CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council held a regular meeting on June 27, 2022, via teleconference in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Maria Pulido presiding.
Mayor Pro Maria Pulido called the meeting to order at 6:16 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
Alejandra Cortez,Council Member
Lisseth Flores,Council Member(Remote)
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor Pro Tern
Maria Pulido, Mayor
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT BUSINESS: L&C WIRELESS BUSINESS OWNER: CYNTHIA ROCHA
Associate Planner Mona Mossaybe presented a Small Business Assistance Grant check to L&C Wireless Owner Cynthia Rocha.
• LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT LOCAL ADVOCACY —
ROBERT URTEAGA
Robert Urteaga, East Los Angeles College (ELAC) President Dr. Alberto Roman, ELAC Vice President for Instructional Services Ruben Arenas, ELAC Vice President for Student Services Dr. Miguel Duenas, and ELAC Dean of Continuing Education Erica Mayorga provided presentations on the history, academic assistance and beneficial offerings of ELAC.
• JULY 2022 AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTERIO MONTH
Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez read and presented a proclamation declaring July as Parks Make Life Better! Month to Recreation and Community Services Director Elizabeth Nava and her team.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Silvia Villeda, a 20-year resident of Bell Gardens, spoke in support of the return of city events and a freeze on rent increases.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided general community announcements, introduced the new City Planner Steven Jones, announced the resignation of the City Clerk Jane Halstead, and retirement of Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Mary Lou Trevis.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1-10)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jorgel Chavez to approve Item Nos. 1-10 of the Consent Calendar.
At this time, City Manager Michael O'Kelly announced that Councilwoman Lisseth Flores left the meeting.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Barcena, Cortez; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez; Mayor Pulido NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Flores
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 staffs 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. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 13 2021 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED
SESSION & REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 2022 - Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached minutes.
3. 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 2 of 8
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approving, accepting, receiving or filing any warrant which bears the name of the same council member, or pays for any costs or expenses, or otherwise benefits the same named council member. Each council member will not be participating, influencing or voting on any such warrant bearing their name or which benefits the same named council member, but with that exception is voting in favor of receiving and filing all other warrants contained in this report, unless otherwise noted on the record at the time of the approval of the action required by this report.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers,wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 05/26/22, 05/31/22, 06/02/22, and 06/07/22.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY On an annual basis, the City Council must approve the City's Statement of Investment Policy and delegate authority to invest all funds held by the City to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City's Treasurer for a period of one (1)year (Government Code 53607).
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council by motion approve the attached Resolution, adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Statement of Investment Policy and delegating the authority to invest all public funds in accordance with such policy to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services as the City's Treasurer for a period of one (1) year effective July 1, 2022.
Resolution No. 2022-59 was adopted.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS PR04gg1Jg!e#L9M
On April 25, 2022, the City Council approved the rejection of bids received on March 16, 2022 for the construction of the Various Residential Street Improvement Project. Council authorized staff to re-solicit bids and on May 24, 2022, the City received a total of three (3) bid proposals. The project scope of work consists of concrete repairs of the curb, gutters, cross gutters, and sidewalks, concrete pavement repairs, installation of ADA access ramps, pavement grinding and asphalt paving, signing and striping improvements on various street segments.
Staff conducted an analysis and determined that Sequel Contractors, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Therefore, staff is recommending that the project be awarded to Sequel Contractors Inc, authorize staff to execute change orders and any unforeseen condition in an amount not to exceed 10% of the construction contract, and approve an appropriation of$195,998 from Measure R funds to cover the estimated cost of the project.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Award a construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $695,865.90 for the FY 2021-2022 Various Residential Street Improvements Project— C.I.P. No. 3909; and
2. Authorize staff to execute the agreement and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen condition 3 of 8
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for a contingency in an amount not to exceed 10% of the construction contract; and
3. Approve an appropriation of$195,998 from Measure M funds to cover the estimated costs of this project.
6. SPEED HUMPS INSTALLATION ON PREEY ROAD BETWEEN LOVELAND
STREET AND FOSTER BRIDGE BLVD
The Public Works Department received a signed petition from residents for the installation of speed humps on Perry Road, from Loveland Street to Foster Bridge Boulevard, due to reported speeding activity. Perry Road is a local north-south residential street providing one lane of travel in each direction with a currently posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour(MPH) and is approximately 36.1 feet wide from curb to curb. In response to the request, the City Traffic Engineer ordered traffic volume counts and a speed profile. The recorded speed profile measurements for the combined direction of northbound and southbound Perry Road indicate an 85% percentile speed of 33 miles per hour (MPH), or greater than the posted speed limit of 25 MPH. Based on the qualifying results of the traffic volume and speed surveys, the City Traffic Engineer identified three (3) potential locations for new speed humps. The Traffic and Safety Commission approved the installation pending confirmation of citizen support. On April 20, 2022 staff hand delivered surveys to homes fronting Perry Road from Loveland to Foster Bridge Blvd. A total of 80 surreys were delivered and 54 were received in favor of the installation, thereby exceeding the 51% requirement. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the installation of the three (3) speed humps.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
Approve the construction of three (3) speed humps on Perry Road, between Loveland Street and Foster Bridge Blvd, with the appropriate signage and stenciling.
7. 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 staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt or approve the attached Resolution permitting the City conduct public meetings virtually for all public bodies 4 of 8
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subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of AB 361,which will require reauthorization every (thirty) 30 days.
Resolution No. 2022-60 was adopted.
8. DECLARATION OF WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE LEVEL 2
Since 2021, Governor Newsom has issued several proclamations declaring a state of emergency statewide due to severe drought conditions and directed state agencies to take action to preserve critical water supplies, mitigate the effects of drought conditions and ensure the protection of health, safety, and the environment. At its January 4, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting, the State Water Board adopted its first emergency regulation to prevent the unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation, in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations. The State Water Board adopted its second emergency regulation at its May 24 board meeting,which requires all urban water suppliers to implement conservation actions under Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans in order to reduce the State's water usage by 20%. The emergency regulation will remain in effect for one year from the effective date, unless modified, extended or ended.Approving this resolution and declaring Level 2 Water Supply Shortage and following the conservation plan will help the City meet the 20% reduction in potable water use.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
Approve the attached Resolution declaring a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage pursuant to Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 11.03.080.
Resolution No. 2022-61 was adopted.
9. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND TEFAP
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES FOOD BANK
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and TEFAP Agency Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Los Angeles Food Bank for monthly food distribution product.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached MOU and TEFAP Agency Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Los Angeles Food Bank for food supplies for a monthly food distribution.
10. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Amendment No. 4 to the Michael Baker International Contract Services Agreement for CDBG Program Administration.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and approve a Fourth Amendment to the Michael Baker International Professional Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and task budget reallocation for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administration. 5 of 8
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Resolution No. 2022-62 was adopted.
DISCUSSION (item Nos. 11-12)
11. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS, COMPENSATION-PLAN, AND ESTABLISHING
THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Presented for adoption is the July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Compensation Plan; and GANN Appropriations limit for FY 2022-2023 pursuant to Article XIIl-B of the California State Constitution.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion approve:
1. The attached Resolution adopting the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (FY 2022-23) Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Compensation Plan; and
2. The attached Resolution establishing the GANN Appropriations limit for FY 2022-23 pursuant to Article XIII-B of the California State Constitution.
City Manager Michael OKelly introduced this item.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Manuel Carrillo gave a PowerPoint presentation.
A motion was made by Council Member Marco Barcena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez to fund one additional police officer position.
The motion failed 2-2-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Barcena; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez
NOES: Council Member Cortez; Mayor Pulido
ABSENT: Council Member Flores
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Mayor Maria Pulido to unfreeze and fund two additional police officer positions.
The motion failed 2-2-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Cortez; Mayor Pulido
NOES: Council Member Barcena; Mayor Pro Tern Chavez
ABSENT: Council Member Flores
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Pro Tem Jorgel Chavez made a motion to move forward with the City Manager's recommendation to fund one police officer position and leave money available for a housing coordinator position and to come back to the City Council and ask for the rest of the funds if the other police officer vacancies are filled. 6 of 8
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motionI Chavez, seconded by Councilr
Marco Barcena to fund one policeofficer position and automaticallyit if there are no vacanciesthere is funding. I c tion to fund a second police officer position i iCouncil.
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Council Member Barcena;
Council r Flores
ABSTAIN: None
motion Councilwoman z9 seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Jorgel Chavez to approvei t i i the GANN Appropriationslimit for FY 2022-23 pursuant to ArticleCalifornia i i
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CouncilNOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
Resolution
12. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATIVES -LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO - SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2022
The League of California Cities r is scheduledr September ® 2022. The Annual Business Meetingis scheduled for on Friday, s 2022. Consistent ith League bylaws, a city's votingdelegate alternatesi t the CityCouncil. The voting
alternateregistered
It is staffs recommendation iCouncil i idelegate up to two ( ) alternates to attend the League of CaliforniaCities i Meeting, r 9, 2022 wherei it
consider take actionresolutions that establispolicy.
City Manager Michael O'Kellyintroduced i item.
motioncil 9 seconded by Mayor Maria Pulido
nominateto ilwoman Lisseth Flores as a voting
The motioncarried ®1 with the followingvote:
Council Members Barcena, s Mayor Pro Tern Chavez; Mayor Pulido NOES: None
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ABSENT: Council Member Flores
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez requested to table the selection of the alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting to the next City Council meeting.
At 8:53 p.m., Mayor Maria Pulido recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:16 p.m.
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) Veronica Cisneros commented on assistance for homeowners and expressed her support for hiring additional police officers.
Maria Padilla spoke in support of additional staff in the Community Development Department and to freeze rent increase.
John Mendez, owner of The Rustic & Chic Company, requested assistance and support from the City to resolve a zoning code issue at his property in Bell Gardens.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
The City Council made general comments
Mayor Pro Tem Jorgel Chavez requested an informational item on the zoning code to be added to the next City Council meeting as well as a resolution declaring Bell Gardens as a reproductive freedom City to support women's reproductive freedom.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Maria Pulido adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:42 p.m, Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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