Bell Gardens

City Council

July 27, 2026 Order of Business 11 #2

Agenda Item 2

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