CITY OF BELL GARDENS
C ITYCOUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCYTO THECOM M UNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
J,01INT MEETING
��MONDAY, FEBRUARY'l 2,2024,, 6:00 PM
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PUIBUIC HEARING,, Public participation Wil be separately called for the public to provide comments, the time of each public hearing item. Speakers who wish to provide a comment should do so , submitting a "Public Comment Card" to the staff liaison, clerk, prior to the designated public cornme period-
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The Council Members of the City of, Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency, held a Joint Regular meeting on Febrwry 12, 2024, In the Council Chambers, 7100 GarfieM Avenue-, Bell Gardens, CA wfth Mayor Jorgel Chavezpresiding-Mayor Jorge[ Chavez called the jpirftmeeting to order at 6-11 p.m.
INVOCATION
TN,-, inwicaffon was given by Minister Daguiani
PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
The P�edge of Allegiarce was �ed by City, Manager Michaell C�Kehy.
ROLL CALL OF CITY'COUNCIL MEMBERS f SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTCOMM[SSION MEMBERS
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Gabrfel1a Gomez� Agency Membe ri/C-au nI Member
Francis, De L.eo,n Sanchez, Agericy Mern, berfCouncif Member Kfiarco� Barceria, Vfce Chafr/Mayor Pro Tem
Jorgel Chavez, Chair/Mayor
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Veda Puf1do, Agency Mernber/Councig Member
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Chy CIL-,rk Dailsy, Go es: an tounce d that. thefe were na comments proNided..
City Cbrk Dafsy Gamez. ann atfirced f hat there weire., eleven (11) wriften cornments received., I* Jill, MA I
Mima Torres provided documentation distributed to the full Council and spoke in favor to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Melody Cuevas spoke in opposition to rent stabilization.
Margarita Revuelta spoke in support to rent stabilization as is.
Cassandra spoke in support to rent stabilization as is.
Maria Martinez spoke in support to rent stabilization as is.
Jesus Rojas spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925. �
Brook ' Arvin spoke in support to rent stabilization as is.
Jose Sanchez spoke in support to rent stabilization as is_ IrmaLopez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Ciro Alvarez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 9,25.
Rogelio Rodrigu ez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Norma Cabral spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Lilia Chavez spoke in support of rent stabilizationas, is.
Abraham Rios spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Raul Nevarez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Gladis Velazquez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Guadalupe Medina Was spoke in support of rent, tabilization as is.
Raul Godinez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 92.55- Dods Serrano spoke in support of rent stabilization as is.
Martin Hernandez spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Nicolas Patino -Villa] pando spoke in support of rent stabilization as is.
Linda Castellanos spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Omar spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Catalina spoke in support to modify Ordinance No. 925.
Jonaffm Jager spoke in support of rerd stabilization as is.
CITY MANAGEIrS, REPORT
City Manager Mkimel UKelly provided a brief report
CONSENT CALENDAR (item Nos. I - 9)
AD matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There YAI be no separate dis4mssion of these iterns, unless members of the City Council / SuccessorAgency request specft item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Item caW for separate discussion vAl be heard as the next order of business.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena seconded by Councilmember Gaboiela Gomezto approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 9.
The motion c=W 4-0-1 WM the Wowing vote for Item Nos. I - 8:
AYES: Gomez, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulido
ABSTAIN: Nbl m
The motion cried 3-1-1 with the fdgmft vote for Hem W 9:
AYES: Gomez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES: Sanchez
ABSENT: Furdo
ABSTAIN: Mom
1. GENERAL NOTION TO VMWE FULL READING AND APPROVE ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY P—URSUAW TO CALIFORNIA DOVE R HT COID -E -E SECTION In order to expedite the cwWuct of business 9 City Council mee&W, Caffornia State Law (Caffmw Goveiits ent Code Seckm 36934) albws Ord4woes to be mad by We 4 a nmjDft Of the legislative body supperls the motbon to waive the fW naading.
It is stffs mcommendarian dit the City Councd approve a general nwfion to vak4e U readmg and appmve 0armaxes, by We cr* pursuant to Caffornia Govenumd Code Secion 36934 7- APPRO-VAL MINUTES OF JANU-ARY22.2024 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AND CQTWSUCCESSORAGEKgy—A9iNT NEETING_S
Approve the n*alira s of the Januiry 2Z 2024 City Courxd CIsed Sessfen and CWuccessar Agency Jobd Meefts-
5t is stdrs 11teMMAROU P= Vmd 2w City Courid appmwe ft rninuties of Um Jamory 22, 2024 Closed Sessban and CiloSuccessarAgency Joint kftefts.
3. MIMMIANI REGISTERS AND VARE, TRAMFERS
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It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated,01 11112024 and 01116/2024.
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In approving the action of receiving and 'filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of I t V rt, IT171 17, VTIMT. n MOT
It is staffs recommendaition that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 0 111 6/24.
5. ;A RESOLUTION OF 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE �BELL GARRQE_N5.
CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CUMIDLE CLA—SSIFICAM(ION AND COMPENSATION
PLANIAND APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO ES TABLI'SH JAMEND STAFF
POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RENT STABILIZATION AND TENANT EVICITION PROTECTIONS PROGRAM AS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO-925
Adopt the updated CityWde Classification and Compensation plan and approval of Class Specifications in the Community Development Department to propedy support and implement the Bell Gardens Rent Stabilization Program as established by Ordinance No. 925.
Recommendation:
It is recommendedthatthe City Councit
1 , Establish the positions of Housing Specialist 111, Housing Programs Supervisor, and Housing I nspector/Code Enforcement Officer,
2. Amend the tile of Director of Community Development to Deputy City Manager / Director of Community Development,
3. Update the job specification of Housing Specialist to reflect updated chain-of-command;and
4. Adopt the attached Resolution establishing the salary range of the neWy established positions and reflecting recommended position title amendments. 015111
The plans and specificatr"ons for the Soil Remediation Project at the former Berk Oil Site have been prepared. Approval of tins Rem vAR allow the City to advertise the project for bids.
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It is staffs recommendation Owd the City Cour=l:
1- Approve plains and speclf z iorns for the Soil Remediation Project at the former Berk 03 Site; and
2. Authorize staff to solicit compef&e birds mid publish the Notice IrM ing Sealed Bids.
7. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IF Mt�NICIPAL ENGINEERING
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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 conisist of Bell Gardens residents appointed by each member of the City Council. Council Members may remove commissionersduring any regularCity Council meeting and may appoint commissioners following 10 working days after the posting of the vacancy notce. 104MIT11110 =-1 q
'11. VIDD %TE ON CITY 'RENT STABILIZATION AND TENANT EVICTION PROTECTIONS ORDINANCEffiGIVIC CH -AP F JiERS 162 AND 5,63)
Update on the City's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Proterbons Ordinance No. 925 pertainingto, BGMC Chapters 5.62 and 5.63.
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1. Receive and file this reportand 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.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez to receive and file this item.
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Gomez, Barcena,,Chavez
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Sanchez
ABSENT-
Pulido
ABSTAIN:
None
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSORAGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorgel Chavez adjourned the meeting at 8A0 p.m.
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Daisy Gomez, City Clerk a)o Agenda posted on February 8, 2,024.�