CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint.
Meeting
Monday, September 14, 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 Ott s:f \tittiW bell,aidens ory,. tt\ t tod.watch cit} codicil-meetings.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. Public participation 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 a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the City Council should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on September 14, 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 6:66 p.m.
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez joined the meeting remotely under the just cause procedures and announced that no one is over the age of 18 present at the remote location.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Leal.
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
PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - El Gallo Market
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition.
5.2 National Preparedness Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Gigi Chan, Community Services Liaison from LA County Fire Department.
5.3 Certificate of Recognition - National Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Miguel De La Rosa read the certificate of recognition.
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.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Hector Ortiz spoke in support of amending Ordinance No. 972.
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.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no public or written comments received.
8. COMMITTEE UPDATES
Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez provided an update on the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Isabel Guillen to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 - 10.15.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez; seconded by: Isabel Guillen Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorge( Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon
Sanchez, and Isabel Gulllen
Carried 5-0
10.1 Goenoral t .. m :ye Ff g ancI Applove Ordinanceshy Ie gn,Iy Pursuant t to :Ca ormaGovernGovernmt CodeSecti n 36934 4n it Support fromotbe Majority of t, I-o : 2tiye Bodyu
RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
10.2 Apoirevo
ciyirennnii .encyn Joint NI t
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:
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10.3 t arr ft 1 cgister and Ware Transfer
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:
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10.4 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive, approve, and file the July 2026 Treasurer's Report.
ATTACHMENTS:,
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10.5 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive, approve, and file the August 2026 Treasurer's Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
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10.6 consirder
Pay Schedule
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. pint
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1-- e. a[ rtic n NNEo, 20
10,7 Consideration Resolutio Approving Le°tterofA,g ee ents with the Belt Gardens City Ernojoyees ssociati rn, the Bell Gardens l untie Works Employees Asssodtati r and the Bell Gardens Public W rksSupervisors Ass ocatinfor �..Closure of City Hatt andOther Relevant City Fa itltrts for the ays r
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:
10.8 Consideratlor aIResoIutr r i ending the Cpnf`U t f tr s es Code for the City of ell Gar ens City Co pp il r d the Successor Agency ti teC r i unft..y b e v e l prn e nt
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
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10.9 C r srLier'ati
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I Gardens and
Richards,.Watson & Gershon for Ltjatinra 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.
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ATTACHMENTS:
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10.1© Consider at an of a Resolr:lt n Apitl vlr_fgthe Sixth Amended and Restated Califor
es for Self -Reliance J
' ers AuthorityAgroement'
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:
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1©.11 n s deration a ResoluUo a roving a lMMevi
(MOU) for the Maintenance an perati ar:s of the n n Ansa I vrd Park irufiltration Cistern Project
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:
dlrrr of Understanding
1©,1.2 Considerat) n of a esofuttiierl f proving a First ,rnendment try he Professlona ervrlcesAgreement with.., Infrastructure Archjtect roses for esig ,,_Are hitecture a rd Engineering Services for the Veterans Park Restrooni _e n os�v a ti o n,
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:
1©.13 sideration of a satutionApproving a Fourth Amendm t to the ntr ServicesAgreeunent wrf rE nofgte Systems, Ir:nforr Traffic Signal Ma:rrtenance and RepairServices g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Fourth Page6of8
Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc.
ATTACHMENTS:
amendmentl 'CtmEcotonite
10,14 Considera ion o pitroval of the Speed l :tReducti t :30 MPH i fino Park Lang/Scout Avenue from Garfield Av nue t Cara Street 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 C r siderad on of s Resolute ri Approving a USDA TEFAP Agreement Between Bell Gardens an s AngelesRegional Food Bank for he is
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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 Reoluticn No, 2026, 100 f9
x i l. it : FAP .Aureem ant
DISCUSSION
11.1 Local Commission
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: x it i -._ ,sN00ce Tm
There was no action.
11.2 Consider the A
ion of a Resolution ikggrpyingghe Updgfeel 1 Belt
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Perso Rules and P gutati,o,rrs
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:
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Andy Tse, Human Resource Manager, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilwoman Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve staff's recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 101.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena; seconded by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez Yes: Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel Guillen
Carried 5_0
12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miguel De La Rosa adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Cler
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