Agenda packet — Bellflower City Council, October 9, 2023

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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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Bellflower City Council Agenda
October 9, 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.

B THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Pursuant to Government Code 54957(a)). Consultation with: Captain Dan Holguin, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
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:Council Member Ray Dunton
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Joel Hockman, Director of Public Safety 9 OATH OF OFFICE — COUNCIL-APPOINTEE WENDI MORSE
10 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
A City Council Announcements
B Breast Cancer Awareness" Month Proclamation
C Filipino American History Month Proclamation
11 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.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
October 9, 2023

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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to consider a request from Greg James MMA Architecture) for a time extension and adopt Resolution No. 23-43 — A Resolution approving an initial 90-day time extension with an option to grant an additional 90-day extension provided certain conditions are met for Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 21-03 and Development Review Case No. DR-6-21-12018 on properties located at 17617-17639 Bellflower Boulevard. (Continued from September 25, 2023)
CEQA: The time extension is exempt from further environmental review 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.) because the project is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. A Categorical Exemption 15332 — In-Fill Development Projects) was adopted by the City Council when CU 21-03 was approved on September 26, 2022.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-43; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 15 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. 24-041, dated October 9, 2023.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-041; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 663.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Golden Star Technology, Inc. for Information Technology Support and Consulting Services
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 663.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Golden Star Technology, Inc., for information technology support and consulting services; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
October 9, 2023

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15 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
C Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install time-based parking restrictions, extend existing time-based parking restrictions, install red curb parking restrictions, and install a loading zone at 9944 Flora Vista Street; and install a loading zone at 9924 Flora Vista Street (C.E. #23-13).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install time-based parking restrictions, extend the existing time-based parking restrictions, install red curb parking restrictions, and install a loading and unloading zone at 9944 Flora Vista Street; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install a loading and unloading zone serving 9924 Flora Vista Street; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert certain red curb parking restrictions to time- restricted parkingigreen curb) at 9928 Artesia Boulevard (C.E.# 23-12).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking (green curb) at 9928 Artesia Boulevard; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way `Stop' controls to 4-way `Stop' controls on Cornuta Avenue and Muroc Street (C.E.# 23-11).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way 'Stop' controls to 4-way 'Stop' controls on Cornuta Avenue at Muroc Street; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1016, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with PGN, for planning consulting services related to Housing Element implementation.

Recommendation to City Council: Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1016, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

G Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 25, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the September 25, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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October 9, 2023

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15 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
H Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 2, 2023, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the October 2, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16 COUNCIL REPORTS
17 ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023.

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
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City Hall Lobby and Doors, 16600 Civic Center Drive
City Website at www.bellflower.org
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
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SUPP JIENTAL MATERIAL - ITEM 14-A
OCTOBER 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SONIC
commercial
26400 La Alameda Ste 100 • Mission Viejo,CA 926291 • (949) 680-4300 • (949) 600-7771 fax
October 9, 2023
Elizabeth Corpuz
Rowena Genilo-Concepcio
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
RE: 17617-17639 Bellflower Boulevard
Bellflower,CA
Proposed Sonic Drive-In Restaurant
Via e-mail
Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
This letter is to notify our continued interest in working with DGSG Investment Properties and the City of Bellflower to develop a Sonic Drive-In at 17617-7639 Bellflower the City of Bellflower.

Coast to Coast currently owns and operates eleven Sonic Drive-In restaurants with over 500 employees.

The Sonic locations include six locations in Orange County, one in Los Angeles County, three locations in Riverside County and one in San Bernardino County. We have been a licensed franchise group with Sonic in the Los Angeles market since securing a Franchise License and exclusive Area Development Agreement in 2007 with Sonic Industries. The Development Agreement includes development rights in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles,and Orange Counties, California.

We have been working closely with staff over the last several years on trying to find a location for Sonic Drive-In and identified this location as a project that meets all of our criteria for a Sonic Drive-In. We have been under contract to purchase a lot at this location and have received approval from Sonic corporate to bring a new Sonic Drive-In to this project and to the City of Bellflower. We are looking forward to moving the permitting process.

We look forward to the opportunity to bring a Sonic Drive-In to the City of Bellflower. In the interim, please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely, /
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Devon Wesselink
Coast to Coast Commercial, LLC

26400 La Alameda Ste 100  Mission Viejo, CA 926291  (949) 680‐4300  (949) 600‐7771 fax

October 9, 2023

Elizabeth Corpuz
Rowena Genilo‐Concepcio
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

RE: 17617‐17639 Bellflower Boulevard
Bellflower, CA
Proposed Sonic Drive‐In Restaurant

Via e‐mail

Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
This letter is to notify our continued interest in working with DGSG Investment Properties and the City of Bellflower to develop a Sonic Drive‐In at 17617‐7639 Bellflower the City of Bellflower.

Coast to Coast currently owns and operates eleven Sonic Drive‐In restaurants with over 500 employees.

We have been working closely with staff over the last several years on trying to find a location for Sonic Drive‐In and identified this location as a project that meets all of our criteria for a Sonic Drive‐In. We have been under contract to purchase a lot at this location and have received approval from Sonic corporate to bring a new Sonic Drive‐In to this project and to the City of Bellflower. We are looking forward to moving the permitting process.

We look forward to the opportunity to bring a Sonic Drive‐In to the City of Bellflower. In the interim, please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Devon Wesselink
Coast to Coast Commercial, LLC

15-A

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Tae Rhee, Finance Director/City Treasurer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-041, dated October 9, 2023.

DATE: October 9, 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. 24-041; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

$3,685,394.63 in expenditures.

ATTACHMENT

Warrant Register No. 24-041 .......................................................................................... 2

Fund No.CITY OF BELLFLOWER:
010 General Fund 558,457.10$
011 General Fund Projects 355,081.98
012 Public Projects Fund 320.00
020 Public Arts Fund 42,051.99
024 Park Facilities Fund 182.70
030 Grant Projects Fund 627,029.85
070 Measure A Fund - Parks 67,524.94
100 Proposition A Fund - Transportation 830,523.09
115 Measure M Fund - Transportation / Streets 3,614.29
125 Measure R Fund - Transportation / Streets 16,115.27 135 Proposition C Fund - Transportation / Streets 56,922.72 145 Road Maintanence and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund 2,226.25 320 Measure W Fund- Water 28,035.36
510 Economic Development Fund 5,102.50
600 Building and Safety Fund 75,591.80
720 Debt Service Fund - BFA (Transportation COPS)744,295.00 900 Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,219.18
944 Parking District No. 1 Fund 1,063.12
974 Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund 197.60
Total Accounts Payable 3,422,554.74
Payroll Check Payments (Pay Period Ending 09/22/23)262,839.89 Total Expenditures - City 3,685,394.63$

WARRANT REGISTER FUND SUMMARY

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
(Warrant Register No. 24-041, Dated October 9, 2023)
http://sharepoint/sites/Finance/Shared Documents/Warrant Registers/Warrant Register Cover Page Template

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 001 RUN....: 10/03/23 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.: A&G02 (A&G SALES FENCE & SUPPLY)

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VENDOR.: ABN03 (ABNY GENERAL ENGINEERING INC.)

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VENDOR.: ADM01 (ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL, INC)

53.00 010 46022 3900 08/23 PEST CONTROL SERVICES/PIRATE PARK 199.00 010 46013 3900 08/23 PEST CONTROL SERVICES/BAC

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 002 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: ADM01 (ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL, INC) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: AIR04 (AIRGAS USA, LLC)

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

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VENDOR.: ALI01 (ALIN PARTY SUPPLY COMPANY)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 003 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: ALL12 (ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.)

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VENDOR.: ALL22 (ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.)

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VENDOR.: AMA01 (AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES)

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VENDOR.: BEA04 (BEAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

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

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 004 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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

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VENDOR.: BEL11 (BELLFLOWER HOME GARDEN WATER COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: BIS01 (BISHOP COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 005 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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

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

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

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 006 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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

67.70 010 42032 1400 08/23 LEGAL SERVICES/GENERAL LEGAL/CBP ADMIN. 307293 XXXXXX 09/28/23 19826.00 010 42032 1400 08/23 LEGAL SERVICES/RETAINER ------------
Vendor's Total = 39707.59
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VENDOR.: BUT03 (BUTLER CHEMICALS, INC.)

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VENDOR.: CAL88 (CALPRO SPECIALTIES)

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VENDOR.: CRA06 (CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, INC.)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 007 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: DEP16 (DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE)

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VENDOR.: DOD06 (DODGE DATA & ANALYTICS)

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VENDOR.: DUA02 (DUANE MORITA)

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VENDOR.: ELE07 (ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC.)

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VENDOR.: EMP05 (EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 008 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: EMP05 (EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: EMP06 (EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION, INC.)

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VENDOR.: FCG01 (FCG CONSULTANTS INC.)

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VENDOR.: FER05 (FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC)

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VENDOR.: FIR15 (FIRST VEHICLE SERVICES)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 009 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: FIR15 (FIRST VEHICLE SERVICES) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: FRO07 (FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS)

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VENDOR.: GIR01 (JOHN GIRIES)

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VENDOR.: GLA01 (GLASBY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY)

53.00 010 46020 3900 CLEANING SUPPLIES
336006A XXXXXX 09/21/23 638.35 125 46000 3910 CLEANING SUPPLIES

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 010 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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

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VENDOR.: GNG01 (G & G SECURITY INC.)

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VENDOR.: GOG01 (GO GREEN INTERIOR PLANTS)

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VENDOR.: GOL01 (GOLDEN WEST PIPE & SUPPLY)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 011 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: GOL01 (GOLDEN WEST PIPE & SUPPLY) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: GOL12 (GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY INC. (GST))

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VENDOR.: GRA06 (GRAINGER, INC.)

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VENDOR.: GRA11 (GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 012 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: H&H02 (H & H NURSERY, INC.)

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VENDOR.: HAR08 (HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC)

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VENDOR.: HAR19 (HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.)

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VENDOR.: HAS03 (HASA INC)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 013 RUN....: 10/03/23 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.: HOM01 (HOME DEPOT)

13.12 010 43100 5017 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 662.35 010 43162 3100 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 196.71 010 43170 3100 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 212.19 010 46000 3900 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 394.08 010 46000 8000 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

62.12 010 46000 8010 TSS 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 1377.88 010 46010 3900 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

44.89 010 46011 3900 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 500.57 010 46012 3900 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

24.81 010 46021 3900 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 149.39 010 46030 3900 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 151.72 010 46300 3100 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

57.44 010 46500 3100 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

59.17 125 46000 3910 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 116.97 100 46000 3560 08/23 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT -52.16 010 43100 3900 08/23 PW SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT/EARLY PAY DISCOUNTS ------------
Vendor's Total = 4738.18
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VENDOR.: INK01 (INK HEAD PRINTS, LLC)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 014 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: INT15 (MIKE CABRERA CORPORATION)

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VENDOR.: IRS02 (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

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VENDOR.: ISB01 (I.S. BLUEPRINT SERVICE)

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VENDOR.: JHM01 (JHM SUPPLY, INC.)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 015 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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

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VENDOR.: JIM06 (ROCIO JIMENEZ-SANCHEZ)

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VENDOR.: JRU01 (J R UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION, INC)

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VENDOR.: KJS01 (KJ SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING)

96.00 010 42346 3105 07/23 USED OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM ------------
Vendor's Total = 320.00
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REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 016 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: LOS50 (LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS)

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VENDOR.: MOR11 (ALLAN MORSE)

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VENDOR.: MOS01 (MOSS, LEVY & HARTZHEIM, LLP)

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VENDOR.: MSI01 (MSI CA LLC)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 017 RUN....: 10/03/23 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.: NV501 (NV5,INC.)

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VENDOR.: OCE01 (OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.)

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VENDOR.: ONG01 (OSCAR NERI)

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VENDOR.: ONW01 (ONWARD ENGINEERING)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 018 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: OTI01 (OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 401105848 XXXXXX 09/20/23 480.00 010 46030 3900 04/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/THE MAYNE EVENT CENTER 240.00 010 46000 8000 04/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/CITY HALL -580.00 135 46000 3560 CRED:1/23-2/23 ELEV.MAINT/PARK'G STR.INV#401042971 401140576 XXXXXX 09/20/23 480.00 010 46030 3900 05/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/THE MAYNE EVENT CENTER 240.00 010 46000 8000 05/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/CITY HALL -290.00 135 46000 3560 CREDIT: 03/23 ELEV.MAINT/PARK'G STR.INV#401073662 401171771 XXXXXX 09/20/23 480.00 010 46030 3900 06/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/THE MAYNE EVENT CENTER 240.00 010 46000 8000 06/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/CITY HALL 401171250 XXXXXX 09/28/23 240.00 010 46011 3900 6/23-11/30/23 SEMI-ANNUAL ELEV.MAINT/THOMPSON PARK 401205017 XXXXXX 09/28/23 480.00 010 46030 3900 07/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/THE MAYNE EVENT CENTER 240.00 010 46000 8000 07/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/CITY HALL 401239126 XXXXXX 09/28/23 480.00 010 46030 3900 08/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/THE MAYNE EVENT CENTER 240.00 010 46000 8000 08/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/CITY HALL 401269711 XXXXXX 09/28/23 480.00 010 46030 3900 09/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/THE MAYNE EVENT CENTER 240.00 010 46000 8000 09/23 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE/CITY HALL ------------
Vendor's Total = 3690.00
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VENDOR.: PERS0 (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

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VENDOR.: REC01 (RECREONICS, INC.)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 019 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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

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VENDOR.: REY04 (REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC.)

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VENDOR.: RIC03 (RICOH USA INC.)

48.96 010 43100 5000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/SIMMS PARK

39.67 010 43100 3000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/PUBLIC WORKS 122.47 010 43100 3000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/PUBLIC WORKS

77.83 010 43100 8000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/2ND FL/CITY HALL 226.76 010 43100 8000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/2ND FL/CITY HALL

57.46 010 43100 2000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/PUBLIC SAFETY

29.03 010 43100 2000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/PUBLIC SAFETY

15.28 010 43100 8000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/B&W/1ST FL/CITY HALL 388.48 010 43100 8000 08/23 RICOH COPIES/COLOR/1ST FL/CITY HALL ------------
Vendor's Total = 1032.99
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....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: RIV01 (RIVERA'S POWER EQUIPMENT)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 020 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: RIV01 (RIVERA'S POWER EQUIPMENT) ..Continue..

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: RJM01 (RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: ROB00 (ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SAF11 (SAFEbuilt,LLC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SAF12 (SAFE SIGNINGS TITLE)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 021 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SEA06 (MEISTER SEALCOAT & SUPPLIES LLC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SEL01 (SELECT ELECTRIC, INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SEQ04 (SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC.)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 022 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SHE10 (GAIL P SHEPPARD-CAPRIETTA)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SMA01 (SMART AND FINAL)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SMA03 (SMART & FINAL)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SOU01 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 023 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SOU03 (THE GAS COMPANY)

26.87 010 43211 3900 08/23 GAS
310.61 010 43211 8000 08/23 GAS
B230922H XXXXXX 09/22/23 182.78 010 43211 3900 08/23 GAS 230922ECFH XXXXXX 09/22/23 710.92 010 43211 3900 ECF 08/23 GAS/THE MAYNE EVENTS CENTER ------------
Vendor's Total = 1888.99
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....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SOU29 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SOU70 (SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 024 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: TAI01 (TAIT & ASSOCIATES INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: TAY01 (TAYLOR SECURITY SYSTEMS,INC.)

90.00 320 46000 6020 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 757.80 010 46000 2000 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 291.00 010 46000 3100 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 144.00 010 46013 3900 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 105.00 010 46020 3900 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 120.00 010 46023 3900 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS.

90.00 010 46029 3900 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 345.00 010 46030 3900 ECF 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 210.00 100 46000 3560 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. 180.00 010 46000 8010 TSS 07/01/23-09/30/23 ALARM/CELLULAR MONITORING SVCS. ------------
Vendor's Total = 5845.05
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REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 025 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: TER03 (RICHARD R. TERZIAN)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: THE36 (THERMAL CONCEPTS, INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: TIM04 (TIME WARNER CABLE)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 026 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: TIM06 (CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: TRA09 (JERRY TRAUTMAN)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: URB02 (URBAN RESTORATION GROUP US INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: VOY01 (VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS INC)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 027 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

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

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: WAL08 (WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC COMPANY)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: WEH01 (LARRY LEE WEHAGE)

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Vendor's Total = 100.00
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REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 028 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: WES09 (WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: WHI03 (WHITTIER FERTILIZER)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: WIL19 (WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: ZAC00 (SHERRIE A. ZACHAU)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 029 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \AL60 (ANITA VALERIE ALATORRE)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \BAC0 (ELIZABETH BACA)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \CUE1 (GERARDO FLORES CUEVAS)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \DE14 (ALBINO DELEON)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \G025 (VERONICA GARFIAZ)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 030 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \GO95 (RICARDO GOMEZ)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \GRI7 (GRIFFITH AIR TOOL INC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \HOO4 (JEFF HOOD)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \KAO1 (JADEN KAO)

50.00 010 42015 1350 REIMBURSE BEET SPRING BBQ SUPPLIES ------------
Vendor's Total = 120.00
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....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \LAN7 (BEN LANCASTER)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 031 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \LIE1 (LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \MYE0 (GEORGE LARRY MYERS)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \QU07 (QUALITY CODE PUBLISHING LLC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \RO22 (TOM ROGERS)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \ROJ0 (NEREIDA ROJAS-SEITZ)

REPORT.: 10/03/23 City of Bellflower PAGE: 032 RUN....: 10/03/23 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: \TRI0 (JAMES TRIMMER)

Report's Grand Total = 3422554.74
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15-B

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

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

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 663.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Golden Star Technology, Inc. for Information Technology Support and Consulting Services.

DATE: October 9, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Since 2015 Golden Star Technology, Inc. (GST) has provided comprehensive Information Technology (IT) services, including onsite help desk support during City Hall business hours (one full-time and one part-time), 24/7 emergency services, and other consulting and project management services. With the City bringing management of its IT systems in-house effective July 1, 2023, the scope of services needed by GST has changed. As such, the City Manager issued a termination notice for Agreement File Number 663 and this new agreement accurately reflects the restructured scope of services that GST will provide.

GST will provide one part-time staff for help desk support two days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. These services will be for basic Tier 1/2 Level IT support. On-call Tier 3 support for specialized projects and tasks will be provided only as needed. Tier 3 support requires the highest level of technical skills from IT engineers.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 663.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Golden Star Technology, Inc., for information technology support and consulting services; or,

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

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FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost for the first year of the Agreement is $68,800 and $71,400 for the second year. Funds are allocated in the City’s approved IT budget for contract services in Account No. 530-42054-9500.

ATTACHMENT

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AGREEMENT FILE NO. 663.2

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AND
GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND CONSULTING SERVICES

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 9th day of October 2023, by and between the CITY OF BELLFLOWER, a municipal corporation and general law city (“CITY”) and Golden Star Technology, Inc., a California corporation (“CONSULTANT”).

1. CONSIDERATION.

A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;

B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;

C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for CONSULTANT’s services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.

B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.

3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will continuously monitor CONSULTANT’s services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any shortcomings to CITY’s satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT.

4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit “A”) the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, 3 City of Bellflower
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the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures versus time to date.

5. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.

6. ADDITIONAL WORK.

A. CITY’s city manager (“Manager”) may determine, at the Manager’s sole discretion, that CONSULTANT must perform additional work (“Additional Work”) to complete the Scope of Work. If Additional Work is needed, the Manager will give written authorization to CONSULTANT to perform such Additional Work.

B. If CONSULTANT believes Additional Work is needed to complete the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will provide the Manager with written notification that contains a specific description of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such Additional Work, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.

C. Payments over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for Additional Work must be approved by CITY’s city council. All Additional Work will be subject to all other terms and provisions of this Agreement.

7. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.

A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:

i. Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed;

ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and

iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.

B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
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8. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2025. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will terminate in the following instances:

A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit “A”;

B. Termination as stated in Section 16.

9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.

A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:

i. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 23 of this Agreement; and

ii. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.

B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT’s own risk.

10. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond CONSULTANT’s control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty- eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement’s schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.

11. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below:

Exhibit “A” – Scope of Services and Fee Schedule
Exhibit “B” – Project Proposal

12. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.

13. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.

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14. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.

15. WAIVER. CITY’s review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT’s performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.

16. TERMINATION.

A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause.

B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY’s mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.

C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT's own cost; CITY will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.

D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT will, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).

E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.

F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY’s termination under this Section.

17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS; EXCEPTIONS; WARRANTY. Except as otherwise provided below, all documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT (collectively, “Documents”) under this Agreement are CITY’s property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of such Documents as desired but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY’s written notice. CITY agrees that use of 6 City of Bellflower
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CONSULTANT’s completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY’s own risk. CONSULTANT warrants that all Documents it drafts and completes pursuant to this Agreement constitutes original work. Specifically, CONSULTANT understands and agrees that use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including, without limitation, ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI), in the performance of this Agreement does not constitute an original work, i.e., submitting Documents generated by such AI tools to CITY and representing it as CONSULTANT’s original work constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, constitutes a false claim, and may also violate applicable intellectual property right laws including, without limitation, United States Copyright Law. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement as to ownership, CITY specifically rejects ownership of such Documents. CONSULTANT is required to indemnify and defend CITY to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law should it violate this Section.

18. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic artwork, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or public CITY without CITY’s prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.

19. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:

i. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save harmless and indemnify and at CITY’s request reimburse defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers, employees and representatives from and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s officers, agents,
employees, or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful misconduct.

ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT 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, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. 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, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY’s request and with counsel 7 City of Bellflower
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satisfactory to CITY) and will 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. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive termination of this Agreement.

D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 23, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.

20. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.

CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.

21. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which it is performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.

CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.

22. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this Agreement.

23. INSURANCE.

A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will 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

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Commercial general liability $2,000,000

Professional Liability $1,000,000

Business automobile liability $1,000,000

Workers compensation Statutory requirement

B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of the most recent ISO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will 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, or equivalent. 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,” CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).

E. CONSULTANT will 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.”

F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT’s expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to Section 16.

G. Self-Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement must allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention 9 City of Bellflower
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(“SIR”) and deductible of the policy in lieu of CONSULTANT (as the named insured) should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible is subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CITY’s behalf upon the CONSULTANT’S failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.

24. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must include approval of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.

25. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.

26. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:

If to CONSULTANT:

If to CITY:

Attention: Dennis Wang, COO Attention: Sergiu Todorov, IT Manager Golden Star Technology, Inc. City of Bellflower
12881 166th Street 16600 Civic Center Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703 Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 345-5711 (562) 804-1424
[email protected] [email protected]

Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. 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.

27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict-of-interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY’s conflict of interest regulations.

28. ☐ This Section applies only if box is checked. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public official subject to the 10 City of Bellflower
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Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially affected by the project for which the Initial Study, as specified in the SERVICES, is being prepared. Such financial interests may include, without limitation, interests in business entities, real property, or sources of income exceeding $500 received within the past year. CONSULTANT further warrants that, before executing this Agreement, it reviewed the Political Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, including, without limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in order to determine whether any conflict of interest would require CONSULTANT to refrain from performing the SERVICES or in any way attempting to use its official position to influence the governmental decisions underlying the subject environmental clearances.

29. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.

30. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.

31. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted 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.

32. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to this Agreement.

33. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are two Attachments to this Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns.

34. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.

35. SEVERABILITY. 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, 11 City of Bellflower
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as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

36. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. 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 amendment. CITY’s Manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

37. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all such counterparts so executed constitute one agreement binding on all the Parties notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. In accordance with Government Code §16.5, the Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

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

39. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

40. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ reasonable control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.

41. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY.

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

CITY OF BELLFLOWER GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY, INC.

_____________________________ ____________________________ Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager Dennis Wang, COO

ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney Taxpayer ID No. 33-0116008

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit “A” – Scope of Services and Fee Schedule
Exhibit “B” – Project Proposal

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
AGREEMENT FILE NO. 663.2

EXHIBIT A –FEE SCHEDULE, AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

Fee Schedule:

The not-to-exceed agreement amount is $150,000.00 over two years.  $75,000 for year 1 of the Agreement
 $75,000 for year 2 of the Agreement

The hourly rate for additional Tier 1/2 Level Support hours is $79.50.

The hourly rate for additional Tier 3 Level Support hours is $250.00 (after hours hourly rate is $375.00).

Year 2 Rate Adjustment – Hourly rates will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Long Beach- Anaheim, for all items, published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics for the prior 12-month period ending in January.

Scope of Services:

Consultant to provide 2 days a week of “Managed Service Tier 1/2 Level Support”. Service provides support for the City of Bellflower’s IT Division.

Services will be 2 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, this schedule may be adjusted as needed due to projects or limited staffing with the City of Bellflower.

Tier 3 support services to be conducted on an as needed basis only and only when ordered by the City IT Division. Tier 3 support requires the highest level of technical skill from IT engineers.

Technology support and consulting services may include:

Service Estimated Cost
Managed Service Tier 1/2 Level
Support - 2 days a week.

Year 1 - $68,800.00
Year 2 - $71,400.00

$79.50/hr. additional Tier
1/2 Support as Needed
On-call Tier 3 support for specialized
projects and tasks – only as needed.

Tier 3 support requires the highest
level of technical skills from IT
engineers.
$250/hr.
$375/hr. (after hours rate)
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Services will be provided at various locations, including, but not limited to, the following:

City Hall (primary location)
16600 Civic Center Drive

City Maintenance Yard
9944 Flora Vista Street

Bellflower Substation
16615 Bellflower Boulevard

Caruthers Park
10500 Flora Vista Street

Simms Park
16614 S. Clark Avenue

Thompson Park and Bellflower Aquatic Center
14001 Bellflower Boulevard

Security and Management Compliance

Consultant acknowledges and agrees that during the course of providing services under this Agreement, they will adhere to all applicable internal security policies and guidelines of the City.

Consultant further agrees to adhere to industry best practices for information technology security.

Consultant will exercise utmost care, diligence, and expertise in the provision of services. In the event of intentional or unintentional mismanagement, mishandling, or breach of security resulting from the Consultant's actions or omissions, the Consultant shall be liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities incurred by the Client or third parties as a result of such actions or omissions.

Consultant shall promptly report any security incidents, breaches, or vulnerabilities to the City’s IT Manager in accordance with the Client's incident response procedures.
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15-C
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 authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install time-based parking restrictions, extend existing time-based parking restrictions, install red curb parking restrictions, and install a loading zone at 9944 Flora Vista Street; and install a loading zone at 9924 Flora Vista Street (C.E.# 23-13).

DATE: October 9, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On September 19, 2023, the Public Safety Commission considered and subsequently recommended to the City Council the conversion of certain existing red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04. This action would approve the conversion of certain red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking (green curb) at 9928 Artesia Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install time-based parking restrictions, extend the existing time-based parking restrictions, install red curb parking restrictions, and install a loading and unloading zone at 9944 Flora Vista Street; and

2) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee to install a loading and unloading zone serving 9924 Flora Vista Street; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost for the installation of all the parking restrictions listed above is $1,500.00. Funds are budgeted in account 010-43180-3100.

Staff Report – Installation of time-based parking restrictions, extension of existing time-based parking restrictions, installation of red curb parking restrictions, and installation of a loading zone at 9944 Flora Vista Street; and installation a loading zone at 9924 Flora Vista Street
October 9, 2023

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DISCUSSION

The City is in the final stages of completing the office renovations at the Public Works Maintenance Yard located at 9944 Flora Vista Street. In an effort to improve line of sight for large delivery trucks and City vehicles towing service trailers in and out of the facility, Public Works staff is proposing to install the following:
• Eighty (80) feet of time-based parking restrictions west of the most easterly gate; parking would be restricted Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Outside of these hours, parking would be unrestricted.
• Extend the existing time-based parking restrictions just east of the most westerly gate east to the center gate; parking would be res tricted Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Outside of these hours, parking would be unrestricted. • Install twenty-five (25) feet of red curb parking restrictions and a twenty-two (22) foot loading/unloading zone (yellow curb) west of the most westerly gate.

In addition, the City is proposing to install a twenty-three and a half (23.5) foot loading/unloading zone (yellow curb) serving the senior housing complex at 9924 Flora Vista Street. The proposed changes are illustrated on the attached aerial photograph.

On September 5, 2023, the City provided notice to area residents of this request and that this matter would be brought before the Public Safety Commission at its September 19, 2023, meeting. To date, the City has received one response to the notification in support of the proposed changes.

ATTACHMENTS:

Aerial Photo ..................................................................................................................... 3 Street View Photo ........................................................................................................... 4 Notification Letter to Residents ....................................................................................... 8

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15-D
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 authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert certain red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking (green curb) at 9928 Artesia Boulevard (C.E.# 23-12).

DATE: October 9, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking (green curb) at 9928 Artesia Boulevard; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost to convert the existing red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking is $200. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 010-43180-3100.

DISCUSSION

The City recently received a request for the conversion of a portion of the existing red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking in an effort to establish more on-street parking fronting the business at 9928 Artesia Boulevard. In addition, this action would minimize the use of on-site parking provided for the adjacent residential development that is occasionally used by restaurant patrons. Originally, staff recommended a 30-foot segment of red curb parking restrictions be converted to 30-minute time-restricted parking (green curb).
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DISCUSSION – Continued

The City Engineer conducted a line-of-sight assessment to determine the feasibility of providing additional on-street parking following a request from the Public Safety Commission. Following the line-of-sight assessment and to provide more on-street parking, staff recommends the conversion of two segments of existing red curb parking restrictions to time-restricted parking (green curb). The first segment is approximately 25 feet and is just east of the existing fire hydrant (one car space). The second segment is approximately 75 feet west of the fire hydrant (4 car spaces). These two segments would be converted to 30-minute time-based parking restrictions (green curb). A 30-foot segment of red curb would remain at the fire hydrant. We would also preserve 20 feet of red curb adjacent to the west side of the drive approach serving the residential property. The locations of the proposed changes are illustrated on the attached aerial photograph.

On September 5, 2023, the City provided notice to area residents of this request and that this matter would be brought before the Public Safety Commission at its September 19, 2023, meeting. To date the City has received no response to the notifications.

ATTACHMENTS:

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Conversion of Red Curb Parking Restrictions to Green Curb Parking Restrictions 9928 Artesia Boulevard
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15-E
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 authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Cornuta Avenue and Muroc Street (C.E.# 23-11).

DATE: October 9, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On September 19, 2023, the Public Safety Commission considered and subsequently recommended to the City Council the conversion of the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04.

This action would approve the conversion of 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Cornuta Avenue and Muroc Street.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Cornuta Avenue at Muroc Street; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls is $1,500.00. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 010-43180-3100.

DISCUSSION

The City recently received a request during a Neighborhood Watch meeting to install additional ‘Stop’ controls at the intersection of Cornuta Avenue and Muroc Street, specifically to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls into 4-way (all directions) ‘Stop’ controls. Based upon an engineering assessment of this request, staff determined that the intersection should be considered for conversion from the existing 2-way to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls.

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Staff Report – Conversion of 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Cornuta Avenue at Muroc Street
October 9, 2023

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DISCUSSION – Continued

The guidelines for ‘Stop’ control installations are contained within the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The guidelines state that ‘Stop’ signs should be used on a less important road (minor street) that intersects with a main road because the application of the normal vehicle right-of-way rule would not be expected to provide reasonable compliance with the law. For the intersection under consideration, when the characteristics of intersecting streets are similar (both considered minor streets), and to assign right-of-way more clearly, the conversion from a 2-way ‘Stop’ to a 4-way ‘Stop’ does not require an extensive and detailed traffic engineering study.

The field assessment performed by the City Engineer confirmed that conditions such as limited driver line-of-sight and an irregular roadway exist at the proposed intersection.

As a result, staff is proposing to install ‘Stop’ controls (Stop signs, limit lines and ‘STOP’ pavement legends) on Cornuta Avenue in both travel directions. Therefore, in an effort to enhance safety and more clearly assign right-of-way, the conversion of the existing 2- way ‘Stop’ control measures to 4-way ‘Stop’ control is being recommended. The proposed change is illustrated on the attached aerial photograph.

ATTACHMENTS:

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Printed 9/5/2023
City of Bellflower
Conversion of Existing 2-way 'STOP' to 4-way 'STOP'Scale: 1 in = 40 ftCornuta Avenue at Muroc Street -3-

Installation of Additional 'Stop' Controls
Intersection of Cornuta Avenue and Muroc Street
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15-G
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 September 25, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: October 9, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the September 25, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Minutes of the September 25, 2023, Regular Meeting…............. ………………………… 2

11 MINUTES

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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

None

2 ROLL CALL

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

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

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

None

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

None

5 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Santa Ines called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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September 25, 2023 Page 2 of 10

6 ROLL CALL

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

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

Staff Participants:

Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning & Building Services Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Karla Pineda, Management Analyst
Travis Sais, Deputy City Manager
Jennifer Poole, Management Assistant

7 INVOCATION

Mayor Pro Tem Dan Koops offered the Invocation.

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Santa Ines provided details regarding the City’s annual “State of the City” to be held on October 5, 2023, at the Mayne Events Center, noting that the video presentation will be posted on the City’s website within a few weeks of the event for those who cannot attend.

Mayor Pro Tem Koops provided details relative to the Fall and Winter Parks and Recreation Brochure.

Council Member Dunton provided information relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next “Monthly Morning Mingle” to be held on September 26, 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, noting that the next pop-up event would be at the Bellflower Car Show on October 7, 2023.

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10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Larry Wehage, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, 1) announced that the Bellflower Car Show would be ending at 6:00 p.m., noting that it was a sold out event with 27 vendors and 311 vehicles; and 2) invited the public to attend the Bellflower Car Show on October 7, 2023, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Bellflower Boulevard.

Steve Tamer, resident, 1) stated that he lives by Caruthers Park and reported another shooting on Thursday night right in front of his house; 2) suggested the City create their own police department noting that he would be willing to pay more property taxes for that purpose; 3) stated that he spoke to Public Safety Manager McNerney and suggested implementing license plate readers that can be placed at the park as well as cameras or closing the gates to the bike path at night.

In response to comments provided by Steve Tamer, Mayor Santa Ines confirmed that 1) the City is aware of the two recent incidents involving firearms in the area and they are under investigation; 2) Southwest Patrol and the Sheriff's Department had been directed to patrol the area more often; and 3) the City is working to curtail the early morning and late evening activities in the area and are urgently addressing the issue.

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CAPER and adopt Resolution No. 23-44 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

City Manager Stewart introduced the item.

For the record, Council Member Sanchez 1) announced that he would recuse on this matter due to a conflict of interest with his employer (Community Family Guidance Center) being a recipient of funding; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m.

Management Analyst Pineda 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the item; and 2) along with Director of Economic Development DellaLonga and City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members’ questions.

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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CAPER and adopt Resolution No. 23-44 – Continued

For the record, without objection and at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, 1) Director of Economic Development DellaLonga confirmed that the programs could be advertised in the Parks and Recreation brochure, targeted mailers, or direct communication with mobile home park managers; and 2) City Manager Stewart confirmed that the chart shown on page 11 of the staff report would be placed on the website to show the City’s accomplishments in how well the program has been managed.

Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.

Esther Beck, resident, mobile home owner, 1) stated that in her experience, the mobile home park manager does not communicate effectively with the owner; 2) stated that her mobile home park is privately owned; and 3) expressed the opinion that funds to loan money should go to those who are United States citizens.

In response to comments provided by Esther Beck relative to the citizens requirement, Mayor Santa Ines confirmed that the City follows the Federal requirements.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 23-44:

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

For the record, Council Member Sanchez returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:26 p.m.

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to consider a request from Greg James (MMA Architecture) for a time extension and adopt Resolution No. 23-43 – A Resolution approving an initial 90-day time extension with an option to grant an additional 90-day extension provided certain conditions are met for Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 21-03 and Development Review Case No. DR-6-21-12018 on properties located at 17617-17639 Bellflower Boulevard.

CEQA: The time extension is exempt from further environmental review 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.) because the project is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. A Categorical Exemption (§ 15332 – In-Fill Development Projects) was adopted by the City Council when CU 21-03 was approved on September 26, 2022.

City Manager Stewart 1) introduced the item; 2) stated that a letter was received from the Applicant requesting a continuance of the item due to the Yom Kipper holiday; 3) as a result, staff is recommending a continuance of the matter until the next regular City Council meeting on October 9, 2023; and 4) with City Attorney Berger and Director of Planning and Building Services Oba, responded to Council Members’ questions.

For the record, 1) Mayor Santa Ines announced that there was a lack of a quorum on the matter due to conflicts for Mayor Pro Tem Koops and Council Member Dunton as they own property within 500 and 1,000 feet of the subject area and explained that lots would be drawn to determine which one of them would participate in the matter; and 2) City Clerk Ochiqui conducted the random drawing and announced that Council Member Dunton would participate in the matter.

For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Koops left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:28 p.m.

For the record, Council Member Dunton requested and received clarification from City Attorney Berger that the City Council should first make the determination on whether to continue the item prior to discussing anything further.

It was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to continue the item until the October 9, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to consider a request from Greg James (MMA Architecture) for a time extension and adopt Resolution No. 23 -43 – Continued

For the record, without objection and at the request of Council Member Dunton, staff was directed to research and include in the next Staff Report whether the City can obligate the Applicant to submit a bond so that either he cleans up the property to the City’s Vacant Property Ordinance standards, or if he does not, then the City will commence Code Enforcement actions and clean up the property with the bonded funds.

For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:39 p.m.

14 CONSENT CALENDAR

For the record, 1) Council Member Dunton announced that he would recuse himself from Item 14-E (Reconstruct City-Owned Parking Lot Located at 9818 Artesia Boulevard Project) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property; 2) Mayor Santa Ines stated that at the August 28 , 2023 Regular City Council meeting, all Council Members were conflicted on Item 14 -D (Placing of Slurry Seal on Various Streets Specifications No. 21/22-06) and lots were drawn and Mayor Pro Tem Koops was selected to not participate in the matter; and 3) Mayor Santa Ines requested that Item 14-C (Amendment No. 4 to Agreement File No. 853 with Mercy House) be pulled for discussion only.

With regard to Item 14-C (Amendment No. 4 to Agreement File No. 853 with Mercy House), 1) City Manager Stewart stated that Timothy Huynh, representative from Mercy House, was in attendance to address any questions from the City Council; 2) for the record and benefit of the public, Mayor Santa Ines stated that there was an RFP for services, there were two bidders evaluated by staff, and staff is recommending the extension of the contract with Mercy House; 3) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Timothy Huynh confirmed that the City is spending $150,000 per year to support the Housing Solutions Supervisor, Housing Navigator, and Leasing Agent positions (3.5 FTE) to find housing for the clients in the homeless shelter and clarified the job duties of the positions; and 4) staff confirmed that only one placement was made in the last year.

For the record, without objection and at the request of Mayo r Santa Ines, the City Manager was directed to extend the agreement, but negotiate the appropriate staffing levels at the homeless shelter relative to the navigator/case manager positions, report back to the City Council, and reduce staffing as necessary.

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

Noting the aforementioned recusals from Council Member Dunton on Item 14-E (Reconstruct City-Owned Parking Lot Located at 9818 Artesia Boulevard Project) and Mayor Pro Tem Koops on Item 14-D (Local Streets Grind and Cap Specifications No. 22/23-01), it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar, with the amended action on Item 14-C (Amendment No. 4 to Agreement File No. 853 with Mercy House):

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

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 24-032, dated September 25, 2023.

Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 24-032.

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

Action: Received and filed Treasurer’s Report.

C Consideration and possible action to award a contract extension to Mercy House Living Centers (Mercy House) by authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement File No. 853 with Mercy House, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Temporary Homeless Shelter Operator Services.________________________________________________ Action: 1) Awarded a contract extension to Mercy House Living Centers by authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement File No. 853, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) directed the City Manager to negotiate the appropriate staffing levels at the homeless shelter relative to the navigator/case manager positions, report back to the City Council, and reduce staffing as necessary.

D Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc. for the Placing of Slurry Seal on Various Streets (Specifications No. 21/22-06); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Doug Martin Contracting Company, 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).

Action: Awarded a contract to Doug Martin for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Doug Martin, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Public Works Contract for Specifications No. 20/21-03, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with LCR Earthwork & Engineering Corp., for additional work for the Reconstruct City-Owned Parking Lot Located at 9818 Artesia Boulevard Project.

Action: Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Public Works Contract with LCR Earthwork for Specifications No. 20/21 -03, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execu te Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.10, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to receive payment of the City’s portion of transit fund allocations for collecting and reporting data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2021.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute MOU File No. 21.10, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

G Consideration and possible action to award a contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Construction of the City-Owned Parking Lot at 9817 Arkansas Street (Specifications No. 22/23-03); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with FS 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).

Action: Awarded a contract to FS Contractors for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with FS Contracto rs, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

H Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification on Bellflower Boulevard at Park Street (Specifications No. 21/22-02); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, 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 3 – New Construction of Conversion of Existing Small Structures).

Action: Awarded a contract to Belco for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Belco, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

I Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the New Traffic Signal Installation on Bellflower Boulevard at Cedar Street (Specifications No. 22/23-04); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, 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 en vironmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction of Conversion of Existing Small Structures).

Action: Awarded a contract to Belco for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Belco, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

J Consideration and possible action to award a contract to BP Ford of Long Beach for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-150 pickup trucks for the Public Works Department, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BP Ford of Long Beach, in a form approved by the City Attorney._____ Action: Awarded a contract to BP Ford for the purchase of two (2) 2023 F-150 pickup trucks; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with BP Ford, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

K Consideration and possible action to award a contract to BP Ford of Long Beach for the purchase of one (1) 2024 F-450 stake bed dump truck for the Public Works Department, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BP Ford of Long Beach, in a form approved by the City Attorney.________________________________________________________ Action: Awarded a contract to BP Ford for the purchase of one (1) 2024 F-450 stake bed dump truck; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with BP Ford, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

L Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 11, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the September 11, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.

15 COUNCIL REPORTS

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

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15 COUNCIL REPORTS – Continued

For the record, pursuant to AB 1234, Council Member Sanchez reported on his recent official travel to the following: 1) California Contract Cities Association Fall Education Summit on September 7-9, 2023, in San Diego, California; and 2) League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo on September 20-22, 2023, in Sacramento, California. State law requires that local government officials report on their official travel activities when public funds are expended. Therefore, Council Member Sanchez’s report was made pursuant to California Go vernment Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 and Bellflower Resolution No. 06 -02.

16 ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m., to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower

ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: October 9, 2023
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 2, 2023, Special Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: October 9, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the October 2, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Minutes of the October 2, 2023, Special Meeting… .................... ………………………… 2

11 MINUTES

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023, 4:00 P.M.

BELLFLOWER CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Santa Ines called the Regular Meeting to order at 4:00 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 Sonny Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tem Dan Koops
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez

3 PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

4 CONSIDERATION ITEM

A Consideration and possible action to appoint a successor to Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada’s Council District 1 seat with a term ending December 2024.

City Manager Stewart introduced the item and provided a brief verbal report of the Staff Report.

Mayor Santa Ines, on behalf of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee and the City Council, 1) thanked the seven applicants for submitting an application ; 2) stated that initially there were four finalists (three female candidates and one male candidate); however, one applicant was disqualified as he had a conflict of interest due to a relative who works for the City, which is not allowed per the Code of Conduct; 3) noted that another finalist has a spouse who is a City Commissioner and she has confirmed that if appointed to the City Council, her spouse would resign his position on the Commission; 4) announced that the Subcommittee is recommending the following finalists for further consideration of the appointment:

Wendi Morse, Ruth Zymkowitz, and Stacey Chanan; and 5) noted that there were existing procedures first established in 2016 that the City Council may utilize in the event of a tie vote, which are that one Council Member can change their vote right away or the Council can reconsider a previous vote.

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4 CONSIDERATION ITEM – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to appoint a successor to Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada’s Council District 1 seat with a term ending December 2024 – Continued

Mayor Pro Tem Koops 1) stated that the City Council appreciated the quality of all the applicants, noting that any one of the seven applicants could serve as a City Council Member, so it is just a matter of finding out which one is the best fit; and 2) noted that they are working on a time consideration as there is a deadline to make a decision and the person chosen will be sworn in at the next City Council Meeting.

For the record, 1) Council Member Dunton and Council Member Sanchez disclosed that they requested, received, and reviewed all application packets; 2) Mayor Santa Ines pointed out that the applications and Form 700s are public records and available upon request from the City Clerk; and 3) Mayor Santa Ines announced that they would call on the finalists one at a time in the order they filed their applications to make a brief statement and be available for questions.

City Council applicants Wendi Morse, Ruth Zymkowitz, and Stacey Chanan provided brief introductory statements about themselves and responded to Council Members’ questions. For the record, substantially the same questions were asked of all three candidates.

Following discussion, Mayor Santa Ines opened nominations for the office of City Council Member District 1. For the record, 1) Council Member Dunton nominated Wendi Morse; 2) Council Member Sanchez nominated Stacey Chanan; and 3) Mayor Pro Tem Koops nominated Ruth Zymkowitz. Mayor Santa Ines called for a roll call vote on the matter:

Council Member Sanchez - Stacey Chanan
Mayor Pro Tem Koops - Ruth Zymkowitz
Council Member Dunton - Wendi Morse
Mayor Santa Ines - Wendi Morse

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote to appoint Wendi Mors e by acclamation as successor to fill the Council Member District 1 seat for a period with a term ending December 2024:

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

Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower

ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: October 9, 2023

Bellflower City CouncilOctober 9, 2023

Bellflower City Council
October 9, 2023