CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA t TELECONFERENCE
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to AB 361, The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a regular meeting of January 10, 2022, via teleconference in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Maria Pulido presiding. Mayor Maria Pulido called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and made an announcement of Conflict of Interest. City Council Members were asked to recuse themselves by turning off their video where a conflict does exist.
INVOCATION — was given by Pastor Leal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — was led by Chief Fairfield
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Present: Marco Barcena, Council Member (Remote)
Alejandra Cortez, Council Member (Council Chamber)
Lisseth Flores, Council Member (Council Chamber)
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor Pro Tern (Council Chamber)
Maria Pulido, Mayor (Council Chamber)
Absent: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Stephanie Vasquez reported out for the January 10, 2022 Successor Agency Close Session meeting at 6:05 p.m. Members of the Successor Agency met in closed session. An update was provided but no final action was taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
No comments
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly commented on the following items: COVID-19; continued services to the community; Christmas tree collection; City Hall closure in observation of Martin Luther King and wet weather driving.
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Chief Fairfield provided a brief oral presentation on recent traffic accident during the rainy days and provide safety tips when driving in wet weather conditions.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items No. 1-6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chavez to approve Items No. 1-6 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote.
AYES: Council Member Barcena, Councilwoman Cortez, Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez, Mayor Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1. GENERAL MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND APPROVE
ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36934
In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, California State Law (California Government Code Section 36934) allows Ordinances to be read by title if a majority of the legislative body supports the motion to waive the full reading.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934.
2. WARRANT REGISTERS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
In approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the Bell Gardens City Council should state that each individual member of the City Council is not voting on, influencing the outcome of, or participating in approving, accepting, receiving, or filing any warrant which bears the name of the same council member, or pays for any costs or expenses, or otherwise benefits the same named council member. Each council member will not be participating influencing or voting on any such warrant bearing their name or which benefits the same named council member, but with that exception is voting in favor of receiving and filing all other warrants contained in this report, unless otherwise noted on the record at the time of the approval of the action required by this report.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 11/18/21, 11/23/21, 11/30/21, 12/02121, 12/07/21, 12/08/21 and 12/14/21.
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3. OCTOBER 2021 TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the City.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the October 2021 Treasurer's Report.
4. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT SERVICES WITH BLACK & WHITE EMERGENCY VEHICLES INC.
The Police Department requests approval to enter into a contract with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for the installation of emergency and electronics equipment for the two Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles that were approved by City Council on January 25, 2021.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase and installation of emergency and communications equipment for the two previously purchased Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles that were approved by City Council on January 25, 2021 (Resolution 2021-05);
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, Inc.
5. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT PART-TIME HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE Consideration to Adopt the Hourly Pay Schedule for Positions Designated as Temporary / Part -Time
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion, approve Resolution No. 2022-02 adopting the hourly pay schedule for positions designated as temporary / part-time.
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A 30-DAY RESOLUTION
REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER CITY BODIES UNDER THE MODIFIED RULES SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 E
AB 361 was signed in to law on September 16, 2021, and immediately went into effect, authorizing local government bodies continue to meet remotely contingent on their compliance of the newly amended Government Code Section 54953.
In compliance with the modified rules set forth under Government Code Section 54953(e), the City Council is requested to reconsider the circumstances
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regarding the previously approved 30-day resolution authorizing teleconferenced meetings of the City Council and all other city bodies and either extend the authorization or terminate.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt or approve the attached Resolution permitting the City to conduct public meetings virtually for all public bodies subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of AB 361, which will require reauthorization every (thirty) 30 days.
DISCUSSION (Item No. 7)
7. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO EXTERNAL COMMITTEES
City Council Members serve on various external boards and committees, representing the City of Bell Gardens. This report provides a listing of all the boards and committees and the names of the Council Members that serve on the boards/committees. The Council may make appointment revisions to this list at this time.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council make changes, reappointments, or appointments as necessary to the attached matrix of Council Appointments to External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
City Manager Michael O'Kelly introduced the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, seconded by Mayor Maria Pulido to table this item to the next meeting.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote.
AYES: Council Member Barcena, Councilwoman Cortez, Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez, Mayor Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(Three minutes per person, subject to a total period of 30 minutes) No comments
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Marco Barcena thanked Councilwoman Lisseth Flores for providing resources to the community on emergency housing assistance and for working with
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Supervisor Janice Hahn to provide housing for a Bell Gardens family. He also commented on eviction and housing resources.
Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez welcomed everyone back and wished everyone a happy new year. She commented on the local vaccination clinic and urged everyone to stay safe and wear a mask. She also stated the Recreations and Community Services Department provides assistance to resident through The Whole Child program for housing or rent.
Councilwoman Lisseth Flores commented on homelessness and thanked the office of Janice Hahn for finding housing for a mother and her children in less than 24 hours. She thanked the Bell Gardens Police Departments CSO and the Chief for assisting her on a recent toy giveaway that she hosted and expresses her gratitude for assisting with the toy giveaway. She also commented on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and thanked the police department for their service. She also commented on free COVID-1 9 testing in the community and rapid testing at Clara Park in the City of Cudahy. She wished everyone an amazing week and encouraged everyone including the students from Montebello Unified School District to stay safe. Councilwoman Lisseth Flores stated resources are available for housing through the County.
Recreation and Community Services Director Rozanne Adanto provided a brief oral report on the number of Covid-1 9 testing that has been done in the recent weeks.
City Manager Michael O'Kelly stated the Recreations and Community Services Department can provide resources and support through the Family Service Center for housing needs and resources and support on eviction is available through the Community Development Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Jorgel Chavez encouraged everyone to stay safe and to get vaccinated.
He commented on a recent event he attended in Coachella Valley through the Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) He shared an experience he had when his visited some small mobile homes in Coachella Valley and commented on the residents water quality and struggles caused by their water.
Mayor Maria Pulido thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She commented on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and expressed her appreciation towards the police department
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Maria Pulido, adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. ane alstead
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