Agenda packet — Bellflower City Council, March 13, 2023

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023

BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION

5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION

1 CALL TO ORDER

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2 ROLL CALL:

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3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

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4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

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AGENDA

Bellflower City Council Agenda
March 13, 2023

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7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION

5 CALL TO ORDER

6 ROLL CALL: Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez

7 INVOCATION: Council Member Victor A. Sanchez

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks & Recreation

9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

A City Council Announcements

B 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey Presented by Richard Bernard of Fairbanks, Metz & Associates (FM3)

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.

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to seek direction on current Code Enforcement procedures, current Southwest Patrol deployment, and potentially hiring a part-time Sheriff’s Liaison position.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Direct staff whether to modify the existing direction of Code Enforcement, modify the current deployment level of Southwest Patrol, and initiate the hiring of a part-time Sheriff’s liaison position; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

B Consideration and possible action to provide direction for the design and use of solar-powered pedestrian and safety lights on the MTA Bike Trail and at Palm Street Park.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Provide direction to staff regarding future usage of solar-powered light fixtures on the MTA Bike Trail and at Palm Park; 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.

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 23-091, dated March 13, 2023.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-091; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-08 – A Resolution designating a citizen oversight board to oversee the expenditure of the proceeds from the sale of the Bellflower Municipal Water System through the Public Projects Fund; and establishing policies and procedures for the board.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-08; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget Calendar.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 20 23-2025 Budget Calendar; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to consider adopting Resolution No. 23-09 – A Resolution opposing Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-09; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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15 COUNCIL REPORTS

16 ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.

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Consideration of future design & use of solar-powered light fixtures at palm park and on the MTA Bike trail

March 13, 2023

1 Background
Since 2021, City facilities have experienced extensive copper wire theft, particularly lighting fixture wiring MTA Bike Trail lights repairs have exceeded $100,000
Palm Park light repairs are approx. $15,000
Caruthers snack shack and ballfields have experienced wire theft that has caused more than $10,000 in repairs

2 Repairs and in-house solutions
Public Works has used staff and outside contractors to make the necessary repairs at facilities.

Staff has also utilized unconventional ideas to remedy thefts including:

Tack/Spot welding access plates on light poles & pull boxes Metal banding of decorative collars for light poles
Use of tamper-proof screws
Strategic placement of heavy boulders on top of pull boxes at ground level

3 Solar-powered lighting solutions
In recent years, the exterior lighting industry has made significant strides in the develop and design solar-powered exterior lighting fixtures The largest benefit of solar-powered lights is that there is no need for an electrical power source, resulting in a lower operating costs and they are no longer targeted by wire thieves.

However, solar-powered light fixtures are costly and are limited in the design styles

4 Solar-powered lighting solutions
The City worked with Willdan Engineering and South Coast Lighting and Design to assess the lights on the MTA Bike Trail and Palm Park to provide an option of converting the existing light fixtures to solar-power as well or switch to a comparable solar-powered light fixture.

The goal of the assessment was to focus on the actual light fixture and re-use the existing vertical pole in an effort to reduce costs.

5 Palm Park
There are two separate lighting fixtures currently at Palm Park:
35 Shepard’s Hook fixtures for the walking path
12 box lights for the parking lot
Retrofit of Shepard’s Hook light fixtures
Existing pole estimated at $5,525/fixture - $193,375 total New pole estimated at $4,200/fixture - $147,000 total
New light fixture, similar Shepard’s Hook style
$2,750/fixture - $96,250 total
Park Lot Box Lights
Cannot be retrofitted
Recommended to replace existing fixtures with all-in-one light fixture with solar panel built in $3,170/fixture - $38,040

6 Retrofit Fixture vs New Fixture

RETROFIT

NEW

7 New Shepard’s Hook Light Fixture

8 New parking lot light solar fixture

9 Mta Bike Trail
The Bike Trail only has one light fixture style – Shepard’s Hook 140 Shepard’s Hook fixtures on the Bike Trail
Retrofit of Shepard’s Hook light fixtures
Existing pole estimated at $5,525/fixture - $773,500 total New pole estimated at $4,200/fixture - $588,000 total
New light fixture, similar Shepard’s Hook style
$2,750/fixture - $385,000 total

10 Retrofit Fixture vs New Fixture

RETROFIT

NEW

11 Discussion and Consideration
Palm Park estimated cost between $134,300 - $231,450
Low end would include new Shepard’s Hook light fixture and new parking lot light fixture High end would include retrofit of existing Shepard’s Hook light fixture and new parking lot light fixture MTA Bike Trail estimated cost between $385,000 - $773,500 Low end would include new Shepard’s Hook light fixture
High end would include retrofit of existing Shepard’s Hook light fixture

12 Consideration of future design & use of solar-powered light fixtures at palm park and on the MTA Bike trail

March 13, 2023

13 1

Survey Specifics and Methodology
Not all results will sum to 100% due to rounding
In 2005 and 2007, the survey used a Random Digit Dial (RDD) sampling methodology. In the 2013 through 2016 studies, a voter listed sample was used.

The survey was conducted in 2003 and 2001 as well, but results are only presented for the last seven studies.

2 The Quality of Life
and Major Issues
in Bellflower

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2 out of 3 residents rate Bellflower positively
as a place to live—unchanged from 2018
Q2.

Generally speaking, how would you rate Bellflower as a place to live:
is it an excellent place to live, a good place, just fair, or a poor place to live?

4 Salience of homelessness continues to increase
Q3. What do you think is the most serious issue facing the residents of Bellflower that you would like to see City government do something about? *Topic areas are unchanged from previous years, but wording from year to year is different; – indicates item was mentioned by less than one percent or not mentioned at all (Open-ended; Multiple Responses Accepted; Includes Grouped Responses; Ranked by 2023)

5 Homelessness, housing, and crime-related issues top the list of serious problems Q6. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Very/Somewhat Serious Problem)

6 There is more modest concern about
traffic and other city services
Q6. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. Split Sample (Ranked by Very/Somewhat Serious Problem)

7 Homelessness remains the top concern; concern rose most about housing, taxes, quality of services, government inefficiency, and public transit Q6. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. ^Not Part of Split Sample, “--” in the table indicates that the question was not asked (Ranked by 2023 Very/Somewhat Serious Problem)

8 Impressions of
City Government Departments and the City Council

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Half of residents continue to have
a positive view of City government;
slightly lower for the Council
Q4a & b. I am now going to mention some City organizations and departments. Please tell me how you would rate the job performance being done by that organization or department. Is it excellent, good, fair or poor? Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Excellent/Good Job Performance 2023)

10 Q4c, d, f. I am now going to mention some City organizations and departments. Please tell me how you would rate the job performance being done by that organization or department. Is it excellent, good, fair or poor? ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Excellent/Good Job Performance 2023)
Ratings for Bellflower departments are little changed from 2018, but most remain down from years prior

11 Residents have a more negative reaction
to Community Service Officers without
hearing their job description
Q4e & g. I am now going to mention some City organizations and departments. Please tell me how you would rate the job performance being done by that organization or department. Is it excellent, good, fair or poor? Split Sample
(Ranked by Excellent/Good Job Performance 2023)

12 Q7. I would like to read you a list of specific services provided by Bellflower's City government to residents of the city. Please tell me how important you think that service is.

We will use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT and 10 means VERY IMPORTANT. (Ranked by Mean Score; Mean Scores on a 10-Point Scale
Where 10 = Very Important and 1 = Not at All Important) Trash collection; fiscal management; public safety; and street, storm drain, and park maintenance are of top importance

13 Q7. I would like to read you a list of specific services provided by Bellflower's City government to residents of the city. Please tell me how important you think that service is.

We will use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT and 10 means VERY IMPORTANT. (Ranked by 2023 Mean Score; Mean Scores on a 10-Point Scale Where 1 = Not at All Important and 10 = Very Important) Residents consider all services tested to be important; sewer/storm drain maintenance is up from 2016

14 Satisfaction With
City Services

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Q5. Would you say that the job the City government is doing is _______? Excellent/
Good
52%
How would you rate the overall job being done by Bellflower City government in providing services to Bellflower’s residents and businesses? Just over half of residents give the City a positive review for the job it is doing providing services

16 Ratings for providing services is little changed from 2018 and fairly consistent since 2015 Q5. Would you say that the job the City government is doing is _______? How would you rate the overall job being done by Bellflower city government in providing services to Bellflower’s residents and businesses?

17 Residents are satisfied on average with all services—but a majority are strongly satisfied with only two services Q8. I am going to mention each service again This time I would like you to tell me how satisfied you are personally with the job that Bellflower’s City government is doing in providing that service for the City’s residents We will use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means NOT AT ALL SATISFIED with the service and 10 means you are VERY SATISFIED with the service. (Ranked by Mean Score; Mean Scores on a 10-Point Scale
Where 10 = Very Satisfied and 1 = Not at All Satisfied)

18 Mean satisfaction ratings are down at least slightly in many areas, including some areas of top concern
Q8. I am going to mention each service again This time I would like you to tell me how satisfied you are personally with the job that Bellflower’s City government is doing in providing that service for the City’s residents We will use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means NOT AT ALL SATISFIED with the service and 10 means you are VERY SATISFIED with the service. “--” in the table indicates that the question was not asked
(Ranked by 2023 Mean Score; Mean Scores on a 10-Point Scale Where 1 = Not At All Satisfied and 10 = Very Satisfied)

19 Mean Importance and Satisfaction Rating Comparisons of Services and Features Q7. I would like to read you a list of specific services provided by Bellflower's City government to residents of the city Please tell me how important you think that service is. We will use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT and 10 means VERY IMPORTANT.

Q8. I am going to mention each service again This time I would like you to tell me how satisfied you are personally with the job that Bellflower’s City government is doing in providing that service for the City’s residents We will use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means NOT AT ALL SATISFIED with the service and 10 means you are VERY SATISFIED with the service. (Based on Average Mean Score for Satisfaction and Importance)

8.09 High Importance, Low Satisfaction
High Importance, High Satisfaction
Low Importance, High Satisfaction
Low Importance, Low Satisfaction

20 Mean Importance and Satisfaction Rating Comparisons of Services and Features Q7/Q8.
(Based on Average Mean Score for Satisfaction and Importance)

7.05 8.09
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
(Low Importance, High Satisfaction)
(High Importance, High Satisfaction)
(High Importance, Low Satisfaction)
(Low Importance, Low Satisfaction)

21 Public Safety
in Bellflower

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Nearly half of respondents believe crime in their neighborhood has increased in the last five years Q9.

Total
Increased
48%
Total
Decreased
7%
Thinking about the last 5 years, do you think crime in your neighborhood has increased, stayed the same, or decreased?

23 Q9. Thinking about the last 5 years, do you think crime in your neighborhood has increased, stayed the same, or decreased? Perception that crime has increased in their neighborhood is up from previous years

24 Q10. What would you say is the most serious public safety problem in your neighborhood? *Wording Slight Different in Prior Surveys, “--” in the table indicates that the question was not asked
(Open-ended question; Multiple Responses Accepted;
Includes Grouped Responses of 1% or Greater; Ranked by 2023) Homelessness, unsafe driving, and residential theft remain the most salient public safety concerns

25 Opinions Toward Policies to Address Homelessness

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Homeless prevention and response
proposals garner the most support
Q11. I am going to mention some policies that have been proposed to address homelessness in Bellflower. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose increasing public spending on that policy by the Bellflower City government to address homelessness. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Strongly/Somewhat Support)

27 3 out of 4 or more residents support
supportive housing, but with less intensity
Q11. I am going to mention some policies that have been proposed to address homelessness in Bellflower. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose increasing public spending on that policy by the Bellflower City government to address homelessness. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Strongly/Somewhat Support)

28 The Most Important Thing
the City Can Do to Improve City Services for the People Who Live/Work in Bellflower

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Addressing crime and homelessness remain atop the list of the most important things the City can do to improve services Q12. In thinking about all the issues we have discussed or some other issue related to Bellflower, what is the most important thing the City of Bellflower can do to improve city services for the people who live and/or work in Bellflower? Topic areas are the same from past years, yet descriptions reflect results in 2023; * In past years this category focused on gangs; ** in past years this category included other government issues (Open-ended; Multiple Responses Allowed; Grouped Responses; Ranked by 2023)

30 Summary of Key Findings

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Key Findings
Two out of 3 residents view Bellflower favorably as a place to live—a finding that is unchanged since 2018 but down slightly from years prior.

Homelessness is the most top-of-mind issue, and its saliency continues to rise. Homelessness also tops a list of 17 issues in the proportion calling it a serious problem in Bellflower today.

The proportion who call a lack of affordable housing a serious problem is second only to homelessness—and up notably from 2018 and past years. In addition to housing costs, this year’s study showed a heightened concern about inflation and the cost of living.

Crime rounds out the most mentioned concerns and is a growing concern as well. Concern about crime is near equal to that of homelessness in saliency, and issues related to crime rank just behind homelessness and affordable housing in seriousness on the list of issues tested.

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Key Findings; Continued
Nearly half of residents believe crime has increased in their neighborhood in the past five years—up notably from 2018 and continuing an upward trend from years prior.

When asked the most serious public safety concerns in their neighborhood, homelessness; unsafe driving; and home burglaries, break-ins, and theft were the most mentioned, followed by drug abuse, security and police patrols, and gangs and juvenile violence.

Three out of four or more residents respond positively to increasing public spending on policies that would address homelessness, with policies related to prevention and response generating more intensity of support than those related to supportive housing.

Ratings for Bellflower’s community service officers are modest generally—perhaps reflecting the term “officers” suggests “police.” Positive ratings were higher among those who heard a job description.

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Key Findings; Continued
A majority of residents rate Bellflower City government’s job performance positively, but ratings are slightly lower when considering the City Council specifically. While these ratings are little changed since 2018, the survey revealed increased concern about the quality of Bellflower’s basic City services and inefficiency in City government.

While residents express more concern about quality of City services and government inefficiency, they are at least somewhat satisfied on average with all 16 specific city services tested in the survey—including management of City finances.

Areas where comparisons between importance and satisfaction ratings suggest need for attention or improvement are management of City government finances, road maintenance, neighborhood clean-up, police protection, business development, after-school activities, and graffiti removal.

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35 13-A

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Joel Hockman, Director of Public Safety

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to seek direction on current Code Enforcement procedures, current Southwest Patrol deployment, and potentially hiring a part-time Sheriff’s Liaison position.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Public Safety Department Staff is looking for direction on three components of their operation: Code Enforcement, Southwest Patrol services, and potentially adding the part-time position of Sheriff’s Liaison. Having moved the City’s Code Enforcement Division over to the Substation six months ago, giving a progress report and receiving direction from Council is well-timed. The same is true for reviewing the large increase of Southwest Patrol services at the beginning of this year. And, in response to some concerns about oversight of the City’s Sheriff’s patrol services, the potential value of hiring a retired member of that department to analyze the performance of current patrol personnel has merit.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Direct staff whether to modify the existing direction of Code Enforcement, modify the current deployment level of Southwest Patrol, and initiate the hiring of a part-time Sheriff’s liaison position; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The annual cost of adding a part-time Sheriff’s Liaison position at $94 per hour providing 15 hours of service per week is $79,000 including taxes. There would be no fiscal impact from providing direction on Code Enforcement and Southwest Patrol, unless the City Council recommended changing staffing or service levels (armed guard is $55 per hour and unarmed guard is $38 per hour).

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1 Staff Report – Options for Increasing Public Safety Services March 13, 2023

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DISCUSSION

1) CODE ENFORCEMENT: Transitioning the Code Enforcement Division over to Public Safety turned out to be a smoother process than many suspected. The enforcement culture of personnel already working in the Substation has been a good fit based on Council’s direction for Code Enforcement to take on a more assertive posture with some of its caseloads. Also, the department is continuing to make progress on cross-training the field duties of code enforcement inspectors and community service officers, which greatly expands the City’s ability to expand both services. Some of the specific highlights include:

Year-to-date case and administrative citation comparison between 2022 and 2023.

DATE RANGE OPENED CLOSED Admin Citations
Jan 1-Mar 6, 2022 105 92 4
Jan 1-Mar 6, 2023 232 100 37

Enhancements to Code Enforcement services, based on the recent merger:

 Community service officers (CSOs) serve as extra eyes in the field to spot and report visible violations more readily.
 CSOs assist with performing numerous re-inspections of minor violations, during the performance of their other duties – which frees up time for code enforcement inspectors.
 Recently expanded weekend and evening coverage for both CSOs and code enforcement inspectors (currently going through additional cross-training).  More Substation office support to assist citizens in person and on the phone.  Daily interaction with and support from Sheriff’s personnel regarding problem properties, vendors, etc.
 City Hall front counter has been freed up from numerous Code Enforcement contacts.

Although it already has been six months since the merger began, the department is still looking to expand its ability to deliver service with further cross-training, door hanger violation notices, possible enhanced program management software, support from the City Attorney’s office, and other strategies to get more compliance on a variety of code violations – especially those visible from the street-view.

2) SOUTHWEST PATROL: The City has made fairly extensive use of Southwest Patrol’s services in recent years to provide better support to its parks, parking structure, and commercial and residential corridors – both day and night-time shifts. In addition to being a visible deterrent, the armed officers have been engaging suspicious and/or criminal persons to a limited degree (e.g., illegal campers, people parked suspiciously, responding to burglary alarm calls). A review of Southwest Patrol logs reveals other examples of actions taken:

2 Staff Report – Options for Increasing Public Safety Services March 13, 2023

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DISCUSSION – Continued

General Activities
 Evening patrols of local businesses – especially in the downtown area.  Patrolling liquor stores/bars and moving along those loitering and/or drinking in public.
 Investigating suspicious vehicles driving around neighborhoods slowly with no lights on (possibly with criminal intent).
 Multiple checks of bus shelters in town, removing persons found camping or loitering.
 Numerous instances of locating suspicious people, and calling LASD to investigate.
 Found multiple stolen vehicles which were reported to and recovered by LASD.  Documenting graffiti incidents around the city.

Recent Noteworthy Incidents
 Found a group of “mini-bikers” riding around Simms Park, made contact and cleared the group from the park.
 Assisted parents of a missing teenager with autism look for their child at Riverview Park.
 Came upon a vehicle stopped in the roadway at Lakewood Boulevard/Flower Street, contact was made with the driver who appeared under the influence. LASD was contacted and arrived on scene. The driver was later arrested for DUI.  While patrolling around the vacant “Just Tires” an alarm noise was heard coming from the building. A sweep of the exterior revealed a forced entry point. LASD was called to assist with cleaning the building.
 Officers were flagged down regarding a hit and run, the victim pointed out where the suspect vehicle was last seen. The officers checked the area and located the vehicle/suspect. They held the suspect at the location until LASD arrived.

3) HIRING A PART-TIME SHERIFF’S LIAISON POSITION: The City of Bellflower has a long history of reviewing the delivery of Sheriff’s patrol services. Most of this past effort was focused on how patrol time was assigned within the requirements of the City’s contract. Since that time, the City cancelled a sergeant position, and the past Sheriff removed all service area lieutenants (SAL’S) who were assigned to contract cities, as a cost-saving measure (those positions had been paid for by the County for >20 years).

As a result, Bellflower went from having three Sheriff’s supervisors/manager down to one supervisor, whose primary responsibilities are the SAO team and other administrative duties. The idea of hiring back the City’s recently retired SAL to review the performance of Bellflower’s patrol deputies is seen as a way to increase oversight, but at approximately 25% the cost of contracting another full-time sergeant position. In the role of Sheriff’s liaison, the new hire would have access to the various documents needed to review deputy performance, as well as opportunities to meet with personnel who need to show improvement or who are deserving of affirmation as a good example to others.

This proposed position is rather unique and somewhat experimental. If after some reasonable number of months, the service does not lead to some performance improvements within the patrol personnel assigned to Bellflower, the City would have the ability to discontinue the position.
3 13-B

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 provide direction for the design and use of solar-powered pedestrian and safety lights on the MTA Bike Trail and at Palm Street Park.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City has recently experienced costly copper wire thefts involving the pedestrian lights along the MTA Bike Trail as well as at Palm Street Park. Staff has consulted with Willdan Engineering and South Coast Lighting on converting the existing light fixtures to solar-power as well as other solar-powered light fixtures currently available on the market that could be incorporated onto the existing poles.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Provide direction to staff regarding future usage of solar-powered light fixtures on the MTA Bike Trail and at Palm Street Park; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

Depending on whether the existing fixtures are retrofitted or new fixtures are utilized, the estimated cost will range between $2,000 - $6,000 per light fixture. This project is not part of the current year budget. If approved, a Capital Improvement Project account will be created and the budget will be established.

DISCUSSION

Staff has obtained estimated costs from Willdan Engineering and South Coast Lighting to retrofit existing pedestrian light fixtures to solar-power as well as estimated costs for new solar-powered light fixtures that are similar in style to the existing light fixtures for both the MTA Bike Trail and Palm Street Park.

14-A

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Tae Rhee, Finance Director/City Treasurer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-091, dated March 13, 2023.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Section X.B of the Budget, Financial and Administrative Policies stipulates the City’s process in executing warrants for the payment of goods and services, as well as the requirement to make each warrant register a matter of public record by placing it on the City Council Agenda as a Consent Calendar item.

RECOMMENDATION

1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-091; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

$835,378.35 in expenditures and $3,000,000.00 in inter-account transfers.

ATTACHMENT

Warrant Register No. 23-091 .......................................................................................... 2

Fund No.CITY OF BELLFLOWER:
010 General Fund 329,493.86$
011 General Fund Projects 3,640.00
070 Measure A Fund - Parks 124,297.35
100 Proposition A Fund - Transportation 64,097.13
125 Measure R Fund - Transportation / Streets 926.10
135 Proposition C Fund - Transportation / Streets 26,342.37 320 Measure W Fund- Water 3,546.23
530 Equipment Replacement Fund 8,703.69
540 GIS Update Fund 39.96
600 Building and Safety Fund 3,407.94
900 Community Development Block Grant Fund 12,099.24
910 HOME Fund 611.00
944 Parking District No. 1 Fund 275.75
Total Accounts Payable 577,480.62
Payroll Check Payments (Pay Periods Ending 02/24/23)257,897.73 Total Expenditures - City 835,378.35$
Inter-Account Fund Transfers (Non-Expenditures) 3,000,000.00$ Total - City 3,835,378.35$

WARRANT REGISTER FUND SUMMARY

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
(Warrant Register No. 23-091, Dated March 13, 2023)
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REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 001 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: 20434 (20434 SOUTH SANTA FE AVENUE, LLC)

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VENDOR.: 36002 (360 MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY)

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VENDOR.: A&G02 (A&G SALES FENCE & SUPPLY)

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VENDOR.: ALA05 (ALAN'S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER, INC.)

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VENDOR.: AMA01 (AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 002 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: AMA01 (AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: APO03 (TAJEN GRAPHICS, INC.)

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VENDOR.: BEL02 (BELLFLOWER-SOMERSET MUTUAL WATER COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: BEL03 (BELLFLOWER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 003 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: BEL11 (BELLFLOWER HOME GARDEN WATER COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: BIS01 (BISHOP COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS)

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VENDOR.: BNY01 (THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 004 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: BSN01 (VARSITY BRANDS HOLDING CO., INC.)

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VENDOR.: BUR01 (BURKE,WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP)

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VENDOR.: CLE11 (CLEARPAY PROCESSING LLC)

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VENDOR.: COM46 (COMPLETE OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)

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VENDOR.: CRA05 (MICHELE L. CRAVENS-WORLEY)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 005 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: CRU01 (SUSAN CRUMLY)

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VENDOR.: DIA02 (CESAR DIAZ)

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VENDOR.: EMP06 (EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION, INC.)

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VENDOR.: FAS03 (GUY BARNES)

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VENDOR.: FER05 (FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 006 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: FRO07 (FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS)

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VENDOR.: GAR06 (ANDREA B. CALIP TRUST)

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VENDOR.: GER01 (DANDY GERZON DE PAULA)

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VENDOR.: GLA01 (GLASBY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY)

11.74 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
330914A XXXXXX 02/23/23 151.02 010 46012 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES 330957A XXXXXX 02/23/23 530.86 010 46010 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES

58.98 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
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Vendor's Total = 858.28
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REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 007 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: GLO07 (GLOBAL CTI GROUP INC.)

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VENDOR.: GOG01 (GO GREEN INTERIOR PLANTS)

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VENDOR.: HAA01 (MITCHEL L. HAACK)

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VENDOR.: HAR08 (HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 230065 XXXXXX 03/01/23 12740.00 010 42054 3000 01/23 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/RETAINER 230068 XXXXXX 03/01/23 3640.00 011 47028 9000 115 01/23 ENG.DESIGN SVCS/ARKANSAS ST.PRKG.LOT/TO#48 230078 XXXXXX 03/01/23 4030.00 010 42054 3105 01/23 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT SERVICES 230079 XXXXXX 03/01/23 2425.00 600 42054 4120 01/23 GRADING PLAN CHECK SERVICES/VAR.LOCATIONS 230080 XXXXXX 03/01/23 3255.00 320 42054 6020 01/23 MEASURE W COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT SERVICES ------------
Vendor's Total = 26090.00
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REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 008 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: HAS03 (HASA INC)

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VENDOR.: HDL03 (HDL SOFTWARE LLC)

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VENDOR.: HEN04 (MARK D. HENSLEY)

70.50 010 42032 3105 12/22 LEGAL SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS/GREASE SPILL

47.00 010 42032 1400 12/22 LEGAL SERVICES/PLANNING/ROSE ST.(WASSIF) 615.40 010 42032 1400 12/22 LEGAL SERVICES/GENERAL LEGAL/CBP ADMIN. ------------
Vendor's Total = 24289.60
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VENDOR.: HOM01 (HOME DEPOT)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 009 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: HOM01 (HOME DEPOT) ..Continue..

22.01 010 46000 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 257.84 010 46000 8000 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

14.80 010 46000 8010 TSS 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 1297.47 010 46010 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 146.09 010 46011 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 1017.09 010 46012 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 136.46 010 46020 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 1135.65 010 46029 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

49.30 010 46033 3900 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 337.03 135 46000 3560 01/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT -30.62 010 43100 3900 01/23 PW SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT/EARLY PAY DISCOUNT ------------
Vendor's Total = 6025.93
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VENDOR.: HUM03 (COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES)

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS)

50.70 010 43100 2000 REPLACE SEAT COVER/F250

34.12 010 46000 2000 PART/SUBSTATION DOOR

15.40 010 43100 2000 SUPPLIES/FLASHLIGHT HOLDER 343.95 010 43100 3000 OFFICE SUPPLIES/DESK RISER

90.00 010 41200 3100 MMASC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 400.00 010 41100 3000 CALIFORNIA CITY MGMT.FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 010 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS) ..Continue..

69.47 600 43100 4120 DELIVERY FEE/PLANS/SERRANO DEVELOPMENT 795.00 010 41100 4100 REG/ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS

41.14 600 43100 4120 DELIVERY FEE/PLANS/9146 WALNUT,8756 CEDAR -20.00 010 43020 4100 CREDIT/10/22 APA WEBINAR 610.00 010 42052 1300 GFOA ACFR REVIEW FEE

5.49 010 43100 1300 IRS EFILE FEE/F941
155.00 135 42054 3610 12/22 EMAIL VIRUS SCANNING SERVICE 242.00 010 41100 1000 01/12/23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXPENSE 157.46 010 43100 1300 OFFICE SUPPLIES
230.37 010 43100 8000 UPS/NETWORK SWITCHES 318.32 010 41318 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES 154.33 010 41307 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT 154.33 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT 154.34 010 41321 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT 102.82 010 41307 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT 102.81 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT 102.81 010 41321 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT 358.07 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES,DECORATIONS,REFRESHMENTS 157.40 010 41100 5000 01/06/23-01/05/24 ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM SUBSCRIPT. 339.49 010 43100 5010 FACILITY EQUIP.,STAFF SCHED.SOFTWARE,OFFICE SUPPLY

80.53 010 43100 5011 FACILITY EQUIPMENT

47.94 010 46500 5000 REPLACEMENT BACK-UP BATTERY

75.00 010 43090 5000 SOCIAL MEDIA AD/01/26/23-01/30/23

50.00 010 43010 4000 01/23 ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 234.82 010 43100 4000 TONERS/HP B&W (QTY 2) 199.52 010 42086 1010 DECO/CITY HALL DISPLAY CASE

33.61 010 43100 4000 OFFICE SUPPLIES/MEMORY CARD 1566.18 010 41318 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES,REFRESHMENTS,DECO -220.16 010 41318 1012 CREDIT:SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES,REFRESHMENTS,DECO

95.26 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT DECORATIONS

14.55 530 18400 CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING,DECO/DEPT.1012

21.54 010 43100 5000 OFFICE SUPPLIES

45.80 010 42534 5000 VETERAN BRICKS

37.46 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS 250.00 010 41100 1000 01/23/23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXPENSE

15.00 010 43090 5000 CITY STORE WEBSITE DOMAIN 110.24 010 43100 5017 YOUTH PROGRAM EQUIPMENT

35.00 010 41100 1000 CVS REG/CCCA 1/18/23 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MTG.

35.00 010 41100 1000 CRH REG/CCCA 1/18/23 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MTG. 242.28 010 41100 1100 DINNER EXPENSE/1/9-10/23 CCCA CONFERENCE/(QTY 5)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 011 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS) ..Continue..

38.00 010 41100 1100 PARKING/01/9-10/23 CCCA CONFERENCE 231.44 010 41100 1100 LODGING/01/9-10/23 CCCA CONFERENCE 400.00 010 41200 1100 MEMBERSHIP/CALIFORNIA CITY MGMT.FOUNDATION 153.96 010 41100 4100 AIRFARE/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 227.95 010 41100 4000 AIRFARE/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 227.95 010 41100 4000 AIRFARE/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 163.96 010 41100 4000 AIRFARE/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 163.96 010 41100 4000 AIRFARE/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS

35.00 010 41100 1100 REG/01/18/23 CCCA BOARD OF DIRECTOR MTG. 259.64 010 41100 4000 LODGING/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 259.64 010 41100 4000 LODGING/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 259.64 010 41100 4000 LODGING/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS 259.64 010 41100 4000 LODGING/05/21-23/23 ICSC CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS ------------
Vendor's Total = 11372.42
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VENDOR.: INT15 (MIKE CABRERA CORPORATION)

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VENDOR.: IRS02 (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

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VENDOR.: JHM01 (JHM SUPPLY, INC.)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 012 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: JHM01 (JHM SUPPLY, INC.) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: JIM06 (ROCIO JIMENEZ-SANCHEZ)

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VENDOR.: JOE02 (JOE A GONSALVES & SON)

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VENDOR.: LEA11 (LEAD TECH ENVIRONMENTAL)

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VENDOR.: LES00 (LESLIE'S SWIMMING POOL SUPPLIES)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 013 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: LES00 (LESLIE'S SWIMMING POOL SUPPLIES) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: LOS50 (LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS)

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VENDOR.: MAL10 (MALMER STRAPPING CO.)

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VENDOR.: MOR11 (ALLAN MORSE)

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VENDOR.: MWI01 (M. WILSON COMPANY CONTRACTORS, INC.)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 014 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: NCA01 (NCA STUDIO INC)

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VENDOR.: ONG01 (OSCAR NERI)

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VENDOR.: OTI01 (OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: PAR01 (LIBERTY UTILITIES/PARK WATER COMPANY)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 015 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: RAY01 (RAYVERN LIGHTING SUPPLY COMPANY, INC)

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VENDOR.: ROM02 (MARGARET ROMERO)

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VENDOR.: SAN36 (SONNY R. SANTA INES)

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VENDOR.: SCH08 (SCHROEDER'S PIANO, INC.)

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VENDOR.: SCS02 (S.C. SIGNS & SUPPLIES LLC)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 016 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SCS02 (S.C. SIGNS & SUPPLIES LLC) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: SMA03 (SMART & FINAL)

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VENDOR.: SOS02 (HECTOR SOSA)

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VENDOR.: SOU01 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 017 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SOU01 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) ..Continue..

10.40 010 43210 3900 01/23 ELECTRIC
253.22 320 43210 6022 01/23 ELECTRIC
230223ECFH XXXXXX 02/23/23 4067.93 010 43210 3900 ECF 01/23 ELECTRIC/THE MAYNE EVENTS CENTER ------------
Vendor's Total = 88269.44
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VENDOR.: SOU03 (THE GAS COMPANY)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- B230222H XXXXXX 02/22/23 13343.96 010 43211 3900 01/23 GAS 407.72 010 43211 2000 01/23 GAS
B230223H XXXXXX 02/23/23 1068.82 010 43211 3100 01/23 GAS 122.48 010 43211 3900 01/23 GAS
2023.02 010 43211 8000 01/23 GAS
B230224H XXXXXX 02/24/23 3378.27 010 43211 3900 01/23 GAS 230224ECFH XXXXXX 02/24/23 6594.09 010 43211 3900 ECF 01/23 GAS/THE MAYNE EVENTS CENTER B230227H XXXXXX 02/27/23 690.18 010 43211 8010 TSS 01/23 GAS ------------
Vendor's Total = 27628.54
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VENDOR.: SOU29 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

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VENDOR.: SOU70 (SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 018 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SOU70 (SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: STA15 (STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

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VENDOR.: TAP00 (TAPIA LANDSCAPING)

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VENDOR.: THE36 (THERMAL CONCEPTS, INC.)

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VENDOR.: TIM06 (CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 019 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: TIM06 (CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC) ..Continue..

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- B230215H XXXXXX 02/15/23 253.69 010 43300 3000 01/09/23-02/08/23 INTERNET SERVICE/PUBLIC WORKS 131.75 010 43300 5000 12/28/22-01/27/23 CABLE SERVICE/SIMMS PARK 213.67 010 41317 1012 01/11/23-02/10/23 INTERNET SERVICE/CITY HALL 119.98 900 43300 5022 01/12/23-02/11/23 INTERNET SERVICE/VOLUNTEER CTR. 179.98 010 43300 2000 01/19/23-02/18/23 INTERNET SERVICE/SUBSTATION 224.35 010 41317 1012 01/11/23-02/10/23 INTERNET SERVICE/CC VIDEO MTG/CH ------------
Vendor's Total = 1263.10
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VENDOR.: TPX01 (U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORPORATION)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- B230209H XXXXXX 02/24/23 318.80 010 43300 5012 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/CARUTHERS PARK 424.37 010 43300 5011 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/THOMPSON PARK 424.37 010 43300 5013 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/AQUATIC CENTER 332.42 010 43300 8000 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/CITY HALL 1649.92 135 43300 3610 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/INTERNET/CITY HALL 440.67 010 43300 5000 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/SIMMS PARK 440.67 010 43300 5010 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/SIMMS PARK 343.81 010 43300 2000 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/SUBSTATION 286.19 010 43300 3100 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/PUBLIC WORKS YARD 286.19 010 43300 3900 02/09/23-03/08/23 TELEPHONES/PUBLIC WORKS YARD ------------
Vendor's Total = 4947.41
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VENDOR.: TRA09 (JERRY TRAUTMAN)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 020 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: TRE01 (RENE JAVIER TREVINO)

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VENDOR.: UND01 (UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CA)

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VENDOR.: VER09 (VERIZON WIRELESS)

78.45 010 43300 3100 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

40.44 010 43300 3900 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND 121.32 010 43300 4000 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

40.44 010 43300 4100 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND 366.48 010 43300 4105 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

49.97 900 43300 4150 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

91.49 010 46200 3000 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND/EQUIPMENT PW.SUPERVISOR

40.44 010 43300 1100 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND 158.47 010 43300 5000 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

76.02 010 43300 5010 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

38.01 010 43300 5011 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

40.44 010 43300 5017 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

38.01 320 43300 6022 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

38.01 135 43300 3610 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND

40.44 900 43300 5022 02/23 CELLULAR BROADBAND ------------
Vendor's Total = 1336.88
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REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 021 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: VID03 (VIDIFLO, LLC)

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VENDOR.: VIS01 (VISTA PAINT CORPORATION)

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VENDOR.: VOY01 (VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS INC)

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VENDOR.: WEH01 (LARRY LEE WEHAGE)

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VENDOR.: WIL02 (WILLIAMS PRINTING)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 022 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: WIL19 (WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES)

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VENDOR.: WIL23 (ANIYAH WILLIAMS)

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VENDOR.: WOO04 (JEFFREY T. WOOD)

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VENDOR.: YAT01 (VERONICA YATES/PETTY CASH CUSTODIAN)

35.98 010 41100 1000 02/27/23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXPENSE

75.00 010 36000 CEQA FILING FEE/LA COUTNY CLERK/9542 ARTESIA BLVD.

21.45 010 41100 1000 02/21/23 SELACO MEETING SUPPLIES

20.08 010 42005 1350 SUPPLIES/WELLNESS COMMITTEE

75.00 010 36000 CEQA FILING FEE/10343-351 MAPLEDALE DR 5-22-13065 ------------
Vendor's Total = 239.50
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REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 023 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \AHU3 (BRIAN AHUMADA)

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VENDOR.: \AL60 (ANITA VALERIE ALATORRE)

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VENDOR.: \AME1 (AMERICAN RENTALS, INC.)

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VENDOR.: \APL4 (A PLUS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING)

39.96 540 36002 REFUND/GENERAL PLAN,ZONE/UPDATE FEE/R#12521 ------------
Vendor's Total = 239.76
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VENDOR.: \EDD1 (EDDIES TIRE CITY)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 024 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \FED4 (FEDEX )

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VENDOR.: \GU68 (ANA E GUILLEN)

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VENDOR.: \H033 (HARRY WALKER AGENCY, LLC)

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VENDOR.: \HIG7 (LAURA HIGUERA)

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VENDOR.: \KAO1 (JADEN KAO)

REPORT.: 03/07/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 025 RUN....: 03/07/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \LIE1 (LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE)

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VENDOR.: \MYE0 (GEORGE LARRY MYERS)

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VENDOR.: \RI65 (LIZETTE RIOS)

Report's Grand Total = 3577480.62
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-08 – A Resolution designating a citizen oversight board to oversee the expenditure of the proceeds from the sale of the Bellflower Municipal Water System through the Public Projects Fund; and establishing policies and procedures for the board.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Per Resolution No. 16-53, Section 1.C.3. (attached), the City Council is to designate a citizen oversight board to oversee the expenditure of all revenue generated by the sale of the Bellflower Municipal Water System (BMWS). At the February 13, 2023 Meeting, the City Council directed staff to draft a Resolution to outline policies and procedures for the oversight board and designating members of the Parks and Recreation Commission to serve on the board.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-08; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution No. 23-08 …………………………………………..…………….……………………….2 Staff Report, February 13, 2023……………………………………..………..….………………….9

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 23-08

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A CITIZEN OVERSIGHT

BOARD TO OVERSEE THE EXPENDITURE OF THE

PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BELLFLOWER

MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM THROUGH THE PUBLIC
PROJECTS FUND; AND ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES FOR THE BOARD

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Per Resolution No. 16-53, Section 1.C.3. (Attached Exhibit A), the City Council is to designate a citizen oversight board to oversee the expenditure of all revenue generated by the sale of the Bellflower Municipal Water System (BMWS).

B. The Oversight Board consists of all members serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission.

C. The Oversight Board must ensure that no funds are expended for employee salaries or other operating expenses.

SECTION 2. Attached Exhibit B, which is incorporated by reference, is adopted as the Oversight Board Policies and Procedures for the City of Bellflower’s Public Projects Fund.

SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective March 13, 2023 and remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution.

SECTION 4. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance 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 5. Recordation. The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; will enter the same in the book of original Resolution of said City; and will make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the record of proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

SECTION 6. 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.

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

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 13TH DAY OF MARCH 2023.

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Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor

ATTEST:

______________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit A – Resolution No. 16-53
Exhibit B – Oversight Board Policies and Procedures

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EXHIBIT B

OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE PUBLIC PROJECTS FUND

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A majority of the oversight board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

A majority vote of the quorum is required for the oversight board to take action. The oversight board is a legislative body for purposes of the Ralph M. Brown Act. All actions taken by the oversight board must be adopted by resolution or minute order.

All notices required by law for oversight board actions must also be posted on the City’s Internet Web site.

The City Council may review an oversight board action. Written notice and information about all actions taken by the oversight board must be provided to the City Council as an approved resolution by electronic means and in a manner of the City’s choosing. The oversight board is not required to submit the following oversight board actions for City Council approval:
 Meeting minutes and agendas.

 Changes in oversight board members, or the selection of an oversight board chair or vice chair.

The Oversight Board is authorized by Resolution No. 16-53 (the “governing resolution”) to ensure that proceeds from the sale of the Bellflower Municipal Water System (“BMWS”) are spent only for those purposes identified in the governing resolution.

The Board must ensure that no funds are expended for employee salaries or other operating expenses.

The Oversight Board consists of all members serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Board may not include any employee or official of the City or any vendor, contractor, or consultant of the City.

City staff, as designated by the City manager, is responsible for working with the chair of the Oversight Board to prepare and properly notice agendas, minutes and reports of the Board.

At its organizational meeting and annually thereafter, the Oversight Board will select a Chair and Vice-Chair. Board members should attempt to reach decisions by consensus wherever possible. Failing that, decisions will be made by majority vote of a quorum present and follow the City Council’s rules of procedure. All members have one vote on Board recommendations. The Oversight Board must meet at least once per year. 7 Resolution No. 23-08 - Exhibit B
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The Board is required to issue an annual report on its proceedings, which must be presented to the City Council.

The Board is authorized to engage in any of the following activities necessary to fulfill its purpose:
 Receive and review copies of any deferred maintenance proposals or plans developed by the City; and

 Review efforts by the City to maximize BMWS sale revenues by implementing cost-saving measures including, without limitation, to the following:

o Mechanisms designed to reduce the costs of professional fees. o Mechanisms designed to reduce the costs of site preparation. o Recommendations regarding the joint use of core facilities. o Mechanisms designed to reduce costs by incorporating efficiencies in governmental site design.
o Recommendations regarding the use of cost-effective and efficient reusable facility plans.

To assist the Board in its work, City staff will present, for the Board’s review, a report that will include capital outlay project plans, timelines and cost information.

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14-C

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Anna Garan, Finance Manager

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget Calendar.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City Council adopts the Operating Budget every two years and staff proposes to reserve the dates and times contained in the attached Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget Calendar for the City Council’s study sessions, budget revisions, and adoption.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget Calendar; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget Calendar ........................................................... 2 - 1 -

COUNCIL STUDY SESSION #1 4/25/2023 (Tuesday)(9:00 am - 12:00 pm)COUNCIL STUDY SESSION #2 (IF NEEDED)5/2/2023 (Tuesday)(2:00 pm - 5:30 pm)LAST DATE TO SUBMIT ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO PROPOSED BUDGET TO CITY MANAGER5/8/2023 (Monday)COUNCIL TO VOTE ON PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES5/15/2023 (Monday)(3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)BUDGET ADOPTION (A)6/12/2023 (Monday)(Regular Council Meeting)(A)If the budget is not adopted on this date, then on 06/26/2023.PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-25 BUDGET CALENDAR- 2 -

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to consider adopting Resolution No. 23-09 – A Resolution opposing Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would amend the California Constitution with provisions that limit voters’ authority and input, adopt new and stricter rules for raising taxes and fees, and may make it more difficult to impose fines and penalti es for violations of state and local laws. The League of California Cities estimates the measure puts billions of local government tax and fee revenues at risk statewide with related core public service impacts. The proposed constitutional initiative has qualified for the November 2024 ballot and is sponsored by the California Business Roundtable. The League of California Cities, along with a broad coalition of local governments, labor and public safety leaders, infrastructure advocates, and businesses, strongly oppose this initiative.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Consider adopting Resolution No. 23-09; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

If the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act is placed on the November 2024 ballot and passes, City of Bellflower fee and tax revenue would be put at risk, and legal defense costs would likely increase. In particular, any tax or fee (including adjustments) adopted after January 1, 2022 (e.g., Development Impact Fees) could be subject to legal challenge. The League of California Cities estimates the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act could take billions of dollars away from local government services statewide.

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DISCUSSION

On January 4, 2022, the California Business Roundtable filed the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” or AG# 21-0042A1. On February 1, 2023, the measure qualified for the November 2024 ballot. The League of California Cities (“Cal Cities”), along with a broad coalition of local governments, labor and public safety leaders, infrastructure advocates, and businesses, strongly oppose this initiative. The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act adds and expands restrictions on voters and local government tax and fee authority. Major provisions of The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act are listed below:

Fees and Charges1

• Except for licensing and other regulatory fees, fees and charges may not exceed the “actual cost” of providing the product or service for which the fee is charged. “Actual cost” is the “minimum amount necessary.” The burden to prove th e fee or charge does not exceed “actual cost” is changed to “clear and convincing” evidence. • Requires fees and charges paid for the use of local and state government property and the amount paid to purchase or rent government property to be “reasonable.” T hese fees and charges are currently allowed to be market -based. Whether the amount is “reasonable” (introducing a new legal standard aiming to force below market fee and charge amounts) must be proved by “clear and convincing evidence.”2 The standard may significantly reduce the amount large companies (e.g., oil, utilities, gas, railroads, garbage/refuse, cable, and other corporations) will pay for the use of local public property.
• Prohibits fees on new development based on vehicle miles traveled .

Examples of affected fees and charges are:

• Commercial franchise fees
• Facility use charges, fees for parks and recreation services, garbage disposal tipping fees
• Development Impact Fees (DIFs)
• Cannabis Business Permit (CBP) fees
• Parking permit fees

Virtually every city, county, and special district must regularly adopt increases to fee rates and charges and revise rate schedules to accommodate new users and activities. Most of these would be subject to new standards and limitations under threat of legal challenge.

1 Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pgs.4-6; Section 1 (a)-(j)
2 Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg.5; (3))
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DISCUSSION – Continued

Based on the current volume of fees and charges imposed by local agencies, including council-adopted increases to simply accommodate inflation, Cal Cities estimates the amount of local government fee and charge revenue at risk is approximately $2 billion per year incl uding those adopted since January 1, 2022. Over ten years, Cal Cities estimates $20 billion of local government fee and charge revenues will be at heightened legal peril.

Taxes3

• Taxes and fees adopted after January 1, 2022, that do not comply with the new rules, are void unless reenacted.4
• Invalidates Upland decision that allows a majority of local voters to pass special taxes.

The measure specifies that taxes proposed by the initiative are subject to the same rules as taxes placed on the ballot by a city council.
• Expressly prohibits local advisory measures which allow local voters to express a preference for how local general tax dollars should be spent.5 • Requires voter approval to expand existing taxes (e.g., Utility, Transient Occupancy) to new territory (e.g., annexations) or to expand the tax base (e.g., new utility service) • New taxes can only be imposed for a specific time period. • City charters may not be amended to include a tax or fee. • All state taxes require majority voter approval.

Hundreds of local tax measures were approved in 2022 that likely do not comply with the provisions of the initiative. Nearly $2 billion of annual revenues from these voter -approved measures could cease a year after the effective date of the measure, reducing the local public services funded by these measures, unless the tax is re-submitted for voter approval.

Reductions on local government tax revenues have impacts on core services and infrastructure including fire and emergency response, law enforcement, streets and roads, drinking water, sewer sanitation, parks, libraries, public schools, affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and mental health services.

Fines and Penalties6

• May require voter approval of fines, penalties, and levies for corporations and pr operty owners that violate state and local laws unless a new, undefined adjudicatory process is used to impose the fines and penalties.

3 Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pgs.4-6; Section 1 (a)-(j)) 4 Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg.7; Section 6 (Sec. 2)(g)) 5 Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg.6 (3))
6 Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg. 5 (4))
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DISCUSSION – Continued

Under existing law, cities are required to provide due process before imposing a penalty or fine for violation of its municipal code:

1. A local agency must adopt administrative procedures that govern imposing fines and penalties, including providing a reasonable period of time for a person responsible for a continuing violation to correct or remedy the violation.

2. Notice must be given to the violating party before imposing the penalty; and give the party an opportunity to be heard and present any facts or arguments.

3. The fine may not be "excessive.”

The initiative converts administratively-imposed fines and penalties into taxes unless a new, undefined, and ambiguous “adjudicatory due process” is followed. This pr ovision may put at risk authority to impose fines and penalties for violations of state and local law.

ATTACHMENT

Resolution No. 23-09………………………………..………………………………………….……. 5

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 23-09

A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1, THE

TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. An association representing California’s wealthiest corporations and developers is spending millions to push a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot;

B. The measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure, and would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures where voters provide direction on how they want their local tax dollars spent;

C. The measure creates new constitutional loopholes that allow corporations to pay far less than their fair share for the impacts they have on our communities, including local infrastructure and our environment;

D. The measure may make it much more difficult for state and local regulators to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and

E. The measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to local services at risk and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, an d more.

SECTION 2. The City of Bellflower opposes Initiative 21 -0042A1 and will join the “No” on Initative 21-0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, education, labor, local government, and infrastructure groups throughout the state.

SECTION 3. Preservation. Repeal or amendment of any previous resolutions 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 repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

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SECTION 4. Severability. 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 provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

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

SECTION 6. Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or suspended.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH 2023.

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Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_______________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: March 13, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Minutes of the February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting… ................ ………………………… 2

11 MINUTES

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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 recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.

5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION

1 CALL TO ORDER

City Clerk Ochiqui opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and announced that the Closed Session portion of the meeting had been cancelled and the Open Session portion of the meeting would begin at 7:00 p.m.

2 ROLL CALL

None

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)

Property: 9228 and 9236 Artesia Blvd.

Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Gilbert Morales, TCB Real Estate Services Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

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7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION

5 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Santa Ines called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

6 ROLL CALL

The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:

Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez

For the record, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Hamada.

Staff Participants:

Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning & Building Services Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant

7 INVOCATION

Council Member Dan Koops offered the Invocation.

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Director of Planning & Building Services Elizabeth Oba led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Santa Ines provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on February 28, 2023, where he will be the special guest and provide updates on City projects and programs.

Council Member Dunton provided details relative to the Economic Development Department’s Business Database.
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9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued

Council Member Koops provided details relative to Bellflower Volunteer Center’s Spring Basket Program with a donation deadline of March 2, 2023.

Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the 37 Oaks ten course certified program to assist local product-based merchants with a program application deadline of March 17, 2023.

9-B ST. JOHN BOSCO FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE OF ACHIVEMENT

Mayor Santa Ines announced that he and his City Council colleagues were congratulating and recognizing St. John Bosco High School’s Varsity Football Coach Jason Negro for the successful 2022 football season and presented him with a certificate of achievement.

Coach Negro 1) accepted the certificate, stating that his mother was still a proud resident of the City of Bellflower and that he grew up attending schools in the City of Bellflower; and 2) thanked everyone for their support.

9-C CERRITOS COLLEGE UPDATE PRESENTATION

Mayor Santa Ines introduced Dr. Jose Fierro, President of Cerritos College, who 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation giving an update relative to the programs offered at Cerritos College as well as scheduled building improvements ; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.

10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

There was no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments.

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to discuss and provide direction regarding the manner in which members of the City Council appoint members of the Planning, Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Commissions. [Continued from January 23, 2023]

City Manager Stewart 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.

Continuing the discussion from the January 23, 2023, City Council Meeting , 1) Council Member Dunton, Council Member Sanchez, and Council Member Koops stated that they were in favor of keeping the current method of selecting commissioners from the City at-large and not from the Council Members’ specific districts; and 2) Mayor Santa Ines expressed that he now favored Council Member Koop’s previous suggestion of requiring each Council Mem ber to appoint at least one commissioner from their Council District to ensure that each district had representation on the commissions.

Lengthy discussion ensued among the City Council regarding the matter.

Guy Bremer, resident, stated that he supported the City Council continuing to select commissioners from the whole City in order to not limit themselves and find the best candidates to serve on the commissions.

Mitch Haack, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, stated that he supported the Council Members continuing to select commissioners from the whole City, as they may have individuals from different districts with certain skill sets and personalities that would be great for specific commissions.

James Cody Birkey, resident, 1) expressed that although he understood the intentions of the discussion, suggested that the City Council consider it a guideline instead of a rule; and 2) stated that the topic at hand may warrant a future discussion of possible initiatives to garner more civic engagement f rom residents in Council District 4.

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to direct staff to maintain the status quo for the City Council to continue to appoint commissioners at-large from the entire City:

AYES: Council Members - Dunton, Koops, Sanchez

NOES: Council Member - Mayor Santa Ines

ABSENT: Council Member - Mayor Pro Hamada

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR

It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:

AYES: Council Members - Dunton, Koops, Sanchez and Mayor Santa Ines

ABSENT: Council Members - Mayor Pro Tem Hamada

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-082, dated February 27, 2023. _____
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 23-082.

B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for the Month of January 2023.

Action: Received and filed Treasurer’s Report.

C Consideration and possible action to approve City Council Appointments/Reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Public Safety Commission; and ratify Council Member Victor A. Sanchez’ appointment of Chrissy Padilla Birkey to the Planning Commission.

Action: 1) Approved each Council Member’s appointments/reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Public Safety Commission; and 2) Ratified Council Member Sanchez’ appointment of Chrissy Padilla Birkey to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term ending December 2024.

D Consideration and possible action to reject all bids in response to the City’s solicitation for bids for pest control services at various City facilities; and authorize the release of a new solicitation for bids per BMC § 3.28.090.

Action: Rejected all bids and authorized the release of a new solicitation for bids for pest control services at various City facilities.

E Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 10545 Artesia Boulevard fronting Palo Verde Avenue (C.E.# 23-02).

Action: Authorized the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions at 10545 Artesia Boulevard fronting Palo Verde Avenue.

F Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1424 – An Ordinance repealing Chapter 3.24 and Sections

3.36.020 and 3.36.060 of the Bellflower Municipal Code, and adding a new Chapter 3.40, entitled “Development Impact Fees” to Title 3 of the Bellflower Municipal Code for the purpose of imposing fees on applicants seeking to construct development projects.

Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1424. 6 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14 February 27, 2023 Page 6 of 6

14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

G Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 13, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the February 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.

15 COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member Sanchez and Mayor Santa Ines made various comments and reports.

For the record, and without objection, Mayor Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Most Reverend David G. O’Connell, Episcopal Vicar of the San Gabriel Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

16 ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m., in memory of The Most Reverend David G. O’Connell, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower

ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: March 13, 2023

Bellflower City CouncilMarch 13, 2023

Bellflower City Council
March 13, 2023