Bell Gardens — 2026-07-27

10.1 General Motion to Waive Full Reading and Approve Ordinances by Title Only Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 with Support from the Majority of the Legislative Body. RECOMMENDATION: To approve ordinances by title only. ATTACHMENTS: None.

10.2 Approval Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency - Joint Meeting RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting, June 29, 2026, City Council Special Closed Session, and June 29, 2026, City Council Special Meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Special Meeting - Jun 22 2026 - Minutes - Html Exhibit 2 - City Council Special Closed Session - Jun 29 2026 - Minutes - Html Exhibit 3 - City Council Special Meeting - Jun 29 2026 - Minutes - Html

10.3 Warrant Register and Wire Transfer RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/20/2026, 06/09/2026, 06/11/2026,06/16/2026, 06/17/2026, 06/23/26, 06/25/2026, 06/30/2026, and 07/07/2026. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Warrant Registers

10.4 Treasurer Report - May and June 2026 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the May and June 2026 Treasurer's Report. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - May 2026 Treasurer Report Exhibit 2 - June 2026 Treasurer Report

10.5 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for Transactions Tax Audit and Information Services RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates, subject to approval by City Attorney as to form, for transactions tax audit and information services to include services pertaining to Measure BG. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-78 Exhibit 2 - First Amendment to Master Agreement

10.6 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Professional Strategic Plan RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-79 Exhibit 2 - Professional Services Agreement - First Amendment

10.7 Rejection of Bids Received for the Recycled Water Main Installation Project (CIP No. 3852) and Approval of Plans and Specifications RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council: 1. Approve the rejection of all bids received on June 25, 2026; 2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Recycled Water Main Installation Project (CIP No. 3852); 3. Authorize staff to re-advertise and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and 4. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (c). ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for Recycled Water Main Installation

10.8 Acceptance of the Bell Gardens Slurry Seal Improvement Zones 1 and 2 Project (CIP No. 3941) as Complete RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council: 1. Accept the Bell Gardens Slurry Seal Improvement Zones 1 and 2 Project (CIP No. 3941) as complete; and 2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Notice of Completion

10.9 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Letter Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for Special Legal Services Related to the Proposed Sale of the Water System RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Letter Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for Special Legal Services related to the proposed sale of the water system; and 2. Appropriate $25,000 from the General Fund into the FY 2026/2027 Budget to cover the City Water System-related costs. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2026-80 Exhibit 2 - Second Amendment to PSA Bell Gardens and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Veterans Park Refurbishment Project RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Grant and Urban Development for the Veterans Park Refurbishment Project. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-81 Exhibit 2 – Grant Agreement 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 a Grant Agreement with the LA84 Foundation. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-82 Exhibit 2 – Grant Agreement

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: Exhibit 1 -Notice of Vacancies

11.2 Consideration of Proposed Ordinance No. 972 Amending Chapter 5.63 (Tenant Eviction Protections) to Title 5 (business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance No. 972 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, § 15061(b)(3) (CEQA Guidelines), concluding no significant environmental impact would occur; and 2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 972 amending Chapter 5.63 (Tenant Eviction Protections) to Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to establish a minimum threshold for evictions based on nonpayment of rent. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Draft Ordinance No. 972

5.1 Certificate of Recognition - Angeles Migrantes