application and Agreement as completed.

ERA Representative’s Name (print or type)

ERA Representative’s Title

ERA Representative’s Signature Date

Manuel Acosta
Acting City Manager
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1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK AND THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

REGARDING THE BELL GARDENS FAMILY FOOD PROGRAM
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU” or “Agreement”) is made by and between the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (“Subrecipient”) and the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) for the purpose of partnering on the Bell Gardens Family Food Program (“Project”), to be conducted from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, within the City and County of Los Angeles. The City and Subrecipient may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and may be collectively referred to herein as “Parties.”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City wishes to engage the Subrecipient to assist the City with facilitating the Project;
WHEREAS, the City has clearance to release the funds for this Project; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is to describe the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, and shall supersede and replace any previous agreements between Subrecipient and the City related to the Project described herein.

NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE RECITALS, AND THE MUTUAL COVENANTS CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. MOU Contents and Objective
A. This MOU is comprised of the terms and conditions contained herein, together with any attached Exhibits and may be amended only by written agreement between Subrecipient and the City. Such terms and conditions are subject to change. The Recitals to this Agreement are also incorporated herein by this reference.

B. The Subrecipient certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under this MOU will meet the needs of the Project, serving the residents of Bell Gardens and Los Angeles County.

2. Scope of Work
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Subrecipient agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain proposal entitled “Scope of Services” (hereinafter, the “Scope of Work”) which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”.

3. Term
The Term of this Agreement shall begin on the date of execution by both Parties (“Effective Date”) and continue until June 30, 2027 (“Completion Date”) unless ��
2 terminated earlier as provided herein (hereinafter “Term”). Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this MOU.

4. Compensation
A. City has allocated General Funds in a not-to-exceed amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) (hereinafter “Not-to-Exceed Amount”) to the Subrecipient to assist with the program costs for activities described in the Scope of Work.

B. Subrecipient shall submit to the City a "Reimbursement Request" within thirty (30) calendar days after signing the agreement.

5. Project Management
A. For purposes of this MOU, Subrecipient designates the following Project Managers:

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Elizabeth Cervantes
Director of Agency Relations & Product Acquisitions
1734 East 41st Street
Los Angeles, California 90058
323.234.3030 x132
[email protected]
Recipient reserves the right to change this designation upon written notice to City.

B. For purposes of this MOU, City designates the following individual as its Project Managers:

Elizabeth Nava
City of Bell Gardens
Director of Recreation and Community Services
8000 Park Lane
Bell Gardens, California 90201
562.806.7650
[email protected]
City reserves the right to change this designation upon written notice to Recipient.

6. MOU Changes
A. No alteration or deviation of the terms of this MOU shall be valid unless made in writing and properly executed by both Parties.

7. Records Retention
A. Unless otherwise notified by the City, the Subrecipient shall retain all financial records, supporting documents and statistical reports related to the project identified under this Agreement. All records subject to an audit finding must be ��
3 retained for five (5) years from the date the finding is made or until the finding has been cleared by appropriate officials and the Subrecipient has been given official written notice.

B. The Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its own subrecipients or subcontractors to furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will permit access to its books, records and accounts.

8. Notices
Any notice or notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this MOU may be personally served on the other Party by the Party giving such notice, or may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:

To Subrecipient: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Elizabeth Cervantes
Director of Agency Relations & Product Acquisitions
1734 East 41st Street
Los Angeles, California 90058
323.234.3030 x132
[email protected]
To City: City of Bell Gardens
Elizabeth Nava
Director of Recreation and Community Services
8000 Park Lane
Bell Gardens, California 90201
562.806.7650
[email protected]

9. Compliance with Laws
The Parties shall comply with all Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the production of the Project.

10.Disputes
Except as otherwise provided in this MOU, if a dispute arises between the Parties to this MOU, the Parties hereto agree to use the following procedure to resolve such dispute, prior to pursuing other legal remedies:

A. A meeting shall be held promptly between the Parties that will be attended by individuals with decision-making authority (to the extent reasonably possible), who will attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute.

B. If the parties are unsuccessful in resolving the dispute under (a) above, they may:

1. Agree to submit the matter to mediation, binding judicial reference, or a private adjudicator (if all Parties so agree); or
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4 2. Initiate litigation following advance written notice to the other Party of not less than thirty (30) days.

C. If any party should bring a legal action against the other to enforce the terms of this MOU, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in said proceeding.

11.Noncompliance
In addition to such other remedies as provided by law, in the event of noncompliance with any grant condition or specific requirement of this MOU, this MOU may be terminated.

12.Termination of MOU
A. Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this MOU at any time by giving written notice to the other party of such termination at least ten (10) calendar days before the effective date of such termination.

B. Termination for Cause. If through any cause, Subrecipient shall fail to timely and adequately fulfill its obligations under this MOU, or if Subrecipient violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this MOU, City shall thereupon have the right to terminate the MOU by giving not less than ten (10) calendar days written notice to Subrecipient of the intent to terminate and specifying the effective date thereof. The City shall provide a reasonable opportunity for Subrecipient to cure prior to termination. In no event shall such opportunity to cure extend beyond the term of the MOU. In the event that City invokes this termination clause, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials as described in the MOU that belong to City shall be returned to City at its option.

13.Non-Assignment
A. Neither Party shall assign this MOU, or any part thereof, without the written consent of each Party to this MOU. Any assignment without such written consent shall be void and unenforceable.

B. The covenants and agreement of this MOU shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon each of the Parties and their respective successors and assignees.

14.Indemnity
Except for the negligence or willful misconduct of the City and any of its officers, agents, employees, assigns, and successors in interest, Subrecipient undertakes and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and any of its directors, officers, agents, employees, assigns, and successors in interest from and against any and all suits and causes of action, claims, losses, demands and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and cost of litigation, damage or liability of any nature whatsoever, for death or injury to any person, ��
5 including the Subrecipient’s employees and agents, or damage or destruction of any property of either party hereto or of third parties, arising in any manner out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions of Subrecipient, its officials, officers, employees, or agents in connection with the performance of the Project or this MOU, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses.

A. Except for the negligence or willful misconduct of Subrecipient and any of its directors, officers, agents, employees, assigns, and successors in interest, City undertakes and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Subrecipient and any of its directors, officers, agents, employees, assigns, and successors in interest from and against all suits and causes of action, claims, losses, demands and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and cost of litigation, damage or liability of any nature whatsoever, for death or injury to any person, including the Subrecipient’s employees and agents, or damage or destruction of any property of either party hereto or of third parties, arising rising in any manner out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions of City, its officials, officers, employees, or agents in connection with the performance of the Project or this MOU, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages.

15.Insurance
Subrecipient shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain policies of insurance of the types and amounts identified under paragraphs (a) through (g) of this Section 11, below, for the duration of the MOU. The policies shall state they afford primary coverage.

A. Minimum Scope of Insurance – Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence form CG0001), or its equivalent.

2. Insurance Services Office form number CA0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto) or its equivalent.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance.

B. Minimum Limits of Insurance – Subrecipient shall maintain limits no less than:

1. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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6 2. Automobile Liability: Including contractual liability insuring owned, non-owned, hired and all vehicles by Subrecipient with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 applicable to bodily injury, or death, and loss of or damage to property in any one occurrence.

3. Workers’ Compensation Liability: Including Occupational Diseases in accordance with California Law and Employers’ Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident.

4. Professional Liability Insurance: With limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. In addition, it shall be required that the professional liability insurance policy remain in effect for six (6) months after the Completion Date of this Agreement.

C. Other Insurance Provisions –The general liability and automobile liability policies procured by Subrecipient are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds of Subrecipient, with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by Subrecipient.

2. For any claims related to this Project, Subrecipient’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as it relates to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall be excess of Subrecipient’s insurance.

3. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.

D. Acceptability of Insurers – Insurance is to be placed with California admitted insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A and be admitted, unless otherwise approved by Subrecipient and City.

E. Verification of Coverage–Subrecipient shall furnish City with original endorsements and certificates of insurance evidencing coverage required by this clause. All documents are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All documents are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Upon request of City at any time, Subrecipient shall provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.

16.Severability
If any provision of this MOU is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it legal, valid, and enforceable, and the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
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7 17.Survival
The following sections survive expiration or termination of this MOU:

Section 7 (Records Retention)
Section 10 (Disputes)
Section 14 (Indemnity)

18.Jurisdiction and Venue
This MOU shall be deemed an agreement under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be interpreted in accordance with such laws. Both Parties hereby agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California and that the venue of any action brought thereunder shall be Los Angeles County, California.

19.Waiver
No delay or failure by either Party to exercise or enforce at any time any right or provision of this Agreement shall be considered a waiver thereof of such Party’s right thereafter to exercise or enforce each and every right and provision of this Agreement.

A Waiver to be valid shall be in writing but need not be supported by consideration.

No single waiver shall constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver.

20.Standard of Care
The Parties shall perform the work required for the production of the Project under this MOU in accordance with generally accepted industry standards, practices, and principles applicable to such work.

21.Force Majeure
Neither Subrecipient nor City shall be liable or deemed to be in default for any delay or failure in performance under this MOU or interruption of services resulting, directly or indirectly, from acts of God, civil or military authority, acts of public enemy, war, strikes, labor disputes, or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of Recipient and City.

22.Execution of MOU or Amendment
This MOU, or any amendment related thereto (“Amendment”), may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. The signature page of this MOU or any Amendment may be executed by way of a manual or authorized signature. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement or an Amendment by electronic transmission scanned pages shall be deemed effective as a delivery of a manually executed counterpart to this Agreement or any Amendment.

23.Entire MOU
This MOU represents and contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to ��
8 the matters set forth herein. This MOU supersedes any and all prior negotiations, discussions and, if any, previous agreements between the Parties. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)
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9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this MOU to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the dates indicated below:

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
By:

Michael Flood, President/CEO Date

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
By:

Manuel Acosta Date
Acting City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Stephanie Vasquez Date
City Attorney
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10 Exhibit A
Scope of Work

1. Provide food for 500 families once per month.

2. Provide healthy food options; shelf stable groceries, frozen meats/poultry, produce and dairy items based on available inventory.

3. Send only food in ready-to-distribute bags/boxes for a drive-through style distribution.

4. Deliver food on distribution days based on mutually agreed upon date and time frame. ��

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY: Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Jules Tak, Accounting Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Approving the City’s Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
DATE:June 8, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Statement of Investment Policy and delegating the authority to invest all public funds, in accordance with such policy, to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City’s Treasurer for a period of one (1) year effective July 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The Statement of Investment Policy directs the City Treasurer to select investments that are permissible and are in line with the objective of the City’s investment strategy. The priorities of the City’s investment strategy, as declared by the Statement of Investment Policy, are safety, liquidity and yield, in that order, with the primary objective being the safety of City funds. All investments must follow Government Code requirements and limitations.

On an annual basis, the City Council must approve the City’s Statement of Investment Policy and delegate authority to invest all funds held by the City to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City’s Treasurer for a period of one (1) year (Government Code 53607). The City’s Statement of Investment Policy is presented to the City Council for approval. There are no changes to the City’s Statement of Investment Policy.

CONCLUSION:

If adopted, the City’s Statement of Investment Policy will be approved, and the authority to invest City funds will be delegated to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City’s Treasurer for a period of one (1) year.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-63

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
GARDENS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53646(a)(2)
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 53646(a)(2), the Treasurer of the City of Bell Gardens shall present a proposed Statement of Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for consideration by the City Council, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to delegate the authority to invest in all public funds held by the City to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City's Treasurer for a period of one (1) year from the date set forth in this Resolution, as authorized by California Government Code section 53607.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDNES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and presentation, discussion, oral testimony, and evidence presented to the City Council, hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein.

SECTION 2. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report, presentation, discussion, oral testimony and evidence presented, hereby approves the City of Bell Gardens Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Statement of Investment Policy.

SECTION 3. The authority to invest and reinvest public funds held by the City of Bell Gardens, and to sell or exchange the securities so purchased, in compliance with the terms of the approved Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Statement of Investment Policy is delegated to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City’s Treasurer for a period of one (1) year effective as of July 1, 2026, or until earlier revoked by the City Council.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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45 CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Statement of Investment Policy
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
POLICY
In accordance with the Municipal Code of the City of Bell Gardens (the "City") and under authority granted by the City Council, the Treasurer is responsible for investing the unexpended cash in the City Treasury.

The investment of the funds of the City is directed to the goals of safety, liquidity and yield. The authority governing investments for municipal governments is set forth in the Government Code, sections 53600 et seq.

The primary objective of the investment policy of the City is SAFETY. Our investments are placed in those securities as outlined below. The balance between the various investments may change in order to give the City the optimum combination of high yield and liquidity based on cash flow needs.

SCOPE
The City pools all cash for investment purposes. This policy is applicable, but not limited to all funds listed below:

General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Projects Funds
Proprietary Fund
Fiduciary Funds
One exception does exist regarding bond reserve funds. If in the opm10n of the Finance Director/Treasurer matching the bond reserve funds segregated investment portfolio with the maturity schedule of an individual bond issue is prudent given current economic analyses, the investment policy authorizes only the deviation of extending beyond the five year maturity limitation as outlined.

PRUDENCE
Under all circumstances the "prudent investor standard" shall apply. Investments shall be made with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the agency.

The Finance Director/Treasurer and other individuals assigned to manage the investment portfolio acting within the intent and scope of the investment policy and other written procedures and I
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46 exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual, security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely manner and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.

OBJECTIVE
Safety of Principal
The foremost objective of the City's investment strategy is safety of principal. Each investment transaction shall seek to ensure that capital losses are avoided, whether from securities default, broker- dealer default or erosion of market value. The City shall seek to preserve principal by mitigating the two types of risk; credit risk and market risk.

Credit risk, defined as the risk of loss due to failure of the issuer of a security, shall be mitigated by investing in investment grade securities and by diversifying the investment portfolio so that the failure of any one issuer would not unduly harm the City's cash flow.

Market risk, defined as market value fluctuations due to overall changes in the general level of interest rates, shall be mitigated by limiting the average maturity of the City's investment portfolio to three years, the maximum maturity of any one security to five years, structuring the portfolio based on historic and current cash flow analysis, eliminating the need to sell securities prior to their maturity and avoiding the purchase of securities for the sole purpose of short term speculation. It is recognized however, that in a diversified investment portfolio, occasional measured losses are inevitable and must be considered within the context of the overall investment return and current economic circumstances.

Liquidity
This refers to the ability to convert an investment to cash at any moment in time with minimal risk of forfeiting a portion of principal or interest. Historical and current cash flow needs are analyzed continually. The City's investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet all operating requirements reasonably anticipated.

Return on Investment
Return on investment is the potential dollar earnings an investment can provide and sometimes is described as yield. The City's investment portfolio shall be designed to attain a market-average rate of return through economic cycles.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The authority granted by City council assign the responsibility of investing unexpended cash to the City Treasurer who shall establish procedures for the operation consistent with the investment policy.

The Finance Director/Treasurer shall review and render monthly reports to City council. The minimum requirements are set forth by government code.

ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that conflicts with proper execution of the investment program, or impairs their ability to ��
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47 make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose any material financial interests that could be related to the performance of the City's investment portfolio. The City Treasurer shall complete on an annual basis, State of California Form 721, Statement of Economic Interests Disclosure.

SAFEKEEPING OF SECURITIES
To protect against losses caused by the collapse of individual securities dealers, all securities owned by the City shall be held in safekeeping by a third-party bank trust department acting as agent for the City under the terms of a custody agreement or PSA agreement (repurchase agreement collateral).

Any trade executed by a dealer will settle on a delivery vs. payment basis with the City's safekeeping agent. Exemptions to this safekeeping policy must be approved by the Finance Director in written form.

INTERNAL CONTROL
The Treasurer shall establish procedures that separate the internal responsibility for management and accounting of the investment portfolio. An independent analysis by an external auditor shall be conducted annually to review internal control, account activity and compliance with policies and procedures.

REPORTING
Under the provisions of Section 53646 of the California Government Code, the Treasurer shall render a quarterly report to the City Manager and City council showing the type of investment, institution rate of interest, maturity date, amount of deposit, current market value and accrued interest due for all securities. The report shall also detail all repurchase and reverse repurchase positions and associated liabilities.

In addition to the reporting requirements set forth by Section 53646, under the provisions of Section 53607 of the California Government Code, the Treasurer must submit a monthly report to the City council accounting for transactions made during the reporting period. This report is separate and distinct from the quarterly report submitted under Section 536456.

QUALIFIED DEALERS
The City shall transact business only with banks, savings and loans, and with broker dealers. The dealers should be primary dealers regularly reporting to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.

Exceptions will be made only upon written authorization of the City Treasurer. Investment staff shall investigate dealers that wish to do business with the City to determine if they are adequately capitalized and make markets in the securities appropriate to the City's needs. The Treasurer shall annually send a copy of the current investment policy to all dealers approved to do business with the City.

Confirmation of receipt of this policy shall be considered evidence that the dealer understands the City's investment policies and intends to sell the city only appropriate investments.

COLLATERALIZATION
Collateralization is required for investments in certificates of deposit, repurchase agreements and ��
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48 reverse repurchase agreements. In order to reduce market risk, the collateralization level will be at least 102% of market value of principal and accrued interest.

In order to conform with the provisions of the Federal Bankruptcy Code which provides for liquidation of securities held as collateral, the only securities acceptable as collateral shall be certificates of deposit, commercial paper, eligible banker's acceptances, medium term notes or securities that are the direct of, or are fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the United States or any agency of the United States.

AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
The City is governed by the California Government Code Sections 53600 et seq. Within the context of the limitations, the following investments are authorized, as further limited herein.

A United States Treasury Bills, Bonds, and Notes or those for which the full faith and credit of the United States are pledged for payment of principal and interest. There is no percentage limitation of the portfolio which can be invested in this category, although a five-year maturity limitation is applicable.

B. Obligations issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), the Federal Farm Credit System (FFCB), the Federal Home Loan Bank Board (FHLB), the Federal National Mortgage Association (ENMA), the Student Loan Marketing Association (SLMA), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (FHLMC). There is no percentage limitation of the portfolio which can be invested in this category, although a five-year maturity limitation is applicable.

Investments detailed in items C through K are further restricted to percentage of the cost value of the portfolio in any one issuer name to a maximum of 15%. The total value invested in any one issuer shall not exceed 5% of the issuers' net worth. Again, a five-year maximum maturity limitation is applicable.

C. Bills of exchange or time drafts drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank, otherwise known as banker's acceptances. Banker's acceptances purchased may not exceed 180 days to maturity or 40% of the cost value of the portfolio. No more than 30% shall be invested in any one commercial bank.

D. Commercial paper ranked P l by Moody's Investor Services or Al+ by standard & Poors and issued by domestic corporations having assets in excess of $500,000,000 and having an A or better rating of its long-term debentures as provided by Moody's or Standard & Poors. Purchases of eligible commercial paper may not exceed 270 days to maturity nor represent more than I 0% of the outstanding paper of the issuing corporation. Purchases of commercial paper may not exceed 25% of the cost value of the portfolio.

E. Negotiable Certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank or state or federal savings institutions. Purchases of negotiable certificates of deposit may not exceed 30% of total portfolio. A maturity limitation of five years is applicable.

F. Repurchase agreements that specifies terms and conditions may be transacted with banks and ��
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49 broker dealers. The term of the agreement may not exceed one year. The market value of the securities used as collateral for the repurchase agreements shall be monitored by the investment staff and shall not be allowed to fall below I 02% of the value of the repurchase agreement. A PSA Master Repurchase Agreement is required between the City and the Broker Dealer for all repurchase agreements transacted.

G. Reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreement may be utilized only when the agreement has been owned and fully paid for by the City for a minimum of 30 days prior to sale.

The total of all reverse repurchase agreements and lending agreements owned by the City cannot exceed 20% of the base value of the portfolio. The agreement shall not exceed 92 days, unless the agreement includes a written codicil guaranteeing a minimum earning or spread for the entire period between the sale of a security using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement and the final maturity date of the same security. Funds obtained or funds within the pool of an equivalent amount to that obtained from selling a security or a counterparty by way of a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement shall not be used to purchase another security with a maturity longer than 92 days from the initial settlement date of the reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement, unless the agreement includes a written codicil guaranteeing a minimum earning or spread for the entire period between the sale of a security using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement and the final maturity date of the same security.

H. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), which is a State of California managed investment pool may be used up to the maximum permitted by State Law.

I. Time deposits, non-negotiable and collateralized in accordance with the California Government Code, may be purchased through banks or savings and loan associations. No more than 25% of the investment portfolio may be invested in this investment type.

J. Medium Term Corporate Notes, defined in Section 53601 as all corporate and depository institution debt securities with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, issued by corporations organized and operating within the U.S. or by depository institutions licensed by the U.S. or any state and operating within the U.S., with a maximum maturity of five years may be purchased. Securities eligible for investment shall be rated A or better by Moody's or Standard & Poor's rating services. Purchase of medium-term notes may not exceed 30% of the market value of the portfolio.

K. Shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies that invest in the securities and obligations as authorized by subdivisions (a) to G), inclusive of the Government Section or subdivision (m) or (n) and that comply with the investment restrictions of this article and Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630). To be eligible for investment pursuant to this subdivision, these companies shall either:
a. Attain the highest ranking or the highest letter and numerical rating provided by not less than two of the three largest nationally recognized rating services. b. Retain an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with no less than 5 years of experience investing in the securities and obligations as authorized in subdivision (a) to G), inclusive, and with assets under management in excess of $500,000,000. The purchase price of shares of beneficial interest purchases pursuant to this subdivision shall not include any commission that these companies may charge and ��
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50 shall not exceed 20% of the agency's surplus money that may be invested pursuant to this section. No more than 10% of the portfolio may be invested in any one mutual fund at the date of purchase.

L. Registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the state or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the state.

M. Bonds, notes, warrants, or other indebtedness of any local agency within this state, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency, or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency including variable rate demand bonds with a daily or weekly put feature and supported by a credit facility.

N. Any mortgage pass-through security, collateralized mortgage obligation mortgage-backed o r other pay-through bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable pass-through certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond of a maximum of 5 years maturity. Securities eligible for investment shall be issued by an issuer having an "A" or higher rating for the issuer's debt as provided by a nationally recognized rating service and rated in a rating category of "AA" or its equivalent or better by a nationally recognized rating service. These securities may not exceed 20% of the agency's surplus money that may be invested.

0. Contracts issued by insurance companies that provide the policyholder with the right to receive a fixed or variable rate of interest and the full return of principal at the maturity date.

P. Ineligible investments are those that are not described herein, including but not limited to, common stocks. Long term (over five years in maturity) notes and bonds are prohibited from use in this portfolio. It is noted that special circumstances arise that necessitate the purchase of securities beyond the five -year limitation. On such occasions, requests must be approved by City Council prior to purchase.

Q. Various daily cash funds administered for or by trustees, paying agents and custodian banks contracted by the City may be purchased as allowed under State of California Government Code including but not limited to:
a. US Bank
R. Special eligible investments. Under special circumstances, the City may purchase investments with maturities beyond the five year limitation without City Council approval, the transactions must be made on a "day trade" basis with the sole purpose of enhancing yield without additional risk. A "day trade" is classified as any trade that is purchased and sold simultaneously with no risk of principal loss for different settlement dates.

S. The City may write call options against existing securities in the portfolio in an effort to enhance overall portfolio return. It is the Treasurer's responsibility to determine the risk/reward associated with such transactions given the current market environment.

Any State of California legislative action, that further restricts allowable maturities or percentage allocations, will be incorporated into the City's Investment Policy and supersede any and all previous applicable language. 6
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This investment policy shall be reviewed at least annually to ensure its consistency with the overall objectives of preservation of principal, liquidity and yield, and its relevance to current law and financial and economic trends. Amendments to the policy shall be forwarded to City Council for approval.
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager

BY: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities

SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the City of Bell Gardens Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan

DATE: June 8, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution adopting the Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan; and

2. Authorize staff to utilize the Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan to pursue future grant funding opportunities for implementation projects.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program supports local jurisdictions in developing comprehensive safety action plans aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries through a Safe System Approach. The City was awarded $200,529 in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant funds through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to create an SS4A Action Plan that conforms with SS4A program guidelines.

On January 13, 2025, the City of Bell Gardens (City) executed a Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation (KOA) to develop a conforming SS4A Action Plan that utilizes a data-driven and community-informed strategy to improve roadway safety for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, and individuals utilizing private vehicles. The SS4A Action Plan aligns with the City’s Circulation Element Update (adopted in 2022) and Complete Streets Plan (adopted in 2020) by prioritizing safer, more accessible, and multimodal transportation networks.

The development of the SS4A Action Plan included a comprehensive safety analysis using collision data from the California Crash Reporting Systems (formally known as the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System), demographic and socioeconomic indicators, and environmental justice considerations. Between March 2020 and December 2024, the City experienced approximately 1,620 reported traffic collisions, with an average of nine individuals seriously injured or killed annually. The analysis identified key safety concerns including ��
improper turning movements, unsafe speeds, right-of-way violations, and disproportionate impacts on vulnerable roadway users such as pedestrians and bicyclists.

To ensure the SS4A Action Plan reflected community priorities, an extensive bilingual public engagement process was conducted over two phases, resulting in participation from over 200 individuals. Outreach efforts included five pop-up events, a community open house, two Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings with various stakeholders including Montebello Unified School District representatives, L.A. County Fire Department representatives, Metro representatives, and City staff from the Police Department, Community Development Department and the Public Works Department, and two online community surveys. Community members identified speeding, dangerous walking conditions, unsafe turning movements, poor roadway conditions, and bicycle safety as primary concerns. Feedback on the proposed treatments was received, with an average rating of 4 to 5, indicating “like” or “strong like” support for majority of the proposed improvements.

An opportunity analysis was conducted to identify priority locations based on collision history, socioeconomic vulnerability, environmental burdens, and mobility needs. Using these findings, KOA developed targeted infrastructure recommendations at high-priority corridors and intersections. The SS4A Action Plan identifies 123 transportation safety countermeasures to improve safety while supporting mobility throughout the City. These implementable countermeasures include high-visibility crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, improved lighting, curb extensions, signal modifications, and traffic calming measures.

These strategies support the City’s goal of improving safety and accessibility for all road users.

Additionally, the SS4A Action Plan provides the City with an outline for future capital improvement projects and strengthens the City’s competitiveness for grant funding opportunities.

CONCLUSION:

Adoption of the SS4A Action Plan positions the City to pursue future federal, state, and regional funding opportunities, including SS4A Implementation Grants, to advance identified priority projects.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens (“City”) was awarded a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in the amount of $200,529 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Program to update components of the City’s existing Complete Streets Plan and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program to create a comprehensive and conforming Safe Streets and Roads For All Action Plan (“SS4A Action Plan”); and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the SS4A Action Plan is to identify the most significant roadway safety concerns and develop implementation strategies to address roadway safety issues; and

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2024, the City Council approved a pass-through agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to receive the funds; and

WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the City entered into an agreement with KOA Corporation (KOA) for the development of a SS4A Action Plan; and

WHEREAS, KOA analyzed existing conditions and available data for safety concerns, and performed extensive bilingual outreach efforts that included five pop-up events, a community open house, two Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings, and two online community surveys; and

WHEREAS, through a comprehensive evaluation of collision trends, community feedback, and opportunity analysis, the SS4A Action Plan identifies strategic and implementable safety improvements at high-priority corridors and intersections; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of the SS4A Action Plan positions the City to pursue future federal, state, and regional funding opportunities to implement and advance identified priority projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and presentation, discussion, oral testimony and evidence presented to the City Council, finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the City of Bell Gardens Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan.

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SECTION 3. The City Council further allows the City to use the completed City of Bell Gardens Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan to pursue future federal, state, and regional funding.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

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Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

______________________________ _____________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, , City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk

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This plan would not have been possible without all the people who have supported this cause. Thank you to all the community members who participated in the development of the Complete Streets Action Plan to provided us with insight, feedback and experiences to create a safer future for the City of Bell Gardens.

Furthermore, this plan would not exist without the following institutions and organizations' support:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Technical Advisory Committee City Staff
David Torres, Police Department
Mark Zuniga, Police Department
Paul Camancho, Police Department
Herlinda E. Chico, Fire Deparment
Martin Salazar, LA County Fire Department
Michael Goudchaux, LA County Fire Department
Mariko Toy, LA Metro
Claudia Murillo, Principal, Suva Intermediate School
Rosaelva Lomeli, Suva Intermediate School
Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities
Douglas Benash, PE, QSD, City Engineer
Carlos Marin, Public Works
Karla Gonzalez, Public Works
Sarai Franco, Public Works Department
Alfonso Hernandez, Community Development
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is SS4A? 8
P r o j e c t G o a l s 1 3
P l a n n i n g S c h e d u l e 1 4
About the City of Bell Gardens 16
Policy Context 1 8
Chapter 1: Project Overview
Chapter 2: Safety Analysis
Collision Analysis 22
Chapter 3: Engagement Collaboration
Community Engagement 32
P h a s e 1 3 4
P h a s e 2 3 8
Chapter 4: Opportunity Analysis
O p p o r t u n i t y A n a l y s i s 4 5
Top Opportunity Areas 47
Chapter 6: Priority Projects
Project Development and Prioritization 62
SS4A Infrastructure Recommendations 63
Concept Plans 64
Roadways & Intersections 53
S i g n a l s 5 6
P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s 5 8
Bicycle Facilities 60
Chapter 5: Countermeasures Toolbox
P r o j e c t C o s t s 7 5
Pol
icy & Process Recommendations 76
Implementation 77
Chapter 7: Implementation & Next Steps
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Appendix A: Engagement Materials TBD
Appendix B: Proposed Treatments TBD
Appendices
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LIST OF FIGURES
F i g u r e 1 . 1 S a f e S y s t e m A p p r o a c h 9 F i g u r e 1 . 2 P r o j e c t A r e a 1 7 Figure 1.3 Complete Streets Plan Areas With Proposed Recommendations 10 Figure 2.1 Bell Gardens Total Collisions by Year from March 16, 2020 to December 29, 2024 22 Figure 2.2 Disproportionate Impact of Crashes on Road User Modes 23 Figure 2.3 Types of Collisions and Total Collisions vs. KSI Collisions 24 Figure 2.4 Disproportionate Impact of Crashes on Road User Modes 25 Figure 2.5 Top Collision Intersections 26
Figure 2.6 Top Collision Intersections 28
Figure 2.7 Hot Spots of KSI vs. Non-KSI Collisions 29 Figure 2.8 Hot Spot Locations 30
Figure 3.1 Speeding Car concerns 36
Figure 3.2 Danger When Walking concerns 36
Figure 3.3 Top Five Intersections for Traﬃ c and Street Safety Concerns 36 Figure 3.4 Dangerous Turning concerns 36
F i g u r e 3 . 5 D a n g e r W h e n B i k i n g c o n c e r n s 3 6 Figure 3.6 Top Five Corridor for Traﬃ c and Street Safety Concerns 36 Figure 4.1 Opportunity Score Map 48
Figure 4.2 Top Opportunity Areas 49
F i g u r e 4 . 3 P r i o r i t y C o r r i d o r s 5 0 Figure 6.1 Areas with Proposed Treatments 62
F i g u r e 6 . 2 P r o p o s e d R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s 6 3

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1 Componenets of a SS4A Action Plan 11
Table 2.1 Top 10 Collision Intersections 27
Table 4.1 Top Opportunity Intersections & Scores 47 Table 4.2 Top Opportunity Corridors 47
T a b l e : 7 . 1 C o s t E s t i m a t e s 7 5 ��
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What is Safe Streets and
Road for All (SS4A)?
Plan Areas & Goals
The primary end goal of SS4A is to improve roadway
safety and reduce the number of traﬃ c-related colllisions for all participants of the road. To achieve this, this SS4A addresses the following primary key components of safety action planning:
• Assess existing policies and on-going projects within the City to identify opportunities for enhancement and
ensure new efforts are not duplicated.
• Data driven process to understand tra ﬃ c safety
patterns, crash trends, and high injury networks.
• Collaboration among stakeholders, government
agencies, and community members to identify shared
priorities and build consensus around transportation
safety initiatives
• Analyze the impacts of tra ﬃ c safety on vulnerable
populations, including residents with limited access
to vehicles and those who rely on assisted mobility
devices.
• Identify priority project locations through analysis
of data, policies, and community input, and develop
targeted countermeasures and recommendations for
each site.

Transportation is an essential part of daily life in the City of Bell Gardens, shaping how residents access k
ey
destinations such as workplaces, schools, healthcare
facilities, grocery stores, and their homes. The way people travel—whether by walking, biking, rolling, driving, or using public transit—is closely tied to the design and quality of the transportation system.

However, some streets in Bell Gardens present higher
risks to travelers due to various factors, including roadway design, surrounding land use, and traﬃ c conditions. These risks can create obstacles to safe, convenient, and equitable mobility for all community members.

To address these challenges and enhance safety across
the city’s streets, the City of Bell Gardens is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan (SS4A Plan). This initiative will provide a comprehensive framework to guide future transportation safety improvements and help create safer, more accessible streets for everyone.

This effort is part of a broader regional initiative supported by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program and serves as a framework for developing key plan elements and securing future funding.
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Figure 1.1. Safe System Approach
Safe System Approach
The Safe System Approach, adopted by the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is a
comprehensive roadway safety framework aimed at
reducing risk throughout the transportation system.

It focuses on preventing crashes and lessening their
severity by recognizing both human error and physical
vulnerability. This approach promotes a multi-layered
strategy that includes safe infrastructure design,
responsible human behavior, effective industry
practices, and eﬃ cient emergency response, as
illustrated in Figure 1.1.
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Planning Structure
To develop this Action Plan, a Technical Advisory Group was form to participate and review the process, whom collaborated with members of the City of Bell Gardens, Lochner, and The Arroyo Group to develop this strategy and plan.

The technical advisory group was formed
speciﬁ cally for the development of
this action plan. The Advisory Group is
consisted of members from Fire and Police
Department and Suva Intermediate School
Members, all of whom are residents and/
or key stakeholders within the City of Bell
Gardens.

Technical Advisory Group
Director, engineers, and members of the
Public Works Department within the City
of Bell Gardens reviewed policies, plans,
and projects affecting active transportation
within the City.

City of Bell Gardens
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Question Response, Document
and Page Number

1. Leadership Commitment and
G Goal Setting
Are BOTH of the following true?
• A high-ranking oﬃ cial and/or governing body in the jurisdiction publicly committed to aneventual goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries; and
• The commitment includes either setting a target date to reach zero OR setting one or more targets to achieve a reduction in roadway fatalities and serious injuries by a speciﬁ c date.

Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 8

2. Planning Structure To develop the Action Plan, was a committee, task force, implementation group, or similar body established and charged with the plan’s development, implementation, and monitoring? Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 10

3. Safety Analysis Does the Action Plan include ALL of the following? • Analysis of existing conditions and historical trends to provide a baseline level of crashes involving fatalities and serious injuries across a jurisdiction, locality, Tribe, or region;
• Analysis of the location(s) of crashes, the severity, contributing factors, and crash types;
• Analysis of systemic and speci ﬁ c safety needs, as needed (e.g., challenging road features or speciﬁ c safety needs of relevant road users); and,
• A geospatial identi ﬁ cation (geographic or locational data using maps) of higher risk locations
Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 22-30
Self-Certiﬁ cation Eligibility Worksheet
Table 1.1 Componenets of a SS$A Action Plan
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Question Response, Document
and Page Number

4. Engagement and Collaboration Did development of the Action Plan include ALL of the following activities?
• Engagement with the public and r ele
vant stakeholders, including
the private sector and community groups;
• Incorporation of information received from the engagement and collaboration into the plan; and
• Coordination that included inter- and intra-governmental cooperation and collaboration, as appropriate.

Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 32-43

5. Policy and Process Changes Are BOTH of the following true? • The plan development included an assessment of current policies, plans, guidelines, and/or standards to identify opportunities to improve how processes prioritize safety; and
• The plan discusses implementation through the adoption of revised or new policies, guidelines, and/or standards.

Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 18-20,
76 6. Strategy and Project Selections Does the plan identify a comprehensive set of projects and strategies to address the safety problems in the Action Plan, with information about time ranges when projects and strategies will be deployed, and an explanation of project prioritization criteria?
Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 45-50,
62-63

7. Progress and Transparency Does the plan include BOTH of the following? • A description of how progress will be measured over time that includes, at a minimum, outcome data.
• The plan is posted publicly online.

Yes
Bell Gardens SS4A
Action Plan, pg. 76
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Goal of this Action Plan
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, providing $5 billion in funding over ﬁ ve years from 2022 to 2026. The SS4A program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy and our goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe System Approach. The SS4A program funds regional initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

Eliminating Traﬃ c Fatalities & Serious
Injuries
Promoting Transportation Safety for All
Enhancing Data-Driven Decision-Making
Improving Collaboration & Stakeholder
Engagement
Identifying & Prioritizing Safety Investments
Advancing Systemic & Proactive Safety
Measures
The SS4A program prioritizes safety
improv
ements that prevent deaths and
severe injuries for all road users.

Addressing disparities in traﬃ c safety
by prioritizing support and interventions
for historically underserved and high-risk
communities.

Utilizing crash data, GIS analysis, and
safety assessments to identify high-
risk locations and develop targeted
countermeasures.

Encouraging partnerships between local
governments, transportation agencies,
community organizations, and the public to
develop effective safety strategies.

Laying the groundwork for implementing
safety improvements through funding
opportunities, including future SS4A
implementation grants.

Moving beyond reactive safety
improvements by adopting systemic
strategies, such as speed management,
road diets, and intersection safety
enhancements.
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Survey #1
Community
Engagement #1
TAC Meeting #1

BELL GARDENS PROJECT SCHEDULE
Kickoff
Data Collection
Existing
Conditions Best Practice Research
Policy Development/Equity Analysis
Plan Development Recommendations
2025
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Engagement#2
Survey #2
TAC Meeting #2
Treatment
Development
Community
Workshop
2026
Plan Development
Plan Council
Adoption
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COMMUTING PATTERNS

0.9% BIKE
72% DRIVE
ALONE

12.6%

CARPOOL

5.6%

WORK FROM
HOME

1.4% TAXI, MOTORCYCLE,
OTHER

3.9% WALK

2.7% PUBLIC TRANSIT
37,565

POPULATION
$62,298

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME

37.3%

OF THE POPULATION IS
UNDER 18 OR
OVER 65 YEARS OLD

RACE & ETHNICITY
HISPANIC OR LATINO: 97.1%
TWO OR MORE RACES: 57.6%
WHITE: 10.7%
AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE: 1.7%
WHITE, NOT HISPANIC: 1.4%
BLACK
OR AFRICAN AMERICAN: 0.6%
ASIAN: 0.6%
NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER: 0.2%
Decennial Census 2020
About the City of Bell Gardens
The City of Bell Gardens, located in southeastern region of Los Angeles County, is a compact municipality encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles, roughly 1.5 to 2 miles in various directions. Similar in scale to its neighboring jurisdictions, the area is characterized by a cluster of smaller cities, including Downey, South Gate, Cudahy, Bell, Maywood, Commerce, and Montebello. To the west, Bell Gardens is connected to the broader regional transportation network via the Long Beach Freeway (710). To the east, the city borders the Rio Hondo River, which presents opportunities for bicycle travel and recreational use. Rail corridors along the northern and southern edges of the city creates a degree of physical separation, giving Bell Gardens an island-like urban form. Despite these constraints, the city remains well connected through primary corridors such as Garﬁ eld Avenue, Eastern Avenue, Florence Avenue, and Gage Avenue, supporting multimodal transportation access.

The City of Bell Gardens is served by four transit systems: the City’s Trolley Fixed Route service, Montebello Bus Lines, the City of Commerce Transit, and Metro. The City's Trolley service operates throughout Bell Gardens, providing connections to major corridors and key destinations. Montebello Bus Lines and Commerce Transit operate through portions of the northwestern area of the city. Metro services run along Gage Avenue (Line 110), Florence Avenue (Line 111), and Garﬁ eld Avenue, providing regional connectivity.

As an inner suburban community, Bell Gardens was built with low-scale residential development intended to accommodate single-family households. The city's interconnected grid system was designed to support both walkability and drivability for residents of all ages. The urban fabric includes neighborhood schools within walking distance and local commercial centers that collectively provide essential services and amenities near residential neighborhoods.
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In 2022, the City of Bell Gardens updated
the Circulation Element section of
their General Plan to hone the current
infrastructure of Bell Gardens to integrate
comprehensive transportation network
improvements. The element establishes
goals, policies, and programs to reduce
reliance on private automobile and
support connectivity in the context of the
Land Use Element.

The plan includes the following mobility
goals and visions to provide guidance
for policy, programs, and infrastructural
changes:
• M 1: Establish a safe, comfortable,
and convenient multi-modal
transportation network for all users
of the road--drivers, transit riders,
bicyclists, walkers, and rollers.
• M 2: Ensure land use planning to
prioritize safe and widely accessible
transit-orientated usage to provide
alternatives to private automobile
usage to reduce vehicle miles traveled
per capital.
• M 3: Coordinate with regional transit
agencies to create and enhance
access, quality, and promote transit
services within Bell Gardens and with
adjacent cities.
• M 4: Encourage active transportation
along low-stress network by
implementing traﬃ c calming
measures and enhancing bicycle
connectivity to support and
encourage pedestrian and cyclist use.
• M 5: Establish a balanced parking
supply that meets driver demand
without overprovisioning or
prioritizing vehicular trips exclusively,
by identifying and implementing
shared parking opportunities.

The City of Bell Gardens is committed to providing its residents with access to safe, practical, and quality transportation facilities.

The City continues to collaborate and coordinate with local stakeholders, neighboring municipalities, and regional agencies to develop policies and recommendations consistent with the region’s end goal to create a sustainable, multi-modal transportation system. The following are the planning policies, guidelines, and related projects fundamental to the development of the City’s multi- modal Safety Action Plan.

POLICY CONTEXT
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The term "complete street" is used to
describe a thoroughly planned street
which accomodates the needs of all
users of the road: pedestrians, bicyclists,
transit riders, and motorists.

In 2016, the City of Bell Gardens received
funding from Caltrans' Sustainable
Transportation Planning Grant program
to develop a city wide Complete Streets
Plan to improve walking, biking, and
transit experience. The plan reviewed
existing street conditions and introduced
improvements to accommodate for all
roadway users.

With the implementation of the
Complete Streets Plan, the City of Bell
Gardens' objective was to enhance
safety in transportation, reduce car
dependency, and provide affordable and
reliable connections for public services.

This would mean more options for
transportation, increase cardiovascular
health with options to walk and bike, and
creating a more liveable community.

The plan had 24 corridors, including
12 Low Stress Network (LSN)
corridors, that were selected through
ﬁ eld assessment, community health
interview survey, and collision data.
• Field work data was collected by
the project team gathering curb
segment lane conﬁ guration, adjacent
land uses, curb-to-curb width, street
parking restrictions, and other
relevant features of the segments.
• Community heath records from
California Health Interview Survey
(2012-2014) and Census Data
regarding obesity rates, diabetes,
and physical activity needs were
acquired and utilized to prioritize
corridor segments.
• Bus ridership activity from 2015
to 2019 from Los Angeles County
Metropiltan Transportation Authority
(Metro), Commerce Municipal Bus
Lines, Montebello Municipal Lines,
and Bell Gardens Trolley system was
used to determine high public transit
activity to distinguish priority areas
for improvements.
• Collision data were retrieved from
the Statewide Integrated Traﬃ c
Record System (SWITRS) from the
years (2014-2017).

The corridors that were chosen are seen
in Figure 1.X. Corridors with Treatment
Recommendations. The improvements
range from edgeline treatments to traﬃ c
circles to lane reconﬁ gurations.

COMPLETE STREETS PLAN (2020)
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Figure 1.X. Proposed Bicycle Network
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Secondary Street
Major Highway
Collector Street
Figure 1.3 Complete Streets Plan Areas With Proposed Recommendations Low-Stress Street
Parks
I-710 Freeway
River
Bell Gardens City Boundary
Areas with Treatments
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SAFETY ANALYSIS
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All
KSI
6 7
16 9 9
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325
352
343
317
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Collision Analysis
The collision trend analysis shows trends from March 16, 2020 to December 29, 2024, as it is reﬂ ective of the existing conditions that were considered during the development of the Plan.Collision data was provided by the SWITRS. During these ﬁ ve years, a total of 1,620 collisions occurred on city roadways.

As the graphs show, although total collisions have been declining since 2022, that year had the highest number of Killed or Severely Injured (KSI) collisions of the entire ﬁ ve year period.

YEAR TREND
Each year in Bell Gardens, an average of 9 people are seriously injured or killed, while traveling on the roads.

Figure 2.1 Bell Gardens Total Collisions by Year from March 16, 2020 to December 29, 2024 ��
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All KSI Driving Bicycling Walking
2%
98%96%86%
4%
14%
People walking and biking in Bell
Gardens are much more likely to be
involved in serious injury and deadly
crashes.

WHO IS INVOLVED?
Fatal and severe injury crashes
disproportionately affect vulnerable road
users—individuals who are not protected
by the physical structure of a motor
vehicle. This group includes pedestrians
and bicyclists, who are directly exposed
to traﬃ c conditions, as well as people
who rely on wheelchairs or other mobility
assistance devices. It also extends
to users of emerging micromobility
options, such as electric bicycles and
scooters. Due to their limited physical
protection and often closer proximity to
vehicular traﬃ c, these individuals face
a signiﬁ cantly higher risk of sustaining
serious or fatal injuries in the event of a
collision.

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Figure 2.3 Types of Collisions and Total Collisions vs. KSI Collisions KSI %Total #
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378
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Broadside Rear End Sideswipe Hit Object Vehicle/Pedestrian Head-On Other Not Stated Overturned WHICH COLLISIONS ARE MOST DANGEROUS?
Figure 2.3 compares the percent of fatal and severe injury (KSI) collisions for each collision type with the total number of collisions for each type. The total number of collisions is categorized by collision type, as represented by the blue bars in the chart (see y-axis on the left side). Broadsides accounted for the largest category, comprising 32.8 percent of total collisions.

The categories with the second and third highest amount of collisions, as shown in the chart below, were rear-end and sideswipe at 23.3 percent and 20.2 percent of total collisions, respectively.

The gold line in the chart shows the percentage of each collision type that resulted in fatalities or severe injuries (see the y-axis on the right side). The labeled percentages represent the KSI collision percentages of each collision type. For example, as high as 14.6 percent of the pedestrian-related collisions were KSI collisions and 5.2 percent of the hit object collisions led to fatalities and severe injuries. In contrast, overturned and rear- end collisions were reported with less than one percent fatal or seriously injured victims.
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Figure 2.4 Disproportionate Impact of Crashes on Road User Modes KSI %Total %

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2.2%

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21.3%

4.3%

10.6%

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Pedestrian Violation
Unsafe Lane Change
Pedestrian Right of Way
Not Stated
Following Too Closely
Unsafe Starting or Backing
Bicycling Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drug
Unknown
Traffic Signals and Signs
Unsafe Speed
Automobile Right of Way
Improper Turning
WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES?
Figure 2.4 summarizes the Primary Collision Factor (PCF) for all the collisions in the past ﬁ ve years. PCF is the leading cause of a collision based on the law enforcement oﬃ cer's opinion who conducted the investigation. The blue bars on the left side represent total collisions, and the brown bars on the right side represents KSI collisions only.

As shown in Figure 2.4, improper turning (29.6 percent) automobile right of way (13.5 percent), and unsafe speed (13.2 percent) were the top three causes of all collisions. For KSI collisions, the top three known causes were improper turning (23.4 percent), traﬃ c signals and signs (21.3 percent) and pedestrian violation (17 percent).

Note: The pedestrian right of way primary collision factor is a collision where a motorist did not yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing a roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, resulting in a collision. ��
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All KSI
Figure 2.5 Collisions by Time of Day
622354
16 9

8.6%

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10.3%

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12 AM - 3 AM 3 AM - 6 AM 6 AM - 9 AM 9 AM - 12 PM 12 PM - 3 PM 3 PM - 6 PM 6 PM - 9 PM 9 PM - 12 AM WHEN DO MOST COLLISIONS OCCUR? Figure 2.5 summarizes the time of day a collision occurred in the past ﬁ ve years. Most of the collisions occurred in the afternoon, with 20.2 percent
associated between
3 PM and 6 PM, followed by

15.7 percent of the collisions between 12 PM and
3 PM. KSI-related collisions occurred most often
between the hours of 6 PM and 9 PM.
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RANK Intersection Fatal Severe
Injury
Other
Visible
Injury
Complaint
of Pain
Property
Damage
Only
Total
1 EASTERN AV & FLORENCE AV 1 5 24 50 80
2 CLARA ST & EASTERN AV 2 10 16 23 51
3 EASTERN AV & GAGE AV 1 1 18 20 40
4 GAGE AV & GARFIELD AV 1 2 15 22 40
5 FLORENCE PL & GARFIELD AV 21 3 2 3 3 8
6 FLORENCE AV & IRA AV 1 7 12 17 37
7 FLORENCE AV & GARFIELD AV 2 3 13 19 37
8 FLORENCE AV & JABONERIA RD 1 2 10 20 33
9 CLARA ST & GARFIELD AV 51 5 1 1 3 1
10 AJAX AV & FLORENCE AV 1 8 16 25
WHERE DO MOST COLLISIONS OCCUR?
Table 2.1 summarizes the top 10 intersections in Bell Gardens with the highest number of reported collisions. Figure 2.6 maps the hot spots and Figure 2.7 maps the top locations of collisions in the City of Bell Gardens, as identiﬁ ed through ArcGIS Hot Spot Analysis. This analysis uses statistically signiﬁ cant spatial clustering to detect areas with a high concentration of collisions. Figure

2.8 illustrates a combination of hot spots and KSI vs. non-KSI collisions.

Table 2.1 Top 10 Collision Intersections
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Hot Spot Analysis Map, January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024 Figure 2.6. Hot Spot Locations
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Figure 2.7 Top Collision Intersections
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Figure 2.8 Hot Spots of KSI vs. Non-KSI Collisions
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COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT
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Community Engagement
Engaging with the Bell Gardens community across multiple channels was crucial in developing the Safe Streets for All Action Plan. Gathering input from the community allowed residents and stakeholders to provide their unique insights on improvements that could make Bell Gardens a safer place for pedestrians, active transportation users, public transit users, and drivers. Outreach to the community was conducted in two phases, the ﬁ rst of which occured at the start of the project (June-September, 2025) and the second which occured after improvement recommendations were drafted (March-May, 2026). A variety of outreach methods were utilized during this project, including ﬁ ve pop-up events, one community open house, two technical advisory committee meetings, and two online community surveys. Both in-person public events and online surveys were employed to help the project team understand broad community sentiment on roadway safety in Bell Gardens. All in-person and online outreach was bilingual (English/ Spanish).

The Project Team partnered with the City of Bell Gardens staff to release survey ﬂ yers as well as the community open house ﬂ yer electronically through the City’s social media accounts. Additionally, large-scale decals were posted in high traﬃ c areas in the City, advertising the availability of the Phase 1 online community survey.

All outreach advertisements were posted in both English and Spanish.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was composed of several important stakeholders, such as representatives from the City's Public Works Department, Community Development Department, Police Department, Montebello Uni ﬁ ed School District, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Los Angeles Metro. The TAC members provided feedback that took into account their diverse backgrounds, knowledge bases, and missions.

This section summarizes the community engagement process that occurred during the development of the City of Bell Gardens Safe Streets for All Action Plan.

Stakeholders paticipating in the Community Open House
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Phase 1: Pop-Up Engagement Activities
The Project Team hosted three pop-up events during Phase 1. The ﬁ rst pop-up event occured in conjunction with the City's June 2025 Summer Nights Concert in Veterans Park. The other pop-up events were hosted during morning rush hour at the westbound Florence/Garﬁ eld Metro 111 bus stop and at the El Super grocery store in the Los Jardines Shopping Center. At each pop-up event, Project Team members were present to explain the purpose and background of the City's Safe Streets for All Action Plan. During each pop-up event participants were asked to interact with two large-scale boards depicting the entire City. One board asked participants to place stickers on corridors and at intersections where they have speci ﬁ c traﬃ c and street safety concerns. The second board asked participants to place stickers on corridors and at intersections where they either felt safe walking or biking, or on corridors and intersections where they would walk or bike more if it was safer.

Summer Nights Concert Pop-Up
Event
JUNE 19, 2025
The ﬁ rst pop-up event took place in conjunction
with the Ci
ty's June 2025 Summer Nights Concert
in Veterans Park. Project team members engaged
30 community members, most of which were
residents.

Attendees identiﬁ ed the following intersections
as featuring the highest rates of traﬃ c and street
safety concerns:
• Florence Ave and Eastern Ave
• Florence Pl and Gar ﬁ eld Ave
• Florence Ave and Gar ﬁ eld Ave
Gage Ave and Eastern Ave
• Gar ﬁ eld Ave and Eastern Ave
• Foster Bridge Blvd and Rivergrove Dr
Additional issues highlighted by participants
were citywide concerns about speeding cars,
poor sidewalk condition, poor street condition,
dangerous walking conditions, and more.

Results of Summer Nights Concert Pop-Up Event Outreach
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Bus Stop Pop-Up Event
JUL Y 31, 2025
The second pop-up event took place during morning rush
hour at the wes
tbound Florence/Garﬁ eld Metro 111 bus stop.

Approximately 12 transit riders were engaged during this outreach event. Transit riders identiﬁ ed traﬃ c and street safety concerns along the following corridors and intersections:

Eastern Ave, Jaboneria Rd, Garﬁ eld Ave, and Florence Ave, Eastern Ave and Jaboneria Rd, Garﬁ eld Ave and Gage Ave, and Florence Ave and Garﬁ eld Ave.

Speciﬁ c concerns raised included dangerous driving during school drop-off and pick-up at Bell Gardens Elementary School, speeding cars along Eastern Ave and Jaboneria Ave, illegal parking near the intersection of Florence Ave and Garﬁ eld Ave, El Super Pop-Up Event
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
The Project Team hosted the third pop-up event at the El Sup
er grocery store in the Los Jardines Shopping Center.

Approximately 10 shoppers were engaged during this outreach event. Participants largely agreed with the locations of traﬃ c and street safety concerns identi ﬁ ed at prior pop-up events.

Additionally, the shoppers engaged with the safety when walking/biking board. Participants felt safe walking/biking on Garﬁ eld Ave near Garﬁ eld Elementary School. Locations where community members would walk/bike if it felt safer were the intersection of Eastern Ave and Florence Ave, Jaboneria Rd near Bell Gardens Elementary School, the intersection of Gar ﬁ eld Ave and Florence Pl, and the intersection of Garﬁ eld Ave and Florence Ave.

Results of El Super Pop-Up EventBus Stop Pop-Up Event
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Phase 1: Online Community Survey
To better understand citywide safety concerns, a bilingual online community mapping survey was conducted between June and September 2025. The online community mapping survey allowed pa rticipants to place markers, identifying one of eight traﬃ c and street safety concerns, along speci ﬁ c corridors and at speci ﬁ c intersections. These concerns were speeding cars, danger when walking, danger when biking, poor street condition, poor sidewalk condition, poor street lighting, lack of traﬃ c signal, and dangerous turning. The survey's availability was advertised many times on the City's social media accounts. Additionally, large scale QR code decals directing scanners to the survey were placed in various high traﬃ c areas in the City, such as the Library, Veterans Park, and bus stops. Approximately 37 separate location based entries were recorded during the survey period. The top four traﬃ c and street safety concerns identiﬁ ed were speeding cars, danger when walking, dangerous turning, and danger when biking, respectively. See the following maps depicting the areas where these concerns were noted, as well as the top ﬁ ve intersections and corridors for traﬃ c and street safety concerns.

Figure 3.1 Speeding Car concerns Figure 3.2 Danger When Walking concerns Figure 3.4 Dangerous Turning concerns Figure 3.5 Danger When Biking concerns Figure 3.3 Top Five Intersections for Tra ﬃ c and Street Safety Concerns
Figure 3.6 Top Five Corridor for Tra ﬃ c and Street Safety Concerns
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Phase 1: Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) Meeting
As a part of the community engagement process, a TAC
was established consisting of stakeholders from the
following organizations: the City's Public Works Department, Community Development Department, Police Department,
Montebello Uniﬁ ed School District, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Los Angeles Metro. These stakeholders
formed an Advisory Committee representing diverse
backgrounds and knowledge bases. This group met in-
person two times, once during Phase 1, and provided expert insight to members of the Project Team during the planning process.

TAC Meeting #1
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
The ﬁ rst TAC Meeting brought together representatives
from a v
ariety of local organizations, including the Principal
of Suva Intermediate School, LA Metro, the Public Works Deparment, Community Development Department, and the
Police Department's traﬃ c division. First, the Project Team provided the TAC with information about the purpose and background of the Action Plan. Next, existing road safety and active transportation conditions in the City were presented.

Then the results of the ﬁ rst phase of community engagement (pop-ups, online community survey) were presented to the TAC. Lastly, the TAC stakeholders participated in a lively discussion regarding traﬃ c and safety concerns in the City from their organization's perspective. Top concerns noted were safety around pick-up/drop-off at Suva Intermediate, dangerous blind left turns, challenges with parking
availability, speeding cars, and more.
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Phase 2: Pop-Up Engagement Activities
The Project Team hosted two pop-up events during Phase 2. Prior to launching Phase 2 community engagement, the Project Team ﬁ nalized draft recommendations for street and traﬃ c safety improvements to be considered for adoption in the ﬁ nal Safe Streets for All Action Plan. Each pop-up event featured boards explaining and presenting selected improvements at speciﬁ c intersections of importance in the City, such as Florence Ave and Emil Ave, Florence Ave and Scout Ave, Clara St and Garﬁ eld Ave, Gage Ave and Eastern Ave, and Gage Ave and Jaboneria Rd. Project Team members were present to provide additional explanation of improvement types as necessary and facilitate voting by participants on improvements they liked (green dots in the "YES" column) and disliked (red dots in the "NO" column) at each intersection. Additionally, community members were able to leave additional feedback written on post-it notes on the boards.

Spring Festival Pop-Up Event
MARCH 28, 2026
The ﬁ rst pop-up event occured in
co
njunction with the City's well attended
Spring Festival, which featured an
egg hunt for children as well as many
activites for families. Approximately 50+
community members participated during
this pop-up event.

Participants largely agreed with the
proposed improvements. The only
proposed improvements that some
residents disliked were curb extensions
at Gage Ave and Eastern Ave and
pedestrian refuge islands at Clara St and
Garﬁ eld Ave.

Other street and traﬃ c safety concerns
noted were a need for improved street
lighting, more stop signs/lights, parking
too close to intersections, and safety at
school drop-offs/pick-ups in the City.

Gage Ave & Eastern Ave; Gage Ave & Jaboneria Rd
Clara St & Gar ﬁ eld Ave
Florence Ave & Emil Ave; Florence Ave & Scout Ave Community member participating in the voting exercise ��
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Farmers Market/Art & Yard Sale Pop-Up Event
APRIL 3, 2026
The second pop-up event occured in conjunction with the City's Far
mers Market/Art & Yard Sale. Approximately 35 community members participated during this second pop-up event.

Again, participants largely agreed with the proposed
improvements. However, a few more proposed improvements received pushback from the community. The proposed
improvements that some residents disliked included curb extensions, bus stop relocation, and pedestrian refuge islands at Clara St and Garﬁ eld Ave. Additional improvements disliked by some residents included curb extensions and a bus bulb at Gage Ave and Eastern Ave and a no right on red regulation at Gage Ave and Jaboneria Rd.

Other street and traﬃ c safety concerns noted were a need for more stop signs/lights, more speed bumps, and the poor street condition. Additionally, community members were able to leave additional feedback written on post-it notes on the boards.

Clara St & Gar ﬁ eld Ave
Gage Ave & Eastern Ave; Gage Ave & Jaboneria Rd
Farmers Market/Art & Yard Sale Pop-Up Event
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Phase 2: Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) Meeting
TAC Meeting #2
MARCH 25, 2026
The second TAC Meeting brought together representatives from a varie
ty of local organizations, including Suva Intermediate
School, LA County Fire Department, the Public Works
Deparment, Community Development Department, and the
Police Department's Chief and traﬃ c division oﬃ cer. First, the Project Team provided the TAC with a quick summary of the information covered during the ﬁ rst TAC meeting. Then the team explained the methodology utilized for the selection of improvement types and the locations for proposed
improvements.

Following the Project Team's brief presentation, the TAC members were asked to engage large-scale boards explaining and presenting selected improvements at speciﬁ c intersections of importance in the City, such as Florence Ave and Emil Ave, Florence Ave and Scout Ave, Clara St and Garﬁ eld Ave, Gage Ave and Eastern Ave, and Gage Ave and Jaboneria Rd. The TAC members were given the opportunity to vote on proposed improvements they liked (green dots in the "YES" column) and disliked (red dots in the "NO" column) at each intersection, keeping their organizations interests in mind. The TAC
members supported most proposed improvements, however,
there was some dislike of curb extensions and pedestrian refuge islands at Clara St and Garﬁ eld Ave and curb extensions at Gage Ave and Eastern Ave.

TAC Members participating in the voting exercise
TAC Members participating in the voting exercise
TAC Members participating in the voting exercise
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Phase 2: Community Open House
Community Open House (Ross Hall in Veterans Park)
APRIL 8, 2026
The bilingual community open house began with an introduction of the p roject background and purpose and summary of Phase 1 community engagement results. Then team explained the method ology utilized for the selection of improvement types and the improvement location.

Following the presentation, community members reviewed boards explaining and presenting selected improvements at intersections of importance, such as Florence Ave/Emil, Florence Ave/Scout, Clara/Gar ﬁ eld, Gage/Eastern, Gage/Jaboneria, Clara/Jaboneria, Clara/Gephart, and Clara/Eastern. Project Team members facilitated voting by participants on improvements they liked (green dots in the "YES" column) and disliked (red dots in the "NO" column) at each intersection.

There was strong support for most improvements. However, there was also equally strong disapproval of some proposed improvements. The proposed improvements that saw equal levels of approval and disapproval were: curb extensions, cross-bikes, and a bus bulb at Gage/Eastern, leading pedestrian intervals and a no right turn on red regulation at Gage/Jaboneria, pedestrian refuge islands at Clara/Garﬁ eld, and a bus bulb at Eastern /Clara. Only two proposed improvements saw more disapproval than approval, those being curb extensions at Eastern/Clara and curb extensions at Clara/Garﬁ eld. There was also a discussion where participants brought up impacts on parking in associatio n with State daylighting law and recent City Complete Streets improvements. Due to State daylighting laws, the City has had to add red curbs at intersections to prohibit illegal parking within 20 ft of an intersection, resulting in a loss of parking spaces. Additionally, certain implemented Complete Streets improvements like curb extensions and stop sign islands have been unpopular with some residents. Curb extensions are disliked by some due to the small reduction in parking and forced slowing of traﬃ c ﬂ ow for safety purposes. The stop sign islands have posed an inconvenience for drivers when cars illegally park within 20 feet of intersections, creating a lane too narrow for for cars to drive through. These issues shared by residents make it clear why certain improvements like curb extensions and pedestrian refuge islands received some pushback.

Community Open House attendees Presentation at the Community Open House by the Project Team
Community members participating in the voting exercise
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Phase 2: Online Community Survey
The Project Team launched a second bilingual online community survey during Phase 2. Prior to launching Phase 2 community engagement, the Project Team ﬁ nalized draft recommendations for street and traﬃ c safety improvements to be considered for adoption in the ﬁ nal Safe Streets for All Action Plan. The second online community survey was active from April to May 2026.

The online community survey asked community members to review the draft proposed improvements and provide feedback on improvements they like and do not like. In the survey, community members ranked proposed improvements at speci ﬁ c intersections (Florence Ave & Emil Ave, Florence Ave & Scout Ave, Clara St & Garﬁ eld Ave, Gage Ave & Eastern Ave, Gage Ave & Jaboneria Rd) on a scale from 1 (strongly dislike) to 5 (strongly like). The survey's availability was advertised many times on the City's social media accounts. By survey close, 35 total surveys had been completed in both English and Spanish.

Phase 2 Online Community Survey Bilingual Flyers Shared on City's Social Media Accounts

ENGLISH

SPANISH
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Per the completed survey responses, most people who answered live in Bell Gardens. The majority of proposed improvements received an average vote of 4 or 5, indicating "like" or "strong like" from respondants. Proposed improvements which were "strongly liked" (average score of 5) include: improved street lighting at the intersection of Florence Ave and Scout Ave and high visibility crosswalks at the intersection of Gage Ave and Eastern Ave.

There were four proposed improvements that received an
average score of 3 ("neutral", indicating respondants were divided in like and dislike for said improvement). Most of these four improvements were at the intersection of Clara St and Gar ﬁ eld Ave. The four improvements with an average score of 3 are:
closing the slip lane, curb extensions, and bus stop relocation at the intersection of Clara St and Gar ﬁ eld Ave and curb extensions at the intersection of Gage Ave and Eastern Ave. All 18 other proposed improvements received an average score of 4 ("like").

Example of Treatment Descriptions in the Phase 2 Online Community Survey.

Proposed Improvements at the Intersection of Florence Ave and Emil Ave.Example of Ranking Exercise. A vote of "1" indicates a strong dislike for high visibility crosswalks at Gage Ave and Eastern Ave. A vote of "5" indicates a "strong like" for this proposed improvement.
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CH 4.

OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS
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Opportunity Analysis
The opportunity analysis is based on a comprehensive
set of criteria to assess socioeconomic, health,
and environmental factors affecting Bell Gardens
communities. These criteria were selected to identify
priority areas and corridors that may experience
disparities in mobility, safety, and access to essential services.

Each criterion is evaluated using established thresholds, primarily set at the 50th percentile for relevant indicators, ensuring that areas with higher-than-median burdens or
challenges are highlighted. The data sources include:
 CalEnviroScreen 4.0: A tool provided by the
California Oﬃ ce of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment that uses environmental, health,
and socioeconomic information to identify
communities that are most affected by pollution
and the location of vulnerable populations.
 The American Community Survey : A annual
demographics survey conducted by the US
Census Bureau, collecting population data.
 California Crash Reporting Systems: A digital
databases and applications used by law
enforcement, transportation agencies, and
researchers to collect, store, and analyze traﬃ c
collision data.

Socioeconomic Indicators:

Block Group American Community (Survey 5-Year
Estimates, 2023, Census Bureau US Data):
 Percent Below Poverty
 Percent with No Health Insurance
 Percent of 16-19 Unenrolled in School
 Percent of Households that Rent
Census Tract Pollution Data (CalEnviroScreen 4.0):
 Percentle of CA Census Tracts
Collision Analysis:
 Caifornia Crash Reporting Systems
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Pollution Burden
Exposures
• Ozone Concentrations
• PM2.5 Concentrations
• Diesel PM Emissions
• Drinking Water Contaminants
• Children's Lead Risk from
Housing
• Pesticide Use
• Toxic Releases from Facilities
• Tra ﬃ c Impacts
Enviromental Effects
• Cleanup Sites
• Groundwater Threats
• Hazardous Waste
• Impaired Water Bodies
• Solid Waste Sites and Facilities
• Drinking Water Contaminants
• Children's Lead Risk from
Housing
• Pesticide Use
• Toxic Releases from Facilities
• Traﬃ c Impacts
Population Characteristics
Sensitive Popolations
• Asthma Emergency Department
Visits
• Cardiovascular Disease
(Emergency Department Visits
for Heart Attacks)
• Low Birth-Weight Infants
Socioeconomic Factors
• Educational Attainment
• Housing-Burdened Low-Income
Households
• Linguistic Isolation
• Poverty
• Unemployment
Census Bureau US Data
Census tracts, deﬁ ned by the U.S.

Census Bureau, are small, relatively
permanent geographic units designed
to represent neighborhoods with
similar population characteristics. They
provide a consistent spatial framework
for analyzing and comparing
demographic, social, and economic
data at a local level. In this analysis,
census tracts were used to organize
and assess sociodemographic
patterns within the study area.

SWITRS
The Statewide Integrated Traﬃ c
Records System (SWITRS) is a
centralized database that compiles
and manages information collected at
collision scenes. The Internet SWITRS
application builds on this system by
providing California Highway Patrol
(CHP) personnel, partner agencies,
researchers, and the public with access
to electronically generated statistical
reports. Through this platform,
users can create customized reports
tailored to speciﬁ c criteria, such as
location, time period, and collision
characteristics. The most recent ﬁ ve
years of collision data from June 1,
2019 to May 31, 2024 were extracted
to identify long–term collision trends
and patterns within the City.

CalEnviroScreen 4.0
The CalEnviroScreen aggregates data from 21 indicators to characterize both pollution burden and population characteristics and calculates the CalEnviroScreen score for an individual census tract. The ﬁ nal score is used to identify communities experiencing greater environmental health burdens and/or facing more environmental health risks compared to other communities in California.
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RANK Intersection Total Score
1 Florence Av enue & Eastern Avenue 20
2 Lubec Street & Ajax Avenue 19
3 Gage Avenue & Eastern Avenue 19
4 Florence Avenue & El Selinda Ave 18
5 Ludell Street & Colmar Avenue 18
6 Eastern Avenue & Ludell Street 18
7 Ludell Street & Adamson Avenue 18
8 Ludell Street & Purdy Avenue 18
9 Eastern Avenue & Los Jardines 18
10 Gage Avenue & Ajax Avenue 18
RANK Corridor From To
1 Eastern Avenue Nor th City Limit South City Limit
2 Florence Avenue West City Limit East City Limit
3 Garﬁ eld Avenue Loveland St South City Limit
4 Gage Avenue West City Limit Gar ﬁ eld Ave
5 Clara Street Eastern Ave Gar ﬁ eld Ave
Table 4.1 Top Opportunity Intersections & Scores
Table 4.2 Top Opportunity Corridors
To help identify areas of greatest need, a grid of
approximately 655 hexagonal cells was overlaid on
the project area, establishing a spatial framework
for the analysis. Each hexagon was assigned
values based on the characteristics of the land it
encompasses. Six criteria, as previously listed, were
taken into account. For example, each hexagon
received a Poverty percentile value derived from the
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 score corresponding to the area
it covers.

Similarly, each project corridor was evaluated using
a 200-foot buffer, with indicator values derived
from the hexagons that fall within this area. Each
indicator was categorized into ﬁ ve equal groups and
assigned a score ranging from 0 to 4, with higher
scores reﬂ ecting greater levels of need or impact.

These scores were then aggregated to produce a
composite value for each corridor. For instance, the
intersection at Florence Avenue and Eastern Avenue
received the highest possible score of 4 across all
indicators, resulting in a total composite score of 20, the maximum achievable under this methodology.

Tables 4.1 and 4.2 list the top opportunity
intersections and corridors, along with their total
scores. Figures 4.1 and 4.2 illustrate these top
opportunity areas. Figure 4.3 presents the four
highest-ranking segments in the neighborhoods.

TOP OPPORTUNITY AREAS
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FordPark
JohnAnson
Veterans
Be
llGarden
s
Bell Gardens
Sports Center
5 710
710
710
Florence Pl
ElSelindaAve
Garfield Ave
Gotham St
E
Florence
Ave
Eastern Ave
E
GageAve
E
Ga
geAve
Loveland St
FosterBridg
eB
lvd
Hannon St
Eastern Ave
GrangerAve
Marlow Ave
Toler Ave
Jaboneria Rd
SuvaSt
Jaboneria Rd
Ira Ave
Loveland
St
Clara St
Live Oak St
Watcher St
M
ullerSt
Quinn St
EmilAve
Perry Rd
Ludell St
Ajax Ave
Shull St
Fry St
Colmar Ave
Lu
becSt
Cecilia
St
Darwell Ave
Agra St
ScoutAve
AdamsonAve
Purdy Ave Gallant St
Los Angeles River
Rio Hondo
00 5 1
Equity Analysis with Top Collision Corridors
Equity Analysis
Low
Medium
High
School
City Hall
Library
Parks
Streams and Rivers
City Boundary
Figure 4.1 Opportunity Score Map
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Figure 4.2 Top Opportunity Areas
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Figure 4.3 Priority Corridors
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CH 5.

COUNTERMEASURES

TOOLBOX
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Countermeasures Toolbox
The project team collaborated with the City of Bell Gardens Public Works Department to develop the countermeasures toolbox.Countermeasures were considered and selected if the Public Works Department a ﬃ rmed their e ﬃ cacy in past projects and feasibility of implementation within the context of Bell Gardens. Countermeasures selected are industry-standard treatments, supported by Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual (LRSM) and other publications with demonstrated success in addressing collisions. The toolbox includes the LRSM IDs, crash reduction factors CRF), and funding eligibility where relevant for the included countermeasures. ��
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CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLES DAYLIGHTINGCLOSE SLIP LANE EDGELINE Improving sight distance involves
removing obstructions within
designated “clear sight triangles”
at intersections. This ensures that
drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists
can see each other clearly when
approaching crossings. Enhanced
visibility reduces the likelihood of
crashes.

Daylighting involves removing
par
king near intersections, often
marked with red curb, to improve
visibility. Extending daylighting
increases sight distance between
drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

This treatment reduces con ﬂ icts
and enhances intersection safety.

LRSM does not include
daylighting as a countermeasure.

Closing a slip lane removes or
restricts a free- ﬂ ow right-turn
lane at an intersection. This
reduces vehicle speeds and
eliminates con ﬂ ict points between
turning vehicles and pedestrians.

The result is a safer and more
predictable intersection for all
users.

LRSM does not include close slip
lane upgrade for right-turns as a
countermeasure.

An edgeline is a painted line along
the outer edge of a roadway that
deﬁ nes the travel way, typically
separating street parking from
travel lane. It helps drivers
maintain lane position, especially
at night or in poor visibility
conditions. Edgelines can also
visually narrow the roadway,
encouraging slower speeds.

LRSM ID R31
CRF 15%
Funding Eligibility 90%

ROADWAYS & INTERSECTIONS
LRSM ID NS13
CRF 20%
Funding Eligibility 90%
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LRSM does not include speed
table as a countermeasure.

SPEED TABLECAT TRACK
A speed table is a raised section
of roadway with a ﬂ at top
designed to slow vehicles. It is
longer and less abrupt than a
speed hump, making it suitable
for higher-volume roads. Speed
tables improve pedestrian safety
while maintaining smoother
vehicle operations.

Reﬂ ective roadway markers
installed on the pavement surface
to provide lane delineation
and guide vehicle movements
through intersections, curves,
and travel lanes, particularly
during nighttime or low-visibility
conditions.

LRSM ID S09
CRF 25%
Funding Eligibility 90%

HARDENED CENTERLINE
A hardened centerline is a small
rubber barrier next to a crosswalk
that requires people driving to
make slower, more square left-
hand turns. They can slow down
vehicle speeds signi ﬁ cantly at
crosswalks and improve safety for
people in the crosswalk.

LRSM ID R28
CRF 25%
Funding Eligibility 90%

IMPROVE STREET

LIGHTING
Improved street lighting enhances
visibility for all roadway users
during nighttime conditions.

Better illumination helps drivers
detect pedestrians, cyclists, and
roadway features earlier. This
treatment is particularly effective
at reducing nighttime crashes.

LRSM ID NS01NT
CRF 40%
Funding Eligibility 90%

ROADWAYS & INTERSECTIONS (CONTINUED)
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LOWERING SPEED LIMIT

REMOVE STREET PARKING

DURING PEAK HOURS STRIPE LEFT TURN LANE
Lowering the posted speed limit is
a strategy used to reduce vehicle
speeds and improve roadway
safety. It is typically considered in
areas with high pedestrian activity
or crash history. Reduced speeds
decrease crash severity and
improve reaction times for drivers.

Removing street parking during
peak hours reallocates roadway
space for other uses such as
travel lanes, bike lanes, or wider
sidewalks at the busiest times.

It can improve visibility, reduce
conﬂ icts, and enhance safety near
intersections.

LRSM ID NS23PB
CRF 35%
Funding Eligibility 90%
Striping a left-turn lane designates
a dedicated space for vehicles
turning left. This reduces con ﬂ icts
with through traﬃ c and improves
intersection e ﬃ ciency. It also
helps organize tra ﬃ c movements
and reduce rear-end collisions.

LRSM ID NS20
CRF 35%
Funding Eligibility 90%

ROADWAYS & INTERSECTIONS (CONTINUED)
LRSM does not include lowering
speed table as a countermeasure.
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RETROREFLECTIVE

BACKPLATE PROTECTED LEFT TURNS PROHIBIT RIGHT-TURN-ON-
RED

FLASHING RED LIGHT

INDICATOR
Retroreﬂ ective backplates use
reﬂ ective materials to increase
signal visibility, especially at night.

They help drivers quickly identify
signal indications. This improves
safety by enhancing driver
awareness.

LRSM ID SI02
CRF 15%
Funding Eligibility 90%
A protected left turn signal
provides a dedicated phase where
left-turning vehicles have the right-
of-way. This eliminates con ﬂ icts
with opposing through traﬃ c.

It improves safety and reduces
delays for turning vehicles.

LRSM ID SI06
CRF 30%
Funding Eligibility 90%
Prohibiting right-turn-on-red
movements should be considered
at skewed intersections, or where
exclusive pedestrian “WALK”
phases, Leading Pedestrian
Intervals (LPIs), sight distance
issues, or high pedestrian volumes
are present. Can help prevent
crashes between vehicles turning
right on red from one street and
through vehicles on the cross
street, and crashes involving
pedestrians.

A ﬂ ashing red light indicator
increases visibility of stop signs
for drivers at an intersection or
crossing. This can alert drivers
to reduce speed and stop at
intersections and notice other
users of the road.

SIGNALS
LRSM ID NS10
CRF 15%
Funding Eligibility 90%
LRSM does not include
prohibit right-turn-on-red as a
countermeasure.
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EXTEND YELLOW
Extending yellow and all red time
increases the time allotted for
the yellow and red lights during
a signal phase. Extending yellow
and all red time allows drivers
and bicyclists a few additional
seconds of time at the end of a
signal phase to cross through a
signalized intersection before
conﬂ icting tra ﬃ c movements
are permitted to enter the
intersection.

LRSM ID S03
CRF 15%
Funding Eligibility 50%

ADVANCED DILEMMA-ZONE

DETECTION
This system detects vehicles
approaching an intersection
during the yellow phase and
adjusts signal timing accordingly.

It helps drivers avoid being
caught in the “dilemma zone,”
where stopping or proceeding is
uncertain. This reduces red-light
running and rear-end crashes.

Version 1.6: Aprill 2022
Countermeasure S04 (Provide
Advanced Dilemma Zone
Detection for high-speed
approaches) was deleted.

SIGNALS (CONTINUED)

STOP SIGN AND LINE ALL WAY STOP
A stop sign paired with a marked
stop line indicates where drivers
must come to a complete
stop. The stop line improves
compliance by providing a clear
stopping location. This treatment
enhances intersection control and
safety.

An all-way stop control requires
all approaching vehicles at
an intersection to come to a
complete stop before proceeding.

Right-of-way is typically assigned
on a ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-served basis
or to the vehicle on the right in
the event of a tie. This treatment
improves safety by reducing
vehicle speeds and organizing
movements at intersections with
moderate tra ﬃ c volumes or crash
history.

LRSM ID NS09
CRF 25%
Funding Eligibility 90%
LRSM ID NS02
CRF 50%
Funding Eligibility 90%
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BUS BULB
A bus bulb extends the sidewalk
into the roadway at a bus stop.

It allows buses to stop in the
travel lane, reducing delays
and improving accessibility for
passengers. Bus bulbs also
shorten pedestrian crossing
distances.

HIGH VISIBILITY

CROSSWALK
A high-visibility crosswalk has
a striped pattern with ladder
markings made of high-visibility
material, such as thermoplastic
tape, instead of paint. A high-
visibility crosswalk improves the
visibility of marked crosswalks
and provides motorists a cue
to slow down and yield to
pedestrians.

BUS STOP RELOCATION
Relocating a bus stop involves
moving it to a safer or more
eﬃ cient location, such as near
an intersection. This can improve
visibility, accessibility, and
operational e ﬃ ciency. Proper
placement reduces con ﬂ icts
between buses, vehicles, and
pedestrians.

LEADING PEDESTRIAN

INTERVAL
A leading pedestrian interval gives
pedestrians the opportunity to
enter an intersection 3 - 7 seconds
before vehicles are given a green
indication. With this head start,
pedestrians can better establish
their presence in the crosswalk
before vehicles have priority to
turn left or right. Pedestrian recall
is a traﬃ c signal timing function
that causes a pedestrian walk
phase to activate automatically
every cycle.

LRSM ID SI22PB
CRF 60%
Funding Eligibility 90%

PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
LRSM does not include bus bulb
as a countermeasure.

LRSM does not include bus stop
relocation as a countermeasure.

LRSM does not include high
visibility crosswalk as a
countermeasure.
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CURB EXTENSIONS
A curb extension is a tra ﬃ c
calming measure that widens the
sidewalk for a short distance to
enhance the pedestrian crossing.

This narrows the roadway, reduces
the crossing distance, and allows
pedestrians and drivers to see
each other more easily when
parked vehicles would otherwise
block visibility.

LRSM ID NS21PB
R35PB
CRF 35%
Funding Eligibility 90%

ADVANCE STOP BAR

BEFORE CROSSWALK
An advance stop bar places the
vehicle stopping line farther back
from the crosswalk. This improves
visibility between drivers and
pedestrians. It also reduces the
likelihood of vehicles encroaching
into the crosswalk.

LRSM ID SI21PB
CRF 15%
Funding Eligibility 90%

PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES (CONTINUED)

PEDESTRIAN REFUGE
ISLAND
A pedestrian refuge island is a
raised barrier in the center of
the roadway that can provide a
place for pedestrians to wait if
they are unable to ﬁ nish crossing
the intersection and reduce the
exposure for pedestrians crossing
the intersection. Pedestrian refuge
areas constructed from paint
and plastic may be implemented
as part of a low-cost/quick build
project.

LRSM ID NS19PB
CRF 45%
Funding Eligibility 90%
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BIKE LANE CROSS-BIKE BIKE BOX
Bike lanes designate an exclusive
space for bicyclists using
pavement markings and signage.

The bike lane is located adjacent
to motor vehicle travel lanes and
ﬂ ows in the same direction as
motor vehicle tra ﬃ c. Bike lanes
are typically on the right side of
the street, between the adjacent
travel lane and curb, road edge, or
travel lane.

LRSM ID R33PB
CRF 35%
Funding Eligibility 90%
A cross bike is a marked crossing
area for bicycles, similar to a
crosswalk for pedestrians. It
guides cyclists safely across
intersections or driveways. This
treatment improves connectivity
and reduces con ﬂ icts with
vehicles.

LRSM does not include cross-
bike as a countermeasure.

A bicycle box is a designated area
at the front of an intersection
where cyclists can wait during
a red light. It increases visibility
and allows cyclists to position
themselves ahead of vehicles.

This reduces con ﬂ icts, especially
with turning vehicles.

LRSM ID SI21PB
CRF 15%
Funding Eligibility 90%

BICYCLE FACILITIES
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Figure 6.1 illustrates the results of the
socioeconomic and collision analyses conducted
for the City of Bell Gardens. The white shaded
areas represents locations prioritized based on
elevated socioeconomic vulnerability factors
and collision occurrence patterns. These areas
were considered in the development of the SS4A
recommendations and were utilized to guide
preparation of the SS4A Plan.

Recommendations within these prioritized areas
were developed for locations with at least one
reported collision, based on data obtained from
the Crossroads Traffi c System, as shown in Figure

6.2, on the following page.

Project Development and Prioritization
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The SS4A Action Plan proposes over 135 countermeasures on Bell Gardens roadways, developed to balance public concerns and engineering best practices. The project team considered collision trends and existing infrastructure, along with public feedback at specifi c locations to select appropriate countermeasures to address safety issues. Figure 6.2 displays all the proposed recommendations. The complete list of recommendations is found in Appendix B.

Recommendations
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Concept Plans
The proposed recommendations include signal improvements, lighting, traffi c calming treatments, pedestrian improvements, turn improvements, bicycle improvements, and bus improvements. The following corridors and intersections listed below were chosen to visually demonstrate key concept treatments which includes the vast majority of treatment types in the Action Plan:
• Gage Avenue (Eastern Avenue and Jaboneria Road)
• Clara Street (Jaboneria Road to Garfi eld Avenue)
• Florence Avenue (Emil Avenue to Scout Avenue)
• Eastern Avenue and Clara Street
These corridors highlight a mix of diff erent types of improvements due to higher frequency and diff erent variety of collisions and/or due to their unique treatment recommendations.

Concept plans can be used for future spot improvements or corridor enhancement applications. The concept plans showcase typical improvements for enhanced pedestrian crossings, enhanced intersection movement, traffi c operation strategies, and intersection strategies.

NOTE: Concept plans presented within
the SS4A should not be considered fi nal.

These concepts are subject to additional
design and constructability review, as well
as community input.
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65SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) ACTION PLAN
EasternAve
JaboneriaRd
AjaxAve
ElSelindaAve
ColmarAve
Gage Avenue
Gage Avenue is one of the main streets
utilized in Bell Gardens running in
the east-west direction. With a speed
limit of 35 mph, there are two travel
lanes in each direction with a median
divider. This roadway width is 64 feet
from curb to curb, providing on-street
parking for limited times.

The land uses along the corridor
consist mainly of medium density
residential, commercial, and
manufacturing land uses. Gage
Avenue contains facilities for
numerous modes of transportation,
such as a Class III bicycle route, and
the Metro 110 bus line, and sidewalks
along its full extent. In addition, it
provides direct access to destinations
such as Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
School, churches, restaurants, and
convenience stores that generate
pedestrian trips.

Gage Avenue
• Install high visibility crosswalks on all signal heads. • Retror
efl ective Backplates on all legs.
• Curb extension at northeast and northwest corners, into Eastern Avenue. • Cross-bike adjacent to crosswalk on all legs.
• Bus bulb on northwest and southwest corners, into Eastern Avenue.

B
A
Cross-Bike
Curb Extension
Retroreﬂ ective Backplate
Bus Bulb
High Visibility Crosswalk
Ea
A. Gage Ave and Eastern Ave
PAGE 2 OF 2
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Before
Jabo
B. Gage Ave and Jaboneria Rd
• Leading Pedestrian Intervals for all crossings.
• Retror
efl ective Backplates on all signal heads.
• Removal of Right-Turn on Red on the southeast corner
(northbound right-turn).

No Right-Turn on Red
Retroreﬂ ective Backplates
Leading Pedestrian Interval
After
PAGE 2 OF 2
Gage Ave and Jaboneria Rd existing conditions.

Gage Ave and Jaboneria Rd with treatment recommendations. ��
67SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) ACTION PLAN
GephartAve
JaboneriaRd
Clara
St
Garfield Ave
Ira Ave
Perry Rd
Clara Street runs in the east-west
direction with a speed limit of
30 mph. There is one travel lanes
in each direction divided by a
double yellow line. The roadway
width is 40 feet from curb to curb,
providing on-street parking on
both sides.

The land uses along the corridor
consists mainly of medium density
residential, commercial clusters
at key intersections, and some
manufacturing. Clara Street
contains Trolley bus stops at the
intersection of Jaboneria Rd and at
Scout Avenue. This road generates
low pedestrian activity containing
only few churches and clusters of
commercial hubs, and does not
contain cycling.

Clara Street
C
A
PAGE 1 OF 3
B
Clear Sight Triangles
Improve Street Lighting
Speed Table
Flashing Red Light Indicator
High Visibility Crosswalk
Retroreﬂ ective Backplates
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Pedestrian Refuge Island
Bus Stop Relocation
Protected Left Turn Signal
Curb Extension
Bus Bulb
Close Slip Lane
Clara Street
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68 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) ACTION PLAN
• Clear Sight Triangles on the southbound and northbound direction, clearing obstruction of view for left and right turns.
• Improve street lighting.
• Install high visibility crosswalks on all legs of the intersection.
• Speed table on the east and west side of the intersection. • Stop signs fl ashing indicator on all legs of the intersection.

A. Clara St and Jaboneria Ave
Clear Sight Triangles
Improve Street Lighting
B. Clara St and Gephart Ave
ClaraS
Speed Table
Stop Sign Flashing Indicators
High Visibility Crosswalk
PAGE 2 OF 3
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Garfield A
C. Clara St and Garfi eld Ave
Retroreﬂ ective Backplates
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Pedestrian Refuge Island
Bus Stop Relocation
Protected Left Turn Signal
Curb Extension
Bus Bulb
Close Slip Lane
• Retrorefl ective backplates on all signal heads.
• Protected left turn Signal at all left turn
approaches.
• Curb extensions on the northwest and
southeast corner.
• Close slip.
• Leading pedestrian interval for all legs of
intersection.
• Pedestrian refuge island for the north and
south area of intersection.
• Bus stop relocation and bus bulb on the
southwest part of intersection to improve
traffi c operations.

PAGE 3 OF 3
Before After
Clara St and Gar ﬁ eld Ave existing conditions. Clara St and Gar ﬁ eld Ave with treatment recommendations. ��
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EmilAve
Sco
utAve
Florence Avenue
Florence Avenue provides a direct connection to the
I-710 freeway and runs in the east-west direction.

With a speed limit of 40 mph, there are three travel
lanes in each direction with a median divider.

This roadway is a width of 76 feet from curb to
curb, providing on-street parking during off -pea k
commuting hours.

This corridor consists mainly of commercial and
manufacturing land uses. Florence Avenue contains
infrastructure for numerous modes of transportation,
such as Class III bike routes and bus stops throughout
the corridor. Florence Avenue generates an
abundance of transportation trips as the corridor
contains local businesses such as restaurants,
convenience stores, banks, and more.

Florence Avenue
• Install high visibility crosswalks on all legs.
• Pr
otected left turn Signal at all left turn approaches.
• Leading pedestrian interval for all legs of intersection. • Embedded crosswalk lights on all legs to improve pedestrian visibility.

B
A
High Visibility Crosswalk
EmilAve
A. Florence Ave and Emil Ave
PAGE 1 OF 2
Protected Left Turn Signal
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Embedded Crosswalk Lights
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ScoutAve
B. Florence Ave and Scout Ave
• Leading pedestrian interval for all legs of intersection. • Retror
efl ective backplates on all signal heads.
• Implement advanced dilemma-zone detection to optimize yellow interval timing based on the speeds of westbound vehicles.
• Install an advanced stop bar to encourage early speed reduction for westbound vehicles approaching the intersection from the east side.

Improve Street Lighting
Retroreﬂ ective Backplates
Advanced Dilemma-Zone Detection
Install Advanced Stop Bar
Before After
PAGE 2 OF 2
Florence Ave and Scout Ave existing conditions. Florence Ave and Scout Ave with treatment recommendations. ��
Fl
Eastern Ave
Eastern Ave
Eastern Avenue runs in the north-south direction. With a speed limit of 40 mph, there are two travel lanes in each direction with a median divider. This roadway is a width of 84 feet from curb to curb, except for north of Gage Avenue, where it is 74 feet. Eastern Avenue provides on-street parking for both sides.

This corridor consists a variety of land uses, but mainly contains commercial and manufacturing. Eastern Avenue contains infrastructure for numerous modes of transportation, such as Class II bike routes and the bus stops. There are local destinations along this corridor such as restaurants, conveninence stores, banks, and more which generates a high level travel activity.

Eastern Avenue
• Install high visibility crosswalks on all legs.
• Retror
efl ective Backplates on all signal
heads.
• Leading Pedestrian Interval on all legs.
• Insert curb extensions on northeast and
southeast corners, into Eastern Avenue.
• Crossbike adjacent to crosswalk on all legs.
• Bus bulb on northwest and southeast
corners (into Clara Street) with relocation
of bus stops.
• Stop sign and bar on the intersection of
Clara Street and alleys adjacent to Eatern
Avenue.

A
Curb Extension
Retroreﬂ ective Backplate
Bus Bulb
High Visibility Crosswalk
Eastern Ave
A. Eastern Ave and Clara St
PAGE 1 OF 2
Cross-Bike
Bus Stop Relocation
Stop Sign and Line
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Eastern Avenue
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Before After
PAGE 2 OF 2
Eastern Ave and Clara St existing conditions. Eastern Ave and Clara St with treatment recommendations. ��
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IMPLEMENTATION &

NEXT STEPS
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RANK CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION SOFT COSTS CONTINGENCY INFLATION TOTAL 1 Florence Avenue $936,600 $362,248 $389,654 $454,597 $2,143,099 2 Eastern Avenue $1,512,400 $523,472 $610,762 $712,555 $3,359,189 3 Lubec Street $11,000 $103,080 $34,224 $39,928 $188,232 4 Gage Avenue $618,400 $273,152 $267,466 $312,043 $1,471,061 5 Loveland Street $618,400 $273,152 $267,466 $312,043 $1,471,061 6 Gallant Street-Gotham Street-Quinn
Street-Muller Street $58,000 $116,240 $52,272 $60,984 $287,496 7 Garﬁ eld Avenue $866,600 $342,648 $362,774 $423,237 $1,995,259 8 Clara Street $78,500 $121,980 $60,144 $70,168 $330,792 TOTAL $4,141,000 $1,959,480 $1,830,144 $2,135,168 $10,065,792 Table 7.1 Southwest Area Cost Estimate
Project Costs
The cost of each of the eight corridors was estimated and can be used to inform applications for funding and City budgeting are shown in Table 7.1 below. The estimates are not ﬁ nal and are subject to change. The cost of labor is not included. ��
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Policy and Process Recommendations
In alignment with the Safe System approach, the following policy and process recommendations support the implementation and goals of the SS4A Action Plan.

Education
Improve public understanding of the rights of active
transportation users:
• Target high-risk intersections using Go Human
campaign materials to encourage drivers to watch for
active transportation users.
• Incorporate pedestrian and bicycle safety into
physical education class in the Bell Gardens and
Montebello Uni ﬁ ed School District.

Bolster awareness of the rules and regulations of the
road:
• Use a social media advertis ing campaign, as well as
advertising at public events, to educate drivers on the dangers of unsafe driving an d refresh the rules of the road.
• Develop a website to provide resources such as
articles, game, and videos on the rules of the road and safe driving.
• Distribute ﬂ yers and present at community centers
and schools to convey the rules of the road to
vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and
children.

Progress Tracking and Transparency
Analyze data yearly to track trends and progress:
• Conduct a yearly safety analysis of collision trends
to track if new high-risk locations are emerging, if
locations with implemented treatments are improving,
and maintain a robust understanding of safety trends
on Bell Gardens roadways.
• Provide a public forum to submit comments in the
year following the implementation of projects in
order to collect data regarding the functioning and
perception of projects.

Provide a platform for ongoing updates on the goals of
the SS4A Action Plan:
• Report the results of the collision analysis annually in order, speci ﬁ cally informing the public of the progress toward reducing roadway fatalities and serious
injuries.
• Provide the SS4A Action Plan on the City of Bell
Gardens website, as well as a short, accessible
description of the Plan to ensure public awareness of
the Plan and its goals.
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Implementation
The eight projects were ranked based on opportunity. Implementation should be reﬂ ective of this ranking, with high opportunity projects being pursued ﬁ rst. The timelines for implementation based on project ranking is show below:

Stage One
1 - 5 Years

1. Florence Avenue

2. Eastern Avenue

3. Lubec Street
Stage Two
5 - 10 Years

4. Gage Avenue

5. Loveland Street

6. Gallant Street-Gotham Street-
Quinn Street-Miller Street
Stage Three
10+ Years

7. G a r fi eld Avenue

8. Clara Street
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SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL
ACTION PLAN 2026
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Local Commissions Appointment List

MEETING DATE:June 8, 2026

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.

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:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manual Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��
Updated: 3/5/2026

CITY OF BELL GARDENSNOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIESAND ACTIVE COMMISSIONERS

EDUCATION COMMISSION

PLANNING COMMISSION

RECREATION, CULTURAL AND YOUTH COMMISSION

SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION
The City Council is seeking applications for the following vacancies:

Meeting Date: Second Thursday of every month, City Hall Council Chamber, 5:00 p.m. Staff Liaison - Ana Avalos, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, (562) 806-7650 Meeting Date: Third Wednesday of every month, City Hall Council Chamber, 5:15 p.m. Staff Liaison - Alfonso Hernandez, City Planner, (562) 806-7723Gabriela Gomez Barcena 2/23/2026 Meeting Date: Third Thursday of every month, City Hall Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m. Staff Liaison – Armando Andrade, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, (562) 806-7650 Meeting Date – Second Wednesday of every month, City Hall Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m. Staff Liaison – Diana Ortiz, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor (562) 806-7650 Meeting Date – First Tuesday of every month, City Hall Council Chamber, 5:30 p.m. Staff Liaison – Bernardo Iniguez , Director of Public Works/Facilities (562) 806-7770 Applicants must be residents of the City. No person previously convicted of a felony in this state or elsewhere shall bepermitted to serve on any City Commission. Before assuming the duties of a commissioner, each person appointed shalltake and file with the City Clerk the same constitutional oath of office required of members of the city council. Anymember of a commission shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, and his or her office as a member ofthe commission shall automatically vacated, in the event, the member ceases to be a resident of the City or is convictedof 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 willbe accepted in the City Clerk’s Office on a continuous basis until an appointment is made. Please call the City Clerk’sOffice at (562) 806-7705 or email [email protected] for more information.

Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Ereni de la Paz Barcena 9/22/2025Linda Judith Lopez Chavez 4/28/2025Crystal Jimenez De La Rosa 1/13/2025Juan Manuel Rojas Guillen 1/27/2025Miguel Maravilla Sanchez 1/13/2025 Carlos Jose Barrera Chavez 1/13/2024Kenneth Preciado De La Rosa 1/13/2025Yorgelys Monroy Guillen 2/11/2025Oscar Boado Sanchez 9/11/2023 VACANT Barcena 1/6/2025Katelynn Cabrera Chavez 4/28/2025Ainslee Preciado De La Rosa 2/24/2025Karla Acosta GuillenCarmen Vargas Sanchez 7/22/2024 Ana Maria Sanchez FloresBarcena 1/9/2023Mayra Teresa Yañez Chavez 4/28/2025Karina Garcia De La Rosa 5/12/2025VACANT GuillenStephanie Perez Sanchez 1/23/2023 David Heredia Barcena 1/9/2023Edgar Juvenal Lopez BustillosChavez 4/28/2025Gustavo Mendez De La Rosa 4/14/2025Samuel Perez Guillen 2/24/2025Pedro Trujillo Sanchez 1/12/2026

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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager

BY: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolutions 1) Calling for November 3, 2026, General Election; 2) Requesting Consolidation Services with Los Angeles County; and 3) Adopting Regulation for Candidate Statements

DATE: June 8, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026;

2. Adopt the attached Resolution requesting election consolidation with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and

3. Adopt the attached Resolution adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to voters on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, which includes the new optional Candidate Online Statement.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

In order to expedite the conduct of business at Council meetings, Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.60.010 states that, pursuant to Section 1301 and 1000 of the California Elections Code, the General Municipal Election date shall be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.

The upcoming General Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The ballot will include three (3) City Council Member seats for four-year terms.

The City is recommending consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the County and State elections occurring on the same day. The City Clerk's Office will assume responsibility for the nomination period, including the qualification of candidates and publication of required notices, and the County will assume responsibility for the creation of the voter information guide, voting, and canvass of the returns.

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As in previous years, standards for Council Candidate Statements will be as follows:

Candidate Statements are limited to 200 words. If a candidate chooses to submit a candidate statement to be included in the Voter Information Guide, they are to submit payment at the time of filing their nomination packet.

Pursuant to California Elections Code sections 13307(c)(1)(2) and 13307.7, the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder County Clerk’s office launched an Online Candidate Statement Pilot in LA County in 2022 that allowed candidates running for county-level offices to pay for a candidate statement that would be posted online. The pilot program then became a program that was expanded to include cities, school districts, and other local jurisdictions that were on the ballot beginning from the March 2024 election cycle, and for a reduced fixed fee of about $279.60, online statements were published on a dedicated page on the www.lavote.gov website. This option continues to be offered to the cities on the November 2026 election cycle. City staff recommend that this option continue to be offered to Bell Gardens candidates as described in the attached Resolution.

If a candidate chooses to pay for a translated candidate statement to be included in the Voter Information Guide, they are to submit payment at the time of filing their nomination packet.

Once adopted by the Council, the attached Resolutions will be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office for formal approval.

CONCLUSION:

If approved, the City of Bell Gardens will:

1. Call for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026;

2. Request for an election consolidation with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and

3. Adopt regulations for candidate statements submitted to voters on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, including the optional Online Candidate Statement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated cost for the November 3, 2026, General Election is $100,000.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-64

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS

REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of Municipal Officers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Bell Gardens, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) Members of the City Council for the full term of four years.

SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 4. That the polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election and shall remain open continuously until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal election.

SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 7. That in event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the City Council, in accordance with the Election Code § 15651 (a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot. ��
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SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-65

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR

CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE

STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, § 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidates statement.

WHEREAS, pursuant to § 13307(c) of the Elections Code of the State of California, the governing body of the City of Bell Gardens authorizes the preparation of candidate statements for nonpartisan elective office for the purpose of electronic distribution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. That pursuant to § 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an Election to be held in the City of Bell Gardens, on November 3, 2026, may prepare a candidate statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

SECTION 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY.

A. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidate’s statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Los Angeles. The County is required to translate candidate's statements into the following language for the City of Bell Gardens: Spanish.

B. The County will mail separate voter information guides and candidate’s statements in Spanish to only those voters who are on the county voter file as having requested a voter information guide in a particular language. The County will make the voter information guides and candidate’s statements in the required languages available at all polling places, on the County's website, and in the Election Official’s office.

SECTION 3. PAYMENT.

A. Translations
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1. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidates statement into any required foreign language as specified in Section 2 above pursuant to Federal and\or State law.

2. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidates statement into any foreign language that is not required as specified in Section 2 above, pursuant to Federal and\or State law, but is requested as an option by the candidate.

B. Printing

1. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidate statement in English in the main voter pamphlet.

2. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidate statement in a foreign language required in (A) of Section 2 above, in the main voter pamphlet.

3. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidate statement in a foreign language requested by the candidate per (B) of Section 2 above, in the main voter pamphlet.

4. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidate statement in a foreign language required by (A) of Section 2 above, in the facsimile voter pamphlet.

C. Internet

1. Candidates will prepare statements for electronic distribution pursuant to Section 13307(a) of the Elections Code.

2. A statement prepared pursuant to Section 13307(c) of the Elections Code shall be posted on the internet website of the County Elections Official.

3. A statement that is prepared and electronically distributed pursuant to Section 13307 (c) of the Elections Code shall be displayed in type of uniform size and darkness, and with uniform spacing.

4. Pursuant to Section 13307.7(a) of the Elections Code, candidates shall provide payment of the requisite fee to cover the duties and procedures set forth in Sections 13307(b) and (d) of the Elections Code.

The City may estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, mailing, and electronically distributing candidate’s statements filed pursuant to this section, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. The City may require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the county voter information guide or electronically distributed. In the event ��
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the estimated payment is required, the receipt for the payment shall include a written notice that the estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the City is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the City may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the City that, or the elections official who, collected the estimated cost shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.

SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS.

A. All translations shall be provided by professionally-certified translators.

B. The City Clerk shall allow bold type, underlining, capitalization, indentations, bullets, leading hyphens, to the same extent and manner as allowed in previous City elections.

C. The City Clerk shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.

SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the voter information guide.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.

SECTION 7. That all previous resolutions establishing council policy on payment for candidates statements are repealed.

SECTION 8. That this resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 3, 2026, and shall then be repealed.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on the following page]
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

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Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-66

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO

CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of three (3) members of the City Council for the term of four (4) years; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that within the City the precincts, vote centers, and election officers of the three elections be the same, and that the county election department of the County of Los Angeles canvass the returns of the Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council.

SECTION 2. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide election.

SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the county election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

SECTION 4. That the City of Bell Gardens recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the County of Los Angeles.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
________________________________
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, ____________________, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. ___________was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ___________________, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
BY: Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Jules Tak, Accounting Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolutions: 1)Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (FY 2026-2027) Operating Capital Improvement Budgets and Comprehensive Plan; and 2) Establishing the Gann Appropriations Limit for FY 2026-2027
DATE:June 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council approve:

1. The attached Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (FY 2026-2027) Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Compensation Plan; and

2. The attached Resolution establishing the Gann Appropriations limit for FY 2026-2027 pursuant to Article XIII-B of the California State Constitution.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Annual Budget Process
The City of Bell Gardens adopts a budget on an annual basis. The budget consists of projected revenues and proposed expenditures. Proposed expenditures specify the spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, while the projected revenues address the expected available resources to fund City expenditures. Depending on the difference between the proposed expenditures and projected revenues, the budget will consist of a deficit, surplus, or balanced budget.

Once approved by the City Council, the proposed expenditures are considered appropriated (at the fund level) and become available to pay for City expenditures.

Projected revenues are developed by the Finance Department along with input from other City departments. The formulation of the upcoming fiscal year’s projected revenues ��
includes taking into consideration projected economic conditions, historical analysis, the state budget, assistance from third parties, and other future expectations.

The budget process begins with the City Manager instructing each City department to prepare budget worksheets, which detail each respective department's spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget worksheets are received and reviewed by the Finance Department. Budget meetings are then held with each respective department, the Finance Department and the City Manager review and discuss the proposed spending plans and make adjustments as necessary. Finally, the City Manager will present the annual budget to the City Council.

FY 2025-2026 Financial Update
General Fund Update (FY 2025-2026)
For FY 2025-2026, the City Council adopted a balanced General Fund budget. During the mid-year review, estimates were revised and the City was showing a deficit of $1.98 million. The General Fund’s projection for the end of the year is a Deficit of $1.97 million.

General Fund revenues for FY 2025-2026 are projected to be higher than the adopted budget by $4.2 million or 8.36%.

Expenditures for FY 2025-2026 are projected to be higher than the original budget amount by $6.2 million. During the year, significant increases were seen in Departmental Supplies and Capital Outlay expenditures associated with the Aquatic Center.

After the Fiscal Year ends on June 30, 2026, the City’s financial information will be audited and financial statements will be published, which will report the actual revenues, expenditures and surplus or deficit.

General Fund
FY 2025-2026
Adopted
FY 2025-2026
Mid-Year
FY 2025-2026
End of Year
Projected
Revenues $50,060,167 $54,244,610 $54,450,236
Expenditures $50,060,167 $56,233,734 $56,423,231
Surplus/(Deficit) $0 ($1,989,124) ($1,972,995)

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Water Utility Fund FY 2025- 2026
For FY 2025-2026, the Water Utility fund is projected to gain $964,000. Revenues are projected at $3.38 million and expenditures are projected at $2.42 million.

Water Utility Fund FY 2025-2026
Projected
Revenues $3,389,357
Expenditures $2,425,000
Surplus/(deficit) $964,357
FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
General Fund Budget (FY 2026-2027)
For the FY 2026-2027, the City's General Fund is projected to have a deficit of $3.6 million.

General Fund
FY 2026-2027
Proposed
Revenues $49,043,704
Expenditures $52,717,773
Budget Surplus/(Deficit) ($3,674,068)
General Fund Revenues (FY 2026-2027)
Projected FY 2026-2027 General Fund revenues are projected to be lower by $1,016,463.

The total projected General Fund revenue is $49,043,704. Below are the details for the FY 2026-2027 General Fund proposed revenues.

Source
FY 2026-2027
Proposed
Revenues

Percent Of
General Fund
Card Club Tax $17,437,862 * 35.56%
Motor Vehicle In-Lieu $6,240,404 * 12.72%
Sales & Use Tax $4,072,801

8.30%
Measure A-Add on Sales Tax
(.75%) $3,739,000 * 7.62%
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Parking Lot Rental $3,177,868 * 6.48%
Operating Transfers In $2,000,000 * 4.08%
Hotel and Marketplace Ground
lease $1,868,047 * 3.81%
Property Tax - Secured $1,660,802 * 3.39%
Loan Repayments (ROPS) $1,126,104 * 3.39%
Additional Sales Tax $975,000 * 1.99%
Rental Registry Fees $975,000 * 1.99%
Transient Occupancy Tax $650,000 1.33%
Interest Income $550,000 1.12%
Building Permits $450,000 0.92%
Utility Franchises $430,000 0.88%
Post Abx1290 Pass Through $336,396 0.69%
Other Combined Revenue Sources $2,884,420 6.54%
Total $49,043,704 100%
*The City’s top ten major revenue sources made up $86.25% of the $49,043,704 of the General Fund revenue budget.

Major increases in General Fund revenue were driven by the following sources:
•Motor Vehicle in-lieu $214,541 Increase
•Additional Sales Tax (.25%) $975,000 Increase
•Property Tax - Secured $174,101 Increase
•Rental Registry Fees $225,000 Increase
Projected decreases in General Fund revenue were as follows:
•Casino Revenue is expected to decrease by $1,582,138
•Loan Proceeds $400,000
•Operating Transfers In $915,000

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Bicycle Casino Revenues
After the Bicycle Hotel was opened in December of 2015, revenues from the Bicycle Casino reached a new high point in fiscal year FY 2016-2017, the first full fiscal year of operation, in the amount of $14,138,000. The following fiscal year, FY 2017-2018, revenues significantly decreased by $1,208,000 to $12,930,000, but steadily increased in the following years reaching another new high in fiscal year FY 2018-2019. The FY 2019- 2020 Casino revenues were trending to set another record; however, on March 14, 2020, due to COVID-19, the Casino abruptly closed and sporadically open until February.

Beginning March 2021, the Casino has been successfully open daily, and the revenue has been steadily increasing again. For FY 2022-2023, Casino revenue was adopted at $14,900,000 which is $500,000 higher than FY 2021-2022 estimated budget. FY 2022- 2023 saw a record high of $18,986,140. For FY 2023-2024 revenue was adopted at $17,951,569, with year-end actuals for FY 2023-2024 coming in at $18,174,682. For FY 2024-2025 we projected revenues of $19,836,000. However, because of significant construction during the initial parts of FY 2024-2025, a significant reduction in Card Room revenue was experienced, as a result the year end actuals for FY 2024-2025 was $15,369,733. For FY 2025-2026 Casino revenue is estimated to come in at year end at $17,536,253. Based on performance during the last 6 months of FY 2025-2026, Casino Revenue will be adopted at $17,969,670 for FY 2026-2027.

General Fund Expenditures (FY 2026-2027)
General Fund FY 2026-2027 proposed expenditures are $52,717,773. This represents an increase of $2,180,645 or 5.31% from the prior fiscal year.

Additionally, for fiscal FY 2026-2027, the vacancy savings rate is set at 7.5% which projects the anticipated savings from current and future vacancies. The projected vacancy savings is $2,472,744 for FY 2026-2027.

Below is a comparison of General Fund expenditures between FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 along with explanations for each expenditure line item.

Description
Percent Of
FY 2026-2027
Budget
FY 2025-
2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2026-2027
Proposed
Budget
Change
Increase/
(Decrease)
Personnel
Services 62.54%* $31,854,989 $32,969,915 $1,114,926
Contractual
Services 27.42%* $14,110,961 $14,453,869 $342,908
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Department
Supplies 2.33% $1,335,930 $1,229,180 ($106,750)
Capital Outlay 2.73% $2,438,525 $1,440,600 ($997,925)
Debt Service 2.04% $609,000 $1,074,849 $465,849
Transfer to Other
Funds 7.25% $1,899,877 $3,822,104 $1,922,317
Transfer to
Reserves 0.38% $200,000 $200,000 -
Vacancy Savings
Rate (4.69%) ($2,389,124) ($2,472,744) ($83,620)
Total 100% $50,060,167 $52,717,773 $2,657,606
* 89.96% of General Fund Expenditures are made of Personnel and Contractual Services.

Personnel Services ($32,969,915) is made up of salaries, CalPERS contributions, health insurance, and other taxes and benefits. Personnel services make up 62.54% of the General Fund proposed expenditure.

FY 2026-2027 personnel services are up by $1,114,925. The increases were from the 3% salary increase adopted as part of the ratified MOU’s with the various labor groups throughout the City, which will go into effect in FY 2026-2027.

The FY 2026-2027 budget includes a total of 157 authorized staff positions citywide.

Contractual Services ($14,453,869) is a broad category that is made up of services the City contracts for, both small and large. The major services the City contracts for include general liability insurance, attorney services, information technology, tree and landscape services, animal control services, crossing guard services, vehicle repair, and annual maintenance and warranty subscriptions. Contractual services also include City utilities such as electricity, water and gas. Overall, contractual services increase by $342,000, mainly from the following:

•Increase of approximately $460,000 in CJPIA insurance premiums for FY 2026- 2027, Municipal risk management pool.

•City Clerk’s office contractual services are up by approximately $100,000 due to expenses associated with elections in FY 2026-2027.

•City IT contractual services are up by approximately $200,000 due to expenses associated with Microsoft Licensing, IT and technical support associated with City- wide events and special projects.

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Increases are offset by overall reductions in Contractual expenditures for Police, Public Works and Recreation and Community Services.

Departmental Supplies ($1,299,180) makes up 2.33% of proposed expenditure. These include the supplies each respective department needs to run operations and activities for the City. Supplies consist of park supplies, custodial supplies, street supplies, office supplies and recreation supplies. Departmental supplies increase and decrease among the various departments. For FY 2026-2027 a net decrease of $106,000 is expected compared to prior year.

Capital Outlay ($1,440,600) Consists of 2.73% of the General Fund Expenditure Budget and is made up of larger of one-time purchases that can range from department equipment to facility improvements.

These increases include expenditures such as:
•Increases in Capital Outlay $220,000 for the Police Department, includes increase of approximately $45,000 for IT Hardware and Software and approximately $175,000 for police vehicles.
•Overall Capital Outlay is expected to decrease in FY 2026-2027, due to overall reductions for Community Development, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services and Information Technology.

Debt Service ($1,074,849) is the principal and interest payments the City makes on debt and loans. The General Fund is currently paying on one bond, the 2015 lease revenue bond, which has an outstanding balance of $4,020,000 as of June 30, 2025. In addition, the City entered into a contract agreement for the tax-exempt master equipment lease- purchase agreement loan with Holman Capital of $2,239,435 and the first payment occurred in FY 2021-2022; principal and interest are $186,365 and the remaining principal balance as of June 30, 2026 is $1,577,425. A new energy lease agreement goes into effect in FY 2026-2027, $467,000 in Principal and Interest Payments, with offsetting energy savings.

Transfers Out ($3,822,104) transfers out increased by $1.9 million which were due to a combination of items as follows: Increase in Transfer to Gas Tax of $536,000; Increase in Transfer to ROPS Commitments of $1 million. Overall Retiree Health Commitments Increased by Approximately $396,000 in FY 2026-2027.

Transfers to Reserves ($200,000). The FY 2026-2027 proposed transfer to reserves will bring the contingency reserve to $4,900,000.
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Water Utility Fund FY 2026-27
By the end of FY 2025-2026, the Water Utility’s deficit is projected to decrease by $964,357. In FY 2026-2027, the Water Utility is projected to gain another $1,000,000. In previous years, the Water Utility Fund borrowed funds from the General Fund to cover cash deficits. By the end of FY 2026-2027, the Water Utility is projected to owe the General Fund $3,781,095.

Water Utility Fund FY 2026-2027
Projected
Revenues $3,400,000
Expenditures $2,400,000
Surplus/(Deficit) $1,000,000
All City Funds (FY 2026-2027)
For FY 2026-2027, the proposed expenditures for all thirty-four (34) City funds are $73,511,670. All City Funds include General Fund, Capital Replacement Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Project Fund, Enterprise Funds and Successor Agency Funds.

Fund Type (Number of Funds)
FY 2026-2027
Proposed Expenditures
General Fund (1) $52,717,773
Equipment Replacement Funds - General Fund in
ACFR (1) $ 60,000
Special Revenue Funds (22) $ 17,071,700
Capital Project Funds (2) $ 262,431
Enterprise Funds (Water Utility and Golf Course) (2) $ 2,944,966 Successor Agency Funds (6) $ 404,800
Total All City Funds $ 73,511,670
Capital Projects and Infrastructure Improvements
FY 2026-2027 newly appropriated capital project work plan program is $1,712,431 and the remainder of $31,181,790 was carried over from FY 2025-2026.

In accordance with the City's purchasing policy, each project over $10,000 will be brought before the City Council for approval.
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Project
No.

Project Name
Carryover
From FY
2025-2026
Funding
Source
Funding
Description
FY 2026-
2027 Budget
3852 GWMA Recycled Water
Project
$ 50,000
(Fund 110,
Grants) General Fund $50,000
Construction of approx.
6,000 linear feet of pipe to
extend recycled water
service from the recycled
water connection at Park
Lane and Garfield Avenue to
Veterans Park and Suva
Elementary School, with the
extension running north on
Garfield Avenue and east on
Florence Place. $2,353,176
(Fund 115,
Grants)
Proposition
1IRWM Grant $2,353,176
3869 Upgrades Water Well #1
and Reservoir
-
(Fund 115,
Grants)
California State
Water -
Provides for the preparation
of construction documents
for a new reservoir, booster
station and
environmental/PFAS studies.

This project is in conjunction
with Well #1 PFAS
Treatment Plant (CIP No.
3931)
Resources
Planning grant
3881 Garfield Ave and Eastern
Avenue Improvement
Realignment of intersection
and modified into T-design $3,965,740
(Fund 115,
Grants)
Measure R.

Hwy
Operations $3,965,740
3902 Ford Park Maint Yard
Access Road
Develop a new maintenance
access road to Yard from
$100,000
(Fund 110,
General
Fund)
General Fund
$100,000
Golf Course $300,000
(Fund 287,
Measure
W)
Safe, Clean
Water
Municipal
$300,000
3903
ATP Cycle 5 Complete
Streets Improvement
Phase I
Implementation of Phase 1 of
the City’s Complete Street
Program through traffic
$3,260,631
$119,190
$100,000
(Fund 115,
Grants)
State – ATP
Cycle 5 Grant $3,260,631
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calming improvements on
roadway segments
(Fund 281,
Prop C)
(Fund 285,
Measure R)
Prop C Local
Return
Measure R
Local Return
$119,190
$100,000
3911 Complete Meter
Replacement
Complete meter replacement
of 1,300 water meters
$53,895 (Fund 510,
Water
Fund)
Water Fund
$53,895
3924 Marlow Park Renovation
Demolition and renovation of
the existing restroom building
with a new ADA-accessible
restroom; addition of sensory
adaptive features to
playground, new art mural
and educational signage;
renovation of the community
building; addition of energy-
efficient lighting and
installation of drought-
tolerant landscaping.
$768,431

(Fund 115,
Grants)
Measure A
Competitive
Grant
$768,431
3925 Veterans Park
Refurbishment
Construction of a new splash
pad with shaded seating,
outdoor exercise equipment
with shade sail, community
stage with lawn, two
gardens, two picnic areas,
walking trail, public art, and
landscaping and lighting
throughout the park;
renovation of two basketball,
two tennis, futsal, and
volleyball courts, baseball
field, and Ross Hall
Recreation Center & Cultural
Center.
$3,310,894 (Fund 115,
Grants)
Prop 68
Statewide Park
Program
$3,310,894
3926 Ford Park Playground and
Restroom Replacement
Install new playground
facility; demolish the existing
restroom facility that is in a
deteriorated condition and
install a new restroom facility
$958,169
$444,414
$204,078
$33,011
$100,000
$81,125
$300,000
(Fund 115,
Grants)
(Fund 115,
Grants)
(Fund 115,
Grants)
(Fund 340,
TDA Article
3)
Measure A
Competitive
Grant
Measure A
Annual
Allocation
Prop 68 Per
Capita Grant
Program
TDA Article 3
Measure W
$958,169
$444,414
$204,078
$33,011
$100,000
$81,125
$300,000
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(Fund 287,
Measure
W)
(Fund 110,
General
Fund)
(Fund 110,
General
Fund)
Dev. Impact
Fees Parks –
Facilities
General Fund
3931 Well #1 PFAS Treatment
Plant
Preparation of engineering
reports and design for Well
#1
Ion Exchange PFAS
Treatment Plant $840,340
(Fund 115,
Grants)
California State
Water
Resources
Planning Grant $840,340
3933 Safe Streets and Roads for
all Program
$125,993
(Fund 115,
Grants)
Safe Streets
and Roads for
All (SS4A)
Program $125,993
$48,205
(Fund 210,
Gas Tax) Gas Tax $48,205
Update City’s existing Safety
Analysis Report Program
(SSARP), and the City’s
existing Complete Streets
Plan; create an Action Plan
to pursue grant funds for
implementation projects in
future cycles of the SS4A
Program.
3936
HISP Cycle 11 Project –
Intersection Improvements
at Florence/Garfield &
Eastern/Gage
Install raised median on
approaches, improve
pavement friction, install
pavement parking, improve
signal timing, upgrade
roadway signage and
striping.
$365,367
$42,305
$40,349
(Fund 115,
Grants)
(Fund 286,
Measure M)
(Fund 110,
General
Fund
HSIP Funds
Measure M
Local Return
General Fund
$365,367
$42,305
$40,349
3937
City's Maintenance Yard
Stormwater Compliance
Upgrades - Design Phase
$28,219
(Fund 287,
Measure
W)
Safe, Clean
Water
Municipal $153,219Design of stormwater
improvements at City's
Maintenance Yard
3938 ATP Cycle 6 Complete
Streets Phase 2
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$2,863,303
(Fund 115,
Grants)
State – ATP
Cycle 6 Grant $2,863,303
Implementation Phase 2 of
the City's Complete Street
Program through traffic
calming improvements on
roadway segments
3941 Slurry Seal – Zone 1 and 2
Slurry Seal rehabilitation in
Zone 1 and 2
$194,436
$225,000
(Fund 286,
Measure M)
(Fund 285,
Measure R)
Measure M
Local Return
Measure R
Local Return
$194,436
$225,000
3943 Veterans Park Restroom
Replacement Project
Renovation/Relocation of
outdoor restroom for
accessibility purposes
$1,027,144
$700,000
(Fund
260,CDBG)
(Fund 115,
Grants)
Community
Development
Block Grant
HUD
Community
Project Funding
$1,027,144
$700,000
3944
Various Residential Street
Improvements FY2025-
2026
$900,000
(Fund 285,
Measure R)
Measure R
Local Return $1,400,000
$600,000
(Fund 286,
Measure M)
Measure M
Local Return $900,000
Pavement rehabilitation
using rubberized AC for
various street segments
throughout the City. This
project also includes the
rehabilitation of any alley
segment.
$100,000 (Fund 281,
Prop C)
Prop C Local
Return
$100,000
* Veterans Park Stormwater
Retrofit
Design for gravity drainage of
treated stormwater to County
storm drain and retrofit of
refuse area to improve BMP
effectiveness onsite
-
(Fund 287,
Measure
W)
Safe, Clean
Water
Municipal
$75,000
* Slurry Seal Zone 3
-
(Fund 286,
Measure M)
Measure M
Local Return $300,000Slurry Seal rehabilitation in
Zone 3
* Miscellaneous Citywide
ADA Improvements
Infrastructure upgrades
including, but limited to,
repairs, renovations and/or
alterations for ADA
accessibility
-
-
(Fund 285,
Measure R)
(Fund 110,
General
Fund)
Measure R
Local Return
General Fund
$100,000
$50,000
* Energy Conservation
Project, Phase 2
$6,073,375
Paid through
20-yr lease $6,073,375
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* Clara Park and Trail
Meandering walking trail
comprised of decomposed
granite, bioswales,
landscaping, decorative
hardscape, softscape,
monument signs, bike
racks, bike repair stations,
lighting, benches, dog
waste stations, fencing,
and other amenities on
SCE-owned parcels.
-
$500,000
(340, TDA
Article 3)
(Fund 115,
Grants)
TDA Article 3
Measure A
Competitive
Grant
$32,381
$500,000
FY 2025-2026 Carryover
Total $31,181,790
New
Allocations FY
2026-2027
$1,712,431
* New Projects
GANN Limit Initiative/Appropriations Limit for FY 2026-2027 On an annual basis, California cities are required to complete an appropriations calculation for each fiscal year. The City's auditors are required to review and approve the appropriations calculation as part of their audit of the city. Article XIII-B of the California State Constitution places limits on the amount of revenue that can be spent by all entities of government. It is the responsibility of the City to calculate the annual appropriations limit.

The prior fiscal year's limit is increased by a factor based upon the change in the population or that of the County if the County's change in population is greater than the City's. Staff chooses the population change that is most favorable to the City. The choice of each of these factors is an annual election.

For FY 2026-2027, the change in population is -0.50% for the City of Bell Gardens and -

0.64% for the County of Los Angeles. The FY 2026-2027 appropriations limit calculation is based on the -0.64% County of Los Angeles population change. The change in California per capita personal income was 4.95%.

For FY 2026-2027, the appropriations limit is $104,980,802; estimated tax proceeds are $35,497,810. The City is $73,974,407 below the FY 2026-2027 appropriation limit. An analysis of the calculation is attached on the GANN Limit worksheet.

Next Steps
Upon City Council's adoption of the budget and appropriations limit, the final adopted budget document will be compiled and published. The City budget will be constantly reviewed and updates will be provided to the City Council throughout the year.

Additionally, requested increases to supplies, services and personnel, and capital outlay ��
request will be analyzed and prioritized for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Any necessary changes that occur during the Fiscal Year will be brought back to the City Council for consideration.

CONCLUSION:

The preliminary proposed budget will result in a FY 2026-2027 All City Funds budget of $73,511,670. The City has remaining CIP projects of $31,181,790 with $1,712,431 in new appropriations for FY 2026-2027. Once the budget is adopted by the City Council, the final budget document will be compiled and published on the City’s website. The budget will be monitored throughout the year and will be reanalyzed during the mid-year budget review.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The preliminary proposed budget will result in a total FY 2026-2027 All Funds budget of $73,511,670. The proposed City budget includes General Fund expenditures of $52,717,773 and projected General Fund revenues of $49,043,704 which results in a deficit of budget of ($3,674,068). The proposed budget includes a $200,000 transfer to General Fund reserves, which will increase the contingency reserve to $4,900,000, which is 9.2% of General Fund proposed expenditures.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services ��

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-68

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

ANNUAL BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE

CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR ALL POSITIONS AS
OF JULY 5, 2026

WHEREAS, the Bell Gardens City Manager is responsible for preparing and presenting an annual budget to the Bell Gardens City Council for consideration and adoption; and

WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026-2027 annual budget has been reviewed and considered by the City Council with regard to the approval of estimated revenues and expenditures; and

WHEREAS, this resolution sets forth employee classifications and compensation levels for budgeted positions at the commencement of FY 2026-2027; and

WHEREAS, positions budgeted for FY2026-2027 budget are authorized; and

WHEREAS, any adjustments to employee classification and compensation should remain within the threshold of the adopted budget for FY 2026-2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council, hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, constitute a material part of this resolution, and therefore incorporate them herein in their entirety as part of the findings.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby adopts the FY 2026-2027 annual budget as presented on June 8, 2026.

SECTION 3. The following classifications for regular full-time personnel and monthly compensation rates are authorized for FY 2026-2027 beginning pay period July 5, 2026.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE
SALARY

SCHEDULE

MONTHLY

SALARY RANGE

Administrative Specialist
Executive Assistant to the City Council
G2-51
G1-70
$5,782-7,028
$6,435-7,822
Executive Assistant to the City Manager G1-70 $6,435-7,822 Management Analyst
Management Analyst (Limited Term)
G1-62
G1-62
$6,276-7,628
$6,276-7,628
Senior Management Analyst
Senior Management Analyst –
Environmental Services
M1-73
M1-73

$8,075-9,815
$8,075-9,815

Secretary – City Clerk’s Office G2-47 $4,693-5,704
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Senior Secretary G1-54 $5,410-6,575
Deputy City Clerk G1-54 $5,410-6,575
Passport Clerk G2-42 $4,224-5,134
Office Assistant – Comm Dev G2-42 $4,224-5,134
Clerk Typist G2-40 $3,948-4,799
Account Clerk I G2-50 $4,693-5,704
Account Technician G2-49 $5,161-6,274
Human Resources Technician G2-50 $4,693-5,704
Human Resources Specialist G2-51 $5,938-7,218
Accountant G2-61 $7,654-9,303
Senior Accountant M1-73 $8,075-9,815
Payroll Analyst
Personnel Analyst
G1-63
H1-54
$6,863-8,342
$6,276-7,628

CLASSIFICATION TITLE
SALARY

SCHEDULE

MONTHLY

SALARY RANGE

Housing Specialist I G2-51 $5,938-7,218
Housing Specialist II G2-55 $6,398-7,777
Senior Secretary – Comm. Dev. G1-54 $5,410-6,575
Secretary – Planning G2-47 $4,693-5,704
Assistant Planner G2-54 $6,480-7,876
Associate Planner G2-59 $7,361-8,948
Building Services Supervisor G2-75 $9,114-11,079
Business License Clerk/Building Permit
Technician
G2-49

$5,161-6,274

Code Enforcement Officer G2-53 $6,092-7,405
Housing Inspector/Code Enforcement
Officer
G2-53 $6,092-7,405
Combination Building Inspector I G2-55 $6,398-$7,777
Combination Building Inspector II G1-63 $6,863-$8,342

Leadworker C1-57 $5,938-7,218
Public Works Supervisor C1-58 $6,864-8,343
Public Works Supervisor II C1-59 $9,161
Maintenance Worker I C2-47 $4,594-5,584
Senior Maintenance Worker C2-49 $4,830-5,870
Transportation Dispatcher G1-40 $3,827-4,652
Senior Transportation Dispatcher G1-50 $4,903-5,959
Senior. Secretary - Public Works G1-54 $5,410-6,575

Secretary – Police Administration G2-47 $4,693-5,704
Secretary to Chief of Police P1-54 $5,938-7,218
Records/Gaming Clerk P2-46 $4,514-5,487
Senior Records Clerk J1-53 $5,283-6,421
Records Supervisor P2-47 $5,775-7,020
Jail Supervisor P2-47 $5,775-7,020
Police Communications Supervisor P2-48 $8,068-9,807
Community Services Officer P2-50 $4,983-6,057
Police Clerk/ Dispatch P2-51 $6,160-7,488
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator P2-52 $5,777-7,022
Lead Dispatcher P2-53 $6,773-8,233

Police Officer P3-63 $8,469-10,294
Special Assignment Officer P3-64a $8,889-10,805
Special Assignment / Senior Officer - 7.5% P3-66 $11,064 Detective-Police P3-65 $9,307-11,313
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Police Sergeant PM-74 $10,497-12,759
Detective Sergeant PM-76 $11,032-13,410
Sergeant – Administrative PM-77 $11,032-13,410
Police Lieutenant PM-81 $12,478-15,168
Police Captain PM-84 $15,162-18,429

Administrative Specialist-Recreation G2-51 $5,938-7,218 Recreation Coordinator J1-53 $5,283-6,421
Recreation Supervisor J1-61 $6,435-7,822
Senior Secretary – Recreation G1-54 $5,410-6,575

SECTION 4. The following classifications for all management full-time personnel are authorized.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE
SALARY

SCHEDULE

MONTHLY

SALARY RANGE

Accounting Manager M2-89 $11,401-13,858
Housing Programs Manager M1-73 $8,075-$9,815
Human Resources Manager M2-89 $11,401-13,858
Assistant to the City Manager M2-88 $11,214-13,630
Public Works Superintendent M2-82 $9,142-11,112
City Planner G2-76 $11,401-13,858

City Clerk M2-83 $10,591-12,874
Director of Community Development M2-85 $14,414-17,520
Director of Recreation & Community
Services
M2-86 $14,225-17,291
Director of Public Works/ Facilities M2-86 $14,225-17,291 Director of Finance & Admin Services M2-86 $14,225-17,291 Chief of Police M2-94 $20,235-24,596
Assistant to the City Manager M2-87 $18,641-22,658
City Manager EO-8 $26,365

Management employees serve at will and are not covered by City Personnel Rules and Regulations except Sections (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (17), and (18).

SECTION 5. Subject to the restrictions contained in other City policies, all exempt full-time management personnel and governing officers, with the exception of the City Manager, shall receive the same salary adjustments and benefits that general employees receive. The City Manager shall receive salary adjustments pursuant to his individual labor contract agreement only.

SECTION 6. As a condition of employment, certain administrative positions require the use of a personal automobile in order to carry out the duties of the position.

To cover the cost of transportation within a 50-mile radius of the City of Bell Gardens, all exempt full-time management personnel as defined in Section 3 above and governing officers of the City shall be entitled to a monthly automobile allowance as defined by the City Manager consistent with the administrative practices of the City. The Chief of Police shall not be entitled to such benefit, but shall be furnished with an automobile as defined below.

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Certain employees from time to time are required to use their personal vehicles for attendance at City required meetings or other general City business. These employees shall be reimbursed at the rate designated by the IRS for use approved by the City Manager.

SECTION 7. The following position shall be furnished with an automobile:

Chief of Police

In addition, the City Council grants permission to the employee in the above-named position to use said automobiles as prescribed in their respective contract, or special agreement. The City assumes responsibility to insure the above employee with respect to the use of the vehicle so provided.

SECTION 8. In order to recruit Police Officers during their attendance at the Police Academy to fill vacant Police Officer positions, a Police Trainee position is authorized.

SALARY AUTHORIZED (PTRN) $3,617 Per Month

The number of positions authorized by this resolution is the number of vacancies then existing or pending as determined by the Personnel Officer.

SECTION 9. Certain part-time positions with the City service are compensated on an hourly basis in the interest of efficient administration of the City Government and to serve the public welfare. The following hourly positions and salary ranges are authorized:

Effective July 7, 2024
Range Step A B C D E
PT-03 16.69 - - - -
PT-04 17.53 18.40 19.32 20.29 21.30
PT-05 22.37 23.49 24.66 25.89 27.19
PT-06 28.55 29.98 31.48 33.05 34.70

The following positions will utilize one of the above salary ranges as designated by the appointing authority.

The number of positions is determined by the current budget.

1. Clerk

2. Intern

3. Jailer

4. Maintenance Worker

5. Police Cadet

6. Recreation Leader I

7. Recreation Leader II

8. Recreation Leader III

9. Recreation Leader IV

10. Transportation Dispatcher

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SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS

________________________________
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk

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I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-68 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

________________________________
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-69

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, Constitutional Article XII-B (Propositions 4 and 111) places an appropriations limitation on State and Local Government; and WHEREAS, the appropriations limitation is based on proceeds of taxes adjusted annually from the base year 1986/87 by either the population growth factor for the City of Bell Gardens or for the County of Los Angeles, and by either the change in the California Per Capita Personal Income or the change in Non-residential Construction for the City of Bell Gardens; and
WHEREAS, the City has received inflation and population data from the State Department of Finance to calculate the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens wishes to select those options providing the greatest ratio of change as shown below:

Change in California per City of Bell Gardens Capita Personal Income Population Change
(Inflation Factor) (Population Factor) Factor

1.0495 0.9936 1.0427
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 2.The appropriations limit shall be established at $104,980,802 and that the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens, California hereby adopts the annual appropriations limitation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and selects the options for calculation using the population growth of the City of Bell Gardens and the change in the California per Capita Personal Income.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on following page]
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June 2026.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
________________________________
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Stephanie Vasquez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-69 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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Amount
A. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit 104,980,802$ B. Adjustment Factors:

1. Population converted to a ratio - LA County 0.9936

2. Per Capita Cost of Living converted to a Ratio 1.0495 Total Adjustment factor for FY 2026/2027 1.04278320 (B1*B2) C. FY 2026-27 Base Appropriations Limit 109,472,217 $ (B*A) D. Other Adjustments
Lost Responsibility (-) -
Transfer to private (-) -
Transfer to fees (-) -
Assume Responsibility (+) -
Sub-total Adjustments -
E. FY 2026-27 Adjusted Appropriations Limit 109,472,217 (C-D) F. FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit 109,472,217$
Amount
A. Proceeds of Taxes 35,497,810 $
B. Current Year Limit 109,472,217 $
C. Over/(Under) Limit (73,974,407)$ (A-B)
Note:

City of Bell Gardens
GANN Appropriations Limit
FY 2026-27 CALCULATIONS
Appropriations Subject to Limitation
The City's population change was -0.50%, and the LA County population change was -0.64%. The population change that is most favorable to the City was selected for the calculation.

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City of Bell Gardens
Budget Presentation
Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027
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Bell Gardens Budget - Overview

1. FY 2025-2026 projected deficit of $1.97 million
for end of year.

2. FY 2026-2027 budget is projected to have a
deficit of $3.6 million, FY 2026-2027 budget
includes 1-year labor agreements, with all
existing Labor Groups.

3. Has a current vacancy rate of 7.5%.

4. Increase in JPIA coverage costs by $535,000.

5. .25% sales tax Measure BG projected to pass
(57%).

6. Preliminary injunction blocking AG card room
rules granted (45 Days) (New hearing
scheduled June 30).
2 ��
General Fund Projection
FYE June 30, 2026
(FY 2025-2026)
3 ��
FY 2025-2026 General Fund Projection
4 FY 2025-2026 Adopted Mid-Year End-of-Year
Revenues $50,060,167 $54,244,610 $54,450,236
Expenditures $50,060,167 $56,233,734 $56,423,231
Surplus/(Deficit
)
$0 ($1,989,124) ($1,972,995)
-
(500,000)
(1,000,000)
(1,500,000)
(2,000,000)
(2,500,000)
-
($1,989,124) ($1,972,995)
Change in Fund Balance
FY2025-2026
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5 General Fund
Projected Fund Balance
Fund Balance at June
30, 2025
$25,430,50
0 Projected Change in Fund
Balance (FY 2025-2026) ($1,972,99
5)
Projected Fund Balance at
June 30, 2026
$23,457,50
5 2020-21
Actual
2021-22
Actual
2022-23
Actual
2022-23
Actual
2023-24
Actual
2024-25
Actual
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
$40,000,000
Total Fund Balance
FY 2020-2021 to FY 2024-2025
Nonspendabl
e (Water
Fund
Receivables
& Others),
$5,745,452
Assigned/Unassigned
(Leave Accruals,
General Obligations &
Contingency),
$17,712,053
Assigned to
Liabilities, $ -
Projected Fund Balance at
June 30, 2026
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General Fund Budget
FYE June 30, 2027
(FY 2026-2027)
6 ��
General Fund Budget
FY 2026-2027
7 FY2026-2027
Presented
Budget
Revenues $49,043,704
Expenditures $52,717,773
Surplus/(Deficit) ($3,674,068)
Revenues Expenditures
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000 $49,043,704 $52,717,773
FY 2026-2027
General Fund Budget
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General Fund Budget

REVENUES
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
(FY 2026-2027)
8 ��
General Fund Revenues
9 Bicycle Club

35.56%
Motor Vehicles In-Lieu

12.72%
Sales and Use Tax 8.30%
Add on Sales Tax (.75%)

7.62%
Parking Lot Rental 6.48%
Operating Transfers In

4.08%
Hotel and Marketplace
Ground Lease 3.81%
All Other 18.04%
Property Tax -
Secured 3.39%
FY2026-2027
Estimated Revenues $49,043,704
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General Fund Revenue Summary
10 Revenue Source FY 2025-2026
Adopted ($)
FY 2026-2027
Proposed ($)
Increase/
(Decrease) ($)
Card Club Tax $19,020,000 $17,437,862 ($1,582,138)
Motor Vehicle In-Lieu $6,025,863 $6,240,404 $214,541
Sales & Use Tax $4,024,869 $4,072,801 $47,932
Measure A-Add on Tax (.75%) $3,816,350 $3,739,000 ($77,350) Parking Lot Rental $3,177,868 $3,177,868 $0
Operating Transfers In $2,915,000 $2,000,000 ($915,000) Hotel and Marketplace Ground Lease $1,868,047 $1,868,047 $0 Property Tax – Secured $1,486,701 $1,660,802 $174,101
Additional Sales Tax (.25%) $975,000 $975,000
Rental Registry Fees $750,000 $975,000 $225,000
Loan Repayments (ROPS) $748,122 $1,126,104 $377,982
Transient Occupancy Tax $650,000 $650,000 $0
Interest Income $550,000 $550,000 $0
Utility Franchises $405,000 $430,000 $25,000
Loan Proceeds $400,000 0 ($400,000)
Building Permits $350,000 $450,000 $100,000
Pool Fees $350,000 $150,000 ($200,000)
Billboard Lease Rev $310,000 $320,000 $10,000
Post ABx1290 Pass Through $300,000 $336,396 $36,396
Other Combined Revenue $2,912,347 $2,884,420 ($27,927)
Total Revenue $50,060,167 $49,043,704 ($1,016,463)
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General Fund Revenue Composition
11 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0%
Card Club Tax
Motor Vehicle In-Lieu
Sales & Use Tax
Add-on Sales Tax (.75%)
Parking Lot Rental
Operating Transfers In
Hotel and Marketplace Ground Leases
Property Tax - Secured
Loan Repayments
Additional Sales Tax (.25%)
Rental Registry Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax
Interest Income
Building Permits
Utility Franchises
Post ABx1290 Pass Throughs
Billboard Lease Rev
Business License Fees

35.6%

12.7%

8.3%

7.6%

6.5%

4.1%

3.8%

3.4%

2.3%

2.0%

1.3%

1.1%

0.9%

0.7%

0.6%
General Fund Composition
FY 2026-2027
ØTop Ten Revenue Sources
Equals 86.25% of the Total
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Casino Revenues
2014 - 2027
12 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 $ -
$ 2,000,000
$ 4,000,000
$ 6,000,000
$ 8,000,000
$ 10,000,000
$ 12,000,000
$ 14,000,000
$ 16,000,000
$ 18,000,000
$ 20,000,000
$ 9,836,243 $ 10,364,272$ 12,787,942
$ 14,138,417
$ 12,930,235
$ 14,329,820
$ 11,231,347
$ 6,728,349
$ 14,218,970
$ 18,985,139
$ 18,174,682
$ 15,369,733
$ 17,013,047
Projected
$ 17,437,862
Proposed
Historical Casino Revenues
2014 -2027
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General Fund Budget

EXPENDITURES
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
(FY 2026-2027)
13 ��
General Fund Expenditures
Expenditure Type FY 2025-
2026
Adopted
FY 2026-2027
Proposed
FY 2026-2027
Change
Personnel Services $31,854,989 $32,969,915 $1,114,926
Contractual Services $14,110,961 $14,453,869 $342,908
Department Supplies $1,335,930 $1,229,180 ($106,750)
Capital Outlay $2,438,525 $1,440,600 ($997,925)
Debt Service $609,000 $1,074,849 $465,849
Transfer to other Funds $1,899,877 $3,822,104 $1,922,217 Transfer to Reserves $200,000 $200,000 $0
Vacancy Savings Rate ($2,389,124) ($2,472,744) ($83,620) Total Expenditures $50,060,167 $52,717,773 $2,657,606
14Ø Personnel Services and Contractual Services make up 89.96% of budget
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General Fund Expenditures
Personnel Services (62.54% of Total)
15 Personnel Services
Expenditure
FY 2025-2026
Proposed
FY 2026-2027
Proposed
Increase/
(Decrease)
Salaries $14,925,241 $15,447,624 $522,383
CalPERS Retirement $7,179,999 $7,431,299 $251,300
Health Insurance $2,954,074 $3,057,467 $103,393
Part Time $2,867,388 $3,074,300 $206,912
Overtime $1,158,059 $918,800 ($239,259)
Worker's Compensation $676,896 $700,587 $23,691
Vac/Sick Leave Cash-
Outs $452,261 $641,328 $189,067
Holiday Pay $275,010 $284,635 $9,625
Other Benefits $1,073,778 $1,111,360 $37,582
Other Taxes $292,283 $302,513 $10,230
Total Personnel
Services $31,854,989 $32,969,915 $1,114,925
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History of Funded Full-Time Positions
By Department
16 FY
2018-
2019
FY
2019-
2020
FY
2020-
2021
FY
2021-
2022
FY
2022-
2023
FY
2023-
2024
FY
2024-
2025
FY
2025-
2026
FY
2026-
2027
Council 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
City Manager 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
City Clerk 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5
Community
Development
9 9 10 11 11 13 16 16 17
Finance and
Administration
9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10
Police 74 74 71 73 74 77 77 75 75
Public Works 28 28 28 28 28 30 30 30 30
Recreation and
Community Services
12 12 11 15 15 15 16 16 16
Total 140 140 136 145 147 154 158 156 157
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General Fund Expenditures
Contractual Services
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
17 Contractual Services include: liability insurance, tree and landscape services, warranties and subscriptions, professional services, IT and VOIP services, utilities, animal control, and CJPIA Insurance Premium increases and others.

Increases in Contractual Expenditures

1. Finance & Admin contractual services are up by $535,000 due to increases in CJPIA insurance premiums for FY 2026-2027 municipal risk pool management.

2. City Clerks Office contractual services are up by $100,000 due to expenses associates with elections in FY 2026- 2027

3. City Information Technology Contractual Services are up by $200,000 due to expenses associated with Microsoft Licensing, and other City-wide events and special projects support.

4. Increases are offset by overall reductions in Contractual Expenditures for Police, Public Works and Recreation and Community Services. .

Contractual Services ($14,453,869 or 27.42%)
Increased by $342K
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General Fund Expenditures
Department Supplies
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
18 Department Supplies: Supplies each respective department needs to run operations and activities for the City. Park supplies, custodial supplies, street supplies, office supplies and recreation supplies.

Expenditures

1. Departmental Supplies are respective to individual department needs in order to run operations and activities for the City. Supplies consist of park supplies, custodial supplies, street supplies, office supplies and recreation supplies.

2.) Expected net decrease of approximately $106,000, from prior year.

Department Supplies ($1,229,180 or 2.33%)
Decreased by $106,000
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General Fund Expenditures
Capital Outlay
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
19 Capital Outlay: (One-time purchases) Expenditures to acquire or improve long-term assets. Examples include: Vehicles, Equipment, Furniture, IT Hardware and Software, and Facility Improvements
General Fund Capital Outlay Major Increases and Decreases:

1. $220,000 in Capital Outlay for Police IT Hardware and Software increase of Approx $45,000 and $175,000 for police vehicles.

2. Overall Capital Outlay is expected to decrease in FY 2026-2027, do to overall reductions for Community Development, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services and Information Technology (IT Services)
Ø Total budget is $1.4 million or 2.73%
Ø Overall Decrease of $997,000 from prior
year
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General Fund Expenditures
Transfers to Other Funds
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
20 Transfers Out – General Fund transfers funds to other City funds.

ØTotal Transfer Out to other funds is $3.8 million or 7.25% ØIncrease of $1.9 million
Transfers Out Changes consist of:

1. Transfer to Gas Tax $536,000 increase from previous year.

2. Transfer to Out ROPS $1 million Increase from previous year (Offset by additional revenue).

3. Increase of approximately $393,000 in Overall Retiree Health Commitments.
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General Fund Expenditures
Debt Service
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
21 Debt Service – Principal and interest payments for bonds and loans received by the City. v Total debt service budget is $1million or 2.04%
v 2015 Lease Debt Payment $410,000
v Energy savings lease purchase agreement $186,000
v Energy savings lease agreement goes into effect FY 2026-2027; $469,000 Principal and Interest payments, offset energy savings
Issue Balance
2015 Lease Bonds (Principal) $4,020,000
Compensated Leave $3,352,778
Unamortized Bond Premium $388,902
Net Pension Liability $51,875,747
Retiree Health Liability $58,543,178
Energy Savings Lease Purchase Agreement
(Loan Pymt)
$1,736,684
Total City Debt $119,917,289
The City’s total debt as of June 30, 2025
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General Fund Expenditures
By Department
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
(FY 2026-2027)
22 ��
General Fund Expenditures by Department
FY 2026-2027
City Council

0.7%
City Manager, IT &
Telecom
Legal
Services
City Clerk

1.7%
Community Development

6.0%
Finance, HR & Risk Management

11.0%
Police

40.8%

41.9% in FY25-26
Public Works

14.6%
Recreation

13.7%
Debt Services

2.0% Transfer
Transfers for Reserve
Vacancy Savings
Rate
23 ��
General Fund Expenditures by Department
Department
Percent
Of
Total
FY 2025-
2026
Adopted
FY 2026-
2027
Proposed
Increase/
(Decrease)
Increase/ (Decrease)
Explanation
City Council 0.7% $350,563 $360,738 $10,175 Increase mainly in Personnel Costs per MOU, CALPERS, Health Care. Decreases in maintenance and contractual.

City Manager, IT &
Telecom 4.9% $3,012,337
$2,558,520 ($453,817)
Decrease primarily in IT projects.

Legal Services 1.8% $925,000 $925,000 $0 No Change projected.

City Clerk 1.7% $753,671
$885,197 $131,526
Increase mainly in Personnel Costs per MOU, CALPERS, Health Care, decrease in maintenance and Contractual Election Expenses.

Community
Development 6.0% $3,050,619
$3,139,373 $88,754
Increase mainly in Personnel Costs per MOU, CALPERS, Health Care and Permit Software.

Finance, HR & Risk
Mgmt. 11.0% $5,119,562
$5,791,121 $671,559
Increase in Personnel Costs per MOU, CALPERS, Health Care and Significant increase in JPIA Liability Insurance.

Police 40.8% $20,956,13
8 $21,525,013 $568,875
Increase in personnel costs per MOU, CALPERS and Health Care.

Other increases Maint & Supply, increased contractual Srvs costs.

Public Works 14.6% $8,299,754
$7,710,316 ($589,438)
Decrease primarily in personnel costs per MOU, CALPERS and Health Care. Other increases Maint & Supply, increased contractual Srvs costs. Software in Capital Outlays.

Recreation 13.7% $7,272,762
$7,198,287 ($74,475)
Decreases primarily in personnel costs per MOU, CALPERS and Health Care. Offset by decreases in Maint & Supply, Contact Srvs & Capitol Outlays.

Debt Service 2.0% $609,000 $1,074,849 $465,849 Increase in loan re-payment schedule.

Transfers 7.3% $1,899,887 $3,822,104 $1,922,217 Increase in Subsidy to Gas Tax, ROPS and Retiree Health.

Transfers for Reserve 0.4% $200,000 $200,000 $0 Yearly Transfer for Contingency.

Vacancy Savings Rate (4.7%) ($2,389,12
4)
($2,472,74
4) ($83,620)
Applied 7.5% savings in FY 2026-2207
Total Expenditures 100% $50,060,167 $52,717,773 $2,657,605 24 ��
FY 2026-2027 Budget
Capital Improvement
Projects
25 ��
Capital Improvement Projects
FY2026-2027
26 Project
Number Project Name
Carryover from
FY 2025-2026
Funding
Source Funding Description
FY 2026-2027
Budget
3852 GWMA Recycled Water Project
Construction of approx. 6,000 linear feet of pipe to extend recycled water service from the recycled water
connection at Park Lane and Garfield Avenue to Veterans Park and Suva Elementary School, with the extension
running north on Garfield Avenue and east on Florence
Place.
$
50,000.00 (Fund 110, General Fund) General Fund
$
50,000
$
2,353,176.00 (Fund 115, Grants) Proposition 1 IRWM Grant $
2,353,176

$
2,403,176
3869 Upgrades Water Well #1 and Reservoir
Provides for the preparation of construction documents
for a new reservoir, booster station and
environmental/PFAS studies. This project is in conjunction with Well #1 PFAS Treatment Plant (CIP No. 3931)
$
- (Fund 115, Grants) California State Water
$
-
Resources Planning Grant

$
-
3881 Garfield Ave and Eastern Avenue Improvements
Realignment of intersection and modified into T-design $ 3,965,740 (Fund 115, Grants) Measure R Hway Operations $
3,965,740

$
3,965,740
3902 Ford Park Maint Yard Access Road
Develop a new maintenance access road to Yard from $
100,000 (Fund 110, General Fund) General Fund
$
100,000
Golf Course $
300,000 (Fund 287, Measure W) Safe, Clean Water Municipal $
300,000

$
400,000
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Capital Improvement Projects
FY2026-2027
27 3903 ATP Cycle 5 Complete Streets Improvement Phase I Implementation of Phase 1 of the City's Complete Street $
3,260,631 (Fund 115, Grants) State - ATP Cycle 5 Grant
$
3,260,631
Program through traffic calming improvements on
roadway
$
119,190 (Fund 281, Prop C) Prop C Local Return
$
119,190
segments
$
100,000 (Fund 285, Measure R) Measure R Local Return
$
100,000

$
3,479,821
3911 Complete Meter Replacement
Complete meter replacement of 1,300 water meters $
53,895 (Fund 510, Water Fund) Water Fund
$
53,895

$
53,895
3924 Marlow Park Renovation
Demolition and renovation of the existing restroom
building with a new ADA-accessible restroom; addition of sensory adaptive features to playground, new art mural and educational signage; renovation of the community
building; addition of energy-efficient lighting and
installation of drought-tolerant landscaping.
$
768,431 (Fund 115, Grants) Measure A Competitive Grant $
768,431

$
768,431
3925 Veterans Park Refurbishment
Construction of a new splash pad with shaded seating,
outdoor exercise equipment with shade sail, community
stage with lawn, two gardens, two picnic areas, walking trail, public art, and landscaping and lighting throughout the park; renovation of two basketball, two tennis, futsal, and volleyball courts, baseball field, and Ross Hall
Recreation Center & Cultural Center.
$
3,310,894 (Fund 115, Grants) Prop 68 Statewide Park Program $
3,310,894

$
3,310,894
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Capital Improvement Projects
FY2026-2027
28 3926 Ford Park Playground and Restroom Replacement
Install new playground facility; demolish the existing
restroom facility that is in a deteriorated condition and install a new restroom facility
$
958,169 (Fund 115, Grants) Measure A Competitive Grant $
958,169
$
444,414 (Fund 115, Grants) Measure A Annual Allocation $
674,464
$
204,078 (Fund 115, Grants)
Prop 68 Per Capita Grant
Program
$
204,078
$
33,011 (Fund 340, TDA Article 3) TDA Article 3
$
33,011
$
100,000 (Fund 287, Measure W) Measure W
$
100,000
$
81,125 (Fund 110, General Fund) Dev. Impact Fees Parks-Facilities $
81,125
$
300,000 (Fund 110, General Fund) General Fund
$
300,000.00

$
2,350,847
3931 Well #1 PFAS Treatment Plant
Preparation of engineering reports and design for Well #1 Ion Exchange PFAS Treatment Plant
$
840,340 (Fund 115, Grants )
California State Water Resources
Planning Grant
$
840,340

$
840,340
3933 Safe Streets and Roads for all Program
Update City’s existing Safety Analysis Report Program
(SSARP), and the City’s existing Complete Streets Plan; create an Action Plan to pursue grant funds for
implementation projects in future cycles of the SS4A
Program.
$
125,993 (Fund 115, Grants )
Safe Streets and Roads for
All (SS4A) Program
$
125,993
$
48,205 (Fund 210, Gas Tax) Gas Tax
$
48,205

$
174,198
3936
HISP Cycle 11 Project – Intersection Improvements at
Florence/Garfield & Eastern/Gage
Install raised median on approaches, improve pavement
$
365,367 (Fund 115, Grants) HSIP Funds
$
365,367
friction, install pavement parking, improve signal timing, $
42,305 (Fund 286, Measure M) Measure M local return
$
42,305
upgrade roadway signage and striping.
$
40,349 (Fund 110, General Fund) General Fund
$
40,349
$
448,022
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Capital Improvement Projects
FY2026-2027
29 3937
City's Maintenance Yard Stormwater Compliance
Upgrades - Design Phase
Design of stormwater improvements at City's Maintenance Yard
$
28,219 (Fund 287, Measure W) Safe, Clean Water Municipal $
153,219

$
153,219
3938 ATP Cycle 6 Complete Streets Phase 2
Implementation Phase 2 of the City's Complete Street
Program through traffic calming improvements on
roadway segments
$
2,868,303 (Fund 115, Grants) State - ATP Cycle 6 Grant
$
2,868,303

$
2,868,303
3941 Slurry Seal - Zone 1 and 2
Slurry Seal rehabilitation in Zone 1 and 2
$
194,436 (Fund 286, Measure M) Measure M Local Return
$
194,436

$
225,000 (Fund 285, Measure R) Measure R Local Return
$
225,000

$
419,436
3943 Veterans Park Restroom Replacement Project
Renovation/relocation of outdoor restroom for
accessibility
$
1,027,144 (Fund 260, CDBG)
Community Development Block
Grant
$
1,027,144
purposes.
$
700,000 (Fund 115, Grants) HUD Community Project Funding $
700,000
$
1,727,144.00
3944 Various Residential Street Improvements FY2025-2026 Pavement rehabilitation using rubberized AC for various $
900,000 (Fund 285, Measure R) Measure R Local Return
$
1,400,000
street segments throughout the City. This project also
$
600,000 (Fund 286, Measure M) Measure M Local Return
$
900,000
includes the rehabilitation of an alley segment.
$
100,000 (Fund 281, Prop C) Prop C Local Return
$
100,000

$
2,400,000
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Capital Improvement Projects
FY2026-2027
30 *- accordance with the City’s purchasing policy, each project over $10,000 will be brought before the City Council for approval
XXXX Veterans Park Stormwater Retrofit
Design for gravity drainage of treated stormwater to County storm drain and retrofit of refuse area to improve BMP
effectiveness onsite
$
- (Fund 287, Measure W) Safe, Clean Water Municipal $ 75,000 $ 75,000
XXXX Slurry Seal Zone 3
Slurry Seal rehabilitation in Zone 3
$
- (Fund 286, Measure M) Measure M Local Return $ 300,000 $ 300,000
XXXX Miscellaneous Citywide ADA Improvements

Infrastructure upgrades including, but limited to, repairs, renovations and/or alterations for ADA accessibility.
$
- (Fund 285, Measure R) Measure R Local Return $ 100,000.00 $
- (Fund 110, General Fund) General Fund $ 50,000 $ 150,000
XXXX Energy Conservation Project, Phase 2

$
6,073,375.00 Paid through 20-yr lease $ 6,073,375 $ 6,073,375
XXXX Clara Park and Trail
Meandering walking trail comprised of decomposed granite, bioswales, landscaping, decorative hardscape, softscape, monument signs, bike racks, bike repair stations, lighting, benches, dog waste stations, fencing, and other amenities on SCE-owned parcels.
(340, TDA Article 3) TDA Article 3 $ 32,381 $
500,000.00 (Fund 115, Grants) Measure A Competitive Grant $ 500,000 Carry Over From FY 2025-2026 $31,181,790 $ 532,381 Allocation for FY 2026-27 $32,894,221
Carry Over From FY 2025-2026 $31,181,790
New Allocation FY 2026-27 $1,712,431
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FY 2026-2027 Budget
All City Funds
31 ��
All City Funds
32 For FY 2026-2027, the proposed expenditures for all thirty-four (34) City funds is $73,511,670
Fund Type
(Number of Funds)
FY 2026-2027
Proposed Expenditures
General Fund (1) $52,717,773
Equipment Replacement Funds –
General Fund in ACFR (1)
$60,000
Special Revenue Funds (22) $17,071,700
Capital Project Funds (2) $262,431
Enterprise Funds (Water and Golf)(2) $2,994,966
Successor Agency Funds (6) $404,800
Total All City Funds $73,511,670
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Water Utility Fund
33 By the end of FY 2025-2026, the Water Utility’s cumulative deficit is projected to decrease by $964,357. In FY 2026-2027, the Water Utility is projected to gain another $1,000,000. Water utility revenues include one-time PFAS/PFOS settlement funds. In Previous years, the Water Utility has borrowed funds from the General Fund to cover cash deficits. By the end of FY 2026- 2027, the Water Utility is projected to owe the General Fund $3,781,095.

Water Utility
Fund
FY2026-2027
Projected
Estimated Revenues $3,400,000
Proposed Expenditures $2,400,000
Budget
Surplus/(Deficit)
$1,000,000
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Bell Gardens Budget - Summary

1. FY 2025-2026 projected deficit of $1.97 million
for end of year.

2. FY 2026-2027 budget is projected to have a
deficit of $3.6 million, FY 2026-2027 budget
includes 1-year labor agreements, with all
existing Labor Groups.

3. Has a current vacancy rate of 7.5%.

4. Increase in JPIA coverage costs by $535,000.

5. .25% sales tax Measure BG projected to pass
(57%).

6. Preliminary injunction blocking AG card room
rules granted (45 Days) (New hearing
scheduled June 30).
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Bell Gardens City CouncilJune 8, 2026

Bell Gardens City Council
June 8, 2026