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6.2 Consideration of an Ordinance No. 954 Amending Title 9
(Zoning and Planning Regulations) to Regulate Accessory
Dwelling Units- Zoning Code Amendments No. 2024-075
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 954, by title
only, amending Section 9.20.036 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of
Chapter 9.20 (Special Uses and Applicable Standards) of Title 9
(Zoning and Planning) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (“BGMC”)
regulating accessory dwelling units.
CONCLUSION: The adoption of Ordinance No. 954 is critical to
comply with recently adopted state law promoting the construction
of ADUs in areas zoned for residential and mixed-uses. ADUs play a
crucial role in addressing the state’s housing crisis by providing
flexible housing options within existing residential areas. Following
state guidelines is necessary to ensure that local ADU regulations
align with state goals to promote housing development, streamline
the approval process, and support more housing options. Complying
with state law and guidelines and policies focused at reducing
barriers to housing development helps maintain consistency and
facilitates construction of units in areas where they are needed.
It is recommended that the City Council waive full reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 954, by title only, approving Ordinance No.
954 amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) BGMC.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 954
Exhibit 2 - March 19, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda Report
Exhibit 3 - Resolution #PC 2025-06
Exhibit 4 - Public Hearing Notice |
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6.1 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-31 to Allocate Community
Development Grant (CDBG) Funds to Program Years 2024-
2025 and 2025-2026 for the Veterans Park Restroom
Replacement Project
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council conduct a public hearing on the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) FY2024-2025 unallocated funds
and FY 2025-2026 estimated funds. Upon consideration of the public
testimony and discussion of relevant issues, adopt the attached
Resolution approving the direction of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 CDBG
funds for the Veterans Park Restroom Replacement Project.
CONCLUSION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council
adopt the attached Resolution directing the City’s unallocated 2024-
2025 and estimated allocated 2025-2026 CDBG funds for the
proposed project and submitting said Resolution to LACDA to
complete the funding process and allow for project implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-31.docx |
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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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11.8 Consideration of a Resolution Permitting a New Game
Entitled “Mahjong”
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution permitting Parkwest Bicycle
Casino to offer a new game entitled “Mahjong”.
CONCLUSION: Pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter
5.25, the Parkwest Bicycle Casino has requested that the City Council
adopt the attached Resolution approving the addition of the listed
game. Once approved, this request will be forwarded to the California
Division of Gambling Control for their records.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-35 |
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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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