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11.8 Consideration of a Resolution Granting a Utility Easement to
Golden State Water Company for the John Anson Ford Park
Aquatics Center Improvements
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution granting a utility easement to
Golden State Water Company for the John Anson Ford Park Aquatics
Center Improvements and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the easement agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CONCLUSION: Granting the utility easement to GSWC will allow for
the placement of a 4-inch water line to serve the new Aquatics Center
facility.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-37
Exhibit 2- Grant Easement |
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11.7 Consideration of a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Southeast Community Development
Corporation for space in the Resource Center at 6423 Florence
Place
RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Lease Agreement
between the City of Bell Gardens and the Southeast Community
Development Corporation to continue leasing space at 6423 Florence
Place.
CONCLUSION: Services provided by the SCDC serve a public benefit
to the City by growing and enhancing the local workforce and
providing increased economic stability, health, and welfare to City
residents. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached
Resolution approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell
Gardens and SCDC, to continue providing services to City residents
and businesses and to the benefit of the surrounding communities.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Lease payments would be made to the City on
a monthly basis, to be deposited into the City’s General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-34
Exhibit 2- Lease Agreement |
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11.13 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract Services
Agreement with Black & White Emergency Vehicles, LLC for
the Purchase and Outfitting of Emergency Equipment for
Previously Purchased Police Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Contract Services
Agreement with Black & White Emergency Vehicles, LLC, for the
purchase and installation of emergency equipment for an amount
not to exceed $328,808.11.
CONCLUSION: Approval of the Contract Services Agreement for the
purchase and installation of the emergency vehicle equipment will
enable the Bell Gardens Police Department to outfit the new fleet of
vehicles that will be utilized on a daily basis to provide emergency
services to the residents of the City. This equipment is also mandated
equipment by the State of California for emergency response
vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed Contract Services Agreement for the
outfitting of the vehicles listed above will have a Not-to-Exceed Sum
of $328,808.11 and was previously approved by the City Council
under Resolution No. 2023-94 for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1-Resolution No. 2025-41
Exhibit 2- Agreement |
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11.12 Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to
the Master Service Agreement with NextRequest, a Subsidary
of CivicPlus, for a Public Records Request Management
System
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager
to execute an Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with
NextRequest, a subsidary of CivicPlus, for the software product to
manage requests for public records for four (4) years, for a cumulative
not to exceed total of $45,000, subject to approval by the City
Attorney, as to form.
CONCLUSION: An Amendment to the existing Master Service
Agreement extending the term and compensation will allow public
records requests to continue to be managed with accountability and
transparency.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for these services are included in the City
Clerk’s Year 2024-2025 adopted budget, and as a regular operating
expenditure, will be budgeted in future fiscal year budgets when
presented to the Council.
ATTACHMENT:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-40 |
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11.11 Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between the
City of Bell Gardens and the LA84 Foundation for the Learn to
Swim Program
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution approving an agreement with
the LA84 Foundation, subject to City Attorney approval, as to form.
CONCLUSION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council
adopt the attached Resolution, approving a grant agreement with the
LA84 Foundation to provide scholarships for the City’s Learn to Swim
Program.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-39
Exhibit 2 - Agreement |
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11.10 Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to
Funding Agreement No. 9200000000F9111 Between the City
of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Amendment No. 1
to Funding Agreement No. 9200000000F9111 between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority for the Florence Avenue Improvements at Ira Avenue and
Jaboneria Road.
CONCLUSION: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Funding
Agreement will allow the City to continue working with LACMTA and
ensure the City remains eligible to receive reimbursement for past
project expenses.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact in executing Amendment
No. 1 to the Funding Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-38
Exhibit 2 - Amendment No. 1 with Master Funding Agreement
9200000000F911 |
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11.9 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment
to Contract Services Agreement with Javier Solorzano for Bell
Gardens Community Murals
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager
to execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement
with Javier Solorzano.
CONCLUSION: Approving a First Amendment would enable Javier
Solorzano to provide the additional services necessary to repaint the
utility box at the southeast corner of Florence Avenue and Eastern
Avenue.
FISCAL IMPACT: The $3,000 for additional services would result in a
total contract cost of $13,000. General funds are available in the FY
24/25 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-36
Exhibit 2- First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with
Exhibits |
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11.7 Consideration of a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Southeast Community Development
Corporation for space in the Resource Center at 6423 Florence
Place
RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Lease Agreement
between the City of Bell Gardens and the Southeast Community
Development Corporation to continue leasing space at 6423 Florence
Place.
CONCLUSION: Services provided by the SCDC serve a public benefit
to the City by growing and enhancing the local workforce, providing
increased economic stability, health, and welfare to City residents. It
is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution
approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and
SCDC, to continue providing services to City residents and businesses
and to the benefit of the surrounding communities.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Lease payments would be made to the City on
a monthly basis, to be deposited into the City’s General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-34
Exhibit 2- Lease Agreement
Exhibit 3 - Lease Analysis |
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11.6 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a First Amendment
to Contract Services Agreement with Kimble & Company Fire
Protection Systems for Emergency Fire System Repairs at the
Police Department and City Hall
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a First Amendment with Kimble & Company Fire
Protection Systems for emergency fire protection repairs at
City Hall and the Police Department Facility; and
2. Appropriate $19,000 in general funds to complete the
emergency repairs.
CONCLUSION: Approving a First Amendment would allow for
sufficient compensation for Kimble & Company to complete all the
necessary repairs and complete the required inspections and
certifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost for additional fire protection system
services would result in a total not-to-exceed contract cost of
$91,600. Due to these unforeseen emergency repairs, staff requests
an additional appropriation of $19,000 from the General Fund to
complete the necessary emergency improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-33
Exhibit 2 - First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with
Exhibits |
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11.5 Consideration of a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Human Services Association for space in the
Resource Center at 6423 Florence Place
RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt a resolution approving a Lease agreement between the
City of Bell Gardens and the Human Services Association to continue
leasing space at 6423 Florence Place.
CONCLUSION: Having a local office that provides social services and
support to families to promote wellness and building of strong
communities offers several benefits, including access to resources,
connective support for early childhood development, family and
senior needs, and community and civic engagement, among others. It
is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution
approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and
HSA, to provide space for the administration of public services that
enhance the quality of life for residents.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Lease payments would be made to the City on
a monthly basis, to be deposited into the City’s General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-32
Exhibit 2- Lease Agreement |
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11.4 Consideration of Ordinance No. 952 to Authorize a
Development Agreement by and between the City of Bell
Gardens, Flora Hospitality Group, LLC and James N. Tate III
Trust relating to the property located at 6638 Eastern Avenue
in the City of Bell Gardens
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 952 to approve
the proposed Development Agreement (DA) No. 2024-048 for a
cannabis retail storefront at 6638 Eastern Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.)
and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.),
Ordinance No. 952 has been determined to be categorically exempt
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and
Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
CONCLUSION: If approved, Ordinance No. 952 would become
effective 30 calendar days after approval, in addition the operator
and property owner must execute the agreement, and the operator
must provide proof of insurance and submit the initial Annual
Community Benefits payment of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) to effectuate the benefits conferred by the development
agreement withing 60 calendar days. The development agreement
would ensure vested development rights in exchange for community
benefits dedicated to revenue for youth programs, housing and
homelessness issues, and other discretionary items. Therefore, staff
recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading of
Ordinance No. 952 and adopt the ordinance, which would permit a
cannabis retail use at the Subject Site for an initial five (5)-year term,
subject to an option to extend the term for an additional five (5)
years, for a total 10-year term.
FISCAL IMPACT: If Ordinance No. 952 is approved, the Applicant
would be required to make an up-front payment of $100,000 upon the
effective date of the DA and renew the contribution annually
following the execution of the DA every January (Annual Community
Benefit). The Applicant would also be required to make quarterly
contributions equal to seven percent (7%) of gross receipts (Quarterly
Community Benefit). Pursuant to the DA terms, eighty percent (80%)
of these funds would be dedicated to the City’s youth and
recreational programming and the City’s housing programs. Under
the DA, the Applicant would also be responsible for the cost of staff
time spent on the negotiation and preparation of a development
agreement and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with the
DA, CUP, BGMC, and other applicable laws and regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 952 (Development Agreement No. 2024-048)
Exhibit 2 - Development Agreement No. 2024-048
Exhibit 3 - Mar 24, 2025, City Council Agenda Report and Exhibits
Exhibit 4 - February 19, 2025, Planning Commission 2024-048 Staff
Report and Exhibits |
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