CITY OF BELL GARDENS
MINUTES
City Council / Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Joint Meeting
Monday, May 12, 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 httI s _.} r IAeEIga i • c rp- ,t t, . _vya tcl .it {-co ncil A-needn s.
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LL TO ORDER
The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on May 12, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Jorge' Chavez presiding. MayorJorgel Chavez called the joint meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilwoman Isabel Guillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Michael B. ('Kelly:
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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 - Rocio's Mexican Kitchen Item was not heard.
5,2 Certificate of Recognition - Jose Luis Ruiz, Owner of La Carniceria Meat Market
This item was heard prior to Certificate of Recognition - Rocio's Mexican Kitchen.
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Jose Luis Ruiz, Owner of La Carniceria Meat Market.
5.3 Certificate of Recognition - Edwin Gutierrez, Owner of La Carniceria Meat Market
This item was heard at the same time with Item 5.2, prior to Certificate of Recognition - Rocio's Mexican Kitchen.
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Edwin Gutierrez, Owner of La Carniceria Meat Market..
5.4 Gresit€rr
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Presentation was provided by David Pallin Jr. from Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
5.5 Proclamation of National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025) This item was heard immediately following Item No. 5.
Certificate of Recognition ® Edi?rrin Gutierrez, Owner of La Carniceria..
Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Chief Camacho and Police Department staff.
5.6 Proclamation Recognizing - National Public Works Week (May 1-24, 2025)
Counilmember Marco Barcerna read the certificate of
recognition and presented it to Director ofPublic Works Bernardo iniguez and Public Work staff
6. PUBLIC HEARING
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 953, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement (DA) No. 2024-015 for a cannabis retail storefront at 6300 Gage Avenue (Subject Site).
CONCLUSION: The DA is designed to facilitate ongoing
communication and collaboration between the Applicant,
who would be the licensee, and the local community
addressing concerns and ensuring the retail storefront aligns with community values and interests b 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 not in compliance with the DA, the City may modify or terminate the DA.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 953 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, 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 and that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 953, by title only.
FISCAL IMPACT: If Ordinance No. 953 is approved, 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, as defined in the DA, once operations have commenced (Quarterly Community
Benefit). Pursuant to the Development Agreement Procedures and DA terms, eighty percent (80%) of these funds would be dedicated to the City's youth and recreational programming and the City's housing programs. The DA also provides
additional community benefits for the City's youth, as
described in greater detail below (Youth -Specific Benefits):
1. $25,000 annual contribution to the City for the purpose of funding academic scholarships for City's youth
residents;
2. $8,000 annual contribution to the City's Recreation and Community Services Department to fund youth sports
programming; and
3. $6,000 annual contribution to City's Recreation and
Community Services Department for the purpose of
subsidizing the cost of youth swimming lessons and
other youth programming costs at the John Anson Ford
Park Regional Aquatics Center, or if not in operation,
for funding youth sports programming.
The mechanisms of distribution to be determined by the City to ensure their equitable distribution.
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- OrdinanbeNo. 953 e.
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Mayor Jorgel Chavez opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
MayorJorgel Chavez recess the meeting at 7:13 p.m. and
reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written or comments were received and no public comments were provided.
Mayor Jorgel Chavez closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to receive and
file this item.
The motion carried 3 - 2 with the following vote:
Moved by: Marco Barcena
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
Yes Marco Barcena, Miguel De La Rosa, and Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez
Jorgel Chavez and Isabel Guillen
Carried 3-2
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 957, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-073 for a cannabis retail storefront at 7821 Eastern Avenue.
CONCLUSION: The DA is designed to facilitate ongoing
communication and collaboration between the Applicant,
who would be the licensee, 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 not in compliance status with the DA, the City may modify or terminate the DA.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 957 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, 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 and that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 957, by title only.
FISCAL IMPACT: If Ordinance No. 957 is approved, 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 as defined in the DA, once operations have commenced (Quarterly Community
Benefit). Pursuant to the Development Agreement Procedures and DA terms, eighty percent (80%) of these funds would be dedicated to the City's youth and recreational programming and the City's housing programs. The DA also provides
additional community benefits for the City's youth, as
described in greater detail below (Youth -Specific Benefits):
1. $5,000 annual contribution to the City for the purpose of funding academic scholarships for City's youth
residents;
2. $10,000 annual contribution to the City's Recreation and Community Services Department to fund youth
sports programming; and
3. $10,000 annual contribution to the City's Recreation and Community Services Department for the purpose
of subsidizing the cost of youth swimming lessons and
other youth programming costs at the John Anson Ford
Park Regional Aquatics Center, or if not in operation,
for funding youth sports programming.
The mechanisms of distribution to be determined by the City to ensure their equitable distribution.
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
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ATTACHMENTS:
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MayorJorgel Chavez opened the public hearing at 7.29 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written or comments were received and no public comments were provided.
MayorJorgel Chavez closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon Sanchez , seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to receive and file this item.
The motion carried 3 - 2 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Marco Barcena
Yes Marco Barcena, Miguel De La Rosa, and Dr.
Francis De Leon Sanchez
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.
Bruce Crow spoke regarding environmental concerns.
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 Nos. 8, 11.5, and 12.2.
9. EXTERNAL COMMITTEES UPDATES
There were no updates provided.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael B. O'Kelly provided a brief report.
11. 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 to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 11.1 -
11.10, with the exception of Item No. 11.6.
The motion carried 5 - 0 with the following vote:
Yes
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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.
ATTACHMENT: None.
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
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11.2 f C€ r rC rKcess,or .kgency - Joint
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council approve the minutes of the April 28, 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:
Closed ion- Apr 28 =fk"rrrr�t
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RECOM ENDATI©N It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/15/2025, 04/17/2025, and 04/22/2025.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the City Council is approved, then the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/15/2025, 04/17/2025, and 04/22/2025.
FISCAL I PACT:
Warrant
Transfer 04/15/20
25 Warrant
5066-5067
04/15/20 194926-195021
Register 25
Wire Transfer
04/17/20
25 arrant
register 04/22/20
25 Net Payroll
transfer 04/17/20
25 $2,683,416
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$710,900.6
3 Total Bank $3,394,31
6.69 5068-5071 $276,361.
32. .95022 _95102 $810,426.
71 Total Bank $1,086,78
8.03 $535,817.
20 Total Voucher $ ,622,60
5.23
Grand Total Vouchers
ATTACH TS:
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1.92 11.4 r attar r f cm rs Pr rccc°s,sor /. n
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
Successor Agency members receive and file the warrant
registers dated 04/22/2025.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The attached warrant registers
are for 04/22/2025.The warrant register reflects the obligation of the Successor Agency to Community Development.
CONCLUSION: If the recommendation to the Successor
Agency Members is approved, then the warrant register dated 04/22/2025 will be received and filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Warrant
Register
04/22/2025
12977
Total Bank
Grand Total Vouchers
ATTACHMENTS: :. ExhiI. itetta r:: R is
$2,478.75
$,478..75
$2,478.75
11.5 Co 'd mr crr� of Aclo i rrof a Reaplution.Aur c i f I_c2m , me a flt1 he Bel Gardens E City Employees
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AsseciationeatheB 11 Gardens Public Works uptewµ s Associci t€ors. the Bell Gardens Police 'Officers Association. and the Belt em l s Porkie Manantatement Associations to Their des w i rr rent rrl of Understanding,. tc nrz ire
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RECQM wt ENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution, approving Side Letter Agreements with the BeII Gardens City Employees
Association (BGCEA), the Bell Gardens Public Works
Employees Association (BGPWEA), the Bell Gardens Public Works Supervisors Association (BGPWSA), the Bell Gardens Police Officers Association (BGPOA), and the Bell Gardens Police Management Association (BGPMA), to their respective Memorandum of Understanding, recognizing Juneteenth and Veterans Day as City Recognized and Observed Holidays.
CONCLUSION: If the Side Letter Agreements with BGCEA,
BGPWEA, BGPWSA, BGPOA, and BGPMA are approved,
Juneteenth and Veterans Day will be recognized and
observed as City holidays.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City would realize utilities cost savings from City facilities being closed in observance of the holidays.
ATTACHMENTS:
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BGCEA Side
Exhort BGPWSA
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RECOM ENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a
Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. ("MNS") to provide Economic Development Marketing
Services to the City of Bell Gardens ("City").
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved, the executed PSA would have a not -to -exceed amount of $60,105 Funds to pay for these services have been allocated and are part of the City's Adopted 2024-2025 Budget.
CONCLUSION: It is staff's recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution, approving a
Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineering, Inc., to provide for Economic Development Marketing Services..
ATTACHMENTS:
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A motion was made by Mayor Jorgel Chavez, seconded by
Councilwoman Isabel Guillen to approve Consent Calendar Item No.. 11.6.
Moved by: Jorgel Chavez
Seconded by: Isabel Guillen
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorge( Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
11.7 Co r i d h.adon "a ResoEutadrr A d. tat€s l`r ect_LIst or Froodooto
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the list of
projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB1: Road
Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and
2. Authorize Public Works staff to upload the Resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission website.
CONCLUSION: Adopting the attached Resolution and
submitting the list of proposed projects to the CTC will provide the City with RMRA funding for FY 2025-26.
FISCAL IMPACT: Adoption of the Resolution will secure
$1,036,117 in RMRA funding for FY 2025-2026 for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on local streets.
ATTACHMENTS:
11.9 ctpr i : ttprL
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc.
CONCLUSION: Approving the First Amendment would
approve Econolite's CPI adjustment request, effective May 1, 2025.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for traffic signal maintenance
services is available in the FY 2024/25 operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council by motion:
1. Approve the rejection of bids received on April 29, 2025;
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the ATP Cycle 5 Citywide Complete Streets Improvements, Phase 1
(CIP No. 3903);
3. Authorize staff to re -advertise and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (NISB); and
4. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Guidelines Section 15301(c).
CONCLUSION: Upon City Council approval of the
recommended action, staff will immediately notify all bidders of the rejection of bids received on April 29, 2025; and re - advertise and publish the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City's FY24-25 budget includes
y e ;s,.
$6,299,000 of ATP Cycle 5 funds for the construction of the project. The engineer's estimate for construction is
$4,705,637.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Amended
and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority
Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region
Integrated Regional Water Management. Joint Powers
Authority; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
and direct staff to file a copy with the Gateway Water
Management Authority.
CONCLUSION: If the attached Resolution is adopted, staff will process the agreement for signatures and submit a copy to the GWMA for execution.
..Amended and..
Pei I Water
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to execute this Agreement. The City pays annual dues to GWMA and these are included in the Public Works operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Fchdpit_2i drandaRestated Joint. wer
only
12. DISCUSSION
12..1 Local Apslointment Ls
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.
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 Jorgel Chavez recess the meeting at 8:28 p. m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa nominated Karina Garcia to fill his vacancy in the Senior Citizen Commission..
A motion was made by Cauncilmember Isabel Guillen,
seconded by Councilmember Marco Barcena to fill the vacancy as nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa.
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, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
12.2 Consulado General.die Mexicio0 i rmcl a salad
Cw • 1 s " i' wG h. d C 1` 0 ite. a V d e P' E a m
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the
City Council receive and file this report.
CONCLUSION: The City of Bell Gardens will host the
Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles Consulate on Wheels Program at the Neighborhood Youth Center in June.
Future Program dates will be determined upon agreement
between the City and the Mexican Consulate based on the need and availability of the facility.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact for this program is
approximately $1,800 for the month, which includes a one- time internet upgrade, approximate utilities cost and staff time. This amount can be accommodated by the current fiscal budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Elizabeth Nava, Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marco Barcena,
seconded by Mayor Jorgel Chavez to receive and file.
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, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
12.3 Propcse _F^imscal ar « 207 Bud et
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council
receive and file the proposed budget. Staff also recommends that the City Council provide directions to staff on the proposed budget.
CONCLUSION: The preliminary proposed budget will result in a FY 2024-2025 All City Funds budget of $79,793,482. The City has remaining CIP projects of $36,504,445 with
$7,428,874 in new appropriations for FY 2025-2026. Once the budget is adopted by the City council, the final budget document will be compiled and published on the City's
website. The budget will be monitored throughout the year
and will be reanalyzed during the mid -year budget review.
FISCAL I PACT: The preliminary proposed budget will result in a total FY 2025-2026 All Funds budget of $79,793,482.
Theproposed City budget includes General Fund expenditures of $50,060,167 and projected General fund revenues of
$50,060,167 which results in a zero balanced budget. The proposed budget includes a $200,000 transfer to General Fund reserves which will grow the contingency reserve to $4,700,000 which is 9.3% of General Fund proposed
expenditures.
ATTACHMENTS:
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services , provided a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Francis De Leon
Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Miguel De La Rosa to receive and file.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following vote:
Moved by: Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez
Seconded by: Miguel De La Rosa
Yes
Marco Barcena, Jorgel Chavez, Miguel De La
Rosa, Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez, and Isabel
Guillen
Carried 5-0
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jorgel Chavez adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p. m..
Daisy Gomez, City Clerk