CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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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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.
CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular /0001, meeting on September 11, 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 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Brownie Troop #2543.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Marco BarGena, Agency Member/Council Member
Gabdela Gomez, Agency Member/Council Member
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member
Jorgel Chavez, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
None
PRESENTATIONS
- PROCLAMATION IN HONOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition. • CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION -NATIONAL LATINO/A PHYSICIAN DAY This item was heard after the National Preparedness Month proclamation. Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Madela Garcia. • NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
This item was heard after the Proclamation in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and prior to Certificate of Recognition - National Latino/a Physician's Day. Councilmember Gabriela Gomez read the certificate of recognition.
PUBLIC HEARING (item No. 1)
1. ORDINANCE NO. 938. EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIRED PARKING
Consideration of an ordinance to accommodate altemative parking types, expand allowable parking exceptions related to parking requirements, and implement Bell Gardens General Plan policies and programs to facilitate housing production.
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Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council•
/amw\ 1. Conduct a duly noticed public hearing;
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 938 (Exhibit 1) by fifle only, amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code ('BGMC") to comply with required state legislation and Bell Gardens General Plan; and
3. Find the proposed ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ('CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061.
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
Steven Jones, Community Development Planner, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to the item.
Eddn spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez ?1111b\ to approve staff s recommendation.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulldo, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Ordinance No. 938 was approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSORAGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding various topics.
Rogello Rodriguez spoke regarding various topics.
/1"111 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding item #16.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke regarding item # 8.
Edrin spoke in opposition to item #16.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (item Nos. 2 -12)
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. 2 - 12.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote for Item Nos. 2 - 12:
AYES: Barcena, Gomez, 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 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.
3. APPROVAL MINUTES OF AUGUST- 28, 2o23 uos-En SESSION AND CITY I SUCCEISSO-R-AGENCY JOINT MEETING-5-
Approve the minutes of the August 28, 2023 Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meetings. ,
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the August 28, 2023 Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting. /00*61
4. --WARRANT REGISTERSUCCESSORAGENCY
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 /IM61\ 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 08/22/23.
5. WARRANT -REGISTERS AND WI
RE TRANSEEMS
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 CRY 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 03/13/23, 08/10/23, 08/15/23, and 08/22/23. $011Rk WA 0 AU -4 _-ILOA
Resolution approving and authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the Citys continued participation in the Los Angeles County Development Authority Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. Which will be used to create a new rental assistance program for Bell Gardens residents.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution, approving and authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the Citys 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) 20232024; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2023-60.
/", Resolution No. 2023-70 was approved.
The police department applied for and was awarded a traffic enforcement grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $100,000.00 for FY 2023-24. The grant requires that the City Council fon-nally accept these funds by entering into a Grant Agreement and adopting the attached Resolution.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Grant Agreement No. PT24013 with the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety, thereby accepting grant funds and authorizing the police department to begin expending these funds toward its Traffic Safety Program.
Resolution No. 2023-71 was approved.
8. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE VETERANS PARK CITY YARD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS (C.I.P.
NO, 3880)
The plans and specifications for the Veterans Park City Yard Stormwater Improvements 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 by motion:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Veterans Park City Yard Stormwater Improvements; and
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NIB); and ?0"4\
3. Appropriate $567,193 of Measure W funds to complete this project; and
4. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (c).
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The plans and specifications for the Slurry Sea[ Improvements - Zone 4 have been prepared.
Approval of this item will allow the City to advertise the project for bids.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Slurry Seal Improvements - Zone 4; and
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NIB); and
3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (C EQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (c).
10. AWARD OF -CONTRACT FOR THE VARIOUS ALLEY IMPROVEMENTSPROJECT(C.I.P.
NO, 3930)
Consideration of award of a Construction Contract to Singh Group Inc. dba Baja Pacific for the reconstruction of six alley segments within the City.
Recommendation: �
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Award a Construction Contract to Singh Group Inc. dba Baja Pacific in the amount of $657,146 for the Various Alley Improvements (C. 1. P. No. 3930); and /,WIN 2. Authorize staff to execute the agreement and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen condition in an amount not to exceed 10% of the construction contract.
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Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Avant -Garde Corporation for On -Call Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Program Management, Labor Compliance, and Community Outreach Services.
Resolution No. 2023-72 was approved.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF CITYWIDE STRIPING AND MARKING PROJECT (C.I.P. NO.39116)AS
COMPLETE
Consideration of acceptance of the Citywide Striping and Marking Project as complete. /1041N Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Citywide Striping and Marking Project as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
DISCUSSION (item Nos. 13 -16)
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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.
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez nominated Oscar Boado to the Planning Commission.
A motion was made by Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez to appoint Oscar Boado to the Planning Commission.
1'0" The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES: None
ABSENT- None
ABSTAIN: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE LITY
MOBILE APP
Adoption of resolution and award of professional services agreement for the City mobile app.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with GOGov for the City mobile app, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Hailes Soto, Assistant to the City Manager, and Kevin Strauss, Vice President of GOGov, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez to table this item to the next regular meeting.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES:
None
ABSENT-
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Discussion regarding a vacantlabandoned land and building registration program for the City of Bell Gardens.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report or provide staff further direction.
Gustavo Romo, Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to receive and file this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to bring back this item at the next regular meeting to include those that are eligible, fees, and specific characteristics indicating commercial or housing.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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16. SIDEWALK VENDING UPDATE
Update on the Cib/s Sidewalk Vending activity and report of recent code enforcement activity to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report.
Gustavo Romo, Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Frances de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmernber Marco Barcena to receive and file this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to bring back this item for appointment to a sidewalk vending ad hoc committee.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Gomez, Puliclo, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and SuccessorAgency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez adjourned the meeting in memory of individuals impacted by the terrorist attacks of the September 11, 2001, at 8:11 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda was posted on September 7,2023.