CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
ONDAY, AUGUST 8, 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 Monday, August 8, 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 6:13 p.m. and made an announcement of Conflict of Interest.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Director of Community Development Gustavo Romo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Scott Fairfield.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Present: Marco Barcena, Council Member
Alejandra Cortez, Council Member (left at 7:50 p.m.) Jorgel Chavez, Mayor Pro Tern
Maria Pulido, Mayor
Absent: Lisseth Flores-Franco, Council Member
Councilwoman Lisseth Flores-Franco, requested to excuse her absence. There was no objection by Council to excuse her absence.
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES TO GRADUATES OF THE BELL GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY CLASS 22-01
Citizens were awarded Certificates for completing the Bell Gardens Police Department Community Police Academy Class 22-01.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - FOR RAYNETTE HARD FOR OVER 30
YEARS OF SERVICE
Council Member Marco Barcena presented a Certificate of Recognition to retiring employee Raynette Haro from Recreation & Community Services.
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PUBLIC HEARING (item Nos. 1-2)
A motion was made by Alejandra Cortez and seconded by Maria Pulido,to approve staffs recommendation to reassign the order of the agenda items being presented. Both Public Hearing No. 1 and 2 were held after the Non-Agenda Public Comments.
The motion passed 4-0-1 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, Cortez, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
1 RENT STABILIZATION AND TENANT EVICTION PROTECTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 925
Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance No. 925 amending Title 5 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (BGMC) by adding Chapter 5.62, "Rent Stabilization", and Chapter 5.63, "Tenant Eviction Protections".
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing, receive testimony, and consider taking the following actions:
1. Read by title only, introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 925 (Exhibit 1) amending Title 5 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to add Chapter 5.62, "Rent Stabilization", and Chapter 5.63, "Tenant Eviction Protections".
2. Direct staff to include one of the following maximum rent cap options in Ordinance No. 925 prior to second reading:
• OPTION 1: No more than three percent (3%) plus the percentage change in the cost of living, as defined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), or five percent (5%), whichever is lower; or,
• OPTION 2: No more than three percent (3%) plus the percentage change in the cost of living, as defined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), or eight percent (8%), whichever is lower.
Alternative Action:
Provide other direction to staff as deemed appropriate by the City Council.
Mayor Maria Pulido opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. City Manager Michael O'Kelly introduced the Public Hearing Item.
Director of Community Development along with Assistant City Attorney Norma Tabares presented a PowerPoint presentation.
At 7:05 p.m. the Council recessed the meeting for a brief break. The meeting was reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
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At 9:20 p.m. the Council recessed the meeting for a brief break. The meeting was reconvened at 9:39 p.m.
Spoken Public Comments-PH#1 IN SUPPORT
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1 Laura 13 Maria Padilla 25 Yams
2 Ana Albaco 14 Doris Serrano 26 Jessica Prieto 3 Jocelyn 15 Cassandra Veloz 27 Brenda 41 Jonathan Jacier 16 Edna Sandoval 28 Ramona Curial ...........
5 , Ryan Snyder 17 Alejandro Sanchez Lopez 29 Maria Martinez 6 Whitney 18 Estela Mata 30 Andrea Luna 7 Tiffany Sanchez 19 Martha Pineda 31 Jasmine Gonzalez 8 Cristal Esparza 20 Yovanny Umanzor 32 Rodolfo Cortez 9 Diana Sanchez 21 Itzel Flores Castillo Wong 33 An unidentified person 10 Natalie Ann Knott 22 Mayra Rodriguez 34 Noe Cortez IAnna Matthews 23 Haidee
12 Suzette Aguirre 24 Janeth
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WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS PH#1-IN SUPPORT READ
35 Yolanda Gomez 50 Clarissa Ramirez 65 An unidentified person 36 Edna Monroy 51 .. Bessv Blanco 66 An unidentified person 37 Sonia Suresh 52 Bacilio Roman 67 Carlota Umanzor ........................... .................
38 Maria Patil)o Gutierrez 53 Rena Castellon 68 Lorena Garcia Zermeho 39 Glafira Lopez 54 Miauel Nunez 69 Citiali Patino 40 Joshua Hernandez 55 Rosie Juareez 70 Mariane Gama Dany Serpas,David
Serpas,Leslie
Ma rchelli,Sandra
41 Alondra Gonzalez 56 , Marchelli,William Ardon 71 Marina Flores 42 Telma Suarez 57 Fernando Romero 72 Sandra Benitez 43 Maria Patiho Gutierrez 58 Laura Pineda 73 Patricia Sosa 44 Glafira Lopez 59 Laura Granados 74 Victor Manuel Moreno 45 Joshua Hernandez 60 qeyqoyRabia 75 Berta Gonzalez 46 Alondra Gonzalez 61 Roxana Canales 76 Unice Hernandez Vanessa Bautista- State
� 47 Telma Suarez 62 Amalia Solorio 77 Senator Lena Gonzalez 48 Maria Esparza 63 Nicolas Hernandez
49 Marla Esparza ........... 64 . Anonymous mm .........
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS PH#1-IN SUPPORT Received after Spm READ 78 1 Eli Rodriguez =79 Maria Martinez 80 1 Maria G. Martinez 3of13
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Spoken Public Comments-PH#1 IN OPPOSITION _
1 CallaMegan Edner 3 Sandra
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS PH#1-IN OPPOSITION READ
4 Pallavi Doshi 7 Anne Cohen Ruderman 10 Jalixtra Bonita 5 Carlos Perez 8 Ja Dellawar 11 Zeferino Larios 6 Oscar Alfaro 9 Daniel Yukelson 12 Sandra Saucedo WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS PH#1-IN OPPOSITION Received after Spm .... _
13 Jesus Garcia 23 Angelea Red. ...........
14 Sandra Saucedo 24 Robert Fox 34 Susan Faber 15 °�°"o,� n IIad0-, T : urn 25 Michelle Acgyirre _ 35 apt.repairs@sbc lobal net 16 Suzanne Ramie 26 Jason Chow _ 36 Michelle Aguirre,. _ . 17 Gustavo Gabaldo 27 Martha Contreras 37 LueyGraeda _ �___�,�.�.. ..............._ __. ..._ ......... L 18 Maur Barin 28 Jim McCgy 38 Mike
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19 Enrique Viramontes 29 Linda Abrams 39 Ae is USA ......
20 Me an Edner 30 Leticia A Cores 40 Lefty Torres 21 Gina Avalos 31 Ellie Pez
22 Maria Martinez 32 Haleh Turkaman
Mayor Maria Pulido closed the Public Hearing at 10:45 p.m.
A motion was made by Jorgel Chavez and seconded Marco Barcena to adopt a rent stabilization with a cap 3% with tenant protections that were proposed by staff.
The motion failed 2-1-2 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena; Chavez;
NOES: Pulido
ABSENT: Cortez, Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Marco Barcena and seconded Jorgel Chavez to adopt a rent stabilization with a cap 4% along with staff's recommendations.
The motion failed 2-1-2 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena; Chavez;
NOES: Pulido
ABSENT: Cortez, Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Marco Barcena and seconded Jorgel Chavez to adopt a rent stabilization with a cap 5% along with staffs recommendations. 4of13
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The motion failed 2-1-2 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena- Chavez;
NOES: Polio
ABSENT: Cortez, Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: one
A motion was made by Maria Pulido and seconded by Marco Barcena totable this item to the next meeting.
The motion passed 3® ® with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena; Chavez; ulido
NOES: on
ABSENT: Cortez, Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: one
® MAJORITY PROTEST PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE WRITTEN PROTESTS
IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE RATE
INCREASE AND CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE
In 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 1383 which establishes methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, including methane produced from the la fillip of organic waste. SB 1383 establishes targets to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020, a 75 percent reduction by 2025, and that 20 percent of currently disposed edible food is recovered for human consumption by 2025. SB 1383 includes specific solid waste, recycling, and organic collection, processing, transfer, and disposal requirements, contamination monitoring, reporting requirements, public education requirements, and food recovery assistance. On June 13, 2022, it Council approved the Third Amendment tote Franchise Agreement with Athens Services which included the requirements of SB 1383 to be implemented by September 30, 2022 in order for the City to avoid Cal Recycle penalties, The additional costs related to these SB 1383 requirements require a monthly rate increase of$3.72, setting a new monthly residential rate of $37.69 (includes franchise fee). The requested rate increase would be effective September 1, 2022 to coincide with the date Athens Services is commencing the SB 1383 activities. Pursuant to the Bell Gardens Municipal Code and the Section 13 oft Franchise Agreement, the it of Bell Gardens is conducting this public hearing to satisfy the provisions of Proposition 218 to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing a residential solid as rate adjustment to cover the increased cost of providing residential solid waste services compliant with new SB 1383 requirements. If the City receives written protests in opposition to the rate increase by more than 50% of the total number of real property parcels that are directly affected by the rate increase by or before the close of the majority protest public hearing, then the City shall not impose the proposed rate increases. Conversely, if by the close of the majority protest public 5 of 13
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hearing, written protests against the proposed residential solid waste rate increase are not presented by a majority of the identified parcels subject to the proposed charges, the City Council may proceed to authorize the residential solid waste rate increase.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Open the Majority Protest Public Hearing;
2. Receive presentation of City Staff for purposes of establishing a record of proceedings, including establishing the City's compliance with the requirements of Proposition 218;
3. Pose questions to City Staff;
4. Receive comments from members of the public, including comments by those wishing to object to the proposed rate increase — direct eligible persons who object to the increase to submit their written protests to the City Clerk before the close of the public comment/protest portion of the August 8, 2022 hearing;
5. Pose final closing questions to City Staff;
6. Announce, on the record, a final call for submission of written protests in opposition to the residential solid waste rate increase;
7. Recess hearing to allow for count of written protests;
8. Reconvene the hearing upon the completion of the vote count and announce the results on the record; and
9. If less than 50% or 1,643 of the eligible parcels had written protests submitted on their behalf, then it is recommended that the City Council adopt: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
GARDENS DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROCEEDINGS FOR
ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL BY BELL GARDENS OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY
PARCELS RECEIVING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE AT A
MAJORITY PROTEST PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 8,
2022, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIID, SECTION 6 OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND THE PROPOSITION 218 OMNIBUS IMPLEMENTATION ACT.
A written comment was received from Mark Alamillo in opposition to rate increase.
A motion was made by Maria Pulido and seconded by Marco Barcena to close the public participation.
The motion passed 3-0-2 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena; Chavez; Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
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At 11:05 p.m. Mayor Maria Pulido recess the City Council meeting to allow for proper count of written comments. At approximately 11:10 p.m. the meeting reconvened.
There was a total of 19 written public comments in opposition to the solid waste increase.
A motion was made by Maria Pulido and seconded by Marco Barcena to approve staffs recommendation.
The motion passed 3-0-2 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena; Chavez; Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2022-073 was adopted.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided general community announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR (items Nos. 3-13)
A motion was made by Alejandra Cortez and seconded by Marco Barcena, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3-13.
The motion passed 4-0-1 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena; Cortez, Chavez; Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
3. GENERAL MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND APPROVE
ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36934
In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, California State Law (California Government Code Section 36934) allows Ordinances to be read by title if a majority of the legislative body supports the motion to waive the full reading.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934.
4. WARRANT REGISTERS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
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In approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the Bell Gardens City Council should state that each individual member of the City Council is not voting on, influencing the outcome of, or participating in approving, accepting, receiving or filing any warrant which bears the name of the same council member, or pays for any costs or expenses, or otherwise benefits the same named council member. Each council member will not be participating, influencing or voting on any such warrant bearing their name or which benefits the same named council member, but with that exception is voting in favor of receiving and filing all other warrants contained in this report, unless otherwise noted on the record at the time of the approval of the action required by this report.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 06/28/22, 06/29/22, 06/30/22, and 07/05/22.
5. JUNE 2022 TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the City.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the June 2022 Treasurer's Report.
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A 30-DAY RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE CONDUCT OF TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OTHER CITY BODIES UNDER THE MODIFIED RULES SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953fE1
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 subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of AB 361,which will require reauthorization every thirty (30) days.
Resolution No. 2022-074 was adopted.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-75 CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8 2022 TO SUBMIT TO
THE BELL GARDENS VOTERS A QUESTION TO ENACT TERM LIMITS 8of13
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On June 14, 2021 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-48 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 t submit to the II gardens voters a question to enact term limits. Resolution No. 2021-48 was submitted to the County for review and approval. The county recommended for the City to combine the description of the term limit ure in the ballot question.
It is staff s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution: (l) Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 to submit tote Bell Gardens voters a question to enact Term Limits;its; (II) Requesting consolidation of such election with the County-AdministeredGeneral Municipal Election to be heldon the same day; (III) Requesting the Board of Supervisors authority, the Registrar-Recorder/County Cler for the County of Los Angeles to perform election services; an (IV) Setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the City measures and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial n I sis.
Resolution No. 2022-075 was adopted
CLASS8. APPROVAL OF { SPECIALIST
BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE POSITION
Approval of Class Specifications for Housing ro ra s Specialist and Budget Appropriation to FundPosition.
Recommendation:
It is staffs c rr► n atio that the City Council, by motion, approve the attached Resolution to amend the Ci °s class plan and adopt h job specifications for Housing Programs eci list.
Resolution No. 2 as adopted
RESOLUTION9. T
DEVELOPMEN
("HCD") COMMENTS ON THE
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
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Resolution delegating authoritytote Director of Community evelo nt to address n akall non-substantive changes or amendments tote Housing Element as required for consistency suggested or requested by the State Department of HousingCommunity ev to nt ( C ).
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
Find that delegated authorityto make non-substantive changes to the adopted 2021-2029 HousingElement is exempt from the California nviron ntal Quality Act ("C ") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061( )(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and
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Adopt the attached Resolution (Exhibit 1) authorizing and directing the Community Development Director to address and make all non-substantive changes or amendments to the Housing Element as required for consistency suggested or requested by HCD.
Resolution No. 2022-077 was adopted
10. FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 .5 CAPTAIN POSITION
At for the Police Department to fill a .5 Captain position with the upcoming retirement of the current Captain.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached resolution, authorizing the Police Department to fill a .5 Captain position with the upcoming retirement of the current Captain.
Resolution No. 2022-078 was adopted.
11. APPROVAL OF MOU BETWEEN MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT & THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
This Memorandum of Understanding between the Montebello Unified School District (MUSD) and the City of Bell Gardens is for Bell Gardens Police Department's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached resolution and Memorandum of Understanding between the Montebello Unified School District and the City of Bell Gardens, add two Police Officer positions, and appropriate $358,000 to the General Fund-Police Department budget.
Resolution No. 2022-079 was adopted.
12. INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON IRA AVENUE FROM LOVELAND
STREET TO LUBEC STREET
The Public Works Department received a petition from a resident for the installation of speed humps on Ira Avenue, from Loveland Street to Lubec Street. In response to the request, the City Traffic Engineer ordered traffic volume counts and a speed profile for Ira Avenue from Loveland Street to Lubec Street to confirm the extent of the reported speeding activity on Ira Avenue and review the traffic volume data to determine if the local street meets the City's speed hump policy. The results of the average daily traffic(ADT)volume count, recorded speed profile measurement, and street width reflect speeding activity and meet the City's speed hump policy criteria. Based on these results, the City Traffic Engineer identified three (3) potential locations for new speed humps based on the street block length. Staff hand delivered 70 surveys to each address on Ira Avenue from Loveland Street to Lubec Street. A total of 39 surveys were received supporting the installation, confirming the 51% required resident support. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation that City Council approve the installation of the three (3) speed humps.
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Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
Approve the construction of three speed humps on Ira Avenue from Ira Avenue from Loveland Street to Lubec Street.
13. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" AT EASTERN AVENUE The Department of Public Works received a request for the installation of red curb at the driveway of 6608 Eastern Avenue, to help with sight distance of business patrons leaving the parking lot. Eastern Avenue is a four-lane arterial street (85 feet wide)with a posted speed limit of 40 MPH. There are commercial buildings on both sides of the street going north and south to the signalized intersections at Loveland Street to the north and Lubec Street to the south. Parking is allowed on both sides of street. Entry into and out the parking lot at 6608 Eastern Avenue is as right turn in and right turn out.
The City's Traffic Engineer completed a site investigation of the location and confirmed, if approved,the proposed red curb would enhance safety to pedestrians on the sidewalk along with vehicles exiting the parking lot onto Eastern Avenue.
Therefore, it is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion approve the attached Resolution authorizing parking restrictions in Bell Gardens; and authorize the installation of ten (10') feet of red curb (no parking) at 6608 Eastern Avenue.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing parking restrictions in Bell Gardens; and Authorize the installation of ten (10') feet of red curb (no parking) at 6608 Eastern Avenue.
Resolution No. 2022-080 was adopted
DISCUSSION (items Nos. 14-16)
14. ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 926-U REPEALING CHAPTER 2.71 (CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS) OF TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL) OF THE BELL GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE
Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No 926-U Chapter 2.71 (Campaign Contributions) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code removing campaign contribution limits that were established in 1996. Removing the established campaign contribution limits from the Bell Gardens Municipal Code will permit the City to default to the state's campaign contribution limits.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council by motion adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 926-U immediately repealing Chapter 2.71 (Campaign 11 of 13
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Contributions) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Alejandra Cortez and seconded by Jorgel Chavez to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 926-U immediately repealing Chapter 2.71 (Campaign Contributions) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
The motion passed 4-0-1 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena, Cortez; Chavez; Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
Urgency Ordinance No. 926-U was adopted.
15. AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT UPDATE-AUGUST 2022
This item provides updated information on the Bell Gardens Aquatic Center funding progress.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the John Anson Ford Park Aquatic Center update presentation.
A motion was made by Alejandra Cortez and seconded by Marco Barcena to table this item to the next meeting.
The motion passed 4-0-1 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena, Cortez; Chavez; Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
16. 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 working days after the posting of the vacancy notice.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council review the Commissions Appointments List and by motion, remove commissioners and/or make appointments to the posted vacancies.
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A motion was made by Marco Barcena, and seconded by Jorgel Chavez, to nominated Isabel Duran as a commissioner to the Recreation and Cultural Youth Commission, The motion passed 4-0-1 with the following vote.
AYES: Barcena, Cortez; Chavez; Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Flores-Franco
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Item)
Daniel Solis Jr. requested assistance with a noise complaint. He will contact Councilwoman Alejandra Cortez and Police Chief Scott Fairfield.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
The City Council made general comments.
ADJOURNMENT -Closed Session meeting adjourned at 11:16 p.m. 77�E_
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