CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, February 10, 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 websiteat'ittps:j, m ti^ r.bellgardens.or:: i-want-toiwai:c -city-council-meetings.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Public comments for non -agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public comments can be made by any of the following ways:
IN -PERSON: Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public comments are limited to (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the City Council should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm.
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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 February 10, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Jorgel Chavez presiding. Mayor Jorge! Chavez called the joint meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Jorge! Chavez.
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 - Eva's Cookery
Mayor Jorgel Chavez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the family of Eva , owners of Eva's Cookery.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - Black History Month
Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez read the
proclamation.
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.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding various topics.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
During this time, the members of the public may address the City Council/ Agency Members regarding any items listed on the agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding Item Nos. 9.6 and 9.7.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided a brief report.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
AU 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 Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.
9.1- 9.7.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following votes for Item Numbers. 9.1 -
9.7:
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
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
Majority of the Legislative Body.
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council 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.
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FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: None
9.2 Ap )roval Minutes of Janaa 27, 2025. City Council/Successor Agency - Joint Meeting- 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the January 27, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.
CONCLUSION: If approved, the minutes of the City
Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting -
Jan 27 2025 - Minutes g
9.3 Warrant Register and Wire Transfer
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 01/09/2025, 01/14/2024, 01/21/2025, and 01/28/2025.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The attached warrant registers,
wire transfers, and net payrolls are for 01/09/2025,
01/14/2024, 01/21/2025, and 01/28/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 01/09/2025, 01/14/2024, 01/21/2025, and
01/28/2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wire transfer
01/09/20
2028-2033
$2,174,05
25 6.78
Warrant
01/14//2
193678-193809
$802,004.
register
025
70 Total Bank
$2,976,06
1.48 Net Payroll
01/09/20
$556,406.
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transfer 25 11
Total Voucher $3,532,46
7.59 Warrant 01/21/20 193810-193893 $619,860.
register 25 49
Wire transfer 01/23/20 2034-2039 $245,508.
25 00
Warrant 01128/20 193894-193985 $569,374.
register 25 41
Total Bank $814,882.
41 Net Payroll 01/23/20
transfer 25
$570,484.
03 Total Voucher $1,385,48
4.03 Grand Total $5,537,81
Vouchers 2.11
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Warrant Reg FteY
9.4 Warrant Register Successor Agency
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
registers dated 01/21/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the Successor
Agency Members is approved, then the warrant register dated 01/21/2025 will be received and filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Warrant
01/21/2025
12972
$3142.50
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Register
Total Bank
$3142.50
Grand Total
Vouchers
$3142.50
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 -Warrant tegister Successor Agency
9.5 December 2020 ?surer's R; 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the December 2024 Treasurer's Report.
CONCLUSION: The December 31, 2024, Treasurer's Report
has been presented to the City Council with a
recommendation to receive, approve and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS: December 2024 Treasure Report.pdf
9.6 A Resolution of the City Council Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Approving a
Budget Reallocation for the Addition of the Senior Records Clerk Classificatic
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve that the City Council approve the
addition of the Senior Records Clerk classification.
CONCLUSION: The implementation of the Senior Records
Clerk position will enhance services as well as better prepare and train our Records Division team members, and prepare the Division for succession planning.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed action will result in a fiscal cost saving of approximately $21,000 per year.
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ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 -Resolution Nc
Resolution No. 2025-12 was approved. 73 - 79
9.7 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Purchase Order Agreement for Purchase of a DUI Traffic Trailer g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a
Purchase Order Agreement with Universal Trailers, Inc., for the purchase of a DUI Traffic Trailer for a not -to -exceed amount of $46.852.23.
CONCLUSION: The purchase of a new DUI traffic trailer will aid the Police Department with DUI Checkpoints and other traffic related enforcement operations in hopes of further reducing traffic collisions related to impaired driving and improving overall safety of or citizens.
As such, staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a Purchase Order
Agreement with Universal Trailers, Inc. for the purchase of a new DUI Traffic Trailer.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost for this requested expenditure is $46,852.23. The City will be reimbursed $45,000 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety FY2024-25 STEP Grant. Reimbursement will take place once the DUI traffic trailer is complete and during the grant's reimbursement period. The remaining $1,852.23 will be covered by the Police Department's FY2024-25 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-13.docx 6)
Exhibit 2 - POA
Exhibit 3 - RP) v 0 a
Resolution No. 2025-13 was approved.
10. DISCUSSION
10.1 Local Commission Appointment List
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.
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CONCLUSION: After an appointment is made, Commission
members will receive their Oath of Office before beginning service with their respective Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. The City Clerk's Office will arrange for the proper filing of Conflict of Interest Code forms and schedule trainings for AB 1234 and AB 1661.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Notice of Vacancy a
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen nominated Yorgelys Monroy to fill her vacancy in the Planning Commission and Christian Sanchez to fill her vacancy in the Recreation, Cultural and Youth Commission.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa,
seconded by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez to fill the vacancies as nominated by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Miguel De La Rosa
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 Local Commission Appointment List 9
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.
CONCLUSION: After an appointment is made, Commission
members will receive their Oath of Office before beginning service with their respective Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. The City Clerk's Office will arrange for the proper filing of Conflict of Interest Code forms and schedule trainings for AB 1234 and AB 1661.
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FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Txhibit 1- Notice of Vacancy
10.3 Discussion of Holiday Decorations on City's Right -Of -Way and Facilities
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Direct staff to assess the feasibility of expanding
holiday decoration options; or
2. Receive and file the report.
CONCLUSION: Expanding the City's holiday decorations
requires careful consideration of budgetary implications, including initial investment, ongoing maintenance costs, and exploring diverse funding sources to ensure a sustainable and impactful program.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost to install the current holiday
decorations is approximately $18,000 per year, excluding staff time.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
Bernardo lniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, provided a presentation.
Direction was provided to staff to bring back to Council additional cost analysis on a variety of options.
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
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 Jorgel Chavez adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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