CITY OF BELL GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
MINUTES
LOCAT ION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90261 PUBLIC PARTICIPAT ION: For Regular Meetings, the public may address the City Council / Agency Members on any item listed on the Regular Meeting Agenda and matters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency. Public comments for non -agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes.. For Special Meetings, the public may only speak on items listed on the agenda. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person for each designated public comment period(s). Public comments can be made by any of the following ways:
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CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of BeII Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on December 9, 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.
INVOCAT ION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cameron Vargas representing Girl Scout #2543.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS I SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Present:
Jorge! Chavez, Agency Member/Council Member
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Agency Member/Council Member
Marco Barcena, Vice ChairMayor Pro Tem
Gabriela Gomez, Chair/Mayor
Absent:
None
PRESENTAT IONS
• WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF LOCAL DIGNITARIES
Presentations were provided by: Matthew Johnson Representative for Supervisor Janice Hahn, Mayor Mario Trujillo from the City of Downey, Representative from Senator Lena Gonzalez, Board Clerk Carlos Cerdan Montebello Unified School District, Kayla Terrazas Field Representative on behalf of Congressman Robert Garcia , Genesis Pompa Representative for Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, Vice Major Elizabeth Alcantar from the City of Cudahy.
• RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS BY LOCAL DIGNITARIES Presentations were provided by: Kayla Terrazas Field Representative on behalf of Congressman Robert Garcia, Vice Major Elizabeth Alcantar from the City of Cudahy, Mayor Trujillo from the City of Downey, Genesis Pompa Representative for Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco,
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.
Tina Perez spoke in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1 - 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 Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 -11, with the exception of Item Nos. 9 and 11.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes for Item Nos. 1-8 and 19:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 9.
The motion carried 3-1 with the following votes for Item No. 9:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Gomez
A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to approve Consent Calendar Item No, 11..
The motion carried 3-1 with the following votes for Item No. 11:
AYES: Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Chavez
1. GENERAL MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND APPROVE ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY PURSUANTTO 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 NOVEMBER 11, 2024, CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT
MEETING
Approve the minutes of the November 11, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting,.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the November 11, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
3. WARRANT REGISTERS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
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 10/31/2024, 11/05/2024,11/12/2024,11/14/2024 and 11/19/2024.
4. 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 warrant registers dated 11605/2024.
a.. OCTOBER 2024 TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's 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 October 2024 Treasurer's Report.
6. SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENTS SCHEDULE 2025-26 AND THE JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
Agenda item to present the ROPS 2025-26 and the fiscal year 2025-2026 Administrative Budget to the Successor Agency with a recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the ROPS 2025- 2026 and the fiscal year 2025-2026 Administrative Budget.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the Successor Agency adopt the attached Resolution approving:
1. Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 25-26 (ROPS 25-26) which details the obligations of the Successor Agency for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and
2. Proposed Administrative Budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Successor Agency Resolution 2024-07 was approved
7. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BROKER SERVICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for employee benefits broker services.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council to adopt the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ailiant Insurance Services, Inc. for Employee Benefits Broker Services effective January 1, 2025.
Resolution No. 2024-96 was approved.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VISION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC
DBA VISION DBA GRANICUS FOR CITY WEBSITE
Granicus has been providing the City of Bell Gardens with website design, support and hosting for the City website ( www.beilgard"ens.org) , The City is seeking an additional one (1) year extension.
Recommendation:
if is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Vision Technology Solutions, LLC dba VISION dba Granicus for website design, support and hosting for the City website ( www.bellgardens,org) .
Resolution No. 2024-97 was approved.
9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PCAM, LLC DBA PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA FOR PUBLIC
TRANSIT SERVICES
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Contract Services Agreement with PCAM, LLC, dba Parking Company of America for Public Transit Services.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America.
Resolution No. 2024-98 was approved.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE JOHN
ANSON FORD PARK REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RJIV1 Design Group to provide additional design and environmental support services necessary for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Improvements, Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fourth Amendment with RJM Design Group.
Resolution No. 2024-99 was approved.
11. RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT WITH FIESTA TAXI COOPERATIVEL INC. FOR MEDICAL DIAL -A -TAXI SERVICES
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Operation of Medical Dial -A -Taxi Services with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. to extend the term through December 31, 2025, to allow the City to undergo a Request for Proposals process.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment with Fiesta. Taxi Cooperative, Inc, Resolution No. 2024-100 was approved.
DISCUSSION (Item Nos. 12 - 18)
12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HORIZONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INT'L, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BELL GARDENS FLORENCE PLACE DOG PARK AT 6937, 6941 AND 6945 EMIL AVENUE Consideration of a Resolution approving an agreement with Horizons Construction Company Intl, Inc. for the construction of a new dog park at 6937, 6941 and 6945 Emil Avenue.
Recommendation:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Construction of the Bell Gardens Florence Place Dog Park;
2, Adopt the attached Resolution approving an agreement with Horizons Construction Company Intl, Inc. for the construction of a new dog park for an amount not -to -exceed $239,180.62; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen condition in an amount not to exceed 5% of the agreement amount,
Bernardo Iniguez, Public Works / Facilities Director, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorge' Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez to approve staffs recommendation,.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2024-101was approved.
13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AN MOU WITH SUPPORT AND FEED, INC, FOR THE. FREE FARMERS' MARKET INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Support and Feed, Inc. to provide the City of Bell Gardens with the Free Farmers' Market Initiative Program.
Recommendation:
It is staffs recommendation that the City Council to adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, with Support and Feed, Inc.
Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jorgef Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to approve staffs recommendation..
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No, 2024-102 was approved.
14, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS
The November 5, 2024 General and Special Municipal Elections were consolidated with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder ("County") for the purpose of the election to fill two (2) City Council seats with four (4) year expiring terms and a Special Election for one (1) seat with a two (2) year term for the City of Bell Gardens. The County conducted the canvass of ballots cast and returned the certification of final results to the City Clerk's Office on December 4, 2024.
Recommendation:
it is staff recommendation that the City Council concurrently:
1. Adopt attached Resolution (Exhibit 1) reciting the fact of the City's General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, and declaring the results thereof, and such other matters as provided by law; and
2. Adopt attached Resolution (Exhibit 2) reciting the fact of the City's Special Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, and declaring the results thereof, and such other matters as provided by law.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to approve staffs recommendation.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following votes:
AYES: Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No, 2024-103 and Resolution No, 2024-104 were approved,
15. RECOGNITION OF MAYOR GOMEZ FINAL REMARKS
Outgoing Council Member to be recognized for her service to the City of Bell Gardens.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council recognize the outgoing Council Member for her service to the City of Bell Gardens and at this time, provide final remarks.
16. CITY COUNCIL SWEARING -IN CEREMONY
Administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Members.
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the newly elected Council Members take theirOath of Office.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez conducted the swearing -in of Councilmember elect - Miguel De La Rosa, Councilmember elect - Isabel Guillen, and Councilmember elect - Jorgel Chavez through the deputized officiants.
17. REORGANIZATION AND SELECTION OF MAYOR/CHAIRPERSON AND MAYOR PRO
TEM/VICE CHAIRPERSON
The City Clerk will call for nominations and voting for Mayor//Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair of the City of Bell Gardens City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission,
Recommendation:
It is staff recommendation that the City Council by motion organize and select a Mayor/Chairperson and Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chairperson at the first regular meeting in December per Bell Gardens Municipal Code 2,04.020(c) and Government Code 36801.
A nomination was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena to appoint Jorgel Chavez as Mayor..
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Francis De Leon Sanchez to close nominations for the Mayor position.
The motion carried 5-6 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, De La Rosa, Guillen, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilmember Isabel Guillen to appoint Jorge! Chavez as Mayor.
The motion carried 5-a with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, De La Rosa, Guillen, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A nomination was made by Councilmember Isabel Guillen to appoint Miguel De La Rosa as Mayor Pro Tem.
A motion was made by Councilmember Isabel Guillen, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to close nominations for the Mayor Pro Tem position.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, De La Rosa, Guillen, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Mayor Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Isabel Guillen to appoint Miguel De La Rosa as Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion carried 5-d with the following vote:
AYES: Barcena, Chavez, De La Rosa, Guillen, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
18. LOCAL CO ISSIONS 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.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorge' Chavez adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda posted on December 5, 2024.