Bell Gardens
City Council
Agenda Item 9
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