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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 Jerry Stock, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 17802 Downey Avenue (C.E. #22-12).
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 19, 2022, the Public Safety Commission considered and subsequently recommended to the City Council the installation of red curb parking restrictions pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04. This action would approve and authorize the installation of red curb parking restrictions at 17802 Downey Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 17802 Downey Avenue; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to install the red curb parking restrictions is $100.00. The required funds are contained within the current fiscal year budget.
DISCUSSION
The City recently received a request to install red curb parking restrictions at 17802 Downey Avenue. This is a traffic signal-controlled intersection shared with the City of Long Beach and was constructed a few years ago. The basis of the request is to improve line of sight for vehicles making a right hand turn on a red light from west bound Cedar Street onto northbound Downey Avenue. Currently, there is approximately seventeen (17) feet of red curb parking restrictions in place. If approved, this request would extend the red curb parking restrictions approximately forty (40) feet more to the south (roughly two car lengths).
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Staff Report – Installation of red curb parking restrictions at 17802 Downey Avenue
August 8, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
In response to this request, the City Engineer conducted a sight visit and a line of sight assessment. The assessment determined that vehicles parked at the southeast corner do obstruct the view of oncoming traffic. Hence to enhance safety for vehicles wishing to turn right on red, and reduce delay staff recommends the installation of an additional forty (40) feet of red curb parking restrictions. The line of sight determination is based upon a posted speed limit of 35 mph. If approved, two on-street parking spaces would be eliminated. The proposed red curb parking restrictions are illustrated on the attached aerial photograph.
On July 5, 2022, the City Engineer provided notice to area residents of this request and that this matter would be brought before the Public Safety Commission at its July 19, 2022, meeting. To date the City has received one response to the notifications of the recommended red curb installation. That response was in support of the proposed red curb.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Photo ..................................................................................................................... 3 Street View Photo ........................................................................................................... 4 Notification Letter to Residents ....................................................................................... 5
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Install an Additional 40’ of Red Curb Parking Restrictions Existing Red Curb
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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 Jerry Stock, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install time-based parking restrictions at 17114 Passage Avenue (C.E. #22-13).
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 19, 2022, the Public Safety Commission considered and subsequently recommended to the City Council the installation of time-based parking restrictions pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04. This action would approve and authorize the installation of time-based parking restrictions at 17114 Passage Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install time-based parking restrictions at 17114 Passage Avenue; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to install the time-based parking restrictions is $300.00. The required funds are contained within the current fiscal year budget.
DISCUSSION
The City recently received a request from a resident at 17114 Passage Avenue requesting red curb parking restrictions at the end of the cul-de-sac. Due to vehicles parking in the area, the garbage collection truck is unable to service the trash dumpsters and is the basis of the request. In response to this request, the City Engineer spoke with and met the resident to better understand her concerns and to possibly develop a solution that minimizes the loss of on-street parking that red curb restrictions create. Rather than install red curb that restricts parking all the time, staff is proposing to install time-based parking restrictions limited to Monday and Thursday only, from 6:00 -1-
Staff Report – Installation of time-based parking restrictions at 17114 Passage Avenue
August 8, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These are the days that the trash dumpsters are serviced. Outside of these hours parking would not be restricted. In addition, rather than prohibiting parking along the entire cul-de-sac, the restrictions are limited to the area where the dumpsters are located. The proposed change is illustrated on the attached aerial photograph.
On July 5, 2022, the City provided notice to area residents of this request and that this matter would be brought before the Public Safety Commission at its July 19, 2022, meeting. To date, the City has received no response to the notifications.
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Aerial Photo ..................................................................................................................... 3 Street View Photo ........................................................................................................... 4 Notification Letter to Residents ....................................................................................... 5
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Install 20’ Time-Based Parking Restrictions
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14-J
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Tae Rhee, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-46 – A Resolution amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021-2023 to carryover and adjust various capital projects, activities, and revenues; and authorizing the City Manager to implement this Resolution.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 14, 2021, the City Council adopted the Operating Budget for fiscal years 2021-2023 (Resolution No. 21-36). Due to uncompleted multi-year capital projects and certain subsequent activities and developments, budget amendments are necessary for fiscal years 2021-2023.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-46; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
BUDGET IMPACT
The following is the summary of the proposed budget adjustments (amounts are rounded to the nearest 1,000, 10,000, or 100,000). The City’s books for fiscal year 2021-2022 are expected to be closed during the last week of September 2022. The unaudited operating results will be reported to the City Council soon thereafter.
● Carryover budget and adjustments for multi-year capital projects per available grants and other funding sources for fiscal year 2022-2023 – $31.7 million.
● Other carryover budget and adjustments per available grants and other funding sources for fiscal year 2022-2023 – $906,000.
● Acquisition of property on Arkansas Street for public parking purposes in fiscal year 2021-2022 – $370,000.
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Staff Report – Resolution No. 22-46 amending budget for FYs 2021-2023 August 8, 2022
BUDGET IMPACT – Continued
● Establishing budget for the issuance of 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds in the amount of $13.0 million, payment to CalPERS for unfunded accrued liability in the amount of $12.6 million, debt issuance cost of $385,000, and annual debt service of $934,000.
● Minor budget adjustments per actual and estimated expenditures for fiscal years 2021- 2023 – $20,000.
● Adjustments to Inter-Fund transfers per authorized projects and programs for fiscal years 2021-2023 – $25.4 million.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution No. 22-46 (with Exhibit A) ............................................................................. 4 - 2 -
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 22-46
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023 TO CARRYOVER AND
ADJUST VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, AND
REVENUES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On June 14, 2021, the City Council adopted the 2021-2023 Operating Budget (Resolution No. 21-36); and
B. Due to uncompleted multi-year capital projects and certain subsequent activities and developments, budget amendments are necessary for fiscal years 2021-2023.
SECTION 2. The City Council approves the budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2023 attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to implement this Resolution. As part of that implementation, the City Manager is authorized to implement an employee appreciation program that, among other things, provides workplace incentives consistent with this Resolution including, without limitation, certificates of recognition; gift cards; and other indicia of appreciation. Such a program is in the public interest to attract and retain high quality employees which results in better public service. The expense of associated with such a public purpose is nominal as compared to the costs of high staff turn-over, loss of institutional knowledge, and reduction in customer service. The findings are consistent with Article IV, Section 17; Article XI, Section 10; and Article XVI, Section 6 of the California Constitution and California law.
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 budget, including related revenues and transfers, for capital projects, special projects, grant programs, and contractual obligations at the close of a fiscal year to a subsequent fiscal year for the Operating Budget and CIP. - 3 -
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SECTION 6. BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. In addition to reappropriation, the Budget may also be subsequently adjusted as follows:
A. By majority vote of the City Council; or
B. By the City Manager, or designee, pursuant to the approved 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.
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.
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 22-46
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2022.
Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Attachment:
Exhibit A – Budget Amendments for Fiscal Years 2021-2023 - 5 -
Account Number Fund / Account DescriptionFiscal Year Carryover AdjustmentsAdoptedBudgetAmended Budget011470169000General Projects Fund / Fencing/Vacant Lots/ROWs2022-2364,5000064,500011470289000General Projects Fund / Parking Lot Improvements2022-23378,9000321,100700,000011472209000General Projects Fund / Aquatic Center Improvements2022-23378,785060,000438,785011472309000General Projects Fund / Thompson Park Improvements2022-2345,000010,00055,000011476459000General Projects Fund / Palm St Park Improvements2022-23100,00000100,000011476049000General Projects Fund / Youth & Senior Center2022-2309,769,44909,769,449013472099000DOT Fund / Lakewood Blvd ADA Improvements2022-23200,00000200,000013472609000DOT Fund / Public Works Office Refurbishment2022-231,516,158001,516,158020470229000Public Arts Fund / Veterans Memorial Enhancements 2022-232,33202,5004,83202435070Park Facilities Fund / HUD EDI Community Project Funding2022-230322,0000322,00002434139Park Facilities Fund / Proposition 68 Funds2022-230225,8120225,812024472229000Park Facilities Fund / Constitution Park Improvements2022-23234,800347,0000581,800024 47230 9000 Park Facilities Fund / Thompson Park Improvements 2022-23 0 126,083 175,000 301,083024479229000Park Facilities Fund / Butterfly Garden2022-230419,6230419,623030479229000Grant Projects Fund / Butterfly Garden2022-230808,0170808,01703035210Grant Projects Fund / Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund2022-230551,0000551,00003035070Grant Projects Fund / HUD EDI Community Project Funding2022-230150,0000150,000030475009000Grant Projects Fund / BRIM Vans (2) and Trailers (2)2022-230150,0000150,000030470119000Grant Projects Fund / Stormwater Capture Project/Caruthers Park2022-23161,90200161,902030470509000Grant Projects Fund / Street Improvements2022-231,272,509001,272,509030471489000Grant Projects Fund / Traffic Signal Improvements2022-23947,9141,328,09802,276,01203034066Grant Projects Fund / CalTrans State Highway Grant2022-23161,90200161,90203035430Grant Projects Fund / Highway Safety Grant2022-231,045,890001,045,89003035660Grant Projects Fund / LACMTA Exchange Funds2022-23226,61900226,61903035670Grant Projects Fund / Measure R Highway Program Grant2022-231,002,00001,002,00003035780Grant Projects Fund / Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Grant2022-23947,914326,09801,274,012040475009000PEG Fund / Equipment Purchases2022-23172,828050,000222,828070 35520 Measure A Fund / Measure A Funds 2022-23 600,000 0 1,000,000 1,600,000070476049000Measure A Fund / Youth & Senior Center2022-23600,0000350,000950,000115423209000Measure M / Slurry Seal 2022-23323,0000323,000646,000115470509000Measure M / Street Improvements2022-23709,2410200,000909,241115471489000Measure M / Traffic Signal Improvements2022-2353,9680100,000153,968125471259000Measure R / ADA Sidewalk Projects2022-23292,7990300,419593,218125471309000Measure R / Curb/Gutter/Sidewalks2022-23206,1190230,000436,119125471489000Measure R / Traffic Signal Improvements2022-2387,0530133,000220,053EXHIBIT ARESOLUTION NO. 22-46Page 1 of 4- 6 -
Account Number Fund / Account DescriptionFiscal Year Carryover AdjustmentsAdoptedBudgetAmended BudgetEXHIBIT ARESOLUTION NO. 22-46135470509000Proposition C / Street Improvements2022-23525,0000400,000925,000135471489000Proposition C / Traffic Signal Improvements2022-234,954833,988100,000938,942140423209000Gas Tax Fund / Slurry Seal2022-2350,000050,000100,000140423249000Gas Tax Fund / Bridge Maintenance2022-2350,000010,00060,000140451009000Gas Tax Fund / Street Striping2022-235,216060,00065,216140470509000Gas Tax Fund / Street Improvements2022-23597,0330200,000797,033140471259000Gas Tax Fund / Sidewalk Projects2022-23400,0000400,000800,000150 47500 3420 AQMD Fund / Equipment Purchases 2022-23 266,008 0 181,000 447,008230 42054 9000 Sewer Fund / Contract Services 2022-23 50,000 0 0 50,000320470009000Measure W Fund / Structural Improvements2022-23300,00000300,000320470109000Measure W Fund / Stormwater Projects2022-23764,0000400,0001,164,000320470139000Measure W Fund / Stormwater Capture Project/Simms Park2022-2302,141,98702,141,98732035532Measure W Fund / SCWP Regional Program Grant2022-2302,141,98702,141,987920471609000ARPA SLFRP Fund / Water System Improvements2022-235,000,000005,000,000 - Capital projects budget carryover and adjustments per available grant/other funding.010420544100General Fund / Contract Services - Planning2022-2396,0000165,000261,000010420545000General Fund / Contract Services - P&R2022-239,063075,00084,063510420544002Econ Dev Fund / Contract Services2022-23103,3000301,350404,650510444104002Econ Dev Fund / Economic Development Projects2022-23211,6000640,000851,600600475004120B&S Fund / Online Permitting & Plan Submittal Software2022-230115,5000115,500920441048020ARPA SLFRP Fund / Wireless Broadband2022-23250,0000750,0001,000,000920420548020ARPA SLFRP Fund / Contract Services2022-23010,000010,00001034071General Fund / SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Grant2022-230110,1910110,191010423603310General Fund / Organic Waste Recycling Program2022-23050,000050,000010423623310General Fund / Recovered Organic Waste Products2022-23060,191060,191010423463310General Fund / Used Oil Recycling Program2022-2307,70007,700010423483310General Fund / Used Beverage Container Recycling Program2022-23010,000010,000010423463000General Fund / Used Oil Recycling Program2022-230(7,700)7,7000010423483000General Fund / Used Beverage Container Recycling Program2022-230(10,000)10,0000 - Budget carryover and adjustments per available grant/other funding.011472129000General Projects Fund / Property Acquisition / Arkansas St2021-220370,0000370,000 - Property acquisition per Council approval.Page 2 of 4- 7 -
Account Number Fund / Account DescriptionFiscal Year Carryover AdjustmentsAdoptedBudgetAmended BudgetEXHIBIT ARESOLUTION NO. 22-46730 39114 Debt Serv Fund-2021 POBS / Pension Obligation Bond Proceeds 2021-22 0 13,030,000 0 13,030,000730 39310 Debt Serv Fund-2021 POBS / Payment to CalPERS 2021-22 0 12,631,000 0 12,631,000730 48600 5550 Debt Serv Fund-2021 POBS / Debt Issuance Costs 2021-22 0 385,395 0 385,395730 48105 5550 Debt Serv Fund-2021 POBS / Principal Payment 2022-23 0 535,000 0 535,000730482055550Debt Serv Fund-2021 POBS / Interest Payments2022-230396,4940396,494730434225550Debt Serv Fund-2021 POBS / Trustee Fee2022-2303,00003,000 - Pension Obligation Bond issuance and annual debt service.020473129000Public Arts Fund / Gateway Sign2021-2206,70006,700010445234250General Fund / Human Services Association 2021-22/2308503,1504,000100420583540Prop A Fund / Long Beach Transit Subsidy2022-2305,18825,00030,188010 40100 1000 General Fund / Salaries2022-23 0 4,910 88,170 93,080010 43510 1000 General Fund / Retiree Medical2022-23 0 555 9,963 10,518010435111000General Fund / Medicare Tax2022-230711,5691,640010 43517 1000 General Fund / Liability Insurance2022-23 0 45 985 1,030010 43518 1000 General Fund / Workers Compensation 2022-23 0 34 735 769010 43524 1000 General Fund / PERS Contribution2022-23 0 996 17,883 18,879 - Minor budget adjustments per actual/estimated expenditures.01035510General Fund / L.A. County Grant / New Hope Temporary Shelter Operation2022-230500,0000500,00001030012 General Fund / Property Tax In-Lieu of VLF2022-230246,0009,612,0009,858,00001030200 General Fund / Sales & Use Tax2022-2301,250,0008,250,0009,500,00001030202 General Fund / TUT/Measure M2022-2301,160,0005,140,0006,300,00010030210 Prop A Fund / Prop A Local Return Funds2022-230423,0001,550,0001,973,00011530250 Measure M Fund / Measure M Local Return Funds2022-230304,0001,084,0001,388,00012530240 Measure R Fund / Measure R Local Return Funds2022-230264,000963,0001,227,00013530220 Prop C Fund / Prop C Local Return Funds2022-230351,0001,285,0001,636,000 - Adjustments to revenue estimates.010490009999General Fund / Transfers Out2021-22011,120,1441,166,54312,286,68701139000General Projects Fund / Transfers In2021-22010,587,144500,00011,087,14451039000Econ Dev Fund / Transfers In2021-220533,000240,000773,000920490009999ARPA SLFRP Fund / Transfers Out2021-2207,232,07707,232,07701039070General Fund / Transfers In - ARPA2021-2207,232,07707,232,077920490009999ARPA SLFRP Fund / Transfers Out2022-2303,513,71803,513,718Page 3 of 4- 8 -
Account Number Fund / Account DescriptionFiscal Year Carryover AdjustmentsAdoptedBudgetAmended BudgetEXHIBIT ARESOLUTION NO. 22-4601039070General Fund / Transfers In - ARPA2022-2303,513,71803,513,718010490009999General Fund / Transfers Out2022-2303,513,7185,069,8618,583,57901139000General Projects Fund / Transfers In2022-2303,398,2184,345,9137,744,13160039000B&S Fund / Transfers In2022-230115,500175,700291,200 - Budget adjustments for Inter-Fund transfers per authorized projects and programs.Page 4 of 4- 9 -
14-K
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to consider adopting Resolution No. 22-47 – A Resolution affirming the City’s opposition to the “Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative” related to sports betting on American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would adopt a resolution opposing the California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative (Proposition 26 and Proposition 27). The California Contract Cities Association, Gateway Cities Council of Government, and other local governments have expressed opposition to the California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative, along with the California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority also known as the Gaming Cities JPA and its member cities as it negatively affects cardrooms in communities that greatly depend on them.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Consider adopting Resolution No. 22-47; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this action.
DISCUSSION
In 2019, California Senator Bill Dodd introduced SCA 6 which proposed to establish the California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act. The Act would have authorized sports betting, including online or mobile sports betting, for horse race tracks and federally recognized “American Indian” tribes. The bill would also incorporate the authority of a licensed gambling establishment to offer games with cards or tiles in which participants wager against each other. The bill was shelved in June 2020 due to opposition by a coalition of 25 Native American tribes that argued that the legislation would allow competing card clubs to continue offering card games the tribes claim violate their exclusive compacts with the state.
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Staff Report – Opposition to Indian Lands Initiative Related to Sports Betting August 8, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
A new initiative has been proposed and now qualifies for the ballot in California as a combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statu te on November 8, 2022.
The California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative would legalize sports betting at American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California as well as legalize roulette and dice games, such as craps, at tribal casinos.
The proposed measure would legalize sports betting in California and distribute various percentages of the tax revenue to implement programs for problem gambling prevention programs and mental health.
The California Gaming Association (CGA), a trade association of licensed cardrooms and vendors oppose the measure because it contains language that would primarily benefit Native American Casinos and subject other California card clubs to increased state regulations. The eligible tribal gaming measure changes the Constitution and could set a precedent that would likely result in the loss of quality jobs—primarily held by Californians in minority communities. It is estimated that local communities could lose good-paying jobs that generate $1.6 billion in wages annually. This measure could also force cardrooms out of business and result in a loss of local tax revenue statewide—meaning fewer funds for public health, homelessness services, senior centers, and after school programs. It is estimated California and local communities could lose $5.6 billion in economic output generated by cardrooms. The initiative would expand Native American Casino gaming exclusivity over the gaming industry. In addition, under this measure, sports wagering would only be allowed in person and online at tribal gaming casinos and state-licensed racetracks, thus preventing online or mobile gaming in other California card clubs.
By adopting Resolution No. 22-47, the City would join the California Contract Cities Association, Gateway Cities Council of Government, and other local governments in their opposition to the California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative, along with the California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority also known as the Gaming Cities JPA and its member cities as it negatively affects cardrooms in communities that greatly depend on them.
The Qualified Statewide Ballot Measure language listed on the California Secretary of State’s website is listed below for reference:
Proposition 26
1886. (19-0029A1)
AUTHORIZES NEW TYPES OF GAMBLING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY AMENDMENT. Allows federally recognized Native American tribes to operate roulette, dice games, and sports wagering on tribal lands, subject to compacts negotiated by the Governor and ratified by the Legislature. Beginning in 2022, allows on-site sports wagering at only privately operated horse-racing tracks in four specified counties for persons 21 years or older. Imposes 10% tax on sports -wagering profits at horse-racing tracks; directs portion of revenues to enforcement and problem -gambling programs. Prohibits marketing of sports wagering to persons under 21. -2-
Staff Report – Opposition to Indian Lands Initiative Related to Sports Betting August 8, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
Authorizes private lawsuits to enforce other gambling laws. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Increased state revenues, potentially reaching the tens of millions of dollars annually, from payments made by facilities offering sports wagering and new civil penalties authorized by this measure. Some portion of these revenues would reflect a shift from other existing state and local revenues. Increased state regulatory costs, potentially reaching the low tens of millions of dollars annually. Some or all of these costs would be offset by the increased revenue or reimbursements to the state.
Increased state enforcement costs, not likely to exceed several million dollars annually, related to a new civil enforcement tool for enforcing certain gaming laws. (19 -0029A1.)
Proposition 27
1911. (21-0017A1)
ALLOWS ONLINE AND MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Legalizes online and mobile sports wagering, which currently is prohibited, for persons 21 years and older. Such wagering may be offered only by federally recognized Indian tribes and eligible businesses that contract with them. Individuals placing bets must be in California and not located on Indian lands. Imposes 10% tax on sports-wagering revenues and licensing fees. Directs tax and licensing revenues first to regulatory costs, then remainder to: 85% to homelessness programs; 15% to nonparticipating tribes. Specifies licensing, regulatory, consumer-protection, and betting-integrity standards for sports wagering. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Increased state revenues, potentially reaching the mid-hundreds of millions of dollars annually, from online sports wagering-related taxes, licensing fees, and penalties. Some portion of these revenues would reflect a shift from other existing state and local revenues. Increased state regulatory costs, potentially reaching the mid- tens of millions of dollars annually, that would be fully or partially offset by the increased revenues. (21-0017A1.)
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 22-47
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY’S OPPOSITION TO THE
“LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING ON AMERICAN INDIAN LANDS
INITIATIVE” RELATED TO SPORTS BETTING ON AMERICAN INDIAN
GAMING CASINOS AND LICENSED RACETRACKS IN CALIFORNIA
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:
A. In 2019, California Senator Bill Dodd introduced SCA 6 which proposed to establish the California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act. The Act would have authorized sports betting, including online or mobile sports betting, for horse race tracks and federally recognized “American Indian” tribes.
B. The bill would also incorporate the authority of a licensed gambling establishment to offer games with cards or tiles in which participants wager against each other.
C. A new initiative has been proposed and now qualifies for the ballot in California as a combined initiated constitutional amendment and state stat ute on November 8, 2022. The California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative would legalize sports betting at American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California as well as legalize roulette and dice games, such as craps, at tribal casinos.
D. The proposed measure would legalize sports betting in California and distribute various percentages of the tax revenue to implement programs for problem gambling prevention programs and mental health. The California Gaming Association (CGA), a trade association of licensed cardrooms a nd vendors oppose the measure because it contains language that would primarily benefit Native American Casinos and subject other California card clubs to increased state regulations.
E. The eligible tribal gaming measure changes the Constitution and sets a precedent that could result in the loss of tens of thousands of quality jobs — primarily held by Californians in minority communities. Local communities could lose good-paying jobs that generate $1.6 billion in wages annually. This measure could also force cardrooms out of business and result in a loss of local tax revenue statewide—meaning fewer funds for public health, homelessness services, senior centers, and after school programs.
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F. It is estimated California and local communities could lose $5.6 billion in economic output generated by cardrooms. The initiative would expand Native American Casino gaming exclusivity over the gaming industry. In addition, under this measure, sports wagering would only be allowed in person and online at tribal gaming casinos and state-licensed racetracks, thus preventing online or mobile gaming in other California card clubs.
SECTION 2. The City of Bellflower joins the California Contract Cities Association, Gateway Cities Council of Government, and other local governments in their opposition to the California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative, along with the California Cities for Self -Reliance Joint Powers Authority also known as the Gaming Cities JPA and its member cities as it negatively affects cardrooms in communities that greatly depend on them.
SECTION 3. 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 havin g the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 4. 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 5. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 8th DAY OF AUGUST 2022.
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Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
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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 award a contract to ABNY General Engineering, Inc. for the Butterfly Garden Park (Specifications No. 21/22-03); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with ABNY General Engineering, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would award a contract to ABNY General Engineering, Inc. (ABNY), to perform the work described in the Plans and Specification documents for the Butterfly Garden Park (the Project).
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Award a contract to ABNY for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with ABNY in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
ABNY submitted the lowest responsive base bid in the amount of $977,864.90. The Engineer’s estimated cost plus contingency to perform the work was $1,227,640.00.
Funds for the Project are budgeted in account nos. 024-47922-9000 and 030-47922-9000 (Butterfly Garden Improvements).
DISCUSSION
On March 9, 2015, the City entered into Prop 84 Urban Greening Grant Program agreement with the State Natural Resources Agency for the acquisition of property at 10525 Trabuco St. and 10466-10510 Alondra Blvd. for the development of a sustainable green space with permeable surfaces, a bioswale, walking path, benches, native plant vegetation that attract butterflies, interpretative signage, and complimentary butterfly-shaped paving.
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Staff Report – Award of Contract – Spec. No. 20/21-03
August 8, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
On June 27, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-32 authorizing solicitation of bids. The City advertised Specifications No. 21/22-03 for bids in accordance with BMC Section 3.28.090. Eight bids were received at the formal bid opening on July 28, 2022. The names of those bidders and their bid amounts are listed below:
BIDDERS BASE BID PRICE CORRECTED BASE BID PRICE
ABNY General Engineering, Inc. $977,864.90 $977,864.90
iBuild Spectrum Inc. $989,215.83 $983, 212.83
California Landscape & Design, Inc. $1,093,150.75 $1,093,150.75 KASA Construction $1,138,401.50 $1,138,401.50
Green Giant Landscape, Inc. $1,166,952.85 $1,166,952.85 CWS Systems Inc. $1,206,451.45 $1,179,392.10
MMC, Inc. $1,854,620.00 $1,854,020.00
PUB Construction, Inc. $2,104,248.00 $2,104,248.00
BID ANALYSIS
ABNY submitted a complete bid package. Staff has verified its contractor’s license status, references, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. ABNY is qualified to perform the work described and has fulfilled the requirements set forth in the Specification documents. Staff concludes ABNY is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Plans and Specification documents are available for public inspection at the Public Works Department Office, 9944 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, California until completion of the Project and, subsequently, as official records, will be maintained by the City Clerk’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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 for the Project consisting of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined that the Project would not result in any significant effect on the environment with incorporation of mitigation measures contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Pursuant to the requirements from the National Park Service for the use of federal LWCF funds, the City completed a Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form (PD/ESF) for the Project. The completed PD/ESF becomes part of the federal administrative record in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations. The State NEPA pathway recommendation was that the Project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion for which documentation is required. -2-
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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
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-48 – A Resolution adopting city-wide emergency water conservation measures.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 24, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted the latest emergency water conservation regulations in response to Governor Newsom’s executive order declaring a state of emergency that calls for reductions in water use due to ongoing drought conditions throughout California. This action would adopt Resolution No. 22-48, enacting city-wide emergency water conservation measures already established by Ordinance No. 1289 and add additional conservation measures required by the SWRCB.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-48; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
This Resolution implements restrictions on the use of potable water that will reduce the overall water consumption by customers. This will result in an undertermined revenue decrease for all water purveyors in the City.
DISCUSSION
On October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in California and called for a reduction in water use due to the ongoing drought conditions throughout the state. On May 24, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted emergency water conservation regulations in response to the Governor’s executive order to be effective June 10, 2022.
Staff Report – Resolution No. 22-48
City-wide Emergency Water Conservation Measures
August 8, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
In June 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1289 establishing city-wide water conservation measures to be implemented if emergency water conservation regulations are mandated by the SWRCB. These measurements include the following:
• No person shall water caused to be watered any lawn or landscaping between the hours of 10:00 a.m. anf 5:00 p.m.
• No person shall water or caused to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than once per day
• No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn of landscaping more than teo (2) times per week
• No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping to such an extent that there is excessive runoff into adjoining streets, parking lots, or alleys that occurs to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering • No person or entity shall use potable water to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians
• No person shall use potable water to irrigate landscaping outside newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development
• No person shall use potable water to irrigate outdoor landscaping during and within forty-eight (48) hours following measureable rainfall
• Hotels and motels must post signage that offers their guests the option to not have linens and towels laundered daily
In addition to the conservation measurements already established by Ordinance, the SWRCB’s latest order adds the following regulations:
• Prohibit the use of potable water for street cleaning or construction site preparation purposes, unless no other method can be used or as needed to protect the health and safety of the public
• Prohibit the use of potable water for the irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial and institutional sites.
Per Ordinance No. 1289, City Council can establish additional water conservation measurements mandated by the SWRCB by Resolution. The State’s latest regulation commenced on June 10, 2022, and will remain in effect for one year unless the SRWCB modified it, readopts it or terminates the regulation altogether.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 22-48....................................................................................................... 3 Ordinance No. 1289………………………………………………………………………….….5
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 22-48
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY-WIDE EMERGENCY WATER
CONSERVATION MEASURES
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:
A. On October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in California and called for a reduction in water use due to the ongoing drought conditions throughout the state;
B. On May 24, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted emergency water conservation regulations in response to Governor Newsom’s executive order:
C. The adopted regulations require urban water agencies to place mandatory water use restrictions on outdoor water use beginning June 10, 2022;
D. In June 2015, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1289 establishing water conservation measures in June 2015 to be implemented under declaration of a state of emergency;
E. The ordinance authorizes the City Council to implement additional emergency water conservation measures by resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds as follows:
A. The State Water Resources Control Board’s latest emergency water conservation regulations include the following measures which are not listed in under Ordinance No. 1289:
1. Prohibit the use of potable water for street cleaning or construction site preparation purposes, unless no other method can be used or as needed to protect the health and safety of the public;
2. Prohibit the use of potable water for the irri gation of non- functional turf at commercial, industrial and institutional sites;
3. “Non-functional turf” means turf that is solely ornamental and not regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events;
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Resolution No. 22-48
4. “Commercial, industrial and institutional sites” refers to commercial water users, industrial water users, and institutional water uses defined in Water Code, section 10608.12,
subdivisions €, (i), and (j), and includes homeowner’s
associations (HOAs), common interest developments,
community service organizations, and other similar entities but does not include the residences of these entities’ members or separate interest.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds as follows:
The latest water conservation regulations imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board reflected in Section 2 shall be incorporated as additional water conservation measures under Ordinance No. 1289.
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 any other resolution pertaining to city-wide emergency water conservation measures is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded [or amended] in its entirety.
SECTION 7. The City Manager will establish policies and procedures as necessary to carry out this policy.
SECTION 8. 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 9. 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 10. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and remain in effect unless repealed or superseded.
City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 22-48
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2022.
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Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1289
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BELLFLOWER AMENDING CHAPTER 13.16 OF THE
BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2014, the Governor issued a proclamation of a state of emergency under the California Emergency Services Act based on drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2014, the Governor issued a proclamation of a continued state of emergency under the California Emergency Services Act based on continued drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board SWRCB) adopted emergency regulations for Statewide urban water conservation; and WHEREAS, on August 11, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-49 in response to the SWRCB regulations, thereby adopting emergency conservation measures applicable to Bellflower Municipal Water System customers only; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015, In response to worsening drought conditions, the SWRCB adopted mandatory emergency regulations requiring an immediate twenty-five percent (25%) reduction in potable urban water use Statewide, in accordance with Governor Brown's April 1, 2015, Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, the mandatory emergency regulations adopted by the SWRCB enable the City of Bellflower (City) to enforce certain provisions of those regulations which apply to customers of all water retail providers that serve the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 13.16.005 of the Bellflower Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Section 13.16.020 of the Bellflower Municipal Code is amended to read, in its entirety, as follows:
13.16.020 Watering of Lawns and Landscaping.
A. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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B. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than once a day.
C. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than two (2) days per week.
D. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping to such an extent that there is excessive runoff into adjoining streets, parking lots, or alleys that occurs due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering.
E. No person or entity shall use potable water to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians.
F. No person shall use potable water to irrigate landscaping outside newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community.
G. No person shall use potable water to irrigate outdoor landscaping during and within forty-eight (48) hours following measureable rainfall.
H. Adherence with the provisions of this subsection shall not relieve any person of the legal obligation to maintain landscaping as otherwise required by the provisions of this Code."
SECTION 3. Chapter 13.16 of the Bellflower Municipal Code is amended by the addition of the following new Section 13.16.055, to read:
13.16.055 Businesses.
Hotels and motels must post signage that offers their guests the option to not have their linens and towels laundered daily. This signage must be prominently displayed in each guest room."
SECTION 4. Section 13.16.090 of-the Bellflower Municipal Code is amended to read, in its entirety, as follows:
13.16.090 Violations.
Violation of any water conservation measure established pursuant to Chapter 13.16 shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation and shall be punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.08 and/or Chapter 1.12 of this Code for each subsequent violation. For persons not served by Bellflower's Municipal Water System MWS), the City will endeavor to provide the water purveyor of a person receiving a warning a copy of that warning."
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SECTION 5. The City Manager shall a) provide a one-time, by-mail notice of the above regulations to all local postal patrons in the City of Bellflower; b) use the existing City website and newsletter to disseminate information about water conservation measures; and c) endeavor to notify water system purveyors serving the City of Bellflower of any violations occurring within their respective service areas.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any• reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares this Ordinance and each section, subsection, division, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, and portion thereof would have been adopted irrespective of the fact one or more portions of this Ordinance may be declared invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in the manner required by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 1289 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON JUNE 8, 2015, ITS SECOND READING ON JUNE 22, 2015, AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED,
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2015.
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Attest: Dan Koops, Mayor ro Tem
Debra D. Bauchop, . 1" Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
I, Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that:
Ordinance No. 1289 had its first reading on June 8, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members — Santa Ines, Schnablegger, Koops, Dunton, and Mayor Larsen
Ordinance No. 1289 had its second reading on June 22, 2015, and was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its regular meeting of June 22, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members — Dunton, Santa Ines, Schnablegger, and Mayor Pro Tem Koops
ABSENT: Council Member — Mayor Larsen
Ordinance No. 1289 was posted at City Hall, the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, John S. Simms Park, the Bellflower Sheriff's Substation, and T. Mayne Thompson Park; and the title, effective date, and vote will be published on Monday, June 29, 2015, in the Public Notices Section of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 and City Council action of October 9, 2006.
Dated: June 24, 2015
Debra D. Bauchop, ty Clerk
City of Bellflower, California
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the July 11, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the July 11, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the July 11, 2022, Regular Meeting… ........................ ………………………… 2
1 MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
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 was open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it was strongly recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
None
2 ROLL CALL
None
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
None
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
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6 ROLL CALL – Continued
Staff Participants:
Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Tae G. Rhee, Director of Finance
Bernardo Iniguez, Public Works Manager
Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
Karla Gonzalez, Management Assistant
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services , led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the City’s Friday Night Flicks Event to be held on July 15, 2022, at the Town Center Plaza .
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the City’s next two Streetfest Events to be held on July 21 and August 4, 2022 in Downtown Bellflower.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to LA County Library’s annual Lunch at the Library Program which will continue through August 5, 2022.
Council Member Hamada provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on July 26, 2022.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board’s regional job fair to be held on July 27, 2022, at the Artesia Park Community Center in the City of Artesia.
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9-B Certificate of Recognition for Delores Berinti for 34 Years of Service
Mayor Dunton and his City Council colleagues presented a Certificate of Recognition to Delores Berinti in recognition of her 34 years of service to the City of Bellflower.
9-C PRESENTATION: City Net Homeless Survey Presentation
City Net Executive Vice-President, Matt Bates, 1) gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an informational overview of the homeless survey; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Mr. Bates confirmed that he would provide a full report of the 44 cities so that the City could be compared to neighboring cities, noting that the report would include LASA [Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority] data for cities that were not directly surveyed by City Net.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Mr. Bates confirmed that he would provide the City Council with more information relative to family data from the homeless census.
At the request of Mayor Dunton, Mr. Bates stated that he had provided the PowerPoint presentation to City staff who could provide it to the City Council.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fairy Williams, resident, 1) expressed her disappointment with the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments for various grievances with the property management which have gone unaddressed, such as “break-ins,” security issues, and homeless individuals occupying the laundry room; and 2) stated that the Sheriff’s Department has been called for assistance in the past, but tenants have not received any assistance.
Joan Davis, resident, 1) expressed that they have a few homeless individuals sleeping at the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments complex; 2) stated that the impetus for the meeting was an email from the property management team requiring that tenants clear all properties of plants for health and safety reasons, when there are other larger health and safety reasons that are not being addressed; and 3) asked if the Mayor and City Council could assist them.
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10 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
Minister Dunham, resident, 1) expressed that the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments lack proper surveillance and that there have been multiple break -ins into their automobiles and generally tenants feel unsafe; 2) suggested a security guard should be stationed in response to the unsafe parking garage; 3) they had a power outage that lasted approximately 16 hours with many tenants utilizing medical devices that need power; and 4) a tenant who had lived in the building for 15 years had to dispose of all of her plants due to the polic y change.
Estelle Ezell, resident, 1) expressed that the underground parking at Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments is not easily accessible; and 2) stated that she has had to call an ambulance for a tenant who was injured in the garage, but the ambulance was unable to access the structure.
Abelino Flores, 1) stated that he was there with Juan Duran in order to try and obtain a set of drawings released that the Building Department had in their possession; 2) explained that his original vellum had been shredded; 3) stated that he always received one set back and that he had experience as a plan checker for the City of Whittier and did not understand why the Building Official would not come to the counter; and 4) at the recommendation of City Manager Stewart, submitted a Public Records Act request to the City Clerk for processing.
Quinn Voinot, resident, stated that the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments have trash overflow issues and cockroaches and the management took three weeks to address the issue after multiple complaints.
Linda Bolton, resident, stated that there are multiple issues at the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments that have not been addressed and that the criminal acts that have occurred on the property have not been addressed.
Unidentified speaker, stated that the management at the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments charged residents $18,000 for surveillance cameras that do not function.
John Butts, resident, 1) expressed his concern for the traffic surrounding Taco Nazo and suggested removing the car wash located on the lot so that more parking can be made available; and 2) expressed concern that the push carts do no meet Health Department standards.
For the record, in response to multiple speakers wishing to provide comments relative to Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments, Council Member Koops stated that the apartment complex is located in his Council District (District 2) and he would take the responsibility of holding a community meeting with City staff and any residents who have concerns regarding the apartment complex a nd its management.
Yolanda Roldan, resident, expressed that the maintenance staff at the Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments have no respect for tenants.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
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)).
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For the record, this item was considered out of the order on the Agenda.
City Attorney Berger 1) introduced the item and provided a brief verbal presentation of the item; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Mayor Dunton, City Attorney Berger confirmed that the legal requirements for public hearings for a ballot measure relative to a city charter are different than other ballot measures, the City needed to conduct two public hearings over the course of a minimum of 51 days, and there was not enough time prior to the deadline to add a ballot measure to the November 2022 ballot to meet these requirements.
Consultant Richard Bernard of FM3 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the results of the high-propensity voters survey relative to a city charter ballot measure; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
Following discussion, without objection, it was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the staff report.
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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.
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City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
For the record, Mayor Dunton announced that he would recuse on this item due to a conflict of interest as he owns a property within 500 feet of the subject area.
Mayor Dunton left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:08 p.m.
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members’ questions.
For the record, Council Member Sanchez expressed interest in assisting local businesses with liquor license enhancements.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines stated that language may need to be included in the form of an amendment in order to delegate authority to the City Manager in order to implement the liquor license assistance.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
Tonia McMillian, resident, 1) stated that she had just opened a business on Downey Avenue and Artesia Boulevard; 2) expressed the opinion that this was was an amazing economic development program and was interested in participating if possible; and 3) stated that the surrounding businesses were happy that she opened her business because she employs security, but needed funding and was hoping this program could be extended outside of the downtown area.
In response to Ms. McMillian’s comments, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines stated that they would have to look into expanding the program to other areas of the City, but that the main emphasis would primarily be the downt own area.
There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
City Attorney Berger stated that the accompanying resolution already delegates authority to the City Manager to make decisions regarding the liquor license enhancements.
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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 22-34 – Continued
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It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to 1) 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; and 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 with caveat t hat the City Manager determine funding with regards to liquor license enhancements :
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Sanchez, Hamada, and Santa Ines
RECUSE: Council Members - Mayor Dunton
For the record, Mayor Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:41 p.m.
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.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Management Assistant Gonzalez 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; 2) stated that Ingrid Zaragoza of CR&R was in attendance and available for any questions; and 3) along with Public Works Manager Iniguez, responded to Council Members’ questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
Sunil Narsai, (14723 Clark Avenue), 1) stated that the delinquent account listed under his name was opened by his neighbor who is squatting on his property and expressed the opinion that he’s doing this as a way to defraud him of his property; 2) expressed the opinion that a homeowner should not be assessed for activity that occurs on a fraudulent account; 3) claimed that he could not close the account because it was in the neighbor’s name; and 4) expressed frustration that these accounts could be used to steal a property title.
8 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-B July 11, 2022 Page 8 of 13
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider delinquent refuse service charges; and adopt Resolution No. 22-36 – Continued
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In response to Mr. Narsai’s comments, City Manager Stewart requested that he provide his address to Public Works Manager Iniguez in order to investigate the matter with CR&R.
There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by
Council Member Hamada, to adopt Resolution No. 22-36:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 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.
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For the record, Mayor Dunton announced that he would recuse on this item due to a conflict of interest as he owns a property within 500 feet of the subject area.
Mayor Dunton left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:55 p.m.
City Manager Stewart read the ordinance by title and introduced the item.
9 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No.12-A July 11, 2022 Page 9 of 13
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 – Continued
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Assistant Planner Brun 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz, responded to Council Members’ questions.
For the record, Assistant Planner Brun provided additional amendments to Ordinance No. 1417 on page 10 of the Staff Report to include a “pointer” back to BMC § 17.48.125 (Public Assembly Uses Development Standards) in the “Special Provisions” column for Allowable Uses numbers 12 through 15 on the table provided.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417, as amended:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada RECUSE: Council Members - Dunton
For the record, Mayor Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 10:02 p.m.
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.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Director of Finance Rhee 1) provided a brief verbal report of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines stated that 1) he was pleased that the City is able to do this and that there is money to support these changes that the City Manager and staff are proposing; and 2) with regard to premium pay for employees, thanked the City Manager for the recommendation and expressed appreciation to the staff who worked during the pandemic, noting that the City and its operations did not close a single day during Covid-19.
10 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A July 11, 2022 Page 10 of 13
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-35 – Continued
Mayor Dunton stated that he was speaking on behalf of the entire City Council when he expressed the opinion that the employees deserved the premium pay for continuing to work through the rough times of the pandemic, noting that he understood the matter as a business owner, as he knows that the employees are the backbone of an organization.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by
Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-35 to budget American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $4,296,913:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton
For the record, Item 13-B was considered out of order. See Item 13-B above.
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 commitmen t 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. Accordin gly, the proposed action does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15378(b)(4-5)).
For the record, Council Member Sanchez announced that he would recuse on this item due to ensure objectivity as advised by City Attorney Berger.
Council Member Sanchez left the dais and Council Chambers at 10:12 p.m.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
City Attorney Berger 1) provided a brief verbal report of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz and City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members’ questions.
11 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-C July 11, 2022 Page 11 of 13
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 – Continued
Seena Samimi, Jeffer Mangels Butler and Mitchell, LLC, Representative for the Applicant, 1) stated that he had no objections to the matter; 2) requested additional time to modify the plans; and 3) explained that several Planning Commissioners had made it very clear what they expected to see in the CUP modification request and the hospital took that very seriously and decided to come back with something palatable.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, 1) Director of Planning and Buildin g Services Corpuz confirmed that the property was currently out of compliance with its Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and 2) City Attorney Berger stated that the CUP would need to be reviewed; however, his office would be able to issue a Notice of Violation asking that they submit a new application to modify the CUP, noting that this would suspend enforcement efforts for a period of 90 days while the City seeks voluntary compliance.
At the request of Council Member Hamada, City Manager Stewart confirmed that the Planning Commission would be advised that this item was brought before the City Council for consideration.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to receive and file the staff report with the understanding that 1) the applicant will withdraw the current application and submit a modified application with no additional application fee; 2) the City Attorney’s Office will send out a notice of violation requiring them to submit an application and have it heard by the City Council sitting as the planning agency within the next 90 days; and 3) if that does not occur, the City Attorney’s Office will take additional action:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Santa Ines, Hamada, Dunton RECUSE: Council Members - Sanchez
For the record, Council Member Sanchez returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 10:33 p.m.
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Mayor Dunton announced that he would recuse on Item 14 -D (City-owned parking lot located at 9818 Artesia Boulevard) due to a conflict of interest as he owns a property within 500 feet of the subject property; 2) Council Member Sanchez requested that Item 14-C (‘Stop’ controls on Bixby Avenue at Beach and Walnut Streets Citywide Wireless Network) be pulled for comment only.
12 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14 July 11, 2022 Page 12 of 13
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
With regard to Item 14-C (‘Stop’ controls on Bixby Avenue at Beach and Walnut Streets), Council Member Sanchez commended staff for their continued efforts with regard to traffic calming measures.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the balance of the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-011, dated July 11, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 23-011.
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 a nd Canehill Avenue, and Artesia Boulevard and Bixby Avenue (C.E. #22 -10).
Action: Authorized 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 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).
Action: Authorized 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.
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).
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-37.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
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).
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-38.
F Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the June 27, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the June 27, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez, Council Member Koops, Council Member Hamada, and Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines made various comments and reports.
For the record, without objection, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Duarte, Tzeitel Paras-Caracci.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 10:43 p.m., in memory of Tzeitel Paras-Caracci, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022.
For the record, the Bellflower City Council will be recessed on the fourth Monday in July pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code Section 2.04.020.
Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
Attest:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: August 8, 2022
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to ratify Council Member Victor A.
Sanchez’ appointment of Brian Ahumada to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Per Resolution No. 05-19, Commissioner Sandra Espinoza’s seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission became vacant on June 8, 2022, due to four absences in a 12- month period (also, three consecutive meetings), thus creating a special vacancy.
Council Member Victor Sanchez appointed Mr. Brian Ahumada to fill that vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Ratify Council Member Sanchez’ appointment of Brian Ahumada to fill the unexpired term ending December 2022; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Each Parks and Recreation Commissioner is paid a stipend of $50 per meeting actually attended (not to exceed $50 per month, pursuant to Resolution No. 99 -98); Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings are held once a month. The funding for this expenditure is budgeted in Account No. 010-41000-3530.
BACKGROUND
An unexpected vacancy occurred on the Parks and Recreation Commission when Commissioner Sandra Espinoza incurred four absences from regular meetings in a 12- month period (also, three consecutive meetings).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Maddy Act, the Public Notice of Special Vacancy was posted in the City Hall Lobby, Simms Park, Bellflower Substation, Thompson Park, and the City’s website on June 13, 2022. Having satisfied the provisions of the Maddy Act, it would be in order for the City Council to ratify this appointment.
ATTACHMENT
Public Notice of Special Vacancy (without attachments).. ............................................... 2
City Council Meeting August 8, 2022
Agenda Item 11-A
Addendum to MND 20-01, TODPR 5-22-13051, & Amend DA 873.1 Presented by: Jason P. Clarke
Planning Department
AERIAL VIEW
Subject Site – Parcel A
Mayne St
Oak St
Bellflower Blvd
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2 BACKGROUND
June/July 2020 – City Council approved 1) the TOD Mixed-Use Project which included 14,450 SF of commercial space including a movie theater on Parcel A, 2) a five-story, 91-unit residential units with 650 SF of commercial space on Parcel B, and 3) approved a Development Agreement (DA) and parking licensing agreements for the project.
August 12, 2020 - The City and Owner executed the DA.
The commercial building on Parcel A has since been demolished and the lot is currently vacant. Construction for the 91-unit mixed-use building commenced and is underway.
3 REQUEST
Amend TOD Development Review (TOD PR)
Parcel A only - New 14,258 SF, partial 2-story building
Amend Development Agreement (DA)
Includes Parcel A only, to reconfigure the Theater, Theater Retail, and Theater Component to provide a broader range of commercial tenants, and revise parking agreements.
Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
CEQA compliance
4 Project Summary
Parcel A - 20,736 SF (.476 Acres)
Proposed Building: 14,258 SF, partial 2-story building
Proposed Uses: Restaurant/Retail/Office/Entertainment Anchor
SITE PLAN
First Floor
Second Floor
Allows for
multiple
tenants
Public Plaza
w/ dining and
seating
Covered
seating
areas
Existing Easement
Second Floor Outdoor Patio
5 ELEVATIONS
Modern Style Architecture
Tower feature
6 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMMERCIAL BUILDING DESIGN
MODIFIED COMMERCIAL BUILDING DESIGN
AMENDMENTS TO THE DA
The amendments to the DA include:
1) Replace the Theater, Theater Retail, and Theater Component with general retail;
2) Require the Owner execute a lease with an “Entertainment Anchor” of at least 4,000 SF within one year after the City issues a TCO; An “Entertainment Anchor” means one of the following: theatre, live music venue; brewery, art gallery, bowling; or other retail that provides the customer with an entertainment experience
3) If the Owner fails to secure an Entertainment Anchor by the deadline, then liquidated damages will be paid to the City every year for a maximum of 15 years not to exceed $500,000; and
4) Revised parking agreements that allow the parking for the commercial building to be transferred to designated off-site parking locations.
9 ADDENDUM TO MND 20-01
An addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 20-01 was prepared. The addendum concludes no new significant impacts would occur as a result of the proposed modifications; therefore, no additional mitigation measures are required for the proposed project.
10 RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence;
After considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-43 and read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1418; or
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11 City Council Meeting August 8, 2022
Agenda Item 11-A
Addendum to MND 20-01, TODPR 5-22-13051, & Amend DA 873.1 Presented by: Jason P. Clarke
Planning Department
City Council Meeting August 8, 2022
Agenda Item 11-A
Addendum to MND 20-01, TODPR 5-22-13051, & Amend DA 873.1 Presented by: Jason P. Clarke
Planning Department
City Council Meeting August 8, 2022
Agenda Item 11-A
Addendum to MND 20-01, TODPR 5-22-13051, & Amend DA 873.1 Presented by: Jason P. Clarke
Planning Department
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN
Parcel A
Parcel B
Project Summary
Site Area (69,469 SF) 1.596 Acres
Parcel A - Theater/Restaurant/Retail
20,736 SF (.476 Acres)
1-story
9,350 SF Four Screen Theater
4,750 Sf Restaurant/Retail
Public Colonnade And Parklets
Off-site Commercial Parking Requested:
92 spaces per the DA
Parcel B – Mixed Use Development
48,733 SF (1.120 Acres)
5 Stories
Unit Count 91 Units
1-bed 52 Units
2-bed 39 Units
650 SF Retail
Parking Provided 1.5 spaces per unit
Standard 52 Spaces
Tandem 39 (78 Spaces)
Guest 9 Spaces
Total 139 at Grade Stalls
Off-site Commercial Parking Requested:
2 spaces per the DA
15 ELEVATIONS
16 ZONING
TOD SP Boundary
17 OPEN SPACE/LANDSCAPE
3,483 SF – total common open space ground floor
1,848 SF – total trellis patios/colonnade on 1st floor
1,378 SF – total patio on 2nd floor
3,226 Sf – total patio decks/colonnade
18 OPEN SPACE FEATURES
19 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Comply with conditions of approval from Resolution No. 20-29-Exhibit A
Install a decorative wood trellis over the trash enclosure.
All rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment must be screened from public view through the use of architectural features (e.g., parapet, cornice).
Master Sign Plan,
Comply with Building and Fire Code compliance, and Storm Water compliance.
20 KCB’s mission is to mobilize the community and provide transformative services so that all neighbors have a place to live, work, and belong
1 a place to live
decrease homelessness & increase housing stability
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing through City of Bellflower Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) 38 households received financial assistance & case management services $93,371 from City of Bellflower (plus funding from United Way & Kaiser Permanente's Older Adults Flex Funding & private donations from local churches and individuals) Trends: medical debt, loss of a loved one, or recent divorce
38 households avoided homelessness
2 a place to live
decrease homelessness & increase housing stability
26 homeless neighbors moved off our streets and into their own homes 42 homeless neighbors were referred & placed in the New Hope Shelter 77 older adults at risk of homelessness received financial assistance Margaret's House - a hospitality home for families transitioning out of homelessness is currently hosting 2 families Moving On Workshops to prepare homeless individuals to be good neighbors and thrive in their new homes Trends: Decrease in county funds for non-sheltered homeless neighbors. Seniors/older adults at risk of homelessness.
26 homeless neighbors moved off the streets
3 4
a place to work
increase employment for neighbors with barriers to
traditional employment
Good Soil Industries is a social enterprise landscape business run by KCB that hires, supports, and trains local men in women with histories of homelessness & incarceration Supported by City of Bellflower Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Employed 30 men & women last year, several were staying at New Hope Shelter Invested $140,000 in participant wages
$194,000 in customer income from 100 local customers
30 Jobs created through Good Soil Industries
5 6
a place to belong
increase the connection of the community, volunteers, and local churches to the expressed hopes & needs of Greater Bellflower Youth Mental Health - Trainings for parents, youth leaders/clergy, coaches. Partnership with existing providers.
Hygiene Kit Packing Parties focused on training Bellflower community members about homelessness and how to help.
Lived Experience Advisory Group provides feedback and ideas from neighbors who were once on the receiving end of KCB services.
Community Asset Mapping & Surveys helps us stay in touch with Bellflower’s hopes and needs.
1,850
Volunteer hours in 2022 so far!
Fun Fact: One of KCB’s top volunteers who has given the most time this year was previously homeless in Bellflower for many years before receiving life-changing services at Little House and then receiving housing assistance from KCB. She now serves on our Lived Experience Advisory Board in addition to her good works in the community!
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PROJECT DIRECTORY
Developer
Architect
Civil Engineer
Landscape Architect
16411 Bellflower LLC
SAE Partners
Sitetech
Mission Landscape
24 N Marengo
24 N Marengo
8061 Church St, P.O BOX 892
16672 Millikan Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Pasadena, CA 91101
Highland, CA 92346
Irvine, CA 92606
CONTACT: Jason Tolleson
CONTACT: Anuj Due, AIA
CONTACT: Jason Mayer
CONTACT: Jonnie Sax, ASLA
TEL. (310) 264-9933
TEL. (310) 402-4354
TEL. (909) 864-3180
TEL. (949) 659-7538
EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Revisions to Parcel A of a previously approved project
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PROJECT DATA:
indicates no change to prior approval
ADDRESS:
16411 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
ZONING:
TODSP / BVOZ-N
OVERALL LOT SIZE:
69,469 sf (1.586 Acres)
Parcel A
20,736 sf (0.476 Acres)
Parcel B
48,733 sf (1.119 Acres)'
PARKING:
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
Parcel A
No On -Site Parking`
COMMON OPEN SPACE:
RENDERINGS
Parcel A
3,483 sf
BUILDING HEIGHT:
41' Max
SETBACKS:
Not Required
AREA STATEMENT:
RETAIL (FIRST FLOOR)
10,490 SF (GROSS)
MONUMENTAL STAIR
381 SF (GROSS)
RETAIL (SECOND FLOOR)
3,387 SF (GROSS)
SUB -TOTAL RETAIL
14,258 SF (GROSS)
TRELLISED PATIOS/ COLLONADE (1ST FLR) 1,848 SF
PATIO (2ND FLR)
1,378 SF
SUB -TOTAL PATIOICOLONNADE
3,226 SF
OPEN SPACE (STREET LEVEL PLAZA) 3,483 SF
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