CITY OF BELL GARDENS
DEVELOPMENT GOMM ISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024, 6:00 PM
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The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on May 13, 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 6:12 pm.
Councilmember Maria Pulido joined the meeting remotely for the first time at 8:00 p.m. within the calendar year due to just cause circumstances under AB 2449 due to childcare.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Brownie Troop 92543.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Jorge[ Chavez, Agency Member/Council Member
Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member (joined virtually under AB 2449 at 8:00 p.m.) Francis De Leon Sanchez, Agency Member/Council Member
Marco Barcena, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem
Gabriela Gomez, Chair/Mayor
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the following participants, Ana Sifuentes, Ashley Ruiz, Jesus Suatan, Anaih Rangel, Maricruz Sibaja, Martin Garcia, Maria Padilla, Marleen Valdez, Lucia Veloz,Juan Galindo, Elena Henry, SPIRITT Family Services, Gabriela Morales, DJ Irene, Nancy Collins, Rocio, Camacho, Victoria Chavez -Calderon, Jose Calderon, Beatriz, Ricartfi, Noraima Weaver, Maricela Gandara Lamas, Marisa Castillo, Teresa & Benny Carlos, Maria T. Orozco, Martha Villalpando, Hilda Covarrubias, Iris Paez, Ana Elena Sifuentes, Mayra Yanez, Karyme Yanez, Brittaney De La Torre, Evelyn Casimiro, Kassandra Rivas, Kayleen Rivas, Katherine Galindo, Liam Galindo, Abraham Paez, Camilo, Beltran, lzabella Delgado, Julian Diego Estrella, Fiorella Morales-Barcena, and Joao Morales-Barcena.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - BELL GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM
Councilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the following students: Katherine Hernandez, Alan Martinez, Alexander Gonzalez, Angel Acosta Cedillos,
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Councilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez read the certificate of recognition.
Mayor Gabiela Gomez read the certificate of recognition.
COUncilmember J orgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition, COUncilmember J orgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition.
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Parkwest Bicycle Casino LLC ("Parkwest") holds a card club license, owns, and operates the Parkwest Bicycle Casino ("Bicycle Casino") in the City of Bell Gardens. Parkwest has requested a change in how monthly gross revenue license fees payable to the City are computed by allowing a deduction from gross revenues the amount of post -tax dollars used for incentives and promotions to encourage gaming, The City Council has previously approved the requested change to the license fee calculation on a temporary basis by resolution. The City has analyzed the fiscal impact of allowing the offset and determined that the amended license fee has had the effect of increasing net license fees revenues for the City, The City Council is now considering amending the City's gaming ordinance to codify the changes relating to calculating the license fee. lf�* H it �-A 1� �Z* I
It is staff"s recommendation that the City Council:
1. Conduct a duly noticed public hearing; and
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 939 by title only, amending "Card Club License Regulations" of Title 5 "Business Licenses, Regulations the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to amend the gross revenue license fee licensees.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 7:30 pm.
Hailes Soto, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a presentation.
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City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to approve staff's recommendation,
The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT. Pulido
ABSTAIN: None
2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 940 TO AUTHQRIZE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, MR. NICE GUY. LLC
AND JK AND SIDEVELOPM ENT COMPANY RELATING TO IHE PRQPERTY LQCATE-Q AT 6231 EASTERN AVENUE -IN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No, 940, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-072 for a cannabis retail storefront at 6231 Eastern Avenue.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Find proposed Ordinance No. 940 (Exhibit 1) categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 940 by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-072 for a cannabis retail storefront at 6231 Eastern Avenue,
Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Gustavo Rorno, Deputy City Manager/ Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
Christopher Glew, Applicant Representative from Mr. Nice Guy, provided a presentation.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced thatfourteen (14) written comments were received.
Andrew Housemann spoke in support of the item.
Wendy Lopez spoke in support of the item.
Nick Alkerna spoke in support of the item.
Celia Garcia spoke in support of the item.
Norma Estrada spoke in support of the Item.
Eddie Reyes spoke in support of the item.
Aaron Wise spoke in support of the item.
Gisselle Ramirez spoke in support of the item.
Dalina Galvan spoke in support of the item.
Joseph Nevotti spoke in support of the item.
Alyssa Figueroa Gonzales spoke in support of the item.
Raven Carrasco spoke in support of the item.
Jeny Reyes spoke in support of the item.
Mauriclo Garcia spoke in support of the item.
Marco Rodriguez spoke in support of the item.
Karen Martinez spoke in support of the item.
Nicholas Fuller spoke in support of the item.
Leslie Johnson spoke in support of the item.
Raymond Priest spoke in support of the item.
Jose Cabarcas spoke in support of the item.
April Del Monte spoke in support of the item.
Raighne Reyes -Bennett spoke in support of the item.
Roberta Beltran spoke in support of the item.
Dawn Garcia spoke in support of the item.
Andrew Jimenez spoke in support of the item.
Bridgett Banuelos spoke in support of the item.
Christopher Mattingly spoke in support of the Item.
Kiana Labrodor spoke in support of the item.
I liana Sandoval spoke in support of the item.
Alexandria Checco spoke in support of the item.
Julio Ochoa spoke in support of the item.
Lauren W ilmar spoke in support of the item.
Kristian Gonzalez spoke in support of the item.
Bryttany Sones spoke in support of the item.
Ivan Gonzalez spoke in support of the item.
Juan Perez spoke in support of the item.
Sabina Luna spoke in support of the item.
Savannah Sessler spoke in support of the item.
Carrie Camacho spoke in support of the item.
Angel Manzonlez spoke in support of the item.
Sinthia 0sario spoke in support of the item.
Tierra O'Brien spoke in support of the item.
Fabian Lopez spoke in support of the item.
Brenda Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Randolph Osorio spoke in support of the item.
Genaro, R Garcia spoke in support of the item.
Conrad Gunderson spoke in support of the item.
Patrick Martin spoke in support of the item.
Ty Riley spoke in support of the item.
Jim Fitzpatrick spoke in support of the item.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke in opposition to the item.
Gustavo Romo, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development, provided the presentation.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to table
this item to the June 10, 2024 meeting.
The motion carried 4-1 with the following votes:
AYES:
Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
Chavez
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN :
None
Mayor Gabriela Gomez recessed the meeting at 9.09 p.m. and reconvened at 9:27 p.m.
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 941, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-067 for a cannabis retail storefront at 5605 Gage Avenue.
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Find proposed Ordinance No. 941 (Exhibit 1) categorically exempt from the California Environmental 0 uality Act (C E QA); and
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 941, by title only.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 9:27 p.m.
Gustavo Romo, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
Sean Maddocks, Applicant Representative from Off the Charts, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Matthew Jones spoke in support of the item.
Mark Toma spoke in support of the item.
Jasmin Marquez spoke in support of the item.
Melina Robles spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 10:02 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to table this item to the June 10, 2024 meeting.
The motion carded 4-1 with the following votes:
AYES:
Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
Chavez
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
There were two (2) written comments received, both also appeared in -person to provide same comments.
Angela Llerenas, with SEI U Local 721, spoke regarding growing concerns with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Management.
Lee Squire spoke regarding The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ONAGENDAITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were two (2) written comments received.
Lee Squire spoke in support of National Police Week.
Melodie Cuevas spoke in support of Item No. 16.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 4 -13)
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council / Successor Agency request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Jorge[ Chavez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 13.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES:
Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
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 title If a majority of the legislative body supports the motion to waive the full reading.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934.
5. APPROVAL MINUTES OF -APRIL 22, 2024 CITY1 SUCCE$SOR AGENCY JOINT ME
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Approve the minutes of the April 22, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the April 22, 2024 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.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/16/2024, 04/18/2024 and 04/23/2024.
7. WARRANT REGISTER SUCCESSORAGENCY
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 04/16/2024.
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PURCHASEOFA SERVERLICENSINGAND TECH SUPPORT
The Bell Gardens Police Department utilizes several servers for data storage as well as data security. Servers have a lifespan of approximately five years before they begin to malfunction. The Bell Gardens Police Department is seeking approval for the procurement of one server that will enhance our IT infrastructure by using Cooperative Purchasing Sourcewell Contract #081419- GVC.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution; and
2. Approve the attached procurement agreement approving the purchase of one server, licensing, and five years of tech support with GovConnection, Inc. dba Connection Public Sector Solutions, through Cooperative Purchasing Sourcewell Contract #08141 9-GVC.
Resolution No. 2024-28 was approved.
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The Bell Gardens Police Department is seeking professional services from an independent consultant capable of delivering an accurate assessment of the Police Departments Records Unit.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution; and
2. Approve the attached Professional Services Agreement with PRI Management Group for an assessment of the Police Departments Records Unit.
Resolution No. 2024-29 was approved.
10. CONSID-91RAT ION OF RESQL—UT ION ADOPTING PROJ EQ-T—LIST FOR SB1 FUNDING Consideration of a Resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB I.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and
2. Authorize Public Works staff to upload the Resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission website.
Resolution No. 2024-30 was approved.
11. AC!CEPTANCE OF TREES FOR BG PLANTING PROJECI AS COMPLETE Consideration of acceptance of the Trees for BG Project as complete.
Recommendation.,
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Trees for BG Planting Project as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
12. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICLT
BIDS FOR THE SOIL REIVIEDIATION PROJECT AT THE FQRMER BERK OIL SITE (CIP NO. 3 1)
The plans and specifications for the Soil Remediation Project at the former Berk Oil Site have been prepared. Approval of this item will allow the City to advertise the project for bids.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Soil Remediation Project at the former Berk Oil Site; and
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids.
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Consideration of a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to State Water Resources Control Board Planning Grant Agreement for the Well No. I Improvements Project.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Amendment Na. 2 to the State Water Resources Control Board Planning Grant Agreement for the Well No. 1 Improvements Project.
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14. LOCAL COMMISSIONS 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 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.
No action was taken.
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S FOR THE GITYWIDE SHARED BIKE LANE (SHARROM RE -STRIPING (CIP NO. 3131)
The plans and specifications for the Citywide Shared Bike Lane (Sharrow) Re -Striping have been prepared. Approval of this item will allow the City to advertise the project for bids.
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Citywide Shared Bike Lane (Sharrow) Re - Striping;
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NI SB);
3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (C EQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301 (c); and
4. Appropriate $85,000 in Measure R and M funds.
Bemardo I niguez, Director of Public Works/Facilifies provided a brief presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to approve staff s recommendation.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Report on the Applicability of the City Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance on Mobilehome Parks and Overall Code Enforcement Responsibility.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council either.
1. Receive and file this report and take no further action; or
2. Direct staff to look further into a mobilehome park rent stabilization ordinance to be brought up for consideration at a future date.
Gustavo J. Romo, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to receive and file the item with an emphasis to increase outreach.
The motion carried 5-0 With the following votes:
AYES:
Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
None
ABSENT-
None
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RlIffe 11=1zl.tw"f;1"4-4".,Iol-RNA;4.;AZILGI-am-*;i&tli;�vj-:v&-.4-:t-l!l!tiR As part of the City's upcoming budget preparation and adoption process for Fiscal Year 2024-25, a community stakeholder priorities survey was created. The survey opened on Thursday, March 21st and closed on Sunday, April 28, 2024. 446 surveys were received through the online survey, 21 surveys were received through paper submittals, and 5 direct mail surveys were also received. Total survey results were 472, a 106% increase in survey responses as compared to the previous 2021 Survey.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council discuss the results of the Community Stakeholder Priorities Survey and receive and file this Staff Report.
Hailes Soto, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorge[ Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES:
Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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Staff is presenting, as a study session, to City Council the proposed annual budget for FY 2024-25 for the City Council's review and feedback.
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It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the proposed budget and provide direction as necessary.
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services A motion was made by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES:
Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gabriela Gomez adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
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Agenda posted on May 9, 2024.