CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSORAGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 8,2023, 6:00 PM
MINUTES
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA90201 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council / Agency Members on any item listed on the agenda or on matters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person for each designated public comment period(s). Public comments for non- agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public comments can be made by any of the following ways:
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/SuccessorAgency held a Joint Regular meeting on May 8, 2023, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Pro Tem Francis de Leon Sanchez presiding. Mayor Pro Tern Francis de Leon Sanchez called the joint
meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop#2543.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Marco Barcena,Agency Member/Council Member
Jorgel Chavez,Agency Member/Council Member
Maria Pulido,Agency Member/Council Member
Francis De Leon Sanchez,Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Absent:
Alejandra Cortez, Chair/Mayor(Excused)
PRESENTATIONS
• RECOGNITION OF RESIDENTS ATTAINMENT OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP Councilmember Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition to Carlos Castillo, Leticia Sarmiento, and Maria Velazquez.
• NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition. • NATIONAL SKILLED NURSING CARE WEEK -MAY 14-20,2023 PROCLAMATION Councilmember Maria Pulido read the certificate of recognition. • NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK -MAY 21 -27, 2023 PROCLAMATION Councilmember Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition. • NATIONAL POLICE WEEK - MAY 14 - 20, 2023 AND PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY-MAY 15, 2023 PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition. • BUILDING &SAFETY MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSORAGENCY
Bruce Crow spoke regarding the central basin.
Maria Ruiz spoke regarding illegal parking.
Lilia Chavez spoke regarding a violation of rent stabilization.
Yolanda Gomez spoke regarding a violation of rent stabilization in the mobile stabilization'and illegal drug activity.
Kenia Nunez spoke regarding rent stabilization and the need for low-income housing.
Carmen Rodriguez spoke regarding rent stabilization specifically for mobile parks.
Mayra Rodriguez spoke regarding rent stabilization specifically for mobile parks.
Cindy Higareda spoke regarding the homeless.
Doris Serrano spoke regarding rent stabilization.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez read Michael Sandoval's written comment requesting the verification of established marijuana shops in Bell Gardens.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding item numbers 5, 7, and 8.
Aide Fuentes spoke in support of item number 8.
Jesus Escandon spoke in support of item number 8.
Francisco Hernandez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Estela Mata spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Lilia Chavez spoke in support of item number 5 and in opposition to item number 8.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Maria Pulido to reduce the allotted time for public comments from 3 minutes to 1 minute in light of the volumes, number of comments anticipated.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote,-
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, Pulido, De Leon Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cortez
ABSTAIN: None
Kenia Nunez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Estela Mata spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Carmen Rodriguez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Cindy Higareda spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maricela Dorasco spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Jose Aviles spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Felipe Rivera spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Gabriela Rivera spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Alma Cordero spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Eddy Bran spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maria Carmen Lomeli spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Silvia Martinez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maria Ronquillo spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Carmen Jaramillo spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Silvia Barron spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maria Hernandez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Patricia Miranda spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Simon Estrada spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Marta Carrasco spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Ascension Lopez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maricela Dorasco spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maria Olide spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Jennifer Rodriguez spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Manuel Parra spoke in opposition to item number 8.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez reported receiving a total of 21 written public comments,with 20 in support and 1 in opposition.
Mel Alaman spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Sandra Garcia spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Maria Guadalupe Moreno spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Doris Serrano spoke in opposition to item'number 8.
Arturo Beltran Leyva spoke in opposition to item number 8.
Adam Ekimayan spoke in support to item number 8.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR(Item Nos. 1 -6)
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council t Successor Agency request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Maria Pulido to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 -6.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, Pulido, De Leon Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cortez
ABSTAIN: None
1. GENERAL MOTION T LL READING AND APPROVE ,, RUINANCES TITLE QNLY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VERNMENT _E SECTION 369 4 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'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. APPROVAL MINUTES OF APRIL 24 2023 CLOSED SESSION AND CITY/SUCCESSOR
AGENCYJOINT MEETING
Approve the minutes of the April 24, 2023 Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meetings.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the April 24, 2023 Closed Session and City/SuccessorAgency Joint Meetings.
3. WARRANT I�E...4'1$TE R,SUCCESSORAi_ENGY
n approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the SuccessorAgency should state that each individual member of the SuccessorAgency 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 Successor Agency Member, or pays for any costs or expenses, or otherwise benefits the same named Successor Agency Member. Each Successor Agency Member will not be participating, influencing or voting on any such warrant bearing their name or which benefits the same named Successor Agency 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 Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 04/11/23.
4. WARRANT RE ISTERS AND WIRE TRAN FERS
n 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 04/06/23, 04/11/23 and 04/18/23.
5. RESOLUTION APPROVING TH .0 TY'. .ZERO EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN The California Air Resources Board (CARB) created the Innovative Clean Transit Regulation (I CT) in December 2018 and requires all public transit agencies to gradually transition to a 100% zero-emission bus (ZEB)fleet by 2040. CARB requires 25% of eligible new bus purchases to be zero-emission starting in 2026 and 100% by 2029. Under the ICT, the City of Bell Gardens is considered a small operator and is required to submit a complete Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan by June 2023. The ZEB rollout plan has been completed and requires the approval of the governing body.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion adopt the attached Resolution, approving the City of Bell Gardens Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan.
Resolution No. 2023-31 was approved.
6. 1 L
On
March 30, 2023, the Public Works Department released a Request for Quotation for a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Trek 2WD, Engine ura 6.61- Turbo Diesel, Transmission-
Ilison 1 -speed automatic with specific features. The Public Works Department is looking for a replacement of an existing 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 350OHD unit-SM170 which has over 75,000 Iles and is used daily to transport equipment and materials. It is showing its age and it is no longer not cost effective to keep in service. On April 13, 2023, one quote was received from Camino Real Chevrolet for the proposed replacement vehicle. The quote was reviewed, and staff has confirmed that the quote includes all specifications and details specified in the request for quote ( .
Recommendation:
It is st f's recommendation that the City Council by motion;
1. Adopt the attached Resolution; and
2. Approve an Purchase Order Agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet for the purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Crew a Truck 2WD, Engine Dura .61- Turbo Diesel, Transmissions Allison 10-speed automatic in a not to exceed amount of 1 , .59; and
3. Approve an appropriation of up to $40,686.59 from the Gas Tax Fund to cover the unbudgeted purchase of the proposed replacement vehicle, Resolution No. 2 23-32 was approved.
DISCUSSION It am 7 - )
7. RES ID E NT
Pilot program fora Resident Art and Yard Sale hosted at Veterans Park on Frrday fro 11 s 0 a.m. to 330 .m., adjacent to the Farmers Market.
Recommendation:
It is staffs s recommendation that the City Council by motion provide staff direction to host a Resident Art and Yard Sale pilot program on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., adjacent to the Farmers Market.
Elizabeth ava, Director of Recreation and Community ervices, provided a presentation. motion was made by Councilr ember Marco Barcena, seconded by Council ember Jor el Chavez approve st 's recommendation.
The motion carried ®1 with the following votes
AYES: Barcena, Chavez® Puli og De Leon Sanchez
Es None
ABSENT- Cortez
ABSTAIN: one
8. REQME —TFQ.R DIRECTION ON THE CREATION OF AN ORDINANCE T —A —THO-RIZE, AND REGULATE C0MXERCJAL-QAWBIS ACTIVITY
For consideration of an ordinance or further study.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance authorizing and regulating commercial cannabis businesses; or
2. Take no further action and receive and file this report.
Gustavo Romo Community Development Director, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Maria Pulido to direct staff to draft an ordinance along with the resolution that provides for those provides for those development agreement procedures, inclusive of the special funds for Recreation and Community Services and Mental Health Services.
The motion carried 3-1-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Pulido, De Leon Sanchez
NOES: Chavez
ABSENT: Cortez
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNM ENT
Mayor Pro Tern Francis De Leon Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
Dais ,Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on May 4, 2023.