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COUNCIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 - TELECONFERENCE
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CHAMBERS 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 4:30 P.M. OPEN
SESSION NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WAS PARTIALLY CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953(E) AS IMPLEMENTED
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SESSION 1 Call to
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None 2 Roll
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None 3 Recess to Closed
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 5
January 13, 2022 Page 2 of 7
4:30 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 Call to Order
Mayor Dunton called the Adjourned Regular Meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. 6 Roll Call
The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
Staff Participants:
Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attomey
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
7 invocation
Mayor Ray Dunton offered the Invocation.
8 Pledge of Allegiance
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 City Council Announcements
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Los Angeles County Public Health DepartmenYs COVID-19 Pick-Up PCR Testing Kit Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the cancellation and/or postponement of Parks and Recreation classes and programs as a result of the COVID-19 surge.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 9
January 13, 2022 Page 3 of 7
9 City Council Announcements — Continued
Council Member Hamada provided details relative to the Los Angeles County Public Health DepartmenYs newly issued Health Officer Order on January 5, 2022, which requires employers to provide and require employees to utilize medical grade masks.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to relative to the Buy Bellflower Digital Gift Card Program.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce's next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on January 25, 2022. 10 Public Comments
For the record, written public comments were received from Ken Letourneau prior to the start of the meeting, which were provided to the City Council and made available to the Public. He expressed the opinion that the City is losing property tax revenues each year through "deferred money."
Fred Tavlor, resident, referencing the City Council's announcements, announced that the upcoming Chamber of Commerce's Monthly Morning Mingle was cancelled.
11 Public Hearings
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 22-1 — A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement for Disposition of Real Property No. 882.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between Urban Pacific Development Group, LLC and the City of Bellflower for the disposition of real property located at 9443 Artesia Boulevard.
CEQA: This matter is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"), because it authorizes the sale of real property only; it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this disposition, by itself, will cause a direct physical change in the environment and is therefore not considered a "projecY' pursuant to CEQA § 21065. Any future development on the Properties will require separate CEQA scrutiny.
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga 1) provided a brief PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; 2) noted that Purchaser Scott Choppin of The Urban Pacific Development Group was in attendance; and 3) along with City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members' questions.
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January 13, 2022 Page 4 of 7
11 Public Hearings
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 22-1 — Continued
At the request of Council Member Koops, 1) Director DellaLonga confirmed that staff would research whether the mineral rights of the property would be included in the sale; and 2) City Manager Stewart confirmed that the City Council could designate the money generated to the Property Acquisition Fund.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in favor of adopting Resolution No. 22-1:
Scott Choppin, Purchaser, Urban Pacific Development Group At the request of Council Member Koops, Purchaser_Choppin stated that 1) the Iunits would be condominium specifications from their finished appearance, but would not be subdivided, which is normally a legal consideration for condominium conversion; and 2) every unit would have individualized laundry connections and a garage, as well as independent water, gas, and electric meters.
There being no further members of the public in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-1 authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement for Disposition of Real Property AFN 882.1 , in a form approved by the City Attorney, and designate the money generated be included in the Property Acquisition Fund for future property acquisition:
AYES: Council Members - Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton
12 Ordinances and Resolutions for Consideration
A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-2 — A Resolution establishing an invocation policy for City Council meetings.
For the record, 1) supplemental material was distributed to the City Council and made available to the Public prior to the start of the meeting; and 2) City Manager Stewart stated that this item would be removed from the Agenda so that staff could look into the matter further and it would be brought back to the City Council for consideration at a future date.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13
January 13, 2022 Page 5 of 7
13 Consideration Items
A Consideration and possible action to select the 2022 Alternate Director to Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Nos. 2, 3, and 18, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-92.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
At the request of Mayor Dunton, City Manager Stewart confirmed that staff would research whether formal action is necessary to reinstate the Mayor Pro Tem as the City's default alternate.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines 1) expressed his gratitude to his City Council colleagues for allowing him to be the Alternate Delegate for District 3 the previous year, which he stated was a requirement for him to continue his service on the Sanitation DistricYs Personnel Committee; and 2) stated that labor negotiations were slated to conclude after this next term and he could relinquish his position on the Personnel Committee.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to select Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines to serve as the 2022 Alternate Director to the Boards of Directors to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Nos. 2, 3, and 18:
AYES: Council Members Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton
14 Consent Calendar
For the record, at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, corrections were made and supplemental materials relative to Item 14-C (December 9, 2021 Special City Council Meeting Minutes) and 14-E (Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 822 with City Net) were distributed to the City Council and made available to the Public prior to the start of the meeting.
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines confirmed that corrections were made to the Minutes of the December 9, 2021, Special City Council Meeting (Item 14-C) and 14-E (City Net) noting that the contract termination date will be June 30, 2022.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar, as corrected:
AYES: Council Members - Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Reqister No. 22-071 dated Januarv 13, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 22-071.
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January 13, 2022 Page 6 of 7
14 Consent Calendar— Continued
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2021.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer's Report.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the December 9, 2021, Special Citv Council Meetinq.
Action: Approved the December 9, 2021 , Special Meeting Minutes, as amended.
D Consideration and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 22-3 — A Resolution extending the existence of a local emergency and authorizing hvbrid public meetinqs via teleconferencinq.
CEQA: The Resolution itself and the actions anticipated by the Resolution were reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder 14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"). Based upon that review, this action is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare.' Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-3.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 822, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with City Net, to decrease the compensation for homeless prevention and rapid rehousinq services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 822, in a form approved by the City Attorney, as amended.
F Consideration and possible action to approve the Development Impact Fee Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual and Fiscal Years 2016-21 Five-Year Reports, with findinqs, qursuant to Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006.
Action: Approved the Development Impact Fee Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual and Fiscal Years 2016-21 Five-Year Reports, with findings, pursuant to Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006.
G Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 855, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Harris 8 Associates, to extend the term for one year and provide compensation for the formation of two Business Improvement Districts and On-Call Advisorv Services.
Action: 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 855, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Approved a budget amendment to increase the allocation for Economic Development Account No. 510-42054-4002 by $98,000 for the portion of the services relating to the business improvement district formation.
CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid (see CalBeach Advocates v. City o/Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529).
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14 Consent Calendar — Continued
H Consideration and possible action to ratify the 2022 Mayor's Appointments to the various Citv-associated orqanizations.
Action: Ratified Mayor Dunton's 2022 appointments to the various City-associated organizations.
I Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the December 13, 2021, Regular Citv Council Meetinq.
Action: Approved the December 13, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 15 Council Reports
Council Member Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Council Member Hamada, Council Member Koops, and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
For the record, at the request of Council Member Koops, City Manager Stewart and Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki confirmed that the sale of the Bellflower Municipal Water System is still pending, but moving forward with no changes to the original terms.
For the record, without objection, Council Member Koops requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Kenny Olsen.
16 Adjournment
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m., in memory of Kenny Olsen, to the next Regular Meeting of the Beliflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022.
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Ap rove d: January 24, 2 22