CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 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:
IN -PERSON: Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes for each designated public comment period(s) per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who Wish to address the City Council /Agency Members should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed.
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WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public comments may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: City Clerk's Office, 7100 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201, To ensure distribution to the members of the City Council /Agency Members prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments no later than one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after, will be distributed to the members of the City Council / Successor Agency and will be part of the official public record of this meeting.
For more information, you may contact the City Clerk's office during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (562) 806-7704.
PUBLIC HEARING: Public participation will be separately called for the public to provide comments at the time of each public hearing item. Speakers who wish to provide a comment should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" to the staff liaison, clerk, prior to the designated public comment period.
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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 28, 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 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Angulano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michael O'Kelly, City Manager.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Marco Barcena, Agency Member/Council Member
Gabriela Gomez, Agency Member/Council Member
Jorgel Chavez, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member (Excused)
PRESENTATIONS
- PROCLAMATION HONORING DEAF AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition. - CLIMATE EMERGENCY PRESENTATION
Presentation was provided by Michelle Pihon, Senior Distributed Organizer of SAFE Cities, and Jocelyn Del Real, with Environmental Justice Partners.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that one written comment was distributed to the full Council, part of the public record, and addressed by staff.
John Crukshank spoke regarding support for running as a Los Angeles County Supervisor.
Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to cannabis retail.
� Veronica Soto spoke in opposition to street vending.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ONAGENDAITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding Item No. 10.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. I - 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 Councilmember Gabriela Gomez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 10.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote for Item Nos. 1 - 10:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT
Pulido
ABSTAIN:
None
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In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, California State Law (Califomia 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.
Approve the minutes Of the August 14, 2023 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the August 14, 2023 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
3. WARRANTREGISTERSUCCESSOR AGENCY
I n 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.
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It is staff's recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 08/08/23.
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 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 07/27/23, 08/01/23, 08/03/23 and 08/08/23. 11•XII jEI'li, We
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The approval of this resolution would update the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan to include the class specification of Office Assistant.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council Approve a resolution updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan to include the class specification for Office Assistant.
Resolution No. 2023-65 was approved.
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Transfer of the property located at 5811 1/21-ive Oak Street (APN: 6227-004-800) ("Property' or "Little Rectangle") from Prime Frit El Portal, LLC, a Califomia limited liability company ("Prime/Frit') to the Successor Agency by Quitclaim Deed ("Deed") (Exhibit 2), and subsequently transfer the Property back to the City of Bell Gardens ("City"); in order for the City to maintain the current wireless lease on the Property.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the Successor Agency adopt the Resolution approving and accepting the transfer of the property located at 5811 Y21-lve Oak Street (APN: 6227-004-800) ("Property" or "Little Rectangle") from Prime Frit El Portal, LLC, a California limited liability
company (Prime/Frit") to the Successor Agency by Quitclaim Deed ("Deed") (Exhibit 2), and subsequently transferring the Property back to the City of Bell Gardens ("City") for the purpose of maintaining the current wireless lease on the Property.
Successor Agency Resolution No. 2023-002 was approved.
7. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLACK & WHITE EM
ERGENCY
VEHICLES INC.
The Police Department requests approval to enter into a contract with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for the installation of emergency and electronics equipment for one Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle that was purchased and approved by the City Council on September 12, 2022.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase and installation of emergency and communications equipment for one previously purchased Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle that was approved by City Council on September 12, 2022 (Resolution 2022-93); and
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, Inc.
Resolution No. 2023-66 was approved.
8. CONSIOERATION OF A RE-SD-L-UTION—AUTHORIZING THE -8-LIRMIT-T-A-11--of
APPILICATION(S) FOR AU-CALRE-CYCLE-AG RANTS FORAMICK-THE CITY -OF BELL
GARDENS IS ELIGIBLE
CalRecycle makes grants available to local jurisdictions within the State. The proposed Resolution would enable the City of Bell Gardens to submit grant applications to CalRecycle for the next five years.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Bell Gardens is eligible for a period of five years.
Resolution No. 2023-67 was approved.
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Adoption of the proposed Resolution would authorize the installation of an All -Way Stop Controlled Intersection at Suva Street and Loveland Street.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the installation of an All -Way Stop Controlled Intersection at Loveland Street and Suva Street.
Resolution No. 2023-68 was approved.
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Adoption of the attached Resolution would authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the Trees for BG Planting Project.
Resolution No. 2023-69 was approved.
DISCUSSION (item Nos. 11 - 12)
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 worldng 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.
Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez removed Gustavo Mendez from the Education Commission, seconded by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena; Gomez; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT-
Pulido
ABSTAIN:
None
Councilmember Gabdela Gomez appointed Gustavo Mendez to the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena; Gomez; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT-
Pulido
ABSTAIN:
None
12. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BELL GARDENS
AQUATICCENTERCONSTRUCTION PROJECT AD HOC COMMITTEE
The Bell Gardens Aquatics Center Construction Project Ad Hoc Committee was formed on September 10, 2018. With the resignation of a former council member who was a member of the committee, it is appropriate at this time to appoint a new member to the committee.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council, by motion, appoint a new member to the Bell Gardens Aquatic Center Construction Project Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Marco Barcena nominated Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez to the Bell Gardens Aquatic Center Construction Project Ad Hoc Committee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorge[ Chavez. There were no other motions made.
Motion Passed 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena; Gomez; Chavez; De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
Pulido
ABSTAIN:
None
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY M EM BER COM M ENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk 'Zbco��
Agenda posted on August 24, 2023.