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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 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
2 ROLL CALL: Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tern Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
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3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 8833 Cedar Street, Bellflower, CA 90706
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Vickie Dewey, Senior Property Manager, Meltdown Management, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: One.
C CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 16429 Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706 Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Carol Wait
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 2,000 acre feet of groundwater
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steve Lenton, Bellflower Somerset Mutual Water Company
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
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 Ray Dunton
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Joel Hockman, Director of Public Safety
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9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
A City Council Announcements
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
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration, a General Plan Amendment, an exemption from certain zoning regulations for public projects, and a Zone Change; Adopt Resolution No. 23-29 — A Resolution (1) adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. MND 23-01 prepared for the Stormwater Capture and Teen & Senior Center projects, a General Plan Amendment, and a Zone Change; (2) approving General Plan Amendment Case No. GPA 23-02 to change the land use designation from "Commercial" to "Open Space" on properties located at 9402 Oak Street (APN 7106-003-001) and 16614 Clark Avenue (7106-003- 909 / formerly 9410 Oak Street); and (3) finding that the Stormwater Capture and Teen & Senior Center projects are public projects that are exempt from certain zoning regulations pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") §17.04.120; and
Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1425 — An Ordinance approving Zone Change Case No. ZC 23 02 to change the zoning designation from "General Commercial (C-G)" to "Open Space (O-S)" on properties located at 9402 Oak Street(APN 7106-003-001) and 16614 Clark Avenue (7106-003-909 / formerly 9410 Oak Street). Applicant: City of Bellflower.
CEQA: This project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.; "CEQA Guidelines"). An Initial Study ("IS") and MND 23-01 were prepared. These found that the proposed Ordinance will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment with implementation of proposed mitigation measures. The 30-day public review period for the MND began on June 23, 2023 and closed on July 24, 2023.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 23-29; 2) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1425; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to approve salary and benefit adjustments for City Manager and City Clerk positions. For the City Manager, the proposed adjustment for FY 2023-24 would increase salary by $8,132 for a total salary of $262,269. The proposed adjustment will increase taxes and benefits by approximately $2,000. For the City Clerk, the proposed adjustment for FY 2023-24 would increase salary by $4,344 for a total salary of $140,084. The proposed adjustment will increase taxes and benefits by approximately $1,100.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (AFN 557), in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City Clerk's Employment Agreement (AFN 686), in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 3) 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 Warrant Register No. 24-021, dated August 10, 2023.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-021; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the Month of June 2023.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Treasurer's Report; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C Consideration and possible action to approve Mayor Santa Ines's reappointment of Robert Wilson to the Bellflower Unified School District's Citizens' Task Force for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve Mayor Santa Ines's reappointment of Robert Wilson to the Bellflower Unified School District's Citizens' Task Force for the 2023-2024 School Year; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
D Consideration and possible action to contribute $2,000 in Cannabis Education Funding for the 2023 Bellflower Photo Contest to take place in the fall of 2023.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) If appropriate, approve $2,000 in Cannabis Education Funding for the Bellflower Photo Contest; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 21 to Agreement File No. 200, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) for animal control services.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 21 to Agreement File No. 200, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 923, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Craftwater Engineering, Inc., to incorporate additional survey information for the southwest corner of Simms Park.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 923, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
G Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-27 — A Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the traffic signal modification on Bellflower Boulevard at Park Street (Specifications No. 21/22-02), pursuant to Government Code §830.6, and establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids.
CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-27; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 541, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the cities of Cerritos and Lakewood for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services at the intersection of Palo Verde Avenue and Allington/183rd Street.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 541, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-28 — A Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the new traffic signal installation on Bellflower Boulevard at Cedar Street (Specifications No. 22/23-04), pursuant to Government Code §830.6, establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids.
CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-28; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
J Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-30 — A Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the construction of the City-owned parking lot at 9817 Arkansas Street(Specifications No. 22/23- 03), pursuant to Government Code §830.6, establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids.
CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-30; and 2) Authorize a budget amendment to increase the project funding by $150,000, to a total project allocation of $478,000 in the Account No. 011-47028-9000; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
K Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 967 for the Bellflower Gateway Sign (Specifications No. 22/23-06), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Select Electric, Inc., to substitute subcontractor Angels Landscape with Diversified Landscape Co.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 967, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
L Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-31 — A Resolution establishing the salary ranges and benefits for employees and authorizing the City Manager to implement such changes.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-31, with the Basic Salary Plan and additional benefits; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to implement that plan as soon as appropriate; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
M Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-32 — A Resolution fixing the salary rates and benefits for unrepresented employees; and authorizing the City Manager to implement that Plan as appropriate.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-32, with the benefits for the Unrepresented Employees; and 2)Authorize the City Manager to implement that plan as soon as appropriate; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
N Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the July 10, 2023, Special Meeting of the City Council.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the July 10, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 0 Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the July 10, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the July 10, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 15 COUNCIL REPORTS
16 ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023.
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I, Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant, of the City of Bellflower, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury, that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council to be held on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., was posted Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the following locations in the City of Bellflower:
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City Website at www.bellflower.orq
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Executed this 10th day of August 2023 at Bellflower, California. • - kota allace, Management Assistant