Address
14403 Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Schedule
2018-2020
Team Members
FANXIMMIM
Shawnt Babakhanian
Long Beach Boulevard Improvement Project
City of Lynwood, CA
"2020 American Public Works Association (AP A) Project of the Year" award winner. IE provided construction management, inspection, and labor compliance for the resurfacing of 192,779 sq. ft. of roadway. Also included renovating sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs and gutters, and constructing six new bus pads. Beautification enhancements included the removal and replacement of 23 trees, construction of landscaping in rnedian islands with irrigation systems, and the installation of a city monument sign. Existing streetlights were relocated, and traffic signals were improved at two intersections.
Address Team Members
11750 Alameda Street Aidan Mousavi
Lynwood, CA 90262 Shawnt Babakhanian
Schedule Shawn Mousavi
VOEVAMUM
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Client Contact
Michael B. OKelly
City Manager
562.806.7702
[email protected]
Client Contact
Sam Gutierrez
Director of Public Works
626.960.4011
sg uttierrez@ba ldwi n pa rk.corn
Water Well #1, Booster Stations and Reservoir
City of Bell Gardens, CA
New reservoir provides fire flow and operational benefits to customers mitigating need for imported MWD water. The city's well was turned off due to reaching notification limits for PFOS. IE worked with the state to obtain funding for the project including treatment for the well water prior to entering the reservoir, then booster station. The work involves direct coordination with the state and DDW for compliance with permitting and operational permits.
Address
14403 Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Schedule
2018-2020
Team Members
Aidan Mousavi
Shawnt Babakhanian
Douglas Benash
Shawn Mousavi
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle III
City of Baldwin Pork, CA
IE was required to provide Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for intersection improvements of 20 unprotected crosswalks in the City of Huntington Park. Features include ADA ramps, bulb -outs, advanced yield and stop markings, countdown signals, updated pedestrian signs, repainting exiting marking / pavement labels and crosswalks.
Address Team Members
14403 Pacific Avenue Aidan Mousavi
Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Shawnt Babakhanian
Schedule Shawn Mousavi
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Client Contact
Cesar Roldan
Public Works Director
323.584.6274
[email protected]
Client Contact
Sam Gutierrez
Director of Public Works
626.960.4011
sg uttierrez@ba ldwi n pa rk.corn
Linear Greenway
City of Huntington Pork, CA
IE assisted with the City of Huntington Park to obtain a $3.5 million grant for urban greening to construct and revitalize ten contiguous parcels within the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power right of way. IE prepared design plans and specifications for the work to be performed associated with the grant requirements. Scope included mass grading, pavement and concrete improvements, designated bike path, planting and landscaping, irrigation, dry strearn beds and various site amenities.
Address
6550 Miles Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Schedule
2018-2019
Team Members
FANISAIIAMM
Shawnt Babakhanian
San Gabriel River Commuter Bikeway Project
City of Baldwin Pork, CA
Preparation of design plans and specifications for the construction of a commuter bike path for the City of Baldwin Park. The work also included direct communication with City of Baldwin Park staff, Los Angeles Flood Control District, and US Army Corps. for permitting purposes. Several reports were coordinated for submittal including Hydrology report, Geotech report, Cultural report, and NESMI report. This project has been active with field visits, design, and coordination with subconsultants and city staff but construction for the bike path and the landscaping began in October of 2022.
Address
14403 Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Schedule
2018-2022
Team Members
FANXIIIIINMIM
Shawnt Babakhanian
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Client Contact
Steve Esselman
Planning Director
626.746.5002
[email protected]
Client Contact
Gus Rorno
Community Development Director
562.806.7724
[email protected]
CEQA for 6th Cycle Housing Element
City of Shofter, CA
Environmental review of the City of Shafter Housing Element Update project and completed an Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS / MND) in compliance with local requirements, and CEQA guidelines (Section 15070).
Evaluated existing conditions, the potential adverse effects of project implementation (individual and cumulative) and appropriate measures to mitigate such effects.The Draft IS / MND was circulated for a 30-day public review period to the public, responsible agencies, and trustee agencies.
Address Team Members
336 Pacific Avenue Malia Durand
Shafter, CA 93263 Jason Wasmund
Schedule John Moreno
2022-2023 Cameron Lukos
CEQA Analysis and MND for Water Well #1
City of Bell Gardens, CA
IE prepared the Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for this proposed project. Associated technical studies included: I ) Water Quality and Hydrology; 2) Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 3) Noise; 4) Energy; 5) Traffic Impacts; 6) Soils; 7) Biological; and 8) Cultural. Additional tasks included public outreach and community engagement.
Address Team Members
7100 Garfield Avenue Malia Durand
Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Jason Wasmund
Schedule John Moreno
2019-2020 Cameron Lukos
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Outside Grant Funding Sources Obtained
The IE team has written and been awarded countless grants for our clients in the past, including many funding sources that our clients were not aware of. We are always on the lookout for funding sources for public works projects. We have extensive knowledge of funding and grant opportunities and designated staff are focused on this task so that we may assist our clients in stretching their infrastructure and development budgets.
Some of the grants we have obtained for clients include Safe Routes to School, Highway Safety Improvement Program, Metro Call for Projects, Active Transportation Program, RAC Grant, SB 1, State Transportation Improvement Program, Interregional Transportation Improvement Program, Regional Transportation Improvement Program and State Highway Operation and Protection Program, among others.
Specifically, for the City of Bell Gardens, we have been involved in and been awarded the following grants on behalf of the city:
Grant
Project
Awarded Amount
Metro Call for Projects Cycle 2015
Intersection Improvements (Florence Ave at Ira Ave &
Jaboneria Rd)
$992,072
Active Transportation Program
Citywide Safety Enhancement
$802,000
RAC Grant
Various Streets
$76,860
Safe Routes to Schools
Bell Gardens HS, Suva ES & 15
$319,530
Safe Routes to Schools
Citywide Outreach
$170,000
Economic Development Initiative
Community Center Restroorns
$198,000
Safe Routes to Schools
Bell Gardens HS, Garfield ES
$361,680
Safe Routes to Schools
Muffilple Schools Construction
$337,280
Federal Dept. of Transportation
Eastern Ave Resurfacing
$800,000
CIWMB
Eastern Ave Resurfacing
$16,250
FTA
Ford Park Transit
$396,000
HIghway Safety Improvement
Emergency Vehicle Preemption
$164,623
Metro Call for Projects 2013
Eastern & Florence Avenue
$2,200,182
HIghway Safety Improvement
Eastern Ave, and Lubec St,
$220,000
Highway Safety Improvement
Garfield Ave. and Loveland St.
$220,000
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
CitywiIde Complete Streets Plan
$162,375
Metro Federal Section 5310
Senior Bus Vehicle Replacement
$64,000
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Subconsultants
AVANT-GARDE - GRANTS, FUND MANAGEMENT AND LABOR COMPLIANCE Avant -Garde is a long-tirne collaborator with IE, providing grant writing, fund management and labor compliance for projects in accordance with policy and procedural requirements. They are experts in determining eligible projects, and managing city funding programs. Avant -Garde also provides public relations coordination, community outreach efforts and community relations, focus group moderation in English and Spanish, business development and corporate event planning.
DENNIS JANDA, INC. - LAND SURVEYING
Dennis Janda, Inc. (DJI) is a private corporation providing land surveying and mapping services and is a Certified Small Business Enterprise in the state of California. The owners and managers of DJI have worked together for both public and private sectors clients, throughout Southern California since 1997. DJI's core staff has their roots in the traditional disciplines of land planning, civil engineering, land surveying and mapping mainly working on development and public works projects throughout California. This experience using and participating in the evolution of surveying and mapping practices has helped in their ability to contribute in time and cost saving practices and processes from project conception through the development, to recording. Upon this foundation DJI added a diverse team of professionals using the best use of equipment and technology to contribute to their client's specific project goals and schedules.
ASSOCIATED SOILS ENGINEERING, INC. - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING For more than 33 years, Associated Soils Engineering, Inc. (ASE) has provided geotechnical design, geology, and material and construction testing services throughout southern California. Their in-house laboratory is one of the most complete and efficient in the industry. ASE provides services to a vast range of clients including private industrial and commercial owners, city and county public works, residential home builders, architects, construction managers, school districts and universities.
HANA RESOURCES, INC. -TECHNICAL STUDIES
HANA Resources, Inc. (HANA) is a full -service multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm that serves public and private sector clients throughout the United States. With its patented and proprietary technology, HANA applies scientific expertise, experience, initiative, and innovation to natural resource management. Their goal is environmental simplicity. IE will utilize HANA for various technical studies.
C BELOW - POTHOLING
C Below provides highly trained professionals and state-of-the-art equipment for all of their underground utility locating investigations to provide the best service possible. Their core services include Subsurface Utility Investigations, Vacuum Excavation and Utility Depiction. They also offer all of the support services to make them a one stop shop, saving clients time and money. C Below's underground utility location service features the capability to locate metallic and nonmetallic utilities underground. Electrical, Communication, Water, Gas, Sewer and Storm Drain. They also specialize in locating reinforcing steel, post -tensioned and pre -tensioned cables and conduits in concrete and masonry structures. Each new C Below team member is trained in all company processes before they are staffed on projects. The result is Potholers that can locate utilities and have a greater understanding of a client's needs. This offers clients another key benefit as well, less dry holes. When pothole locations are marked out using inaccurate information, the chances of spending a full day in the field without complete results are very high. C Below's technicians are trained to assess the situation before potholing begins. This process can save time and money on a client's project by hitting their target the first time.
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Subconsultants
CITY TRAFFIC COUNTERS (CTC) -TRAFFIC COUNTS
City Traffic Counters (CTC) will provide Traffic Counts. Overa I I CTC provides a wide range of services that include 24 Hour Automatic Machine Count, 24 Hour Vehicle Speed Profile Sampling, Intersection Turning Movement Counts, Parking Occupancy Counts, Neighborhood Speed Counts, Radar Spot Speed Surveys, Intersection Configuration Layout, Bikes Pedestrian Crosswalk Counts, Vehicle Classification Counts and Transit Ridership! Occupancy Survey.
OPTIONAL SERVICE: INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS
Infrastructure Architects, Inc. (iArch) was incorporated in 2017 in the state of California. The fundamental line of business for Infrastructure Architect is facilities for municipalities. iArch has successfully worked with several municipalities helping with design of new parks, renovating and upgrading existing parks, planning and designing concepts for community centers, senior centers, retrofitting and tenant improvements for re -purposing the city offices, designing new and retrofitting existing restroorn facilities, roof and HVAC renovations and other types of facility for municipalities. A small portion of their work involves developers and national corporation such as Chevron and Shell corporations. Their staff is made of seasoned professionals that have many years of experience working with municipalities and private developers. They take pride in partnering with the municipalities to create a better condition for the city residents as that is their ultimate goal and accomplishment. Their objective is to create a positive change anywhere that they provide their professional services.
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Who We Are
Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman company's mission is to provide professional engineering, planning, environmental and municipal services to cities and counties throughout Southern and Central California. As a results driven engineering service provider focused on public sector assignments, Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman company provides services that include civil design, construction management, traffic engineering, community development planning, environmental services, water / wastewater engineering,and staff augmentation for municipal and state agencies.
Our History
Headquartered in Brea, CA, Infrastructure
Engineers, a Bowman company provides a
breadth of professional engineering, planning,
environmental, geospatial and municipal
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throughout Southern and Central California.
As of June 13, 2023, Infrastructure Engineers
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provides a strong foundation for us to merge
our comprehensive skillsets while offering the
same level of commitment to our clients and
employees.
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Our clients know their industry, their product
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Addendum
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
ADDENDUM NO. 1
This addendum is being issued for the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MUNICIPAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Submit a proposal for these services with the full understanding and full consideration of this addendum.
This addendum is being issued to make the following changes:
2. In the Submittal Procedures/Deadline section, the tentative schedule is revised to read as follows:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Response to Questions
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Propcisal Due Date
Thursday, November 2,_2023_@ 5:00 -P
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Monday, December 11, 2023
3. In the Method of Compensation section, "Traffic Engineer Retainer" is revised to read "As -Needed Traffic Engineer," and the corresponding Compensation Method for this Work Item is revised from "Lump sum per month" to "Hourly rates," Since
Bern ez
Director of Public Works/Facilities
The proposer shall individually identify and acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and enclosing a copy of this form in his/her proposal submittal. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of his/her proposal,
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Signature of Proposer Date,
Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman company 3060 Saturn Street, #250, Brea, CA 92821 Proposer Firm Name and Address
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Addendum (cont.)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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ADDENDUM NO. 2
October 30, 2023
This addendum is being issued for the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Submit a proposal for these services with the full understanding and full consideration of this addendum.
A. This addendum is being issued to make the following changes:
1. The Proposal submittal deadline is extended from 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
2. In the Submittal Procedures/Deadline section, the tentative schedule is revised to read as follows:
Release of RFP
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Deadline for Questions
Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Response to Questions
Monday, October 30, 2023
Proposal Due Date
Thursda , November 9, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Interviews with Proposers, if necessary
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
City Council Recommendation of Award
Monday, December 11, 2023
B. This addendum is being issued to incorporate the following Questions and Answers ("Q&A") into the RFP:
Q: Are firms required to submit a response for all the services (entire scope of work) or may they choose which service areas to respond to? We understand that it is the intent of the City to select a single Consultant to provide services? A: As stated in the RFP it is the intent of the City to select a single Consultant to provide the requested municipal engineering services; however, the City reserves the rightt to select one or more Consultants to provide as -needed municipal engineering services through this RFP Firms may choose which Scope of Work categories to respond to; however, the City's preference is to select one firm (i.e., the same firm) to provide the services render Scope of Work categories A. (City Engineer Retainer), B. (As -Needed Traffic Engineer), C. (Public Works Permit
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Addendum (cont.)
Addendum No. 2
RFP for Municipal Engineering Services
Allanagement and Inspection), D. (As !Needed Ilya, ter Engineer), E, (As !Needed Development ment Engineer), and 1-l. (NPDES Stour water Compliance Consultant Services), The City may select one or more firms to provide the services under Scope of Work category F (As Needed Public WorksA.31P Project Design, Project Nlanagement & Administration, inistration, Funding Nlanagement, Construction Nlanagement, Construction Inspection, and 1....abor Compliance Services),
2. Q: Our firm is unfamiliar with and has never been subjected to a fee structure that is based on a percentage of average construction low bid results. Please consider revising the method of compensation for As Needed Public Works / CIP Design, Project Management & Administration, Funding Management, Construction Management, Construction Inspection and Labor Compliance Services to Hourly rates, not -to -exceed a negotiated scope and allowance. The City's determination on this item may affect our ability to propose.
A., Submit a proposal in accordance with the RFP Nlethod of Compensation an Proposal Format and Content Requirements sections.
3. Q: Can firms submit on some parts of the scope, or does the City want only comprehensive proposals for all scope items?
A., Relbr to Answer to question 1.
4. Q: How many contracts will be issued?
A., l..Jnknown at this time,
5. Q: Is there any way for a further extension for the RFP due date — preferably to late November?
A., Ref-b. r to Section A..l of this addendum,
6. Q: Would the City consider an electronic only submittal rather than hard copy? A.- Proposer must submit a proposal in accordance With the RFP Submittal Procedure slDealine section.
7. Q: Should Attachment "B" —Acknowledgement of City's standard form Agreement be included with the proposal?
A., Yes.
8. Q: Does the City envision that this contract could be used to acquire support staff? Many other cities use the On -Call contract as a means of pulling in outside support staff when that need arises. Having staff support as a part of the On -Call RFPs not only gives flexibility but catalyzes competition that results in lower billing rates for those staff as well.
A., As stated in the RFP the City is seeking proposals liar various as needed, i.e., on call, municipal engineering services.
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Addendum (cont.)
Addendum No. 2
RFP for Municipal Engineering Services
9. Q: The RFP mentions that the City has used private firms in the past for the services mentioned in the scope. What firms did the City use? Could the City share any estimate based on the historic data about the total number of personnel proposed or working currently along with the hourly rate and spending done on contract?
A: The City has previously contracted with V✓Villcdan and currently contracts with Infrastructure Engineers, previously known as Advanced Applied Engineering, for municipal engineering services.
10.Q: How many firms is the City planning on selecting? Is there a preference for firms who can provide all services listed in the scope?? A: The number of firms is unknown at this time, As stated in the RFP It is the intent of the City to select a single consultant to provide the requested municipal engineering services; hog lever, the City reserves the right to select one or more Consultants to provide as needed municipal engineering services through this FP
11. Q: Please specify the total budget allocated for this contract? A: The dotal budget allocated for this contract is unknown at this time since the number of capital Improvement Program projects will vary; and the City has not determined how/ many contracts will be awarded,
12. Q: Do the services need to be delivered onsite or is there a possibility for remote operations and performance?
A: Services will be delivered onsite and remotely- Defer to the RFP Scope of Work section.
13. Q: Please specify the anticipated start date of the project.
A: The anticipated effective date for the professional services agreement is December 11, 2023,
14. Q: Are escalations to hourly rates allowed?
A: As part of their proposal, proposers may request an annual adjustment to the hourly rates after the initial year, not to exceed the percentage change In the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles area, for the 12 month period ending September immediately preceding the agreement anniversary cdate. Any adjustment to the hourly rates would take effect on January 1,st each year,
15.Q: Are there any CaIPERS concerns we should be aware of? A: The contracted firm() shall be responsible for any salaries and benefits of their respective employees as a direct resent of providing the contracted municipal engineering services contained In this FP including any pension liabilities for employees of the firm( ), The contracted firm() shall not use any CaIP RS retirees for any of the services contained In this FP Exhi afts�ructure Engineers, a Bowman company I Municipal Engin2ffAng Services I November 9, 2023 116
Addendum (cont.)
Addendum No. 2
RFP for Municipal Engineering Services
16. Q: Can firms apply for a portion of a category? For instance, Category F lists Project Design, Project Management & Administration, Funding Management, Construction Management, Construction Inspection, and Labor Compliance Services. Are we able to provide just project management services, or are we required to fulfill all services listed in the category? A., Firms are required to fulfill all services listed within a respective category
17. Q: Since some of the scope is for as -needed services and positions, how does the City recommend listing out deliverables needed and creating a work plan showing proposed hours for each retainer service as required in section 2:
Methodology of the Proposal Format and Content Requirements.
A., It is up the proposer to provide a methodology to address the components in the Scope of Work,
18. Q: Is there any special consideration given to small or disadvantaged businesses?
A., No.
Proposers who have already submitted their proposal will be contacted to arrange for return of their proposal.
Sincerely,
Bernardo Iniguez
Director of Public Works/Facilities
The Proposer shall individually identify and acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and enclosing a copy of this form in their proposal submittal. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of their proposal.
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Signature of Proposer
Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman company
Proposer Firm Name and Address
10/31 /23
Date
3060 Saturn Street, Suite 250, Brea, CA 92821
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PSA Acknowledgment
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITY'S STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned, certify that I, Sid Mousavi [insert name] am the Senior Principal [insert title] of Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman company [insert firm name], the party making the proposal for award of an agreement for ENGINEERING SERVICES ("Proposer") and, on behalf of the Proposer, hereby:
Accept City's Standard Form of Agreement — check one box.
VAS is, without qualifications or modifications.
u As modified by attachment. [Proposer to provide]
I certify that I am authorized to sign this Consent Form on behalf of the Proposer.
Executed this 17th day of October 2023 at Brea , California.
Signature of Officer 77� Printed/Typed Name of Officer
Sid Mousavi Title of Officer Senior Principal
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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AGENDAREPORT
Item 8.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Lieutenant, Rigo Barrios
Paul Camacho, Chief
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ALLOTMENT APPROVAL DATE: February 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution accepting funds from the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) and appropriate these funds for use by the Bell Gardens Police Department.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch remains focused on enabling Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to provide the fastest, most reliable, and cost-effective access to emergency services for any 9-1-1 caller in California from any communications device. While the existing 9-1-1 system has been a success story for more than 40 years, it has been stretched beyond its limit. The current 9-1-1 system is unable to efficiently integrate with today's newer technologies and lacks the reliability and monitoring capabilities needed to support today's increased disaster environment. Due to the aging technology of today's 9-1-1 system, the number of outages continues to increase and the existing 9-1-1 system is becoming less and less reliable.
Because most 911 systems were originally built using analog rather than digital technologies, PSAPs across the country need to be upgraded to Next Generation11 (commonly referred s 11). While the technology to implement these new I P-based 911 systems is available, the transition to NG911 involves much more than just new computer hardware and software. Implementing NG911 in states and counties nationwide will require the coordination of a variety of emergency communication, public safety, legislative and governing entities.
NG911 is a digital, internet protocol (I P)-based system that will replace the analog 911 infrastructure that's been ir place decades.
The success and reliability of the 911 system will be greatly improved with the implementation of this new NG911, as it will enhance emergency number services to create a faster, more resilient system that allows voice, photos, videos and text messages to flow seamlessly from the public to the 911 network. NG911 will also improve public safety answering points ability to help manage call overload, natural disasters and transfer of 911 calls based on caller location data.
Cloud Call Processing Equipment (CPE) is the next step towards moving to NG911, transitioning from legacy CPE to a cloud -based CPE. A request for funding was submitted to Cal OES (California Office of Emergency Services). Based on Cal OES's evaluation of the recent 9-1-1 emergency call volume, the Bell Gardens Police Department was awarded a fixed allotment of $315,000. This fixed allotment funding will expire July 9, 2024. 268
CONCLUSION:
If the Council accepts the award of the grant funds, staff will return to Council at a future meeting for approval of the recommended vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact because the allotment ($315,000) will cover 100% of the Dispatch center project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2024-08
Exhibit 2 -Application
Exhibit 3 -Allotment Letter
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney and/or Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 269
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
GARDENS, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING THESE
FUNDS FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Bell Gardens Police Department is in need of upgrades to the Police Department's Dispatch center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens was awarded $315,000 from the 2023 California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) state allotment; and WHEREAS, these funds are authorized for expenditures toward upgrading the Police Department's Dispatch center through state selected vendors; and WHEREAS, the Bell Gardens City Council desires to accept funds from CAL OES for equipment needed to update the Dispatch center to comply with state mandated digital upgrades; and
WHEREAS, upon execution of the resolution, funds will be appropriated by the City of Bell Gardens for expenditures made in accordance with CAL OES guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council, after consideration of the staff report and presentation, discussion, oral testimony and evidence presented to the City Council, hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein.
SECTION 2. Funds in the amount of $315,000 are accepted from the FY 2023- 24 California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch Grant and are appropriated for use by the police department as outlined in the attached grant application.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager and staff to take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement and effectuate the intent of the City Council as set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 4. Subject to all applicable laws, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any ancillary documents relating to the acceptance of the grant funds, including any documents consistent with this Resolution.
SECTION 5.The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on the following page]
Exhibit 1 270
Resolution No. 2024-08
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12t" day of February, 2024.
THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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I, , City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on and was approved and passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
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For California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch (CA 9-1-1 Branch) budgeting purposes and to allow Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) adequate time to evaluate various contractors, all CPE funding requests must be submitted to the CA 9-1 -1 Branch, to your respective 9-1 -1 advisor to receive your allotment amount. Please note if forms are submitted near the end of the fiscal year date, June 30th of the year, there may be a delay in approval until the next fiscal year opens.
Please submit a completed form to the CA 9-1-1 Branch. Form may be submitted by email to the �-,Tentlon of the CA 9-1 -1 Branch Advisor.
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GAVIN NEWSOM
MARK S. GHILARDUCCI
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OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
April 28, 2023
Paul Camacho, Lieutenant
Bell Gardens Police Department
7100 South Garfield Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Tracking Number: 25384
Subject: Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) Fixed Allotment Funding Dear Paul Camacho:
The California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch (CA 9-1-1 Branch) has received your April 12, 2023 Advance Notification for Call Processing Equipment (CPE) Funding letter of intent to replace the 9- 1-1 telephone system at your Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Acceptance of CPE Allotment funds from the CA 9-1-1 Branch commits your agency to PSAP operations 24 hours -a -day, seven days -a - week, for a minimum of five years. If PSAP operations are not maintained at that level, the Bell Gardens Police Department may become financially responsible for all subsequent CPE maintenance and 9-1-1 network service charges. Our evaluation of recent 9-1-1 emergency call volume qualifies the Bell Gardens Police Department for a Fixed Allotment in the amount of $315,000. The Fixed Allotment funding will expire July 9, 2024 (or upon expiration/cancellation of the current MPA, whichever comes first) if your CPE approval process has not been initiated. CPE maintenance beyond year 5 shall be specified in the Scope of Work (SOW) provided by the vendor prior to contract execution.
The CA 9-1-1 Branch has implemented a non -mandatory Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) that enables participating vendors to invoice the CA 9-1-1 Branch directly for the purchase of 9-1-1 systems and services. User instructions for the MPA are available at:
htips:// www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/logistics-mana eg ment/public-safety- communications/ca-9-1-1-emergency-communications-branch/ca-911-services-contracts/ The CA 9-1-1 Branch CPE Funding Policy and Funding Processes are detailed in the 9-1-1 Operations Manual — Chapter III available at:
https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/logistics-management/public-safety- communications/ca-9-1-1-emergency-communications-branch/ca-911-operations-manual/ Please contact me directly with any questions at amta.lopez(a)caloes.ca.gov or (916) 894-5021.
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Exhibit 3 274
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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AGENDAREPORT
Item 9.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Gustavo Romo, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ARESOLUTION DECLARING ACLIMATE EMERGENCYAND ENDORSING THE CALL
FORAGLOBAL FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY
DATE: February 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution declaring a climate emergency and endorsing the call for a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
California has taken decisive steps in climate leadership, pledging a determined commitment to address the escalating impacts of climate change. Nevertheless, the repercussions of climate change are manifesting sooner than anticipated, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable individuals in disadvantaged communities.
Anticipated to intensify in frequency and severity, these impacts raise significant concerns.
Within the City of Bell Gardens, various communities grapple with health and safety risks stemming from fossil fuels, climate change, limited access to safe spaces, lead exposure, and other environmental toxins. These risks disproportionately affect those already burdened by environmental injustice, socioeconomic disparities, and health inequities. Among those most affected are youth, elders, Indigenous people, individuals of color, those with low incomes, migrant communities, people facing mental and physical disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those with health conditions.
The construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure and an increased reliance on fossil fuels expose communities to substantial local and global health and safety risks. Residents of Bell Gardens, consequently, endure the adverse health impacts. The City's proximity to the 1-710 freeway is linked to various health issues, impacting children and adults with neurological challenges, cardiovascular problems, renal issues, osteoporosis, and cognitive deficiencies.
According to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) CalEnviroScreen4.0 tool, the City consistently ranks in the 98th percentile for pollution burden and over the 90th percentile for toxic releases, encompassing sensitive populations for cardiovascular disease and housing burden.
Unmitigated urban development lacking consideration for climate and health impacts, has exposed Bell Gardens residents to increased traffic and emissions, potentially exacerbating the heat island effect. This effect raises temperatures, posing threats such as health disparities like asthma, obesity, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Mitigation measures such as, but not limited to, trees, canopy covers, open space, and energy efficient infrastructure are essential to combating climate change effects. Mitigations play a crucial role in enhancing psychological and social health, fostering community well-being, and addressing health concerns.
Recognizing that the economic and job opportunities presented by a clean energy transition far outweigh those 275
associated with expanding fossil fuel use, the City government emphasizes the importance of decarbonizing the local economy. It acknowledges the need for permanent, long-term solutions that uplift frontline communities and signifies dedication to an equitable energy transition that aims to reduce lead exposure and environmental toxins while making ambitious investments in green infrastructure and industries to create jobs, decarbonize the economy, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The City aims to address the negative health effects from climate change and acknowledges the authority granted to adopt land use controls to provide for the regulation of land uses within the City of Bell Gardens and to provide that such uses shall be consistent with applicable law.
According to an Institute for Local Government article dated July 1, 2023, close to 100 California cities have adopted a climate emergency resolution endorsing support for global fossil fuel non-proliferation including Santa Ana, Pasadena, Chula Vista, Cerritos, San Diego, Del Mar, Solano Beach, Encinitas, Ukiah, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Berkeley, Monterey, Oakland, Sacramento, Richmond, Healdsburg, Davis, and Cloverdale, among others, representing a significant portion of the state's population.
Climate Action Plan Development and Deployment
On December 11, 2023, the City Council determined that it would use California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) grant funds for the development and deployment of a climate action plan (CAP) to address reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, adopt resilience strategies, and identify clean energy targets as well as economic and social goals since climate change effects are occurring sooner than expected and are disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable among us in disadvantaged communities.
The Community Development Department anticipates the release of Requests For Proposals (RFPs) to seek qualified consultants with proven expertise to submit proposals to develop the City's firsts: an effective and comprehensive Bell Gardens CAP and an equitable and connective Bell Gardens Transit Oriented Community (TOC). The CAP would serve as a strategic plan to mitigate the effects of climate change through GHG emissions reductions targeting the construction, energy, transportation, and waste sectors, and to address environmental challenges and opportunities within our community. The selected consultant would be responsible for preparing a comprehensible plan that is straight forward, ready to implement by staff, and a product of meaningful community engagement.
The CAP is necessary in order to address the impacts of climate change on the City; including increased heatwaves, wildfires, flooding, and air pollution. and to enhance the City's sustainability. The CAP would also be connected to relevant regional and state planning efforts to ensure alignment with broader climate resilience goals, including the California Climate Adaptation Planning Guide and Los Angeles County Climate Action Plan.
The City will continue to actively search for funding to combat against climate change and commit to addressing the repercussions of climate change through policies and plans.
CONCLUSION:
Adverse consequences of climate change are among the driving forces behind many cities in the region promoting transitions to ecologically sound, socially just, and cost-effectively resilient community action for managed growth.
The City Council's action in the affirmative would be in keeping with proclamations echoed throughout the state. The proposed Resolution declares a climate emergency and endorses the call for a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. If adopted, the City would continue its efforts to combat fossil fuel expansion while continuing to strive for a clean energy transition as part of the Stand Against Fossil Fuel Expansion (SAFE) Cities movement. 276
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. The development and deployment of the Bell Gardens CAP is being funded under Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant funding.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2024-09
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney and/or Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 277
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY,
COMMITTING TO POLICIES OPPOSING FOSSIL FUEL EXPANSION
AND ACCELERATING THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION AS PART
OF THE SAFE CITIES MOVEMENT, COMMITTING TO POLICIES THAT
WILL REDUCE BOTH NEW AND EXISTING LEAD CONTAMINATION,
AND ENDORSING A CALL FOR A GLOBAL FOSSIL FUEL NOW
PROLIFERATION TREATY
WHEREAS, California has taken decisive steps in climate leadership, pledging a determined commitment to address the escalating impacts of climate change; WHEREAS, climate change exacerbates prolonged drought punctuated by unpredictable atmospheric river behavior and flooding, more frequent extreme heat events, wildfires, stronger Santa Ana winds, and warmer water temperatures that can result in increased circulation of lead in local environments;
WHEREAS, within the City of Bell Gardens ("City"), various communities grapple with health and safety risks stemming from fossil fuels, climate change, limited access to safe spaces, lead exposure, and other environmental toxins; WHEREAS, these risks disproportionately affect youth, elders, Indigenous people, individuals of color, those with low incomes, migrant communities, people facing mental and physical disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those with health conditions already burdened by environmental injustice, socioeconomic disparities, and health inequities;
WHEREAS, the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure and an increased reliance on fossil fuels expose communities to substantial local and global health and safety risks;
WHEREAS, residents of the City, consequently, endure adverse health impacts of the City's proximity to the 1-710 freeway and links to various health issues, impacting children and adults with neurological challenges, cardiovascular problems, renal issues, osteoporosis, and cognitive deficiencies;
WHEREAS, according to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) the City consistently ranks in the 98th percentile for pollution burden and over the 90th percentile for toxic releases;
WHEREAS, unmitigated urban development lacking consideration for climate and health impacts, has exposed the City's residents to increased traffic and emissions, potentially exacerbating the heat island effect, and raised temperatures, and threats such as health disparities like asthma, obesity, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke; Exhibit 1 278
Resolution No. 2024-09
WHEREAS, mitigation measures such as, but not limited to, trees, canopy covers, open space, and energy efficient infrastructure are essential to combating climate change effects and play a crucial role in enhancing psychological and social health, fostering community well-being, and addressing health concerns;
WHEREAS, economic and job opportunities presented by a clean energy transition to decarbonize the local economy far outweigh those associated with expanding fossil fuel use;
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the authority granted to adopt land use controls to provide for the regulation of land uses consistent with applicable law within the City; WHEREAS, since climate change effects are occurring sooner than expected and are disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable among us in disadvantaged communities the City Council has determined that it will use Caltrans grant funds for the development and deployment of a climate action plan (CAP) to address reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, adopt resilience strategies, and identify clean energy targets as well as economic and social goals;
WHEREAS, the City's CAP is necessary to foster permanent, long-term solutions that uplift frontline communities and signifies dedication to an equitable energy transition that aims to reduce lead exposure and environmental toxins while making ambitious investments in green infrastructure and industries to create jobs, decarbonize the economy, and mitigate the impacts of climate change; and
WHEREAS, the City's government fully recognizes the limits to its authority over fossil fuel transport imposed by the federal government, and finds that this action is within the City's authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporate them herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows:
a. that a climate, environmental justice, public health, and ecological emergency threatens the City, region, state, nation, humanity, and the natural world; and b. the City endorses the call for a global Fossil Fuel Non -Proliferation Treaty that will end new fossil fuel exploration and expansion, phase out existing production in line with the global commitment to limit warming below 1.5°C above pre -industrial levels, and accelerate just and equitable energy transition plans; and Exhibit 1 2 M
Resolution No. 2024-09
c. the City urges the State of California and the United States Federal Government to support the initiative for a Fossil Fuel Non -Proliferation Treaty; and d. the City commits to investigate and implement policies limiting or preventing fossil fuel expansion as part of the Stand Against Fossil Fuel ("SAFE") Cities movement because of the inherent dangers to the public's health and safety in extraction, production, transport, storage, and combustion of fossil fuels; and e. the City intends to investigate and implement policies limiting or preventing exposure to lead, arsenic, PM 2.5, PM 10, diesel particulate matter and other environmental toxins from new and existing sources and consider implementing policies to remediate existing contamination in tandem with renter protections to ensure that remediated households are not displaced as a result of environmental clean-up efforts; and
f. the City of, in their commitment to environmental justice and in reducing the impact of climate change on low-income communities and communities of color, support land use that will accommodate more park space and tree canopy that would mitigate environmental pollution and provide relief from heat island phenomenon; and
g. the City will investigate and implement policies promoting decarbonization and electrification of buildings and transportation, and other development to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and achieve maximum energy efficiency, water efficiency, and safety, including the use of Reach Codes; and h. the City seeks to achieve 100% of electricity power supply through clean, renewable, and zero carbon emission energy sources before the year 2045; and i. the will investigate the feasibility of building microgrids to ensure safe and reliable access to electricity by providing services such as community renewable energy programs; and
j. the City intends to continue to investigate Community Choice Aggregation such as the Clean Power Alliance as a means to meet the City's 100% clean, renewable zero -emission equitable electricity by 2045 goals; and k. the City will explore how to achieve a just transition to a clean energy economy through job creation goals centering frontline and vulnerable communities, including labor strengthening projects, education, and job retraining programs to spur clean energy investment, decarbonize the City's local economy, benefit local ecosystems, access to nature, boost biodiversity, end poverty, and tackle systemic injustices; and I. during the just transition to a decarbonized economy, the City will support the rights of workers to organize, unionize, and collectively bargain free of coercion, Exhibit 1 3A8
Resolution No. 2024-09
intimidation, and harassment, and strengthen workplace health and safety protections, anti -discrimination protections, and wage and hour standards across all employers, industries, and sectors as required by state and federal law; and m. the City will work with the labor and business communities, as well as the state and federal government, to investigate how to achieve a just climate transition and zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all industries, sectors, and communities; and
n. the City's 2024 Environmental Justice Element be improved and expanded through extensive community consultation to co -create a resilience plan that is reflective of our community's values, as soon and as socially equitable as possible; and o. the City will aggressively pursue state and federal funding, and other agency resources to help achieve the objectives within this resolution; and p. the City shall continue upholding the importance of community accountability by providing further training to the City's Planning Commission with regards to actions on projects by taking into consideration the conservation of natural resources, balancing the natural and built environments, and supporting clean energy transition and resilience; and
q. in furtherance of this resolution, the City shall submit a copy of this resolution to federal, state, regional, county, , tribal, and other relevant agencies, and request that all relevant support and assistance in effectuating this resolution be provided.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on the following page]
Exhibit 1 4 A P
Resolution No. 2024-09
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12t" day of February 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephanie Vasquez
City Attorney
THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
Exhibit 1 5Ap
Resolution No. 2024-09
I, , City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on and was approved and passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
Exhibit 1 6�Ap
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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AGENDAREPORT
Item 10.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: LOCAL COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT LIST
DATE: February 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council review the Commissions Appointments List and by motion, remove commissioners and/or make appointments to the posted vacancies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Local Appointments List includes all Bell Gardens Commissions and Commissioners. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 825 on July 13, 2009 establishing minimum requirements for service on commissions. All Commissioners must reside within the City of Bell Gardens and may only serve on one Commission at a time. Once appointed, each Commissioner must adhere to the requirements of the City's Conflict of Interest Code and state - mandated AB 1234 ethics training and AB 1661 harassment training.
Ordinance No. 825 allows each Council Member to remove or appoint one candidate per Commission, subject to the approval of the Council majority. Appointed Commission Members serve terms that coincide with the term of the Council Member who made the appointment.
CONCLUSION:
After an appointment is made, Commission members will receive their Oath of Office before beginning service with their respective Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. The City Clerk's Office will arrange for the proper filing of Conflict of Interest Code forms and schedule trainings for AB 1234 and AB 1661.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Commissioner Roster
Exhibit 2 - Notice of Vacancies
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney and/or Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 284
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
ROSTER OF CITY COMMISSIONS
Updated 1/22/2024
APPOINTEDNAME
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MEMO
Kristina Paulo
Barcena
1/9/2023
Miguel Flores
Chavez
3/22/2021
Victoria Mirembe
Gomez
11/13/2023
Jeanette Beltran
Pulido
12/11/2023
Armando Barcena
Barcena
1/9/2023
Miguel De La Rosa
Chavez
1/11/2021
Gustavo Mendez
Gomez
8/28/2023
Oscar Boado
De Leon Sanchez
9/11 /2023
Andrew Leon
Pulido
11/13/2023
Isabel Duron
Barcena
1/9/2023
Katelynn Cabrera
Gomez
10/23/2023
Cecilia Diaz -Jimenez
De Leon Sanchez
1/23/2023
Cindy Alvarado
Pulido
2/27/2023
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Ana Maria Sanchez Flores
Barcena
1/9/2023
Diana Rivera
Chavez
1/9/2023
Monica Kakimoto
Gomez
1/22/2024
Stephanie Perez
De Leon Sanchez
1/23/2023
Ernesto Ramirez
Pulido
12/11/2023
David Heredia
Barcena
1/9/2023
Carlos Jose Barrera
Chavez
1/11/2021
Raul Velasco
Gomez
10/9/2023
Hugo Alvarado
De Leon Sanchez
1/9/2023
Jayson Gavilanes
Pulido
1/11/2021
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City of Bell Gardens
NOTICE OF COMMISSION
VACANCIES
The City Council is seeking applications for the following vacancies:
APPOINTED BY I NOTICE APPOINTMENT DATE
POSTEDNAME
EDUCATION COMMISSION
Victoria Mirembre
Gomez
11/13/2023
Jeanette Beltran
Pulido
12/11/2023
VACANT
De Leon Sanchez 8/30/2023
Kristina Paulo
Barcena
1/09/2023
Miguel Flores
Chavez
3/22/2021
PLANNING COMMISSION
Gustavo Mendez
Gomez
8/28/2023
Andrew Leon
Pulido
11/13/2023
Oscar Boado
De Leon Sanchez
9/11/2023
Armando Barcena
Barcena
1/09/2023
Miguel De La Rosa
Chavez
1/11/2021
RECREATION, CULTURAL AND YOUTH COMMISSION
Katelynn Cabrera
Gomez
10/23/2023
Cindy Alvarado
Pulido
2/27/2023
Cecilia Diaz -Jimenez
De Leon Sanches
1/23/2023
Isabel Duron
Barcena
1/09/2023
VACANT
Chavez 1 /16/2024
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
Monica Kakimoto
Gomez
1/22/2024
Ernesto Ramirez
Pulido
12/11/2023
Stephanie Perez
De Leon Sanchez
1/23/2023
Ana M. Sanchez Flores Barcena
1/09/2023
Diana Rivera
Chavez
1/09/2023
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION
Raul Velasco
Gomez
10/09/2023
Jayson Gavilanes
Pulido
1/11/2021
Hugo Alvarado
De Leon Sanchez
1/09/2023
David Heredia
Barcena
1/09/2023
Carlos Jose Barrera
Chavez
1/11/2021
Applicants must be residents of the City. No person previously convicted of a felony in this state or elsewhere shall be permitted to serve on any City Commission. Before assuming the duties of a commissioner, each person appointed shall take and file with the City Clerk the same constitutional oath of office required of members of the city council. Any member of a commission shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, and his or her office as a member of the commission shall automatically vacated, in the event, the member ceases to be a resident of the City or is convicted of a felony. (Bell Gardens Municipal Code Sections 2.68.030, 2.28.030, 2.22.030, 2.35.030) Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office: 7100 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201.
Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk's Office on a continuous basis until an appointment is made.
Please call the City Clerk's Office at (562) 806-7705 for more information. 4�'
Daisy Gomez
City Clerk
Updated: 1/22/2024
Exhibit 2 286
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
AGENDA REPORT
Item 11.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Gustavo Romo, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CITY RENT STABILIZATION AND TENANT EVICTION PROTECTIONS ORDINANCE (BGMC CHAPTERS 5.62 AND 5.63)
DATE: February 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council discuss and consider one of the following actions:
1. Receive and file this report and take no further action; or
2. Direct staff to further analyze BGMC Chapters 5.62 and 5.63 and bring back recommended amendments at a noticed public hearing.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On August 22, 2022, the City Council introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 925, adding Chapter 5.62 "Rent Stabilization" and Chapter 5.63 "Tenant Eviction Protections" to Title 5 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code. Staff provided two options regarding rent increase limits modeled after State law known as the Tenant Protection Act. The City Council provided an alternative option to the maximum rent increase and added an exemption to registration fees as follows:
1. Limit the annual rent increase to 50% of the change in the CPI, or 4%, whichever is less, with no floor (i.e., no minimum rent increase) (Section 5.62.040.A); and
2. Waive the rental registration fee for owner -occupied residential real properties containing no more than four (4) dwelling units. (Section 5.62.090.C)
The Ordinance was adopted by a vote of 5-0 with the proposed modifications on September 12, 2022, and became effective on October 12, 2022.
Annual Rent Increase Limits and Consumer Price Index
As adopted, the Ordinance limits annual rent increases to 50% of CPI or 4%, whichever is lower with no minimum percent increase or "floor". CPI is based on the 12-month period ending in April each year. The annual limits apply to rent increases that take effect November 1 through October 30. Calculations are based on change in CPI multiplied by
0.50 and rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent.
The annual rent increase limits applied to date are as follows:
Year
CPI
as of April
Annual Rent Increase Limit
Effective Nov 1 — Oct 30
2022
7.9%
4%
2023
3.8%
1.9%
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At the time the Ordinance was adopted, U.S. inflation was at a record high peaking at approximately 9%. Since then, inflation has declined to more stable levels and rent limits have correspondingly decreased. Los Angeles area CPI as of December 2023 is 3.5%.
Because the Ordinance does not establish a minimum rent increase or "floor', the annual increase could fall to zero should CPI drop further.
Additional increase for below market rate units and pass -through charges The Ordinance allows for an additional increase of up to 3% for property owners that are charging rent considerably below market for a comparable unit. (BGMC Section 5.62.050). A unit qualifies if rent is less than 80% of market rents in the City of Bell Gardens based on the most recently updated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's "Small Market Rents". A property owner must apply for the additional increase and obtain City approval prior to imposing the increase. If approved, the current maximum rent increase allowed for qualifying units would be 4.9% (1.9% plus 3% below market increase).
The FY2024 Small Area FMRs for Bell Gardens by unit bedrooms effective as of October 1, 2023 is as follows:
Size
Efficiency
One -Bedroom
Two -Bedroom
Three-
Four -Bedroom
Bedroom
Rent
$1,460
$1,650
$2,090
$2,680
$2,960
<80%
$1,168
$1,320
$1,672
$2,144
$2,368
threshold
Additionally, the Ordinance includes a capital improvement cost recovery provision that allows property owners to pass through up to 50% of the costs of eligible property improvements to tenants. (BGMC Section 5.62.060). This must be included as a separate line item on the rent statement along with a clear end date of an amortization period of at least 5 years.
Property owners may also pass through to tenants one half of the $156/unit rental registry fee over a 12-month period pursuant to BGMC Section 5.62.090.D. This amounts to $6.50 per tenant per month.
Cost Study and Adoption of Rental Registry Fees
Following adoption of the Ordinance and issuance of a Request for Proposals, the City engaged the firm "Revenue and Cost Specialists (RCS)" to complete a Cost Study in order for the City to fully implement the Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections (RSTEP) Program. RCS interviewed several cities with rent stabilization operations for best practices covering subjects such as staffing duties, registry protocol, software solutions, and startup issues. RCS then analyzed Bell Gardens data and recommended fees, appropriate staffing, protocols, and other considerations necessary to carry out the objectives of the RSTEP Program.
Fees vary from city to city based on the number of rental units and proactive stance of each city in implementing a program that will address citizen requests effectively and efficiently. On September 25, 2023, the completed Cost Study was presented to the City Council with two options recommended: "Minimum Base -Level Staffing" at $126/unit and "Best Practices Staffing" at $156/unit. This would ensure development of a program with sufficient staffing and software to promptly address resident and property owner concerns. On November 13, 2023, the City Council elected the "Best Practices" recommendation and adopted a resolution establishing the annual rental unit registration fee of $156 to recover the reasonable costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the RSTEP Program. The timeline to implement the software and be fully operational is anticipated to be 12 to 18 months.
A notice of annual rental unit registration fee due dated November 30, 2023, was mailed to all property owners in the City's records. The deadline to register units and pay fees was January 2, 2024, with a 30-day grace period. As noted 288
above, the registration fee is waived for owner -occupied properties with four units or less.
ANALYSIS:
RSTEP Program Implementation -Forms Submitted/Processed Since adoption of the Ordinance, the following RSTEP forms have been submitted by the public to City staff for filing and/or determination:
1.Numberof Registration Forms Submitted:
1,100 *
2.Tenant Rent Increase Contest Forms:
25 3.Below Fair Market Increase Applications:
187 (153 completed)
4.Fair Rent Return Petitions:
1 5.Capital Improvement Petitions:
0 * Based on registration forms received to date, this amounts to approximately 4,400 units.
Comparison to Other Cities
A comparative analysis of neighboring cities within Southern California that have enacted a rent stabilization ordinance, as well as Los Angeles County and the State rent control regulations, is provided below:
City/County
Maximum
Current
Below Market
Capital
Annual Rental
Median Household
Annual Rent
Rent
Rate (BMR)
Improvement
Unit Registration
Income
Increase
Increase
Increase
Pass -Through
Fee
Per2022 Census
Cap
Bell Gardens
50% of CPI or
1.9%
Yes.
Yes, up to 50% of
$156.00 per unit
$53,935
4%, lower of
eligible costs
Up to3%if rent is
No floor.
less than 80% of
Cannot exceed 5%
local market rents
of current rent.
per HUD
Max 10%
Baldwin Park
Tied to CP 1
3.5%
No
Yes, up to 50% of
$28.00 per unit
$76,002
prior 12 months
eligible costs
— 5% max, no
less than 1 %
Cudahy
Tied to CPI —
3%
No
Yes, up to 50% of
No fees are being
$49,596
3% max
eligible costs.
collected at this
time; working on
If CPI is zero or
Cannot exceed 5%
cost study.
less, no
of current rent.
increase
allowed (zero
floor)
Culver City
Tied to CP I —
3.5%
No
Yes, up to 50% of
$167.00 per unit
$114,429
5% max
eligible costs
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IF CPI falls
below 2% rents
may increase
by 2%.
C P I updated
Inglewood
R Yor more -
3.8%-5
Yes.
Yes, up to 50% of
$184.00 per unit*
$67,563
3%orCPI
units or
eligible costs
whichever is
more
If rent is less than
*Plus $22 charge
greater.
80% FMR per
for the Proactive
8.8% -4
HUD, then
Rental Housing
4 units or less -
units or less
additional 5% if 5+
Inspection
5%+CPI. Max
units
Program
10%.
Or
2% if >4 units
Max 10%
Santa Ana
Tied to 80% of
2.54%
No
Yes, up to 50% of
$100.00 per unit
$84,210
CPI or3%;
eligible costs
whichever is
less
County of Los
4% from Jan 1,
4%
No
Yes, up to 50% of
$30 Partially
$83,411
Angeles
2024 to Jun 30,
eligible costs
Covered (Just
2024.
Cause Only Units)
Thereafter, tied
$90 for Fully
to CPI with max
Covered (subject to
of 8% and min
rent control and
of 2%.
eviction
protections)
If CPI fall below
-2%, then no
increase
permitted
State Law
5% plus C P I,
8.8%
n/a
n/a
n/a
$91,905
no more than
10%
The cities surveyed show that the City of Bell Gardens' annual rent increase limit is the lowest of those examined.
However, the City does have a below market "catch-up" provision that allows an additional increase of up to 3% if rents are significantly below market. With the exception of Inglewood, the cities cited above do not have this feature.
The annual rental unit registration fee is within the range of other cities. Any costs to operate the RSTEP program not 290
covered by registration fees would impact the City's General Fund. To date, the City has collected $375,960 in fees.
The FY 2023-2024 program budget is $1,020,968.
Property Owner Cost Increases
Property owners typically pay water and trash bills. Over the past three years, water rates have generally increased by approximately 23% annually, while trash rates have increased by approximately 8% annually. In addition, property taxes generally increase by 2% annually. Property owners have expressed concern that the City's annual rent increase is too restrictive given cost increases and the need to maintain properties in habitable condition.
CONCLUSION:
Based on stakeholder testimony and feedback, the City Council may consider adopting amendments and clarifying provisions to the Ordinance. Any amendment would require City Council direction and approval. Changes may include modifying the rent increase limit to reflect the change in CPI and current economic conditions, clarifying rights and responsibilities of property owners and tenants, and incorporating additional protections.
Per the findings of the comparative analysis, staff is requesting direction as it pertains to the RSTEP Ordinance. The City Council may provide direction as deemed appropriate to ensure equitable annual increases, continued tenant protections, and clarification of rights and responsibilities under the Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney and/or Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 291