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6.2 Consideration of an Ordinance No. 954 Amending Title 9
(Zoning and Planning Regulations) to Regulate Accessory
Dwelling Units- Zoning Code Amendments No. 2024-075
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 954, by title
only, amending Section 9.20.036 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of
Chapter 9.20 (Special Uses and Applicable Standards) of Title 9
(Zoning and Planning) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (“BGMC”)
regulating accessory dwelling units.
CONCLUSION: The adoption of Ordinance No. 954 is critical to
comply with recently adopted state law promoting the construction
of ADUs in areas zoned for residential and mixed-uses. ADUs play a
crucial role in addressing the state’s housing crisis by providing
flexible housing options within existing residential areas. Following
state guidelines is necessary to ensure that local ADU regulations
align with state goals to promote housing development, streamline
the approval process, and support more housing options. Complying
with state law and guidelines and policies focused at reducing
barriers to housing development helps maintain consistency and
facilitates construction of units in areas where they are needed.
It is recommended that the City Council waive full reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 954, by title only, approving Ordinance No.
954 amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) BGMC.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 954
Exhibit 2 - March 19, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda Report
Exhibit 3 - Resolution #PC 2025-06
Exhibit 4 - Public Hearing Notice |
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12.2 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-
24
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the following
reports for the year ended June 30, 2024, be reviewed, discussed and
filed by the City Council.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);
Single Audit Report of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal
Awards;
Report on Communication with Those Charged with
Governance; and
Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon
Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Worksheet.
CONCLUSION: The auditor reports for the audit preformed for the
fiscal year of June 30, 2024, have been presented to the City Council
with a recommendation to review, discuss, and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal Impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - FY 23-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Exhibit 2 - FY 23-24 Single Audit Report
Exhibit 3 - Communication Report
Exhibit 4 - Independent Accountants' Report
Exhibit 5 - Presentation |
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11.4 Consideration of Ordinance No. 952 to Authorize a
Development Agreement by and between the City of Bell
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
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 952 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).
CONCLUSION: If approved, Ordinance No. 952 would become
effective 30 calendar days after approval, in addition the operator
and property owner must execute the agreement, and the operator
must provide proof of insurance and submit the initial Annual
Community Benefits payment of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) to effectuate the benefits conferred by the development
agreement withing 60 calendar days. The development agreement
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 that the City Council conduct a second reading of
Ordinance No. 952 and adopt the ordinance, 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 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 (Quarterly
Community Benefit). Pursuant to the 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. 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 (Development Agreement No. 2024-048)
Exhibit 2 - Development Agreement No. 2024-048
Exhibit 3 - Mar 24, 2025, City Council Agenda Report and Exhibits
Exhibit 4 - February 19, 2025, Planning Commission 2024-048 Staff
Report and Exhibits |
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11.10 Acceptance of Veterans Park Stormwater Improvements (CIP
No. 3880) as Complete
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council:
1. Accept the Veterans Park City Yard Improvements Project; CIP
No. 3880 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 total Project budget included $877,551 from the
Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program. The Project was
completed within budget. The remaining unexpended balance will be
returned to the Measure W Fund for future stormwater-related
programs and projects.
The Veterans Park City Yard Improvements project expenditures were
as follows:
Design $ 21, 600.00
Topographic Survey & Geotechnical Infiltration $ 11,700.00
Report
Construction Management & Inspection $ 55,230.00
Project Management $ 20,580.00
Funding Administration $
7,718.00
Construction Costs $
590,430.00
Additive Bids $
100,000.00
Change Order No. 1 - 3 $ 19,322.00
Quantity Changes $ 16,549.05
Publication & Misc. Costs $ 1,225.57
Final Project Costs $
844,354.82
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1 - Notice of Completion |
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