CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, March 10, 2025, 6:00 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 March 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 6:06 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.
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 - Alfredo's Mexican Food Mayor Jorge( Chavez read the certificate of recognition.
5.2 Certificate of Recognition - Gustavo Romo
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly read and presented the
certificate of recognition to Gustavo Romo for his service to the City as the Deputy City Manager and Director of Community Development Department.
5.3 California Arbor Week Proclamation
Councilmember Marco Barcena read the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Consideration of Ordinance No. 952 to Authorize a
Development Agreement by and between The City of Belt
Gardens, Flora Hospitality Group, LLC and James N. Tate III Trust Relating to the Property located at 6638 Eastern Avenue in the City of Bell Gardens (MECCA. U
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 952, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement (DA) No. 2024-048 for a cannabis retail storefront at 6638 Eastern Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), Ordinance No. 952 has been determined to be
categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The Project would authorize a cannabis retail use within an already existing commercial structure, inclusive of tenant improvements, to support a new
commercial use for up to 10 years. No additional floor area is proposed. Additionally, a cannabis retail use has similar impacts as other typical commercial uses and would be
subject to the same or more restrictive development and operating standards as other commercial uses. This Project would comply with building, energy efficiency, and land use and development standard provisions. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
CONCLUSION: The DA is designed to facilitate ongoing
communication and collaboration between the Applicant and the local community, addressing concerns and ensuring the retail storefront aligns with community values and interests by requiring the Applicant to submit evidence of compliance with all terms and conditions to the City on an annual basis.
Balance would be promoted with the operational flexibility built into the DA addressing unforeseen challenges or
changes in circumstances, allowing for adjustments as
needed through City Council approval. Compliance with the DA and its terms and conditions will be subject to an annual review, whereby if the City determines that the Applicant is in noncompliance status with the DA, the City may modify or terminate the DA.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 952 and the execution of the
proposed DA would ensure vested development rights in
exchange for community benefits dedicated to revenue for youth programs, housing and homelessness issues, and other discretionary items. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposed development agreement and adoption of
Ordinance No. 952, which would permit a cannabis retail use at the Subject Site for an initial five (5) -year term, subject to an option to extend the term for an additional five (5) years, for a total 10 -year term.
FISCAL IMPACT: If Ordinance No. 952 is adopted, the
Applicant would be required to make an up -front payment of $100,000 upon the effective date of the DA and renew the
contribution annually following the execution of the DA, every January (Annual Community Benefit). The Applicant would also be required to make quarterly contributions equal to seven percent (7%) of gross receipts (Quarterly Community Benefit). Pursuant to the DA terms, 80% of these funds would be dedicated to the City's youth and recreational
programming and the City's housing programs. Under the DA, the Applicant would also be responsible for the cost of staff time spent on the negotiation and preparation of a
development agreement and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with the DA, CUP, BGMC, and other applicable laws and regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 952 - DA 2024-048.docx
Exhibit 2 -February 19 2025 PC 2024-048 Staff Report and Exhibits.pdf 6)
Exhibit 3 - Signed Resolution PC 2025-02.pdf
Exhibit 4 - Signed Resolution PC 2025-03.pdf 46)
Exhibit 5 -Proposed Development Agreement No. 2024-
048.docx 9
Exhibit 6 - 500 600 and 1500 Radius Maps .docx 9
Exhibit 7- Public Hearing Notice pdf.pdf
Exhibit 8 - Presentation MECCA
MayorJorgel Chavez opened the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
Mona Mossayeb, City Planner Development, provided a
presentation.
Applicant, Jo Horgan, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were seventeen (17) written comments were received and distributed to the full Council.
Ari made a comment on the public hearing item.
Mayor Jorgel Chavez closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilwoman Marco Barcena to bring back the item for first reading on March 24, 2025 with the
revision that the Development Agreement must be executed within 60 days of execution.
The motion carried 3-2 with the following vote:
Moved by: Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes Marco Barcena, Miguel De La Rosa, and Francis
De Leon Sanchez
No Jorgel Chavez and Isabel Guillen
Carried 3-2
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.
Richard Darwin spoke regarding the fights Los Padrinos Juvenile Nall in Downey and requested for the City Council to declare against violence.
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 or public comments received.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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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 Councilmember Marco Barcena, seconded by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 -10.13.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
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
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: To 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: No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS: None
10.2 Approval Minutes of City Council/Successor Agency - Joint Meeting 15)
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the February 24, 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- Closed Session - Feb 24 2025 - Minutes - Html 9 Exhibit 2 - City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting - Feb 24 2025 -
Minutes - Html 6'
10.3 Warrant Re.ister 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 02/13/2025, 02/18/2024, 02/20/2025, and 02/25/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 02/13/2025, 02/18/2024, 02/20/2025, and
02/25/2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Wire 02/13 2044 $2,098
transfer /2025 ,613.8
0 Warrant 02/18 194189- $443,0
register //202 194276 11.37
5 Total Bank $2,541
,625.1
7 Wire 02/20 2045-2050 $486,4
transfer /2025 74.74
Warrant 02/25 194277- $
register /2025 194356 750,35
1.32 Total Bank $1,236
,826.0
6 Net $523,8
Payroll 02/20 85.19
transfer /2025
Total $
Voucher 1,760,
711.25
Grand $
Total 4,302,
Vouchers 336.42
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1- Warrant Register e
10.4 January 2025 Treasurer's Report g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive, approve, and file the January 2025 Treasurer's Report.
CONCLUSION: The January 31, 2025, Treasurer's Report has been presented to the City Council with a recommendation to receive, approve and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS: Treasurer's Report - January 2025.pdf e
10.5 Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement with John Ramirez for Appointment as Interim
Director of Community Development Pursuant to
Government Code Section 21221(h) U
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution, approving an employment agreement with John Ramirez for appointment
as Interim Director of Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h).
CONCLUSION: It is necessary for the City to retain a seasoned Interim Director of Community Development to continue the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting activities of the Department of Community Development to ensure continuity of leadership and quality services to the public, while the City undergoes a recruitment process for a permanent appointment.
FISCAL IMPACT: A cost savings of approximately $5,100 per month is anticipated during the interim appointment due to no employer portion CaIPERS retirement contributions and employee benefits associated with the retired annuitant interim appointment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-17 9
Exhibit 2 - Employment Agreement Between the City of Bell Gardens and John Ramirez 0
10.6 Consideration of a Resolution Implementing Provisions of the General Fund -Based Reopener Articles as Provided by the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of
Bell Gardens and the Bell Gardens City Employees
Association, the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees
Association, and the Bell Gardens Public Works
Supervisors Association a
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution, implementing the provisions of the general fund -based reopener articles as provided by the memorandum of understanding between the City of Bell Gardens, the Bell Gardens City Employees
Association, the Bell Gardens Public Works Employees
Association, and the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association.
CONCLUSION: It is necessary for the City to implement the reopener provision to advise and discuss with the employee associations expected impacts and discuss possible solutions to resolve anticipated fiscal shortfall.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact adopting the
resolution to implement the reopener article of the respective MOUs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-18'
10.7 Second Reading and Adoption 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 '
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 955 amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (BGMC) to amend public noticing provisions for zoning ordinances to comply with Assembly Bill 2904.
CONCLUSION: If approved, Ordinance No. 955 would become effective thirty (30) calendar days after approval. Ordinance No. 955 would comply with AB 2904, a state mandate,
expanding noticing requirements and promoting public
participation. Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 955.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. State law previously required the City provide 10 days 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'
10.8 Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement between Serviam by Wright LLP and the City of Bell Gardens for a Neutral Third -Party Hearing Officer for Services Pertaining to the City's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance'
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a
Professional Services Agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP, for a neutral third -party Hearing Officer for services pertaining to the City's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction
Protections Ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3), the PSA is categorically exempt because it is not considered a project. Professional Services Agreements are considered organizational or administrative government
activities that result in no direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
CONCLUSION: It is recommended that the City Council
approve the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP for neutral third -party Hearing Officer Services pertaining to the City's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction Protections Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: The neutral third -party Hearing Officer Services to be provided are based on an hourly rate of $275 with a not -to -exceed amount of $90,000 for the entirety of the Professional Services Agreement. Funds to pay for these services were approved as part of the City's Adopted FY 2024- 2025 Budget for the Housing Division.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-19 6'
Exhibit 2 - PSA with Serviam by Wright for Hearing Officer Services Final.pdf
10.9 Consideration of Approval of an Eighth Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker
International for Approval of Continued Consulting
Administration Services of Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
Adopt the attached Resolution; and
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Michael Baker International for approval of use of continued consulting administration services of PLHA
program services.
CONCLUSION: It is recommended that the City Council
approve the Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Michael Baker to authorize
the use of continued consulting administration services of PLHA Program Services.
FISCAL IMPACT: The consulting services to be provided by Michael Baker are based on hourly rates and an annual not - to -exceed price. The new total annual not -to -exceed costs will be $348,914. These consulting services will be reimbursed with CDBG, CDBG-CV and PLHA funds. Therefore, there will be no impact to the City's General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-20 a
Exhibit 2 - Eighth Amendment to Michael Baker PSA with Prior Amendments and Master AgreementAgreement.pdf c
10.11 Acceptance of the Purchase and Installation of Additional LED Lighting At Veterans Park as Complete
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Accept the Purchase and Installation of Additional LED Lighting Project at Veterans Park as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion.
CONCLUSION: The City Council's acceptance of the Project as complete is required to allow the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the LA County Registrar -Recorder.
FISCAL IMPACT: The work performed by ABM was funded by
Prop 68 as part of the Veterans Park Refurbishment Project.
The total cost of the project was $237,391.61.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Notice of Completion
10.11 Consideration of the Approval of a Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between City of Bell Gardens and Norris Realty Advisors for Appraisal Services for Fair Market Rent and Administrative Proceeding Services g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
Adopt the attached Resolution; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and Norris Realty Advisors.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3), the Agreement is categorically exempt because it is not considered a project. Professional Services Agreements are considered organizational or administrative government activities that result in no direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
CONCLUSION: Given the additional services required based on an appeal being heard by the third -party hearing officer, staff recommends that the City Council approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Norris Realty Advisors and amend the not -to -exceed amount from $11,000 to $16,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds to cover these services have been
budgeted for FY 2024-2025 as part of the Housing Division's budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-21
Exhibit 2 - Second Amendment to PSA for Norris Advisors with Exhibits Final.pdf a
10.12 Consideration of a Resolution approving a Fourth
Amendment to an Agreement with Greentech Landscape for
Landscape Maintenance Services g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment with
Greentech Landscape, Inc.
CONCLUSION: Approving the Fourth Amendment would
extend the Greentech contract services agreement term for three (3) additional months at the same terms and conditions currently provided for under the existing agreement, which will allow staff to complete the process for a competitive landscape maintenance services procurement without
interruptions in landscape maintenance services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for landscape contract
maintenance services is available in the FY 2024/25 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-22 c
Exhibit 2 - Fourth Amendment with Exhibits g
10.13 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Second
Amendment to an Agreement with Ardurra for Construction Management and Inspection Service for the Aquatic Center Protect fl
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc.
CONCLUSION: Approving a Second Amendment to the
Agreement would enable Ardurra to provide the necessary additional construction management, inspection, and soils and materials testing services necessary to complete the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The $316,886 for additional construction management, inspection, and soils and materials testing services would result in a total not to exceed amount of $2,040,352.08. CDBG funds are available to cover these costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2025-23 g
Exhibit 2 - Second Amendment with Exhibits g
11. DISCUSSION
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Notice of Vacancy g
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen removed Christian Sanchez from the Recreation, Cultural and Youth Commission.
A motion was made by Mayor Jorge! Chavez, seconded by
Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez to remove Christian Sanchez from the Recreation, Cultural and Youth Commission.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
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
11.2 Consideration of Ordinance No, 956 to amend Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens
Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 2.74 (Electronic
Signatures) to establish a policy for the use of electronic or digital signatures
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve:
1. Find the proposed Ordinance No. 956 (Exhibit 1)
categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No.
956, by title only, amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to add a
new Chapter 2.74 (Electronic Signatures) to establish a policy for the use of electronic or digital signatures.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed ordinance is
exempt from CEQA (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) under the common sense exemption set forth at California Code of
Regulations, Title 14 § 15061(b)(3)(CEQA Guidelines) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this proposed ordinance would have a
significant effect on the environment.
CONCLUSION: Staff is recommending the proposed
ordinance to help the City execute instruments in a more expedited and efficient manner.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Ordinance No. 956 g
Exhibit 2 - Presentation Electronis Signatures g
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Mayor Jorgel Chavez, seconded by
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to approved the item.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
Seconded by: Isabel Guillen
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.3 Acuatics Center Protect Quarterly Update g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the March 2025 John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center Improvements update report.
CONCLUSION: Staff will keep Council informed of the
progress we are making during construction and will continue to seek outside funding sources to minimize the impact to the general fund.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Project budget is $31,270,000, consisting of the following funds:
• Land and Water Conservation Fund - $6 million
(Federal)
• Supervisor Janice Hahn - $4 million (County)
• Assemblymember Cristina Garcia - $2 million (State)
• Congresswoman Roybal-Allard - $1.5 million (Federal)
• General Fund - $14.6 million (City)
The current estimated total Project costs are as follows:
Design (RJM Design Group) $1,045,1
00 Labor Compliance (Michael $224,200
Baker International)
Construction Management & $2,040,4
Inspection (Ardurra) 00
Construction Cost (Bernards) $26,334,
000
Construction Change Orders $258,500
(Bernards)
Remaining Construction $1,304,5
Contingency 00
Publications & Misc. Costs $1,200
TOTAL ESTIMATED
PROJECT COST
$31,270,
000
Annual staffing and operating costs of approximately
$2,700,000 will need to be included in future general fund budgets.
ATTACHMENTS: None
Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works and Facilities, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.4 City Water System Update and Recommended Next Steps RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff report; or
2. Provide direction on the options under consideration to move the project forward.
CONCLUSION: Staff continues to pursue construction funding from the State and federal agencies. At this time, construction funding is not secured. Engineering staff recommends
turning the well back on due to the continuing debt increases due to the purchase of MWD water, while continuing to
prepare the construction documents to construct the IX PFAS Treatment Plant along with the new Water Rate study.
FISCAL IMPACT: As part of Amendment No. 2, staff secured grant funding for the design of the IX PFAS Treatment Plant.
Continuing with the purchase of MWD water would result in an annual cost of approximately $1.5 million. Turning the well back on in lieu of purchasing MWD water would result in an annual cost of approximately $475,200, a difference of
$1,024,800.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1- Presentation City Water Update 6'
Douglas Benash, City Engineer and Senior Project Manager with Bowman, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to send out a survey to residents and come back with an analysis of surrounding cities.
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
Mayor Jorgel Chavez recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened at 8:49 p.m.
1L5 Selection of Strategic Planning g
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with MIG,
Inc. for the development of the City of Bell Gardens
Strategic Plan in the amount not to exceed $59,996; or
2. Receive and File.
CONCLUSION: The facilitation and preparation of a Strategic Plan will result in a documented roadmap 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. In doing so, the options are to hire an external consultant or take no action and receive and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of hiring a firm is estimated not to exceed $59,996.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-24 .67
Exhibit 2 - Agreement fl
Exhibit 3- Presention Strategic Plan Update g
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager, provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon
Sanchez to bring back item at a later time. Motion died due to a lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen, seconded by Mayor Jorgel Chavez to adopt Resolution No. 2025-24
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Isabel Guillen
Seconded by: Jorgel Chavez
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
12. CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorge! Chavez adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
Carried 5-0
Daisy Gomez, City Cl