Bellflower City Council
July 11, 2022

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 6 June 27, 2022 Page 2 of 14

6 ROLL CALL – Continued

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 Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant

7 INVOCATION

Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines 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-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Sherriff’s and Public Safety Department’s illegal fireworks policy and enforcement strategy, including a possible $2,000 administrative citation issued to a property owner if illegal fireworks are observed from a residential property.

Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the Parks and Recreation Department’s second “Friday Night Flicks” and “Summer Streetfest” events to be held in Downtown Bellflower on July 1, 2022 and July 7, 2022, respectively.

Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the Bellflower Volunteer Center’s backpack drive and requested donations be made by July 1, 2022.

Council Member Koops provided details relative to the City’s partnership with 37Oaks and Emprendedor@s, which are offering programs designed to support local product-based merchants in English and Spanish, respectively.

Council Member Hamada thanked those who attended the grand opening of the newly located Farmer’s Market and noted that the Farmer’s Market is now at Town Center Plaza every Monday from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and offers a wide selection of produce, food, and handcrafted items.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10 June 27, 2022 Page 3 of 14

10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Hugh McLarnon, 9731 Rose Street, addressed the City Council regarding ongoing issues with the properties located at 9731, 9733, and 9735 Rose Street which were sold and occupied without completed building permits, 1) requesting a meeting with his City Council representative, Mayor Dunton, to discuss the issues; 2) stating that the builder, Mr. Wasif, is under investigation and the matter has gained traction from local news agencies; 3) expressing concern for veterans’ homes and the possibility of being fined by the City or losing his home due to ongoing issues; 4) requesting the City Council meet with and support the residents who are affected by these ongoing issues; 5) expressing that the residents want to be in compliance with the City, but were unaware the homes were built and sold without completed permits; and 6) stating that fireworks go off near his home frequently.

In response to comments provided by Mr. McLarnon, Mayor Dunton informed Mr. McLarnon that he may email him for an appointment.

Andrew Perry, President of the City of Artesia Employee Union, 1) stated that the City of Artesia passed a Resolution authorizing a retention bonus for employees that continued working during the pandemic, noting that $3,000 was awarded to employees hired before December 31, 2021 and $1,500 for employees hired after December 31, 2021; 2) noted that other cities in the surrounding areas passed similar bonuses for employees and utilized ARPA [American Rescue Plan Act] funds for this purpose; and 3) expressed the opinion that the bonuses demonstrate gratitude and boost employee morale.

Cheryl Williams, resident, addressed the City Council relative to the City parking structure located at Bellflower Boulevard and Mayne Street, 1) asking why it had been closed as early as 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and if this would be an on-going practice; 2) asking if it would be open to the public on July 4, 2022; and 3) stating that she loved going to the top of the structure for the beautiful view.

In response to comments provided by Ms. Williams, City Manager Stewart 1) explained that the parking structure has been closed early to block off access to the second floor due to noise and traffic complaints received from residents; and 2) stated that he would contact Director of Public Safety Hockman to discuss the availability of the parking structure on July 4, 2022.

Augustin Araujo, Vice President of the AFSCME Local 3745 Union, 1) stated that Union members requested to meet and confer with the City about the funds allocated for essential workers, but the request was denied; 2) stated that Public Safety and Public Works employees stepped up and provided all regular and extra services to the residents and took pride in being there to assist the City of Bellflower, even after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic; 3) stated that numerous residents and employees were able to work remotely during the pandemic, but this was not an option for Public Safety and Public Works employees; 4) stated that Public Works and Public Safety employees meet all of the requirements set forth by the American Relief Plan Act; and 5) asked for the City Council’s support to meet and confer with the Union.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A June 27, 2022 Page 4 of 14

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid. _____________________

City Manager Stewart introduced the item.

Director of Finance Rhee 1) provided a verbal presentation of the Staff Report; 2) noted that in attendance representing My CBD Hub, LLC were Brad Ridenour (CEO and Co-founder of Koi CBD), Malinda Ridenour (CFO and Co-founder of Koi CBD), and Nicole S. Phillis (legal counsel for My CBD Hub); and 3) along with City Manager Stewart and City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members’ questions.

At the request of Council Member Koops, Director of Finance Rhee and City Manager Stewart confirmed that if an exemption was granted to My CBD Hub LLC, then it would need to be uniformly applied to any other current or subsequent CBD seller.

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.

City Clerk Ochiqui administered the Oath to those wishing to present public testimony. For the record, the following speakers responded to the oath in the affirmative.

Nicole S. Phillis, representing My CBD Hub LLC, stated that 1) My CBD Hub LLC does not receive revenue from products derived from THC cannabis and therefore should not be taxed; 2) My CBD Hub LLC only sells products derived from industrial hemp; 3) her argument is based on three key points; a) the definition of cannabis within the City of Bellflower’s Tax Section is inconsistent with the Bellflower Municipal Code, Section 14, as well as the state and federal definition of cannabis, which does not include industrial hemp; b) cannabis was broadly defined in the 2017 ballot measure, which did not include industrial hemp, and the Bellflower Municipal Code does not include industrial hemp, expressing the opinion that the City has a consistency problem and contradiction with the meaning of cannabis; and c) the City broadened the definition of a dispensary within the meaning of the Tax Code to include retailers of industrial hemp, but that was not approved by the voters on the ballot measure; and 4) expressed that My CBD Hub LLC loves working in the City of Bellflower, but cannot sell products the way cannabis dispensaries can, making this tax unfair to her client.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A June 27, 2022 Page 5 of 14

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid – Continued
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Brad Ridenour, CEO and Co-founder of Koi CBD (My CBD Hub LLC), stated 1) industrial hemp and cannabis are two different products (“distant cousins”):
cannabis derived CBD you can sell in the dispensaries and industrial hemp which is not allowed to be sold in the dispensaries per California regulations; 2) responded to Council Member Koops’ questions confirming that a) My CBD Hub is the only business in Bellflower this action would affect, as they are the only ones that sell more than 50% of products that are derived from industrial hemp; and b) he has stores in Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, and is not taxed above the regular sales tax in either of those cities; 3) provided a brief verbal report of the history of their business in the City, beginning in 2015, and noted that Koi CBD is a big business across the U.S. and My CBD Hub is their hometown flagship store; and 4) expressed the opinion that taxing their business would be unfair and they were shut down most of the time during the pandemic.

Damien Martin, Attorney for Catalyst Bellflower , spoke in opposition of granting a cannabis tax exemption to My CBD Hub LLC, 1) advocated that the tax in question be applied uniformly on all businesses that sell cannabis-derived products; 2) stated that cannabis and industrial hemp are scientifically the same plant and the end-result product can be exactly the same, noting that their store sells CBD products; 3) there is no distinction between industrial hemp and cannabis in the City’s tax code; 4) products sold by My CBD Hub LLC compete with products sold by Catalyst Bellflower, which are being taxed at 8.5 percent, and as such they’re asking that the tax be applied uniformly; 5) brought products purchased at My CBD Hub, Los Alamitos location (as the Bellflower store is closed on Mondays) and Catalyst Bellflower to provide a visual presentation to the City Council to show how similar the products are; and 6) noted that Los Alamitos does not allow legal cannabis businesses in their city, and therefore do not have a taxing structure in place.

For the record, the City Council did not examine the products provided by Mr. Martin.

For the record, the Mayor provided My CBD Hub LLC an opportunity to rebut testimony provided by Mr. Martin.

Nicole S. Phillis, representing My CBD Hub LLC, stated that she’s not aware of any other municipality within the state of California that includes industrial hemp within a cannabis tax definition.

There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A June 27, 2022 Page 6 of 14

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid – Continued
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For the record, City Attorney Berger 1) stated that he believed the appellant’s main thrust is the objection with regard to definitions; 2) expressed the opinion that to some extent, perhaps the appellant misunderstands the taxing section and regulatory section of the Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC), noting that the tax section was approved by more than 73% of the voters in March 2017 and no definition of cannabis was on that ballot measure; 3) stated that the ordinance was adopted by the City Council for the tax itself in December 2016, and only Article II of that ordinance was placed on the ballot for voter approval, as the easiest way for the City Council to gauge the support of the community with regard to regulating cannabis was to have the community approve a cannabis tax; 4) noted that the City Council adopted the ordinance in 2016 under its own authority, which was further delegated by voters pursuant to the ballot measure and included, and continues to include, a very broad definition of cannabis that is much broader than Title 14 of the BMC, which has nothing to do with this appeal; 5) stated that the only issue in this appeal is the definition of taxing provisions of Chapter 3.37 of the BMC; 6) stated that the City had a tax on cannabis before it was legalized from a permitting standpoint and originally only included medical cannabis, with recreational and actual dispensaries were not allowed until 2018; 7) noted that it was a progression and that it was always the Council’s intent, to gauge the community support for the notion and then to actually regulate it; 8) reiterated that the only definition that is before the City Council is that included in Chapter 3.37 of the BMC; and 9) as a policy matter, if the City Council wishes to redo the definition, the City Council has the authority to do that.

For the record, at the request of Council Member Koops, City Attorney Berger confirmed that 1) the arguments brought up by the appellant’s attorney were incorrect and the City has the right to tax the business, noting that the City Council had just ratified the narrowing of the definition to not include large stores, such as CVS or Walmart, that had as part of their overall product CBD products because the gross income of those stores are so vast and the product inventory of CBD products so low, that it didn’t make sense from an administrative and taxation standpoint for the City to require those stores to actually go through and provide the administration with a differentiation between those products; so the definition was not broadened, it was narrowed to identify those businesses whose main business are these types of cannabis products; and 2) the City Council has the authority to suspend the tax overall, and it did previously reduce the tax rate, but that’s not what’s being discussed relative to this matter.

In response to comments provided by Mayor Dunton relative to definitions with regard to hemp-derived products, City Attorney Berger reiterated that the definition encompasses every possible derivation from a cannabis plant, whether it has THC in it or not, and it’s a policy decision that the City Council implemented in 2016.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A June 27, 2022 Page 7 of 14

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid – Continued
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Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Mayor Dunton, and carried by the following roll call vote, to deny the appeal for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid by My CBD Hub LLC:

AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton
NOES: Council Members - Koops

B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 – An Ordinance amending certain sections of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District. _____________________

City Manager Stewart introduced the item and read by title Ordinance No. 1417.

For the record, Mayor Dunton 1) announced that he would recuse on this item as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject area; 2) turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines; and 3) left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m.

Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz introduced Assistant Planner Brun, who 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Director Corpuz, responded to Council Members’ questions.

At the request of Council Member Hamada, and without objection, Assistant Planner Brun confirmed that staff would notify Consultant Ilana Preuss of Recast City if approved, so that she may conduct some advertising on behalf of the City.

At the request of Council Member Sanchez, and without objection, the following changes were made to the Ordinance:

• Child care and educational uses were revised to be allowed on the second floor and above only; and child care and educational uses of less than or equal to 5,000 sq. ft. was revised to be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit and those more than 5,000 sq. ft. to be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit;
• Hookah Bars/Cafés was revised to be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit;
• “Archery,” “axe throwing,” and “indoor playground” were added to the Indoor/Outdoor Commercial Recreational Facility use description; and • In the Allowable Uses Table, all “MCUPs” were changed to “AUPs” and all references in Title 17 (Zoning) to “Minor Conditional Use Permits” were changed to “Administrative Use Permits.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-B June 27, 2022 Page 8 of 14

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued

B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 – Continued
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Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.

The following individual spoke in-favor of introducing Ordinance No. 1417:

 Chrissy Padilla Birkey, Resident

There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Council Member Hamada, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.

Following discussion and without objection, it was the consensus of the City Council to 1) direct staff to review and complete the recommended changes; and 2) bring the item back for introduction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.

For the record, Mayor Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:45 p.m.

C Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit (“CBP”) for a distribution use at 8832 Ramona Street; and consider adopting Resolution No. 22-31 – A Resolution approving a Cannabis Business Permit to operate a cannabis distribution facility at 8832 Ramona Street; Applicant: Berenice Cristerna (Representing Dynasty Alliance Grow, Inc.).
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City Manager Stewart introduced the item.

For the record, Council Member Koops 1) announced he would recuse himself on this item as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property, which presents a conflict of interest; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:46 p.m.

For the record, Council Member Sanchez 1) announced he would recuse himself from this item due to a foreseeable conflict of interest resulting from monetary donations supplied by the applicant to Council Member Sanchez’s employer (see FPPC Advice Letter No. A-21-127 dated November 4, 2021); and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m.

Assistant to the City Manager Sais 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members’ questions.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-C June 27, 2022 Page 9 of 14

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit (“CBP”) for a distribution use at 8832 Ramona Street; and consider adopting Resolution No. 22-31 – Continued _____________________

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.

City Clerk Ochiqui administered the Oath to those wishing to present public testimony. For the record, the following speaker responded to the oath in the affirmative.

Berenice Cristerna, Applicant, 1) at the request of Mayor Dunton, explained that the reason she was requesting the additional permit for distribution was that the pricing for cultivators had severely plummeted and it had become difficult to sell product to distributors, as they negotiate a very low price, noting that she would have more control over sales and prices as a distributor; and 2) responded to Council Member’s questions.

City Clerk Ochiqui administered the Oath to an additional speaker wishing to present public testimony. For the record, the following speaker responded to the oath in the affirmative.

Carlos Lozano, Resident, requested and received information from Applicant Cristerna relative to the business hours and hours employees are on site at the location.

There being no one else 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 carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-31:

AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton RECUSE: Council Members - Koops and Sanchez
For the record, Council Member Koops and Council Member Sanchez returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:03 p.m.

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to 1) adopt Resolution No. 22-33 – A Resolution establishing procedures for legislative subpoenas in accordance with California law (“Subpoena Resolution”); and 2) direct staff to issue a legislative subpoena for mold inspection records pertaining to 17420 Downey Avenue. [Matter arose after the posting of the Agenda.]

City Attorney Berger noted that this matter arose after the posting of the agenda and provided a brief explanation of why the item should be considered at this meeting.

For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested a point of order, noting that a motion to add the item on the agenda was needed, as it arose after the posting of the agenda.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to take immediate action as to issuing legislative subpoenas and that this need arose after the posting of the agenda:

AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
For the record, City Attorney Berger 1) noted a need for a correction to reflect the “City of Bellflower” on the Staff Report, and not the City of Monterey Park as reflected; 2) provided a verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 3) responded to Council Members’ questions.

It was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-33:

AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton

14 CONSENT CALENDAR

For the record, 1) Council Member Hamada recused himself from Item 14-E (Kingdom Causes Bellflower) and he is a Board Member for the subject entity; 2) Council Member Hamada requested Item 14-D (Salary adjustment for Members of the City Council) be pulled for comment; 3) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested Items 14-E (Kingdom Causes Bellflower), 14-I (Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project), and 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project) be pulled for comments; 4) Council Member Koops recused himself from Items 14-I (Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project) and 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject properties; and 5) Council Member Sanchez requested Item 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project) be pulled for comment.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14 June 27, 2022 Page 11 of 14

14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

With regard to Item 14-D (Salary adjustment for Members of the City Council), Council Member Hamada stated that he had not supported the item when it was presented for introduction at the last meeting and he was continuing with that stance.

With regard to Item 14-E (Kingdom Causes Bellflower), 1) for the record, Council Member Hamada left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:14 p.m. for the discussion of the item; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines commended Kingdom Causes on the work they have accomplished and requested they present a report to the City Council to inform the public of their accomplishments; 3) Council Member Sanchez highlighted that the increase in the one-time rental assistance increased from $1,000 to $2,500; and 4) for the record, Council Member Hamada returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:15 p.m. following the discussion of this item.

With regard to Item 14-I (Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project), 1) for the record, Council Member Koops left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:15 p.m. for the discussion of this item; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines highlighted that the new Youth & Senior Center Project will be located at John S. Simms Park and he is excited to see this project happen, as it will be able to serve more residents in the community.

With regard to Item 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project), 1) for the record, Council Member Koops had previously stated his recusal on this item; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines stated that the Butterfly Garden will be located at the east end of Alondra Boulevard and that he is excited that this project is happening; 3) Council Member Sanchez stated his agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines’ comments; and 4) for the record, Council Member Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:17 p.m. following the discussion of this item.

For the record, given Council Member Hamada’s stated opposition to Item 14-D (Salary adjustment for Members of the City Council), the item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to approve the balance of the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:

AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 22-122, dated June 27, 2022.

Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 22-122.

B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2022.

Action: Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2022.

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1416 – An Ordinance adding Section 5.28.080 to the Bellflower Municipal Code governing impoundment of food, goods, or merchandise that is abandoned or offered in violation of applicable law in accordance with Government Code §§ 51036, et seq.

Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1416.

D [Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.]

E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 464.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Bellflower, acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Dissolved Bellflower Redevelopment Agency, and Kingdom Causes Bellflower to renew the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 464.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 314.19, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3), for professional polling analysis.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 314.19, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

G Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Interi or Demolition, Inc., for the On-Call Contract for Citywide Demolition of Improvements (Specifications No. 21/22-05); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Interior Demolition, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney. ____________ __________________ Action: Awarded contract to Interior Demolition, Inc., for the On-Call Contract for Citywide Demolition of Improvements and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Interior Demolition, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.

H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute 1) Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 320.8; and 2) Agreement File No. 320.8.10, in forms approved by the City Attorney, with Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company, for the sale and lease of water pumping allocation rights in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. ____________________ Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 320.8 and Agreement File No. 320.8.10, in forms approved by the City Attorney.

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

I Consideration and possible action to receive and file Agreement File No. 51.91 with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation (Measure A) grant funds for the development of planning and design documents for the Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements in forms approved by the City Attorney: 1) Agreement File No. 690.4 with Pretty Smart for design architect services for the development of the Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project design; 2) Agreement File No. 937 with NCA Studio Inc. for architect of record services for the development of the Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project design; and 3) Agreement File No. 938 with C.Y. Geotech, Inc., for geotechnical engineering services for the development of the Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project planning and
design._______________________________________________________ Action: Received and filed Agreement No. 51.91 and authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File Nos. 690.4, 937, and 938, in forms approved by the City Attorney.

J Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the May 23, 2022, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the May 23, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes.

K Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council. _ _____ Action: Approved the June 13, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.

L Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-32 – A Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Butterfly Garden Park Project (Specifications No. 21/22-03), pursuant to Government Code §830.6; establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids. _ _____
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-32.

14-D Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1414 – An Ordinance amending § 2.16.010 of the Bellflower Municipal Code to provide a salary adjustment for Members of the City Council following the next General Municipal Election; and superseding Ordinance No. 1358. ________________ _
Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1414.

AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Koops, Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton
NOES: Council Members - Hamada

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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, and for the benefit of the public, Council Member Koops noted that the Woman’s Club of Bellflower, which sits at the edge of John S. Simms Park, was contacted by the City relative to the possibility of purchasing the property, but they had declined, so the new Youth & Senior Center will be built around the existing building, without any plans to take the property through the eminent domain process.

Without objection, Mayor Dunton requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Frank G. Tripepi.

16 ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m., in memory of Frank G. Tripepi, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower

Attest:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: July 11, 2022

Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 22-34 – A Resolution adopting policies and procedures for distributing economic development funds to business and/or property owners participating in the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan, and superseding Resolution No. 17-36; approve a budget amendment to fund the marketing and implementation of the additional programs; and designate the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program.

Agenda Item 11-A

1 July 2017 – City Council adopted Economic Development Business Assistance Plan

Chapter 1 – Downtown Business Alcohol Licensing Assistance Chapter 2 – Downtown Restaurant and Retail Assistance, Expansion, and Modernization Chapter 2.1 – Restaurant Assistance Loans
Chapter 2.2 – Building Modernization for new retail or restaurant uses Chapter 3 – Commercial Façade Improvements
Chapter 3.1 – Citywide Matching Loan
Chapter 3.2 – Downtown Corridor Matching Loan

BACKGROUND

2 Chapter 3.3 – Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program

Chapter 4 – Downtown Artisanal Manufacturing Rental Assistance Program

Chapter 5 – Small Business Microloan Program
3 PROPOSED ADDITIONS

3 Chapter 3.3 – Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program City Council designates specific blocks in the downtown

Participating property owners grant City a Façade Easement authorizing City to:

Construct/Maintain the façade improvements
10-year term

$175,000 from unallocated moneys in the Economic Development Fund

First recommended designated block
Northwest corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Oak St.

4 Chapter 4 – Downtown Artisan Manufacturing Rental Assistance Program Helps Artisan Manufacturing Start-ups or Scale-ups adjust to Downtown Brick and Mortar Rents

24-months of assistance beginning at 60% of the starting rental amount

Assistance amount is reduced by 1/24 each month over the 24-month period

Maximum monthly assistance is $1,000

Total maximum assistance is $12,000

Business owner is reimbursed monthly after confirmation of paid rent

Initial funding of $125,000

5 Chapter 5 – Small Business Microloan Program
Microloans from $5,000 to $30,000

Prime Rate plus 2% for terms of up to 10 years

Working capital, equipment/machinery, inventory, start-up capital, and/or direct business expenses

Secured on a “best efforts” basis with a co-signer or collateral, and a personal guaranty

Must create or retain one full-time equivalent job

Initial funding of $125,000

6 Notable Minor Updates to the Overall Plan
1-year time limit with a 6-month extension for applicants to complete improvements

Limit Chapter 1 – Downtown Alcohol Licensing Assistance Program, south of 91 Freeway

7 Recommendations
OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING, TAKE DOCUMENTARY AND TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE; AND AFTER CONSIDERING THE EVIDENCE, ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-34; APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE ALLOCATION FOR ACCOUNT NO. 510-44410-4002 BY $420,000 FOR CHAPTERS 3.3, 4, AND 5 OF THE PLAN, AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOCATION FOR ACCOUNT NO. 510-41310-4002 BY $40,000 FOR MARKETING AND PROMOTION USING $175,000 FROM UNENCUMBERED FUNDS IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND $285,000 FROM THE BUDGET SAVING RESULTING FROM THE ARPA FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY;
DESIGNATE THE BLOCK OF BUILDINGS THAT OCCUPY THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BELLFLOWER BLVD. AND OAK STREET FOR THE DESIGNATED BLOCK DOWNTOWN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; OR

ALTERNATIVELY, DISCUSS AND TAKE OTHER ACTION RELATED TO THIS ITEM

8 9

0 Survey Specifics and Methodology

(Note: Not All Results Will Sum to 100% Due to Rounding)

1 Mood of the
Electorate and Context

2 A plurality have mixed views of the City’s direction; for the first time since this question was asked, less than a majority
have a favorable view.

Q1. Do you think things in the City of Bellflower are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track? Differences in Wording of Previous Surveys

3 Cost of living, homelessness and lack of affordable housing are among the top concerns.

Q7. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. Split Sample (Ranked by Total Serious Problem)

4 Continued
Q7. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. Split Sample (Ranked by Total Serious Problem)

5 Potential
City Charter Measure

6 Potential City Charter Measure
Q3. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? Shall the Bellflower City Charter to enhance
local control over municipal affairs and
better challenge efforts by agencies outside of
the City’s jurisdictions seeking to impose policies upon the City’s residents without local approval and requiring all changes to the charter be approved by voters, be adopted? (As Approved by Legal Counsel)

7 Total Yes
50%
Total No
31%
One-in-two initially support the proposed
City Charter measure, with overall
three-in-ten initially undecided.

44%
Q3. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it?

8 An Explanation of
the Proposed
City Charter Measure

9 Background Description
Q5. Having heard this, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure to establish Bellflower as a charter city, or “no” to oppose it? Currently, Bellflower is a general law city, meaning that the California Legislature makes generic laws governing the City. Becoming a charter city would give more local authority over Bellflower regulations which are tailored to the specific needs of the community. This measure would establish Bellflower as a charter city to provide more local control in determining land use and contracts with vendors. About one-quarter of California cities are charter cities, including Downey, Cerritos, Long Beach, Whittier, and Signal Hill.

10 After a brief description of the measure,
overall support increases 25 percentage points and those having said they would definitely vote yes increases 21 percentage points – well above the simple majority threshold needed for passage.

Q3 & Q5. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? Initial Vote
Vote After Description
Total Yes
50%

Total No
31%

Total Yes
75%

Total No
14%

44%

68%

11 Impacts of
Educational and Critical Statements on the
City Charter Measure

12 The fact that other Gateway cities have become charter cities; that it will better protect local control on building and land use; and that it will allow the city to be more efficient on infrastructure/revitalization projects and the creation of housing are among leading reasons to support the measure.

Q8. I am going to read you some statements made by supporters of this ballot measure. Please tell me if it makes you more inclined to vote yes on the Bellflower City Charter Measure.

(Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote Yes)

13 Q8. I am going to read you some statements made by supporters of this ballot measure. Please tell me if it makes you more inclined to vote yes on the Bellflower City Charter Measure.

(Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote Yes)
Continued

14 Total Yes
50%

Total No
31%

44%
Initial Vote
Vote After
Education
Vote After Description
Q3, Q5 & Q9. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? After education, overall support increases a modest
one percentage point, from 75 to 76 percent,
but those saying they would definitely vote yes increases five points, from 42 to 47 percent.

Total Yes
75%

Total No
14%

68%
Total Yes
76%

Total No
15%

51%

15 Concerns that the City is trying to use the Charter to avoid building more affordable housing and the worry that passing a City Charter could lead to corruption and bankruptcy are among the leading reasons to oppose the measure.

10. I am going to read you some statements made by opponents of this ballot measure. Please tell me if it makes you more inclined to vote no on the Bellflower City Charter Measure. (Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote No)

16 10. I am going to read you some statements made by opponents of this ballot measure. Please tell me if it makes you more inclined to vote no on the Bellflower City Charter Measure. (Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote No)
Continued

17 Total No
31%
Total No
14%
Total
No
24%
Total No
15%

Total Yes
50%

Total
Yes
75%

Total Yes
61%

Total Yes
76%

44%
68%
71%
55%
Q3, Q5, Q9 & Q11. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? After hearing critical statements, overall support drops 15 percentage points, from 76% to 61% -- but remains above the threshold for passage and the margin of error.

Initial
Vote
Vote After
Education
Vote After Description
Vote After
Critical Statements

18 Conclusions

19 Conclusions
Initially, 1-in-2 would vote yes on Bellflower becoming a Charter City, but only roughly two-in-ten said they would definitely vote yes.

Three-in-ten are initially undecided on the measure.

After a brief description of what being a Charter City is, particularly around it providing the City an opportunity for more local control, and the fact that one-quarter of California cities are already Charter cities, including Downey, Cerritos and Long Beach, overall support increases 25 percentage points, from 50% to 75%.

20 Conclusions; Continued
After education, overall support remains high at 76%, with 47% having said they would definitely vote yes.

After critical statements, overall support drops 15 percentage points, from 75 to 61 percent, but remains above the simple majority needed for passage and above the margin of error.

The City Charter measure appears viable at this time; however, legally permissible outreach to explain why the City is asking voters to decide on this action will be needed to help voters make an educated decision.

21 22

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 11, 2022

AGENDA ITEM # 11-B
Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider delinquent refuse service charges; and adopt Resolution No. 22-36 – A Resolution ordering delinquent refuse service charges be assessed against the property owners and properties and such charges be transferred to the County tax rolls.

CR&R provides solid waste and recycling services
CR&R bills customers directly for services
Refuse service charges become delinquent if not paid within 30 days Bellflower Municipal Code defines procedure for collection of delinquent refuse service charges City retains 10% of delinquent amount

Background

Timeline
List of Delinquencies May 31
CR&R Notice to Customers June 8
Last Day for Payment July 21
Final List Sent to County August 10
Notice of Public Hearing June 29 and July 7
City Notice to Prop. Owners June 15
Public Hearing July 11

Comparison of Delinquent Refuse Service Charges

Recommendation to City Council
Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-36; or

Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

BELLFLOWER

HOMELESS CENSUS

COMPARISON REPORT

PRESENTED BY CITY NET
2019 ●2020 ●2022
DRAFT

●Special Thanks ……………………………………..……………………...…….. 03
●About the Census ………………………………………………………..…… 04
●Methodology & Limitations ………………………………..………… 05
●2022 Unsheltered Count
●Key Results ……………………….………………..…………….. 06 -08
●Geography ……….……………………..………..……….….…….. 09 -11
○Demographics …………………………..…………...….…..…. 12 -14
○Income ……………………………………………………………..…… 15 -16
○Benefits ………………………………………………………..………. 17 -18
○Community Ties ………..………………………..…….…...… 19 -22
○Disabilities ………………………………..……………………..…......….. 23
○Services ………….…………………………………....……………... 24 -25
○Participation in Multiple Censuses ……….…..…...... 26
○Other …...……………………………………………..………....……. 27 -28
●2022 Sheltered Count ……………………………………………………… 29
●Analysis & Reflections ...…………………………………..………………. 30
●Appendix ………………………………………………………….......…..….. 31 -37

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 02 BELLFLOWER 2022 CENSUS COMPARISON REPORTDRAFT

SPECIAL THANKS
City Net thanks the city of Bellflower and the
Bellflower Sheriff’s Department for their help
conducting this census and for their tireless
efforts to support and empower homeless
neighbors in the city.Additionally,we thank
the dozens of homeless individuals who
voluntarily agreed to participate in the
census.Our hope is that this data will prove
to be useful in connecting these
homeless neighbors to resources including
shelter and housing.

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PURPOSE

OVERVIEW
City Net was contracted by
the city of Bellflower in 2019,
2020,and 2022 to organize
and implement homeless
censuses to:

1. Identify a baseline number
of individuals living without
housing against which to
measure all homelessness
prevention and intervention
efforts.

2. Determine the
demographic, asset, and
other special characteristics
of individuals without
housing to better inform
resource allocation.

The first unsheltered census conducted by City
Net took place on May 21st and 23rd, 2019.The second
took place on October 20th and 22nd,2020.The third
and current census took place on the morning of April
19th and the evening of April 21st, 2022.

These City Net censuses are distinct but
complementary projects from the HUD-mandated,
county-wide Point-in-Time Count. The censuses allow
for a city-specific focus with more time, staff
resources, and local questions than is generally
possible within the framework of the Point-in-Time
Count.

ABOUT THE CENSUS
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METHODOLOGY
During all censuses, multiple teams were deployed with a Bellflower Sheriff’s Department Deputy. Each Deputy was paired with at least one City Net surveyor. Each surveyor’s area was indicated on assigned maps and mapped ahead of time. Specific locations where homeless individuals were known to gather or sleep were highlighted so that these areas could be prioritized during the census. Because the goal of this project was a comprehensive census, even those areas on the teams’ maps where no homeless individuals were known to gather or sleep were visited, including residential areas where homeless individuals are rarely seen.

Teams were deployed from the Bellflower Sheriff Substation twice during the census week.

Homeless individuals who did not wish to answer the survey questions were simply counted. Responses from participants, including timestamps and geolocations, were captured electronically through a secure GIS survey application. Duplicates were removed after the completion of the census by comparing names and age ranges. Because Comparison Reports must correlate data over multiple years, new category names may arise to allow for direct comparisons. For 2019, City Net also added known demographic, asset, and special characteristic data from their active client case management roster of individuals who were known to sleep in Bellflower. These individuals were not encountered during the census days (May 21st & 23rd, 2019) but were encountered within the 30 days prior to the census.

The terms “disability” and “addiction” were not defined in the survey, so the data in these categories do not necessarily represent diagnosable conditions, but only respondents’ self- perceptions of the condition. Also, the only way to identify duplicates in the census was to compare the names and ages of those who chose to complete the survey. Because the census occurred over multiple days, unsheltered individuals who chose not to complete the survey may have been counted more than once, and artificial inflation of the count, therefore, cannot be ruled out. The margin of error for the Bellflower 2022 Homeless Census dataset ranges between 0.00% and 2.18%. Some percentage totals in this report may appear to be above or below 100.0% due to rounding.

LIMITATIONS
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75 60
172
2019 2020 2021 2022

62.3%

30.8%

0.0%0.0%

6.9%

71.8%

25.6%

0.0%2.6%0.0%

70.9%

27.3%

1.8%0.0%0.0%
Outdoors Vehicle or RV Abandoned Building Shelter Refused 2019 2020 2022

76.5%

23.5%

65.0%

35.0%

73.3%

26.7%
No Yes
2019 2020 2022

KEY RESULTS

TOTAL UNSHELTERED COUNT
n = number of
respondents

REFUSED SURVEY
n = 170 n = 60

CURRENT SLEEPING SITUATION
n = 60n = 170
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n = 75
n = 75
n = 39n = 130 n = 55DRAFT

15.5%

24.2%

11.2%

13.0%

6.2%

6.2%

1.9%

1.2%

1.9%

4.3%

0.0%

0.0%

1.9%

3.7%

0.6%

8.1%

22.7%

13.6%

6.8%

9.1%

11.4%

2.3%

2.3%

0.0%

9.1%

6.8%

0.0%

2.3%

0.0%

0.0%

6.8%

6.8%

26.3%

16.3%

8.8%

7.5%

7.5%

6.3%

6.3%

2.5%

2.5%

2.5%

1.3%

1.3%

0.0%

7.5%

0.0%

3.8%
Lost Job
Lost Housing
Divorce or Separation
Family or Domestic Violence
Family Tragedy
Alcohol or Drug Use
Illness or Medical Issues
Debt
Incarceration
Mental Health
LGBTQ Orientation
Natural Disaster
Lost Income
Other
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022

KEY RESULTS

MAIN EVENTS OR CONDITIONS LEADING TO HOMELESSNESS
n = 130 n = 39 n = 55
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Note: Respondents were
able to select multiple
events or conditions.DRAFT

18.5%

29.2%

12.3%

16.9%

6.9%

7.7%

0.8%

7.7%

12.8%

23.1%

28.2%

17.9%

10.3%

2.6%

2.6%

2.6%

20.0%

25.5%

25.5%

16.4%

5.5%

7.3%

0.0%

0.0%
< 1 Year
1 - 2 Years
3 - 5 Years
6 - 10 Years
11 - 20 Years
21+ Years
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022

KEY RESULTS

DURATION OF HOMELESSNESS
n = 39n = 130
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n = 55DRAFT

GEOGRAPHY
2022 LOCATION MAP
The dots on this map represent the
locations of the 75 homeless
individuals that were identified during
the 2022 census. Dots may overlap
and represent more than one
individual in high density areas.

BELLFLOWER

DESCRIPTION
Homeless Individuals
Bellflower
LEGEND
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GEOGRAPHY
2022 HEAT MAP
This heat map shows the relative density of
homeless individuals in Bellflower. The darker the
color, the higher the density. The greatest densities
of homeless individuals were engaged near the
shopping center at the intersection of Alondra
Blvd. and Lakewood Blvd., the intersection of
Lakewood Blvd. and the 91 Freeway, as well as
along Artesia Blvd.

DESCRIPTIONLEGEND
Bellflower
Homeless Density
Low
Medium
High
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BELLFLOWER
DRAFT

GEOGRAPHY
2019, 2020, & 2022 COMPARISON MAP
The dots on this map represent the
locations of the 172, 60, and 75 homeless
individuals that were identified during the
2019, 2020, and 2022 censuses, respectively.

Dots may overlap and represent more than
one individual. Locations where homeless
individuals were found in 2022 and at least
one previous year appear in dark purple.

DESCRIPTIONLEGEND
2019 & 2020 Homeless Individuals
Bellflower
2022 Homeless Individuals
2019, 2020, & 2022 Location Overlap

BELLFLOWER
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66.9%

31.5%

0.0%1.5%

79.5%

17.9%

2.6%0.0%

74.5%

23.6%

1.8%0.0%
Male Female Other or Nonconforming Refused
2019 2020 2022

DEMOGRAPHICS
AGE
GENDER
PAGE 12 BELLFLOWER 2022 CENSUS COMPARISON REPORT

10.8%

16.9%

30.8%30.8%

6.9%

3.8%

12.8%

30.8%

23.1%

17.9%

10.3%

5.1%

18.2%

29.1%

23.6%23.6%

5.5%

0.0%
18 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 - 64 65+Refused
2019 2020 2022
n = 39n = 130 n = 55
n = 39n = 130 n = 55DRAFT

DEMOGRAPHICS

RACE & ETHNICITY
n = 130 n = 39 n = 55

1.5%

0.8%

15.4%

26.9%

0.8%

43.1%

5.4%

6.2%

0.0%

0.0%

15.4%

35.9%

0.0%

35.9%

10.3%

2.6%

5.5%

5.5%

14.5%

41.8%

0.0%

30.9%

1.8%

0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White
Multiple Races
Refused
2019 2020 2022
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Note: Respondents who
selected more than one race
or ethnicity were placed in
the Multiple Races category.DRAFT

89.2%

6.9%3.8%

97.4%

2.6%0.0%

87.3%

12.7%0.0%
No Yes Refused
2019 2020 2022

88.5%

5.4%

0.8%

5.4%

89.7%

7.7%

0.0%2.6%

89.1%

10.9%

0.0%0.0%
English Spanish Samoan Refused
2019 2020 2022

DEMOGRAPHICS

PRIMARY LANGUAGE
U.S. MILITARY VETERAN
PAGE 14 BELLFLOWER 2022 CENSUS COMPARISON REPORT
n = 130 n = 39 n = 55
n = 130 n = 39 n = 55DRAFT

34.9%

28.6%28.6%

4.8%3.2%

20.0%

46.7%

26.7%

6.7%

0.0%

55.0%

10.0%

25.0%

10.0%

0.0%
$1 - $500 $501 - $1,000 $1,001+Doesn't Know Refused
2019 2020 2022

43.1%

48.5%

0.0%8.5%

61.5%

38.5%

0.0%0.0%

61.8%

36.4%

1.8%0.0%
No Yes Doesn't Know Refused
2019 2020 2022
INCOME

RECEIVING INCOME

GROSS MONTHLY INCOME BEFORE TAXES
n = 15n = 63 n = 20
n = 130 n = 39 n = 55
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31.3%

37.5%

21.9%

6.3%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.6%

0.0%

1.6%

23.5%

29.4%

23.5%

0.0%

0.0%

11.8%

5.9%

0.0%

5.9%

0.0%

42.9%

19.0%

14.3%

14.3%

4.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

4.8%

0.0%
General Relief
SSI
Employment or Earned Income
SSDI
Unemployment
Social Security Retirement
Job Pension or Retirement
Child Support
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022
INCOME

SOURCE OF INCOME
n = 20n = 15
Note: Respondents were
able to select multiple
sources of income.

PAGE 16 BELLFLOWER 2022 CENSUS COMPARISON REPORT
n = 63DRAFT

62.3%

34.6%

3.1%

71.8%

28.2%

0.0%

47.3%

52.7%

0.0%
No Yes Refused
2019 2020 2022

34.6%

60.8%

0.0%

4.6%

38.5%

59.0%

2.6%0.0%

30.9%

67.3%

1.8%0.0%
No Yes Doesn't Know Refused
2019 2020 2022

BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE

CALFRESH
n = 39n = 130 n = 55
n = 39n = 130 n = 55
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81.9%

9.6%

1.2%

1.2%

1.2%

1.2%

3.6%

79.2%

12.5%

0.0%

4.2%

0.0%

4.2%

0.0%

83.8%

10.8%

2.7%

0.0%

0.0%

2.7%

0.0%
Medi-Cal
Medicare
VA Medical Services
Employer-Provided
Private Insurance
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022
Note: Respondents
were able to select
multiple types of
health insurance.

BENEFITS

TYPE OF HEALTH INSURANCE
n = 60n = 23
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n = 79DRAFT

78.5%

1.5%

0.8%

1.5%

5.4%

0.0%

0.0%

2.3%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.5%

7.7%

74.4%

0.0%

5.1%

0.0%

7.7%

0.0%

2.6%

5.1%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

5.1%

0.0%

85.5%

0.0%

0.0%

1.8%

3.6%

0.0%

3.6%

1.8%

1.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.8%
Bellflower
City of Los Angeles
Downey
Lakewood
Long Beach
Norwalk
Paramount
Other LA City
Outside LA, Inside
CA
Out of State
Out of Country
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022

COMMUNITY TIES

CITY WHERE RESPONDENT USUALLY SLEEPS
n = 55n = 39n = 130
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33.1%

3.1%

3.8%

1.5%

12.3%

4.6%

3.8%

20.0%

5.4%

3.8%

0.0%

0.8%

7.7%

46.2%

5.1%

2.6%

0.0%

7.7%

0.0%

5.1%

15.4%

7.7%

10.3%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

43.6%

5.5%

3.6%

0.0%

7.3%

3.6%

5.5%

10.9%

16.4%

1.8%

0.0%

1.8%

0.0%
Bellflower
City of Los Angeles
Downey
Lakewood
Long Beach
Norwalk
Paramount
Other LA City
Outside LA, Inside CA
Out of State
Out of Country
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022

COMMUNITY TIES

LAST PERMANENT RESIDENCE
PAGE 20 BELLFLOWER 2022 CENSUS COMPARISON REPORT
n = 55n = 39n = 130DRAFT

11.5%

3.1%

6.2%

3.8%

6.9%

5.4%

3.1%

24.6%

6.9%

12.3%

4.6%

2.3%

9.2%

10.3%

10.3%

12.8%

0.0%

10.3%

5.1%

5.1%

17.9%

5.1%

15.4%

5.1%

0.0%

2.6%

25.5%

9.1%

3.6%

1.8%

3.6%

3.6%

3.6%

23.6%

18.2%

1.8%

5.5%

0.0%

0.0%
Bellflower
City of Los Angeles
Downey
Lakewood
Long Beach
Norwalk
Paramount
Other LA City
Outside LA, Inside CA
Out of State
Out of Country
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022

COMMUNITY TIES

CITY OF LAST HIGH SCHOOL OR PRIMARY

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
n = 130 n = 39 n = 55
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29.5%

16.4%

6.6%

14.8%

6.6%

6.6%

1.6%

1.6%

8.2%

1.6%

6.6%

0.0%

26.4%

25.3%

16.5%

8.8%

6.6%

3.3%

1.1%

0.0%

7.7%

0.0%

3.3%

1.1%
Last Permanent Residence
Family
School
Grew Up in Bellflower
Faith-Based Organization
Employment
Recovery or Addiction Services
Medical Provider or Treatment
No Ties to Bellflower
Other
Doesn't Know
Refused
2020 2022

COMMUNITY TIES

TIES TO BELLFLOWER
n = 39
Note: Question not
included in the 2019
survey. Respondents were
able to select multiple ties
to Bellflower.

PAGE 22 BELLFLOWER 2022 CENSUS COMPARISON REPORT
n = 55DRAFT

9.2%

11.5%

6.9%

62.3%

0.0%

10.0%

10.3%

10.3%

7.7%

69.2%

2.6%

0.0%

21.8%

10.9%

12.7%

52.7%

1.8%

0.0%
Drugs
Alcohol
Both
None
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022

55.4%

36.9%

1.5%6.2%

66.7%

25.6%

5.1%2.6%

63.6%

34.5%

1.8%0.0%
No Yes Doesn't Know Refused
2019 2020 2022

40.8%

50.0%

0.8%

8.5%

56.4%

41.0%

0.0%2.6%

54.5%

40.0%

3.6%1.8%
No Yes Doesn't Know Refused
2019 2020 2022

DISABILITIES

DRUG OR ALCOHOL ADDICTION

PERMANENT DISABILITY OR HEALTH CONDITION

MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN
n = 55n = 39n = 130
n = 55n = 39n = 130
n = 55n = 39n = 130
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92.3%

5.1%2.6%

72.7%

27.3%

0.0%
No Yes Refused
2020 2022

56.4%

38.5%

2.6%2.6%

52.7%

47.3%

0.0%0.0%
No Yes Doesn't Know Refused
2020 2022

SERVICES

INTEREST IN SHELTER

PREVIOUSLY STAYED AT THE NEW HOPE SHELTER
n = 55n = 39
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Note: Question not
included in the 2019
survey.
n = 55n = 39
Note: Question not
included in the 2019
survey.DRAFT

SERVICES

INTEREST IN CASE MANAGEMENT
n = 55n = 39n = 130

14.6%

48.5%

1.5%

35.4%

20.5%

66.7%

7.7%

5.1%

10.9%

81.8%

7.3%

0.0%
No
Yes
Doesn't Know
Refused
2019 2020 2022
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2019 & 2020 2019 & 2022 2020 & 2022 2019, 2020, 2022
5 9 1 3
2019 ONLY 2020 ONLY 2022 ONLY
96 28 46
2020
2019
2022
This diagram is based only on comparable data, or those individuals who provided enough name and date of birth information to determine whether or not there were multiple encounters.
96 5 28
1 46
9 3

PARTICIPATION IN

MULTIPLE CENSUSES
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73.1%

26.9%

66.7%

33.3%

60.0%

40.0%
Dog Cat
2019 2020 2022

73.8%

19.2%6.9%

92.3%

7.7%

0.0%

90.9%

9.1%0.0%
No Yes Refused
2019 2020 2022
OTHER

PET OWNERSHIP

TYPE OF PET
n = 3n = 25
n = 55n = 39n = 130
Note: Respondents were able
to select multiple types of
pets.
n = 5
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92.3%

1.5%

6.2%
100.0%

0.0%0.0%
100.0%

0.0%0.0%
No Yes Refused
2019 2020 2022

63.1%

26.9%

0.0%10.0%

82.1%

15.4%

2.6%0.0%

69.1%

29.1%

1.8%0.0%
No Yes Doesn't Know Refused
2019 2020 2022
OTHER

UNSHELTERED WITH CHILDREN

VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
n = 39n = 130
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n = 55
n = 39n = 130 n = 55
Note:In 2019, two children were
present during the census and
added to the total unsheltered
count.DRAFT

2022 SHELTERED
COUNT
APRIL 19, 2022 APRIL 21, 2022

BELLFLOWER NEW HOPE SHELTER
39 37
Sheltered Individuals Sheltered Individuals
This data was provided by the Bellflower New
Hope Shelter run by Mercy House as their
Sheltered Count,thus, it is separate from the
Unsheltered Count that is reported on pages 1 to
28 and 30 to 37.

Across both census days (April 19th & 21st), there
was a total of 41 unique sheltered individuals. 35
of these individuals were in the New Hope
Shelter on both the 19th and the 21st of April. Four
individuals were only present on the 19th, while
another two individuals were only present on
the 21st.
41 Unique Sheltered
Individuals
n = 39
Female

33.3%
Male

66.7%
n = 37
Female

32.4%
Male

67.6%
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Overall Number Decrease. The overall total unsheltered count has decreased from 172 in 2019 to 75 in 2022, a total decrease of 56%*. In recent years,the total unsheltered count increased slightly from 60 in 2020 to 75 in 2022, a total increase of 25%.

Migratory Population. An inherent reality of homelessness is its hidden and transitory nature‒both as people move in and out of the city and in and out of housing. This can be seen in the diagram on Page 26. Of the individuals who provided sufficient name and date of birth information to belong to a comparable dataset, 46 of them were unique to the 2022 census. Only three individuals have appeared in all three census counts (2019, 2020, & 2022),a very small number which is consistent with City Net’s findings in other cities.

Intervention efforts to connect homeless neighbors to shelter and housing are critical, and have been effective in Bellflower, but others continue to fall into homelessness.

Receptivity to Shelter and Resources. In 2022, 82% of respondents were interested in case management while 47% of respondents were interested in going to a shelter, a notable increase from 39% in 2020. *Percentages were rounded to the nearest whole number on this page only. Please see Appendix I for more details on responses.

ANALYSIS & REFLECTIONS
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APPENDIX I
2022 UNSHELTERED DATA TABLES
Refused Survey Count Percent
No 55 73.3%
Yes 20 26.7%
Total 75
Current Sleeping Situation Count Percent
Outdoors 39 70.9%
Vehicle or RV 15 27.3%
Abandoned Building 1 1.8%
Shelter*0 0.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Duration of Homelessness Count Percent
< 1 Year 11 20.0%
1 -2 Years 14 25.5%
3 -5 Years 14 25.5%
6 -10 Years 9 16.4%
11 -20 Years 3 5.5%
21+ Years 4 7.3%
Doesn’t Know 0 0.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Age Count Percent
18 -34 10 18.2%
35 -44 16 29.1%
45 -54 13 23.6%
55 -64 13 23.6%
65+3 5.5%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Gender Count Percent
Male 41 74.5%
Female 13 23.6%
Other or Nonconforming 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
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Main Events or Conditions
Leading to Homelessness Count Percent
Lost Job 21 26.3%
Lost Housing 13 16.3%
Divorce or Separation 7 8.8%
Family or Domestic
Violence 6 7.5%
Family Tragedy 6 7.5%
Alcohol or Drug Use 5 6.3%
Illness or Medical Issues 5 6.3%
Debt 2 2.5%
Incarceration 2 2.5%
Mental Health 2 2.5%
LGBTQ Orientation 1 1.3%
Natural Disaster 1 1.3%
Lost Income 0 0.0%
Other 6 7.5%
Doesn’t Know 0 0.0%
Refused 3 3.8%
Total 80
*In 2020, Total Individuals Counted was reported, which included one sheltered individual found during the
census.DRAFT

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Receiving Income Count Percent
No 34 61.8%
Yes 20 36.4%
Doesn't Know 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Gross Monthly Income
Before Taxes Count Percent
$1 -$500 11 55.0%
$501 -$1,000 2 10.0%
$1,001+5 25.0%
Doesn’t Know 2 10.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 20
Source of Income Count Percent
General Relief 9 42.9%
SSI 4 19.0%
Employment or Earned
Income 3 14.3%
SSDI 3 14.3%
Unemployment 1 4.8%
Social Security Retirement 0 0.0%
Job Pension or Retirement 0 0.0%
Child Support 0 0.0%
Doesn’t Know 1 4.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 21
CalFresh Count Percent
No 26 47.3%
Yes 29 52.7%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Health Insurance Count Percent
No 17 30.9%
Yes 37 67.3%
Doesn't Know 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Type of Health Insurance Count Percent
Medi-Cal 31 83.8%
Medicare 4 10.8%
VA Medical Services 1 2.7%
Employer-Provided 0 0.0%
Private Insurance 0 0.0%
Doesn't Know 1 2.7%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 37
Primary Language Count Percent
English 49 89.1%
Spanish 6 10.9%
Samoan 0 0.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
U.S. Military Veteran Count Percent
No 48 87.3%
Yes 7 12.7%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total
Race & Ethnicity Count Percent
American Indian or Alaska
Native 3 5.5%
Asian 3 5.5%
Black or African American 8 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23 41.8%
Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
White 17 30.9%
Multiple Races 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
DRAFT

City of Last High School or
Primary School
Attendance
Count Percent
Bellflower 14 25.5%
City of Los Angeles 5 9.1%
Downey 2 3.6%
Lakewood 1 1.8%
Long Beach 2 3.6%
Norwalk 2 3.6%
Paramount 2 3.6%
Other LA City 13 23.6%
Outside LA, Inside CA 10 18.2%
Out of State 1 1.8%
Out of Country 3 5.5%
Doesn't Know 0 0.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Ties to Bellflower Count Percent
Last Permanent Residence 24 26.4%
Family 23 25.3%
School 15 16.5%
Grew Up in Bellflower 8 8.8%
Faith-Based Organization 6 6.6%
Employment 3 3.3%
Recovery or Addiction
Services 1 1.1%
Medical Provider or
Treatment 0 0.0%
No Ties to Redondo Beach 7 7.7%
Other 0 0.0%
Doesn’t Know 3 3.3%
Refused 1 1.1%
Total 91
Permanent Disability or
Health Condition Count Percent
No 30 54.5%
Yes 22 40.0%
Doesn't Know 2 3.6%
Refused 1 1.8%
Total 55
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Last Permanent Residence Count Percent
Bellflower 24 43.6%
City of Los Angeles 3 5.5%
Downey 2 3.6%
Lakewood 0 0.0%
Long Beach 4 7.3%
Norwalk 2 3.6%
Paramount 3 5.5%
Other LA City 6 10.9%
Outside LA, Inside CA 9 16.4%
Out of State 1 1.8%
Out of Country 0 0.0%
Doesn't Know 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
City Where Respondent
Usually Sleeps Count Percent
Bellflower 47 85.5%
City of Los Angeles 0 0.0%
Downey 0 0.0%
Lakewood 1 1.8%
Long Beach 2 3.6%
Norwalk 0 0.0%
Paramount 2 3.6%
Other LA City 1 1.8%
Outside LA, Inside CA 1 1.8%
Out of State 0 0.0%
Out of Country 0 0.0%
Doesn't Know 0 0.0%
Refused 1 1.8%
Total 55
DRAFT

Mental Health Concerns Count Percent
No 35 63.6%
Yes 19 34.5%
Doesn't Know 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Drug or Alcohol Addiction Count Percent
Drugs 12 21.8%
Alcohol 6 10.9%
Both 7 12.7%
None 29 52.7%
Doesn't Know 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Interest in Shelter Count Percent
No 29 52.7%
Yes 26 47.3%
Doesn't Know 0 0.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Previously Stayed at the
New Hope Shelter Count Percent
No 40 72.7%
Yes 15 27.3%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Interest in Case
Management Count Percent
No 6 10.9%
Yes 45 81.8%
Doesn't Know 4 7.3%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Unsheltered with Children Count Percent
No 55 100.0%
Yes 0 0.0%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Victim of Domestic
Violence Count Percent
No 38 69.1%
Yes 16 29.1%
Doesn’t Know 1 1.8%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total
Pet Ownership Count Percent
No 50 90.9%
Yes 5 9.1%
Refused 0 0.0%
Total 55
Type of Pet Count Percent
Dog 3 60.0%
Cat 2 40.0%
Total 5
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APPENDIX II
2022 SHELTERED DATA TABLES:

BELLFLOWER NEW HOPE SHELTER
2022 Sheltered Count Count Percent
Individuals Present on the
19th and the 21st of April,
2022
35 85.4%
Individuals Present Only on
the 19th of April,2022 4 9.8%
Individuals Present Only on
the 21st of April,2022 2 4.9%
Total 41
April 19th, 2022 Count Percent
Male 26 66.7%
Female 13 33.3%
Total 39
April 21st, 2022 Count Percent
Male 25 67.6%
Female 12 32.4%
Total 37
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APPENDIX III
2022 QUESTIONNAIRE
City Net Staff Initials: ______________
1a. First Name (If applicable, type “Refused” or “Doesn’t know”): ______________ 1b. Last Name (If applicable, type “Refused” or “Doesn’t know”): ______________

2. Refused Survey? (If refused, survey ends)
▢Yes ▢No

3. Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? (Check all that apply) ▢Fever ▢Runny nose ▢Prolonged sore throat ▢Cough ▢Shortness of breath ▢Diarrhea ▢No symptoms currently ▢Doesn't know ▢Refused

4. Are you currently homeless?
▢Yes ▢No ▢Stopped survey due to symptoms

5. What is your current primary sleeping situation?
▢Vehicle/RV ▢Outdoors (e.g.in a tent)▢Abandoned Building ▢New Hope Shelter ▢The Bell Shelter ▢Other Shelter:__________▢Motel paid for by 3rd party (e.g.homeless service agency)▢Other ▢Doesn’t Know ▢Refused

6. Gender
▢Male ▢Female ▢Transgender ▢Other/Non-Conforming: ______________▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

7. What is your date of birth? (Ex. 01/01/1970; If applicable, type “Refused” or “Doesn’t know”): ______________

8. What race/ethnicity do you identify with? (Select all that apply) ▢American Indian or Alaska Native ▢Asian ▢Black or African American ▢Hispanic/Latino ▢Pacific Islander ▢White ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________

9. What language do you feel the most comfortable speaking? ▢English ▢Spanish ▢Vietnamese ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________

10. Have you ever served in any branch of the U.S. Military? ▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
11a. Are you currently receiving any income?
▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
11b. If “Yes” to 11a: What are your sources of income? (Select all that apply) ▢Employment/earned income ▢Unemployment ▢Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ▢Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)▢VA Compensation ▢VA Pension ▢Workers’ Compensation ▢General Relief ▢Social Security Retirement ▢Job pension/retirement ▢Child support ▢Alimony or spousal support ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________
11c. If “Yes” to 11a: What is your total gross monthly income? (before taxes) ▢$1-$500 ▢$501-$1000 ▢$1001+▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

12. Are you currently receiving CalFresh (food stamps)? ▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
13a. Do you have health insurance?
▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
13b. If “Yes” to 13a: Where do you get your health insurance? (Select all that apply) ▢MediCal (Medicaid/CalOptima)▢Medicare ▢VA Medical Services ▢Employer-Provided Health Insurance ▢Private Pay Health Insurance ▢Indian Health Services Program ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________
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14. How long have you been homeless?
▢Less than 1 year ▢1-2 years ▢3-5 years ▢6-10 years ▢11-20 years ▢21+ years ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

15. What city do you usually sleep in?
▢Bellflower ▢Norwalk ▢Downey ▢Lakewood ▢Paramount ▢Long Beach ▢Artesia ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________

16. What city was your last permanent residence in?
▢Bellflower ▢Norwalk ▢Downey ▢Lakewood ▢Paramount ▢Long Beach ▢Artesia ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________

17. In what city did you graduate/attend your last year of high school or primary school? ▢Bellflower ▢Norwalk ▢Downey ▢Lakewood ▢Paramount ▢Long Beach ▢Artesia ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused ▢Other: ______________

18. What ties do you have in the city of Bellflower?
▢Family members ▢Church & Faith-based relationships ▢Employment ▢School ▢Recovery/Addiction services ▢Medical (primary care providers, current treatment) ▢Grew up in Bellflower ▢Last permanent residence ▢No ties to the city of Bellflower ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
19a. Do you have any pets staying here with you?
▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
19b. If “Yes” to 19a: What kind of pets? (select all that apply) ▢Dog ▢Cat ▢Other: ______________
20a. Do you have any minor children staying here with you? ▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused
20b. If “Yes” to 20a: How many children?
▢1 ▢2 ▢3 ▢4 ▢5 ▢6 ▢Other (If applicable, type “Refused” or “Doesn’t know”): ______________ 20c. If “Yes” to 20a: What are their ages? (If applicable, type “Refused” or “Doesn’t know”): ______________

21. Do you have a permanent disability or health condition? (For example: long-term physical or health concerns that significantly limit your ability to take care of yourself) ▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

22. Do you have any mental health concerns? (Including, for example, anxiety or depression that lasts longer than a few days)
▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

23. Do you struggle with alcohol or drug addiction?
▢No ▢Yes, just alcohol ▢Yes, just drugs ▢Yes, alcohol and drugs ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

24. Have you ever been a victim of domestic violence?
▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

25. What would you identify as the main events or conditions that let you to becoming homeless? ▢Lost Job ▢Lost housing (landlord dispute, could not afford, foreclosure)▢Debt ▢Alcohol/drug use ▢Illness or medical issues ▢Mental health issues ▢Family/domestic violence ▢Divorce/separation ▢LGBTQ Orientation ▢Incarceration ▢Family tragedy (death, illness of family member, etc.)▢Aging out of foster care ▢Natural disaster (fire, flood, etc.)▢Doesn't Know ▢Refused ▢Other: __________

26. Have you stayed at the New Hope Shelter?
▢No ▢Yes, current resident ▢Yes, but exited ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

27. Are you interested in going to a shelter?
▢No ▢Yes ▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused

28. Are you interested in Case Management with City Net? ▢No ▢Yes (provide client outreach card)▢Doesn’t know ▢Refused Notes: ______________
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INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS
Email: [email protected]
PO BOX: 4508 Atlantic Ave., Suite 292
Long Beach, CA 90807 DRAFT

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
2022 HOMELESS CENSUS &
2019, 2020, 2022 DATA COMPARISON
Bellflower City Council Presentation
July 11, 2022

Goals
Identify a baseline number of individuals living without housing against which to measure current and future homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.

Determine the demographic, assets, challenges and other special characteristics of individuals without housing to inform resource allocation.

Since this is a comparative census, we get an updated baseline number (1) and updated demographics (2).

About the Census
April 19, 2022
Morning
April 21, 2022
Evening

Census: Two days. We sent out 3 teams (1 Deputy paired with 2 or 3 City Net Staff).  Census Team used pre determined hotspots and designated regions of the city for maps. The same team captain was sent to the same locations both census days.

Image 1: Morning - Staff Sebastian completing the census survey with homeless neighbor.

Image 2: Evening – Staff exploring city while completing the census in the evening

THE 2022 CENSUS

First we will take a look at some of the results from the most recent 2022 census. We will be comparing this to the previous 2019 and 2020 censuses later in the presentation. More information can be found in the Bellflower Homeless Census Comparison Report for 2019, 2020, and 2022 we recently submitted to the city.

Image: Former Staff, Anthony, completing the census survey with homeless neighbor.

2022 Total Unsheltered Count

75 Individuals

We identified 75 unsheltered individuals. Of those 75, 55 agreed to participate in our survey.

2022 Unsheltered Geography

Note: There are 75 dots on this map. They may overlap in high density areas.

BELLFLOWER

Homeless Individuals
Bellflower

This map shows the locations of the 75 homeless individuals we identified. Some areas had a high density of individuals, so the dots may overlap.

High Density Areas:

The greatest densities of homeless individuals were engaged near the shopping center at the intersection of Alondra Blvd. and Lakewood Blvd., the intersection of Lakewood Blvd. and the 91 Freeway, as well as along Artesia Blvd.

Composite
Viewed as a composite of the highest-frequency responses, the typical unsheltered homeless individual in Bellflower identifies as a Hispanic or Latino male between the ages of 35 and 44 who is chronically homeless and sleeps in Bellflower.

CHRONICALLY HOMELESS DEFINITION: Have been homeless for more than a year, and have a permanent disability, substance abuse, or mental health concerns.

65.5% of those who took the survey were chronically homeless.

Desired Resources

n = 55
n = 55

Interested in Case Management: 81.8% of respondents said they were interested in case management. 7.3% answered “Doesn’t know”. 10.9% said no.

Interested in going to a Shelter: 47.3% said they were interested in going to a shelter. 52.7% said no.

2019 ● 2020 ● 2022

DATA COMPARISON

Now we will take a look at how the 2022 census compares to our previous censuses in Belflower from 2019 and 2020.

Image: Staff, Molly, completing the census survey with homeless neighbor.

Total Unsheltered Counts

Total unsheltered counts from each census.
75 unsheltered individuals in 2022.

65.1% decrease from 172 to 60 unsheltered individuals in 2020. **New Hope Shelter opened: May 20, 2020

25.0% increase from 60 to 75 unsheltered individuals in 2022.

OVERALL 56.4% DECREASE FROM 2019 TO 2022. Very encouraging!

Unsheltered Geography

Note: There are 307 dots on this map. They may overlap in high density areas.

BELLFLOWER

2019: 172
2020: 60
2022: 75

Light blue = 2022 only. NEW LOCATIONS
Red = 2019 and 2020. OLD LOCATIONS
Dark Purple = Where 2022 overlapped with at least one other year (2019 and 2020). OVERLAPPING LOCATIONS

High Density Areas:
intersection of Alondra Blvd. and Lakewood Blvd
intersection of Lakewood Blvd
91 Freeway, as well as along Artesia Blvd.

Participation in Multiple Censuses

96 5
28 1
46 9
3 2019
2020
2022

This diagram is based only on comparable data, or those individuals who provided enough name and date of birth information to determine whether or not there were multiple encounters.

First Name + Last Name + Date of Birth = Comparable Dataset Comparable Dataset is NOT equal to the Total Unsheltered Count because individuals who did not provide part of their name or date of birth were NOT included in this analysis.

Transient nature of homelessness - The reality is that there are a lot of people living in poverty. Some people will be the same (chronic homelessness), but a much larger group will be in and out of housing. (Canoe analogy)

Explination:

Only 3 individuals were present during all three census counts.

96 individuals were unique to 2019.
28 individuals were unique to 2020.
46 individuals were unique to 2022.

5 individuals were present during both 2019 and 2020.
1 individual were present during both 2020 and 2022.
9 individuals were present during both 2019 and 2022.

Sheriffs, City Net Outreach, and public safety team said they saw a lot of new faces during the census timeframe.

Recommendations
Investments yield results:

LASD homelessness training and focus
Local street outreach and engagement
Bellflower homeless shelter
COVID-19 investments

Seek out regional partnerships related to shelter and housing

Long-term need = Housing

Mission = To always be educating.

Make investments into resources - invest and engage.

Image: City Net Staff, Amanda, and former staff, Anthony, surveying two homeless neighbors. Paramount Sheriffs guiding us around the city.

Stronger partnerships with neighboring cities, ongoing street outreach

Beds? Full 55 capacity?

If contracted, would number sgo down? – Discuss offline, but possibly.

SPECIAL THANKS
City Net thanks the City of Bellflower and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for their help conducting this census and for their tireless efforts to support and empower homeless neighbors in the city. Additionally, we thank the dozens of homeless individuals who voluntarily agreed to participate in the census.

Image: Census Day Team in front of LA County Sheriff’s Department in Bellflower after completing the morning census on April 19th, 2022.

Q & A

Image: Staff, Andres, completing the census survey with homeless neighbor.

CONTACT

[email protected]

CITY OF BELLFLOWER2022 HOMELESS CENSUS &2019, 2020, 2022 DATA COMPARISONBellflower City Council PresentationJuly 11, 2022

Goals1. Identify a baseline numberof individuals living without housing against which to measure current and future homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.2. Determine the demographic, assets, challenges and other special characteristicsof individuals without housing to inform resource allocation.

About the CensusApril 19, 2022MorningApril 21, 2022Evening

THE 2022 CENSUS

2022 Total Unsheltered Count75Individuals

2022 Unsheltered GeographyNote: There are 75 dots on this map. They may overlap in high density areas.BELLFLOWERHomeless IndividualsBellflower

CompositeViewed as a composite of the highest‐frequency responses, the typical unsheltered homeless individual in Bellflower identifies as aHispanic or Latino malebetween the ages of 35 and 44who is chronically homeless and sleeps in Bellflower.

10.9%52.7%81.8%47.3%7.3%Case Management ShelterNoYesDoesn't KnowDesiring Resourcesn = 55 n = 55

2019 ● 2020 ● 2022DATA COMPARISON

75601722019 2020 2021 2022Total Unsheltered Counts

Unsheltered GeographyNote: There are 307 dots on this map. They may overlap in high density areas. BELLFLOWER2019 & 2020 Homeless IndividualsBellflower2022 Homeless Individuals2019, 2020, 2022 Location Overlap

Participation in Multiple Censuses9652814693201920202022

Homelessness Comparison Per CapitaBELLFLOWER

Recommendations● Investments yield results:○ LASD homelessness training and focus○ Local street outreach and engagement○ Bellflower homeless shelter○ COVID‐19 investments● Seek out regional partnerships related to shelter and housing● Long‐term need = Housing

SPECIAL THANKSCity Net thanks the City of Bellflower and the Los Angeles CountySheriff's Department for their help conducting this census and for theirtireless efforts to support and empower homeless neighbors in the city.Additionally, we thank the dozens of homeless individuals whovoluntarily agreed to participate in the census.

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