CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCIESSORAGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMEN'"r COMMISSION
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For more information,rm" your may contact, a CityClerk's office dunng regular business hours 'T-30 a.rru. to 6:00 p.m,., Monday through Il,n at. 2)806-77041.
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CA11-1-TO ORDER
'The Cot,incil h4ernbers of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on'October 28, 2024, in the Council Chambers, '7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA vAh Mayor Gabriela Gomez presiding. Mayor Gabriela Gomez called the joint meeting to order at 6:09 psn.
INVOCATION
`The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anquiarto.
PLEDGE OF All LEGIIIANCE
,The. Medge of Allegiance was led by Gid Scout Troop 2543.
ROLL CALL OF ci ry COUNCIL III BENS I SUCCESSOR AGE14CY 1 0 THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Jo el Chavez,Agency Mernber/Council Member(joined at 6-12 p.m.) Francis De Leon ainch(-.-,Az,Agency Member/Council Member Marco Barcema,Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tern
Gabhela Gomez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
Intone
PRESENTATIONS
- NATIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION WEEK PROCLAMATION Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Gustavo Homo, Deputy City Manager/Comimunity Development Director and Code Enforcement team. - CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION -ENCANTO FAMILY RESTAURANT Councilmember Mayor Gabriela Gomez read the certificate of recognition and announced that it will be presented at their grand opening.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Gustavo Mendez spoke regarding loud noise complaint and requested for enforcement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no public comments provided or written comments received.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR(Item Nos. 1 -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 Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 13,with the exception of 8 and 9.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes for Item Nos. 1 -7 and 10-13:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1. GENERAL MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND APPROVE ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36934 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.
2. APPROVAL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14. 2024. CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT
MEETING
Approve the minutes of the October 14,2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the October 14, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
3. WARRANT REGISTERS AND WIRE TRAN FER
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 E
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 10/01/2024, 10/03/2024, 10/0812024, 10/14/2024 and 10/15/2024.
4. 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 registers dated 10/01/2024, 10/08/2024 and 10/15/2024.
5. SEPTEMBER2024 TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurers 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 September 2024 Treasurers Report.
6. -C..Q BLS IDEWJO-N-Dl--A-REBD-L-U-Tl-O-N-A-
WITH THE BELL GARDENS CITY EMPLOYEES ASSICkCIATION. BELL QARQEN W -- ----B - - -B"
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WORKS SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION FOR CLOSURE OF CITY HALL AND OTHER .CIT-Y.EA C-tLiT.tE,-STOR—THF-...HQLI.DAY,,S
The Bell Gardens City Employees Association (BGCEA), the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees Association (BGPWEA), and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA) propose that the City consider the closing of City Hall and City facilities on Monday December 23, 2024 through Thursday December 26, 2024, and Monday, January 1, 2025,with the understanding that Monday, December 23, 2024; Tuesday, December 24, 2024; and Thursday, December 26, 2024 would not be officially recognized holidays. Rather, employees would be required to take approved leave time (i.e. vacation, compensatory) or unpaid time off for those hours not worked. Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be observed as City holidays, per the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). If approved, then employees will use their accumulated leave time during this period avoiding $91,740 in Personal Services (salaries and benefits)costs in future leave payouts.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution, approving Side Letter agreements with Bell Gardens City Employees Association (BGCEA), the Bell Gardens
Public Works Employees Association (BGPWEA), and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA) to close City Hall and other City facilities IMonday December 23,2024,through Thursday December 26,2024. Employees would be required-to take approved leave time (i.e.vacation, compensatory)or unpaid time off for those hours not worked,for the dates of Monday, December 23, 2024; Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Thursday, December26,2024. Wednesday, December 25,2023, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025,will be observed as City holidays, pert current Memorandum of UnderstairAing (MOU) with the respective employee associations. The City will be open for business on Monday, December 30, 2024, Tuesday, December 31, 2024,and Thursday, January 2,2025.
Resolution No.2024-85 was approved.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 951 TO REGMILATE
ELEDILMIC-DJAPLM
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance INo.. 951, amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations)of the Bell are Municipal Code to regulate certain electronic display signs.
Recommendation:
It is the staffs recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 951 to amend Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to regulate certain electronic display signs on dispensing pumps.
Ordinance No.951 was approved.
8. Q
PROTECTION$ ORDINANCE
Consideration of a First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Nords Realty Advisors for Appraisal Services.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the. City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution;and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the C[rty of Bell Gardens and Nords Realty Advisors.
A motion was made by Counclimember Jo el Chavez, seconded by'Mayor Il ro Tern Marco Barcena to approve Item Nos.8 and 9.
The motion carded 3- I with the following votes for Item Nos. 8 and 9:
AYES: Chavez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: Sanchez
ABSENT- None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2024-.86 was approved.
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,PARTY HOUSING ADVISORY
VIa PERTAINING ..TO.-THE CIT JR Z�B-TAS.LIZAT.,I,.O,N,,AND-Tf-:.NANT-EVI-Cli—OLN--PR-QT.E,C,T-10-.W$..--ORDINANCE Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon for third party Housing Advisory Services Pertaining to the Cit/, s Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon for third-party housing advisory services pertaining to the Citys Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena to approve Item Nos. 8 and 9.
The motion carried 3-1 with the following votes for Item Nos. 8 and 9:
AYES: Chavez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: Sanchez
ABSENT- None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No.2024-87 was approved.
10. C-ON-SIDERATIQN---QF--.-LF.A$E-...........A INIT E LE kGREEMENT1 ET MANAWEM EMT INC. FOR VEHICLES
The City is in need of leasing undercover vehicles. Enterprise has an existing contract with Sourcewell which allows the City to lease vehicles at a better rate without requiring the City to undergo its formal purchasing policy requirements. This item is for approval of a 36-month lease agreement for a total of six vehicles.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion adopt the attached Resolution allowing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the lease of six vehicles.
Resolution No. 2024-88 was approved.
11. ACCf,Y _R
MCE OF THE L.TREET IMP OVEMENTI-PSOJECT.,
-VAR110JUJURESH)ENTI"
FY2022-2023(CIPNO.3919)AS COMPLETE
Consideration of acceptance of the Various Residential Street Improvements Project FY 2022- 2023 as Complete.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Various Residential Street Improvements FY 2022-2023 Project as complete, and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITYWIDE SHARED BIKE LANE RE-STRIPING PROJECT (CIP
NO.3g 4 AS COMPLETE
Consideration of acceptance of the Citywide Shared Bike Lane (Sharrow) Re-striping Project as complete.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council:
1. Accept the Citywide Shared Bike Lane (Sharrow) Re-striping Project: CIP No. 3934 as complete,and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
Resolution No.2024-89 was approved.
13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COST SHARING OF IMPLEMENTATION
OF A WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING PROGRAM
Consideration of a resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for Cost Sharing of Implementation of a Watershed Management Program and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for Cost Sharing of Implementation of a Watershed Management Program and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program.
DISCUSSION(Items Nos. 14-16)
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 staffs 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.
1S. SECOND UPDATE ON RESPONSIVE ACTION FOR MOBILEHOME PARK COMPLAINT Second Update on Responsive Action on Mobilehome Park Complaint.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Receive and file this report; and
2. Direct staff to send the attached correspondence to the California State Senate and Assembly District representatives.
Mayra Garcia, Housing Program Manager, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to receive and file this item and direct staff to send the correspondence to the California State Senate and Assembly District representatives.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT. None
ABSTAI N: None
16. CONSIDERATION OF-CREATION-OF"Q%Li.E"Q-ME-EARK$AD.HD -COMMITTEE Mobilehome parks Ad Hoc Committee Consideration.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council by motion:
1. Receive and file this report and take no further action; or
2. Approve the attached Resolution to create an Ad Hoc Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to address concerns related to mobilehome parks.
Gustavo Romo, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director, presented this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to create an Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Mayor Gabriela Gomez and Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to address concerns related to mobilehome parks.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2024-90 was approved.
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 7:17 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on October 24,2024.