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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 November 27, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: December 11, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the November 27, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the November 27, 2023, Regular Meeting… .............. ………………………… 2
MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santa Ines called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:37 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 R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tem Dan Koops
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Wendi Morse
For the record, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Council Member Sanchez.
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, 1) City Manager Stewart read the titles of the Closed Session items; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Koops announced that he would recuse on Item 3-A as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property.
There being no members of the public in attendance, Mayor Santa Ines recessed the meeting at 5:38 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 3
November 27, 2023 Page 2 of 7
3 CLOSED SESSION – Continued
A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: One.
B CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 17634 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 (APN 7161-013-081)
Agency Negotiator: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Vanessa Delgado, Azure Development
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:3 2 p.m.
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the Meeting at 7:00 p.m. with all members present, except Council Member Sanchez. For the record, there was no reportable action.
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santa Ines called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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 Wendi Morse
For the record, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Council Member Sanchez.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 6
November 27, 2023 Page 3 of 7
6 ROLL CALL – Continued
Staff Participants:
Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Travis Sais, Deputy City Manager
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Dan Koops offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Economic Development Jim DellaLonga led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Santa Ines provided details relative to the City’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held on December 1, 2023 , near Friendship Square in Downtown Bellflower.
Mayor Pro Tem Koops provided details regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and how the public can participate in the next workshops to be held on November 28, 2023, and November 30, 2023.
Council Member Dunton provided details regarding the City’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest with an entry deadline of November 30, 2023.
Council Member Morse provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next monthly morning mingle to be held on November 28, 2023.
9-B PRESENTATION: Bellflower Connect Update
Keith M. Alexis, President of ICC Networking, 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview and update of the project; and 2) along with Director of Economic Development DellaLonga, responded to Council Members’ questions.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10
November 27, 2023 Page 4 of 7
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Esther, resident, 1) expressed concerns relative to “Smart Cities” and offered to send the City Council evidence of how “Smart Cities” utilize tracking mechanisms; 2) requested that the City Council reconsider the installation of “5G” in the City; and 3) stated that she sent the City Council correspondence regarding what is being placed in vaccines, expressing the opinion that this affects the health of residents in Bellflower and Los Angeles County.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to consider a Modification Application for one existing Cannabis Business Permit (“CBP”) for a dispensary use for NC3 Systems, Inc. (dba “Deli by Caliva”) at 9535 Artesia Boulevard. (Continued from November 13, 2023)
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Deputy City Manager Sais 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report, noting that the item was deferred from the previous City Council Meeting on November 13, 2023, due to additional ownership information needed from the Applicant; and 2) introduced Greg Gamet, Permittee Representative and Chief Compliance Officer of Gold Flora Corporation.
For the record, City Clerk Ochiqiui administered the oath to Permittee Representative Gamet and those wishing to present public testimony regarding this matter.
Esther, resident, requested the material regarding this item in order to effectively participate in the discussion, noting that the City Council nor the public had the needed information to consider the item at the last meeting.
In response to comments provided by Esther, Mayor Santa Ines stated that the material for the agenda item was included in the agenda packet and available in the Council Chambers.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13
November 27, 2023 Page 5 of 7
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to consider a Modification Application for one existing Cannabis Business Permit (“CBP”) for a dispensary use for NC3 Systems, Inc. (dba “Deli by Caliva”) at 9535 Artesia Boulevar d – Continued
Permittee Representative Gamet 1) expressed appreciation to the City Council for their patience; 2) stated that he worked with a Corporate Lawyer to provide a comprehensive overview of the complete ownership structure of Gold Flora Corporation; and 3) confirmed that the material provided to the City Council accurately lists each shareholder, which accounts for 100% ownership.
Following brief discussion, at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Permittee Representative Gamet confirmed under penalty of perjury that 1) the material provided to the City Council detailing the number of issued and outstanding shares is correct; and 2) the listing of the shareholders provided to the City Council is complete and accurate.
Esther, resident, readdressed the City Council to request the material that was provided to the City Council relative to shareholders.
In response to comments provided by Esther, Mayor Santa Ines requested and received confirmation from City Attorney Berger that the listing of individual shareholders provided to the City Council is confidential and not available to the public.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote to approve a modification application for one existing Cannabis Business Permit (“CBP”) for a dispensary use for NC3 Systems, Inc. (dba “Deli by Caliva”) at 9535 Artesia Boulevard:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Dunton, Morse and
Mayor Santa Ines
ABSENT: Council Member - Sanchez
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Koops, seconded by Council Member Morse, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members - Koops, Dunton, Morse and
Mayor Santa Ines
ABSENT: Council Member - Sanchez
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
November 27, 2023 Page 6 of 7
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-052, dated November 27, 2023.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 24-052.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of October 2023.
Action: Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the November 13, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the November 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
D Consideration and possible action to approve adjourning the January 8, 2024, City Council Meeting to Thursday, January 11, 2024 (3:00 p.m. Closed Session / 3:30 p.m. Open Session).
Action: Approved the adjournment to January 11, 2024 (3:00 p.m. Closed Session / 3:30 p.m. Open Session) and directed the City Clerk to post a courtesy notice following the December 11, 2023, meeting to inform the public of this action.
E Consideration and possible action to receive and file the City of Bellflower Successor Housing Agency Annual Report regarding the Low-and-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Action: Received and filed Successor Housing Agency Annual Report regarding Low-and-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
F Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 23-46 – A Resolution adopting a Records Retention Schedule for City records and superseding Resolution No. 22-67._________________________ Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-46.
G Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Master Right of Way Agreement File No. 904, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with ICC Networking for the design, installation and deployment of a Citywide Wireless Internet Network.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Master Right of Way Agreement AFN 904 with ICC Networking for the design, installation, and deployment of a Citywide Wireless Internet Network, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to Agreement File No. 548.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with O’Neil Ventures, Inc., to extend the term for one year and provide compensation for Business Consulting and Restaurant and Retail Food Establishment Broker Services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to Agreement File No. 548.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
November 27, 2023 Page 7 of 7
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 553.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with First Vehicle Services, Inc. to extend the term.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 553.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Koops, Council Member Dunton, Council Member Morse, and Mayor Santa Ines made various comments and reports.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: December 11, 2023