CITYOF BELL GARDENS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MONDAY,JUNE 10, 2024, 6:00 PM MINUTES  CITYCOUNCIL/SUCCESSORAGENCYTO THE COMMUNITY  4UB OF PROGRESS LIFORN  LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA90201 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: For Regular Meetings, the public may address the City Council / Agency Members on any item listed on the Regular Meeting Agenda and matters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council / Successor Agency. Public comments for non-agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. For Special Meetings, the public may only speak on items listed on the agenda. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person for each designated public comment period(s). Public comments can be made by any of the IN-PERSON: Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. 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Speakers who wish to provide a comment should do sO by submitting a "Public Comment Card" to the staff liaison, clerk, prior to the designated public comment  following ways:  "Public Comment Card" prior to the meeting.  the. Zoom Meeting ID: 813: 3236 4343 Passcode: 2021  app.  of the official public record of this meeting.  6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (562)806-7704.  period.    CALLTO ORDER  The Council Members of the City of Bell Gardens City Councl/Successor Agency held a Joint Regular meeting on June 10, 2024, in the Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena presiding. Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena called the joint meeting to Mayor Gabriela Gomez joined the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Councimember Maria Pulido joined the meeting remotely at 6:27 p.m. within the calendar year due to just cause circumstances under AB 2449 due to  order at 6:14 p.m.  childcare. INVOCATION  The invocation was given by Pastor Reynaldo Leal.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Paul Camacho.  ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY  DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS  Present:  Jorgel Chavez, Agency Member/Council Member Francis De Leon Sanchez, Agency Member/Council Member Marco Barcena, Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Gabriela Gomez, Chair/Mayor (joined the meeting at 6:22 p.m.)  Maria Pulido, Agency Member/Council Member (joined virtually under AB 2449 at6:27 p.m.)  Absent: None  PRESENTATIONS  RECYCLED FASHION VIDEOGRAPHERS AND DESIGNERS  Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Maria Estela Acevedo, Maria de Jesus Barcena, Rocio Barcena, Cisko 3000, Carolina Hernandez, Alejandra Munoz, Photographers: Joshua Figueroa, Cecilia Izabal, Camilo Beltran, Alexis Barcena, Jesse Orozco, and  Ana Elena Sifuentes Uriostegui; and  Eresto Ramirez.  This item was heard after the "Certificate of Recognition - CERT Program" presentation.  CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION-CERT PROGRAM  Councimember Francis de Leon Sanchez read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Lucila    Barranco, Martha Carrasco, Areli L. Catalan, Margarita Chairez, Jesus Chairez, Maria Davila-Rivas, Alexa Godoy, Itzel Godoy, Lyliana Godoy Madrid, Maria Gonzalez Flores, Esaul Jimenez, Elva Martinez, Victoria Mirembe, Jorge Montoya, Silvestre Noyola, Ana Maria Sanchez, Deyanira Saucedo, Silvia Saucedo, Karyme Yanez, and Mayra Yanez. This item was heard after the "CalHome Grant Recipient Awards" presentation and prior to the "Recycled Fashion Videographers and Designers" presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena read the certificate of recognition and presented it to the recipients Ana Garcia, Iliana Teles, and Maria Garcia. This item was heard prior to the "Recycled Fashion  CALHOME GRANT RECIPIENT AWARDS  Videographers and Designers" presentation.  PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LGBTQ+  Mayor Gabriela Gomez read the certificate of recognition. This item was heard after the "Recycled  Fashion Videographers and Designers" presentation.  PUBLIC HEARING (Item No. 1)  1. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 944 AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, REGULATIONS AND TAXES) AND TITLE 9 (ZONING AND PLANNING REGULATIONS) OF THE BELL GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 944, by title only, to regulate and conditionally  BANQUET FACILITYUSES  permit banquet facilities ini industrial zones. Itiss staff's recommendation that the City Council: Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and  Recommendation:  1. Find proposed Ordinance No. 944 (Exhibit 1) categorically exempt from the California 2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 944 by title only, amending Chapter 5.04 (Definitions) of Title 5 (Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes); and Chapter 9.14 (Industrial Zone), Chapter 9.20 (Special Uses and Applicable Standards) and Chapter 9.38 (Parking and Loading (Off Street)) of Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) of the Bell  Gardens Municipal Code to regulate banquet facility uses.  Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.  PUBLIC COMMENT  City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that no written comments were received.  Maria Ruiz spoke in opposition to this item.  Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.  A motion was made by Councilmember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco  Barcena to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:    AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None  Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (Item Nos.2-3)  2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 940 TO AUTHORIZE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BYAND BETWEENTHE CITY OF BELL GARDENS. MR. NICE GUY,LLC AND JK AND SI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 6231 EASTERN AVENUE. INTHE CITYOF BELLGARDENS Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 940, by title only, to approve the proposed Development. Agreement No. 2023-072 foracannabis retail storefront at 6231 EastemAvenue. Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 940, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-072 for a cannabis  Recommendation:  retail storefront at 6231 Eastem Avenue.  Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.  PUBLIC COMMENT  City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that one (1)written comment was received.  Chase Crichton spoke in support of this item. Ramon Garcia spoke ins support of this item. Sintia Osorio spoke in support of this item. Carrie Camacho spoke in support of this item. Sabrina Luna spoke in support of this item. Conrad Gunderson spoke in support of this item. Celia Garcia spoke in support of this item. Breanna Cabral spoke in support of this item. Rogelio Rodriguez spoke in opposition to this item. Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.  Amotion was made by Mayor Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 940 and the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-072 with an  amendment to reduce the gross receipts to 7%.    The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following votes:  AYES: NOES: Chavez ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None  Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez  3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 941 TO AUTHORIZE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, OTC BELL GARDENS, LLC AND KIM DAE HO & HYE YEONG RELATING TO THE PROPERTY Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 941, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-067 for a cannabis retail storefront at 5605 Gage Avenue. Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 941, by title only, to approve the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-067 for a cannabis  LOCATEDAT 5605GAGE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BELLGARDENS  Recommendation:  retail storefront at 5605 Gage Avenue.  Mayor Gabriela Gomez opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m.  PUBLIC COMMENT  City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that were no written comments were received.  Matt Jones spoke in support of this item. Sierra Rayne spoke in support of this time. William Hundsdorfer spoke in support of this time. Mayor Gabriela Gomez closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.  A motion was made by Mayor Gabriela Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 941 and the proposed Development Agreement No. 2023-067 with an  amendment to reduce the gross receipts to 7%. The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following votes:  AYES: NOES: Chavez ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None  Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez  PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER  JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSORAGENCY    Mayor Gabriela Gomez recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m. and reconvened at 8:33 p.m. City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were no written comments received.  Rogelio Rodriguez spoke regarding LGBTQ+.  PUBLIC COMMENTS ONAGENDAITEMS ONLY  City Clerk Daisy Gomez announced that there were two (2) written comments received in support of Item  No. 14.  Stephanie Tapa Onate spoke in support of Item No. 14. Mary Paz spoke in support of Item No. 14. Emma Hemandez spoke in support of Item No. 14.  CITYMANAGERS REPORT  City Manager Michael O'Kelly provided al brief report. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 4-18)  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. AI motion was made by Councimember Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councimember Francis de Leon  Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.  Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4-18. The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:  AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None  Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez  4. GENERAL MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND APPROVE ORDINANCES BY ITLEONLY/PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIAGOVERNMENT CODE SECTION36934 In order to expedite the conduct of business at City Council meetings, Califoria State Law (California Govemment Code Section 36934) allows Ordinances to be read by title if a majority of Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council approve ag general motion to waive full reading and approve Ordinances by title only pursuant to Califomia Govemment Code Section 36934.  the legislative body supports the motion to waive the full reading.  Recommendation:    5. APPROVALMINUTES OF MAY13.2024 CIVISUCCESSORAGENCYJOINI MEETING  Approve the minutes of the May 13, 2024 City/Successor Agency Joint Meeting.  Recommendation:  Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the minutes of the May 13, 2024  CiySurcessorAgency Joint Meeting.  6. WARRANT REGISTERSAND WIRE TRANSFERS  Ina 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. Eachcouncil 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 Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council receive and file the warrant registers, wire transfers, and net payrolls dated 04/24/2024, 04/30/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/07/2024, 05/09/2024,  actionre required by this report. Recommendation:  05/14/2024, 05/16/2024 and 05/21/2024. 7. WARRANT REGISTERSUCCESSORAGENCY  In approving the action of receiving and filing the warrant registers, the official minutes of the Successor. Agency should state that eachi individual member of the SuccessorAgency, 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 Successor Agency Member, or pays for any costs or expenses, or otherwise benefits the same named 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. Itis staff's recommendation that the Successor Agency Members receive and file the warrant  Recommendation: register dated 05/07/2024.  8. MARCH2024 TREASURER'S REPORT  The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the Itis recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the March 2024 Treasurer's  City. Recommendation: Report.  9. APRIL2024TREASURERS REPORT  The Treasurer's Report is a list of cash, investment portfolio and restricted bond cash held by the  City.    Recommendation: Report.  Itis recommended that the City Council receive, approve, and file the April 2024 Treasurer's  10. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE  California Government Code Section 87306.5 requires that local govemments conduct a review of their Conflict of Interest Codes every two years. The City's Conflict of Interest Code determines which City officials and employee positions must file the Fair Political Practices Commission Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion direct staff to conduct the biennial review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code and submit any proposed amendments no later than 11. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITHTHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LACDA) FOR THE CITY'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM FOR YEAR 4( (2024) ALLOCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR( (FY)2024-2025 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 County Development Authority Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. Funds will be Itis 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 4 (2024) to implement the program during Fiscal Year  Statement of Economic Interest Form 700.  Recommendation:  October 1, 2024, pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5.  utilized to continue the rent subsidy program for Bell Gardens residents.  Recommendation:  (FY)2024-2025.  Resolution No. 2024-32 was approved..  12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 939 AMENDING BELL GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.25"CARD CLUB LICENSE REGULATIONS OF TITLE 5 "BUSINESS LICENSES, REGULATIONS AND TAXES" TO AMEND GROSS Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 939, amending Title 5 (business licenses, regulations and taxes) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code to modify the definition and the calculations of the monthly gross revenue license fee for Card Club License Holders. Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 939 by title only, amending Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 5.25 "Card Club License Regulations" of Title 5 "Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes" to amend the gross revenue  REVENUE LICENSE FEE FOR CARD CLUB LICENSE HOLDERS  Recommendation:  license fee for card club license holders.  Ordinance No. 393 was adopted.    13. BETTERBAG BAN RESOLUTION  Plastic bags remain a signifiçant contributor to Califomia's plastic waste and pollution issues, with detrimental impacts on wildlife, ecosystems, and human health. The attached Resolutioni in Support of Assembly Bill 2236 (Bauer-Kahan) and Senate Bill 1053 (Blakespear) for a Better Bag Ban helps in addressing the loopholes that allow grocery stores to sell single-use plastic bags by  revising the requirements for reusable bags.  Recommendation:  Itis recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Better Bag Ban Resolution.  Resolution No. 2024-33 was approved.  14. RESOLUTIONI DENOUNCING DIGITALDISCRIMINATION  The City of Bell Gardens acknowledges the crucial role of broadband intemet access for full participation in modem society and the digital discrimination that occurs when intemet service providers (ISPs) inequitably deploy high-speed intemet and disproportonately limit services to racially or socio-economicaly marginalized neighborhoods. The City denounces digital discrimination and commits to addressing the digital divide to ensure digital equity for all residents. Itis recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Denouncing Digital  Recommendation: Discrimination.  Resolution No. 2024-34 was approved.  15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2TO THE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FUNDING Consideration of a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Funding Agreement No. 920000000F7120 for the Eastem Avenue and Florence Avenue Regional Surface Transportation Improvement Project. Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Amendment No. 2to Funding Agreement 920000000F7120 between the City of Bell Gardens and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan TransportatonAutronty for the Eastem,Avenue and Florence  AGREEMENT N0.92000000-7120  Recommendation:  Avenue Regional Surface Transportation improvement Project.  Resolution No. 2024-35 was approved.  16. RECOMMENDAION OF APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITHHF&HCONSULTANTS. LLC FORSOLID WASTE CONSULTING SERVICES Consideration of a Resolution to approve a Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC (HF&H) for Solid Waste  Consultants, LLC for Solid Waste Consulting Services.  Recommendation: Consulting Services. Resolution No. 2024-36 was approved.    17. RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITHSEQUEL CONTRACTORS. INC. FOR THE VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS Recommendation of approval of a Construction Contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the Various Residential Streetimprovements FY2022-2023 project (CIP No. 3919).  FY22ZV2PROJECICP NO.3919)  Recommendation:  Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council:  1. Award a Construction Contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $799,881.90 for the Various Residential Street Improvements FY2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 3919); and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen condition in an amount not  toe exceed 10% of the Construction Contract.  18. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ABM BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN HVAC Consideration of a Resolution approving an agreement with ABM Building Solutions, LLC, for the  UNIT AT THE PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION YARD  purchase and installation of an HVAC unit at the Public Works Corporation Yard.  Recommendation:  Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:  1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving an agreement with ABM Building Solutions, LLC, for the purchase and installation of a new rooftop HVAC unit a total amount not to exceed 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen condition in an amount not to  $17,913.72; and  exceed 10% of the agreement amount.  Resolution No. 2024-37 was approved. DISCUSSION (Item Nos. 19-22)  19. LOCAL COMMISSIONS 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 Itis 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.  10 working days after the posting of the vacancy notice.  Recommendation:  No action was taken.  20. RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION SERVICES WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY,AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS The City of Bell Gardens is governed by a five-member elected City Council. Members of the City    Council are elected in November of even-number years and serve staggered four-year terms. On November 5, 2024 there will be a General Election for two (2) City Council seats with four (4) year  expiring terms and a Special Election for one (1)seat with at two (2) year term. Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the following:  Recommendation:  1. Adopt attached Resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held 2. Adopt attached Resolution calling for the holding of a Special Municipal Election to be held 3. Adopt attached Resolution requesting to consolidate a General Municipal Election with the 4. Adopt attached Resolution requesting to consolidate a Special Municipal Election with the 5. Adopt attached Resolution adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to voters on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, which includes the new optional Candidate Online  on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and  Statement.  Resolution Nos. 2024-38, 2024-39, 2024-40, 2024-41, and 2024-42 were approved.  Daisy Gomez, City Clerk, provided a presentation. Sanchez to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried 5-0 with the following votes:  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marco Barcena, seconded by Councimember Francis de Leon  AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None  Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez  21. COUNCILMEMEMBERMARIAPULIDO'S EXCUSED LEAVE OFABSENCE  Considerationof Approval of Excused Leave of Absence for Council Member Maria Pulido Grant permission and approve the leave of absence of Bell Gardens City Council Member Maria Amotion was made by Councimember Francis de Leon Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Gabriela Gomez  Recommendation: Pulido.  to approve staff's recommendation.  The motion carried 4-0-0-1 with the following votes:  AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Pulido  Chavez, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez    22. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS.COMPENSATION PLAN, AND ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS Presented for adoption is the July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Operating and Capital improvement Budgets and Compensation Plan; and GANN Appropriations limit for FY 2024-2025 pursuant to  LIMIT  Article XIII-B of the Califomia State Constitution.  Recommendation:  Itis staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion approve:  1. The attached Resolution adopting the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (FY2024- 2025) Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Compensation Plan; and 2. The attached Resolution establishing the GANN Appropriations limit for FY 2024-2025  pursuant to Article XIII-B of the California State Constitution.  Resolution Nos. 2024-43, 2024-44, and 2024-45 were approved.  Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a presentation.  A motion was made by Councilmember Jorgel Chavez, seconded by Councimember Francis De Leon  Sanchez to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried 5-0 withi the following votes:  AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None  Chavez, Pulido, Sanchez, Barcena, Gomez  CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSORAGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS  Members of the Council and Successor. Agency made communlyamouncemens and comments.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Gabriela Gomez adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m.  Daisy Gomez, City Clerk Agenda posted on June 6, 2024.  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