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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Chambers was open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it was strongly recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 2 ROLL CALL
The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Manager Stewart read the titles of the Closed Session items.
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments, without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the Meeting at 5:33 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
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
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 4
November 14, 2022 Page 2 of 15
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Dunton reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. For the record there was no reportable action.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 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
Staff Participants:
Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager /Director of Public Works P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Tae Rhee, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Jamie Bruccoleri Building Official / Plans Examiner
Joel Hockman, Director of Public Safety
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Ray Dunton offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks & Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bellfiower City Council Minutes item No. 9-A November 14, 2022 Page 3 of 15
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the transition of water services to California American Water as of November 1, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the Food Scrap and Landscaping Recycling Program provided by the City of Bellflower and CR&R which satisfies the mandated recycling requirements of Senate Bill 1383.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the "Too Toxic to Trash" Drive-Thru collection event hosted by the Sanitation Districts and the Department of Public Works, to be held on December 3, 2022, at Simms Park.
Council Member Hamada provided details relative to the Bellflower Volunteer Center's Holiday Food and Toy Drive.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the City of Bellflower's Holiday Home Decorating Contest with an entry deadline of December 1, 2022. 9-B PRESENTATION: Family Court Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor Dunton, along with his City Council colleagues, announced that the City of Bellflower recognized November as "Family Court Awareness Month," read the proclamation into the record, and presented it to Sandy Ross of the California Protective Parents Association.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darlene Palacios, resident, addressed the City Council regarding 1) her concern relative to traffic accidents involving pedestrians at the intersection of Rose Street and Clark Avenue, expressing the opinion that the crosswalk should be located on the north side of the street instead of the south side, as many disabled residents of the Brightview Nursing Home located on the northside of the street tend to utilize it; and 2) the water company's lack of enforcement regarding misuse of water usage, noting that monitoring water usage and restrictions was on the honor system.
In response to the comments provided by Darlene Palacios, Mayor Dunton 1) with regard to the lack of enforcement for water misuse, stated that it was a State program and it did not appear to have established enforcement channels; 2) with regard to the intersection of Rose Street and Clark Avenue, a) requested and received clarification that she had spoken to Council Member Sanchez following the last meeting; and b) stated that the City could request that professional staff re-evaluate the intersection, such as the traffic engineer.
Bellfiower City Council Minutes Item No. 10
November 14, 2022 Page 4 of 15
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Assistant City Manager / Director of Public Works Gorecki detailed the current enhancements underway on Clark Avenue at the Rose Street intersection and Ramona Street intersection, including 1) additional painting including "hatching" in the crosswalk and "sharks teeth" patterns to increase driver visibility of the crosswalk; 2) removal of a tree to increase the visibility of an existing northbound sign; and 3) additional signage for drivers and pedestrians to include a "no pedestrian crossing" sign.
Eden Hernandez, President of Ms. Bellflower Paqeant, stated that the Miss Bellflower Pageant was held on October 22, 2022, and five young ladies had been crowned to be on the royal court for 2022.
Neriah Cervantes, 2022 Miss Bellflower Queen, introduced herself to the City Council.
Yuliana Hernandez, 2022 Miss Teen Bellflower Queen, introduced herself to the City Council.
Ali Ramirez, 2022 Miss Bellflower Princess, introduced herself to the City Council.
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, 20221
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
For the record, Mayor Dunton 1) announced that he would recuse from this item due to a property conflict within 500 feet of the subject property; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:29 p.m.
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A November 14, 2022 Page 5 of 15
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adoptinq Resolution No. 22-63 — Continued
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to re-open the public hearing.
There being no one 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.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to 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 Purchase and Sale Agreement 963, in a form approved by the City Attorney:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Hamada, Koops, and Santa Ines
RECUSE: Council Members - Mayor Dunton
For the record, Mayor Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:34 p.m.
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] City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to re-open the public hearing.
Tonia McMillian, Applicant, responded to Council Members' questions. Lengthy discussion ensued.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-B November 14, 2022 Page 6 of 15
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 22-62 — Continued
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines 1) requested and received clarification from Applicant McMillan that the loan money would be utilized towards paying back due rent, purchasing kitchen equipment and the installation of ventilation which has prevented her from opening her kitchen; 2) stated that he was surprised by the ratio of cost of goods sold (average 7%) and profit margin shown in the report, as his own research showed that the standard cost of goods sold for a restaurant o .
business is 25-30/o, 3) noted that he was uncomfortable with the numbers included in her financial report, so he requested the actual cost data from Director DellaLonga and noticed that a lot of items were not shown in costs; 4) requested and received confirmation from Director DellaLonga that there were items shown as sold that were not listed in the costs; 5) requested and received information from Applicant McMillian relative to her business' labor cost and again based on his research and data provided, noted that the business may not be viable; 6) applauded Applicant McMillian for putting her own money into the business; and 7) reminded Applicant McMillian that the City Council has a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers and stated that if it weren't for the passion she showed for her business at the October 14, 2022, City Council Meeting, he would have said "no" to the request.
For the record, Mayor Dunton 1) requested and received clarification from Applicant McMillian that the vent/hood in the kitchen was not working since the previous owner, she had put in a lot of her own money into the business from her employment in the childcare field, and that the she would use the loan from the City to cover three months' worth of back rent and fix the equipment so that she can open her kitchen and become more viable; and 2) stated that the financial numbers she provided in her report did not make sense, but expressed the opinion that Darts Corner is the best thing that has happened to that shopping center in a long time and agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines that Applicant McMillian's enthusiasm for her business at the last meeting left a positive impression.
For the record, Council Member Hamada 1) expressed the opinion that the revenue and costs estimate appeared to be quite challenging and commended Applicant McMillan for providing it; 2) noted that the insurance rate seemed fixed for three years and that insurance rates tended to be more fluid generally; 3) requested and received confirmation from Director DellaLonga and Applicant McMillian that he had forwarded the information relative to County Grant assistance to her to further research and she was pursuing that; and 4) agreeing with statements from his Council Colleagues, expressed the opinion that the math for the business' finances still fluctuated, but having a business in that location and creating jobs is a positive thing for the City.
Beliflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-B November 14, 2022 Page 7 of 15
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 22-62 — Continued
For the record, Council Member Sanchez 1) stated that most businesses typically take 3-5 years to fully develop and acknowledged that although Applicant McMillian has the knowledge of the darts community, she is still working on the business portion; 2) requested and received confirmation from Applicant McMillian that she continues to meet with her small business development team on a weekly basis; 3) expressed the opinion that Applicant McMillian would qualify for some very good loans and suggested that she continue to advocate for that; 4) requested and received confirmation from Applicant McMillian that she sees her business absolutely successful at the end of year two; and 5) agreed with his Council colleagues comments relative to Darts Corner being a positive presence in that shopping center.
For the record, Council Member Koops 1) expressed the opinion that Applicant McMillian was a class act and he was going to vote on this matter not with his business sense, but rather with his heart because as his colleagues have stated, she makes Bellflower better; 2) stated that he appreciated all of the hard work A licant McMillan had ut into this business venture and felt that she had been NN M
dealt a bad hand with regard to the business investor that pulled out of their contract, and that wasn't her fault; 3) noted that the loan from the City would allow her to catch up on her rent, get her kitchen opened, and hopefully be the "seed money" to open other financial opportunities with other entities; and 4) stated that he could read a financial statement as well as anyone else, but he was going to vote in favor of approving the loan for Darts Corner, as he appreciates how hard Applicant McMillian has worked her whole life and how close she is to achieving the American dream, and if he can be of assistance in achieving that, then he would like to do that.
For the record, 1) at the request of Council Member Sanchez, Applicant McMillan agreed that as a condition of approving the loan she would continue to partake in Small Business Administration programs and committed to volunteer as a mentor to teach others if the City set up a similar program; 2) at the request of Council Member Hamada, Director DellaLonga confirmed that there are program guidelines established that require borrowers to check-in with City staff on a quarterly basis; and 3) at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, confirmed that she is willing to keep investing her own money into the business for as long as it takes.
There being no one in attendance wishing to present further testimony, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-62:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops and Mayor Dunton
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12-A November 14, 2022 Page 8 of 15
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 �9 3.28 in its entirety to regulate contracting, including purchases of goods, supplies and services.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item and read by title Ordinance No. 1419, noting a typographical error in the title as follows: "amending Chapter �9 3.28 in its entirety."
Director of Finance Rhee 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members' questions.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1419, as amended to correct the typographical error:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
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.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item and read by title Ordinance No. 1420.
Assistant to the City Manager Sais 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members' questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1420:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12-C November 14, 2022 Page 9 of 15
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 readinq 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 itselfl 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.
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and 2) stated that the staff recommendation is to set the public hearing for December 15, 2022 at a Special Meeting instead of the December 12, 2022, Regular Meeting as noted in the Staff Report.
Jamie Bruccoleri Building Official / Plans Examiner 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Attorney Berger and Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz, responded to Council Members' questions.
Discussion ensued as to the public hearing date for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance. For the record, 1) at City Manager Stewart's suggestion of scheduling the public hearing for the November 28, 2022, Meeting, Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz stated that two publications were required and there may not be sufficient time to meet the publication requirements prior to that meeting; 2) at Mayor Pro Tem's suggestion of holding the hearing at the special meeting on December 15, 2022 as stated previously, City Attorney Berger stated that ordinances must be adopted at a regular meeting and offered the alternative of scheduling the hearing for the regular meeting on December 12, 2022, but continuing the meeting to December 15, 2022, for purposes of the hearing; and 3) City Clerk Ochiqui confirmed that the preferred date to hold the hearing was November 28, 2022 and she would confirm the publishing deadlines with the publisher to ensure that the City could meet the publication requirements for the hearing.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12-C November 14, 2022 Page 10 of 15
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; and 2) setting a public hearing for second readinq and adoption of the Ordinance — Continued Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to 1) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1421; and 2) set a public hearing for the November 28, 2022 City Council Meeting, if publication requirements can be met, or the December 12, 2022, City Council Meeting for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
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.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Director of Public Safety Hockman 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members' questions.
For the record and without objection, relative to the portable surveillance camera systems, Director Hockman confirmed that the following further research would be conducted by staff: 1) at the request of Council Member Hamada, the lifespan of the solar versus diesel portable surveillance camera systems; 2) at the request of Council Member Koops whether the City could lease the portable surveillance camera system equipment on a trial basis or if it would need to be purchased and gather data on their effectiveness; 3) at the request of Mayor Dunton, relative to the diesel option, how often the equipment needs to be refueled and whether people complain about the noise and/or smell of the equipment; and 4) at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, if there is a grant that the City can use to purchase this equipment.
Recess: Without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the meeting at 9:19 p.m. for a short break.
Reconvene: Mayor Dunton reconvened the meeting at 9:24 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Beliflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A November 14, 2022 Page 11 of 15
�� 13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to authorize increasing Southwest Patrol — Continued
Following lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to 1) authorize two armed personnel patrol cars with three service days a week at approximately $150,000; 2) authorize $100,000 in additional funds for the existing use of Southwest Patrol due to increased surveillance at The Mayne Events Center parking structure; and 3) direct staff to further research portable surveillance camera system models and features, including short-term trial and potential grant funding, and bring the matter back to the City Council for future consideration. � 14 CONSENT CALENDAR
' For the record, Mayor Dunton recused on Item 14-J (Specifications No. 18/19-07 Sequel Contractors, Inc.) due to a property conflict within 500 feet of the subject property.
Relative to Item 14-J (Specifications No. 18/19-07 Sequel Contractors, Inc.) and due to Mayor Dunton's apparent property conflict, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines confirmed with City Attorney Berger that Mayor Dunton could remain at the dais for that item if only a comment was being made and there was no substantive discussion of the matter.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested that Items 14-J (Specifications No. 18/19- 07 Sequel Contractors, Inc.) and 14-M (Specifications No. 20/21-01 Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.) be pulled for comments only.
With regard to Items 14-J (Specifications No. 18/19-07 Sequel Contractors, Inc.) and 14-M (Specifications No. 20/21-01 Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.), Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines informed the public that these two major projects involve safety upgrades and are intended to improve safety conditions for pedestrians and drivers within the areas of 1) the Bellflower Boulevard Improvement Project, which will add a median, crosswalk, and ADA upgrades along Artesia Boulevard; 2) Lakewood Boulevard, which will include improvements to traffic signals on Cedar Street and Mayne Street, as well as additional protected left turn lanes on Somerset Boulevard and Flower Street; and 3) Lakewood Boulevard and Alondra Boulevard, which will also be upgraded.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar.
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Reqister No. 23-051, dated November 14, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 23- 051.
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14-B November 14, 2022 Page 14 of 15
14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer's Report for the Month of September 2022.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer's Report.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2022, Reqular Meetinq of the Citv Council.
Action: Approved the October 10, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
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 Attornev, 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 Environmental 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).
Action: 1)Waived the bidding requirements pursuant to City of Bellflower Municipal Code Subsection 3.28.120B; 2) Awarded 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; and 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 230.3 with WCA, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E Consideration and possible action to receive and file Agreement File No. 394.3 with MuniServices, LLC for cannabis tax audit services.
Action: Received and filed Agreement File No. 394.3.
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 pocument Conversion and Scanninq Services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to issue RFP No. CC-2022-01.
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.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-64.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14-H November 14, 2022 Page 13 of 15
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
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).
Action: Authorized the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 17220 — 17228 Downey Avenue.
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).
Action: Authorized the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at four (4) bus stop locations.
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).
Action: Awarded a contract to Sequel for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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 project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Action: 1) Awarded a contract to Select Electric for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Select Electric, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Established a budget of$500,000 in Account No. 020-47312- 9000 (Public Arts Fund) and authorized a loan of approximately $200,000 from the General Fund.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14-L November 14, 2022 Page 14 of 15
14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
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 Attornev.
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: 1) Waived a minor irregularity as to JR Universal's listed price for Bid Item No.1 and awarded 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) Authorized 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.
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. 20/21-01j; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attornev.
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).
Action: 1) Found CPE to be non-responsive, awarded a contract to Belco for the Project; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Belco, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorized a budget amendment for Account No. 135-47148-9000 to increase the project funding by $150,000 for construction managemenUinspection.
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.
Action: Authorized the release of a solicitation for bids for pest control services at various City facilities.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 15
November 14, 2022 Page 15 of 15
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Council Member Hamada, Council Member Koops, and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
Council Member Sanchez requested and received clarification from City Attorney Berger with regard to Item 12-C (Ordinance No. 1421) that a set of predetermined paint colors would not be incorporated into the uniform codes.
For the record, Council Member Koops requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of both Nelvina Aneta Rylaarsdam and Former Mayor William "Bill" Pendleton.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. in memory of Nelvina Aneta Rylaarsdam and Former Mayor William "Bill" Pendleton, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022.
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