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Submit form with payment to: City of Bell Gardens,8327 Garfield Avenue,Bell Gardens,CA 90201,attn:Veronica Sanchez also fax a copies to SWS (805) 495-762 9
Exhibit 3 592 REV:2008-02

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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND
ARAIELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA ATHENS

SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE, RECYCABLE AND

GREEN WASTE MATERIALS COLLECTION,

PROCESSING,AND DISPOSAL

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE,

RECYCLABLE AND GREEN WASTE MATERIALS COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSAL (this "First Amendment") effective as of the date specified in Section 16 hereof, is made and entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens ("City") and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services ("Contractor").

WHEREAS, City and Contractor have previously entered into that certain Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable, and Green Waste Materials Collection, Processing, and Disposal dated December 10, 2008, concerning waste and recyclable collection in the City (hereinafter, "Agreement").

WHEREAS, Contractor agrees to provide the City certain additional City/community enhancements in exchange for an extension of the existing term of the Agreement and adjustment of the solid waste collection rates.

WHEREAS, the proposal was presented to the City Council for consideration at a duly noticed public meeting on April 14, 2014.

WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to amend the Agreement as more specifically set forth herein below.

NOW THEREFORE, the City and Contractor hereby agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to delete the definition of"Proposal" and add the following definition:

Materials Recovery Facility ("MRF") shall mean one of the facilities operated by Contractor which process Solid Waste to separate . and market Recyclable Materials.

SECTION 2. Article 2.4 of the Agreement entitled "Term of Agreement and Effective Date" is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety as follows:

2.4 'PERM OF AGREEMENT AND EFFECTIVE DATE
(a) The term of this Amended and Restated Agreement shall be for fifteen (15) years, commencing on July 1, 2014 and expiring on June 30, 2029; provided, however, that commencing on the first anniversary date of July 1, 2015 ("Anniversary Date") and on each Anniversary Date Exhibit 3 593

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thereafter, a one-year extension shall be applied to said Agreement so that the term of the Agreement shall remain fifteen (15) years. Within five (5) business days following the effectiveness of such one-year extension, Contractor shall make a payment to the City's general fand in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) ("Annual Extension Fee"). (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, should either parry desire that said one-year renewal and extension provision be terminated, such party shall give the other written notice of intent to terminate at least ninety (90) days prior to any Anniversary Date of any year during which this Agreement is in full force and effect and written notice of termination at least sixty (60) days prior to any such Anniversary Date. During the thirty (30) day period following the delivery of a notice of intent to terminate,the parties shall meet and confer at the request of either party. (c) If a notice of termination is given by the City pursuant to Section 2.4(b) above, the Contractor's obligation to pay the Annual Extension Fee as set forth above shall terminate immediately and the one- year renewal and extension provision is terminated on the applicable Anniversary Date. The remaining term of this Agreement shall be fifteen (15) years from the date of termination, and the term of this Agreement shall accordingly wind down from such date. All other aspects of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during the wind down period.

SECTION 3. Section 2.5(k) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 4. Section 3.6.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to replace the portion reading "Puente Hills Landfill(s), located at 1310 Crossroads Parkway, Industry California"with"San Bernardino Waste Disposal System ("SBWDS")." SECTION 5. Section 3.6.2 of the Agreement is hereby amended to replace the portioti reading "Bestway Recycling Co., Inc. Facility located at 2268 E. Firestone Blvd., Los Angeles, California" with"Contractor's MRF."
SECTION 6. Section 3.6.3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to replace the reference to "Puente Hills Green Waste Processing Facility" with "Contractors MRF / Transfer Station."
SECTION 7. Article 3.10 of the Agreement is hereby amended to add the following provisions:

3.10.6 Minimum Recycling Requirements
Contractor shall divert ftom landfilling a minimum of 50% of all Solid Waste it collects under this Agreement. Solid Waste collected shall 2 Exhibit 3 594

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only be considered to have been Recycled or diverted as required under this Agreement if it is deemed to be diversion by the California Integrated Waste Management Board in connection with efforts to meet City's diversion goals. Contractor shall provide documentation to the City within 30 days of the end of each calendar year stating and supporting that calendar year's diversion rate. Diversion from sources other than Contractor's collection and diversion efforts (such as Recyclable Materials diverted by other Solid Waste enterprises and collection of materials that are not the subject of this Agreement) is not to be counted as diversion achieved by Contractor.

3.10.7 Liquidated Damages
In addition to the liquidated damages provide for under Article 10.4, for each calendar year which Contractor fails to provide support to the City within thirty (30) days of year-end, documenting that it diverted at least the minimum percentage required by Section 3.10.6 under this Agreement beginning with the partial calendar year beginning July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014: $25 for each ton below tonnage level necessary to meet the diversion rate required under Section 3.10.6. The parties recognize that Contractor's failure to comply with the minimum diversion requirements under Section 3.10.6 will result in damages to the City and its residents that is and will be impractical and extremely difficult to ascertain and determine the exact amount of damages which the City and its citizens will suffer. Therefore, the parties agree that the liquidated damages established herein represent a reasonable estimate of the amount of damages. In placing its initials at the places provided below, each party specifically confirms the accuracy of the statements made above and the fact that each party has had ample opportunity to consult with legal counsel and obtain an explanation of these liquidated damages provision prior to entering into Agreement.

Contractor's Initials City Initials
SECTION 8. Section 6.1.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

6.1.1. The maximum Rates Contractor may charge effective July 1, 2014 (subject to the adjustments set forth in Section 6.2 of this Agreement) for the services under this Agreement are as set forth in Exhibit B, which are set by the Contractor and capped by the City Council by resolution.

SECTION 9. Section 6.1.5 is hereby added to the Agreement to read as follows:
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6.1.5 If it is determined that any solid waste collection service charges were erroneously paid by a property owner, which is subsequently remitted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement and results in a refund issued by the City to the property owner, Contractor shall refund to the City that portion of the solid waste service charges received by the Contractor under this Agreement.

SECTION 10. Article 6.2 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:

6.2 ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RATES

6.2.1 Subject to the terms herein, Contractor may request one (1) Rate adjustment annually in accordance with the maximum rates contained in Exhibit B. City's Finance Department shall approve the Rate adjustment where such adjustment would result in no more than the percentage change in the CPI for the most recent 12 month period for which data is available. The first adjustment of Rates shall not be effective until July 1, 2014.

6.2.2 The request and supporting data for each annual adjustment of Rates shall be submitted to the Director by Contractor on or before January 1 of each year. Each adjustment is to be based on data for the previous twelve (12) month period; approved by City's Finance Department by April 1 of each year; and effective on each subsequent July 1.

6.2.3 Change in the CPI Index. If the CPI is discontinued or revised during the Term by the United States Department of Labor, such other government index or computation with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain substantially the same result as would be obtained if the CPI had not been discontinued or revised.

SECTION 11. Article 7.2.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:

7.2.1 In consideration of the rights granted Contractor in this Agreement and to defray consulting, administrative, and legal expenses incurred by the City related to the ongoing administration of this agreement, and the privileges granted to Contractor herein, Contractor shall pay to City a Franchise Fee for all services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, fees paid to Contractor by the City, fees paid by Service Recipients directly to Contractor, and all Net Recycling Revenues (net of both positive and negative valued recyclable materials)received by Contractor, as follows:
(a) The fiscal year commencing July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 —the Franchise Fee shall be 10%.
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(b) The fiscal year commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016—the Franchise Fee shall be 14.3%.
(c) Commencing July 1, 2016—the Franchise Fee shall be 17.75% each fiscal year thereafter.

SECTION 12. Article 7.3 of the Agreement entitled "COLLECTOR BILLING STATEMENT AND REMITTANCE"is hereby amended to read as follows:

Collector shall prepare and provide to City a monthly statement and a Monthly Remittance by the 15th day of each month of Collection Service. The monthly statement, which shall be in the form determined by the City Manager, shall set forth the basis and calculations used for computing the amount due, in the following format:

Total billings (invoiced to City and directly billed to Service Recipients) for the current billing period (including number of accounts for each type of Special Charge)
+ Net proceeds for the previous period received by Contractor for both positive and negative valued Recyclable Materials (including but not limited to green waste, yard waste, wood, alternative daily cover (ADC), transformation, MRF Fines, food waste, organics, and inerts)pursuant to this Agreement
+ Revenue collected during the previous service period from Collection of Construction and Demolition Waste
x The Franchise Fee percentage set forth under Article 7.2.1 = Franchise Fee.

SECTION 13. ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION TO CITY FUNDS. In consideration for the extension described in Section 1 above, Contractor agrees to pay to City a one-time payment of Two-Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), to be used as the City sees fit. Such payment will be deposited in the City's general fund within(5)business days after the execution of this First Amendment.

SECTION 14. PROP 218 INDEMNIFICATION. In addition to Contractor's duty and obligation to indemnify the City under Article 5 of the Agreement, Contractor shall also indemnify, defend with counsel approved by the City, and hold harmless the City, its officers and employees (collectively "indemnities") from and against all claims, damages, injuries, losses, costs, including demands, debts, liens, liabilities, causes of action, suits, legal or administrative proceedings, interest fines, charges, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' and expert witness fees) actually paid, imposed upon or assessed against any of the indemnities resulting directly from the City's failure to provide notice under California Constitution Article XIIIC and Article XIIID relating 5 Exhibit 3 597

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to the imposition, payment, or collection of rates and fees for services provided by Contractor under the Agreement and First Amendment. Nothing herein is intended to imply that California Constitution Articles XIIIC or XIIID apply to the setting of rates for the services provided under the Agreement, rather this Section is provided merely to allocate risk of loss as between the parties.

SECTION 15. Exhibit B of the Agreement is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety with the Exhibit B attached to this Amendment.

SECTION 16. Unless otherwise specified herein, this First Amendment shall become effective as of the date set forth below or which the last of the parties, whether City or Contractor, executes this document.

SECTION 17. Other than as set forth in this Amendment, the remaining terms of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. [Signatures on the following page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have caused this First Amendment be executed and attested by their respective officers hereunto duly authorized.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
By:

Philip W ner, ity Manager
Date: i t
ATTEST:

By:

Rosalia A. Conde, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: -a
Ar of M. Alvarez-Glasman,
City Attorney
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ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
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EXHIBIT B
Maximum Monthly Waste Collection Rates under Solid Waste, Recyclable, and Green Waste Materials Collection, Processing, and Disposal Agreement The amounts set forth below constitute monthly, per Solid Waste Unit rates and shall not exceed the following:

YEAR 1 (commencing July 1, 2014—June 30, 2015) $18.93 YEAR 2 (commencing July 1, 2015—June 30, 2016) $21.98 YEAR 3 (commencing July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017) $25.08+CPI +(Year 1 and 2 Deferred CPI) YEAR 4 AND BEYOND
(commencing July 1—June 30 for applicable year) Previous Year Ending Total Rate+CPI + 1%* * This additional increment shall not exceed 1%
Exhibit 3 600

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND
ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES,INC. DBA ATHENS

SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE AND

GREEN WASTE MATERIALS COLLECTION,

PROCESSING,AND DISPOSAL

THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE,

RECYCLABLE AND GREEN WASTE MATERIALS COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSAL (this "Second Amendment") effective as of the date specified in Section 5 hereof, is made and entered into by and between the City of Bell Gardens ("City?') and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services ("Contractor"')
WHEREAS, City and Contractor have previously entered into that certain Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable, and Green Waste Materials Collection, Processing; and Disposal dated December 10, 2008, concerning waste and recyclable collection in the City (hereinafter, "Agreement").

WHEREAS, City and Contractor further desired to amend the Agreement to include certain additional City/community enhancements for an extension of the existing term of the Agreement and adjustment of solid waste collection rates by executing the First Amendment on May 12, 2014 (hereinafter,the"First Amendment").

WHEREAS, Subsequent to the Effective Date of the First Amendment, in 2014,the State of California enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 1594. Among other things, AB 1594 amended Public Resources Code Section 41781.3, mandating that as of January 1, 2020,the use of green waste as alternative daily cover(ADC)at landfills will no longer constitute diversion through recycling and will instead be considered disposal for purpose of measuring a jurisdiction's annual diversion rate.

WHEREAS, Contractor has been delivering the green waste collected from residential premises within the City under the Agreement to Contractor owned American Organics facility in the City of Victorville since January 1,2020, in order for the City to continue to receive diversion credit for composting the material.

WHEREAS, The City is mindful of the additional costs incurred by Contractor for the composting of green waste, and has therefore, decreased the Minimum Recycling Requirements included in the First Amendment to the Agreement to offset these costs.

WHEREAS,the City and Contractor desire to amend the Agreement as more specifically set forth herein below.

NOW THEREFORE, the City and Contractor herby agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

Exhibit 3 601

SECTION 1. The definition of"Green Waste" in Section 1.1 of the Agreement shall be ... .........
amended to read:
"Q.re.en...Wasle shall mean green waste materials, which can be reused or processed into a form suitable for reuse through reprocessing and are source separated for collection including,but not limited to, leaves, grass, weeds, and wood materials from trees and shrubs, and similar materials that fit within a cart and are generated at any premises.

Yucca leaves, palm fronds, tree stumps and tree roots are not considered green waste." SECTION 2. Section 3.6.3 of the First Amendment to the Agreement is hereby amended SECTION—----
to replace the reference to "Contractor's MRP with"American Organics,"located in the City of Victorville as the Designated Green Waste Facility."
SECTION 3, Section 3.10.6 (Minimum Recycling Requirements) first added to the Agreement by way of the First Amendment is hereby amended in its entirety to now state the following:
"Contractor shall divert from landfilling a minimum of 35% of all Solid Waste it collects under this Agreement. Solid Waste collected shall only be considered to have been Recycled or diverted as required under this Agreement if it is deemed to be diversion by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (formerly the California Integrated Waste Management Board) in connection with efforts to meet City's diversion goals. Contractor shall provide documentation to the City within thirty (30) days of the end of each calendar year stating and supporting that calendar year's diversion rate. Diversion from sources other than Contractor's collection and diversion efforts(such as Recyclable Materials diverted by other Solid Waste enterprises and collection of materials that are not the subject of this Agreement)is not to be counted as diversion achieved by Contractor. In the event that City approves a future rate adjustment for single family residential customers of 4.62% as described in Section 6.3, the Minimum Recycling Requirement shall increase to 50%of all Solid Waste Contractor collects under this Agreement."'
SECTION 4. Section 3.11.3(c) of the Agreement is amended to read:
"(c) In no event dispose of Recyclable Materials, Christmas trees or Green Waste in a landfill, and/or Transformation Facility unless the Recyclable Materials, Christmas trees or Green Waste is contaminated(as determined by Contractor) and cannot be reused or processed into a form suitable for diversion or as otherwise approved by the Director in writing."
Exhibit 3 602

SECTION 5. Article 6 of the Agreement is hereby amended to add the following provisions:

6.3 Rate Adiustment for Green Waste mComl gsftg
The City performed a-study in 2020 of the cost impacts to Contractor for composting the Green Waste collected under this Agreement. The study concluded that a 4.62%increase (Exhibit 1) to residential rates for fiscal year 2021 would fully compensate Contractor for the additional costs associated with composting the Green Waste, and the adjustment met the criteria set forth in Section 6.5 of the Agreement. In lieu of the rate adjustment, the City decreased the Contractor's Minimum Recycling Requirements in Section 3.10.6 from 50% to 35%, reflecting an anticipated reduction in transformation of refuse and less intensive processing of residential mixed waste,but with continued composting of all green waste.In the event that City approves a 4.62%rate increase at a future date, then the Minimum Recycling Requirement shall be returned to 50% as described in Section,3.10.6.

SECTION 6. Except as otherwise set forth in this Second Amendment, the Agreement as amended by way of the First Amendment shall remain binding, controlling, and in full force and effect. Section 12.12 (Entire Agreement) of the Agreement notwithstanding, this Second Amendment, together with the Agreement and the First Amendment, shall constitute the entire, complete,
final, and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed in both documents.

SECTION 7. The provisions of this Second Amendment shall be deemed a part of the Agreement as amended by way of the First Amendment and except, as otherwise provided under this Second Amendment, the Agreement, the First Amendment and all provisions contained therein shall remain binding and enforceable. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Second Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement or the First Amendment, the provisions of this Second Amendment shall govern and control, but only in so far as such provisions conflict with the Agreement or the First Amendment and no further.

SECTION 8. The person(s) executing this Second Amendment on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant(s) that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) such person(s) are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Second Amendment on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so executing this Second Amendment, such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment, and (iv) entering into this Second Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said Party is bound.
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Exhibit 3 603

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CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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AGENDA REPORT
Item 17.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Jane Halstead, CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: NOVEMBER8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESOLUTIONS

CALLING FOR ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION SERVICES

WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTYAND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
DAT E: June 13, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is Staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the following:

1. Resolution No. 2022-55, Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022;

2. Resolution No. 2022-56, Requesting election consolidation with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors;

3. Resolution No. 2022-57, Adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to voters on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.60.010 states that pursuant to Section 1301 and 1000 of the California Elections Code, the General Municipal Election date shall be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Previously, the City held elections in odd- numbered years but on September 1, 2015, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 415 into law as California Elections Code Division 14 Chapter 1.7 "Voter Participation", requiring that local governments with low voter turnout hold elections only on statewide election dates. The Bell Gardens City Council adopted Ordinance No. 881, moving the City to even-year elections, on December 12, 2016.

The upcoming General Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022. There will be Three (3) City Council Members seats with expiring terms and the City Council Term Limits Measure on the ballot.

On June 14, 2021 the City Council gave direction for a measure to be placed on the ballot limiting elected officials from serving more than a total of 12 years or 3 4-year terms with a lifetime ban.

If the measure is approved by the citizens of the City of Bell Gardens, the measure would become effective immediately. If term limits are established, they would only apply to those terms of office which commence on or after November 8, 2022. Most cities schedule term limit elections to coincide with their Council elections. California Government Code section 36502(b) provides that the City Council of a general law city may adopt a proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the city council may serve on the city council upon approval by a vote of a 605

majority of the City's registered voters at an election.

The City is recommending consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the County and State election occurring on the same day. The City Clerk's Office will assume responsibility for the nomination period including the qualification of candidates and publication of required notices and the County will assume responsibility for the creation of the voter information guide, voting and canvass of the returns.

As in previous years, standards for Council Candidate Statements will be as follows:

Candidate Statements are limited to 200 words.

If a candidate chooses to submit a candidate statement to be included in the Voter Information Guide, they are to submit payment at the time of filing their nomination packet.

If a candidate chooses to pay for a translated candidate statement to be included in the Voter Information Guide, they are to submit payment at the time of filing their nomination packet.

Once adopted by Council, the attached resolutions will be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office for formal approval.

CONCLUSION:

If approved, the following will be adopted or approved:
1) Resolution No. 2022-55: (I) Calling for the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022; 2) Resolution No. 2022-56 requesting election consolidation with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; 3) Resolution No. 2022-57 Adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to voters on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated cost for the November 8, 2022 election is $80,000. The measure will be included with the City Council Municipal election contest for the same election cycle.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2022-55
Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2022-56
Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2022-57
Exhibit 4 Powerpoint
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance No. 916
Exhibit 6 - Resolution No. 2021-48
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez,Assistant CityAttorneyfor Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 606

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-55

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS

REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of Municipal Officers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Bell Gardens, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) Members of the City Council for the full term of four years.

SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 4. That the polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously that time until 8.00 O'clock p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal election.

SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 7. That in event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the City Council, in accordance with the Election Code § 15651 (a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.

Exhibit 1 607

Resolution No. 2022-55
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

SECTION 9. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.

Section 10. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13t"day of June 2022.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria Pulido, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez Jane Halstead
City Attorney City Clerk
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Exhibit 1 608

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO

CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of (3) three members of the City Council for the term of four (4) years and; WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that within the city the precincts, vote centers, and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the county election department of the County of Los Angeles canvass the returns of the Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council.

SECTION 2. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide election.

SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the county election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

SECTION 4. That the City of Bell Gardens recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the County of Los Angeles.

Exhibit 2 609

Resolution No. 2022-56
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13t" day of June, 2022.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria Pulido, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez Jane Halstead
City Attorney City Clerk
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Exhibit 2 610

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-57

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR

CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES

STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
WHEREAS, § 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidates statement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. That pursuant to § 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an Election to be held in the City of Bell Gardens, on November 8, 2022, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

SECTION 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY.

A. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidate's statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Los Angeles. The County is required to translate candidate's statements into the following language for the City of Bell Gardens: Spanish.

B. The County will mail separate voter information guides and candidate's statements in Spanish to only those voters who are on the county voter file as having requested a voter information guide in a particular language. The County will make the voter information guides and candidate's statements in the required languages available at all polling places, on the County's website, and in the Election Official's office.

SECTION 3. PAYMENT.

A. Translations:

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Resolution No. 2022-57

1. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidates statement into any required foreign language as specified in Section 2 above pursuant to Federal and\or State law.

2. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidates statement into any foreign language that is not required as specified in Section 2 above, pursuant to Federal and\or State law, but is requested as an option by the candidate.

B. Printing

1. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates statement in English in the main voter pamphlet.

2. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates statement in a foreign language required in (A) of Section 2 above, in the main voter pamphlet.

3. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates statement in a foreign language requested by the candidate per (B) of Section 2 above, in the main voter pamphlet.

4. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates statement in a foreign language required by (A) of Section 2 above, in the facsimile voter pamphlet.

The City Clerk shall estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the candidate's statements filed pursuant to this section, including costs incurred as a result of complying with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (as amended), and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the local agency his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the voters pamphlet. In the event the estimated payment is required, the estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the clerk may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.

SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS.

A. All translations shall be provided by professionally-certified translators.

B. The City Clerk shall allow bold type, underlining, capitalization, indentations, bullets, leading hyphens, to the same extent and manner as allowed in previous City elections.

C. The City Clerk shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.
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SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the voter information guide.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.

SECTION 7. That all previous resolutions establishing council policy on payment for candidates statements are repealed.

SECTION 8. That this resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 8, 2022 and shall then be repealed.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13t" day of June, 2022.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria Pulido, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez Jane Halstead
City Attorney City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 916

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.025 TO CHAPTER

2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND

PERSONNEL) OF THE BELL GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens ("City") is a general law city incorporated under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 36502(b) provides that the City Council of a general law city may adopt a proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the city council may serve on the city council upon approval by a vote of the City residents; and
WHEREAS, no such term limits shall apply to the City Council Members unless and until such limits are approved by a majority of votes cast on the ballot measure at the 2022 City Election; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 36502(b), such term limits shall apply prospectively only to those terms of office which commence on or after November 8, 2022.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Section 2.04.025 (Term Limits) is hereby added to Chapter2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to read as follows:

Section 2.04.025— Term Limits
A. The purpose of this section is to create more competitive elections by ensuring that periodically the advantages of incumbency of a city council member will yield to increased participation in seeking elective office.

B. Pursuant to the authority granted to the City under Government Code section 36502(b), no person shall serve more than twelve Exhibit 5 626

Ordinance No. 916
(12) years, or three (3) four-year terms as a member of the Bell Gardens City Council.

C. Any person who, either by appointment or election, serves a partial term of office as a member of the City Council for any portion of a term, shall be deemed, for the purposes of this section, to have serviced a full four-year term.

D. Any member of the City Council who resigns or is removed from office during a term shall be deemed to have served a full term.

E. The three-term limit established by this section shall apply prospectively only to those terms of office which commence on or after November 8, 2022.

F. The City Clerk must reject, refuse to accept for filing, and otherwise refuse to process any nominating papers or other equivalent declaration of candidacy as required or authorized by law for persons if they are ineligible to hold public office pursuant to this section.

G. This section shall not be amended or repealed except by a majority vote of the voters of the City of Bell Gardens at a regularly scheduled election.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the following conditions: (i) approval by the City Council; (ii) approval of the Ordinance by majority of the voters casting votes at the General Municipal Election of November 8, 2022; (iii) certification of all votes cast by the City Council confirming that a majority of the voters have approved this Ordinance; and (iv) confirmation of approval of this Ordinance by the City Council upon certification of election results.

SECTION 5. CEQA. This ordinance is not a "project" within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Action codified as section 21000 et seq. of the Public Resources Code ("CEQA") because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor does it involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall timely cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of regular circulation. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the certification of an affirmative majority vote of the City voters in favor of term limits at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.

APPROVED by the following vote of the Voters of the City of Bell Gardens on November 8, 2022- Yes ; No

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Marco Barcena, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez, Jane Halstead
City Attorney City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-48

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8,
2022 TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS VOTERS A MEASURE TO ENACT CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS; (II) REQUESTING

CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY-

ADMINISTERED GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME
DAY; (111) REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZE

THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM ELECTION SERVICES; AND (IV)

SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND

REBUTTALS REGARDING THE CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE

CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 36502(b), any proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the City Council may serve on the City Council shall apply prospectively only and shall not become operative unless it is submitted to the electors of the City at a regularly scheduled election and a majority of the votes cast on the proposed term limits favor the adoption of term limits; and WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens (the "City") does not currently limit the number of terms an individual may serve in an elected City office; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens ("City Council"), desires to enact term limits for members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed measure; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 9282 sets forth the procedures for arguments in favor of or in opposition of any City measure; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 9285 sets forth the procedures for rebuttal arguments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to secure the consent and order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (the "Board of Supervisors") to effectuate the consolidation of City's General Municipal Election of November 8, 2022 and the County- administered election of the same date, and
WHEREAS, the City shall compensate the County Registrar for all necessary expenses incurred by the County Registrar in performing election services for the City; and WHEREAS,the City Council approves the printing of the information for said election in the foreign/languages requiring translation pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Resolution No. 2021-48
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals and Findings. All of the recitals set forth above are true and correct to the best of the City Council's knowledge and by this reference, are incorporated herein.:

SECTION 2. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities and Elections Code Section 9222 and 12001, the City Council hereby orders and calls a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Bell Gardens, California on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to be consolidated with the County-administered General Election to be held on the same day, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors a measure (hereinafter, the "Measure") seeking the enactment of Term Limits for the City Council in the manner more particularly described in the ordinance attached as Exhibit 2 to the staff report accompanying this resolution. The ballot question for the approval of the Measure shall be stated as follows:

YES
Measure
Shall the ordinance adopting term limits for the City
of Bell Gardens Council Members be adopted?
(� NO
These term limits provide that no person shall serve
more than twelve (12) years, or three (3) four-year
terms with a lifetime ban as a member of the Bell
Gardens City Council, with any portion of a term,
whether by election or appointment, counting as a
full term. l
SECTION 3. Proposed Ordinance. The City Council approves the submission of the Measure to the voters of the City at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal election, and concurrent with this resolution shall approve the ordinance that is the basis of the Measure for first reading in the form attached as Exhibit 2 to the staff report accompanying this resolution, subject to the requirement that the Ordinance may not take effect unless the Measure is approved by majority of those casting votes on the Measure at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal election. The text of the Ordinance shall be printed in the voter information portion of the sample ballot.

SECTION 4. In connection with the County Registrars administration of the City's November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, the City further requests that the County Registrar be authorized and directed to: (a) review and verify vote by mail applications and signatures; (b) conduct registered voter verifications (including signature verifications) associated with the processing of any proposed General Municipal Election ballot measure; (c) provide the City with the appropriate election precinct data, to the extent required; (d) make available to the City such election facilities, ballot casting equipment and assistance 2 of 5
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Resolution No. 2021-48
as may be necessary to conduct the election in compliance with state law and the Board of Supervisor's approval; (e) canvass the election returns; (f) print and supply ballots for the election; (g) mail the City's sample ballots, including ballot measure question, arguments, rebuttals and impartial analysis; and (h) administer the City's General Municipal Election in all respects as if it were part and parcel of any other County Registrar administered election, implementing all such legally required or customarily employed measures and practices as may be necessary to conduct the election in a timely and legally compliant manner. The City shall reimburse the County Registrar for any costs associated with the administration of said election upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill.

SECTION 5. Subject to any logistical constraints imposed by the County Registrar by virtue of consolidation, the City also requests that all material appearing in the voters' pamphlet be translated from English to those relevant foreign languages that may be required in order to comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

SECTION 6. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County Registrar to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 7. The polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code.

SECTION 8. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

SECTION 9. Impartial Analysis and Submission of Ballot Arguments. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed measure by no later than August 18, 2022. The Attorney's impartial analysis of the Measure shall not exceed five hundred (500)words in length showing the effect of the Measure on the existing law and the operation of the Measure. Written arguments in favor or opposed to the Measure may be prepared by the City Council, any member or members of the City Council so authorized by Council action, any individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, any bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of voters and associations. All arguments must be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on August 18, 2022.

No argument shall exceed three hundred (300) words in length. A ballot argument may not be accepted unless accompanied by the printed name and signature or printed names and signatures of the author or authors submitting it, of if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. No more than five signatures shall appear on any argument, if more than one argument is submitted for or against the Measure, the City Clerk shall select the argument for printing and distribution in accordance with the provisions of Elections Code Section 9287. Pursuant to Section 9285 of the California Elections Code, when the City Clerk has selected the argument for and against the measure, which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk shall send 3 of 5
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copies of the argument in favor of the Measure to the authors of the argument against, and copies of the argument against to the authors of the argument in favor. Rebuttal arguments may thereafter be prepared in a length not exceeding two hundred and fifty (250) words, and shall be filed with the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on August 29, 2022.

Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument, which it seeks to rebut.

SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for purposes of seeking consolidation with the County- administered General Election of November 8, 2022.

SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2021

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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Marco Barcena, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FOR ATTEST:
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Rick Olivarez Ja e Hal tead
City Attorney Cit G
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Resolution No. 2021-48
I, JANE HALSTEAD, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2021-48 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 14, 2021 and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members Chavez, Cortez, Flores, Mayor Pro Tern Pulido, Mayor Barcena NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS
ii rrrrrr, ' OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

AGENDA REPORT
Item 18.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Jane Halstead, City Clerk
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MINUTES
DATE: June 13, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the amended minutes of the April 11, 2022 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On May 23, 2022 the City Council approved the Minutes of the April 11, 2022 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting with a 3-2 vote. After reviewing the meeting minutes staff has determined an amendment should be made to the minutes to accurately translate the Council's proposed motions, direction and action is recorded in the official meeting minute record.

CONCLUSION:

If approved, the amended minutes of the April 11, 2022 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 -Amended Minutes of the April 11, 2022 Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez,Assistant CityAttorneyfor Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 637

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

CLOSED SESSION MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022, 5:00 P.M.
e MINUTES
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA/TELECONFRENCE

CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a Closed Session meeting on April 11, 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 5:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Present: Marco Barcena, Council Member (Council Chamber) Alejandra Cortez,Council Member (Council Chamber)
Lisseth Flores,Council Member (Council Chamber)
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor Pro Tem (Council Chamber)
Maria Pulido, Mayor (Council Chamber)

Absent: None

COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
(Three minutes per person)
No comments.

CLOSED SESSION (Items No. 1-4)
City Attorney Rick Olivarez announced the City Council Closed Session items. The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:14 p.m. to discuss the items listed on the agenda.

The City Council reconvene to open session at 6:08 p.m. City Attorney Rick Olivarez provided the Closed Session report during the April 11, 2022 regular City Council meeting.

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) - EXISTING LITIGATION
City of Bell Gardens, a California Municipality, v. Jennifer Rodriguez, Case No. 20STCV38848.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City-Designated Representatives: Michael B. O'Kelly
Manuel Carrillo
Employee Organizations: Police Officers Association (POA) Exhibit 1 638

Closed Session & Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes of April 11, 2022

3. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 —

ANNUAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT

TO TERMS OF AGREEMENT
Title: City Manager

4. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 — Conference with Labor Negotiator
City Designated Representative: Rick Olivarez, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT - Closed Session meeting adjourned at 6.08 p.m.

Jane Halstead
City Clerk
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022, 6:00 P.M.

MINUTES

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LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA/TELECONFRENCE

CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a regular meeting on April 11, 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 6:21 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.

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Present: Marco Barcena, Council Member (Council Chamber) Alejandra Cortez,Council Member (Council Chamber)
Lisseth Flores,Council Member (Council Chamber)
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor Pro Tem (Council Chamber)
Maria Pulido, Mayor (Council Chamber)

Absent: None

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The members of the City Council/ Successor Agency met in closed session to discuss all of the items on the agenda. With respects to item no. 1 on the City Council agenda, the City Council received a briefing from outside counsel Gary Basilio on the status of the case, feedback was given but no final action was taken. With respect to item no. 2 on the City Council agenda, the City Council received an update from the City Manager Michael O'Kelly on the status of negotiations with the Police Officers Association, no final action was taken. With respect to item no. 3 and 4 of the regular City Council meeting agenda, the City Council conducted a brief evaluation and discussion of the City Manager's job performance and compensation but did not take any final action. He stated with respect to the sole item under the Successor Agency agenda, the members of the Successor Agency received a report from the city's designated representatives, feedback was provided, but no final action was taken.

PRESENTATION
SMALL BUSINESS GRANT— MARDEZ INC. DBA EL ZUNZAL PUPUSERIA Exhibit 1 640

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Director of Community Development Gustavo Romo announced the owner of the El Zunzal Pupuseria, Troy Hernandez as the recipient of the $10,000 small business grant.

Mr. Hernandez thank the City Council and expressed his gratitude. Council Member Marco Barcena, Councilwoman Lisseth Flores and Councilwoman Alejandra also expressed their condolences for the recent passing of his father and encouraged everyone to support their local business.
0 AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH
Mayor Maria Pulido on behalf of the City Council proclaimed the month of April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and encourage residents to become aware of autism indicators, seek early intervention and support those living with autism. Councilwoman Lisseth Flores encouraged everyone to educate themselves and to continue to bring awareness to autism.
0 RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL DONATE LIFE
Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez on behalf of the City Council proclaimed the month of April as National Donate Life Month and encourage all Californians to check yes online or when applying for renewing their driver's license ID card at the DMV to donate life. The proclamation was dedicated to Olivia Cortez who was a donor that helped five families through her donations.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Speakers were allowed two minutes due to the number of speakers requesting to speak.

Item No. 13
Don Jervis, member of the ad hoc committee commented on the lack of outreach to the owners in the community regarding this item. He stated they provided outreach to them, thus causing the surge of callers. He thanked Council for listening to tenants and owners' sides.

Estela Mata commented on the recent rent increase at the property that she resides at and commented on the lack of maintenance of the property and poor living conditions.

IN OPPOSITION OF RENT CONTROL
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1. 5. Lincoln Fraga 9. (562)418-9753 13. Leticia Adams Claudia Castaneda Barron

2. Megan Edner 6. (323) 326-3596 10. McLemore 14. Gerry (562) 645-6827 Alfonso Campos Call-In

3. Maurice Zepeda 7. Aldo Paz 11. (562) 417-0690 15716Bernice User_1

4. Matthew William
Guerra 8. Mikeal Adams 12. Omar Saenz Perez

IN SUPPORT OF RENT CONTROL
1 Laura Cortez 3. 1 X 5. Ramona Curiel 4of17
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2 MCV 4. Estela Mata 6. Michelle California Latinas California Latinas
for Reproductive for Reproductive
Justice Justice
Written comments were also submitted in support of rent control from the individuals listed below:

Esmeralda
1 Elaine Hutchison 36 Raul Garcia 71 Ana Luisa 106 Juarez Rancho
Southeast Jose Guillermo Yolanda
2 Realtors 37 Millan 72 Valentin Lopez 107 Gomez Gabriela
3 Jessica Pinckney 38 Irma 73 JE 108 Sifuentes:

Rosa Nandez
4 1 Raul Leon 39 Rocio Garcia 74 Bernie A olonio 109 1 Carrillo 5119 Angela
5 Romelia Garcia 40 Irene Castellanos 75 Diana Alvarado 110 Hernandez Kosepesio Paulo Veronica
6 Megan Edner 41 Miguel Martinez 76 Sala 111 Razo 7 Russell A olonio 42 Andrea 77 WhitneyAma a 112 Maria 8 1 Bernie A olonio 43 1 Oralia Alamillo 78 Maria Patino 113 Angela Francisca
9 Diana Alvarado 44 Javier Ayala 79 Joseph Bartolo 114 Alejo Cosme del Ana
10 Carmen 45 Denise 80 Lilia Chavez 115 Contreras Maria Martha Helen
11 Villanueva 46 Pedro Hernandez 81 Karla Gonzalez 116 Apolonio Jasmine
12 Olga Carmona 47 Maria A. Martinez 82 Maria Estrada 117 Gonzalez Guadalupe Monica
13 Espinoza 48 Ana Paredes 83 Maria Sanches 118 Wooters California
Latinas for
Gregoria Reproductive
14 Espinoza 49 Rosario Santoyo 84 Ramona Delgado 119 Justice Julianna
15 Jorge Espinoza 50 Nancy Ramos 85 Ascencio 120 Olivia Ca o Leticia Silvia
16 Rodriguez 51 Enrique Garcia 86 Maria Rodriguez 121 Marroquin Teresa Galicia Jocelyn Del
17 de los Santos 52 1 Franklin Marroquin 87 Jesus Laureano 122 Real 18 Nallely 53 Andres Magana 88 Ana Laureano: 123 Veronica R.

Evangeline
19 Arceo 54 JG 89 Teresa Laureano 124 Isabel N. 20 Karla 55 Lilia Chavez 90 Irene Flores 21 1 Sandra Marchely 56 1 Karla Gonzalez 91 Marina R 22 Perla 57 Maria Estrada 92 Ruth Ramirez 23 Maria Uribe 58 Maria Sanches 93 Alma Morena 5of17
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24 Eric Gonzalez 59 Ramona Delgado 94 Rodriguez 25 Alejandro Ponce 60 Julianna Ascencio 95 Rosa Gusman 26 AT 61 Maria Rodriguez 96 Ana Luisa 27 Maria Avalos 62 Jesus Laureano 97 Valentin Lopez 28 Raquel Carrillo 63 Ana Laureano 98 JE 29 Maria Barrera 64 Teresa Laureano 99 Analuisa 30 Ofelia Flores 65 Irene Flores 100 Diana Rivera 31 Martin Garcia 66 Marina R 101 Lucia Villalobos 32 Noemi Chacon 67 Ruth Ramirez 102 Rosalva Azola 33 Virginia Solorio 68 Alma Morena 103 Maria Martinez Margarita
34 Damaris Valle 69 Rodriguez 104 Rafael Sanchez Alma Delia
35 Reyes 70 Rosa Gusman 105 Inocencio Cortez

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly commented on the recent spring event and announced that staff at the Bell Gardens Community Family Service Center is assisting the community with applications for the County's Guaranteed Income program. He also commented on the upcoming Blood Drive, Earth Day event and yard sale weekend. He requested for the Chief to provide a brief overview of several serious incident that occurred in Bell Gardens.

Chief Fairfield provided a brief update to a few recent incident that occurred in the community such as two traffic stop occurred that resulted from several guns being recovered and removed from the community; one of the traffic stops included the recovery of narcotics; an attempted robbery of a mobile phone repair shop illegally operating as a dispensary resulting in a homicide; a carjacking at the casino that resulted in assaulte; a sexual assault of a 14 year old minor, a home invasion, an assault with a deadly weapon/domestic violence scenario and a hit and run resulting in the injuries of a pedestrian. He stated the officers, detectives and personnel are working very hard to maintain a safe community these crimes very serious.

He also stated that the police department has removed 41 guns from the community compared to 34 that were taken last year for the same period.

Chief commended the men and women of the Bell Gardens Police Department for their efforts and the job they our doing out there.

At this time 7.55 p.m., Mayor Maria Pulido recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8.14 p.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items No. 1-12)
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Staff recommended item No. 7 on be removed from the consent calendar for administrative reasons and to bring this item back at the April 25, 2022 City Council Meeting.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores, seconded by Council Member Marco Barcena to approve Items No. 1-12 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 7.

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 the majority of the legislative body supports the motion to waive the full reading.

Recommendation:

It is staff's 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 staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 02/24/22, 03/01/227 03/03/227 03/08/227 03/10/217 03/15/21 and 03/22/22.

3. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL

MEETING
March 29, 2022 - Special City Council Meeting Minutes
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Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached minutes.

4. 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 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 staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt or approve the attached Resolution permitting the City 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.

5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-21 WHICH DECLARED A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE PUBLIC THREAT CAUSED BY CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
On March 17, 2020, the City of Bell Gardens City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-21 declaring a local emergency due to COVID-19 as authorized by Government Code Section 8630 and Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.34 (Disaster Council), Section 2.34.030 (Created — Membership) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code ("Code"). Government Code Section 8630(c) states that a City Council "shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency." The conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continue due to COVID-19 in the City of Bell Gardens.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution reaffirming the declared local emergency due to the public threat caused by coronavirus (COVID-19).

6. INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON SUVA STREET FROM SCOUT AVENUE TO FOSTER BRIDGE BLVD.

The Public Works Department initially received concerns about speeding vehicles traveling on northbound Suva Street through the stop sign at Loveland Street and also traveling northbound to Foster Bridge Boulevard. The Traffic Engineer completed a site investigation of Suva Street to confirm existing conditions and other geometric conditions along this residential street. The speed profiles for Suva Street confirm that motorists are speeding, and additional police enforcement is necessary. The measured street width and recorded speeding activity on Suva 8of17
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Street meet the City's speed hump policy. Although the traffic volumes are slightly higher than the stated City policy, they still fall within the parameters of LA County's speed hump policy. Therefore, the Traffic Engineer recommends the installation of four (4) speed humps on Suva Street, from Scout Avenue to Foster Bridge Blvd; and the installation of one radar feedback sign for installation at midblock in northbound direction, when funding becomes available.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion approve the construction of four (4) speed humps on Suva Street, between Scout Avenue and Foster Bridge Boulevard, with the appropriate signage.

7. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF PENSION

OBLIGATION BONDS AND JUDICIAL VALIDATION ACTION
This item is to approve the issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds for the Purpose of Addressing the City's Unfunded Accrued Liability and Approving the Financing Documents Related thereto and Filing a Judicial Validation Action.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the following two Items:

1. Approval of the Issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds for the Purpose of Addressing the City's Unfunded Accrued Liability and Approving the Financing Documents Related thereto and Filing a Judicial Validation Action.

2. Resolution No. 2022-29 of the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens Authorizing the issuance of one or more series of Pension Obligation Bonds to Refinance the Outstanding Obligations of the City to the California Public Employees' Retirement System, Authorizing a Judicial Validation Action and Approving the Directing Related Matters

8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2020 SHSP GRANT FUNDING
The Police Department will be utilizing the 2020 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant funding to conduct Active Shooter training for the sworn personnel of the Bell Gardens Police Department.

Recommendation:

It is staff recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution thereby accepting grant funds and authorizing the Police Department to begin expending these funds.

9. CLAIM REJECTION
A claim was filed with the City by Everardo Grajeda. Staff directed the claims to the City's general liability claims administrator Carl Warren & Company for processing, review, and investigation. Following the investigation, Carl Warren & Company and City staff determined that the City is not liable for the claims.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council reject the following claims and the claimants and/or their representatives be notified:
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0 Everardo Grajeda v. City of Bell Gardens (DOE 3/9/2022; DOR 3/10/2022) The City's general liability claims administrator, Carl Warren & Company, recommends that these claims be rejected. The claimants, subject to certain exceptions, shall have up to six (6) months to file a court action subsequent to the City Council's rejection.

10. CLAIM REJECTION
A claim was filed with the City by Gilbert Gutierrez. Staff directed the claims to the City's general liability claims administrator Carl Warren & Company for processing, review, and investigation. Following the investigation, Carl Warren & Company and City staff determined that the City is not liable for the claims.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council reject the following claims and the claimants and/or their representatives be notified:
• Gilbert Gutierrez v. City of Bell Gardens (DOE 9/24/2021; DOR 1/10/2022) • Gilbert Gutierrez v. City of Bell Gardens (DOE 2/26/2022; DOR 3/23/2022) The City's general liability claims administrator, Carl Warren & Company, recommends that these claims be rejected. The claimants, subject to certain exceptions, shall have up to six (6) months to file a court action subsequent to the City Council's rejection.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT FOR HVAC

REPLACEMENTS, LED LIGHTING, AND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS PROJECT (CIP# 3904)
On April 26, 20217 City Council approved an Energy Service contract with ABM Building Solutions LLC and a Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with Holman Capital Corporation. No out of pocket capital was required by the City.

The scope of work consisted in the replacement of 34 HVAC units, new interior and exterior LED lighting and Smart Irrigation Controllers for water conservation at various City facilities. ABM has identified an annual cost saving of $157,489 with these improvements. The Project Inspector conducted their final inspection, reviewed the project documents, and determined that the project was completed satisfactorily and in conformance with the project scope. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that the project be accepted as complete and that staff is authorized to file the Notice of Completion.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:

1. Accept the energy service contract for HVAC replacements, LED lighting, and landscape irrigation controllers, as complete; and

2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
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12. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE

BELL GARDENS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
The City and the Bell Gardens Police Officers Association have reached a tentative agreement on a Side Letter Agreement that amends the POA MOU in a limited manner by allowing for an opt out of holiday in-lieu pay and earning of holiday leave, subject to City Council Approval.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council, by motion, approve the attached resolution adopting a Side Letter Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and the Bell Gardens Police Officers Association (BGPOA).

DISCUSSION (Item No. 13-18)

13. RENT CONTROL UPDATE/REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
Rent Control/Stabilization Ordinance Update - Request for Direction.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council direct staff to:

1. Prepare a rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance as identified in the body of this report; or

2. Take no further action and receive and file this report.

City Manager Michael O'Kelly introduced the item.

Director of Community Development gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Council Member Marco Barcena inquired on the appeal process and the property-owners' rights to a fair return. He expressed his support for better tenant protections, a lower cap on rent control, housing staff to serve as a liaison between community and the various housing resources in lieu of establishing a rent board.

City Attorney Norma Tabares and Community Development Director Gus Romo stated that at an administrated process would need to be created and incorporated into an ordinance, in which the housing division staff, or a rent control board can administer for the Rent Control Board. They stated the ordinance could include an appeal process to ensure the landlords receive a fair rate of return.

Councilwoman Lisseth Flores and Council Member Marco Barcena expressed concerns of some of the residents current living conditions and advocated for habitable living conditions.

Mayor Maria Pulido inquired on the percentage of Bell Gardens properties that are 4 or less units.

Director of Community Development Gustavo Romo said he would gather that information.
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Council expressed their desire in assisting the community both tenants and property owners.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Council Member Marco Barcena to explore rent control with no cap at the base, and instead only take into account the CPI with the 100% CPI cap at a 5% max; establish a rent control board; have Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles assist in drafting the ordinance; have the ad hoc committee vote on this recommendations prior to it being brought back to the City Council and establish an emergency rent freeze tonight until they established a rent control ordinance in the City.

Councilwoman Lisseth Flores expressed her support for a rent freeze and asked if Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez's motion could be split.

The proposed emergency rent freeze was not agenized and required action through an ordinance, therefore the motion was amended to remove Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez's request for an emergency rent freeze.

City Attorney Rick Olivarez explained that an urgency ordinance can be brought back to Council and could take effect upon the first reading.

After a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez amended his motion to remove the request for a rent freeze.

An amended motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Council Member Marco Barcena to explore rent control with no cap at the base, and instead only take into account the CPI with 100% CPI cap at a 5% max; establish a rent control board; have Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles assist in drafting the ordinance; have the ad hoc committee vote on this recommendations prior to it being brought back to the City Council.

The motion carried 3-2 with the following vote:

AYES: Council Member Barcena, Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez NOES: Councilwoman Cortez, Mayor Pulido
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A second motion was made by Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez to move forward with an ordinance but for the terms and conditions to be left up to the ad hoc to be discussed and determined.

The second motion failed.

Council Member Marco Barcena asked for clarification of the role of the Rent Control ad hoc committee.
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Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez clarified that what was agreed on was that the ad hoc would explore 100% CPI capped at a 5% max.

After clarification was made, the direction is to move forward with a rent control ordinance; have Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles assist in drafting the ordinance, receive input from the Rent Control Ad Hoc Committee's on the different components and include in the discussion prior to presenting an ordinance to Council for consideration of the following:

1. A rent control ordinance with no cap at the base and instead only take into account the CPI with 100% CPI cap at 5% max

2. Establish a rent control board

14. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER IN-PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION On March 14, 2022, the City Council discussed what protocols/measures might be required if the City Council Chamber meetings were opened for in-person public participation. Staff was directed to bring this item back to City Council.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council review the four options discussed and give direction regarding in-person public participation for City Council Chamber meetings.

City Manager Michael O'Kelly Introduced this item. Staff presented four options to the City Council for consideration.

Council Member Marco Barcena inquired about a previous motion made to involve and engage the general public in the Council Meetings.

City Manager Michael O'Kelly and Management Analyst Hailes Soto confirmed that a flyer were created to increase public participation and shared on all of the social media platforms. City Manager Michael O'Kelly also stated staff will continue to develop new ways electronically to get public involvement.

A motion was made by Council Member Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Council Member Marco Barcena to move forward with Option 3.

Option 3.

Limited in-person public participation for City Council Chamber meetings. The City Council Chamber pews can accommodate approximately 31 participants by excluding the first and every other row of pews and allowing 30 inches of seating. Eighteen inches (18") is a typical seating measurement, but 30 inches (30") allows a 6-inch (6") buffer on each side, per seated participant. Masks will be highly encouraged.

The motion failed 2-2-1 with the following vote.

AYES: Council Member Barcena; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez
NOES: Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pulido
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Cortez
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores, seconded by Council Member Marco Barcena to move forward with Option 2.

Option 2
The City Council Chamber meetings will follow the same allowance for in-person public participation as the LA County Board of Supervisors meetings. Currently, the LA County Board of Supervisors does not allow in-person public participation. Any future revisions would be automatically applied to City Council Chamber meetings.

The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote.

AYES: Council Member Barcena, Councilwoman Cortez, Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tern Chavez

15. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE

APPOINTMENT OF A RETIREE TO ASSIST IN FILLING A CRITICAL

POSITION, ON AN INTERIM BASIS, IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

This item is to approve an employment agreement and the authorization to appoint a retiree to assist in filling a critical position on an interim basis in the Community Development Department pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, which falls under the 180-Day wait period exemption.

Recommendation:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution and an Agreement with retiree, Carmen Morales, who retired on April 4, 2022, to fill the role of Interim City Planner on an interim basis, pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522 & 21221(h) while the City of Bell Gardens actively recruits a full-time permanent City Planner and once said position is filled, assist in the role of Temporary City Planner pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56(f)(1) & 21224 as an extra help retired annuitant. Per City of Bell Gardens, Director of Community Development, the appointment is not to exceed three (3) Months.

City Manager Michael O'Kelly introduced this item.

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores to approve staff's recommendation.

The motion is carried 5-0 with the following vote.

AYES: Council Member Barcena, Councilwoman Cortez, Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez; Mayor Pulido
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

16. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AND OTHER

CONTRACTUAL AMENDMENTS TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT WITH CITY
Pending Closed Session Discussion and Deliberation City Council will consider and possibly approve an extension or other amendments to the City Manager Employment Agreement with the City.

Recommendation:

Pending Closed Session Discussion and Deliberation, it is recommended that the City Council consider and possibly approve an extension or other amendments to the City Manager Employment Agreement with the City.

City Manager Michael O'Kelly introduced this item. He stated this item is for approval of the extension of contractual amendments with the City Manager for a 4% pay increase, which is the same increase received by the City's bargaining units. He also stated it is for a two(2) year term with a third year option and includes additional evaluation.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores to approve the recommendation.

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

17. LOCAL COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT LIST
The Local Commissions Appointments List outlines the City of Bell Gardens Commissions and Commissioners. Per the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, City Commissions consist of Bell Gardens residents appointed by each member of the City Council. Council Members may remove commissioners during any regular City Council meeting and may appoint commissioners following 10 days after the posting of the vacancy notice.

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.

City Manager Michael O'Kelly introduced this item.

Councilwoman Lisseth Flores nominated Amy Sanchez as a commissioner for the Traffic and Safety Commission. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores, seconded by Council Member Jorgel Chavez to appoint Amy Sanchez to the Traffic and Safety Commission.
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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

18. REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 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.

Recommendation:

It is staff's 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 this item.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores to appoint Mayor Maria Pulido to the Hub Cities Consortium committee.

Council Member Marco Barcena stated he was the current board member and stated how important the committee was for him. He asked Council to reconsider the position.

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Lisseth Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez to appoint Mayor Maria Pulido to the Hub Cities Consortium committee.

The motion carried 3-1-1 with the following vote.

AYES: Councilwoman Cortez, Councilwoman Flores; Mayor Pulido NOES: Council Member Barcena
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tern Chavez

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) Fran Barrera submitted written comments on the ongoing nuisance caused by live music at 7558 Jaboneria St. and parking issues.

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
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has a lot of potential in helping the community and encouraged Mayor Maria Pulido to promote Hub Cities Consortium. He expressed his excitement for the next Aquatics Ad Hoc committee update at the next Council Meeting and commented on the recent complications they encountered concerning land ownership at Ford Park. He emphasized on how important the pool is to him and for it to be built as soon as possible.

Councilwoman Lisseth Flores thanked Public Works Director Grissel Chavez for the installation of a disabled parking space at Bell Gardens Elementary. She also requested an ordinance to be brought to Council to issue citation to individuals who don't discard their animal feces. She recommended posting signage and providing pet waste bags. She commented on a request that was made from the Cesar Chavez Elementary School for additional trash cans to be placed near the surrounding schools.

She asked staff to investigate changing the zoning code for Clara St. from Ira Ave. to Gephart Ave. to allow for parking permits. She commented on the pedestrian safety walking down Clara St. due to cars blocking the sidewalk. She a gave a brief overview of the National League of Cities conference she went to in Washington DC. She thanked the speakers and the Council for a great meeting. She also thanked staff for their work.

Director of Community Development stated in response to Councilwoman Lisseth Flores comments that the department is going through a zoning consistency change right now that will be presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council.

Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez thanked the Police Department for coordinating the Candlelight vigil on March 30, 2022 and expressed his interest in collaborating with the faith based community. He also commented on a recent event he attended at Cesar Chavez elementary and the importance of guiding the youth in the right direction. He commented on his involvement on the 1-710 Ad Hoc Committee for Gateways Council of Government and stated some of the projects include improvements in Bell Gardens.

He also commented on his recent senior birthday social, spring festival and senior Karaoke luncheon that he attended. He thanked the all of the residents who participate in the meeting and those that submitted comments.

Mayor Maria Pulido thanked City Manager Michael O'Kelly for all the work he does for the city and expressed how fortunate they are to have him for the next two years.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Maria Pulido adjourned the City Council meeting at 10.07 p.m.

Jane Halstead
City Clerk
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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AGENDA REPORT
Item 19.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Jane Halstead, City Clerk
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL

COMMITTEES
DATE: June 13, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's 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.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The City of Bell Gardens resides within a larger geo-political environment with a variety of complex issues and concerns. Council Members are typically appointed as representatives on various external boards, commissions, and committees who serve the larger geo-political region.

The Council typically makes revisions to the list (Exhibit 1) yearly following the annual Council reorganization. Exhibit 2 gives a brief description of what each board or committee does. The Council may also make appointment revisions to this list during the year as needs arise.

CONCLUSION:

By updating the Council Appointments to External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees Matrix, the City Council is assuring proper representation for the City of Bell Gardens in the larger geo-political region.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - External Committees Matrix
Exhibit 2 - External Committees Description
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez,Assistant CityAttorneyfor Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 655

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BELL GARDENS CITY COUNCIL

EXTERNAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
This list offers a brief description of each of the external committees and their regular meeting dates, times, and locations
California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority DELEGATE:ALEJUANDRA Ct„ RTEZ ALTERNATE: LIISSETII-I IFLORE3 Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 am
12616 Central Ave., Chino CA I°OFUVI 700 & AI';'I!i 2:34 I' IIV IING I1 JVIF1Q:ID The Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority was formed in July 2001 by the Cities of Bell Gardens,Commerce, Gardena, and Hawaiian Gardens. In July 2006, the existing Cities of the JPA admitted the Cities of Compton and Inglewood as Members of the JPA. The JPA's purpose is as follows: "To promote and protect the card club gaming economy of the State of California and of the Member Cities of this JPA" California Contract Cities Association
DELEGATE: III AIRIIIA IPI,J AID (Mayor aautornatiic appoiintirnent) ALTERNATE:JDORGEL 0II-IA EZ Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm
17315 Studebaker Rd.,Suite 210, Cerritos, CA 90703 AI3 li 2:34 1111NG I3 JVI F1p(ID California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) is a collection of member cities united for a common cause. CCCA has grown from eight contracting or member cities to 67 member cities today with more than ten million residents.The general purpose of CCCA is to serve as a rallying point for cities contracting for municipal services so that we ensure our constituents the best service at the minimum cost. Through municipal seminars, education, and the exchange of ideas and information, our association combines resources to influence policy decisions affecting our member cities.

California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
DELEGATE: III AIRCt„ I AIRCEI A ALTERNATE:ALEJUANDRA CORTEZ Meetings: 4t"Wednesday of each month, 5:30 pm
Annual Board of Directors Meeting 3rd Wednesday in July, 7:00 p.m. 8081 Moody St., La Palma, CA 90623
Cities have joined together to form the CJPIA for the purpose of providing liability protection for their members. The CJPIA is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state. The members take an active role in determining the programs and services that will be provided. A Board of Directors,consisting of one elected official appointed by each member City,governs the CJPIA.

Eco-Rapid Transit
DELEGATE:ALEJUANDRA Ct„ RTEZ ALTERNATE: III AIRCt„ I AIRCEI A Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm
16401 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723 I OFUVI I3FO b & AI;IJ li 2.34 F11' 11NG I°3 JVI F3Q:ID Eco-Rapid Transit is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue the development of a transit system that is time-efficient, uses grade separation,and is environmentally friendly.The transit system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders.Advanced yet safe transit technology is used to overall expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California.

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Gateway Cities Council of Governments
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 01-IAVEZ ALTERNATE: LIISSETII-I FI.t„ RE Meetings: Board of Directors—15t Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. 16401 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723 I�FOO p IlU IING I1I QUJVI RQ:ID The Gateway COG consists of 27 cities in Southeast Los Angeles County and numerous unincorporated communities of the County.The County of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are also member agencies.The core mission is improving the region's transportation, air quality, housing, and economic health.

Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
DELEGATE: PEDRO ACE171JNO (through Jan. 2023) ALTERNATE: N ALTERNATE E NEEDED Meetings: 2"d Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
12545 Florence Ave.,Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 I°�3I3I '1 "I 3FOO & I'J!i 2:J'4 I IlU IING I1I QUJVI RQ:ID A California governmental agency committed to promoting community health, comfort, and welfare through effective and responsive vector control. The staff of California-certified vector control professionals are experts in mosquito abatement operations,disease surveillance,and public health outreach.Protecting the health of the public in the 34 cities and areas of Los Angeles County served is our number one priority. We strive to accomplish our mission with care, courtesy, and professionalism.

Hub Cities Consortium
DELEGATE: MARIA MAJIDO ALTERNATE:ALEJANDRA Ct; IRTEZ Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:15 pm
2677 Zoe Ave. 2"d Floor, Huntington Park, CA 90201 "700 & AIli'J!i 34 I'°IIV IING I1I QUJVII'1Q:ID Hub Cities Consortium's (HCC) mission is to develop a world-class workforce by providing universal access to information and resources for jobseekers, businesses, and the community at large. By serving as the access point to workforce systems, empowering jobseekers, and by working with the business community to meet their needs,the HCC will advance the economic wellbeing of the region.

Independent Cities Association
DELEGATE: MARIA MAJIDO ALTERNATE:ALEJANDRA Ct; IRTEZ Meetings: 2"dThursday of each month, 7:00 pm
1049 Havenhurst Drive,#5 West Hollywood, CA 90046
Independent Cities Association is a nonprofit organization made up of 32 Southern California member cities focused on education, legislative advocacy, intergovernmental relationship, and other major issues that exceed the boundaries of its member cities.

League of California Cities
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 01-IAVEZ ALTERNATE: MARCO 13ARCENA Meetings: V Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m. (Los Angeles County Division) Annual Conference
1400"K"St.,Suite 400,Sacramento, CA 95814(Sacramento)
P.O. Box 1444 Monrovia, CA 91017 (Los Angeles County Division) The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills,exchange information,and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities. The Los Angeles County Division is the largest of 16 regional divisions of the League of California Cities and is comprised of 86 cities in Los Angeles County, from the smallest in population (City of Vernon) to the largest (City of Los Angeles)of the state's 480 cities.

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Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
DELEGATE: MAIRIIIA IP1,JI.IIID (Mayor aautornatiic appointment) ALTERNATE:ALEJUAINDRA CORTEZ Meek inns: Meets three orfourflurries a year
Metropolitan Water District, 700 N. Alameda Street, LA, CA 90012 Their duties are to appoint City representatives to such Boards, Commissions, and Agencies as may be required by law, i.e., LAFCC, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee; and to nominate for appointment Members to the California Coastal Commission. Members of the LA County City Selection Committee include the Mayor of each city within Los Angeles County. Each city appoints an elected official as a delegate to the City Selection Committee;it usually is the Mayor.The term of office for each Member of the LA County City Selection Committee coincides with City Mayor terms, and the Committee meets three or four times a year, at the call of the Chairman.

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (District No. 2) DELEGATE: MAIRIIIA IP1,JI.IIID (Mayor aautornatiic appointment) ALTERNATE:JDORGEL 0II.IA EZ Meetings: 2"d&4t"Wednesday of each month, 1:30 pm
1955 Workman Mill Rd.,Whittier, CA 90607 I°WINII 13FO b & A131 2.34 I'°IIV IING II Jull'IQ:ID The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as reclaimed water, energy, and recycled materials. To maximize efficiency and reduce costs, the 23 Districts work cooperatively under a Joint Administration Agreement with one administrative staff headquartered near the City of Whittier. Each Sanitation District has a Board of Directors consisting of the mayor of each city, and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors for unincorporated territory within the District. Each District pays its proportionate share of joint administrative costs.

Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA)
DELEGATE: LIISSETII-I FLORES ALTERNATE:ALEJUAINDRA Ct„ RTEZ Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
9777 SEAACA St., Downey, CA 90241 I°WINII 13FO b & Alli'J!I 34 I'°II 1NG 131 QJI�I 'I ID Founded in 1975, SEAACA is a municipal joint-powers agency serving 13 cities in Los Angeles County. SEAACA provides Animal Services to the cities of Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera,Santa Fe Springs,South El Monte,South Gate, and Vernon.SEAACA's Shelter and Animal Wellness Clinic are open to all.

Southeast Community Development Corporation
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 0II.IA EZ ALTERNATE: MAIRCt„ 13AIRCEINA Meetings: Quarterly, no set meeting date/time
6423 E. Florence Place Suite 103, Bell Gardens, CA 90201 The Southeast Community Development Corporation(SCDC),a non-profit organization,was incorporated on May 4, 1994, and was conceived from the realization that serious social and economic problems existed in the Southeast's eight-member cities. Elected officials from the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon were brought together to address issues of economic development from a regional perspective. The SCDC was created on the belief that community problems must be solved by the community itself and is committed to utilizing resources within the community.With local funding sources,the SCDC has continued to be a strong investment in the communities it serves.

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Southern California Association of Governments
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 01-1AVEZ ALTERNATE: LIISSETII-I IFLORE Meetings: Executive Board and subcommittee meetings are called as necessary. The General Assembly is held once a year on the first Thursday and Friday in May. 900 Wilshire Blvd.,Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 I°WI "IFOO NG II Jll'I °:I[) SCAG is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 189 cities,and more than 19 million residents. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California now and in the future. Under the guidance of the Regional Council and in collaboration with its partners,SCAG's mission is to facilitate a forum to develop and foster the realization of regional plans that improve the quality of life for Southern Californians.

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