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City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:00 PM
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 The meeting will be held at Bell Gardens City Hall in the Council Chambers. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at https:; i www.bellgardens.orgii-want-to/watch-city-council-meetings .
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on January 13, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Jorgel Chavez presiding. Mayor Jorgel Chavez called the joint meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguiano
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop #2543
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Marco Barcena, Councilmember / Agency Member
Isabel Guillen, Councilwoman/ Agency Member
Francis De Leon Sanchez, Councilwoman /Agency Member
Miguel De La Rosa, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair
Jorgel Chavez, Mayor/ Chair
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Certificate of Recognition - Lucero Bakery
Mayor Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Carmen Perez, Business Owner.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - Food Forward
Mayor Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Rick Nahmias, Founder and CEO, and Jeff Harris, JB Harris Consulting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT
MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council / Successor Agency regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person subject to an overall 30 -minute period for non -agenda items. Government Code Section 54590 prohibits the City Council / Successor Agency from taking action or engaging in discussion on a specific item unless it appears on the agenda.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Jesse Vasquez from Fire Station 39 spoke in regards on the Los Angeles County fires.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding various topics.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael °`Kelly provided a brief report.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9.1- 9.12.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following votes for Item Nos. 9.1- 9.12:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorge' Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
9.1 General motion to waive full reading and approve ordinances by title only pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 with support from the ma.ority of the legislative body RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve a general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only.
CONCLUSION: Allowing ordinances to be read by title only, according to California State law, will expedite the conduct of business at Council meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENT: None.
9.2 Approval Minutes of December 9, 2024, City/ Successor Agency Joint Meeting
Approve the minutes of the December 9, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
RECOMMENDATON: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the December 9, 2024
City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
CONCLUSION: If approved, the minutes of the City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.
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FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Minutes 2024-12-09 Meeting 9
9.5 November 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 November 2024 Treasurer's Report.
CONCLUSION: The November 30, 2024, Treasurer's Report
has been presented to the City Council with a
recommendation to receive, approve and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- November 2024 Treasure's Report
8.4 Warrant Registers and Wire Transfers 9
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 11/26/2024,11/27/2024, 12/03/2024 and 12/10/2024.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 11/26/24,11/27/2024,12/03/2024
and12/10/2024 will be received and filed.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Warrant
Register
11/26/20
24 193088-193184
$629,200.7
8 Total Bank
$629,200.
78 Wire Transfer
11/27/20
2011-2015
$295,014.7
24 2
Warrant
12/03/20
193185-193264
$198,121.1
Register
24 7
Total Bank
$493,135.
89 Net Payroll
11/27/20
$549,323.8
Transfer
24 6
Total Voucher
$1,042,45
9.75 Warrant
12/10/20
193265-193414
$543,089.4
Register
24 2
Total Bank
$543,089.
42 Grand Total
$2,214,74
Vouchers
9.95 ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Warrant Registers.pdf 9
8.5 Warrant Register Successor Agency 9
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 73-75
bears the name of the same Successor Agency Member, or
pays for any costs or expenses, or otherwise benefits the same name 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 11/26/2024 and 12/03/2024.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the Successor
Agency Members is approved, then the warrant register dated 11/26/2024 and 12/03/2024 will be received and filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Warrant
Register
11/26/20
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$5,749.50
Total Bank
$5,749.50
Wire Transfer
12/03/20
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$195.00
Total Bank
$195.00
Grand Total
Vouchers
$5,944.50
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 -Warrant Register.gdf
9.6 Successor Agency Consideration of Resolution Approving 76 - 93 Recognized Obligation Payments Scheduled 2025-26 and
the July 1,2025 - June 30.2026 Administrative Budget 69 Agenda item to present the ROPS 2025-2026 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 staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency:
1. Adopt the attached Successor Agency Resolution
approving the Recognized Obligation Payments
Schedule 2025-26 (ROPS 2025-26) and Administrative
Budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and
2. Rescind Successor Agency Resolution No. 2024-07
CONCLUSION: If approved, the ROPS 2025-26 and fiscal year 2025-26 Successor Agency Administrative Budget will be
presented to the Los Angeles County Oversight Board, Fourth District, for approval at the Regularly Meeting of January 21, 2025. The approved ROPS must be submitted to the
Department of Finance by February 1, 2025 or the City and Successor Agency will be subject to severe financial penalties.
FISCAL IMPACT: As detailed above, ROPS 2025-26 has
$3,277,879 in enforceable obligations which will be paid from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF).
Additionally, the Successor Agency has presented an
administrative budget which requests the minimum
administrative costs allowance of $250,000 for ROPS 2025-26 annual period. Enforceable obligations and the
administrative costs allowance will only be funded up to the amount earned by the Successor Agency after all County
Admin and pass through payments have been made.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - .:cessor Agency Resolution
No. 2025-01 fl Exhibit 2 - Supporting Document- OB
Resolution 6)
SA Resolution No. 2025-01 was approved. 76 - 93
9.7 Consideration of a Resolution approving a Cost Recovery Program Agreement with the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region. 8
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Cost Recovery Program Agreement with the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City
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Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a Cost
Recovery Program Agreement with the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles
Region for environmental investigation and cleanup
oversight of the contaminated former Berk Oil and
Pacific Metal Craft property located at 5600-5636 Shull Street, subject to City Attorney approval, as to form;
2. Appropriate an amount of $224,302.08 from the
General Fund for cleanup oversight activity for part of Fiscal Year 2023-2024, through Fiscal Year 2025-2026, to be reimbursed by the California Department of Toxic
Substance Control Equitable Communities
Revitalization Grant funding; and
3. Determine the action exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-01.docx
Exhibit 2- Estimation Letter from Water Board. December 13, 2024.pdf 6' Exhibit 3- Attachment 3 Certification Declaration for Compliance with Fee Title Holder Notification
Requirements.doc .9 Exhibit 4- Attachment 4
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Oversight Cost
Reimbursement Account Letter.doc 9 Exhibit 5- Water Board Invoice .vdf
Resolution No. 2025-01 was approved. 94 -111
9.8 Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with 112 -193 72 Hour LLC, DBA National Auto Fleet Group for the Purchase of a Vehicle Using the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) fl
The City of Bell Gardens was awarded an impaired driving enforcement grant through the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) in the amount of $101,498.70 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Staff is recommending the City enter into a procurement agreement with 72 Hour LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one vehicle with a purchase price of $59,478.31 utilizing the grant funds.
Exhibit 1- Resolution 2025-02 9
Exhibit 2-BG- PD National Auto Fleet Group Procurement
Agreement 2025 9
Resolution No. 2025-02 was approved.
9.9 Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Planning and Engineering Services
for the Development of a Safe Streets for All Action Plan 9 Award of Professional Services Agreement for planning and engineering services for the development of a Safe Streets for All Action Plan.
_ - Resolution No. 2025-03 9
Exhibit 2 - Professional Services Agreemen 9
Resolution No. 2025-03 was approved.
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9.10 Resolution Approving a Contract Services Agreement 392 - 419 Between the City of Bell Gardens and Kimble & Company for Emergency Fire Protection Services at the City Hall and Poiice Department 9
Consideration of a Resolution approving a Contract Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Kimble & Company for Emergency Fire Protection Services at City Hall and the Police Department Facility.
Exhibit 1- Resolution 2025-04 9
Exhibit 2 - Contract Services Agreement 9
Resolution No. 2025-04 was approved. 392 - 419
9.11 Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 420 - 488 3 to the Funding Agreement Between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority Funding Agreement No.
Consideration of a Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority Funding Agreement No. 920000000F7120 for the
Eastern Avenue and Florence Avenue Regional Surface
Transportation Improvement Project.
Exhibit 1- Resolution 2025-06
Exhibit 2 - Amendment No. 3 with Master Funding Agreement and Amendments a
Resolution No. 2025-06 was approved.
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9.12 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Installation 489 - 519 of Disabled Person Parking Spaces Fronting 5843 Fostoria Street, 6909 Adamson Avenue,_ and 7816 1/2 Eastern Avenue RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the
installation of 18 feet of blue curb disabled person
parking fronting 5843 Fostoria Street, and 20 feet of
blue curb disabled person parking fronting 6909
Adamson Avenue and 7816 Y2 Eastern Avenue; and
2. Rescind Resolution 2024-94.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-05.pdf
Resolution No. 2025-05 was approved. 489 - 519
10. DISCUSSION
10.1 Local Co'rnmission 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.
Exhibit 1- Notice of Vacancy.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to fill the 520 - 521
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vacancies as follows: Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez nominated Miguel Maravilla to fill his vacancy in the Education Commission; Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa nominated
Kenneth Preciado to fill his vacancy in the Planning
Commission and Crystal Jimenez to fill his vacancy in the Education Commission. Mayor Jorgel Chavez nominated Carlos Barrera to fill his vacancy in the Planning Commission.
Moved by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Isabel Guillen
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
10.2 City Council ARpointment to External Committees
City Council Members serve on various external boards and committees, representing the City of Bell Gardens. This report provides a list of all boards and committees and the names of the Council Members that serve on the boards/committees.
The Council may make appointments revisions to this list at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: It is that's recommendation that the
City Council make changes, reappointments or appointments as necessary to the attached matrix of Council Appointments to External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees.
CONCLUSION:
By updating the Council Appointments to External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees Matrix, the City Council is assuring proper representation for the City of Bell Gardens in the larger geo-political region.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- External Committees
Matrix 2024-12-09 6) Exhibit 2 - External Comrnittee
Descriptions 2024-12-09.pdf 8
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, second by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez to appoint the
following: Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to serve as alternate on the California Contract Cities Association; Councilmember Marco Barcena to serve as the delegate and Councilwoman Isabel Guillen as the alternate on the HUB Cities Consortium; Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to serve as the delegate and Councilwoman Isabel Guillen as the alternate on the
Independent Cities Association; Mayor Jorge! Chavez to serve as the delegate on the League of California Cities Los Angeles County Division; Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to serve as the alternate on the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority; and Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to serve as the delegate on the Southeast Community Development Corporation.
Moved by: Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
10.3 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid -Year Revenue Update
Fiscal year 2024-2025 Mid -Year Revenue report update for City Council discussion.
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive, discuss, and file the fiscal year 2024-2025 mid -year revenue update report.
CONCLUSION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council receive, discuss and file the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 mid -year revenue update report. Staff recommends that the City take the following steps to address and monitor City Revenue:
1. Continue to closely monitor card room revenue.
2. Continue to work through the Cardroom JPA.
3. Develop contingencies to address any long-term
reductions in card room revenues.
4. Continue to develop additional revenue opportunities:
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• Retain Cannabis
• Potential sale of City Water System
• General Fee Study
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- FY 2024-2025 Mid -Year Revenue
Update
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena and
seconded by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez to receive and file.
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
Mayor Jorgel Chavez recessed the meeting at 7:37p.m. and reconvened 7:43 p.m.
10.4 Discussion of Immigration Issues 6P
Discussion of recent developments regarding immigration issues in response to statements from the incoming federal administration. Immigration issues were a large part of the discourse surrounding the November 2024 Presidential
elections and the incoming federal administration has openly disclosed intentions for deportation of immigrants. The City of Bell Gardens values the dignity, inclusivity, compassion, and respect for all residents, regardless of their immigration status. The City continues to protect residents in accordance with California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), sometimes referred to as the "Sanctuary State" law, which was signed into law and went into effect on January 1, 2018, which limits the
involvement of law enforcement and other agencies in
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outreach, referrals, and assistance to residents with
immigration status concerns.
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file this report.
CONCLUSION: The City of Bell Gardens will continue to
protect residents in accordance with California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) while continuing to monitor federal immigration efforts and providing outreach, referrals, and assistance to residents with immigration status concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
City Manager Michael B O'Kelly provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez and seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to receive and file.
Moved by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Isabel Guillen
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
10.5 Consideration of a Legislative Platform to Advocate for The City of Bell Gardens Legislative Priorities 6)
Discussion on adopting a formal legislative platform for the City of Bell Gardens, to provide a streamlined process for responding to legislative proposals that may impact the City.
The proposed Platform identifies the fundamental legislative issues deemed critical to the City, and upon Council approval, would allow Staff to efficiently respond to legislative items at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure the City's interests are effectively represented and supported.
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council by motion:
Review and adopt the proposed Legislative Platform
("Platform") as the official guiding document for Bell
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Gardens' advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels; or
Receive and Fite
CONCLUSION: The adoption of a formal Legislative Platform for the City of Bell Gardens will serve as a critical tool to ensure that our city's priorities are effectively represented in legislative discussions. This Platform will help guide advocacy efforts, support strategic policymaking, and enhance
communication with elected officials at all levels of
government.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no immediate fiscal impact
associated with the adoption of the Legislative Platform.
However, the Platform may support future funding
opportunities and advocacy for budgetary allocations, which could benefit the City in the long term.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- 2025 Legislative Platform 6'
City Manager Michael B O'Kelly provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena and
seconded by Mayor Jorgel Chavez to adopt the Legislative Platform with the amendment to remove Page 4 from
Legislative Proposals Streamline Process .
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Jorgel Chavez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
Mayor Jorge! Chavez recessed the meeting at 8:56 p.m. and reconvened 9:00 p.m.
10.6 Consideration of a Process to Facilitate and Prepare Strategic Plan for The City of Bell Gardens
Consideration of a process to facilitate and prepare a
Strategic Plan for the City of Bell Gardens. A Strategic Plan is a blueprint of the City's mission and goals along with planned projects and objectives that will ensure successful attainment of the mission and goals. The Strategic Plan will set the 541- 556
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course for the City over a multi -year period and then be reevaluated and refreshed. The process of establishing a Strategic Plan may be accomplished through various means, including hiring a specialized consulting firm to facilitate and prepare the Strategic Plan or by directing staff to formulate a process and develop the Strategic Plan internally.
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council, by motion:
Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Facilitate and Prepare a Strategic Plan; or
Direct staff to prepare an internal process to facilitate and prepare a Strategic Plan; or
Receive and File
CONCLUSION: The facilitation and preparation of a Strategic Plan will result in a documented blueprint of the City's mission and goals along with planned projects and objectives that will ensure successful and measurable attainment of the City's mission and goals.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of hiring a specialized consultant is estimated to be approximately $50,000, pending the results of an RFP. The fiscal impact of developing a Strategic Plan internally is not identifiable, but is estimated to utilize resources in an amount equal to, or greater than, the cost of hiring a specialized consultant due to the experience and focused/specific effort of a consultant.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
City Manager Michael B O'Kelly provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Isabel Guillen and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to facilitate in preparing a strategic plan and bring the proposal responses at a future meeting
Moved by: Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
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Carried 5-0
11. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorge! Chavez adjourned the meeting with a moment of silence for those impacted by the wildfires at 9:49 p.m.
Daisy Gomez( City Clerk