Agenda packet — Bellflower City Council, September 11, 2023

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Tem Dan Koops
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez

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AGENDA

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 11, 2023

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3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: One.

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 Dan Koops
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez

7 INVOCATION: Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development

9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

A City Council Announcements

B Proclamation Declaring September as National Hispanic Heritage

C Proclamation Declaring the month of September as Pedestrian Safety Month

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

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to set a public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Case No. ZOTA 23-01 and Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 23-01. __________________________________________ CEQA: The recommended action, by itself, is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitute an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in d irect or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the proposed action does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 Cal.

Code of Regs. § 15378(b)(4-5)).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Set a public hearing for ZOTA 23-01 and CU 23-01 for September 25, 2023; 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. 24-031, dated September 11, 2023.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-031; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-41 – A Resolution approving Final Map No. 83812 to allow for the subdivision of a 41,174-square foot lot into eight lots for the construction of eight, two-story, single-family residences with attached garages on property located at 10343-10351 Mapledale Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement File No. 1010, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with KMH Paramount Investments, LLC.

CEQA: The City reviewed the project’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15532, Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects). No additional environmental review is required for the final map.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-41; and authorize the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement File No. 1010, 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

C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 28, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the August 28, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the Local Streets Grind and Cap (Specifications No. 22/23-01); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc., in a form approved by the
City Attorney._______________
CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a contract to Sequel for the Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action.

E Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Transwest Truck Center LLC for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-350 stake bed dump trucks for the Public Works Department and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Transwest Truck Center LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney.________________________________________________________ Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a contract to Transwest for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-350 stake bed dump trucks; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Transwest, 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 adopt Resolution No. 23-42 – A Resolution adjusting salary and employment categories within the City Manager’s Office (Exhibit A), effective September 11, 2023.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-42, approving the attached personnel and salary plan adjustments and authorizing the City Manager to implement the Plan as appropriate; 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, September 25, 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, September 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., was posted Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the following locations in the City of Bellflower:

City Hall Lobby and Doors, 16600 Civic Center Drive
City Website at www.bellflower.orq
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Executed this 7th day of September 2023 at Bellflower, California.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
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I, Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant, of the City of Bellflower, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury, that the Amended Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council to be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., was posted Friday, September 8, 2023, at the following locations in the City of Bellflower:

City Hall Lobby and Doors, 16600 Civic Center Drive
City Website at www.bellflower.orq
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Executed this 8th day of September 2023 at Bellflower, California. .�1
Dao a Wallace, Management Assistant

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ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth C. Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to set a public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Case No. ZOTA 23-01 and Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 23-01.

DATE:

September 11, 2023

E)CECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 7, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA 23-01) to amend the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") to reduce the minimum distance requirement between automobile repair shops/centers and a Conditional Use Permit (CU 23-01) to allow an automobile repair shop and a spray booth within an existing building located at 9638-9648 Artesia Boulevard. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Nos. 23-04 and PC 23-05 recommending denial of the IOTA and the CUP to the City Council. In the staff report and at the public hearing, staff informed the Commission that it was acting as an advisory body only to the City Council and that its action for approval or denial would be a recommendation to the City Council.

However, the information provided to the Planning Commission and the applicant was incorrect and the Planning Commission's action for denial of the ZOTA and CUP should have been final unless an appeal was filed pursuant to BMC § 17.104.070(b). To address this error and allow the applicant the opportunity for its application to be heard by the City Council, the City Council should consider setting this matter for a public hearing on September 25, 2023.
1) Set a public hearing for IOTA 23-01 and CU 23-01 for September 25, 2023; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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Staff Report — Set Public Hearing e IOTA 23-01 & CU 23-01 September 11, 2023

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The recommended action, by itself, is exempt from review under C3 Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitute an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the proposed action does not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15378(b)(4-5)).

DISCUSSION
On August 7, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider an application from Roderick Graham for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (IOTA 23-01) to amend the BMC to reduce the minimum distance requirement between automobile repair shops/centers and a Conditional Use Permit (CU 23-01) to allow an automobile repair shop and a spray booth within an existing building located at 9638- 9648 Artesia Blvd. within the Light Industrial ("W") District.

In the staff report and during the public hearing, the Planning Commission was informed that it was acting as an advisory body to the City Council and that its action to approve or deny the application request would be a recommendation only to the City Council.

At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Nos. PC 23-04 and PC 23-05 recommending denial of the IOTA and CUP applications to the City Council. The applicant was informed its application would be scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council at the next available meeting.

Following the public hearing, staff discovered that BMC � 17.104.070(b) indicates that if a zone change, which includes a text amendment, is denied by the Commission, then the action is final unless appealed to the City Council. Therefore, staff provided incorrect information to the Commission and the applicant that the Commission's action to deny the application would be a recommendation only to the City Council. The Planning Commission's action should have been final unless appealed. To address this error and to allow the applicant the opportunity for its application to be heard by the City Council, staff recommends the City Council set a public hearing for September 25, 2023 to consider ZOTA 23-01 and CU 23-01.

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�E��'iON 1 o Recifals. The Planning Commission finds and declares as follows:

A. On fVlarch 27, 2023, Roderick Graham ("Applicant") filed an application and plans for a Conditional Use Permit and a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.

The application was deemed incomplete on April 26, 2023. Revised plans and documents were submitted on June 12, 2023, and subsequently deemed complete on June 22, 2023;
B. The application was reviewed by the Director for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity with the BINK;
C. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code C.I. 21000) et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Environmental Guidelines ("Bellflower Guidelines"; CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as "CEQA Regulations"); D. The Director completed review and scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for July 17, 2023; E. Notice of Public Hearing before the Planning Commission was duty given and published in the time, form, and manner as required by law; F. The project was scheduled for the July 17, 2023 Planning Commission fleeting, .however, due to staffing issues the meeting was cancelled and continued' for the August 7, 2023 Planning Commission meeting; G. On July 17, 2023, a Notice of Cancellation and a notice of Continuance were posted at City Hall, Thompson Park, Simms Pariz, Caruthers Park, the City's website, and on July 13, 2023 at the Brakensiek Library, and H. On August 7, 2023, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing fo receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the application including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by the Applicant, and

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SECTION 2. Factual Findings and Conclusions. The Planning Commission finds that the following facts exist:

A. Subsection H of B1�1C � 17.44.160 (C -G —Automobile Repair Center) states "Location of any automobile repair centers shall not be within five hundred (500) feet of another automobile repair shop or center." B. Subsection G of BIv1C § 17.44.170 (C -G —Automobile Repair Shop) states "Location of any automobile repair shop shall not be within five hundred (500) feet of another automobile repair shop."
G. The Applicant is requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend the §§ 17.44.160 (C -G — Automobile Repair Center) and 17.44.170 (C -G — Automobile Repair Shop) of the BIVIC to reduce the minimum distance requirement between automobile repair shops / centers within the C -G Zone from 500 feet to 300 feet.

SECTION 3. Environmental Assessment. -The Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3) because the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment, and following an evaluation adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that Df possible
the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Findings. The Planning Commission does hereby find, determine, and declare that it is unable to make three of the findings for approval of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, as required by the Bellflower Municipal Code § 17.104.030, as follows:

A. IiVhether there are changed conditions since the existing zoning became effective to warrant other or additional zoning
There are no
changed conditions since the existing requirements for
automobile repair shops became effective that warrant the proposed zoning amendment, in that, among other things, the City already has ample automobile repair shops / centers to meet the needs of the community.

B. Proposed change of zone will not
adversely affect adjoining property as to
value or precedent, and will not be defrimental to the area.

As it currently stands, there are already an average of 22 automobile repair shops / centers per square mile in the City of Bellflower. Allowing additional —4—

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automobile repair shops and centers in C -G and (VI -1 areas will exacerbate these areas already saturated by said uses.

C. The change of zone t/vill be in the interest or fitfherance of public health, safety and general welfare.

As it currently stands, there are already 136 active business licenses for automobile repair shops within the City. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment will not be in the interest or furtherance of public health, safety and general welfare because reducing the minimum distance requirement between automobile repair shops and centers will allow additional automobile repair shops / centers in all C -G and M-1 areas throughout the City, resulting in further proliferation of said use.

SECTION 5. Recommendation. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby adopts this resolution recommending the City Council deny Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Case No. ZOTA 23-01.

SECTION 6. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the Planning Commission's intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 7. Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the Planning Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 3. Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. ft is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the Planning Commission's lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION . Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of carr�petent jurisdiction, the Planning Commission 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.

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it will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 11. This Resolution is the Planning
become effective immediately upon adoption, and will
by a subsequent resolution.

Commission's final decision, will
remain effective until superseded
SECTION 12. The Planning Commission Secretary is directed to mai! a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant and to any other person requesting a copy.

SECTION 13. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution
electronic signatures in
accordance with Government Code
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SECTION 14. The Planning Commission Chairman, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the Planning Commission of the City of Bellflower, and the Planning Commission Secretary, is directed to attest thereto.

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a Reeitafs. The Planning Commission finds and declares as follows:

A. On March 27, 2023, Roderick Graham ("Applicant") filed an application and plans for a Conditional Use Permit and a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.

The application was deemed incomplete on April 26, 2023. Revised plans and documents were submitted on June 12, 2023, and subsequently deemed complete on June 22, 2023;
B. The application was reviewed by the Director for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity with the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC"); C. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code 21000, It seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Environmental Guidelines ("Bellflower Guidelines"; CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as "CEQA Regulations"); D. The Director completed review and scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for July 17, 2023; E. N
otice of Public Hearing before the Planning Commission was duly given and published in the time, form, and manner as required by law; F. The project was scheduled for
the July 17, 2023 Planning Commission
Meeting, however, due to staffing issues the meeting was cancelled and continued for the August 7, 2023 Planning Commission meeting; G. On July 17, 2023, a Notice of Cancellation and a Notice of Continuance were posted at City Hall, Thompson Park, Simms Park, Caruthers Park, the City's website, and on July 13, 2023 at the Brakensiek Library, and H. On August 7, 2023, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the application including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by the Applicant, and;
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I. The Planning Commission considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony, and the Applicant. This Resolution, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the Planning Commission at its August 7, 2023 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Department of Planning and Building Services, as well as the Planning Commission's adoption of Resolution No. 23-04 recommending denial of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to reduce the minimum distance between auto repair businesses from 500 to 300 feet, which must be approved by the City Council before any granting of the requested Conditional Use Permit, SECiI®N 2. Facfual findings and Conclusions. The Planning Commission finds that the following facts exist:

A. The Applicant seeks a Canditionai Use Permit to allow an automobile repair shop and a spray booth within an existing 9,970 -square foot building located at 9638-9648 Artesia Boulevard ("Project Site") within the Light Industrial ("M- 1 ") District;
B. The Project Site is accessible from Artesia Boulevard, a 100 -foot wide right- of-way, and a major arterial;
C. The Project Site is located within the Light Industrial ("M-1 ") District, with a General Plan Land Use Designation of "I" (Industrial);
D. The Project Site is bounded to the north, separated by Artesia Boulevard, by a plumbing business and a vacant storefront in the General Commercial ("G -G") zone. To the south, the property is adjacent to a condominium development and a multifamily residential use within the R-2 medium density residential zone. To the west is a used car dealership in the M-1 District, and to the east is a residential care facility also within the M-1 District; and, E. The Project Site is composed of two adjacent Iats located at 9638 Artesia Boulevard (AFRI: 7161-009-012) and 9648 Artesia Boulevard7161- 009-011). Each lot measures 17,390.16 square feet (0.39 acres) in area. The subject site is currently developed with one commercial building and parking lot. The owner has indicated willingness to merge the two lots into one, which would meet the minimum lot frontage requirement of 100 feet and provide sufficient parking for the proposed use.

SECTION 3. Environmental Assessment.

Because of the facts identified in
Section 2 of this Resolution, the Project is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA because it consists of minor alterations in land use: the Project results in minor alterations to existing private facilities involving no significant expansion of the existing use. The Project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts with regard to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. There are adequate utilities and public services to serve the project. The Project, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15301.

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s. The Planning Commission does
hereby find, determine, and declare that it is unable to make two of tl�e findings for

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approval of a Conditional Use Permit, as required by the Bellflower Municipal Code �

17.96.040, as follows.

A. Whether the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is not properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized by Title 17 (Zoning) of the Bellflower Municipal Code.

BMC §! 17.44.160 (C -G — Automobile Repair Center) and 17.44.170— Automobile Repair Shop) require a 500400t distance between an automobile repair shop or center and the subject site is located within 500 feet of another automobile repair shop. In addition, the subject site is located adjacent to a residentially -zoned parcel but does not provide an 8400t high wall between the properties.

B. l�/hether the said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the district in which the site is located.

The said use is not necessary for the development of the community in that there are already numerous automobile repair shops (HDL business license data shows a total of 136 business licenses) within the City that have active business licenses.

SECTION 5. Recommendation. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby adopts this resolution recommending the City Council deny Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 23-01.

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. Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the Planning Commissio'n's lack of Knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework. -g-

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SECTION V. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Planning Commission 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 10. Preservation. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution's effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 11 o This Resolution is the Planning Commission's final decision, will become effective immediately upon adoption, and will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution.

SECTION 12. The Planning Commission Secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant and to any other person requesting a copy.

SECTION 13. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.6. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 14. The Planning Commission Chairman, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the Planning Commission of the City of Bellflower, and the Planning Commission Secretary, is directed to attest thereto.
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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. 24-031, dated September 11, 2023.

DATE: September 11, 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. 24-031; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

$1,472,628.90 in expenditures.

ATTACHMENT

Warrant Register No. 24-031 .......................................................................................... 2

Fund No.CITY OF BELLFLOWER:
010 General Fund 787,651.99$
011 General Fund Projects 448.65
024 Park Facilities Fund 130.00
070 Measure A Fund - Parks 30,090.05
090 Agency Fund/Refundable Deposits - Private Projects 1,466.00 100 Proposition A Fund - Transportation 54,129.72
125 Measure R Fund - Transportation / Streets 432.13
135 Proposition C Fund - Transportation / Streets 51,592.86 150 Air Quality Management District Fund 188,282.08
510 Economic Development Fund 895.75
530 Equipment Replacement Fund 203.04
540 GIS Update Fund 3.60
542 General Plan/Zoning Ordinance Update Fund 10.80
600 Building and Safety Fund 61,216.50
900 Community Development Block Grant Fund 1,546.88
974 Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund 24.70
Total Accounts Payable 1,178,124.75
Payroll Check Payments (Pay Period Ending 08/25/23)294,504.15 Total Expenditures - City 1,472,628.90$

WARRANT REGISTER FUND SUMMARY

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
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REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 001 RUN....: 09/05/23 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.: AIR04 (AIRGAS USA, LLC)

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VENDOR.: BEL11 (BELLFLOWER HOME GARDEN WATER COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 002 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS) ..Continue..

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 3280453 XXXXXX 08/29/23 709.15 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT 3291567 XXXXXX 08/29/23 572.95 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT 3291596 XXXXXX 08/29/23 119.24 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT 3292117 XXXXXX 08/29/23 640.60 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT 3292118 XXXXXX 08/29/23 300.54 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT 3292119 XXXXXX 08/29/23 651.42 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT ------------
Vendor's Total = 3803.54
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VENDOR.: BPF01 (BP FORD OF LONG BEACH)

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

24.70 974 42032 7320 07/23 LEGAL SERVICES/SUCCESSOR AGENCY 5133.54 010 42032 4105 07/23 LEGAL SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT/GENERAL 1426.90 900 42032 4152 07/23 LEGAL SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT/CDBG 152.00 510 20503 07/23 LEGAL SERVICES/DEV.REIMB/SERRANO,GREEK MKT. 419.90 010 42032 1400 07/23 LEGAL SERVICES/PLANNING/ROSE ST (WASSIF) 266.00 010 42032 1400 07/23 LEGAL SERVICES/CBP ADMIN. ------------
Vendor's Total = 29536.84
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VENDOR.: BUT03 (BUTLER CHEMICALS, INC.)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 003 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: CLA09 (CLASSIC GRAPHIX)

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VENDOR.: CLE11 (CLEARPAY PROCESSING LLC)

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VENDOR.: CR&01 (CR&R INC.)

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VENDOR.: CRU02 (CLAUDIA CRUZ)

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VENDOR.: DEL17 (ANA MARIA DELGADO)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 004 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: DIG04 (DIGITAL DOLPHIN SUPPLIES)

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VENDOR.: EMP01 (EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)

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VENDOR.: EMP05 (EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)

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VENDOR.: EMP06 (EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION, INC.)

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VENDOR.: FER05 (FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 005 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: FER05 (FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: FRO07 (FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS)

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VENDOR.: GER01 (DANDY GERZON DE PAULA)

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VENDOR.: GLA01 (GLASBY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY)

24.39 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
335480A XXXXXX 08/23/23 573.22 010 46010 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES 573.22 010 46000 8000 CLEANING SUPPLIES
573.23 010 46000 2000 CLEANING SUPPLIES
335502A XXXXXX 08/23/23 386.00 010 46025 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 006 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: GLA01 (GLASBY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY) ..Continue..

45.00 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
333371A XXXXXX 08/29/23 1435.05 010 46012 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES 333894A XXXXXX 08/29/23 955.87 135 43100 3620 CLEANING SUPPLIES/TRASH BAGS (QTY 12) 334273A XXXXXX 08/29/23 241.89 010 46010 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES

30.00 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
334649A XXXXXX 08/29/23 286.23 010 46011 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES

32.00 010 46013 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
335584A XXXXXX 08/29/23 1159.51 010 46011 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES 129.00 010 46013 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
335592A XXXXXX 08/29/23 217.15 010 46010 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES

25.00 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
335592B XXXXXX 08/29/23 57.33 010 46010 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES 335684A XXXXXX 08/29/23 82.39 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES ------------
Vendor's Total = 7998.77
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VENDOR.: HAR08 (HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 230668 XXXXXX 08/23/23 1500.00 135 47148 9000 120 07/23 ENG.SVC/TRAF.SIGNAL FIELD REVIEW/CLARK & OAK 230670 XXXXXX 08/23/23 750.00 010 42054 3000 07/23 ENG.DESIGN SVC/FLASH'G BEACON IMP/CLARK AVE 230672 XXXXXX 08/23/23 7575.00 010 42054 3000 07/23 ENG.SVCS/2023 TRAFFIC FLOW MAP UPDATE 230673 XXXXXX 08/23/23 130.00 024 47922 9000 015 7/23 ENG.DESIGN SVC/BUTTERLY GARDEN PARK 230674 XXXXXX 08/23/23 353.00 010 42054 3000 07/23 ENG.SERVICES/LLA#14402/9457 FLORA VISTA 230676 XXXXXX 08/23/23 2325.00 010 42054 3105 07/23 STORMWATER CONSULTANT SERVICES ------------
Vendor's Total = 12633.00
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VENDOR.: HAS03 (HASA INC)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 007 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: HAS03 (HASA INC) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: HOS01 (HOSANNA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP)

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VENDOR.: ICE01 (REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING & MAINT INC.)

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VENDOR.: IRS02 (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- B230724H XXXXXX 08/04/23 1272.00 010 20230 08/23 FIT BACKUP WITHHOLDING/GAR06 84905535H XXXXXX 08/31/23 52109.64 010 23020 941: EMPLYRS QRTRLY OASDI-PPE 8/25/23 PD8/31/23 13011.42 010 23170 941: EMPLYRS QRTRLY MEDICARE-PPE 8/25/23 PD8/31/23 42766.27 010 23070 941: EMPLYRS QRTRLY FEDERAL-PPE 8/25/23 PD8/31/23 ------------
Vendor's Total = 109159.33
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REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 008 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: JHM01 (JHM SUPPLY, INC.)

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VENDOR.: LOS50 (LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS)

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VENDOR.: MER05 (MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS)

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VENDOR.: MUN14 (ELIANA MUNOZ)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 009 RUN....: 09/05/23 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.: OCE01 (OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.)

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VENDOR.: ONW01 (ONWARD ENGINEERING)

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VENDOR.: PERS0 (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

0.08 010 43524 3900 ROUNDING ADJ
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Vendor's Total = 64201.38
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VENDOR.: QUA07 (QUADIENT, INC.)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 010 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: QUA07 (QUADIENT, INC.) ..Continue..

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

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VENDOR.: RES03 (RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS,INC.)

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VENDOR.: RIC03 (RICOH USA INC.)

44.82 010 43100 5000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/SIMMS PARK

5.48 010 43100 3000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/PUBLIC WORKS

50.83 010 43100 3000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/PUBLIC WORKS

70.49 010 43100 8000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/2ND FL/CITY HALL

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 011 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: RIC03 (RICOH USA INC.) ..Continue..

44.91 010 43100 2000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/PUBLIC SAFETY

40.51 010 43100 2000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/PUBLIC SAFETY

16.12 010 43100 8000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/1ST FL/CITY HALL 132.42 010 43100 8000 07/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/1ST FL/CITY HALL ------------
Vendor's Total = 624.41
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VENDOR.: ROB00 (ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC.)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 62349845 XXXXXX 08/23/23 1756.98 010 42054 3000 ON-CALL TEMP.STAFFING SVC/PW/WEEKENDING 07/28/23 62394977 XXXXXX 08/23/23 1399.46 010 42054 3000 ON-CALL TEMP.STAFFING SVC/PW/WEEKENDING 08/04/23 62412624 XXXXXX 08/23/23 1756.98 010 42054 3000 ON-CALL TEMP.STAFFING SVC/PW/WEEKENDING 08/11/23 ------------
Vendor's Total = 4913.42
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VENDOR.: SAF11 (SAFEbuilt,LLC)

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VENDOR.: SAN11 (CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 012 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SAN11 (CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: SAN36 (SONNY R. SANTA INES)

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

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VENDOR.: SEA04 (SEA-CLEAR POOLS,INC.)

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VENDOR.: SEQ04 (SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC.)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 013 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SEQ04 (SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC.) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: SMA01 (SMART AND FINAL)

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VENDOR.: SMA02 (SMART & FINAL)

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VENDOR.: SMA03 (SMART & FINAL)

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VENDOR.: SOC05 (SOCAL LIGHTING PROS)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 014 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SOL03 (NARESH SOLANKI)

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VENDOR.: SOU01 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

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VENDOR.: SOU29 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

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VENDOR.: STA26 (STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 015 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: TAY06 (TAYLOR'S LOCK & KEY)

52.45 010 46020 3900 KEYS
6139 XXXXXX 08/29/23 65.00 010 43100 3100 KEYS

24.13 010 46010 3900 KEYS
6186 XXXXXX 08/29/23 98.68 010 46200 4105 KEY/FORD TRUCK/CE UNIT #807 6414 XXXXXX 08/29/23 49.53 010 46010 3900 KEYS ------------
Vendor's Total = 365.45
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VENDOR.: TIM06 (CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- B230815H XXXXXX 08/15/23 153.79 010 43300 8000 07/08/23-08/07/23 CABLE SERVICE/CITY HALL 265.12 010 43300 3000 07/09/23-08/08/23 INTERNET SERVICE/PUBLIC WORKS 131.72 010 43300 5000 06/28/23-07/27/23 CABLE SERVICE/SIMMS PARK 197.31 010 41317 1012 07/11/23-08/10/23 INTERNET SERVICE/CITY HALL 119.98 900 43300 5022 07/12/23-08/11/23 INTERNET SERVICE/VOLUNTEER CTR. 179.98 010 43000 2000 07/19/23-08/18/23 INTERNET SERVICE/SUBSTATION 207.18 010 41317 1012 07/11/23-08/10/23 INTERNET SERVICE/CC VIDEO MTG/CH ------------
Vendor's Total = 1255.08
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VENDOR.: TRE01 (RENE JAVIER TREVINO)

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VENDOR.: TRI08 (TRIPEPI, SMITH & ASSOCIATES)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 016 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: TRI08 (TRIPEPI, SMITH & ASSOCIATES) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: UNI26 (UNITED STATES POSTMASTER)

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VENDOR.: UNI38 (UNITED VOLLEYBALL SUPPLY, LLC)

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VENDOR.: VAR09 (VARITEK INC.)

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VENDOR.: VID03 (VIDIFLO, LLC)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 017 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: VID03 (VIDIFLO, LLC) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: VIS01 (VISTA PAINT CORPORATION)

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VENDOR.: VOY02 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO - 457)

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VENDOR.: VOY03 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO - 401a)

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VENDOR.: VOY04 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY - 457 ROTH)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 018 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: VOY04 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY - 457 ROTH) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: WAL09 (DAKOTA WALLACE)

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VENDOR.: WES41 (WEST VALLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.)

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VENDOR.: WIL02 (WILLIAMS PRINTING)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 28307 XXXXXX 08/29/23 126.80 010 43100 5000 TIME CARDS/FULL-TIME (QTY 1K) 113.28 010 43100 5010 TIME CARDS/PART-TIME (QTY 1,250) 113.28 010 43100 5011 TIME CARDS/PART-TIME (QTY 1,250) 113.28 010 43100 5012 TIME CARDS/PART-TIME (QTY 1,250) 113.28 010 43100 5013 TIME CARDS/PART-TIME (QTY 1,250) ------------
Vendor's Total = 579.92
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REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 019 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: WOO04 (JEFFREY T. WOOD)

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VENDOR.: ZUM01 (ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC.)

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VENDOR.: \BAL5 (MAHALAKSHMI BALAJI)

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VENDOR.: \BAN1 (ARNAB BANERJI)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 020 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \BOR1 (CLARISA V. BORROMEO)

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VENDOR.: \BUD3 (MARIA BUDGETT)

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VENDOR.: \CO01 (GUADALUPE CORREA)

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VENDOR.: \ENC0 (ARIES ENCABO)

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VENDOR.: \GOV5 (GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. DBA NEOGOV)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 021 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \H034 (DINORAH HERNANDEZ)

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VENDOR.: \HEL2 (HELLENIC LIBRARY)

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VENDOR.: \JA29 (PATRICIA JACKSON)

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VENDOR.: \JOH3 (SJACQUIS JOHNSON)

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VENDOR.: \LAM0 (JACQUELINE ELIZABETH LAM)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 022 RUN....: 09/05/23 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.: \PIP0 (MARGARET PIPPEN)

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VENDOR.: \R059 (LIZA RAMIREZ)

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VENDOR.: \ROJ0 (NEREIDA ROJAS-SEITZ)

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VENDOR.: \SA05 (SUSAN SANDOVAL)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 023 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \SAB0 (WENDELL SABARRE)

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VENDOR.: \SAI4 (SAINTS OF VALUE MINISTRIES)

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VENDOR.: \SUN0 (SUNRUN INC.)

0.50 600 31650 REFUND SMIP FEE CP#94731/9847 SOMERSET/R#16563

1.00 600 31652 REFUND CBSC FEE CP#94731/9847 SOMERSET/R#16563

10.80 542 36002 REFUND GEN.PLAN/ZONE ORD CP#94731/9847 SOMERSET

3.60 540 36004 REFUND GIS UPDATE FEE CP#94731/9847 SOMERSET ------------
Vendor's Total = 105.90
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VENDOR.: \TA16 (VIRGINIA TARVER)

REPORT.: 09/05/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 024 RUN....: 09/05/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \TH09 (ADRIANA THOMAS)

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VENDOR.: \TH61 (BILLY THOMAS)

Report's Grand Total = 1178124.75
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14-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 Jerry Stock, City Engineer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-41 – A Resolution approving Final Map No. 83812 to allow for the subdivision of a 41,174-square foot lot into eight lots for the construction of eight, two-story, single-family residences with attached garages on property located at 10343-10351 Mapledale Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement File No. 1010, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with KMH Paramount Investments, LLC.

DATE: September 11, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This action would approve Final Map No. 83812 to allow for the subdivision of a 41,174-square foot lot into eight lots for the construction of eight, two-story, single-family residences with attached garages within the R-1 PD (Low Density Residential Planned Development Overlay District) on property located at 10343-10351 Mapledale Street.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-41; and authorize the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement File No. 1010, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

DISCUSSION

On January 23, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-03 which, among other things, approved Tentative Map No. 83812 creating eight lots for the construction of eight single-family residences with attached garages on property located at 10343-10351 Mapledale Street.
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Staff Report – Approval of Final Map No. 83812
September 11, 2023

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DISCUSSION – Continued

Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 16.20.040 requires City Council approval for a final map when a subdivision improvement agreement is needed to ensure construction of public infrastructure. Here, the actions requested are for the City Council to determine whether the Final Map substantially complies with the tentative map and authorize the City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement.

The subdivider has not yet finished constructing the public improvements, but is eager to record the Final Map. All public improvements, including driveway approaches, curbs, gutter, and sidewalks still need to be constructed. All construction will be secured to guarantee performance, including the projected cost of completed construction for all improvements.

CEQA STATUS

The City reviewed the project’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15532, Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects).

No additional environmental review is required for the final map.

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution No. 23-41....................................................................................................... 3 Subdivision Improvement Agreement File No. 1010 ....................................................... 6 Reduced Copy of Final Map No. 83812 ........................................................................ 15

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 23-41

A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 82987 TO
ALLOW FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 41,174-SQUARE

FOOT LOT INTO EIGHT LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

OF EIGHT, TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES

WITH ATTACHED GARAGES ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 10343-10351 MAPLEDALE STREET

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares that:

A. On May 18, 2022, Samir Hijazi of Archissance, submitted an application pursuant to Title 16 of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) requesting approval of Tentative Map No. 83812 to allow the subdivision of a 41,174-square foot lot into eight lots for the construction of eight, two-story, single-family residences with attached garages on property located at 10343-10351 Mapledale Street (“Project”);

B. The City reviewed the Project’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”); and the City’s Environmental Guidelines (“Bellflower Guidelines”; CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as “CEQA Regulations”);

C. On January 23, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-03 which, among other things, approved Tentative Map No. 83812.

SECTION 2. Environmental Assessment. Section 3 of Resolution No. 23-03 is incorporated by reference. No additional environmental analysis is required.

SECTION 3. Final Map Findings. Based upon the entirety of the record, including, without limitation, the staff report, the City Council approves Final Map No. 83812 for the following reasons:

A. The Final Map substantially conforms with Tentative Map No. 83812 and

B. The Final Map substantially conforms to the BMC and Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §§ 66410, et seq.).

SECTION 4. Delegation of Authority; Reservations.

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Resolution No. 23-41

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A. In accordance with BMC § 16.12.020, the City Engineer may take appropriate action to make technical corrections to the Final Map and, thereafter, the City Clerk may forward the Final Map to the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office for recordation.

B. Before providing the Final Map to the City Clerk, the City Engineer must (in addition to ensuring that the Final Map meets all technical requirements of the BMC and Subdivision Map Act) verify that the developer provided the City with (1) a subdivision improvement agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to ensure the construction of all public improvements at the development; (2) a form of security approved by the City Attorney to guarantee performance under the subdivision improvement agreement.

C. The City Manager is authorized to execute the subdivision improvement agreement referenced in this Section.

SECTION 5. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 6. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant and to any other person requesting a copy.

SECTION 8. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 9. 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 10. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023.

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Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706

No fee per Government Code § 6103

SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FILE NO. 1010

FINAL MAP NO. 83812

THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 9/11/2023, by and between the CITY OF BELLFLOWER, a general law city and municipal corporation (“CITY”) and KMH Paramount Investments, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (“SUBDIVIDER”).

The Parties agree as follows:

1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts and objectives:

A. SUBDIVIDER presented CITY with a subdivision map on land identified as Tract Map No. 83812 (“Map”).

B. SUBDIVIDER requested that CITY approve the Map before construction and completion of improvements including, without limitation, streets, highways, public ways, and public utility facilities (“Improvements”) which are part of or appurtenant to the subdivision (“Subdivision”) identified on the Map. The Improvements must be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications on file with CITY.

C. This Agreement is entered into in accord with the Subdivision Map Act (“Act”) and applicable ordinances adopted by CITY including, without limitation, as codified in the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”).

2. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS. At its sole cost and expense, SUBDIVIDER agrees to furnish the equipment, labor and materials necessary to complete the Improvements on the Map set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference, and such other improvements required by CITY ordinances and/or the City Council when approving the Map. All of the above work, together with appurtenances, contingencies and engineering costs, are more particularly shown on the improvement plans for the Map.

3. ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS. The parties agree that the estimated cost of the Improvements is $4,159.20.
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4. COMPLETION. SUBDIVIDER must complete all Improvements within twelve months after recording the Map or within such further time as may be granted by the City Council.

5. COMPLETION BY CITY. Should SUBDIVIDER fail to complete the Improvements within the time for completion, CITY, at its option, may enter onto SUBDIVIDER’s property to complete the Improvements at SUBDIVIDER’s cost.

6. WARRANTY OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS. SUBDIVIDER warrants that the plans and specifications for the Improvements comply with the tentative map approval and the master plan for the Subdivision previously approved by CITY’s Planning Commission and the City Council, together with all conditions made a part of such approval(s).

SUBDIVIDER further warrants that the plans and specifications can be relied upon to accomplish the improvement work covered by this Agreement in a good, workmanlike manner and in accordance with accepted construction practices. Should the plans and specifications at any time before final acceptance of the Improvements prove to be inadequate in any respect, SUBDIVIDER agrees to make such changes deemed necessary by CITY to accomplish improvement work in a good, workmanlike manner and in accordance with accepted construction practices. SUBDIVIDER further agrees to make or cause to be made such engineering, soils and other reports as may be required by CITY.

7. CITY NOT LIABLE FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. CITY is not an insurer or surety for the design or construction of the Subdivision. And no CITY official, officer, or employee is liable or responsible for any claim arising during construction of the Subdivision or Improvements, unless it can be shown that such person specifically directed that the Subdivision or Improvement be accomplished in a manner contrary to the wishes and desires of SUBDIVIDER, and SUBDIVIDER filed a written objection with the City Engineer before commencing such work or Improvement.

8. WARRANTY OF WORK. SUBDIVIDER warrants that the Improvements will be constructed in a manner consistent with CITY’s specifications and the highest industry standards. Should any Improvement fail to comply with this warranty or any other provision of this Agreement within one (1) year after CITY’s final acceptance, SUBDIVIDER must, without delay and without cost to CITY, repair, replace or reconstruct any defective or otherwise unsatisfactory part or parts of the Improvements.

Should SUBDIVIDER fail to act promptly or in accordance with this requirement or should the exigencies of the case require repairs or replacements to be made before SUBDIVIDER can be notified, CITY may, at its option, make the necessary repairs or replacements or perform the necessary work and SUBDIVIDER must pay to CITY the actual cost of such repairs plus fifteen percent (15%) for CITY’s administrative overhead costs. This Section is not a waiver of any other right CITY may have for correcting faulty workmanship or defective materials.

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9. REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS. SUBDIVIDER must replace/repair, as appropriate, all pipes and monuments shown on the Map destroyed or damaged by SUBDIVIDER’s actions and to replace/repair, as appropriate, any property damaged or destroyed by SUBDIVIDER. Any such repair or replacement must be completed to CITY’s satisfaction and approval.

10. CITY’S RIGHT OF ENTRY. SUBDIVIDER grants City a license to enter SUBDIVIDER’s property to inspect the improvements constructed by SUBDIVIDER and to ensure compliance with this Agreement.

11. CONTRACT SECURITY.

A. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, SUBDIVIDER must furnish:

i. A surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated cost of improvements as security for the faithful performance of this Agreement;

ii. A separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price for said improvements as security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with this Agreement.

B. SUBDIVIDER agrees that the form of the bonds provided by CITY are substantially similar to Government Code §§ 66499.1 and 66499.2.

12. MAINTENANCE BONDS. The bonds referred to in Section 11 will not be released until a surety bond guaranteeing the warranty requirements of Section 8 in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the sum shown in Section 3 is filed with CITY. The maintenance bond will be released one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the Improvements.

13. PERFORMANCE BY CITY OR SURETY.

A. Should SUBDIVIDER fail to construct the improvements in the manner and at such locations as specified within the time requirements of this Agreement, or if SUBDIVIDER is not carrying out the intent of this Agreement, CITY may serve written notice upon SUBDIVIDER and the surety on SUBDIVIDER’s faithful performance bond demanding satisfactory compliance with this Agreement.

B. Should CITY serve such written notice, CITY may do any one, or combination of, the following:

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i. Serve written notice upon the surety on its faithful performance bond demanding satisfactory compliance with this Agreement. In such event the surety must, within five (5) days, assume control and construct the Improvements as SUBDIVIDER’s successor;

ii. CITY may construct the improvements itself, or by contract, at SUBDIVIDER’s expense on a time a materials basis. In such event, CITY may take possession of and utilize in completing improvement construction, materials, appliances, and other property belonging to SUBDIVIDER as may be on the site of the work without liability to CITY. SUBDIVIDER’s surety will be liable to CITY for any excess cost of damages incurred by CITY.

C. Nothing in this Section waives, or serves as a limitation upon, any additional remedy CITY may have under this Agreement or applicable law.

14. SURETY BOND TO INCLUDE LETTER OF CREDIT. The term “surety bond” also includes such other acceptable security, such as letters of credit or cash deposit agreements issued by responsible financial institutions, which are approved by the City Attorney. The term “surety” includes the issuer of any letter of credit or cash deposit agreement, which is acceptable to CITY as security for the performance of this Agreement. Sureties must be admitted to do business in California.

15. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. SUBDIVIDER agrees to use best management practices (“BMPs”), as that term is defined under applicable law including, without limitation, the MPMC, in constructing the improvements anticipated by this Agreement. SUBDIVIDER’s failure to comply with the terms of this Section constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by SUBDIVIDER under this Agreement are CITY’s property. SUBDIVIDER may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but must deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY’s written notice.

17. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and SUBDIVIDER agree that SUBDIVIDER will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. SUBDIVIDER will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. SUBDIVIDER is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct SUBDIVIDER as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that SUBDIVIDER will follow the direction of CITY as to end results of the work only.

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18. CASH CHARGES. SUBDIVIDER must pay to CITY in cash such subdivision fees that are established by ordinance or by the City Council in conferring approval or extension of time to the Subdivision.

19. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. SUBDIVIDER indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance.

Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, SUBDIVIDER must defend CITY (at CITY’s request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.

B. For purposes of this section “CITY” includes CITY’s officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.

C. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by SUBDIVIDER, and any approval of such insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by SUBIDIVIDER pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.

20. INSURANCE.

A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, SUBDIVIDER must procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:

Type of Insurance Limits (combined single)

Commercial general liability: $2,000,000

Professional Liability $2,000,000

Workers compensation statutory requirement

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coverage. Liability policies must be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88.

Such insurance will be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.

C. Professional liability coverage will be on an “occurrence basis” if such coverage is available, or on a “claims made” basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” SUBDIVIDER will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover SUBDIVIDER for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of SUBDIVIDER, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

D. SUBDIVIDER must furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of “A:VII.” Certificate(s) must reflect that the insurer will provide thirty (30) day notice of any cancellation of coverage.

SUBDIVIDER will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word “endeavor” with regard to any notice provisions.

21. NOTICES.

A. All notices given or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement will be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notice sent by mail will be addressed as follows:

The City To Subdivider
City of Bellflower KMH Paramount Investments, LLC
16600 Civic Center Drive 15228 Cerise Ave.
. Bellflower, CA 90706 Gardena, CA 90249

B. When addressed in accordance with this paragraph, notices will be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery.
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C. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.

22. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. SUBDIVIDER will comply with all laws applicable to this Agreement including, without limitation, federal, state, and local laws requiring permitting and licenses. All such compliance will be at SUBDIVIDER’s own cost.

23. CONSTRUCTION. The language of each part of this Agreement will be construed simply and according to its fair meaning, and this Agreement will never be construed either for or against either party.

24. SEVERABLE. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

25. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

26. WAIVER. Waiver of any provision of this Agreement will not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

27. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement has been made in and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and exclusive venue for any action involving this Agreement will be in Los Angeles County.

28. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. This Agreement is subject to and conditioned upon approval and ratification by the Bellflower City Council. This Agreement is not binding upon CITY until executed by the City Manager. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written agreement. CITY’s City Manager may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

29. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS. The terms of this Agreement constitute a burden and benefit upon the Property. Accordingly, this Agreement will be recorded and the term will run with the Property and become binding upon SUBDIVIDER’s heirs, successors and assigns.

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30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between SUBDIVIDER and CITY respecting the maintenance of the Property’s common areas and correctly sets forth the obligations of SUBDIVIDER and CITY. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY OF BELLFLOWER, KMH PARAMOUNT INVESTMENTS,
a municipal corporation. LLC

_____________________________ ______________________________ Jeffrey L. Stewart Mohammed Azzam
City Manager Manager/Member, Property Owner

City Council Approval: 1/23/2023

ATTEST:

_____________________________
Mayra Ochiqui
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
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SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FILE NO. 1010

EXHIBIT A

Final Map No. 83812

All improvements marked are included:

☒ Public street improvements including drive approaches, curbs, gutter and sidewalks.

☐ Private street or driveway improvements including grading, paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, traffic control devices, street name signs, street lighting, landscaping, and appurtenances.

☐ Public sanitary sewers including laterals and appurtenances.

☐ Private sanitary sewers including mains, laterals, and appurtenances.

☐ Domestic water supply system, including mains, service laterals, fire hydrants, and appurtenances.

☐ Natural gas supply system including mains, service laterals, and appurtenances.

☐ Electric power distribution system including vaults, conduits, cables, conductors, service laterals, transformers, and appurtenances.

☐ Telephone system including vaults, conduits, cables, conductors, service laterals, and appurtenances.

☐ Cable television system, including vaults, conduits, cables, conductors, service laterals, and appurtenances.

☐ Public storm drains including channels, pipes, inlets, culverts, and appurtenances.

☐ Private storm drains including swales, channels, pipes, inlets, and appurtenances.

☐ Mailboxes.

☐ Lot grading including land clearing, earth moving compaction, import or export of soil, and appurtenances.

☐ Walls including retaining walls, perimeter walls, and appurtenances.

☐ Off-street landscaping including trees, bushes, shrubs, turf, irrigation system, and appurtenances.

☐ Other:
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14-C
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 August 28, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: September 11, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the August 28, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Minutes of the August 28, 2023, Regular Meeting… ................... ………………………… 2

1 MINUTES

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 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 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower.

2 ROLL CALL

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

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

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

For the record, 1) City Manager Stewart read the titles of the Closed Session items; and 2) Council Member Koops recused himself from Item 3-B (8833 Cedar Street, Bellflower, CA 90706), as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property.

There being no one from the public in attendance, without objection, Mayor Santa Ines recessed the Meeting at 5:32 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:

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3 CLOSED SESSION – Continued

A 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

B 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

For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the Meeting at 7:01 p.m. with all members present and announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.

5 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Santa Ines called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

6 ROLL CALL

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

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

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6 ROLL CALL – Continued

Staff Participants:

Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Tae G. Rhee, Director of Finance / Treasurer
P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole, Management Assistant

7 INVOCATION

Council Member Dan Koops offered the Invocation.

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Director of Parks and Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Santa Ines provided details regarding the City’s annual “State of the City” to be held on October 5, 2023, at the Mayne Events Center.

Council Member Dunton provided details relative to Care Solace which provides streamlined mental health support and communication to Bellflower residents.

Council Member Koops provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next “Monthly Morning Mingle” to be held on August 29, 2023.

Council Member Sanchez provided information relative to the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan and how the public can participate in the process.

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10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Chrissy Padilla Birkey, resident, requested that the City allow the public to participate in the City Council Meetings via the Zoom platform similar to how they were during the pandemic, expressing the opinion that it was useful as a parent of young children and she was able to share the meetings with her children.

In response to comments provided by Chrissy Padilla Birkey, Mayor Santa Ines stated that staff would look into her request.

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to select a Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term ending December 2023.

City Manager Stewart introduced the item.

City Clerk Ochiqui 1) gave a brief verbal presentation providing an overview of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.

Mayor Santa Ines opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Dunton nominated Council Member Koops for Mayor Pro Tem , which was seconded by Mayor Santa Ines.

There being no further nominations, it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Santa Ines, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to select Council Member Koops to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term ending December 2023:

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

For the record, 1) Mayor Santa Ines and the City Council congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Koops; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Koops thanked the City Council for their confidence in him and expressed that it was an honor and a privilege to be a part of the City Council.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

B Consideration and possible action to provide direction to staff regarding the City Council vacancy.

City Manager Stewart 1) introduced the item and gave a brief verbal presentation providing an overview of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Attorney Berger and City Clerk Ochiqui, responded to Council Members’ questions.

Following brief discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to not call a special election in March 2023 and move forward with an appointment process.

Discussion ensued among the City Council relative to forming one or two City Council subcommittees to review the applications, how many final candidates to bring forward to the full City Council for further consideration and questions, and the application process and deadlines.

For the record, City Attorney Berger 1) clarified that if an appointment is not made by the 60th day following the vacancy (October 13, 2023), then by law the City must hold a special election in March 2023, noting that the laws have changed since the last City Council vacancy and the position can no longer be left vacant until the next municipal election in November 2023; and 2) at the request of Council Member Sanchez, clarified that there is no legal requirement in the law on how to appoint (application process).

Following discussion and without objection, 1) Mayor Pro Tem Koops requested that the application deadline be extended from September 5 to September 12, 2023; 2) Mayor Santa Ines requested that staff place the Council District 1 map on the website; and 3) Council Member Dunton nominated Mayor Santa Ines and Mayor Pro Tem Koops to serve on one City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review the applications.

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to 1) establish a process to appoint a resident from Council District 1 of the City to serve as Council Member for a term ending in December 2024 (at the declaration of the results of the next regularly scheduled Municipal Election on November 5, 2024), as follows: a) approve the Application Process (Exhibit A) and Application Packet for Appointment to the Bellflower City Council (Exhibit B); b) authorize the City Clerk to make the Application Packet available beginning August 29, 2023 and follow the Application Process to accept applications from qualified residents until 5:00 p.m., on September 12, 2023, to fill the District 1 City Council seat; and c) establish one City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee consisting of Mayor Santa Ines and Mayor Pro Tem Koops to review candidate application packets and select the top candidates for further consideration by the City Council:

AYES: Council Members - Dunton, Koops, Sanchez and Mayor Santa Ines
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to create a two Council Member ad hoc committee, to review and consider the Agreement extension options with the City’s solid waste management services provider, CR&R Incorporated.

City Manager Stewart 1) introduced the item and gave a brief verbal presentation providing an overview of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Clerk Ochiqui, responded to Council Members’ questions.

For the record, Council Member Dunton and Mayor Pro Tem Koops expressed their interest in serving on the ad hoc committee.

Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to Create an ad hoc committee consisting of Mayor Pro Tem Koops and Council Member Dunton to review and consider the Agreement extension options with the City’s solid waste management services provider, CR&R Incorporated:

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

D Consideration and possible action to appoint two members of the City Council to review and consider a request from Dr. Sue ElHessen to form a Bellflower Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Disability.

City Manager Stewart 1) introduced the item and gave a brief verbal presentation providing an overview of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.

For the record, Mayor Santa Ines and Council Member Sanchez expressed their interest in serving on the ad hoc committee.

Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to Create an ad hoc committee consisting of Mayor Santa Ines and Council Member Sanchez to review and consider a request from Dr. Sue ElHessen to form a Bellflower Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Disability:

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

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR

For the record, with regard to Item 14-G (Slurry seal on various streets; Specifications No. 21/22-06), 1) Mayor Santa Ines announced that there was a lack of a quorum on the matter due to all City Council Members owning property within 500 feet of the subject areas and explained that lots would be drawn to determine which one of them would not participate in the matter; and 2) City Clerk Ochiqui conducted the random draw and announced that Mayor Pro Tem Koops would not participate in the matter.

For the record, 1) Council Member Sanchez requested that Item 14-J (Resolution No. 23-34 – A Resolution amending the Operating Budget) be pulled for discussion only; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Koops announced that he would be recusing himself from Item 14-D (Ordinance No. 1425) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property; and 3) Council Member Dunton announced that he would be recusing himself from Item 14-E (RFQ for Downtown Residential Development) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject properties.

With regard to Item 14-J (Resolution No. 23-34 – A Resolution amending the Operating Budget), at the request of Council Member Sanchez, 1) Director of Finance Rhee provided a brief verbal overview of the transfers listed on page 7 of the Staff Report (Exhibit A); and 2) City Manager Stewart confirmed that all of the items were approved as part of the last budget process and this is the formal approval to make the transfers that were discussed.

Noting the aforementioned recusals from Mayor Pro Tem Koops on Items 14-D (Ordinance No. 1425) and 14-G (Slurry seal on various streets -Specifications No. 21/22-06), and Council Member Dunton’s recusal on Item 14-E (RFQ for Downtown Residential Development), it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the balance of the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:

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

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-022, dated August 28, 2023.

Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 24-022.

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

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. 746 with Richard Terzian, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term of hearing officer services._________________________________________________________ Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 746, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

D Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt 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)._____
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.

Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1425.

E Consideration and possible action to receive and file a list of qualified developers who responded to the Request for Qualifications for Downtown Residential Development.

Action: Received and filed the list of qualified developers in response to the Request for Qualifications for potential future downtown residential developmen t.

F Consideration and possible action to receive and file Exclusive Negotiation Agreement File No. 1007 with Omar Romero, Inc. dba Taco Nazo for the development of the former Bank of the West site at 16824 Bellflower Boulevard.

Action: Received and filed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement File No. 1007.

G Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-33 – A Resolution approving the Specifications for the placing of slurry seal on various streets (Specifications No. 21/22-06) 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 § 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-33.

H Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 51.93 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the Foster Road Traffic Signal Upgrades Project.

Action: Authorized the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 51.93, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to approve the assignment of Agreement File No. 521.1 with Empire Transportation, Inc. to Pro Park, LLC., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride Transportation Services.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to approve the Assignment of Agreement File No. 521.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

J Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23 -34 – A Resolution amending the Operating Budget for fiscal years 2022 -2024 to carryover and adjust various capital projects, activities, and revenues; and authorizing the City Manager to implement this Resolution. _____ Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-34.

K Consideration and possible action to adopt 1) Resolution No. 23-35 – A Resolution fixing the employer contribution at an equal amount for employees and annuitants under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (Government Code § 22892); and 2) Resolution No. 23 -36 – A Resolution fixing the Employer Contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (Government Code § 22893).__________________________________________________________ Action: Adopted Resolutions Nos. 23-35 and 22-36.

L Consideration and possible action to approve CR&R Incorporated’s 2023 annual rate adjustment request for solid waste collection services.

Action: Approved CR&R’s 2023 annual rate adjustment request.

M Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution Nos. 23-37 [MOU No. 23-01], 23-38 [MOU No. 23-02], 23-39 [MOU No. 23-03], 23-40 [MOU NO. 23-04].

Resolution No. 23-37 [MOU No. 23-01] – A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 23-01 with AFSCME- represented mid-management employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025; and superseding Resolution No. 21-68;

Resolution No. 23-38 [MOU No. 23-02] – A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 23-02 with AFSCME- represented full-time maintenance worker employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025; and superseding Resolution No. 21-69; [Item Continued on Next Page] 10 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
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M Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution Nos. 23-37 [MOU No. 23-01], 23-38 [MOU No. 23-02], 23-39 [MOU No. 23-03], 23-40 [MOU NO. 23-04] – Continued

Resolution No. 23-39 [MOU No. 23-03] – A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 23-03 with Bellflower City Employees Association (BCEA) -represented part-time maintenance and community services officer employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025; and superseding Resolution No. 21-70; and

Resolution No. 23-40 [MOU No. 23-04] – A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 23-04 with Bellflower City Employees Association (BCEA) -represented executive assistant employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2023 2024 and 2024-2025; and superseding Resolution No. 21-71.

Action: Adopted Resolution Nos. 23-37, 23-38, 23-39, and 23-40.

N Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.

15 COUNCIL REPORTS

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

16 ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m., to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower

ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: September 11, 2023
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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 Phil Wang, Assistant City Engineer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the Local Streets Grind and Cap
(Specifications No. 22/23-01); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.

DATE: September 11, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This action would award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. (Sequel), to perform the work described in the Specification documents for the Local Streets Grind and Cap (the Project).

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Award a contract to Sequel for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sequel, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

Sequel submitted the lowest responsive base bid in the amount of $625,552. The Engineer’s estimated cost plus contingency to perform the work was $850,000. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 135-47050-9000 (Prop C), 140-47050-9000 (Gas Tax), and 115-47050-9000 (Measure M) for Fiscal Year 22/23 and 23/24.

DISCUSSION

This project will grind existing asphalt lip edges adjacent to the gutter plate that have increased in height over time due to the City’s active street slurry program. The existing edges will be ground below the gutter and new asphalt will be installed to restore these edges to their original height which is close to flush with the concrete gutter plate. The following streets are to be included as part of the project:

Harvard Street – Clark to Bonfair
Alpha Avenue – Cul-de-sac

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DISCUSSION – Continued

Beta Avenue – Cul-de-sac
Bonfair Avenue – Alondra to Los Angeles
Los Angeles Street – Ardmore to Virginia
Olive Street – Ardmore to Lakewood
Mayne Street – Orchard to Lakewood
Santa Ana Avenue – N/Cul-de-sac to Mayne
Orchard Avenue – Pacific to Mayne
Ramona Street – Bellflower to Clark
Virginia Avenue – Alondra to Mayne

On July 10, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-23 authorizing solicitation of bids. The City advertised Specifications No. 22/23-01 for bids in accordance with BMC Section 3.28.090. Five bids were submitted at the formal bid opening on August 16, 2023. The names of those bidders and their bid amounts are listed below:

BIDDER BID PRICE
Sequel Contractors, Inc. $625,552
Onyx Paving Company $765,000
Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company $778,742
Hardy & Harper, Inc. $970,000
RJ Noble Company $982,066

BID ANALYSIS

Sequel submitted a complete bid package. Staff has verified its contractor’s license status, references, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Sequel is qualified to perform the work described and has fulfilled the requirements set forth in the Specification documents. Staff concludes Sequel is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and recommends that the City Council award a contract to Sequel.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Plans and Specification documents are available for public inspection at the Public Works Department Office, 9944 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, California until completion of the Project and, subsequently, as official records, will be maintained by the City Clerk’s Office.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

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). -2-

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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 award a contract to Transwest Truck Center LLC for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-350 stake bed dump trucks for the Public Works Department and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Transwest Truck Center LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

DATE: September 11, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This action would award a contract to Transwest Truck Center LLC (Tranwest) to perform the work described in the Notice of Request for Bids specification document for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-350 stake bed dump trucks.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Award a contract to Transwest for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-350 stake bed dump trucks; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Transwest, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

Transwest was the only dealership to submit a bid. The total cost of the two trucks is $166,693.67 and funds are budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund, Account No. 530-18400.

DISCUSSION

The award of a contract to Transwest will be for the purchase of two (2) stake bed dump trucks; one for the Streets Division and one for the Facilities Division. On July 20, 2023, a formal request seeking bids for the requested vehicles was released. One bid was submitted at the formal bid opening on August 14, 2023. The name of the bidder and their bid amount is listed below:

BIDDER BID PRICE
Transwest Truck Center LLC $166,693.67

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BID ANALYSIS

Transwest submitted a complete bid package. Staff has determined Transwest is qualified to provide the necessary vehicles and has fulfilled the requirements set forth in the bid request. Staff concludes Transwest is the lowest and most responsive bidder and recommends awarding them the purchase contract for the vehicles. -2-

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-42 – A Resolution adjusting salary and employment categories within the City Manager’s Office (Exhibit A), effective September 11, 2023.

DATE: September 11, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposed revisions to the salary table are being introduced in response to recent personnel turnover within the Human Resources and Risk Management division. These proposed revisions encompass the following modifications: 1) Elimination of the Human Resources and Risk Manager position; 2) Inclusion of a Deputy City Manager position in the salary table; and 3) Approval for a Management Assistant position within the City Manager’s Office.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-42, approving the attached personnel and salary plan adjustments and authorizing the City Manager to implement the Plan as appropriate; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated payroll cost savings for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for the elimination of Human Resources and Risk Manager position, promotion of Assistant to the City Manager to Deputy City Manager position and addition of a Management Assistant position within the City Manager’s Office are approximately:

Fiscal Year
Department 1350
Human Resources
& Risk Management
Department 1100
City Administration Total
2023-2024 $ 59,000 $ 43,000 $ 102,000 2024-2025 25,000 65,000 90,000 Total $ 84,000 $ 108,000 $ 192,000

The payroll charges for the Deputy City Manager position will be charged 50% to Department 1350 Human Resources & Risk Management and 50% to Department 1100 City Administration.

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BACKGROUND

The City Manager's Office encompasses multiple functions, including Administration, as well as the Human Resources and Risk Management division. The suggested revisions to the personnel and salary plan are prompted by two factors: the recent retirement of the City's Human Resources and Risk Manager and an evaluation of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Human Resources and Risk Management division.

These personnel changes involve several key adjustments:

1. Elimination of Human Resources and Risk Manager Position ;

2. Promotion of Assistant to the City Manager to the position of Deputy City Manager. This elevation in role will entail assuming the responsibilities formerly held by the Human Resources and Risk Manager, which includes overseeing the Human Resources and Risk Management division; and

3. Addition of a Management Assistant Position: A new, full -time Management Assistant position will be incorporated into the City Manager's Office. This addition is intended to provide enhanced support to the Deputy City Manager and to facilitate the efficient functioning of the City Manager’s Office.

The Deputy City Manager will carry forward the responsibilities previously held by the Assistant to the City Manager and will also oversee the Human Resources and Risk Management division. Concurrently, the Management Assistant will assist the Deputy City Manager.

The proposed new Management Assistant will assist Administration with tasks including, without limitation, grant research, grant writing, grant reporting, processing cannabis business permit renewals and modifications, conducting city surveys, preparing and rating requests for proposals and bids, agreement and amendment processing, preparing staff reports and agenda items, and assisting with various research tasks as needed. Additionally, the Management Assistant will also assist the Human Resources and Risk Management division with ensuring accurate and timely processing of personnel-related paperwork, facilitating changes in employee benefits and assisting staff with related inquiries, coordinating necessary background and reference checks for new hires and relevant personnel, assisting in the onboarding process for new employees, and assisting with claims (e.g., worker’s compensation, property damage).

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 23-42

A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT
CATEGORIES WITHIN THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE (EXHIBIT A), EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approved a salary range table effective July 1, 2023.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to add the new position of Deputy City Manager and to add a Management Assistant position to the City Manager’s Office, all as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference. These positions and rates will become effective on September 11, 2023 and will be unrepresented positions governed by Resolution No. 23-32.

SECTION 3. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution becomes effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

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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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023.

________________________________
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A – Salary Range Table

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Exhibit A
Monthly Salaries – Effective September 11, 2023

Range Title Group Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
18770 Management Assistant (Confidential) Unrepresented 5,357 5,625 5,906 6,201 6,511 28570 Deputy City Manager Unrepresented 14,213 14,924 15,670 16,454 17,277

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