CITY OF BELL GARDHIS
CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 22,2024,6:00 PM
MINUTES
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The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on April 22, 2024, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Gabriela Gomez presiding. Mayor Gabriela Gomez called the joint meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez joined the meeting remotely for the first time within the calendar year due to just cause circumstances under AB 2449 while traveling on official City business.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Michael B O'Kelly.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS I SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Jorgel Chavez, Agency Member/Council Member {joined virtually) Francis De Leon Sanchez, Agency Member/Council Member
Marco Barcena, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem
Gabriela Gomez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gabriela Gomez read the certificate of recognition. 11 V1491711141:3 - , 1A
Mayor Gabriela Gomez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the following graduates:
Francisca Torres, Cristobal Vladimir Hernandez Urias, Gladis Velasquez, Greis Acuna, Guadalupe de Jesus Medina Urias, Juan Garita, Karyme Yanez, Laura Figueroa, Laura Mayoral, Laura Serrano, Leticia Lozano, Lucila Barranco, Marcela Sanchez, Maria Davila -Rivas, Maria Del Rosario Garcia, Maria G. Reynosa, Maria Lorenzo, Maribel Hernandez, Martha Beltran, Mayra Yanez, Reyna Castillo, Rosa I barra, Rosario Luna, Maria del Rosario Perez, Silvia Saucedo
Mayor Gabdela Gomez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to staff in the City Clerks Office.
* PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Mayor Gabdela Gomez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Fernando Rodriguez. - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING GLOBAL LOVE DAY
Mayor Gabdela Gomez read the certificate of recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSORAGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Javier Solorzano spoke regarding Item No. 16 in support of their proposal to be selected.
Alondra Gonzalez spoke regarding Item No. 16 in support of their proposal to be selected.
Cassandra Gonzalez spoke regarding Item No. 16 in support of their proposal to be selected.
Juan Galindo spoke regarding Item No. 16 in support of their proposal to be selected.
Rogello Rodriguez spoke regarding Item No. 5.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report,
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1 -1 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 d1scuss16n'6f these items unless members of City Council Successor Agency request specific items,to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Items called 'for separate discussion'Wil be ' h 66rd ;as the 'next order of b u-sihe'ss.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem, Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 12, with the exception of Item No. 6.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following votes:
AYES:
Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Pulido
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Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to Califomia Government Code Section 36934, Approve the minutes of the April 8, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the April 8, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
3. APPROVAL MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2024 SPECIAL CITYISUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT M-�ETI[NQ
Approve the minutes of the April 11, 2024 Special City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the April 11, 2024 Special City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
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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.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/02/2024, 04�04/2024 and 04/0912024. 0 * a 91111US •V gum!WJ'PM irem 4 1171 11wegul,"IF-an
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 942, amending Title 5 (business licenses, regulations and taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to limit the number of cannabis retail business regulatory permits citywide,
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 942 to limit the number of cannabis retail business regulatory permits citywide to a total of seven (7).
Ordinance No. 942 was approved.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulido
ABSTAIN: None
6, A RESAT UTION APP1139VING SALE CONTRACTS WITH KIA OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES FOR THE PURCHASE OF UP TO FIVE (5) HYBRID VEHICLES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Approval of sale contracts with Kla of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) for the purchase of up to five (5) hybrid vehicles for the Community Development Department.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving sale contracts with Kia of Downtown Los Angeles for the purchase of up to five (5) Kla Sportage Hybrid sport utility vehicles for a total not -to - exceed amount of $174,780.14; and
2. Appropriate a total of $180,000 from the General Fund, of Mich $90,000 will be reimbursed by the Energy Efficient Conservation Block Grant.
Resolution No. 2024-22 was approved
7. CONSIOERATION OF cpl Apiust.MENT REQUEST FROM WEST,COAST ARBORML INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE'l AND E TENSION OE CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Consideration of a Resolution to approve, a Second Amendment to the Contract' Services Agreement with West Coast Arbodsts lhc-.'-(WCA)'allowing a consumer price index (CPI) adjustment of 3% to the City's contract with WCA for citywide tree maintenance services and exercise the right to extend the Contract Services Agreement for the remaining one-year extension of term.
Recommendation:
I t is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to approve a CPI adjustment of 3% and exercise the, right to extend the Term of the Contract Services Agreement to October 11, 2025.
Resolution No. 2024-23 was approved.
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The plans and specifications for the Murry Seal Improvements Project - Zone 5 have been prepared. Approval of this item will allow the City to advertise the project for bids.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Slurry Seal improvements Project -Zone 5;
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NIB); and
3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c).
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Consideration of a Resolution to approve an Equipment Procurement Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one Public Works vehicle.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving an Equipment Procurement Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one Public Works vehicle for a total of $50,624.61 under Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF.
Resolution No. 2024-24 was approved.
Consideration of a Resolution to approve a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to extend the term through June 30, 2024.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment with HF&H Consultants, LLC. "`- r r • x .80 r -•
Adoption of Resolution and award of professional services agreement Cabrera Corp. rr. I nterG rap hics Co mpany r uarterly brochure
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council;
1. Adopt the attached resolution, and;
. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for quarterly brochure services with Mike Cabrera Corp. dba InterGraphics Company, for a three-year term with the option of two one-year extensions, subject to City Attorney as to form.
Resolution No. 2024-26 was approved.
JECTION OE c r •" • REMUEDIATION PROJECT
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On March 19, 2024, the City received seven bids for this project. All bids are recommended to be rejected to allow staff to revise the bid solicitation materials, bring back the revised bid solicitation to Council, and obtain a bid that is more appropriate for the Citys needs.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion approve the rejection of bids received on March 19, 2024, for the Soil Remedlation Project at the Former Berk Oil Site.
DISCUSSION (Item Nos. 13 -16)
With no objection from the Council, Item No. 16 was heard prior to Item No. 13.
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.
Item No. 13 was heard after Item No. 16.,
No action was taken.
14. JOINT F!OMERS AUTHORITY ("JPA"),
Request for direction on continuation ation or Withdrawal of membership "in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust, a Joint Powers Authority ,("J,PA").'
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council direct staff to:
1. Continue membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust and take no further action; OR
2. Withdraw from the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust and have staff provide a letter to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments prior to the June 30, 2024, deadline to withdraw at no cost.
Gustavo Romo, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to continue membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust.
The, motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote:' ,
AYES: Gomez, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
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This agenda report presents the June 30, 2023„ audited financial reports to the City Council. The audited financial reports consist of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, The Single Audit and its Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, Compliance and Other Matters Based on the Audit, Report on Communication with Those Charged with Governance, and Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures to Appropriation Limit Worksheets. The recommended action for this item is to review, discuss, and file.
It is staff recommendation that the following reports for the year ended on June 30, 2023, be reviewed, discussed, and filed by the City Council.
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);
• Single Audit Report of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards; • Report on Communication with Those Charged with Governance; and • Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Worksheets.
Manuel Carrillo, Finance Director, and Ron Lopez, Managing Partner with Gruber and Lopez provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to receive and file the reports.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Gomez, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulido
ABSTAIN: None
16. SELECTIQN OF AN ARTIST FOR THE PAINTING OF MURALS AT JULIA RUSS ASIVIUS PARK AND HANNON PARK; ANQ QQNSIDEla, ATION OF A RESOLUTION API?ROYING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SELECTED ARTIST
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Park; and consideration of a Resolution approving a Contract Services Agreement with the selected artist or artist learn.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Select an artist or artist team for the painting of murals at Julia Russ Asmus Park and Hannon Park;
2. Adopt the attached Resolution; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, with the selected artist or artist team to paint murals at Julia Russ Asmus Park and Hannon Park.
I tem No. 16 was heard prior to I tern No. 13,
Resolution No. 2024-27 was approved.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to select the proposal from Javier Solorzano, Juan Galindo, and Alondra Gonzalez and approve this item as recommended.
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following vote:
AYES:
Gomez, Sanchez, Barcena, Chavez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Pulido
ABSTAIN:
None
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
Meeting was recessed at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on April 18, 2024.