Bell Gardens — 2026-02-09

City Council

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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.
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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 January 26, 2026, 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 - Jan 26 2026 - Minutes -\nHtml
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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 12/24/25, 01/08/2026, 01/13/2026 and 01/20/2026.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Warrant Registers
#4 Order of Business 10
10.4\nConsideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment\nto Professional Services Agreement by and between the City\nof Bell Gardens and MNS Engineers, Inc. for CDBG/PLHA\nAdministration Services\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Resolution approving a First Amendment\nto the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell\nGardens and MNS Engineers, Inc. for the approval of CDBG/PLHA\nAdministration Services.\nATTACHMENTS :\nExhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-17\nExhibit 2 – First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
#5 Order of Business 10
10.5\nConsideration of a Resolution Approving a Third Amendment\nto the Existing Agreement for City Attorney Services with\nOlivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a Third\nAmendment to the existing agreement for City Attorney Services with\nOlivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-18\nExhibit 2 – Third Amendment to OMLO Agreement
#6 Order of Business 10
10.6\nApproval of Plans and Specifications for the Police\nDepartment Fire Suppression System Improvements and\nConsideration of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative\nAgreement with Kimble Fire Protection, a Subsidiary of APi\nNational Service Group, Inc. for the Police Department Fire\nSuppression System Improvements\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil:\n1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Police\nDepartment Fire Alarm System Improvements;\n2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a Cooperative\nAgreement with Kimble Fire Protection, a subsidiary of APi\nNational Service Group, Inc., for the Police Department fire\nsuppression system improvements for a total amount not to\nexceed $242,695.40, in a form approved by the City Attorney;\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative\nAgreement and approve change orders that may be necessary\nduring construction to cover any unforeseen condition in an\namount not to exceed 10% of the agreement amount; and\n4. Appropriate $266,964.94 in General Funds to complete the\nimprovements.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Resolution 2026-19\nExhibit 2 - Cooperative Agreement
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11.1\nLocal Commission\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.\nATTACHMENTS: Exhibit - Notice of Vacancies
#2 Order of Business 11
11.2\nConsideration of Option of One-Year Extension of Agreement\nwith Flock Group, Inc.\nRECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Affirm a one (1)-year extension of the current Agreement\nunder the existing terms and conditions, maintaining the\ncurrent limited-access / sharing settings; or\n2. Affirm a one (1)-year extension of the current Agreement\nunder the existing terms and conditions, reinstating full-\naccess / sharing settings; or\n3. Direct the City Manager to provide notice to terminate the\nAgreement in accordance with the termination provisions of\nthe Agreement.\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Agreement
#3 Order of Business 11
11.3\nProposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City\nCouncil provide direction and adopt the 2026 Proposed State and\nFederal Legislative Platform (“Platform”).\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - 2026 Legislative Platform
#4 Order of Business 11
11.4\nDiscussion of Holiday Banner Pole Alternatives on Florence\nAvenue and Eastern Avenue\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is staff’s recommendation that the City Council:\n1. Provide direction to staff regarding the location of holiday\nbanner pole alternatives on Florence Avenue and Eastern\nAvenue; or\n2. Receive and file the report.\nATTACHMENTS: None.
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5.1\nCertificate of Recognition - Resident Lorraine Wildes
#2 Order of Business 5
5.2\nCertificate of Recognition - Bell Gardens Elementary Teacher\nLeslie Hiatt
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5.3\nCertificate of Recognition - Cutting and Tailoring Sewing Class\nInstructor, Ana Elena Sifuentes
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5.4\nPrimestore Shopping Centers Presentation
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5.5\nLeague of California Cities Legislative Update Presentation
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5.6\nLos Angeles County Fire Department Update