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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7 P.M. OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Chambers was open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it was strongly recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:35 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 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Manager Stewart read the titles of the Closed Session items.
For the record, 1) Council Member Koops recused himself from Items 3-B.4 (10531 Trabuco Street) and 3-6.6 (10510 Alondra Bo�levard), as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject properties.
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments, without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the Meeting at 5:37 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
Beliflower City Council Minutes Item No. 3 April 25, 2022 Page 2 of 7
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION — Continued
A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Number of cases: Two.
1. People ex rel., Kar!H. Berger, City Attorney and City of Bellflower v. Bybee, et al. (filed January 23, 2020), LASC Case No. 20NWCV00057; and
2. Lababidi v. City of Bellflower, et al. (filed August 13, 2021), LASC Case No. 21 STCP02631.
B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: Eight. Potential defendants and properties listed below for six cases (not required by applicable law; voluntarily disclosed):
1. Safaa al Lababidi; 17634 Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706 (APN 7161-013-081);
2. Bryan Womack; 15751 Blaine Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 (APN 6271-031-015);
3. Douaa Megahed; 9021 Somerset Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 (6278-008-010);
4. Shaio Lang Chang; Does 1-12; 10531 Trabuco Street, Be�lflower, CA 90706 (APN 7017-001-026);
5. Zion Cold Storage, LLC; 10125 Artesia Place, Bellflower, CA 90706 (7161-005-029); and
6. Technico TV, Inc.; 10510 Alondra Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706.
C CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO; AFSCME-
represented mid management employees
(Local 1511); AFSCME-represented full-time
maintenance and community services officer
employees; AFSCME-represented part-time
maintenance and community services officer
employees; and Bellflower City Employees
Association (BCEA) represented full-time executive
assistant employees
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 4
April 25, 2022 Page 3 of 7
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Dunton reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. For the record there was no reportable action.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 6 ROLL CALL
The foliowing Members of the City Councii responded present to roil 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 Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks & Recreation
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines offered the Invocation. 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No.9-A • April 25, 2022 Page 4 of 7
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Bellflower Special Assignment Team hosting a catalytic converter etching event for Bellflower residents on April 27, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the Los Angeles County Sherriffs Department and Kaiser Permanente's Take-Back Program, which allows for the disposal of unused or expired medications.
Council Member Dan Koops provided details relative to the Localight App Loyalty Program.
Council Member Hamada provided details relative to the City of Bellflower's illegal firework's policy and enforcement strategy, which is facilitated by the Public Safety Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce's next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on April 26, 2022. 9-B PRESENTATION: Certificate of Recognition for 58"'Assembly DistricYs 2022 Woman of the Year: Rosa Carrero
Mayor Dunton announced that he and his City Council colleagues were congratulating and recognizing Rosa Carrero for being chosen as the 2022 Woman of the Year by California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of the 58"' Assembly District. For the record, Ms. Carrero was not in attendance. 9-C PRESENTATION: Proclamation Declaring April as Donate Life Month Mayor Dunton and his City Council colleagues announced that the City of Bellflower declared April as Donate Life Month and presented a Proclamation to OneLegacy Ambassador Johnny Lemucchi proclaiming April as Donate Life Month.
9-D PRESENTATION: 2022 SCE Reliability Presentation
Francisco Martinez, Local Public Affairs, Southern California Edison, 1) gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update of the 2022 SCE Reliability Presentation; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Mr. Martinez confirmed that if given a specific area, he can provide additional information with regard to the timeline for the various improvements shown on their website.
• Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10 April 25, 2022 Page 5 of 7
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
For the record, written public comments were received prior to the start of the meeting, which were provided to the City Council and made available to the Public, from Lupe Luqo, resident, in which she 1) expressed appreciation to Director of Public Safety Joel Hockman and City Engineer Jerry Stock for addressing parking enforcement challenges associated with overcrowding on her street (Woodruff Place); 2) requested routine patrols after 7 p.m. and the installation of a physical barrier at the red curb located at 15134 and 15142 Woodruff Place for crime prevention purposes; 3) expressed the opinion that multi-unit landlords should be held accountable for overcrowding and requested they be taxed and the revenue used towards patrolling and beautifying the area or the implementation of a maximum occupancy of two adults per bedroom; 4) stated that items are left on the sidewalks as people move out of the apartments and requested the apartment owners be fined and the Ciry schedule routine pick-ups of large items three times per week; and 5) expressed the opinion that the City is not a priority for the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department and requested the City revisit the terms of the current contract and put it out to bid.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to co�duct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga 1) provided a brief verbal introduction of the item; 2) noted that HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) had not released the final data needed, therefore staff was requesting a continuance of the matter to the June 13, 2022, City Council Meeting when the data would be available; and 3) responded to Council Members' questions.
For the record, there was no one in attendance wishing to present testimony.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to continue the public hearing to June 13, 2022:
AYES: Council Members - Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1413 — An Ordinance adding a new Chapter 12.42 to Title 12 of the Bellflower Municipal Code entitled "Permits Authorizing Events Conducted in City Parks and Facilities."
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12 ' April 25, 2022 Page 6 of 7
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION — Continued A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1413 — Continued
CEQA: The proposed Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it clarifies existing regulations related to the unlawful use of public property; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Ordinance does not constitute a "projecY' that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(2, 5)).
For the record, City Manager Stewart read by title Ordinance No. 1413.
Director of Parks 8� Recreation Mellana 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Attorney Berger and City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members' questions.
At the request of Council Member Hamada, City Attorney Berger 1) confirmed that there is a waiver for free speech events noting that, legally, insurance cannot be required for these types of events; and 2) stated that the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) insurance pool provided coverage to the City.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, City Attorney Berger confirmed that fees are waived for free speech events.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1413:
AYES: Council Members - Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines pulled Item 14-C (Firework Permits) for discussion only; and 2) Council Member Sanchez requested and received confrmation from City Manager Stewart that recusals were not necessary with regard to Item 14-C (Fireworks Permits).
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz, confirmed that staff would conduct a more thorough inspection following the Fourth of July to ensure permit stand areas are returned to original conditions prior to the processing deposit refunds.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14 April 25, 2022 Page 7 of 7
14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
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 - Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 22-102, dated Aqril 25, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 22-102.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Treasurer's Report for the Month of March 2022.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer's Report.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the 2022 Fireworks Permits.
Action: Approved fourteen (14) Fireworks Permits.
D Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the April 11, 2022, Reqular Meetinq of the Citv Council.
Action: Approved the April 11, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes. 15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Hamada, Council Member Koops, Council Member Sanchez, and Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines made various comments and reports.
For the record, without objection, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested the ' meeting be adjourned in memory of Evelyn Whisman. 16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m., in memory of Evelyn Whisman, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m.�n Monday, May 9, 2022.
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