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The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on August 12, 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 6:07 p,m, Councilmember Marla Pulido joined the meeting remotely due to, a family medical emergency under AS 2449,
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Paul Carnal
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Jorge) Chavez, Agency Member/Council Member
Marla Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member Domed virtually under AS 2449) Francis De Leon Sanchez, Agency Member/Council Member
Marco Barcena, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Gabdela Gomez, Chair/Mayor
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO TOASTMASTERS DYNAMIC
FORCEMASTERS, CLUB 587 FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S
DISTINGUISHED CLUB
Mayor Pro Tern, Marco Barcene read the certificate of recognition, Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition, # PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL FENTANYL PREVENTION AND AWARENESS DAY PUBLIC HEARING (Item Nos. I - 2)
Development Agreement No. 2024-054 for a cannabis retail storefront at 7601 Eastern Avenue, Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 948, by title only, approving the proposed Development Agreement No. 2024-054 for a cannabis retail storefront at 7601 Eastern Avenue.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 6*21 p.m.
Gustavo Roma, Deputy City Manager/ Director of Community Development, provided a presentation, Applicant, Aram Eklmyan, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clark Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received, Bruce Crow spoke In opposition to the item.
Rogelio Rodriguez spoke In opposition to the item.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m, A motion was made by Mayor Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to direct staff to continue the public hearing at a date certain of August 26, 2024 With an amendment to remove the liability on the part of the property owner.
The motion carried 3-2 with the following votes -
AYES, Pulido, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: Chavez, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAft None
2. CONStOERAr)ON,.O.F,ORDIN-AN-Cg NO. - 94-9-AD OPTING AMILITAITY.EQUIPMENT USE POLICY AS REQUI RED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481-
The proposed Ordinance No, 049 adopts a policy for Bell Gardens Police Department ("Department'') In compliance with Assembly Bill 481 (Chlu) ("AB 481") to address the funding, acquisition, and use by the Department of items deemed "military equipment" by lawmakers. The policy meets the laws requirements by listing the Departments inventory of military equipment; outlining a process for the public to submit questions, concerns, and complaints in relation to the use of each type of equipment; providing for the preparation of an annual report subject to City Council review and approval; and establishing a webpage for updates and the posting of annual reports,
Recommendation:
It Is stiff's recommendation that the City Council waive the full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 940 by title only, adopting a MI , Mary Equipment Use Policy In accordance with state law.
Mayor Cabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at : 4 p,m.
Lieutenant Barrios, provided a presentation.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding tide item.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Mayor Cabdela Gomez closed the public hearing at 7,12 p,m, A motion was made by Councilimember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilrnember Jorgel Chavez to approve staff s recommendation.
The motion carried -0 with the following votesb
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: bone
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON; NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICCTIlON OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Bruce, Crowe' spoke in opposition to the item,
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Adan Loya spoke in support of selecting Mr, C"s ToWng for Item No, 14., Dike Welsh spoke in support of selecting Mr, Cis Towing for Item No. 14 Rogelio Rodriguez spoke in opposition to Item No,
Mark Hussan spoke in support of selecting AMPM Towing, for Item No. 14, Karim Hassan spoke in support of selecting AMPM Towing for Item No. 14.
Sergio Magana spoke in support of selecting AMPM Towing for Item No, 14, Bruce Crow spoke in support of selecting AMPM Towing for Item No, 14 and in opposition to Item No. 8,
CITY MANAGERS, REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez recessed the meeting at 7,37 p.m. and reconvened at 8:02 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 3.12)
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 Councilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 - 12 with the exception of Item No 8.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES:
Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES,
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
The motion carried 4-1 with the following votes for Item No. 8:
AYES: Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: Chavez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAft None
3, GIENERAL "nO-AJO - WAIVE. , FULL -READ I N-6-AND - APPROVE-.- O.RDINANC E 2 BY TITLE ONLY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIAGOVERNIVI ENT C-0 ESECTION36934 In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, California State Law (Califomia 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.
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,
4. APPROVAL MINUTES OF JULY22,1024. CITY COUNCI.L,,CLOSED-$,.ESSION,ALN.D.,CITYI
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, JOINT MEETING
Approve the minutes of the July 22, 2024 City Council Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the July 22, 2024 City Council Closed Session and 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 Sell 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,.
recommendationIt is staff's • file the warrant registers, transfers, and net payrolls dated r 04 r r r4 r r: r4 r r9r4 r r. and 0r
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, It is stuff"s recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant register dated 7/0212924,
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It is staff's recommendation that the !pity Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No.. 943 to amend Chapter 9,9 (Definitions), Chapter 9,12 (Commercial Zones), Chapter 9,14 (industrial Zone), Chapter 9>2 (Special uses and Applicable Standards), and Chapter 9,33 (Parking and Loading [Off Street]) of Title 9 (,honing and Planning Regulations) of the Sell Gardens Municipal Code (B MC) to regulate off-street vehicle parking and storage for automobile repair uses,
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Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No, 945 authorizing the City to enter Into, and execute, a development agreement for a cannabis retail use in exchange for public benefits.
Recom, mendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the It Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No, 945 to approve the proposed Development Agreement (DA) No. 2023-077 for a cannabis retail storefront at 5726 Gage Avenue.
Ordinance No. 945 was adopted,
Consideration of a resolution to approve a professional service agreement MAth Klmley-Horn and Associates, Inc, for consultation onthe preparation of the all Gardens Trarralt Odented Community Specific Plan and Zoning Code Update.
It is staff's recommendation that the City CouncH adopt the attached resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement Wth Klmley-Hom and Associates, Inc.. for the preparation of the Bell Gardens Transit Odented Community Specific Plan and Zoning Code Update, Resolution No, 2024-5q. was approved.
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WILTH-TH "EMP-ARIML -LKMDr--C.A-.LLLF-O.RI4,1.A..HIOIA.W-AY.,ekTRO-L T'he Bell Gardens lPolice Department applied for and was awarded the FY24/25 CT FGP Law Enforcement - Bell Gardens Police Department Grant in the amount of $101,498.70. The grant requires that the City Council formally accept these funds by executing, Grant Agreement No, 17869.,
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the It Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Grant Agreement No. 17869 Wth the Department of CaHfornia Highway Patrol, thereby accepting grant funds,
Resolution No. 2024-60 was approved.
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Consideration of accoptance of the Purchase and histallation of New Pole Led Lighting at John Anson or PArk as completp,
R6cornroondatlon:
It is qtofft r6commehdatioh that, the City Councll�
I. Accept the Purct,mae and Installation of New Pole LED L]ghflng at John Anson Ford Park as
complete; and
2., Authorize staff to, file the; Notice of Completion.
CONSIDERATIDN OF A RESQLUTIQN APPROVING A MEASURE A MRIML ALLQQATION GRANT AQUEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RFG.1-0-NAL
PARK AND OPEN SPAGE DISIRICI
Consideration of a Resolution approving an Allocation Grant Agreement With the Los Angeles County Regional Park, andl, Open Space District for Measure A grant funds.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the, attached Resolution approving an Allocation Grant Agreement With the Los, Angeles County Regional Park and Open, Space District for annual Measure A grant funds.
Resolution No, 2024-61 was approved..
DISCUSSION (item Nos. 13 - 15)
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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 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 andlor make appointments to the posted vacancies, 14, CONSWERATION QE FRAN, I EEMENT FOR
AND STORAraiE 9E KES
On June 4, 2024, a notice for a Request for Proposal for a Non-F-xclusive, Franchise Agreement for Towing and Storage services was released, Three (3) proposals were received.
Police Department Staff evaluated each proposal and provided a grading based on certain criteria spelled out in the Request for Proposals. In addition to reviewing each of the submitted proposals, Staff from the Police Department conducted on -site visits, which allowed Staff to confirm that the proposers adhered to requirements listed in the Request for Proposals and that the information listed in their respective proposals was true and correct.
Recommendation,
It is staff recommendation tbiat the, City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreement for vehicle towing and, storage services with the selected, Vendor, subject to approval by City Attorney, Lieutenant Barrios, provided a presentation,.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena, seconded by Mayor Gabriela Gomez to request staff to renegotiate fees and compare line Item rates for all three (3) responsive proposals, A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by CouncilMember Marie Pulldo to approve staff's recommendation.
The motion carried 4-1 with the following vote:
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, 8c!hchoit, Sarterig
NOES: Gomez
ASSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution Nb2024-68 was approved,
16. AQUATICS CENTER PROJECT UPDATE -AU-GUST-2024
This item provides an update on the progress of the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Improvements.
Retornimandation:
It Is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the; John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Improvements update, and
2. Direct staff to proceed with Finance Option #1,
Bernardo InIguez, Public Works Director, provided a brief presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tom Marco Barcena, seconded by Counclimember Francis Oe Leon Sanchez to receive and file this Item and approve staffs recommendation.
The motion carded 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY M EMBER COM M SNTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments,
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gabdela Gomez adjourned the meeting at 8:61 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on August 8, 2024.