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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 May 22, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: June 12, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the May 22, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the May 22, 2023, Regular Meeting… ....................... ………………………… 2
1 MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 22, 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
Mayor Santa Ines called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
2 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.
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, City Manager Stewart read the titles of the Closed Session items.
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments, without objection, Mayor Santa Ines recessed the meeting at 5:36 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
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3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – Continued
A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO; AFSCME-
represented mid-management employees
(Local 1511); Bellflower City Employees Association
(BCEA) represented full-time executive assistant
employees; and Bellflower City Employees
Association (BCEA) represented part-time community
service officers and maintenance workers
B CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 16227 Bellflower Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Art Olivier
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. For the record, there was no reportable action.
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santa Ines called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
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6 ROLL CALL – Continued
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
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks & Recreation
Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Council Member Ray Dunton offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks & Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Santa Ines provided details relative to the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board’s regional job fair to be held on June 3, 2023, at Simms Park.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the “Lunch with Law Enforcement” event to be held at Steelcraft Bellflower on May 24, 2023.
Council Member Dunton provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on May 30, 2023.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the fourth annual “Father Daughter Dance” to be held on June 17, 2023 and “Mom Prom” to be held on June 24, 2023, hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
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9-B PRESENTATION: Certificates of Achievement for Student Art Festival Winners
Mayor Santa Ines 1) announced that he and his City Council colleagues were congratulating and recognizing the winners of the Student Art Festival sponsored by the City; and 2) expressed his gratitude to the festival sponsors which included Phillip Brassard, Dante Valve Company, and Rodeway Inn and Suites.
Student Art Festival winners in attendance accepted their certificates of achievement.
9-C PRESENTATION: Certificates of Achievement for Congressional Art Competition Finalists
Mayor Santa Ines 1) announced that he and his City Council colleagues were congratulating and recognizing the finalists of the Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Congressman Robert Garcia, representing Congressional District No. 42; and 2) noted that the artwork would be on display at the Long Beach Art Museum, Congressman Garcia’s Congressional Office in Long Beach, and Bellflower City Hall in the future.
Congressional Art Competition finalists in attendance accepted their certificates of achievement.
9-D PRESENTATION: Certificates of Achievement for California Invention Competition Participants
Mayor Santa Ines 1) announced that he and his City Council colleagues were congratulating and recognizing the participants of the California Invention Competition held at St. Dominic Savio Parish; and 2) noted that eleven students went to the State finals and two of those students will go to the national finals in Michigan on June 6, 2023.
California Invention Competition participants in attendance accepted their certificates of achievement.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one in attendance wishing to present public comment.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute License Agreement File No. 774.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between John Giries and the City of Bellflower, regarding the use of Town Center Plaza, 9847 Belmont Street, and a portion of the City-owned parking lot (APN 7109-010-914) to host a comedy event.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Assistant Planner Brun 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Applicant John Giries and his representatives Event Executive Producer Antonio Garcia and Ed Gardea of JR Investigative Services, responded to Council Members’ questions.
For the record, at the request of Council Member Sanchez, 1) Ed Gardea of JR Investigative Services stated that sixteen security officers would be present at the event (stationed permanently at each of the exits, the stage, and the beer garden area as well as the surrounding street) along with bomb dogs and two metal detectors; and 2) Executive Producer Garcia confirmed that only stadium bags would be allowed into the event and this would be noted on the event tickets.
For the record, at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Applicant Giries and Executive Producer Garcia stated they shared concerns over insufficient lighting near the planned restroom area (corner of Belmont Street and Adenmoor Avenue) and confirmed that they will procure a light tower to illuminate the area for the event.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to authorize the City Manager to execute License Agreement File No. 774.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and include a “light tower” at the corner of Belmont Street and Adenmoor Avenue to provide sufficient lighting for the planned restroom area :
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Dunton, Koops and Mayor Santa Ines
ABSENT: Council Member - Mayor Pro Tem Hamada
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23 -18 – A Resolution implementing Title 14 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by establishing policies and procedures for obtaining, modifying, and maintaining Cannabis Business Permits (“CBP”); and superseding Resolution Nos. 21-07 and 21-08.
C Consideration and possible action to consider: 1) a Modification Application for two existing Cannabis Business Permits (“CBP”) for dispensary and distribution uses for EEL Holdings, LLC (dba Catalyst - Bellflower); and 2) a request to convert a previously held manufacturin g CBP to a second distribution CBP at 9032-9038 Artesia Boulevard.
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With regard to Items 13-B and 13-C, at the request of City Manager Stewart, and without objection, it was the consensus of the City Council to postpone the items to the next City Council meeting to allow staff time to assess additional information received regarding these matters.
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, and without objection, City Attorney Berger confirmed that the continued item s would include a discussion relative to the feasibility in future changes of ownership or future CBP permittees to not allow publicly traded corporations to own a portion of the business.
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record,1) Council Member Dunton announced that he would recuse on Item 14-D (Final Map No. 82987 to allow for the subdivision of three existing parcels to create two; 16411 Bellflower Boulevard, 9742 Mayne Street, and 9735 Oak Street) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property; and 2) Council Member Sanchez requested that Item 14-D be pulled for brief discussion only.
For the record, noting his recusal, Council Member Dunton left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:06 p.m.
With regard to Item 14-D (Final Map No. 82987 to allow for the subdivision of three existing parcels to create two; 16411 Bellflower Boulevard, 9742 Mayne Street, and 9735 Oak Street), at the request of Council Member Sanchez, City Attorney Berger confirmed that the subdivision improvement agreement requires both a performance bond and the actual agreement in order to ensure that the scope of work is completed as intended.
For the record, Council Member Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:07 p.m.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
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 - Sanchez, Dunton, Koops and Mayor Santa Ines
ABSENT: Council Member - Mayor Pro Tem Hamada
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-112, dated May 22, 2023.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 23-112.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer’s Report for the Month of April 2023.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer’s Report.
C Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 853, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Mercy House Living Centers, to extend the term for Temporary Shelter Services at New Hope Shelter._______________________ Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 853, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
D Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23 -19 – A Resolution approving Final Map No. 82987 to allow for the subdivision of three existing parcels to create two: Parcel 1 – for retail use, and Parcel 2 – for 91 residential condominium units and retail use on property located at 16411 Bellflower Boulevard, 9742 Mayne Street, and 9735 Oak Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement File No. 837.7, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with 16411 Bellflower, LLC.
CEQA: Resolution No. 20-29 previously approved a mitigated negative declaration. No additional environmental review is required for the final map.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-19; and authorized the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. 837.7, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-20 - A Resolution fixing the tax levy for the maintenance of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-20.
F Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the April 25, 2023, Special Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the April 25, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes. 8 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No.14 May 22, 2023 Page 8 of 8
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
G Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2023, Special Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the May 2, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes.
H Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Santa Ines and Council Member Koops made various comments and reports.
For the record and without objection, Council Member Koops requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carmen Ridenour.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m., in memory of Carmen Ridenour, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: June 12, 2023
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