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DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 142023,6:00 PM
MINUTES
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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 August 14, 2023, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez presiding. Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez called the joint meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Councilmember Maria Pulido joined the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gustavo Romo, Community Development Director.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Marco Barcena, Agency Member/Council Member
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member (joined 6:20 p.m.) Jorgel Chavez, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
PRESENTATIONS
- PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL FENTANYL PREVENTION AND AWARENESS DAY Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition.
PUBLIC HEARING (item No. 1)
CONSIDERATION
OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING
AND
AUTHORIZING A
REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES
COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
FOR THE CITY'S CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION
IN
THE PERMANENT
LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM
FOR YEAR 3
(2023) ALLOCATION
TO IMPLEMENT
THE PROGRAM DURING FISCAL
YEAR
(FY) 20234024
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the attached Resolution, approving and authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the City's participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for Year 3 (2023) Allocation to implement the program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the attached Resolution, approving and authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the Ci1ys participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for Year 3 (2023) Allocation to implement the program
during Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Veronica Jaramillo, Housing Specialist of Community Development, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to the item.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OFT HE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to cannabis retail.
Kamille Salas, Culture Outreach and Campaigns at Catalyst Cannabis, spoke in support of cannabis retail.
Amber Tovar, Director of Culture Outreach and Campaigns at Catalyst Cannabis, spoke in support of cannabis retail.
Betty Gonzalez, Culture Outreach and Campaigns at Catalyst Cannabis, spoke in support of cannabis retail.
Andres Rivera spoke in support of cannabis retail.
Danielle Lopez, with Catalyst Cares, spoke in support of cannabis retail. `Aram Ekimyan, with One Up Montebello, spoke in support of cannabis retail.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke in opposition to cannabis retail.
Armando Velzaquez spoke regarding Kiwanis Club and extended an invitation. rO
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding Item No. 13.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke regarding Item Nos. 7,11 and 13.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items No. 2 -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 Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 -10. r"`ti
The motion carried 4-0 with the following vote for Item Nos. 2 -10:
AYES:
Barcena, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
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.
3. APPROVAL MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2023 CITY t SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT MEETING ,►,
Approve the minutes of the July 24, 2023 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the July 24, 2023 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
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 07/10/23, 07/11/23, 07/13/23, 07/18/23, 07/24/23 and 07/25/23.
5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 936 TO ADOPT A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ("POLICY") AS REQUIRED BYASSEMBLY BILL 481 ("AB 48 ") The proposed Ordinance No. 936 adopts a policy for Bell Gardens Police Department ("Department") in compliance with Assembly Bill 481 (Chin) ("AB 481") to address the funding, acquisition, and use by the Department of items deemed "military equipment" by lawmakers. The policy meets the laves requirements by listing the Department's inventory of military equipment; outlining a process for the public to submit questions, concerns, and complaints in relation to the use of each type of equipment; providing for the preparation of an annual report subject to City Council review and approval; and establishing a webpage for updates and the posting of annual reports.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 936 approving the Military Equipment Policy ("Policy") in accordance with state law.
Ordinance No. 936 was adopted.
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The City entered into a Measure R Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Garfield Avenue and Eastern Avenue Intersection Improvement Project which was effective March 2019. Amendment No. 1 to the Measure R Funding Agreement will revise the schedule and extend the funds for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 through June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving 1400� Amendment No. 1 to the Measure R Funding Agreement between City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Garfield Avenue and Eastern Avenue I ntersection Improvement Project.
Resolution No. 2023-61 was approved.
7. REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE EY 2021n2022 VARTOVEMMMyr IM PROVEM ENTSy • NO,
On April 27, 2023, the City received two bids for this project. All bids are recommended to be rejected.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the rejection of the bids received on April 27, 2023, for the FY 2021-2022 Various Alley Improvements Project.
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The plans and specifications for the Various Alley Improvements Project have been prepared.
Approval of this item will allow the City to advertise the project for bids.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Various Alley I mprovements Project;
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NIB);
3. Confirm that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 1530 (c).
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9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL
AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES Adoption of the proposed Resolution would authorize the City to purchase two Public Works vehicles from National Fleet Group through a cooperative agreement from Sourcewell.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving an Equipment Procurement Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two Public Works vehicles for a total of $110,754.48 under Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF; and
2. Appropriate an additional $11,000 in Gas Tax funds in budget account no. 4550 3140.
Resolution No. 2023-62 was approved.
10. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF TWO
APPLICATIONS FOR MEASURE AGRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE FORD PARK PLAYGROUND
AND RESTROOM REPLACEMENT AND THE FORD PARK PLAYGROUND NEW Adoption of the proposed Resolution would authorize the City to submit two Measure A grant applications to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Ford Park
Playground and Restroom Replacement Project.
Recommendation:
ea-\ It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the filing of two Measure A grant applications for the Ford Park Playground and Restroom Replacement and the Ford Park Playground New Surfacing.
Resolution No. 2023-63 was approved.
DISCUSSION (Items No.11 -13)
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.
There was no action taken.
l,.y 12. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT 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 at this time.
Recommendation:
It is staffs 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.
Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez nominated herself as the Delegate to the California Cities for Self - Reliance Joint Powers Authority, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez. There were no other motions made.
Councilmember Marco Barcena nominated himself as the Alternate to the Califomia Cities for Self - Reliance Joint Powers Authority, seconded by Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena; Pulido; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez nominated herself as the Alternate to the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0 with the following vote: eollll�
AYES: Barcena; Pulido; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAI N: None
Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez nominated Councilmember Marco Barcena as the Delegate to the Eco-Rapid Transit, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez. There were no other motions made.
Mayor Pro Tem Jorgel Chavez nominated himself as the Alternate to the Eco-Rapid Transit, seconded by Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena; Pulido; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Maria Puldio nominated Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez as the Alternate to the Independent Cities Association, seconded by Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena; Pulido; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. CONDUCT INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR CITY COUNCIL OFFICE VACANCY A vacancy has occurred in the City Council. The City Council will conduct an interview of applicants for a city council office vacancy.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Receive application of persons residing in the City of Bell Gardens applying for appointment to the vacancy in the Council office; and
2. Conduct interviews of applicants (Exhibit 1); and
3. Adopt a Resolution (Exhibit 2) of the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens making an appointment to fill a vacancy in the City Council office pursuant to Government Code Section 36512. eol*�
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
Gabriela Gomez provided an introduction, stated her qualifications, and answered Council questions.
Andrew Leon provided an introduction, stated his qualifications, and answered Council questions.
Stephanie Perez provided an introduction, stated her qualifications, and answered Council questions.
Diana Rivera provided an introduction, stated her qualifications, and answered Council questions, Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:04 p.m.
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez opened and called for nominations.
Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez nominated Gabriela Gomez. Councilmember Maria Pulido nominated Andrew Leon.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to close nominations,
Motion Passed 4-0 with the following vote
AYES:
Barcena, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAI N:
None
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorge] Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to appoint Gabriela Gomez to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of office.
Motion Passed 3-1 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
Pulido
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Daisy Gomez. Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez recessed the meeting at 8:09 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m. Resolution No. 2023-64 was approved,
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments, Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on August 10, 2023.