Bell Gardens — 2025-10-13

10.1\nGeneral Motion to Waive Full Reading and Approve\nOrdinances by Title Only Pursuant to California Government\nCode Section 36934 with Support from the Majority of the\nLegislative Body.\nRECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only.\nCONCLUSION: Allowing ordinances to be read by title only, according\nto California State Law, will expedite the conduct of business at\nCouncil Meetings.\nFISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.

10.10 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract Services\nAgreement with Horizons Construction Company Int’l, Inc. for\nthe Marlow Park Improvements\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil:\n1. Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the\nMarlow Park Improvements; and\n2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving an agreement with\nHorizons Construction Company Int’l, Inc. for Marlow Park\nImprovements; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and\napprove change orders that may be necessary during\nconstruction to cover any unforeseen condition in an amount\nnot to exceed 10% of the agreement amount; and\n4. Appropriate an additional $100,000 in General Funds to cover\nall construction and project management costs, including\ncontingency.\nCONCLUSION: If the attached Resolution is adopted, staff will\nprocess the agreement for signatures and issue a Notice to Proceed\nwith the Marlow Park Improvements to Horizons.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The contract services agreement amount is\n$910,903.09.\nThe City’s FY25-26 Capital Improvement budget includes $868,000 in\nMeasure A funds. An additional appropriation of $100,000 will be\nnecessary to cover the budget shortfall and any unforeseen\nconditions. Therefore, the total project budget for the construction\nphase of the Marlow Park Improvements is $968,000, consisting of\nMeasure A funds and general funds.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-101\nExhibit 2 - Procurement Agreement Horizons

10.11 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract Services\nAgreement with PLS Productions for Stage and Sound\nProduction Services for Citywide Events\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil, by motion, adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the\nCity Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with PLS\nProductions for stage and sound production services for citywide\nevents.\nCONCLUSION: Recreation and Community Services staff released an\nRFP for Stage and Sound Production Services for citywide special\nevents. PLS Productions responded to the RFP and demonstrated\ntheir ability to successfully provide the City with these services at a\nreasonable cost. Staff recommends awarding a Contract Services\nAgreement to PLS Productions.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The Contract Services Agreement with PLS\nProduction will be paid for out of the City’s general fund budget. The\nannual not to exceed amount will be $65,000 for a potential aggregate\nnot-to-exceed amount of $325,000, which would account for the 3\nyear term and the optional 2, 1-year extensions.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2025-102\nExhibit 2 – Agreement with exhibits

10.2\nApproval Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency - Joint\nMeeting\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City\nCouncil approve the minutes of the September 22, 2025, City\nCouncil/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.\nCONCLUSION: If approved, the minutes of the City Council/Successor\nAgency Joint Meeting will be archived in the City Clerk’s Office.\nFISCAL IMPACT: None\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - City Council / Successor Agency to the Community\nDevelopment Commission Joint Meeting - Sep 22 2025 - Minutes Html

10.3\nWarrant Register and Wire Transfer\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City\nCouncil receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net\npayrolls dated 09/04/2025, 09/09/2025, 09/16/2025, 09/18/2025 and\n09/23/2025.\nCONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is\napproved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls\ndated 09/04/2025, 09/09/2025, 09/16/2025, 09/18/2025 and\n09/23/2025.\nFISCAL IMPACT:\nWire\nTransfer\n09/0\n4/20\n25\n3026 –\n3029\n$301,078\n.66\nWarrant 09/0\nRegiste 9/20\nr\n25\n197101\n–\n197240\n$422,735\n.21\nTotal\nBank\n$723,81\n3.87\nNet\nPayroll\nTransfe\nr\n09/0\n4/20\n25\nWarrant 09/0\nRegiste 9/20\nr\n25\n$563,779\n.79\nTotal\nVouche\nr\n$1,287,5\n93.66\n197241\n$29,433.\n59\nTotal\nVouche\nr\n$29,433.\n59\n197242 197308\n$299,532\n.91\nTotal\nVouche\nr\n$299,53\n2.91\n09/1\n8/20\n25\n3033 –\n3035\n$1,782,6\n75.70\nWarrant 09/2\nRegiste 3/20\nr\n25\n197309\n–\n197386\n$327,016\n.82\nTotal\nBank\n$2,109,6\n92.52\nWarrant 09/1\nRegiste 6/20\nr\n25\nWire\nTransfe\nr\nNet\nPayroll\nTransfe\nr\n09/1\n8/20\n25\n$551,373\n.32\nTotal\nVouche\nr\n$2,661,0\n65.84\nGrand\nTotal\nVouche\nrs\n$4,277,6\n26.00\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Warrant Registers

10.4\nConsideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to\nthe Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan to\nAuthorize the Creation of One Management Analyst Position\nin the Community Development Department\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt\nthe attached Resolution approving an amendment to the Citywide\nClassification and Compensation Plan to authorize the creation of\none (1) Management Analyst position in the Community Development\nDepartment.\nCONCLUSION: Approving the Management Analyst position in the\nCommunity Development Department will enable the City to achieve\nand maintain excellent customer service, and remain in compliance\nwith various federal, state, and local regulations affecting different\nprogram areas of the Community Development Department.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The Community Development Department is\ncurrently authorized for a Senior Secretary position in the adopted\nclassification plan. It is recommended that the City Council update\nthe classification plan by defunding the position of Senior Secretary\nand authorize and reallocate funding for the Management Analyst\nposition.\nThe proposed amendment will be cost neutral by utilizing a\ncombination of the proposed reallocation of the funding of the vacant\nSenior Secretary position, as well as utilizing funding currently\nallocated for a part-time Planning Intern position.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2025-98

10.5\nConsideration of Resolution Approving Final Parcel Map No.\n84125 for the Subdivision of One Parcel into Three Residential\nCondominium Parcels at 5822 Gotham Street ( File No. 2023017)\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Resolution approving Final Parcel Map\nNo. 84125 to record the Final Map for the subdivision of one parcel\ninto three (3) residential condominium parcels on a 11,420 Square\nFeet (SF) lot located at 5822 Gotham Street, Bell Gardens, CA, and\nthereby authorize the City Clerk and the City Engineer to prepare the\ncertificate on the map showing the City’s approval and authorization\nto record said map.\nCONCLUSION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the\nattached Resolution approving the recording of Final Parcel Map No.\n84125 involving the subdivision of the subject property for proposed\nresidential condominiums at 5822 Gotham Street and authorize the\nCity Clerk and the City Engineer to prepare the certificate on the map\nshowing the City’s approval of said map and cause for recordation.\nFISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impacts.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-99\nExhibit 2 – Final Parcel Map No. 84125\nExhibit 3 – Tentative Parcel Map No. 84125\nExhibit 4 - October 18, 2023, Planning Commission Staff Report for\nTPM No. 84125\nExhibit 5 – Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-010

10.6\nApproval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to\nSolicit Bids for the HISP Cycle 11 Project – Intersection\nImprovements at Florence Avenue/Garfield Avenue & Eastern\nAvenue/Gage Avenue (CIP No. 3936)\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil:\n1. Approve the plans and specifications for the HSIP Cycle 11\nIntersection Improvements at Florence Avenue/Garfield\nAvenue and Eastern Avenue/Gage Avenue (CIP No. 3936);\n2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the\nNotice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and\n3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to\nGuidelines Section 15301(c).\nCONCLUSION: Upon authorization by the City Council, staff will\nproceed with the bid phase of the Project.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The FY25/26 Capital Improvement Budget includes a\ntotal of $417,500 for the construction of the Project, which includes\n$375,750 in HSIP funds and $41,750 in general funds, as a local match.\nThe engineer’s estimate for construction is $379,500.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 – Notice Inviting Sealed Bids

10.7\nApproval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to\nSolicit Bids for the Eastern Avenue and Garfield Avenue\nIntersection Improvement Project (CIP No. 3881)\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil:\n1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Garfield Avenue\nand Eastern Avenue Intersection Improvements Project (CIP\nNo. 3881);\n2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the\nNotice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and\n3. Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to\nGuidelines Section 15301(c).\nCONCLUSION: Upon authorization by the City Council, staff will\nproceed with the bid phase of the Project.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The FY25/26 Capital Improvement Budget includes a\ntotal of $4,010,536 of Metro I-710 Early Action Item Funds. The\nengineer’s estimate for construction is $2,000,000.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 – Notice Inviting Sealed Bids

10.8\nConsideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment\nto Contract Services Agreement with ABM Building Solutions,\nLLC for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance\nServices\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager\nto execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement\nwith ABM Building Solutions, LLC for heating, ventilation and air\nconditioning maintenance services.\nCONCLUSION: Approving the First Amendment of the Agreement\nwould modify the existing scope of services to include the Aquatics\nCenter HVAC systems, and increase the compensation amount.\nFISCAL IMPACT: Funding for HVAC services is available in the FY\n2025/2026 Operating Budget.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 – Resolution 2025-100\nExhibit 2 – First Amendment with ABM Building Solutions LLC, with\nExhibits

10.9\nAcceptance of the Purchase and Installation of Solar-Powered\nLighting at Darwell Park as Complete\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil:\n1. Accept the Purchase and Installation of Solar-Powered\nLighting at Darwell Park as complete; and\n2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.\nCONCLUSION: The City Council’s acceptance of the Project as\ncomplete is required to allow the City Clerk to file the Notice of\nCompletion with the LA County Registrar-Recorder. Upon approval of\nthe City Council, staff will file the Notice of Completion.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The total Project cost of $20,608.45 was funded with\ngeneral funds.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Notice of Completion

11.1\nLocal Commission Appointment List\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City\nCouncil review the Commissions Appointments List and by motion,\nremove commissioners and/or make appointments to the posted\nvacancies.\nCONCLUSION: After an appointment is made, Commission members\nwill receive their Oath of Office before beginning service with their\nrespective Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission\nmeeting. The City Clerk's Office will arrange for the proper filing of\nConflict of Interest Code forms and schedule trainings for AB 1234 and\nAB 1661.\nFISCAL IMPACT: None.\nATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Notice of Vacancy

11.2\nConsideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract Services\nAgreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Citywide Tree\nMaintenance Services\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager\nto execute a Contract Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists,\nInc. (“WCA”) for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services, in a form\napproved by the City Attorney.\nCONCLUSION: Based on West Coast Arborists, Inc.’s proposal rating,\nstaff is recommending that the City Council award West Coast\nArborists, Inc. a three-year Contract Services Agreement, effective as\nof October 13, 2025, with two optional one-year extensions, for an\nannual amount not-to-exceed $337,719 to provide citywide tree\nmaintenance services.\nFISCAL IMPACT: The annual Contract Services Agreement cost is\n$337,719, which will be split between two fiscal years. The current FY\n25/26 budget includes $235,000 from the General Fund for tree\nmaintenance services. An additional $102,719 from the General Fund\nwill be programmed in the FY 26/27 budget.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2025-96\nExhibit 2 - Contract Services Agreement with Exhibits

11.3\nOctober 2025 Update for the John Anson Ford Park Regional\nAquatics Center Project Improvements and Program\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City\nCouncil:\n1. Receive and file the October 2025 John Anson Ford Park\nRegional Aquatics Center Improvements and Programs update\nreport; and/or\n2. Provide staff with further direction.\nCONCLUSION: The John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center\nwill formally open on Saturday October 18, 2025. The programs that\nwill be offered to the community will be Swim Lessons, Senior\nAerobics, Aqua Aerobics, Lap Swim, Recreational Swim, Fitness\nRoom, and Semi-Private Pool Rentals.\nFISCAL IMPACT: Annual operating costs for the Ford Park Regional\nAquatics Center are approximately $2.7 Million. The costs for\nupdating the Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center monument signs\nand name change are approximately $60,000.\nATTACHMENTS: None

5.1\nCertificate of Recognition - Active SELA

5.2\nCertificate of Recognition - Pico Woman Bicycle Club

5.3\nCertificate of Recognition - Shadow Realm Collectibles

5.4\nCertificate of Recognition - Leonides Morales

5.5\nCertificate of Recognition - Zenaida Perez