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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7 P.M. OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Chambers will be open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it is strongly recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 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
AGENDA
Bellflower City Council Agenda
November 14, 2022
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 16824 Bellflower Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Martin Howard, Gardening at Nite, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
7 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
6 ROLL CALL: Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
7 INVOCATION: Mayor Ray Dunton
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
A City Council Announcements
B Family Court Awareness Month Proclamation
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should come to the podium, be recognized by the Mayor, and state your name for the record. If you wish to address the City Council on an Agenda Item, you may do so by approaching the podium as we review that particular item. You will be given three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
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November 14, 2022
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 22-63 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2022-23 Operating Budget and execute Purchase and Sale Agreement File No. 963, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the 1991 Jacquelyn S. Connolly Revocable Living Trust U/D/T for the purchase of real property located at 9818 Artesia Boulevard (APN 7160 -008-021). [Continued from October 10, 2022]
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Continue to take documentary and testimonial evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22 -63 amending the fiscal year 2022-23 Operating Budget to allocate funds for the property purchase and authorizing the Mayor to execute Purcha se and Sale Agreement 963, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 22-62 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 959, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Darts Corner LLC. to lend funds for Working/Start Up Capital and Equipment Acquisition at 17242-44 Downey Avenue, per the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan, Chapter 5. [Continued from October 10, 2022] Recommendation to City Council: 1) Re-open the public hearing; take documentary and testimonial evidence; and consider whether to adopt Resolution No. 22-62; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1419 – An Ordinance repealing Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 and amending Chapter 3.20 in its entirety to regulate contracting, including purchases of goods, supplies and services.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1419; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1420 – An Ordinance adding Section 9.04.110 to the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) prohibiting unauthorized possession of individual catalytic converters.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1420; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION – Continued
C Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1421 – An Ordinance adopting the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) setting a public hearing for December 12, 2022, for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
CEQA: This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction -related regulations and specification of procedures. These will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. Accordingly, the Ordinance (by itself) does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1421; and 2) Set a public hearing for the December 12, 2022, City Council Meeting for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to authorize increasing Southwest Patrol Inc., deployment, deputy overtime budget, and the purchase of a mobile surveillance camera system.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Direct staff to initiate one or more of the considered options and authorize City Manager to amend the FY 2022 -23 budget incorporating appropriate funding; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 23-051, dated November 14, 2022.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 23- 051; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer’s Report for the Month of September 2022.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Treasurer’s Report; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the October 10, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D Consideration and possible action to award a contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree maintenance services without the need for bidding as otherwise required by the Bellflower Municipal Code, and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 230.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
CEQA: Taking the recommended action would not result in a potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably indirect physical change in the environment and, accordingly, does not qualify as a “project” under the California Enviro nmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14 §§ 15000, et seq.).
Even if the award of contract were to qualify as a project, it would be categorically exempt as a Class 1 or Class 5 project since, at best, it would constitute a minor alteration of existing public structures involving no expansion of use; or alteration in land use limitations (see CCR title 14 §§ 15301, 15305).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to City of Bellflower Municipal Code Subsection 3.28.120B; 2) Award a 3-year tree maintenance contract to WCA, utilizing Irwindale’s agreement with WCA, in an amount not to exceed the annual adopted tree maintenance budget; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 230.3 with WCA, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E Consideration and possible action to receive and file Agreement File No. 394.3 with MuniServices, LLC for cannabis tax audit services.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Agreement File No. 394.3; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) No. CC-2022-01 for Professional Services for Document Conversion and Scanning Services.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to issue RFP No. CC-2022-01; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
G Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-64 – A Resolution approving the transfer of an oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 137.1) from Paramount Pipeline, LLC to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22 -64; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 17220 – 17228 Downey Avenue (C.E. #22-15).______________________________________________ Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 17220 – 17228 Downey Avenue; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
I Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at four (4) bus stop locations (C.E. #22-16). __________________________________________ Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at four (4) bus stop locations; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
J Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the Bellflower Boulevard Complete Streets Project from Artesia Boulevard to South City Limits, HSIPL-5348 (032) (Specifications No. 18/19-07); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney. _______________ 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 § 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a contract to Sequel for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
K Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Select Electric, Inc., for the Bellflower Gateway Sign (Specifications No. 22/23-06); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Select Electric, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney. ______________________________________ 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 proj ect was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a contract to Select Electric for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Select Electric, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Establish a budget of $500,000 in Account No. 020-47312-9000 (Public Arts Fund) and authorize a loan of approximately $200,000 from the General Fund; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
L Consideration and possible action to waive a minor irregularity and award a contract to JR Universal Construction, Inc. for the Public Works Yard Office Renovation (Specifications No. 22/23-02); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JR Universal Construction, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney. _______________________________________________ CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Waive a minor irregularity as to JR Universal’s listed price for Bid Item No.1 and award a contract to JR Universal for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JR Universal, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize a budget amendment to establish $200,000 project funding in Account No. 022-47260-9000 (Public Facilities Fund) and reduce the funding in Account No. 013-47260-9000 by $200,000 (DOT Highway Relinquishment Fund); or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
M Consideration and possible action to find California Professional Engineering to be a non-responsive bidder; and award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for the Lakewood Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements - Part 1: Lakewood Bouelvard (4) Intersections and Part 2:
Lakewood Bouelvard and Alondra Boulevard (Specifications No. 20/21-01); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Find CPE to be non-responsive, award a contract to Belco for the Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Belco, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize a budget amendment for Account No. 135 -47148-9000 to increase the project funding by $150,000 for construction management/i nspection; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
N Consideration and possible action to authorize the release of a solicitation for bids per BMC § 3.28.090 for pest control services at various City facilities. 1) Authorize the release of a solicitation for bids for pest control services at various City facilities; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
16 ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022.