CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, August 10, 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 tens fl I" ''€I l t C C C ma � ... _ IIC;f E nic tifi s.
ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. Public participation are limited to three (3) minutes. Public participation for non -agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public participation can be made by any of the following ways:
IN -PERSON: Members of the public can provide in -person participation at the podium in the Council.
Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public participation are limited to (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the City Council. should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card"' by 5:00 pm.
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WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to ( e: 1 Comment l r_i_f= � E r LL fir _ 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 before 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.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/SuccessorAgency held a Joint Regular meeting on August 16, 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 6:16 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Leal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief P. Camacho.
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 - Latina Golfers Association This item was heard with Item No. 5.4.
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition, and presented both certificates to Azucena Maldonado from The Latino's Golfer's Association.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - Raza Golf
Councilmember Jorge! Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Ruben CardieL
5.3 Certificate of Recognition - Cops and Birdies
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Miguel Sanchez.
5.4 National Golf Month Proclamation
This was heard with Item No. 5.1.
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Azucena Maldonado from The Latina's Golfer's Association.
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 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.
Enrique Hernandez spoke regarding collaborative efforts with San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco.
Mario Dominguez, Jr. spoke regarding golf and cooling centers policy.
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 2 written comments received regarding Item No. 10.5, distributed to the full Council and posted on the City's website.
Jesus Rojas spoke in opposition to Item No. 10.5.
Mateo Gil, with East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Jasmine Gonzalez, with East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Rayard Hernandez spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Cassandra spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Lilia Chavez spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Meli Masedo spoke in support of Item No. 10.5
Irma Lopez spoke in support of Item No. 10. 5.
Nathan Nunez spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Gabriel Guerrero spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Mario Dominguez, Jr. spoke regarding Item No. 11.1.
Andrea Zazueta spoke in support of Item No. 10.5..
Melodie Cuevas spoke in support of item No. 10.5.
Avery Cervantes spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
Veronica Sanchez spoke in support of Item No. 10.5..
Jas spoke in support of Item No. 10.5.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
There were no updates.
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 Jorge) Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1- 10.8, with the exception of Item 10.5..
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Jorge) Chavez; seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorge) Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
For Consent Calendar Item No. 10. 5 the same motion carried 4 -.l with the following vote:
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
Moved by: Jorge( Chavez; seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, and Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
No: Isabel Guillen
Carried 4-1.
10.1 General Motion Waive Full Reeding r AtopyoueOrdinances b Title Only Pursuant to California Govern , t Code Section 36934 with Support from NlAnclitiltY.,PlithP Le Eildy
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RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
10.2 Cuunc [ ' t.t s or `1 racy Jci
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the July 26, 2026, Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
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10.3 Warrant Register and Wire Transe�
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 07/09/2026, 07/14/2026, 07/21/2026 and 07/22/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
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10.4 Warrant tRegister Successor Agency g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant register dated 07/14/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
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10.5 Co isideraU iof Ad P l,i nof Ord dance No 972 Amendin Subsection (1., (Failure to Pay Rent} ofSection 5,63.030(C) (Fors C eTerrni: ;i Tenancyl, C i:aptrr.5...._63JTenant Eviction Protection ) of_T t g ( 1 i!loss
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 972 amending Subsection (1) (Failure to Pay Rent) of Section 5.63.030(c)(1) (For -Cause Termination) of Chapter 5.63 (Tenant Eviction Protections) of Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 Orciis
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attached Resolution approving Professional Services Agreements between the City of Bell Gardens and Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc., Psomas, Sagecrest Planning + Environmental, and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for on -call, as -needed planning services, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
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10.7 n ofa esalut nAppirovin P fessional Serviced green ,ns h rw en the City ofBell Garde and 4LEAFInc. __.and. Wi0tda s Engineering On-Call,,As-Neecied Code Enforcement dPlanning Services fl RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Professional Services Agreements between the City of Bell Gardens and 4LEAF Inc.. and Willdan Engineering for on -call, as -needed code enforcement and planning services, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1©.8 Consider tk nn ofa uResolution Approvin .aProfessi nal Services Agreernent_by and betlAteenthe C tyofBell Gardens and Hincierli r,, e Llamas . ., dL1_Jur Business License Administration, Business License Discve yl.e rnptiancelAud:tjCollection services, Tra s:e ts Occupancy _cy 4x istr trolr and Ca ,na ls usiness Tax Aci r mraistty t t, Services c RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Hinderliter, De Llamas &Associates (HdL) for business license administration, business license discovery/compliance/audit/collection services, transient occupancy tax (TOT) administration, and cannabis business tax administration services.
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11. DISCUSSION
11.1 Local Comm is o n
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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.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa to appoint Stephanie Ramos to the Planning Commission and Javier Garay to the Recreation and Youth Commission.
The motion carried 5 - Q with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena; seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-4
11.2 Pi,scu44ion ggprcring Rp,5,151erktiat StreetSerree � i pclatp, g RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the report; or
2. Provide direction to staff regarding residential street sweeping alternatives.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Bernardo lniguez, Director of Public Works and Foci s, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 5-a with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; seconded by: Isabel Guillen Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
12 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR GENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Cle