CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 The meeting will be held at Bell Gardens City Hall in the Council Chambers. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at irttps OW/VI,hel,I id ,n_y.�r 'i �nran ta`tv3tch_crty ca�in i, :r 1eetings.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. Public participation are limited to three (3) minutes. Public participation for non -agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public participation can be made by any of the following ways:
IN -PERSON: Members of the public can provide in -person participation at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public participation are limited to (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the City Council should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm.
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WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to ₹Pubiic Cornments _bets ryr7s or E?„ or mailed to: City Clerk's Office, 7100 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201. To ensure distribution to the members of the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments no later than one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after, will be distributed to the members of the City Council and will be part of the official public record of this meeting.
For more information, you may contact the City Clerk's office during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (562) 806-7704.
CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on July 27, 2026, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Miguel De La Rosa presiding. Mayor Miguel De La Rosa called the joint meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Angolano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief P. Camacho.
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember/ Agency Member
Jorgel Chavez, Councilmember/Agency Member
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman /Agency Member Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor / Chair
PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition -Angeles Migrantes
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Angeles Migrantes.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
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During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council / Successor Agency regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency.
Public participation are limited to 3 minutes per person subject to an overall 30 -minute period for non -agenda items. Government Code Section 54590 prohibits the City Council / Successor Agency from taking action or engaging in discussion on a specific item unless it appears on the agenda.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Carmen Vargas spoke regarding commission quorum and streamline registration at Dreamers Aquatic Center.
Xochilt Henriquez spoke regarding the youth substance efforts.
Mario Dominguez, Jr. spoke regarding various topics.
Edwin Gonzalez spoke regarding various topics.
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 23 written comments received regarding Item No. 11.2, distributed to the full Council and posted on the City's website.
Amparo Garcia spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Aaron Reveles spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Jesus Rojas spoke in opposition to Item No. 11.2.
Martha Carrasco spoke regarding Item No. 11.2.
Jasmine Gonzalez spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Magdalena Calvac spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Mateo Gil spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
An unidentified person spoke in support of item No. 11.2 on behalf of Laura Cortez.
Cassandra spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Lilia Chavez spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Maria Padilla spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Sandra Garcia spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Melodie C., California Latinos for Reproductive Justice, spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Andrea Z. spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Mario Dominguez spoke in support of Item No. 10.8, 10.9, and 11.1.
Paloma Hernandez spoke in support of item No. 11.2.
Avery spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Camila spoke in support of item Nos. 10.6 and 11.2.
Edwin Gonzalez spoke regarding item No. 11.2.
Jas spoke in support of Item No. 11.2.
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
8. COMMITTEE UPDATES
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez made an announcement regarding the Los Angeles County Division 2026 Installation Ceremony and Dinner.
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 Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilwoman Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 -10.11.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena; seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-O
10.1 General Motioi
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RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
10.2 Am) ova I Iirtt i §a a diSu re r 2iiiitteenciym J d; t Meeting g RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting, June 29, 2026, City Council Special ClosedSession, and June 29, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
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10.3 ddri __ iste d Wire Tr
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/20/2026, Page4of8
06/09/2026, 06/11/2026,06/16/2026, 06/17/2026, 06/23/26, 06/25/2026, 06/30/2026, and 07/07/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit .1 - I :rrr s
fRagj5ters
10.4 Treasurer Re ort - May and June 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the May and June 2026 Treasurer's Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ti riot ' rGr port
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10.5 nsideration of a Resat rtion Approving a FirstArne r: eot t tie Master Services Pagreerne t withHind niter deLi mas and Associates, for Transactions ax Audit and Mfor . ati r1_Services
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates, subject to approval by City Attorney as to form, for transactions tax audit and information services to include services pertaining to Measure BG.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit Resolution s 't
RrsiAmendment t Master, r ment
10.6 Cons ieration of a Resoluti n Approving First Amendment 1 Professi nal ServicesAgreementWith MFG, Inc. fort e Dave pment of the City Bell Gardens Strategic Plan
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for development of the City of Bell Gardens Strategic Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
r;I iii i . E Resolution No. 6 :.
rc scion l Services
10.7 Riref)orr of Bids Receive for
nt First Amendment &'
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the rejection of all bids received on June 25, 2026;
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Recycled Water Main Installation Project (CIP No. 3852);
3. Authorize staff to re -advertise and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and
4. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (c).
ATTACHMENTS:
l ibit 1 i oticcIr;vi:nn SeaIcci Bids for RecyclecI Water Mir
10.8 Acceptance of the Bel Gardens Stu,rry.Seat improve s . rd2 ©.Iect (OP No. 3941 as Co plete c9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Bell Gardens Slurry Seal Improvement Zones 1 and 2 Project (CIP No. 3941) as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 Notice otC©mp!euon
10.9 Consideration of a Resolution A proving a Second Amendment to the rofes i nai Services Letter Agreerr:ent with Colantuono, Highsmith & tley PC f r$peciat LggatServices _jetatedtothe jopasedSate Water System c
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Letter Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for Special Legal Services related to the proposed sale of the water system; and
2. Appropriate $25,000 from the General Fund into the FY 2026/2027 Budget to cover the City Water System -related costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1::R solution 2026-80 6)
Exhibit L c . ridAmendment to PSA g
14.10 Cons der4 ¢ f a Resolutio Appr avr n a Grant Agreement ,3 tweer1_the Ci v¢siing_anclUL"ban Development
for the Veterans Park RefwbLhment Proect g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Veterans Park Refurbishment Project. of Bell Gardens and the U.Sa Depw
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit
Exhibrt 2
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10.11 Consideration of a Resolution ppravm n ` nt Agreement Between the City f Befit Gardens and the LA84 Focrndationfor mthe Learn to Swi Program C' RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Grant Agreement with the LA84 Foundation.
ATTACHMENTS:
ita Resolution No. 2026282
DISCUSSION
11.1 Local. Corrission
RECOMMENDATION: It is staffs recommendation that the City Council review the Commissions Appointments List and by motion, remove commissioners and/or make appointments to the posted vacancies..
ATTACHMENTS:
There was no action.
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11.2 Consider Lir iof Proposed Ordinance No. 972 wmendir g Ch 5.63 Evic Protectionstio titto oc sin is _ utat' ns and "axes) : h B� Edens Municipal Cods g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed Ordinance No. 972 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, § 15061(b)(3) (CEQA Guidelines), concluding no significant environmental impact would occur; and
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 972 amending Chapter 5.63 (Tenant Eviction Protections) to Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to establish a minimum threshold for evictions based on nonpayment of rent.
ATTACHMENTS:
i r is i Draft Ordmance No 912
Mayra Garcia, Housing Programs Manager, provided a presentation.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen, seconded Councilwoman Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez to bring the item back with additional details.
The motion carried 2 3 with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen; seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez Yes: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez and Isabel Guillen
No: Marco Barcena, Jorge( Chavez, and Miguel De La Rosa Failed 2-3
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to approve staff's recommendation and waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 972 with the amendment to specify the Fair Market Rent for the City of Bell Gardens.
The motion carried 3 -1 - 1 - © with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; seconded by: Marco Barcena Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, and Miguel De La Rosa Page7of8
No: Isabel Guillen
Abstain: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Carried 3-1
12. CITY COUNCIL / 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 8:53 p.m.
Daisy Gome, City Clerk
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