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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JANUARY 24,2022- TELECONFERENCE AND
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. OUTGOING MAYOR'S CEREMONY /
7 P.M. OPEN SESSION 8� CLOSED SESSION
NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WAS PARTIALLY CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953(E) AS IMPLEMENTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953(E), THE PUBLIC WAS GIVEN AN
OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY EMAILING COMMENTS TO [email protected] BEFORE THE START OF THE MEETING OR
TELEPHONICALLY DURING THE MEETING BY PARTICIPATING VIA THE ZOOM WEBSITE/APP OR BY CALLING (669) 900-6833 (ZOOM MEETING ID: 895 7162 8178) 5:30 P.M. - OUTGOING MAYOR'S CEREMONY
1 Call to Order
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2 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
3 Invocation
Jared Koops offered the Invocation.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 4 January 24, 2022 Page 2 of 7
4 Pledge of Allegiance
Larry Wehage, Public Safety Commissioner, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5 Presentations to Outgoing Mayor Dan Koops
Mayor Dunton detailed the accomplishments during Dan Koop's term as Mayor during an unprecedented time and introduced a video in tribute to him from the City Council, professional colleagues, friends, and family.
In recognition of Dan Koops' commitment and contributions to the City of Bellflower during his term as the 64'h Mayor, 1) Mayor Dunton presented him with a personalized Gavel Plaque that includes the gavel with which he presided over meetings; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa ines presented him with an inscribed flag case containing the flag that was flown on December 13, 2021, to commemorate his final day as Mayor; 3) Council Member Hamada presented him with a scrapbook highlighting his year as Mayor; and 4) Council Member Sanchez presented him with a wooden display housing the challenger coin depicting the Mayne Events Center and Fire Museum which he selected to commemorate his year as Mayor.
Representing the Bellflower Unified School District Board and Superintendent, Renita Armstronq, Board President, 1) congratulated and thanked Dan Koops for his service and accomplishments which have made the City a great place to work, live, and serve; and 2) noted that they have donated two books in his honor to the Ramona Elementary School library.
Fred Tavlor, resident, thanked Dan Koops for 1) his contributions to the City; 2) as a fellow alumnus of Bellflower High School, for his contributions and attendance at the school's reunion; and 3) as a fellow former student of Ramona Elementary School, for his request for contributions of books to the school library, noting that he will be contributing two books to the library in his honor.
Juan Garza, Planninq Commissioner and Former Mayor, congratulated and thanked Dan Koops for 1) his leadership in guiding the City though the recovery process from the Covid-19 pandemic, expressing the opinion that the City and residents were fortuitous in having him serve as Mayor during these times; 2) his acknowledgement and care for the veterans at the memorial event in November and his kind invitation for him to speak at the event; and 3) the generosity thaYs in his heart, noting the fact that he selected book donations to Ramona Elementary School as his Mayor parting gifts is a testament to his character and how much he cares for the City's residents and the education of the youth.
Larry Wehage, Public Safety Commissioner and President of the Chamber of Commerce, 1) thanked Dan Koops for all that he has done for the City throughout the years and for being the City's "storyteller;" 2) wished him and his family well; and 3) noted that the Chamber of Commerce will donate at least two books in his name to the Ramona Elementary School library after speaking with the librarian.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 5 January 24, 2022 Page 3 of 7
5 Presentations to Outgoing Mayor Dan Koops — Continued Former Mayor Koops 1) stated that he has just completed the fastest year of his life, noting that being Mayor has given him a greater knowledge of the City and the people who live in it; 2) thanked everyone for being warm and welcoming at the various events he attended, stating that it was a great pleasure and honor to serve as Mayor and he's leaving the office with great memories; 3) thanked his City Council colieagues and City staff for their support and guidance, in particular City Manager Stewart, City Attorney Berger, and City Clerk Ochiqui; 4) expressed his gratitude to his wife, Judy, for demonstrating every day what true love is and for her willingness to sit at home alone at night while he attends meetings, noting that all Council Members owe a debt of gratitude to their wives, as they sacrifice a part of their world to allow them to do what they enjoy doing at City Hall; and 5) stated that he is hopeful for better times ahead as he and his City Councii colleagues strive to make Bellflower a better place.
For the record, in response to comments made by Mr. Wehage regarding Former Mayor Koops being a "storyteiler," Council Member Sanchez stated that he's pressed him to write a book with all the stories, knowledge, information, and history of the Beliflower that he has, which is tremendous.
Recess: Without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m., noting that the meeting would reconvene at 7:00 p.m. to conduct the business portion of the meeting.
For the record, City Attorney Berger stated that there was a Closed Session item on the agenda for consideration.
For the record, City Clerk Ochiqui clarified that the Closed Session portion of the meeting was at the end of the agenda this evening to accommodate the Outgoing Mayor's Ceremony.
Reconvene: Mayor Dunton reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present at 6:05 p.m.
13 Recess to Closed Session
For the record, following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that there was sufficient time prior to the Open Session at 7:00 p.m. to consider Closed Session Item 13-A out of order.
For the record, Council Member Koops recused himself from Item 13-A, as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13 � January 24, 2022 Page 4 of 7
13 Recess to Closed Session — Continued
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public testimony, without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the Meeting at 6:07 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 6275-027-900 — Former Andy's Nursery Site Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Harold E. Durbin, College of Instrument Technology Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
14 Reconvene to Open Session
Mayor Dunton reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. For the record, there was no reportable action.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION 8� CLOSED SESSION
6 Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
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 Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
• Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 7 January 24, 2022 Page 5 of 7
7 Public Comments
There was no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments. 8 Public Hearings
None
9 Ordinances and Resolutions for Consideration
None
10 Co�sideration Items
None
11 Consent Calendar
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested Item 11-E (Agreement File No. 921 with Asociacibn de Emprendedor@s) be pulled for a comment only.
With regard to Item 11-E (Agreement File No. 921 with Asociaci6n de Emprendedor@s), Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines stated that 1) he received a few phone calls regarding the training to ask if there would be a similar training in English; 2) he confirmed with Director of Economic Development DellaLonga that a training in English would also be an option and presented to the City Council for consideration at a future date; and 3) he wanted to assure the business community that there will be additional training in English coming up.
For the record, City Clerk Ochiqui announced that supplemental materials for Item 11-I (Minutes of the January 13, 2022, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council) was provided to the City Council and the made available to the public prior to the start of the meeting.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops and Mayor Dunton
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Reqister No. 22-072, dated Januarv 24, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 22-072.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer's Report for the Month of December 2021.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer's Report.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11 • January 24, 2022 Page 6 of 7
11 Consent Calendar — Continued
C Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-5 — A Resolution ratifying Administrative Policies and Procedures (APBP) No. 5 which implemented an amendment to the City's IRC § 125 Cafeteria Plan regarding the carryover of unused health care and dependent care flexible spendinq account contributions.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-5.
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding No. 24, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Bellflower Sister City, Inc., for funding support for a cultural exchange program.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute MOU No. 24, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Bellflower Sister City, Inc. for funding support for a cultural exchange program.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 921, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Asociacion de Emprendedor@s for Spanish language small business education and traininq services.
Action: 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 921, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Approved a budget amendment to increase the allocation for Account No. 510-42054-4002 by $27,350 for each of FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23.
F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to purchase customer premise equipment ("CPE") from International Communications Corporation (dba: ICC NetworkinqllCCN) in accordance with AFN 904.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to purchase CPEs from ICCN in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in two installments: $250,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2022-23. Any delivery of the CPEs must be secured by a surety in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Approved a budget amendment to establish the allocation for Account No. 920-44104-8020-COR by $250,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2022-23.
G Consideration and possible action to receive and file denial of a claim submitted by Irma Rodriguez.
Action: Received and filed denial of claim submitted by Irma Rodriguez.
H Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-6 — A Resolution adjusting the salary range table for the three ranges impacted by the Januarv 1, 2022 minimum waqe increase.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 22-6; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to implement the proposed changes to the salary table.
I Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Januarv 13, 2022, Adiourned Reqular Meetinq of the Citv Council.
Action: Approved the January 13, 2022, Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12 January 24, 2022 Page 7 of 7
12 Council Reports
Council Member Hamada and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
For the record, at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki 1) provided a brief update of the implementation of S61383, including a sticker for the green can that will be forthcoming from CR&R (the City's waste hauler) and stated that it will take approximately two months to complete the distribution of stickers; and 2) stated that anyone with questions regarding what can be placed in the green can may contact the Public Works Department for information.
13 Recess to Closed Session
For the record, this item was considered out of order. (See page 3.) 14 Reconvene to Open Session
For the record, this item was considered out of order. (See page 3.) 15 Adjournment
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m., to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 530 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022.
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