CITY OF BELL GARDENS
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13,2023,6:00 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 November 13, 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 Girl Scout Brownie Troop #2543.
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
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member
Jorgel Chavez, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
None
PRESENTATIONS
• NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it Erika Aguilar SEW Local Union 2015
PUBLIC HEARING (item No. 1)
1. A RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE QITY OF BELL GARI)-F-NS ESTABLISHING NEW REGISTRATION FEES FOR RENTAL-U-NITS PURSUANT T-0—THE -C-ITY'S RE NI -STABILIZATION AND TENANT EVICTION PROTECTIONS- ORDINANCE A resolution to establish annual rental registration fees pursuant to the requirements of the City's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance based on the City's adopted cost study.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Find the fee resolution exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act CCEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Common Sense Exemption, Section 15061 (b)(3); and
3. Adopt the attached Resolution establishing new registration fees for rental units pursuant to the City's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance.
Resolution No. 2023-95 was approved,
Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
Gustavo Roma, Community Development Director, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez to approve staffs recommendation.
The motion carried 32 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Chavez
NOES:
Pulido, De Leon Sanchez
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Felix Reyes spoke regarding Ford Park Lighting.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding various topics.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding Item Nos. 11, 16,17,21, and 22.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Keliy provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 -22)
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 Gabdela Gomez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 22, with the exception of Item No. 10. Item No. 10 was tabled to the December 11, 2023.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote for Item Nos. I - 22, with the exception of Item No. 10:
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 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. rq
Approve the minutes of the October 23, 2023 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the October 23, 2023 CityfS uccessor Agency Joint Meeting.
4. 00-11SISIDERATION OF A PROFEWIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
INIIIERPRIETATION SERVICES CITYWO-E
Adoption of ,resolution and award of professional services agreement for City Council and Commission interpretation services.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Samantha Lubrani for interpretation services; and
2. Appropriate $11,000 from the General Fund to the City Clerk's Office budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.
Resolution No. 2023-96 was approved.
5. WARRANT- REGISTERS AND IMIRE TRANS FERS
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 10/05/23, 10/10/23, 10/17/23, 10/19/23 and 10/24/23.
I n approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the SuccessorAgency 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 staff s recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 10/17/23.
7. CLAIM REJECTION
A claim was filed with the City by the following claimant. Staff directed the claim to the Citys general liability claims administrator Carl Warren & Company for processing, review, and investigation. Following the investigation, Cad Warren & Company and City staff determined that the City is not liable for the claim.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council reject the following claim and the claimant and/or their representatives be notified:
• Edgar Cardenas Castro v. City of Bell Gardens (DOE 5/10/2022; DOR 8/11/2022) The Citys general liability claims administrator, Cad Warren & Company, recommends that the claim be rejected. The claimant, subject to certain exceptions, shall have up to six (6) months to file a court action subsequent to the City Council's rejection.
8. APPROVAL OE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT INIT"-RANIQUS FOR CITY VVEBSITE
Since 2017, Granicus has provided the City of Bell Gardens with website design, support and hosting for the City website ( www.beilgardens.org) . The City is seeking an additional one (1) year
extension.
Recommendation:
It is staffs ,recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution and Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Granicus for website design, support and hosting for the City website ( www.beligardens.org) .
Resolution No. 2023-97 was approved.
9. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ASIDE LETTER AQBF--EM ENT WITH T-H"F-ILIL GARDENS CITY EMPLOYEES —ASSOCIATION FOR CLOSURE OF CITY HALL AND EMPI-0-
OTHER CITY FACILITIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Bell Gardens City Employees Association (BGCEA) proposed that the City consider the closing of City Hall and City facilities on Monday December 25, 20223 through Thursday December 28, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024 with the understanding that Tuesday, December 26, 2023; Wednesday, December 27, 2023; and Thursday, December 28, 2023 would not be officially recognized holiday. Rather, employees would be required to take approved leave time (i.e. vacation, compensatory) or unpaid time off for those hours not worked. Monday, December 25, 2023 and Monday, January 1, 2024, will be observed as City holidays, per the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). If approved, then BGCEA members will use their accumulated leave time during this period avoiding $27,092 in Personal Services (salaries and benefits) costs in future leave payouts.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution, approving a Side Letter agreement with Bell Gardens City Employees Association to close City Hall and other City facilities on Monday December 25, 2023, through Thursday December 28, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024. Employees would be required to take approved leave time (i.e. vacation, compensatory) or unpaid time off for those hours not worked, for the dates of Tuesday, December 26, 2023; Wednesday, December 27, 2023 and Thursday, December 28, 2023. Monday, December 25, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, will be observed as City holidays, per the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Resolution No. 2023-98 was approved.
10. TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY L—OCA .-TED AT 5811 2 LIVELOAK STREET
Transfer of property at 5811-1/2 Live Oak Street from Prime/Fit, LLC, to the Successor Agency to the former Bell Gardens Community Development Commission, correcting an oversight, followed by a transfer to the City of Bell Gardens.
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1. Adopt the attached Successor Agency Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit 1, approving and accepting the transfer of the property located at 5811-1/2 Live 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 City of Bell Gardens as Successor Agency to the Former Bell Gardens Community Development Commission C Successor Agency') by Quitclaim Deed ("Deed 11-A");
2. Accept transfer of the Property by execution of a Certificate of Acceptance attached
to hereto as Exhibit 1;
3. Approve the subsequent transfer of the Property to the City of Bell Gardens ("City") in order for the City to maintain the current wireless lease on the Property, via Quitclaim Deed ("Deed 2-A"), attached hereto as Exhibit 1; and
4. Declare the Property as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act pursuant California Government Code section 54221 (f)(1)(D) as it will be transferred to local agencies, the Successor Agency and subsequently, the City, for use of the Property as a cell tower site.
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1. Adopt the City Council Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit 2, approving and accepting the transfer of the Property from the Successor Agency to the City by Quitclaim Deed via Deed 2-A;
2. Accept transfer of the Property by execution of a Certificate of Acceptance (Exhibit 2);
3. Accept transfer of the overhang easement from Prime/Frit, as described in Exhibit 2; and
4. Declare the Property as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act pursuant Califomia Government Code section 54221 (f)(1 )(D) as it will be transferred to the City; a local agency, for use of the Property as a cell tower site.
Resolution No. 2023-99 was not approved.
This item was tabled to the December 11, 2023 City Council / Successor Agency Joint meeting. • 1qMWC1;?_1 I
Authorization to submit a grant application for the California Strategic Growth Council's Community Resilience Center program to fund new construction and upgrades of neighborhood -level resilience centers, which provide shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council for the Community Resilience Centers Program.
Resolution No. 2023-100 was approved.
Transfer and acceptance of properties from the City of Bell Gardens to the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission of the City of Bell Gardens.
Recommendation:
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1. Find that the adoption of City Council Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
2. Adopt City Council Resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, approving the transfer of properties identified as APNs 6227-013-907, 6227-013-908, 6227-013-909, 6227-013-910, 6328-007-900, 6227-008-900, and other properties authorized by the City Manager (collectively, "Subject Properties") from the City of Bell Gardens to the Successor Agency by Quitclaim Deeds, attached to the Resolution as Exhibit 1 -A, Exhibit 1 -B, and Exhibit 1 -C. 111r11111111MJ111 11
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1. Find that the adoption of Successor Agency Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CC EQA"); and
2. Adopt the Successor Agency Resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit 2, approving and accepting the transfer of the Subject Properties by execution of Certificates of Acceptance incorporated into the Quitclaim Deeds, described above.
Resolution No. 2023-101 was approved.
SA Resolution No. 2023-04 was approved.
The Police Department maintains a vehicle fleet for operational purposes, which requires weekly car washes to keep them clean and presentable to the public.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution, approving a three (3) year Contract Services agreement with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, with Xpress Fleet Wash, I nc. for car wash services for Police Department vehicles.
Resolution No. 2023-102 was approved
14. CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRAINING AND
POLICY CONSUL-TANT
The Police Department requires training and policy consulting services to provide best practices as set by the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement with Torben Beith, for a three (3) year term with the option of two one-year extensions, for Police Training and Policy Consulting Services.
Resolution No. 2023-103 was approved.
15. -CONSIDERATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT EOR PURCHASE OF MODULAR
OFFICE SPACE
The police department needs to purchase and replace the aging, out-of-date modular office space that is utilized to house the departments Traffic Division, Community Service Officer Division and the Police Explorer Post. The current modular office space is over twenty years old and is deteriorating making it an unsafe working environment.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving an
agreement with McGrath Rent Corp dba Mobile Modular Management Corp.. to purchase and replace the deteriorating and outdated modular office space.
Resolution No. 2023-104 was approved.
16. APPROVAL OF PREQUALIFIED PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS 1-11311, APPROVAL OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THEJOHN AN-S-ON FORD PARKREGIONALAQUATICS CENTER IMPROVEMENTS (CIP N-Q.3= Statements of Qualifications from prospective bidders in response to a Request for Qualifications for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Improvements (the "Project") have been reviewed. The plans and specifications for the Project have also been prepared. This item would approve the Prequallfied Prospective Bidders List ("PPBL") for the Project and allow the City to advertise the Project for bids to the prospective bidders listed on the PPBL.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the Prequalified Prospective Bidders List (PPBL) for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Improvements (the "Project");
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Project;
3. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids from prospective bidders listed on the PPBL and publish the Notice I nvifing Sealed Bids (NS I B); and
4. Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, and categorically excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pursuant to Title 24, Section 58.35 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Temporary Access License Agreement with the Department of Toxic Substances Control to conduct groundwater monitoring at the Veterans Park parking lot.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Temporary Access License Agreement ("Agreement") with the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Resolution No. 2023-105 was approved.
18. AMROLOT CONSTRUCICION CONTRACT FOR THE VETERANS PARK CITY YA RD
STORM WA P JERIM ROVEMENTS (CIP NO.3880)
Consideration of award of a Construction Contract to Deark E & C, Inc. for the Veterans Park City Yard Stormwater Improvements.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
Award a Construction Contract to Deark E & C, I nc. in the amount of $690,430 for the Veterans Park City Yard Stormwater I mprovements; Cl P No. 3880; and
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 9.5% of the Construction Contract.
19. AWARD OF-CONSTRUCTIOR-COMIRACT FOR-THRILUERY-REAL IMPROVEMENTS ZONE 4 (CIP NO, 392IJ
Consideration of award of a Construction Contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the Slurry Seal Improvements — Zone 4.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Award a Construction Contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal Inc. in the amount of $167,639.30 for the Slurry Seal Improvements -Zone 4; CI No. 3921;
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; and
3. Appropriate an additional $27,000 in Measure M funds to complete this project. nqELL4�rq Lki 1,
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Consideration of a Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers Ltd. dba Infrastructure Engineers to extend the term through December 31, 2023.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers Ltd. dba Infrastructure Engineers.
Resolution No. 2023-106 was approved.
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Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City to participate in the proposed Class Action Settlements with 3M company ("31VI") and the Dupont Defendants in the Public Water Systems' portion of the multi -district litigation matter relating to PFAS contamination of drinking water.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City to continue to be a part of the partial settlements with defendants.
Resolution No. 2023-107 was approved.
APPLICATION TO THEUNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Thriving Communities Program (TCP) complete neighborhoods community of practice focuses on urban and suburban communities located within metropolitan areas working to better coordinate transportation with land use, housing, and economic development through technical assistance, planning, and capacity building.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving submission of a grant application to the US Department of Transportation for the Thriving Communities Program (TCP) to support community -driven economic development, health, environment, moblllty, and access goals.
Resolution No. 2023-108 was approved.
DISCUSSION (item Nos. 23 -25)
23. CITY MOBILE APP NAME CONTEST RESULTS
The City of Bell Gardens will launch a new mobile app soon. The City mobile app will allow residents to report issues to city departments by writing a description, submitting photos, and sending a location that is easily pinpointed on a map such as Google Maps. The City launched a mobile app name contest. A total of 26 unique app names were submitted via a SurveyMonkey link.
The top three vote getting choices are now presented to the City Council for consideration.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council select a name for the new City Mobile app.
Hailes Soto, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez to select "BGConnect."
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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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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez to
appoint Victoria Mirembe to fill Councilmember Gabriela Gomez vacancy in the Education Commission.
The motion carded 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT-
None
ABSTAIN:
None
A motion was made by Councilmember Maria Pulido, seconded by Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez to remove Andrew Leon from the Education Commission and appoint him to the Planning Commission.
The motion carded 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAIN:
None
25. BELL GARDENS CAT SPAY AND NEUTER PROQRAM-
The Recreation and Community Services Department are proposing a cat only spay and neuter program to help cover up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150) towards a cat spay or neuter for eligible Bell Gardens residents.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution establishing a cat spay and neuter program and authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements for a cat spay and neuter program, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, with Contractor, and
2. Appropriate $20,000 per fiscal year for a cat spay and neuter program.
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
Resolution No. 2023-109 was approved.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mayor Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jorgel Chavez.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT*
None
ABSTAIN:
None
CITY COUNCIL I 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 7:32 p.m. r
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on November 9,2023.