CITY OF BELL GARDENS
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY,APRIL 8,2024,6:00 PM
MINUTES
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA90201 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council i Agency Members on any item listed on the agenda or on matters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person for each designated public comment period(s). Public comments for non - agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public comments can be made by any of the following ways:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Public participation will be separately called for the public to provide comments at the time of each public hearing item. Speakers who wish to provide a comment should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" to the staff liaison, clerk, prior to the designated public comment period.
CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on April 8, 2024, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena presiding. Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena called the joint meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop #2543.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS I SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Gabriela Gomez, Agency Member/Council Member
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Agency Member/Council Member
Marco Barcena, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Jorge[ Chavez, Chair/Mayor (joined at 6:11 p.m.)
Absent:
None
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS ARTS, CULTURE, AND
CREATIVITY ADVOCACY MONTH
Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the various art groups.
PUBLIC HEARING (item No. 1)
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Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 942, by title only, amending Chapter 5.64 (Retail Cannabis Business Permit) of Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, to limit the number of cannabis retail regulatory permits citywide.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Find proposed Ordinance No. 942 (Exhibit 1) exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 942, by title only, amending Chapter 5.64 (Retail Cannabis Business Permit) of Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, to limit the number of cannabis retail regulatory permits citywide.
Mayor Jorgel Chavez opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
Gustavo Romo, Community Development Director, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Rogelio, Rodriguez spoke in opposition to the item.
Ciro Ochoa spoke in opposition to the item.
Michael Jensen spoke in support of the item,
Martha Carrasco, spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor Jorgel Chavez closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Frances de Leon Sanchez to find proposed Ordinance No. 942 (Exhibit 1) exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (C EQA); and waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 942, by title only, amending Chapter 5.64 (Retail Cannabis Business Permit) of Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, to limit the number of cannabis retail regulatory permits citywide to no more than seven (7).
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Gomez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL f SUCCESSORAGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Melodie spoke in support of rent control and art programs.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke regarding various improvements throughout the city.
Alejandra, Vargo spoke regarding an invitation to a public comment event.
Cassandra spoke in support of the rent control workshops and art programs.
Maria Padilla spoke in support of rent control and art programs.
Martha Pineda spoke in support of rent control and art programs.
Ciro Ochoa spoke in opposition of rent control.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ONAGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Adon Loya spoke in support of Item No. 14.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 -12)
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council / Successor Agency request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.
A motion was made by Mayor Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tam Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 -12, with the exception of Item No. 12.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote for Item Nos. 2 - 11:
AYES:
Gomez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
A motion was made by Mayor Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 12,
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote for Item No. 12:
AYES:
Gomez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES:
None
ABSENT-
None
ABSTAI N:
None
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In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, California State Law (California Government Code Section 36934) allows Ordinances to be read by file 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.
3. APPROVAL MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2-024 CITY/ SUCCESSORAGENCYJOINT
MEETING
Approve the minutes of the March 11, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the March 11, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
4, WARRANT REGISTERS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
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 02/22/2024, 02/27/2024, 03/05/2024, 03/07/2024, 03/12/2024, 03/19/2024, 03/21/2024 and 03126/2024.
5. WARRANT REGISTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
In approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the Successor Agency should state that each individual member of the Successor Agency is not voting 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 staffs recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 03/12/24 and 03/26/2024.
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The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the
City.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the February 2024 Treasurer's Report
7. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023 BELL GARDENS GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
2023 Bell Gardens General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving and consenting to the submission of the 2023 Bell Gardens General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California.
Resolution No. 2024-16 was approved.
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An amendment to allocate additional funds from the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) funding to WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. (WSP; formally Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) (WSP) for consultation services for clean up of a Shull Street brownfield site formerly known as the Berk Oil site.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Determine the action exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3); and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City and WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. (WSP; formally Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) (WSP) for additional funding not - to -exceed amount of $800,000 to accommodate the amended scope of work needed to continue remediation consulting services for the former Berk Oil site located at 5600-5636 Shull Street.
Resolution No. 2024-17 was approved.
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A request to approve a Participant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LARIAG) for regional and citywide digital imagery and clatasets.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution (Exhibit 1); and
2. Approve a Participant Agreement with County of Los Angeles (Exhibit 2) for digital mapping services citywide; and
3. Appropriate future appropriations for three annual increments of $8,546.66 for fiscal years
2025, 2026, and 2027 (for a total of $25,637.00) to fund participation in the Los Angeles Region — Imagery Acquisition Consortium 7 (LARIAC7); and
4. Find the proposed action exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CASINO
Adopt the attached Resolution extending an amendment to the gross revenue license fee imposed on Parkwest Bicycle Casino for a limited time period ending on July 31, 2024, Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution extending an amendment to the gross revenue license fee imposed on Parkwest Bicycle Casino for a limited time period ending on July 31, 2024.
Resolution No. 2024-19 was approved.
11. INS
GARFIELD AVENUE
Consideration of a resolution to authorize the installation of an additional 10 feet of red curb 'no parking' restrictions on the north side of the southerly driveway fronting 7533 Garfield Avenue.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the installation of 10 feet of additional red curb 'no parking' restrictions on the north side of the southerly driveway fronting 7533 Garfield Avenue; and
2. Rescind Resolution No. 2023-92.
Resolution No. 2024-20 was approved.
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Adoption of a resolution and agreement with the Office of Planning and Research, California Volunteers for the Local Government: Connecting Neighbors to Neighbors Grant.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Adopt the attached resolution; and
2. Approve the State of California Department of General Services Standard Agreement No.
CV2311401 with the office of Planning and Research, Califomia Volunteers for the Local Govemment: Connecting Neighbors to Neighbors Grant in the amount of $250,000, Resolution No. 2024-21 was approved.
13. LOCAL COMMISSIOhIS APPOINTMENT LIST
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 Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to appoint Ernesto Ramirez to fill Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena!s vacancy in the Planning Commission.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Barcena, Gomez, Pulido, Chavez, De Leon Sanchez
NOES:
None
ABSENT.
None
ABSTAIN:
None
The City of Bell Gardens regularly requires motor vehicle towing and storage services, including the removal of abandoned, stolen and damaged vehicles, occasional towing and storage of City owned vehicles and special security for vehicles held for the investigation of crimes, pursuant to various provisions of the Califomia Vehicle and other Codes.
The current agreement with Mr. C's Towing of South Gate, I nc. will expire on October 14, 2024 and they have requested a five year extension to the term of the agreement for Council consideration.
Recommendation:
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council to:
1. Approve the request for a five year extension to the current agreement, or
2. Deny the request for a five year extension to the current agreement and direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RF P) for towing and storage services.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to deny the request for a five-year extension and direct staff to issue a request for proposal for towing and storage services.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES:
Gomez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
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 Jorgel Chavez adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on April 4 2024