CITY OF BELL GARDENS
ICITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
• MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 22,2023,6:00 PM
1,111VUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on May 22, 2023, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Alejandra Cortez presiding, Mayor Alejandra Cortez called the joint meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Elizabeth Nava, Executive Director of Recreation and Community Services.
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
Alejandra Cortez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
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PRESENTATIONS
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BELL GARDENS INTERMEDIATE DANCE
INSTRUCTOR JOSE MENDOZAAND DANCE TEAM
Tabled to a future meeting.
• PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LGBTQ+
Councilwoman Maria Pulido read the certificate of recognition. • CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR SENIOR CENTER STAFF
Councilmember Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Michael Sandoval requested speed bumps on Scout Avenue.
Lee Squire spoke in support of celebrating Mother's Day and Memorial Day.
Bruce Crow spoke in support of assisting those with mental illness and various topics.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that three (3) written comments were received from one person and was distributed to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ONAGENDAITEMS ONLY
Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to item number 8.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos.1 -10)
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 / 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 Mayor Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Councilmember Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1 -10, with the exception of Item No. 9.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Chavez, Pulido, De Leon Sanchez, Cortez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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 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. •
Approve the minutes of the May 8, 2023 Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meetings.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the May 8, 2023 Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meetings.
3. WARRANT REGISTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
In approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the Successor Agency should state that each individual member of the Successor Agency 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 staffs recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 05/02/23.
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 Mich 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 04/20/23, 04/25/23 and 05/02/23. �.1 l�__.►. �._ s.1 t
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The City commenced labor negotiations with the CEA in March 2023. After several negotiations sessions, the City has now reached a tentative agreement with the CEA on successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the period commencing on June 1, 2023 continuing through May 31, 2026, subject to City Council approval.
Recommendation:
That the City Council, by motion, approve the attached resolution adopting Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Bell Gardens and the Bell Gardens City Employees Association (CEA) commencing on June 1, 2023, and continuing through May 31, 2026.
Resolution No. 2023-33 was approved.
6. ADOPTION OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION (PWEA) The City commenced labor negotiations with the PWEA in March 2023. After several negotiations sessions, the City has now reached tentative agreements with the PWEA on successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the period commencing on June 1, 2023, and continuing
through May 31, 2026, subject to City Council approval.
Recommendation:
That the City Council, by motion, approve the attached resolution adopting Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Bell Gardens and the Bell Gardens City Public Works Employee's Association (PWEA) commencing on June 1, 2023, and continuing through May 31, 2026.
Resolution No. 2023-34 was approved.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement Renewal for shelter beds within the Salvation Army Bell Shelter with the cities of Bell, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate and Vernon, collectively referred -to as the Local Coordinating Alliance 1 (LCA1) at an estimated cost of $31,379 for a term beginning July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve a Reimbursement Agreement Renewal for Shelter Beds within the Salvation Army Bell Shelter, with the understanding that the final cost will be updated in a final agreement to reflect the actual parties that will be participating in the program and subject to the final form approved by the City Attorney and City Manager.
In 2017, Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 was signed, to address transportation funding shortfalls statewide, SB1 increases the per gallon fuel excise taxes; increases diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years. S131 established a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) in the State Transportation Fund. Beginning in January 2018, the State Controller deposited funds generated from increased fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees in the RMRA. A portion of the RMRA funds are distributed to cities for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety projects on local streets and road systems. City Council must adopt a resolution, to receive its estimated $974,373 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 2024. Additionally, each City must submit a list of proposed street repairs to the CTC before the deadline of July 1, 2023.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 project list for Senate Bill 1 (S B 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and
2. Authorize staff to upload the Resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) website.
Resolution No. 2023-35 was approved.
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Adoption of resolution and award of professional services agreement for construction management and inspection services to the most qualified proposer for the Ford Park Aquatics Center Project.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for construction management and inspection services with the most qualified proposer for the Ford Park Aquatics Center Project, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Elizabeth Nava, Executive Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frances de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Barcena to approve staffs recommendation.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez, Cortez
NOES:
Pulido
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Resolution No. 2023-36 was approved.
10. EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ENGINEERING AND
PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The purpose of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistem Project (the "Project") is to comply with stormwater regulations set forth by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) under the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System, the MS4 Permit. The Project will capture trash, nutrients, heavy metals, bacteria, and reduce toxicity in the urban runoff from the watershed by installing stormwater and dry weather flow diversion pre-treatment, retention, and infiltration facilities that will capture and infiltrate the stormwater runoff prior to it reaching the Rio Hondo. The project has had various change order and due to a delay in completion, John L. Hunter and Associates, who provide project and construction management services and CWE Corporation, the engineer of record providing engineering support since the start of the project, will require extensions to their existing agreements.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Extend the existing Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates (J LH) through September 30, 2024, and approve additional appropriations of $658,000 to allow for completion of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistem Project; and
2. Extend the existing Agreement with CWE Corporation (CWE) through September 30, 2024, and approve additional appropriations of $75,000 to allow for completion of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistem Project.
DISCUSSION (Items Nos.11 -12)
California Government Code Section 84615 allows local government agencies to require an elected officer, candidate, committee, or other person required to file statements, reports, or other documents online or electronically with the local filing officer. Implementation of an electronic filing system and requiring filers to file online or electronically will promote transparency and make it more convenient for filers to comply with reporting obligations and provides the public with the information in a more accessible and consistent format the City is proposing all filers file statements, reports, or other documents required under the Fair Political Reform Act online or electronically.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 935 by title only, to add Chapter 2.61 (Electronic Filing) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code relating to electronic filing of campaign statements and statements of economic interests.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to approve staffs recommendation.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Chavez, Pulido, De Leon Sanchez, Cortez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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The City submitted an application for the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) on January 31, 2022, and was successfully awarded $510,067 for the "BG Keep Parks Clean Beautification Project'. The grant will renovate Julia Russ Asmus Park and Hannon Park by replacing existing playgrounds and adding new ADA rubber surfacing; replacing and adding new picnic tables and trash receptacles; installing new anti -litter signs, artwork, and signage about the history and culture of the community; and planting of trees. Under Section 3.04.100(E) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, the City's purchasing policy allows for an exception to the purchasing policy when the supplier offers the same or better price, terms and conditions as a supplier offered as the lowest responsible bidder under a competitive procurement conducted by another city or public agency. Bell Gardens is a member of Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance NJ PA) and membership entitles the City to access competitively bid national contracts. Sourcewell issued a Request for Proposals for Playground and Water Play Equipment with Related Accessories and Services and on February 15, 2021, PlayPower, Inc. was awarded a Solicitation Contract. Staff obtained quotes for the demolition, disposal of existing and replacement of the two playgrounds for Asmus Park and Hannon Park from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, a
subcomp,any of PlayPower, Inc.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving an agreement \Anth Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, a subcompany of a PlayPower, Inc. company for the purchase of two playgrounds including installation for a total cost of $440,230.98; and 0 0 I'll
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Alejandra Cortez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Chavez, Pulido, De Leon Sanchez, Cortez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements, comments, and requested that items, be added to a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alejandra Cortez adjourned the meeting with a moment of silence for Memorial Day and in memory of former mayor of Cudahy Chris Garcia at 7:12 p.m.