CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, February 24, 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 ; W`P/W.be[l i-want-to/watch-cf 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 February24, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Jorge! Chavez presiding. Mayor Jorge! Chavez called the joint meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Minister Daniel Anguino.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Camacho.
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 Jose Ariel Camacho Barraza Commemoration and
Celebration Day - February 25th
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen read the proclamation and
presented it to Lisseth Franco -Flores and Angel Del Villar.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - El Jaliscience
Mayor Jorgel Chavez read and presented the certificate of recognition to the owners.
5.3 Women's History Month Proclamation
Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez read the
proclamation.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 ..onsideration of Ordinance No. 955 Amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations' Bell Gardens Municipal Code to extend Public Noticing for Zoning Ordinances from 10 to 20 days in Compliance with new State Law 6)
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 955, by title only, amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (BGMC) to amend public
noticing provisions for zoning ordinances to comply with State Law.
CONCLUSION: The implementation of Ordinance No. 955
would comply with AB 2904, a state mandate, expanding
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noticing requirements and promoting public participation.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. State law previously required the City provide a 10 day notice for a public hearing. The proposed Ordinance would be carried out by staff in the normal course of business.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 955.docx
e=xhibit 2- public Hearing Notice.pdf fl
Mayor Jorge' Chavez opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Gustavo Romo, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding Public Hearing Item No. 6.1.
Mayor Jorge! Chavez closed the public hearing at 6:32p.m.
Moved by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorge! Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
7. 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.
Ernesto Gonzalez spoke regarding the scholarship roLFdm available from Montebello Unified School District to students. 8
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Karla Torres, AltaMed Health Services,, spoke regarding the onenine AltaMed Viva Gold at a local site. 8
Bruce Crow spoke on various topics.
8. 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 No. 11.2.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly provided a brief report.
10. 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 Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez, seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.10.1 -
10.8. The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
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
10.1 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 9
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: None
10.2 Ap royal Minutes of February 10, 2025 Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency - Joint Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the February 10, 2025, Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint
Meetings.
CONCLUSION: If approved, the minutes of the Closed Session and City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meetings will be archived in the City Clerk's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- City Council/ Successor Agency to the Community Develo —it Commission Joint Meetin -
Feb 10 2025 - Minutes ,9
Exhibit 2 - City Council Closed Session - Feb 10 2025 - Minutes
10.3 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 02/04/2025, 02/06/2024, and 02/11/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 02/04/2025, 02/06/2024, and 02/11/2025.
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ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Warrant Register 9
10.4 Warrant Register Suc,- ;L:N 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
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CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the Successor
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10.5 Consideration of a Resolution approving and authorizing a Reimbursement Agreement with the Los Angeles County
Development Authority LACDA) for the City's continued
participation in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA' Program for Year 5 (2025) allocation to implement t' program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 fl
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving and authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the City's
continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for Year 5 (2025) Allocation to implement the program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving and authorizing a
reimbursement agreement with the Los Angeles County
Development Authority for the City's continued participation in the Los Angeles County. Development Authority Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program thereby continuing the Residential Rental Assistance Program for Bell Gardens
residents. To meet LACDA's public notice posting
requirement, a thirty -day public notice was posted on
January 14, 2025, at various City facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT: No impact. The PLHA funds are restricted 74 - 93
funds provided by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development and will supplement the City's resources to increase the supply of affordable housing. No matching funds are required.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-14.docx
Exhibit 2 -PLHA Program Exhibit A Input Form.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Public Notice.pdf
10.6 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract Services Agreement with ABM Building Solutions, LLC For Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance
Services 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with ABM for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Maintenance Services.
CONCLUSION: Based on ABM's proposal rating, staff is
recommending that the City Council award ABM a three-year Contract Services Agreement with an optional two one-year extensions for an amount not -to -exceed $43,381 to provide HVAC maintenance services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for contracted services are included in the FY 2024-2025 budget.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Resolution 202: 9
wit .2 - Contract Services Agreement
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10.7 Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to 208 - 213 Solicit Bids for the ATP Cycle 5 Citywide Complete Streets Improvements, Phase 1 (CIP No. 3903) 9
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the ATP Cycle 5 Citywide Complete Streets Improvements, Phase 1
(CIP No. 3903);
2. Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and
3. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Guidelines Section 15301(c).
CONCLUSION: Upon authorization by the City Council, staff will proceed with the bid phase of the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City's FY 24-25 operating budget
includes $6,299,000 of ATP Cycle 5 Funds for the construction of the project. The engineer's estimate for construction is $4,705,000.
ATTACHMENTS: ".nibit 1- Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for tF ATP Cycle 5 Citywide Complete Streets Improvements, Pha- 1n?
10.8 Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Various Residential Street Improvements, FY 2024/2025 (CIP No. 3940' e
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
Approve the plans and specifications for the Various
Residential Street Improvements, FY 2024/2025 (CIP No.
3940);
Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and
Find that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c).
CONCLUSION: Upon authorization by the City Council, staff will proceed with the bid phase of the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City's FY 24-25 capital improvement
budget includes a total budget of $1,245,168, consisting of $672,735 in Measure R and $572,433 in Measure M local return funds. The engineer's estimate for construction is $1,485,000, including the additive bid item.
ATTACHMENTS:Exhibit 1 - Notice Inviting Bids Various
°:/ential Street Improvements FY 2024-2025 (CIP No. 3940
11. DISCUSSION
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
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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.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Notice of Vacancy
Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa nominated Ainslee Preciado to fill his vacancy in the Recreation, Cultural, and Youth Commission and Councilwoman Isabel Guillen nominated
Samuel Perez to fill her vacancy in the Traffic and Safety Commission.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to fill the vacancies as nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa and Councilwoman Isabel Guillen.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.2 FY 2024-2025 Mid -Year Budget Review
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
Receive, discuss, and file the fiscal year 2024-25 mid -year budget presentation, and
Approve the following additional appropriations for fiscal year 2024-25. Measure R Funds (286) $5,100, Measure A Funds (286) $400K; Gen Fund CIP (115) & Measure A $440K; Prop C 220 - 221
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(281) $450K; and Measure R (286) $75K
CONCLUSION: The Fiscal Year 2024-2025, mid -year budget report has been presented. Revenues are projected to be lower by $3.40 million and expenditures are projected to be higher by $508K, which included the Mid -Year adjustments and the City Council Approved appropriation during the year bringing the total projected expenditure to $46.67 million.
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved, the following additional
appropriations will be added to the following funds: Measure R Funds (286) $5,100, Measure A Funds (286) $400K; Gen Fund CIP (115) & Measure A $440K; Prop C (281) $450K; and
Measure R (286) $75K
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid -Year yt Presentation.pptx e
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance Administrative Services, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to receive, file the budget presentation and to approve the additional appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
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
Carried 5-0
11.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approvi:6, a Loan Agreement with Hub Cities Consortium for Financial
Assistance e
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution appropriating a loan to 222 - 237
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Hub Cities Consortium from the General Fund in an
amount not to exceed $90,834, for financial assistance
as a member agency; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a loan
agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
CONCLUSION: With the City of Bell Gardens and the other five city members' financial assistance, Hub Cities will be able to continue to provide services to the residents of the Southeast LA communities through the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2025).
FISCAL IMPACT: An appropriation of funding in the form of a loan from the General Fund in a not to exceed amount of $90,834.00 to provide Hub Cities financial assistance as a member agency. If other Hub Cities city members approve funding that is less than their 1/6th proportionate share, then the Bell Gardens loan amount shall be lowered accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Resolution NO. A.
Exhibit 2 - JPA Agreement 9
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager, provided a presentation. 238 - 246 A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena,
seconded by Mayor Jorge! Chavez to adopt the attached
Resolution appropriating a loan to Hub Cities Consortium from the General Fund.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
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
12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorgel Chavez adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Daisy Gomez, C ' Clerk