CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, August 24, 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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on August 24, 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 6:18 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
3. 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
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - Super Pizza Veloz
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Mr.
Cresencio.
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.
Mario Dominguez, Jr. spoke regarding various topics.
An unnamed person provided a comment.
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 comments received.
Edwin Gonzalez spoke regarding Item No. 11.5.
Mario Dominguez, Jr. spoke in support of Item Nos. 10.8, 10.9, 11.4, and 11.5.
8. COMMITTEE UPDATES
There were no updates.
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 Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 -10.9.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez; seconded by: Marco Barcena Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorge( Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
10.1 G..1 l eadi g Ld Appr e Ordinances by Title Only
Pursuit . .. e ent Code Suction 36934 with Support f►°;orn the Mai rLtY. . Le; ilia° i e d
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
10.2 kproval Minutes of Closed Session and City Council_Successr A ericr, J ant 'leetrnE t
RECOMMENDATION: It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the August 10, 2026, Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 -City Cauncdl Closed Session - r u .0 2026 Minutes Htmi ? Exhibit,' City Council] Successor Agency the.Community [)eve ±u ent Commission Joint Meeting - Are i0 2026 inutes Html
10.3 Warrant egisterand U ise Transfer l9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 05/28/2026, 07/15/2026, 07/23/2026, 07/28/2026, 07/30/2026 and 08/05/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Warrant
ers
10.4 Consideration of a Resolution Appirovinga Pr fcssi nal S rvices g with LSL,LLP for indeenden Financial Annual Audit Services' RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LSL, LLP, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, for independent financial audit services; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-74.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit1
Exhibit Z rci € n� ,iE r a fl
10.5 r"� onsiderati n of aResolution Approving a P fessronal Services Agreement by and between the City_of Belt Gardens and Hirideriiter . e Llamas & Associates (HdL) for Business Lice rise AdrD inistration, BusinessLicens iscevery Compliance/Audit,(Collection Service.s, Transient Cccu aancy_Tax, (T T) Administr tion,_ nd Cap nabisBusiness Fee Administration Services g RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates (HdL) for business license with administration, business license discovery/compliance/audit/collection services, transient occupancy tax (TOT) administration, and cannabis business fee administration services, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-85.
ATTACHMENTS:
'Exhibit 1 i es©iution Ne. 2026-87
Ex_1,1„. =s .. Professi real r ices_A rr
10.6 Cons t rotroo of Adopt; ttof a Res( rwrti n App°vos r g Groot Agre rtent s and the spy rtrn nt of alit
o.30895 B t e r the City of B 1l
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Grant Agreement No. 30895 with the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP), thereby accepting grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
10.7 C si :° tio:
:°: Ar th isin ,.the installation o ed CurbParking
Restrictions Frrontiog 6037 tinge Avenue fl
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the installation of three (3) feet of red curb parking restrictions fronting 6037 Gage Avenue; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-71.
ATTACHMENTS:
10.8 Considerationof aResolution Approving Agreement N C26155 with South Cast fr Quality an g m nt District t r theGreen Spare Progr m RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute Agreement No.
C26155 with South Coast Air Quality Management District for the Green Space Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1
xh bit 2 An. reement No. C26155 fl
10.9 osideration "Wot Approving r ttr tA r ent e en the of Bell Gardens and t A84 Forum' tion tor the Learn to Sw rn Pro .etarn f7' RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a Grant Agreement with the LA84 Foundation; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-82.
ATTACHMENTS:
207h-90
11. DISCUSSION
11.1 Locai Co ssior-r
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.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 Notice of Vacancies
There was no action.
11.2 Appr va of Plans and Specificat r:s andAuth rizati t to 5 licit__ ids for the ATP C e le 6 Bell Garde "or p ete Streets i p ovemerts, Phase 2 (C1PNo. 3938)
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the ATP Cycle 6 - Bell Gardens Complete Streets Improvements, Phase 2 (CIP No. 3938);
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and
3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c).
ATTACHMENTS:
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Bernardo lniguez, Director of Public Works and Facilities, and Douglas Benash, City Engineer with Bowman, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Jorge! Chavez to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; seconded by: Jorgel Chavez Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.3 Consideration of Appro raCof the InstaElation f Edgc iines on Sco tAvenue and Park Lane fr rtr Garfield Avenue to Clara Street
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize the installation of edge lines on Scout Avenue and Park Lane from Garfield Avenue to Clara Street.
ATTACHMENTS:
Douglas Benash, City Engineer with Bowman, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez; seconded by: Isabel Guillen Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.4 Disc ssi n Regarding lolidayDecoraticns
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council provide staff with direction regarding additional holiday decoration options throughout the City.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Bernardo lniguez, Director of Public Works and Facilities, and Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to bring back decoration proposal results listing specific line items, include purchase and rental pricing, and to decorate poles with candy cane wrappings.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez; seconded by: Isabel Guillen Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.5 Disc ssi err i : r g, Fiscal, Year 2025-2026 Casino Revenue e r End Upd to RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cardroom Revenue update report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit „t - Presentation 6)
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Miguel De La Rosa, seconded by Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa; 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 / 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 7:57 p.m.
Daisy Gomez City Cler