CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council J Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Special Meeting
Monday, June 22, 20262 6:00 PM
LOCATION: John Anson Ford Park Dreamers Aquatics Center, 7950 SCOUT AVE. BELL GARDENS 90201 The meeting will be held at Bell Gardens City Hall in the Council Chambers. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at htt s .�n Nw.bellgardens.::: ,atch-c: council -meetings.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Special meeting on June 22, 2026, at John Anson Ford Park Dreamers Aquatics Center, 7950 ScoutAve. Bell Gardens 90201, CA with Mayor Miguel De La Rosa presiding. Mayor Miguel De La Rosa called the joint meeting to order at 6.12 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Chief P. Camacho.
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Counci[member /Agency Member
Jorge[ Chavez, Councilmember/Agency Member
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman /Agency Member Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tern / Vice Chair
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor / Chair
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Proclamation of Parks Make Life Better
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez read the proclamation and presented it to Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, and staff.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
During this time, the members of the public may address the City Cou ncil / Successor Agency regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency.
Public participation are limited to 3 minutes per person subject to an overall 30-minute period for non -agenda items. Government Code Section 54590 prohibits the City Council / Successor Agency from taking action or engaging in discussion on a specific item unless it appears on the agenda.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that this section was inadvertently placed on the special meeting agenda carried from the regular meeting. Public comments will only be heard on agenda items.
7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council / Agency Members regarding any items listed on the agenda. Public participation are limited to 3 minutes per person.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comment received.
Edwin Gonzalez spoke regarding Item No.11.2.
S. COMMITTEE UPDATES
Councilmember Marco Barcena made an announcement on Southeast Area Animal Control Authority and Hub Cities Consortium.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Manuel Acosta provided a brief report.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council / Successor Agency request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Isabel Guillen, seconded by Councilwoman Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 - 10.13.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen; seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
10.1 General Motion to Waive Full Reading and Approve Ordinances by Title On[ Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 with SuRport from the Majority of the Legislative Body
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
10.2 approval Minutes of Cif Council/Successor Agency - Joint Meeting! & RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the June 8, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhi':',it 1- City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Commission Joint Meeting - Jun 08 2026 - Minutes - Html G
10.3 Warrant Re ig ster and Wire Transfer a
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 05/26/2026, 05/28/2026 and 06/02/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Warrant Registers 9
10.4 Warrant Register Successor Agency
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant register dated 06/02/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Warrant Register Successor Agency
8 10.5 A Resolution of the City Council Revising the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget Amending the Compensation for the Housing Programs Manager Position
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Resolution revising the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget amending the salary schedule and compensation of the Housing Program Manager position.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-70 ll'%
10.6 Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 969 Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy as Required by Assembly Bill, 481
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 969 adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with state law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 969
Exhibit 2 - AB 481 Annual Report 2025-2026 b'
Exhibit 3 - California Assembly Bill 481
Exhibit 4 - Military Equipment Policy l%'
10.7 Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 970 to Amend Sections 3.04.050 (Requisitions), 3.04.060 (Purchase Order - Required), 3.04.090 (Informal Purchasing Procedure), and 3.04.100 (Exceptions) of Chapter 3.04 (Purchasing System) of Title 3 Revenue and Finance of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 970 amending Sections 3.04.050 (Requisitions),
3.04.060 (Purchase Order - Required), 3.04.090 (Informal Purchasing Procedure), and 3.04.100 (Exceptions) of Chapter 3.04 (Purchasing System) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 970
10.8 Consideration and Adoption of Perfunctory Second Reading of Ordinance No. 971, Authorizing the Sale of the Bell Gardens Municipal Water System to Golden State Water Company, Subject to Voter Approval & RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council, subject to adoption by the electorate, consider and adopt a perfunctory second reading of Ordinance No. 971 authorizing the City of Bell Gardens to sell the Bell Gardens
Municipal Water System to Golden State Water Company.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 971
10.9 Consideration of Award of Construction Contract for the Ford Park Playground And Restroom Improvements - CIP No. 3926 d
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to KASA Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,297,509 forthe Ford Park Playground and Restroom Improvements Project (CIP No. 3926); and
2. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the Construction Contract and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen condition in an amount not to exceed 5% of the construction contract; and
3. Appropriate an additional $265,125 in General Funds to cover all construction and project management costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Construction Contract 8
10.10 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Modification to the Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Hours
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the modification of street sweeping parking restriction hours and modify 148 street sweeping signs throughout the City of Bell Gardens; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-57.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution 2026-71
10.11 Consideration of a Resolution Determining and Authorizing a Four -Way Stop at Lubec Street and Purdy Avenue �9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the installation of a Four -Way Stop at Lubec Street and Purdy Avenue.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1-Resolution 2026-72 9
10.12 Consideration of a Resolution Approvingthe Third Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Econolite System, Inc. for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution 2026-73 &
Exhibit 2 - Third Amendment to Contract Services Agreement
10.13 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreemen4,, with LSL LLP for Independent Financial Annual Audit Services RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LSL, LLP for independent financial audit services.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-7/; 8
Exhibit 2 - PSA Audit Services LSL
11. DISCUSSION
11.1 Discussion Regarding Fiscal Year 202612027 Citywide Special Events Schedule RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by to Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to receive and file this report.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena; seconded by: Jorge[ Chavez
Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.2 Discussion Ree s.-_ ing Recreation and Community Services Facilities Available For Public Us -
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by to Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen, seconded Councilwoman Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez to receive and file this report.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen; seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorge[ Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
12. CITY COUNCIL J SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 7.22 p.m.
Daisy Gomei, City Clerk