Agenda packet — Bell Gardens City Council, September 14, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AGENDA
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Ag_encla en IEs ahol
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 httpsL wwabell a de_ns.ar. i_wan._t ..t,ch-cit c....cil-.rneet_ings.

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. Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public participation may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's office by telephone at 562-806-7704 or via email to C. a_t C erkDeskPR2elh.garc ens org no later than 72 -hours before the scheduled meeting.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda.

Public participation is 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 is 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.

BY TELEPHONE: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Webinar ID: 813 3236 4343# Passcode: 2021# To address the City Council press *9 to raise your hand then *6 to unmute yourself when instructed.

VIRTUALLY LIVE: Members of the public may participate via Zoom by https /? QiI1.. ns/join and entering the Zoom Meeting ID: 813 3236 4343 Passcode: 2021
Public participation may also be made via the Zoom app by using the "Raise Hand" feature when it is your turn to speak the host will unmute you. Participation will not be accepted in the QandA Chat function of the Zoom app.

WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to Publl__icCommernts beVlgardens.or_g 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. You can view the public comments submitted here.

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.

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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 - El Gallo Market

5.2 National Preparedness Month Proclamation

5.3 Certificate of Recognition - National Hispanic Heritage Month

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 is 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.

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 is limited to 3 minutes per person.

8. COMMITTEE UPDATES

9. CITY MANAGER'S 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.

10.1 General Motion to Waive Full Reading and Approve Ordinances by_Title Only rsuant to California Government Code Section 36934 with Su rorn the Majority of the Legislative Body. g
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

10.2 Approved (Minutes of...City_Counci(/Successor Agency- Joint Meeting g RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026, Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1- City Council Closed Session _ Aug 24 2026 Minutes Htrnl Exhibit 2 - City Council/ Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting- Aug24 202E Minutes. (HurlL

10.3 Waarrarit Register aagid Wire Transfer g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 08/06/2026, 08/11/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/25/2026 and 08/26/2026.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Warrant Re s' is g

10.4 9u 2026... Treasurer's Report g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive, approve, and file the July 2026 Treasurer's Report.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 ._ .dully 2026 Treasurer's R ?ort

10.5 August 2026 Treasurer's Report g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive, approve, and file the August 2026 Treasurer's Report.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 . August 2026 Treasurer's Report c
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50 10.6 Consideration of a Resolution Approving Adoption of New Part -Time Hourly Pay 55 Schedule g
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the adoption of the new hourly

pay schedule for positions designated as temporary/part-time; and

2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-010 effective as of January 1, 2027.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1_.- Resoluti;srn No, 2026-92 g

10.7 Consideration of a.._Resolutioon ApprovangPLetter of Agreements with the Bell Gardens City Ennployees Association, the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees Associationnand the Bell Gardens Public: Works Supervisors Association for Closure of City Hall and Other Relevant City Facilities for the Holidays 9 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution approving a Letter of Agreement with the Bell Gardens City Employees Association (BGCEA), the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees Association (BGPWEA), and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA) to close City Hall and other relevant City facilities starting on Thursday, December 24, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for the holidays. Employees would be required to take approved leave time (i.e., vacation, compensatory) or unpaid time off for those hours not worked, for the dates of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026. The City will resume business on Monday, January 4, 2027.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit1 - Resolution Now 2026--93 g
Exhibit 2 --- Side Letters g
Exhibit 3 Ct CVosuo c�_Schcduile g
60 10.8 Considerationi of a Resolution Amendin ,the Conflict of erest Code 'for n City..of 73 Dell Gardens Cr t:wouncil and the Successor AGency to the Corr nity Development
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Bell Gardens City Council and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission; and

2. Repeal Resolution No. 2024-72.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit I1 Resolution No. 2026-94 g
Exhibit 2- Amended Dasignation RcdY Line Version] g

10.9 Consideration of a Resolution Appirovin a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement b and between the Cit of Bell Gardens and Richards Watson & Gershon for Litigation Defense Services g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG) for continued litigation defense services pertaining to Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC.
89 ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-_95 c
Exhibit 2 - _lrsit Amendment to Agreement=

10.10 Consideration of aResolution Approving the Sixth A ended and Restated.

California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the Sixth Amended and Restated California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority") Agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2926-96
Exhibit 2 Sixth Amendment

10.11 Consideration of a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding AMC} for the Maintenance and Operations of the John Anson Ford Park I nfi tratican CisternPiroject
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the Maintenance and Operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project; and

2. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the MOU and all related documents necessary to implement the project, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1- Resolution 2026-9r
Exhibit 2-Mern Qrand r a mo f Understanding
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10.12 Consideration of aResolution Approving a FirstArnendment to the Profess ona 258 Services Agreement vrithinfrastructure Arch tects,tnc. for Design Architecture and. b ageeringServices for Veterans Park Restroom Renovation 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 Infrastructure Architects, Inc.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2026-98
Exhibit 2 - First Amendment to PSA

10.13 ConSideration of a Resolution Appir©vin a Fourth Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement Systerns, Inc. -for .Traffic Signal Ilvlaintenance and Repair Services
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc. 402

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2026-99 g
Exhibit 2 - Fourth Amendment with Fcolonite 9

10.14 Consideration of Approvalof theSpeed Limit Reduction_._froi'n30--_MPHt©25 MPH on 594 Park Lane/Scout Avenue from Garfield Avenue to Clara Street g RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize the speed limit reduction from 30 MPH to 25 MPH on Park Lane/Scout Avenue from Garfield Avenue to Clara Street.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

10.15 Consideration of a Resolution A rcavin a USDA'HEAP Agreement Between the 598 City of Bell Garde] as and the Los Aug eles Re ional....Food Bank for the Cit ' Famil Food Prog. am 0
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:

1. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-62;

2. Terminate the USDA TEFAP Agreement executed on July 7, 2026; and

3. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a new USDA Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for the City's Family Food Program, through which the Food Bank will provide food supplies.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution No, .2025-100 U
Exhibit 2 - TEFAPAgreement 0
Exhibit3 TEFAPAgreement IFAQ
Exhibit 4 g g
Memorandum of l7nderstnr��-gin.

11. DISCUSSION
Local Comr P
nws¢aior;-
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 g
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11.2 Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Updated City of Bell Gardens 624 Personnel Rules and egulations g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution approving the 2026 City of Bell Gardens Personnel Rules and Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit =1- Resolution Now 2020-101 g
Exhibit; 2 - Personnel Rules and Regulations g

12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda Posted on September 10, 2026

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: General Motion To Waive Full Reading And Approve Ordinances By Title Only Pursuant To California Government Code Section 36934
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

In order to expedite the conduct of business at Council meetings, California State Law (California Government Code Section 36934) allows Ordinances to be read by title if a majority of the Council supports the motion waiving the full reading. Most California cities adopt a standard motion at the beginning of each meeting in order to effectuate this waiver.

Since most of the Ordinances introduced and adopted consist of multiple pages of technical language, reading by title only allows the Council to eliminate the communication of redundant information and attend to other matters during the meetings. Otherwise, the entire Ordinance language will have to be read in full.

CONCLUSION:

Allowing ordinances to be read by title only, according to California State Law, will expedite the conduct of business at Council Meetings.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

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: Minutes for the August 24, 2026, Closed Session and City Council/ Successor Agency Joint Meeting
MEETING DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is the staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026, Closed Session and City Council/ Successor Agency Joint Meeting.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

At every Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meetings the City Clerk documents the actions made by the Agency Members/City Council.

CONCLUSION:

If approved, the minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

ELECTRONICALLY APPROVED BY:

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

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

MINUTES
City Council Closed Session
Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 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 htt : ` w .l tl arderhourg`o wµ t fh/watc ° :_city _councihmeetings.

Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public participation may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's office by telephone at 562-806-7704 or via email to [email protected] no later than 72 -hours before the scheduled meeting.

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.

BY TELEPHONE: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Webinar ID: 813 3236 4343# Passcode: 2021# To address the City Council press *9 to raise your hand then *6 to unmute yourself when instructed.

VIRTUALLY LIVE: Members of the public may participate via Zoom by h zoorn,us/join and entering the Zoom Meeting ID: 813 3236 4343 Passcode: 2021

Public participation may also be made via the Zoom app by using the "Raise Hand" feature when it is your turn to speak the host will unmute you. Participation will not be accepted in the QandA Chat function of the zoom app.

WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to PublicCornments bell ardens.or 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.

You can view the public comments submitted here.

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.

1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a closed session on August 24, 2026, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Miguel De La Rosa presiding at5:11 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember
Jorgel Chavez, Councilmember
Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman
Isabel Guillen, Mayor Pro Tem
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor

3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council 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 or public comments.

4. CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced the Closed Session items. The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:12 p.m. to discuss the items as listed on the agenda.

4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employment Title: City Manager

5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Stephanie Vasquez announced for Item No. 4.1 that there was no reportable action.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.

Daisy Gomez, City Clerk

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 in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at I�at fS Lv .b hgarde m g`hwant to/watch-city : nch � I� 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.

Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public participation may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's office by telephone at 562-806-7704 or via email to ity lerkd sk@b all «. rdens. rg no later than 72 -hours before the scheduled meeting.

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.

BY TELEPHONE: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Webinar ID: 813 3236 4343# Passcode: 2021# To address the City Council press *9 to raise your hand then *6 to unmute yourself when instructed.

VIRTUALLY LIVE: Members of the public may participate via Zoom by h jps fzoo mus_1Jgihmh and entering the Zoom Meeting ID: 813 3236 4343 Passcode: 2021
Public participation may also be made via the Zoom app by using the "Raise Hand" feature when it is your turn to speak the host will unmute you. Participation will not be accepted in the QandA Chat function of the zoom app.

WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to .. blic omm ts@k ll rri ns. a 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.

You can view the public comments submitted here.

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.

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, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5-0

10.1 General Motion tea iveFull ...Reading and Approve Ordinances by Title Only Pursuant anttoCaliforniaaGovernmentC{odeSection3F934.__wiithSupp�rrtf om the Ma orityofthe LegislativeBody.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

10.2 Approval Minutes of Closed Session and CityCounc.lLSuccessor Agency Joint Fleeting 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's 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 Council Closed Session - Aug 1U 20.7.0 -- Minutes - City ouncil / Successor Agenc to the Community Develo rarent Commission Joint Meetiin A 10 2026 ,. Minutes _ Html 9

10.3 Warrant Rgaisterand Wire Transfer
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 Registers U

10.4 Consideration of aResolution Approvi ai rofe iou l Services Agreement with i.SlL,_LLP fob° Independent 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:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-86 g
Exhn�bit'2_
hibrt 2 Professional Servic; s � ..ement

10.5 Consideration of a Resolution Appirovinga Professional Services Agreement by and Lween the City of Bell Gardens and IHinderliter, De Llar°nas & Associates (HdL) for Business License Administration,_IL3usiness License
Discovery/Con_p lianceL udit/Collection Services, Transient Ocu pancy TaxJTOT) Administrations and Cannabis Business Fee Administration Services 9 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 _. Resolution No. 2026_.87 g
Exhibit 2 - Professional Services Agreement g

10.6 Consideration of Adoption of aResolution ApprovingGrant Agreement No 30895 Between the City ofBell Garde n and the Department of California Highway Patrol 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:

Exhibit 1- Resolution No, ....2026-88 9
Exhibit 2...:::: -... Grant ...Agreement No. 3089,5 l'U

10.7 Consideration ofQaResolution AuthoPiz r 3theOnnsta Restrictions Fronting 6037 Gage Avenue g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation
of Red Curb Parking
he 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:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2026 89 g

10.8 Consideration of a Resolution lutio AA pu ovun&A reer ent No. C26155 with South Coast Air ua ar a ment District frr theGreen Space Program
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:
hibi 1 Resold ion 2026-90 g
Exhibit 2 AcTrear nt No. C261.55 g

10.9 ConsideratR o a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement Between the City of Bell Gardens and the LA84 Foundation for the Learn to Swim Rrog<Iram g 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:

Exhibit 1 Resolution No 2026-91 g
Exhibit 2- Grant Agreement g

11. DISCUSSION

Local Commission g
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 CfVacancies c
There was no action.

11.2 Approval ofI-9ansand Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Bins for the ATP Cycle G Bell Gardens Complete Streets Imp overnt nts, Phaase2 (CIII*No. 39381 g 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:

Exhibit1 - Notice invitingSeatedBid (CH) No. 39381
Bernardo Iniguez, 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 Jorgel 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 G`ou sideration of A roval of the Installation of Ed . e Lines on Scout Avenue and ne from Garfield Avenue to Clai a Street g
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:

Exhibit 1 - Proposed Location g
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 Discussion Regarding Holiday Decorations
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 Discussion lion ear in Fis at Year 202"a-2026 Casino Revenue Year End Up 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 1 - Presen n
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, Jorgel 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 Clerk

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:

FROM:

BY:

Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services SUBJECT: Warrant Register and Wire Transfer
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 08/06/2026, 08/11/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/25/2026 and 08/26/2026.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The attached warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls are dated 08/06/2026, 08/11/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/25/2026 and 08/26/2026.

CONCLUSION:

If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 08/06/2026, 08/11/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/25/2026 and 08/26/2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Wire Transfer
08/06/2026
4051 - 4052,9439
$329,924.26
Warrant Register
08/11/2026
201351- 201356
$16,286.19
Total Bank
$346,210.45
Net Payroll
Transfer
08/06/2026
$677,174.65
Total Voucher
$1,023,385.10
Warrant Register
08/13/2026
206286 - 206382
$643,326.66
Total Voucher
$643,326.66

Warrant Register
08/20/2026
206383-206440
$159,271.40
Total Voucher
$159,271.40
Wire Transfer
08/20/2026
4053 - 4057
$322,798.50
Warrant Register
08/25/2026
201357- 201363
$17,429.16
Total Bank
$340,227.66
Net Payroll
Transfer
08/20/2026
$638,742.29
Total Voucher
$978,969.95
Warrant Register
08/26/2026
206441 - 206492
$1,099,813.03
Total Voucher
$1,099,813.03
Grand Total
Vouchers
$3,904,766.14
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

Voucher List
08/13/2026 9:21:19AM CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Bank code : common
Voucher
4050 -WIRE
4051 -WIRE
4052 -WIRE
9439 -WIRE
201351
201352
201353
201354
201355
201356
Date Vendor
8/6/2026 003359 BANK OF THE WEST
8/6/2026 003358 BANK OF THE WEST
8/6/2026 001725 CALPERS
8/6/2026 009439 EMPOWER
Page: 1
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Ben626570
Ben626574
Ben626572
Ben626568
8/11/2026 008604 ACCOUNT 6746022400, U.S. BANK PARS Ben626556 8/11/2026 011589 ADVAN LOAN SOLUTIONS
8/11/2026 000284 ASSOC., BELL GARDENS POLICE
8/11/2026 006521 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
8/11/2026 008044 PAL PROGRAM
8/11/2026 000594 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
10 Vouchers for bank code : common
TRANSFER 8/6/2026 BANK OF THE WEST
10 Vouchers in this report
Ben626566
Ben626560
Ben626562
Ben626558
Ben626564
P/R
FEDERAL INCOME TAX: PAYMENT 105,667.84
Total : 105,667.84
STATE INCOME TAX: PAYMENT 34,048.49
Total : 34,048.49
P/R 8/6/26 160,182.70
Total : 160,182.70
MASS MUTUAL: PAYMENT 30,025.23
Total : 30,025.23
PARS: PAYMENT 11,320.43
Total : 11,320.43
GARNISHMENT: PAYMENT 80.00
Total: 80.00
NON -SWORN POA MEMBER -DUES, 3,366.00
Total : 3,366.00
GARNISHMENT: PAYMENT 320.00
Total : 320.00
PAL PROGRAM: PAYMENT 285.00
Total: 285.00
GARNISHMENT: PAYMENT 914.76
Total : 914.76
Bank total : 346,210.45
NET PAYROLL 677,174.65
Total vouchers : 1,023,385.10

Payee

ACCURATE SECURITY,
JOHN COSBY- Remit -To:

PO BOX 2258
AFLAC - Remit -To: PO
BOX 7402

ALADDIN LOCK & KEY,

BENITO ROBERTO
PEREZ - Remit -To: 2848 E.

FLORENCE AVE.

ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN
CENTER - Remit -To:
12194 FIRESTONE BLVD
ALIN PARTY SUPPLY:

Remit-To: 4139

WOODRUFF AVE
Check Number
206286
206287
206288
Pa ent Date
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
Pa ent Amount
686.57
23, 545.24
3,407.94
2,783.61
127.48
Memo
Facilities Supplies, Facilities
Supplies, Facilities
Supplies,Facilities
Supplies,Facilities Supplies
AFLAC 9.2026,AFLAC Voln
PI - 7.2026,AFLAC Vol Plan
Double Door at Ross
HaII,PW - Double door at
Ross Hall
New generator
RCS -VP BDAY'S 8/7

AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC. - Remit -
To: P.O. BOX 035184

ANAYA'S SERVICE
CENTER - Remit -To: 5515
E. GAGE AVENUE

ANTHEM BLUE CROSS

BENEFIT
COORDINATORS CORP..
.... . . .. . .

BLUETRITON BRANDS,

INC, PRIMO BRANDS
206291
206292
206293
206294
206295
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'
4,170.37
5,799.06
303,816.28
31,885.34'

96.11 RCS Aerobics
Supplies,RCS Aquatics
Office Supplies,RCS
Aquatics Office
Supplies,RCS ASP BGVP
Supplies,RCS BGVP Front
Office Supplies,RCS-
Billiards Tourn8/20,RCS
Fiestas Patrias Crafts,RCS
Fiestas Patrias
Supplies,RCS Fiestas
Patrias Supplies,RCS
Folklorico Speaker,RCS FP
ASP Supplies,RCS-NNO
Deco8/4,RCS-Paint&Sip
8/13,RCS-Paint&Sip
8/7, RCS-Paint&Sip
8/7,RCS Special Supplies
Paint,RCS Sports Office
Supplies,RCS T -Ball Game
Supplies
PD-Unit#240 oil/ac
comp/cltch,PD- Unit #247
maintenance,PD- Unit
#261,PD-unit#279-
maintenance,PD- Unit #287
Vhcl Maint,PD- Unit #304-
Vhcl Maint,PD- Unit #309
Vhcl Maint,PD- Unit #311
Vhcl Maint,PD- Unit #312-
Vehcl Maint
Anthem HMO/PPO -
Act/Ret
Life/AD&D & Vol PIns,Lin
Life/AD&D & Vol Pins
RCS Senior Center
Supplies

BRIGHTVIEW 206296

LANDSCAPE SRVCS INC
8/13/2026 655.00 Ford Park irrigation repair
BRITE WHITE, ELISEO 206297

RODRIGUEZ

BURRO CANYON

SHOOTING PARK
CALIFORNIA CLEANING 206299

SUPPLIES
206298
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
240.00 PD- Tire repairs,PW - Flat
tire repair

60.00 PD- Range Fees 073026
2,918.38 Cleaning Supplies,Cleaning
Supplies,Cleaning
Supplies,Cleaning Supplies
CATALINA CHANNEL ,206300

EXPRESS
8/13/2026
4,703.00 RCS- Sr. Excursion 8/28

CERTIFIED

INFORMATION MGT
206301
8/13/2026

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS
CINTAS CORPORATION 206304
206302
206303
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'

DAILY JOURNAL

CORPORATION
206305
8/13/2026

25.00 Off -site file storage
650.00 IT 8327 Garfield Wi-Fi
Aug2026
1,170.00 VOIP Srvcs-City Hall
Aug2026

8.87 PW - First aid Cabn Supp
4,880.00 PHN 8/19 PC Mtg,PHN
8/19 PC Mtg,Publication of
Ord. No. 964

DISTRICTS OF LA

COUNTY, COUNTY

SANITATION
206306
8/13/2026
2,318.28 PW - Dump fee July 26

ECOFERT, INC

ENTERPRISE FLEET

MANAGEMENT
206307
206308
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
800.00 RCS Field Fertiation
1,986.97', Vehicle Leases

FORENSIC NURSE

RESPONSE TEAM
206309
8/13/2026
2,001.21 PD- Cntrct Svc Exm

FRONTIER

COMMUNNICATIONS

FRONTIER

COMMUNNICATIONS
206310
206311
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
1,249.50 IT CH/PD Internet Aug
2026
1,113.00 PD Frame Relay Circuit 8/4-
9/3

GLOBAL URBAN
STRATEGIES INC.

GODINEZ, ARMANDO
206312
206313
8/13/2026
347.50 CalHome Rehab Program
7/26
8/13/2026 500.00 RCS Yth BBaIl/Sftball
Urn ire 6/29-7/11

GOLDEN STATE WATER

COMPANY
206314
HAGEN PLUMBING INC 206315

HDL COREN & CONE
206316
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
30,696.02 6221 Florence Ave,8000
Scout (1") Irr,8000 Scout
(2") Bthroms,8000 Scout
(6") Irr,8000 Scout (6"C)
Irr,Clara St/ In Sidewk
(Irrig),Gage Ave &
Specht,Garfield Ave &
Eastern Ave,Garfield Ave &
Park Lane,N/E/C Ajax &
Florence IRR,PW - 8323
Garfield Ave,S/Side Park
Ln @ Gilland Fp,Scout &
Ram ish
3,522.11 Cast Iron at P.D.
dispatch,PW- K -Sink Clog
@, Snr Cntr
FA 25-26 ACFR Statistical
795.00
HERC RENTALS INC.

HOME
DEPOT

HOME DEPOT

HR DYNAMICS &

PERFORMANCE MGMT,
INC.

IBE DIGITAL

IBE DIGITAL
206317
206318
206319
206320
206321
206322
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026 2,943.96
897.62
6,222.66
166.81
4,146.59°
2,943.96
RCS 07/16 Summer Movie
Night
City Hall Office Build,City
Hall Office Build,PW -
Aquatic Center
Supplies,PW - CH OFFICE
SUPP.,PW - Ford Park
Supplies, RCS-CFSC
Storage,RCS Special
Supplies Paint,Supplies
(Utility Crew)
RCS-CFSC Storage
CM Recruit Cons
Copier Lease 7/31-8/30
Copier Cease 6/30-7/30

IRON BRICK

ASSOCIATES, LLC

JCL TRAFFIC

JG QUALITY PRINTING,
GLORIA L. HINOJOS

JL GROUP, LLC
L.N CURTIS AND SONS

LAN WAN ENTERPRISE,
INC.

LIEBERT CASSIDY

WHITMORE
LINGLE BROS. COFFEE,
INC
LOOMIS

LOPEZ BUSTILLOS,

EDGAR JUVENAL
LUBRANI, SAMANTHA L.
206324
206325
206326
206327
206328
206329
206330
206331
206332
206333
MACBANGER MUSIC 206334

PUBLISHING

MARTIN MARIETTA
kMATERIALS, INC
206336
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026
66,072.74 Consul- Wkday Payroll
Implem,ERPA AMS

T&N,ERPA PYR
Consult,Payment 7 of 7
Workday ERPA
Deployment FFP PO # PO -
10000037, W orkday
Implementation -
Consultant Gergana Burns
2,983.50
518.66
21,930.90
196.81
Street name signs
25 Correction Notice Books
Catani Hearing -
BE030/190
PD- Unf-Castillo,PD-
Uniform Sup -Castillo
2,400.00 PD-Mnt contract
16,530.50 Legal Services -
Personnel,Legal Services -
Personnel,Legal Services -
Personnel,Legal Services -
Personnel (PD),Legal
Services - Personnel
(PD),Legal Services -
Personnel (PD)
134.90 OFFICE SUPPLIES
356.82 FA Armored Srvcs. Aug
2026
100.00 PW - T&S Metting June 4,
2026
550.00 CCL-CC Mtg Translation
7/27
600.00' RCS Summer Luau DJ
8/13/2026
320.00 Dump fees at 5655 Cecilia
St,PW-dump fees 6445
Florence

MARTINEZ, ELVA 206335
8/13/2026 240.00 RCS Mindfulness Class -Jul
MENDEZ, GUSTAVO 206337
8/13/2026 100.00 PW - T&S Metting June 4,
2026

MENDOZA, GUSTAVO
206338

MENDOZA'S
LAWNMOWER SHOP, M.

MENDOZA
MORALES, MANUEL A. 206340
OF SO. CALIF.,

UNDERGRND SRVC
ALERT

OREILLY AUTO PARTS
PACIFIC 206343

TELEMANAGEMENT
SRVCS
PARKHOUSE TIRE, INC. 206344

PEREZ, ESTEBAN
PEREZ, SAMUEL 206346
206339
8/13/2026 139.98', shoulder tap
reimbursement
8/13/2026
433.16 'Equipment Repairs,PW -
Equipment Repair
206341
206342
206345
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026 118.00 PD -Public pay phn 08/26
735.00 RCS Karate July Class
177.05', 67 Tickets (July 2026)

89.09 Vehicle Supplies
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026 100.00 PW - T&S Metting June 4,
2026
382.50 Tire Disposal
106.86 PD - reimb for DUI detail
PIONEER ATHLETICS 206347
8/13/2026

PUMP MAN
206348
8/13/2026
735.76 RCS Art & Yard Paint
4,908.00 Sewage injector pump
service
RESERVE ACCOUNT 206349
RESOURCE BUILDING 206350

MATERIALS
8/13/2026 1,410.18 POSTAGE
8/13/2026 679.58 RCS Field Maintenance
Supplies

RICARDO

EXTERMINATOR

ROBERT HALF

ROBERTSON'S READY

IMIX LTD

ROSEBURROUGH TOOL

COMPANY

SAFECHECKS

SHARE CORPORATION
SLA
206351
206352
206353
206354
206355
206356
206357
8/13/2026'
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
1,110.00,
18,027 70
1,038.96
1,826.58
PW - Extermination Service
CH,PW - Extermination
Service P.D,PW -
Exterminator:6423
Florence,PW-
Exterminator:6662
Loveland,PW-
Exterminator:8327
Garfield,PW-Exterminator:

NYC,PW - Exterminator at
BGV Park,PW-
Exterminator Ford Park,PW
Exterminator Gold Course
Temp File Clk Wk End

7.31.26,Wkday Con/Train
WK End 7.31.26,Wkday
Cons/Train Wk Ed

7.31.26,Wkday PY Sup Wk
Ed 7.31.26,Wkday PY
Temp - Wk End

8.7.26,WKD Con/Tran -WK
Ed 8.7.26,WKD Cons/Train
WK Ed 8.7.26
1,285.43_
1,853.08
749.88
PW concrete for sidewalk

PW- TOOLS CEMENT CR
FA Office Supplies
Graffiti remover for st
cr,PW- supplies, asphalt
paint
Irrigation Garfield Ave
Median

SMART & FINAL
206358

SOCALGAS
206359
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
1,626.77PW - Public Works
Supplies,RCS ASP
Cooking Class July 29,RCS
ASP NYC Baking
Biscuits,RCS ASP NYC
Baking Class,RCS BGVP
Supplies, RCS -Clara
BDAY'S 8/6,RCS-Clara
Coffee Sup,RCS Meeting
Snacks Prop 68,RCS NYC
Meeting Supplies,RCS-
Paint&Sip 8/7,RCS
Summer Nights
Supplies, RCS -VP BDAY'S
8/7
2,392.20 5856 Ludell St,6662
Loveland St,7100 Garfield
Ave,7950 Scout Ave,8110
Park LN,8327 Garfield Ave
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ;,206360
EDISON
8/13/2026
9,015.29 PW - 6722 Clara St,PW -
8120 Eastern Ave PED,PW
Various Locations
STAR CAR WASH & 206361
DETAIL
8/13/2026
STEAMX,LLC, MIKE J.

MANCE

STERLING

ADMINISTRATION

SUPER A FOODS
206362
206363
206364
8/13/2026'I
8/13/2026
8113/2026'

60.00' Carwash Senior Bus D7

49.01 Pressure washer at Ford
Park
100.00'FSA 7.1.26-

7.31.26,Sterling FSA
1,429.35
RCS ASP Ford
Snacks,RCS Day Camp
Snacks Week 4,RCS Day
Camp Snacks Week 6,RCS
Kid's Camp Snacks Week
5,RCS Kid's Cooking Week
2,RCS Prop 68 Meeting
Water

SUPPLIES, LESLIE'S 206365

SWIMMING POOL

SWANK MOTION
PICTURES, INC.

SYNERGY LLC.
206366
8/13/2026
8/13/2026

96.29 RCS Aquatics Supplies
585.00 RCS Summer Movie Night
08/06
206367
8/13/2026
1,770.00 Shredding
Services,Shredding
Services
TCM
206368
8/13/2026

TERRA REALTY

ADVISORS, INC

THE EMBLEM

AUTHORITY
206369
8/13/2026
6,024.78 Ford Park air filter
service,Ford Park algae
pond control,Ford Park
pond supplies,Ford Park
service
717.50', Contract Services
206370
8/13/2026
1,040.00 PD-BGPD Patches

TLC LUXURY

TRANSPORTATION
TLC LUXURY 206372

TRANSPORTATION
TOTAL EXTERMINATING 206373
INC.
206371
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
2,300.00
RCS- Sr Excursion Trans
1,260.00
RCS -STAR Excursion8/28
8/13/2026
770.00

PW - BGV PARK

EXTERMINATING,PW -
CH & PD EXTERMIN.,PW -
CH & PD EXTERMIN.,PW -

FP/SPRTS COMPLX
EXTERMIN.,PW -
MONTLY EXTERM.

SRV,PW - PW YRD

EXTERMINATING,PW -
Sierra Bldg Exterminating

UNITED SITE SERVICES
206374
8/13/2026
580.00
Sewage Sry FP(7/30/26-
8/26/26

UNITED STATES POSTAL

SERVICE
VANTAGE PROPERTY 206376

MANAGEMENT
VANTAGE PROPERTY 206377

MANAGEMENT
206375
8/13/2026
8/13/2026
3,645.26 RCS Brochure/Mailing
Postage
900.00 RCS -Rent A Rodri
Aug2026
8/13/2026 900.00 RCS -Rent A Rodri
Sept2026

VERIZON WIRELESS 206378

VESTIS SERVICES, LLC

VICENCIO, EDGAR

WHITTIER FERTILIZER

WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN
INC.
206379
206380
206381
206382
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'.
8/13/2026
8/13/2026'',
8/13/2026
Total
1,490.93
113.59
720.00
2,253.54
266.09
643,326.66
Monthly Fees Jun 24 - Jul
23 RCS Aquatics Janitorial
RCS Jul Hip Hop Class

PW-GRASS SEED FOR
F.PARK,PW - Park
Supplies
PD- Cntrct Svcs-strg
bins,PD- Rcds storage

Payee

A & C EMBROIDERY, ANA
CARRASCO - Remit -To:
8355 LEXINGTON RD.

ADAMSON POLICE
PRODUCTS - Remit -To:
160 AIRWAY BLVD

ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN
CENTER - Remit -To:
12194 FIRESTONE BLVD

ALIN PARTY SUPPLY -
Remit-To: 4139

WOODRUFF AVE

AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC. - Remit -
To: P.O. BOX 035184
Analy Zavala

ANAYA'S SERVICE
CENTER - Remit -To: 5515
E. GAGE AVENUE

ARTE PRINTING, SAEED

RADMEHR

BANOS PORTATILES
REYNA

BEACON ATHLETICS

BETTY'S MUSTACHE,

MARTIN LUGO

BLUETRITON BRANDS,

INC, PRIMO BRANDS
Check Number
206383
206384
206385
206386
206387
206388
206389
206390
206391
206392
206393
206394
Payment Date Payment Amount
8/20/2026 213.38
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026!
888.98
3,479.82
219.45
1,432.28

60.55 1,673.07
2,886.81
Memo
Uniform Embroidery
PD- Hwy flares
PW - Cement Grainer
Repair,PW - Small Park
Tool,PW - Small Tools
RCS Kids Rock Event Deco
RCS Aquatics Office
Supplies,RCS-CFSC
Supplies, RCS Office
Supplies, RCS Special
Event Prizes,RCS Special
Event Supplies,RCS
Special Event
Supplies, RCS -World
Delicac8/27
Reimbursement :Staples
PW - Oil Change on Veh
#GA- 2,PW - Service fee
Unit #SC-3,PW - Service
for Boom truck
PD- Citation Books
RSC Fiestas Portable
Restrooms
561.75 RCS Field Prep Supplies
1,000.00', RCS Fiestas Patrias Band
968.00
188.87
OFFICE SUPPLIES,Water
Service - 7/11 - 8/10

BRIGHTVIEW

LANDSCAPE SRVCS INC
206395
8/20/2026
6,644.00
PW - Landscape Svcs
C.A.T. SPECIALTIES, INC 206396
8/20/2026
275.29 Planning Division Uniforms
CALIFORNIA CANOPY 206397
CALIFORNIA POLICE 206398

CHIEFS ASSOC
CINDY'S JUMPERS LLC, 206399

EDGAR LOPEZ

DAILY JOURNAL

CORPORATION
206400
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
1,421.58 RCS -Custom Event Flags
883.00 dues
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
2,886.20 RCS Fiestas Patrias
Jumpers
195.00 Customer #1124142401

DUNN EDWARDS

CORPORATION
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST 206402
206401
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
3,431.25 PW - Paint Supplies
2,565.97 PD- Veh Leases- Aug 2026

FINANCIAL SERVICES,
INC., DE LAGE LANDEN

GRAINGER
GRIMCO, INC.

HAGEN PLUMBING INC
206403
206405
206406
HERC RENTALS INC. 206407
HERC RENTALS INC. 206408
HOME DEPOT 206409
8/20/2026
359.23 PD Copier Lease Aug 2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026'
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026

72.21 PW - Facilities
Supplies,PW - Facilities
Supplies
193.97 RCS Printer Supplies
2,901.00 PW - Backflow
Replacement
921.60 RCS Aquatic Center Movie
Night
897.62 RCS Summer Movie #3
1,541.17 PW - Small Tools

IBE DIGITAL 206410
8/20/2026'
4,197.80
CD Copier Usage 6/30-
7/30,FA Copier Usage 6/24-'
7/23,PD Brfg Copier Usage
6/30-7/30,PD Disp Copier
Usage 6/30-7/30,PD Jail
Copier Usage 6/30-7/30,PD
Rec Copier Usage 6/30-
7/30,PW Copier Usage
6/30-7/30,RCS BGBO
CopierUsage 6/30-
7/30,RCS BGFO
CopierUsage 6/30-
7/30,RCS FBO Copier
Usage 6/30-7/30,RCS FFO
Copier Usage 6/30-
7/30,RCS NYC Copier
Usage 6/30-7/30,RCS SrCt
CopierUsage 6/30-7/30

IMPACT CANOPIES USA
206411
8/20/2026

INTERNATIONAL, THE

COUNSELING TEAM

JCL TRAFFIC
KAISER FOUNDATION 206414

HEALTH PLAN
206412
206413

KIMLEY-HORN &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
206415
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026'
1,148.09 RCS Aquatic Center
Cano
675.00 PD- Psych Test,PD- Psych
Testing
539.46 PW-ROADWORK SIGNS
4,233.47 Kaiser HMO 9.1.26-10.1.26
8/20/2026

LAN WAN ENTERPRISE,
INC.
206416

MARTIN MARIETTA

MATERIALS, INC
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF 206418
CITIES
OMEGA INDUSTRIAL 206419
SUPPLY INC.

OREILLY AUTO PARTS 206420
206417
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
7,484.05 TOC Specific Plan Srvcs -
Jun,TOC Specific Plan
Srvcs- May,TOC Specific
Srvcs - July
7,701.00', PD-Mnt Cntrct,PD-
W rnt/renwl- Au 26
160.00 PW - Dump fee at 5915
Watcher
3,949.00 Member Dues FY 2026/27
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
1,247.62' PW - Supplies for Crews
103.49 PW-Vehicle Parts

PARKHOUSE TIRE, INC. 1206421
PREFERRED 206422

IMPRESSIONS INC

PUMP MAN

RESOURCE BUILDING

MATERIALS

RICHARDS, WATSON &

GERSHON
..m

ROADLINE

PRODUCTS, INC

S&S WORLDWIDE
SERVICES, INC., SALES &

DISTRIBUTION

SIFUENTES, ANA ELENA

SMART & FINAL

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON

STAR CAR WASH &
DETAIL

TOTAL EXTERMINATING
INC.
206423
206424
8/20/2026
206426
206427
206428
206429
-206430
206431
206432
206433
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
315.00
240.38
PW - Tires Disposal
PD- Unit 280 grphcs
3,347.50PW - PD sub pump service
613.28
513.00
2,358.40
853.40
1,517.36
1,930.28
1,184.30
13, 529.07
130.00

98.00 ....... . ... . . .....

RCS Field Maintenance
Supplies
RSTEPO Legal Advisor
Srvs-6/26
Blue Reflective marker
buttons,New pin rivets for
traffic,PW - Materials for
signs
RCS Summer Camp
Supplies
PW - 12.55 Gallon Drums
RCS Sewing Class- May
2026

RCS ASP BGVP
Snacks,RCS ASP Cooking
Class Aug.,RCS ASP NYC
Snacks,RCS-Basketball
8/14,RCS-Clara
Paint&Sip8/13,RCS Day
Camp Volunteer
Event,RCS-Food Dist.

Beverages, RCS NYC
Cooking Class 08/05
PW - 6601 Clara St,PW -
!6626 Marlow Ave,PW -
8000 Park LN UN A,PW -
800O Park LN UN B
RCS July Car Wash
PW - NGHB. YOUTH
CNTR. EXTRM.

TRIANGLE SPORTS, INC
ULINE, INC.

US BANK

VESTIS SERVICES, LLC

VULCAN MATERIALS
COMPANY, CALMAT CO.

WEX BANK

WHITTIER POLICE

DEPARTMENT
7206434
206435
206436
206437
206438
206439
206440
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026
8/20/2026',
8/20/2026
Total
1,300.86
747.64
12, 595.00
227.18
832.19
46,237.53
500.00
159,271.40
RCS Adult BBaII Div 1
Awards, RCS CoEd/Men's
SftBall Awards,RCS Sr
Soccer 65+ Awards
RCS Aquatic Center
Equipment
FA 26/27 Admin Fee BGFA
2005,FA 26/27 Admin Fee
TARRB 14B,FA 26/27
Admin Fee TARRB 14C
RCS Aquatics Janitorial
Srvs,RCS Aquatics
Janitorial Srvs
Asphalt at 7235 Granger 6
Tons
Fuel Expenses 7/7-8/6
PD-Annl Mutl Aid Veh Main

Voucher List
08/26/2026 10:18:09AM CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Bank code : common
Voucher
4053 -WIRE
4054 -WIRE
4055 -WIRE
4056 -WIRE
4057 -WIRE
201357
201358
201359
201360
201361
201362
201363
Date Vendor
8/20/2026 003359 BANK OF THE WEST
8/20/2026 003358 BANK OF THE WEST
8/20/2026 001725 CALPERS
8/20/2026 006722 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOC.
8/20/2026 009439 EMPOWER
Page: 1
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Ben626594
Ben626598
Ben626596
Ben626590
Ben626592
8/25/2026 008604 ACCOUNT 6746022400, U.S. BANK PARS Ben626578 8/25/2026 011589 ADVAN LOAN SOLUTIONS
8/25/2026 000284 ASSOC., BELL GARDENS POLICE
8/25/2026 006083 CEA BG CITY EMPLOYEES
8/25/2026 006521 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
8/25/2026 008044 PAL PROGRAM
8/25/2026 000594 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
12 Vouchers for bank code : common
Ben626588
Ben626582
Ben626576
Ben626584
Ben626580
Ben626586
FEDERAL INCOME TAX: PAYMENT 101,029.96
Total : 101,029.96
STATE INCOME TAX: PAYMENT 32,510.52
Total : 32,510.52
P/R 8/20/26 160,080.78
Total : 160,080.78
BGPWA DUES: PAYMENT 500.00
Total: 500.00
MASS MUTUAL: PAYMENT 28,677.24
Total : 28,677.24
PARS: PAYMENT 10,919.40
Total : 10,919.40
GARNISHMENT: PAYMENT 80.00
Total : 80.00

NON -SWORN POA MEMBER -DUES,
Total :

Total :

BGCEA: PAYMENT
GARNISHMENT: PAYMENT
PAL PROGRAM: PAYMENT
GARNISHMENT: PAYMENT
3,326.00
3,326.00
1,584.00
1,584.00
320.00
320.00
285.00
285.00
914.76
914.76
Bank total : 340,227.66

08/26/2026 10:18:09AM
Voucher List
CI OF =ELL G + :` DE S
Page: 2
Bank code : common
Voucher
Date Vendor
T NSFER 8/20/2026 BANK OF THE EST
12 Vouchers in this report
Invoice
P/R
PO # Description/Account
Amount
NET PAYROLL 638,742.

Total vouchers : 978,969.95

Payee

AAA BURGLAR ALARM -
Remit -To: P O BOX 39189

ABM BUILDING
SOLUTIONS, LLC - Remit -
To: PO BOX 52609
AIRESPRING INC. - Remit -
To: FILE 1422 1801 W.

OLYMPIC BLVD

ALL CITY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES - Remit -To: PO
BOX 847436

AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES, INC. - Remit -
To: P.O. BOX 035184
Check Number
206441
Payment Date
8/26/2026
Payment Amount
549.00
6,923.77
Memo
PW - Aquatics Alarm
battery
PW - Aquatic Cntr
Rest.,PW -C.H NC

LEAK,PW - FRONT

LOBBY AC,PW - HVAC
Com.Dev.,PW-HVAC SRV
AT C.DEV.
1,338.15 IT Airespring 08/16- 09/15
24,738.57 PW - Cross Guard 6/21-
7/4/26,PW - Cross Guard
7/5-7/18/26
1,542.20 RCS -Balloon Decor
9/12,RCS-CFSC
Equip.,RCS-Clara Coffee
Supp.,RCS-Olympics
8/21, RCS-Olym pics
8/21,RCS-World Delicacy
8/27

AMERICAN GLOBAL
SECURITY,INC - Remit -To:

P.O. BOX 371653

ATHENS SERVICES

BRENDA DIAZ

BRITE WHITE, ELISEO

RODRIGUEZ
'CALIFORNIA CLEANING
(SUPPLIES

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS
206451
8/26/2026
472.78 RCS-NNO Security
696,126.00 PW - Res.City Billing
Aug.2026,PW - Res.City
Billing July2026

11.09 Mil. Reimb.
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026

30.00 PW - Tire Repair
Veh#CH167
5,352.05 PW - Custodial
Supplies,PW - Custodial
Supplies,PW - Custodial
Supplies
319.99
IT Sr Ctr Wi-Fi 8/15-9/14

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS
206452

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS
206453

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS
206454
8/26/2026 1,150.00 IT Ford Park W i Fi 8/15-
9/14
8/26/2026 1,099.00 IT BGVP Wi-Fi 8/15 to 9/14

CHARTER

COMMUNICATIONS
206455
8/26/2026 230.00 IT City Hall W i-Fi 8/17- 9/16
8/26/2026 319.99 IT NYC W i-Fi 8/15--9/14

CORELOGIC

SOLUTIONS,LLC
DCASTI PHOTOGRAPHY 206457

ANGEL CASTILLO
ECONOLITE SYSTEMS 206458
206456 8/26/2026
8/26/2026
708.00 Title Reports - July,Title
Reports - June
360.00 RCS Summer Luau
Photographer
8/26/2026 6,443.20 PW - Extras,PW-Trff Main.

Svr
8/26/2026 500.00 RCS -DJ Services 9/10
'ESTRADA, BALTAZAR B. 206459
FRANCO, JOSE A. 206460
GOLDEN STATE WATER 206461

COMPANY

GRAINGER

HOME DEPOT
8/26/2026 15.00 RCS Altrntv Trnsprt-July
8/26/2026 29,236.76 PW - 8000 Scout (6) Irr,PW
- 8000 Scout (6) Irr
206462 8/26/2026
206463 8/26/2026
HORIZONS 206464

CONSTRUCTION CO INTL

IBE DIGITAL
8/26/2026
206465 8/26/2026

93.36 PW - Facilities
Supplies,PW - Facilities
Supplies
1,532.62 PW -Council Chmb.

Parts,PW - Custodial
Supplies,PW - Lights for
Marlow Park,RCS-Billiards
Tourn8/20, RCS -Cleaning
Supplies
133,138.53 PW - Marlow Park PP No.
3,PW - Marlow Park PP No.
4 510.05 PD Copier Usage Fee 7/15-
8/14
INTER -GRAPHICS 206466

COMPANY
8/26/2026
3,247.20 PW Street Sweeping Mailer

INTERNATIONAL, THE

COUNSELING TEAM

IRON BRICK

ASSOCIATES, LLC
JOHN L. HUNTER &
ASSOC., INC.

LIEBERT CASSIDY

WHITMORE

M D TECH LLC

MENDOZA'S
LAWNMOWER SHOP, M.

MENDOZA
'NW ESTCO, LLC

OMEGA INDUSTRIAL
SUPPLY INC.

PARKHOUSE TIRE, INC.

QUALITY JET ROOTER,
INC.

QUALITY PRINTING

SERVICES

ROADLINE

PRODUCTS,INC
206467
206468
206469
206470
206471
206472
206473
206474
206475
206476
206477
206478
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
4,437.50
13,285.87
PD- Cntrcd cnsing 0726,PD-
Cntrct Cousing 0826,PD-
Psych testing,PD- Psych
TTstng-081526, PD- Psy cont
svcs
ERPA DaaS YR 1 - Fee
47,816.40 PW - Cistern Mgmt

1.26,PW - Cistern Mgmt

10.25,PW - Cistern Mgmt

11.25,PW - Cistern Mgmt

12.25,PW - Cistern Mgmt

2.26,PW - Cistern Mgmt

3.26,PW - Cistern Mgmt

5.26,PW - Cistern Mgmt

7.26,PW - Cistern Mgmt

9.25 31,825.15 Legal Services,Legal
Services,Legal
Services,Legal Services
328.00 RCS -Clara Fridge Repair
359.13IPW - Equipment
Service,PW - Trimmer
Line,PW - Trimmer Line
160.00 PW - DO Insp. (Aug2026)
1,925.76 PW - Custodial Supplies
151.00 PW - Tire Disposal
4,100.00 PW - Backflow
Replacement
1,034.40 CD Dept. Letterhead
3,232.40 PW - Pallet of traffic paint

ROBERT HALF
206479
8/26/2026
9,013.00 HR Temp File Clerk -

8.14.26,PYR Consult WEnd

8.14.26,WKD Cons WEnd

8.14.26 RUFF RUFF POOP BAGS
206480
8/26/2026'''.
1,226.44

ISERVICE FIRST

SHARE CORPORATION
SLA

SMART & FINAL

SMITH PAINT
STEVEN R. ROBLES
LOPEZ

TARGET SPECIALTY

PRODUCTS

TRIANGLE SPORTS, INC

UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMP.

UNISHIELD

USA & RAFAEL

CLEANERS, RAFAEL

RODRIGUEZ
WEST COAST 206492
ARBORISTS INC.
206481
206482
206483
206484
206485
206486
206487
206488
206489
8/26/2026
8/26/2026
PW - Bags for all parks
25,264.21 PW - Pool Main.
3,366.97 PW - Custodial Supplies
10,900.00 PW - Landscape Maint.

July2026

96.70 RCS-Karaoke 8/14
4,681.45
PW - Cntr Med. Blue
Fence,PW - Supp graffiti
removals,PW - Supp grf
removal,PW - Supp grf
removal,PW - Supp Grf
Removal
870.00 RCS Fiestas 2026 Catering
2,203.12 PW - Pesticides
700.80
RCS Adult Softball Supplies
2,424.15 PW - Garfield/Eastern
Pro'ect
206490
206491
8/26/2026 I�
8/26/2026
209.27 RCS Office Supplies

10.00 RCS Table Cover Dry
Cleaning
8/26/2026
Total
14,204.00 PW Tree Main. 7/16 -
7/31 /26
1,099,813.03

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 SUBJECT: July 2026 Treasurer's Report
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive, approve, and file the July 2026 Treasurer's Report.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash and investments held by the City as of July 31, 2026. Monthly reporting includes cash balances by fund and reconciled bank balances provided by Finance and Administrative Services.

CONCLUSION:

The July 31, 2026, Treasurer's Report has been presented to the City Council with a recommendation to receive, approve, and file.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
JULY 31, 2026

CITY CASH

ACCOUNT
MARKET - 4823 BMO
COMMON CHK - 9658 BMO
PAYROLL - 4162 BMO

INSTITUTION BALANCE RATE
$ 2,200,010.96 J 1.00%
7,202,645.61 f 1.00%

0.001 1.00%
TOTAL $ 9,402,656.57 ‘/
ISSUER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 065
TOTAL

CITY TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENT

CITY INVESTMENT

PERCENT
OF MAT. STATED

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE PORTFOLIO DATE RATE
$ 7,120,038 23 $ 7,120,038.23 $ 7,120,038.23 J 100.00% N/A 1.772% $ 7,120,038.23 $ 7,120,038.23 $ 7,120,038.23 f 100.00%
$ 16,522,694.80

OF BELL GARDENSS ESCROW ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT NAME (CAPITAL BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET

VALUE RATE

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK ONE PUBLIC FUNDING LLC & CITY Capital One - BG Escrow Account - 5700 6,081,311.49 6,081,311.49 6,081,311.49 0 n� 0.000%
TOTAL $ 6,081,311.49 $ 6,081,311.49 $ 6,081,311.49

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2005 Res - 8005
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7000
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7001
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A Res - 7003
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE RATE
436,414.71 436,414.71 436,414.71 if

1.69 1.69 1.69 f

0.00 0.00 0.00 �(
421,206.38 421,206 38 421,206.38 j
$ 857,622.78 $ 857,622.78 $ 857,622.78

0.000%

0.000%
1 of 4

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
JULY 31, 2026
SUCCESSOR to CDC CASH

ACCOUNT
MARKET - 6703 BMO
COMMON CHK - 2703 BMO
ISSUER

INSTITUTION BALANCE RATE
TOTAL
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 054

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENT
$ 1,757,527.31 4 1.00%
255,451.27 f 1.00%
$ 2,012,978.58
SUCCESSOR to CDC INVESTMENT

PERCENT DAYS

OF TO STATED
BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE PORTFOLIO MAT. RATE
$ 735,909 65 $ 735,909.65 $ 735,909.65 f 100.00% N/A 1.772% TOTAL $ 735,909.65 $ 735,909.65 $
$ 2,748,888.23
.. ,,

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
735,909.65
100.00%

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE RATE

0.00%
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR REV A/C 2014 B - 6000 570,000.92 570,000.92 570,000.92 i 0.00% CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR RES A/C 2014 B - 6003 615,061.50 615,061.50 615,061.50 4 0.00% CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC REV A/C 2014 C - 7000 742,105.74 # 742,105.74 742,105.74 1 0.00% CDC 2ND SUB TARR BCC RES NC 2014 C - 7003 1,110,154.77 1,110,154.77 1,110,154.771 0.00% TOTAL $ 3,037,322.93 $ 3,037,322.93 $ 3,037,322.93 d

ACCOUNT NAME BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE RATE
FIN. AUTH. TRB REV A/C 2005 SERIES(A) - 8000 $ 1,464.50 $ 1,464.50 # 1,464.50 0.00% FIN. AUTH. TRB RES A/C 2005 SERIES(A) PR - 8002 103,682.97 103,682.97 103,682.97 FIN. AUTH. TRB RES A/C 2005 SERIES(A) INT - 8001
TOTAL
45,147.65
$ 150,295.12 $
45,147.65 # 45,147.65
150,295.12 $
150,295.12

0.00%
2 of 4

ACCOUNT NAME
Capital One BG Escrow Account - 5700

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
JULY 31, 2026

ACCOUNT ACTIVITY - BY TYPE

CITY CASH

ACCOUNT INSTITUTION
MARKET - 4823
COMMON CHK - 9658
PAYROLL - 4162
BMO
BMO
BMO
TOTAL
ISSUER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 065
TOTAL

BEGINNING

BALANCE
+ (-) ENDING

DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS BALANCE RATE
$ 8,610,536.73 $ 10,364,712.39 $
1,366,401.71 10,362,480.43

0.00 1,340,420.36
$ 9,976,938.44 $ 22,067,613.18 $

CITY INVESTMENT

BEGINNING DEPOSITS/

BALANCE PURCHASES
(16,775,238.16) $
(4,526,236.53)
(1,340,420.36)
2,200,010.96 ✓ 1.00%
7,202,645.61 ✓ 1.00%

0.00 / 1.00%
(22,641,895 05) $ 9,402,656.57 1/
(-)

WITHDRAWALS/
SALES!

MATURITIES

CHANGES
WITHIN
FUNDS

ENDING STATED

BALANCE RATE
$ 11 012,536.59 $ 107 501.64 $ (4,000,000.00) $ 7,120,038.23 ✓ 1.772% 11,012,536.59 $ 107,501.64 $ (4,000,000.00) $ 7,120,038.23 /

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING LLC & CITY OF BELL GARDENS ESCROW ACCOUNT (-)
ADM.FEES/
WITHDRAWALS!
SALES! ENDING

MATURITIES

0.00 0.00 $

INTEREST/
BEGINNING DEPOSITS!

BALANCE PURCHASES
6,077,590.00 3,721.49
$ 6,077,590.00 $ 3,721.49 $

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2005 Res - 8005
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7000
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7001
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A Res - 7003
(-)
+ ADM.FEES/

INTEREST/ WITHDRAWALS/

BEGINNING DEPOSITS/ SALES/

BALANCE PURCHASES MATURITIES
436,412.92

1.69 0.00
421,204.65
$ 857,619.26 $

1.79 0.00

0.00 1.73

3.52 $

BALANCE RATE
6,081,311.49 v°" 0.000%
6,081,311.49
ENDING

BALANCE RATE

0.00 436,414.71 ✓ 0.000%

0.00 1.69

0.00 0.00 ✓

0.00 421,206.38

0.00 $.,....._ 857,622.78 /
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
JULY 31, 2026

ACCOUNT ACTIVITY - BY TYPE
SUCCESSOR to CDC CASH

ACCOUNT INSTITUTION
MARKET - 6703 BMO
COMMON CHK - 2703 BMO
ISSUER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 054
TOTAL

BEGINNING

BALANCE
+ (-) ENDING

DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS BALANCE RATE
$ 3,338,724.73 $ 4,887.58 $
255,449.10
(1,586,085.00) $ 1,757,527.31 ' 1.00%

79.17 (77.00) 255,451.27 f 1.00%
$ 3,594,173.83 $ 4,966.75 $

BEGINNING

BALANCE
(1,586,162.00) $ 2,012,978.58
(-)
+ WITHDRAWALS/

DEPOSITS SALES/

PURCHASES MATURITIES
728,795.33 $ 7,114.32

0.00 $

ENDING STATED

BALANCE RATE
735,909.65 / 1.772%
$ 728,795.33 $ 7,114.32 $ 0.00 $ 735,909.65

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES( RESTRICTED BOND CASH (-)
+ ADM.FEES/

INTEREST/ WITHDRAWALS/

DEPOSITS/ SALES/

PURCHASES/ MATURITIES/

ACCOUNT NAME MARKET GAIN MARKET LOSS)
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR REV A/C 2014 B - 6000
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR RES A/C 2014 B - 6003
CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC REV NC 2014 C • 7000
CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC RES NC 2014 C - 7003
TOTAL

ACCOUNT NAME
FIN. AUTH. TRB REV FUND 2005 SERIES A - 8000
FIN. AUTH. TRB RES NC 2005 SERIES(A) PR - 8002
FIN. AUTH. TRB RES A/C 2005 SERIES(A) INT - 8001
TOTAL

BEGINNING

BALANCE

0.92 615,058.97

1.51 570,000.00

2.53 742,104.23
1,110,150.21 4.56
1,725,212.32 $ 1,857,111.32 $ (545,000.71) $

0.00 0.00

0.00 INTEREST/

DEPOSITS/

BEGINNING PURCHASES/

BALANCE MARKET GAIN
$ 1,464.49 $ 0.01
103,682.54 0.43
45,147.46
150,294.49 $

0.00 (-)
ADM.FEES/

WITHDRAWALS/
SALES/
MATURITIES!
(MARKET LOSS)
$ 0.00 $

0.00 ENDING

BALANCE RATE

0.00%
570,000.92
615,061.50 ✓ 0.00%
742,105.74 J 0.00%
1,110,154.77 V 0.00%
3,037,322.93
ENDING

BALANCE RATE
1,464.50 .� 0.00%
103,682.97 "

0.19 0.00 45,147.65 J

0.63 $ 0.00 $ 150,295.12
In compliance with California Government Code Section 53646, as the City Treasurer of City of Bell Gardens, I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's and Successor to CDC's expenditure requirements for the next six months, and that all investments are in compliance of the City's Statement of Investment Policy. I also certify that this report reflects all Government Agency pooled investments and all City's and Successor cy to CDCs bank balanc m Manuel Carillo
City Treasurer Date( 09/08/26
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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 SUBJECT: August 2026 Treasurer's Report
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive, approve, and file the August 2026 Treasurer's Report.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash and investments held by the City as of August 31, 2026. Monthly reporting includes cash balances by fund and reconciled bank balances provided by Finance and Administrative Services.

CONCLUSION:

The August 31, 2026, Treasurer's Report has been presented to the City Council with a recommendation to receive, approve, and file.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
AUGUST 31, 2026

CITY CASH

ACCOUNT
MARKET - 4823
COMMON CHK - 9658
PAYROLL - 4162

INSTITUTION
BMO
BMO
BMO
TOTAL
ISSUER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 065
TOTAL

CITY TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENT

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CAPITAL ONE

ACCOUNT NAME
Capital One - BG Escrow Account - 5700
TOTAL

BALANCE RATE
$ 6,378,136.37 ✓ 1.00%
997,115.41 1.00%

0.00 if 1.00%
$ 7,375,251.78

CITY INVESTMENT

PERCENT
OF MAT. STATED

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE PORTFOLIO DATE RATE
$ 3,120,038.23 $ 3,120,038.23 $ 3,120,038.23 J 100.00% NIA 1.772% $ 3,120,038.23 $ 3,120,038.23 $ 3,120,038.23 100.00%
$ 10,495,290.01

PUBLIC FUNDING LLC & CITY OF BELL GARDENS ESCROW ACCOUNT

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE RATE
6,085,159.39 6,085,159.39 6,085,159.39 0.000%
$ 6,085,159.39 $ 6,085,159.39 $ 6,085,159.39 1

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2005 Res - 8005
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7000
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7001
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A Res - 7003
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE
RATE
436,416.56 436,416.56 436,416.561/ 0.000%

1.69 1.69 1.69 f 0.000%

0.00 0.00 0.00
421,208.17 421,208.17 421,208.17 f/
857,626.42 $ 857,62&
42 $ 857,626.44 2
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
AUGUST 31, 2026
SUCCESSOR to CDC CASH

ACCOUNT INSTITUTION
MARKET - 6703 BMO
COMMON CHK - 2703 BMO
TOTAL
ISSUER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 054
TOTAL

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENT

BALANCE RATE
$ 1,762,610.39 / 1.00%
255,453.44 i 1.00%
$ 2,018,063.83
SUCCESSOR to CDC INVESTMENT

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE
$ 735,909.65 $ 735,909.65 $
$ 735,909.65 $ 735,909.65 $
$ 2,753,973.48

PERCENT
OF

PORTFOLIO
735,909.65 .7 100.00%
735,909.65
(CORPORATECASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
CDC TAX ALLOC REV REF A/C 2014 B - 6002
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR REV NC 2014 B - 6000
CDC TAX ALLOC REV REF A/C 2014 B - 6001
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR RES NC 2014 B - 6003
CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC REV A/C 2014 C - 7000
CDC 2ND SUB TAX ALLOC REV REF NC 2014 C - 7001
CDC 2ND SUB TAX ALLOC REV REF NC 2014 C - 7002
CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC RES A/C 2014 C - 7003
TOTAL

ACCOUNT NAME
FIN. AUTH. TRB REV A/C 2005 SERIES(A) - 8000
FIN. AUTH. TRB RES NC 2005 SERIES(A) PR - 8002
FIN. AUTH. TRB RES NC 2005 SERIES(A) INT - 8001
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE

0.00 0.00

2.25 2.25

0.00 0.00
615,064.11 615,064.11

3.24 # 3.24

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
1,110,159.48 1,110,159.48
100.00%
RATE

0.00 / 0.00%

2.25 ' 0.00%

0.00 615,064.11 0.00%

3.24 - 0.00%

0.00 '

0.00 1,110,159.48 0.00%
$ 1,725,229.08 $ 1,725,229.08 $ 1,725,229.08

BOOK VALUE
rr_
$ 1,464.51 $
103,683.41

FACE VALUE MARKET VALUE RATE
1,464.51 # 1,464.51/ 0.00%
103,683.41 103,683.41 '
45,147.84 45,147.84 #
150,295.76 $ 150,295.76 $
45,147.84
150,295.76 -

0.00%
DAYS

TO STATED
MAT. RATE
NIA 1.772%
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
AUGUST 31, 2026

ACCOUNT INSTITUTION
MARKET -4823
COMMON CHK - 9658
PAYROLL - 4162
ISSUER
BMO
BMO
BMO
TOTAL

ACCOUNT ACTIVITY - BY TYPE

CITY CASH
BEGINNING +

BALANCE DEPOSITS
$ 2,200,010.96 $ 8,093,039.01 $
7,202,645.61 2,617,973.22

0.00 1,318,310.82
(-) ENDING

WITHDRAWALS BALANCE RATE
(3,914,913.60) $ 6,378,136.371/ 1.00%
(8,823,503.42) 997,115.41 ✓ 1.00%
(1,318,310.82) 0.00 V 1.00%
$ 9A02,656.57 $ 12,029,323.05 $ (14,056,727 84) $ 7,375,251.78 17

CITY INVESTMENT

BEGINNING DEPOSITS/

BALANCE PURCHASES
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 065 $ _ 7,120,038.23 $
(-)

WITHDRAWALS/
SALES!

MATURITIES
(+)(-)

CHANGES
WITHIN
FUNDS

ENDING STATED

BALANCE RATE

0.00 $ (4,000,000.00) $ 3,120,038.23 ✓ 1.772%
TOTAL $ 7,120,038.23 $ 0.00 $ (4,000,000.00) $ 3,120,038.23

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING LLC & CITY OF BELL GARDENS ESCROW ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT NAME
Capital One - BG Escrow Account - 5700

BEGINNING

BALANCE
6,081,311.49
$ 6,081,311.49 $
(-)
+ ADM.FEES/

INTEREST/ WITHDRAWALS/

DEPOSITS/ SALES/

PURCHASES MATURITIES
3,847 90 0.00
3,847.90
$ ........ ........_ 0.00 $

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2005 Res - 8005
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7000
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A - 7001
LEASE REV REF BONDS SERIES 2015A Res - 7003

BEGINNING

BALANCE
436,414.71

1.69 0.00
421,206.38
857,622.78 $ 3.64 $

INTEREST/

DEPOSITS/

PURCHASES

1.85 0.00

0.00 1.79
ENDING

BALANCE RATE
_.w
6,085,159.39 0.000%
6,085,159.39 ./
(-)
ADM.FEES/
WITHDRAWALS!
SALES!

MATURITIES
ENDING

BALANCE
RATE

0.00 436,416.56 0.000%

0.00 1.69 J

0.00 0.00 f

0.00 421,208.17 /

0.00 $ YY 857,626.42 ✓
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR

CASH, INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO,

AND RESTRICTED BOND CASH
AUGUST 31, 2026

ACCOUNT INSTITUTION
MARKET - 6703 BMO
COMMON CHK - 2703 BMO
ISSUER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS - 054
TOTAL

ACCOUNT ACTIVITY - BY TYPE
SUCCESSOR to CDC CASH
BEGINNING + (-)

BALANCE DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS
$ 1,757,527.31 $
255,451.27
$ 2,012,978.58 $
5,083.08 $

2.17 5,085.25 $

BEGINNING DEPOSITS

BALANCE PURCHASES
$ 728,795.33 $
$ 728,795.33 $
7,114.32
7,114.32 $
ENDING

BALANCE RATE

0.00 $ 1,762,610.39 ✓ 1.00%

0.00 ## 255,453.44 1.00%

0.00 $ 2,018,063.83
(-)

WITHDRAWALS/

SALES/ ENDING

MATURITIES BALANCE

CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT- US BANK (CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES) RESTRICTED BOND CASH

ACCOUNT NAME
CDC TAX ALLOC REV REF NC 2014 B - 6002
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR REV A/C 2014 B - 6000
CDC TAX ALLOC REV REF NC 2014 B - 6001
CDC TARR BOND CC RED AR RES NC 2014 B • 6003
CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC REV NC 2014 C - 7000
CDC 2ND SUB TAX ALLOC REV REF NC 2014 C • 7001
CDC 2ND SUB TAX ALLOC REV REF NC 2014 C - 7002
CDC 2ND SUB TARR B CC RES NC 2014 C - 7003

ACCOUNT NAME
TOTAL
FIN. AUTH. TRB REV FUND 2005 SERIES A - 8000
FIN. AUTH. TRB RES NC 2005 SERIES(A) PR - 8002
FIN. AUTH. TRB RES NC 2005 SERIES(A) INT - 8001
TOTAL

BEGINNING

BALANCE

0.00 570,000.92

0.00 615,061.50
742,105.74

0.00 0.00
1,110,154.77

INTEREST/
DEPOSITS!
PURCHASES!

MARKET GAIN
525,000.00

1.33 45,000.00

2.61 1.73
152,104.23
590,000.00

4.71 STATED
RATE

0.00 $ 735,909.65 ' 1.772%

0.00 $ 735,909.65 r
(-)
ADM.FEES/

WITHDRAWALS/
SALES/

MATURITIES/ ENDING
(MARKET LOSS) BALANCE RATE
(525,000.00)
(570,000.00)
(45,000.00)

0.00 (742,104.23)
(152,104.23)
(590,000.00)

0.00 0.00 0.00%

2.257

0.00 7
615,064.11 / 0.00%

3.24 l 0.00%

0.00 0.00
1,110,159.48 0.00%
$ 3,037,323.64 $ 1,312,114.61 $ (2,624,209.17) $ 1,725,229.08

INTEREST/

DEPOSITS/

BEGINNING PURCHASES/

BALANCE MARKET GAIN
$ 1,464.50 $..,..w.

0.01 103,682.97 0.44
45,147.65
150,295.12 $

0.19 0.64 $ 0.00 $
(-)
ADM.FEES/

WITHDRAWALS/
SALES/

MATURITIES/
(MARKET LOSS)
$ 0.00 $

0.00 0.00
ENDING

BALANCE RATE
1,464.51/ 0.00%
103,683.41 l
45,147.84
150,295.76 7
In compliance with California Government Code Section 53646, as the City Treasurer of City of Bell Gardens, I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's and Successor to CDC's expenditure requirements for the next six months, and that all investments are in compliance of the City's Statement of Investment Policy. I also certify that this report reflects all Government Agency pooled investments and all City's and Successor Agency to CDD'' bank bala tcee. a Manuel Carillo
City Treasurer
Sign:, -
Date:
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the adoption of the new hourly pay schedule for positions designated as temporary/part-time; and

2. Rescind Resolution No. 2026-010 effective as of January 1, 2027.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On January 1, 2027, the State minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour, requiring an amendment to the part-time/temporary salary schedule. Temporary part-time staff is essential to many City operations and efficient public service delivery. In order to continue to recruit essential temporary part-time staff and maintain market competitiveness, it is appropriate to increase the part-time hourly wage schedule accordingly, effective as of January 1, 2027.

CONCLUSION:

The adoption of the attached Resolution is necessary to remain in compliance with the State minimum wage mandates.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The projected fiscal impact of the increase is approximately $5,500 for the remainder of FY 2026-2027 for the affected staffed positions.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-92

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE

FOR POSITIONS DESIGNATED AS TEMPORARY/PART-TIME
WHEREAS, temporary / part-time positions are essential to the City's operations and public service delivery; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to address temporary / part-time hourly pay ranges pursuant to State requirements, industry standards and market competitiveness; and WHEREAS, this Resolution sets forth the hourly pay schedule for positions designated as temporary / part-time.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein.

SECTION 2. Effective as of January 21, 2027, Resolution No. 2026-10 shall be rescinded, repealed, replaced and superseded in its entirety by this Resolution.

SECTION 3. Certain City employment part-time positions are compensated on an hourly basis in the interest of efficient administration of City government and to serve the public welfare. The following hourly positions and salary ranges are authorized effective as of January 1, 2027, following ratification:

Range Step A B C D E
PT -03 $1T40 - - - -
PT -04 $1T53 $18A0 $19.32 $20.29 $21.30
PT -05 $22.37 $23A9 $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. Aquatics Instructor

2. Assistant Pool Manager

3. Case Manager

4. Clerk

5. Community Services Case Worker

6. Custody Officer

7. Human Resources Clerk

Resolution No. 2026-92

8. Intern

9. Lifeguard

10. Media Aide

11. Maintenance Worker

12. Police Cadet

13. Police Records Clerk

14. Pool Attendant

15. Pool Manager

16. Recreation Leader I

17. Recreation Leader II

18. Recreation Leader III

19. Recreation Leader IV

20. Senior Lifeguard

21. Transportation Dispatcher
SECTION 4. In order to recruit Police Officers while they attend 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 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passages 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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Resolution No. 2026-92
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-92 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular 3 of 4

Resolution No. 2026-92
meeting of the City Council held on August 24, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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 Andrew J. Tse, Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Approving Letter of Agreements with the Bell Gardens City Employees Association, the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees Association, and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association for Closure of City Hall and Other Relevant City Facilities for the Holidays
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution approving a Letter of Agreement with the Bell Gardens City Employees Association (BGCEA), the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees Association (BGPWSA), and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA) to close City Hall and other relevant City facilities starting on Thursday, December 24, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for the holidays. Employees would be required to take approved leave time (i.e., vacation, compensatory) or unpaid time off for those hours not worked, for the dates of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026. The City will resume business on Monday, January 4, 2027.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Over the last seven years, the City has entered into Letter of Agreements to close City Hall and other relevant City facilities during the Christmas holiday period.

Management engaged in discussions with the employee associations to consider the closing of City Hall and other relevant City facilities. The employee associations were amenable to this, and management agreed to present this to the City Council. The understanding is that Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026, are not additional, approved holidays. Friday, December 25, 2026, and Friday, January 1, 2027, are observed holidays that land on Friday, which is when the City is closed for business. Per the MOUs with the respective labor groups, holidays that fall on a day the City is normally closed for business, employees will be granted holiday earned time, which will assist in minimizing the impact of time usage to staff for the proposed closure, meaning they would only use 3 days of leave bank hours. Upon assessing the impact on City services, both the City and the bargaining units

have tentatively agreed, subject to City Council approval, that City Hall and other relevant City facilities could close during this period.

The projected costs avoided in future leave payouts is $100,000. In addition, the City will also have savings on utility costs, such as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operating costs.

BGCEA employees designated to work in certain Police Department Police Field Services and Recreation and Community capacities would operate as usual.

BGPWEA and BGPWSA employees working in certain operations who are needed for operational continuity would also operate per their typical schedules. City -operated or maintained facilities would operate under the schedule on Exhibit 3.

CONCLUSION:

If the Letter Agreements with BGCEA, BGPWEA, and BGPWSA are approved, then:
a) City Hall, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026. However, BGPWEA and BGPWSA employees working in certain Public Works operations who are needed for operational continuity, BGCEA employees designated to work in the Police Department Police Field Services, and BGCEA employees working in certain Recreation and Community capacities would work their regular schedules. b) BGCEA, BGPWEA, and BGPWSA members will use up to 30 hours of leave time during this period, and the City will reduce its accrued leave liabilities by approximately $100,000 in future leave payouts.

FISCAL IMPACT:

For the three (3) days that employees will be off, they will use approximately 30 hours of their own leave time that will avoid future City leave accrual payouts of $100,000. There will also be additional cost savings by reduced energy use related to utilities and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning).

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-93

A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LETTER OF AGREEMENTS BY

AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND THE BELL

GARDENS CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE BELL GARDENS

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, AND THE BELL

GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
REGARDING 2026 CITY HALL HOLIDAY CLOSURES
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens ("City") and the Bell Gardens City Employees Association ("BGCEA"), the BeII Gardens Public Works Employees Association (BGPWEA), and the BeII Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA) desire to enter into the Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") memorializing an agreement with respect to hours and other terms of employment; and WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the term of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City has decided to dose City Hall and other relevant City facilities for the entirety of the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this proposal recommends that the City permit employees to utilize their own accrued, approved leave time, inclusive of but not limited to vacation leave, administrative leave, compensatory time, and/or holiday hours for Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026, based on the employees' regular work schedule. The City will resume for business on Monday, January 4, 2027; and
WHEREAS, Friday, December 25, 2026 and Friday, January 1, 2027, are observed holidays that land on Friday, which is when the City is closed for business; and
WHEREAS, per the MOUs with the respective labor groups, holidays that fall on a day the City is normally closed for business, employees will be granted holiday earned time, which will assist in minimizing the impact of time usage to staff for the proposed closure, meaning they would only use 3 days of leave bank hours; and WHEREAS, this proposal would affect both represented City employees and non - represented employees, working at City Hall or other identified City facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has completed the meet and confer process with union representatives for each bargaining unit containing City employees affected by this proposal; and

Resolution No. 2026-93
WHEREAS, the City and the BGCEA, BGPWEA and BGPWSA met and conferred in good faith on effect of the closure of City Hall and other relevant City facilities for the entirety of the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein as findings.

SECTION 2. City Hall and other relevant City facilities will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the Letter of Agreements in substantially the same form as attached to the Staff Report accompanying this Resolution. BGCEA, BGPWEA, and BGPWSA members will use up to 30 hours of leave time during this period.

SECTION 4. The City Council further authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute any appropriate and necessary amendments, addendums, or other ancillary documents in connection with the Letter of Agreements.

SECTION 5. This Resolution is intended, and shall be enforced, to close City Hall and other relevant City facilities on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026, and shall not be interpreted or enforced so as to create an expectation that City Hall and/or other City facilities will be similarly closed in the future.

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.
[Signatures on the following page]
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Resolution No. 2026-93
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
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Daisy Gomez
City Clerk

Resolution No. 2026-93
I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-93 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on August 24, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BE EEN

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND

THE BELL GARDENS CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
This Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") memorializes an agreement entered into between the City of Bell Gardens ("City") and the Bell Gardens City Employees Association ("BGCEA") (collectively "Parties") with respect to the following:

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the term of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith on the effect of the holiday closure of City Hall and relevant City facilities on BGCEA members for the entirety of the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

City Hall, Public Works Office, and the Recreation Administrative Office shall be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

BGCEA members who work at City Hall, the Public Works Office, or the Parks and Recreation Office and do not work the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026, may use their accrued vacation, earned holiday, floating holiday or comp time to cover those days. If a member does not have any accrued comp time, vacation, earned holiday, or floating holiday, or does not wish to use accrued comp time, vacation, earned holiday, or floating holiday to cover those days, then the member shall not be paid on those days. The member is able to make arrangements with his/her supervisor to report to work as usual in lieu of taking time off.

Any BGCEA member who works on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; or Thursday, December 31, 2026, shall not be paid a special holiday pay.

Otherwise, all other terms and conditions of employment remain unchanged as set forth in the 2026-2027 MOU for the balance of its terms except as changed by subsequent written agreement between the parties.

FOR THE BGCEA AND CITY OF BELL GARDENS:

BGCEA: City of Bell Gardens
Eva Reyes Date
BGCEA President Acting City Manager
Rudy Rodriguez Date
BGCEA Vice President
Kimberly Chi Date
BGCEA Treasurer
Diana Ortiz Date
BGCEA Secretary
Angie Contreras Date
BGCEA At -Large Representative
Manuel Acosta Date

LETTER OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND

THE BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
This Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") memorializes an agreement entered into between the City of BeII Gardens ("City") and the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees Association ("BGPWEA") (collectively "Parties") with respect to the following:

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the term of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith on the effect of the holiday closure of City Hall and relevant City facilities on BGPWEA members for the entirety of the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

City Hall, the Public Works Office, and the Recreation Administrative Office shall be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2027. The following days shall be unpaid holidays: Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

BGPWEA members who work at City Hall, the Public Works Office, or the Parks and Recreation Office and do not work the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026, may use their accrued vacation, earned holiday, floating holiday or comp time to cover those days. If a member does not have any accrued comp time, vacation, earned holiday, or floating holiday, or does not wish to use accrued comp time, vacation, earned holiday, or floating holiday to cover those days, then the member shall not be paid on those days. The member is able to make arrangements with his/her supervisor to report to work as usual in lieu of taking time off.

Any BGPWEA member who works on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; or Thursday, December 31, 2026, shall not be paid a special holiday pay.

FOR THE BGPWEA AND CITY OF BELL GARDENS:

BGPWEA: City of BeII Gardens
Jesus Alcaraz Date
BGPWEA Representative Acting City Manager
Manual Acosta Date
Freddie Gonzalez Date
BGPWEA Representative
Jorge Ramirez Date
BGPWEA Representative

LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BE EEN

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
AND

THE BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
This Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") memorializes an agreement entered into between the City of Bell Gardens ("City") and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association ("BGPWSA") (collectively "Parties") with respect to the following:

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Parties met and conferred in good faith on the effect of the holiday closure of City Hall and relevant City facilities on BGPWSA members for the entirety of the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

City Hall, the Public Works office, and the Recreation Administrative Office shall be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026.

BGPWSA members who work at City Hall, the Public Works Office, or the Parks and Recreation offices and do not work the calendar days of Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; and Thursday, December 31, 2026, may use their accrued vacation, earned holiday, floating holiday or comp time to cover those days. If a member does not have any accrued comp time, vacation, earned holiday, or floating holiday, or does not wish to use accrued comp time, vacation, earned holiday, or floating holiday to cover those days, then the member shall not be paid on those days. The member is able to make arrangements with his/her supervisor to report to work as usual in lieu of taking time off.

Any BGPWSA member who works on Thursday, December 24, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Wednesday, December 30, 2026; or Thursday, December 31, 2026, shall not be paid a special holiday pay.

FOR THE BGPWSA AND CITY OF BELL GARDENS:

Alfredo Onate
BGPWSA
Raul Silva
BGPWSA
Date
Date
Manuel Acosta Date
Acting City Manager

City Operated or Maintained Facilities Schedule
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Hannon Park
Julia Russ Asmus Park
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Library
Marlow Park
Marlow Park Annex
Neighborhood Youth
Center
Public Works
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Offices at Veteran's Park
Senior Center
Sierra Building
Skate Park
6662 Loveland St.
6863 Darwell Ave.
8000 Park Lane
8000 Park Lane
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5978 Gallant St.
8000 Park Lane
6902 Hannon St.
8321 Jaboneria Rd.
7110 Garfield Ave.
6640 Marlow Ave.
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7117 El Selinda Ave.
8327 Garfield Ave.
6662 Loveland St.
6722 Clara St.
6423 Florence PI.
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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: Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Bell Gardens City Council and the Successor Agency to the Community Development
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Bell Gardens City Council and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission; and

2. Repeal Resolution No. 2024-72.

As required by the Political Reform Act: Government Code Section 87306 (a) Every agency shall amend its Conflict of Interest Code ("Code"), subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 87303, when change is necessitated by changed circumstances, including the creation of new positions which must be designated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 87302 and relevant changes in the duties assigned to existing positions.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5, the City Council directed City Staff to conduct a biennial review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code and submit any proposed amendments.

The changes to the Conflict of Interest Code list of designated filers are reflected in the attached Resolution.

CONCLUSION:

The final lists of designated positions and disclosure categories have been included as attachments to the attached Resolution as Appendix A (Designated Positions) and Appendix B (Disclosure Categories). Amendments made to the designated positions, appearing in redline, have been added as Exhibit 2.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-94

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST

CODE FOR THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, AND THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL GARDENS COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, WHICH INCORPORATES BY

REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION,

ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED LIST OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS

AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

OF THE CITY AND COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000 et seq., requires the adoption of a Conflict of Interest Code ("Code") for all public agencies; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted Regulation 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 18730, which contains the terms of a Standard Conflict of Interest Code, which can be incorporated by reference, and which may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings; and WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 87306.5 requires every government agency to conduct biennial reviews of its Code; and WHEREAS, on September 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-72, amending the City of Bell Gardens Conflict of Interest Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE 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. Resolution No. 2024-72 is hereby rescinded, repealed, replaced and superseded in its entirety by this Resolution.

SECTION 3. In compliance with Government Code Section 87300, the terms of Regulation 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 18730 - The Standardized Conflict of Interest Code duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, along with the attached Appendices in which officials and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, are hereby incorporated by reference and constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Bell Gardens. (Exhibit 1).

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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.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 14th day of September, 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-94 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, September 14, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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Exhibit 1

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. This code is adopted pursuant to and in compliance with Section 87300 of the California Government Code.

SECTION 2. STANDARDIZED CODE ADOPTED. The terms of California Code of Regulations, Section 18730, and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference, and along with the attached Appendix "A," in which officials and employees are specified and designated, and Appendix "B," in which disclosure categories are set forth, constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Bell Gardens.

The herein Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Bell Gardens, so adopted by Resolution No. 2026-94, amends and replaces any Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Bell Gardens previously in effect, to conform to the herein newly adopted Code. All terms or words in this Conflict of Interest Code, and in its Exhibits, shall have such meanings as are associated hereto in the Political Reform Act, as amended from time to time.

SECTION 3. STATEMENTS. Designated employees shall file Statements of Economic Interests with the City Clerk, who shall be and will perform the duties of filing officer for the City of Bell Gardens. All newly designated employees shall file an initial statement within thirty days after the effective date of the herein Code. The annual Statement of Economic Interests shall be duly filed no later than April 1st of each calendar year.

Subject to Government Code Section 81008, such statements are public record and will be available for public inspection and reproduction in the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Code shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Council of the City of Bell Gardens. 4 of 9

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Appendix A

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

DESIGNATED POSITIONS
A "Designated employee" is an officer, employee, member or consultant of an agency whose position is designated in the Code because the position entails the making or participation in the making of governmental decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest (Government Code Section 82019).

POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY
Council, Commissions, Committees & Boards
City Council
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Education Commission
Planning Commission
Recreation, Cultural & Youth Commission
Senior Citizen Commission
Traffic & Safety Commission
City Manager's Office
City Manager/Executive Director
Assistant City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Management Analyst
City Attorney's Office
City Attorney
Assistant/Deputy City Attorney
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary
Community Development Department
Director of Community Development
City Planner
Building Services Supervisor
Associate Planner
Housing Programs Manager
Management Analyst
1 1
2, 3, 4, 5
1 2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 9, 12
1 2, 3, 4, 5
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
1 2, 3, 4, 5
6, 7, 8
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 9, 10, 11
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 9, 12
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POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY
Finance & Administrative Services Department
Director of Finance & Administrative Services/City Treasurer 1 Accounting Manager 13, 14, 15
Human Resources Manager 13, 14, 15
Administrative Services Manager 13, 14, 15
Police Department
Chief of Police
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Records Supervisor
Dispatch Supervisor
Jail Supervisor
Public Works Department
Director of Public Works
Public Works Manager
*City Engineer
Public Works Supervisor
Public Works Superintendent
Senior Management Analyst
Recreation & Community Services Department
Director of Recreation & Community Services
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Coordinator
Administrative Specialist
Consultants
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 9, 12
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 9, 12
2,6,7,8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
Consultants shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitations:

The executive director or executive officer may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this Section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The executive director's or executive officer's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code.
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Appendix B

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
- No disclosure is required by this Conflict of Interest Code. Full disclosure is already required by Government Code § 87200, FPPC Form 700.
2 Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedules B)
3 Reportable income. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedules C, D, & E) 4 Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedules A-1 & A-2) 5 Reportable business positions. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedule C) 6 Reportable income from persons and business entities that provide, that plan to provide or that have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, supplies to the City or City Agency under the direction of the employee's office/department. (FPPC Form 700 — C, D, & E)
7 Reportable investments and business positions in business entities that provide, that plan to provide, or that have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services or supplies to the City or City Agency under the direction of the employee's office/department. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedule A-1, A-2 & C)
8 Reportable income from persons and business entities from which the City of City Agency purchases, plans to purchase, or has purchased supplies, services or materials for the City or City Agency within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedule C,

D, & E)
9 Reportable income from persons and business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services subject to the review, inspection, or approval of designated employee's office/department, whether such inspection or approval is performed on behalf of the City or City Agency. (FPPC Form 700 - Schedule C, D, & E) 10 - Reportable investments in any business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services subject to the approval or review of the designated employee's 8 of 9

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office/department, whether such approval or review is performed on behalf of the City or City Agency. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule A-1 & A-2) 11 Reportable business positions in any business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services subject to the approval or review of the designated employee's office/department, whether such approval is performed on behalf of the City of City Agency. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule C)
12 Reportable investments and business positions in business entities providing, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services subject to the inspection or approval of the designated employee's office/department, whether such inspection or approval is performed on behalf of the City or City Agency. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule A-1, A-2 & C)
13 Reportable income from persons and business entities from which the City or City Agency purchases, plans to purchase or has purchased supplies, materials, or services within two years or prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedules C, D, & E) 14 Reportable investments in business entities from which the City or City Agency purchases, plans to purchase or has purchases supplies, materials, or services within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedules C, D, & E)
15 Reportable business positions in business entities from which the City or City Agency purchases, plans to purchase or has purchased supplies, materials, or services within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule C) Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to comply fully with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The City Manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest code.
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY
Council, Commissions, Committees & Boards
City Council 1
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission 1 4 Education Commission
Planning Commission
Recreation, Cultural & Youth Commission
Senior Citizen Commission
Traffic & Safety Commission
City Manager's Office
City Manager/Executive Director
Assistant City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Management Analyst
City Attorney's Office
City Attorney
Assistant/Deputy City Attorney
2, 3, 4, 5
1 2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 9, 12
1 2, 3, 4, 5
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
1 2, 3, 4, 5
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk/Successor Agency Secretary 6, 7, 8
Community Development Department
Depuy Ciy Managcr/
Director of Community Development
City Planner
Building Services Supervisor
Associate Planner
Housing Programs Manager
Housing Specia is
Management Analyst
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 9, 10, 11
2, 3, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 5
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2, 9, 12
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POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY
Finance & Administrative Services Department
Director of Finance & Administrative Services/City Treasurer 1 Accounting Manager 13, 14, 15
Human Resources Manager 13, 14, 15
Administrative Services Manager 13, 14, 15
Police Department
Chief of Police
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Records Supervisor
Dispatch Supervisor
Jail Supervisor
Public Works Department
Director of Public Works
Public Works Manager
*City Engineer
Public Works Supervisor
anagemenr Ana ys
Public Works Superintendent
Senior Management Analyst
Recreation & Community Services Department
Director of Recreation & Community Services
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Coordinator
Administrative Specialist
Consultants
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 9, 12
2, 9, 2
2, 6, 7, 9, 12
2, 9, 12
2, 6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6, 7, 8
6,7,8
Consultants shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitations:

The executive director or executive officer may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The executive director's or executive officer's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code.
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11 Reportable business positions in any business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services subject to the approval or review of the designated employee's office/department, whether such approval is performed on behalf of the City of City Agency. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule C)
12 Reportable investments and business positions in business entities providing, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code, services subject to the inspection or approval of the designated employee's office/department, whether such inspection or approval is performed on behalf of the City or City Agency. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule A-1, A-2 & C)
13 Reportable income from persons and business entities from which the City or City Agency purchases, plans to purchase or has purchased supplies, materials, or services within two years or prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedules C, D, & E) 14 Reportable investments in business entities from which the City or City Agency purchases, plans to purchase or has purchases supplies, materials, or services within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedules C, D, & E)
15 Reportable business positions in business entities from which the City or City Agency purchases, plans to purchase or has purchased supplies, materials, or services within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this Conflict of Interest Code. (FPPC Form 700 — Schedule C) Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to the following limitation:

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:

FROM:

BY:

SUBJECT:

Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Alfonso Hernandez, Acting Director of Community Development Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of Bell Gardens and Richards, Watson & Gershon for Litigation Defense Services DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG) for continued litigation defense services pertaining to Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Following the completion of the administrative appeal process, Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC initiated judicial proceedings against the City of Bell Gardens (City).

RWG has represented the City throughout the administrative proceedings giving rise to the litigation, including advising the City regarding the interpretation and implementation of the RSTEP Ordinance, assisting the City during both administrative appeals, and providing legal guidance concerning the Hearing Officer proceedings and related administrative determinations. Because the litigation arises directly from those administrative proceedings and involves the same factual record, legal issues, and interpretation of the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, RWG possesses unique institutional knowledge of the matter and is well positioned to efficiently defend the City in the litigation. Retaining RWG as litigation counsel allows for continuity of representation, avoids duplicative efforts, and reduces the time and expense associated with on -boarding new counsel.

Pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 3.04.090, on August 13, 2026, the Acting City Manager executed a Professional Services Agreement between the City and RWG for litigation defense services in the Matter of Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC for a total not -to -exceed amount of $10,000. Due to additional litigation defense services needed, a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and RWG is requested to increase the aggregate not -to -exceed sum by an additional $190,000 for a new aggregate not -to -exceed sum of $200,000.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement by and between the City and RWG.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Litigation defense services are to be provided at an hourly rate of $395 for all attorneys of their firm for defense of the lawsuit with an aggregate not -to -exceed sum of $200,000. Funding for these services is available within the City's adopted FY 2026-2027 budget and will be paid from appropriated funds designated for legal services.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-95

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens ("City") requires continued litigation defense services from Richards, Watson & Gershon ("RWG") pertaining to a matter involving Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC; and
WHEREAS, RWG has represented the City throughout the administrative proceedings giving rise to the litigation, including advising the City regarding the interpretation and implementation of the RSTEP Ordinance, assisting the City during both administrative appeals, and providing legal guidance concerning the Hearing Officer proceedings and related administrative determinations; and WHEREAS, the litigation arises directly from those administrative proceedings and involves the same factual record, legal issues, and interpretation of the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, RWG possesses unique institutional knowledge of the matter and is well positioned to efficiently defend the City in the litigation; and WHEREAS, retaining RWG as litigation counsel allows for continuity of representation, avoids duplicative efforts and reduces the time and expense associated with on -boarding new counsel; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 3.04.090, on August 13, 2026, the Acting City Manager executed a Professional Services Agreement between the City and RWG for litigation defense services in the Matter of Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC for a total not -to -exceed amount of $10,000; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RWG based on an hourly rate of $395 for all attorneys of their firm for defense of the lawsuit with an aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $200,000.

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 incorporate them herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RWG, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, which is attached to the staff report as Exhibit 2.

Resolution No. 2026-95
SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes and directs the Acting City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Servies Agreement with RWG and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement and effectuate the intent of the City Council as set forth in this Resolution along with any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 2026-95
I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-95 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, September 14, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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2026

FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Specialized Litigation Defense Services)
(Parties: Richards, Watson & Gershon and City of Bell Gardens) THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, "First Amendment") to that certain agreement entitled "Professional Services Agreement" and dated August 13, 2026 (hereinafter, "Master Agreement"), is hereby made and entered into this day of , 2026 (hereinafter, "Effective Date"), by and between CITY OF BELL GARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, "City") and RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON (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 August 13, 2026, pursuant to Section 3.04.090 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, the Parties executed and entered into the Professional Services Agreement for Consultant to provide specialized litigation defense services in the Matter of Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC v. City of Bell Gardens, et al. (LASC Case No. 26STCPO2580) (the "Action"); 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 an Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000); and
WHEREAS, due to required continued litigation defense support, the Parties now wish to modify the Master Agreement to increase the Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) by ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000) for a new Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000).

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 1.4 (COMPENSATION) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to increase the Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) by ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000) for a new Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000).

SECTION 2. 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 3. 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, and 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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2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed on the day and year first appearing above.

CITY: CONSULTANT:

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON
By:

Manual Acosta, Acting City Manager
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Date:

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:
3 EXHIBIT "A"

MASTER AGREEMENT
4 2026

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Specialized Litigation Defense Services)
(Parties: Richards, Watson & Gershon and City of Bell Gardens) THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into this 5 day of � ��' J� "v'{ 2026 (hereinafter, the "Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF BELL GARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, "CITY") and RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON (hereinafter, "CONSULTANT"). For the purposes of this Agreement, CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term "Parties." The capitalized term "Party" may refer to CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY requires specialized litigation defense services in the Matter of Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC v. City of Bell Gardens, et al. (LASC Case No. 26STCPO2580) (the "Action"); and
WHEREAS, CITY staff has determined that CONSULTANT possesses the experience, skills and training necessary to competently provide such services to CITY; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement was approved by the City Manager pursuant to his authority under Section 3.04.090 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:

I .

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

1.1 TERM: This Agreement shall have a term of One (1) year commencing as of the Effective Date of this Agreement (hereinafter, the "Term"). Nothing in this Section. shall operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience or for cause as provided under Article V (Termination), below.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain written proposal of CONSULTANT entitled "Revised Cost Proposal for Litigation Defense" (hereinafter, the "CONSULTANT PROPOSAL") dated August 5, 2026, which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit "A".

CONSULTANT further agrees to furnish to City all services, tasks and incidental, and customary work necessary to competently perform and timely complete the services and tasks set forth in the Scope of Work. For

the purposes of this Agreement the aforementioned services and tasks` set forth in the Scope of Work shall hereinafter be referred to generally by the capitalized term "Work". In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Scope of Work and the provisions of this Agreement to which the Scope of Work is attached, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control.

1.3 PROSECUTION OF WORK:

A. CONSULTANT shall perform the Work contemplated under this Agreement.

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to entitle CONSULTANT to the receipt of any sums under this Agreement, except to the extent CITY authorizes the performance of any Work in the manner described below and such Work is in fact performed and completed by CONSULTANT and accepted by CITY.

B. Time is of the essence in the performance of Work under this Agreement, and in the absence of a specific schedule or other instructions from the City Representatives, CONSULTANT shall begin and complete performance of the Work as timely and diligently a manner as possible.

1.4 COMPENSATION: CONSULTANT shall perform the Work in accordance with CONSULTANT PROPOSAL. The foregoing notwithstanding, CONSULTANT's total compensation for the performance of all Work contemplated under this Agreement, will not exceed an hourly fee of THREE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($395) per hour, for all attorneys, for a total budgeted annual aggregate sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) (hereinafter, the "Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum"), during the Term of this Agreement unless such added expenditures are first approved by the City Council. The Parties are in agreement that the Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum serves as a temporary measure to protect the CITY's interests. CITY shall attempt to obtain any necessary extensions and approvals for this Agreement from the City Council to allow CONSULTANT to complete the Work. In the event CONSULTANT's charges are projected to exceed the Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum prior to the expiration of this Agreement, CITY may suspend CONSULTANT's performance pending CITY's approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Aggregate Not - to -Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall have no obligation to perform any services after the Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum is reached unless an amendment is first approved by the City Council. If CITY does not authorize an amendment to this Agreement to allow for sufficient funding, then CONSULTANT will be entitled to discontinue the representation once the costs of services reach the Aggregate Not -to -Exceed Sum. In that case, CITY will either substitute new counsel into the Action, or consent to CONSULTANT's motion to withdraw from the representation. •

2. pocket expenses incurred. If the amount of CONSULTANT's compensation is a function of hours worked by CONSULTANT's personnel, the invoice should indicate the number of hours worked, the persons responsible for performing the Work, the rate of compensation at which such services and tasks were performed, the subtotal for each task and service performed and a grand total for all services performed. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice.

Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. CITY will not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to CONSULTANT.

1.6 ACCOUNTING RECORDS: CONSULTANT will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. CITY will have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. CITY will further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.
11 ABANDONMENT BY CONSULTANT: In the event CONSULTANT ceases to perform the Work agreed to under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the undertaking contemplated herein prior to the expiration of this Agreement or prior to completion of any or all tasks set forth in the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will deliver to CITY immediately and without delay, all materials, records and other work product prepared or obtained by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, CONSULTANT will only be compensated for the reasonable value of the services, tasks and other Work performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment, less a deduction for any damages, costs or additional expenses which CITY may incur as a result of CONSULTANT's cessation or abandonment.

II.

PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT

2.1 CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES: The CITY hereby designates Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney and Alfonso Hernandez, Acting Director of Community Development (hereinafter, the "City Representatives") to act as its representatives for the performance of this Agreement. The City Representatives or their designee will act on behalf of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not accept directions or orders from any person other than the City Representatives or their designee.

2.2 CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE: CONSULTANT hereby designates Amy Greyson, Senior Attorney, and Ginetta Giovinco, Shareholder, to act as its representatives for the performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, "Consultant Representatives"). Consultant Representatives will have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the CONSULTANT for all purposes under this Agreement.

Consultant Representatives or their designee will supervise and direct the performance of the Work, using their best skill and attention, and will be 3 responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Agreement.

Notice to the Consultant Representatives will constitute notice to CONSULTANT.

2.3 COORDINATION OF SERVICE; CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS:

CONSULTANT agrees to work closely with CITY staff in the performance of the Work and this Agreement and will be available to CITY staff and the City Representatives at all reasonable times. All work prepared by CONSULTANT will be subject to inspection and approval by the City Representatives or their designees.

2.4 STANDARD OF CARE; PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES: CONSULTANT represents, acknowledges and agrees to the following:

A. CONSULTANT will perform all Work skillfully, competently and in accordance with standards of CONSULTANT's profession;
B. CONSULTANT shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient in the opinion of the CITY to perform the Work within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood and agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material shall be furnished and said Work performed and completed as required by the Agreement, and subject to the approval of the CITY's authorized representative;
C. CONSULTANT will perform all Work in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the CITY;
D. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 and the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.). CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Work. If CONSULTANT performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom; E. CONSULTANT understands the nature and scope of the Work to be performed under this Agreement as well as any and all schedules of performance;
F. All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents possess sufficient skill, knowledge, training and experience to perform those services and tasks assigned to them by CONSULTANT; and
G. All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess all licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the tasks and services contemplated under this Agreement and all such licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and 4 approvals will be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement and made available to CITY for copying and inspection.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that CONSULTANT will perform, at CONSULTANT's own cost and expense and without any reimbursement from CITY, any services necessary to correct any errors or omissions caused by CONSULTANTs failure to comply with the standard of care set forth under this Section or by any like failure on the part of CONSULTANT's employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. Such effort by CONSULTANT to correct any errors or omissions will be commenced immediately upon their discovery by either Party and will be completed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of discovery or such other extended period of time authorized by the City Representatives in writing and in their sole and absolute discretion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CITY's acceptance of any work performed by CONSULTANT or on CONSULTANT's behalf will not constitute a release of any deficiency or delay in performance. The Parties further acknowledge, understand and agree that CITY has relied upon the foregoing representations of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to the representation that CONSULTANT possesses the skills, training, knowledge and experience necessary to perform the Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession.

2.5 ASSIGNMENT: The skills, training, knowledge and experience of CONSULTANT are material to CITY's willingness to enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, CITY has an interest in the qualifications and capabilities of the person(s) who will perform the services and tasks to be undertaken by CONSULTANT or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In recognition of this interest, CONSULTANT agrees that it will not assign or transfer, either directly or indirectly or by operation of law, this Agreement or the performance of any of CONSULTANT's duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In the absence of CITY's prior written consent, any attempted assignment or transfer will be ineffective, null and void and will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

2.6 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL: CONSULTANT has represented to CITY that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Work under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, CONSULTANT may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of CITY. In the event that CITY and CONSULTANT cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, CITY shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the CITY, or who are determined by the CITY to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the CONSULTANT at the request of the CITY.

2.7 CONTROL AND PAYMENT OF SUBORDINATE: The Work will be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT's strict supervision. CONSULTANT will 5 determine the means, methods and details of performing the Work subject to the requirements of this Agreement. CITY retains CONSULTANT on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. CONSULTANT reserves the right to perform similar or different services for other principals during the term of this Agreement, provided such work does not unduly interfere with CONSULTANT's competent and timely performance of the Work contemplated under this Agreement and provided the performance of such services does not result in the unauthorized disclosure of CITY's confidential or proprietary information. Any additional personnel performing the Work under this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT are not employees of CITY and will at all times be under CONSULTANT's exclusive direction and control. CONSULTANT will pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due to such personnel and will assume responsibility for all benefits, payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments and the like. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance and the like.

2.8 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS: If any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants are determined by the City Representatives to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely performance of the tasks assigned to CONSULTANT, a threat to persons or property, or if any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants fail or refuse to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the CITY, such officer, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant will be promptly removed by CONSULTANT and will not be reassigned to perform any of the Work.

2.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

2.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The Parties acknowledge, understand and agree that CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT are, and will at all times remain, wholly independent contractors and are not officials, officers, employees, departments or subdivisions of CITY.

CONSULTANT will be solely responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants.

CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT will have 6 no authority, express or implied, to bind CITY in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of, or against, CITY, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred by CITY in writing.

III.

INSURANCE

3.1 DUTY TO PROCURE AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE: Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain policies of insurance that meet the requirements and specifications set forth under this Article. CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following insurance coverage, at its own expense:

A. Commercial General Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance ("CGL Coverage") as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 0001) or its equivalent. Such CGL Coverage will have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, operations, products and completed operations, and contractual liability.

B. Automobile Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Automobile Liability Insurance as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 (any auto). Such Automobile Liability Insurance shall have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

C. Workers' Compensation Insurance/ Employer's Liability Insurance: A policy of workers' compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which will indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both CONSULTANT and CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by CONSULTANT in the course of carrying out the Work contemplated in this Agreement.

D. Errors & Omissions Insurance: For the full term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance appropriate to CONSULTANT's profession. Such coverage will have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim.

3.2 ADDITIONAL INSURED REQUIREMENTS: The CGL Coverage and the Automobile Liability Insurance will contain an endorsement naming the CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers

as additional insureds.

3.3 REQUIRED CARRIER RATING: All varieties of insurance required under this Agreement will be procured from insurers authorized to issue policies in California.

Except as otherwise provided elsewhere under this Article, all required insurance will be procured from insurers who, according to the latest edition of the Best's Insurance Guide, have an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII. CITY may also accept policies procured by insurance carriers with a Standard & Poor's rating of no less than BBB according to the latest published edition of the Standard & Poor's rating guide. As to Workers' Compensation Insurance/ Employer's Liability Insurance, the City Representatives are authorized to authorize lower ratings than those set forth in this Section.

3.4 PRIMACY OF CONSULTANT'S INSURANCE: All policies of insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary to any coverage available to CITY or CITY's elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY or CITY's elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers will be in excess of CONSULTANT's insurance and will not contribute with it.

3.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement will not prohibit CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss other than errors and omissions insurance coverage.

CONSULTANT hereby waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officials, officers, employees agents and volunteers except as to claims, occurrences or matters that would be subject to errors and omissions insurance. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

3.6 VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE: CONSULTANT acknowledges, understands and agrees, that CITY's ability to verify the procurement and maintenance of the insurance required under this Article is critical to safeguarding CITY's financial well-being and, indirectly, the collective well-being of the residents of the CITY.

Accordingly, CONSULTANT warrants, represents and agrees that it will furnish CITY with original certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the coverage required under this Article on forms satisfactory to CITY in its sole and absolute discretion. The certificates of insurance and endorsements for each insurance policy will be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and will be on forms provided by the CITY if requested. All certificates of insurance and endorsements will be received and approved by CITY as a condition precedent to CONSULTANT's commencement of any Work. Upon CITY's written request, CONSULTANT will also provide CITY with specimen copies or copies where confidential, trade secret, client confidential information, and similar information is redacted.

3.7 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE: In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is 8 canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice.

3.8 SPECIAL RISKS OR CIRCUMSTANCES: CITY reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

IV.

INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 The Parties agree that CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (hereinafter, the "City Indemnitees") should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be protected from any and all loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, or any other cost to the extent caused by CONSULTANT's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of CONSULTANT's commitment to indemnify, defend and protect CITY as set forth herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent CONSULTANT's Work is subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to Claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT.

CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.

4.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs, and fees of litigation) of every nature to the extent caused by CONSULTANT's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in CONSULTANT's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement. CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify, hold harmless or defend hereunder shall not apply to the extent loss or damage is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.

4.4 The obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the 9 provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

4.5 CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property to the extent caused by any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by counsel of CITY's choice.

4.6 CITY does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost, or expense.

4.7 This Article and all provisions contained herein (including but not limited to the duty to indemnify, defend, and hold free and harmless) shall survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which the CITY may have at law or in equity.

TERMINATION

5.1 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without cause by giving fifteen (15) day written notice of CITY's intent to terminate this Agreement, which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without cause by giving sixty (60) day written notice of its intent to the terminate this Agreement, which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. Upon such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been performed by CONSULTANT up to the effective date of the termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, CITY may require CONSULTANT to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data, as defined in Section 6.1, below, and other information of any kind prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of the Work. CONSULTANT will be required to provide such Documents and Data within fifteen (15) calendar days of CITY's written request. 10 No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY pursuant to Section 5.2, below, will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement for convenience as provided under this Section.

5.2 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT:

A. In the event either Party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, "Event of Default") will occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a "Default Notice") which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 5.2(B) and 5.2(C), below, or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion, The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this Agreement if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement.

B. CONSULTANT will cure the Event of Default within the following time periods:
i. Within ten (10) business days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any failure of CONSULTANT to timely provide CITY or CITY's employees or agents with any information and/or written reports, documentation or work product which CONSULTANT is obligated to provide to CITY or CITY's employees or agents under this Agreement.

Prior to the expiration of the 10 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 10 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(i) that exceeds seven (7) calendar days from the end of the initial 10 -day cure period; or ii. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 14 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(ii) that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the initial 14 -day cure period.
11 In addition to any other failure on the part of CONSULTANT to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or the failure to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task), an Event of Default on the part of CONSULTANT will include, but will not be limited to the following: (i) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform any of the services or tasks called for under the Scope of Work; (ii) CONSULTANT's failure to fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement within the specified time or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time; (iii) CONSULTANT's and/or its employees' disregard or violation of any federal, state, local law, rule, procedure or regulation; (iv) the initiation of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, or similar legislation as relates to CONSULTANT, whether voluntary of involuntary; (v) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform or observe any covenant, condition, obligation or provision of this Agreement; and/or (vi) CITY's discovery that a statement representation or warranty by CONSULTANT relating to this Agreement is false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect.

D. CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also immediately suspend CONSULTANT's performance under this Agreement pending
CONSULTANT's cure of any Event of Default by giving CONSULTANT written notice of CITY's intent to suspend CONSULTANT's performance (hereinafter, a "Suspension Notice"). CITY may issue the Suspension Notice at any time upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Upon such suspension, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been rendered by CONSULTANT to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY up to the effective date of the suspension. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to suspend this Agreement as provided herein.

E. No waiver of any Event of Default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent Event of Default or breach.

No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
12 F. The duties and obligations imposed under this Agreement and the rights and remedies available hereunder will be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. In addition to any other remedies available to CITY at law or under this Agreement in the event of any breach of this Agreement, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also pursue any one or more of the following remedies:
. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part;
ii. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may extend the time of performance;
iii. The CITY may proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement to recover damages for CONSULTANT's breach of the Agreement or to terminate the Agreement; or
iv. The CITY may exercise any other available and lawful right or remedy.

CONSULTANT will be liable for all legal fees plus other costs and expenses that CITY incurs upon a breach of this Agreement or in the CITY's exercise of its remedies under this Agreement.

G. In the event CITY is in breach of this Agreement, CONSULTANT's sole remedy will be the suspension or termination of this Agreement and/or the recovery of any unpaid sums lawfully owed to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for completed services and tasks.

5.3 SCOPE OF WAIVER: No waiver of any default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant, warranty, agreement, term, condition, duty or requirement contained in this Agreement. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

5.4 SURVIVING ARTICLES, SECTIONS AND PROVISIONS: The termination of this Agreement pursuant to any provision of this Article or by normal expiration of its term or any extension thereto will not operate to terminate any Article, Section or provision contained herein which provides that it will survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement.

VI.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

6.1 DOCUMENTS & DATA; LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: All Documents and Data will be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation and will be used for their original intended purpose upon their use or 13 dissemination by CITY. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Documents and Data" means and includes all reports, analyses, correspondence, plans, designs, notes, summaries, strategies, charts, schedules, spreadsheets, calculations, lists, data compilations, documents or other materials developed and/or assembled by or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement and fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to Documents and Data stored digitally, magnetically and/or electronically; provided that, "Documents and Data" shall not include CONSULTANT's internal working drafts, internal notes, internal know-how, working papers, internal electronic documents containing or reflecting CONSULTANT's internal emails, or other documents in any medium of expression which reflects CONSULTANT's internal deliberations or self - evaluation, all of which shall remain the property of CONSULTANT. This Agreement creates, at no cost to CITY, a perpetual license for CITY to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and/or retain any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in all Documents and Data. CONSULTANT will require all subcontractors and subconsultants working on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement to agree in writing that CITY will be granted the same right to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and retain Documents and Data prepared or assembled by any subcontractor or subconsultant as applies to Documents and Data prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement.

6.2 CONFIDENTIALITY: All data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and will not be disclosed by CONSULTANT without prior written consent by CITY. CITY will grant such consent of disclosure as legally required. Upon request, all CITY data will be returned to CITY upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not use CITY's name or insignia, photographs, or any publicity pertaining to the Work in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of CITY. CONSULTANT may, however, disclose that it provides special counsel services for CITY.

6.3 FALSE CLAIMS ACT: CONSULTANT warrants and represents that neither CONSULTANT nor any person who is an officer of, in a managing position with, or has an ownership interest in CONSULTANT has been determined by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have violated the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.G., Section 3789 et seq. and the California False Claims Act, Government Code Section 12650 et seq.

6.4 NOTICES: All notices permitted or required under this Agreement will be given to the respective Parties at the following addresses, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

CONSULTANT:

Richards Watson Gershon
1 Civic Center Circle
P.O. Box 1059
Brea, CA 92822
14 CITY:

City of Bell Gardens
7100 S. Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Attn: Alfonso Hernandez, Acting Director of

Attn: Amy Greyson Community Development
Phone: 714-990-0901 Phone: 562-806-7700
Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP
500 S. Grand Avenue, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attn: Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Phone: 213-361-9015
Such notices will be deemed effective when personally delivered or successfully transmitted by facsimile as evidenced by a fax confirmation slip or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit with the United States Postal Service, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address.

6.5 COOPERATION: FURTHER ACTS: The Parties will fully cooperate with one another and will take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as are reasonably necessary, appropriate or convenient to achieve the purposes of this Agreement.

6.6 SUBCONTRACTING: CONSULTANT will not subcontract any portion of the Work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without the prior written approval of CITY. Subcontracts (including without limitation subcontracts with subconsultants), if any, will contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement, including provisions relating to insurance requirements and indemnification.

6.7 CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS: CITY reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the various projects worked upon by CONSULTANT.

6.8 PROHIBITED INTERESTS: CONSULTANT warrants, represents and maintains that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has not paid, nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY will have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of CITY, during the term of his or her service with CITY, will have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

6.9 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

6.10 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement will be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, the venue, without exception, will be in the Los Angeles 15 County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, the venue, without exception, will be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.

6.11 ATTORNEYS' FEES: If either Party commences an action against the other Party, legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation will be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorneys' fees and all other costs of such action.

6.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement will be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.

6.13 NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFIT: There are no intended third -party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. All rights and benefits under this Agreement inure exclusively to the Parties.

6.14 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement will not be construed in favor of, or against, either Party but will be construed as if the Parties prepared this Agreement together through a process of negotiation and with the advice of their respective attorneys.

6.15 SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

6.16 AMENDMENT: MODIFICATION: No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement will be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to CITY approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver will be void and invalid.

6.17 CAPTIONS: The captions of the various articles, sections and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.

6.18 INCONSISTENCIES OR CONFLICTS: In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the exhibits attached hereto, the provisions of this Agreement will control.

6.19 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including all attached exhibits, constitutes the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, which may have been entered into between CITY and CONSULTANT prior to the execution of this Agreement. Any statements, representations, or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by either Party that is not embodied herein will not be valid or binding on the Parties. No amendment, modification or supplement to this Agreement will be valid 16 and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties pursuant to Section

6.16, above.

6.20 FORCE MAJEURE: The Term shall be extended in the event of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control of CONSULTANT and without the fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the CITY. CONSULTANT shall within three (3) calendar days of the commencement of such delay notify the City Representatives in writing of the causes of the delay.

The City Representatives shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Representatives such delay is justified. The City Representatives' determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to recover damages against the CITY for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, CONSULTANT's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

6.21 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. No handwritten or typewritten amendment, modification or supplement to any one counterpart will be valid or binding unless made to all three counterparts in conformity with Section

6.16, above. One fully executed original counterpart will be delivered to CONSULTANT and two original counterparts will be retained by CITY. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)
17 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS:

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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney

RICHARDS ATSON GER HON
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Name: Amy Greyson
Title: Senior Attorney
Date:

Aug 13, 2026

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS: RICHARDS WATSON SH
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Name: Amy Greyson
Title: Senior Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"

CONSULTANT PROPOSAL
19 Amy Greyson
714.990.0901
714.99©.6230
[email protected]
August 5, 2026

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Mayra Garcia
Housing Programs Manager
City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, California 90201
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP
500 S. Grand Avenue, Floor 12
Los Angeles, CA 90071
1 Civic Center Circle, PO Box 1059
Brea, California 92822-1059
rwglaw,corn
Re: Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC v. City of BeII Gardens, et al. (LASC Case No. 265T CP02580)
Revised Cost Proposal for Litigation Defense
Dear Ms. Garcia and Ms. Vasquez:

This letter is a follow-up to my recent telephone discussions with Ms. Garcia regarding the City of Bell Gardens' interest in retaining Richards Watson & Gershon ("RWG") to represent and defend the respondents, City of Bell Gardens and City of Bell Gardens Community Development Department (collectively the "City") in the above -referenced lawsuit ("Lawsuit"), that was filed by Petitioner, Garfield Manufactured Housing Community, LLC. This letter sets forth RWG's rate proposal to represent the City in the Lawsuit. This letter replaces and supersedes any prior discussions or writings with regard to our potential representation of the City in the above - referenced Lawsuit.

RWG proposes that Ginetta Giovinco, Esq., of our firm, and I would represent the City in the Lawsuit. Depending on the scope of the work necessitated, we may use other attorneys in the firm at our discretion to provide high quality and timely services to the City. Copies of Ms.

Giovinco's CV and my CV are included with this letter.

As we discussed, and as a courtesy based on our existing relationship with the City, RWG is proposing a blended rate for all attorneys of the firm, in the amount of $395 per hour, for defense of the Lawsuit. Paralegals, legal assistants and e -discovery specialists would be billed

Mayra Garcia
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
August 5, 2026

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at the rate of $210 per hour. Our rates for this representation will remain in effect until August 30, 2027, and will be increased automatically thereafter each September 1 by a percentage equal to the increase (if any) in the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles -Long Beach - Anaheim region (or other applicable region as agreed upon by RWG and the City) statistical area ("CPI") for the twelve-month period ending on the immediately prior July, not to exceed 5%, and rounded to the nearest $5 increment.

In addition, we would bill the City for costs in connection with our representation of the City in the Lawsuit. Such costs include copying documents ($.1©/page), mileage (based on the federal government's standard mileage rate) to the extent incurred, travel costs, messenger and delivery services when needed, computerized research and e -discovery tools (e.g., CoCounsel, and DISC©), and other similar costs. Such charges frequently are billed to the firm from third - party vendors, Therefore, there sometimes would be a delay between the time such costs are incurred and the time when they appear on your bill. Please note that we make every effort to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible. For example, we transmit documents by email whenever possible to avoid postage or messenger charges and we use e -filing for court documents. Any time for travel would be billed to and from our Los Angeles office. Mileage to and from the City or any other location necessary for the representation would be billed at IRS - approved rates. As with the existing retainer agreement, we would bill the City for fees and costs on a monthly basis.

Based on my discussions with Ms. Garcia, the City has proposed that at this time, the City would provide us with a proposed engagement agreement memorializing these terms, with a cap of $9,999, which would be signed under the City Manager's authority. This will enable RWG to begin work promptly in order to evaluate and respond, as needed, to the Lawsuit up to the $9,999 cap. We further understand that at an upcoming City Council meeting in September 2026, staff will present a proposed agreement to the City Council for a longer term representation including a budged amount that reflects the anticipated fees and costs to defend the City to the conclusion of the Lawsuit. As previously discussed, we request the proposed agreement to be executed by the City Manager include a provision acknowledging that Staff intends to seek a long-term, sufficiently funded services agreement and that RWG is proceeding under the initial agreement only as a temporary measure to protect the City's interests. We would appreciate written confirmation that if the City does not authorize a legal services agreement with sufficient funding, then RWG will be entitled to discontinue the representation once the costs of services reach the initial $9,999 cap. In that case, the City would either substitute new counsel into the Lawsuit, or consent to RWG's motion to withdraw from the representation.

We appreciate the potential opportunity to represent the City in the Lawsuit. We are hopeful that the terms set forth in this letter are acceptable and that we will be able to finalize an

Mayra Garcia
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
August 5, 2026
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agreement in order to continue to provide exceptional representation to the City. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Enclosure(s): Ginetta Ciovinco's Bio
Amy reyson"s Bid
cc: Dinette Ciovinco, Esq.

Kayser Sume, Esq., Chair, P ta's l anagement Corn ttee

Ginetta specializes in land use matters, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act. Ginetta's practice encompasses both advisory work and litigation, allowing her to handle matters seamlessly from the administrative level through trial and the appellate courts.

Ginetta is frequently asked to assist on controversial projects that appear headed towards litigation, including providing advice on CEQA compliance, local coastal programs, and land use entitlements.
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Ginetta's combination of substantive knowledge, strategic thinking, and advocacy skills make her one of the state's leading writ litigators, resulting in ten published Court of Appeal decisions in successful cases. These cases include important decisions confirming the validity of a city's housing element (Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of La Habra (2025) 117 Cal.APP.5th 1216); upholding the use of an addendum for a residential housing project (Olen Properties Corporation v. City of Newport Beach (2023) 93 CaLApp.5th 270); addressing alternatives required under CEQA and confirming that parking alone is not an environmental impact (Save Our Access -San Gabriel Mountains v.

Watershed Conservation Authority (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 8); addressing exemptions from CEQA for projects in transit priority areas (Covina Residents for Responsible Development v. City of Covina, et al. (2018) 21 Cal.ApP.5th 712); clarifying the level of administrative appeal review required for subsequent CEQA review (San Diegans for Open Government, et al. v. City of San Diego, et a1. (2016) 6 CaI.ApP.5th 995); and establishing limitations on when attorneys' fees may be awarded in CEQA litigation (Coalition fora Sustainable Future in Yucaipa v. City of Yucaipa, et al. (2015) 238 CaI.ApP.4th 513).

Complementing her land use practice, Ginetta has developed an expertise in legal issues affecting special districts. Ginetta currently serves as General Counsel to the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. Ginetta also has represented water agencies and community services districts in litigation, and has handled

matters involving local agency formation commissions (LAFCds).

WORK FOR CLIENTS
Ginetta currently serves as General Counsel to the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.

Ginetta frequently represents clients in litigation at the trial court and appellate levels, often involving land use (including CEQA and the California Coastal Act), the Public Records Act, the Brown Act, or other matters involving writs of mandate.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ginetta currently serves as Chair of the Firm's Coastal Department and previously served as Assistant Chair of the Firm's Litigation Department.

Ginetta is also a member of the Firm's Management Committee.

HONORS Et AWARDS
Ginetta is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale -Hubbell.

Ginetta was selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers List in 2014-2018, and previously was selected to the Southern California Rising Stars List in 201©-2013.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Member, Association of Environmental Professionals
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member, Sonoma County Bar Association
Member, Environmental Section, State Bar of California

Former Member (2018-2024), Los Angeles County Bar Association Judicial Appointments Committee

EXPERIENCE

PUBLISHED OPINIONS
Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra (2025) 227 CaI.ApP.5th 1216 (affirming trial court ruling upholding city's adoption of housing element update, including delegation to city manager to make technical and clerical revisions needed to obtain certification by California Department of Housing and Community Development)
Upland Community First v. City of Upland (2024) 105 Cal.ApP.Sth i (determining no substantial evidence to support a fair argument of potential impacts, thereby upholding city's mitigated negative declaration under CEQA)
Olen Properties Corporation v. City of Newport Beach (2023) 93 Cal.App.5th 270 (affirming trial court ruling upholding use of an addendum under CEQA for a residential housing project) Save Our Access -San Gabriel Mountains v. Watershed Conservation Authority (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 8 (upholding trial court conclusion that CEQA does not categorically require analysis of alternatives other than the statutorily -required "no project" alternative in an environmental impact report, and reversing trial court to hold that the project's reduction in parking was not an environmental impact, thereby obtaining a complete victory on all issues in the case; represented public agency).

Covina Residents for Responsible Development v. City of Covina, et al. (2018) 21 Cal.App.5th 722 (holding that CEQA exemption which took effect three months before city approved project applied and exempted consideration of project's parking impacts; represented city), San Diegans for Open Government, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al. (2026) 6 Cal.ApP.5th 995 (clarifying level of administrative appeal review required for subsequent CEQA review; represented real party in interest).

Coalition for a Sustainable Future in Yucaipa v. City of Yucaipa, et al. (2015) 238 CaI.ApP.4th 513 (establishing limitations on when attorneys' fees may be awarded in CEQA litigation under Private Attorneys General Act "catalyst" theory; represented city).

Eiskarnp v. Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency (2012) 203 Ca1.App.4th 97 (upholding dismissal of a challenge to an ordinance that increased groundwater augmentation charges for well operators; represented water agency).

South Orange County Wastewater Authority v. City of Dana Point (2011) 196 Cal.APP.4th 1604 (holding that a mitigated negative declaration prepared for a rezoning project was not required to study the impacts of an existing sewage treatment plant on the project; represented real party in interest).

Habitat Trust for Wildlife, Inc. v. City of Rancho Cucamonga (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 1306 (upholding city's right to select a qualified conservation entity to receive mitigation lands dedicated by a developer; represented city).

OTHER LITIGATIOI` VICTORIES
Public Land for Public Use v. City of Beverly Hills. Successful defense of city's declaration under Surplus Land Act that certain property is surplus, and successful defense of related Brown Act claims.

The Inland Oversight Committee v. City of Covina. Successful defense of city's use of mitigated negative declaration under CEQA; no appeal filed.

Coalition for Preservation of the Arroyo v. City of Pasadena. Successful defense in trial court and on appeal of CEQA challenge to environmental impact report (EIR) for the use of the Rose Bowl as a temporary NFL location, Dunex, Inc. v. City of Oceanside. Second chaired bench trial leading to judgment in city's favor on $3o million dollar inverse condemnation claim stemming from city's denial of mobile home park conversion.

Successful prosecution of multiple validation actions, including for multi -tiered bond transaction, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, and refunding of pension obligation bonds.

NEWS
RWG Successfully Defends La Habra's Housing Element

06.17, 2024
General Public Testimony About Impacts Insufficient to Meet "Fair Argument" CEQA Test

08.09,2021
Ginetta Giovinco Appointed to the LACBA Judicial Appointments Committee

07.17.2.018

Amy is a senior attorney in the Public Law Department and Labor and Employment Department of RWG, with more than 40 years of experience representing public entities on advisory and litigation matters. Amy's primary areas of focus include land use, zoning and CEQA matters, mmobilehome park rent control and regulation, labor and employment, accommodating individuals with disabilities in employment and in the provision of governmental programs, services and activities under the Americans With Disabilities Act and California disability access laws, and all other aspects of municipal governance, including the interpretation and application of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act.

WORK FOR CLIENTS
Amy serves as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Seal Beach, and also advises a wide range of departments for other firm clients including the Cities of Calimesa, San Bruno, Highland, Indio, Covina, Rancho Cucamonga, Monrovia, Palm Desert, and Redondo Beach. She also serves as a hearing officer for the City of Santa Clarita Manufactured Home Space Rent Adjustment program. Amy previously served as Assistant City Attorney for the Cities of Yucaipa and Laguna Niguel.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prior to joining RWG in 1999, Amy served as Litigation Specialist -Deputy City Attorney for the City of Anaheim, and also served as a partner with the law firm of Brunick, Alvarez & Battersby, where she was Assistant City Attorney for the Cities of Calimesa and Yucaipa, Deputy City Attorney for the City of Highland, and served as special counsel to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, the San Bernardino Community College District, and several county vvater districts. Amy also previously served as Deputy City Attorney for the City 1 nOt'I ; c l1,
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of Garden Grove, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Oceanside, and Deputy City Attorney for the Cities of Claremont and La Verne.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
COURTS
United States District Court, Central District
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

EXPERIENCE

PUBLISHED OPINIONS
Robinson v. City ofYucaiipa, 28 Cal.App.rth 15ob (1994) (Represented the City ofYucaipa in defending a challenge to capital improvement rent adjustment procedures under the city's mobilehome park rent control ordinance.)
City of Highland v. County of San Bernardino, 4 Cal.App.4th 1174 (1992) (Successfully prevailed in challenge to the county's determination of the city's property tax share following incorporation.)

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS
Amy's notable projects and experience include:
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Serves as legal advisor to city councils and planning commissions on land use, zoning and CEQA matters.

Serves as legal counsel advising mobilehome park rent control administrative bodies or as staff advocate on mobilehome park rent increase applications.

Provides ongoing advice and drafting of mobilehome park rent control ordinances, guidelines and forms as well as ordinances regulating mobilehome park conversions for several cities.

Provides ongoing advice and assistance in developing policies and procedures for cities to comply with disability access laws in employment and municipal programs, services, and activities.

Serves as legal advisor to cities on discipline and other civil service matters and drafting of related personnel rules, procedures and policies.

Provides legal advice and assistance to public agencies on connection with personnel investigations into complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination and other workplace issues and related discipline issues.

Provides legal advice and assistance to public agencies in connection with employment -related disability accommodation issues, family medical leave and other leaves, and recruitment, training and other personnel issues, as well as collective bargaining, grievances and other representation matters.

Serves as Manufactured Horne Park Space Rent Adjustment Appeal Hearing Officer for the City of Santa Clarita on appeals filed under the Santa Clarita Manufactured Home Park Rent Adjustment Procedures Ordinance. ✓ Served on the Ad Hoc Practicing Ethics Committee for the League of California Cities (2023), • Served on the Municipal Law Handbook Editorial Committee for the League of California Cities (2012-2014). • Served on the Ad Hoc Due Process Committee for the League of California Cities (2009-2011).

NEWS
ADA Website Accessibility Compliance Deadlines Extended by One Year

04.23.2026
The Model Notice Regarding Disability Access Laws Is Now Available in Six Languages on the Division of the State Architect Website

03.07.2°19
The Model Notice Regarding Disability Access Laws Is Available on the Division of the State Architect Website

01.02.2°19
Cities Must. Provide Public Notice Regarding Disability Access Laws to Applicants for Commercial Construction Building Permits and Business Licenses

12.19.2018

PRESENTATIONS
Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661) Cal Cities Mayor and Council Members Academy, 01.24.2024 Sexual HarassmentTraining for Supervisors
California Special Districts Association, 10.24.2023
Constructing Due Process Walls Following Morongo and 5abey League of California Cities Annual Conference, 09.18.2021

Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661) League of California Cities Annual Conference, og. 8.2od Reasonable Accommodation Under ADA
ACC-OC (Association of California Cities Orange County) Lunch & Lt Legal Tuts and Bolts of Mobile Home Acquisition and Relocation Chapter 67-IRWA, o•.I1..ao
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Fitness for Duty; A Practical and legal Approach, h annyTau, "Psy,D, Baron Center, Inc.

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PUBLICATIONS
Due Process Walls in the City Attorney's Office: Safeguarding Fair Hearings Western City Magazine, io.2013

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: Jennifer Pineda, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Sixth Amended and Restated California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the Sixth Amended and Restated California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority") Agreement.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

The Authority was formed on July 11, 2001, by the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, and Hawaiian Gardens to collectively advance and protect shared interests in lawful cardroom gaming operations conducted within their jurisdictions.

The Authority Agreement has been amended and restated several times to address evolving legal, regulatory, and operational needs. The most recent, the Sixth Amended and Restated Agreement ("Sixth Amendment"), responds to increased legal and administrative costs, particularly in light of ongoing litigation and regulatory challenges from the State of California.

Notably, the Authority has played an active role in defending its members' interests, including participation as amicus curiae in California Gaming Association et al. v Rob Bonta et al., [Case Nos. CPF26519609 and CPF26519609] in support of litigation challenging state regulations affecting cardroom operations.

The Sixth Amendment revises Subsection 2 of Section 15 (Contributions, Advances, Expenses) of the Agreement to increase each Member's annual contribution to Forty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and Seventy -Five Cents ($46,400/5), commencing with fiscal year 2026-2027, and to provide for an optional annual CPI -based adjustment, not to exceed five percent (5%), commencing with fiscal year 2027-2028. This adjustment ensures the Authority remains financially equipped to continue its advocacy, legal defense, and legislative outreach on behalf of its members.

Each member city, including Bell Gardens, must approve the Sixth Amendment and appropriate the increased contribution through its budget process.

CONCLUSION:

Approval of the Sixth Amendment will ensure Bell Gardens continues to benefit from the Authority's advocacy and support, while addressing increased legal and administrative costs through an updated annual contribution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Sixth Amendment will increase the annual contribution from $37,500 to $46,400.75, commencing with FY 2026-27. Beginning FY 2027-28 and each year thereafter, the contribution is subject to an annual CPI adjustment capped at 5%. Budgeted under General Fund for Membership & Dues 110-4111-2200.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-96

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDED AND

RESTATED CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE JOINT

POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2001, the member cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, and Hawaiian Gardens ("Member Cities") entered into the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement ("Agreement"), forming the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority"); and WHEREAS, the Member Cities are host communities to several state licensed card clubs that are essential to the economies of the Member Cities because the card clubs cumulatively provide thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue to the Member Cities; and
WHEREAS, to account for administrative fees, legal fees, and legislative outreach efforts, the Member Cities desire to increase their annual contributions to the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority's efforts directly support the economic stability and public services of the Member Cities by protecting cardroom operations; and WHEREAS, the Sixth Amended and Restated Agreement amends Subsection 2 of Section 15 (Contributions, Advances, Expenses) of the Agreement to increase each Member Cities' annual contribution to Forty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and Seventy -Five Cents ($46,400.75), commencing with fiscal year 2026-2027, and to provide for an optional annual CPI -based adjustment, not to exceed five percent (5%), commencing with fiscal year 2027-2028; and
WHEREAS, each Member Cities' increased contribution is subject to approval and appropriation by its respective City Council.

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. Based upon the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and such other written and oral evidence, the City Council hereby approves the Sixth Amended and Restated California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement, which is attached to the staff report as Exhibit 2.

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SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute the Sixth Amended and Restated California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement and take all actions necessary to appropriate, implement 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.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
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Daisy Gomez
City Clerk

I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-96 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 14, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk

CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

AGREEMENT
(Sixth Amended and Restated)
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Bell Gardens ("Bell Gardens"), the City of Commerce ("Commerce"), the City of Compton ("Compton"), and the City of Hawaiian Gardens ("Hawaiian Gardens") each of which is a municipal corporation (hereafter called "Member" or "Members").

RECITALS
This SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT ("Sixth Amendment") is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, the Founding Members to this Agreement are each authorized and empowered under California law and local ordinances to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (hereafter called "gaming establishments"), license employees to work in gaming establishments, and otherwise regulate the operation of the gaming establishments.

WHEREAS, the Members to this Agreement have inherent power to act for the benefit of the health and general welfare of their residents.

WHEREAS, California Government Code § 6500 et seq. provides that two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any powers common to them and may by that agreement create an entity, which is separate from the public agencies to the agreement.

WHEREAS, on July 11, 2001, the Members entered into the California Cities for Self - Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement (hereinafter, "Agreement") that formed the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Members to this Agreement have determined, separately and jointly, that the public health and general welfare of each of the Members will be enhanced by perceiving and seeking out greater opportunities for revenues from the California gaming economy and that they each will be served by a joint exercise of their common powers as set forth herein by the formation of a separate entity, which shall be known as the California Cities For Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority").

WHEREAS, the Agreement was amended on or around June 18, 2004, by way of a First Amended and Restated Agreement (erroneously referred to as a Second Restated and Amended Agreement) (hereinafter, "First Amendment"); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was again amended on or around October 28, 2008, by way of a Second Amended and Restated Agreement (erroneously referred to as a Third Restated and Amended Agreement) (hereinafter, "Second Amendment"); and

WHEREAS, the Agreement was again amended on or around June 16, 2016, by way of a Third Amended and Restated Agreement (erroneously referred to as a Fourth Restated and Amended Agreement) (hereinafter, "Third Amendment"); and WHEREAS, the Agreement was again amended on or around May 20, 2020, by way of a Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement (erroneously referred to as a Fifth Restated and Amended Agreement) (hereinafter, "Fourth Amendment"); and WHEREAS, the Agreement was again amended on or around March 12, 2025, by way of a Fifth Amended and Restated Agreement (erroneously referred to as a Sixth Restated and Amended Agreement) (hereinafter, "Fifth Amendment"); and WHEREAS, for purposes of this Sixth Amendment, the Master Agreement, as amended by way of the First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment, Fourth Amendment, and Fifth Amendment, may be referred to collectively as the "Master Agreement". The Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, although Fourth and Fifth Amendments were not fully executed, the Authority and the Members continued to perform under the terms of the Master Agreement from the period commencing as of May 20, 2020 to March 12, 2025 and then again from the period commencing as of March 12, 2025, to the Effective Date of this Sixth Amendment; and WHEREAS, at the time of approval of the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment, it was the Authority and the Members' intent to execute the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the Members are in agreement that they intended to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Agreement as amended by the Fourth. Amendment and Fifth Amendment, as if the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment had been executed upon the initial. Authority consideration and approval; and
WHEREAS, between the May 20, 2020 to March 12, 2025 period and then again from the period commencing as of March 12, 2025 to the Effective Date of this Sixth Amendment, the Authority and the Members have performed in compliance with the terms of the Master Agreement and intended all rights, responsibilities and procedures set forth under the Master Agreement, to have been in full force and effect during this period; and WHEREAS, the Members desire to amend and restate the Master Agreement by way of this Sixth Amendment in order to further state their intent to cooperate with each other and to provide increased financial contributions to the Authority by each Member to account for administrative fees, legal fees, and legislative outreach efforts; and WHEREAS, Subsection 2 of Section 15 (Contributions, Advances, Expenses) of the Agreement is amended to increase each Member's annual contribution to Forty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and Seventy -Five Cents ($46,400.75), commencing with fiscal year 2026-2027, Sixth Amended and Restated Joint Powers 2
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and to provide for an optional annual. CPI -based adjustment, not to exceed five percent (5%), commencing with fiscal year 2027-2028; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Sixth was approved by the Authority at its Special Meeting of August 13, 2026, under Agenda Item No. 4-6.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Members hereto, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter stated and the performance thereof, and for other valuable and adequate consideration, do hereby promise and agree as follows:

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SECTION 1

DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings herein specified for all purposes of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT
The term Agreement shall mean this Agreement as it now exists or as it may from time to time be amended by the addition of signatory Members or by any supplemental agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions hereof.

AUTHORITY
The term Authority shall mean the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority created by this Agreement.

BOARD
The term. Board shall mean the governing board of directors of the Authority as described in Section 8.

BYLAWS
The term Bylaws shall mean those Bylaws governing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, which the Board may adopt and amend from time to time.

FOUNDING MEMBERS
The term Founding Members shall mean the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, and Hawaiian Gardens.

FUNDS
The tei iii Funds shall mean all revenues of the Authority to pursue its purposes and to meet its ongoing obligations.

MEMBERS
The term Member or Members shall mean each public agency jointly exercising power pursuant to, and which is or are signatories to, this Agreement.

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ADVISORY MEMBERS
The term Advisory Member shall mean each public agency that supports the purposes of the Authority by becoming a signatory to this Agreement upon admission to the Authority by a majority of the Founding Members. Each Supporting Member's contributions and maximum liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the annual contribution as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

SECTION 2

PURPOSES
The purposes of the Authority created by this Agreement are as follows:

1. To exercise the powers of each Member of the Authority to assist, permit, promote, protect, regulate or support businesses within the territorial limits of each Member in order to achieve the greatest benefits for their constituents and to protect their constituents from the adverse effects of any such business;

2. To exercise local options of each Member of the Authority pertaining to gaming so as to create, increase, promote or protect communities, jobs, local economies and revenues that are affected by or derived from gaming within the territorial limits of each. Member of the Authority;

3. To protect the social fabric and economy of each Member of the Authority and affected Cities from the impacts of tribal gaming and from the investors of tribal. casinos who seek the creation of reservations in areas having no historic or established Indian lands;

4. To educate local, state and federal policy makers about the impacts of citing tribal casinos in California and the unfairness of the gaming monopoly granted to tribal governments in California, which has overwhelmed the ability of state and local governments to protect their communities from the impacts of tribal gaming; and

5. To pursue any other objective, program or purpose that may be exercised jointly by the Members of the Authority.

The Authority shall carry out these purposes to assure and enhance the ability of the Members to provide funding for their programs, whether housing, recreational, public safety or otherwise, from revenues generated by gaming establishments so as to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of each Member and from all sources to mitigate the impacts of tribal. gaming.

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SECTION 3

MEMBERS TO THE AGREEMENT
Each Member to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with all other Members which are signatories to the Agreement and with such other Members as may later be added as signatories to this Agreement. Each Member also agrees that if any Founding Member or Advisory Member withdraws from the Authority, except as a joint effort to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3, such withdrawal shall affect neither this Agreement nor its intent to contract with the remaining Members to carry out the purpose of this Agreement.

Members to this Agreement shall be of two classes:
(a) Founding Members; and
(b) Advisory Members
The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors selected by the governing bodies of each Member. The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors selected by the governing bodies of each Founding Member. The Board of Directors has the authority and duty to manage the affairs of the Authority and shall not delegate the following authorities and responsibilities:
1) Approval of Advisory Members;
2) Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement;
3) Approval and amendment of the Authority budget;
4) Create ad hoc and subcommittees to address various issues.

Advisory Members must be admitted by the Founding Members and shall advise the Board of Directors with respect to all matters under the Authority's jurisdiction. Advisory members will only pay dues in the amount of 25% of the total due by the Founding Members. Advisory members will receive a stipend in the amount of 50% of the total paid to Founding Members. Advisory members shall not be eligible to join the Board of Directors and shall not be given voting rights.

SECTION 4

CREATION OF THE AUTHORITY
This Agreement hereby creates a public entity to be known as the California Cities for Self - Reliance Joint Powers Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act.

The Authority shall be a public entity separate from the public agencies to this Agreement. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any of the public agencies to this Agreement.

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SECTION 5
POWER OF THE AUTHORITY;

RESTRICTION UPON EXERCISE

1. The Authority shall have the powers common to its Members and is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary to accomplish its purpose, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) To make and enter into contracts;
(b) To accept the assignment of contracts which relate to the purposes of the Authority and which were entered into by the Founding Members prior to formation of the Authority.
(c) To incur debts, liabilities or other obligations which are not debts, liabilities or obligations of the Members;
(d) To employ agents and employees;
(e) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain and operate any building, works or mprovements;
(f) To acquire, hold, lease (as lessor or lessee) or dispose of property; (g) To sue and be sued in its own name; and
(h) To exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or otherwise authorized by law.

2. The Authority shall have the power to enter into membership agreements with any public agency upon approval by the Board.

3. Each Member agrees that:
(a) It intends for the Authority to take such action or actions as may be appropriate in furtherance of its purposes consistent with the Bylaws of the Authority. (b) Its grant of power to the Authority is to further the purposes of the Authority and shall not be deemed to limit its power to act independently of the Authority.

4. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised subject only to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed upon the public agencies, as provided in.

California Government Code § 6509.

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advisable, in the same manner as local agencies pursuant to California Government Code § 53601 et seq.

SECTION 6

COOPERATION

1. Each Member agrees to undertake such additional proceedings or actions as may be necessary in order to carry out the terms and the intent of this Agreement.

2. Each Member further agrees to refrain from taking any actions that would, to its knowledge, tend to adversely affect the carrying out the Purpose of the Authority.

SECTION 7
TERM; WITHDRAWAL; TERMINATION; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

1. The Authority shall have an initial term ("Initial Term") from July 11, 2001, the Effective Date of the original Agreement that created this Authority, to July 10, 2017. Thereafter, the Initial Term shall be extended for successive terms of two (2) years each ("Extended Term").

2. Any Member who desires to leave the organization shall give each Member written notice of its intention to disassociate from the Authority. Notice of disassociation may be made in one of two manners:
(a) A Member may withdraw by providing thirty (30) days written notice of their intent to withdraw ("Withdrawal"). Such withdrawal shall become effective on the thirtieth (30) day following the date that the notice was sent. A withdrawing Member shall cease to be a Member of the Authority on the date their Withdrawal is effective. (b) A Member may withdraw by providing a written notice of non -renewal to each of the other Members six (6) months prior to the expiration of any Extended Term ("Non -Renewal"). A Member who elects to disassociate from the Authority through non - renewal shall cease to be a Member of the Authority at the end of the Extended Term their notice falls in.

3. The Founding Members may also elect to teuiiinate the existence of the Authority by: (1) written notice provided to each Member that a majority of Founding Members intend to terminate the Agreement or otherwise dissolve the Authority; or (2) the Withdrawal or Non - Renewal of Founding Members resulting in the Authority having one or fewer Founding Members ("Termination"). Written notice of an event leading to Termination must be sixty (60) days of the proposed event and the resulting Termination. Teiuiination will be effective on the sixtieth (60) day following the date Notice was sent, subject to the provisions of subsection 7.6.

following their Non -Renewal.
(b) A Member who disassociates through Withdrawal shall be entitled to either:
(1) a prorated reimbursement of their most recent annual contribution representing the period of time between the effective date of the Withdrawal and the end of the relevant fiscal year; or (2) a distribution of the total assets of the Authority in proportion to their respective contributions. The total assets of the Authority for purposes of this distribution will be calculated as of the effective date of the Withdrawal. The Authority, in its sole discretion, shall elect whether to reimburse or distribute to Withdrawing Members.

Payment shall be due on September 30 of the fiscal year commencing after the one in which the Withdrawal becomes effective.

5. Upon Termination, all assets of the Authority shall be distributed to the respective grantors or assignors in proportion to their respective contributions.

6. Upon Termination, this Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist for the limited purpose of distributing the assets of the Authority and all other functions necessary to close out the affairs of the Authority.

SECTION 8

GOVERNING BOARD

1. The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one city council member ("Director") from each Founding Member under that Founding Member's regular method of appointment. Each Director who was selected prior to the Effective Date shall be ratified by each Founding Member within thirty (30) days following execution of this Agreement.

2. Each Founding Member also shall appoint a second city council member ("Alternate Director") from each Founding Member under the Founding Member's regular method of appointment. When the Director is not able to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors or otherwise participate in the affairs of the Board of Directors, the Alternate Director shall serve in the place of the Director with full authority. Each Director and Alternate Director shall serve at the pleasure of his or her Mayor, City Council or other appointing authority.

3. The members of the Board of Directors shall receive such compensation for their services and reimbursement of expenses as may be determined by Ordinance of the Authority from time to time. A Director may elect in writing to decline any such compensation or reimbursement, or portion thereof, for any specified period or periods; and such Director may elect in writing to resume receiving such compensation or reimbursement, or portion thereof, provided that no previously declined or reduced compensation or reimbursement shall be recoverable by the Director or payable by the Authority.

SECTION 9

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

for the holding of regular meetings at more frequent intervals. Location of Quarterly Meetings shall rotate from one Founding Member's City Hall to the others, or at such other place and upon a date and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board.

2. Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code § 54950, et seq. All meetings of the Board shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Government Code § 54950, et seq.

4. The attendance of a majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of the Board shall be necessary to take Board action, except that less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time.

SECTION 10
OFFICERS; DUTIES

1. The Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice -Chairperson and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors.
(a) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, sign documents as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(b) The Vice -Chairperson shall take the place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(c) The Secretary shall cause the minutes to be kept of all meetings, except closed sessions, and to be distributed to the Members and each of the members of the Board of Directors and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.

2. The Treasurer and Auditor or Controller of the Authority shall be the Treasurer and the Auditor or Controller of a Founding Member. The Board reserves the right to appoint a certified public accountant to serve as the Treasurer of the Authority.

3. The Treasurer and the Auditor or Controller shall be responsible for keeping all Funds and providing accurate records of how such Funds are spent, and shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities specified in California Government Code § 6505.5.

4. The Treasurer and Auditor or Controller of the Authority is designated as the public officers or persons who have charge of, handle, or have access to any property of the Authority, and as such, shall file a fidelity bond with the Secretary of the Authority in an amount to be fixed by the Board. The cost of such bond shall be a proper charge against the Authority. To the extent permitted by an existing fidelity bond, the Treasurer and Auditor or Controller may satisfy this requirement Sixth Amended and Restated Joint Powers 10
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by filing a fidelity bond obtained in connection with another public office, if the amount of that bond equals or exceeds the bond amount established by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 10.5

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

1. Pursuant to the Political Reform Act, state and local government agencies are required to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The terms of 2 California Code of Regulations § 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission (hereinafter "Regulation 18730") are hereby incorporated by reference and attached as Appendix A. The regulation and the other attached Appendices, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority.

2. No officer, director, official, or employee of the Authority shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Authority nor shall any such person participate in any decision relating to the Authority which affects his or her financial interests, in violation of any state law or regulation.

SECTION 11

FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the period from July 1 of each year through the following June 30.

SECTION 12

ADMINISTRATION

1. The Office of Executive Director of the Authority is hereby created. The Executive Director shall have the authority and responsibility to perform all executive and administrative functions of the Authority subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. Said functions shall. include, without limitation, all day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve its purposes and the direction and supervision of the employees of the Authority. The Board of Directors retains unto itself all legislative and judicial duties, functions and powers of the Authority not expressly delegated herein including, without limitation, the authority to enter into contracts, and convey and accept real property.

2. The Executive Director shall be appointed for a definite term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board shall select the Executive Director on the basis of the abilities and qualifications of the person so appointed with emphasis on actual experience in the purposes for which the Authority was formed. The Executive Director shall receive such compensation and expense allowances as the Board shall determine, and such compensation shall be a proper charge against the funds of the Authority. The Board may enter into an employment agreement with the Executive Director that delineates the terms and conditions of his or her employment provided that said terms and conditions are not contrary to the provisions hereof.

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3. The Executive Director shall take direction from the Board of Directors only through and at a duly convened meeting of the Board. For this purpose, the Chairperson or any Director may request any proposed direction to the Executive Director to be placed on the agenda for consideration and action by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board may direct the Executive Director on all matters within its jurisdiction. Neither the Chairperson nor any Director shall give any direction to the Executive Director except as provided herein. However, the Chairperson and each Director may inquire of the Executive Director on any matter pertaining to the affairs and operations of the Authority or the performance of the duties of the Executive Director. Also, the Chairperson and Directors may discuss or suggest anything pertaining to the affairs and operation of the Authority with the Executive Director.

4. The Board of Directors may remove the Executive Director at any time upon a majority vote of the Board subject to the payment of any severance provided in the employment agreement with the Executive Director. The Board may remove the Executive Director, in its sole discretion, and its action shall be final and shall not depend upon the existence of good cause or any particular showing.

5. The Executive Director, before entering upon the duties of that office, shall take the oath of office as provided for in the constitution of this state, and shall file the same with the Secretary of the Board.

6. The Executive Director shall be an employee of the Authority for purposes of the Governmental Tort Claims Act who shall retain all immunities and rights thereunder.

SECTION 13
BONDS
The Authority shall not have the power to issue bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized by law.

SECTION 14

AGREEMENT NOT EXCLUSIVE

1. This Agreement is not the exclusive means that a Member may use to perform its legal responsibilities as they relate to regulating the Card Clubs. Each of the Members reserves the right to carry out other programs, as it may deem appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the Authority.

2. This Agreement does not alter the terms of other agreements, which may exist between any Members hereto except as expressly provided herein.

SECTION 15

CONTRIBUTIONS, ADVANCES, EXPENSES

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upon by the contributor and the Authority at the time of the advance.

2. Commencing with the 2026-2027 fiscal year, each Member agrees that is shall make an annual contribution to the Authority in the sum of Forty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and Seventy-five Cents ($46,400.75), or such other sum the Members may agree to contribute to the Authority, until the Agreement is terminated. Commencing with the 2027-2028 fiscal year, and for each fiscal year thereafter, upon prior written notice to the Board and before the adoption of the annual budget, an annual adjustment to the contribution set forth in this Section based on the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI -U) for the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim, CA area, not to exceed five percent (5%), is permitted without further action or approval by the Members.

3. In the event a Member is unable to make an annual contribution, the Member will be deemed to have withdrawn from the Authority without any liability for the annual contribution to the Authority. Said withdrawal, if any, will occur if a Member does not make the annual contribution by the sixtieth day following the Authority's invoice to the Members. The invoices shall be sent to the Members by June 1 for the following fiscal year.

SECTION 16

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

1. The Authority shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by generally accepted accounting practices. The books and records of the Authority shall be open to inspection by the Cities upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours.

2. The Authority shall cause an independent audit by a certified public accountant to be made of its books and accounts each year. The minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under California Government Code § 26909 or its successor statute and shall confoiin to generally accepted auditing standards. The audit shall be provided to the Cities within five (5) months after the close of each fiscal year.

3. Any cost of the audit, including contracts with certified public accountants, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose. If the Authority does not have adequate funds to pay the cost of the audit, the Founding Members and Advisory Members shall pay their prorated shares of the audit expense. A Member's pro rata share shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Members and Advisory Members, multiplied by 1.00 percent.

SECTION 17
BREACH

1. If any Member shall default on any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or Resolution of the Board of Directors, such default shall not excuse the defaulting Member from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement or such resolution and all Members shall continue to be responsible for the performance of all conditions and covenants of this Agreement and any such resolution; except that Supporting Members shall not be liable for any costs or expenses other than their annual contribution. If such defaulting City fails to cure, or to commence to cure, such breach within thirty (30) days of receiving notice thereof from the Board, then the Sixth Amended and Restated Joint Powers 13
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Board shall have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate the membership of the Defaulting Member.

2. The Members declare that this Agreement is entered into for the benefit of the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority and grant to the Authority the right to enforce, by whatever lawful means the Authority deems appropriate, all of the obligations of each of the Members.

3. Each and all of the remedies given to the Authority by this Agreement or by any law now or hereafter enacted are cumulative, and the exercise of one right or remedy shall not impair the right of the Authority to exercise any or all other remedies.

SECTION 18

LIABILITY, INSURANCE, AND INDEMNIFICATION

1. No Member shall be liable for any indebtedness of the Authority except that which is consented to by the governing body of each Member. All persons dealing with or having a claim against the Authority are hereby notified that no Member to this Agreement is liable for the debts of the Authority.

2. The Board may maintain appropriate insurance to protect the Members from such liabilities and obligations. The cost of such insurance shall be paid on a pro rata basis by the Founding Members and Advisory Members. The pro rata share of each Founding Member and Advisory Member shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Members and Advisory Members, multiplied by 100 percent.

3. Each of the Members shall defend, indemnify and hold each of the other Members and the Authority harmless from, or as a result of, the death of any person, or any accident, injury, loss or damage whatsoever caused to any person or to the property of any person which shall be caused or contributed to by any acts done or any errors or omission of the indemnifying Member or its officers, agents, servants, employees or contractors during the course of carrying out this Agreement.

SECTION 19

SEVERABILITY
If any part, term or provision of the Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal. or in conflict with any law of the State of California or otherwise unenforceable, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected.

SECTION 20
SUCCESSORS; ASSIGNMENT

1. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Members.

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2. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, a Member may not assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the Board.

SECTION 21

AMENDMENT
This Agreement may only be amended by a written amendment to this Agreement executed by a majority of the Founding Members and any Advisory Member extended that right by the Members upon the admission of the Advisory Member.

SECTION 22

FORM OF APPROVALS

1. Whenever an approval is required by this Agreement, unless the context specified otherwise, it shall be given by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Member whose consent is required.

2. Whenever an approval is required by the Authority, it shall be by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Board unless the Executive Director can give such approval.

SECTION 23

SECTION TITLES
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provisions of the Agreement.

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

CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF

RELIANCE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
B
Dr. Francis De Leon San z, Chair

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
By:

Garza, Executive Dir
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APPROVED AS T ATTEST:

M.`n3 Cruz
Assisnt General Legal Counsel
Victor Fa
Secretary
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SIGNATURES
Each Member signs this Agreement by the properly designated Officer of each Member; and when so signed by Each Member, this Agreement shall be the effective on , 2026.

Each Member may sign the signature page of this Agreement separately; and once each Member has signed its respective signature page, this Agreement shall be effective and shall constitute the whole Agreement of the Members.

CITY of BELL GARDENS CITY of COMMERCE
A Municipal Corporation A Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Miguel. De La Rosa, Its Mayor Kevin Lainez, Its Mayor
Date: Date:

Attest: City Clerk Attest: City Clerk
By: By:

Daisy Gomez Eduardo Sarmiento
Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By: By:

Stephanie Vasquez Noel Tapia
CITY of COMPTON CITY of HAWAIIAN GARDENS
A Municipal Corporation A Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Emma Sharif, Its Mayor Maria Teresa Del Rio, Its Mayor
Date: Date:

Attest: City Clerk Attest: City Clerk
By: By:

Satra Zurita Pablo Rubio
Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By: By:

Megan Garibaldi
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EXHIBIT "A"

MASTER AGREEMENT
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CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

AGREEMENT
(Sixth Restated and Amended)
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Bell Gardens ("Bell Gardens"), the City of Commerce ("Commerce"), the City of Compton ("Compton"), the City of Cudahy ("Cudahy") and the City of Hawaiian Gardens ("Hawaiian Gardens") each of which is a municipal corporation (hereafter called "Member" or "Members").

RECITALS
A. The Founding Members to this Agreement are each authorized and empowered under California law and local ordinances to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (hereafter called "gaming establishments"), license employees to work in gaming establishments, and otherwise regulate the operation of the gaming establishments.

B. The Members to this Agreement have inherent power to act for the benefit of the health and general welfare of their residents.

C. California Government Code § 6500 et seq. provides that two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any powers common to them and may by that agreement create an entity, which is separate from the public agencies to the agreement.

D. The Members to this Agreement have determined, separately and jointly, that the public health and general welfare of each of the Members will be enhanced by perceiving and seeking out greater opportunities for revenues from the California gaming economy and that they each will be served by a joint exercise of their common powers as set forth herein by the formation of a separate entity, which shall be known as the California Cities For Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority").

SECTION 1

DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings herein specified for all purposes of this Agreement.

AUTHORITY
The term Authority shall mean the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority created by this Agreement.

BOARD
The term. Board shall mean the governing board of directors of the Authority as described in Section 8.

BYLAWS
The term Bylaws shall mean those Bylaws governing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, which the Board may adopt and amend from time to time.

FOUNDING MEMBERS
The te, t,i Founding Members shall mean the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, and Hawaiian Gardens.

FUNDS
The tei in Funds shall mean all revenues of the Authority to pursue its purposes and to meet its ongoing obligations.

MEMBERS
The term. Member or Members shall mean each public agency jointly exercising power pursuant to, and which is or are signatories to, this Agreement.

SUPPORTING MEMBERS
The term Advisory Member shall mean each public agency that supports the purposes of the Authority by becoming a signatory to this Agreement upon admission to the Authority by a majority of the Founding Members. Each Supporting Member's contributions and maximum liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the annual contribution as may be determined by the Board from Sixth Amended and Restated Joint Powers 2
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time to time.

SECTION 2

PURPOSES
The purposes of the Authority created by this Agreement are as follows:

4. To educate local, state and federal policy makers about the impacts of citing tribal. casinos in California and the unfairness of the gaming monopoly granted to tribal governments in California, which has overwhelmed the ability of state and local governments to protect their communities from the impacts of tribal gaming; and

5. To pursue any other objective, program or purpose that may be exercised jointly by the Members of the Authority.

SECTION 3

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Members to this Agreement shall be of two classes:
(a) Founding Members; and
(b) Advisory Members
The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors selected by the governing bodies of each Founding Member. The Board of Directors has the authority and duty to manage the affairs of the Authority and shall not delegate the following authorities and responsibilities:
1) Approval of Advisory Members;
2) Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement;
3) Approval and amendment of the Authority budget;
4) Create ad hoc and subcommittees to address various issues.

SECTION 4

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POWER OF THE AUTHORITY;

RESTRICTION UPON EXERCISE

or obligations of the Members;
(d) To employ agents and employees;
(e) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain and operate any building, works or improvements;
(f) To acquire, hold, lease (as lessor or lessee) or dispose of property; (g) To sue and be sued in its own name; and
(h) To exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or otherwise authorized by law.

2. The Authority shall have the power to enter into membership agreements with any public agency upon approval by the Board.

4. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised subject only to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed upon the public agencies, as provided in.

California Government Code § 6509.

5. Subject to the applicable provisions of any agreement providing for the investment of monies held thereunder, the Authority shall have the power to invest 'any money in the treasury that is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determine is advisable, in the same manner as local agencies pursuant to California Government Code § 53601 et seq.

SECTION 6

COOPERATION

1. Each Member agrees to undertake such additional proceedings or actions as may be necessary in order to carry out the terms and the intent of this Agreement.

2. Each Member further agrees to refrain from taking any actions that would, to its knowledge, tend to adversely affect the carrying out the Purpose of the Authority.

SECTION 7
TERM; WITHDRAWAL; TERMINATION; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
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1. The Authority shall have an initial telin ("Initial Term") from July 11, 2001, the Effective Date of the original Agreement that created this Authority and shall continue until terminated by a vote of the Founding Members.

2. Any Member who desires to leave the organization shall give each Member written notice of its intention to disassociate from the Authority. Notice of disassociation may be made in one of two manners:
(a) A Member may withdraw by providing thirty (30) days written notice of their intent to withdraw ("Withdrawal."). Such withdrawal shall become effective on the thirtieth (30) day following the date that the Notice was sent. A withdrawing Member shall cease to be a Member of the Authority on the date their Withdrawal is effective. (b) A Member may withdraw by providing a written notice of non -renewal to each of the other Members six (6) months prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, July 1st ("Non -Renewal"). A Member who elects to disassociate from the Authority through Non - Renewal shall cease to be a Member of the Authority at the end of the fiscal year their notice falls in.

3. The Founding Members may also elect to tel iinate the existence of the Authority by: (1) written notice provided to each Member that a majority of Founding Members intend to terminate the Agreement or otherwise dissolve the Authority; or (2) the Withdrawal or Non - Renewal of Founding Members resulting in the Authority having one or fewer Founding Members ("Termination"). Written notice of an event leading to Termination must be sixty (60) days of the proposed event and the resulting Termination. Teuuination will be effective on sixtieth (60) day following the date Notice was sent, subject to the provisions of subsection 7.6

4. A Member who disassociates from the Authority is entitled to receive a distribution from the Authority's assets as follows:
(a) A Member who disassociates through Non -Renewal shall be entitled to receive a distribution of the Authority's assets in proportion to their contributions to the Authority. This distribution shall be due on July 30 of the fiscal year following their Non - Renewal.
(b) A Member who disassociates through Withdrawal shall be entitled to either:
(1) a prorated reimbursement of their most recent annual contribution representing the period of time between the effective date of the Withdrawal and the end of the relevant fiscal year; or (2) a distribution of the total assets of the Authority in proportion to their respective contributions. The total assets of the Authority for purposes of this distribution will be calculated as of the effective date of the Withdrawal. The Authority, in its sole discretion, shall elect whether to reimburse or distribute to Withdrawing Members.

Payment shall be due on September 30 of the fiscal year commencing after the one in which the Withdrawal becomes effective.

5. Upon Termination, all assets of the Authority shall be distributed to the respective grantors or assignors in proportion to their respective contributions.

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the limited purpose of distributing the assets of the Authority and all other functions necessary to close out the affairs of the Authority.

SECTION 8

GOVERNING BOARD

SECTION 9

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

1. The Board shall hold, at a minimum, quarterly meetings ("Quarterly Meetings") on or about January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 each year and, by resolutions, may provide for the holding of regular meetings at more frequent intervals. Location of Quarterly Meetings shall rotate from one Founding Member's City Hall to the others, or at such other place and upon a date and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board.

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SECTION 10
OFFICERS; DUTIES

1. The Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice -Chairperson and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors.
(a) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, sign documents as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and perfoiiii such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(b) The Vice -Chairperson shall take the place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(c) The Secretary shall cause the minutes to be kept of all meetings, except closed sessions, and to be distributed to the Members and each of the members of the Board of Directors and perfoitit such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.

4. The Treasurer and Auditor or Controller of the Authority is designated as the public officers or persons who have charge of, handle, or have access to any property of the Authority, and as such, shall file a fidelity bond with the Secretary of the Authority in an amount to be fixed by the Board. The cost of such bond shall be a proper charge against the Authority. To the extent permitted by an existing fidelity bond, the Treasurer and Auditor or Controller may satisfy this requirement by filing a fidelity bond obtained in connection with another public office, if the amount of that bond equals or exceeds the bond amount established by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 11

FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the period from July 1 of each year through the following June 30.

SECTION 12

ADMINISTRATION

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include, without limitation, all day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve its purposes and the direction and supervision of the employees of the Authority. The Board of Directors retains unto itself all legislative and judicial duties, functions and powers of the Authority not expressly delegated herein including, without limitation, the authority to enter into contracts, and convey and accept real property.

2. The Executive Director shall be appointed for a definite term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board shall select the Executive Director on the basis of the abilities and qualifications of the person so appointed with emphasis on actual experience in the purposes for which the Authority was formed. The Executive Director shall receive such compensation and expense allowances as the Board shall deteuuine, and such compensation shall be a proper charge against the funds of the Authority. The Board may enter into an employment agreement with the Executive Director that delineates the terms and conditions of his or her employment provided that said terms and conditions are not contrary to the provisions hereof.

6. The Executive Director shall be an employee of the Authority for purposes of the Governmental Tort Claims Act who shall retain all immunities and rights thereunder.

SECTION 13
BONDS
The Authority shall not have the power to issue bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized by law.

SECTION 14

AGREEMENT NOT EXCLUSIVE
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2. This Agreement does not alter the terms of other agreements, which may exist between any Members hereto except as expressly provided herein.

SECTION 15

CONTRIBUTIONS, ADVANCES, EXPENSES

1. The Authority may receive contributions or advances of funds and of personnel, services, equipment or property to the Authority for any of the purposes of this Agreement. An advance may be made subject to repayment and in such case shall be repaid in the manner agreed upon by the contributor and the Authority at the time of the advance.

2. Commencing with the 2014-2015 fiscal year, each Member agrees that it shall make an annual contribution to the Authority in the sum of twenty-five thousand ($ 25,000), or such greater sum the Members may agree to contribute to the Authority, until the Agreement is terminated.

3. In the event a Member is unable to make an annual contribution, the Member will. be deemed to have withdrawn from the Authority without any liability for the annual contribution to the Authority. Said withdrawal, if any, will occur if a Member does not make the annual. contribution by the sixtieth day following the Authority's invoice to the Members. Except for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the invoices shall be sent to the Members by June 1 for the following fiscal. year.

SECTION 16

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

1. The Authority shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by generally accepted accounting practice. The books and records of the Authority shall be open to inspection by the Cities upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours.

2. The Authority shall cause an independent audit by a certified public accountant to be made of its books and accounts each year. The minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under California Government Code § 26909 or its successor statute and shall confolni to generally accepted auditing standards. The audit shall be provided to the Cities within five (5) months after the close of each fiscal year.

3. Any cost of the audit, including contracts with certified public accountants, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose. If the Authority does not have adequate funds to pay the cost of the audit, the Founding Members and Trade Members shall pay their prorated shares of the audit expense. A Member's pro rata share shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Members and Trade Members, multiplied by 100 percent.

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SECTION 17
BREACH

1. If any Member shall default on any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or Resolution of the Board of Directors, such default shall not excuse the defaulting Member from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement or such resolution and all Members shall continue to be responsible for the performance of all conditions and covenants of this Agreement and any such resolution; except that Supporting Members shall not be liable for any costs or expenses other than their annual contribution. If such defaulting City fails to cure, or to commence to cure, such breach within thirty (30) days of receiving notice thereof from the Board, then the Board shall have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate the membership of the Defaulting Member.

SECTION 18

LIABILITY, INSURANCE, AND INDEMNIFICATION

2. The Board may maintain appropriate insurance to protect the Members from such liabilities and obligations. The cost of such insurance shall be paid on a pro rata basis by the Founding Members and Trade Members. The pro rata share of each Founding Member and Trade Member shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Member and Trade Member, multiplied by 100 percent.

SECTION 19

SEVERABILITY
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If any part, teiin or provision of the Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal. or in conflict with any law of the State of California or otherwise unenforceable, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected.

SECTION 20
SUCCESSORS; ASSIGNMENT

1. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Members.

2. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, a Member may not assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the Board.

SECTION 21

AMENDMENT
This Agreement may only be amended by a written amendment to this Agreement executed by a majority of the Founding Members and any Trade Member extended that right by the Founding Members upon the admission of the Trade Member.

SECTION 22

FORM OF APPROVALS

1. Whenever an approval is required by this Agreement, unless the context specified otherwise, it shall be given by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Member whose consent is required.

2. Whenever an approval is required by the Authority, it shall be by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Board unless the Executive Director can give such approval.

SECTION 23

SECTION TITLES
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provisions of the Agreement.

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SIGNATURES
Each Member signs this Agreement by the properly designated Officer of each Member; and when so signed by Each Member, this Agreement shall be the effective on March 12, 2025.

CITY of BELL GARDENS CITY of COMMERCE
A Municipal Corporation A Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Its Mayor Its Mayor
Date: Date:

Attest: City Clerk Attest: City Clerk
By: By:

Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By: By:

CITY of COMPTON CITY of CUDAHY
A Municipal Corporation A Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Its Mayor Its Mayor
Date: Date:

Attest: City Clerk Attest: City Clerk
By: By:

Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By: By:

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CITY of HAWAIIAN GARDENS
A Municipal Corporation
By:

Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Approve: City Attorney
By:

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CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

AGREEMENT
(Fifth Restated and Amended)
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Bell Gardens ("Bell Gardens"), the City of Commerce ("Commerce"), the City of Compton ("Compton") and the City of Hawaiian Gardens ("Hawaiian Gardens") each of which is a municipal corporation (hereafter called "Member" or "Members").

B. The Members to this Agreement have inherent power to act for the benefit of the health and general welfare of their residents.

D. The Members to this Agreement have determined, separately and jointly, that the public health and general welfare of each of the Members will be enhanced by perceiving and seeking out greater opportunities for revenues from the California gaming economy and that they each will be served by a joint exercise of their common powers as set forth herein by the foiiiiation of a separate entity, which shall be known as the California Cities For Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority").

SECTION 1

DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings herein specified for all purposes of this Agreement.

AUTHORITY
The terns Authority shall mean the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority created by this Agreement.

BOARD
The term Board shall mean the governing board of directors of the Authority as described in Section 8.

BYLAWS
The term Bylaws shall mean those Bylaws governing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, which the Board may adopt and amend from time to time.

FOUNDING MEMBERS
The term Founding Members shall mean the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton and Hawaiian Gardens.

FUNDS
The term Funds shall mean all revenues of the Authority to pursue its purposes and to meet its ongoing obligations.

MEMBERS
The term Member or Members shall mean each public agency jointly exercising power pursuant to, and which is or are signatories to, this Agreement.

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SUPPORTING MEMBERS
The ten ui Supporting Member shall mean each public agency that supports the purposes of the Authority by becoming a signatory to this Agreement upon admission to the Authority by a majority of the Founding Members. Each Supporting Member's contributions and maximum liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the annual contribution as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

TRADE MEMBERS
The term Trade Members shall mean those public agencies that have licensed card clubs under California law and local ordinances, and whose card clubs are in operation, and whose membership as Trade Members have been approved by a majority of the Founding Members.

SECTION 2

PURPOSES
The purposes of the Authority created by this Agreement are as follows:

3. To protect the social fabric and economy of each Member of the Authority and affected Cities from the impacts of tribal gaming and from the investors of tribal casinos who seek the creation of reservations in areas having no historic or established Indian lands;

5. To pursue any other objective, program or purpose that may be exercised jointly by the Members of the Authority.

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SECTION 3

MEMBERS TO THE AGREEMENT
Each Member to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with all other Members which are signatories to the Agreement and with such other Members as may later be added as signatories to this Agreement. Each Member also agrees that if any Founding Member or Trade Member withdraws from the Authority, except as a joint effort to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3, such withdrawal shall affect neither this Agreement nor its intent to contract with the remaining Members to carry out the purpose of this Agreement.

Members to this Agreement shall be of three classes:
(a) Founding Members;
(b) Trade Members; and
(c) Supporting Members.

The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors selected by the governing bodies of each Founding Member. Trade Members and Supporting Members may be permitted to participate in the governance of the Authority as determined by the Founding Members upon the admission of each Trade Member and Supporting Member.

Trade Members may be admitted as Members of the Authority upon the execution of an Addendum to this Agreement whereby each Trade Member agrees to the terms of this Agreement and whereby each of the Founding Members and each Trade Member agree to such other teiuis as may be recommended by the Board including the nature of the voting rights, if any, to be conferred upon each Trade Member.

Supporting Members may be admitted as Members of the Authority upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board and upon the execution of an Addendum to this Agreement whereby each Supporting Member agrees to the telius of this Agreement. The admission of a Supporting Member shall not require any action of the governing bodies of any of the then Founding Members or Trade Members.

SECTION 4

CREATION OF THE AUTHORITY
This Agreement hereby creates a public entity to be known as the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act. The Authority shall be a public entity separate from the public agencies to this Agreement.

The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any of the public agencies to this Agreement.

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SECTION 5
POWER OF THE AUTHORITY;

RESTRICTION UPON EXERCISE

1. The Authority shall have the powers common to its Members and is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary to accomplish its purpose, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) To make and enter into contracts;
(b) To accept the assignment of contracts which relate to the purposes of the Authority and which were entered into by the Founding Members prior to formation of the Authority.
(c) To incur debts, liabilities or other obligations which are not debts, liabilities or obligations of the Members;
(d) To employ agents and employees;
(e) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain and operate any building, works or improvements;
(f)
(g)
To acquire, hold, lease (as lessor or lessee) or dispose of property; To sue and be sued in its own name; and
(h) To exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the tell _ is and provisions of this Agreement, or otherwise authorized by law.

2. The Authority shall have the power to enter into membership agreements with any public agency upon approval by the Board.

4. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised subject only to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed upon the public agencies, as provided in California Government Code § 6509.

Code § 53601 et seq.

SECTION 6

COOPERATION

1. Each Member agrees to undertake such additional proceedings or actions as may be necessary in order to carry out the terms and the intent of this Agreement.

2. Each Member further agrees to refrain from taking any actions that would, to its knowledge, tend to adversely affect the carrying out the Purpose of the Authority.

SECTION 7
TERM; WITHDRAWAL; TERMINATION; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

1. The Authority shall have an initial terra ("Initial Term") from July 11, 2001, the Effective Date of the original Agreement that created this Authority, to July 10, 2017. Thereafter, the Initial Term shall be extended for successive terms of two (2) years each ("Extended Terrrl").

2. Any Member who desires to leave the organization shall give each Member written notice of its intention to disassociate from the Authority. Notice of disassociation may be made in one of two manners:
(a) A Member may withdraw by providing thirty (30) days written notice of their intent to withdraw ("Withdrawal."). Such withdrawal shall become effective on the thirtieth (30) day following the date that the Notice was sent. A withdrawing Member shall cease to be a Member of the Authority on the date their Withdrawal is effective. (b) A Member may withdraw by providing a written notice of non -renewal to each of the other Members six (6) months prior to the expiration of any Extended Term ("Non -Renewal"). A Member who elects to disassociate from the Authority through non - renewal shall cease to be a Member of the Authority at the end of the Extended Term their notice falls in.

3. The Founding Members may also elect to terminate the existence of the Authority by: (1) written notice provided to each Member that a majority of Founding Members intend to terminate the Agreement or otherwise dissolve the Authority; or (2) the Withdrawal or Non - Renewal of Founding Members resulting in the Authority having one or fewer Founding Members ("Termination"). Written notice of an event leading to Termination must be sixty (60) days of the proposed event and the resulting Termination. Termination will be effective on sixtieth (60) day following the date Notice was sent, subject to the provisions of subsection 7.6

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(b) A Member who disassociates through Withdrawal shall be entitled to either: (1) a prorated reimbursement of their most recent annual contribution representing the period of time between the effective date of the Withdrawal and the end of the relevant fiscal year; or (2) a distribution of the total assets of the Authority in proportion to their respective contributions. The total assets of the Authority for purposes of this distribution will be calculated as of the effective date of the Withdrawal. The Authority, in its sole discretion, shall elect whether to reimburse or distribute to Withdrawing Members. Payment shall be due on September 30 of the fiscal year commencing after the one in which the Withdrawal becomes effective.

5. Upon Termination, all assets of the Authority shall be distributed to the respective grantors or assignors in proportion to their respective contributions.

SECTION 8

GOVERNING BOARD

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SECTION 9

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

5. Each Founding Member shall have one vote on the Board of Directors. Each Trade Member may have a vote on the Board of Directors provided that such vote is extended to the Trade Member by the Founding Members upon the admission of such Trade Member. A Supporting Member shall not have a vote on the Board of Directors. However, each Trade Member and each Supporting Member shall have the right to send a representative to the meetings of the Board and said representatives shall have the right to participate at said meetings.

SECTION 10
OFFICERS; DUTIES

1. The Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice -Chairperson and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors.
(a) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, sign documents as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(b) The Vice -Chairman shall take the place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson and pertain' such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(c) The Secretary shall cause the minutes to be kept of all meetings, except closed sessions, and to be distributed to the Members and each of the members of the Board of Directors and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.

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3. The Treasurer and Auditor or Controller of the Authority is designated as the public officers or persons who have charge of, handle, or have access to any property of the Authority, and as such, shall file a fidelity bond with the Secretary of the Authority in an amount to be fixed by the Board. The cost of such bond shall be a proper charge against the Authority. To the extent permitted by an existing fidelity bond, the Treasurer and Auditor or Controller may satisfy this requirement by filing a fidelity bond obtained in connection with another public office, if the amount of that bond equals or exceeds the bond amount established by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 11

FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the period from July 1 of each year through the following June 30, except for the first fiscal year, which shall be the period from the date of this Agreement to June 30, 2001.

SECTION 12

ADMINISTRATION

1. The Office of Executive Director of the Authority is hereby created. The Executive Director shall have the authority and responsibility to perfoiiu all executive and administrative functions of the Authority subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. Said functions shall include, without limitation, all day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve its purposes and the direction and supervision of the employees of the Authority. The Board of Directors retains unto itself all legislative and judicial duties, functions and powers of the Authority not expressly delegated herein including, without limitation, the authority to enter into contracts, and convey and accept real property.

2. The Executive Director shall be appointed for a definite teen by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board shall select the Executive Director on the basis of the abilities and qualifications of the person so appointed with emphasis on actual experience in the purposes for which the Authority was formed. The Executive Director shall receive such compensation and expense allowances as the Board shall determine, and such compensation shall be a proper charge against the funds of the Authority. The Board may enter into an employment agreement with the Executive Director that delineates the tellns and conditions of his or her employment provided that said terns and conditions are not contrary to the provisions hereof.

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6. The Executive Director shall be an employee of the Authority for purposes of the Governmental Tort Claims Act who shall retain all immunities and rights thereunder.

SECTION 13
BONDS
The Authority shall not have the power to issue bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized by law.

SECTION 14

AGREEMENT NOT EXCLUSIVE

2. This Agreement does not alter the terms of other agreements, which may exist between any Members hereto except as expressly provided herein.

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SECTION 15

CONTRIBUTIONS, ADVANCES, EXPENSES

1. The Authority may receive contributions or advances of funds and of personnel, services, equipment or property to the Authority for any of the purposes of this Agreement. An advance may be made subject to repayment and in such case shall be repaid in the manner agreed upon by the contributor and the Authority at the time of the advance.

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make an annual contribution to the Authority in the sum of 4 � or such greater sum the Members may agree to contribute to the Authority, until the Agreement is terminated.

3. In the event a Member is unable to snake an annual contribution, the Member will be deemed to have withdrawn from the Authority without any liability for the annual contribution to the Authority. Said withdrawal, if any, will occur if a Member does not make the annual contribution by the sixtieth day following the Authority's invoice to the Members.

Except for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the invoices shall be sent to the Members by June 1 for the following fiscal year.

SECTION 16

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

2. The Authority shall cause an independent audit by a certified public accountant to be made of its books and accounts each year. The minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under California Government Code § 26909 or its successor statute and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards. The audit shall be provided to the Cities within five (5) months after the close of each fiscal year.

3. Any cost of the audit, including contracts with certified public accountants, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose. If the Authority does not have adequate funds to pay the cost of the audit, the Founding Members and Trade Members shall pay their prorated shares of the audit expense. A Member's pro rata share shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Members and Trade Members, multiplied by 100 percent.

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SECTION 17
BREACH

1. If any Member shall default on any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or Resolution of the Board of Directors, such default shall not excuse the defaulting Member from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement or such resolution and all Members shall continue to be responsible for the performance of all conditions and covenants of this Agreement and any such resolution; except that Supporting Members shall not be liable for any costs or expenses other than their annual contribution. If such defaulting City fails to cure, or to commence to cure, such breach within thirty (30) days of receiving notice thereof from the Board, then the Board shall have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate the membership of the Defaulting Member.

SECTION 18

LIABILITY, INSURANCE, AND INDEMNIFICATION

2. The Board may maintain appropriate insurance to protect the Members from such liabilities and obligations. The cost of such insurance shall be paid on a pro rata basis by the Founding Members and Trade Members. The pro rata share of each Founding Member and Trade Member shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Member and Trade Member, multiplied by 100 percent.

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SECTION 19

SEVERABILITY
If any part, tel in or provision of the Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of California or otherwise unenforceable, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected.

SECTION 20
SUCCESSORS; ASSIGNMENT

1. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Members.

2. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, a Member may not assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the Board.

SECTION 21

SECTION 22

FORM OF APPROVALS

1. Whenever an approval is required by this Agreement, unless the context specified otherwise, it shall be given by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Member whose consent is required.

2. Whenever an approval is required by the Authority, it shall be by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Board unless the Executive Director can give such approval.

SECTION 23

SECTION TITLES
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provisions of the Agreement.

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SIGNATURES
Each Member signs this Agreement by the properly designated Officer of each Member; and when so signed by Each Member, this Agreement shall be the effective on �_�, , 1.

CITY of BELL GARDENS CITY of COMMERCE
A Municipal Corporation A Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Alejandra Cortez, Its Mayor John Soria, Its Mayor
Date: Date:

Attest: City Clerk Attest: City Clerk
By: By:

Jane Halstead Lena Shumway
Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By: By:

Rick. R. Olivarez Noel Tapia
CITY of COMPTON CITY of CUDAHY
A Municipal Corporation A Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Aja Brown, Its Mayor Elizabeth Alcantar, Its Mayor
Date: Date:

Attest: City Clerk Attest: Assistant City Clerk
By: By:

Alita Godwin Richard Igelsias
Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By: By:

Damon Brown Victor Ponto
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CITY of HAWAIIAN GARDENS
A Municipal Corporation
By:

Jesse Alvarado, Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Lucie Colombo
Approve: City Attorney
By:

Megan Garibaldi
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CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

AGREEMENT
(Fourth Restated and Amended)
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Bell Gardens Caen -Gardens"), the City of Commerce ("Commerce), the City of Compton ("t.o Win' , the City of Inglewood (" ii. zax_ood') and the City of Hawaiian Gardens Clilf ") each of which is a municipal corporation (hereafter called "Member" or "Members").

RECITALS
A. The Founding Members to this Agreement are each authorized and empowered under California law and local ordinonces to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (hereafter called "gaming establishments"), license employees to work in gaming establishments, and otherwise regulate the operation of the gaming establishments.

B. The Members to this Agreement have inherent power to act for the benefit of the health and general welfare of their residents.

SECTION I

DEF TIONS
me
Unless the context otherwise requires, the te is s defined in this Section shag have the gs herein specified for all p Loses of this Agreement.

AGE
The te .i Agreement shall mean this Agreement as it now exists or as it may from time to t' a be : _• ended by the addition of si a tory Members or by any supplemental agreement entered into purs t to the provisions hereof.

AUT O
The term Authority s [ . 1 mean the Califo 1 Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority created by this Agreement.

BO
The term Board shall mean the governing board of directors of the Authority as described in Section 8.

B AWS
The te Bylaws s1. 1 mean those Bylaws gov Ig the day-to-day operations of the Authority, which the Board may adopt and 1 end from time to time. 41 FO D Gr E
The te 11 Founding Members shall mean the cities of Bell Gardens, Co 1. __ erce, Compton, Inglewood and Hawaiian Gardens.

FU tS
The te • Funds s , '1 mean all revenues of the Authority to pursue its p noses and to meet its ongoing obligations.

E
The term Member or Members s * =.1 mean each public agency jointly exercising power pursuant to, and which is or are si a. _ tories to, this Agreement.

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The term Supporting Member shall mean each public agency that supports the purposes of the Authority by becoming a signatory to this Agreement upon admission to the Authority by a majority of the Founding Members. Each Supporting Member's contributions and maximum liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the annual contribution as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

SECTION 2

PURPOSES
The purposes of the Authority created by this Agreement are as follows:

To exercise the powers of each Member of the Authority to assist, permit, promote, protect, regulate or support businesses within the territorial limits of each Member in order to achieve the greatest benefits for their constituents and to protect their constituents from the adverse effects of any such business;

4. To educate local, state and federal policy makers about the impacts of citing tribal casinos in California and the unfairness of the gaming monopoly granted to tribal governments in California, which bas overwhelmed the ability of state and local governments to protect their communities from the impacts of tribal gaming; and

5. To pursue any other objective, program or purpose that may be exercised jointly by the Members of the Authority.

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SECTION 3

MEMBERS TO THE AGREEMENT
Each Member to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with all other Members which are signatories to the Agreement and with such other Members as may later be added as signatories to this Agreement. Each Member also agrees that if any Founding Member or Trade Member withdraws from the Authority, except as a joint effort to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 7, such withdrawal shall affect neither this Agreement nor its intent to contract with the remaining Members to carry out the purpose of this Agreement.

Members to this Agreement shall be of three classes:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Founding Members;
Trade Members; and
Supporting Members.

Trade Members may be admitted as Members of the Authority upon the execution of an Addendum to this Agreement whereby each Trade Member agrees to the terms of this Agreement and whereby each of the Founding Members and each Trade Member agree to such other terms as may be recommended by the Board including the nature of the voting rights, if any, to be conferred upon each Trade Member.

Supporting Members may be admitted as Members of the Authority upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board and upon the execution of an Addendum to this Agreement whereby each Supporting Member agrees to the terms of this Agreement. The admission of a Supporting Member shall not require any action of the governing bodies of any of the then Founding Members or Trade Members.

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4 SECTION 4
C'' ATION OF T . AUT' ' '. TY
This Agreement hereby creates a public entity to be known as the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority p t to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act. The Authority shall be a public entity sep •_ _. te from the public agencies to this Agreement.

The debts, -liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any of the public agencies to this Agreement.

SECTION 5
PO R OF T 1_'A HO
ST ' CTION ON E i RCISE

1. The Authority s _.1 have the powers co
authorized to do all acts necessary to accomplish its p $ ose, inclu •.g, but not limited to, the following:
(a) To e and enter into contracts;
on to its Members and is hereby
•
(b) To accept the assi nn • ent of contracts which relate to the p . +>oses of the Authority and which were entered into by the Four•'•g Members prior to formation of the Authority.
(c) To incur debts, liabilities or other obligations which are not debts, liabilities or obligations of the Members;
or
(d) To ,.;.ploy agents and employees;
(e) To acquire, construct, man: _, 'n and operate any building, works provements;
(f)
(g)
To acquire, hold, lease (as lessor or lessee) or dispose of property; To sue and be sued in its own
�.•
e; and
(h) To exercise all powers necessary and proper to c out the te s and provisions of this Agreement, or otherwise authorized by law.

2. The Authority s 1 have the power to enter into membership agreements with any public agency upon approval by the Board.

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(a) It intends for the Authority to take such action or actions as may be appropriate in furtherance of its purposes consistent with the Bylaws of the Authority. (b) Its grant of power to the Authority is to further the purposes of the Authority and shall not be deemed to limit its power to act independently of the Authority.

4. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised subject only to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed upon public agencies, as provided in California Government Code § 6509.

5. Subject to the applicable provisions of any agreement providing for the investment of monies held thereunder, the Authority sia11 have the power to invest 'any money in the treasury that is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determine is advisable, in the same manner as local agencies pursuant to California Government Code § 53601 et seq.

SECTION 6

COOPERATION

1. Each Member agrees to undertake such additional proceedings or actions as may be necessary in order to carry out the terms and the intent of this Agreement.

2. Each Member further agrees to refrain from taking any actions that would, to its knowledge, tend to adversely affect the carrying out the Purpose of the Authority.

SECTION 7
TERM; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

1. The Authority shall have an initial term ("Initial Term") from July 11, 2001, the Effective Date of the original Agreement that created this Authority, to July 10, 2017.

Thereafter, the Initial Term shall be extended for successive terms of two (2) years each ("Extended Tenn") unless any Member gives written notice of non -renewal to each of the other Members six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any Extended Term. In the event a Member gives notice of non -renewal, the term will renew for a successive term of two (2) years but the Member giving such notice shall cease to be a Member of the Authority. Any Member shall have the ability to withdraw from the Authority by giving each Member thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to withdrawal. Such withdrawal shall become effective on the thirtieth (30) day following the date that the Notice was sent.

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2. Upon termination of the Agreement, or withdrawal of any Founding Member, all assets of the Authority shall be distributed to the respective grantors or assignors in proportion to their respective contributions.

3. Upon termination, this Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist for the limited purpose of distributing the assets of the Authority and all other functions necessary to close out the affairs of the Authority.

SECTION 8

GOVERNING BOARD

SECTION 9

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

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SECTION 10
OFFICERS; DUTIES

1. The Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice -Chairperson and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors.
(a) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, sign documents as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(b) The Vice -Chairman shall take the place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(c) The Secretary shall cause the minutes to be kept of all meetings, except closed sessions, and to be distributed to the Members and each of the members of the Board of Directors and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.

2. The Treasurer and Auditor or Controller of the Authority shall be the Treasurer and the Auditor or Controller of the City of Commerce provided that the Board reserves the right to appoint the Treasurer and the Auditor or Controller of another Founding Member. The Board also reserves the right to appoint a certified public accountant to serve as the Treasurer of the Authority.

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To the extent permitted by an existing fidelity bond, the Treasurer and Auditor or Controller may satisfy this requirement by filing a fidelity bond obtained in connection with another public office, if the amount of that bond equals or exceeds the bond amount established by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 11

FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the period from July 1 of each year through the following June 30, except for the first fiscal year, which shall be the period form the date of this Agreement to June 30, 2001.

SECTION 12

ADMINISTRATION
I. The Office of Executive Director of the Authority is hereby created. The Executive Director shall have the authority and responsibility to perform all executive and administrative functions of the Authority subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. Said functions shall include, without limitation, all day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve its purposes and the direction and supervision of the employees of the Authority. The Board of Directors retains unto itself all legislative and judicial duties, functions and powers of the Authority not expressly delegated herein including, without limitation, the authority to enter into contracts, and convey and accept real property.

The Board may enter into an employment agreement with the Executive Director that delineates the terms and conditions of his or her employment provided that said terms and conditions are not contrary to the provisions hereof.

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5. • The Executive Director, before entering upon the duties of that office, shall take the oath of office as provided for in the constitution of this state, and shall file the same with the Secretary of the Board.

6. The Executive Director shall be an employee of the Authority for purposes of the Governmental Tort Claims Act who shall retain all immunities and rights thereunder.

SECTION 13
BONDS
The Authority shall not have the power to issue bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized by law
SECTION 14

AGREEMENT NOT EXCLUSIVE

1. This Agreement is not the exclusive means that a Member may use to perform its legal responsibilities as they relate to regulating the Card Clubs. Each of the Members reserves the right to -carry out other programs, as it may deem appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the Authority.

2. This Agreement does not alter the terms of other agreements, which may exist between any Members hereto except as expressly provided herein.

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10 SECTION 15

CONTRIBUTIONS, ADVANCES, EXPENSES

1. The Authority may receive contributions or advances of funds and of personnel, services, equipment or property to the Authority for any of the purposes of this Agreement. An advance may be made subject to repayment and in such case shall be repaid in the manner agreed upon by the contributor and the Authority at the time of the advance.

2. Commencing with the 2014-2015 fiscal year, each Member agrees that it shall make an annual contribution to the Authority in the sum of twenty-five thousand ($25,000), or such greater sum the Members may agree to contribute to the Authority, until the Agreement is terminated.

Except for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the invoices shall be sent to the Members by June 1 for the following fiscal year.

SECTION 16

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

2. The Authority shall cause an independent audit by a certified public accountant to be made of its books and accounts each year. The minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under California Government Code § 26909 or its successor statute and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards. The audit shall be provided to the Cities within five (5) months after the close of each fiscal year.

3. Any cost of the audit, including contracts with certified public accountants, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose. If the Authority does not have adequate funds to pay the cost of the audit, the Founding Members and Trade Members shall pay their pro rata shares of the audit expense. A Member's pro rata share shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Members and Trade Members, multiplied by 100 percent.

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BREACH

1. If any Member shall default on any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or Resolution of the Board of Directors, such default shall not excuse the defaulting Member from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement or such resolution and all Members shall continue to be responsible for the performance of all conditions and covenants of this Agreement and any such resolution; except that Supporting Members shall not be liable for any costs or expenses other than their annual contribution. If such defaulting City fails to cure, or to commence to cure, such breach within thirty (30) days of receiving notice thereof from the Board, then the Board shall have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate the membership of the Defaulting Member.

SECTION 18

LIABILITY, INSURANCE, AND INDEMNIFICATION

2. The Board may maintain appropriate insurance to protect the Members from such liabilities and obligations. The cost of such insurance shall be paid on a pro rata basis by the Founding Members and Trade Members. The pro rata share of each Founding Member and Trade Member shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Member and Trade Member, multiplied by 100 percent.

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12 SECTION 19

SE ILITY
If any part, term or provision of the Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of California or otherwise '_enforceable, the validity of the remai ' g parts, te_ . __ or provisions shall not be affected. •
SECTION 20
SUCCESSO ` ASSIGN t

1. This A _ ement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Members.

2. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, a Member may not assign any right or obligation here •.der without the consent of the Board.

SECTION 21
NT
s Agreement . •y only be • ' .ended by a written endment to this Agreement executed by a majority of the Founding Members and any Trade Member extended . ,,. right by the Foun' ° g Members upon the a • ssion of the Trade Member. i
SECTION 22
FO ` OF . ''PROV S

1. enever an approval is required by this Agreement, unless the context specified otherwise, it shall be given by resolution duly and re _ arly adopted by the Member whose consent is required.

2. ' enever an approval is req ' d by the Authority, it shall be by resolution duly and re __'.arly adopted by the Board unless the Executive Director can give such approval.

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'on titles in 's A ,. t . for cone °en * fe nce o y d not to define or limit y provisions of e A
h
d when so si
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has d its re *ective
whole A t: t o .: e
Date:

By:

Its Mayor
: City Clerk
Approve: City Attorney
A + e by a properly desi , .a h ,a her;
eonC ber 1, 2015.
ent se ly; d on h er
e nt shall be e 1 five d sh 1 co ; e
y:

Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Approve: City Attorney
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SECTION TITLES
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provisions of the Agreement.

SIGNATU ` S
Each Member signs this Agreement by the properly designated Officer of each Member; and when so signed by Each Member, this Agreement shall be the effective on October 1, 2015.

Each Member may sign the signature page of this Agre ' ent separately; and once each Member has signed its respective signature page, this Agreement shall be effective and shall constitute the whole Agre- s ent of the Members.

CITY OF BELL GA " r ENS,
A M _i icipal Corporation
A

CITY OF CO ERCE,
'cipal Corporation
l
By: By:

Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
Approve: City Attorney
Its Mayor
Date: /1 —
Attest: City Clerk
By:

Approve: City Attorney
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16 CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF RELIANCE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
(Third Restated and Amended)
This Third Restated and Amended Agreement ("Amended Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Bel: Garden's, the C s td of Commerce, the Cie a Gardena, the City of Havi alian Gardens the Cite- cif Compton and the City bf Ing d odo ("Member" or "Members").

WHEREAS, the Members are parties to the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority Agreement ("Agreement") that formed the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority") on July 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, the Members desire to restate and amend the Agreement; WHEREAS, the Members desire to amend the Agreement by redefining the Initial Term of the Agreement as contemplated by the Agreement effective as of July 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, the Members also desire to provide for the renewal of the Agreement for subsequent terms following its expiration on July 10, 2009; NOW, THEREOFRE, the Members hereto agree as follows:

1. The recitals to this Amended Agreement are true and correct.

2. The Agreement including the First Restated and Amended Agreement and the Second Restated and Amended Agreement is re -adapted in whole.

3. Paragraph 1 of Section 7 of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

The Authority shall have an initial term ("Initial Term") of eight years from the effective date of July 11, 2001 and it shall expire on July 10, 2009. Thereafter, the Initial Term shall be extended for successive terms consisting of two years each ("Extended Term") unless any Member gives written notice of non -renewal to the other Members, at least, ninety (90) days prior to expiration of the Initial Term or any Extended Term. Therefore, in the event that any Member fails to give written notice of non -renewal prior to April 10, 2009, the term of this Agreement shall be extended to July 10, 2011. Furthermore, in the event that any Member fails to give written notice of non-i , uewal prior to April 10 of the final year of any Extended Term, the term of this Agreement shall be extended to by two additional years to July 10 of the appropriately calculated year ?`?�veYer, each- Member have -the right to from the Autheray by giving each Member thirty= (30) da s p tau +,aitter.-not cc of its- huentinil to b so.

Such Withdrawal shall become effective on the thirtieth (30°1) day following the date that the notice was sent to all of the Members.
1 4. The Initial Term of the Agreement as redefined by Para a ph 3 hereof shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect from the co+1__. encement of the Initial Term on July 11, 2001 through the expiration date of the Initial Te on July 10, 2009.

5. Except as provided herein, each provision of the Agreement shall remain as originally written except as - ended by the First Resta and ended Agreement, the Second Restated and • ' ended Agreement and this i • ended A -;ement.

The foregoing Amended Agreement is agreed to by the Members as of the dates entered on the signature lines of the signatories of each Member. 2 CITY OF BELL GA ' + ENS,
A Municipal Corporation
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e+ +ifer Rodriguez
Its Mayor
Vida Bazo
City Clerk
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3 4. The Initial Term of the Agreement as redefined by Paragraph 3 hereof shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect from the commencement of the initial Tenn on July 11, 2001 through the expiration date of the Initial Term on July 10, 2009.

5. Except as provided herein, each provision of the Agreement shall remain as originally written except as amended by the First Restated and ended Agreement, the Second Restated and Amended Agreement and this Amended Agreement.

The foregoing Amended Agreement is agreed to by the Members as of the dates entered on the signature lines of the signatories of each Member.

CITY OF CO 1_ _ RCE
A Municipal Corporation
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Tina Baca 1
Mayor
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City Clerk
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Its Mayor
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Cal Saunders
City Attorney
Appr. red by t City < <<cil on rii 10, 2008

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THIS JOINT PO RS AGREE NT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Bell Gardens ("Bell Gardens"), the City of Co erce ("Co erce"), the City of Gardena ("Gardena"), and the City of Hawaiian Gardens ("Hawaiian Gardens") each of which is a municipal corporation (hereafter called "Member" or "Members").

CIT S
A. The Founding Members to this Agreement are each authorized and empowered under California law and local ordinances to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (hereafter called "g ing establishments"), license employees to work in g g establis ents, and otherwise regulate the operation of the gaming establis ents.

B. The Members to this Agreement have inherent power to act for the benefit of the health and general welfare of their residents.

C. California Gove ent Code § 6500 et seq. provides that two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any powers common to them and may by that agreement create an entity, which is sep.. to from the pubic agencies to the agreement.

D. The Members to this Agreement have determined, separately and jointly, that the public health and general welfare of each of the Members will be enhanced by perceiving and seeking out greater oppo ities for revenues from the California g '_ g economy and that they each will be served by a joint exercise of their co ► is on powers as set forth herein by the formation of a separate entity, which shall be known as the California Cities For Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority ("Authority").

NOW, 1 FO ' , the Members hereto, for and in consideration of the mu promises and agreements hereinafter stated and the performance thereof, and for other valuable and adequate consideration, do hereby promise and agree as follows:

SECTION I

DEFI TIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings herein specified for all p _ .oses of this Agreement.

AG E INT
The term Agreement shall mean this Agreement as it now exists or as it may from a to time be + ended by the addition of signatory Members or by any supplemental agreement entered into purs . t to the provisions hereof.

The to .i Authority shall mean the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority created by this Agreement.

BO
The term Board shall mean the governing board of directors of the Authority as described in Section 8.

B AWS
The term Bylaws shall mean those Bylaws governing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, which the Board may adopt and amend from time to time.

FO M I I. ERS
The term Founding Members shall me the cities of Be11 Gardens, Commerce, Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens.

F DS
The term Funds shall mean all revenues of the Authority to pursue its purposes and to meet its ongoing obligations.

ERS
The term Member or Members shall mean each public agency jointly exercising power pursuant to, and which is or are signatories to, this Agreement.

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2 PORT G ERS
The term Supporting Member shall mean each public agency that supports the p oses of the Authority by becoming a signatory to this Agreement upon admission to the Authority by a majority of the Founding Members. Each Suppo + :g Member's contributions and m= um liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the annual contribution as • a y be dete ed by the Board from time to time.

T' ICE I.E
The term Trade Members shall mean those public agencies that have licensed card clubs under California law and local ordinances, and whose card clubs are in operation, and whose membership as Trade Members have been approved by a majority of the Founding Members.

SECTION 2

P ''OSES
The purposes of the Authority created by this Agreement are as follows:

1. To exercise the powers of each Member of the Authority to assist, permit, promote, protect, re ate or support businesses within the territorial limits of each Member in order to achieve the greatest benefits for their constituents and to protect their constituents from the adverse effects of any such business;

2. To exercise local options of each Member of the Authority pert. ' • ing to g ing so as to create, increase, promote or protect co unities, jobs, local economies and revenues that are affected by or derived from ga _ .' ,g wi the territorial limits of each Member of the Authority;

3. To protect the social fabric and economy of each Member of the Authority and affected Cities from the ' iipacts of tribal gaming and from the investors of tribal casinos who seek the creation of reservations in areas having no historic or established Indian 1 . ds;

4. To educate local, state and federal policy makers about the impacts of siting tribal casinos in California and the unfairness of the g ' g monopoly granted to tribal gave_ _ rents in California, which has overwhelmed the ability of state and local governments to protect their co •. __•_'ties from the impacts of tribal gaming; and

5. To pursue any other objective, program or p rose that may be exercised jointly by the Members of the Authority,
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The Authority shall carry out these purposes to assure and enhance the ability of the Members to provide func ing for their programs, whether housing, recreational, public safety or otherwise, from revenues generated by gaming establishments so as to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of each Member and from all sources to mitigate the impacts of Tribal Gaming.

SECTION 3

MEMBERS TO THE AGREEMENT
Each Member to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with all other Members which are signatories to the Agreement and with such other Members as may later be added as signatories to this Agreement. Each Member also agrees that if any Founding Member or Trade Member withdraws from the Authority, except as a joint effort to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 7, such withdrawal shall affect neither this Agreement nor its intent to contract with the remaining Members to carry out the purpose of this Agreement.

Members to this Agreement shall be of three classes:
(a) Founding Members;
(b) Trade Members; and
(c) Supporting Members.

Trade Members may be admitted as Members of the Authority upon the execution of an Addendum to this Agreement whereby each Trade Member agrees to the terms of this Agreement and whereby each of the Founding Members and each Trade Member agree to such other terms as may be recommended by the Board including the nature of the voting rights, if any, to be conferred upon each Trade Member.

Supporting Members may be admitted as Members of the Authority upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board and upon the execution of an Addendum to this Agreement whereby each Supporting Member agrees to the terms of this Agreement. The admission of a Supporting Member shall not require any action of the governing bodies of any of the then Founding Members or Trade Members.

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SECTION 4

C ' ATION OF THE AUTHO TY
's Agreement hereby creates a public entity to be known as the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act. The Authority s . ,1 be a public entity separate from the public agencies to this Agreement.

The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any of the public agencies to this Agreement.

SECTION 5
PO R OF T l : AUTHO_'_ TY;
ST " CTION _'ONE RCISE

1. The Authority shall have the powers co _ on to its Members and is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary to accomplish its purpose, including, but not li 'ted to, the following:
(a) To make and enter into contracts;
(b) To accept the assignment of contracts which relate to the p oses of the Authority and which were entered into by the Founding Members prior to formation of the Authority.
(c) To incur debts, liabilities or other obligations which are not debts, liabilities or obligations of the Members;
(d) To employ agents and employees;
(e) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain and operate any building, works or improvements;
(f)
(g)
To acquire, hold, lease (as lessor or lessee) or dispose of property; To sue and be sued in its own n _ e; and
(h) To exercise all powers necessary and proper to c out the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or otherwise authorized by law.

2. The Authority shall have the power to enter into membership agreements with any public agency upon approval by the Board.

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5. Subject to the applicable provisions of any agreement providing for the investment of monies held thereunder, the Authority shall have the power to invest any money in the treasury that is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determine is advisable, in the same manner as local agencies pursuant to California Government Code § 53601 et seq.

SECTION 6

COOPERATION

1. Each Member agrees to undertake such additional proceedings or actions as may be necessary in order to carry out the terms and the intent of this Agreement.

2. Each Member further agrees to refrain from taking any actions that would, to its knowledge, tend to adversely affect the carrying out the Purpose of the Authority.

SECTION 7
TERM; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

1. The Authority shall have an initial term ("Initial Term") of Four (4) years from July 11, 2001, the Effective Date of the original Agreement that created this Authority. At the end of the Initial Term, the Members shall have the option, but not the obligations to renew the Authority's Initial Tem for an additional four (4) years ("Renewal Term"). Any Member shall have the ability to withdraw from the Authority by giving each Member thirty (30) days prior written notice ("Notice") of its intention to do so. Such withdrawal shall become effective on the thirtieth (30) day following the date that the Notice was sent.

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SECTION 8

GOVERNING BOARD
1 The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one city council member ("Director") elected by each Founding Member pursuant to a resolution voted on at a duly noticed meeting of such Founding Member's city council, and by a majority of its members. Directors that were selected prior to the Effective Date shall be ratified by their respective city councils pursuant to the procedures set forth herein within thirty (30) days following execution of this Agreement, and each shall serve at the pleasure of his or her respective city council.

2. Each city council shall appoint one alternate to the Board of Directors, who shall be a member of the city council. When the Director is not present at the Board meeting, the alternate director appointed by that City may serve in his or her place with full authority.

3. The members of the Board of Directors shall receive no compensation for their services from the Authority but may receive such compensation as is awarded by their Cities.

SECTION 9

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

1. The Board sisll hold, at a minimum, quarterly meetings ("Quarterly Meetings") on or about January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 each year and, by resolutions, may provide for the holding of regular meetings at more frequent intervals. Location of Quarterly Meetings shall rotate from one Founding Member's City Hall to the others, or at such other place and upon a date and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board.

2. Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of California Government § 54950 et seq_ All meetings of the Board shall be called, noticed, held and conducted subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Government Code § 54950 et seq.

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SECTION 10
OFFICERS; DUTIES

1. The Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice -Chairperson and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors.
(a) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, sign documents as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(b) The Vice -Chairman shall take the place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(c) The Secretary shall cause the minutes to be kept of all meetings, except closed sessions, and to be distributed to the Members and each of the members of the Board of Directors and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors,

3. The Treasurer and the Auditor or Controller shall be responsible for keeping all.

Funds providing accurate records of how such Funds are spent, and shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities specified in California Government Code § 6505.5.

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To the extent permitted by an existing fidelity bond, the Treasurer and Auditor or Controller may satisfy this requirement by fling a fidelity bond obtained in connection with another public office, if the amount of that bond equals or exceeds the bond amount established by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 11

SECTION 12

ADMINISTRATION

1. The Office of Executive Director of the Authority is hereby created. The Executive Director shall have the authority and responsibility to perform all executive and administrative functions of the Authority subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. Said functions shall include, without limitation, all day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve its purposes and the direction and supervision of the employees of the Authority. The Board of Directors retains unto itself all legislative and judicial duties, functions and powers of the Authority not expressly delegated herein including, without limitation, the authority to enter into contracts, and convey and accept real property.

3. The Executive Director shall take direction from the Board of Directors only through and at a duly convened meeting of the Board. For this purpose, the Chairperson or any Director may request any proposed direction to the Executive Director to be placed on the agenda for consideration and action by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board may direct the Executive Director on all matters within its jurisdiction. Neither the Chairperson nor any Director shall give any direction to the Executive Director except as provided herein. However, the Chairperson and each Director may inquire of the Executive Director on any matter pertaining to the affairs and operations of the Authority or the Document No. 12725v2
9 performance of the duties of the Executive Director. Also, the Ch a erson and Directors may discuss or suggest an ng pe . ' ' g to the aff: ' s and operation of the Authority with the Executive Director.

6. The Executive Director shall be an employee of the Authority for p .oses of the Gove ental Tort Claims Act who shall retain all ' unities and rights thereunder.

SECTION 13
BONDS
The Authority shall not have the power to issue bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized by law.

SECTION 14
r I :NT NOT EXCLUSI

1. This Agreement is not the exclusive means that a Member may use to perform its legal responsibilities as they relate to re _sating the Card Clubs. Each of the Members reserves the right to c._ _ out other programs, as it may deem appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the Authority.

2. This Agreement does not alter the terms of other agreements, which may exist between any Members hereto except as expressly provided herein.

SECTION 15
CO I.UTIONS, t VANCES, P OR E ' ENSES
The Authority may receive contributions or advances of funds and of perso I el, services, equipment or property to the Authority for any of the purposes of this Agreement. An advance may be made subject to reps ent and in such case s . I be repaid in the m er agreed upon by the contributor and the Authority at the '_i , e of the advance.

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10 SECTION 16

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

2. The Authority shall cause an independent audit by a certified public accountant to be made of its books and accounts each year. The minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under California Government Code § 26909 or its successor statute and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards. The audit shall be provided to the Cities within five (5) months after the close of each fiscal year.

3. Any cost of the audit, including contracts with certified public accountants, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose. If the Authority does not have adequate funds to pay the cost of the audit, the Founding Members and Trade Members shall pay their pro rata shares of the audit expense. A Member's pro rata share shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Members and Trade Members, multiplied by 100 percent.

SECTION 17
BREACH

1. If any Member shall default on any covenant contained in this Agreement, such default shall not excuse the defaulting Member from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement and all Members shall continue to be liable for the performance of all conditions and covenants of the Agreement except that Supporting Members shall not be liable for any costs or expenses other than their annual contribution. If such defaulting City fails to cure, or to commence to cure, such breach within thirty (30) days of receiving notice thereof from the Board, then the Board shall have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate the membership of the Defaulting Member.

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11 SECTION 18
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DE FICATION

1. No Member shall be liable for any indebtedness of the Authority except that which is consented to by the governing body of each Member. All persons dealing with or having a cl. ' ag . '_ st the Authority are hereby notified that no Member to this Agreement is liable for the debts of the Authority.

2. The Board may m tain appropriate insurance to protect the Members from such liabilities and obligations. The cost of such insurance s 1 be paid on a pro rata basis by the Founding Members and Trade Members. The pro rata share of each Founding Member and Trade Member shall be one divided by the total number of Founding Member and Trade Member, multiplied by 100 percent.

3. Each of the Members shall defend, inde i r'fy and hold each of the other Members and the Authority h ess from, or as a result of, the death of any person, or any accident, injury, loss or d. • age whatsoever caused to any person or to the property of any person which shall be caused or contributed to by any acts done or any errors or omission of the indemnifying Member or its officers, agents, servants, employees or contractors during the course of c . ; ing out this Agreement.

SECTION 19
SE . <BI.ITY
If any part, term or provision of the Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of California or otherwise unenforceable, the validity of the rem. ' ` • g parts, to ,s or provisions shall not be affected.

SECTION 20
SUCCESSO ` , ASSIGN NT

1. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Members.

2. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, a Member may not assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the Board.

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12 SECTION 21
ND 1 NT
's Agreement may only be amended by a written amendment to this Agreement executed by a majority of the Founding Members and any Trade Member extended that right by the Fo i ding Members upon the admission of the Trade Member.

SECTION 22
FO ' OF = "PROVALS

1. 'Whenever an approval is required by this Agreement, unless the context specified otherwise, it shall be given by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Member whose consent is required.

2. enever an approval is required by the Authority, it shall be by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Board unless the Executive Director can give such approval.

SECTION 23

SECTION TITLES
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and are not intended to define or li 't the scope of . • y provisions of the Agreement.

SIGNAT S
Each Member enters into this Agreement on the date the Presiding Officer of each Member signs it; and this Agreement shall be the effective on the date it is last signed by a Presiding Officer of a Member hereto. F er, each Member may sign the signature pages of this Agreement separately and once each Member has signed its respective signature page, this Agreement shall be effective and shall constitute the whole Agreement of the Members.

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13 By:

Pei .ceituno
Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Marta Solari()
Approve: City Atto
By:

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: City Clerk
By:

MMivieri
Approve: City Atto e
By:

Yvette Abich
14 TY OF BELL G ' M ENS,
A unicipal Corporation
By:

Pedro cei
Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Marta Solaro
Approve: City Attorney
By:

CITY OF CO RCE,
A unicipal Corporation
J
B
Gordy"`'d sneros
Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Linda ay ' ivieri
Approve: Cite Attorney
Arnold M. Glasman Francisco Leal

CITY OF G ' l+ENA,
A unicipal Corporation
By:

Terrence S. Terauchr
Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:
.gy=m
Approve: City Att
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CI OF W G '__' ENS,
A unicipal Corporation
By:

Date:

Betty J. Schultze
Its Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
Sue Underwood
Approve: City Attorney
By:_w
John E. Cav
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CITY OF G ENA,
A unicipai Corporation
By:

Terrence S. Terauchi
Its Mayor
Date:

Attest: City Clerk
By:

Rachel C. Johnson

CITY OF
G `.'ENS,
A unicipal Corporation
By:

Date:

Attest: City Clerk
Sue Und Underwood
Approve: City Attorney Approve: City Attorney
By:

Edward Lee
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Yohn E. Cavail gh
15 CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

AGREEMENT
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Be11 Gardens ("Bell Gardens"), the City of Commerce ("Commerce"), the City of Gardena ("Gardena") and the City of Hawaiian Gardens ("Hawaiian Gardens") each of which is a municipal corporation (hereafter called "City" or "Cities").

RECITALS
A. The member Cities to this Agreement are each authorized and empowered under California law and local ordinances to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (hereafter called "gaming establishments"), license employees to work in gaming establishments, and otherwise regulate the operation of the gaming establishments.

B. The Cities to this Agreement have inherent power to act for the benefit of the health and general welfare of their residents.

C. C e t "ode q, vsdes tl t tea or amore cit k may
u t ti c erc y powers co °ton .' the Cities to the agreement and may by agreement create an entity, which is separate from the Cities to the agreement.

D. The Cities to this Agreement have determined, separately and jointly, that the rubric health and ge-eraf Well , of each of the Cities will be enhanced by perceiving and seeking out greater opportunities for revenues from the California gaming economy and that they each will be served by a joint exercise of their common powers as set forth herein by the formation of a separate entity, which shall be known as the C=LoTaid Chien For -Self Rea -ante J 3. �1 41e tathority ("Authority").

NOW, THEREFORE, the Cities hereto, as founding members ("Founding Members"), for and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter stated and the performance thereof; and for other valuable and adequate consideration, do hereby promise and agree as follows:

SECTION I

DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings herein specified for all purposes of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT
The term Agreement shall mean this Agreement as it now exists or as it may from time to time be amended by the addition of signatory Cities or by any supplemental agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions hereof.

AUTHORITY
The term Authority shall mean the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority created by this Agreement.

BOARD
The term Board shall mean the governing board of directors of the Authority as described in Section 8.

BYLAWS
The term Bylaws shall mean those Bylaws governing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, which the Board may adopt and amend from time to time.

FOUNDING MEMBERS
The term Founding Members shall mean the cities of Tel Gard&ns,zt ` � e, Berta and h ,Urp°4en4.

FUNDS
The term Funds shall mean all revenues of the Authority to pursue its purposes and to meet its ongoing obligations.

CITIES
The term Cities shall mean those cities jointly exercising power pursuant to, and which are signatories to, this Agreement. The Cities may also be referred to as "Cities."

TRADE MEMBERS
The term Trade Members shall mean those cities that have licensed card clubs under California law and local ordinances, and g a d i re openttion, and whose membership as Trade Members have been approved by a majority of the Founding Members. 2 SECTION 2

PURPOSES
The purposes of the Authority created by this Agreement are as follows:

I. To promote and protect the gaming economy of the State of California and of the Member Cities of this Authority;

2. To seek more opportunities for gaming within the State of California beneficial to the Member Cities of this Authority and the gaming establishments within their boundaries;
To advance the interests of the Member Cities of this Authority on issues of gaming;

4. To enhance revenues of the Member Cities of this Authority from gaming establishments within their boundaries;
To support the interests of the gaming establishments in the Member Cities at regional, state and national levels;

6. To welcome Tribal Gaming in the State of California as an industry inclusive of gaming establishments within the Member Cities of the Authority;

7. To create gaming opportunities and enter into ventures with all participants in gaming so as to enhance gaming revenues to the Member Cities of this Authority and the gaming establishments within their boundaries.

The Authority shall carry out these purposes to assure and enhance the ability of the member Cities to provide funding for their programs, whether housing, recreational, public safety or otherwise, from revenues generated by gaming establishments so as to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Cities.

SECTION 3

CITIES TO THE AGREEMENT
Each City to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with all other Cities which are signatories to the Agreement and with such other Cities as may later be added as signatories to this Agreement. FlicliT @'o agrees Thit if ajy Faunding Member or Trade Member wiTdr i.vs from the E u hority except aa4- .a joint tffQrt to terminate the Agreement p&s to Section .7, pchwithdrawal shall _affect neither this Agreement nor its intent to contractw the rearaaining.!C ties_ o,c y outthe.purposeof this Agreement.

Cities to this Agreement shall be of two classes:

(a)
(b) Trade Me bers.

Founding Members; and
The Aut .rity sh :ll lie gove d b ;__ , Bwyard ©f Directors selected -lay""the FO _..._ tiierithersi Trade Members may be permitted to participate in the governance of the Authority as determined by the Founding Members upon the sion of each Trade Member.

SECTION 4

RES CTION UPON EXERCISE
l , The Authority shall have the powers common to the Cities and is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary to accomplish its purpose, including, but not limited to, the fallowing:
(a) To make and enter into contracts;
(b) To accept the assignment of contracts which relate to the purposes of the Authority and which were entered into [by] the Cities prior to formation of the Authority. (c) To incur debts, liabilities or other obligations which are not debts, liabilities or obligations of the Cities;
(d) To employ agents d employees;
(e) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain and operate any building, works provements;
(f)
(g)
To acquire, hold, lease (as lessor or lessee) or dispose of property; To sue and be sued in its own me; and
(h) To exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and. provisions of this Agreeme .t, or otherwise authorized by law, 4 2. Tlitt
6n pprnval_by the Board.

3. Each City agrees that:
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(a) It intends for the Authority to take such action or actions as may be appropriate in furtherance of its purposes consistent with the Bylaws of the Authority. (b) Its grant of power to the Authority is to further the purposes of the Authority and shall not be deemed to limit its power to act independently of the Authority.

4. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised subject only to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed upon general law cities, as provided in California Government Code § 6509.

5. Subject to the applicable provisions of any agreement providing for the investment of monies held thereunder, the Authority shall have the power to invest any money in the treasury that is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determine is advisable, in the same manner as local agencies pursuant to California Government Code § 53601 et seq.

SECTION 6

COOPERATION

1. Each City agrees to undertake such additional proceedings or actions as may be necessary in order to carry out the terms and the intent of this Agreement.

2. Each City further agrees to refrain from taking any actions that would, to its knowledge, tend to adversely affect the carrying out the Purpose of the Authority.

SECTION 7
TERM; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

1. The Authority shall have an initial term ("Initial Term") of Four (4) years from the Effective Date. At the end of the Initial Term, the Cities shall have the option, but not the obligations to renew the Authority's Initial Tem for an additional four (4) years ("Renewal Term"). My ow i g t c r shall ve the ability to 1, ' hdr w fro the Authority l ' g ing Bhc'Foonding Member thirty (30) days prior itten notice (`Notice") of its. intention to do so. 'Suet withdr wal shall, become effective on the thirtieth (30) day following the date that the tslo . . as sent'.
5 2. Upon termination of the Agreement, or withdrawal of any Founding Member, all assets of the Authority shall be distributed to the respective grantors or assignors in proportion to their respective contributions.

SECTION 8

GOVERNING BOARD

1. The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one city council member ("Director") elected by each Founding Member pursuant to a resolution voted on at a duly noticed meeting of such Founding Member's city council, and by a majority of its members. Directors that were selected prior to the Effective Date shall be ratified by their respective city councils pursuant to the procedures set forth herein within thirty (30) days following execution of this Agreement, and each shall serve at the pleasure of his or her respective city council

3. I F N ..6f 1he:_B yard= of -Dire t r, Full receive no compensation for their se w fru e Authority but may receive such compensation as is awarded by their=Cities:

SECTION 9

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

1. The Board shall hold, at a minimum, p i s ("Quarterly Meetings") on or about any , April_30, Ns, 12, and each year and, c rations; ter prol,r4p fir the hr Jd ng 1' tekular mekf -
gent- intervals. Location of Quarterly
Meetings shall rotate from one Founding Member's City Ha11 to the others, or at such other place and upon a date and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board.

2. Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of California Government § 54950 et seq, All meetings of the Board shall be called, noticed, held and conducted subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Government Code § 54950 et seq.

3. The Secretary of the Authority shall be responsible for keeping minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, except closed sessions, and shall, a soon as practicable after each meeting, distribute copies of the minutes to each member of the Board and to each City. 6 4. The attendance of a majority of the. Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. ,A jority vote of those in otie 41211 be c to take Board except that less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time.

5. ,Eafh Fo ng Membor RIOT Nave vote Hoard. cif PiTqclorg. Each Trade Member may have a vote on the Board of Directors provided that such vote is extended to the Trade Member by the Founding Members upon the admission of such Trade Member.

SECTION 10
OFFICERS; DUTIES

1. The Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice -Chairperson and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors.
(a) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, sign documents as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(b) The Vice -Chairman shall take the place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.
(c) The Secretary shall cause the minutes to be kept of all meetings, except closed sessions, and to be distributed to the Cities and each of the members of the Board of Directors and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board of Directors.

2. The Treasurer and Auditor or Controller of the Authority U .. or o 7Cionfr911O aille City ofeommeiw.Thy. ttoa vreser es- at d pubic-accQ entantto-server -the-Treasurer-of th uhcirn`y. t Tr er
glzt ter appoint

3. The Treasurer and the Auditor or Controller shall be responsible for keeping all Funds providing accurate records of how such Funds are spent, and shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities specified in California Government Code § 6505.5.

FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the period from 14 1 of each year through the following T ,� , 31), except for the first fiscal year, which shall be the period form the date of this Agreement to June 30, 2001.

SECTION 12

ADMINISTRATION

1. The Office of Executive Director of the Authority is hereby created. The Executive Director shall have the authority and responsibility to perform all executive and administrative functions of the Authority subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. Said functions shall include, without limitation, all day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve its purposes and the direction and supervision of the employees of the Authority. The Board of Directors retains unto itself all legislative and judicial duties, functions and powers of the Authority not expressly delegated herein including, without limitation, the authority to enter into contracts, and convey and accept real property.

3. The Executive Director shall take direction from the Board of Directors only through and at a duly convened meeting of the Board. *s'purpose-the .,Pres deni or aiV triffmtor may est a postsir i ►n to the Fxecutive to he placed yap t tar consideration and -act' n by the Beard al its r, g. 'iy -scheduled t g. The Board may direct the Executive Director on all matters within its jurisdiction. Neither the President nor any Director shall give any direction to the Executive Director except as provided herein. However, the President and each Director may inquire of the Executive Director on any matter pertaining to the affairs and operations of the Authority or the performance of the duties of the Executive Director. Also, the President and Directors may discuss or suggest anything pertaining to the affairs and operation of the Authority with the Executive Director. 8 4. ,may remove the ,Executive .D *[ ! a
t-Ctra t d iect_t .per c` any s rereuqe viiied in the employment ag IA wit iw The Board may remove the Executive Director, -in its sole discretion, and its action shall be final and Omit not depend upon any particular showing.

6. The Executive Director shall be an employee of the Authority for purposes of the Governmental Tort Claims Act who shall retain all immunities and rights thereunder.

SECTION 13
BONDS
The Authority shall not have the power to issue bonds or other forms of indebtedness authorized by law.

SECTION 14

AGREEMENT NOT EXCLUSIVE

1. This Agreement is not the exclusive means the Cities may use to perform their legal responsibilities as they relate to regulating the Card Clubs. Each of the Cities reserves the right to carry out other programs, as it may deem appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the Authority.

2. This Agreement does not alter the terms of other agreements, which may exist between the Cities except as expressly provided herein.

SECTION 15

CONTRIBUTIONS, ADVANCES, PRIOR EXPENSES
The Authority may receive contributions or advances of funds and of personnel, services, equipment or property to the Authority for any of the purposes of this Agreement. An advance may be made subject to repayment and in such case shall be repaid in the manner agreed upon by the contributor and the Authority at the time of the advance.

SECTION 16

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

1. The Authority shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by generally accepted accounting practice. The books and records of the Authority 9 shall be open to inspection by the Cities upon reaso ble notice and during no business hurs.
2, ii;lo hall cause . idependen audit by a certified pal9f � t ac a: tent 49 aunts each v The " i requirements of the audit shallbe
those present d by the State Controller for ecial districts under California Gove ent Code § 26909 or its successor statute and shall conform to generally accepted auditing dards. The audit shall be provided to the Cities within five (5) months after the close f each fisc 1 year.

3. Any cost of the audit, including contracts with certified public be home by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unenc b Authority available for such purpose,
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1. If any City shall default on y cove t cor ed in this Agreement, such default shall not excuse the defaulting City from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement d all Cities shall coxtinue to be liable for the performance of all conditions and covenants of the Agreement. If such defaulting City fails to cure, or to commence to cure, such breach within t " (30) days of receiving notice thereof from the Board, t n the Board shall have the option, but not the obligation, to to °sate the Defaulting City as a Member,

2. The Cities declare t this Agreement is entered into for the benefit of the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority and grant to the Authority the right to enforce, by whatever lawful me s the Authority deems appro+°i te, I of the obligatio,,s of each of the Cities,

3. Each and all of the remedies given to the Authority by this Agreement or by any law now or hereafter enacted are cumulative, and the exercise of one right or remedy shall not imp ,a r the right of the Authority to exercise any or all other remedies.

SECTION 18

IL INSURANCE A IND NWICATION

1. No City shall be liable for any indebtedness of the Authority except tlr:at which is consented to by its City Council. AlT persons dealingawithaor. having a claim against the Authority are hereby notified that i t s- .tiixis` Agreement as lhaabie °tor ' the ueebts of t to

2. The Board sl 1 i t pprcapriat : p° s R tv pained the Cities from such liabilities d obligations. The cost of such insur ce shall be paid on a pro rata basis by the 10 Cities. A City's pro rata share shall be one divided by the total number of Cities, multiplied by 100 percent.

3. Each of the Cities shall defend, indemnify and hold each of the other Cities and the Authority harmless from, or as a result of, the death of any person, or any accident, injury, loss or damage whatsoever caused to any person or to the property of any person which shall be caused or contributed to by any acts done or any errors or omission of the indemnifying City or its officers, agents, servants, employees or contractors during the course of carrying out this Agreement.

SECTION 19

SEVERABILITY
If any part, term or provision of the Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of California or otherwise unenforceable, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected.

SECTION 20
SUCCESSORS; ASSIGNMENT

1. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Cities.

2. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, a City may not assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the Board.

SECTION 21

SECTION 22

FORM OF APPROVALS
an appmval isrequ edrtby this Agreements unless-thecontext specified y resolution duly, and regularly ted by the City whose consent is

2. Whenever an approval is required by the Authority, it shall be by resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Board unless the Executive Director can give such approval. 11 SECTION 23

SECTION TITLES
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provisions of the Agreement.

SIGNATURES
Each City enters into this Agreement on the date the Mayor of each City signs it Agreement shall be the effective on the date it is last signed by a Mayor of a City.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS,
A Municipal Corporation
Its Mayor
Date: July 10, 2001
Approve: City Attorney

CITY OF GARDENA,
A Municipal Corporation
By:
errence S. Terauclii
Its Mayor
Date: June 26, 2001

CITY OF COMMERCE,
A Municipal Corporation
By:

Date:

Argu do
Its Mayor
July 3, 2001
Attest: City Clerk
By:
mda .Kay Ohyien
Approve: City Attorney
By _...4ricalt r
Yvette Abich

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS,
A Municipal Corporation
Petra Priva
Its Mayor
Date:
12 ve: City Atre
PeterWallin
Attest: City Clerk
By:

Sue 'Lind ood
pprove: Ci
By:
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13 CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:

FROM:

BY:

Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Maintenance and Operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
DATE: September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the Maintenance and Operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project; and

2. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the MOU and all related documents necessary to implement the project, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The Los Angeles River Upper Reach 2 Watershed Management Area ("LARUR2 WMA") is a sub -watershed of the Los Angeles River Watershed. The LARUR2 WMA encompasses seven cities: Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Vernon (the "LARUR2 Group") with a total area of 22.21 square miles. The LARUR2 WMA is highly urbanized with the largest land use being industrial and commercial. The LARUR2 Group funded the development of a LARUR2 WMA Watershed Management Program ("WMP").

The John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project ("Cistern Project") was identified as the highest priority project for implementation to meet the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ("MS4") Permit requirements.

The Cistern Project diverts dry and wet weather flows from a 2,295 -acre regional watershed that drains via a double -reinforced concrete box storm drain to the concrete -lined Rio Hondo Channel at the southerly end of John Anson Ford Park. Captured stormwater and urban runoff from the Cistern Project is discharged into a subsurface cistern that facilitates infiltration and groundwater recharge. The primary goal of the Cistern Project is to achieve receiving Water Quality Objectives for the entire Rio Hondo watershed portion of the LARUR2 WMA. It is intended to address the highest priority pollutants, metals and bacteria, identified in the WMP.

On March 12, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-21 entering into a Sub - Recipient Agreement between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) and the Cities in the LARUR2 Group for the construction and maintenance of the Cistern Project ("Sub -Recipient Agreement"). The Sub - Recipient Agreement called for Bell Gardens to serve as the lead agency responsible for the Cistern Project's construction and maintenance, and provided a formula for the sharing of all costs associated with the construction of the Cistern Project and its ongoing operations and maintenance costs.

The construction of the Cistern Project was funded through a combination of funds from three sources: (1) funding from Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood and Vernon; (2) grant funding from the State of California Prop 1 Stormwater Program; and (3) funds from the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water (SCW) Measure W Regional Program via the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Area Steering Committee.

Construction of the Cistern Project began on January 12, 2020, and it was completed on March 12, 2025.

The cost share percentage allocation for the Cities in the LARUR2 Group is as follows:

City
Cost Share Percentage
BeII

11.90%
BeII Gardens

11.22%
Commerce

29.61%
Cudahy

5.05%
Huntington Park

13.65%
Maywood

5.32%
Vernon

23.25%
Total
100%
Operations and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is a critical component of any project and the Cistern Project is no exception. Implementation of proper O&M procedures is important for both the proper operation of the Cistern Project and to prolong the Cistern Project's lifespan. The Cistern Project, as with many other similar stormwater capture projects in the region, is a first - generation project and there is little operations and maintenance history associated from which to draw from. The information that is becoming available from the Cistern Project confirms that each project presents unique challenges and there is no one -size -fits -all set of O&M procedures. In fact, just the opposite as adjustments continue to be made to the Cistern Project O&M to address operational issues that presented themselves once the Cistern Project was placed into service, making it difficult to develop a detailed budget.

The budget for the first year of O&M for the Cistern Project is estimated at $100,000. The O&M expenses will be borne by the seven Cities in the LARUR2 Group as stipulated in the Sub - Recipient Agreement based on the aforementioned cost share percentages. A Memorandum of Understanding for O&M of the Cistern Project ("MOU") has now been signed by all of the other Cities in the LARUR2 Group and is ready for approval by BeII Gardens. The MOU calls

for Bell Gardens to operate and maintain the Cistern Project and invoice the other Cities in the LARUR2 Group for their respective share of the O&M costs following the year they were incurred, as required by the Sub -Recipient Agreement.

A summary of the anticipated operations and maintenance activities for the Cistern Project is outlined in the following table:

Summary of Anticipated O&M Activities
Component
Operation/Maintenance
Diversion System
(inlet & pipe)
Inspect for accumulated sediment and debris over
grate and within manhole
Remove accumulated sediment and debris (litter
and leaves) from the grate and inside structure
Inspect conveyance pipe for clogging
Remove accumulated materials from the pipe
system
Instrumentation
& Data Collection
System
Verify data collection is working properly
Update data collection & update firmware /
software
Calibrate all system components
Pretreatment
System
= Inspect for blockages or obstructions in the inlet
and separation screen
Clear blockages or obstructions if observed
Inspect sump to access volume of sediment
accumulated
Use vacuum truck to remove accumulated
sediment and debris
Subsurface
Infiltration Cistern
= Inspect for clogging at inlet pipes
Clear debris and material at inlet if clogged
Inspect for sediment accumulation within storage
area
Use a vacuum truck to remove accumulated
sediment and debris as appropriate
Observe infiltration rates over time to confirm
infiltration areas are not clogged
Restore infiltration if rates impacted significantly
(maintenance requirements may vary based on
issue;
Flow Meter
Inspect flow data to identify anomalies
Troubleshoot with manufacturer if data anomalies
observed
Gaskets and water tight seals should need to be
replaced bi-annually
CONCLUSION:

If the MOU is approved, staff will process it for signatures and distribute it to the LARUR2 Group.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost share amount for each of the Cities in the LARUR2 Group will follow the same percentage share for each respective agency as established in the Sub -Recipient Agreement.

Bell Gardens' share percentage is 11.22%. Based on a budget of $100,000 of O&M for year one, BeII Gardens will be responsible for $11,220. Sufficient Measure W Funds have been allocated within the Contractual Services account (287-4550-2800) to cover this expense. The City's share will continue for the life of the Cistern Project and will be included in subsequent annual operating budgets.

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-97

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF

THE JOHN ANSON FORD PARK INFILTRATION CISTERN PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens ("City") is subject to the Waste Discharge Requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Discharges within the LA Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles County ("LA. County NPDES Permit"); and WHEREAS, the City agreed to participate to collectively form the Los Angeles River Upper Reach 2 Watershed Management Area ("LAR UR2 WMA"); and WHEREAS, the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood and Vernon (collectively, the "Cities") entered into an Agreement on April 29, 2013 to develop a Water Management Plan ("WMP") and a Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan ("CIMP") for the LAR UR2 WMA to comply with the LA County NPDES Permit; and
WHEREAS, the LAR UR2 Reasonable Assurance Analysis ("RAA") and the WMP identified six regional Best Management Practices projects, estimated to cost a total of $210 million, and an additional $90 million in residential and commercial LID street renovations that may need to be implemented to achieve LA County NPDES Permit numeric limits; and
WHEREAS, the LAR UR2 RAA and WMP identified the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project ("Cistern Project") as the highest priority BMP; and WHEREAS, the Cities sought funding for the Cistern Project; and WHEREAS, while the Cistern Project is located in the City, it will benefit the Cities collectively, as it will facilitate compliance with the WMP and LA County NPDES Permit; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2018, the Cities entered into a Sub -Recipient Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority ("GWMA") to provide for funding for the design, construction, maintenance and operation costs of the Cistern Project; and WHEREAS, Section 1.9 of the Sub -Recipient Agreement specifies that the Cities will share the costs of the maintenance and operation of the Cistern Project based upon a pre -determined cost allocation percentage share; and WHEREAS, the Cities desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") detailing each of the Cities' responsibilities related to the Operation and

Resolution No. 2026-97
Maintenance of the Cistern Project.

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 incorporate them herein.

SECTION 2. Based upon the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and such other written and oral evidence, the City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City and the Cities, in a form approved by the City Attorney, which is attached to the staff report as Exhibit 2.

SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities, along with any 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 14th day of September, 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 2026-97
I, Daisy Gomez, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2026-97 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, September 14, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
This Agreement is made and dated this day of , 2026, by and between the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Vernon (collectively the "Cities") for the maintenance and operation of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project.

WHEREAS, the State of California Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) adopted Board Order No. R4-2012-0175, Waste Discharge Requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Discharges within the LA Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles County (LA County MS4 Permit) effective December 28, 2012.

WHEREAS, the LA County MS4 Permit regulates all surface water discharges from all municipal jurisdictions in the LA Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles County.

WHEREAS, the LA County MS4 Permit allows Permittees the option to develop either a Watershed Management Plan or an Enhanced Watershed Management Plan for implementation of the permit requirements on a watershed schedule through customized strategies, control measures, and Best Management Practices (BMPs) to comply with Part V.A (Receiving Water Limitations), Part VI.E and Attachments L through R (Total Maximum Daily Load Provisions), by customizing the control measures in Parts III.A (Prohibitions — Non -Storm Water Discharges) and VI.D (Minimum Control Measures), except the Planning and Land Development Program of the LA County MS4 Permit.

WHEREAS, the Cities lie exclusively within the Los Angeles River Watershed and each Permittee discharges to Reach 2 of the Los Angeles River, a concrete -lined river channel and the Cities of Bell Gardens and Commerce also drain southeast to the Rio Hondo, a concrete -lined tributary channel to Reach 2 of the Los Angeles River.

WHEREAS, the Cities agreed to collectively form the Los Angeles River Upper Reach 2 Watershed Management Area (LAR UR2 WMA) defined as the drainage area made up of the Cities collective boundaries.

WHEREAS, the Cities entered into an Agreement on April 29, 2013 to develop a WMP and a Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan (CIMP) for the LAR UR2 WMA to comply with the LA County MS4 Permit.

Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
WHEREAS, the Cities on June 27, 2013, submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) letter to the LARWCB Executive Officer announcing the formation of the LAR UR2 WMA Group, and their intent to prepare a Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) to guide development of the WMP Plan, and a Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) Plan to track progress in attaining the LA County MS4 Permit objectives, through the Adoptive Management Process (AMP) identified within LA County MS4 Permit Part VI.C.8.a.

WHEREAS, the Cities submitted a RAA and WMP to the LARWQCB on June 26, 2014.

WHEREAS, the LARWCB gave final approval of the LAR UR2 WMA, RRA, and WMP on August 13, 2015.

WHEREAS, the LAR UR2 WMA, RAA, and WMP identified six regional BMP projects, estimated to cost a total of $210 million, and an additional $90 million in residential and commercial LID street renovations that may need to be implemented to achieve Permit numeric limits.

WHEREAS, the LAR UR2 WMA, RAA, and WMP identified the John Anson Ford Park infiltration Cistern (JAF Park) Project as the highest priority BMP.

WHEREAS, the cost of the JAF Park Project is beyond the Cities' budget, the Cities sought outside funding support for its construction.

WHEREAS, in May 2013, the Cities entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) for GWMA to act as lead agency for applying to the State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) for a Grant to fund the planning, design, and construction of the JAF Park Project.

WHEREAS, on January 15, 2018, the Cities entered into a Sub -Recipient Agreement with GWMA to provide funding for the administrative support for the design, construction, maintenance and operation costs of the Project in compliance with the Grant Agreement and for payment of the local match. Section 1.9 of the Sub -Recipient Agreement provides for the Cities to share the costs of the maintenance and operation of the Project based upon a pre- determined Percentage Share.

WHEREAS, on January 2018, the State Board executed an Agreement with GWMA for the JAF Park Infiltration Cistern: Phase I in the amount of $9,904,842 requiring the Cities to provide matching funds in the amount of $1,100,538.

WHEREAS, the Sub -recipient Agreement requires Bell Gardens to maintain and operate the Project throughout its useful life as required in the Grant Agreement and WMP.

Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
WHEREAS, the Sub -recipient Agreement requires the costs associated with operating and maintaining the Project be paid by each Sub -recipient in accordance with each Sub - recipients' individual Percentage Share for the useful life of the Project as defined in the Grant Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and conditions in this Agreement the parties agree as follows:

1. The City of Bell Gardens shall maintain and operate the JAF Park Infiltration Cistern Project throughout its useful life.

2. The City of Bell Gardens shall prepare and submit an annual budget for the purposes of funding the maintenance and operations of the JAF Park Infiltration Cistern Project.

3. The City of Bell Gardens shall submit itemized invoices with supporting documentation annually to each of the Sub -recipient Cities for the annual maintenance and operation costs of the JAF Park Infiltration Cistern Project in the individual Sub -recipient City's Percentage Share of the annual costs. A true correct copy of Exhibit "B" to the Sub - Recipient Agreement entitled "Cost Allocation Spreadsheet" is attached to this Agreement setting forth the Percentage Share for each City's annual cost for the maintenance and operation of the Project.

4. Each Sub -recipient City shall pay the invoice submitted by the City of Bell Gardens within 30 days of the invoice date.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this document to be fully executed with all formalities required by the laws of the State of California. The parties are signing this Agreement as of the date stated in the introductory clause. [Signatures for Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Vernon begin on next page]

City of Bell Gardens,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Name:

Title:

ATTEST:

By:

Name:

Title:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name:

Title:

Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
City of Bell,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Name:

Title:

ATTEST:

By:

Name:

Title:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name:

Title:

Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
City of Commerce,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Name:

Title:

ATTEST:

By:

Name:

Title:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name:

Title:

Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
City of Cudahy,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Name:

Title:

ATTEST:

By:

Name:

Title:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name:

Title:

Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
City of Huntington Park,
a California municipal corporation
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Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
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a California municipal corporation
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Memorandum of Understanding
Maintenance and Operations of
John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project
City of Vernon,
a California municipal corporation
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REVISED EXHIBIT B
Prop 1 - Cost Allocation Spreadsheet
Bell Gardens
Commerce
Cudahy
Huntington Park
Maywood
Vernon
TOTAL
Cost Share
Percentage
Allocation

11.90%

11.22%!

5.05%

13.65%

5.32%
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$65,482.01
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%GWMA Atlmin
0 3,203.89
1/7 Equal Cost
Share
$78,609.86

0.78,609 86`
$78,609 86
78,609 86
$78,609.86
78,609.86
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Sub -Total
5144,091.87.
140,350.04
241,544,51
153,721.58
$107,884.17
206,547.40
1,100,538.00'
4,210.50
$7,246.34
$3,191.95
4,611.65
$3,236.53

TOTAL DUE
212,743.82
1,133,554.14
Year One
Allocated Costs
for Year One
548,030.62
46,783.35
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$1,078.84
Total Due
.$49,47154
655,857.60
Allocated Costs
for Year Two
$48,030.62
46,783 35

0.00 51,240.53
$35,961.39
49,875.65
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3% GWMA
Admin Fee
$1,440.92
$1,403.50
$0.00

0.00 537.22
078.84
496.26
Total Due
49,471,54
$48,186.85
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Costs for Year 3% GWMA
Three '.Admin Fee
$48,030.62 $1,440.92
$46,783.35 1,403.50
$35,961.39
549,875.651
Total Due
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54.14 CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TO:

FROM:

BY:

Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities
Douglas Benash, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. for Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Restroom Renovation
DATE: September 14, 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 Infrastructure Architects, Inc.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On February 17, 2026, the City of Bell Gardens ("City") entered into a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. ("IA") for design, architecture and engineering services for the Veterans Park Restroom Renovation ("Project"). The scope of the Project includes the preparation of the plans, specifications, and estimate for the renovation of the outdoor restroom adjacent to the ballfield.

IA performed all required field investigations to design the new restroom facility and storage unit and determined that additional improvements are required due to unforeseen utility conditions encountered after a comprehensive site assessment.

On July 30, 2026, IA sent the City a letter advising that the electrical panels would need to be relocated within the proposed restroom facility. This work was not included in the original scope and requires additional design services, which include field verification, design coordination, preparation of electrical construction documents, and updates to electrical systems and equipment. The proposed cost to complete the additional tasks is $25,000.

The Agreement's Not -to -Exceed amount is $170,606 and it includes a contingency of ten percent ($17,060.60). Since the proposal amount of $25,000 exceeds the contingency, an amendment to the Agreement is required to increase the Not -to -Exceed amount. There are sufficient funds in the City's FY 2026/2027 budget to cover the proposal cost; however, the

Agreement's Not -to -Exceed amount will need to be increased from $170,606 to $195,606.

CONCLUSION:

It is staff's recommendation that City Council approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. to allow for the additional required architectural design services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The current FY 26/27 budget includes sufficient CDBG funding for the additional $25,000 in design services in the Veterans Park Restroom Replacement account (260-4777-3943).

APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-98

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 INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS, INC.

FOR DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR

THE VETERANS PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2026, the City of BeII Gardens ("City") and Infrastructure Architects, Inc. ("IA") executed and entered into a Professional Services Agreement for Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Restroom Renovation (hereinafter, "Master Agreement"); and WHEREAS, IA has performed all required field investigations to design the new restroom facility and storage unit and determined that additional services are required due to unforeseen utility conditions encountered after a comprehensive site assessment; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2026, IA submitted Additional Services Request No. 1 ("July 2026 Supplemental Proposal") to the City informing that electrical panels would need to be relocated within the proposed restroom facility; and WHEREAS, the additional services, including design, field verification, design coordination, preparation of electrical construction documents, and updates to electrical systems and equipment for an additional cost of $25,000; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a First Amendment to amend the Master Agreement to increase the compensation amount.

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 BeII Gardens City Council hereby approves a First Amendment to the Master Agreement with Infrastructure Architects, Inc., 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 with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. on the City's behalf, along with any other ancillary documents relating thereto, including any other

Resolution No. 2026-98
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 14th day of September, 2026.

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

Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
2 of 3
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk

Resolution No. 2026-98
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 September 14, 2026, and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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2026

FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Design, Architecture and Engineering Services, Veterans Park Restroom Renovation)
(Consultant: Infrastructure Architects, Inc.)
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, "First Amendment") to that certain agreement entitled "Professional Services Agreement" and dated February 17, 2026 (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 INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS, INC. (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 February 17, 2026, the Parties executed and entered into a Personal Services Agreement for on Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Renovation Project (hereinafter, "Project") 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 total not -to -exceed sum is ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS ($170,606) (hereinafter, "Not -to -Exceed Sum"); and WHEREAS, City requires additional services to the Scope of Work as stated in CONSULTANT's July 30, 2026 Additional Services Request, entitled "City of Bell Gardens — ASR 1" (hereinafter, "July 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 by TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000), for a new total not -to -exceed sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS ($195,606).

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 July 30, 2026 Additional Services Request, entitled "City of Bell Gardens — ASR 1" 1 (hereinafter, "July 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 Not -to -Exceed Sum from ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS ($170,606) by TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000), for a new Not -to -Exceed Sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS ($195,606).

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

CITY: CONSULTANT:

CITY OF BELL GARDENS INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHTIECTS,
INC.

By: By:

Manuel Acosta, Acting City Manager
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
Name:

Title: _
Date:
3 EXHIBIT "A"

MASTER AGREEMENT
4 2026

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Design, Architecture and Engineering Services, Veterans Park Restroom Renovation)
(Parties: Infrastructure Architects, Inc. and City of BeII Gardens) THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into this 00 day of 2026 (hereinafter, the "Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BELL ARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, "CITY") and INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS, INC. (hereinafter, "CONSULTANT"). For the purposes of this Agreement, CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term "Parties." The capitalized term "Party" may refer to CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY requires design, architecture and engineering services for the Veterans Park Restroom renovation (hereinafter, "Project"); and WHEREAS, CITY staff has determined that CONSULTANT possesses the experience, skills and training necessary to competently provide such services to CITY; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the BeII Gardens City Council at its Regular Meeting on January 26, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:

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ENGAGEMENT TERMS

1.1 TERM: CONSULTANT shall complete the various tasks identified in the Scope of Work, defined below, and shall complete all services and tasks contemplated under this Agreement no later than the earlier of the following: (i) sixty (60) calendar days following the date upon which the City Council has accepted the Project as complete and has authorized the recordation of a final Notice of Acceptance for all of the Project Work; or (ii) three (3) years from the Effective Date of this Agreement.

Nothing in this Section shall operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience or for cause as provided under Article V (Termination), below.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain Request for Proposals of CITY entitled "Request for Proposals for Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Refurbishment 1 and Restroom Renovation" (hereinafter, "CITY RFP") dated July, 31, 2025, and the written proposal of CONSULTANT entitled "City of Bell Gardens Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Refurbishment and Restroom Renovation" (hereinafter, the "CONSULTANT PROPOSAL") dated October 2, 2025. The CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT PROPOSAL are attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit "A" and "B" respectively. The term "Scope of Work" shall be a collective reference to the CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT PROPOSAL as it relates only to the Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Restroom Renovation. The capitalized term "Work" shall be a collective reference to all the various services and tasks referenced in the Scope of Work. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the document entitled CITY RFP and the provisions of the document entitled CONSULTANT PROPOSAL, the requirements of the document entitled CITY RFP shall govern and control but only to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency and no further. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Scope of Work and the provisions of this Agreement to which the Scope of Work is attached, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control.

1.3 PROSECUTION OF WORK:

A. CONSULTANT shall perform the Work contemplated under this Agreement on an as -needed basis. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to grant CONSULTANT the exclusive right to perform any of the types of services or tasks contemplated under this Agreement nor shall anything in this Agreement be construed to entitle CONSULTANT to the receipt of any sums under this Agreement, except to the extent CITY requests the performance of any Work in the manner described below and such Work is in fact performed and completed by CONSULTANT and accepted by CITY.

CITY requests for the performance of specific as -needed services or tasks contemplated under this Agreement shall be made in the form of a written work order(s) issued by the City Representative (each such written request hereinafter referred to as a "Task Order"). The standard Task Order form will be provided by the City Representative and shall include the following information:

1. A detailed description of the specific services or tasks requested;

2. The location of where the particular services or tasks are to be performed, if applicable;

3. A not -to -exceed budget for performing the services or tasks;

4. A timeline for completing the requested services or tasks;

5. Any other information CITY deems necessary and relevant to the requested services or tasks; and

6. The signature of the City Representative, confirming that the services or tasks have been authorized by the City Representative.

CONSULTANT shall perform no as -needed work under this Agreement 2 without a signed Task Order provided by the City Representative, containing the information set forth in Section 1.3 (A), above.

C. Time is of the essence in the performance of Work under this Agreement, and in the absence of a specific schedule or other instructions from the City Representative, CONSULTANT shall begin and complete performance of the Work in a timely and a diligently manner as possible.

1.4 COMPENSATION: CONSULTANT shall perform the Work in accordance with Proposal Price Sheet beginning on page 48 of the CONSULTANT PROPOSAL (hereinafter, the "FEE SCHEDULE'). The foregoing notwithstanding, CONSULTANT's total compensation for the performance of all Work contemplated under this Agreement, will not exceed the total budgeted aggregate sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS ($170,606), (hereinafter, the "Not -to -Exceed Sum"), during the Term of this Agreement unless such added expenditures are first approved by the City Council. In the event CONSULTANT's charges are projected to exceed the Not -to -Exceed Sum prior to the expiration of this Agreement, CITY may suspend CONSULTANT's performance pending CITY's approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not -to -Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement. As authorized by the City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 26, 2026, and subject to any applicable restrictions set forth under the Bell Gardens Municipal Code as the same may be amended from time to time or applicable State law, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may authorize expenditures in excess of the Not -to -Exceed Sum without further City Council approval provided such additional expenditures do not cumulatively exceed an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Not -to -Exceed Sum. Any such additional expenditures must be approved by the City Manager in writing before they may be incurred.

1.5 PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION: Following the conclusion of each calendar month, CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an itemized invoice indicating the services performed and tasks completed during the recently concluded calendar month, including any applicable services and tasks performed and the reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses incurred. If the amount of CONSULTANT's compensation is a function of hours worked by CONSULTANT's personnel, the invoice should indicate the number of hours worked, the persons responsible for performing the Work, the rate of compensation at which such services and tasks were performed, the subtotal for each task and service performed and a grand total for all services performed. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice. Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. CITY will not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to CONSULTANT.

1.7 ABANDONMENT BY CONSULTANT: In the event CONSULTANT ceases to perform the Work agreed to under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the undertaking contemplated herein prior to the expiration of this Agreement or prior to completion of any or all tasks set forth in the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will deliver to CITY immediately and without delay, all materials, records and other work product prepared or obtained by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, CONSULTANT will only be compensated for the reasonable value of the services, tasks and other Work performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment, less a deduction for any damages, costs or additional expenses which CITY may incur as a result of CONSULTANT's cessation or abandonment.

II.

PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT

2.1 CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE: The CITY hereby designates Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities (hereinafter, the "City Representative"), to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement. The City Representative or their designee will act on behalf of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not accept directions or orders from any person other than the City Representative or their designee.

2.2 CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE: CONSULTANT hereby designates Raymond Abassi, CEO/President, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, "Consultant Representative"). Consultant Representative will have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the CONSULTANT for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant Representative or their designee will supervise and direct the performance of the Work, using their best skill and attention, and will be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Agreement. Notice to the Consultant Representative will constitute notice to CONSULTANT.

2.3 COORDINATION OF SERVICE; CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS:

CONSULTANT agrees to work closely with CITY staff in the performance of the Work and this Agreement and will be available to CITY staff and the City Representative at all reasonable times. All work prepared by CONSULTANT will be subject to inspection and approval by City Representative or their designees.

2.4 STANDARD OF CARE: PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES: CONSULTANT represents, acknowledges and agrees to the following:

A. CONSULTANT will perform all Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession;
4 B. CONSULTANT shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient in the opinion of the CITY to perform the Work within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood and agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material shall be furnished and said Work performed and completed as required by the Agreement, and subject to the approval of the CITY's authorized representative;
C. CONSULTANT will perform all Work in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the CITY;
D. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 and the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.). CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Work. If CONSULTANT performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom; E. CONSULTANT understands the nature and scope of the Work to be performed under this Agreement as well as any and all schedules of performance;
All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents possess sufficient skill, knowledge, training and experience to perform those services and tasks assigned to them by CONSULTANT; and
G. All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess all licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the tasks and services contemplated under this Agreement and all such licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals will be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement and made available to CITY for copying and inspection.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that CONSULTANT will perform, at CONSULTANT's own cost and expense and without any reimbursement from CITY, any services necessary to correct any errors or omissions caused by CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the standard of care set forth under this Section or by any like failure on the part of CONSULTANT's employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. Such effort by CONSULTANT to correct any errors or omissions will be commenced immediately upon their discovery by either Party and will be completed within seven (7) calendar days from the date of discovery or such other extended period of time authorized by the City Representative in writing and in their sole and absolute discretion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CITY's acceptance of any work performed by CONSULTANT or on CONSULTANT's behalf will not constitute a release of any deficiency or delay in performance. The Parties further acknowledge, understand 5 and agree that CITY has relied upon the foregoing representations of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to the representation that CONSULTANT possesses the skills, training, knowledge and experience necessary to perform the Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession.

2.5 ASSIGNMENT: The skills, training, knowledge and experience of CONSULTANT are material to CITY's willingness to enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, CITY has an interest in the qualifications and capabilities of the person(s) who will perform the services and tasks to be undertaken by CONSULTANT or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In recognition of this interest, CONSULTANT agrees that it will not assign or transfer, either directly or indirectly or by operation of law, this Agreement or the performance of any of CONSULTANT's duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. in the absence of CITY's prior written consent, any attempted assignment or transfer will be ineffective, null and void and will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

2.7 CONTROL AND PAYMENT OF SUBORDINATE: The Work will be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT's strict supervision. CONSULTANT will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Work subject to the requirements of this Agreement. CITY retains CONSULTANT on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. CONSULTANT reserves the right to perform similar or different services for other principals during the term of this Agreement, provided such work does not unduly interfere with CONSULTANT's competent and timely performance of the Work contemplated under this Agreement and provided the performance of such services does not result in the unauthorized disclosure of CITY's confidential or proprietary information. Any additional personnel performing the Work under this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT are not employees of CITY and will at all times be under CONSULTANT's exclusive direction and control. CONSULTANT will pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due to such personnel and will assume responsibility for all benefits, payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments and the like. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, 6 workers' compensation insurance and the like.

2.8 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS: If any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants are determined by the City Representative to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely performance of the tasks assigned to CONSULTANT, a threat to persons or property, or if any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants fail or refuse to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the CITY, such officer, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant will be promptly removed by CONSULTANT and will not be reassigned to perform any of the Work.

CONSULTANT will be solely responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants.

CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT will have no authority, express or implied, to bind CITY in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of, or against, CITY, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred by CITY in writing.

I II.

INSURANCE

A. Commercial General Liability _Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and 7 maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance ("CGL Coverage") as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 0001) or its equivalent. Such CGL Coverage will have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, operations, products and completed operations, and contractual liability.

Errors & Omissions Insurance: For the full term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance appropriate to CONSULTANT's profession. Such coverage will have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim.

3.3 REQUIRED CARRIER RATING: All varieties of insurance required under this Agreement will be procured from insurers admitted in the State of California and authorized to issue policies directly to California insureds. Except as otherwise provided elsewhere under this Article, all required insurance will be procured from insurers who, according to the latest edition of the Best's Insurance Guide, have an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII. CITY may also accept policies procured by insurance carriers with a Standard & Poor's rating of no less than BBB according to the latest published edition of the Standard & Poor's rating guide. As to Workers' Compensation Insurance/ Employer's Liability Insurance, the CITY Representative is authorized to authorize lower ratings than those set forth in this Section.

3.4 PRIMACY OF CONSULTANT'S INSURANCE: All policies of insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary to any coverage available to CITY or CITY's 8 elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY or CITY's elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers will be in excess of CONSULTANT's insurance and will not contribute with it.

3.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement will not prohibit CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officials, officers, employees agents and volunteers.

Accordingly, CONSULTANT warrants, represents and agrees that it will furnish CITY with original certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the coverage required under this Article on forms satisfactory to CITY in its sole and absolute discretion. The certificates of insurance and endorsements for each insurance policy will be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and will be on forms provided by the CITY if requested. All certificates of insurance and endorsements will be received and approved by CITY as a condition precedent to CONSULTANT'S commencement of any Work. Upon CITY's written request, CONSULTANT will also provide CITY with certified copies of all required insurance policies and endorsements.

3.7 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE: In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice.

3.8 SPECIAL RISKS OR CIRCUMSTANCES. CITY reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

IV.

INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 The Parties agree that CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (hereinafter, the "City Indemnitees") should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be protected from any and all loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the City Indemnitees with 9 the fullest protection possible under the law. CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of CONSULTANT's commitment to indemnify, defend and protect CITY as set forth herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent CONSULTANT's Work are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to Claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT.

CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.

4.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs, and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.

4.3 CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement, any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANT's failure to either pay CITY promptly for any costs associated with CONSULTANT's obligations to indemnify the City Indemnitees under this Article, or related to CONSULTANT's failure to either (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) comply with applicable workers' compensation laws.
4,.4 The obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

4.5 CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by counsel of CITY's choice.
10 4.6 CITY does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost, or expense.

4.8 WORK OF CONSULTANT'S DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SERVICES: The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this subsection shall apply to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of any individual who qualifies as a "design professional" within the meaning of subsection (c)(2) of Section 2782.8 of the California Civil Code in so far as such negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct occurs in the performance, work or activities that must be performed by a "design professional." Subject to the limitation of the preceding sentence, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall immediately defend and indemnify and hold harmless the City Indemnities, defined above, from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors, subcontractors or authorized volunteers or any other person or entity involved by, for, or with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement. The Parties understand and agree that the duty of CONSULTANT to indemnify, defend and hold harmless pursuant to this subsection includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify applies unless it is finally adjudicated that the liability was caused by the sole active negligence or sole willful misconduct of an indemnified party. If it is finally adjudicated that liability is caused by the comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of an indemnified party, then CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability.

4.9 WORK OF ALL OTHER PERSONS/NON-DESIGN PROFESSIONALS: Except as otherwise provided under Section 4.2 of this Article, above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature to the extent caused by CONSULTANT's negligent performance under this Agreement, including but not limited to the negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, servants, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants or the failure of the same to comply with any of the duties, obligations or standards of care set forth herein. The duty to indemnify, 11 defend and hold harmless under this subsection shall not encompass a duty to indemnity, defend or hold harmless for liability, loss, suit, damage, expense, or cost caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any or all of the City Indemnitees. The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this subsection is intended to encompass liabilities, losses, damages, expense and costs not otherwise subject to subsection 4.2, above.

4.10 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due CONSULTANT under this Agreement any amount due CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANT's failure to pay CITY promptly any indemnification arising under this Article and related to CONSULTANT's failure to either: (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) comply with applicable workers' compensation laws.

4.11 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, the obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and authorized volunteers. 412 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and authorized volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by counsel of CITY's choice,

4.13 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CITY does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense.

4.14 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, the duties to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this Section, shall survive the early termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and shall be in addition to any other rights or remedies which the CITY may have at law or in 12 equity,
V.

TERMINATION
51 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without cause by giving prior written notice of CITY's intent to terminate this Agreement which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. Upon such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been performed by CONSULTANT up to the effective date of the termination.

CONSULTANT may not terminate this Agreement except for cause as provided under Section 5.2, below. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, CITY may require CONSULTANT to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data, as defined in Section 6.1, below, and other information of any kind prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of the Work.

CONSULTANT will be required to provide such Documents and Data within fifteen (15) calendar days of CITY's written request. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY pursuant to Section 5.2, below, will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement for convenience as provided under this Section.

5.2 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT:

A. In the event either Party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, "Event of Default") will occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a "Default Notice") which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 5.2(B) and 5.2(C), below, or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion. The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this Agreement if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement.

Prior to the expiration of the 10 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may 13 submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 10 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(i) that exceeds seven (7) calendar days from the end of the initial 10 -day cure period; or ii. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 14 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(ii) that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the initial 14 -day cure period.

In addition to any other failure on the part of CONSULTANT to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or the failure to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task), an Event of Default on the part of CONSULTANT will include, but will not be limited to the following: (i) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform any of the services or tasks called for under the Scope of Work; (ii) CONSULTANT's failure to fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement within the specified time or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time; (iii) CONSULTANT's and/or its employees' disregard or violation of any federal, state, local law, rule, procedure or regulation; (iv) the initiation of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, or similar legislation as relates to CONSULTANT, whether voluntary of involuntary; (v) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform or observe any covenant, condition, obligation or provision of this Agreement; and/or (vii) CITY's discovery that a statement representation or warranty by CONSULTANT relating to this Agreement is false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect.

C. CITY will cure any Event of Default asserted by CONSULTANT within forty- five (45) calendar days of CONSULTANT's issuance of a Default Notice unless the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within the 45 -day cure period. Prior to the expiration of the 45 -day cure period, CITY may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CITY has commenced its efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 45 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, an Event of Default dealing with CITY's failure to timely pay any undisputed sums to CONSULTANT as provided under Section 1.5, above, will be cured by CITY within five (5) calendar days from the date of CONSULTANT's Default Notice to CITY. 14 D. CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also immediately suspend CONSULTANT's performance under this Agreement pending
CONSULTANT's cure of any Event of Default by giving CONSULTANT written notice of CITY's intent to suspend CONSULTANT's performance (hereinafter, a "Suspension Notice"). CITY may issue the Suspension Notice at any time upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Upon such suspension, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been rendered by CONSULTANT to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY up to the effective date of the suspension. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to suspend this Agreement as provided herein.

E. No waiver of any Event of Default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent Event of Default or breach.

No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

The duties and obligations imposed under this Agreement and the rights and remedies available hereunder will be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. In addition to any other remedies available to CITY at law or under this Agreement in the event of any breach of this Agreement, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also pursue any one or more of the following remedies:
i. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part;
ii. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may extend the time of performance;
iii. The CITY may proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement to recover damages for CONSULTANT's breach of the Agreement or to terminate the Agreement; or
iv. The CITY may exercise any other available and lawful right or remedy.

CONSULTANT will be liable for all legal fees plus other costs and expenses that CITY incurs upon a breach of this Agreement or in the CITY's exercise of its remedies under this Agreement.

5.3 SCOPE OF WAIVER: No waiver of any default or breach under this Agreement 15 will constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant, warranty, agreement, term, condition, duty or requirement contained in this Agreement. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

VI.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

6.1 DOCUMENTS & DATA; LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: All Documents and Data will be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use or dissemination by CITY. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Documents and Data" means and includes all reports, analyses, correspondence, plans, designs, notes, summaries, strategies, charts, schedules, spreadsheets, calculations, lists, data compilations, documents or other materials developed and/or assembled by or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement and fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to Documents and Data stored digitally, magnetically and/or electronically. This Agreement creates, at no cost to CITY, a perpetual license for CITY to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and/or retain any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in all Documents and Data. CONSULTANT will require all subcontractors and subconsultants working on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement to agree in writing that CITY will be granted the same right to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and retain Documents and Data prepared or assembled by any subcontractor or subconsultant as applies to Documents and Data prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement.

6.3 FALSE CLAIMS ACT: CONSULTANT warrants and represents that neither CONSULTANT nor any person who is an officer of, in a managing position with, or has an ownership interest in CONSULTANT has been determined by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have violated the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C., Section 3789 et seq. and the California False Claims Act, Government Code 16 Section 12650 et seq.

CONSULTANT:

Infrastructure Architects, Inc.
100 Progress, Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
Attn: Raymond Abassi, CEO/President
Phone: 213-880-4000
CITY:

City of Bell Gardens
7100 S. Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Attn: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of
Public Works/Facilities
Phone: 562-806-7770
Such notices will be deemed effective when personally delivered or successfully transmitted by facsimile as evidenced by a fax confirmation slip or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit with the United States Postal Service, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address.

6.5 COOPERATION; FURTHER ACTS: The Parties will fully cooperate with one another and will take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as are reasonably necessary, appropriate or convenient to achieve the purposes of this Agreement.

6.7 CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS: CITY reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the various projects worked upon by CONSULTANT.

6.9 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence for each and every provision 17 of this Agreement.

6.10 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement will be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, the venue, without exception, will be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, the venue, without exception, will be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.

6.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement will be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.

6.16 AMENDMENT; MODIFICATION: No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement will be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to CITY approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver will be void and invalid.

6.19 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including all attached exhibits, constitutes the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or 18 understandings, whether oral or written, which may have been entered into between CITY and CONSULTANT prior to the execution of this Agreement. Any statements, representations, or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by either Party that is not embodied herein will not be valid or binding on the Parties. No amendment, modification or supplement to this Agreement will be valid and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties pursuant to Section

6.16, above.

The City Representative shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Representative such delay is justified. The City Representative's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to recover damages against the CITY for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, CONSULTANT's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

6.21 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. One fully executed original counterpart will be delivered to CONSULTANT and two original counterparts will be retained by CITY.
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19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS:

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS: INF' = STRUCTURE ARCHITECTS, INC.:

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Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"

CITY RFP
21 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR

DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR

THE VETE NS PARK REFURBISHMENT AND RESTROOM RENOVATION
RFP Release Date
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Proposal Submittal Deadline
5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025
Contact Person:

Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities
City of Bell Gardens
8327 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 806-7770
biro uez bell ar.--ens.or
7100 Garfield Avenue • Bell Gardens, CA 90201 • (562) 806-7700 • .bellgardens.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
I. INTRODUCTION 3
II. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES/DEADLINE 4
III. SCHEDULE 5
IV. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 5
V. SCOPE OF SERVICES 11
VI. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS 14
VII. EVALUATION CRITERIA 16
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A — Proposal Price Sheet
Attachment B — Acknowledgement of City's Standard Form of Agreement Attachment C — Sample Professional Services Agreement

I. INTRODUCTION
The City of BeII Gardens (City) was incorporated on August 1, 1961 as a general law city, thus, it operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The five City Council members are elected at -large by registered voters in the City for staggered four-year terms and serve as the City's legislative, policy -making body. The Mayor position is shared among the Council members who select one another as Mayor annually. The City Council holds bi-monthly public meetings. The City Manager is responsible for directing City affairs as prescribed by the City Council. The City has a population of approximately 39,000 in an area of 2.4 square miles located in the southeastern part of Los Angeles County. The City shares a common boundary with the Cities of South Gate, BeII, Downey, and Commerce. The City is considered an integral part of the Los Angeles -Long Beach metropolitan area.

The City's departments include Finance and Administration, City Clerk, Community Development, Recreation and Community Services, Police, and Public Works. Fire services are provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Public Works Department consists of various divisions, including Administration, Street Maintenance, Parks and Facilities Maintenance, Utilities and Contracts, Solid Waste Management, Transportation Services, and the City Water System.

The City of BeII Gardens' Veterans Park is located at 6662 Loveland Street. Veterans Park acts as one of the City's primary recreational hubs, offering an array of activities for all ages. In 2022, the City was awarded a $3,997,000 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization (Prop 68) Grant, and in 2024, the City was awarded a $700,000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Project Funding (HUD CPF) Grant.

Additionally, the City allocated $1,085,567 of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in 2025. Prop 68 funds will be utilized for the Veterans Park Refurbishment project and the CDBG and HUD CPF funds will be utilized for the Veterans Park Restroom Renovation project, for a total of $5,782,567 for the Veterans Park Refurbishment and Restroom Renovation.

The City is seeking proposals from qualified consultants with proven expertise to provide professional design, architecture and engineering services for the following two projects:
1) Veterans Park Refurbishment - The preparation of the plans, specifications, and estimate for the construction of a shade sail at the outdoor fitness center, a community amphitheater with a lawn, two therapeutic gardens with signage, two picnic areas, a walking trail system, public art, improved landscaping throughout the park, renovation of the basketball, tennis, futsal, and volleyball courts, and improvements to the interior of the Ross Hall Recreation Center & Cultural Center; and
2) Veterans Park Restroom Renovation - The preparation of the plans, specifications, and estimate for the renovation of the outdoor restroom adjacent to the ballfield.

It is the intent of the City to select a single consultant or consultants to provide the requested architectural design services. However, the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses received in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). The City also reserves the right to waive any informality, technical defect or clerical error or irregularity in any 3 response. The City's potential award of an agreement will not be based on any single factor, nor will it be based solely or exclusively on the lowest cost proposal. If an agreement is awarded, it will be awarded to the consultant who, in the judgment of the City, has presented an optimal balance of relevant experience, price, quality of service, work history and other factors which the City may consider relevant and important in determining which proposal is best for the City. Additionally, the City may, for any reason, decide not to award an agreement based on this RFP. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFP. The City shall not be obligated to respond to any responses submitted, nor be legally bound in any manner by the submission of the response. The City reserves the right to negotiate deliverables and associated costs. The term of the Agreement will be for one (1) year with one (1) optional one- year extension.

II. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES/DEADLINE
An electronic version of the proposal shall be emailed to r It clerkde be ar: ens.or and t iniguezy ll rder .or no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Additionally, three hard copy sets of the proposal shall be mailed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, to the City Clerk's Office. The electronic version of the proposal must be an exact duplicate of the hard copies and the subject line must read "City of Bel! Gardens Proposal for Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Refurbishment and Restroom Renovation Proposal." If the proposal includes any comments over and above the specific information requested in this RFP, such information should be included as a separate appendix and placed at the end of the proposal.

Postmarks by this date are unacceptable and no facsimiles will be accepted. Please mail or deliver your response in a sealed envelope with "City of Bell Gardens Proposal for Design, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Refurbishment and Restroom Renovation" written below the address label and addressed as follows:

City Clerk's Office
Attention: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Questions and Inquiries
To ensure a fair and objective RFP process and evaluation, all questions and inquiries related to this RFP shall be addressed in writing to Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, at [email protected], with a copy to Karla Gonzalez, Senior Management Analyst, at Kgsrzalez bOaardens.org. The deadline for written questions and inquiries is Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4 III. SCHEDULE
The tentative schedule for this RFP is as follows:

Milestones*
Release of RFP
Deadline for Question Submittal
Proposal Submission Deadline
Proposers Interviews if necessa
**Tentative City Council Recommendation
Award/Agreement Approval
Date
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Thursda , August 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 10, 2025_
of Monday, September 22, 2025
*The schedule above is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the City, with appropriate notice to prospective Proposers. Please check the Bell Gardens website for the latest updates at https://www.bellgardens.org/i-want-to/view-bids-rfps/rfps-and- bids. All times posted are in pacific standard time (PST). **Proposer must be available on Monday, September 22, 2025, in -person or virtually for a possible presentation to the City Council.

IV. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Upon conclusion of the RFP process, staff will recommend a consultant to the City Council.

The successful consultant will be required to enter into a professional services agreement with the City. A copy of the City's professional services agreement is attached and incorporated as Attachment "C" as a sample for consultant to review the terms and conditions prior to submitting a proposal. The proposal process, agreement negotiations and execution, and subsequent actions will be conducted by the City in accordance with applicable law. Consultant should carefully review this document, which constitutes the formal RFP, to ensure a clear understanding of the City's needs and objectives and scope of work. The sample professional service agreement (Attachment "C") is not to be completed by consultant.

The length of the agreement will be for one (1) year with an optional one (1) year extension.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Proposals shall be prepared to simply and economically provide a straightforward, concise description of the proposer's ability to meet the requirements of this RFP.

Emphasis shall be on the quality, completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an understanding of City's objectives.

B. Proposers shall carefully read the information contained in this RFP and shall submit 5 complete responses to all requirements and questions as directed. Incomplete proposals may be considered non -responsive and may be rejected in the City's discretion. The submission of a response to this RFP shall be deemed a representation and certification by the proposer that it has read and understood the RFP, has investigated all aspects of the RFP, and is aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the RFP process, its procedures and requirements. No request for modification of the responses to this request shall be considered after its submission on grounds that the proposer was not fully informed as to any facts or condition.

C. Proposers should be aware that the RFP and the contents of the successful proposal will become a part of any subsequent professional services agreement that may arise from this RFP. Following the Proposal Submission Deadline, the City, pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code section 7920.000 et seq.) reserves the right to make copies of all submitted proposals available for inspection and copying by any interested member of the public, except to the limited extent the City determines that any information contained in a proposal is legally privileged under the California Public Records Act. By submission of a proposal, proposers acknowledge and agree that their proposal and any information contained therein may be disclosed by the City to interested members of the public, including other proposers. All responses to the RFP received become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records, with the exception for those elements in each proposal which are defined by the proposer as business or trade secrets and plainly marked as "Confidential," "Trade Secret," or "Proprietary." The City shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such proposal or portions thereof, if they are not plainly marked as "Confidential," "Trade Secret," or "Proprietary" or if disclosure is required under the Public Records Act.

Any proposal which contains language purporting to render all or significant portions of the proposal "Confidential," "Trade Secret," or "Proprietary" shall be regarded as nonresponsive.

D. Proposer shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all costs incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of the proposals; demonstrations; interviews; preparation of responses to questions and requests for additional information; for agreement discussions; or for anything in any way related to this RFP. The City is not liable for any costs incurred by a proposer in response to this RFP. Whether or not a proposer is awarded an Agreement pursuant to this RFP, no proposer shall be entitled to reimbursement for any costs or expenses associated with the proposer's participation in this RFP process. Failure to comply with all requirements contained in this RFP may result in the rejection of a proposal.

E. The City operates and is funded on a fiscal year basis from July 1st to June 30th.

Accordingly, the City reserves the right to terminate, without any liability, any agreement for which funding is not available.

F. The City shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of the City and any proposer. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered. No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in the resulting agreement. 6 G. Receipt of an addendum of the RFP by a proposal must be acknowledged by submitting the signed addendum with the proposal.

H. A proposal may be modified or withdrawn in person at any time before the scheduled due date, provided a receipt for the withdrawn proposal is signed by the proposer's authorized representative. The City reserves the right to request proof of authorization to withdraw a proposal. Proposals may not be withdrawn after the proposal closing date and each proposer agrees to this stipulation upon submittal of its proposal. However, all proposals are subject to negotiation before a professional services agreement is awarded as further described below.

I. The City may, in the evaluation of proposals, request clarification from proposers regarding their proposals, obtain additional material or literature, and pursue other avenues of research as necessary to ensure that a thorough evaluation is conducted.

J. By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, the proposer accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination will require subjective judgments by the City.

K. Negotiations may be conducted with responsible proposers who submit proposals that are reasonably susceptible of being selected. All proposers reasonably susceptible of being selected based on criteria set forth in this RFP may be given an opportunity to make a presentation and/or interview. Although this process will ultimately result in the award of a single agreement, the City reserves the right to negotiate an agreement with more than one proposer.

L. The City expects the highest level of ethical conduct from proposals, including adherence to all applicable laws and local ordinances regarding ethical behavior.

M. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP. The City's potential award of a professional services agreement will not be based on any single factor, nor will it be based solely or exclusively on the lowest cost proposal.

If a professional services agreement is awarded, it will be awarded to the consultant who in the judgment of the City, has presented an optimal balance of relevant experience, price, quality of service, work history and other factors which the City may consider relevant and important in determining which proposal(s) is best for the City. The City reserves the right to cancel or modify this RFP. There is no guarantee that the City will award a professional services agreement.

N. If an agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranked proposer, City reserves the right to terminate negotiations with that party and enter negotiations with the next highest ranked proposer.

O. Factors such as, but not limited to, any of the following may be considered just cause to disqualify a response to the RFP without further consideration:
a. Evidence of collusion, directly or indirectly, among consultants in regard to the amount, terms, or conditions of this proposal;
7 b. Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the selection staff; c. Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim or dispute between proposer and the City;
d. Evidence of incorrect information submitted as part of the RFP; e. Evidence of proposer's inability to successfully complete the responsibilities and obligations of the proposed scope of work; and
f. Proposer's default under any agreement, which results in termination of the professional services agreement.

P. Acceptance of any proposal is contingent upon the proposer's certification and agreement by submittal of its offer, to comply and act in accordance with all provisions of the City's Municipal Code.

The successful consultant shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person based on race, sex, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, disability, ethnicity, or national origin, or any other protected classification in connection with or related to the performance of the professional services agreement.

Since some of the City's projects and programs are funded through State or federal funds, the selected consultant will comply with any applicable State or federal provisions, including but not limited to, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract and Federal Provisions, which include Non-discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, Conflict of Interest requirements, County Lobbying Certification, Warranty of Compliance with County's Defaulted Property Tax Reduction Program, and Federal Lobbying Certification. Also, if applicable, selection of the consultant will comply fully with the requirements of OMB Circular A-102 and all other federal procurement standards.

If federal funds are utilized, during the performance of the professional services agreement, the selected consultant will agree to comply with the following CDBG Contract and Federal provisions:

1. Non -Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity A. The consultant shall not discriminate as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation, in the performance of its services and duties pursuant to the agreement, and will comply with all rules and regulations of City relating thereto. Such nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

B. The consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of consultant state either that it is an equal opportunity employer or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation. 8 C. Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by the professional services agreement except contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

D. Executive Order 11246 requires that during the performance of this agreement, Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex, color or national origin. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the consultant setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

E. Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project.

F. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that no person shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

G. Section 109, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program of activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title.

H. Any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, or with respect to an otherwise qualified disabled individual, as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, shall also apply.

2. Conflict of Interest
The consultant, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and County laws and regulations governing conflict of interest including, but not limited to, 24 CFR Section 570.611 and 24 CFR Part 85, Section 85.36(b). The consultant agrees to incorporate the language found in this Section, Conflict of Interest, in agreements using CDBG funds and subject to compliance with conflict of interest Federal, State and County laws.

The general rule shall be that no person described in the Persons Covered section below of 9 this Section, Conflict of Interest, who exercise, or has exercised any function or responsibilities with respect to CDBG activities, or who is in a position to participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regards to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a CDBG-assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to CDBG-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter.

Persons Covered: The conflict of interest provisions of this section, Conflict of Interest, shall apply to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of the City, or of any designated public agencies, or of any subrecipients that are receiving CDBG funds.

The consultant represents, warrants and agrees that to the best of its knowledge, it does not presently have, nor will it acquire during the term of the professional services agreement, 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 (1%) percent or less interest in publicly traded companies) or affiliate with any business or business entity that has entered into any contract, subcontractor arrangement with the City. Upon execution of the professional services agreement and during its term, as appropriate, the consultant shall disclose in writing to the City any other contract or employment during the term of the professional services agreement by any other persons, business or corporation in which employment will or may likely develop a conflict of interest between the City's interest and the interests of the third parties.

3. Records and Audits
The consultant shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the professional services 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 five (5) years after the expiration of this Agreement unless permission to destroy them is granted by the City. (24 CFR Part 84, Sec. 84.53.)

4. Federal Lobbying Certification
If federal funds are utilized, the consultant certifies that:

A. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the consultant, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of any Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

B. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid 10 to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the consultant shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosures Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions.

C. The consultant shall require that the language of this certification be included in all subcontracts and that all subcontracts shall certify and disclose accordingly.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The primary goal of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified consultants who can provide the City with the professional design, architecture and engineering services for the Veterans Park Refurbishment and Restroom Renovation.

Veterans Park Refurbishment and Restroom Renovation
The purpose of the project is to improve the existing infrastructure in the park.

As part of this project, the City has recently installed an outdoor fitness center and new LED lighting. The selected consultant will be responsible for the design of the following features:

1. New Landscaping throughout the park;

2. New walking trail;

3. Construction of two (2) picnic areas;

4. Construction of a new splash pad with shaded seating;

5. Construction of two (2) new gardens;

6. Construction of one (1) community stage with lawn;

7. Renovation of one (1) baseball field, including adding stadium lighting ;

8. Renovation of two (2) existing basketball courts;

9. Renovation of one (1) volleyball court;

10. Renovation of one (1) existing futsal court;

11. Renovation of two (2) existing tennis courts; and

12. Renovation of Ross Hall Recreation and Cultural Center ("Community Center").

As an additional project, the selected consultant will perform the following:

1. Renovation and relocation of bathroom building; and

2. Renovation and relocation of storage building.

The consultant will provide project design services and construction support. The consultant's design staff shall have at least five (5) years of experience of providing design and construction support services to municipalities in California and have performed these services for California municipalities within the past twelve (12) months. Plans, specifications, engineering reports and/or studies must contain a valid registered professional engineer/architect stamp from consultant's staff, who shall be registered professionals in the State of California. The consultant's tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:
11 1. Project Initiation and Feasibility Phase — Task No. 1 a. Project Kick-off Meeting: A kick-off meeting will be conducted to discuss the Consultant's approach to the project, recommendations for the project, and to finalize the project schedule. The consultant shall deliver an agenda and meeting notes.
b. Existing Conditions Survey: Perform an initial site walk-through and examination of existing plans and as-builts, a comprehensive review and confirmation of project requirements, taking into consideration operational programming needs.

The consultant shall conduct a comprehensive survey of existing park features, utilities (water, sewer, electrical, storm drains), irrigation systems, trees, topography, soil conditions, and site drainage. Gather all pertinent documentation of existing structures, their condition, and potential for renovation or demolition. c. Feasibility Studies: Assess regulatory requirements, potential CEQA/NEPA implications and permitting specific to park development.

Identify geotechnical considerations, existing easements, and potential environmental concerns (e.g., contamination, sensitive habitats). d. Conceptual and Schematic Designs: Develop multiple conceptual design alternatives based on programming and community input. Illustrate different approaches to site layout, circulation, facility placement, and aesthetic character.

Prepare and refine preliminary cost estimates based on schematic design and provide a construction cost estimate at the end of each design phase milestone for City's review and consideration.

Begin discussions with relevant permitting internal and external agencies (e.g., Planning, Building and Safety, Fire Department, etc.) regarding the schematic design and potential permitting requirements and processes.

Site and building designs should be modeled and produced with plans and full color presentation perspective renderings that are submitted in PDF and other electronic formats acceptable to the City.

2. Design Development — Task No. 2
a. Prepare detailed architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detailed for all proposed park structures and features. Select and specify major park materials, finishes, lighting fixtures, site furnishing and play equipment. b. Develop detailed site plans, grading plans, landscape plans and irrigation plans, if necessary. If applicable and directed by the City, the consultant shall prepare an erosion control plan utilizing best management practices and, if applicable, 12 prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and assist the City with attaining a WDID number under the General Construction Stormwater Permit. c. Include base mapping and preliminary details, schematic materials palette, construction estimate, project schedule update and documentation regarding utility relocation or adjustment, if needed.
d. Integrate the design from various sub -consultants, including but not limited to civil engineering, landscape architecture, structural engineer, MEP engineer, irrigation designer, geotechnical engineer, environmental engineer and accessibility standards.

The plans shall be submitted at the following levels:
• Preliminary Plans — 30%
• Design Plans (Phases) — 65%, 90%, and 100% (Final)
e. The City will review and provide comments during the 60% and 90% design phases. Consultant shall create a comment matrix to verify all City comments are addressed with each submittal.

3. Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) Phase — Task No. 3 a. Prepare and incorporate construction phasing into the construction documents as required. If necessary, consultant shall prepare a detailed cost -estimate, including any potential input from specialized construction activities. b. Prepare detailed project specifications outlining materials, quality standards, installation methods, and workmanship specific to park construction. c. Ensure full compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and municipal standards.
d. Permit Application: Prepare and submit all necessary permit applications to relevant authorities (e.g., local Building Department, Public Works Department, Planning Department, Regional Water Quality Control Board, L.A. County Health). Respond to plan check comments and make necessary revisions efficiently.
e. Bid Documents: Prepare complete documents suitable for public bidding, including instructions to bidders, bid forms, contract forms, and general/supplementary conditions tailored for park construction. f. Plans and specifications shall provide sufficient detail to ensure a good quality product while concurrently facilitating competitive pricing where feasible and appropriate. Proprietary products or services shall not be specified, except where explicitly requested by the City, or when they are a component of a City -adopted standard.
13 4. Bidding and Construction Support — Task No. 4
a. Respond to Request -for -Information (RFIs) during the project advertisement and bidding period, and log questions and responses.
b. Assist the City in preparing addenda to address questions or requests for scope clarification during the bidding process. Additionally, the consultant shall attend and participate in pre -bid meetings during the project advertisement phase. c. Provide responses to Contractor's RFIs about plans and specifications and provide responses and approvals to the Contractor's submittals for materials and shop drawings.
d. Consultant shall provide support as needed for the duration of construction.

Consultant may be required to attend progress meetings, address construction issues, review the as -built drawings in the field and at project completion for accuracy and prepare the final as -built condition plans at the completion of the project.

The Scope of Work may be modified through negotiation and/or by written addendum after the Professional Services Agreement is approved.

VI. PROPOSAL FORMAT T T REQUIREMENTS
The following instructions describe the form in which proposals must be submitted.

Responses to the following items will be used for proposal evaluation. Proposals that do not contain responses to each of the required items will be considered incomplete and may be rejected.

Proposal documents should provide a straightforward, concise description of the proposer's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, and conveyance of the information requested by the City. The requirements stated do not preclude a consultant from furnishing additional reports, functions, and costs as deemed appropriate.

The proposal must contain the following elements describing how the proposer will perform the assignment:

1. Transmittal Letter:
a. A letter of transmittal signed by an individual authorized to bind the proposer stating the proposer has read and will comply with all terms and conditions of the RFP. The transmittal letter will contain, at a minimum: a) company name and address; and b) an executive summary briefly describing the proposer's ability to perform the work 14 requested, a history of the proposer's background and experience providing services, and a description of the proposer's understanding of the City's needs. b Conflict of Interest Statement: The proposer shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with the City that may have an impact upon the outcome of this Agreement. Particular attention should be paid to compliance with Government Code section 1090.

2. Methodology
a. Include description of a) the approach and methodology to be taken in addressing each component in the scope of work, b) a listing of the specific tasks, milestones and deliverables required to properly perform the requested services, and c) a workplan showing proposed hours for each retainer service, availability of team members, quality assurance & supervision.
b. The City will expect the selected consultant to adhere to the established methodology and workplan.

3. Management and Staffing:

Describe the management and staffing configuration to be utilized to complete each component of the scope of work. Describe the qualifications of staff to be assigned to the City, their title, and types and amount of equivalent experience. Resumes of all proposed personnel must be included. The proposal must indicate who will have primary responsibility for the requested services. The proposal must also identify any proposed subcontractors or subconsultants that are integral to the proposed team.

4. Minimum Qualifications, Prior Related Experience, and References a. Proposer or individuals must demonstrate competence and capability to satisfactorily perform the scope of work. Proposer must have at least five (5) years of experience providing architectural services in California. Proposals that do not meet the minimum qualifications will be determined nonresponsive and ineligible for award. The proposer must provide evidence to show that the proposer and members of the proposer's project team possess the specific minimum experience, qualifications, competence, resources, and business integrity as specified in the scope of work that are necessary to carry out the work under the professional services agreement as expected. Examples of evidence include, but are not limited to resumes, letters of reference, and project/service summaries that highlight the team's specific experience.
b. A list of at least five (5) professional references, three (3) of which shall be from a municipal or public agency. This client reference list must be included as an appendix to the proposal and must include the following information for each reference listed: a) complete description of the work/services provided, b) the time period for the work/services provided, c) the name and contact information of the client, including telephone number and/or address, and d) the key managers and 15 professionals assigned to the work/services. The information concerning the work/services provided for each respective client must be no more than five (5) years old.

5. Cost and Pricing:
a. Proposals must include the Proposal Price Sheet attached as Attachment "A." b. For as -needed non -retainer services, proposals must include staff hourly rates, plus any other proposed costs such as mark-ups, overhead, travel, etc. An hourly fee/rate schedule must be submitted with the proposal. If the scope of work is substantially modified, the extra cost or credit must be negotiated based on the submitted hourly fees/rates.

6. Additions or Exceptions:
a. A single and separate section with the heading "ADDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" containing a complete and detailed description of all the consultant's exceptions to the provisions and conditions of the attached City standard professional services agreement attached as Attachment "C."

7. Pending Litigation:

Include an explanation and status, if in the last five years, the proposer or an office or principal of the proposer has been involved in any substantiated complaints, litigation, legal proceedings, or investigations by a regulatory authority.

8. Insurance:

Evidence of commercial liability, professional liability, and workers compensation insurance coverages must be included. Insurance requirements are listed on the sample agreement attached as Exhibit "C."
The award of an agreement will be made to the most qualified consultant(s) whose proposal complies with the prescribed requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any technical errors, irregularities, or discrepancies, if to do so is deemed to serve the best interests of the City. In no event will an award be made until all necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility and qualifications of the consultant to whom it is proposed to make such an award.
16 Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by City staff, including the Director of Public Works/Facilities, and will be ranked based on the following criteria:

1. Comprehension of the Request for Proposals (Max Score: 25 Points) This relates to the proposer's basic understanding of the City's requested services and proposer's ability to articulate a concise description of the role of the requested services.

2. Qualifications of Proposer (Max Score: 45 Points)
• Experience of the proposer.
• Staffing and resources.
• Qualifications and experience of proposed personnel.
• Ability to provide other Public Works -related services such as project administration, grant administration, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with federal, State and regional/local agency requirements.

3. References (Max Score: 20 Points)
This relates to the reputation and quality of past work performed by the proposer based on municipal and other professional references.

4. Fee Proposal (Max Score: 10 Points)
. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .

This relates to all pricing information related to performing the scope of work.

Participation in the required interviews will be at the expense of the proposer. The interview panel will be made up of staff members or representatives from the City. Recommendations will be provided to the City Council for final selection and award.

Proposals failing to provide sufficient information and assurances of performance to adequately assess each category of the required services and/or failing to comply with the requirements and conditions of this RFP may not be given further consideration.

Each proposal will be considered with respect to ability to perform effectively and efficiently the Scope of Services, as outlined in Section V, above.

Close coordination with the City is required to assure that all requirements will be met. The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without any prior notice. Further, the City makes no representations that any professional services agreement will be awarded to any 17 consultant responding to this RFP. The City expressly reserves the right to postpone reviewing the proposals for its own convenience and to reject any or all proposals responding to this RFP without indicating any reasons for such rejection(s).
18 ATTACHMENT "A"

PROPOSAL PRICE SHEET
19 PROPOSAL PRICE SHEET
Consultant to insert "INSERT TITLE OF COMPENSATION DOCUMENT" in accordance with Scope of Work.

Consultant to attach the hourly rates for the various classifications that would be billed to the City under EACH category listed in the Scope of Work.
20 ATTACHMENT "B"

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITY'S STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
21 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITY'S STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT I, the undersigned, certify that I, [insert name] am the [insert title] of [insert proposer
name], the party making the proposal for award of an agreement for DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ("Proposer") and, on behalf of the Proposer, hereby:

Accept City's Standard Form of Agreement — check one box. ❑ As is, without qualifications or modifications.
❑ As modified by attachment. [Proposer to provide]
I certify that I am authorized to sign this Consent Form on behalf of the Proposer.

Executed this day of , 2025 at , California.

Signature of Officer Printed/Typed Name of Officer
Title of Officer
22 ATTACHMENT "C"

SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
23 2025

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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(Parties �, � „� and City of Bell Gardens
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into this day of 2025 (hereinafter, the "Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF BELL GARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, "CITY") and l Y *, k, �. »I i 1 (hereinafter, "CONS ULTA NT").

For the purposes of this Agreement, CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term "Parties." The capitalized term "Party" may refer to CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY requires
WHEREAS, CITY staff has determined;that CONSULTANTipossesses the experience, skills and training necessaryito competently provide such services to CITY; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the BeII Gardens City Council at its Regular Meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:

1.1 ENGAGEMENT TERMS
TERM: This Agreement shall have a term of U I\ ) years commencing on tz through k` ° (hereinafter, the "Term"). Nothing in this Section shall operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience or for cause as provided under Article ti
V (Termination), below;

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. CONSULTANT shall perform the Work contemplated under this Agreement on an as -needed basis. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to grant CONSULTANT the exclusive right to perform any of the types of services or tasks contemplated under this Agreement nor shall anything in this Agreement be construed to entitle CONSULTANT to the receipt of any sums under this Agreement, except to the extent CITY requests the performance of any Work in the manner described below and such Work is 1 in fact performed and completed by CONSULTANT and accepted by CITY.

1. A detailed description of the specific services or tasks requested;

2. The location of where the particular services or tasks are to be performed, if applicable;

3. A not -to -exceed budget for performing the services or tasks;

4. A timeline for completing the requested services or tasks;

5. Any other information CITY deems necessary and relevant to the requested services or tasks; and

6. The signature of the City Representative, confirming that the services or tasks have been authorized by the City Representative.

B. CONSULTANT shall perform no as -needed work under this Agreement without a signed Task Order provided by the City Representative, containing the information set forth in Section 1.3 (A), -above. ;r �..
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C. Time is of the essence in the performance of Work under this Agreement, and in the absence of a specific schedule or other instructions from the City Representative, CONSULTANT shall begin and complete performance of the Work in a timely and a diligently manner as possible.

1.3 PROSECUTION OF WORK:

D. CONSULTANT shall perform Work continuously and with due diligence so as to complete the Work within the Term of this Agreement; E. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY and in no manner interfere with the work of CITY, its employees or other consultants, contractors or agents; F. CONSULTANT shall not claim or be entitled to receive any compensation or damage because of the failure of CONSULTANT, or its subconsultants, to have related services or tasks completed in a timely manner; G. CONSULTANT shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among CONSULTANT's employees; and
H. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall pay all sales, consumer, use or other similar taxes required by law.

1.4 COMPENSATION: CONSULTANT shall perform the Work in accordance with beginning on page of
2 the CONSULTANT PROPOSAL (hereinafter, the "FEE SCHEDULE"). The foregoing notwithstanding, CONSULTANT's total compensation for the performance of all Work contemplated under this Agreement, will not exceed the total budgeted annual aggregate sum of INWM* ,MOUNT z
, hereinafter, (hereinafter, the "Annual Not -to -Exceed Sum"), during the Term of this Agreement unless such added expenditures are first approved by the City Council.

In the event CONSULTANT's charges are projected to exceed the Annual Not -to - Exceed Sum prior to the expiration of this Agreement, CITY may suspend CONSULTANT's performance pending CITY's approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Annual Not -to -Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement.

1.5 PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION: Following the conclusion of each calendar month, CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an itemized invoice indicating the services performed and tasks completed during the recently concluded calendar month, including any applicable services and tasks performed and the reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses incurred:, If the amount of CONSULTANT's compensation is a function of hours worked by CONSULTANT's personnel, the invoice should indicate the number of hours worked, the persons responsible for performing the Work, the rate of compensation at which such services and tasks were performed, the subtotal for each task and service performed and a grand total for all services performed. ,Within thirty (30); calendar' days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice. Within forty-five,(45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will pay all undisputed amounts' included on the invoice. CITY will not withhold applicable taxes.; or other auttiorizedt deductions from payments made to CONSULTANT.

2.1 CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE: The CITY hereby designates
;P llati,�,. (hereinafter, the "City Representative") to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement. The City Representative or their designee will act on behalf of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement.

CONSULTANT will not accept directions or orders from any person other than the City Representative or their designee.

2.2 CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE: CONSULTANT hereby designates ,ER SULTA r,7 E T w to act as its representative for the
iva;t,�. �.�m�tv �4 ��la�xxa.�t"�t. ti 7»&�,� a,�.� �,e performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, "Consultant Representative").

Consultant Representative will have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the CONSULTANT for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant Representative or their designee will supervise and direct the performance of the Work, using their best skill and attention, and will be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Agreement. Notice to the Consultant Representative will constitute notice to CONSULTANT.

2.3 COORDINATION OF SERVICE: CONFORMANCE WITH' REQUIREMENTS:

CONSULTANT agrees to work closely with CITY staff in ,the performance of the Work and this Agreement nd will be available to CITY staff and the City Representative at all reasonable times. All work prepared by CONSULTANT will be subject to inspection and approval by City Representative or their designees.

2.4 STANDARD OF CAREt PERFORMANCE g OF EMPLOYEES: CONSULTANT represents, acknowledges and agrees to the following:

A. CONSULTANT will perform all Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession;
CONSULTANT shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient in the opinion of the CITY to perform the Work within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood arid 'agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material' shall be furnished and said Work performed and completed as requiredby the Agreement, and subject to the approval of the CITY's authorized representative;
C. CONSULTANT will perform all Work in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the CITY;
D. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 and the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.). CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Work. If CONSULTANT performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, 4 CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom; E. CONSULTANT understands the nature and scope of the Work to be performed under this Agreement as well as any and all schedules of performance;
F. All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents possess sufficient skill, knowledge, training and experience to perform those services and tasks assigned to them by CONSULTANT; and
G. All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess all licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the tasks and services contemplated under this Agreement and all such licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals will be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement and made available to CITY for copying and inspection.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that CONSULTANT will" perform, at CONSULTANT's own cost and expense and without any reimbursement from CITY, any services necessary to correct any errors or omissions caused by CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the standard of care set forth under this Section or by any like failure on the part of CONSULTANT's employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. Such effort by CONSULTANT to correct any errors or omissions will be commenced immediately upon their discovery by either Party and will be completed within seven (7) calendar days from the date of discovery or such other extended period of time authorized by the City Representative in writing and in their sole and absolute discretion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CITY's acceptance of any work performed by CONSULTANT or on CONSULTANT's behalf will not constitute a release of any deficiency or delay in performance. The Parties further acknowledge, understand and agree that CITY has relied upon the foregoing representations of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to the representation that CONSULTANT possesses the skills, training, knowledge and experience necessary to perform the Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession.

2.8 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS: If any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants are determined by the City Representative to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely performance of the tasks assigned to CONSULTANT, a threat to persons or property, or if any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants fail or refuse to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the CITY, such officer, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant will be promptly removed by CONSULTANT and will not be reassigned to perform any of the Work.

2.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: CONSULTANT will keep itself informed of and in compliance with all applicable federal, state or local laws to the extent such laws control or otherwise govern the performance of the Work. CONSULTANT's compliance with applicable laws will include, without limitation, compliance with all applicable CaI/OSHA requirements and applicable regulations of the Federal Department of Housing and Urbanization.
6 2.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

CONSULTANT will be solely responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants.

III.

INSURANCE

provide legal defense for both CONSULTANT and CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by CONSULTANT in the course of carrying out the Work contemplated in this Agreement.

3.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement will not prohibit CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officials, officers, employees agents and volunteers.

Accordingly, CONSULTANT warrants, represents and agrees that it will furnish CITY with original certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the coverage required under this Article on forms satisfactory to CITY in its sole and 8 absolute discretion. The certificates of insurance and endorsements for each insurance policy will be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and will be on forms provided by the CITY if requested. All certificates of insurance and endorsements will be received and approved by CITY as a condition precedent to CONSULTANT's commencement of any Work. Upon CITY's written request, CONSULTANT will also provide CITY with certified copies of all required insurance policies and endorsements.

IV.

INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 The Parties agree that CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (hereinafter, the "City Indemnitees") should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be protected from any and all loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost,' expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of or' in any, way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the City Indemnitees with the fullest protection possible under the law. CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of CONSULTANT's commitment to indemnify, defend and protect CITY as set forth herein.

CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.

4.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs, and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the 9 CITY.

4.4 The obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, ; employees, agents, and volunteers.

4.5 CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by counsel of CITY's choice.

4.8 WORK OF CONSULTANT'S DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SERVICES: The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this subsection shall apply to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of any individual who qualifies as a "design professional" within the meaning of subsection (c)(2) of Section 2782.8 of the California Civil Code in so far as such negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct occurs in the performance, work or activities 10 that must be performed by a "design professional." Subject to the limitation of the preceding sentence, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall immediately defend and indemnify and hold harmless the City Indemnities, defined above, from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors, subcontractors or authorized volunteers or any other person or entity involved by, for, or with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement. The Parties understand and agree that the duty of CONSULTANT to indemnify, defend and hold harmless pursuant to this subsection includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify applies unless it is finally adjudicated that the liability was caused by the sole active negligence or sole willful misconduct of an indemnified party. If it is finally adjudicated that liability is caused by the comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of an indemnified party, then CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability.

4.9 WORK OF ALL OTHER PERSONS/NON-DESIGN PROFESSIONALS: Except as otherwise provided under Section 4.2 of this Article, above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature to the extent caused by CONSULTANT's negligent performance under this Agreement, including but not limited to the negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, servants, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants or the failure of the same to comply with any of the duties, obligations or standards of care set forth herein. The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless under this subsection shall not encompass a duty to indemnity, defend or hold harmless for liability, loss, suit, damage, expense, or cost caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any or all of the City Indemnitees. The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this subsection is intended to encompass liabilities, losses, damages, expense and costs not otherwise subject to subsection 4.2, above.

4.11 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, the obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives 11 its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and authorized volunteers. 4,12 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and authorized volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by counsel of CITY's choice.

TERMINATION

5.1 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without cause by giving prior written notice of CITY's intent to terminate this Agreement which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. Upon such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been performed by CONSULTANT up to the effective date of the termination.

CONSULTANT will be required to provide such Documents and Data within fifteen (15) calendar days of CITY's written request. No actual or asserted breach of this 12 Agreement on the part of CITY pursuant to Section 5.2, below, will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement for convenience as provided under this Section.

5.2 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT:

A. In the event either Party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, "Event of Default") will occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a "Default Notice") which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 5.2(B) and 5.2(C), below, or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion. The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this Agreement if the defaulting. Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement.

Prior to the expiration of the 10 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 10 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(i) that exceeds seven (7) calendar days from the end of the initial 10 -day cure period; or ii. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 14 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(ii) that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the initial 14 -day cure period.
13 In addition to any other failure on the part of CONSULTANT to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or the failure to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task), an Event of Default on the part of CONSULTANT will include, but will not be limited to the following: (i) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform any of the services or tasks called for under the Scope of Work; (ii) CONSULTANT's failure to fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement within the specified time or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time; (iii) CONSULTANT's and/or its employees' disregard or violation of any federal, state, local law, rule, procedure or regulation; (iv) the initiation of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, or similar legislation as relates to CONSULTANT, whether voluntary of involuntary; (v) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform or observe any covenant, condition, obligation or provision of this Agreement; and/or (vii) CITY's discovery that a statement representation or warranty by CONSULTANT relating to this Agreement is false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect.

Bell Gardens City CouncilSeptember 14, 2026

Bell Gardens City Council
September 14, 2026