CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 22-68
A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE SALARY TABLE FOR THE RANGES
IMPACTED BY THE JANUARY 1, 2023 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.On January 1, 2023 the minimum wage will increase from $15.00 per hour to $15.50 per hour.
SECTION 2.The City has three salary ranges that are impacted by the minimum wage increase and therefore needs to amend the salary table to adjust the three associated salary ranges.The amended salary table, showing the changes, is attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3.The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to implement the proposed changes to the salary table. These changes will become effective on the first day of the payroll period that includes January 1, 2023.All future minimum wage adjustments must be implemented on first day of the payroll period that includes January 1st and the steps of the relevant five-step ranges must be automatically adjusted so that each succeeding step is approximately 5% more than the preceding step.
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resolution pertaining to the January 1, 2023 minimum wage salary table is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety.
SECTION 7.Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 8.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix 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. 2 of 4
City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 22-68
SECTION 9.This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 28TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 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
ATTACHMENT:
Exhibit A –Salary Range Table
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Exhibit A
All minimum wage changes will go into effect on the first day of the payroll period that includes January 1, 2023.Adjustments must be made to ensure the consistency of the steps’ rates with the rest of the salary table. Each succeeding step must be approximately 5% more than the preceding step.
Range Title Job
Analysis
Basic Salary Plan (Hourly)
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
P05450 Maintenance Assistant B 15.5000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
P05450 Recreation Leader D 15.5000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
P05450 Auditorium Technician D 15.5000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
P05450 Lifeguard D 15.5000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
P05450 Intern I A 15.5000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
P05550 Recreation Leader II D 15.5000 16.2750 17.0888 17.9432 18.8403 P05550 Auditorium Technician II D 15.5000 16.2750 17.0888 17.9432 18.8403 P05550 Lifeguard II D 15.5000 16.2750 17.0888 17.9432 18.8403 P05550 Intern II A 15.5000 16.2750 17.0888 17.9432 18.8403 P11050 Intern II A 15.5000 15.5000 15.7327 16.5173 17.3423 4 of 4
City Council Meeting
November 28, 2022
Agenda Item 11-A
Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 22-11
9542 Artesia Blvd
Presented By:
Elizabeth Corpuz
Planning Department
1 VICINITY AERIAL
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2 BACKGROUND
Conditional Use Permit (CU 15-02): On 4/20/15, the Planning Commission approved CU 15-02 to allow for a hospital facility and several site improvements;
CUP (CU 16-05): On 9/19/16, the Planning Commission approved CU 16-05, to modify CU 15-02 changing the type of care provided from a combination behavioral/medical to an all-behavioral hospital, increase the beds from 80 to 92, and adjusting the phasing plan for various site improvements to be completed by December 31, 2018.
CUP (CU 22-05):
6/20/22: Planning Commission considered CU 22-05 to modify conditions of approval of CU 16-02. The Commission directed City staff to draft a resolution denying the modification request.
7/5/22: Planning Commission considered the denial resolution and decided to continue the adoption of the resolution. 7/11/22: City Council considered an appeal from the City Attorney to order a de novo public hearing regarding the Planning Commission’s decision. At the meeting, the Applicant agreed to withdraw its CUP application and submit a modified application. 7/12/22: Applicant withdrew its CUP application.
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MODIFICATION REQUEST
Conditional Use Permit (CU 22-11):
The Applicant is requesting that the City Council modify CUP 15-02 and CUP 16-05 as follows:
Eliminate 8-foot high perimeter block wall requirement (COA Nos. 15, 17, 18, 19, and 22 of Resolution No. PC 16-16 - Exhibit A);
Allow an alternate façade improvement design/materials, landscaping, and signage, pursuant to newly submitted plans. (COA No. 15 of Exhibit A of Resolution No. 15-10); and
Eliminate requirements requiring new lighting in the rear parking lot (COA Nos. 35, 36, and 48 of Resolution No. PC 15-10 - Exhibit A). 4 4
DISCUSSION
Perimeter Walls
BMC 17.44.060 requires walls abutting residential districts to be not less than 6’ and no more than 8’ in height.
The 2019 Noise Assessment concludes that the existing 6’ high perimeter walls address concerns of privacy and noise levels in the area do not require the need to install an 8’ high block wall.
As proposed, the Applicant will patch, repair and paint the existing walls to match the proposed façade improvements. 5 5
DISCUSSION
Façade Improvements
6 2015/16 RENDERING
PROPOSED RENDERING
6 DISCUSSION
Façade Improvements
7 DISCUSSION
Landscape Plan
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Landscaped
Areas
Legend
8 DISCUSSION
Landscape Plan
9 9
DISCUSSION
Landscape Plan
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DISCUSSION
Sign Plan
11 Sign Locations
Legend
N
11 DISCUSSION
Parking Lot Lighting
Applicant requests the Council approve an alternate lighting plan.
There are existing light poles (operated by Edison) along the east and west perimeter property lines that illuminate the parking lot.
Applicant obtained signed declarations from neighbors explaining they would prefer no additional lighting.
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DISCUSSION
Block Walls: Staff can support eliminating the conditions of approval requiring a new 8-foot high block wall along the perimeter because the existing 6’-0” high block walls comply with the BMC and 2019 Noise Assessment Addendum.
Façade Improvement: The new façade design, including landscaping and signage, provides a high-quality building façade that will enhance the appearance of the overall site. A recommended COA is included requiring the Applicant to paint the south building elevation walls and interior walls to match the north and east building elevations. A recommended COA is included requiring the Applicant submit a Master Sign Plan. The City Council could require in the COAs the Applicant complete the improvements by a specific date similar to past approvals.
Lighting: Since the Applicant has no control over when the lights turn on or off, a COA is included allowing the Applicant to utilize the existing four light poles in the rear parking lot to illuminate the area but, if the lights are not consistently working, then the Applicant/Property Owner must install decorative lighting in the parking lot to compliment the building design.
Staff does not recommend removing COA Nos. 35 and 48. These require the Applicant to submit a photometric plan to determine if lighting is shielded to prevent spilling onto adjacent lots and streets to comply with BMC § 17.44.080 (Lighting). Lastly, staff does not recommend removing COA No. 36 as it addresses all other light fixtures on the building be decorative.
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RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 22-65; or
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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City Council Meeting
November 28, 2022
Agenda Item 11-A
Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 22-11
9542 Artesia Blvd
Presented By:
Elizabeth Corpuz
Planning Department
15 11.28.22 Bellflower City Council Hearing
CUP Modification Request
Los Angeles Community Hospital at Bellflower
1 The Hospital’s Current Operations
2 32 beds – 100% voluntary Behavioral Health
By comparison, the prior hospital operated 144 beds
No emergency department or acute care
Less traffic and no siren noise than prior hospital operator No noise complaints since new ownership
2 Original Application Expanded Hospital by Adding 60 Behavioral Health Beds
3 National mental health crisis
1 in 24 Californians have serious mental illness
1/3 of 130,000 homeless suffer from mental illness
Shortage of behavioral health beds in CA
The need to increase the number of behavioral health beds to 92 total 60 new beds will create 100+ permanent high-skilled jobs Treat 5,000 patients a year
3 What The City Has Already Approved
(CUP 16-05)
4 92 total beds (all behavioral)
A change of use from a mix of Behavioral and Medical (including an urgent care) to 100% Behavioral, and no urgent care
Conditions of Approval required beautification of buildings and grounds Includes increasing height of block wall from 6’ to 8’
Includes façade modifications for a more contemporary look Upgrade landscape and signage
Improvements to address ADA accessibility
4 Overview: What The Hospital Seeks to Modify
5 The Hospital only seeks to modify 3 of the most expensive conditions of approval from CUP 16-05, due to financial infeasibility
1) Elimination of requirement to increase height of block wall No emergency room; no acute care; no ambulance sirens; less noise; less traffic
2) Modification of façade improvements
The proposal still improves the façade with a more contemporary look
3) Modification of lighting requirements
Existing lighting is sufficient, and neighbors disapprove of changes
5 Overview: Financial Considerations
6 The original cost projection for all improvements associated with the 2016 CUP $5.8 million If the changes are approved, the total will be reduced to $2.2 million, representing a cost reduction of $3.6 million
The Hospital wants to achieve the City’s beautification goals, but needs to do so at a lower price point Financial infeasibility of original improvements
Cannot increase to 60 much-needed beds without these savings Cannot create 100+ jobs without these savings
6 1) Perimeter Block Wall Requirement
7 The requirement to raise wall from 6’ to 8’ was due to noise impacts, and the change is no longer necessary
Noise study conducted and showed no need for the additional 2’ with the Hospital’s proposed operations Hospital is strictly a behavioral health facility
Patients typically do not drive and have fewer visitors Number of cars and traffic is substantially lower than the prior hospital operation No emergency department
Less police/ambulance traffic and siren noise in and around the facility None of the prior noise-generating activities that the previous hospital had in place are currently operative Neighbors want no change (Packet, pp. 55-63)
7 1) Perimeter Block Wall Requirement
8 Existing block wall is in good condition structurally and visually
Proposed 8-foot block wall would require complete demolition of existing 6-foot high wall, construction of new wall with new footings, etc.
Estimated cost of this project is $1.6 million
8 2) Façade Improvements
9 New design makes significant cosmetic changes to improve the façade of the building, improve all signage throughout the property and beautify the street Original plan submitted with CUP 16-05 would have required structural changes to the building which would require OSHPD approval Would take several years to complete
Excessive costs estimated over $2.5 million (just for façade)
9 Option 1 ALTA
BELLFLOWER
EXTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT
10 Option 1 ALTA
BELLFLOWER
EXTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT
11 Option 1 ALTA
BELLFLOWER
EXTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT
12 Option 1 ALTA
BELLFLOWER
EXTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT
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3) Elimination of New Lighting
15 Existing lights in the parking lot will sufficiently illuminate the entire parking lot Neighbors do not want any additional lighting (Packet pp. 55-63) The resolution has maintained all conditions of approval relating to lighting to ensure that it is not bothersome to neighbors, and provides sufficient lighting
15 Modification Requests for New COAs
16 COA 15: Requires all work to be done by Dec. 31, 2023.
The Hospital can commit to Dec. 2023 for all items that do not require OSHPD approval For all items that do require OSHPD approval, because that process takes so long, the Hospital requests that the date be changed to Dec. 31, 2024.
COA 19: Requires the submittal of a landscaping and irrigation plan The Hospital has already worked with the planning department and code enforcement to upgrade the landscaping, and the plans submitted with this application address and improve landscaping as well.
The Hospital requests to delete this condition as not necessary
COA 20: Requires Hospital to use existing 4 light poles, and install new decorative lighting in case of failure of parking lot lights Hospital agrees to comply with this condition, except that in case of failure of the lights, new lighting (which is opposed by neighbors) need not be installed. Rather, the existing lights should be fixed by Edison.
The Hospital requests that the phrase “…must install decorative lighting on the property to match the building subject to approval by the Director” be changed to “…must contact Edison within 30 days to resolve the issue.”
16 Conclusion
17 The Hospital wants to partner with the City to:
Expand the use and better serve the needs of the community Create jobs
Improve the look of the hospital
This is only possible if the Hospital can substantially reduce its financial burden relating to the block wall, façade, and lighting improvements
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November 28, 2022
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
C Consideration and possible action to approve adjourning the January 9, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting to Thursday, January 12, 2023 (4:00 p.m. Closed Session / 4:30 p.m. Open Session).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the adjournment to January 12, 2023 (4:00 p.m. Closed Session / 4:30 p.m. Open Session), and direct the City Clerk to post a courtesy notice following the December 12, 2022, meeting to inform the public of this action; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D Consideration and possible action to approve the Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 pursuant to Government Code § 66006.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 pursuant to Government Code § 66006; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1419 – An Ordinance repealing Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 and amending Chapter 3.28 in its entirety to regulate contracting including purchases of goods, supplies and services.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) W aive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1419; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
F Consideration and possible action to 1) waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1420 – An Ordinance adding Section 9.04.110 to the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) prohibiting unauthorized possession of individual catalytic converters; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 22-66 – A Resolution adopting a fine schedule pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code Section
1.12.060(A) and superseding Resolution No. 20-64.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) W aive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1420; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-66; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
G Consideration and possible action to receive and file Agreement File No. 961, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for the purposes of conducting a Total Compensation Study.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and File Agreement File No. 961; 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 one on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9022½ Hegel Street (C.E. #22 17).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install one on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9022½ Hegel Street; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
Bellflower City Council Agenda
November 28, 2022
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
I Consideration and possible action to set a public hearing for January 12, 2023, to consider Artesia Enterprises, LLC’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a Notice of Nonconformity Abatement appeal for automobile sales and automobile repair center on property located at 9103-9115 Artesia Boulevard.
CEQA: The proposed actions are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.; “CEQA Guidelines”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3), 15321(a), and 15378(b)(4-5) because they: do not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that such action may have a significant effect on the environment; involve an enforcement action of a specific use on the Property; and do not constitute a “project” requiring environmental review.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Confirm receipt of a timely appeal from Artesia Enterprises, LLC of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny his appeal of the Notice of Nonconformity Abatement for automobile sales and automobile repair center; and 2) Set a public hearing to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission for January 12, 2023, or as soon thereafter may be heard; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
J Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-67 – A Resolution adopting the City’s Records Retention Schedule for City records and superseding Resolution No. 15-62.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-67; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
K Consideration and possible action to receive and file the City of Bellflower Successor Housing Agency Annual Report regarding the Low -and-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Successor Housing Agency Annual Report regarding Low-and-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
L Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-68 – A Resolution adjusting the salary table for the ranges impacted by the January 1, 2023 minimum wage increase.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-68; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to implement the proposed changes to the salary range table; or 3) 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, December 12, 2022.