Agenda packet — Bellflower City Council, February 12, 2024 (part 2 of 2)

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

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

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-04 – A Resolution approving application(s) for specified grant funds from Budget Act 2023/24, 19.561(b)(34) for $2,700,000 to the City of Bellflower, for the City of Bellflower capital outlay related to The Oak Center, and superseding Resolution No. 24-02.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On Monday, January 22, 2024, the Bellflower City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 02; subsequently the State of California Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) changed the Grant Officer related to Bellflower’s project. The new Grant Officer notified staff that the Resolution language and the Procedural Guide have since been updated and OGALS will require this new Resolution with the updated Procedural Guide.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-04; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The City has budgeted $12,369,449 for The Oak Center project in Fiscal Year 2023/2024, in Account Nos. 010-47604-9000, 030-47604-9000, and 070-47604-9000. If adopted, the resolution will allow the City to obtain additional grant funding in the amount of $2,700,000 from the Department, on a reimbursable basis, which will further reduce the overall financial burden to the City.

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1 Staff Report – Resolution No. 24-04, Approving Application(s) for Local Assistance Specified Grants
February 12, 2024

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity is primarily a legislative tool to assess budgetary priorities and does not approve any of any specific projects for construction, and therefore does not have the potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, no further review is required.

DISCUSSION

Historical background is provided in the attachments.

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution No. 24-04.. ……………………………………………..………….………………3
Procedural Guide for Local Assistance Specified Grants……..………….………………... 6 Staff Report and Resolution No. 24-02……..………….…………………...………………..46

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-04

A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM BUDGET ACT 2023/24, 19.561(b)(34) FOR $2,700,000 TO

THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER, FOR THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER CAPITAL

OUTLAY RELATED TO THE OAK CENTER, AND SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION NO. 24-02

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. This Resolution relates to the State Department of Parks and Recreation (the “Department”) award of grant monies to the City for capital improvements, including construction of The Oak Center.

B. On August 31, 2023 Assembly Speaker Emeritus Rendon notified the City that $2,700,000 in grant funds were being awarded to the City to assist with the construction of The Oak Center.

C. The Oak Center is a proposed new community center that will, among other things, serve youth and senior citizens.

D. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of a grant to the City of Bellflower, setting up necessary procedures governing application(s).

E. The Department established a procedural guide that it provided to the City on January 8, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.

Said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project application(s) before submission of said application to the State; and

The applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete projects; and

F. The City reviewed this Resolution’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et set., the “CEQA” Guidelines”), and the City’s Environmental Guidelines.

G. This Resolution is adopted based upon the entirety of the administrative record including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

SECTION 2. Factual Finding. The City Council:

A. Approves the filing of project application(s) for specified grant project(s); and

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B. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of project work utilizing specified grant funds, sufficient funds, including those provided by this grant, to complete the project; and

C. Certifies that the applicant has or will provide sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and

D. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in this Procedural Guide; and

E. Delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project scope(s); and

F. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.

SECTION 3. Authorization and Direction. The City Manager or designee is authorized and directed to enter into a grant contract with the Department, execute and deliver such applications, agreements and related documents as are reasonably required by the Department to obtain grant funding. The City Manager or designee is designated as the Authorized Representative in connection with the grant funds from Budget Act 2022/23.

SECTION 4. Supersession. Resolution No. 24-02, adopted January 22, 2024, is superseded in its entirety by this Resolution.

SECTION 5. Environmental Assessment. The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060I(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity is primarily a legislative tool to assess budgetary priorities and does not approve any of any specific projects for construction, and therefore does not have the potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, no further review is required.

SECTION 6. Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
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SECTION 7. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 8. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution . It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 9. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its Application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 10. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 11. Execution. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

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Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY

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Justin A. Tamayo, Deputy City Attorney

ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A - Procedural Guide
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17 State of California The Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

GRANTEE: PROJECT Name
PROJECTS funded by the program are not complete until the PROJECT SCOPE is complete, and the PROJECT is open to the public. PROJECTS will:

Be entirely funded by the GRANT, or
Require funds in excess of the GRANT.

If the PROJECT requires funds in excess of the GRANT, the SCOPE of the PROJECT may be either the SCOPE of the larger project, or a subset of the larger project.

For example, if the PROJECT is $100,000 towards construction of a $500,000 park, the SCOPE can be the $500,000 park, or a $100,000 element of the park, such as a playground, that can be complete and open to the public.

The PROJECT will be entirely funded by the GRANT, or
The PROJECT requires funds in excess of the GRANT:

The SCOPE is the same as the scope of the larger project, or The SCOPE is a subset of a larger project, the scope of that larger project is:

Larger project cost: $ Anticipated completion date:

List all funds that will be used. Submit revised Funding Sources form should funding sources be added or modified.

Funding Source Date Committed Amount
$
$
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I represent and warrant that I have full authority to execute this Funding Sources Form on behalf of the GRANTEE. I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that this status report, and any accompanying documents, for the above- mentioned GRANT is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Signature Date
Print Name and Title
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Project Completion Certification Form
Grantee: Number:
contact for audit purposes
Name:

Address:

Phone: ( ) Email:
list the grant scope items:

Provide revised Funding Sources Form
Interest earned on advanced funds: $
Interest spent on : $

Yes No
Certification:

I hereby certify that all Grant funds were expended on the above named Project and that the Project is complete and we have made final payment for all work done.

I have read California Penal Code §118 and understand that every person who testifies, declares, deposes, or certifies under penalty of perjury and willfully states as true any material matter which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of perjury, which is a felony punishable by imprisonment in state prison for two, three, or four years.

Furthermore, I have read California Penal Code §72 and understand that every person who, with the intent to defraud, presents for allowance or for payment to any state board or officer, or to any county, city, or District board or officer, authorized to allow or pay the same if genuine, any false or fraudulent claim, bill, account, voucher, or writing, is guilty of a felony-misdemeanor punishable either by imprisonment in county jail for a period of not more than one year, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or both, or by imprisonment in state prison, by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars, or both.

I represent and warrant that I have full authority to execute this Project Completion Certification on behalf of the Grantee. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing certification of Project Completion for the above-mentioned Grant is true and correct.

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TO: Honorable Chairman and Directors of the Bellflower Financing Authority

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, Executive Director

FROM: Tae Rhee, Director of Finance/Treasurer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Bellflower Financing Authority’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Bellflower Financing Authority (“BFA”) is a component unit of the City of Bellflower organized on June 26, 2006, pursuant to the California Joint Exercise of Powers Act, which provides financing for public capital improvements in the City. BFA functions as a separate entity and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are comprised solely of City Council Members. The independent Certified Public Accounting firm, Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP, audited BFA’s financial statements for fiscal year 2022-23.

RECOMMENDATION TO BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

1) Receive and file Bellflower Financing Authority’s audited financial statements; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

 Total cash and investments $3,589

 2021 COPs payable – transportation portion, at June 30, 2023 $7,330,000 (Maturity: October 1, 2032)

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Staff Report – BFA audited financial statements for the FY ended June 30, 2023 February 12, 2024

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KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY – Continued

 FY 2022-23 debt service (principal, interest, and trustee fees) $823,078 Repayment sources: Propositions A/C funds and, if necessary, Measure M/R funds

In January 2018, the City and BFA issued the 2018 Transportation Certificates of Participation (COPs) in the amount of $10,000,000 to provide funds for the construction of the four level Regional Transit Center and Parking Structure to add 278 parking spaces. The total project cost was $13.4 million including the site acquisition cost of $1.4 million.

In February 2021, the 2018 Transportation COPs were refinanced with 2021 COPs.

The 2021 COPs are secured by the Civic Center Property (City Hall).

 2021 COPs payable – water system portion, at June 30, 2023 $0 (Paid off in full on November 8, 2022; Original maturity: October 1, 2038) FY 2022-23 debt service and payoff (principal and interest) $5,829,055 Repayment source: Water system revenues and MWS sale proceeds

In July 2008, the City and BFA issued the 2008 Water System COPs in the amount of $8,230,000 (32-year debt) to provide funds to the City for the reimbursement of costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of MWS and to make certain improvements to the water system. Subsequently in February 2021, the 2008 Water System COPs were refinanced with 2021 COPs.

 Note payable to MTB Enterprises, LLC, at June 30, 2022 $745,900 (Maturity: January 15, 2036, approximate)
Related Capital Assets-Butterfly Garden, net of accumulated depreciation $991,672 FY 2022-23 debt service (principal and interest) $70,448 Repayment source: Lease revenue generated by Butterfly Garden property

In March 2015, BFA purchased a portion of the land to be developed as the Butterfly Garden in the amount of $995,000 (plus escrow closing costs), financed with a note payable to MTB Enterprises, LLC. In connection with the purchase, BFA acquired ground leases for a billboard and an oil booster pumping station. These lease revenues with annual CPI adjustments (and when necessary, the City’s general funds) are used to make the debt service payments on the note.

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Staff Report – BFA audited financial statements for the FY ended June 30, 2023 February 12, 2024

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KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY – Continued

The other remaining portion of the Butterfly Garden was purchased by the City in the amount of $700,000 using $650,000 from a State Urban Greening Grant and $50,000 in general funds.

ATTACHMENT

BFA audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023………………...4

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BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY
(COMPONENT UNIT OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER)

BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WITH REPORT ON AUDIT

BY INDEPENDENT

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

JUNE 30, 2023

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BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

June 30, 2023

Independent Auditor’s Report ....................................................................................................... 1

Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Required Supplementary Information)......................... 4

Basic Financial Statements:

Government – wide Financial Statements:

Statement of Net Position ..................................................................................................... 10 Statement of Activities ........................................................................................................... 11

Fund Financial Statements:

Balance Sheet – Governmental Fund .................................................................................. 12 Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet
to the Statement of Net Position ......................................................................................... 13 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Governmental Fund ........................................................................................... 14 Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance to the Statement of Activities ...................... 15

Notes to Basic Financial Statements ....................................................................................... 16

Required Supplementary Information:

Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balance – Budget and Actual – General Fund .......................................................... 30

Supplemental Information:

Transportation Bonds Project Supplemental Schedule ......................................................... 31

Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards .................................................................................................................... 32

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1 OFFICES: BEVERLY HILLS ∙ CULVER CITY ∙ SANTA MARIA

MEMBER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF C.P.A.’S ∙ CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ∙ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS

PARTNERS COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT SERVICES CRAIG A HARTZHEIM, CPA 8383 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 800 5800 HANNUM AVE., SUITE E HADLEY Y HUI, CPA BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 CULVER CITY, CA 90230 ALEXANDER C HOM, CPA TEL: 310.670.2745 TEL: 310.670.2745 ADAM V GUISE, CPA FAX: 310.670.1689 FAX: 310.670.1689
TRAVIS J HOLE, CPA www.mlhcpas.com www.mlhcpas.com

WILSON LAM, CPA

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

The Honorable Board of Directors of the
Bellflower Financing Authority
Bellflower, California

Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements

Opinions

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Bellflower Financing Authority (the Authority), a component unit of the City of Bellflower, California as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Authority as of June 30, 2023, and the respective changes in its financial position for the fiscal year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Authority, and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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2 OFFICES: BEVERLY HILLS ∙ CULVER CITY ∙ SANTA MARIA

MEMBER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF C.P.A.’S ∙ CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ∙ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards, we:
 Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
 Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks.

Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
 Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
 Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
 Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis and the schedule of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balance – budget and actual – general fund, identified as Required Supplementary Information (RSI) in the accompanying table of contents, be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the RSI in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s - 7 -

3 OFFICES: BEVERLY HILLS ∙ CULVER CITY ∙ SANTA MARIA

MEMBER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF C.P.A.’S ∙ CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ∙ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS

responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Supplementary Information

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements. The Transportation Bonds Project Supplemental Schedule is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the Transportation Bonds Project Supplemental Schedule is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated January 25, 2024, on our consideration of the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP
Culver City, California
January 25, 2024
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4 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

As management of the Bellflower Financing Authority (Authority), we offer readers of the Authority’s financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Authority for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. We encourage the readers to consider the information presented here in conjunction with additional information furnished in the accompanying basic financial statements.

Overview of the Financial Statements

This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the Authority’s basic financial statements. The basic financial statements are comprised of three components: 1) Government-Wide Financial Statements, 2) Fund Financial Statements and 3) Notes to the Financial Statements.

Government-Wide Financial Statements

These statements are designed to provide information about the activities of the Authority as a whole and present a longer-term view of the Authority’s finances. They are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, which is similar to the accounting used by most private sector companies.

The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the Authority’s assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities and deferred inflows of resources, with the difference between the assets and deferred outflows of resources less liabilities and deferred inflows of resources reported as net position. In time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the Authority is improving or deteriorating.

The Statement of Activities presents information on how the Authority’s net position changed during the fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods.

In both the Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities, only the Authority’s basic governmental activities, such as principal and interest payments on certificates of participation and a note payable, are reported. The lease payments received from the City of Bellflower (City), a billboard and an oil booster pumping station are generally sufficient to finance the activities.

The Authority does not have any other business-type activities or separate component units. As referred to in Note 1 of the notes to the basic financial statements, the Authority conforms to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to governmental units. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles.

Fund Financial Statements

The Fund Financial Statements, in general, provide detailed information about the most significant individual funds – not the Authority as a whole. A fund is a group of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives.

The Authority, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. While funds can be divided into three categories (governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary), the Authority’s activities only require the maintenance of a debt service fund (a governmental fund). - 9 -

5 Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near- term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government’s near-term financing requirements.

Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements.

By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the Authority’s near-term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.

The Authority only maintains one governmental fund (debt service fund). This fund reports financial transactions using an accounting method called modified accrual accounting. This information is presented in the Governmental Fund – Balance Sheet and in the Governmental Fund – Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance. On behalf of the Authority, the City Council adopts an annual appropriated budget for the debt service fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been provided for the fund to demonstrate compliance with this budget.

Proprietary funds are primarily used to account for when a reporting entity charges for the services it provides, whether to outside customers or to other units of the entity. These funds are reported in the same way that all activities are reported in the Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities, using an accrual basis of accounting. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the reporting entity. In these cases, the entity has a fiduciary responsibility and is acting as a trustee. The Statement of Fiduciary Net Position separately reports all of the entity’s fiduciary activities. These activities are excluded from the entity’s other financial statements because the entity cannot use these assets to finance its operations. However, the entity is responsible for ensuring that the assets reported in these funds are used for their intended purposes.

The Authority does not maintain any proprietary or fiduciary funds.

Notes to the Financial Statements provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements.

GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Net Position
Governmental
Activities /
Government-Wide
2023
Governmental
Activities /
Government-Wide
2022

Current assets $ 734,102 $ 1,070,106 Long-term assets 7,888,633 14,048,019
Total assets 8,622,735 15,118,125

Current liabilities 761,391 1,089,454
Long-term liabilities 7,374,290 13,546,600
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6 Net Position
Governmental
Activities /
Government-Wide
2023
Governmental
Activities /
Government-Wide
2022
Total liabilities 8,135,681 14,636,054

Deferred inflows of resources 255,326 283,690

Net position:

Net investment in capital assets 245,772 208,377
Unrestricted (14,044) (9,996)
Total net position $ 231,728 $ 198,381

The Authority’s Government-Wide total net position at June 30, 2023 was $231,728. Of this amount, $245,772 was for net investment in capital assets and $14,044 was an unrestricted deficit. The net position for net investment in capital assets represents the net book value of the Authority’s capital assets less the outstanding balance of the debt issued to finance the assets.

On the other hand, the deficit in unrestricted net position represents a shortage in assets needed to cover the accrued interest on a note payable. Funding for any shortage at the time of a debt service payment due date will be provided by the City’s General Fund. The Authority’s assets totaled $8.6 million, comprised of $4 thousand in cash and investments, $731 thousand in current lease and accrued interest receivables, $6.9 million in long-term lease receivable, and $992 thousand in capital assets. The Authority’s liabilities totaled $8.1 million, comprised of the 2021 Certificates of Participation of $7.3 million, a note payable of $746 thousand, related accrued interest payable of $56 thousand, and unearned revenue of $4 thousand. Pursuant to GASB Statement No. 87, the pumping station lease valued at $255 thousand is reported as deferred inflows of resources and the corresponding receivable is included in the current and long-term assets.

In November 2022, the City completed the sale of the Municipal Water System (MWS) infrastructure assets including 700-acre feet of water rights to California-American Water Company in the amount of $17 million. Of this amount, $5.5 million was used to pay off the MWS portion of the 2021 Certificates of Participation (COP) principal and accrued interest. As a result, there are corresponding reductions in the COP liabilities and lease receivables.

Changes in Net Position
Governmental
Activities/
Government-Wide
Totals
2023
Governmental
Activities/
Government-Wide
Totals
2022
Revenues:

General Revenues:

Lease interest revenue $ 250,538 $ 402,057 Investment earnings 2,508 -
Total General Revenues 253,046 402,057

Expenses:

Interest and fiscal charges 218,677 365,579
Depreciation expense 1,022 1,022
Total Expenses 219,699 366,601
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7 Increase (decrease) in net position 33,347 35,456
Net position – beginning 198,381 162,925
Net position – ending $ 231,728 $ 198,381

The Authority’s net position increased $33 thousand. The general revenues totaled $253 thousand comprised of lease interest revenue and investment earnings. The expenses totaled $220 thousand comprised of interest expense, fiscal charges, and depreciation expense.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE AUTHORITY’S FUND

As noted earlier, the Authority uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements.

Governmental Fund. The focus of the Authority’s governmental fund is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the Authority’s financing requirements. Under GASB Statement No. 54, any available fund balance is classified as restricted to reflect its constraint for a specific purpose, namely capital assets and debt service.

At the end of the fiscal year, the Authority’s fund balance reserved for debt service was $58.

Governmental Revenues – The following table presents a summary of governmental fund revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, compared to the prior year revenues.

Comparison of Governmental Revenues
Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2021-22
Amount
2022-23
% of Total
Revenues
Amount
2021-22
% of Total
Revenues

Variance
% increase
(decrease)
Lease revenue $ 6,718,330 99.95% $ 1,453,331 99.87% $ 5,264,999 362% Other Revenue 489 0.01% 1,873 0.13% (1,384) (74)% Investment earnings 2,508 0.04% - 0.00% 2,508 n/a
Total $ 6,721,327 100.00% $ 1,455,204 100.00% $ 5,266,123 362%

The total revenues of the governmental fund for fiscal year 2022-23 were $6.7 million, an increase of $5.3 million, or 362%, from the preceding fiscal year. The lease revenue increased $5.3 million, other revenue decreased $1 thousand, and investment earnings increased $3 thousand compared to the preceding fiscal year. The lease revenue included scheduled amounts received from the City’s Municipal Water System (partial fiscal year), Propositions A and C local return funds, and two ground leases, as well as one-time $5.5 million in proceeds received in connection with the sale of the Municipal Water System in November 2022.

Governmental Expenditures – The following table presents a summary of governmental fund expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, compared to the prior year expenditures.

Governmental Expenditures
Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2021-22
Amount
2022-23
% of Total
Expenditures
Amount
2021-22
% of Total
Expenditures

Variance
% increase
(decrease)
Debt service $ 6,722,581 100% $ 1,470,555 100% $ 5,252,026 357% Total $ 6,722,581 100% $ 1,470,555 100% $ 5,252,026 357%

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8 The total expenditures of the governmental fund for fiscal year 2022-23 were $6.7 million for debt service on the 2021 Certificates of Participation and a note payable to MTB Enterprises, LLC (note executed in connection with the Butterfly Garden property acquisition), and payment of trustee fees. The total expenditures increased $5.3 million, or 357%, from the preceding fiscal year due to the Municipal Water System portion of the 2021 Certificates of Participation being paid off early in November 2022 ($5.5 million in principal and accrued interest).

CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION

Capital Assets. At June 30, 2023, the Authority’s investment in capital assets was $992 thousand.

The only capital asset activity for the fiscal year was the depreciation expense on the Butterfly Garden’s building and improvements in the amount of $1,022. For additional information, please refer to the notes to the basic financial statements – Note 5, Capital Assets.

Capital Assets

2023

2022

Variance
% increase
(decrease)
Land $ 948,941 $ 948,941 $ - - Buildings and improvements 42,731 43,753 (1,022) (2.3)% Total $ 991,672 $ 992,694 $ (1,022) (0.1)%

Long-Term Debt. At June 30, 2023, the Authority had $8.1 million in outstanding long-term debt for governmental activities. For additional information, please refer to the notes to the basic financial statements – Note 6, Long-Term Debt.

Long-Term Debt

2023

2022

Variance
% increase
(decrease)
2021 COPs – Water System $ - $ 5,750,000 $ (5,750,000) (100)% 2021 COPs – Transportation 7,330,000 7,975,000 (645,000) (8)% Total COPs 7,330,000 13,725,000 (6,395,000) (47)%
Note payable 745,900 784,317 (38,417) (5)% Total $ 8,075,900 $ 14,509,317 $ (6,433,417) (44)%

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

The Authority was organized in 2006 to undertake the financing of public capital improvements and other projects for revitalization of the City. The sources of repayment for the transportation portion of the Certificates of Participation are Proposition A and Proposition C local return funds and, if necessary, Measure M and Measure R local return funds (Proposition A/C and Measure M/R are Los Angeles Countywide sale taxes). We believe the local return funds will continue to be sufficient to make the semi-annual debt service payments. The sources of repayment for the note payable to MTB Enterprises, LLC are ground lease revenues for a billboard and an oil booster pumping station and, if necessary, the City’s General Fund revenue. We believe these revenues will continue to be sufficient to make the semi-annual debt service payments.

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9 CONTACTING THE AUTHORITY’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Authority’s finances for all those with an interest. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Director of Finance, Bellflower Financing Authority, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706. - 14 -

BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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2023 2022
Assets:

Current Assets:

Cash held by the City of Bellflower $ 3,531 $ 4,759 Cash with fiscal agents 58 - Pumping station lease receivable 28,365 28,365 2021 COP Lease receivable 660,000 925,000 Accrued lease interest receivable 42,148 111,982 Total Current Assets 734,102 1,070,106
Long-term Assets:

Pumping station lease receivable 226,961 255,325
2021 COP Lease receivable 6,670,000 12,800,000
Capital assets:

Not being depreciated 948,941 948,941
Being depreciated (net of accumulated depreciation) 42,731 43,753 Total Long-Term Assets 7,888,633 14,048,019
Total Assets 8,622,735 15,118,125
Liabilities:

Current Liabilities:

Interest payable 56,250 126,737
Unearned revenue 3,531 -
Note payable 41,610 37,717
Certificates of participation 660,000 925,000
Total Current Liabilities 761,391 1,089,454
Long-term Liabilities:

Note payable 704,290 746,600
Certificates of participation 6,670,000 12,800,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities 7,374,290 13,546,600
Total Liabilities 8,135,681 14,636,054
Deferred Inflows of Resources:

Pumping station lease revenue 255,326 283,690
Net Position:

Net investment in capital assets 245,772 208,377
Unrestricted (14,044) (9,996)
Total Net Position 231,728$ 198,381$
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2023
(With comparative totals at June 30, 2022)
Governmental Activities
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
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Program
Expenses Revenues 2023 2022
Governmental Activities:

Unallocated depreciation expense 1,022$ -$ (1,022)$ (1,022)$ Interest and fiscal charges 218,677 - (218,677) (365,579) Total Governmental Activities 219,699$ -$ (219,699) (366,601) General Revenues:

Lease interest revenue 250,538 402,057
Investment earnings 2,508 -
Total General Revenues 253,046 402,057
Change in Net Position 33,347 35,456
Net Position, Beginning of Fiscal Year 198,381 162,925 Net Position, End of Fiscal Year 231,728$ 198,381$

BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
(With comparative totals for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022) Function/Program
11 Net (Expense) Revenue and
Changes in Net Position
Governmental Activities
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
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2023 2022
Assets:

Cash held by the City of Bellflower 3,531$ 4,759$ Cash with fiscal agents 58 -
Pumping station lease receivable 255,326 283,690 Lease receivable - 5,743,129
Total Assets 258,915$ 6,031,578$
Liabilities:

Unearned revenue 3,531$ -$
Total Liabilities 3,531 -
Deferred Inflows of Resources:

Unavailable revenue - lease - 5,743,129 Unavailable revenue - pumping station lease 255,326 283,690 Unavailable revenue - rental payments - 3,447 Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 255,326 6,030,266 Fund Balance:

Restricted for debt service 58 1,312
Total Fund Balance 58 1,312
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and
Fund Balance 258,915$ 6,031,578$
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BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

BALANCE SHEET - GOVERNMENTAL FUND
June 30, 2023
(With comparative totals at June 30, 2022)
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
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Fund balance of governmental fund 58$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position are different because:

Long-term lease receivables are not available to pay for current period expenditures and, therefore, is not reported in the fund financial statements 2021 COP lease receivable. 7,330,000
Accrued lease interest receivable is not available to pay for current period Unavailable rental revenue is not available to pay for current period expenditures.42,148
Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and are not reported as fund liabilities. Interest on long-term liabilities is not accrued in the governmental fund, but rather is recognized as an expenditure when due.

All liabilities, both current and long-term are reported in the Statement of Net Position. Balances at June 30, 2023 are:

Certificates of Participation (7,330,000)
Note payable (745,900)
Interest payable (56,250)
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in governmental activities are not current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds. 991,672
Net position of governmental activities 231,728$
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RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND

BALANCE SHEET TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
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2023 2022
Revenues:

Lease revenue 6,718,330$ 1,453,331$
Other revenue - City of Bellflower 489 1,873 Investment earnings 2,508 -
Total Revenues 6,721,327 1,455,204
Expenditures:

Debt Service:

Principal payments 6,433,417 1,070,471
Interest and fiscal charges 289,164 400,084
Total Expenditures 6,722,581 1,470,555
Net Change in Fund Balance (1,254) (15,351)
Fund Balance, Beginning of Fiscal Year 1,312 16,663 Fund Balance, End of Fiscal Year 58$ 1,312$ 14 (With comparative totals for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022) General Fund

BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND

CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - GOVERNMENTAL FUND
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
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Net change in fund balances of governmental fund (1,254)$ Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are different because:

The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to the governmental fund, while the repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of the governmental fund. Neither transaction, however, has any effect on net position. The amounts are the net effect of these differences in the treatment of long-term debt:

Repayment of certificates of participation 6,395,000
Repayment of note payable 38,417
The governmental fund reports capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the Statement of Activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as depreciation expense. (1,022) Revenues in the Statement of Activities do not provide current financial resources and are not reported as revenues in the governmental fund:

Receipt of lease payment and earned finance charge (6,398,447) Under the modified accrual basis of accounting used in the governmental fund, revenues are recognized when the resources are measurable and become available, and interest on long-term debt is not recognized until it is due.

However, in the Statement of Activities revenues and changes in interest revenue and interest expenses are recognized in the current fiscal year:

Accrued lease interest receivable under the accrual method versus the modified accrual method (69,834)
Interest expense recorded under the accrual method versus the modified accrual method 70,487
Change in net position of governmental activities 33,347$ 15 BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND STATEMENT OF

REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Financial Reporting Entity:

The Bellflower Financing Authority (Authority) was organized on June 26, 2006, by the City of Bellflower (the City) and the Bellflower Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (California Government Code Sections 6500, et seq.) to provide the financing of public capital improvements and other projects for revitalization of the City. The Authority is a component unit of the City and is accounted for in the Public Facilities Corporation Debt Service Fund and the Transportation Bond Project Debt Service Fund in the City’s financial statements.

The Authority functions as a separate entity and its policies are determined by the Board of Directors comprised solely of the members of the City Council. All staff work is performed by the officials and staff of the City or by consultants.

Basis of Presentation:

The accounting policies of the Authority conform to accounting principles generally accepted the United States of America as they are applicable to governmental units. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles.

Government-Wide Financial Statements:

The government-wide financial statements (i.e., the Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities) report information on all of the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government (the Authority). Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business-type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and charges for support. The Authority’s activities are governmental; no business-type activities are reported in the statements.

The Statement of Activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function or segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are expenses that are clearly identifiable with a specific program, project, function or segment. The Authority does not allocate indirect expenses to functions in the Statement of Activities. Program revenues of the Authority include: 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment.

Lease revenues and investment income and other items that are properly not included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues.

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued):

Fund Financial Statements:

The accounts of the Authority are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered to be a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for with a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. Authority resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purpose for which they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled. The Authority’s accounts are organized into one major fund as follows:

Major Governmental Fund:

The General Fund is used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of long-term debt principal, interest, and related costs.

The accounting and financial treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement focus.

All governmental funds are accounted for using a flow of current financial resources measurement focus. With this measurement focus, only current assets and current liabilities are generally included on the balance sheet. The Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances for these funds, present increases (i.e., revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (i.e., expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets.

Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting:

The accounting and financial reporting treatment is determined by the applicable measurement focus and basis of accounting. Measurement focus indicates the type of resources being measured such as current financial resources or economic resources. The basis of accounting indicates the timing of transactions or events for recognition in the financial statements.

The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Under the economic resources measurement focus, all (both current and long-term) economic resources and obligations of the reporting government are reported in the government-wide financial statements. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows.

Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the current financial resources’ measurement focus only current assets, deferred outflows of resources, current liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources are generally included on their balance sheets. The reported fund balance (net current assets) is considered to be a measure of “available spendable resources”. Governmental fund operating statements present increases (revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in fund balance. - 24 -

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued):

Noncurrent portions of long-term receivables in governmental funds are reported on their balance sheets in spite of their spending measurement focus.

Recognition of governmental fund type revenues represented by noncurrent receivables are deferred inflows of resources until they become available.

Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the government considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. Lease revenue and investment earnings are susceptible to accrual. Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred, except for principal and interest on long-term liabilities which are recognized as expenditures to the extent they have matured. Proceeds of long-term liabilities are reported as other financing sources. General capital asset acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental funds.

Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources:

In addition to assets, the Statement of Net Position and the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet will sometimes report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of net position that applies to future periods and so will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) until then. The Authority does not have any deferred outflows of resources to report.

In addition to liabilities, the Statement of Net Position and the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet will sometimes report a separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position that applies to future periods and will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The Authority has two items that qualifies for reporting in this category on the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet consisting of unavailable revenue on lease financing and unavailable revenue on lease payments.

Budgets and Budgetary Accounting:

Annual budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for all governmental funds.

These budgets are revised by the Authority’s governing board and the Executive Director during the fiscal year, to give consideration to unanticipated income and expenditures.

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19 BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued):

Prior Year Data:

Selected information regarding the prior fiscal year has been included in the accompanying financial statements. This information has been included for comparison purposes only and does not represent a complete presentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Accordingly, such information should be read in conjunction with the Authority’s prior fiscal year financial statements, from which this selected financial data was derived.

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that effect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from the estimates.

Assets, Liabilities, and Equity:

Cash and Investments:

Cash includes all demand accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposits of the Authority. The Authority’s cash and investments, with the exception of cash and investments with fiscal agent, are pooled with the City to maximize the yield. Investments are reported in the accompanying financial statements at fair value which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Receivables:

In the government-wide statements, receivables consist of all revenues earned at fiscal year-end.

Major receivable balances for the governmental activities include lease charges. Under the financing method of accounting for the lease with the City, the minimum lease payable for the remaining term of the lease has been included in the assets of the Authority.

Capital Assets:

Capital assets, which include land and buildings and improvements, follow the City’s policy and are reported in the governmental activities column in the government-wide financial statements.

Capital assets are defined by the Authority as assets with a cost of $5,000 or more and an estimated useful life in excess of one year. Such capital assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of donation. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the capital asset or materially extend capital asset lives are not capitalized. - 26 -

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued):

Capital assets of the Authority are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives: The Authority only has buildings and improvements which have a useful life of 20 to 50 years.

Long-term Liabilities:

The accounting treatment of long-term liabilities depends on whether it is reported in the government-wide or fund financial statements.

All long-term liabilities to be repaid from governmental resources are reported as liabilities in the government-wide statements. The long-term liabilities consist of Certificates of Participation and a Note Payable.

Long-term liabilities for governmental funds are not reported as liabilities in the fund financial statements. The debt proceeds are reported as other financing sources and payment of principal, interest, and issuance costs are reported as expenditures.

Equity Classifications:

Government-wide Statements:

Equity is classified as net position which can be further classified as net investment in capital assets, restricted, or unrestricted.

Net investment in capital assets - consists of net position represented by the current net book value of the Authority’s capital assets, less the outstanding balance of any debt issued to finance these assets.

Restricted net position - consists of net position with constraints placed on the use either by (1) external groups such as creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (2) law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.

Unrestricted - consists of net position which is not restricted or invested in capital assets.

Sometimes the Authority will fund outlays for a particular purpose from both restricted and unrestricted resources. In order to calculate the amounts to report as restricted - net position and unrestricted - net position in the government-wide financial statements, a flow assumption must be made about the order in which the resources are considered to be applied. It is the Authority’s practice to consider restricted - net position to have been depleted before unrestricted - net position is applied.

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21 BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued):

Fund Statements:

Governmental fund equity is classified as fund balance. Fund balance is further classified as follows:

Nonspendable - amounts that cannot be spent either because they are in nonspendable form or because they are legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.

Restricted - amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes because of constitutional provisions or enabling legislation or because of constraints that are externally imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, or the laws or regulations of other governments.

Committed - amounts that can be used only for specific purposes determined by a formal action of the governing board as the highest level of decision-making authority for the Authority.

Commitments may be established, modified, or rescinded only through resolutions approved by the governing board.

Assigned - amounts that do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed but that are intended to be used for specific purposes. Under the Authority’s adopted policy, only the governing board or director may assign amounts for specific purposes.

Unassigned - all other spendable amounts.

When an expenditure is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available, the Authority considers restricted funds to have been spent first. When an expenditure is incurred for which committed, assigned, or unassigned fund balance are available, the Authority considers amounts to have been spent first out of committed funds, then assigned funds, and finally unassigned funds, as needed, unless the governing board has provided otherwise in its commitment or assignment actions.

Future Accounting Pronouncements:

The provisions of Statement Number 99 “Omnibus 2022” are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2023.

The provisions of Statement Number 100 “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” – an amendment of GASB Statement No. 62 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2023.

The provisions of Statement Number 101 “Compensated Absences” are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023.

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 2 CASH AND INVESTMENTS:

The Authority’s cash and investments are pooled with the City with the exception of cash and investments with fiscal agents. Investment income earned on pooled cash and investments is allocated based on the average monthly cash balance in each fund.

Cash and investments as of June 30, 2023, are classified in the accompanying financial statements as follows:

Investments Authorized by the California Government Code and the Authority’s Investment Policy:

The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for the Authority by the California Government Code (or the Authority’s investment policy, where more restrictive). The table also identifies certain provisions of the California Government Code (or the Authority’s investment policy, where more restrictive) that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk. This table does not address investments of debt proceeds held by bond trustee that are governed by the provisions of debt agreements of the Authority, rather than the general provisions of the California Government Code or the Authority’s investment policy.

Statement of Net Position:

Cash and cash equivalents held by the
City of Bellflower 3,531$
Cash with fiscal agents 58
Total cash and investments 3,589$
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23 BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 2 CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued):

Investments Authorized by the California Government Code and the Authority’s Investment Policy:

Note: N/A – Not Applicable.

Investments Authorized by Debt Agreements:

Investment of debt proceeds held by bond trustees are governed by provisions of the debt agreements, rather than the general provisions of the California Government Code or the Authority’s investment policy. The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for investments held by bond trustee. The table also identifies certain provisions of these debt agreements that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk.

Maximum Maximum
Authorized Maximum Percentage Investment
Investment Type Maturity of Portfolio in One Issuer
Certificates of Deposit with Banks or Savings
& Loans None None None
U.S. Treasury Obligations None None None
U.S. Agency Securities None None None
Municipal Obligations None None None
Banker's Acceptances, Prime Quality 360 days None None
Commercial Paper, Prime Quality 270 days None None
Money Market Mutual Funds N/A None None
Investment Contracts None None None
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 2 CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued):

Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk:

Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. One of the ways that the Authority manages its exposure to interest rate risk is by purchasing a combination of shorter term and longer-term investments and by timing cash flows from maturities so that a portion of the portfolio is maturing or coming close to maturity evenly over time as necessary to provide the cash flows and liquidity needed for operations. The Authority had no investments as of June 30, 2023.

Investments with Fair Values Highly Sensitive to Interest Rate Fluctuations:

The Authority has no investments (including investments held by bond trustees) that are highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.

Disclosures Relating to Credit Risk:

Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Authority had no investments as of June 30, 2023.

Concentration of Credit Risk:

The investment policy of the Authority contains limitations on the amount that can be invested in any one issuer. No investments in any one issuer represents 5% or more of total Authority investments.

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 2 CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued):

Custodial Credit Risk:

Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g., broker-dealer) to a transaction, a government will not be able to recover the value of its investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The California Government Code and the Authority’s investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits or investments, other than the following provision for deposits. The California Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposit made by state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the governmental unit). The fair value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies. California law also allows financial institutions to secure Authority deposits by pledging first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the secured public deposits. The Authority pools its cash with the City of Bellflower except for cash with fiscal agents.

Fair Value Measurements:

The Authority categorizes its fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 inputs are significant unobservable inputs.

The Authority had no investments subject to the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2023.

NOTE 3 PUMPING STATION LEASE RECEIVABLE:

The Authority recognized a lease in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Account Statement No. 87 “Leases”. At June 30, 2023 the Authority recorded a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of $255,326.

In July 2020, the Authority entered into a land lease with Cardinal Pipeline, LP for usage of real property for a booster pumping station commencing on May 1, 2020. The lease was retroactive to April 20, 2015, and will remain in place until July 13, 2025. At the sole discretion of the Authority, the lease may be extended for an additional five years with the lease expiring in May 2030. Commencing on May 1, 2020, the rent increased by the annual increase in the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Urban Wage and Clerical Wages (1982-1984=100) in Los Angeles – Long Beach – Anaheim area for the month of February of the anniversary year with a maximum increase of 5%. Payments received during the fiscal year were $3,373 per month from July 2022 through April 2023 and $3,531 per month in May 2023 and June 2023.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 3 PUMPING STATION LEASE RECEIVABLE (CONTINUED):

The payment schedule for the pumping lease receivable is as follows:

NOTE 4 2021 COP LEASE RECEIVABLE:

The 2021 Certificates of Participation (COPs) issued by the Authority and outstanding at June 30, 2023 bear interest at 2.30% per annum and mature on October 1, 2038. The Certificates represent undivided proportionate interests of the Owners in certain lease payments, to be made by the City to the Authority. The City shall sublease from the Authority a leasehold interest in the Civic Center Property and Thompson Park. The balance outstanding as of June 30, 2023, was $7,330,000.

Future estimated minimum lease payments to be received are as follows:

Fiscal years
Ending June 30, Principal Interest Total
2024 30,096$ 9,667$ 39,763$
2025 31,906 8,430 40,336
2026 33,798 7,119 40,917
2027 35,776 5,732 41,508
2028 37,843 4,263 42,106
2029-2030 85,907 3,791 89,698
255,326$ 39,002$ 294,328$
Pumping Station Lease Receivable
Minimum Debt Service Schedule
Fiscal years
Ending
June 30, Total
2024 821,000$
2025 820,648
2026 819,950
2027 818,907
2028 822,463
2029-2032 4,101,722
Total investment in lease 8,204,690
Less amount representing interest (874,690)
Net investment in lease 7,330,000$
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 5 CAPITAL ASSETS:

A summary of changes in the Governmental Activities capital assets at June 30, 2023 is as follows:

Governmental Activities:

NOTE 6 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

The following is a summary of changes in the long-term debt for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023:

Balance Balance
June 30, 2022 June 30, 2023
Capital assets, not being depreciated:

Land $ 948,941 $ - $ - $ 948,941 Total capital assets, not
being depreciated 948,941 - - 948,941 Capital assets, being depreciated:

Buildings and improvements 51,075 - - 51,075 Total capital assets,
being depreciated 51,075 - - 51,075 Less accumulated depreciation for:

Buildings and improvements (7,322) (1,022) - (8,344) Total accumulated depreciation (7,322) (1,022) - (8,344) Total capital assets,
being depreciated, net 43,753 (1,022) - 42,731 Total governmental activities
capital assets, net $ 992,694 $ (1,022) $ - $ 991,672 Additions Deletions
Balance at Balance at Due Within
Governmental Activities June 30, 2022 Increase Decrease June 30, 2023 One Year 2021 Certificates of Participation 13,725,000$ -$ (6,395,000)$ 7,330,000$ 660,000$ Subtotal 13,725,000 - (6,395,000) 7,330,000 660,000 Note Payable - Direct Borrowing 784,317 - (38,417) 745,900 41,610 Total long-term liabilities 14,509,317$ -$ (6,433,417)$ 8,075,900$ 701,610$ - 34 -

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 6 LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued):

Debt service requirements on long-term debt at June 30, 2023, are as follows:

2021 Certificates of Participation:

On February 22, 2021, the Bellflower Financing Authority (Authority) issued the 2021 Certificates of Participation in the amount of $14,760,000 to pay off the 2008 Certificates of Participation, the 2018 Certificates of Participation, and to pay the costs of issuance of the 2021 Refunding Certificates of Participation.

The Authority assisted the City to (a) finance the costs of acquiring the City’s water system through the execution and delivery of the City of Bellflower 2008 Certificates of Participation (Water System) and (b) finance the Regional Transit Center and Parking Structure through the execution and delivery of the City of Bellflower 2018 Certificates of Participation (Regional Transit and Parking Structure) and the Authority and the City have entered into a lease agreement dated February 1, 2021 to lease certain property consisting of the City’s Civic Center and Thompson Park to the Authority. The City has agreed to lease the real property consisting of the land and building comprising the City’s Civic Center.

The 2021 Refunding Certificates of Participation shall mature on October 1, 2038, and shall bear interest at the rate of 2.30% per annum. The certificates maturing on October 1, 2038, shall be subject to mandatory sinking fund prepayment prior to maturity at a prepayment price equal to the principal amount to be repaid plus accrued interest with respect thereto to the prepayment date, on October 1 of each year, commencing October 1, 2021.

The 2021 Refunding Certificates of Participation may be prepaid before maturity on any date on or after April 1, 2031, at the option of the City exercised by notification at least 30 days prior to the scheduled prepayment date. In addition, an amount not exceeding 90% of then outstanding principal amount may be prepaid in whole or in part before the maturity on any date, at the option of the City, from moneys obtained by the City from the full or any partial sale of the City’s water system with at least 30 days prior notification. In November 2022, the sale of the City of Bellflower’s Municipal Water System (MWS) infrastructure assets was completed and $5.5 million of the proceeds was used to pay off the MWS portion of the 2021 Certificates of Participation (COPs). The balance of the 2021 Certificate of Participation is $7,330,000 at June 30, 2023. The remaining Certificates mature October 1, 2032. In the event of a default of the principal and interest due, the COP owners may request that the trustee may re-let the leased premises.

Fiscal Years Fiscal Years
Ending June 30, Principal Interest Total Ending June 30, Principal Interest Total 2024 660,000$ 161,000$ 821,000$ 2024 41,610$ 30,430$ 72,040$ 2025 675,000 145,648 820,648 2025 44,174 28,695 72,869 2026 690,000 129,950 819,950 2026 46,865 26,854 73,719 2027 705,000 113,907 818,907 2027 49,678 24,901 74,579 2028 725,000 97,463 822,463 2028 52,629 22,831 75,460 2029-2033 3,875,000 226,722 4,101,722 2029-2033 312,511 78,587 391,098 2034-2037 - - - 2034-2037 198,433 13,483 211,916 7,330,000$ 874,690$ 8,204,690$ 745,900$ 225,781$ 971,681$ Note Direct Borrowing2021 Certificates of Participation - 35 -

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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

NOTE 6 LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued):

Note Payable:

On March 31, 2015, the City executed a promissory note with MTB Enterprises, LLC for $995,000 to purchase real property for the Butterfly Garden. The note is secured by a deed of trust on the purchased property. Interest accrues at the annual rate of 4.125% with a principal and interest payments due on July 15, and January 15 of each fiscal year. In the event that during the term of the loan that the total rental income received by the City from the sign lease and the pumping station lease on the property for any calendar year exceeds $61,004.36, then the excess rent will be paid by the City to MTB Enterprises, LLC to apply to the principal of the loan on or before February 15th of the year following the receipt of the excess rent. The City’s last one or more payments will be reduced to reflect that reduction in principal. The excess rent collected in fiscal year 2022-2023 that was paid in addition to the pre-determined principal amount was $6,828. The loan balance as of June 30, 2023, was $745,900.

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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

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Variance
with Final
Budget
Actual Positive
Original Final Amounts (Negative)

REVENUES
Lease revenue 891,508$ 891,508$ 6,718,330$ 5,826,822$ Other revenue - City of Bellflower 132,030 132,030 489 (131,541) Investment earnings 10 10 2,508 2,498 Total Revenues 1,023,548 1,023,548 6,721,327 5,697,779

EXPENDITURES
Debt service:

Principal payments 962,666 6,433,417 6,433,417 - Interest and fiscal charges 343,071 343,071 289,164 53,907 Total Expenditures 1,305,737 6,776,488 6,722,581 53,907 Net Change in Fund Balance (282,189) (5,752,940) (1,254) 5,751,686 Fund Balance, Beginning of Fiscal year 1,312 1,312 1,312 - Fund Balance, End of Fiscal Year (280,877)$ (5,751,628)$ 58$ 5,751,686$ For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
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SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND

CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Budgeted Amounts

GENERAL FUND
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OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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Transportation
Bond
Project

REVENUES
Lease revenue 822,722$
Investment earnings 414
Total revenues 823,136

EXPENDITURES
Principal retirement 645,000
Interest and other charges 178,078
Total expenditures 823,078
Net change in activity 58$
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023

BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY

TRANSPORTATION BONDS PROJECT SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE
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32 OFFICES: BEVERLY HILLS ∙ CULVER CITY ∙ SANTA MARIA

MEMBER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF C.P.A.’S ∙ CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ∙ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS

WILSON LAM, CPA

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED

ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS

The Honorable Board of Directors of the
Bellflower Financing Authority
Bellflower, California

We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Bellflower Financing Authority (the Authority), as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated January 25, 2024.

Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the Authority's internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority's internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Authority’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses.

However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified.

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33 Report on Compliance and Other Matters

As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Authority's financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

Purpose of this Report

The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Authority’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP
Culver City, California
January 25, 2024
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Joel Hockman, Director of Public Safety

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-05 – A Resolution extending Permit Parking District “Y” on Nichols Street between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.10, the City received the attached petition signed by eight residents requesting the modification of Permit Parking District Y (the “Petition”). Permit Parking District Y is located on a portion of the north and south sides of Nichols Street, between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue. The Petition requests extending Permit Parking District Y west so that it includes all of Nichols Street (north and south sides) between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue, except the northern portion that fronts the real property at 10101 Nichols Avenue (see attached aerial map). On December 29, 2023, the Director of Public Safety notified all residents in Permit Parking District Y of the Petition. On January 16, 2024, the Public Safety Commission considered the item, heard public testimony, and recommended extending Permit Parking District Y.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-05; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

Each household in the affected area would be required to obtain a residential parking permit at an annual cost of $50 per permit for each of the first two permits if parking a vehicle on the public street. If a household desires more than two permits, the cost increases to $100 for the third and $200 for the fourth permit (maximum of four permits per dwelling unit). If a permit is purchased after June 30 of each year, the resident need only pay 50% of the regular fee for the permit.

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February 12, 2024

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DISCUSSION

The basis of the request is the residents’ concern of a lack of available on-street parking and safety concerns of non-resident vehicles parking/loitering in the area. The original Permit Parking District Y was established in 2017 and residents of the eight homes who now want to join the district have complained that nonresident vehicles are occupying the street parking leaving them and their guests with no alterative parking options. Public Safety staff observed and confirmed some of the residents’ concerns, as recorded in the attached Inspection Sheet.

The modification of Permit Parking District Y would provide greater on-street parking opportunities for area residents and their guests. Permit parking means that vehicles parked on the above-mentioned section of Nichols Street would require rearview mirror hanging permits issued by the City to be displayed in the vehicles. Because they are a mirror hanging variety, parking permits can be switched among vehicles as necessary.

Permits are not mandatory if homeowners do not intend to park on the street. Single -day guest permits would also be available to each household at no cost, for a very limited number of days per year. Vehicles parking on the street displaying a disabled placard are exempt from displaying a City-issued parking permit. The petition calls for parking to be restricted on both sides of the street, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

ATTACHMENTS:

Petition ................................................................................................................................... 3 Aerial for Proposed Permit Parking District ............................................................................ 4 Notification Letter ................................................................................................................... 5 Inspection Sheet .................................................................................................................... 6 Resolution No. 24-05 ............................................................................................................. 7 2 3

10 1
0 1
4 5

Proposed Permit Parking Addition Inspection

Nichols St. between Woodruff Pl. to Cornuta Ave.

Date/Time
Checked
Inspecting
Officer
Number of
Non-Resident Vehicles
Parked in Area
Number of
On-Street
Spaces
Available
Notes
1/29/24,
6:45 p.m. Martinez 2 About 5
Found two vehicles
not registered to
Nichols St.
2/1/24,
7:10 p.m. Moreno 4 6 None
2/5/24,
6:05 a.m. Vanderweide 6 3
Street was almost
full, found 6 vehicles
registered to other
cities.
2/7/24,
10:30 p.m. Pearson 4 About 6 None

6 CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 24-05

A RESOLUTION EXTENDING PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT “Y” ON

NICHOLS STREET BETWEEN WOODRUFF PLACE AND

CORNUTA AVENUE

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds as follows:

A. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 10.10.170 allows the City Council to modify, remove, or dissolve a specific area(s) within existing permit parking districts.

B. On January 16, 2024, at its Regular Meeting the Public Safety Commission received public testimony and other evidence regarding, in part, to modify permit parking district on Nichols Street between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue.

C. The City reviewed this Resolution’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et set., the “CEQA” Guidelines”), and the City’s Environmental Guidelines.

D. This Resolution is adopted based upon the entirety of the administrative record including, without limitation, testimony and evidence presented to the Public Safety Commission on January 1, 2024, and the staff report submitted by the Director of Public Safety.

SECTION 2. Factual Findings. Pursuant to BMC § 10.10.150, the City Council makes the following findings:

A. On October 9, 2017, the City Council adopted a resolution creating Permit Parking District Y. Permit Parking District Y is located on a portion of the north and south sides of Nichols Street, between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue.

B. On May 23, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22 -22 which, among other things, describes every parking district in the City.

C. On November 7, 2023, Public Safety staff received a petition from residents living on Nichols Street requesting District Y be extended to include all of Nichols Street (north and south sides) between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue, except the northern portion that fronts t he real property at 10101 Nichols Avenue (the “Petition”).

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D. The Petition is signed by 8 residents who represent 8 dwelling units in the affected area. There are a total of 24 dwelling units in the affected area.

E. On December 29, 2023, the Director of Public Safety notified all residents in Permit Parking District Y of the Petition.

F. That vehicles owned or operated by persons who are not residents substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority of available public street or alley parking spaces in the proposed specified area by adjacent residents;

G. Interference by such vehicles occurs in the proposed specified area at regular and significantly daily or weekly intervals;

H. These nonresident vehicles significantly contribute to unreasonable noise; traffic hazards; and environmental pollution or devaluation of real property in the area of the proposed specified area; and

I. There is a shortage of reasonably available and convenient residential related parking spaces within the proposed specified area.

SECTION 3. Environmental Assessment. The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guideline § 15303 exempts activity that results in new construction or conversion of small structures. The Resolution creates a preferential parking district governing parking within a designated area and which requires installation of pedestrian level street signage.

Accordingly, the Resolution is exempt from further review.

SECTION 4. Amendment & Supersession. The modification of Permit Parking District Y is added to the approved Permit Parking Districts as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference. The attached Exhibit “A” supersedes the Exhibit “A” included in Resolution No. 22-22 in its entirety.

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

City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 24-05

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SECTION 7. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 11. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to affix its signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or its duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest.

SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

_____
Dan Koops, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY

_______
Justin A. Tamayo, Deputy City Attorney

ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A – Established Permit Parking Districts
9 RESOLUTION NO. 24-05 – EXHIBIT A

ESTABLISHED PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS

District A: (Mapledale Street/McNab Avenue): The east/west boundary of Mapledale from 10313 to 10477 Mapledale on the north side and 10260 to 10478 Mapledale on the south side. The north/south boundary of McNab from 14601 McNab to 10359 Faywood on the west side and 10403 Mapledale to 10403 Faywood on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 10/13/14)

District B: (California Avenue): California south from Trabuco beginning at 10254 Trabuco to 16227 California on the west side and from 10302 Trabuco to 16224 California on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 2/27/89)

District C: (Faywood Street/McNab Avenue): The east/west boundary of Faywood from 10329 to 10479 Faywood on the north side and 10330 to 10478 Faywood on the south side. The north/south boundary of McNab from 10360 Faywood to 10359 Somerset on the west side and 10402 Faywood to 10403 Somerset on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 3/9/15 and modified on 11/25/16)

District D: (Laurel Street): North side only of Laurel between just east of Pennswood and Virginia. The restriction for this district is Monday through Friday, 24-hours. (Originally established on 7/23/01)

District E: (Liblen Avenue): The north/south boundary of Liblen between Faywood and Somerset. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Originally established on 10/10/05)

District F: (Oregon Avenue): The north/south boundary of Oregon from 16203 to 16227 Oregon on the west side and 16206 to 16228 Oregon on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 2/27/89)

District G: (Ramona Street/Ardmore Avenue): The east/west boundary of Ramona between Ardmore and Clark (both sides of street) and the north/south boundary from 17433 Ardmore to 17457 Ardmore on the west side of the street and from 17430 Ardmore to 9603 Ramona on the east side. The restriction for t his district is Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Note: Multiple properties are on one parcel. Permits may be issued for apartments, duplexes and triplexes. (Originally established on 8/14/95 and modified on 7/8/19)

District H: (Ripon Avenue): West side only of Ripon south from Flora Vista to end of cul-de- sac. The restriction for this district is daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 3/26/07)

District I: (Pennswood Avenue): The north/south boundary of Pennswood from 9243 Laurel to 16617 Pennswood on the west side and 16624 to 16612 Pennswood on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, Monday through Friday, 24-hours. (Originally established on 7/23/01)

District J: (Somerset Boulevard - 1 of 3): The east/west boundary of Somerset from 9149 Somerset to 14937 Wanette between Bayou and Wanette, on the north side only.

The restriction for this district is daily, 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Originally established on 3/23/09)

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Resolution No. 24-05 - Exhibit A

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District K: (Somerset Boulevard - 2 of 3): The east/west boundary of Somerset from 10303 to 10353 Somerset between Woodruff to McNab, on the north side only. The restriction for this district is daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 3/23/09 and modified on 8/28/17.)

District L: (Touchwood Avenue): The north/south boundary of Touchwood between Faywood and Somerset. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Originally established on 9/12/05)

District M: (Trabuco Street/Woodruff Avenue): The east/west boundary of Trabuco from 10254 Trabuco to 16200 Woodruff on the south side, 10245 to 10219 Trabuco on the north side, and the east side of Woodruff from 16214 to 16262 Woodruff. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Originally established on 2/27/89 and modified on 7/8/19)

District N: (Orchard Avenue): The east/west boundary of Orchard from 16708 Orchard Avenue to 9704 Laurel Street on the east side and 16713 Orchard Avenue to 16703 Orchard Avenue on the west side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours.

District P: (Rendalia Street/Virginia Avenue): The east/west boundary of Rendalia from 9133 Rendalia to 15729 Santa Ana on the north side and 9132 to 9256 Rendalia on the south side. The north/south boundary of Virginia from 9159 Rendalia to 15813 Virginia on the west side and 15712 to 15802 Virginia on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 3/9/15 and modified on 3/9/2020)

District Q: (Mayne Street): The east/west boundary of Mayne from 9303 to 9345 Mayne on the north side and 16402 Santa Ana to 16401 Clark on the south side. Note: The district excludes the frontage of the property on the NW corner of Mayne/Clark (16323 Clark). The restriction for this district is Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Originally established on 9/14/15)

District R: (Somerset Boulevard - 3 of 3): The first two houses on the north side of Somerset east of McNab and the second, third, and fourth houses on the south side of Somerset east of McNab. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Originally established on 9/14/15 and modified on 4/24/17)

District S: (Bayou Avenue): The north/south boundary of Bayou between Faywood to just north of Somerset. Note: The commercial properties nearest Somerset are not part of the district. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 3/28/16)

District T: (Hegel Street): The east/west boundary of Hegel from 9017 to 9143 Hegel on the north side and 9012 to 9150 Hegel on the south side between Lakewood and Virginia. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 8/22/16)

District U: (Midway Street/Oregon Avenue): The east/west boundary of Midway from 10219 to 10359 Midway on the north side and 10220 Midway to 16607 Grand on the south side. The north/south boundary of Oregon from 16423 Oregon to 10225 Midway on the west side and 16422 to 16442 Oregon on the east side. The district also includes 16443 and 16442 California and the southernmost property line of 10256 and 10312 Midway which are located on California. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 11/28/16) 11 City of Bellflower
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District V: (Bixby Avenue): The north/south boundary of Bixby from 16803 to 16825 Bixby on the west side and 16816 to 16824 Bixby on the east side. Note: The east curb for property 10000 Flower which is located on Bixby is not included in the district.

The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 3/13/17)

District W: (Linden Street/Leahy Avenue): The east/west boundary of Linden from 15560 Leahy to 9877 Linden on the north side and 15703 Leahy to 15705 Eucalyptus on the south side. The north/south boundary of Leahy from 15703 to 15743 Leahy on the west side and 15704 to 15734 Leahy on the east side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 5/22/17)

District X: (Canehill Avenue/Plunkett Street): The north/south boundary of Canehill from 17625 to 17819 Canehill on the west side and 17622 to 17816 Canehill on the east side. The east/west boundary of Plunkett from 17622 Canehill to 10531 Plunkett on the north side and 17706 Canehill to 10542 Plunkett on the south side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Originally established on 7/10/17)

District Y: (Nichols Street): The east/west boundary of Nichols from 10155 to 10101 Nichols on the north side and 10154 to 10204 Cornuta on the south side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. (Originally established on 10/9/17 and modified on 2/12/24)

District Z: (Greenwell Street/Wanette Avenue): The east/west boundary of Greenwell east of Wanette from 9355 to 9329 Greenwell on the north side and from 9354 Greenwell to 14926 Wanette on the south side. The north/south boundary of Wanette from 14904 to 14938 Wanette on the east side and from 14901 to 14937 Wanette on the west side. The restriction for this district is both sides, daily, 24-hours. Note: 9354 Greenwell is a parking lot for an apartment complex.

Tenants with a Greenwell address for the apartment complex may obtain parking permits. (Originally established on 11/13/17)

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-03 – A Resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records from all City Departments.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 27, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-46, updating the City’s Retention Schedule and establishing the criteria and procedures for the destruction of obsolete records.

If adopted, Resolution No. 24-03 (“Resolution”) will authorize the destruction of obsolete records from all City Departments, as listed on Exhibit A of the Resolution.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-03; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The cost of destruction of records is $17.13 per cubic foot (Retrieval: $6.80; Destruction: $10.33). This Resolution includes a proposed destruction of 89 boxes of obsolete records (approximately 106.8 total cubic feet). The cost to destroy the obsolete records identified in Resolution No. 24-03 will be approximately $1,829.48 to be paid from Records Destruction Account No. 010-43610-1200.

DISCUSSION

On November 27, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-46, updating the City’s Retention Schedule and establishing the criteria and procedures for the destruction of obsolete records. Obsolete records must be destroyed on a routine and periodic basis in order to maintain the efficient operation of the City and save on record storage expenses.

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February 12, 2024

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DISCUSSION – Continued

Resolution No. 24-03 is based on the policies and procedures in place and, if adopted, will authorize the destruction of 89 boxes of obsolete records from all City Departments as listed on Exhibit A of the Resolution. If approved, this destruction will bring all identified and catalogued citywide records under compliance with the City’s adopted Retention Schedule and Records Management Program.

ATTACHMENT

Resolution No. 24-03....................................................................................................... 3

2 CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 24-03

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF

OBSOLETE RECORDS FROM ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. Keeping and maintaining public records that are unnecessary or duplicative results in the consumption of significant public resources including money, time, and space;

B. Government Code §§ 34090, et seq. and the City’s Records Retention Schedule (Resolution No. 23-46) establish methods by which the City may approve the destruction of unneeded documents; and

C. It is in the public interest to reduce the City’s cost for storing documents while, at the same time, ensuring that the City preserves those records that are required to conduct City business.

SECTION 2. Factual Findings. As used in this Resolution, “record” has the same definition as set forth in Government Code § 6252.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Government Code § 34090 and the City’s Records Retention Schedule (Resolution No. 23-46), the City Council approves the destruction of those records listed in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference, and authorizes the City Clerk to destroy such records.

SECTION 4. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. Upon destroying any documents in accord with this Resolution, the City Clerk is directed to complete a certificate verifying the destruction of such records and file the certificate with the City’s official records.

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Resolution No. 24-03

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SECTION 7. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

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Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, City Attorney

By: ________________________________
Solange Fortenbach, Deputy City Attorney

ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A – Obsolete Records Authorized for Destruction

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, 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 passenger loading zones and a bus loading zone serving Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street (C.E.# 23-17).

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On January 16, 2024, the Public Safety Commission considered and subsequently recommended to the City Council the installation of passenger loading zones and a bus loading zone pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04. This action would approve the installation of passenger loading zones and a bus loading zone serving Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install passenger loading zones and a bus loading zone at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost to install the passenger loading zones and bus stop loading zone is $1,500. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 010-43170-3100 (Street Maintenance Traffic Paint).

DISCUSSION
The City received a request for the installation of passenger loading zones and a school bus loading zone from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street. The City Engineer and Public Safety Director met with the school principal to better understand their needs.
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Staff Report – Installation of passenger loading zones and a school bus loading zone serving Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street February 12, 2024

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DISCUSSION – Continued

To better facilitate student drop off and pick up, the City is proposing to install two (2) passenger loading zones and one (1) forty (40) foot school bus loading zone fronting the school on Rose Street. The purpose of the loading zones is to provide designated areas for the loading and unloading of students. Parking would be restricted on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between the hours of 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday between 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, parking would not be restricted. Additionally, the City is proposing to install a third loading zone directly behind the school on Cedar Street with the same parking restrictions. The location of the proposed changes is illustrated in the attached aerial photograph.

On November 7, 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 November 21, 2023, meeting. To date the City received no response to the notifications, however three (3) residents attended the meeting and spoke in favor of the proposed passenger loading zones and school bus loading zone if there was enforcement.

Following discussion from the Public Safety Commission at the November 21, 2023 meeting, staff requested letters of support from both the Bellflower Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In addition, staff revised the loading zone on Rose Street to no longer include the section at the northeast corner of Rose Street and Ibbetson Avenue as part of the passenger loading zone. Staff subsequently brought back this item to the Public Safety Commission’s January 16, 2024, meeting at which time the Commission recommended approval of the passenger loading zones and forty (40) foot school bus loading zone.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, 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 an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9722 Park Street (C.E.# 24-01).

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On January 16, 2024, the Public Safety Commission considered and subsequently recommended to the City Council the installation of an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04. This action would approve the installation of an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9722 Park Street.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9722 Park Street; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost to install the on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) is $300.

Funds are budgeted in Account No. 010-43170-3100 (Street Maintenance Traffic Paint).

DISCUSSION

The City recently received a request from a tenant at 9722 Park Street to install one on- street disabled parking space (blue curb). In response to this request, the City Engineer conducted a site visit and discussed the matter with the resident to better understand the need for the blue curb. Since both the resident and her husband suffer from medical conditions and possess disabled placards, they are requesting an on-street disabled parking space in addition to the space currently available to them onsite.

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DISCUSSION – Continued

The subject property consists of multiple units with one (1) assigned on-site parking space for each unit. There is no other on-site parking provided requiring the use of on-street parking for their second vehicle. Due to the limited mobility by both residents, an on-street disabled parking space would create the shortest accessible path of travel for the second vehicle. Hence the installation of one twenty (20) foot on-street disabled parking space is recommended. The location of the proposed blue curb is illustrated in the attached aerial photograph.

On January 3, 2024, the City provided notice to area residents of this request and that this matter would be brought before the Public Safety Commission at its January 16, 2024, meeting. To date the City has received no response to the notification.

ATTACHMENTS

Aerial Photo ..................................................................................................................... 3 Street View Photo ........................................................................................................... 4 Notification Letter to Residents ....................................................................................... 5

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Wangsu Lee, Management Analyst

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-06 - A Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”), a Delaware Limited Partnership, and setting a public hearing date for March 11, 2024.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On December 14, 1998, the City Council of the City of Bellflower adopted Ordinance No. 941, granting a 25-year oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 287) to SFPP L.P. (“SFPP”). SFPP had a 25-year oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 287) which expired on January 12, 2024, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payment of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof. SFPP now seeks to be granted by the City of Bellflower a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years with the option for a ten (10) year renewal to replace the expired franchise agreement for the existing pipeline previously covered under Agreement File No. 287.

The adoption of Resolution No. 24-06 would declare the City’s intention to grant the proposed oil pipeline franchise to SFPP and set a date for the Public Hearing for March 11, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-06, a Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, a Delaware Limited Partnership and set a Public Hearing date for March 11, 2024; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

During the term of this franchise, SFPP agrees to pay the City a base annual fee for this franchise as set forth in the California Public Utilities Code Section 6231.5. SFPP’s annual base fees will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach- Anaheim area for the month of September immediately preceding the month in which payment is due and payable divided by the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles- Long Beach-Anaheim area for June 30, 1989. The payment for 2023 due in March 2024 is $3,132.62.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The proposed franchise is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because the granting of the oil pipeline franchises fit within the definition of the Class 1 exemption, “Existing Facilities,” as defined in Section 15301(c) of the CEQA regulations. The proposed grants of franchises involve no or negligible alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the determination that the Categorical Exemption applies. Furthermore, the proposed grants of franchises will not adversely impact air quality or any other environmental area, as they will be subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

DISCUSSION

On December 14, 1998, The City Council adopted Ordinance 941, granting a 25-year public utility service pipeline franchise agreement (Agreement File No. 287) to SFPP.

SFPP had a 25-year Agreement with the City which expired on January 12, 2024, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payment of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof. SFPP now seeks to be granted by the City of Bellflower a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years with the option for a ten (10) year renewal to replace the expired franchise agreement for the existing pipeline previously covered under Agreement File No. 287.

To approve the franchise, the following four steps must be completed:

1. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Grant a Franchise .......................... February 12, 2024

2. Publish Notice of Public Hearing ................................ February 19 and March 4, 2024

3. Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance ................................ March 11, 2024

4. Adopt Ordinance................................................................................... March 25, 2024

ATTACHMENT

Resolution No. 24-06....................................................................................................... 3

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 24-06

A RESOLUTION DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT AN
OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”), A DELAWARE

LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE
FOR MARCH 11, 2024

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 941 on December 14, 1998, granting a 25-year public utility service pipeline franchise agreement (Agreement File No. 287) to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”);

B. SFPP had a 25-year Agreement with the City which expired on January 12, 2024, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payment of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof;

C. The purpose of the pipeline is to transport oil or products thereof;

D. SFPP seeks to be granted by the City a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years, with the option of a ten (10) year renewal, for the same pipelines;

E. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of Bellflower to grant said franchise upon the applicant fulfilling all requirements of the law and additional conditions as may be required by the City;

F. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed granting of the oil pipeline franchise on March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, California 90706. Any persons having any objection to the granting of the oil pipeline franchise may appear before the City Council and be heard at that time.

SECTION 2. Factual Findings.

A. On December 14, 1998, The City of Bellflower (“City”) granted SFPP a 25- year franchise agreement (“Agreement”) to install, operate, maintain, replace, change the size, abandon in place, and/or remove pipe lines for the transportation of oil, gas, gasoline, petroleum, wet gas, hydrocarbon substances, water, waste water, mud steam of other substances transportable by pipelines, including cathodic protection facilities for SFPP’s business (collectively “Franchise Property”) within the public streets, highways, and other public ways or public property of the City.

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C. SFPP’s Franchise Property within the City’s public right-of-way consists of four thousand five hundred twenty-nine (4,529) lineal feet of sixteen-inch (16”) pipes in Alondra Boulevard from Hayter Avenue and continues easterly to the County of Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority railroad right-of-way between Pacific Avenue and Flora Vista Street.

D. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to:

SFPP/Kinder Morgan
Attention: Kurtis Johnson, Senior Right of Way Agent
2319 S. Riverside Ave.

Bloomington, CA 92316

SECTION 3. Approval. By adopting this resolution, City Council declares its intention to grant said franchise agreement to SFPP and its successors. To the extent that any other resolution pertaining to a franchise agreement with SFPP is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded or amended in its entirety.

SECTION 5. Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 6. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

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SECTION 7. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 8. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its Application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 9. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 10. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest.

SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

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Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Wangsu Lee, Management Analyst

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 - A Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”), a Delaware Limited Partnership, and setting a public hearing date for March 11, 2024.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On February 24, 1997, the City Council of the City of Bellflower adopted Ordinance No. 884, granting a 10-year oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 75) to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”). SFPP had a 10-year oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 75) which expired on February 23, 2007, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payments of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof. SFPP now seeks to be granted by the City of Bellflower a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years with the option for a ten (10) year renewal to replace the expired franchise agreement for the existing pipeline previously covered under Agreement File No. 75.

The adoption of Resolution No. 24-07 would declare the City’s intention to grant the proposed oil pipeline franchise to SFPP and set a date for the Public Hearing for March 11, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-07, a Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, a Delaware Limited Partnership and set a Public Hearing date for March 11, 2024; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

During the term of this franchise, SFPP agrees to pay the City a base annual fee for this franchise as set forth in the California Public Utilities Code Section 6231.5. SFPP’s annual base fees will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area for the month of September immediately preceding the month in which payment is due and payable, divided by the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area for June 30, 1989. SFPP’s payment for 2023 due in March 2024 is $28,748.68.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

DISCUSSION

On February 24, 1997, the City Council of the City of Bellflower adopted Ordinance 884, granting a 10-year oil pipeline agreement (Agreement File No. 75) to SFPP. SFPP had a 10-year oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 75) with the City which expired on February 23, 2007, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payment of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof. SFPP now seeks to be granted by the City of Bellflower a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years with the option for a ten (10) year renewal to replace the expired franchise agreement for the existing pipeline previously covered under Agreement File No. 75.

To approve the franchise, the following four steps must be completed:

1. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Grant a Franchise .......................... February 12, 2024

2. Publish Notice of Public Hearing ................................ February 19 and March 4, 2024

3. Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance ................................ March 11, 2024

4. Adopt Ordinance................................................................................... March 25, 2024

ATTACHMENT

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 24-07

A RESOLUTION DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT AN
OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”), A DELAWARE

LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE
FOR MARCH 11, 2024

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 884 on February 24, 1997, granting a 10-year public utility service oil pipeline agreement (Agreement File No. 75) to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”);

B. SFPP had a 10-year Agreement (Agreement File No. 75) with the City which expired on February 23, 2007, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payment of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof;

C. The purpose of the pipeline is to transport oil or products thereof;

D. SFPP seeks to be granted by the City a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years, with the option of a ten (10) year renewal, for the same pipelines;

SECTION 2. Factual Findings.

A. On February 24, 1997, the City of Bellflower (“City”) granted SFPP a 10- year franchise agreement (“Agreement”) to install, operate, maintain, replace, change the size, abandon in place, and/or remove pipe lines for the transportation of oil, gas, gasoline, petroleum, wet gas, hydrocarbon substances, water, waste water, mud steam of other substances transportable by pipelines, including cathodic protection facilities for SFPP’s business (‘collectively “Franchise Property”) within the public streets, highways, and other public ways or public property of the City. -3-

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B. SFPP had a 10-year Agreement with the City which expired on February 23, 2007, but which franchise agreement SFPP maintained in a holdover status by annually submitting payment of franchise fees calculated pursuant to the terms of such franchise agreement and the City’s acceptance thereof;

C. SFPP’s Franchise Property within the City’s public right-of-way consists of approximately ten thousand seven hundred and eight (10,708) feet of sixteen-inch (16”) pipes beginning at Downey Avenue and south City boundary; thence north in Downey Avenue to Rose Street; thence east in Rose Street to the east right-of-way line of Woodruff Avenue; thence across private easements to Carpintero Avenue; thence south in Carpintero Avenue for approximately one hundred (100) feet; thence continuing east across private easements to Palo Verde Avenue; thence north in Palo Verde Avenue to the Southern Pacific Transportation Company railroad right-of- way and the east City boundary.

D. SFPP’s Franchise Property within the City’s public right-of-way also consists of approximately fourteen thousand four hundred and twenty-five (14,425) feet of twenty-four-inch (24”) pipes beginning at the intersection of Park Street and Downey Avenue, thence proceeding easterly in Park Street, an approximate four thousand three hundred and ninety (4,390) feet to Lakewood Boulevard; thence northerly in Lakewood Boulevard, an approximate distance of six hundred twenty-five (625) feet to Walnut Street; thence easterly in Walnut Street an approximate distance of eight thousand four hundred and sixty (8,460) feet to interest the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, continuing easterly from the railroad in Flora Vista Street for an approximate distance of one thousand five hundred and seventy five (1,575) feet east to the Los Angeles County Flood Control property to the approximate easterly boundary line of the City of Bellflower.

E. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to:

SFPP/Kinder Morgan
Attention: Kurtis Johnson, Senior Right of Way Agent
2319 S. Riverside Ave.

Bloomington, CA 92316

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SECTION 6. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 10. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to affix its signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or its duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest.

SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

________________________________
Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Wangsu Lee, Management Analyst

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-08 - A Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to Air Products Manufacturing, LLC (“Air Products”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and setting a public hearing date for March 11, 2024.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 14, 2023, Air Products Manufacturing, LLC (“Air Products”; “Purchaser”) completed its Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Paramount Pipeline, LLC (“Paramount Pipeline”; “Seller”) for all the pipeline assets in the City of Bellflower covered under Franchise Agreement No. 216.1.2. Franchise Agreement No. 216.1.2 expired on January 25, 2024, and Air Products now seeks to be granted by the City of Bellflower, a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years with the option for a ten (10) year renewal, for the same pipelines previously owned by Paramount Pipeline under Agreement File No. 216.1.2. The adoption of Resolution No. 24-08 would declare the City’s intention to grant the proposed franchise to Air Products and set a Public Hearing date for March 11, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-08, a Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to Air Products Manufacturing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and set a public hearing date for March 11, 2024; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The proposed franchise with Air Products is a non-public utility; therefore, fees are negotiable. Air Products will pay the negotiated base annual fee of $.229 per lineal foot, adjusted annually based on the change in Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area for the month of September immediately preceding the month in which payment is due and payable, divided by the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area for June 30, 1989. Air Products’ annual base fee for 2023 due in March 2024 is $4,049.27.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

DISCUSSION

On January 24, 1994, the City Council of the City of Bellflower adopted Ordinance No. 823, granting a public utility oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 216) to Four Corners Pipe Line Company (“Four Corners”), dba ARCO Pipe Line Company (“ARCO”), which expired on January 24, 2004. On July 17, 1996, Paramount Petroleum Corporation (“Paramount Petroleum”) purchased a portion of the pipeline from ARCO.

On June 27, 2013, the City received a letter from Paramount Petroleum requesting a 20-year franchise agreement for the pipelines Paramount Petroleum purchased from ARCO. On March 17, 2014, the City received a statement from Paramount Petroleum, requesting the franchise to be granted as a non-public utility service pipeline franchise.

On June 23, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1276, granting a 20-year non-public utility service pipeline franchise agreement (Agreement File No. 216.1.2) to Paramount Petroleum Corporation from January 25, 2004, through January 25, 2024.

On April 8, 2019, the City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 19-22, approving the transfer of oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 216.1.2) from Paramount Petroleum to Paramount Pipeline. On November 14, 2023, Air Products completed its Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Paramount Pipeline to purchase the pipeline assets in the City of Bellflower covered under Franchise Agreement No. 216.1.2. Air Products now seeks to be granted by the City a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years, with the option for a ten (10) year renewal for the same pipelines previously owned by Paramount Pipeline under Agreement File No. 216.1.2.

To approve the franchise, the following four steps must be completed:

1. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Grant a Franchise .......................... February 12, 2024

2. Publish Notice of Public Hearing ................................ February 19 and March 4, 2024

3. Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance ................................ March 11, 2024

4. Adopt Ordinance................................................................................... March 25, 2024

ATTACHMENT

Resolution No. 24-08....................................................................................................... 3

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 24-08

A RESOLUTION DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT AN OIL

PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO AIR PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, LLC
(“AIR PRODUCTS”), A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MARCH 11, 2024

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On June 23, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1276, granting a 20-year non-public utility service pipeline franchise agreement (Agreement File No. 216.1.2) to Paramount Petroleum Corporation (“Paramount Petroleum”) from January 25, 2004, through January 25, 2024;

B. On April 8, 2019, The City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 19-22, approving the transfer of Agreement File No. 216.1.2 from Paramount Petroleum Corporation to Paramount Pipeline, LLC (“Paramount Pipeline”);

C. On November 14, 2023, Air Products Manufacturing, LLC (“Air Products”; “Purchaser”) completed its Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Paramount Pipeline (“Seller”) to purchase the pipeline assets in the City of Bellflower covered under Franchise Agreement No. 216.1.2;

D. Paramount Pipeline had a 20-year oil pipeline franchise agreement with the City which expired on January 25, 2024. Air Products now seeks to be granted by the City a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years, with the option of a ten (10) year renewal, for the same pipelines previously owned by Paramount Pipeline under Agreement File No. 216.1.2;

E. The purpose of the pipeline is to transport oil or products thereof;

F. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of Bellflower to grant said franchise upon the applicant fulfilling all requirements of the law and additional conditions as may be required by the City;

G. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed granting of the oil pipeline franchise on March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, California 90706. Any persons having any objection to the granting of the oil pipeline franchise may appear before the City Council and be heard at that time.

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SECTION 2. Factual Findings.

A. On January 24, 1994, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 823, granting a public utility oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 216) to Four Corners Pipe Line Company (“Four Corners”), dba ARCO Pipe Line Company (“ARCO”), which expired on January 24, 2004;

B. On July 17, 1996, Paramount Petroleum purchased a portion of the pipeline from ARCO;

C. On June 27, 2013, the City received a letter from Paramount Petroleum requesting a 20-year franchise agreement for the pipelines Paramount Petroleum purchased from ARCO;

D. On March 17, 2014, the City received a statement from Paramount Petroleum, requesting the franchise be granted as a non-public utility service pipeline franchise;

H. On June 23, 2014, The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1276, granting a 20-year non-public utility service pipeline franchise agreement (Agreement File No. 216.1.2) to Paramount Petroleum Corporation (“Paramount Petroleum”) from January 25, 2004, through January 25, 2024;

E. On April 8, 2019, The City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 19-22, a resolution approving the transfer of oil pipeline franchise (Agreement File No. 216.1.2) from Paramount Petroleum to Paramount Pipeline.

F. On November 14, 2023, Air Products completed its Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Paramount Pipeline to purchase the pipeline assets in the City of Bellflower covered under Franchise Agreement No. 216.1.2.

G. Air Products now seeks to be granted by the City a new franchise agreement for ten (10) years, with the option of a ten (10) year renewal, for the same pipelines previously owned by Paramount Pipeline under Agreement File No. 216.1.2;

H. Air Products’ pipelines within the City’s public right-of-way consist of ten thousand one hundred thirty-nine (10,139) lineal feet of four-inch (4”) pipes in Lakewood Boulevard from Somerset Boulevard to south City boundary approximately two hundred thirty (230) feet south of Rose Street;

I. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to:

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Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc.

Attention: Michael Boss, Senior Director
5660 Katella Avenue, Suite 100
Cypress, CA 90630

SECTION 3. Approval. By adopting this resolution, City Council declares its intention to grant said franchise agreement to Air Products and its successors. To the extent that any other resolution pertaining to a franchise agreement with Air Products is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded or amendment in its entirety.

SECTION 6. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

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SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

________________________________
Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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14-K
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 24-09 – A Resolution Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to provide additional funding for Butterfly Garden Park (Specifications No. 21/22-03); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Public Works Contract for Specifications No. 21/22-03, in a form approved by the
City Attorney, with ABNY General Engineering, Inc., for additional work for Butterfly Garden Park.

DATE: February 12, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This action would amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with ABNY General Engineering, Inc. (ABNY) for additional work for Butterfly Garden Park (the “Project”).

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-09;

2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Public Works Contract with ABNY for Specifications No. 21/22-03, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The additional amount in Amendment No. 2 is $387,748.84 combined with Change Orders 1 and 2 and Amendment No. 1 (Change Orders 3 and 4) for a total of $668,345.92 which will result in a cumulative increase of 68.35% from the original contract amount of $977,864.90. The revised contract amount would be $1,646,210.82.

A budget amendment is proposed to add additional funds in Account No. 024-47922- 9000 to provide additional funding for outstanding costs for design, construction management/inspection and construction costs including Change Order 5, the final balancing change order for the Project:

Account No. Fund/Account Description
Adopted
Budget Adjustment
Amended
Budget
024-47922-9000 Park/Fac Fund/Butterfly Garden Park $611,598 $350,000 $961,598

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DISCUSSION

On August 8, 2022, the City awarded a contract to ABNY for the construction of Butterfly Garden Park in the amount of $977,864.90. On March 27, 2023, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 which increased the project budget to $1,258,461.98 (an increase of 28.7%) following the discovery of idle Chevron pipelines within the project area that required design modifications to the park, the replacement of the chainlink fencing along Alondra Blvd. and additional modifications to the east side of the project area for access to the billboard site.

As noted above, the discovery of the idle Chevron pipelines, as well as the discovery of a former asphalt roadway intersecting the project site, are unforeseeable conditions that were unknown during the design phase of the project. These unforeseeable conditions resulted in significant project delays, significant work stoppages/remobilization efforts for the contractor and numerous design modifications to the overall project.

Amendment No. 2 covers outstanding construction costs and the final balancing change order for the project (Change Order No. 5), a portion of which represents administrative costs incurred by the contractor as a result of the unforeseeable conditions. In accordance with § 3-2.1 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (aka, the “Green Book”) which is incorporated into the City’s standard public works contracts, changes to the scope of work that exceed 25% of the original contract price require an amendment to the contract. The proposed amendment would result in a total contract amount of $1,646,210.82, which exceeds the City Manager’s signature authority. Consequently, Public Works recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with ABNY for the additional work for the Project.

An overall budget amendment in the amount of $350,000.00 is proposed to add additional funds in Account No. 024-47922-9000 to provide additional funding for outstanding costs for design, construction management/inspection and construction costs including Change Order 5, the final balancing change order for the Project.

ATTACHMENT

Resolution No. 24-09....................................................................................................... 3

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 24-09

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TO

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR

BUTTERFLY GARDEN PARK (SPECIFICATIONS
NO. 21/22-03)

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City of Bellflower wishes to complete the construction of Butterfly Garden Park.

B. Butterfly Garden Park (Specifications No. 21/22-03) is estimated to cost $1,646,210 and requires a budget amendment to the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to provide additional funds for the project.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby amends the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 as follows:

Adopted Amended
Account No Fund/Account Description Budget Adjustment Budget . 024-47922-9000 Park Fac Fund/Butterfly Garden Park $611,598 $350,000 $961,598

SECTION 3. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 4. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 5. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 6. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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SECTION 7. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

________________________________
Dan Koops, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Agenda Item 11-A
Zone Change Case No. ZC 23-04 / Ordinance No. 1426
10473, 10505, and 10511 Artesia Boulevard

Presented By:

Eliana Muñoz
Planning Department

Good Evening Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council, before you is a presentation on Ordinance No. 1426 related to Zone Change Case No. ZC 23-04. 1 General Plan and Zoning

General Plan:

Long-term “blueprint” for the physical development of the City. Facilitates City’s goals for the future.

Zoning:

The law that supports the general plan and regulates allowable uses and development standards.

2 State Law requires that each city prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development – a plan that acts like the City’s “blueprint.” The general plan is meant to facilitate the City’s goals for the future. It represents the community's view of its future; and it is a constitution made up of the goals and policies upon which land use decisions will be based upon.

Zoning is the law that supports the general plan, and it regulates allowable uses and development standards for each property. Zoning must comply with the general plan because its purpose is to implement the policies of the general plan.
2 Background

Ordinance 919 (July 1998)
Amended Zoning Designation to General Commercial (“C-G”).

Resolution No. 98-115 (October 1998): Amended the General Plan Land Use Map; however, the land use designation remained Low-Density Residential (“L”).

3 State Law:

Requires Zoning to be consistent with the General Plan Map.

State law requires that zoning be consistent with a City’s general plan (for example, a property zoned General Commercial must have a general plan land use designation of “Commercial” and a property zoned Low Density Residential must have a general plan land use designation of Low Density Residential). Because the general plan supersedes zoning, when there is inconsistency, it must be remedied by changing the zoning designation to be consistent with the general plan land use designation. The City is required to amend the zoning ordinance within a reasonable time so that it is consistent with the general plan.

On July 13, 1998, the City Council amended the Zoning Map changing the zoning designation from Agricultural Residential to General Commercial for properties located at 10473, 10505, and 10511 Artesia Boulevard. That same year on October 26, 1998, the City Council amended the General Plan Land Use Map but the land use designation for these properties remained “L” or Low Density Residential.

Recently, the city became aware of this inconsistency and therefore, the City intends to rectify it by proposing to change the current zoning from C-G to R-1 for all 3 properties to match the general plan land use designation. This is essentially a “clean-up” item. 3 Current Zoning Map
4 Shown on this slide and also included on page 3 of the staff report is a map illustrating the subject properties’ current zoning designation.

The property at 10473 Artesia Boulevard (Parcel 1) is developed with a 5,900-square foot commercial building built in 2004. The existing use on the property is inconsistent with the general plan land use designation of “L”. The change of zone to R-1 would not disrupt the existing business and would be allowed to continue pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 17.92 (Nonconforming Buildings and Uses).

The properties at 10505 and 10511 Artesia Boulevard (Parcels 2 & 3) are each developed with a single-family residence and zoned C-G. The C-G zoning designation is inconsistent with the General Plan Land Use designation of “L.”

4 November 6, 2023
Planning Commission Meeting
5 Planning Commission:

Recommended the City Council approve the Zone Change.

On November 6, 2023, the Planning Commission considered Zone Change Case No. ZC 23-04. At the meeting, the property owners for 10505 and 10511 Artesia Boulevard expressed their support for the Zone Change.

At that same meeting, the property and business owner for 10473 Artesia Boulevard expressed concerns regarding his ability to continue the commercial use of the property, the property value, and the limitation on future expansions of the use and structure.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 23-09 recommending the City Council approve the Zone Change. 5 RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, introduce Ordinance No. 1426; or

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

6 In conclusion, tonight’s recommendation is to…..
6 City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Agenda Item 11-A
Ordinance No. 1426
10473, 10505, and 10511 Artesia Boulevard

Presented By:

Eliana Muñoz
Planning Department

Good Evening Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council, before you is a presentation on Ordinance No. 1426 for your consideration. 7 c\ oi-BELLFLoj SPEAKER SIGN-IN SHEET
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Tel 562.804.1424 Fax 562.925.8660 www.bellflower.org

Next CC Resolution No. 24-11
Next BFA Resolution No. BFA-24-01 Next CC Agreement No. 1030 Next Ordinance No. 1427

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 804-1424, extension 2220 or [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Agenda Items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal business hours. For your convenience, the Agenda is also posted on the City’s Website at www.bellflower.org with links to each Agenda Item (unless they are too lengthy or unavailable at the time of posting). Any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council/Successor Agency after the posting of this Agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower. (Privileged documents and Closed Session documents are exempted.)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

AND BELLFLOWER FINANCING AUTHORITY
CITY denotes City Council items
BFA denotes Bellflower Financing Authority items

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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

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AGENDA

Bellflower City Council/Bellflower Financing Authority Agenda February 12, 2024

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3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)

Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 7106-023-904, 7106-024-902, 7106-024-903, and 7106-027-903
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Primestor Development, Serrano Development Group, City Ventures, EAH Housing
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION

5 CALL TO ORDER

6 ROLL CALL: Mayor Dan Koops
Mayor Pro Tem Ray Dunton
Council Member Wendi Morse
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Sonny R. Santa Ines

7 INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Ray Dunton

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works

9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

A City Council Announcements [CITY]

B National Black History Month Proclamation [CITY]

10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

This is the time set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should come to the podium, be recognized by the Mayor, and state your name for the record. If you wish to address the City Council on an Agenda Item, you may do so by approaching the podium as we review that particular item. You will be given three (3) minutes to address the City Council.

Bellflower City Council/Bellflower Financing Authority Agenda February 12, 2024

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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider a Zone Change and read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1426 – An Ordinance changing the Zoning Designation from C-G (General Commercial) Zone to R-1 (Low Density Residential) Zone for properties located at 10473, 10505, and 10511 Artesia Boulevard. [CITY] CEQA: The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.

Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guideline § 15164 provides that an addendum to an adopted Negative Declaration may be prepared where none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines § 15162 have occurred. The proposed Ordinance is within the scope of the City’s General Plan Map update which was evaluated under a Negative Declaration (“ND”) (Attachment D) and will not result in substantial changes in the project requiring major revisions to the ND, substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the ND was undertaken, and that there is no new information of substantial importance which was not known and could not have been known at the time the ND was adopted. Accordingly, the Ordinance is not subject to further environmental review.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, introduce Ordinance No. 1426; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-10 – A Resolution to record a Notice of Special Assessment for Nuisance Abatement against the owner of 15751 Blaine Avenue (APN 6271 -031-015). [CITY]
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-10, approving nuisance abatement charges and to record a lien recoverable by special assessment for nuisance abatement charges on real property located at 15751 Blaine Avenue; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to provide direction regarding local campaign contribution limits and campaign committees. [CITY] Recommendation to City Council: 1) Provide direction regarding imposing campaign contribution limits: a) Take no action at this time (continue to default contribution limit amount and all requirements to the same as for state elected officials); or b) Direct that a resolution or an ordinance as determined by the City Attorney establishing local contribution limits (or explicitly stating that there is no limit) be brought for adoption; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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14 CONSENT CALENDAR

All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 24-081, dated February 12, 2024. [CITY]
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 24-081; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-04 – A Resolution approving application(s) for specified grant funds from Budget Act 2023/24, 19.561(b)(34) for $2,700,000 to the City of Bellflower, for the City of Bellflower capital outlay related to The Oak Center, and supers eding Resolution No. 24-02. [CITY]
CEQA: The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.

Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity is primarily a legislative tool to assess budgetary priorities and does not approve any of any specific projects for c onstruction, and therefore does not have the potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, no further review is required.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24 -04; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to receive and file Bellflower Financing Authority’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. [BFA] _____ _____________________________________ Recommendation to Bellflower Financing Authority: 1) Receive and file Bellflower Financing Authority’s audited financial statements; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-05 – A Resolution extending Permit Parking District “Y” on Nichols Street between Woodruff Place and Cornuta Avenue. [CITY]___________________________ Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24 -05; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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E Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-03 – A Resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records from all City Departments._[CITY]______________________________________________ Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-03; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

F Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install passenger loading zones and a bus loading zone serving Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street (C.E.# 23 17). [CITY]
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install passenger loading zones and a bus loading zone at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 10027 Rose Street; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

G Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9722 Park Street (C.E.# 24 01). [CITY]
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9722 Park Street; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

H Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-06 - A Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”), a Delaware Limited Partnership, and setting a public hearing date for March 11, 2024. [CITY]
CEQA: The proposed franchise is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because the granting of the oil pipeline franchises fit within the definition of the Class 1 exemption, “Existing Facilities,” as defined in Section 15301(c) of the CEQA regulations. The proposed grants of franchises involve no or negligible alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the determination that the Categorical Exemption applies. Furthermore, the proposed grants of franchises will not adversely impact air quality or any other environmental area, as they will be subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-06, a Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, a Delaware Limited Partnership and set a Public Hearing date for March 11, 2024; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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I Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 - A Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, L.P. (“SFPP”), a Delaware Limited Partnership, and setting a public hearing date for March 11, 2024. [CITY]
CEQA: The proposed franchise is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because the granting of the oil pipeline franchises fit within the definition of the Class 1 exemption, “Existing Facilities,” as defined in Section 15301(c) of the CEQA regulations. The proposed grants of franchises involve no or negligible alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the determination that the Categorical Exemption applies. Furthermore, the proposed grants of franchises will not adversely impact air quality or any other environmental area, as they will be subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-07, a Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to SFPP, a Delaware Limited Partnership and set a Public Hearing date for March 11, 2024; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

J Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-08 - A Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to Air Products Manufacturing, LLC (“Air Products”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and setting a public hearing date for March 11, 2024. [CITY] CEQA: The proposed franchise is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because the granting of the oil pipeline franchises fit within the definition of the Class 1 exemption, “Existing Facilities,” as defined in Section 15301(c) of the CEQA regulations. The proposed grants of franchises involve no or negligible alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the determination that the Categorical Exemption applies. Furthermore, the proposed grants of franchises will not adversely impact air quality or any other environmental area, as they will be subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-08, a Resolution declaring its intention to grant an oil pipeline franchise to Air Products Manufacturing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and set a public hearing date for March 11, 2024; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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K Consideration and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 24-09 – A Resolution Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2024 to provide additional funding for Butterfly Garden Park (Specifications No. 21/22-03); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Public Works Contract for Specifications No. 21/22-03, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with ABNY General Engineering, Inc., for additional work for Butterfly Garden Park. [CITY]
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-09; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Public Works Contract with ABNY for Specifications No. 21/22-03, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

15 COUNCIL REPORTS

16 ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024.

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