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C1W OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE.COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
M 0 NDAY, S, E PT E M BE R 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
MINUTES
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFI E L D AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 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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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.
CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular — meeting on September 25, 2023, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, 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 Gustavo Romo, Community Development Director.
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:
Absent:
Marco Barcena, Agency Member/Council Member
Gabriela Gomez, Agency Member/Council Member
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member
Jorgel Chavez, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Chair/Mayor
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PRESENTATIONS
• NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Maria Pulido read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the Community Development Department staff.
• NATIONAL BREAST CANCERAWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Frances de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition. • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Councilmember Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Norma Yoguez and Evelyn Casimiro, with S P I RITT Family Services.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there was one written comment received and distributed to the City Council. eoll\
Bruce Crow spoke regarding various topics.
Rogello Rodriguez spoke regarding various topics.
uben Hoyos spoke regarding the "Ponte Las Pilas, Sela!" event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding item numbers 7 and 17.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke regarding item number 7.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (item Mos. I - 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 /Mft�c) approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 12.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote for Item Nos. 1 - 12:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAI N:
None
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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.
2. APPIROYAL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 CLOSED SESSION AND CITY ?A�\' SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT -MEETINGS
Approve the minutes of the September 11, 2023 Closed Session and CWSuccessor Agency
Joint Meetings.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the September 11, 2023,0""\ Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting. k�, I AVA-0 FAjATF-,V1A�k- &JdA
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 08/24/23, 08/29/23 and 09/05/23. k.AA-*Cj
In 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 C'O� 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 08/29/23.
5. JUI-Y-2023 TREASURgR!S RESORT,
The Treasurers Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the city.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the July 2023 Treasurer's Report.
The Treasurers Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the city.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the August 2023 Treasurers
Report.
',�7. SECOND —READING -OF ORDINANCE NO, 938, EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIRED PARKING Second Reading of Ordinance No. 938 (Parking Exceptions) amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code CBGMC") to comply with required state legislation and the Bell Gardens General Plan,
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 938 to comply with required state legislation and Bell Gardens General Plan.
Ordinance No. 938 was adopted.
8. CONSIDERATION QF-A RESOLUTION AUTHOEtIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNITED
STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIQNS COMMISSION AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY
PROGRAM GRANT FUMING
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal government program that helps ensure that eligible households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of the United States Federal Communications Commission Broadband Affordable Connectivity Program grant funding.
Resolution No. 2023-74 was approved.
.4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM THE UNITED WXY OF raREATER LOS ANIGELIES EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PRO -GRAM (EFSP) GRANT
Adoption of a resolution accepting funding for the United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Program Grant.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion adopt the attached resolution accepting funding for the United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grant.
Resolution No. 2023-75 was approved.
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLM1110N ACCEPTING G RANT FUNnING FROM CALEMIRNIA PHY-S-ICIANS' SERVICE DIBLA BLUE —SHIELD OF CALIFORN A PROMISE HEALTH PLAN
Adoption of a Resolution approving an agreement with Blue Shield of California Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving an agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, with Blue Shield of California.
,,..Resolution No. 2023-76 was approved.
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Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the LA84 Foundation for a Learn to Swim Program.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion: /01
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving an agreement with the LA84 Foundation.
Resolution No. 2023-77 was approved.
12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WIT-H—BRIGHTYIEW GOLF MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR BELL GARDENS- ----GOLF CO-URSE LANDSCAPE AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Adoption of a Resolution and approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Brightview Golf Maintenance, I nc. for a three-year term with the option of two one-year extensions.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Adopt the attached resolution; and
2. Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Brightview Golf Maintenance, Inc. for the City of Bell Gardens Golf Course landscape and maintenance services for a three-year term with the option of two one-year extensions.
Resolution No. 2023-78 was approved.
DISCUSSION (item Nos. 13 -18)
The Local Commissions Appointments List outlines the City of Bell Gardens Commissions ano-ft-,, Commissioners. Per the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, City Commissions consist of 136.
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.
No action was taken.
14. -CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONALSERVICESAGREEMENT WITH GOODY FOR
THE CITY MOBILE ARP
Adoption of resolution and award of professional services agreement with GOGov for the City mobile app.
Recommendation:
It is staff's 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.
Halles Soto, Assistant to the City Manager provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Frances de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to approve Resolution No. 2023-79.
The motion caned 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Consider the adoption of a Resolution to form a new Sidewalk Vending Ad Hoc Committee and appointments for purpose of addressing current and future concerns associated with unpermitted sidewalk vending and compliance options.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached resolution and appoint two Council members, subject to such direction as may be provided by the City Council.
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 table this Rem. Resolution No. 2023-80 was not approved.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAI N:
None
City Council directed inventory of all existing vacant/abandoned land and/or � buildings for the purpose of determining if a registration program and/or tax measure is warranted.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report or provide staff with further direction.
Gustavo Romo, Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Mayor Frances de Leon Sanchez to bring back this item with a complete list of all vacant1partially vacant properties within five thousand square feet and identify the timeframe of when that parcel has been underdeveloped.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
,...,,AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAIN: None
17. RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE COST OF -SERVICES STUDY City Council -directed Cost Study to implement the City's new Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance, which was adopted in October of 2022. The Cost Study accounts for all costs associated with administering the ordinance, including staffing, rental registry fees, software, and legal.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council select one of the two cost options and associated rental registration fee proposed by the subject Cost Study, accept the Cost Study, and direct staff to move forward with the implementation of the rental registry, proposed staffing, and software solutions, which will result in a revised city fee schedule to be presented to the City Council for adoption at a future meeting as well as future position creations and budget allocations for personnel.and software costs.
As a third option, the City Council may direct staff to proceed with the creation of a rent stabilization board as a component of the Cit)(s rent stabilization program, which would require an amendment to the Ordinance and an increase to the rental registration fees for either of the cost options selected.
Gustavo Romo, Director of Community Development, and Chu Thai, Partner of Revenue Cost Specialist (RCS), provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez t?00%, approve the best practices staffing plan for an annual registry fee per unit of $156.
The motion carried 3-2 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Chavez.
NOES:
Pulido, De Leon Sanchez.
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
18. INDOOR MURAL ARTWORK APPROV AL FOR YETERANS PARK AnKINISTRA TION
BUILDING -HALLWAY
Staff is looking for Council's approval for an indoor mural at the Bell Gardens Veterans Park Administration building.
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It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion select and approve an art concept for the indoor mural to be painted at Veterans Park Administration Building Hallway, subject to agreement from the Latino Equality Alliance that the City will not be held responsible for any damage to the mural, and that the City reserves the right to remove or modify the mural as it may deem necessary, at any time, without notice.
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation Community Services, provided a presentation. ?08%�
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez to
approve option one (1) and return to Council With a final version, The motion carried-0 with the fallowing vote:
5 AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez.
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAIN:
None
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Francis de Leon Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda was posted on September 21, 2023.
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