Bellflower City Council
July 11, 2022

T h e C i t y o f B e l l f l o w e r
Families. Businesses. Futures.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022

BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7 P.M. OPEN SESSION

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The City Council Chambers will be open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it is 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

None

2 ROLL CALL

None

AGENDA

Bellflower City Council Agenda
July 11, 2022

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

None

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

None

7 P.M. – OPEN SESSION

5 CALL TO ORDER

6 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

7 INVOCATION: Council Member Hamada

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services

9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

A City Council Announcements

B Certificate of Recognition for Delores Berinti for 34 Years of Service

C City Net Homeless Survey Presentation

10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

This is the time set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should come to the podium, be recognized by the Mayor, and state your name for the record. If you wish to address the City Council on an Agenda Item, you may do so by approaching the podium as we review that particular item. You will be given three (3) minutes to address the City Council.

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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A 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.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing, take documentary and testimonial evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-34; 2) 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 fu nds in the Economic Development Fund and $285,000 from the budget savings resulting from the ARPA funds received by the City; 3) Designate the block of buildings that occupy the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program; or 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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.__________________________________________________ Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-36; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 – An Ordinance amending certain sections of Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District. [Continued from June 27, 2022] CEQA: The Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). Based upon that review, the Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). The Ordinance will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-35 – A Resolution authorizing budget amendments for the American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $4,296,913 for fiscal year 2022 -23 and the City Manager to implement the approved programs.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-35 to budget American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $4,296,913; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to consider placing a ballot measure for consideration by the voters on the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot by adopting the following Resolutions:

Resolution No. 22-39 – A Resolution adding a proposition to the ballot for the previously called November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code § 9222; and

Resolution No. 22-40 – A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to add a measure contest to the previously consolidated General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, with the General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Elections Code § 10403; and

Resolution No. 22-41 – A Resolution directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposition seeking voter approval for a City Charter; and

Resolution No. 22-42 – A Resolution establishing requirements for ballot arguments filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for the General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022.

CEQA: These actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 2100, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because they do not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitute an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the Proposition does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 Cal.

Code of Regs. § 15378(b)(4-5)).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution Nos. 22 -39 through 22-42; 2) Approve a budget amendment to appropriate $190,000 in Account No. 010-43602-1210; 3) If desirable, designate one or more Council Members to draft an argument in favor of the ballot proposition; or 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to order a de novo public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 22-05.

CEQA: The recommended action, by itself, is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 2100, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it does not involve any commitment to a specifi c project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitute an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the propo sed action does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15378(b)(4-5)).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Order a de novo public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) Case No. CU 22-05 pursuant to BMC § 17.112.070(A). A public hearing should be set for August 22, 2022; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item .

14 CONSENT CALENDAR

All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Counc il to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-011, dated July 11, 2022.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-011; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at three (3) bus stop locations: Artesia Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue, Artesia Boulevard and Canehill Avenue, and Artesia Boulevard and Bixby Avenue (C.E. #22-10).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at three (3) bus stop locations:

Artesia Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue, Artesia Boulevard and Canehill Avenue, and Artesia Boulevard and Bixby Avenue; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Bixby Avenue at Beach and Walnut Streets (C.E. #22 11).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Bixby Avenue at Beach Street and Walnut Street; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

D Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-37 – A Resolution approving the plans and specifications to reconstruct the City-owned parking lot located at 9818 Artesia Boulevard (Specifications No. 20/21-03), pursuant to Government Code §830.6; establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids.

CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-37; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-38 – A Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Public Works Yard Office Renovation Project (Specifications No. 22/23-02), pursuant to Government Code §830.6, establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids.

CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the Project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-38; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

F Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the June 27, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the June 27, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

15 COUNCIL REPORTS

16 ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022.

[Note: The Bellflower City Council will be recessed on the fourth Monday in July pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code Section 2.04.020.]

11-A
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: 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.

DATE: July 11, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is recommending amending the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan (the “Plan”) to include three additional programs, which may help attract and assist property owners and tenants who want to create a new business, improve an existing business, or modernize an existing building within the City. The additional programs are a Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program (Chapter 3.3); a Downtown Artisan (Small Scale Manufacturing) Rental Assistance Program (Chapter 4); and a Small Business Microloan Program (Chapter 5). Each of the Plan’s chapters requires its own application and review process.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Open the public hearing, take documentary and testimonial evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-34;

2) 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 savings resulting from the ARPA funds received by the City;

3) Designate the block of buildings that occupy the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program; or

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

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Staff Report – Economic Development Business Assistance Plan July 11, 2022

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed program funding amounts are:

Chapter 3.3: Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement - $175,000 Varies depending on number and condition of buildings
Chapter 4: Downtown Small Scale Manufacturing Rental Assistance - $120,000
Varies depending on size of lease space and market rents Chapter 5: Small Business Microloan - $125,000
Market rate and above loans from $5,000 to $30,000

In addition, $40,000 funding is requested for marketing and promotion.

The proposed amendments to the 2022-23 fiscal year operating budget are as follows:

1) Allocation of $175,000 of the unencumbered funds from the Economic Development Fund for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement program (Account No. 510-44410-4002).

2) Allocation of $120,000 for the Downtown Small Scale Manufacturing Rental Assitance program (Account No. 510-44410-4002), $125,000 for the Small Business Microloan program (Account No. 510-44410-4002), and $40,000 for marketing and promotion (Account No. 510-41310-4002), for the total of $285,000. This funding was previously approved by the City Council on December 9, 2021 by utilizing the budget savings realized from the ARPA funds received by the City during the pandemic.

DISCUSSION

On July 10, 2017, the City Council adopted the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan, which consolidated a number of business assistance programs into one Business Assistance Plan, making it more efficient for staff and City Council to assist business and property owners to help with the City’s economic improvement.

Staff is recommending the Plan be amended to include three new programs: the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program (Chapter 3.3); the Downtown Small Scale Manufacturing Rental Assistance Program (Chapter 4); and a Small Business Microloan Program (Chapter 5). Additionally, the Business Assistance Plan guidelines were reviewed and minor updates were made, most notable of which are the incorporation of a 1-year time limit (with one 6-month extension) for applicants to complete approved improvements under the plan and limiting Chapter 1 Downtown Business Alcohol Licensing Assitance to Bellflower Boulevard south of the 91 Freeway as a result of and to remain consistent with the recommended changes in the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for the Town Center (see highlighted sections in Exhibit “A”).
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DISCUSSION – Continued

The Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program – Chapter 3.3

The Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program is being added to Chapter 3 - Commercial Façade Improvements. The City Council will designate specific blocks in the Downtown to be eligible for this category of the Plan to improve aesthetics of the downtown area. Participating property owners will enter into a Grant of Façade Easement with the City, which authorizes the City to construct and maintain improvements to the façades in that block. The term of the façade easement will be 10 years from the date of the fully executed and recorded agreement Initially, this program would be funded with $175,000 from the Economic Development Fund. Should this program be approved by City Council, staff is recommending Chapter 3.3 initially be used to improve the façades of the structures at the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street to complement the Edgeway – Downtown Bellflower development currently being constructed at Bellflower Boulevard and Mayne Street.

Downtown Artisan Manufacturing Rental Assistance – Chapter 4

The Downtown Artisan Manufacturing Rental Assistance Program is being added to the Plan as Chapter 4. The rental assistance is offered for a maximum period of 24-months and begins at 60% of the starting monthly rent amount. This amount is reduced by 1/24 of the assistance each month over the 24-month period (for example: 24/24 month 1, 23/24 month 2, 22/24 month 3, etc.). The assistance will not exceed $1,000 in any given month and the maximum overall subsidy is $12,000 (see Attachment “A” - Artisanal Manufacturing Rental Assistance Sample Calculation). This program is designed to help Artisan Manufacturing Businesses starting out or scaling up from home-based operations adjust to paying the rent associated with a brick and mortar storefront in the downtown.

Small Business Microloan – Chapter 5

The Small Business Microloan is being added to the Plan as Chapter 5. Microloans under this chapter are available from $5,000 to $30,000 for working capital, equipment/machinery purchases, inventory purchases, start-up capital, and/or direct business expenses. The loan will be provided at Prime Rate plus 2% interest rate. Term of the loan is 10 years. Applicant businesses must be for-profit entities and must create or retain one full-time equivalent (FTE) job, which may include the business owner/operator.

Applications will be selected by the Economic Development Department based on the completion of the application and required attachments, as well as how the proposed improvements meet the goals and objectives of the Plan. All applications will require final approval from the the City Council.

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DISCUSSION – Continued

Over the next two years, Chapters 4 and 5 and the marketing of these programs will be funded by the budget savings realized through the City’s Revenue Loss funding via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (CSLFR) funds.

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution No. 22-34....................................................................................................... 5 Exhibit A – Artisanal Manufacturing Rental Assistance Sample Calculation ................... 8 Exhibit B – Updated Business Assistance Program Guidelines ...................................... 9 - Page 4 of 25 -- Page 4 of 25 -

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

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

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On October 8, 2013, the Governor signed Senate Bill No. 470 Community development: economic opportunity, in an effort to promote economic development on a local level so that communities can enact local strategies to increase jobs, create economic opportunity, and generate tax revenue for all levels of government;

B. On June 14, 2021, the City Council approved the City’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, in which $220,000 was approved in each fiscal year for special economic development programs related to marketing, business retention, tenant improvements, web/social media business support, façade/sign improvements, restaurant attraction, and other financial assistance to business operators and developers;

C. On December 9, 2021, the City Council approved the allocation of $21.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (CSLFR) funds and associated general fund budget savings;

D. The budgeted and allocated amounts of funds for the economic programs described above is limited, and this Resolution is intended to establish a Business Assistance Plan that is reasonably equitable to all applicants;

E. On July 11, 2022, the City Council heard public testimony and considered evidence in a public hearing held and noticed in accordance with Government Code § 6066; and

F. After careful consideration, including a review of the documentary and testimonial evidence submitted during the public hearing, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to adopt this Resolution.

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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 22-34

SECTION 2. Plan Established, Findings. This Resolution incorporates by reference the amended and restated Bellflower Economic Development Business Assistance Plan (Plan) attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated by reference. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution, and such additional administrative policies and procedures that may be promulgated by the City Manager to implement this Resolution, business owners and property owners may be approved for assistance as set forth in the attached Plan subject to final approval by either the Economic Development Subcommittee or the City Council. The Plan is necessary to implement the public purpose set forth in Government Code § 52200.4.

SECTION 3. Administration. The Program Manager is authorized to administer the Plan. The City Manager is authorized to promulgate such administrative policies and procedures that are needed to implement the Plan. All Applications submitted to Programs under the Plan must be approved by either the Economic Development Subcommittee or the City Council.

SECTION 4. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 6. To the extent that Resolution No. 17-36 (adopted July 10, 2017), and any other resolution pertaining to the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan, are incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety.

SECTION 7. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 8. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix a signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 9. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 22-34

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 11th DAY OF JULY, 2022.

Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

Small Scale Manufacturing Rent Subsidy Program
Matrix
Starting Rent Amount:1,500.00$ Enter Starting Rent Payment Here Maximum Subsidy:$12,000
Initial Monthly Subsidy:900.00$ 60% of Starting Rent, not to exceed $1,000 Monthy Subsidy Reduction:37.50$
Month
Monthly Subsidy
Amount
Subsidy
Remaining
To Date Total
Subsidy
Provided
1 900.00$ $11,100.00 900.00$
2 862.50$ $10,237.50 1,762.50$
3 825.00$ $9,412.50 2,587.50$
4 787.50$ $8,625.00 3,375.00$
5 750.00$ $7,875.00 4,125.00$
6 712.50$ $7,162.50 4,837.50$
7 675.00$ $6,487.50 5,512.50$
8 637.50$ $5,850.00 6,150.00$
9 600.00$ $5,250.00 6,750.00$
10 562.50$ $4,687.50 7,312.50$
11 525.00$ $4,162.50 7,837.50$
12 487.50$ $3,675.00 8,325.00$
13 450.00$ $3,225.00 8,775.00$
14 412.50$ $2,812.50 9,187.50$
15 375.00$ $2,437.50 9,562.50$
16 337.50$ $2,100.00 9,900.00$
17 300.00$ $1,800.00 10,200.00$
18 262.50$ $1,537.50 10,462.50$
19 225.00$ $1,312.50 10,687.50$
20 187.50$ $1,125.00 10,875.00$
21 150.00$ $975.00 11,025.00$
22 112.50$ $862.50 11,137.50$
23 75.00$ $787.50 11,212.50$
24 37.50$ $750.00 11,250.00$
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BELLFLOWER BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PLAN

I. Purpose.

This Plan is adopted pursuant to Government Code § 52202 to encourage private investment when public support is needed to make Businesses economically feasible within the City of Bellflower. Businesses seeking to make improvements on real property within the designated Program Area may utilize the Assistance Programs established by this Plan.

II. Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Plan.

Words and phrases not defined by this Plan have the meanings set forth in the Government Code as the Economic Opportunity regulations commencing at Government Code § 52200, et seq., the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”), and any related or successor statutes or regulations (collectively, the “Authorizing Law”).

“Assistance Program” means a category of assistance provided pursuant to this Plan to provide economic opportunity within the designated Program Areas to promote the Plan. The types of Assistance Programs are listed below. Applicants may be required to demonstrate qualifications beyond the General Criteria in order to apply for an Assistance Program.

“Applicants” generally means new or existing commercial businesses seeking to locate or expand within the Program Area. Applicants must meet the minimum criteria identified by the Assistance Program for which they seek support pursuant to this Plan.

“Business” means professions, trades, and occupations and all and every kind of calling carried on for profit.

“Conditional Use Permit” or “CUP” means a discretionary permit issued per the BMC to allow alcohol sales within the Downtown.

“Director” means the Director of Economic Development, or designee.

“Downtown” means that area graphically identified in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.

“General Criteria” are minimum qualifications that Applicants must meet to apply for an Assistance Program.

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“Program Area” means the area identified by each Program as the geographical area within which Applicant’s business/property must be located.

“Restaurant” means a bona fide eating place as defined by Business and Professions Code § 23038.

“Zoning” references any of the following zones within the Downtown:
the Downtown Bellflower Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan; the Town Center District (TC); the Bellflower Village Overlay Zone (BVOZ); the Bellflower Village Overlay Zone – North (BVOZ-N); the Design for Development (DFD) area; and south of Cedar Street extending to the southerly City boundary, encompassing those properties on both sides of Bellflower Boulevard zoned General Commercial (C-G).

III. Procedure.

Applications submitted for an Assistance Program will be processed as follows:

A. Except as otherwise provided, the Director is authorized to administer and implement the Plan.

B. Applicants must complete a Plan application in a form provided by the Director.

C. The Director will review each application to ensure that the Applicant meets all requirements of this Plan and the Assistance Program identified by the Applicant.

D. Based upon the application provided by an Applicant, and such additional information the Director may require from the Applicant, the Director must determine that the assistance under this Plan is necessary for the economic feasibility of the Business and that such assistance cannot be obtained on economically feasible terms in the private market.

E. If the Director finds that the Applicant qualifies for and should obtain support from an Assistance Program, the Director should provide written notice to the Applicant regarding that determination.

F. As soon as is practicable, but not later than 30 days after determining an Applicant qualifies for support, the Director will schedule a public hearing for the City Council to ratify the Director’s determination pursuant to Government Code § 52202(B).
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G. Following the City Council’s ratification of the Director’s decision, the Applicant must execute an agreement with the City in a form approved by the City Attorney. The City Council’s authorization for entering into such an agreement will expire 30 days from the meeting at which it was delegated. If the Applicant fails to execute an agreement within that time period, the City Council’s authorization will expire and be of no further force or effect.

H. Nothing in this Plan, or otherwise, requires the Director to approve an application or provide support under this Plan. The City Manager, or designee, may suspend the Plan at any time upon good cause.

Moreover, the City Council can cancel or modify this Plan at any time without notice to any Applicant.

IV. General Criteria. Applicants must comply with the following to apply for an Assistance Program:

A. Applicants must be a new business or an existing business seeking to locate, expand, or aesthically/structurally improve structures at their existing location within the Program Area for each Assistance Program.

B. Applicants must either possess a valid business license or, if constructing improvements as a new business, obtain a business license before the City issues a final certificate of occupancy.

C. Where applicable, Applicants must provide evidence to the Director showing the amount of private investment within the Business.

D. Applicants must demonstrate good cause for public assistance under this Plan. Good cause includes, without limitation, insufficient start-up capital (for new businesses); inability to secure conventional financing; initial cash flow challenges (for new businesses); or credit overextension.

E. Applicants must identify the number of persons that are employed and will be employed by the Business.

F. Applicants must provide documentary evidence that they own the Business and that they own the real property at the Business’s location, or are legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf as to submitting an application.

V. General Conditions.

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minimum, defends and indemnifies the City for any actions undertaken under this Plan; requires payment of prevailing wages; and otherwise complying with the Authorizing Law.

B. Applicants must promote the City of Bellflower in all their advertisement and marketing materials and promotion.

C. Applicants must provide an endorsement for the City of Bellflower in any future applications submitted by the City of Bellflower seeking awards, marketing, and other similar activities.

D. The Plan is dependent upon budget allocations determined by City Council resolution. Funding the Plan is dependent upon available, unexhausted and unencumbered appropriations. Should the City Council not appropriate sufficient funding for the Plan, all pending applications will be denied without the need for further notice to an Applicant.

E. Improvements made under this plan must be completed within one-year after the City Council approves an application. The Director is authorized to approve one 6-month extension to this deadline for good cause shown.

F. If obtaining support under this Plan, Applicants must pay prevailing wages for all improvements related to the Business pursuant to Labor Code § 1720, et seq.

VI. Assistance Program: South Bellflower Boulevard Business Alcohol Licensing Assistance (Chapter 1)

A. Type of Support. This Assistance Program offers the following support to a Business located on Bellflower Boulevard south of the 91 Freeway graphically identified in attached Exhibit “B,” which is incorporated by reference:

1. City will absorb all City fees associated with the processing of a CUP.

2. City staff will provide the CUP entitlement processing effort, public hearing notification effort, and similar requirements. This excludes plan preparation and CUP exhibit costs that the applicant would need to prepare as part of the CUP application submittal package.

B. Additional conditions. In addition to the General Conditions, an Applicant must comply with the following:
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1. Applicant’s business must be located within the South Bellflower Boulevard area.

2. If the Application is a restaurant:
a. The Applicant must be a sit-down restaurant with a dining room.
b. The restaurant may be either table-service or counter- service.
c. A minimum of 51% of the business’s annual gross
receipts must be from food service.

3. If the applicant is a business other than a restaurant:
a. The Applicant’s business must comply with applicable law.
b. If approved for the Program, the on-site sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages will be an ancillary feature of the business.

4. The Applicant is responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits (e.g., Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; Los Angeles County Health Department; Los Angeles County Sanitation District; City of Bellflower) and initiating the restaurant or retail operation before expiration of the CUP (typically one year).

VII. Assistance Program: Downtown Restaurant and Retail Assistance, Expansion, and Modernization (Chapter 2)

A. Type of Support.

1. Restaurant assistance loans for improvements or expansion (Chapter 2.1).
a. Loans are available for eligible improvements as defined in Section VII.C.4.a.
b. Loans under this program are available up to a maximum amount of $25,000 for tenants.
c. For significant project improvements, an additional
$15,000 can be made available, at the Director’s sole
discretion as confirmed by the City Council, to the
Applicant of a joint tenant-property owner project.
d. Loans are provided at a 0% interest rate for a term of up to 5 years, with 100% of the total loan amount forgivable at the end of the term. The loan amount that may be
forgiven is amortized over the term of the loan agreement.

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2. Business assistance loans for building modernization or conversion projects (Chapter 2.2).
a. Loans under this program are available up to a maximum amount of $60,000 for major building modernization
improvements or conversion projects as defined in
Section VII.C.4.b.
b. Loans are available to Applicants that are property owners who wish to modernize their buildings for new retail or restaurant uses or convert their retail or office space into a restaurant use.
c. Loans are provided at a 0% interest rate for a term of up to 10 years, with 50% of the total loan amount forgivable after three years. The loan amount that may be
forgiven is amortized over three years. Applicants will begin making loan payments commencing the 37th month
of the loan agreement. Loan payments will be made on a
monthly basis.

B. Additional criteria. In addition to the General Criteria, an Applicant must provide the following:

1. Applicants of the Program will be required to complete the program application and submit all required attachments (as specified on the application).

2. Matching Requirements: Loans under this program will provide a match of one-half (50%) of eligible project costs. This means that if an improvement project is estimated to cost $50,000 overall, the City will loan $25,000 to the Applicant.

3. Loans will be distributed on a reimbursable basis.

4. If the business and/or property is sold or transferred before the 3-year amortization period ends, the remaining balance of the loan will be due upon sale/transfer.

C. Additional conditions. In addition to the General Conditions, an Applicant must comply with the following:

1. Applicant’s business or property must be located within the Downtown.

2. Maintenance Requirements for the Restaurant Assistance Loan:

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three years after their completion. Specifically, Applicant and property owner will certify that they will:

a. Maintain the premises and the improvements funded
through the Program in good condition including
maintenance of the building interior and exterior and
perimeter clean and free of graffiti, and the adjacent
sidewalks clear and free of litter in accordance with
industry health and safety standards and in accordance
with this Agreement.
b. Maintain the building façade in good condition clean and free of graffiti and litter.
c. Maintain any building signage in good condition. Signage funded in part or in whole by the Program will not be
removed or changed without the written approval of the
City except for signage changes made necessary by
changes in tenancy.

3. Maintenance Requirements for the Business Modernization or Conversion Loan:

The Applicant will agree to maintain the modernized or converted Premises for a period of not less than 10 years after its completion. Specifically, Property Owner will certify that he/she will:

a. Maintain the premises and the improvements funded
through the Program in good condition including
maintenance of the building interior and exterior and
perimeter clean and free of graffiti, and the adjacent
sidewalks clear and free of litter in accordance with
industry health and safety standards and in accordance
with this Agreement.
b. Maintain the building façade in good condition clean and free of graffiti and litter.
c. Maintain any building signage in good condition. Signage funded in part or in whole by the Program will not be
removed or changed without the written approval of the
City except for signage changes made necessary by
changes in tenancy.

4. Eligible Improvements:

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a. Eligible improvements include permanent interior and exterior building improvements which may include, without limitation, the following:

• Plumbing Improvements
• Electrical Improvements
• Kitchen Construction/Improvements
• Major Built-In Kitchen Equipment
• Significant Dining Room Improvements
• Flooring
• Lighting
• Booths or other anchored seating
• Interior walls
• Counter refurbishing
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improvements
• New and/or upgraded wall signs and/or projecting
signs
• Windows, Doors, Awnings/Canopies, Paint,
Exterior Lighting, Security Lighting
• Permanent Patio/Outdoor Seating Improvements
• New murals and/or mural restoration
• Design and/or Architecture Costs

b. Eligible modernization improvements and conversion
projects include permanent interior and exterior building improvements which may include, without limitation, the following:

• Conversions of Retail or Office Use into
Restaurant Use
• Grease Trap Installation
• Utility Upgrades
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improvements
• Exhaust Hoods
• Seismic Retrofitting
• Hazmat Abatement (Asbestos and Lead-Based
Paint)
• Roof Repair or Replacement
• HVAC Replacement/Repair

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the intent of the program will be reviewed and
approved/disapproved on a case‐by‐case basis by the Director.

VIII. Assistance Program: Commercial Façade Improvements (Chapter 3)

A. Type of Support.

This Program offers two categories of façade improvement loans, with an option to increase the loan cap to help cover design costs. This is an endeavor by the City to leverage public and private funds in an effort to enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial properties throughout the city.

1. City-Wide Matching Loan (Chapter 3.1).
a. The Program Area for this category of the Program
encompasses the entire City.
b. Allowed façade upgrades must be exterior improvements visible from the main street. Other façade upgrades (side and rear) may be included as additions to the primary
upgrades if the improvements are visible from a
secondary street or public space, subject to approval by the City Council.
c. Loan will provide a match of two‐thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of:
i. Fifteen Thousand dollars ($15,000), and
ii. An additional Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) with
property owner participation and match.
d. An additional $5,000 may be made available to an
Applicant who is both the business owner and the
property owner of the subject property.
e. Architectural Design or Design Assistance: The City will increase the loan cap for Applicants that wish to hire a professional designer. This assistance may be requested for up to $3,000 dollars. The designer chosen by the
Applicant must provide a portfolio of previous design
projects, including scope of work, cost, and completion date.
f. Loans are provided at a 0% interest rate for a term of up to 5 years, with 100% of the total loan amount forgivable at the end of the term. The loan amount that may be
forgiven is amortized over the term of the loan agreement.

2. Downtown Corridor Matching Loan (Chapter 3.2).
a. Property must be located within the Downtown.
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b. Allowed façade upgrades must be exterior improvements visible from the main street. Other façade upgrades (side and rear) may be included as additions to the primary
upgrades if the improvements are visible from a
secondary street or public space, subject to approval by the City Council.
c. Loan will provide a match of two‐thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of:
i. Twenty Thousand dollars ($20,000), and
ii. An additional Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000) with
property owner participation and match.
d. An additional $10,000 may be made available to an
Applicant who is both the business owner and the
property owner of the subject property.
e. Architectural Design or Design Assistance: The City will increase the loan cap for Applicants that wish to hire a professional designer. This assistance may be requested for up to $3,000 dollars. The designer chosen by the
Applicant must provide a portfolio of previous design
projects, including scope of work, cost, and completion date.
f. Loans are provided at a 0% interest rate for a term of up to 5 years, with 100% of the total loan amount forgivable at the end of the term. The loan amount that may be
forgiven is amortized over the term of the loan
agreement.

3. Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program (Chapter 3.3).
a. The Program Area for this category of the program is Downtown.
a. Specific Blocks of the Downtown will be designated
eligible for this category of the program by City
Council.
b. Before receiving assistance pursuant to this Program, a property owner must grant a Façade Easement, in a
document approved by the City Attorney, to the City which authorizes the City to construct and maintain
improvements to the façade areas (Easement Areas) in
the Designated Block.
c. City will design the improvements for the Easement Areas within the Designated Block and will seek Grantors’ input regarding reasonable accommodation of business
identification signage.
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d. The term of the Façade Easement is 10 years from the date of the fully executed and recorded agreement.

B. Additional criteria. In addition to the General Criteria, an Applicant must provide the following when and where applicable:

1. Matching Requirements: The Loan (Citywide Matching Loan or Downtown Corridor Matching Loan) will provide a match of two‐ thirds (66%) of eligible project costs. This means that if a façade improvement project is estimated to cost $15,000, the City will reimburse $10,000.

2. Loans will be distributed on a cost-reimbursement basis.

Applicant must provide the Director with a copy of the invoice the Applicant wishes to have reimbursed, and will also provide proof of invoice payment (e.g. cancelled check or credit card charge receipt). Once received, the Director will begin processing reimbursement payment.

3. If the business and/or property is sold or transferred before the amortization period ends, the remaining balance of the loan will be accelerated and must be paid to the City upon sale/transfer of the property.

C. Additional conditions. In addition to the General Conditions, an Applicant must comply with the following:

1. All improvements must comply with applicable law including, without limitation, building codes and zoning regulations. Eligible improvements include, without limitation:

• Removal of old signs, awnings and other exterior clutter • Exterior painting
• Repair or replacement of exterior siding/cladding
(including the construction of new façade elements and
architectural details)
• Installation of new entry doors that meet ADA accessibility requirements
• Installation of display windows
• Installation of new canvas awnings over windows and
entries
• Installation of new signs
• Installation of new exterior lighting
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• Installation of permanent landscaping (Downtown only) that includes, without limitation, the replacement of plants; groundcover; hardscape; and rehabilitation of existing
landscaping if approved by the Director of Planning and Building Services.
• Construction of outdoor dining or gathering spaces

Additional improvements that are deemed to be consistent with the intent of the program will be reviewed and
approved/disapproved on a case‐by‐case basis by the Director.

IX. Assistance Program: Downtown Ar tisan Manufacturing Rental Assistance (Chapter 4)

A. Type of Support.

This program provides rental assistance to Artisan Manufacturing businesses, as defined in the Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC), locating in the Downtown.

1. Rental assistance may be provided for a maximum period of 24- months. If an application is approved, the City may pay at least 60% of the verified monthly rental amount for the first month of an applicant’s occupancy. Thereafter, the City’s payments will decrease by an amount equal to 1/24 for each month of the 24- month assistance period (e.g., 24/24 month 1, 23/24 month 2, 22/24 month 3). The City will not be a party to an applicant’s lease agreement; may discontinue these payments at any time; and the applicant must defend and indemnify the City for any matter arising from the City’s rental payments. The City’s payments to any one property owner will not exceed $1,000 in any given month and the maximum total payments may not
exceed $12,000.

B. Additional criteria. In addition to the General Criteria, an Applicant must provide the following:

1. Applicant(s) must sign a minimum 2-year lease to qualify for the program or have a minimum of 2-years remaining on an existing lease. At the time of filing an application, an applicant must provide a draft or executed copy of a lease for the commercial space to be occupied. The City will not commence paying rent without a notarized copy of the fully executed lease. Personal guaranty of applicant is required.

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2. Payments will be made on a reimbursement basis, with the Applicant required to submit documentation of the payment of rent, and the Property Owner required to submit confirmation of the receipt of rent for each period for which assistance is to be provided.

3. During the period of assistance, the Applicant cannot sell or assign the business without approval by City, which will not be unreasonably withheld as long as the business continues to operate in the same capacity as when the assistance was approved by City Council.

C. Additional conditions. In addition to the General Conditions, an Applicant must comply with the following:

1. Applicant’s business must be located within the Downtown, open in, and occupy an existing building for the duration of the assistance, and continue to operate as an Artisan Manufacturing business.

2. Applicant must meet with a representative from or complete a training course with a recognized small business or
entrepreneurial training program such as SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), a local SBDC (Small Business
Development Center, 37 Oaks, or Emprendedor@s. All
applicant(s) must submit a business plan.

3. Business must create or retain at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) job, which may include the business owner/operator.

X. Assistance Program: Small Business Microloan (Chapter 5)

A. Type of Support.

1. Small business microloans for new business establishment or expansion (Chapter 2.1).
a. Loans are available for eligible uses as defined in
Section X.C.3 and Section VII.C.4.a.
b. Loans under this program are available from $5,000 up to a maximum amount of $30,000 for businesses.
c. Loans are provided for a term of 10 years at the Prime Rate (as published by the Wall Street Journal at the
time of application) plus 2%.

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provide the following:

1. Applicants of the Program will be required to complete the program application and submit all required attachments (as specified on the application).

2. If the business is sold or transferred before the term of the loan ends, the remaining balance of the loan will be due upon sale/transfer.

3. On a best efforts basis, each loan is supported with a co-signer with reasonable credit and sufficient income, or collateral, which may include business assets such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, intellectual property and/or real property.

4. A Personal Guaranty is required from all owners with 20% or more in ownership of the business.

5. To apply, Business must be an existing for-profit business located within a commercial building in the City or in the process of establishing such a business as evidenced by a draft or fully executed lease or a letter of intent to lease. City will not fund the loan without submission by Applicant of a fully executed lease.

6. Applicants must create or retain 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) job , which may include the business owner/operator.

C. Additional conditions. In addition to the General Conditions, an Applicant must comply with the following:

1. Maintenance Requirements for the Small Business Microloan Program:

Applicant must agree to maintain the business premises in a satisfactory manner for a period of not less than the term of the Loan. Specifically, Applicant must certify that it will:

a. Maintain the premises and any improvements funded through the Program in good condition including maintenance of the building interior and exterior and perimeter clean and free of graffiti, and the adjacent sidewalks clear and free of litter in accordance with industry health and safety standards and in accordance with this Agreement.
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b. Maintain the building façade in good condition clean and free of graffiti and litter.
c. Maintain any building signage in good condition. Signage funded in part or in whole by the Program will not be removed or changed without the written approval of the City except for signage changes made necessary by changes in tenancy.

2. Eligible uses of the loan proceeds may include, without limitation, the following:

• Working Capital
• Equipment/Machinery Purchases
• Inventory Purchases
• Start-up Capital
• Direct Business Expenses

XI. Review of Program.

Every twenty-four months, the City Council should review this Plan to determine if modifications are needed to address operational changes, amendment to governing law, actual experiences encountered during the prior twenty-four months, and changes in funding availability.
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EXHIBIT “A”

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EXHIBIT “B”

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Bernardo Iniguez, Public Works Manager

SUBJECT: 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.

DATE: July 11, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This action would allow testimony to be heard for and against ordering delinquent refuse service charges to be assessed against the property owners and properties, and such charges be transferred to the County tax rolls for collection with the annual property tax assessment. This action would also approve the transfer of the list of properties with delinquent refuse service charges to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller (L.A. County).

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-36; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

As of July 1, 2021, there were 334 delinquent accounts totaling $106,613.45 owed to CR&R, Inc. (CR&R). The City retains 10% of the delinquent amount collected as an administrative fee to assist with covering the cost of processing the direct assessment.

PUBLIC NOTICE

On June 29, 2022, and July 7, 2022, a Public Hearing Notice was published in the Herald American newspaper; and on June 29, 2022, a Public Hearing Notice was posted at City Hall, Brakensiek Library, Bellflower Substation, Caruthers Park, Simms Park, and Thompson Park.

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Staff Report – Public Hearing to Consider Delinquent Refuse Service Charges July 11, 2022

BACKGROUND

Refuse service charges are delinquent if they are past due for more than 30 days.

Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC) Section 13.24.240 sets forth the procedure for the collection of delinquent refuse service charges and penalties. Each year, a list of delinquent customers is generated by CR&R for the period ending May 31st.

The process requires notification of the owners, occupants, or patrons of the property to which such delinquency applies, followed by a public hearing to consider transferring delinquent charges to L.A. County for collection with annual property tax assessments.

CR&R provided the City with a list of delinquent accounts as of May 31, 2022. The responsible parties were notified of the delinquencies via a letter mailed by CR&R on June 8, 2022, and a letter mailed by the City on June 15, 2022. The City also published and posted a Notice of Public Hearing.

As of May 31, 2022, there were 518 delinquent accounts for a total delinquent amount of $141,256.32; and as of July 1, 2022, those figures were reduced to 334 accounts for a total of $106,613.45.

CR&R will be accepting delinquent account payments until July 21, 2022. The Public Works Department will then process and submit the direct assessment to L.A. County by August 10, 2022. Responsible parties who pay their delinquent refuse service charges in full prior to the City’s transmittal to L.A. County will be removed from the lien list.

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution No. 22-36....................................................................................................... 3 Sample Letters of Notice ............................................................................................... 14 Notice of Public Hearing ................................................................................................ 16

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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

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. Charges for solid waste and recyclable material collection are set by the City Council through the provisions of the applicable franchise for solid waste and recyclable material collection.

B. On April 11, 2011, the City entered into Franchise
Agreement File No. 399.2 with CR&R, Incorporated (CR&R), for integrated solid waste management services.

C. The properties listed in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference, are served by CR&R. The customers responsible for paying charges for such utility services have not paid CR&R the amounts owed.

D. The City took all actions required by Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 13 to collect these outstanding amounts, including providing written notice in June 2022 to occupants and property owners with delinquent accounts regarding their past due amounts.

E. In accordance with BMC § 13.24.240, the City gave notice of a public hearing to be held on July 11, 2022, regarding all delinquent accounts.

F. The City Council held a public hearing on July 11, 2022, to determine whether the delinquent charges set forth in Exhibit A should be transferred to the Los Angeles County tax rolls in accordance with BMC Chapter 13.

G. This Resolution is adopted based upon the evidence submitted during the public hearing including, without limitation, all documents on the record and public testimony.

SECTION 2. The delinquent charges in Exhibit A are valid and constitute a personal obligation of the customer and a lien against the listed properties where the customer and property owner are the same. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take such action as is required to collect such delinquent amounts including, without limitation, forwarding these amounts to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office to be included on the County tax rolls.
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Resolution No. 22-36

SECTION 3. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 4. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 5. To the extent that any other resolution pertaining to delinquent refuse service charges being placed on the County tax rolls is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety.

SECTION 6. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code § 16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 7. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 8. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 11th DAY OF JULY 2022.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

Attachment: 2022 List of Properties with Delinquent Refuse Service Charges -4-

EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 6262002015 9274 VAN RUITEN ST 16320 178.69
6262003029 9216 GARDENDALE ST 4197 110.45
6262003048 9271 DALBERG ST 19474 527.40
6262004041 13808 ACTINA AVE 1832 331.00
6262004055 13723 BLUEGROVE AVE 13031 330.50
6262004073 13702 BLUEGROVE AVE 16734 331.40
6262006067 13813 BIRKHALL AVE 2481 132.98
6262007043 9163 ROSECRANS AVE 6861 13.40
6262009034 13337 PEPPERWOOD AVE 10218 330.50
6262009037 13338 LAKEWOOD BLVD 20781 176.70
6262010027 9137 HARGILL ST 16358 321.06
6262010032 13733 HANWELL AVE 10272 209.81
6262010034 9132 MAPLESIDE ST 24397 263.68
6262010045 13312 PEPPERWOOD AVE 12576 323.34
6262010047 13240 LAKEWOOD BLVD 26518 155.84
6262011032 9010 DALBERG ST 14204 327.92
6262011045 9123 MAPLESIDE ST 5512 330.50
6262017027 9217 MUROC ST 12819 330.50
6262017048 9317 GARDENDALE ST 8192 316.00
6271003009 9045 ALGEROMA ST 1846 209.80
6271005016 9146 ALGEROMA ST 8333 53.70
6271006006 9037 RENDALIA ST 10307 166.72
6271006017 9044 ALGEROMA ST 1845 53.70
6271008008 9142 RENDALIA ST 6703 79.73
6271008017 15805-7 VIRGINIA AVE 13962 251.41
6271010017 15620 FACULTY AVE 22628 452.93
6271014001 9258 NICHOLS ST 22663 25.16
6271015012 9233 NICHOLS ST 8845 330.50
6271016002 15121 CLARK AVE 20892 13.68
6271017021 9301 IVES ST 24410 649.36
6271018011 9349 HIGHDALE ST 9904 330.50
6271018015 9344 IVES ST 1/2 15389 29.99
6271018016 9338 IVES ST 21752 291.97
6271019039 15507 WOODINGTON AVE 7666 330.50
6271022018 9520 LINDEN ST 8650 47.94
6271023029 9511 LINDEN ST 9668 158.84
6271024013 9500 JEFFERSON ST 15138 22.08
6271024035 15513 STEVENS AVE 7207 53.70

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 6271024043 15503 STEVENS AVE 24491 330.50
6271025003 15412 CLARK AVE 23837 263.68
6271026018 15316 CLARK AVE 3189 330.56
6271026027 9449 IVES ST 4833 330.50
6271027005 15124 CLARK AVE 15428 330.50
6271027015 9452 SOMERSET BLVD 16445 298.84
6271027015 9454 SOMERSET BLVD 16446 318.44
6271027034 15103 STEVENS AVE 14844 176.87
6271027035 15109 STEVENS AVE 7184 465.12
6271028023 15135 RYON AVE 21732 330.50
6271028030 15305 RYON AVE 12476 159.55
6271028037 9602 IVES ST 24082 452.66
6271030023 15716 STEVENS AVE 24652 158.84
6271030048 15567 RYON AVE 13198 109.02
6271032011 15544 RYON AVE 7019 473.70
6271032017 15564-68 RYON AVE 945 426.94
6271035024 15357 BELLFLOWER BLVD 24549 221.33
6271036008 15116 RYON AVE 6997 124.30
6274002022 15561 LEAHY AVE 9357 330.50
6274006026 14560 BELLFLOWER BLVD 8148 334.58
6274007018 9882 POTTER ST 19837 140.00
6274008011 9873 POTTER ST 6425 330.50
6274009007 9875 LIGGETT ST 24026 316.00
6274009008 9869 LIGGETT ST 17319 159.55
6274009028 9864 ROSECRANS AVE 10569 330.50
6274010007 9927 LIGGETT ST 21328 330.50
6274010026 10018 ROSECRANS AVE 26434 203.69
6274015004 14517 WOODRUFF AVE 16746 388.89
6274017025 9960 POTTER ST 13972 263.68
6274018006 14716 CABELL AVE 19057 316.00
6274018020 14755 ZASTROW AVE 26102 224.46
6274019019 14746 ZASTROW AVE 8681 263.68
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6274020005 14614 LEAHY AVE 4997 316.00
6274020013 14721 CABELL AVE 14676 330.50
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6274022014 15363 CABELL AVE 21551 323.34

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 6274023031 15150 CABELL AVE 26532 35.31
6274025028 9855 LINDEN ST 25910 166.08
6274025041 15529 EUCALYPTUS AVE 24809 328.14
6274029016 15203 CORNUTA AVE 10499 323.34
6274030097 15149 WOODRUFF PL 1008 1311.36
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6275004013 10330 FAYWOOD ST 10524 53.70
6275005021 10303 FAYWOOD ST 20448 68.76
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6275009013 10414 MAPLEDALE ST 20705 316.00
6275009015 10402 MAPLEDALE ST 10034 323.34
6275009020 10425 FAYWOOD ST 21573 130.50
6275010013 10414 FAYWOOD ST 24773 263.68
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6275012015 10402 NICHOLS ST 10384 330.50
6275016011 10456 FERINA ST 4004 246.62
6275017010 10450 HOPLAND ST 4714 325.78
6275017027 10419 MOLETTE ST 20825 330.50
6275018023 10440 MOLETTE ST 5761 212.26
6275020020 10455 NAVA ST 24178 452.66
6275024005 15734 CARFAX AVE 9583 463.30
6275025014 15360 CARFAX AVE 13784 473.70
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6277004012 9554 CLOVERWOOD ST 3227 330.56
6277009008 14767 ARDIS AVE 21286 336.32
6277010009 14752 ARDIS AVE 13278 330.50
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6277013005 14616 CHARLEMAGNE AVE 25150 330.50
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6277017002 9630 CLOVERWOOD ST 20491 318.44
6277017022 9653 GLANDON ST 4293 489.72
6277020002 14301 BELLFLOWER BLVD 14437 16429.21

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 6277021026 9733 GLANDON ST 26107 69.35
6278001007 14608 ROBERT ST 9443 96.82
6278001017 14608 SYBLE AVE 26455 168.77
6278001017 14608 SYBLE AVE 16883 70.18
6278005001 14801 CERRITOS AVE 3047 157.58
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6278009040 14948 BAYOU AVE 20849 60.57
6278010042 14929 LIBLEN AVE 8430 41.98
6278010046 14916 TOUCHWOOD AVE 23419 42.06
6278012013 9346 MANDALE ST 22829 263.68
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6278013018 9273 1/2 FAYWOOD ST 26495 67.08
6278013035 9240 MANDALE ST 8754 328.62
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6278014042 14712 CERRITOS AVE 3046 330.56
6278015001 9303 MANDALE ST 25549 326.96
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6280013001 13403 FAUST AVE 20816 229.44
6280016019 13732 CARPINTERO AVE 21518 180.50
6280016032 13703 MCNAB AVE 10079 325.72
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6280018027 10227 MUROC ST 17852 76.18
6280020007 13736 REGENTVIEW AVE 6647 261.00
6280020016 13737 GARDENLAND AVE 15173 330.50
6280021018 13758 GARDENLAND AVE 23483 124.26
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6280026001 13947 REGENTVIEW AVE 9452 92.34
6280026007 14002 MCNAB AVE 5707 471.70

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 6280026018 13828 MCNAB AVE 5690 329.72
6280027008 13928 CARPINTERO AVE 22504 323.24
6280027012 13908 CARPINTERO AVE 24408 326.73
6280028028 10259 VAN RUITEN ST 8678 320.90
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6280030002 10335 ROSECRANS AVE 20456 225.23
6280032011 13938 CARFAX AVE 2812 558.74
6280035002 10206 VAN RUITEN ST 7407 330.50
6281009023 9841 HOBACK ST 25328 109.02
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6281010005 13717 DUNROBIN AVE 3650 330.56
6281011015 9931 MUROC ST 24704 49.37
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6281013030 13733 CORNUTA AVE 3358 338.60
6281013034 13711 CORNUTA AVE 3350 53.70
6281013037 13639 CORNUTA AVE 19656 320.30
6281014012 13726 CORNUTA AVE 3355 330.56
6281014051 13615 WOODRUFF AVE 23635 138.66
6281015003 14036 IBBETSON AVE 10951 40.20
6281016012 13836 CORNUTA AVE 26267 411.43
6281016012 13836 CORNUTA AVE 18654 64.76
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6281017010 13846 OCANA AVE 6074 74.12
6281017012 13836 OCANA AVE 26346 240.62
6281017021 13813 CORNUTA AVE 16525 316.00
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6281018023 13825 OCANA AVE 6067 271.84
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6282017028 14033 PREMIERE AVE 6481 166.62

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 6282017037 14012 FIDLER AVE 4030 47.21
6282017039 14024 FIDLER AVE 4034 596.74
6282019034 9575 ROSECRANS AVE 8532 218.44
6282019062 9542 VAN RUITEN ST 16607 330.50
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6282020047 14117 ARDIS AVE 24694 316.38
6282020052 14048 CHARLEMAGNE AVE 7984 223.51
6282021007 13824 CHARLEMAGNE AVE 23928 17.66
6282021020 13623 ARDIS AVE 9519 122.30
6282021031 13612 CHARLEMAGNE AVE 19719 171.17
6282022011 13522 ARDIS AVE 1908 330.56
6282022035 13724 ARDIS AVE 20971 329.05
7017003032 16108 WOODRUFF AVE 7719 330.50
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7017017013 16640 GRAND AVE 21312 296.40
7017019011 16835 GRAND AVE 17331 286.36
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7105013014 9046 LAUREL ST 4955 330.50
7105014008 9143 FLOWER ST 14649 473.70
7105016003 16605 PENNSWOOD AVE 20772 263.68
7105017008 9232 OAK ST 5994 214.74
7105018011 9324 OAK ST 6008 253.24
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7105025019 9225 LOS ANGELES ST 15644 330.50

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 7105028003 9249 HARVARD ST 8418 330.50
7106007003 9455 MAYNE ST 5651 481.84
7106007030 16310 CLARK AVE 20009 330.50
7106007030 16312 CLARK AVE 26240 286.45
7106009002 9564 LOS ANGELES ST 10674 210.08
7106009008 9536 LOS ANGELES ST 25208 303.91
7106009012 9514 LOS ANGELES ST 15388 330.50
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7161007069 9944 ARTESIA BLVD #803 26229 46.92

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 7109013800 16730 BELLFLOWER BLVD #B 1167 114.31
7109017003 16916 BIXBY AVE 11086 53.70
7109017004 16924 BIXBY AVE 13953 119.65
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7110025011 9727 PARK ST 6290 1304.78
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7161019017 9620 ROSE ST 10463 74.46
7161020009 9536 CEDAR ST 23506 295.14
7161020025 17812 CLARK AVE 25645 305.33
7161020050 9563 ROSE ST 26245 65.64
7161021021 9516 ROSE ST 25596 126.30

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EXHIBIT A
2022 LIST OF PROPERTIES WITH DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES Parcel No. Service Address Customer No. Delinquent Amount 7162006013 9263 ROSE ST 6786 206.18
7162008022 9261 CEDAR ST 21777 330.50
7162009018 9222 RAMONA ST 24349 21.04
7162009033 9228 RAMONA ST 20288 68.21
7162010053 17633 VIRGINIA AVE 22999 73.77
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7162015092 8741 RAMONA ST 9388 330.50
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7162016046 9129 1/2 ARTESIA BLVD 25722 127.00
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7162020050 8754 CEDAR ST 19630 316.00
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7163017002 10210 MONTEREY ST 26285 56.93

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 — An Ordinance amending certain sections of Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District. [Continued from June 27, 2022]
DATE:

July 11, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
If adopted, the Ordinance would amend Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Chapters

17.04 (General Provisions), 17.08 (Definitions), and 17.48 (Town Center (TC) District) governing allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures within the TC District. This Ordinance would add definitions for certain uses, allow for artisanal manufacturing uses, update and simplify the allowable uses table, and streamline the approval process for various uses including, without limitation, alcohol sales for restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. The Ordinance would also remove the "Area 1" and "Area 2" designations of the Town Center District. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-08 recommending that the City Council make the changes within the proposed Ordinance. On June 27, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to consider this Ordinance. At the conclusion of the meeting, the City Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to bring back a revised Ordinance incorporating its suggested changes for consideration.

REC®MMENDATI®N TO CITY CO
UNCIL

1. Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417; or

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

None.
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Staff Report — Ordinance No. 1417
July 11, 2022

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"). Based upon that review, the Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). The Ordinance will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. After evaluating possible environmental impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a ignificant effect on the envi
sronment.

DISCUSSION
On June 27, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to consider an Ordinance to amend BMC Chapter 17.48 (TC District); adding definitions to Chapter 17.08 (Definitions), and amending regulations in Chapter 17.04 (General Provisions). These changes would allow artisanal/small scale manufacturing; requiring an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) instead of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for alcohol sales in conjunction with a permitted restaurant, brewery or distillery; removing the distinction between Area 1 and Area 2 of the TC District and combining the allowable uses; revising the entire allowable uses table; removing antiquated uses such as outdoor newsstands; and modifying the process and procedures to allow a more streamlined review process. At the conclusion of the meeting, the City Council closed the public hearing, continued the matter to the July 11, 2022, City Council meeting, and directed staff to revise the Ordinance. The Ordinance was revised as follows:
• 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/Cafes 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."

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 1417.....................................................................................3 B. June 27, 2022 City Council Staff Report (without Attachments)............................33 C.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1417

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF BELLFLOWER
MUNICIPAL CODE ("BMC") TITLE 17 (ZONING) PERTAINING TO

ALLOWABLE USES, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND PROCESS

AND PROCEDURES IN THE TOWN CENTER (TC) DISTRICT
THE COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City desires to amend the Bellflower Munpal Code ("BMC") to change the allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures within the Town Center (TC) District. This Ordinance — identified as Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (IOTA) Case No. ZOTA 22-01 — amends BMC Chapters 17.04, 17.08 (Definitions), and 17.48 (TC District); B. The City reviewed this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"); CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as "CEQA Regulations"); C. Notices of Public Hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council were duly given and published in the time, form and manner as required by law; D. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed amendment, including information provided to the Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony;
E. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-08 recommending the City Council approve the Ordinance, as amended; F. On June 27, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed amendment, including information provided by City staff and public testimony; G. On June 27, 2022, the City Council closed the public hearing, directed staff to revise the Ordinance, and continued the draft Ordinance to the July 11, 2022 City Council meeting;
H. On July 11, 2022, the City Council considered this Ordinance. Its findings are made based on the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its June 27, 2022 and July 11, 2022 hearings, including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning Department.

SECTION 2. General Plan Findings. Pursuant to Government Code § 65860, the changes implemented by this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan. Among other things, this Ordinance will help implement the following General Plan Land Use Element - Town Center policy and programs: Policy 1 which is to "promote the Town

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Center as the commercial, entertainment, social and civic hub of the community"; Implementation Program 1.1, "accommodate and promote a full diversity of specialty retail, restaurant and food sales, general merchandise, new apparel and accessories, personal services, entertainment, and cultural uses; and Implementation Program 1.3, "promote entertainment activities."
SECTION 3. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Findings. Pursuant to BMC § 17.104.010, the City Council makes the following findings:

A. There are changed conditions since the existing zoning regulations became effective that warrant the proposed amendment to the BMC, such as the desire to allow artisan manufacturing in the TC District. To further promote the TC District and to fill vacant storefronts, this Ordinance amends the allowable uses in the TC District, This Ordinance would allow for artisanal manufacturing uses with a customer service storefront and amend antiquated uses (e.g., outdoor newsstands). In addition, the Ordinance amends the development standards and application procedures for various uses to streamline the approval process.

B. The proposed amendment to the BMC will not adversely affect adjoining property as to the value or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area in that the proposed text amendments are aimed at improving, unifying, and complementing the TC District's unique characteristics. Compliance with all applicable zoning regulations will ensure that any given project will not adversely affect adjoining property as to value or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area.

C. The proposed amendment to the BMC will be in the interest or furtherance of public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is intended to encourage and accommodate new businesses in the TC District that will fill vacant storefronts and promote the TC District by accommodating uses such as small scale and artisanal manufacturing as recommended by the Planning Commission. In addition, the Ordinance would streamline the application and review process for various uses such as requiring a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) instead of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for alcohol sales in conjunction with a permitted restaurant, brewery or distillery.

D. The Ordinance will not adversely affect the City's General Plan or BMC Title 17 (Zoning). The text amendments are relatively minor in nature and further promote the TC District as the commercial, entertainment, social, and civic hub of the community. The text amendments do not inhibit the attainment of the overall goals of either the General Plan or the zoning regulations.

SECTION 4. Environmental Review. This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., 'CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"). Based upon that review, the Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). The Ordinance will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
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SECTION 5. Renumbering. All sections of the BMC affected by changes implemented by this Ordinance are renumbered as appropriate.

SECTION 6. A New Section 17.04.130 is added to the BMC to read as follows:
"17.04.130 Director.
(A) The Director has the authority and responsibility to hear and act upon all matters as specified in this title.
(B) The Director has the authority to interpret the use provisions applicable to each zone district identified in this title. In the event that a specific use or type of use is not listed, the Director has the authority to determine which listed use is most similar to the proposed use and thereby determine whether the use is permitted, permitted subject to conditional use permit review and approval, permitted as a temporary use, or prohibited. In determining "similarity," the Director must make all of the following findings:
(1) The proposed use must meet the intent of, and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan; (2) The proposed use must meet the stated purpose and general intent of the district in which the use is proposed to be located; (3) The proposed use cannot adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the City's residents; and
(4) The proposed use must share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or generate more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the permitted uses section.
(C) Any applicant, interested person, or public official may appeal any decision of the Director to the Planning Commission in accordance with the appeal procedures set forth in this title."
SECTION 7. A new Section 17.04.140 is added to the BMC to read as follows:

17.04.140 Clarifying Ambiguities.

If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of this title, or if ambiguity exists with respect to matters of height, yard requirements, area requirements, or zone boundaries, it is the Director's duty to ascertain all pertinent facts, and to set forth in writing the findings and the interpretations. The Director can refer the matter to the Planning Commission as a scheduled matter not requiring public hearing, and the findings and interpretations of the Planning Commission will be set forth in the recorded minutes. Thereafter, such interpretations will govern."
SECTION 6. Amendment; Chapter 17.48. BMC Chapter 17.48 is amended in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference. —5—

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SECTION U. Amendment; Definitions. BMC § 17.08.010 is amended to add the following definitions:
"Administrative/Executive/Professional Offices" means a commercial use where a building, room or series of rooms is used to conduct professional - type business (e.g., architect, lawyer, doctor, engineer, stockbroker, insurance agent, accountant, consultant, tax preparer, real estate and advertising.
"Artisan Manufacturing" means the shared or individual use of hand -tools, mechanical tools and electronic tools for the manufacture of finished products or parts including design, processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of products or parts including design, processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of products; as well as the incidental storage, sales and distribution of such products. Typical artisan manufacturing uses include, without limitation, food and bakery products; beverages; printmaking; household appliances; leather products; jewelry and clothing/apparel; metal work; furniture; glass or ceramic production; paper manufacturing.
"Automobile dealership" means a retail facility that specializes in the sale of automobiles and light and heavy-duty trucks and vehicles. Accessory uses for the service and repair of automobiles and vehicles, and the retail sales of goods and parts directly related to those automobiles and vehicles sold at the facility is permitted. "Used" or "pre -owned" automobiles, trucks and other vehicles are not allowed to exceed 20% of the sales, display and storage area of an automobile dealership.
"Beauty shop" means an establishment that provides personal care and grooming services such as hair cutting and styling; facials and skin care; aesthetician services; nail care; hair removal; cosmetics; and permanent make-up application to the face. These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided. "Beauty Shop" does not include massage, tattooing, or body piercing.
"Body Piercing" means to puncture, perforate, or penetrate a human body part or tissue with an object, appliance, or instrument for the purpose of placing a foreign object in the perforation to prevent the perforation from closing. This includes, but is not limited to, creating such an opening in the lip, tongue, nose, eyebrow or navel for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decorations. Body piercing does not include piercing of the ear lobe or outer portion of the ear.
"Motor Sport Dealership" mean a retail facility that specializes in the sale of all -terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles for the purposes of off-road, motocross, or dual purposes, personal watercraft such as jet skis, utility and recreation utility vehicles for the purposes of traveling off-road, and snowmobiles. Accessory uses for the service and repair of vehicles, and the retail sales of goods and parts directly related to those vehicles sold at the -6-

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facility is permitted. "Used" or "pre -owned" vehicles are not allowed to exceed 20% of the sales, display and storage area of a motor sports dealership.
"Pawn shop" means a business operated by a "pawn broker" as regulated by California law including, without limitation, Financial Code § 21000. "Tattoo/Tattooing" means to insert pigment, ink or dye under the surface of the skin of a person by pricking with a needle or otherwise, to permanently change the color or appearance of the skin to produce an indelible mark or isible through the ski
figure vn. "Tattooing" does not include application of
permanent makeommup that is performed as an incidental service in a beauty shop, day spa, or other service or retail establishment." SECTION 10. Amendment; Administrative Use Permits. BMC Chapter 17.98 is renamed to "Administrative Use Permits" and all references to "Minor Conditional Use Permits" within Title 17 (Zoning) are renamed to "Administrative Use Permits." SECTION 11. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 12. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 13. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 14. Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 15. Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack .of kriowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and National problems and issues. The City must work within ich it exists and with the limitations inherent in that the political framework within wh
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SECTION 16. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 17. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may UA with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 18. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 19. Recordation. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 20. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following its final passage and adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 1417 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON JULY 11, 2022, ITS

SECOND READING ON AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED,

AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS

REGULAR MEETING OF
Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A —Chapter 17.48 Town Center (TC) District
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"Chapter 1 A Town Center (TC) District

17.48.010 Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of the Town Center (TC) District is to provide for the development and redevelopment of the City's downtown area. The intent of this chapter is to implement the following objectives that relate to the downtown area:

A. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

B. Enhance pedestrian activities through street furniture, landscape, and hardscape amenities.

C. Promote entertainment activities.

D. Respect established traditional building designs.

E. Encourage well designed and pedestrian oriented signage.

F. Promote inviting storefront design.

17.48.020 Location.

The Town Center District comprises the parcels and uses primarily oriented along Bellflower Boulevard, bounded by the Southern Pacific RR to the north and the Artesia (91) Freeway to the south.

The official map depicting the boundaries of the Town Center District is on file with the City Clerk.

17.48.nom
Conflict With Other Regulations.

Whenever this chapter imposes more restrictive regulations upon buildings or structures, or on the use of land, or otherwise establish more restrictive regulations and standards then imposed or required by any other law, the provisions of this chapter will govern. 17 .48.040 Allowable Uses.

Land, buildings, and other facilities must be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the Town Center District in Table 17.48.040. Where indicated with the letter "P," the use is permitted. The letters "CUP" indicate the use is conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to BMC Chapter

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Use Permit pursuant to BMC Chapter 17.98. Where indicated with the letters "NP," the use is not permitted. Uses are subject to the special use or development regulations indicated in the "Special Provisions" column.

Table 17. 48.040
Town Center District
Allowable Uses
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Uses

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A
Accessory Uses
1 Alcohol sales (on -sale and off -sale)
CUP
2 Drive-in/Drive-Through
CUP
BMC
§ 17.48.140
3 Gun Sales
CUP
4 Incidental Instruction
P
BMC
§ 17.48.095
5 Outdoor Dining
P
BMC
Chapter 17.74
6 Tasting Room (non-alcoholic)
P
7 Wireless Communication Facility
CUP
B
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
9 Bar, cocktail lounge, pub or tavern
CUP
10 Restaurant, Cafe, Bakery or Coffee
Establishment
P
11 Restaurant with on -sale alcohol
AUP
BMC
§ 17.48.085
C
Educational Uses
12 Child Care Center, less than or equal
AUP
Second
floor
and
above
to 5,000 sq. ft.
13 Child Care Center, more than 5,000
sq. ft.

CUP
Second
floor
and
above
14 School (Commercial, Vocational or
Trade), less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

AUP
Second
floor
and
above
15 School (Commercial, Vocational or
Trade), more than 5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
Second
floor
and
above
D
Entertainment/Cultural Uses
16 Banquet/Fraternal Hall, less than or
equal to 5,000 sq. ft.

AUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
17 Banquet/Fraternal Hall, more than
5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
18 Community Center, less than or
equal to 5,000 NO ft.

AUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
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19 Community Center, more than 5,000
sq.ft.

CUP
BMC § 17.48.1 25
20 Hookah Bars/Cafes (water pipe
AUP
smoking lounge)
AUP
BMC § 17.48.125
21 Indoor/Outdoor Commercial
Recreational Facility (Arcade,
Archery, Axe Throwing, Billiard
Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
Indoor Playground, Laser Tag,
Miniature Golf, Skating Rink, Virtual
Reality Room), less than or equal to
22 5,000 sq. ft.

Indoor/Outdoor Commercial
CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
Recreational Facility (Arcade,
Archery, Axe Throwing, Billiard
Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
Indoor Playground, Laser Tag,
Miniature Golf, Skating Rink, Virtual
Reality Room), more than 5,000 sq.
ft.
23 Museum, less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

AUP
BMC § 17.48.125
24 25
Museum, more than 5,000 sq. ft.

Religious Facility, less than or equal
CUP
AUP
BMC § 17.48.125
BMC § 17.48.125
26 27
28 to 5,000 sq. ft.

Religious Facility, more than 5,000
sq. ft.

Theater, less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

Theater, more than 5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
AUP
CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
BMC § 17.48.125
BMC § 17.48.125
E
Small-Scale/Artisanal
Manufacturing
29 Artisan Manufacturing
P
BMC § 17.48.065
30 Brewery, Micro -Brewery, Distillery or
AUP
BMC § 17.48.065
Winery with on -sale or off -sale
alcohol
F
Office Uses
31 Administrative/Executive/Professional
P
BMC § 17.48.060
Office
32 Laboratories
P
BMC § 17.48.060
33 Medical or Dental Offices, General
and Specialty
P
BMC § 17.48.060
34 Veterinary
P
BMC § 17.48.060
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G
Public and Semi -Public
Institutional
35 Government Facility
P
36 Parking Lot/Parking Structure
P
Fronting on side streets lying
perpendicular to Bellflower
Boulevard.
37 Public Open Space/Amenities
P
38 Public/Private Utility/Communication
CUP
Fronting on side streets lying
perpendicular to Bellflower
Boulevard.

H
Residential
39 Home Occupation
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.
40 Family Day Care Homes
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.
41 Residences (second floor and above)
P
BMC § 17.48.130
42 Cottage food operations
P
In permitted residential
structure/use, BMC § 17.16.190
1 Retail Sales
43 Animal Adoption, Sales or Supplies
P
44 Antique Store
P
45 Apparel/Clothing and Accessories
P
46 Appliance Store
P
47 Art Gallery
p
48 Art Supplies
P
BMC § 17.48.095
49 Auto Parts and Accessories, Retail
P
Only, less than or equal to 5,000 sq.
ft.
50 Automobile Dealership
CUP
BMC § 17.48.105
51 Beauty Supplies
P
52 Bicycle Shop
P
53 Book Store
p
54 Candy/Confectionaries
P
55 Cigar Shop
P
56 Collectibles (Cards, Coins, Comics,
P
Stamps)
57 Convenience Store/Mini Mart
P
58 Cookware Shop
P
BMC § 17.48.095
59 Drugstore/Pharmacy
P
60 Electronic Cigarette and/or Electronic
CUP
Liquid Shop
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61 Electronics Sale and Repair (Cellular
Phone, Computer, Television, Video
Game
P
62 Florist/Floral
P
63 Furniture or Home Goods
P
64 Gift, Stationery, Greeting Cards
P
65 Grocery/Food Store
P
66 Hardware/Home Improvement Store
P
67 Hobby/Craft Supplies
P
68 Jewelry, Gems and Repair
P
69 Liquor Store (Off -Site Sale of Liquor,
Beer and Wine
CUP
70 Luggage and Leather Goods
P
71 Medical Equipment and Supplies
P
72 Motor Sports Dealership
CUP
BMC § 17.48.105
73 Music Store (Equipment,
Instruments, Records, Supplies)
P
BMC § 17.48.095

74. Office Supplies
P
75 Optical Shop
P
76 Party Supplies
P
77 Pawn Shop
CUP
BMC § 17.48.120
78 Photography Supplies, Cameras and
Photo Processing
P
79 Secondhand Store
CUP
80 Shoe Sales, Repair and Shoe Shine
P
81 Smoke Shop
CUP
82 Specialty Retail Shop
P
83 Sporting Goods
P
84 Swimming Pool Supplies
P
85 Toys and Games
P
86 Tuxedo, Costume, Formal Wear
Rental
P
J
Service Uses
87 Animal Grooming or Training
P
88 ATM
P
BMC § 17.48.140 for a drive-through
89 Bank
P
90 Barber Shop or Beauty Salon
P
91 Copy/Reproduction/Blueprint
Services and Center
P
92 Dry Cleaner/Cleaning/Pressing
P
Drop off service only.
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93 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, less than
orequal to 5,000 sq. ft.

AUP
94 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, more than
CUP
5,000 sq. ft.
95 Locksmith
P
96 Mailboxes/Mailroom/Postal Store
P
97 Massage Establishment
NP
98 Fuel Station
CUP
BMC § 17.48.070
99 Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
Music), less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

AUP
100
Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
Music), more than 5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
101
Tailor shop
P
102
Tattoo Parlor
AUP

17.48.050 Use Determination.

To ensure the Town Center District permits all similar uses, the Director, upon written request, may determine if a use not specifically listed on Table 17.48.040 (Allowable Uses) be permitted on the basis of similarity to the uses listed, the purpose and intent of the Town Center District, and the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.

A. Application. Application for determination of similar uses must be made in writing to the Director. Such request must include a detailed description of the proposed use, operating characteristics, and any other information deemed necessary by the Director.

B. Investigation. The Director must compare the proposed use characteristics with the goals, objectives, and policies of UH Plan as well as with the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District to determine if the proposed use will be a permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted or not permitted use.

C. Findings. The Director must make all of the following findings:

1. The proposed use meets the intent of, and is consistent with, the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan;

2. The proposed use meets and conforms to the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District;

3. The proposed use does not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the City's residents; and '
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4. The proposed use shares characteristics common with and is not of greater intensity or density or does not generate more environmental impacts than those uses listed on Table 17.48.040 (Allowable Uses).

D. Determination. The Director's determination may be appealed to the Planning Commission in the manner provided by this Code.

17.48.060 Office Uses, General.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to reasonably limit the number and type of office uses permitted in the Town Center District. It is found that excessive office uses in the downtown area conflict with the following goals and objectives of the Town Center District:

1. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

2. Promote inviting storefront design.

B. Office Uses Defined. For the purposes of the Town Center District, office uses are:

1. Administrative, executive, and professional offices (e.g., architect, lawyer, engineer, accountant, tax preparer, real estate agent).

2. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary offices and clinics.

C. Office Uses Limited in the Town Center District.

1. Office uses may not occupy more than 25% of the total gross floor area of available first floor building space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. An inventory of existing office locations is kept on file with the City Clerk.

2. There is no limit or "threshold" on the number of off ice uses (gross floor area)
situated within second floor locations or within downtown building space fronting any street lying perpendicular to Bellflower Boulevard unless specifically stated in this Code.

3. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary offices and clinics must incorporate -a permanent retail floor space if fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The retail floor space must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area of the tenant space, incorporate a store front, and be located at the front of the tenant space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The office/clinic floor space may not exceed 75% of the gross floor area of the tenant space and must be located behind the retail floor space.

17.48.065 Small-Scale/Artisanal Manufacturing.
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Ordinance No. 1417

— Exhibit A
In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to any manufacturing use:

A. All activities must occur within buildings; outdoor storage/repair is prohibited; B. All uses must be carried on in such a manner that they do not create smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, vibration, soot, heat, glare or lighting to a degree that is readily detectable at any point beyond the property line of the use; and C. A storefront consisting of a showroom, tasting room, or retail space must be included. The storefront must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area.

17.48.070 Fuel Stations.

A. Applicability. A new fuel station or the enlargement or alteration of an established fuel station requires a Conditional Use Permit. In approving a Conditional Use Permit for a fuel station in the Town Center District, the Planning Commission must make the following findings:

1. That the proposed fuel station use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on any street in the immediate vicinity, especially those serving residential uses; and

2. That the proposed fuel station use will not create increased traffic hazards to pedestrians.

B. Location and Site Requirements. New fuel stations are only permitted contiguous to Bellflower Boulevard at arterial/street intersections. When considering an application for a new fuel station, the following standards apply:

1. A maximum of two fuel stations are allowed at each intersection;

2. A minimum distance of 500 feet is required between fuel stations located on the same side of the street and

3. The parcel size for a new fuel station must be a minimum of 15,000 square feet, with a minimum frontage of 100 feet.

C. Definition of Permitted Uses. Fuel station use -is limited to the sale of motor fuels.

D. Development Standards. Fuel stations must be designed so that form and scale are integrated with adjacent development and complement the traditional character of Town Center. Fuel stations are subject to the following standards:

1. Setbacks.
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— ExhibitA
a. No building or structure may be located within 20 feet of a property line which abuts a residential district.
b. Pump islands must be located a minimum of 20 feet from a street property line; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet from a street property line.

2. Access.
a. No more than two vehicular access points to any one street is allowed. b. A minimum distance of 30 feet must be provided between driveway aprons (curb cuts) along a street frontage.
c. No driveway may be located closer than 10 feet to the end of a curb return. d. No driveway may be located closer than 20 feet to a common property line which abuts a residential district.
e. The width of a driveway apron (curb cut) cannot exceed 30 feet. f. The use of shared access ways (aprons, curb cuts) and reciprocal access between parcels are encouraged.

3. Parking.
a. One parking space for each 200 gross square feet of floor area or fraction thereof in any building or structure must be provided. Gasoline queuing spaces used for the fueling of vehicles cannot count towards fulfilling this requirement. b. On-site parking for ancillary convenience
rts) and fast food
franchises must be provided at the following ratios
space for each 200 gross square feet of floor area;
marts (mini ma
Convenience marts -one parking
F
pace for each 75 square feet of floor area dedicated
ast food franchises - one parking
sto the fast food use. For drive-
through parking (queuing) requirements, see Commercial Establishments with Drive -In and Drive -Through.
c. Outside storage of motor vehicles is prohibited. For the purpose of this section, "outside storage" means the parking of a motor vehicle in an unenclosed area of the fuel station site for a period longer than 24 hours.
d. No new or used vehicles may be parked on the premises for the purpose of sale, rental, or lease.
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e. I Parking must be located and screened so as to minimize visibility of parked cars from the public right-of-way.
f. No vehicle may be parked on sidewalks, driveways, or alleys.

4. Landscaping.
a. Irrigated landscaping must comprise a minimum of 10% of the fuel station site area and must be permanently maintained.
b. A minimum eight foot inside dimension planter area bounded by a six inch high curb, must be provided along interior property lines, except openings to facilitate reciprocal access to adjacent parcels. Within the planter area, trees must be planted at a rate of one, 48 inch (minimum), box tree for every 15 linear feet of planter area. c. A minimum planter area of 400 square feet must be provided at the corner of two intersecting streets.
d. A minimum 10 foot inside dimension planter area, bounded by a six inch high curb, must be provided contiguous to the sidewalk.
e. Additional landscaping may be required at the determination of the Director to screen and buffer the fuel station from adjacent properties.

5. Site Maintenance.
a. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles may be located outside of a building. b. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed within a six foot high decorative masonry wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) with solid metal gates, large enough to accommodate standard sized commercial trash bins, must be located on the rear portion of the property in such a manner as to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles. Wall and gate materials, textures, colors, and design must be architecturally compatible with the surrounding buildings.
c. Driveways and service areas must be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into drainage, gutter, or sewer systems.

7. Lighting. All light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood lights must be shielded or recessed within the roof canopy so that the station will be indirectly visible and light is deflected away from adjacent properties and public streets. Lighting cannot be of such a high density as to cause a traffic hazard or adversely affect adjoining properties. The light standard may not be higher than 12 feet above finished grade.

City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1417 — Exhibit A

8. Perimeter Walls.

In Where a fuel station abuts property in a residential district, a six foot high decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) must be constructed. Materials, textures, colors, and design of the wall must be compatible with, and complement, onsite development and adjacent properties. Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may extend to a maximum height of eight feet with Director approval.
b. When the perimeter wall reaches the established front yard setback line of any residentially -zoned lot abutting the fueling station, the perimeter wall must decrease to a maximum height of 42 inches.

9. Public Service Facilities. All automobile service stations are required to provide public restrooms on-site.

10. Restroom Screening. Restroom entrances visible from adjacent properties or the public right-of-way must be concealed from view by planters or decorative screening.

17.48.080 Entertainment License.

The City Council may issue an Entertainment License for non -adult business oriented entertainment. In approving the Entertainment License for entertainment as an ancillary use in the Town Center District, the City Council must make the following additional findings:

A. That the proposed use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on adjacent streets serving residential uses;
B. That the proposed use will not create increased pedestrian traffic in adjacent residential areas;
C. That the proposed use will not generate adverse impacts that negatively affect adJacent parcels, such as noise; and
D. That the proposed use will include adequate restroom facilities, trash receptacles, and recycling bins, which will be properly maintained by the applicant and are sufficient for the needs of the proposed use.

17.48.085 Restaurant with On -Sale Alcohol.

Restaurants seeking an on -sale alcohol license are eligible to apply for an Administrative Use Permit. Businesses that do not qualify must apply for a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, a qualifying restaurant must comply with all of the following restrictions.
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— Exhibit A
A. Only full service and quick service restaurants with an operational kitchen and a full menu are eligible. Food must be served during all business operating hours; B. Daily hours of operation are limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

There is no after-hours use of the establishment, other than for routine clean-up and maintenance;
C. Before serving alcohol, the owner/operator must possess a valid on -sale alcoholic beverage license and be in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidance issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at all times; D. The establishment must allow patrons of all ages, at all times; E. No cover charges and entry fees may be charged/required of patrons; F. Signs advertising brands and types of alcohol may not be visible from the exterior of the premises. The display of alcoholic beverages must be interior only (no outdoor display) at all times;
G. Customized lighting and sound system conducive of a nightclub atmosphere are prohibited at all times.

17.48.095 Incidental Instruction.

Incidental instruction is permitted so long as no more than an aggregate of 15% of the total gross floor area within the building space is occupied by the incidental instruction area.

17.48.105 Automobile and Motor Sports Dealerships.

A new automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles.

A. Minimum lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along any public street; and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

17.48.120 Pawn Shops.

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B. Not more than two pawn shops may be established, located, operated or maintained within the Town Center District.

C. Security window coverings must conform to this code.

17.48.125 Public Assembly Uses.

A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, public assembly use is defined as any use that is established for the purpose of: 1) gathering, deliberating, worshiping, educating, entertaining, or conducting workshops including, without limitation, banquet halls, educational institutions (which are to be permitted on second floor and above only), commercial recreational facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating), and theaters; or 2) establishing a permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facility for organizations including, without limitation, religious facilities and fraternal halls.

B. All public assembly uses must provide at least one parking space for every four permanent seats. A "seat" means 18 lineal inches of seating space when seats are arranged in rows or benches. Where there are no fixed seats, a "seat" means seven square feet of floor area. Any required parking spaces may be located in a separate lot from the property where the public assembly use is proposed, subject to the off-street parking requirements.

C. If property is located within Parking District No. 1 and proposed public assembly use requires more parking than the existing use, then the parking requirement may be satisfied by the payment of an in -lieu fee for every such additional required parking space.

The amount of the in -lieu fee will be established by City Council resolution.

D. The Director may approve alternative parking for any public assembly use including, without limitation, use of public parking lots, to meet some, or all, of the on-site parking requirements, subject to the parking assessment requirements of this chapter.

F. The public assembly use of
comply with this code.

17.48.130 Residential Uses.

The Planning Commission may approve the establishment of a residential use subject to the following standards:

A. The exterior design and appearance of the building is compatible with the purpose and intent of the Town Center District; and
B. The residential use must be located on the second floor and above.

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Ordinance No. 1417

— Exhibit A
A. A conditional use permit is required for drive in or drive-through uses, subject to the following standards:

1. Drive-in and drive-through establishments may be located only on lots having street frontage on Bellflower Boulevard. Such establishments must be located so as not to: (a) be a hazard or nuisance to nearby uses; (b) create traffic congestion or vehicular hazards; and (c) conflict with pedestrian circulation movements.

2. The minimum lot size for adrive-in ordrive-through establishment is 15,000 square feet.

3. Drive-through aisles must have a minimum 12 -foot width on curves, and a minimum 11 -foot width on straight sections.

4. Drive-through aisles must provide sufficient queuing area behind the pick-up window to accommodate a minimum of six automobiles.

5. All service areas, rest rooms, and ground/roof mounted mechanical equipment must be screened from public view.

6. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through drive aisles, but where — as a practical matter — they must, they must have clear visibility, and must be emphasized by enriched pavement treatments (e.g., interlocking pavers or stamped concrete).

7. Each such establishment must have a minimum street frontage of 70 linear feet.

8. The architectural design of any drive-in or drive-through establishment must be compatible with surrounding uses and I architectural character of Town Center.

9. No driveway can be located closer than 10 feet to the end of a curb return.

17.48.150 ®utdoor Display and Sale of Merchandise.

Limited outside display of merchandise may be permitted pursuant to this code.

17.48.160 Site Dimensions, Height Limitations, and Lot Coverage.

The following table sets forth minimum lot dimensions and maximum height limitations and lot coverage for parcels located in Town Center District.

Table 17.48.160
Site Dimensions, Height Limitations and Lot Coverage
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Ordinance No. 1417

— Exhibit A
Feature
Standard

1. Site/Lot Area minimum
3,000 square feet' 12

2. Lot Width minimum
25 feet' 12

3. Lot Depth minimum
115 feet' 12

4. Height Limitations (maximum)
a. Adjacent (within 50 feet) to a residential
district or existing residential
15 feet (one story)6
development4
b. Other locations
35 feet two and one-half stories 3,6

5. Lot Coverage maximum
100 percent
Notes:
(1) A lot that does not comply with the applicable requirements is considered to be a legal building site for the purposes of development or the establishment of a new land use only if: (a) the parcel was previously a legal lot of record; and (b) the parcel has a valid certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance issued in accordance with this Code and the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §§ 66410, et seq.). The creation of new lots must abide by the minimum lot area, width, and depth provisions listed.
(2) No minimum lot area, width, or depth requirements may be required for individual parcels created as condominium developments if part of an integrated Master Planned Development.
(3) Existing and proposed theaters and religious facilities may exceed this height limit, up to a maximum height of 55 feet, in order to accommodate ancillary roof projections (e.g., theater proscenium, spires, towers, campanile, minarets). (4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) This height limit may be exceeded when one foot side and rear setback is provided foI every foot higher than 15 feet, up to two stories or 30 feet. (6) This height limitation may be exceeded when one foot front setback is provided for each two feet higher than 35 feet, up to four stories or 45 feet, whichever is less.

17.48.170 Setbacks.

The following table sets forth setback requirements for buildings and parking lots located in the Town Center District.

Table 17.48.170
Setbacks
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Ordinance No. 1417

— Exhibit A
Feature
Standard
Standard Parking
Building
Lot 3

1. Front Property Line Setback
0 feet'
5 feet
minimum/maximum

2. Rear Property Line Setback (minimum)
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
0 feet
existing residential development4
b. Adjacent to. existing or planned
0 feet
0 feet
commercial or office develo mento

3. Interior Side Property Line Setback
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
0 feet
existing residential development
minimum 4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet2
0 feet
commercial or office development
minimum/maximum 4

4. Street Side Pro ert Line Setback
0 feet
5 feet
Notes:
(1) All buildings must be located at the front property line (0 foot setback) in order to preserve the traditional main street image of Town Center. A three-foot indentation may be provided to accommodate door openings.
(2) All front building fagades must be constructed from side property line -to -side property line in order to promote a continuous, traditional, "street wall" of storefronts contiguous to Town Center streets. Separation between buildings are discouraged. (3) Parking fronting Bellflower Boulevard is discouraged and must be located to the rear of the parcel, where possible.
(4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) Buildings located on parcels located adjacent to residential districts or existing residential development which exceed the 15 -foot height limit must provide a 10 -foot side and rear property line setback.

17.48.180 Permitted Encroachments Within the Public Right -of -Way.

An encroachment permit may be issued for the following within the Town Center District:

A. Building Features.

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City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1417

Bodo
Exhibit A

2. Awnings, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

3. Canopies and marquees, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

4. Architectural features (e.g., window and door sills, columns, pilasters), not to exceed a projection of one foot.

5. Light fixtures, not to exceed a projection of two feet.

B. Signs.

C. Landscape Features. Plant containers.

17.48.190 Future Rights -of -Way.

A. This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot or parcel is within an area planned to be part of a future street, alley, or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the minimum site/lot area as specified on Table 17.48.160, Site Dimensions, Height Limitations, and Lot Coverage.

B. Portions of any lot in the Town Center District within a future right-of-way area cannot be occupied by buildings or structures other than those encroachments identified in this chapter. All other required setbacks, yards, and open areas must be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines are considered to be lot lines (property lines) for purposes of measuring building and parking setbacks, site/lot area, lot width and depth, and lot coverage.

C. The following encroachments are permitted within future right-of-way areas:

1. Fences, walls, or hedges, not to exceed three feet.

2. Landscaping.

3. .Access walkways and driveways.

17.48.200 Street Dedication and Improvement.

No construction permit for a new or redeveloped building will be issued until street dedication and improvement requirements as shown on the circulation plans are met.

17.48.210 Parking and Driveway Requirements.

A. Parking. Parking requirements for new development within the Town Center District must maintain a minimum ratio of one parking space for every 400 gross square -25-

City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1417 — Exhibit A

feet of floor area. All newly constructed, expanded, or redeveloped buildings and structures must provide adequate parking to maintain this minimum ratio. The Director may, subject to this chapter, approve alternative parking.

B. Any use may apply to utilize the public parking lots to meet some, or all, of the on- site parking requirements. The Director will evaluate such request based on considerations such as the ease of pedestrian access; the reasonable adjacent or proximate distance to the public parking lot; the parking assessment report; and the practicability of transferring the parking obligation. The applicant must prepare and submit a Parking Assessment Report containing the following components:

1. An assessment of the proposed project's highest parking demand time periods;

2. An analysis of available public parking locations during high parking demand time periods; and

3. A plan to include the use of maps, guides, or other wayfinding showing the locations of Bellflower public parking lot locations, in any marketing materials or marketing methods generated by the applicant.

In addition, the applicant must also enter into an agreement with the City clarifying that the use of public parking spaces does not grant a possessory right to the applicant; that the public may freely use any parking space within the public parking area; and that any transfer of ownership requires a reapplication for off-site parking. The City Manager is authorized to execute any such agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

C. Driveways. Each projecfi site must provide a 20 -foot minimum driveway width or two 10 -foot driveways for each project site. The minimum required back -out space must comply with the "Parking Standards" diagram in this chapter. If a portion of the required driveway width is also used as a back -out space and the minimum required back -out space is greater than the minimum required driveway width, the minimum required back- out space requirement applies for the portion of the driveway used as back -out space.

D. Parking Space Dimension. Any permanently maintained parking space must be a minimum of nine feet by 18 feet for the parking of motor vehicles.

17.48.220 Decorative Walls and Fences.

A. No wall or fence may be constructed within the
Director approves. plans and designs. In addition,
permit. All walls and fences, whether required or
accordance with the provisions of this section.

B. Wall and Fence Height.
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a wall or fence requires a building
not, must be located and limited in

City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1417 — Exhibit A

1. A six foot high solid decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) is required adjacent to all residential districts. When the wall reaches the established front yard setback line of a residentially -zoned lot abutting the Town Center District, it must be decreased to a height of 42 inches. Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may be extended to a minimum height of eight feet with Director approval.

2. Walls which are not located adjacent to residential districts (internal lot walls) are allowed to be a maximum of six feet in height.

3. Fences must not exceed six feet in height.

4. A maximum three foot high solid decorative masonry wall may be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

5. A maximum three foot high decorative non -view -obscuring fence may be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

C. Wall and Fence Material and Design.

1. Perimeter and internal lot walls must be decorative, composed of split face concrete block, or equivalent with coping. Standard concrete masonry unit block is not allowed.

2. Fences must be decorative, composed of wrought iron, or equivalent, with 18 inch wide solid decorative pilasters located 25 feet on center.

3. Perimeter and internal lot walls must be finished on both sides.

4. Wall and fence colors, textures, and materials must be coordinated with building aI chitecture to achieve compatibility of design.

D. Walls and fences must be maintained in good repair and appearance.

E. The use of chain-link, barb wire, razor wire, wood or plastic slats, or wire fencing is not allowed.

17.48.230 Security Devices and Window Glass.

A. The use of shatter resistant laminated vigil pane security glass is encouraged for storefront security.

B. The use of exterior scissor style security grilles and roll -up metal doors or grates are prohibited.

City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1417 — Exhibit A

C. Interior scissor style security grilles must be concealed from public view when not in use by retracting the grilles into casings which are in proportion and scale to the building's architecture.

D. Permanent security bars (defined as those clearly visible and fixed to the exterior of windows or doors) are prohibited.

E. Interior security mullions which mimic individual window panes may be allowed as a security device, as approved by the Director.

17.48.240 Performance Standards.

The conduct and operation of all uses in the Town Center District must comply with the minimum standards of performance set forth below:

A. Noise. The conduct and operation of all uses must comply with the following standards:

1. It is unlawful for any Town Center District activity to create noise that exceeds an exterior noise level of 60 dBA (a weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 65 dBA (a weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., as measured at the property line. It is unlawful for interior noise limits to impact residential interior spaces above 45 dBA (a weighted method of measurement).

2. It is unlawful for any person to load, unload, open, close, or handle boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to an abutting residential district.

3. It is unlawful for any person to cause or permit the repairing, rebuilding, modifying, oI testing of any motor vehicle (e.g., auto, truck, recreation vehicle, motorcycle, off-road vehicle) in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. affecting an abutting residential district.

4. Exterior air conditioning equipment must have a sound rating number (SRN) in accordance with ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Standard 270.

5. Any live music, or music systems (e.g., CD players, radios, tape players, digital audio players) may be conducted, designed, installed, and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to surrounding Town Center District uses and abutting residential districts.

B. Lighting. The conduct and operation of all uses must comply with the following standards:
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Ordinance No. 1417 — Exhibit A

1. All lights and glare associated with operations and illuminated signs must be shielded or directed so as not to illuminate abutting residential districts.

2. Building lighting, for the purpose of accenting architectural elements through the use of exposed neon, may be approved by the Director.

C. Smoke. No operation or activity is permitted to have operations which emit excessive smoke, fumes, or dust or which exceed the requirements of applicable law.

D. Maintenance of Open Areas. All open areas must be landscaped or surfaced and permanently maintained in accordance with applicable law.

E. Vibration. No operation or activity is permitted which will create vibration noticeable without instruments at the perimeter of the subject property.

F. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment. All mechanical and electrical equipment including, without limitation, air conditioners; antennas; satellite dishes; pumps; transformers; heating; and ventilating equipment must be located and operated in a manner that does not disturb adjacent uses and activities. All rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment must be screened from public view through the use of architectural features (e.g., parapet, cornice). Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles cannot exceed the building height limit, and must be located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public streets. Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles must be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property.

The materials used in constructing the antenna, satellite dish, or monopole cannot be unnecessarily bright, shiny, garish, or reflective.

G. Electrical Nuisance. No operation or activity may transmit, generate, or otherwise cause any electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic radiation disturbance that affects the operation of any use, equipment, or process employed by any use beyond the boundary of the site.

H. Liquid and Solid Wastes. No discharge at any point into any disposal system, or into the ground, of any toxic or hazardous liquid or solid materials is allowed.

I. Heat or Cold. No operation or activity can emit heat which would cause a temperature increase or decrease on any adjacent property in excess of 10 degrees Fahrenheit, whether the change is in the air, on the ground, or in any structure.

J. Trash Areas. All refuse must be stored within City approved trash containers. All areas for the storage of trash containers must be effectively screened from public view or placed within an enclosure bounded by a six foot high solid masonry decorative (split face concrete block or, equivalent) wall, with solid metal doors. All trash enclosures must be _29_

City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1417 — Exhibit A

securely designed to prevent access to anyone other than the authorized users and the refuse service company.

17.48.250 Nonconforming Structures and Uses.

These provisions provide for U1 termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. This section is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the maximum extent feasible, to establish the criteria under which they may be continued or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of these land use nonconformities in an equitable, reasonable, and timely fashion.

Nonconforming structures and uses within the Town Center District are detrimental to both orderly and creative development, and the general welfare of citizens and property.

A. Nonconforming Structures. A structure which lawfully existed before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is a legal nonconforming structure, and may continue even though the structure fails to conform to the present requirements of the Town Center District. A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows:

1. A legal nonconforming structure which is damaged to an extent of 50% may be restored only if made to conform to all provisions of this chapter.

2. Reasonable repairs and alterations may be made to legal nonconforming commercial structures, provided that no structural alterations be made which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders. Structural elements may be modified or repaired only if the Director determines that such modification or repair is immediately necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the nonconforming structure, or adjacent property.

However, improvements required to reinforce nonreinforced masonry structures is permitted, provided that such retrofitting is strictly limited to compliance with earthquake safety standards.

3. Reasonable repairs required by law will be permitted.

4. Any additional development of a parcel with a legal nonconforming structure may require that all new structures be in conformance with this chapter and all applicable portions of this code.

5. If the nonconforming structure is unoccupied for a period of one year or more the structure will lose its legal nonconforming status, and will be removed or altered to conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the code. A use of a legal nonconforming structure must be considered discontinued when any of the following apply:
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Ordinance No. 1417

— Exhibit A
In The explicit intent of the owner to discontinue use of the nonconforming structure is apparent, as determined by the Director.
b. Where characteristic furnishings and equipment associated with UO have been removed and not replaced with equivalent furnishings and equipment during this time, and where normal occupancy and/or use has been discontinued for a period of one year or more, unless the discontinuance of use was for the purpose of making repairs required by law.
c. Where there are no business receipts available for the one year period.

B. Abatement of Nonconforming Structures.

1. Legal nonconforming structures may be removed or structurally altered within the following specified time limit, from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

2. Nonconforming structures may be continued for a period not to exceed 22 years.

C. Nonconforming Uses. A nonconforming use is one which lawfully existed before the effective date of said ordinance, but which is no longer permitted in the Town Center District. The continuance of a legal nonconforming use is subject to the following:

1. Change of ownership, tenancy, or management of a nonconforming use will not affect its legal nonconforming status, provided that the use and intensity of use does not change.

2. If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of six or more consecutive calendar months, it will lose its legal nonconforming status, and the continued use of the property is required to conform with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of this code.

3. Additional development of any property on which a legal nonconforming use exists will require that all existing and new uses conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of this code.

4.If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, no nonconforming use may be resumed.

5. No nonconforming use may be established or replaced by another nonconforming use, nor may any nonconforming use be expanded or changed.

D. Abatement
discontinued within
of Nonconforming Uses. Legal
the following specified time limits,
nonconforming uses must be
froM the effective date of said
ordinance.
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Ordinance No. 1417

— Exhibit A

1. A nonconforming use which does not occupy a structure: five years.

2. The nonconforming use of a conforming structure: 22 years.

E. Structure Permits or Cercates of Occupancy Prohibited. When any nonconforming structure or use is no longer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, no permit for a structure thereafter will be issued for further continuance, aIteration, or expansion. Any permit issued in error must not be construed as allowing the continuation of the nonconforming structure or use.

F. Removal of Illegal Nonconforming Structures and Uses. Nothing contained in this chapter must be construed or implied so as to allow for the continuation of illegal nonconforming structures and uses. Said structures and uses must be removed immediately subject to the enforcement provisions of this code and other applicable law." -32-

�4 Of BELLF.LLpIVt,`
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: 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 Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District.

DATE:

June 27, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
If adopted, the Ordinance would amend Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Chapters

17.04 (General Provisions), 17.08 (Definitions), and 17.48 (Town Center (TC) District) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures within the TC District. This Ordinance would add definitions for certain uses, allow for artisanal manufacturing uses, update and simplify the allowable uses table, and streamline the approval process for various uses including, without limitation, alcohol sales for restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. The Ordinance would also remove the "Area 1" and "Area 2" designations of the Town Center District. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-08 recommending that the City Council make the changes within the proposed Ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1. Open the public hearing,
considering the evidence,
take testimonial
Ordinance No. 1417; or
and documentary evidence and, after
read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce

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

None.
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Staff Report — Ordinance No. 1417
June 27, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE
On June 14, 2022, a notice of the hearing was provided to all property owners within 300 feet of the project area; on June 16, 2022, a Public Hearing Notice was posted at City Hall, Brakensiek Library, Bellflower Substation, Caruthers Park, Thompson Park, and Simms Park; and on June 16, 2022, a Public Hearing Notice was published in the Herald American newspaper.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"). Based upon that review, the Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). The Ordinance will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. After evaluating possible environmental impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

DISCUSSION
On May 28, 1996, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 869 establishing the Town Center (TC) District. The ordinance established a Permitted, Conditionally Permitted, and Not Permitted Uses table for Area 1 and Area 2 of the TC District with the purpose of promoting traditional specialty retail uses and entertainment activities.

In 2020, the City retained Recast City, LLC to advise the City regarding developing the downtown area. This consultant focused on the potential of small scale and artisanal manufacturing to fill vacant store fronts and spur new development in Downtown Bellflower. Artisan manufacturing involves the use of small hand, mechanical, and electronic tools to manufacture products such as food and bakery products, leather goods, furniture, jewelry and clothing. On April 6, 2021, the City Council considered recommendations from the consultant and gave direction to solicit additional community input. On April 6, 2021, Recast City presented a report with its findings and recommendations to the City Council. The consultant provided an implementation plan that included adding an "artisan manufacturing" definition to the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") and allowing that use within the TC District.

The draft ordinance would implement the Recast City plan by amending BMC Chapter

17.48 (Town Center (TC) District); adding definitions to Chapter 17.08; and amending regulations in Chapter 17.04. In sum, these changes would allow artisanal/small scale manufacturing; requiring a minor conditional use permit (MCUP) instead of a conditional use permit (CUP) for alcohol sales in conjunction with a permitted restaurant, brewery or distillery; removing the distinction between Area 1 and Area 2 of the TC District and combining the allowable uses; revising the entire allowable uses table; removing antiquated uses such as outdoor newsstands; and modifying the process and procedures to allow a more streamlined review process.
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Staff Report SERUM Ordinance No. 1417
June 27, 2022

DISCUSSION — Continued
On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission CI public hearing to consider the proposed text amendments. After closing the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-08 which recommends that the City Council make the changes in the draft Ordinance.

The Planning Commission's recommendation was to amend BMC § 17. 48.140 (B) to change the requirement that a property with a drive-in or drive-through be "cleaned" weekly rather than "washed" weekly. This section i
ws now proposed to be removed in its
entirety since it would be more appropriate to be included as a condition of approval rather than a development standard.

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Chapter 17.48 TOWN CENTER (TC) DISTRICT

17.48.010 Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of the Town Center (TC) District is to provide for the development and redevelopment of the City's downtown area. The intent of this chapter is to implement the following objectives that relate to the downtown area:

A. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

B. Enhance pedestrian activities through street furniture, landscape, and hardscape amenities.

C. Promote entertainment activities.

D. Respect established traditional building designs.

E. Encourage well designed and pedestrian oriented signage.

F. Promote inviting storefront design.

17.48.020 Location
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17.48.040
Allowable Uses.

Land, buildings, and other facilities �h-all must be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the Town Center District in Table 17.48.040 entitled D� mmt}o�onditionally Permitted, ani, Net Permit Where indicated with the letter T the use shall be is permitted by rooht. Where indicated wi+h tThe letters "CUP;" indicate the use be ^ is conditionaljy permitted ase -subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit preee�s-pursuant to BMC Chapter 17.96). The letters "AUP" indicate the use is subject to the approval of an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to BMC Chapter

17.98. Where indicated with the letters "NP," the use shall is not be permitted. Uses are subiect to the special use or development requlations indicated in the "Special Provisions" column.
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P
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CUP
4 Incidental Instruction
P
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CUP
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4 Incidental Instruction
P
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9 Bar, cocktail lounge, pub or tavern
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10 Restaurant, Cafe, Bakery or Coffee
P
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Restaurant with on -sale alcohol
AUP
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Educational Uses
12 Child Care Center, less than or equal
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to 5,000 sq. ft.

Child Care Center, more than 5,000
CUP
AUP
CUP
Second floor and above
13 14
15 sg ft
School (Commercial, Vocational or
Trade), less than or equal to 5,000
sg. ft.

School (Commercial, Vocational or
Trade), more than 5,0 0 s . ft.

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D
16 Banguet/Fraternal Hall, less than or
AUP
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5,000.s . ft.

CUP
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19 sq. ft.
20 Hookah Bars/Cafes (water pipe
smoking loun e
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Recreational Facility (Arcade,
Archery, Axe Throwing, Billiard
Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
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21 Indoor Playground, Laser Tag,
Miniature Golf, Skatinq Rink, Virtual
Reality Room), less than or equal to
5,000 s . ft.

Indoor/Outdoor Commercial
Recreational Facility_(Arcade,
Archery, Axe Throwing, Billiard
Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
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Miniature Golf, Skatinq Rink, Virtual
Reality Room), more than 5,000 sq.,
ft.
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sq. ft.

Museum, more than 5,000 sq. ft.
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25 Religious Facility, less than or equal
AUP
BMC 17.48.125
to 5,000 sq. ft.
26 Religious Facility, more than 5,000
sg. ft.

CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
27 —
Theater, less than or equal to 5,000
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BMC § 17.48.125
sq. —
28 Theater, more than 5,000 sq. ft.

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BMC § 17.48.125
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P
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30 Brewery, Micro -Brewery, Distillery or
AUP
BMC, 17.48.065
Winery with on -sale or off -sale
alcohol
F
Office Uses
31 Administrative/Executive/Professional
P
BMC § 17.48.060
Office
32 Laboratories
P
BMC § 17.48.060
33 Medical or Dental Offices, General
and Specialty
P
BMC 17.48.060
34 Veterinary
P
BMC § 17.48.060
G
Public and Semi -Public
Institutional
35 Government Facility
P
36 Parking Lot/Parkinq Structure
P
Fronting on side streets lying
perpendicular to Bellflower
Boulevard.
37 Public Open Space/Amenities
P
38 Public/Private Utility/Communication
CUP
Fronting on side streets lying
perpendicular to Bellflower
Boulevard.

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Residential
39 Home Occupation
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.
38 Family Day Care Homes
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.
40 Residences (second floor and above)
P
BMC § 17.48.130
41 Cootage food operations
P
In permitted residential
structure/use, BMC 17.16.190
I
Retail Sales
42 Animal Adoption, Sales or Supplies
P
43 Antique Store
P
44 Apparel/Clothing and Accessories
P
45 Appliance Store
P
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46 Art Gallery
P
47 Art Supplies
P
BMC 17.48.095
48 Auto Parts and Accessories, Retail
Only, less than or equal to 5,000 sg.

P
ft.
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CUP
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50 Beauty Supplies
P
51 Bicycle Shop
P
53 Book Store
P
54 Candy/Confectionaries
P
55 Cigar Shop
P
56 Collectibles (Cards, Coins, Comics,
P
Stam s
57 Convenience Store/Mini Mart
P
58 Cookware Shop
P
BMC $ 17.48.095
59 Drugstore/Pharmacy
P
60 Electronic Cigarette and/or Electronic
CUP
Liquid Shop
61 Electronics Sale and Repair (Cellular
P
Phone, Computer, Television, Video
Game
62 Florist/Floral
P
63 Furniture or Home Goods
P
64 Gift, Stationery, Greeting Cards
P
65 Grocery/Food Store
P
66 Hardware/Home Improvement Store
P
67 Hobby/Craft Supplies
P
68 Jewelry, Gems and Repair
P
69 70
Liquor Store (Off -Site Sale of Liquor,
CUP
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Beer and Wine)
Luggage and Leather Goods
71 Medical Equipment and Supplies
P
72 Motor Sports Dealership
CUP
BMC 17.48.105
73 Music Store (Equipment,
Instruments, Records, Supplies)
P
BMC 17.48.095
Office Supplies
P
74 75
Optical Shop
P
76 Party Supplies
P
77 Pawn Shop
CUP
BMC 17.48.120
78 Photography Supplies, Cameras and
P
Photo Processin
Secondhand Store
CUP
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80 Shoe Sales, Repair and Shoe Shine
P
81 Smoke Shop
CUP
82 Specialty Retail Shop
P
83 Sporting Goods
P
84 Swimming Pool Supplies
P
85 Toys and Games
P
86 Tuxedo, Costume, Formal Wear
Rental
P
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87 Animal Grooming or Training
P
88 ATM
P
BMC 17.48.140 for a drive-through
89 Bank
P
90 Barber Shop or Beauty Salon
P
91 Copy/Reproduction/Blueprint
Services and Center
P
92 Dry Cleaner/Cleaning/Pressing
P
Drop off service only.
93 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, less than
AUP
ore ual to 5,000 s . ft.
94 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, more than
CUP
5 000 s . ft.
95 Locksmith
P
96 Mailboxes/Mailroom/Postal Store
P
97 Massage Establishment
NP
98 Fuel Station
CUP
BMC § 17.48.070
99 Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
AUP
Music), less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.
100
Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
CUP
Music), more than 5,000 sq. ft.
101
Tailor shop
P
102
Tattoo Parlor
AUP

17.48.050 Use Determination.

To ensure the Town Center District permits all similar uses, the Dlonninry i�nmmi��n Director, upon written request, s-h-a� may determine if a use not specifically listed on Table

17.48.040 (Allowable Uses) as fitted, Genditionally peFrnitted, nr nn�V%� rmi+fncl be permitted on the basis of similarity to the uses listed on Table 17.48 nen (Permitted enditilly�Ptted, and Not Dorm L
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A. Application. Application for determination of similar uses SRatl must be made in writing to the railer Director. Such request shall must include a detailed description of the proposed use, operating characteristics, and any other information deemed necessary by the PlaRRing Director.

B. Investigation ^nU Qon^. The Director shad must compare the proposed use characteristics with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan as well as with the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District to determine if the proposed use shall will be a -Pp,ermitted, GGconditionally permitted, administratively permitted or not permitted use. The Dlanninn DiroE+nmakeronnrf of -a-, his nr hor indingS t+he planning Gemmissinn.

G', pl�nninn ('nmmiccinn FlndingS. The pl"nninn ('nmmiccinn Director `'hill h`-'��� jeGisinn „n„n must make all of the following findings:
1-�. The proposed use meets the intent of, and is consistent with, ^^nfnrmc +n the appiiGaWe goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan; 2 �. The proposed use meets and conforms to the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District;
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4 �. The proposed use spa -I -I -shares characteristics common with; and is not be -of greater intensity; or density; or does not generate more environmental impacts; than those uses listed ton the Tewn Center DistriGt (Table 17.48.040 Permitted, Conditional! Permitted,
and Not Permitte (Allowable Uses) in which it is Irma+orJ D. Determination. The Director's determinations #-he ol"nninn CnmTm�c�inn �
-,nno^lod +n +ho Gi+„ Gn„nc4
may be appealed to the Planning Commission in the manner provided by this Code.

17.48.060 ®ffice Uses, General.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to reasonably limit the number and type of office uses permitted i'n the Town Center District. It is found that excessive office uses in the downtown area conflict with the following goals and objectives of the Town Center District:
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1. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

2. Promote inviting storefront design.

B. Office Uses Defined. For the purposes of the Town Center District, office uses are:

1. Administrative, executive, and professional offices (e.g., architect, lawyer, engineer, accountant, tax preparer, real estate agent).

2. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary Bch-�giGal, PSYGhiatry offices/ and clinics (nen animal related
C. Office Uses Limited in the Town Center District.

1. Office uses may s-h-a-l�-not occupy more than 25% (��: p�rr'oY'-�o,� hert Angeles GeuntyAssessor's infermatienl of the total gross floor area in Area 1 and no.

Are than 21 °/ of the tetal gross fleer area in Area -2, of available first floor building space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. An inventory of existing office locations shall be is kept on file +t4with the Planning Depar+mon+City Clerk.

2. There is no limit or "threshold" on the number of office uses (gross floor area) situated within second floor locations or within downtown building space fronting any street lying perpendicular to Bellflower Boulevard unless specifically stated in this Code.

3. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary 8off0
ces�and Gclinics must
fincorporate+Rg a -permanent Fretail 4=Tloor Espace if fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The retail floor space shad must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area of the tenant space, shall incorporate a store front, and shall be located at the front of the tenant space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The office/clinic floor space shall may not exceed 75% of the gross floor area of the tenant space and shall must be located behind the retail floor space.

17.48 .065 Small-Scale/Artisanal Manufacturing.

In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to any manufacturing use:

A. All activities must occur within buildings; outdoor storage/repair is prohibited; the
B. All uses must be carried on
odor, dust, sound, vibration, soot
in such a manner that
y do not create smoke, gas
detectable at anv point bevond the
to a decree that is readily
roperty line of the use; and
C. A storefront consisting of a showroom, tasting room, or retail space must be included. The storefront must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area. -50-

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17.48.070 Service Fuel Stations.

A. Applicability. A new
;tee fuel station or the enlargement or alteration of an establishedsee fuel station in Area `7 of the Tewn GenteF DistriGt ^nly +hrleugh the granting ^f requires a Conditional n-i-rnv aw c , � � . v � 1 � � c � 1 rc�-rrrrr
Use Permit. In approving a Conditional Use Permit for a coefuel station in the Town Center District, the Planning Commission shall must make the following findings:

1. That the proposed cue fuel station use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on any street in the immediate vicinity, especially those serving residential uses; and

2. That the proposed c�� fuel station use will not create increased traffic hazards to pedestrians , theater, or ether plaGe o
assembly.

B. Location and Site Requirements. New ��� fuel stations are s-hafl ons be permitted contiguous to Bellflower Boulevard only in oro^ 9 „W1 Li 1�f +ho I, Vvn Q, alr_District at arterial/street intersections. When considering an application for a new servi fuel station, the following standards shall apply:

1. A maximum of two c�ioc fuel stations sh-atl�e are allowed at each intersectioni-

2. A minimum distance of fi„o "„n,�ro,� �500� feet s-fa-a-�l is required between 3erviGe fuel stations located on the same side of the street;.. -and

3. The minim) im parcel size for a new cM
� fuel station s�-a�-1 must be a minimum
X fif eell +h^i sand X15,0001 square feet, with a minimum frontage of nno hi inrJrorJ X1001 feet.
the sale ..SeNiGing .tires,batteries,
.,erfgrm?nGe of vehiGle rnainteRaRGe and repairs; and 3) the supplying of ether inGidental 7 s
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1. Setbacks.
a. No building or structure s�-a-�l may be located within �"(20� feet of a property line which abuts a residential district.
b. Pump islands s#a�-1 must be located a minimum of +"20� feet from a street property line; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to fe-n-(10) feet from a street property line.

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a Thoro �h��� r,,,+ ho No more than two {�} vehicular access points to any one {�-} street—is allowed.
b Thoro ll ho � A_minimum distance of +h�(30}-feet must be provided between driveway aprons (curb cuts) along a street frontage.
c. No driveway sk-afl may be located closer than tin
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return.
d. No driveway s-h-a�-1 may__be located closer than ,ten+„ 1 20� feet to a common
property line which abuts a residential district.
eR The width of a driveway apron (curb cut) shall cannot cannot exceed +h�30) feet.
f. The use of shared access ways (aprons, curb cuts) and reciprocal access between parcels e are encouraged.

3. Parking.
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structure MUSL be provided. Gasoline queuing spaces used for the fueling of vehicles ahatl cannot count towards fulfilling this requirement. b. On-site parking for UMP, tion CM r, PCI+F-Url o� ancillary convenience marts (mini marts) and fast food franchises shall must be provided at the following ratios:

Convenience marts - one -04 parking space lstafl} for each two hU ndrord x200} gross square feet of floor area; Fast food franchises - one {-1-}ap rking space r� for each Seventy fide (75) square feet of floor area dedicated to the fast food use. For drive-through parking (queuing) requirements, see Mien -17.48.140., Commercial Establishments with Drive -In— and Drive -Through, and Walk Up VViRdG Service. c. Outside storage of motor vehicles is prohibited. For the purpose of this section, "outside storage" shall means the parking of a motor vehicle in an unenclosed area of the P iGe-fuel station site for a period longer than tWeRty four (24) hours,unless-tie vehi 1 d. fro new or used vehicles may be parked on the premises for the purpose of sale, rental, or lease.
e. Parking s-h-afl must be located ,and screened so as to minimize visibility of parked cars from the public right-of-way.
f. No vehicle may be parked on sidewalks, driveways, or alleys.

4. Landscaping.
a. Irrigated landscaping sha-tl must comprise a minimum of +or, r,or^o►,+ r10%} of the sL%fuel station site area and sha-lf must be permanently maintained. b. A minimum eight {�} foot inside dimension planter area bounded by a six {12 } inch
high curb, ski -a -Il must be provided along interior property lines, except openings to facilitate reciprocal access to adjacent parcels. Within the planter area, trees shall must be planted at a rate of one= (1 ` forty-eight (48) inch (minimum) box tree for every fifteen {15} linear feet of planter area.
c. A minimum planter area of ;tet -less than four hi iridrr x(400) square feet shallmust must
be provided at the corner of two {2} -intersecting �;�streets. d. A minimum tz-n-(10) foot inside dimension planter area, bounded by a six {-6 } inch
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e. Additional landscaping may be required at the disGreue determination of the Director to screen and buffer the see fuel station from adjacent properties. 5�. Site Maintenance.
a. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles shall may be located outside of a the erviGe stati^n building. b. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed within a six {�-} foot high decorative masonry wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) with solid metal gates, large enough to accommodate standard sized commercial trash bins, shawl must be located on the rear portion of the property in such a manner as to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles. Wall and gate materials, textures, colors, and design shall -must be architecturally compatible with the surrounding seryir+e stati^n buildings. c. Driveways and service areas s-h-atl-must be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into drainage, gutter, or sewer systems.

7. Lighting. All light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood lights s-ha�-1 must be shielded or recessed within the roof canopy so that the see -station will be indirectly visible and light is deflected away from adjacent properties and public streets. Lighting ;hall ^^snot be of such a high density as to cause a traffic hazard or adversely affect adjoining properties. Ne luminarri (The light standard) shall may not be higher than twelve X12 -feet above finished grade. Lunt h^llords, n^+ higher thon four (4) feet shall be used adjaEe R t torr -rude R t i a l d i Snits

8. Perimeter Walls.
a. Where a c��fuel station abuts property in a residential district, a six {-6-} foot high decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) shall must be constructed. Materials, textures, colors, and design of the wall shall must be compatible with, and complement, onsite development and adjacent properties.

Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may extend to a maximum height of eight {)-feet with Director approval by the Planning Hirer. ter ri [vr .
b. When the perimeter wall reaches the established front yard setback line of any residentially -zoned lot abutting the cin-r�;�e fueling station, the perimeter wall s -h -aa -1 must decrease to a maximum height of forty two442) inches.

9. Public Service Facilities. All automobile service stations are required to provide up blit restrooms fr,r n. ihlir, �,c^ on-site.
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10. Restroom Screening. Restroom entrances visible from adjacent properties or the public right-of-way shawl must be concealed from view by planters or decorative screening. 7 Entertainment License.

The City Council may issue
non -adult business (see e4
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m;,, �of;n�+;^n� oriented entertainment
Entertainment License for entertainment as an ancillary use in the the City Council shall must make the following additional findings:
�}. In approving the
Town Center District,
A. That the proposed use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on adjacent streets serving residential uses;
B. That the proposed use will not create increased feetpedesti-ian traffic in adjacent residential areas;
C. That the proposed use will not generate adverse impacts that negatively affect adjacent parcels, such as noise; and
D. That the proposed use will include adequate restroom facilities, trash receptacles, and recycling bins, which will be properly maintained by the applicant and are sufficient for the needs of the proposed use.

17.48.085 Restaurant with On -Sale Alcohol.

Restaurants seeking an on -sale alcohol license are eligible to apply for an Administrative Use Permit Businesses that do not qualify must apply for a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, a qualifying restaurant must comply with all of the following restrictions:

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The City Council may issue
non -adult business (see e4
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m;,, �of;n�+;^n� oriented entertainment
Entertainment License for entertainment as an ancillary use in the the City Council shall must make the following additional findings:
�}. In approving the
Town Center District,
A. That the proposed use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on adjacent streets serving residential uses;
B. That the proposed use will not create increased feetpedesti-ian traffic in adjacent residential areas;
C. That the proposed use will not generate adverse impacts that negatively affect adjacent parcels, such as noise; and
D. That the proposed use will include adequate restroom facilities, trash receptacles, and recycling bins, which will be properly maintained by the applicant and are sufficient for the needs of the proposed use.

17.48.085 Restaurant with On -Sale Alcohol.

Restaurants seeking an on -sale alcohol license are eligible to apply for an Administrative Use Permit Businesses that do not qualify must apply for a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, a qualifying restaurant must comply with all of the following restrictions:

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B. Daily hours of operation are limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

There is no after-hours use of the establishment, other than for routine clean-up and maintenance:

C. Before serving alcohol, the owner/operator must possess a valid on -sale alcoholic beverage license and be in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidance issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at all times; D. The establishment must allow patrons of all ages, at all times; E. No cover charges and entry fees may be charged/required of patrons; F. Signs advertising brands and t�
of the bremises
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display) at all times;
of alcohol may not be visible from the exterior
of alcoholic beverages must be interior onl
no outdoor
G. Customized lighting and sound system conducive of a nightclub atmosphere are prohibited at all times.
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Ne proprietor, empleyee, or persen 1-n Gharge shall allow aRy M4ReF under eighte IM years ef age te play or use any game during the aGaderniG year for the BeI1461VU1. •ni�lt•l .<t J�L�l�li�l�t l!l•L%lam►fit l�l�� _1�.�.

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17.48.095 Incidental Instruction.
ncidental instruction is permitted so lonq as no more than an aggregate of 15% of the total gross floor area within the building space is occupied by the incidental instruction area.

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17.48.105 Automobile and Motor Sports Dealerships.

A new automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles:

A. Minimum lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along any public street; and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

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Pawn Shops.

The Planning Commission may approve +� cf�hlichmon�TTo�f. a pawn shop subject to the following standards:

A. Ancillary gun sales shall
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17.48.105 Automobile and Motor Sports Dealerships.

A new automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles:

A. Minimum lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along any public street; and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

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Pawn Shops.

The Planning Commission may approve +� cf�hlichmon�TTo�f. a pawn shop subject to the following standards:

A. Ancillary gun sales shall
may be allowed within a pawn shop. Ancillary gun sales
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17.48.105 Automobile and Motor Sports Dealerships.

A new automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles:

A. Minimum lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along any public street; and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

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Pawn Shops.

The Planning Commission may approve +� cf�hlichmon�TTo�f. a pawn shop subject to the following standards:

A. Ancillary gun sales shall
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17.48.105 Automobile and Motor Sports Dealerships.

A new automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles:

A. Minimum lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along any public street; and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

AR 12f)
Pawn Shops.

The Planning Commission may approve +� cf�hlichmon�TTo�f. a pawn shop subject to the following standards:

A. Ancillary gun sales shall
may be allowed within a pawn shop. Ancillary gun sales
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B. Not more than two pawn shops shall ma be established, located, operated or maintained within the Town Center District. aGh Area 1 and r,^+ mere than +,onoo pa`o"v'1nr . .. . A . .. . . 1 . I d 1 _ _ -
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17. 48.125 Public Assembly Uses.

A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, public assembly use is defined as any use that is established for the purpose of: 1) gathering, deliberating, worshiping, educating, entertaining, or conducting workshops including, without limitation, banquet halls, educational institutions (which are to be permitted on second floor and above only), E
it ,-Ge+or� martial a +o +Ilii commercial recreational facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating), da -r G8 studios, and theaters; or 2) establishing a permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facility for organizations including, without limitation, hridge/GheSS/n^ Globs, religious facilities, and fraternal halls.

B. All public assembly uses must provide at least one parking space for every four permanent seats. A `1seat " means 18 lineal inches of seating space when seats are arranged in rows or benches. Where there are no fixed seats, a "seat" means seven square feet of floor area. Any required parking spaces may be located in a separate lot from the property where the public assembly use is proposed, subject to the off-street parking requirementsSeG+i^n 17.88.090=
C. If property is located within Parking District No. 1 and proposed public assembly use requires more parking than the existing use, then the parking requirement may be satisfied by the payment of an in -lieu fee for every such additional required parking space.

The amount of the in -lieu fee will be established by City Council resolution.

D. The Director may approve alternative parking for Aany public assembly use VV Y including, without limitation, use of public parking lots, f the on-site
for
-thP^ Nar!;ing !eft meet some, or all, oparking requirements, subject to the parking assessment requirements of this chapte.SeGtieR 17.48.210# -EE. The public assembly use must comply with this code��t+o-n-;-�48z4o. -59-

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The Planning Commission may approve the establishment of a residential use seoe-n� �,
subject to the following standards:
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�A. The exterior design and appearance of the building is compatible with the purpose and intent of the Town Center District.-; and
B. The residential use must be located on the second floor and above.

17.48.140 Commercial Establishments with Drive -In; and Drive -Through, ^nom' °A�^"- Service.
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1. Drive-in; and drive-through, ^n� �^��n,�^�^� c^�� establishments s�tl mall be located only on lots having street frontage on Bellflower Boulevard. Such establishments sof must be located so as not to: (a) be a hazard or nuisance to nearby uses; (b) create traffic congestion or vehicular hazards; and (c) conflict with pedestrian circulation movements.

2. The minimum lot size for adrive-in; or drive-through; establishment s�-a�-b� is15,000 square feet.

3. Drive-through aisles �s-h-aa-t must have a minimum 12 -foot width on curves, and a minimum 11 -foot width on straight sections.

4. Drive-through aisles �h-a�-t must provide sufficient queuing area behind the pick-up window to accommodate a minimum of six {�-} automobiles.

5. All service areas, rest rooms, and ground/roof mounted mechanical equipment �a-� must be screened from public view.

6. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through drive aisles, but where — as a practical matter -they d-emust, they s -h -al -t must have clear visibility, and must be emphasized by enriched pavement treatments (e.g., interlocking pavers, Rnm^ni+� or stamped concrete).

7. Each such establishment s#afl must have a minimum street frontage of ���e-nty {70� linear feet.
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8. The architectural design of any drive-in; or drive-through er walk up windoy. 3ewlGe establishment shall must be compatible with surrounding uses and the traditional architectural character of Town Center.

9. No driveway shaII can be located closer than 10� feet to the end of a curb return.

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17.48.150 ®utdoor Display and Sale of Merchandise.

Limited outside display of merchandise may be permitted pursuant to this code. 0 17.48.160 Site Dimensions, Height Limitations, and Lot Coverage.

The following table sets forth minimum lot dimensions and maximum height limitations and lot coverage for parcels located in Town Center District. -61-

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Table 17.48.160
Site Dimensions, Height Limitations and Lot Coverage
Feature
Standard

1. Site/Lot Area minimum
3,000 square feet 2 ,

2. Lot Width minimum
25 feet 2 ,

3. Lot Depth minimum
115 feet' 2

4. Height Limitations (maximum)
a. Adjacent (within 50 feet) to a residential
district or existing residential
15 feet (one story)"
development4
b. Other locations
35 feet two and one-half stories) -3-L6- ,

5. Lot Coverage maximum
100 percent
Notes:
(1)
-e,olnno,-J nr rorJo"olnno,-J o� iii+ n,oro n nnnfnrmT��� A lot that does not comply with the applicable requirements is considered to be a legal building site for the purposes of development or the establishment of a new land use only if: (a) the parcel was previously a legal lot of record; and (b) the parcel has a valid certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance issued in accordance with this Code and the Subdivision Map shall Act (Government Code Sections 66410, et seg.). The creation of new lots must abide by the minimum lot area, width, and depth provisions listed. (2) No minimum lot area, width, or depth requirements s-h-a� m_�be required for individual parcels created as fnr ICY CI pUr -ic=mnrpt
(runmmornin�l_nr PUID on+i�l
condominiums} developments if part o`f" `within—an integrated Master Planned Development.
(3) Existing and proposed theaters and religious facilities may exceed this height limit, up to a maximum height of 55} feet, in order to accommodate ancillary roof projections (.-e_g., theater proscenium, spires, towers, campanile, minarets). (4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) This height limit may be exceeded when one {-1-} foot side and rear setback is provided for every foot higher than fi;,,�;-(15}feet, up to two f2} stories or +ham-(30}feet. (6) This height limitation may be exceeded when one foot front setback is provided
for each two {�} feet higher than 35}feet, up to four {4) -stories or 45} feet, whichever is less.
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17.48.170 Setbacks.

The following table sets forth setback requirements for buildings and parking lots located in the Town Center District.

Table 17.48.170
Setbacks
Feature
Standard
Standard Parking
Building
Lot3

1. Front Property Line Setback
0 feet!
04 5
feet
minimum/maximum

2. Rear Property Line Setback (minimum)
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
{5)
0 feet
existing residential development4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet
0 feet
commercial or office develo mento

3. Interior Side Property Line Setback
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
{-5)
0 feet
existing residential development
minimum 4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet?
{�}
0 feet
commercial or office development
(minimum/maximum)4

4. Street Side Property Line Setback
0 feet
5 feet
Notes:
(1) ,All buildings �-atl must be located at the front property line (0 foot setback) in order to preserve the traditional main street image of Town Center. Athree-foot indentation may be provided to accommodate door openings.
(2) All front building fagades s#a1
-I must be constructed from side property line -to -side property line in order to promote a continuous, traditional, "street wall" of storefronts contiguous to Town Center streets. Separation between buildings shall be. are discouraged.
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(5) Buildings located on parcels located adjacent to residential districts or existing residential development which exceed the 15 -foot height limit shall must provide a 10- foot side and rear property line setback.

17.48.180 Permitted Encroachments Within the Public Right -of -Way. - •. - •- •- -• • - • . . -
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1 Building Features.

Eaves and cornice elements, not to exceed a projection of one foot.

Awnings, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

Canopies and marquees, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

4. Architectural features (e.g., window and door sills, columns, pilasters), not to exceed a projection of one foot.

5. Light fixtures, not to exceed a projection of two feet.

C. Landscape Features. Plant containers.

17.48.190 Future Rights -of -Way.

A. This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot or parcel is within an area planned to be part of a future street, alley, or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the minimum site/lot area as specified on Table 17.48.160, Site Dimensions, Height Limitations, and Lot Coverage.

B. Portions of any lot in the Town Center District within a future right-of-way area s -h -al -I
cannot be occupied by buildings or structures other than those encroachments ;pecifiGally permitted (s identified in this chapter subSee n C efthieetion, Permitted EGreaG"me, ). All other required setbacks, yards, and open areas shall must be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines shall are be considered to be lot lines (property lines) for purposes of measuring building and parking setbacks, site/lot area, lot width and depth, and lot coverage.

C. The following encroachments are permitted within future right-of-way areas:
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1. Fences, walls, or hedges, not to exceed three feet.

2. Landscaping.

3. Access walkways and driveways.

17. 48.200 Street Dedication and Improvement.

No construction-�i-g-permifi for a new or redeveloped buildings-h-a�-I will be issued until the felle IRR street dedication and improvement requirements are .-,��o„ �^,� ^mor rl Ih�ir� r;nh+-r,f-,^.�" as shown on the circulation plans N AM
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17.48.210 Parking and Driveway Requirements.

A. Parking. Parking requirements for new development within the Town Center District are !RteR IeCl +^must maintain a minimum ratio of one parking space for every 400 gross square feet of floor area. All newly constructed, expanded, or redeveloped buildings and structures must provide adequate parking to maintain this minimum ratio. The Director may, subject to this chapter, approve alternative parking. Should new parkiRg be .. X a
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B. Any use may apply to utilize the public parking lots to meet some, or all, of the on- site parking requirements. The Director will evaluate such request based on considerations such as the ease of pedestrian access; the reasonable adjacent or proximate distance to the public parking lot; the parking assessment report; and the practicability of transferring the parking obligation. The applicant must prepare and submit a Parking Assessment Report containing the following components:

1. An assessment of the proposed project's highest parking demand time periods;

2. An analysis of available public parking locations during high parking demand time periods; and
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3. A plan to include the use of maps, guides, or other wayfinding showing the locations of Bellflower public parking lot locations, in any marketing materials or marketing methods generated by the applicant.

In addition, the applicant must also enter into an agreement with Y clarifying that the use of public parking spaces does not grant a possessory right to the applicant; that the public may freely use any parking space within the public parking area; and that any transfer of ownership requires a reapplication for off-site parking. The City Manager is authorized to execute any such agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

C. Driveways. Each project site must provide a 20 -foot minimum driveway width or two 10 -foot driveways for each project site. The minimum required back -out space must comply with the "Parking Standards" diagram shown index Section 17.Q8�Qin this chapter. If a portion of the required driveway width is also used as a back -out space and the minimum required back -out space is greater than the minimum required driveway width, the minimum required back -out space requi
wirement applies for the portion of the
driveway used as back -out space.

D. Parking Space Dimension. A "n�rl�inn cnnr+o" is rJofinorJ �� _Any permanently maintainedparking-space must be a minimum of RGt levan nine feet by 18 feet for the parking of motor vehicles.

17.48.220 Decorative Walls and Fences.

A. No wall or fence s -h -a -If may be constructed within the Town Center District until the Director approves plans and designs have been appreved h„ tqo DlannlRg Diron+n in addition, a wall or fence mays -requires a building permit. All walls and fences, whether required or not, shall must be located and limited in accordance with the provisions of this section.

B. Wall and Fence Height.

1. A six foot high solid decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) is required adjacent to all residential districts. When the wall reaches the established front yard setback line of a residentially -zoned lot abutting the Town Center District, it shall must be decreased to a height of 42 inches. Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may be extended to a minimum height of eight feet with Director approval -by-the PIaRRinn Diron+nr.

2. Walls which are not located adjacent to residential districts (internal lot walls) shall are allowed to be a maximum of six feet in height.

3. Fences shall -must
not exceed six feet in height.
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4. A maximum three foot high solid decorative masonry wall Shah bmay be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

5. A maximum three foot high decorative non -view -obscuring fence may be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

C. Wall and Fence Material and Design.

1. Perimeter and internal lot walls s-h-atl must be decorative, composed of split face concrete block, or equivalent with coping. Standard C�, U concrete masonry unit) block �s not walls shall Rot be rRsdero�eGGrativGand shall not be allowed.

2. Fences s -h -a -I -I must be decorative, composed of wrought iron, or equivalent, with 18 inch wide solid decorative pilasters located 25 feet O.C. (on center).

3. Perimeter and internal lot walls must be finished on both sides.

4. Wall and fence colors, textures, and materials s -fa -a -I -I must be coordinated with building architecture to achieve compatibility of design.

D. Walls and fences �-al-I must be maintained in good repair and appearance.

E. The use of chain-link, barb wire, razor wire, wood or plastic slats, or wire fencing shall -is not be allowed.

17.48.230 Security Devices and Window Glass.

A. The use of shatter resistant laminated vigil pane security glass is encouraged for storefront security.

B. The use of exterior scissor style security grilles and roll -up metal doors or grates are prohibited.

C. Interior scissor style security grilles el -i -al
-I must be concealed from public view when
not in use by retracting the grilles into casings which are in proportion and scale to the building's architecture.

D. Permanent security bars (defined as those clearly visible and fixed to the exterior of windows or doors) are prohibited.

E. Interior security mullions which mimic individual window panes may be allowed as a security device, #e -begs approved by the Director.

17.48.240 Performance Standards.
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The conduct and operation of all uses in the Town Center District shall must comply with the minimum standards of performance set forth below:

A. Noise. The conduct and operation of all uses shall must comply with the following standards:

1. It is unlawful for any Afl--Town Center Districts �t+esactivit Alto create any noise that would exceeds an exterior noise level of 60 dBA (A weighted method of IF
measurement) during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 65 dBA (A weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., as measured at the property line. It is unlawful for finterior noise limits shall no to impact residential interior kill,siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiia
paceseyendabove 45 dBA (Aa weighted method of measurement).

2. It is unlawful for anyf�l-e person �s"a,Tn�e �h�to load+n-g, unload+r�, open+n-g, close, or other handle+np of -boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to an abutting residential district.

3. It is unlawful for anyP1-e person s-fa-aafto cause or permit the repairing, rebuilding, modifying, or testing of any motor vehicle (e.g., auto, truck, recreation vehicle, motorcycle, off-road vehicle) in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. affecting an abutting residential district. .

4. Exterior air conditioning equipment s�-aff must have a sound rating number (SRN) in accordance with ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Standard 270. 1111 1 11111 11111111111 11111111111111111 111' 11111 11111111111111 1111111 111111 1111 �5. Any live music, or music systems CD players, radios, tape players, digital audio players) s-h-a�l maybe conducted, designed, installed, and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to surrounding Town Center District uses and abutting residential districts.

B. Lighting. The conduct and operation of all uses s-h-atl must comply with the following standards:

1. All lights and glare associated with operations and illuminated signs s -h -al -I -must be
shielded or directed so as not to illuminate abutting residential districts.

2. Building lighting, for the purpose of accenting architectural elements through the use of exposed neon, may be approved by the Director.
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B. Lighting. The conduct and operation of all uses s-h-atl must comply with the following standards:

1. All lights and glare associated with operations and illuminated signs s -h -al -I -must be
shielded or directed so as not to illuminate abutting residential districts.

2. Building lighting, for the purpose of accenting architectural elements through the use of exposed neon, may be approved by the Director.
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C. Smoke. No
excessive smoke,
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operation
fumes, or
or activity is permitted
dust or which exceed
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requirements of applicable
D. Maintenance of Open Areas. All open areas ca must a" or surfaced and permanently maintained in accordance with applicable law, r, �►-&„�n+ I III a ANN IN IF 0 1 111 IF IS
E. Vibration. No operation or activity s#at-I-�e is permitted which will create vibration noticeable without instruments at the perimeter of the subject property.

F. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment. Allam-c-f� mechanical and electrical equipment; including, with limitation, air conditioners%, antennas;; satellite dishes;; )umpsTML transformers;; heating;; and ventilating equipment shall must be located and operated in a manner that does not disturb adjacent uses and activities. All rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment shall must be screened from public view through the I of architectural features (1-.eI parapet, cornice). Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles shall cannot exceed the building height limit, and shall must be located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public streets. Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles shall must be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property. The materials used in constructing the antenna, satellite dish, or monopole shall cannot be unnecessarily bright, shiny, garish, or reflective.

G. .Electrical Nuisance. No operation or activity s-h-afl ma retransmit, generate, or otherwisU cause any electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic radiation disturbance that affects the operation of any use, equipment, or process employed by any use beyond the boundary of the site.
fH. Liquid and SolDIIIIIIIIIIIIS
id Wastes. T-;;�''� c"SII "� Ngo discharge at any point into any disposal system, or into the ground, of any toxic or hazardous liquid or solid materials is allowed.

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I. Heat or Cold. No operation or activity SRali-can emit heat which would cause
temperature increase or decrease on any adjacent property in excess of 10 Fahrenheit, whether the change is in the air, on the ground, or in any structure. a
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�J. Trash Areas. All refuse s#afl-must be stored within City approved trash containers.

All areas for the storage of trash containers shad must be effectively screened from public view or placed within an enclosure bounded by a six foot high solid masonry decorative (split face concrete block or, equivalent) wall, with solid metal doors. All trash enclosures shalt must be securely designed to prevent access to anyone other than the authorized users and the refuse service company.

17.48.250 Nonconforming Structures and Uses.

These provisions provide for the orderly termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. This section is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the maximum extent feasible, to establish the criteria under which they may be continued or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of these land use nonconformities in an equitable, reasonable, and timely fashion. �+ i horoh�i rJonlnrorJ +ham+ nNonconforming structures and uses within the Town Center District are detrimental to both orderly and creative development, and the general welfare of citizens and property.i+,�rther deGlared that nonGenferminn struma irTdses . .. . .. . A. ... . . n . . .I . 0 . . a 1 . I If P 1
A. Nonconforming Structures. A structure which lawfully existed-p-r+e�-tsbefore the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is a legal nonconforming structure, and may continue even though the structure fails to conform to the present requirements of the Town Center District. A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows: one half

1. A legal nonconforming structure which is damaged to an extent of 50%1 may be restored only
if made to conform to all provis11
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�J. Trash Areas. All refuse s#afl-must be stored within City approved trash containers.

All areas for the storage of trash containers shad must be effectively screened from public view or placed within an enclosure bounded by a six foot high solid masonry decorative (split face concrete block or, equivalent) wall, with solid metal doors. All trash enclosures shalt must be securely designed to prevent access to anyone other than the authorized users and the refuse service company.

17.48.250 Nonconforming Structures and Uses.

These provisions provide for the orderly termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. This section is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the maximum extent feasible, to establish the criteria under which they may be continued or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of these land use nonconformities in an equitable, reasonable, and timely fashion. �+ i horoh�i rJonlnrorJ +ham+ nNonconforming structures and uses within the Town Center District are detrimental to both orderly and creative development, and the general welfare of citizens and property.i+,�rther deGlared that nonGenferminn struma irTdses . .. . .. . A. ... . . n . . .I . 0 . . a 1 . I If P 1
A. Nonconforming Structures. A structure which lawfully existed-p-r+e�-tsbefore the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is a legal nonconforming structure, and may continue even though the structure fails to conform to the present requirements of the Town Center District. A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows: one half

1. A legal nonconforming structure which is damaged to an extent of 50%1 may be restored only
if made to conform to all provis11
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All areas for the storage of trash containers shad must be effectively screened from public view or placed within an enclosure bounded by a six foot high solid masonry decorative (split face concrete block or, equivalent) wall, with solid metal doors. All trash enclosures shalt must be securely designed to prevent access to anyone other than the authorized users and the refuse service company.

17.48.250 Nonconforming Structures and Uses.

These provisions provide for the orderly termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. This section is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the maximum extent feasible, to establish the criteria under which they may be continued or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of these land use nonconformities in an equitable, reasonable, and timely fashion. �+ i horoh�i rJonlnrorJ +ham+ nNonconforming structures and uses within the Town Center District are detrimental to both orderly and creative development, and the general welfare of citizens and property.i+,�rther deGlared that nonGenferminn struma irTdses . .. . .. . A. ... . . n . . .I . 0 . . a 1 . I If P 1
A. Nonconforming Structures. A structure which lawfully existed-p-r+e�-tsbefore the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is a legal nonconforming structure, and may continue even though the structure fails to conform to the present requirements of the Town Center District. A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows: one half

1. A legal nonconforming structure which is damaged to an extent of 50%1 may be restored only
if made to conform to all provis11
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2. Reasonable repairs and alterations may be made to legal nonconforming commercial structures, provided that no structural alterations shall be made which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders. Structural elements may be modified or repaired only if the PlanniRg Director determines that such modification or repair is immediately necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the nonconforming structure, or adjacent property(50%) of the raplaGem8Rt
n�+he legal RORGenfoFming ctrl fret ire. However, improvements required to reinforce nonreinforced masonry structures shall be is permitted without replacement GO -St limitatinncprovided that such retrofitting is strictly limited to compliance with earthquake safety standards.
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43. Reasonable repairs required by law (e.g., health department remedial work) shall will be permitted without replacement cost limitations. �4. Any additional development of a parcel with a legal nonconforming structure s -h -aa -I may require that all new structures be in conformance with this chapter and all applicable portions of the -B8!lf!G Po 8,-", Gipal C Gthis code.
�5. If the �-se-e�a nonconforming structure is unoccupied�;�c��e�-for a period of one year or more the structure shall will lose its legal nonconforming status, and bH 11 will be removed or altered to conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the Qo"f!GWer MURiGoa 'code. A use of a legal nonconforming structure shall must be considered discontinued when any of the following apply:
a. The explicit intent of the owner to discontinue use of the nonconforming structure is apparent, as determined by the Director.
b. Where characteristic furnishings and equipment associated with the use have been removed and not replaced with equivalent furnishings and equipment during this time, and where normal occupancy and/or use has been discontinued for a period of one year or more, unless the discontinuance of use was for the purpose of making repairs required by law.
c. Where there are no business receipts available for the one year period.

B. Abatement of Nonconforming Structures.
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1. Legal nonconforming structures shall may be removed or structurally altered within the following specified time limit, from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this N
hapter.

2. Nonconforming structures may be continued for a period not to exceed 22 years.

C. Nonconforming Uses. A nonconforming use is one which lawfully existed nr�e before the effective date of said ordinance, but which is no longer permitted in the Town Center District. The continuance of a legal nonconforming use is subject to the following:

1. Change of ownership, tenancy, or management of a nonconforming use s-h-afl will not affect its legal nonconforming status, provided that the use and intensity of use does not change.

2. If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of six or more consecutive calendar months, it shall will lose its legal nonconforming status, and the continued use of the property shall be is required to conform with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the Bellflower M uniGipal Cthis code.

3. Additional development of any property on which a legal nonconforming use exists ;hall will require that all existing and new uses conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the Bellfle.WeF M iniGipal ('ni^Iothis code.

4. If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, no nonconforming use may be resumed.

5. No nonconforming use may be established or replaced by another nonconforming use, nor may any nonconforming use be expanded or changed.

D. Abatement of Nonconforming Uses.
discontinued wn the following specified
ordinance.

Legal nonconforming uses s -h -at -1 must be
time limits, from the effective date of said

1. A nonconforming use which does not occupy a structure: five years.

2. The nonconforming use of a conforming structure: 22 years.

E. Structure Permits or Certificates of Occupancy Prohibited. When any nonconforming structure or use is no longer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, no permit for a structure shall thereafter will be issued for further continuance, alteration, or expansion. Any permit issued in error shall must not be construed as allowing the continuation of the nonconforming structure or use.

F. Removal of Illegal Nonconforming Structures and Uses. Nothing contained in this chapter ski -a -I-1 must be construed or implied so as to allow for the continuation of illegal

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-35 – A Resolution authorizing budget amendments for the American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $4,296,913 for fiscal year 2022-23 and the City Manager to implement the approved programs.

DATE: July 11, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Under the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), the City of Bellflower received a total of $21,457,498 in Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”). On December 9, 2021, the City Council authorized programming of $17,160,585 in ARPA SLFRF funds or with budget savings realized through ARPA SLFRF funding. Staff recommends budget amendments for the remaining balance of $4,296,913 in fiscal year 2022-23 as detailed in this staff report. ARPA SLFRF funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-35 to budget American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $4,296,913; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

If approved, $4,296,913 will be budgeted for the following purposes:

Premium Pay related to COVID-19 $ 321,000
Transfer of Code Enforcement to Public Safety 130,000
Public Works Office Refurbishment (additional funding) 1,000,000 Public Safety Center Project 2,845,913
Total $ 4,296,913

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Staff Report – Resolution No. 22-35, Budget Amendments for $4,296,913 in ARPA Funding
July 11, 2022

BACKGROUND

The City of Bellflower received a total of $21,457,498 in ARPA SLFRF funds. The United States Treasury published Interim and Final Rules (“Treasury Rules”) detailing eligible uses and deadlines for expending the ARPA SLFRF funds. On December 9, 2021, the City Council authorized programming of $17,160,585 in ARPA SLFRF funds or with budget savings realized through ARPA SLFRF funding. Staff recommends budgeting the remaining balance of $4,296,913 for the following purposes:

Premium Pay related to COVID-19 (A) $ 321,000
Transfer of Code Enforcement to Public Safety (B) 130,000 Public Works Office Refurbishment (additional funding) (C) 1,000,000 Public Safety Center Project (D) 2,845,913
Total $ 4,296,913

(A) Each full-time employee active as of July 11, 2022 and who worked fully during the period of on or about March 1, 2020 to March 25, 2022 will receive a premium pay related to COVID-19 in the amount of $3,000. Each part-time employee active as of July 11, 2022, or each active full-time employee who was hired or became full-time any time during the specified period, will receive a prorated premium pay based on the total hours worked including paid leave hours. The City Manager is authorized to issue rules and procedures to implement this program.

(B) The transfer of Code Enforcement from the Planning and Building Services Department to the Public Safety Department requires a budget amendment and a separate action for personnel adjustments after meeting and conferring with the affected union. The currently proposed budget amendment is for the estimated costs for 10 months in fiscal year 2022-23. A separate staff report and resolution to implement the proposed personnel adjustments will be presented for Council approval in or about August 2022 after reaching an agreement with the union.

(C) The existing budget for the Public Works Office Refurbishment Project is $1,530,000. With the additional allocation of $1,000,000, the total project budget is $2,530,000.

(D) Proposed relocation of the Public Safety Center.

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Staff Report – Resolution No. 22-35, Budget Amendments for $4,296,913 in ARPA Funding
July 11, 2022

BACKGROUND – Continued

The currently proposed and previously-approved appropriations are as follows ($21,457,498 total):

Previously
Approved
Currently
Proposed
12/9/2021 7/11/2022
Direct Use of ARPA SLFRF Funds:

Water Infrastructure Projects $ 5,000,000
In-Home Wireless Broadband Access Points 1,000,000 General Fund COVID Expenditures 324,636

With Budget Savings from ARPA SLFRF Funding:

Youth and Senior Center/Simms Park 9,769,449
3-Day Holiday Shutdown (2021) 115,000
Online Permitting and Plan Submittal Software 213,500 Business Development Programs 738,000
Premium Pay related to COVID-19 (1) $ 321,000
Transfer of Code Enforcement to Public Safety (2) 130,000

Public Works Office Refurbishment (additional
funding)
1,000,000
Public Safety Center 2,845,913
Total $ 17,160,585 $ 4,296,913

(1) A portion of this expenditure also qualifies as direct use of ARPA SLFRF funds. (2) Also qualifies as direct use under the ARPA SLFRF revenue loss provision.

ARPA SLFRF funds must be expended for the following four statutory categories:

1. Responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts.

2. Provision of premium pay to essential workers.

3. Provision of government services, to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

4. Making necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.

ARPA SLFRF funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 22-35

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENTS

FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $4,296,913 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

AND THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE

APPROVED PROGRAMS

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On March 11, 2021, the President of the United States signed into law House Bill 1315, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), to provide continued fiscal relief from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

B. The City of Bellflower has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was awarded $21,457,498 in ARPA funding (specifically Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, or “SLFRF”) for expenditures incurred in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, revenue losses, and investment in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure pursuant to the Interim and Final Rules (“Treasury Rules”) published by the United States Department of Treasury; and

C. The Treasury Rules permit the use the ARPA SLFRF funds on eligible costs incurred from March 3, 2021, obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026, with certain limited costs authorized retroactively from the start of the pandemic in 2020; and

D. On December 9, 2021, the City Council authorized programming of $17,160,585 in ARPA SLFRF funds or with budget savings realized through ARPA SLFRF funding and now desires to program the remaining balance of $4,296,913.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves $4,296,913 in appropriations for fiscal year 2022-23 as follows:

Premium Pay related to COVID-19 (A) $ 321,000
Transfer of Code Enforcement to Public Safety (B) 130,000 Public Works Office Project (additional funding) (C) 1,000,000 Public Safety Center Project (D) 2,845,913
Total $ 4,296,913

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(A) Each full-time employee active as of July 11, 2022 and who worked fully during the period of on or about March 1, 2020 to March 25, 2022 will receive a premium pay related to COVID-19 in the amount of $3,000. Each part-time employee active as of July 11, 2022, or each active full-time employee who was hired or became full-time any time during the specified period, will receive a prorated premium pay based on the total hours worked including paid leave hours. The City Manager is authorized to issue rules and procedures to implement this program.

(B) The transfer of Code Enforcement from the Planning and Building Services Department to the Public Safety Department requires a budget amendment and a separate action for personnel adjustments. The currently proposed budget amendment is for the estimated costs for 10 months in fiscal year 2022-23. A separate staff report and resolution to implement the proposed personnel adjustments will be presented for Council approval in or about August 2022.

(C) The existing budget for the Public Works Office Refurbishment Project is $1,530,000. With the additional allocation of $1,000,000, the total project budget is $2,530,000.

(D) Proposed relocation of the Public Safety Center.

The current and previously-approved appropriations are as follows ($21,457,498 total):

Previously
Approved Current
12/9/2021 7/11/2022
Direct Use of ARPA SLFRF Funds:

Water Infrastructure Projects $ 5,000,000
In-Home Wireless Broadband Access Points 1,000,000 General Fund COVID Expenditures 324,636

With Budget Savings from ARPA SLFRF Funding:

Youth and Senior Center/Simms Park 9,769,449
3-Day Holiday Shutdown (2021) 115,000
Online Permitting and Plan Submittal Software 213,500 Business Development Programs 738,000
Premium Pay related to COVID-19 (1) $ 321,000
Transfer of Code Enforcement to Public Safety (2) 130,000

Public Works Office Refurbishment (additional
funding)
1,000,000
Public Safety Center 2,845,913
Total $ 17,160,585 $ 4,296,913

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SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to implement this Resolution. As part of that implementation, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to incorporate necessary amendments (revenues, appropriations, and transfers) in the 2022-23 Operating Budget for the programming of the $4,296,913 in ARPA SLFRF funding and expenditures.

SECTION 4. PLANNING AGENCY. Pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 2.32.050(F), the City Council will act as the Bellflower Planning Agency for purposes of this Resolution. In accordance with Government Code § 65401, the Bellflower Public Works Department prepared and submitted a capital improvement plan (“CIP”) to the Planning Agency. Government Code § 65103(c) requires the Planning Agency to annually review the City’s CIP to determine whether the CIP is consistent with the Bellflower General Plan. The City Council finds that the CIP is consistent with the Bellflower General Plan.

SECTION 5. REAPPROPRIATION. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to reappropriate any unused appropriations for capital projects, special projects, grant programs, and contractual obligations at the close of a fiscal year to a subsequent fiscal year for the Budget and CIP.

SECTION 6. BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. The Budget may be subsequently adjusted as follows:

A. By majority vote of the City Council; or

B. By the City Manager, or designee, pursuant to this Resolution, or other authorizing Resolutions or Policies.

SECTION 7. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.

A. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to bid and/or award contracts for the equipment, supplies, and services approved in the Budget in accordance with the BMC.

B. In accordance with the BMC, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute all contracts awarded for equipment, supplies, and services approved in the Budget.

C. For all other services, equipment, and supplies, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute contracts in accordance with the BMC.

SECTION 8. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
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SECTION 9. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 10. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 11. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 12. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY 2022.

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Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Suppemental Report for Item No. 13-B.

DATE: July 11, 2022

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1)Receive and file the survey results from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3) regarding a potential City Charter ballot measure; 2)Receive and file this report. Then take no further action; and 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will save $165,503.07 by not taking the actions recommended in Agenda Item No. 13-B.

DISCUSSION
Agenda Item No. 13-B recommends placing a City Charter onto the ballot for voter consideration on November 8, 2022. It also recommends receiving survey results from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3) regarding that potential ballot measure.

In preparing for the July 11, 2022, I reviewed the City Council’s past actions for drafting and considering the proposed City Charter. Between 2018 and 2022, the City Council held six meetings (3/26/2018; 2/11/2019; 3/11/2019; 10/28/2019; 5/3/22; and 5/23/22) to review, discuss, and ultimately approve the draft Charter included in Item No. 13-B.

Unfortunately, none of these meetings were noticed or conducted as a public hearing.

When the City Council first began consideration of this issue in 2018, an internal schedule of dates was drafted based upon the California statutes that govern the method by which a Charter may be approved by voters (see, p.3). That was subsequently amended in 2018 as an internal working document with revised dates (see, p.4). 1 of 5

Staff Report – City Charter
July 8, 2022

For various reasons, the City Council postponed additional consideration of the City Charter from 2018 until 2019. Between October 2019 and now, however, the internal public hearing schedule was not updated.

California law is very particular regarding the noticing requirements and method for public hearings involving adopting a city charter (a minimum of two public hearings; 21 days for noticing the public hearings; 30 days must elapse between the first and second public hearing; matter may be placed onto the ballot 21 days after the second public hearing).

Based upon those statutes, it is apparent that there is insufficient time to conduct the public hearings and place this matter onto the ballot before the August 2022 deadline established by the Elections Code: a minimum of 51 days is needed but there are only 31 days (from July 11th) until the Elections Code deadline for placing matters on the ballot.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the City Council not take the action recommended in Agenda Item No. 13-B other than to receive and file the survey results from FM3.

If the City Council wishes to proceed with the Charter issue, then the public hearing processes would commence in late 2023 to be completed in time for the November 2024 general statewide election. That is the next election date allowed for a new city charter per Elections Code § 1415.
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1.Charter will be drafted by City Council.

2.Hold first public hearing May 14, 2018 with the CC regarding fact that charter is being proposed and content of proposed charter. (Technically, May 28, 2018 would be sufficient for calculating purposes, but that is Memorial Day…).
a.Public hearing notice posted three public places; 21 calendar days prior to hearing

3. 30 days (or more) later, hold second public hearing with the CC on June 25, 2018 regarding fact that charter is being proposed and content of proposed charter a.Public hearing notice posted three public places by June 4, 2018 (21 calendar days prior to hearing)

4. 21 days (or more) later, Council can place proposed charter on ballot at July 23, 2018 CC Meeting.
a. Vote on charter can proceed under either GC 34458 or EC 1415 i.If there are at least 88 days before the next statewide general election (November 6, 2018), then the proposed charter must be placed on the ballot for that election
b.Charter has to include new city powers that result from the adoption of the charter, including whether the city council will have the power to raise its own compensation and the compensation of other city officials without voter approval. GC 34458.5. c. Copies of the proposed charter must be printed in at least 10-point type. GC 34456. 3 3 of 5

First Opportunity Scenario
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§ 1415. Charter proposals, CA ELEC § 1415
© 2022 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works.1 West's Annotated California Codes
Elections Code (Refs & Annos)
Division 1. Established Election Dates (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5. Special Elections (Refs & Annos)
West's Ann.Cal.Elec.Code § 1415
§ 1415. Charter proposals
Effective: January 1, 2014
Currentness
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a city or city and county charter proposal proposed by the governing body of a city or city and county on its own motion that qualifies pursuant to Section 9255 shall be submitted to the voters at the next established statewide general election pursuant to Section 1200 occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election. (2) The governing body of a city or city and county may direct that either of the following be submitted to the voters at the next regularly scheduled general municipal election pursuant to Section 1301, or at any established statewide general or statewide primary election pursuant to Section 1200 or 1201, occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election:
(A) A charter proposal that proposes to amend a charter in a manner that does not alter any procedural or substantive protection, right, benefit, or employment status of any local government employee or retiree or of any local government employee organization.
(B) A charter proposal that proposes to amend a charter solely to comply with a court injunction or consent decree or with federal or state voting rights laws.
(b) A city or city and county charter proposal that proposes to amend or repeal a charter and is proposed by a petition signed by 15 percent of the registered voters of a city or 10 percent of the registered voters of a city and county, pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 9255, shall be submitted to the voters at the next regularly scheduled general municipal election pursuant to Section 1301, or at any established statewide general or statewide primary election pursuant to Section 1200 or 1201, occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election.

Credits
(Added by Stats.1996, c. 1143 (S.B.1200), § 34, eff. Sept. 30, 1996. Amended by Stats.2013, c. 184 (S.B.311), § 1.) Notes of Decisions (2)
West's Ann. Cal. Elec. Code § 1415, CA ELEC § 1415
Current with urgency legislation through Ch. 43 of 2022 Reg.Sess. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details
End of Document © 2022 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 5 of 5

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1 Survey Specifics and Methodology
June 22nd – July 5
th, 2022Dates
Dual-mode Voter SurveySurvey Type
Likely November 2022 Voters in City of BellflowerResearch Population 405Total Interviews
(Full Sample) ±4.9% at the 95% Confidence Level
(Half Sample) ±6.9% at the 95% Confidence LevelMargin of Sampling Error Contact Method(s)
Data Collection Mode(s)
June 2020, January-February 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015 & 2012Surveys Tracking English and SpanishLanguages
(Note: Not All Results Will Sum to 100% Due to Rounding) Telephone
Calls
Email
Invitations
Telephone
Interviews
Online
Interviews

2 3
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
41%
56%
55%
65%
64%
50%
15%
10%
11%
16%
18%
21%
35%
22%
23%
16%
9%
13%
11%
19%
18%
13%
2022
June 2020
January-February 2020
2016
2015
2012
Right Direction Wrong Track Mixed Don't Know

4 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 56%
66%
48%
35%
46%
30%
17%
31%
41%
28%
8%
11%
12%
16%
13%
5%
5%
9%
6%
5%
The cost of living
The number of homeless
A lack of affordable housing
The local economy
A lack of housing affordable for
working- and middle-class
individuals and families
Very Ser. Prob.Smwt. Ser. Prob.Not Too Ser. Prob.Not at All Ser. Prob.Don't Know Total Ser. Prob.
86%
83%
79%
76%
73%
(Ranked by Total Serious Problem)

5 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 33%
29%
24%
14%
14%
5%
38%
42%
30%
38%
33%
17%
10%
18%
34%
33%
32%
34%
5%
6%
11%
13%
18%
38%
13%
6%
A lack of good paying jobs
Blight and abandoned buildings
Traffic and congestion on
local streets and roads
The condition of streets and roads
Lack of adequate parking in the
downtown area
Too much growth and development
Very Ser. Prob.Smwt. Ser. Prob.Not Too Ser. Prob.Not at All Ser. Prob.Don't Know Total Ser. Prob.
71%
71%
54%
53%
47%
22%
(Ranked by Total Serious Problem)

6 7
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)

8 21%
23%
6%
6%
9%
16%
19%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
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?

9 10
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.

11 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
21%
23%
6%
6%
9%
16%
19%
42%
26%
7%
1%
6%
6%
12%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
Total
Yes
50%
Total
No
31%
Total
Yes
75%
Total
No
14%
44%68%

12 13
46%
45%
30%
30%
76%
75%
Much More Incl.Smwt. More Incl.

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)
(OTHER CITIES) 8 neighboring Gateway cities, including Downey, Cerritos, Long Beach, Whittier, and Signal Hill, have become charter cities to give them more local control and protect the character and quality of life in their communities. We should do the same. (DEVELOPMENT) Becoming a charter city will give Bellflower and its residents more local control over how and where we build more affordable housing-rather than taking orders from the state to build housing developments that have no size or height limits and no parking and traffic control standards.

14 43%
46%
48%
32%
27%
23%
75%
73%
71%
Much More Incl.Smwt. More Incl.

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
(COST OF CONTRACTS) Becoming a charter city could potentially reduce the City's costs and improve efficiency for infrastructure contracts related to Bellflower's Business Assistance Program, neighborhood revitalization, and creating housing for working- and middle-class individuals and families. This could save the City significant amounts of taxpayer dollars each year-funds that could be used for other vital city services.
(NO NEW TAX) This measure does not give the City Council the power to raise our taxes. As is the law now, any new tax measure would have to be approved by voters.
(BELLFLOWER FIRST) Becoming a charter city will allow Bellflower to create laws that put our residents and City first. We will have increased protection against unwanted state laws handed down from Sacramento that are not in the best interest of our city.

15 Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
21%
23%
6%
6%
9%
16%
19%
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.
42%
26%
7%
1%
6%
6%
12%
Total
Yes
75%
Total
No
14%
68%
47%
24%
6%
2%
7%
6%
9%
Total
Yes
76%
Total
No
15%
51%

16 22%
17%
20%
23%
43%
41%
Much More Incl.Smwt. More Incl.

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)
(ANTI-HOUSING) Bellflower housing prices are out of control.

But the City is just trying to pass this charter measure to get around state requirements to build more housing that is affordable to seniors and working individuals and families.
(NO RULES) Becoming a charter city makes it easier for corrupt politicians to line their pockets at our expense. They have greater authority to raise their own pay and give political favors and lucrative city contracts to their corporate special interest and wealthy friends. We've seen this happen before in places like Bell, a city that quickly went bankrupt after adopting a charter.

17 15%
15%
12%
17%
11%
13%
31%
26%
24%
Much More Incl.Smwt. More Incl.

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
(MORE TAXES) Supporters say this measure won't raise taxes, but cities that adopt a charter always seem to ask for more taxpayer money soon after. We shouldn't vote for this deceptive measure. (LABOR UNION) Becoming a charter city sounds like a positive reform, but it is really a trick to go after union workers and allow the City to avoid fair wage standards and other laws meant to protect hard working people.
(UNNECESSARY) This measure is simply not necessary.

There's nothing wrong with the way our city runs now.

18 21%
23%
6%
6%
9%
16%
19%
42%
26%
7%
1%
6%
6%
12%
47%
24%
6%
2%
7%
6%
9%
33%
22%
6%
4%
11%
8%
15%
Total
No
31%
Total
No
14%
Total
No
24%
Total
No
15%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided,
lean yes
Undecided,
lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
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

19 20
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%.

21 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.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Suppemental Report for Item No. 13-B.

DATE: July 11, 2022

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1)Receive and file the survey results from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3) regarding a potential City Charter ballot measure; 2)Receive and file this report. Then take no further action; and 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will save $165,503.07 by not taking the actions recommended in Agenda Item No. 13-B.

DISCUSSION
Agenda Item No. 13-B recommends placing a City Charter onto the ballot for voter consideration on November 8, 2022. It also recommends receiving survey results from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3) regarding that potential ballot measure.

In preparing for the July 11, 2022, I reviewed the City Council’s past actions for drafting and considering the proposed City Charter. Between 2018 and 2022, the City Council held six meetings (3/26/2018; 2/11/2019; 3/11/2019; 10/28/2019; 5/3/22; and 5/23/22) to review, discuss, and ultimately approve the draft Charter included in Item No. 13-B.

Unfortunately, none of these meetings were noticed or conducted as a public hearing.

When the City Council first began consideration of this issue in 2018, an internal schedule of dates was drafted based upon the California statutes that govern the method by which a Charter may be approved by voters (see, p.3). That was subsequently amended in 2018 as an internal working document with revised dates (see, p.4). 1 of 5

Staff Report – City Charter
July 8, 2022

For various reasons, the City Council postponed additional consideration of the City Charter from 2018 until 2019. Between October 2019 and now, however, the internal public hearing schedule was not updated.

California law is very particular regarding the noticing requirements and method for public hearings involving adopting a city charter (a minimum of two public hearings; 21 days for noticing the public hearings; 30 days must elapse between the first and second public hearing; matter may be placed onto the ballot 21 days after the second public hearing).

Based upon those statutes, it is apparent that there is insufficient time to conduct the public hearings and place this matter onto the ballot before the August 2022 deadline established by the Elections Code: a minimum of 51 days is needed but there are only 31 days (from July 11th) until the Elections Code deadline for placing matters on the ballot.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the City Council not take the action recommended in Agenda Item No. 13-B other than to receive and file the survey results from FM3.

If the City Council wishes to proceed with the Charter issue, then the public hearing processes would commence in late 2023 to be completed in time for the November 2024 general statewide election. That is the next election date allowed for a new city charter per Elections Code § 1415.
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1.Charter will be drafted by City Council.

2.Hold first public hearing May 14, 2018 with the CC regarding fact that charter is being proposed and content of proposed charter. (Technically, May 28, 2018 would be sufficient for calculating purposes, but that is Memorial Day…).
a.Public hearing notice posted three public places; 21 calendar days prior to hearing

3. 30 days (or more) later, hold second public hearing with the CC on June 25, 2018 regarding fact that charter is being proposed and content of proposed charter a.Public hearing notice posted three public places by June 4, 2018 (21 calendar days prior to hearing)

4. 21 days (or more) later, Council can place proposed charter on ballot at July 23, 2018 CC Meeting.
a. Vote on charter can proceed under either GC 34458 or EC 1415 i.If there are at least 88 days before the next statewide general election (November 6, 2018), then the proposed charter must be placed on the ballot for that election
b.Charter has to include new city powers that result from the adoption of the charter, including whether the city council will have the power to raise its own compensation and the compensation of other city officials without voter approval. GC 34458.5. c. Copies of the proposed charter must be printed in at least 10-point type. GC 34456. 3 3 of 5

First Opportunity Scenario
1st PH
Post
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2nd PH
(1st PH +30)
2nd PH Post
(2ndPH -21)
Action to Ballot
(2PH +21)
(must be > 8/10/18;
E-188)
4/30/18 5/21/18 6/20/18 5/30/18 7/11/18
Last Opportunity Scenario
1st PH
Post
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2nd PH
(1st PH +30)
2nd PH Post
(2ndPH -21)
Action to Ballot
(2PH +21)
(must be > 8/10/18;
E-188)
5/15/18 6/5/18 7/5/18 6/14/18 7/26/18
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§ 1415. Charter proposals, CA ELEC § 1415
© 2022 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works.1 West's Annotated California Codes
Elections Code (Refs & Annos)
Division 1. Established Election Dates (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5. Special Elections (Refs & Annos)
West's Ann.Cal.Elec.Code § 1415
§ 1415. Charter proposals
Effective: January 1, 2014
Currentness
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a city or city and county charter proposal proposed by the governing body of a city or city and county on its own motion that qualifies pursuant to Section 9255 shall be submitted to the voters at the next established statewide general election pursuant to Section 1200 occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election. (2) The governing body of a city or city and county may direct that either of the following be submitted to the voters at the next regularly scheduled general municipal election pursuant to Section 1301, or at any established statewide general or statewide primary election pursuant to Section 1200 or 1201, occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election:
(A) A charter proposal that proposes to amend a charter in a manner that does not alter any procedural or substantive protection, right, benefit, or employment status of any local government employee or retiree or of any local government employee organization.
(B) A charter proposal that proposes to amend a charter solely to comply with a court injunction or consent decree or with federal or state voting rights laws.
(b) A city or city and county charter proposal that proposes to amend or repeal a charter and is proposed by a petition signed by 15 percent of the registered voters of a city or 10 percent of the registered voters of a city and county, pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 9255, shall be submitted to the voters at the next regularly scheduled general municipal election pursuant to Section 1301, or at any established statewide general or statewide primary election pursuant to Section 1200 or 1201, occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election.

Credits
(Added by Stats.1996, c. 1143 (S.B.1200), § 34, eff. Sept. 30, 1996. Amended by Stats.2013, c. 184 (S.B.311), § 1.) Notes of Decisions (2)
West's Ann. Cal. Elec. Code § 1415, CA ELEC § 1415
Current with urgency legislation through Ch. 43 of 2022 Reg.Sess. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details
End of Document © 2022 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 5 of 5

13-B
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to consider placing a ballot measure for consideration by the voters on the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot by adopting the following Resolutions:

Resolution No. 22-39 – A Resolution adding a proposition to the ballot for the previously called November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code § 9222; and

Resolution No. 22-40 – A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to add a measure contest to the previously consolidated General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, with the General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Elections Code § 10403; and

Resolution No. 22-41 – A Resolution directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposition seeking voter approval for a City Charter; and

Resolution No. 22-42 – A Resolution establishing requirements for ballot arguments filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for the General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022.

DATE: July 11, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At the May 23, 2022 Special City Council Meeting, the City Council requested that Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3) conduct a voter survey relative to a potential City Charter ballot measure. FM3 has conducted the voter survey and will present the survey results to the City Council at the July 11, 2022, Regular City Council meeting. The results will be presented by FM3 Consultant Richard Bernard.

If the City Council chooses to have the City Charter added as a ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 General Election, it would take the actions recommended in this Staff Report.

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Staff Report – Potential City Charter Ballot Measure
July 11, 2022

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1. Adopt Resolution Nos. 22-39 through 22-42;

2. Approve a budget amendment to appropriate $190,000 in Account No. 010-43602- 1210.

3. If desirable, designate one or more Council Members to draft an argument in favor of the ballot proposition; or

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

CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):

These actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 2100, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because they do not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitute an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the Proposition does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15378(b)(4-5)).

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost charged by the County of Los Angeles to add the ballot measure to the November 8, 2022 ballot is $165,503.07 . The cost includes a city-wide reach of voters.

A ballot measure will also require more printed materials in the Official Sample Ballot, which may increase the cost. A budget amendment is proposed to provide totaling funding of $190,000.

If the City Charter is approved by Bellflower voters, there could be potential savings for non-traditional infrastructure projects (e.g., Bellflower Business Assistance Plan projects).

DISCUSSION

A “City Charter” is a document that defines the city’s powers, functions and essential procedures of a city government. It is comparable to the Constitution of the United States or a state’s constitution. Being a charter city allows a city to exercise full authority over the municipal affairs of the City. As a general law City, the City must usually comply with all California laws regardless of the City’s local needs or goals.

Becoming a charter city would give the City – and City Council – greater local authority over Bellflower’s municipal affairs. This proposed ballot measure would establish Bellflower as a charter city to provide more local control in determining land use and contracts with vendors.

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Staff Report – Potential City Charter Ballot Measure
July 11, 2022

DISCUSSION – Continued

About one-quarter of California cities are charter cities, including Downey, Cerritos, Long Beach, Whittier, and Signal Hill.

The measure does not give the City Council additional powers to raise taxes. Any tax measures must conform with the California Constitution and will still need voter approval.

The City would have increased protection against unwanted state laws that are not in the best interests of the City.

Becoming a charter city could potentially reduce the City’s costs and improve efficiency for infrastructure contracts related to Bellflower’s Business Assistance P lan, neighborhood revitalization, and creating housing for working- and middle-class individuals and families. This could save the City substantial amounts of taxpayer dollars each year—funds that could be used for other vital city services.

BACKGROUND

In February 2019, the City Council formed a community subcommittee comprised of two Council Members and seven citizens to consider drafting a charter for the City of Bellflower. The underlying basis for this action was the California Legislature’s ongoing efforts to limit local control over traditional City functions. After conducting four meetings, the Subcommittee provided charter language recommendations to the City Council in October 2019. The October 28, 2019, Special City Council Meeting Staff Report on the Subcommittee’s recommendations is attached for reference. At the October 2019 Special City Council Meeting, the City Council requested minor amendments to the City Charter, which were incorporated into the Charter document. Ultimately, it was decided by the City Council in June 2020 to place the City Charter on hold.

In May 2022, there were two special City Council meetings regarding potential ballot measures for the November 8, 2022 General Election. At the first Special Meeting on May 3, 2022, the current draft of the Bellflower City Charter was provided to the City Council for consideration as a potential ballot measure. At this meeting, the City Attorney noted that an amendment to Section 7.C was made to the Charter which clarifies that the City would adhere to the established prevailing wage as opposed to implementing its own maintenance related types of wages for “public projects erecting, improving, painting, or repairing public buildings and projects.” Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to accept the revised City Charter presented in the agenda packet and to receive input from Consultant Richard Bernard of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3). At the May 23, 2022 Special City Council Meeting, the City Council requested that FM3 conduct a voter survey relative to a potential City Charter ballot measure.

FM3 has conducted the voter survey and will present the survey results to the City Council at the July 11, 2022, Regular City Council meeting. The results will be presented by FM3 Consultant Richard Bernard. If the City Council chooses to have the City Charter added as a ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 General Election, it would take the actions recommended in this Staff Report.
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Staff Report – Potential City Charter Ballot Measure
July 11, 2022

ATTACHMENTS

A. Resolution No. 22-39 (adding ballot measure) ............................................................ 5 Exhibit A – Bellflower City Charter ............................................................................. 7 B. Resolution No. 22-40 (requesting consolidation) ...................................................... 11 C. Resolution No. 22-41 (impartial analysis) ................................................................. 19 D. Resolution No. 22-42 (requirements for ballot arguments) ....................................... 21 E. October 28, 2019 Staff Report ................................................................................. 23

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 22-39

A RESOLUTION ADDING A PROPOSITION TO THE BALLOT FOR THE PREVIOUSLY CALLED NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 9222

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Elections Code § 9222, the City Council places a proposition on the ballot for the General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as previously established and implemented by City Council Resolution No. 22-23 adopted on June 13, 2022.

SECTION 2. A copy of the proposition to be considered by the voters is attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated by reference.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Elections Code §§ 9222 and 13119, the exact form of the question to be voted on at the election as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:

Shall the Bellflower City Charter to establish Bellflower as a charter city, which would give Bellflower more authority over city affairs and local laws to make sure they are tailored to the specific needs of the city; give the City more local control in determining land use; reduce the influence of outside agencies, including the State of California; and would require all changes to the charter be approved by voters, be approved?
YES

NO

SECTION 4. The City Clerk must certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; enter the same in the book of original Resolutions; and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

SECTION 5. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 22-39

SECTION 6. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix a signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or his duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 7. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption .

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2022.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

Attachment:

Exhibit A – Full Text of the Ballot Measure

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CHARTER FOR THE

CITY OF

BELLFLOWER

I. Preamble

We, the People of the City of Bellflower,
do not yield our sovereignty to public
officials who serve them. The need for
the People’s consent to be governed is
inherent within our democracy. It is only
the People in the City of Bellflower who
can determine the course of the City’s
destiny and vigilantly exercise all powers
not specifically granted to the City by this
Charter. In adopting this Charter,
therefore, the People delegate authority
for governance to locally elected and
appointed officials who must faithfully
serve the residents of the City of
Bellflower. By doing so, the People
assert their desire for local control over
the City’s municipal affairs; their freedom
to decide their own destiny; and their
rejection of efforts by agencies outside of
the City’s jurisdiction seeking to impose
policies upon the City’s residents without
their approval.

II. Municipal Affairs; Generally.

The City of Bellflower has the power to
make and enforce all laws respecting its
municipal affairs as described by this
Charter and established by the California
Constitution, California statute, or
judicially defined laws. This power is
limited only as set forth in this Charter
and the California Constitution. Such
powers are in addition to those granted
or prescribed by any applicable law for
municipal corporations within the state of
California. Each of the responsibilities of
governance set forth and described in
this Charter, and as established by the
Constitutional, statutory and judicially
defined law of the State of California, is
declared to be a municipal affair or
concern, the performance of which is
unique to the benefit of the residents of
the City of Bellflower. Enumeration by
this Charter of any particular power does
not constitute a limitation upon the City’s
general grant of powers under applicable
law.

III. General Laws; City Council
Authority.

A. General Laws. In addition to the
powers granted by this Charter and the
California Constitution, the City has the
power and authority to adopt, make,
exercise and enforce all legislation, laws
and regulations and to take all actions
and to exercise any and all rights,
powers, and privileges heretofore or
hereafter established, granted or
prescribed by any law of the State of
California or by any other lawful authority.

In the event of any conflict between the
provisions of this Charter and the
provisions of the general laws of the
State of California, the provisions of this
Charter control.

B. Enactment of Laws; Exercise of
Authority. Elected and appointed officials
who exercise the powers granted by this
Charter are prohibited from favoring or
unlawfully discriminating against persons
based upon a legally protected
classification; socio-economic status; or
cultural heritage. When enacting laws
pursuant to this Charter, the City Council
must include a finding that such laws will
not unduly burden a person’s ability to
pursue economic opportunities and safe
and legal residential housing.

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