CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
I JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024, 6;00 PM
' MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on August 26, 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,
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Paul Carnacho.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS i SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Jorgel Chavez,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
Gabriela Gomez, Chair/Mayor
PRESENTATIONS
- PROCLAMATION HONORING DEAF AWARENESS MONTH
Councilmember Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition. - NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Councilmernber Maria Pulido read the certificate of recognition and presented it to David Ashman, Disaster Management Area Coordinator for Area E.
- NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
Mayor Gabriel Gornez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Stephanie Lamarche, Program Manager, LA County Department of Mental Health- Emergency Outreach and Triage Division, ,* HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Jacqueline Ramirez, Brenda Contreras, and Lizette Mota from Mexican American Opportunity Foundation.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (Item No. 1)
1. CONSIDERATION 0 ORDINANCE NO, 948 TO AUTHORIZE A DEVE—OPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OE 15 LL GARDENS, 13G FLOWER. LLC AND 7601 EAST
EASTERN AVENUE tN E CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Continued Public Hearing to 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,
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 (DA) No. 2024-054 for a cannabis retail storefront at 7601 Eastern Avenue.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 6:29 p.m, Gustavo Roma, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
Applicant, Aram Ekirnyan, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no Witten comments were received, Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to the item.
Rogello, Rodriguez spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 6:43 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 September 9, 2024 with an amendment to remove sections 6.1 and 9,5 from the Development Agreement.
The motion carried 4-1 with the following votes:
AYES: Pulido, Sanchez, Barceria, Gomez
NOES: Chavez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER ,JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Lee Squire spoke regarding the Purple Heart Month,
Tina Perez spoke regarding an independent investigation, Sergio Martinez spoke regarding an Independent Investigation, Bruce Crow spoke in opposition to COVI D vaccination shots.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received, Bruce Crow spoke regarding Item numbers 6 and 13,
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report,
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 - 11)
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 Pro Tern Marco Barcena, seconded by Cotincilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos, 2 - 11.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN- None
The motion carried 4-0-0.1 with the following votes for Item No, 11:
AYES: Chavez Pulldo, Sanchez, Barcena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Gomez
2, QENERAL MOTION TO W-ALIV-E FULL REASING AND APPROVE ORDINANCES BY JITLE ONLY PURSUANT TO CALIFQRNIA GOVERNMENT CODE-$ELJIQN-3-693A In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, California State Law (California Government Code Section 36934) allows Ordinances to he read by title if a Majority of the legislative body supports the motion to waive the full reading, Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934. 3, APPROVAL MINUTESOF AUGUST 12, 2D24, CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSID-RAND
CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT MEETING
Approve the minutes of the August 12, 2024 City Council Closed Session and City/$wocessor
Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation',
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the August 12, 2024 City Council Closed Session and City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting,
4. WARRANI--,,, GIST ER$ AND WIR E E TI
C r - �NSFER$
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 staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 07/2312024, 07/25/2024, 07/30/2024 and 08106/2024.
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 staff's recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the wan-ant registers dated 0712312024 and 08106/2024.
6. EQQND READING U-DRDINANCE N-Q,-949 TO ADOPT ABILLTARY EQUIPMEN 00E POLICY AS REQUIRED BY ASS --.M BLY BILL 481
The proposed Ordinance No, 949 adopts a policy for Bell Gardens Police Department ("Oep8rtmoint") In compliance with Assembly Bill 481 (Chiu) ("AB 481") to address the funding, acquisition, and use by the Department of Items deemed "military equipment" by lawmakers, The polity moots the low's requirements by listing the Department's 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 staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance No, 949 approving the Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with state law.
Ordinance No. 949 was adopted.
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RE$OLUTION AUTHORIZINQ T E INSTALLATION OF A ,TEMPORARY 'TOW-A WA` --BO PARKING' ONE ZO FROM 6:00 A.M,-1Q--6,,—Q0 PJ-- L ,
FRONTING 7945 SCOUT AVENUE
Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the installation of 80 feet of temporary 'Tow Away No Parking' from 6.00 a,m, to 6:00 p.rn, Monday through Friday, fronting 7945 Scout Avenue to facilitate construction activities at John Anson Ford Park, Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the installation of 80 feet of 'Tow-Away No Parking' fronting 7945 Scout Avenue to facilitate construction activities at John Anson Ford Park; and
2. Rescind Resolution 2024-20,
Resolution No. 2024-64 was approved.
8. ACCEI?TANCE OF PURCHASE AbQ IbISTALLATION OF AN HVAC UNIT AT THE PUBLIC
WORKS CORPORATION YARD AS COMPLETE
Consideration of acceptance of the Purchase and Installation of an HVAC Unit at the Public Works Corporation Yard as complete,
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council;
1, Accept the Purchase and Installation of an HVAC Unit at the Public Works Corporation Yard as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
9. ACCEPTANCE QE THE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS ZONE 5 fCIP NO. 3929) AS
COMPLEIE
Consideration of acceptance of the Slurry Seal Improvement Zone 5 as complete, Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Slurry Seal I mprovement Zone 5 (CI P No. 3929) as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion,
10, CONSIOERATION OF A RE-SOLLJIIQN AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS TO PARTICIPATE IN IHE PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS W11H TYCO
FIRE PROD JCTS LR INDIVIDUAL AND AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE ANSUL COMPANY AND CHEMQUARD, INC. (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS #OTYCO, DEFENDANTS") AND B SF CORPORAT16N-...IN THE PUBLK-, WAAITEE—RSYSTEMS' PORT IQA-_-O�_E_T_H- MULTI-DISTRICT LIT IGATIO -MATTER, IN RE: AQ-UE-QM5-fJLNL- FORMINQ FOAMS PRODUCT L1ABII-I1Y LITIOATION, RELATING TO PFAS DDATAMINAILQNLQ���MR
AF F F MDL Litigation- Partial Settlements- Public Water Systems Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City to continue to be a part of the partial settlements with Tyco Defendants and BASF
Corporation.
Resolution No, 2024"65 was approved.
11. CONSIDERATIO OF IRESOL TION AUTHORIZING CHANG NOTICE NUMBER THREE TO AGREEMEMT # FARPAJO WITH LO A GELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Adoption of resolution and Change Notice Number Three Agreement #CFARPA10 with Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1, Adopt the attached resolution; and
2, Approve Change Order Number Three to Agreement#CFARPA10 with Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Resolution No, 2024-66 was approved.
DISCUSSION (items Nos, 12 . 13)
12, LOCAL COMMISSIONS APP NTIVIENT 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena nominated Gabriel@ Galindo to fill his vacancy in the Education Commission,
A motion was made by Courcilmember Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Council Francis De Leon Sanchez to fill the vacancies as nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votesw
AYES: Chavez, Pulldo, De Leon Sanchez, Sarcena, Gomez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & E&PO -—0CTOBERJ-U--8,Z0-24 The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for October 16 - 18, 2024. The Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for on Friday, October 18, 2024, Consistent with League bylaws, a oltVs voting delegate and up to two (2) alternates must be designated by the City Council, The voting delegate and alternate must be registered to attend the conference.
Recommendation.
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council designate a voting delegate and up to two (2) alternates to attend the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for October 18, 2024 where the League membership will consider and take action on resolutions that establish League policy.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, second by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to appoint Mayor Gabriela Gomez as the Voting Delegate on the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo held October 16 - 18, 2024,
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, second by Qouncilrnernber Joroel Chavez to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena as the first Alternate on the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo held October 16 - 18, 2024.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES- None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Mayor Gabriela Gomez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Marco I3aroena to appoint Councilmember Jorgel Chavez as the second Alternate on the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo held October 16 - 18, 2024.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote;
AYES: Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
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 Gabriela Gomez adjourned the meeting at71 p.m,
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on August 22, 2"101224,