Bellflower City Council
September 9, 2024

T h e C i t y o f B e l l f l o w e r
Families. Businesses. Futures.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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

AGENDA

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 9, 2024

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 9443 Artesia Boulevard (APN 7161-001-900) Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Jeff Estabrooks
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 Dan Koops
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation 9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
A City Council Announcements
B National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should come to the podium, be recognized by the Mayor, and state your name for the record. If you wish to address the City Council on an Agenda Item, you may do so by approaching the podium as we review that particular item. You will be given three 3) minutes to address the City Council.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 9, 2024

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1436 – An Ordinance amending Section 2.16.010 of the Bellflower Municipal Code to provide a salary adjustment for Members of the City Council following the next General Municipal Election.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1436; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Willdan Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 163.15 with Willdan Engineering, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Professional Services for Complete In-House Building Division Operations and Fire Plan Check Review and Inspection Services.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award an agreement to Willdan Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 163.15, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize a budget amendment to increase the appropriation for Account No. 600-42072-4120 by $410,000 for FY 24-25 with a General Fund transfer; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24 -54 – A Resolution adopted pursuant to Public Contracts Code § 20168 finding that an emergency exists within the City and authorizing contracting without the need for bidding pursuant to § 20168 and Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapters 3.28 and 8.36.

CEQA: The emergency and extended repairs are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15269 (demolition of the identified facilities is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency) and § 15301 (Existing Facilities). The expected action would demolish structures constituting a threat to public health and safety with no expansion of the existing use. The project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts regarding traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Additionally, the City Council’s actions are exempt from additional CEQA review as they are being made to protect public and private property and necessary to maintain services essential to the public, health and welfare (see, CalBeach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529: CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-54, declaring an emergency and authorizing contracting without formal bidding pursuant to Public Contracts Code § 20168 and Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC) sections 3.28.090 and 8.36.160, and Chapter 8.40; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard public works contract, in a form approved with the City Attorney, with a contractor to perform demolition for buildings located on the property located at 9103-9123 Artesia Boulevard; 3) Authorize the City Attorney to initiate litigation to abate any public nuisance on the property and take all legal actions required to ensure the City’s recovery of costs; or 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 9, 2024

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. 25-031, dated September 9, 2024.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-031; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 3 to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02 (Agreement File No. 887), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Regional Program Funds.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 3 to Agreement File No. 887, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1435 - An Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 related to entertainment permits.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1435; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-53 - A Resolution adopting the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Bellflower in accordance with the Political Reform Act, and superseding Resolution No. 22-52; and 2) receive and file the Bellflower Public Facilities Corporation’s 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice determining that no amendment is required to its Conflict of Interest Code.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-53; and 2) Receive and file the Bellflower Public Facilities Corporation’s 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
16 ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1436 – An Ordinance amending Section 2.16.010 of the Bellflower Municipal Code to provide a salary adjustment for Members of the City Council following the next General Municipal Election.

DATE: September 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
If the proposed Ordinance takes effect, it would supersede Ordinance No. 1414 with a new Ordinance, establishing a monthly salary increase of $113.15 for City Council Members. This increase would become effective after the November 2024 General Municipal Election.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1436; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposed adjustment will increase each City Council member's salary by $113.15 per month, from $1,616.46 to $1,729.61, effective as of the date Council Members begin a new term of office following the November, 2024 election. This change reflects a 7% salary increase for City Council Members.

BACKGROUND
On June 29, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 329 (“SB 329”) which increased the maximum salary that council members may receive. This legislation was intended to increase the compensation schedule for council members in general law cities, which had not been adjusted since 1984. SB 329 allows cities to increase the compensation to adjust for inflation to help keep city councils more diverse by allowing people from across different income levels to serve the public and support their families.

Previously, Government Code § 36516 authorized a city council to enact an ordinance to provide each member of the city council a salary, with a maximum limit based upon the population of the city in accordance with a specific schedule. Any increases in salary were also limited and could not exceed 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary that is in effect when the increase was enacted.
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Staff Report – City Council Salary Adjustment
September 9, 2024

BACKGROUND – Continued
SB 329 amended Government Code § 36516 to increase the maximum salary amount identified in the schedule. SB 329 also authorized the salary of council members to be increased beyond the specified maximum to an amount not exceeding the greater of either 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary or an amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based on the California Consumer Price Index (not to exceed 10% per calendar year). No ordinance can be enacted or amended to provide automatic future increases in salary .

SB 329 requires that an ordinance to increase council member compensation be considered in an open session with at least two regular meetings. The ordinance must include findings demonstrating the need for the increased compensation and there must be a least seven days between the introduction and adoption of the ordinance.

SB 329 went into effect on January 1, 2024. However, it is important to note that pursuant to Government Code § 36516.5, any council salary increase may take effect only when at least one member of the council commences a new term.

DISCUSSION
The salary for members of the City Council is established by Ordinance in Bellflower Municipal Code § 2.16.010(B). In June 2022, the City Council voted to increase its salary to $1,616.46 per month, which took effect after the November 2022 General Municipal Election. The salary is exclusive of any reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties or benefits approved by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of law.

In accordance with California law, cities with populations between 75,000 and 150,000 may increase their City Council salaries to a maximum of $1,900 per month. According to SB 329, the population of a city is determined by the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance. Bellflower’s population from the 2020 federal census was recorded as 79,190. Furthermore, the salary of Council Members may be increased beyond the amount provided in SB 329 by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, but the amount of the increase cannot exceed the greater of either of the following:

An amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted.

An amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year.
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Staff Report – City Council Salary Adjustment
September 9, 2024

DISCUSSION – Continued
The proposed 7% increase aligns with the approximate salary adjustments granted to City employees over fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. If the Council wishes to consider a different salary adjustment, sample rates are provided below:

Percentage
Increase Monthly Rate Monthly
Increase
Current $ 1,616.46 $ -
5% $ 1,697.28 $ 80.82
7% $ 1,729.61 $ 113.15
10% $ 1,778.11 $ 161.65
ATTACHMENT:

Ordinance No. 1436 ........................................................................................................ 3 3-

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1436
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING § 2.16.010 OF THE

BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A SALARY

ADJUSTMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOLLOWING THE NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION;
AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 1414
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. Government Code § 36516(a) establishes a salary for city councils initially based on city population, but adjustable thereafter by increases not to exceed an amount equal to 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last city council salary adjustment.

B. The City Council last adjusted its salary to the sum of $1,616.46 per month by Ordinance No. 1414, which was adopted in June 2022 and took effect after the general election in November 2022.

C. The City Council desires to adjust its salary to a new amount to be effective after the next election in November 2024 as permitted by law.

SECTION 2. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 2.16.010 is amended to read as follows:

Section 2.16.010 Council Members.

A. Expense Reimbursement. A Council Member may be reimbursed for the Council Member’s actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duty pursuant to a policy adopted by City Council resolution.

B. Compensation. On such date as one or more members of the City Council begin a new term of office following the November 2024 General Election, each member of the City Council will receive as salary the sum of $1,729.61 per month.”
SECTION 3. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in the Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance are interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
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City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1436

SECTION 4. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Bellflower Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance 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 provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 6. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the BMC or other regulation by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such BMC provision or other regulation to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 7. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance 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 8. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on the 31st day following its passage and adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 1436 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2024, ITS SECOND READING ON ______, AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF________.

ATTEST: Dan Koops, Mayor
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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Date: September 9, 2024
To: Members of the City Council and City Staff
From: Paul Meschino, President, on behalf of Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. tw

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Re: Protest Letter Regarding Staff Report 13-A — Award Agreement 163.15 to Willdan Engineering Dated September 9, 2024
Members of the City Council and City Staff,
The purpose of this letter is to clarify misleading statements contained in the above referenced Staff Report, all of which seem intended to direct you towards a contract award that will cost the City more than an extra $2.3 Million over a three-year period and also result in disruption to the Building Department and staff turnover.

First and foremost, the pricing comparison contained on page 5 of the report is inaccurate. Interwest's price proposal from the Sample Worksheet, attached, as well as our proposal, stated that Interwest would charge the City $864,000/year, not the cited $1,510,860/year, for the level of effort specified in the worksheet, some $783,360/year less than Willdan would charge for that same service level, saving the City $2,350,000 over a three year period.

Staff states that the Worksheet was intended to "better normalize the actual costs for services needed." At that if failed miserably. The Worksheet was intended to generate costs based on services provided on an hourly basis. What it failed to address was that Interwest's bid did not contemplate charging for all hours on an hourly basis. Rather, our bid proposed to charge a flat fee of $864,000/year for the staffing level specified in our proposal. The hourly rate we cited would apply only with respect to staffing requirements above the levels we agreed to provide for a flat fee in our proposal. The Worksheet submitted by Interwest, attached, makes clear that our proposed charge to the City for the level of service stated in the Worksheet would be $864,000/year, yet the Staff Report inaccurately states that we would charge more than $1.5million/year.

During the period from January 2021 through December 2023, the City of Bellflower paid Interwest the following amounts for services:

City of Bellflower
January 2021- December 2023
2021 2022*2023 Total
Fixed Fee - $60k/month 660,000.00 716,822.50 719,625.00 2,096,447.50 Additional Hourly Work 92,435.50 176,941.00 28,000.00 297,376.50 Additional% of permit fee revenue
Total 752,435.50 893,763.50 747,625.00 2,393,824.00
Under our proposal in response to the RFP, we would charge the City $864,000/year for these exact same services. Indeed, had our proposed pricing been in effect in 2022, the City would have paid INTERWEST 1500S.HavenaaAvenue, Ontario, CA 91761
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Protest Letter Regarding Staff Report 13-A - Award Agreement 163.15 to Willdan Engineering Dated September 9, 2024
that option to over a thousand jurisdictions nationwide at no additional cost. In fact, Interwest has repeatedly over the years, encouraged the City to move towards electronic plan submission and plan review, which City staff has repeatedly told us "they are not ready" to do. City Staff is well aware of this fact and our proposal expressly stated that "we are prepared to provide electronic plan checks for the City."
Again, relying on a comparison between the current contract and Willdan's proposal, the report states:

The current plan check timeline is 10 business days for residential projects and 14 business days for commercial/industrial projects. Willdan has committed to meeting the expected turnaround times and committed to expedite subsequent reviews which are expected to be 5 business days for residential projects and 7 business days for commercial/Industrial projects."
The quoted portion of the report misstates Willdan's proposal (see page 30 of Staff Report). Willdan's actual commitment is to meet the turnaround times in the current contract, 10 business days for residential projects and 14 business days for commercial and industrial projects. The 5 -business day for residential and 7 business day turnaround times are not for expedited service, they are for recheck of previously submitted and rejected plans.

Again, the comparison that Staff should have made is between the Willdan proposal and the Interwest proposal. In fact, that comparison cuts in favor of Interwest which committed to maintain the current 10 day turnaround time for residential projects and to reduce the turnaround time for commercial/Industrial projects from 14 days to 10 days. Additionally, Interwest committed to performing both residential and commercial/industrial project rechecks within 5 business days. For some reason, these facts did not make the Staff report.

Most importantly, these committed turnaround times are not just promises on a piece of paper to Interwest, we back it up with real historical data servicing the City of Bellflower and have a nearly 99% success rate at meeting all contractual turnaround times since we implemented regular meetings with staff.

The staff report makes much of the fact that Willdan has multi -disciplinary capabilities. Initially, we note that no mention of these additional services was included in the RFP and the RFP evaluation criteria do not give any weight to those capabilities. Accordingly, Staff erred in considered this capability in evaluating the proposals. Even if that were not the case, Interwest provides and has provided for years, these same capabilities and more to municipalities throughout California.

Even the background section of the staff report is flawed. On page 4 of the report, it states:

In recent years following the replacement of the City's long-time Building Official, and with high staff turnover, the City began to receive complaints from developers, residents and design professionals regarding the timing and comments received through the plan check process. In early 2024, City staff requested a series of regular meetings with the current Service provider. . . . Following the loss of the City's replacement Building Official in 2024, City staff and the Service Provider identified a backlog of more than 37 plan checks and reviews."
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Protest Letter Regarding Staff Report 13-A - Award Agreement 163.15 to Willdan Engineering Dated September 9, 2024
nearly $30,000 less that year than it actually paid. Overall, the total amount that the City would save by selecting Interwest, rather than Willdan moving forward is nearly equal to the total amount paid by the City for these same services over the past three years. Selecting Willdan would effectively double the City's operating costs, requiring the City to use General Fund dollars to subsidize the building department.

Furthermore, when comparing the hourly rates proposed, it is clear that Interwest is a much better value to the taxpayers of the City of Bellflower, averaging 21.05% lower rates than the proposed solution by Willdan. Willdan also proposed charging hourly for 19 different positions, charging 15% if they use paper or ink on any City permit and charging a 15% markup on subcontractors, almost double the markup on subs allowed by most municipalities.

Interwest Willdan
Building Official 133.26 155.00
Senior Combo Building Inspector 102.17 135.00
Permit Tech r$ 62.19 75.00
Building Plan Check 102.17 135.00
Fire Plan checker 111.05 135.00
Fire inspector 111.05 115.00
Discount 11%0%
Delta Delta%

21.74 16.31%

32.83 32.13%

12.81 20.60%

32.83 32.13%

23.95 21.56%

3.95 3.55%
Average $ 21.35 21.05%
The staff report is also misleading with respect to staffing levels. The report compares the level of staffing under the current agreement with Interwest to the level of staffing proposed by Willdan. This comparison is meaningless for purposes of evaluating the RFP proposals. The proper comparison is to the level of effort proposed by Interwest and by Willdan in their respective responses to the RFP.

Even if that were not the case, the staff report is deliberately misleading as to the current staffing provided by Interwest. As staff is aware, Interwest has, for at least the past six (6) years provided more staffing than required by its contract with the City. As an example, while the contract calls for Interwest to provide a part-time Building Official, it has for six (6) years provided a full-time Building Official. Overall, the existing contract calls for Interwest to provide 206 hours per week of staffing.

In reality, Interwest has been providing some 240 hours/week of staffing, 17.5% more than contractually required, all at our expense and at no cost to the City. If selected, Interwest has committed to provide the City with this same level of staffing going forward. Significantly, the staff Interwest would provide are the same individuals currently providing services to the City. Those staff members are familiar with the City's staff, process, procedures and rules, so there will be no startup related loss of productivity. We note that Willdan proposes to provide only 220 hours/week of staffing, so approving the staff recommendation will actually result in a loss of service, as well as a substantial increase in cost.

The report states that Willdan has the ability to perform electronic plan review. We have previously informed City Staff in person and again reiterated in our RFP response that Interwest has had an electronic plan intake and review system far superior to that proposed by Willdan for years and offer INTERWEST THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS. THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

Protest Letter Regarding Staff Report 13-A - Award Agreement 163.15 to Willdan Engineering Dated September 9, 2024
This statement is inaccurate. As Staff is well aware, the complaints referred to arose well prior to the replacement of the City's long-time Building Official, who now works for Willdan. Upon learning of the complaints, Interwest promptly took actions to address them and cleared the plan check backlog within 10 days.

As for the regular meetings between Interwest and City staff, those meetings were requested by Interwest, not by City staff. Since the departure of the long-time Building Official, Interwest has met with City staff some 25 times. Over that period, Staff has complimented our team on the improvement in performance over that period and has advised that service complaints have ceased.

Again, points not mentioned in the Staff Report.

Interestingly, the staff report completely ignores the scoring as outlined in the City's RFP document, shown below. The staff report remains completely void of any mention of the scores, the spread in these scores, the evaluators, etc. This lack of transparency mixed with increased costs should make residents question the process. Even with the staff reports flawed information, Interwest is clearly the more cost-effective solution, and is entitled to the full 20 points for cost. Moreover, it would be difficult to not award Interwest full points on factors 1-4 as Interwest has both been performing this same scope of work in Bellflower for nearly two decades and will assign the same staff now serving the City to this contract, and has more experience, in more municipalities in the United States and California than any of the other responding firms.

Evaluation Factor POINTS

1. Contractor's understanding of scope of work .15

2. Contractor's approach to performing the tasks defined in the scope of work ..15

3. Capability of firm and key project personnel to handle the project in terms of workload, experience, and efficient staff utilization 25

4. Meaningful experience providing professional building staffing, plan check, and inspection services and fire plan check and inspection services including demonstrating successful completion of similar services 25

5. Cost 20
Total 100
In summary, should the City adopt Staff Report 13-A and contract with Willdan, it will subject the residents of Bellflower to a cost increase for services of more than $2 million over the next three years and worse plan review response times than the residents would enjoy should the City select Interwest to provide these same services. We strongly urge the Council to consider the financial and operational impacts of following the Staff recommendation and to both reject that recommendation and award the contract to Interwest, the clearly stronger bidder.

Respectfully yours,
Paul Meschino, President
I N T E R W E ST THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS. THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

Sample Worksheet
Personnel
Position Hourly Rate Hours
Full -Time or Part -
Time Total Weekly Total Yearly
Building Official 150.00 27 Part -Time 4,050.00 210,600.00 Sr. Plans Examiner 115.00 27 Part -Time 3,105.00 161,460.00 Plan Examiner 115.00 40 Full -Time 4,600.00 239,200.00
Sr. Permit Technician 70.00 40 Full -Time 2,800.00 145,600.00 Permit Technician 70.00 40 Full -Time 2,800.00 145,600.00 Sr. Building Inspector 115.00 40 Full -Time 4,600.00 239,200.00 Inspector 115.00 40 Full -Time 4,600.00 239,200.00
Fire Plan Checker 125.00 10 Part-Time/On-Call 1,250.00 65,000.00 Fire Inspector 125.00 10 Part-Time/On-Call 1,250.00 65,000.00 Fire Marshal (if different from
PC/Inspector)10 Part-Time/On-Call
Total 29,055.00 1,510,860.00
Plan Check % Fees
Plan Check Fees
Collected
Percentage of Plan Check Fees
X%)*Weekly Yearly
10 New Plan Checks Submitted 15,000 0.00 0.00
If proposed
Other fees
Other Fees Weekly Yearly
Other fees 0.00 0.00
Total
Total Yearly -
Personnel Total Yearly Plan Check %Other Total Yearly
Total 1,510,860.00 0.00 0.00 1,510,860.00
This is for comparison ONLY. Interwest bid price is $864,000 plus 42% of plan check for Offsite Plan Review services, which include Commercial, Large, Complex or Multi Family projects that require specialty staff from other company offices.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth C. Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Willdan Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 163.15 with Willdan Engineering, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Professional Services for Complete In-House Building Division Operations and Fire Plan Check Review and Inspection Services. '
DATE: September 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 25, 2024, the City released a Request For Proposals (“RFP”) to seek competitive proposals for complete in-house Building and Safety Division operations and Fire plan check and inspection services. After receiving six (6) proposals and conducting a thorough review, rating, and interview process, staff is recommending Willdan Engineering (“Willdan”) for the service agreement based on its experience in providing Building and Safety, as well as Fire, services to several jurisdictions, the understanding of the scope of work and the City’s needs, and the ability to provide additional services that will increase efficiency and streamline the Building Division operations.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
1) Award an agreement to Willdan Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 163.15, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize a budget amendment to increase the appropriation for Account No. 600-42072-4120 by $410,000 for FY 24-25 with a General Fund transfer; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Staff Report —-'Contract Award for Building. Division Operations and Fire Services -- September 9, 2024

FISCAL. IMPACT
The Agreement includes a not to exceed amount $4,500,000 (for a 3-year period) for Building DivisiOn operations and fire plan check review and inspection services, under Building and Safety Contract Services Account No. 600-42072—4120. The costs associated with these services are generally offset by the permit and plan check fees charged to applicants and fluctuate from year to year based on development activity. Fee schedulesare regularly updated to reflect costs, and ensure accurate cost recovery.

Currently, $890,000.- is allocated in the Building and Safety Contract budget for fiscal years 2024-2025. A budget amendment of: an additional $410,000 in the General Fund is proposed for fiscal year 2024-2025. The costs will be incorporated in the next budget cycle for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, and any necessary adjustments to permit and plan check fees along with comparisons to surrounding and similar agencies will be 'broUght-back to the Council when the next fee study is conducted.

BACKGROUND
History Of Building and Safety Contract in Bellflower
Overarching goal of the Building and SafeyDivision is “to ensure that development occurring within the City' Is done" In an orderly, safe, and efficient manner while providing unparalleled customer service and support for residents and businesses in the City of Bellflower.

As-with any City, development and redevelopment activities fluctuate‘over time, and code requirements and standards shiftand' change along with them. The City’s services must also adjust to meet the changing needs and requirements of'the building community as a whole to ensUre Bellflower remains competitive in attracting and retaining new development and redevelopment.

Since the City incorporated in 1957 until 1997, the City's Building and Safety Services were provided by the County of- Los Angeles. In 1997,. the City Council approved the transition from full—service Building and Safety operations provided by the County to a combination of' both in—house- staff (e.g., Code Technician and Building Inspectors) and contracted staff (e.g., Plan Checkers and Building Official). The purpose of this transition was to provide better customer service at reduced cests. Following the City Council' s approval of the transition, an RFP was released to solicit proposals for contract plan check review and Building Official services.

Since‘1997, the City's Building and Safety Services have been either partially or fully provided on a contract basis. as follows:

1. Transtech Engineers from 1997—2000

2. P&D. Consultants from. 2000-2006

3. BroadSpec from 2006-2020 (formerly P&D)

4. SafeBuilt, also known as lnterwest from 2020- Present (Acquired BroadSpec)

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BACKGROUND _ Continued
By 2015, Building and Safety services, including staffing, were entirely provided on a contract basis. In 2019, the City Council also authorized the Building Official to enforce the Fire Code and act as the City’s Fire Marshal, thereby increasing the scope of contract services being provided to the City. In early 2020, BroadSpec was acquired by a'firm called SafeBuilt. Around the same time, SafeBuilt acquired several other companies, including a firm called lnterwest (“collectively, the “Service Provider"), who is currently managing and providing these services. The current Service Provider has provided Building and Safety as well as Fire services to the City, which includes permitting, plan checking, and inspection services since 2020.

Current Agreement and Service Levels
0 Permit, InSpection, and Plan Check Data
Currently, there is an average of 20 inspections daily, 38 monthly plan reviews, and 1,092 permits issued on an annual basis. With regards to permitting, the following chart shows the last 5 years of permit activity:

FisEaI‘Yearfl sfit-of.Permitsjls__s'ued_;
2019-2020 ' 1,015
2020-2021 1,096
2021-2022 963
2022-2023 1 ,17‘1
2023-2024 1,217
0 Current Agreement (AFN No. 428 & Amendments)
Since 2006, BroadSpec’s and subsequently SafeBuilt’s Agreement with the City provided for a “monthly retainer" or a “flat fee" for services. The amount of the monthly retainer/flat fee increased when additional staffing or service was needed. As such, there were a total of 10 Amendments to the Agreement over the course of the last 18 years, which included adjustments to staffing levels, additional services, hourly rates, and the assignment from BroadSpec to SafeBuilt.

The current Agreement provides for a total of 6 staff members, both part-time and full- time, as follows:

Building Official: 1 part-time — Up to 24 hours per week Plan Checker: 1 full-time — Up to 36 hours per week
Senior/Commercial Plan Checker — 1 part-time — Up to 2 hours per week Senior Building Inspector — 1 full-time — Up to 36 hours per week Building Inspector — 1 full-time — Up to 36 hours per week Counter Tech Manager/LT. Manager/Project Manager — 1 full-time — Up to 36 hours per week
Permit Technician — 1 full-time — Up to 36 hours per week 00 0
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Staff Report — Contract Award for Building Division Operations and Fire Services September 9, 2024

BACKGROUND —- Continued
The Agreement has also been supplemented since 2019 to add plan review and inspection services related to enfOrcing the Fire Code and the costs. of these additional- serv'ices have been accounted for in addition to the regular centract Costs. Currently, the Agreement and its. subsequent Amendments are not specific to Fire services and the associated costs. Fire services are, being conducted. as “additional services" under Section 5(b) of Agreement File No. 428.

0. Request for Proposals for Building and. Fire Services In recent years following the replacement of the City’s long-time Building Official, and with high staff turnover, the City began to receive complaints from developers, residents, and design professionals regarding the timing and comments received through the plan. check process. In early 2024, City staff requested a series of- regular meetings with the ’current Service Provider to dismiss the status of the services ,and toaddi‘ess the complaints received. Following the loss of the City’s replacement Building Official in 2024, City staff and the Service Provider identified a backlog of mere than 37 plan checks and reviews.

Staff evaluated the existing Agreement arid level of service provided and decided to proceed with releasing an RFP for competitive proposals for, among others, the following reasons:

1. The last competitive RFP process for Building Services wasover 20 years ago;

2. The Fire services provided is not specified in the current Agreement;

3. The personnel changes have impacted the level of service prOVided. to the City and the effectiveness ,and consistency of the Building Division; and

4. The City’s ongoing efforts to streamline. improve, and modernize its services and operations, including the Building .and Fire services we provide.

City staff notified the Service Provider that ‘it would be releasing an .RFP and welcomed the Service Provider‘to submit a proposal through'that process. On March 25, 2024, the City-Council authorized the release of a, RFP fer these services.

DISCUSSION
ReqUest for Proposals Process
On March .25, '2024, the City issued an RFP for complete in-house Building Division operations and Fire plan check and inspection services. It. was advertised on the City website and sent out to several companies that provide these services. On April 18, 2024, a mandatory pre-proposai meeting was held which was attended by representatives from ten (10) companies. 'The- purpose of the pre—proposal meeting was to answer questions related to the RFP and provide clarity on .propOSai requirements.

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DISCUSSION - Continued
The deadline to receive proposals was April 25, 2024; the City received six (6) proposals from the following companies:
lntewvest Consulting Group (a SafeBuilt company)
Willdan Engineering
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
4Leaf, Inc.

Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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City staff evaluated the proposals and determined that the staffing levels and the costs differed tremendously amongst the proposals making it challenging to compare proposals on an even scale. The cost proposals varied between $864,000 and $2,340,000 with some companies proposing additional add-on costs such as taking a percentage of permit fees collected. On July 8, 2024 and July 9, 2024, interviews were held with all six companies. To better normalize the actual costs for services needed and to be able to evaluate proposals on a more even scale, all of the companies were asked to complete a sample worksheet that consisted of a set number of staff, hours, hourly rates, and the total costs associated with it.

The following table illustrates the original cost proposals vs. the costs based on the sample worksheet:
fi ninaipmpo i, . I
mama Consulting $864,000 $1 510, 860
Group _, 3. plus 42% of permit fees for
off-site plan review
v.,;rWiIIdan Engineering ,- $2,125,000 $1,647,360
Bureau Veritas North" $1,102,400 $1,556,360
America, Inc. ' plus 65% of plan check
fees
4Leaf, Inc. $1,126,600 $1,227,980
plus 65% of plan check
fees
Transtech Engineers; Inc $2,340,000 $2,544,620
3:; ‘ ' , , ‘ ‘ plus 75% of plan check

3. fees
Cssiconsuitgnts._lnc $2,109,120 $2,303,080
plus 65% of plan check
fees
Based on the proposal evaluations and interviews, Willdan Engineering was determined to be the highest rated proposer. Staff entered into negotiations with Willdan and based on concerns related to the cost proposal, staffing levels, and personnel, a revised cost proposal was submitted on July 26, 2024 which is discussed in more detail below.

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DISCUSSION — Continued
Willdan has over 40 years of experience as a full-service "Building and Safety and Fire Preventién consultant to municipalities, healthcare facilities, tribal entities, and university systems. Willdan is also .an industry leader previding all aspects of building and safety services, municipal, infrastructure, and transportation engineering; program management; financial consulting; municipal planning: environmental; energy-related services, along with a fullcomplement of related disciplines.

Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdanfor‘ an initial three-year term. The following sections describe the services that'will be provided under the agreement:

Staffing
As mentioned earlier, the current Agreement with the Service Provider includes a total of six staff members as fellows.
0 BuildingOfficial: _1 part-time— Up to 24 hours per week 0 'Plan Checken 1 full-time -- Up to 36- hours per week 0 Senior/Commercial Plan Checker— 1 part-time- Up to 2 heurs per week (this position has not been utilized' In 7-8 years; the work Is typically provided by the full-time plan checker)
0 Senior Building Inspector— 1 full-time .-— Up to 36 hours per week

0. Building Inspector— 1 full-time — Up to 36 hours "per week " 0" Counter Tech Manager/LT. Manager/Project Manager— 1 full—time — Up to 36 hours per week _ .
0 Permit Technician - 1 full-time --Up‘to 3.6 hours per week To better: meet the City's ongoing needs, the proposed staffing from Willdan includes a total of six staff members allocated as follows:
0 Building Official: 1 full-time — Up to 40 hours per week or 80 hours in 9 working day schedule
0 Plan Cheeker: 1 fiIll-‘time and 1 part-time — (Up to 40 hours per week or 80 hours' In 9 working day schedule and up to 20 hours ,per week or 40 hours 'in a 9-working day schedule)
0 Building Inspector — 1 full-time — Up to 40 hours per week or 80 hours in 9 working day schedule
0 Permit Technician — 2 full-time — Up to 40 hours per week or 80 hours in 9 working 'day schedule
The key changes between the proposed staffing and the current staffing under the existing Agreement includes: .
0 An additional Plan Checker (part-time) is proposed.
0 Afull-time Building Official is proposed instead of a part-time Building Official. o The Inspection services will be provided by 1 full-time Building InSpector and the Building Official instead of 2 full-time Building inspectors. This provides an additional level of professionalism in the field and maintains connection between the plan reviewer and the and customer through pr'Oject delivery.

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Electronic Plan Checking
Currently, all plan check submittals are 'hardcopies with three plan sets. required .to be submitted for each round of plan check review. Willdan has the ability to provide for electronic plan checking at no additional cost to the City. City staff, {licensed professionals, and property owners will have 24-hour access to .track plan review status and review redlines/comments quickly and easily. City staff will also have full access .to the portal to .. log and track all projects. This. will help' streamline the plan checking process and also! help the customer save on the printing costs ofiseveral plan sets for each rodnd of review.

Expedited Turnaround Times
The current plan check timeline is 10 business days for residential projects and 14 business days for commercial/industrial projects. Willdan has committed to meeting the expected turnaround times and committed to expedite-subsequent reviews, which are expected 'to be 5 business days for residential projects and 7 business for commercial/industrial projects.

Multiple Disciplines
As mentioned previously. Willdan has expertise "in multiple disCiplines; beyond Building - and Safety, including planning, environmental, and engineering. As the service needs in the City change periodically, it is beneficial to have an Agreement with a company that provides services across. multiple disciplines. The process of hiring contract staff or specialized services for a Specific project will be streamlined if planning, environmental, engineering, or related serViOes are needed in the future.

Cost Proposal
For the staffing level proposed, the base cost for contract services is $1,253,200 for Year 1 of‘the three-year term. Fire services will "be provided on an as-needed basis and in accordance with the ,hourly rates provided in the fee schedule. Staff estimates an additional $39,000 for Fire services for Year 1. Annual adjustments to hourly ratesm'ay be reqUested but are proposed to be limited to CPI, and in no event can 5% in a given year (9.9., GP] or 5%, whichever is lower). Staff proposes a not-to-"exceed cost of 4,500,000 for a three-year term which includes a contingency to allow .for flexibility and fluctuation in service needs over the term.

Based on estimated activity at the time of adoption of the FY 24-25 budget, an allocation of $890,000 for these services was included. A budget amendment for an additional 410,000 .is requested for FY 24-25 to account for eXisting activity; and the additional services underthis agreement. The estimated annual costs for contract services for Year 2 and Year 3 will be budgeted in the next, budget cycle.

The costs associated with Building and Safety and Fire services are generally offset by the permit and plan check" fees charged to applicants.

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CONCLUSION
Following a therough reviewof all six proposals received, staff believes that Willdan can provide Building and Fire services 'at a high-quality level that is expected by the City’s residents, businesses, and development communlty In addition, certain processes, such as the plan check prOcess, Will be streamlined for both the customer and the City. Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Willdan Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Engineering for complete in-house Building Division Operations and Fire plan check and inspection services.

ATTACHMENTS
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AGREEMENT FILE No. 163.15 _ __

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ,

BETWEEN -

THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AND

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
FOR COMPLETE INFHOUSE :BUILDING DIVISION OPERATIONS AND FIRE PLAN

INSPECTION REVIEW SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 9th day of September 2024, by and between the CITY OF BELLFLOWER, a municipal corporation and general law vcity CITY") and WILLDAN ENGINEERING, a California corporation ("CONSULTANT").

1. CONSIDERATION.

A. AS‘partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditiOns contained in this Agreement; ’
As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed $4,500,000 for .CONSUL'TANT's services. CITY_may modify this ameunt as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by Written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit “B," which is incorporated by reference.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

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

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

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

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4. PAYMENTS. For Cl-TY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submita detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours‘worked and hourly ratesfor each personnel category and reimbUrsable costs (all asset forth in Exhibit 58") the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the cumulative percentage. completed for each task, the total cost of that work diIring the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing prOjected and actual expenditures versus time to date.

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

6. ADDITIONAL WORK.

A. CITY'S city manager (“Manager“) may determine, 'at the Manager's sole discretion, that CONSULTANT must perform additional work ("Additional Work") to complete the Scope of Work. If Additional Work is needed, the Manager will give Written authorizatiOn to CONSULTANT to perform such Additional Work.

B. If ”CONSULTANT believes Additional Wo'rk is needed to Complete the'Scope of Work, "CONSULTANT will provide the Manager with written notification that contains a specific description :of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such Additional Wark, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.

0. Payments .over $60,000 for Additional Work must be approved by CITY’s city council. All Additional Work will be subject to all other terms and provisions of this Agreement.

7." FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.

A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that {it has:
i. Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; .
ii. Carefully considered'how the- services should be performed; and iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance .of the services under this Agreement.
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B-. ‘If services involve work upon any site. CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has- or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the. conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder: Should CONSULTANT discover‘any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at- CONSULTANT’s own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.

8. . TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from September 9. 2024 to September 9, 2027. Unless othenIvise determined 'by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will terminate in the following instances:

A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit “A”;
B. Termination as'stated in Section 16.

9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.

A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
i. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section ‘23 of this Agreement; and
ii. CITY gives. CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.

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

10. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond CONSULTANT’s control, .CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty- eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the .delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement' 5 schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when, appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.

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

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

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

14. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, Will obtain and maintain. during the term of this Agreement, :all necessary “permits, licenses, and; certificates that may be required in connection with the performance o‘f-services" under this Agreement.

15. WAIVER. ‘ClTY’s‘ review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the-same or different character. 16'. TERMINATION.

A. EXcept as othenrvise prodded, CITY may terminate this Agreement. at any time With or without cause,
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY’s mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.

C. Upon receiving. a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease performance Under this Agreement unless othenrvise provided in the termination notice. Except as otherwiSe provided' In the termination notice, any additional; Work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT's own cest; CITY will not be obligated to Compensate CONSULTANT fOr such wbrk.

D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT will, at CITs option, become ClTY’s property, and CONSULTANT will receive jUSt and equitable compensation. for any wdrk satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notiCe 0f termination, not to exceed the total costs under. Section 1(C).

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

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

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

18. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necesSary for performance of‘service under this Agreement, no copies, Sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work, prepared pUrsuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, Will be approved and distributed solely by C,ITY unless othenIvise provided by written agreement between the parties.

19. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. CONSULTANT agrees to- the following:
i.. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save harmless and indemnify and at CITY’S request reimburse defenSe costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers,- employees and representatives frOm and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, br0ught for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s officers, agents,
employees, or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies .and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attomey’s fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, except for such loss or damage- arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful 13-

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misconduct. Should CITY be named in any Suit, or should any claim be brought against it by. suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its mperformance CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY’s request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY fer any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out' In settlement or Otherwise.

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

C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive terminationof this Agreement.

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

20. ASSIGNABILITY. This! Agreement is for‘CONSULTANT's professional services.

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

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

CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits 'CITY prOvides for its employees.

Any provisiOn in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the Work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work Only. ’

22. AUDIT 0F RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with respect to .all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free aCcess at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
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23. INSURANCE.

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

Type of Insurance - m
Commercial general liability $2,000,000
Professional Liability $1,000,000
Business automobile liability $1,000,000
Workers compensation Statutory requirement
Commercial-general liability insurance will meet or- exceed the requirements of the most recent lSO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily .injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insUrance coverage and to state that-such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be Carried by CITY will be exCess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form, No. CG 20 10 11 '85 or 88, or equivalent. Such insurance will be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be canoelable or subject to "reduction except upon thirty (30) days .prior written notice to CITY.

Professional liability coverage will be on an “occurrence basis” if such coverage is available, or on a “claims made” basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a"‘claims made basis,” CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance fer a period of three (3) years after this .Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT fer all claims made by' CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees .or agents during the .time' this Agreement was in effect. "
Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Bus‘ineSs Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).

CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such other evidence of insurance .or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from: time to time. Insurance must be 15-

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placed with insurers with a current AM. Best Company Rating equivalent to at ‘Ieast a Rating of “AMI."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reasOn, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, CITY‘may obtain such coverage 'at CONSULTANTS expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due 'to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to section 16.

G. Self-insured Ret'ention/Deductibles.- All. policies required by this Agreement must allow CITY, as. additional insured, to satisfy the self4insured retention SIR") and deductible of the policy in lieu of CONSULTANT (as the named insured) should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIRor deductible is subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of thisgreem‘ent. Failure by-CONSULTANT as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY-pay the SIR or deductible on CITY’s behalf upon the CONSULTANT’S failure or refusal to do "so'in order to secure defense and' indemnification as an-additional insured .under the policy. CITY may include __ such amounts as damages .in any - action against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in" addition to any other damages incurred, by CITY due to the breach.
24, USE OF "SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain ClTY's prior written approval to use ”any consultants while performing any pOrtion of this Agreement. Such approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.

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

26. NOTICES. All communicationsto either party by the other party will’be deemed made when received 'by Such party at its respeC'tIVe name and address as follows:

If'to CONSULTANT: If to CITY: '
AttentiOn: Patrick Johnson Attention: Elizabeth Oba
Willdan Engineering _ City of Bellflower

13.191 Crossroads Parkway North, Ste 405 16600 Civic Center Drive Industry, CA 91746 Bellflower, CA 90-706
909) 915-4361 '(562) 804-1424
[email protected] eoba@bel|flower.org
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Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the "United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices ‘will be deemed given at the time of actual. delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving. notice in‘the manner prescribed in this paragraph.

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

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

29. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains. and warrants that it has not employed nor retained 'any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide- employee, to solicit or' secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid- nor has it agreed to pay any company or per30n, other than CONSULTANT’s .bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage. brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the- award or making. of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability. “

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

31. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was .drafted in, and will 'be' construed in accordance With the laws of the State of California. and exclusive 'venue. for any action involving this agreementwill be in LosAngeles County.

32. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
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33. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and‘ its Attachments, 'sets ferth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are three Attachments to this Agreement. This Agreement Will, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns.

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

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

36. AUTHORITYIMODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties ”to authorize the undersigned -to eXecut'e this Agreement and to engage ”in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment. CITY's Manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

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

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

39. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time” Is 01‘ the essence for each and every provisic'in of this Agreement.

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

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

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

CITY-OF BELLFLOWER WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Ryan Smoot, City Manager Vanessa .Mtinoz, President
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger. City Attorney Taxpayer ID No. 95-2295858 ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit A: ScOpe of Services
Exhibit B: Fee Schedule
Exhibit C: Proposal
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
CONSULTANT must previde the following -ln-H0us'e and On-call Staffing, 'Plan Check, and Inspection services:

1. Building Official: At minimum, fine (1.) full-time (Le. 80 hours over 9' working day- schedule) Building Official must be provided.

The Building Official must: provide in-house and on-ca‘ll' services, be able to supervise contract staff, be able to interpret code provisions, answer questions and address complaints, draft and present code amendments, attend meetings, provide expertise on projects requiring .ahigh level of building and safety expertise, and provide building comments on entitlement applications, subdivision maps, and Temporary Event Permits. The Building Official must also be a divisional liaison with {other City Departments/Divisions including, without limitation, Planning. Division, Public Works, Public Safety, and Code ErifOrcement. .The Building Official must also provide technical support on inspections and plan checking.

Combination Building Inspector: At minimum, one (1) full-time (Le. 80 hours over 9- day work schedule) Combination Building Inspector must be provided.

The Building Inspector must: provide in- house and on-call services, be able to fulfill daily inspections on projects, prepare inspection lists, coordinate inspections With. various Depaltmentlivisions, communicate clearly with the public at the front counter and in the field, respond to .emergenCy calls in the field, and interpret and follow adopted codes.

Permit Technicians: At minimum, two (2)" full-time (Le. 80 hours over 9-day work schedule) Permit Technicians must be provided.

The Permit Technicians must: provide in—house services, be able to provide technical support and. administrative duties related to” the issuance of permits, and be able to assist customers by phone, email, and at the front counter. The Permit Technician(s) is responsible for routing, tracking, and coordinating interdepartmental plan check reviews and providing building records fOr Public Recérds Act requests.

Fire Inspector: At minimum, One (1) on—call and as needed Fire Inspector must be provided.

The Fire Inspector must: provide on-call services as needed, be able to fulfill fire inspections including, without limitation, fire sprinklers, fire suppression systems, and temporary events, and respond to emergency calls in the field. The Fire Inspector must be able to interpret and follow the California Fire Code.

Building Plan Checkers; At minimum, One (1) full—time (Le. 80 hours .over-9-day work schedule) and one (1) part-time (Le. 40 hours oVer 9-day work schedule) Building Plan Checkers must be provided.

Exhibit A
Scope of Work

The Building Plan Checker(s) must: provide in-h‘ouse services, and be able 'to review plans and supplemental documents (structural calculations, Title 24, geotechnical reports, soils reports, etc.) for compliance with the California Building-Codes (Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Green, etc.). Review types include, without limitation, _ new construction projects (industrial, commercial, mixed-use, and residential), additions, remodels, and reconstruction projects. Reviews include:
providing: written corrections and corrections requiring cede compliance for development projects and entitlement applications The Plan Checker(s) must be able to use plan check review software, and be available to answer .plan check questions over the phone, by email, or at the front counter. The Plan Checker(s) must be able to provide prompt review adhering to the following turnaround times for the initial plan revrew:

Ten (10) business days for'residential. projects.
i. Fourteen (14) business days for commercial and industrial projects:
lli.. Other timetables available upon written request :of the City.

The Plan Checker(s) must be able to provide prompt review adhering to the following tumaround timesfor the 2"d plan submittal and beyond:
i. Five (5') business days for residential projects.
ii. Seven (7) business days fer commerdial and: industrial projects. jii. Other timetables available upon written request of the City.

6. Fire Plan Checker: At minimum, one (1) on-call and as needed Fire Plan Checker must be provided.

The Fire Plan Checker must: provide on-call, as—needed services, and be able to review plans and supplemental decuments for code compliance with the California Fire Code. Review types include, without limitation, fire sprinklers, fire suppression systems, subdivision :maps, entitlement applications, and Temporary Event Permits.

Reviews include providing written corrections requiring code compliance for development projects. The Plan Checker(s) must be able to use plan check review software and be available to. answer plan check questions over the phone, by email, or atthe front counter. The Plan Checker(s). must be able to provide prompt review adhering to the following turnaround times:
i. Ten (10) business days for'resi'dential projects.
ii. Fourteen. (14) business days for commercial and industrial projects. iii. Other timetables available upon written request of the= City.

The Plan Checker(s) must‘ be able to provide prompt review adhering 'to .the following turnaround times for the 2“‘1 plan submittal and beyond:

Exhibit A
Scope of Work'

i. Five (5) business days for residential projects.
ii. Seven (7) business days for commercial and industrial projects. iii. Other timetables.- available upon written request of the City. 22-

Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed $4,500,000 for a 3-year term.

CONSULTANT’s hourly rates for Building 8: Safety and Fire Services are as follows:
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Valid July 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2025, thereafter, the rates may be raised once per year to the 12-month % change of the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim area, for All Urban Consumers, up to a maximum of five percent. For prevailing wage classifications, the increase will be per the prevailing wage increase set by the California Department of Industrial Relations.
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EXHlBIT C _

WILLDAN
April 25, 2024
Revised: September 4, 2024
City of Bellflower
City Clerk’s Office
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Re: Proposal for Complete In-House Building Division Operations and Fire Plan Check and inspection Services
Willdan Engineering is pleased to present this proposal to the City of Bellflower to provide complete in- house Building Division operations and Fire Plan Check and Inspection services. Willdan is a leading nationwide provider of professional consulting and technical services. We are equipped with engineering, energy efficiency, and public finance services currently operating within California municipalities. Willdan Engineering Division is a one-stop shop for Building & Safety, Municipal, and Fire services that include:

Building Official Services (including Project Managers) Life-Safety and Accessibility Plan Review and Inspection Services Permit Technician Services (including Counter Support)
Specialized Services (including Catastrophic] Disaster Recovery and Medical Facilities) Engineering Services
Municipal Services (including Local Government Staffing) Fire Services (including Fire Code Officials) Code Enforcement Services (including Code Management and Code Officers)
Patrick Johnson, PE, C80, Director of Building and Safety, is authorized to contractually bind Willdan and will serve as Principal-ln-Charge. Pete Goodrich, CBO, will serve as Project Manager and oversee day-to-day services provided to the City. Please find their contact information below:

Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO Pete Goodrich, CBO
Director of Building and Safety Project Manager
909) 915-4361 (909) 262-8612
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Willdan acknowledges and understands the City’ 5 Scope of Work as outlined in the RFP. Our proposal demonstrates the Willdan Team’s experience and skills required to complete the City’s requests. This proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than sixty (60) days from the date of submittal. We look fonrvard to providing services to the City of Bellflower and its community.

Respectfully submitted,
WllLDAN ENGINEERING
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Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO
Director of Building and Safety
562.908.6200 | 800.499.4484 ( fax: 562.695.2120
13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405, Industry, California 91746-3443 I www.wi| ldan.com

WILLDAN
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................ 1 Project Analysis . . . 7
Objective, Scope, Nature of Proposed Program . .......3 Work Program and Methodology ............. 3
Building Official Services ............................................................................................................................ 4 Plan Review Services .................................................................................................................................. 5 Electronic Plan Review ........................................................................................................................... 6 Building Inspection Services ...................................................................................................................... 6 Permit Technician Services ........................................................................................................................ 7 Fire Prevention Services ............................................................................................................................ 8 Fire Plans Examiner ................................................................................................................................ 8 Fire Inspector ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Added Value Services ................................................................................................................................ 9 CASp Services ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Disaster Response & Inspection Services ............................................................................................... 9 Supplemental Building and Safety Related Services — Engineering ..................................................... 10 Code Enforcement and Public Safety Services ..................................................................................... 10 Project Management & Assigned Personnel... . ......11
Schedule of Activities 22
Program Monitoring .22
City Resources ...... ...23
Subcontractors ..... .. ..... 23
Contractor Capability and References............. ...... 23 Alternative Proposals ................ . 24
Conflict of Interest . .. 24
Required Forms - 2|;
Comprehensive. Innovative. Trusted.

City of Bellflower
Introduction
Willdan Engineering (Willdan), a California corporation since 1964, is a subsidiary of Willdan Group, Inc., a publicly traded Delaware corporation. Services are provided to nationwide clientele through three subsidiary firms — Willdan Engineering, Willdan Energy Solutions, and Willdan Financial Services — that offer a portfolio of diversified strengths. Throughout our mmmm history, Willdan has been a consistent industry leader providing all aspects of building E 60'.- and safety services, municipal, infrastructure, and transportation engineering; program management; financial consulting; municipal planning; environmental; 9 gay" energy-related services, along with a full complement of related disciplines. Dedicated «:3; to providing public agencies with reliable, quality, and cost-effective services, Willdan ,A/ $3" 1...... merges sound solutions with a solid respect for the fiscal responsibility faced by local "III M M agencies and the concerns of affected communities. This approach has proven responsive to the most challenging budget, schedule, and aesthetic requirements. It is a contributing factor to our industry reputation and our company growth. Willdan addresses the varied demographics of our public agency clients through focused, specialized services ofiering solutions tailored to the unique goals and visions of each agency.

For over 40 years, Willdan has been a full-service Building 8: Safety and Fire Prevention Consultant to municipalities, healthcare facilities, tribal entities, and university systems. We cater to each Client‘s unique goals, challenges, and needs by equipping a range of technical expertise through permit issuance, building life-safety plan reviews 8L inspections, accessibility plan reviews & inspections, health care facilities plan reviews & inspections, civil and grading plan reviews & inspections, flood zone experience, fire prevention plan reviews & inspections, emergency safety assessment, disaster recovery, and code enforcement. Willdan envisions our role in the City of Bellflower as that of a facilitator and problem solver advising the City's community through the plan review, permitting, and inspection processes. As a facilitator, we provide technical analysis when interpreting the intent of regulatory guidelines.

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Willdan believes customer service is essential to the City’s success. We will be the liaison between City Staff and the community. Our Team excels in adaptability, prompt responses, clear oral and written communication skills, efficient time management, and one-on-one interaction. These skillsets benefit the City’ 5 development by combining residents and businesses to grow together. We are experienced with transitioning communities to clean energy and sustainable futures.

Willdan is recognized as an ICC Preferred Provider. Our knowledgeable Team is available to provide training sessions to jurisdictions upon request.

Willdan Staff of Experts
I Building Safety Services I Program and Construction Management I Code Enforcement Services I Construction Inspection and Support I Municipal Engineering and Management " Traffic and Transportation I Highway and Freeway Engineering : EV?” an: :Vaftewlarlir i Environmental Planning i an an egiona arm '13
I Geotechnical/Geological Engineering ' Drainage land Flood-Control I Assessment Engineering ' Structura Engineering
Computer-Aided Analysis and Design ' Right of Way Engineering I Geographical Information System (GiS) ' LBNdscaPe Archltecture Complete ln»House Building and 1
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City of Bellflower
Project Analysis
The City of Bellflower is seeking a professional Consultant to provide full-service in-house Building & Safety operations as well as periodic Fire Prevention services. The City is soliciting the following duties:

One (1) Part-Time Building Official
One (1) Part-Time Senior/Commercial Plans Examiner
One (1) Full-Time Plans Examiner
One (1) Full-Time Senior Building Inspector
One (1) Full-Time Building Inspector
One (1) Full-Time Counter Manager/Permit Technician
One (1) Full-Time Permit Technician
One (1) Contract Part-Time Fire Plans Examiner (as needed) One (1) Contract Part-Time Fire Inspector (as needed)
Willdan is a qualified one-stop shop for providing the requested staffing. We will adapt the furnished services to comply with City’s necessities.

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Safety Division Operations and Fire Review and Inspection

City of Bellflower
Objective, Scope, Nature of Proposed Program

ABOUT WILLDAN
WIlldan delivers unmatched expertise In burldlng & safety, geotechmcal, crvrl Willdan is a leading. engineering, fire prevention, public works, community development, planning, nationvAde provider . financial consulting, and code enforcement services to the Public Sector. Our of promlmi Team administers high-quality support exceeding Client expectations while consulting W ensuring public life-safety. Willdan has 50+ offices
acrossmmtes fWilldanIsequrppedtosupplylicensedArchitects & Engineers, ICC certified imam key W Building Officials, Building Plans Examiners & Inspectors, Permit Technicians, in CAAZ. NV. UT. TX. counter support, CASp Plans Examiners & Inspectors, Fire Marshals, Fire Plans FL- IN. “J"? "V” Examiners & Inspectors, knowledgeable Project Managers, and disaster recovery 21:33"? 1' on services. Our professional Team will promote the community's short and long- we, 13.000mwm term interests while protecting and enriching the environmental quality of life for municipamias nationwide. the community. The Willdan Plans Examiners and inspectors are experienced 0mm “mph” with providing services for a myriad of residential, commercial, and industrial examiners. inspectors. ld' h - . - - code enforcement officers. gut mgs; roughout the Unite: Sgates As relsponse trmei‘age fssentlal to trhe fire ' _ I rty an t ecommunrty, wewr a just our p an revrew sc e u es to meett e “91m 3:: m City’s requnrements by offering both normal and expedited timetables. can Wmstage of a project - fm ”flitting
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The Willdan Team has hands-on experience serving local jurisdictions offering a wide range of specialized capabilities and technical disciplines. Many of our personnel previously served in management positions at Public Agencies, which separates us from other Consultants as we are knowledgeable in City operations and culture. Willdan currently provides Building & Safety and Fire Prevention services to 135 municipalities and jurisdictions throughout California. We furnish ICC certified personnel, Licensed Architects & Engineers, project management, permit issuance, construction management, specialized PREFERRED services, and expedited services (i.e. plan review and short-notice interim PROVIDER staffing). The professional Team is experienced in performing plan reviews and PROGRAM inspections on projects ranging from single family residential additions to complex high rise towers (including hotels and casinos), parking structures, medical facilities, and industrial centers.

Willdan is recognized as an
rcc ”9'9"“! mm" and 7 ; As a recognized ICC Preferred Provider, our qualified team is available to H provide training sessions to jurisdictions. The Willdan Team attends regular classes and seminars to remain informed on code updates as well as maintaining active certifications at no additional expense to the Client.

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City of Bellflower
Building Official Services
The Building Official is responsible for overseeing all operations of the Building Safety Division for the City of Bellflower. The Building Official will supervise Contract Staff, interpret the Codes, provide expertise to high level health/life— safety building enforcement standards, issue Red Tags/Yellow Tags to properties deemed uninhabitable/substandard (when applicable), tack and monitor properties that have been Red Tagged/Yellow Tagged to ensure the structure complies with codes and standards, suggest innovative solutions when temporarily displacing residents, supply technical support with plan reviews and inspections, coordinate inspections and plan reviews with other City Departments (i.e. Code Enforcement and Planning), professionally address and respond to Division complaints, prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly reports required by the City, attend City meetings (i.e. pre- construction, construction, City Council, Administrative Hearings, Court Summons, etc.), conduct Inspection Warrants, and draft and present Code amendments. The Building Official will be a liaison with City Departments including (but not limited to) Planning, Public Safety, Code Enforcement, City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Finance, and Economic Development. Additional responsibilities identified by the City includes reviewing entitlement applications, subdivision maps, and Temporary Event Permits by providing relevant Building & Safety comments.

The City Council Members are essential to the growth and development of Bellflower’s community.

Willdan’s Building Officials are experienced in interacting directly with City Council Members. The Building Official will offer professional expertise and guidance when called upon. We understand the camaraderie between the Building Official and Council Members is a vital component for streamlining the City’ 5 vision for the future environment.

The City Council Members are essential to the growth and development of Bellflower’s community.

Willdan’s Building Officials are experienced in interacting directly with City Council Members. The Building Official will offer professional expertise and guidance when called upon. We understand the camaraderie between the Building Official and Council Members is a vital component for streamlining the City’ 5 vision for the future environment.

As the City of Bellflower transitions into automated services, the Building Official will assist City Staff and contribute resources applicable to the configuration and implementation of the new system. Over the years, we have assisted multiple jurisdictions through this process. The Willdan Building Officials are efficient in relieving some of the growing pains.

Although the City is requesting a part-time Building Official to deliver in-house, on—call, and emergency services, based on the volume identified by the City, Willdan is proposing a full-time Building Official to ensure ample support to the City and community.

Complete In~House Building and
Safety Division Operations and Fire Review and inspection

29. City of Bellflower
Plan Review Services
Willdan's ICC certified Plans Examiners are experienced reviewing compliance of accessibility and life- safety with the current Edition of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Mechanical Code, California ' ‘ Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, California Energy Code, and the City of Bellflower’s amendments. The Plans Examiners will review all Building & Safety submittal packages in conjunction with the supplemental documents (i.e. structural calculation packages, Title 24 Reports, Geotechnical Reports with liquefication results, Permit Application, project valuation, proposed square footage, etc). There are no limitations for the types of construction that will be reviewed as our Plans Examiners are qualified analyzing new construction, additions, remodels, Tenant Improvements, and reconstruction projects associated with residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial projects.

They verify compliance with the following design elements:
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I Architectural I Energy Conservation Regulations (Title 24) I Life-Safety I Green Building Standards
I Plumbing I CASp
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I Structural & Complex Structural I Civil
The Plans Examiners will provide written correction lists upon each review cycle. The comments will identify non-compliant items by referencing applicable code sections, submittal sheet(s), details, and calculation package sheet(s). Upon the City's request, they will also provide redline plans with the written correction list.

We are attentive to customer service. In order to minimize the number of review cycles, Willdan enforces a streamlining process where Plans Examiners are accessible by phone, email, and in person. it is a standard practice for Plans Examiners to call the Design Professional(s) after the second (2“) review if the project does not appear to be approved on the third (3") submittal. We strive to approve submittals by the third (3") review cycle.

Willdan Plans Examiners will adhere to the City of Bellflower’s response turnaround schedule as follows:

I Ten (10) business days for residential projects
I Fourteen (14) business days for commercial and industrial projects I Other timetables available upon written request of the City We understand prompt response times are important to both the City and the development community.

If the City of Bellflower chooses, Willdan will provide expedited response times for second (2“) submittals and beyond as follows:

I Five (5) business days for residential projects
I Seven (7) business days for commercial and industrial projects Complete Ind-louse Building and ‘5
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City of Bellflower
Electronic Plan Review
For over 20 years, Willdan furnishes Cities with the option of complimentary electronic plan review. Not only does this expedite the plan review process, but it also reduces the Applicant's costs for printing. This service is a paperless solution requiring no additional software/hardware.

Submittals are accepted in PDF format and reviewed in Bluebeam. The Plans Examiners will transmit the redlined plans and written corrections lists back to City Staff via the Willdan portal at http://wilIdan.com/new/clientLinks.aspx#planreview . This service allows for on-line collaboration between the City, Licensed Professionals/Designers/Property Owners, and 12.7% Plans Examiners to facilitate a complete understanding of the review comments. City Staff, Licensed Professionals, and Property Owners will have 24-hour access to track plan review status and review redlines/comments. The City of Bellflower will have full access to the site to log and track all projects. If the City of Bellflower chooses not to utilize the electronic plan review services, Willdan will supply the City with plan bags and shipping labels as well as Willdan's FedEx and GLS account numbers.

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Building Inspection Services
Willdan's Inspectors are ICC certified and qualified to perform residential, commercial, and industrial inspections ensuring construction complies with the City approved plans building codes and standards, accessibility/life-safety, and supplemental documents. To comply with the City’ 5 request, Willdan lnspectors will complete daily inspections of active Permits. They are responsible for preparing the daily inspection lists/schedules, coordinate inspections with various City Departments (when applicable), interact professionally with Contractors/Developers/Property Owners during field inspections, conduct twice daily office hours for one-on-one guidance, input inspection results and notations into the City’s database, finalize Permits, expire Permits after one (1) year from Permit issuance if there has not been a successful inspection during that time, and respond to on-call and emergency inspections (when applicable) including after hours and weekends. Our lnspectors are trained to evaluate emergencies situations ranging from a vehicle crash into a structure to catastrophes/natural disasters.

The Willdan Inspection Team provides additional services to the Clients outside the identified Scope of Work. The Inspection Team will attend pre-construction and construction meetings with City Staff, Contractors/Developers, and Property Owners to aid in resolving field design issues. They will familiarize themselves with the City approved plans to verify the on-site/existing conditions are concurrent with those identified on the approved plans, which includes compliance with setbacks, square footage, Complete in-House Building and
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City of Bellflower
heights, and other project information. If there are discrepancies in the field, the Inspector will inform all City Departments of the deficiency and formulate a cohesive cost-efficient solution that can be recommended to the Property Owner. The Inspectors will adhere to the City’s protocols for scheduling performing inspections, reporting/inputting inspection results, use City approved Correction Notices, document field changes, and finalize Permits.

Furthermore, the Inspection Team understands the City of Bellflower Planning Department requires periodic inspections during the course of construction on any blue-sheet identified project. The Inspectors will coordinate with the project’s Planner to ensure compliance from both Departments, eliminating loss of time during construction which saves cost and material to the Property Owner.

Permit Technician Services
Willdan’s Permit Technicians are ICC certified and responsible for all Building & Safety Permit document control. They understand the importance of time management, attention to detail, proficient responses, and (most importantly) professional customer service.

When an Applicant submits a project, the Permit Technician will scan through the submittal package to verify the package is complete. A complete package includes the Permit Worksheet, Letter of Authorization (legitimately signed by the applicable representative), architectural/MEP/structural drawings, Title 24 Report, structural calculations, and a Geotechnical Report with liquefication results. In addition, they will validate the Contractor’s license is in good standing with the State of California and workers compensation insurance. Copies of the Permit Worksheet, Letter of Authorization, Contractor’ 5 license, and workers compensation will be included in each project file.

The Permit Technician Team will be responsible for logging all submittal packages prior to routing the submittal to the applicable City Department(s). This log will be monitored daily. When a response deadline is approaching, the Permit Technician will email all responsible Department personnel reminding them of the deadline (if responses have not been returned). Once all Departments provide responses, the Permit Technician Team will email the Applicant the complied response packet. Our Permit Technicians will provide additional technical support to Applicants when needed.

The Team is proficient in completing administrative duties related to the issuance of Permits (stamping and approving plans), Certificate of Occupancy (signed by the Building Official), Building & Safety Public records, and validating bond/easement/waiver/affidavits for accuracy. In addition to counter services, the Permit Technician Team will facilitate correspondence with Applicants via telephone, email, and in person.

As the City shared the increase of volume over the last three (3) years, Willdan recommends the City utilize two (2) full-time Permit Technicians (a Senior Permit Technician and 3 Permit Technician) and one 1) full-time Administrator/Office Manager. Implementing two (2) Permit Technicians will ensure the counter services provided exceed the City’ 5 expectations allowing the community to not only ask questions pertaining to Permits/Permitting process but reduce the wait-time. Another asset to having two (2) Permit Technicians is ensuring the proper documents are collected, logged, tracked, and retained as identified above. This is imperative to the Permit’s history and will minimize liability in the years to come. The Administrator/Office Manager will be responsible for the administrative duties and assisting the Building Official with weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports, OA/QC, billing, responding to public record request, create datasheets for document control and retention, and additional City Complete In-House Building and
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services upon request. Ultimately, we are proposing a checks and balance system while providing exceptional customer service and safeguarding the City and the community.

Fire Prevention Services
Willdan specializes in critical fire life-safety protection requirements sewing multiple jurisdictions throughout California for over 45 years.

The Fire Services Team is comprised of certified Plans Examiners, Inspectors, Fire Marshals, and fire protection Engineers to fulfill the broad range of critical fire life-safety protection services. We perform fire plan reviews and inspections on projects ranging from single family residential additions to complex high rise towers including hotels, casinos, etc.), arenas/stadiums, parking structures, medical facilities, and industrial centers. The City of Bellflower is requesting a contract part-time Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Inspector to conduct on—call and as needed services.

Fire Plans Examiner
Willdan’s Fire Plans Examiners hold both ICC and State certifications. The responsibility of the Plans Examiner is to review fire sprinkler systems, fire suppressions systems, subdivision maps, entitlement applications, Temporary Event Permits, and other fire prevention plans/supplemental documents for compliance with the California Fire Code. If additional services are needed in the future (i.e. hazardous material, high-piled storage, refueling stations, spray booths, cannabis extraction, etc.) our Team is more than equipped to include these revaews.

The Fire Plans Examiners will provide written and electronic correction lists and redline plans if requested. The comments will identify non-compliant items by referencing applicable code sections.

Willdan Fire Plans Examiners will provide quality customer service and be accessible by phone, email, and in-person.

Willdan Fire Plans Examiners will adhere to the City of Bellflower's response turnaround schedule as follows:

Ten (10) business days for residential projects
I Fourteen (14) business days for commercial and industrial projects Other timetables available upon written request of the City We understand prompt response times are vital to construction projects. We will adjust our plan review schedules by offering both normal and expedited turnaround response times to accommodate the City's requests.

Fire Inspector
The Willdan Fire Plans Examiner Team holds both ICC and State certifications. The responsibility of a the Fire Inspector is to complete all fire inspections fire sprinkler systems, fire suppressions A systems, temporary, emergency field inspections, and other fire prevention plans pertaining to ::
construction compliance with the City approved plans and the California Fire Code and standards.

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Under the supervision of the Building Official, the Fire Inspector will coordinate the inspection requests and inspection results with the Building and Safety Tam Members.

Added Value Services
CASp Services
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Willdan Engineering employs CASp certified Plans Examiners and Inspectors to safeguard the City’s compliance with the California Civil Code, Division 1, Part 2.52, Section 55.53(d)1&2 which reads as follows:
h———.i (d) ( 1) Commencing July 1, 2010, a local agency shall employ or retain at least one building inspector who is a certified access specialist. The certified access specialist shall provide consultation to the local agency, permit applicants, and members of the public on compliance with state construction-related accessibility standards with respect to inspections of a place of public accommodation that relate to permitting, plan checks, or new construction, including, but not limited to, inspections relating to tenant improvements that may impact access. lfa local agency employs or retains two or more certified access specialists to comply with this subdivision, at least one-half of the certified access specialists shall be building inspectors who are certified access specialists. (2) Commencing January 1, 2014, a local agency shall employ or retain a sufiicient number of building inspectors who are certified access specialists to conduct permitting and plan check services to review for compliance with state construction-related accessibility standards by a place of public accommodation with respect to new construction, including, but not limited to, projects relating to tenant improvements that may impact access. If a local agency employs or retains two or more certified access specialists to comply with this subdivision, at least one-half of the certified access specialists shall be building inspectors who are certified access specialists.

Our CASp Plans Examiners and Inspectors provide accessibility evaluations of the building and site to report-non-compliant accessibility implementations. If requested by the City, the CASp Inspector may assist with legal support and act as an expert witness. CASp Inspection services are conducted with a minimum of 24-hour notice.

Disaster Response 8. inspection Services
Willdan stands out from other providers by offering emergency response and specialized expertise. For over two decades, we have assisted communities recovering from firestorms, floods, earthquakes, mudslides, and other disasters. Amid the turmoil, Willdan supports communities with rebuilding their homes and businesses while ensuring the protection of public life-safety. We are equipped to promptly mobilize during catastrophes/disasters, emergencies, and pandemics allowing us to establish a reputation for innovative disaster recovery assistance approaches.

Willdan assisted communities with
recovery from the following
disasters:

Town of Paradise Firestorm
Northridge Earthquake
Lorna Prleta Earthquake
Whittier Narrows Earthquake
Berkeley Tunnel Firestorm
Malibu Flood
Malibu-Topanga Firestorm
Oakland Firestorm
Calabasas Flood
The Willdan Team is ready to assist by providing efficient means of reviewing and approving building permit applications as well as providing prompt construction inspections for affected Property Owners. We understand that most local and State jurisdictions are hard pressed to maintain normal services while assisting residents and businesses impacted by a major disaster. For example, on April 11, 2023, Willdan signed a contract with the Town of Paradise to perform Building and Safety plan reviews and inspection services for their on-call Post-Fire Rebuilding Assistance project.

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Paradise was in the direct line of the 2018 Camp Fire, at the time the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history.

Supplemental Building and Safety Related Services - Engineering At the City’s request, Willdan will provide Engineering services when directed/requested by City personnel. The additional services will include, but not limited to:

I Engineering, administrative, and technical support and research services, certified personnel where applicable), and equipment associated with building inspection, permit technician, plan review, standards and guidelines development and other building and safety related activities.

I Field engineering, investigations, assessments, and reports.

I All necessary engineering, inspection, support services as may be required in the investigation, evaluation, and potential criminal prosecution of building code violations.

I Investigating and preparing responses to the Board of Supervisors or public inquiries regarding building code issues.

I Preparing letters, memorandums, reports, etc.

I Scanning or electronic conversion, and indexing, of permits, construction plans, drawings, reports, calculations, documents, records, maps, plot plans, microfiche, etc.

I Development of public information materials, including, but not limited to, forms, technical handouts, brochures, manuals, website enhancements, etc.

Code Enforcement and Public Safety Services
Code Enforcement services are among the most complex and challenging services that government agencies provide. According to nationwide studies, property values, crime rates, insurance rates, business development, and the sense of community pride can be directly impacted by a jurisdiction’s Code Enforcement and Public Safety services.

In an effort to aid jurisdictions and maintain the quality of life for the Citizens, Willdan has assembled a quality Team comprised of individuals with extensive public agency experience and expertise including the development and implementation of inspection programs designed to ensure public safety, promote community involvement, and protect quality of life issues through community education and enforcement of municipal and related codes including preparation for, and participation in, prosecution by City and District Attorneys.

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Project Management & Assigned Personnel
Willdan have has selected Pete Goodrich, CBO, as the Project Manager for the City of Bellflower. Pete is an experienced Building Official, and Project Manager specializing in life, health, and safety building codes combined with proficient knowledge in building inspections, plans examinations, and overseeing Building & Safety operations. Pete is familiar with the workings of the City of Bellflower’s Building and Safety Department. He will be responsible for ensuring the City's day-to-day operational needs are met.

Patrick Johnson, PE, C30 is the Director of Willdan’s Building and Safety Division. As the Principal-in-Charge, Patrick is responsible for overseeing all Community Development services company wide as well as providing structural and non-structural plan review. He has attended Building & Safety and seismic application seminars and has received his Master of Engineering degree, specializing in structures, from California State Polytechnic University. Patrick has served as a forensic engineer responsible for justifying probable causes of structural damage caused by expansive soils. He has also provided Building Official Services to the City of Loma Linda, City of Highland, City of Banning, City of Big Bear Lake, City of Rancho Mirage, and March JPA.

Patrick and Pete will work with the City of Beilflower’s Director of Planning and Building Services Director”) regularly to guarantee the provided services exceed the City’ 5 requirements. Our team will regularly meet onsite and communicate electronically via phone or email with the Director to verify the following:

Staffing meets the City’s needs
Performance of plan reviews are completed timely and to the satisfaction of the City.

Performance of Willdan Team Members in general.

Monthly invoices and task orders issued by the City for services.

Monitor project budgets to verify compliance with contract limitations.

Provide all necessary tools and equipment for Willdan Team Members.

Provide continuing education to employees necessary for maintaining current certifications.

Review daily hours and weekly timesheets submitted by Willdan Team Members. \\ Perform regular reviews of our Team Members.

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City of Bellflower
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Principal-in-Charge
Building Plan Reviewers Building Inspectors Permit Technicians Fire Plans Examiners and Fire Inspectors
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Civil Engineer, Arizona No. 50435
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29 years of experience BS, Structural Engineering, ' 'CC Building "“99““ ICC Building Official
Disaster Response Team Member, California Building Officials University Iowa
520 years 'of experience
Jordan Wiley, C80, MICP
Senior Building Inspector
13 years of experience
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College, Mission Viejo, CA .

ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Building inspector
ICC California Residential Building Inspector
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Certificate of Construction I ICC Building Inspector
Principals, Anaheim, CA - ICC Certified Building Official I ICC Fire Plans Examiner
I ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector
I ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector
I ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
I ICC Building Plans Examiner
I ICC Building Code Specialist
I ICC Permit Technician
I ICC Permit Specialist
I ICC Certified Fire Marshal
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I ICC Fire Inspector II
I ICC Fire Code Specialist
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I ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner
I ICC Fuel Gas Inspector
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I ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector
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I ICC Mechanical Code Specialist
I ICC Residential Electrical Inspector
I ICC Commercial Energy Inspector
I ICC Residential Combination Inspector
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I ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
I ICC Electrical Inspector
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I ICC Electrical Code Specialist
I ICC Combination Plans Examiner
I ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner
I ICC Spray Applied Fire Proofing Special Inspector
I ICC Green Building - Residential Examiner
I ICC Energy Code Specialist
I ICC Certified Sustainability Professional
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Stefan Chiose, PE
Plan Check Engineer
12 years of experience
438 years of experience
Rouhl EI-Rabaa, PE, CASp
Plan Check Engineer
8 years of experience
Aaron Cowen, PE
Plan Check Engineer
30 years of experience
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Engineering, California
Polytechnic State
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ICC Certified Fire Sprinkler Plan Examiner
Professional Engineer, California No. 92565
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Plan Check Engineer
34 years of experience
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California State University,
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California State University,
Fresno
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ICC Plans Examiner No. 8259190
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Ehab Barakat
Plans Examiner
3 years of experience
Ryan Miller, EIT
Plan Check Engineer
15 years of experience
Raney, CBC, CA5p I
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John Hartley, CBO
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17 years of experience
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ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector
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ICCCalifornia Commercial Mechanical
ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspe tar
Commercial EIectrIcallnspe’ oi
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ICC Plans Examiner
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CACEO Certified Code Enforcement Officer
Post- Disaster Safety Officer
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Raul Diaz
Senior Building Inspector
14 years of experience
Electrical Certificate, Los
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College,
Plumbing and Electrical
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Contractor School
Building Inspector Training
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School
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Commercial Electrical Inspector
California Commercial Plumbing inspector
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CALGreen Plans Examiner
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California Residential Plumbing Inspector
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Allen Elkins
Senior Building Inspector
10+ years of experience
James Rotondo
Senior Building Inspector
21 years of experience
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Riverside, CA
Brent Iablonowski
Building Inspector
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Colleges, CA
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ICC Combination Inspector
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector
ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
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NFPA Automatic Sprinkler Systems
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CA OSFM Statues & Regulations
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University
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College
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IFCI Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
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Susan Guzzetta, CFPE
Fire Plan Check
Examiner/Fire Marshal
21 years of experience
BA, Psychology, California
State University, Fullerton
AA, Liberal Arts, Psychology,
Orange Coast College
National Fire Academy-Plan Review Recognizing and
Identifying Hazardous Materials
National Code Services Association - Certified California Fire Code inspector
California State Fire Marshal Certification - Plans Examiner, Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention 1A, 18, 1C, 2A, 23, 2C, 2E, 3A, 3B
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ICC Industrial Uses in Existing Buildings
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ICC Special and Mixed Occupancies
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ICC Fire Protection Systems
ICC High-Filed Combustible Storage
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California Fire Prevention Institute (CFPl) - Evaluating Alternative Methods of Construction, Exit Hardware and Door Controls
California Building Officials Training Institute - Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems
Residential Fire Sprinklers Systems
Commercial Hood Suppression Systems
Fundamentals of Nonstructural Plan Review
Advanced Nonstructural Plan Review
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Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board - Plan Check of Fire Sprinklers Residential Fire Sprinklers
Underground Piping & Water Supply
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Califdrnia Office of the State
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ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner
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ICC Certified Building Official
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24 years of experience
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University
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Southern University
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Supervisor Development,
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Fire Service Institute,
Arizona State University
TQM 101 Quality Customer
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Community College
Battalion Chief Academy,
Glendale Community
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ICC Fire Inspector II
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ICC Fire Marshal
ICC Legal Module
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California, Irvine
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City College
Subdivision Map Act
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ICC Building Classification
ICC Care Facilities Provisions
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ICC Commercial Fire Plan Reviews
ICC Fire and Smoke Separations
ICC Means of Egress
ICC Hazardous Materials Provisions
ICC Hazardous Materials and Use of Control Areas
ICC Allowable Heights and Areas
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ICC Commercial Kitchen Hoods
ICC High-Piled Combustible Storage
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California, Riverside
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Beth Hartley
Permit Technician
3 years of experience
BS, Park Administration,
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OCFA Hazardous Materials/Confined SpaoeAware
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AFAA Fire Alarm System Testings
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Schedule of Activities
Willdan is aware the City of Bellflower operates under a 9/80 work schedule. Our services will adhere to the two (2) week schedule devised by a total of eighty (80) working hours. Based on the City’s requests, Willdan is proposing the following Schedule of Activities.

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Willdan Engineering operates under a daily company-wide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (GA/QC) Program. This program is very effective by ensuring a seamless process of day-to-day operations. To safeguard quality control, the Willdan Team is furnished with prevailing tools for tracking plan reviews, issues iPhones and laptop/iPad computers for communication, and supplies field equipment including smart levels, tape measures, hard hats, safety vests, etc.

Inspection logs and reports are reviewed weekly by the Willdan Project Manager to monitor construction progress. The Project Manager will consult with thejurisdiction’s Building Official when deficiencies arise and recommend potential solutions. Once a solution is implemented, Willdan will update the quality control procedure. Willdan has built an excellent reputation with our services, leading otherjurisdictions to approach us to assist with their special projects.

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Willdan does not require additional City services or City Staff to supplement the objectives identified in this proposal. In order to serve the City and community, we anticipate designated office space and necessary office supplies to support the City.

Subcontractors
Willdan offers in-house experts and technicians for nearly all Engineering and Public Finance services.

This reduces the number of subcontractors hired to perform work with Willdan clients, separating us from other contract providers. Our goal is to exceed the client’ 5 expectations and assist with achieving their unique goals and visions of enhancing their communities.

Contractor Capability and References
Willdan is pleased to provide the following examples of related project experience.

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City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
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Alternative Proposals
Willdan has no alternative proposals for this work.

Conflict of Interest
Willdan has no known conflicts of interest.

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PROJECT ANALYSIS
The City of Bellflower is seeking a professional Consultant to provide full-service in-house Building 8: Safety operations as well as periodic Fire Prevention services. The City is soliciting the following duties:

One (1) Full-Time Building Official
One (1) Full-Time Plans Examiner
One (1) Part-Time Licensed Engineer/Architect Plans Examiner One (1) Full-Time Building inspector
One (1) Part-Time Building inspector
One ( 1) Full-Time Senior Permit Technician
One (1) Full-Time Permit Technician
One (1) Contract Part-Time Fire Plans Examiner (as needed) One (1) Contract Part-Time Fire inspector (as needed)
Willdan is a qualified one-stop resource with unmatched expertise and diversity of dedicated personnel to provide outstanding Building & Safety and Fire Services to the residents of Beilflower.

Building & Safety Services. Our experienced lCC certified Staff provides high quality Building Official, plan review, inspection, and counter services that are customer friendly and solution oriented.

Fire Services. Our qualified Fire Staff is committed to protecting fire safety through timely, efficient, and high caliber fire plan review and fire inspection services.

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Willdan proposes the following Building & Safety Services hourly rates:

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The Building Official will be in City Hall every working day fulfilling the duties of the Full- Ime Building Official, as well as Part- Time Inspector for high profile projects.

Fire Services will be provided on an as needed basis per our hourly rate schedule.

Additional billing classifications may be added to the above listing during the year as new positions are dated. Consultation in connection with litigation and court appearances will be quoted separately. The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 1.5 times, and Sundays and holidays, 2.0 times the standard rates. Blueprinting, reproduction, messenger services, and printing will be invoiced at cost plus fifteen percent (15%). A sub consultant management fee of fifteen percent (1596) will be added to the direct cost of all sub consultant services to provide for the cost of administration, consultation, and coordination. Valid July 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2025, thereafter, the rates may be raised once per year to the value between the 12-month 56 change of the Consumer Price Index for the Les Angela/Orange County/SacramentoISan Francisco/San Jose area and five percent. For prevailing wage classifications, the increase will be per the prevailing wage increase set by the California Department of Industrial Relations. 55-

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ExpectationsSolidVinylFence–Fencing •Response-August12, 2024 •actionsDeadlineforcorrectiveOct. 2, 2024 at 5PM: •NoticeofComplianceFinal –August2, 2024 •

ForConsideration:alllegalactionsrequiredforrecoveryofcostsAuthorizeCityAttorneytoinitiatelitigationtoabatepublicnuisancesandtake •demolitionAuthorizeCityManagertoexecutepublicworkscontracttoperform •Declareanemergencyauthorizingcontractingwithoutformalbidding•EmergencyAbatement

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August 2, 2024
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Eitan Sharaf
Artesia Enterprises LLC
7624 Firestone Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241
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Re: Code Enforcement Final Notice of Compliance9103-9121 Artesia Blvd., Bellflower CA 90706 APNs 7162-016-044 and 7162-016-045
Dear Mr. Sharaf:

This letter represents the City of Bellflower's Final Notice of Compliance with theadministrativehearingofficer's amended order dated May 31, 2024 ("Amended Order"),concerning the above referenced real property (the "Property). Please read every wordofthisNoticecarefully, as it provides important direction on your obligations, deadlines,and consequences of non-compliance.

The Amended Order states in relevant part for purposes of this Notice as follows:

The conditions described in Findings 2-9 (of the Order) constitute apublicnuisanceonthePropertysubjecttoabatement, including,without limitation: ... [1] removal of all blighted and unpermittedstructuresfromtheProperty; [2] removal or elimination of blightofpermittedstructures (exterior siding, paint, and condition); ...3] elimination of stained and blighted lot surfaces; [4] bring allfencingandsignageintocompliancewithMunicipalCode; [5]generally bring entire property into conformity with areastandards. Such abatement shall be made by the Owner within 90daysofthisAmendedOrderand, if not completed within said time,shall be conducted by the City using its own or contracted personnelandallcoststhereofshallbeassessedagainstPropertyasalien.Bold and numbering added for emphasis and clarity.) Los Angeles - Inland Empire - Marin County - Oakland - Orange County - Palm Desert - San Diego - San Francisco - Silicon Valley - Ventura County

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

FINAL NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
Compliance with the following corrective actions must be completed no later than5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2024:
1] removal of all blighted and unpermitted structures from the Property.

After thorough review and consideration of all available evidence, includingdocumentationprovidedbyyou, the City has confirmed that the remaining trailer in themiddleofthePropertydesignatedasarea "D" in Exhibit 1 below is an unpermittedstructure. It is also among the structures found to be blighted in the Amended Order.There are no City permits or approvals for trailers on the Property. Accordingly, youmusteitherremovealltrailersfromtheProperty, including all blight associated with anysuchtrailers, or obtain all required permits and approvals from the City for such trailers. 2] removal or elimination of blight of permitted structures (exterior siding, paint,and condition).

The three structures designated as areas "A," "B," and "C" in Exhibit 1 remaindilapidatedandareablightontheCity. You must either demolish and remove thesestructures, or obtain necessary permits and approvals from the City to rehabilitate all thestructuresyouwishtoremain. 3] elimination of stained and blighted lot surfaces.

You must eliminate all illicit discharge from the Property, including, without limitation,removing all stains, oil, and other vehicle fluids, from all surfaces on the Property suchthatthePropertyremainsfreeofblight. 4] bring all fencing and signage into compliance with Bellflower Municipal Code This includes, without limitation, ensuring no fencing is within the 10 -foot setback fromanypublicsidewalks, and that any other fencing remaining on the Property complieswiththeBellflowerMunicipalCode, including, without limitation, all required approvalsandpermits. 5] generally bring entire property into conformity with area standards.

This refers to bringing the condition and appearance of the Property into conformity withthemaintenancestandardsofotherpropertiesinthevicinity, including, withoutlimitation, removing all blight from the Property.

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

Exhibit 1
For reference on understanding what physical "blight" of property includes, MerriamWebsterDictionarydefinesblightas "a deteriorated condition." California Health &Safety Code § 33031, (although originally intended for redevelopment law) is alsoinstructive, and states in relevant part as follows:1 a) This subdivision describes physical conditions that cause blight:
1) Buildings in which it is unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work. Theseconditionsmaybecausedbyseriousbuildingcodeviolations, seriousdilapidationanddeteriorationcausedbylong-term neglect, construction thatisvulnerabletoseriousdamagefromseismicorgeologichazards, and faultyorinadequatewaterorsewerutilities. 2) Conditions that prevent or substantially hinder the viable use or capacity ofbuildingsorlots. These conditions may be caused by buildings of 1 Definitions and examples of blight provided in this Notice are not intended to be exhaustive and shouldnotbeinterpretedasanylimitationofthetypesorextentofconditionsthatamounttophysicalblight.

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LIP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

substandard, defective, or obsolete design or construction given the presentgeneralplan, zoning, or other development standards.

Applied to the Property, and as previously communicated to you many times: thestructuresonthePropertyshowdeterioratedconditions, lack of maintenance, andhaphazardrepairs; fencing is old and dilapidated; the lot surfaces are stained from illicitdischarge, cracked and damaged due primarily to years of auto repair work andexposuretoindustrialsubstances. Examples of blighted conditions, which are notexhaustive, are shown in the following photos of the Property:

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

By way of example, compare the conditions of the Property to your other commercialpropertieslocatedat17321-1 7341 Clark Ave. in Bellflower and at7624FirestoneBlvd. in Downey, as depicted below in Examples 1 and 2, respectively.

Example 1 -17321-17341 Clark Ave

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

Example 2 - 7624 Firestone Blvd.

Your other two commercial properties shown above demonstrate your experience withwell -maintained properties and provide a clear guide for expectations of abatement ofyourblightedProperty.

TAKE NOTICE
Be further advised that your obligation to timely comply with the Amended OrderabatingthenuisancesonthePropertytakespriorityover, and is independent from, anyintendedusesofthePropertyasacontractor's office, contractor's equipment yard, oranylong-term development of the Property. You are free to combine your abatementeffortswithconstructionforintendedusesoftheProperty, but doing so will not extendtheabatementdeadline.

Be further advised that compliance with the Amended Order does not necessarilymeanthatthePropertywouldthennecessarilybefullycompliantwiththeBellflowerMunicipalCode ("BMC"). The Amended Order addresses specific nuisances on theProperty. It is your responsibility to ensure it is otherwise compliant with all applicablelaw . Every day a violation of the BMC exists, it is considered a new and independentviolation. The City reserves the right to pursue enforcement of all violations on theProperty, beyond the Amended Order, by any and all means permitted by law.

Be further advised that no further extensions or notices will be provided, and the CityreservesitsrighttopursueanabatementwarranttoenteruponthePropertytoabate

BURKE, WILL.IAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

the public nuisances thereon consistent with the Amended Order, its police powers, andasotherwiseprovidedbylawifthisdeadlineisnotstrictlymet. You have been aware ofyourobligationtoabatethenuisancesspecifiedintheAmendedOrdergoingbacktoatleastFebruary2021whenaformalNoticeofPublicNuisancewasservedonyoubytheCityAttorney's Office, and numerous notices since.

Be further advised that after inspection of the Property by the Building Official, he hasconfirmedthatOctober2, 2024, is sufficient time to comply with the Corrective ActionslistedinthisNotice, particularly given your being a licensed contractor and propertydevelopmentexperience.

Be Advised that the City is not going to provide you with detailed, pinpoint instruction orlistsoftheexactaspectsofthePropertythatareblightedorotherwisenotinconformitywiththeBMC, nor precisely how to eliminate their blighted conditions. As a licensedcontractorandownerofmanyothercommercialdevelopmentsovertheyears, you arewellequippedtounderstandthedifferencebetweenadeterioratedpropertyandonethatappearsrespectableandwellmaintainedfromthepublicright-of-way. Using yourowncommercialpropertiesmentionedaboveprovidessufficientexamplesofthelevel ofappearanceandmaintenancethatwouldeliminatetheblightoftheProperty.

Be Advised that during the Building Official's recent inspection of the Property, heobservedconditionsthatarenotcompliantwithcurrentbuildingcodesand/or indicatedunpermittedwork. This includes, without limitation, issues with the structures, electricalandplumbing. Any structures you intend to keep and use on the property may involveworkthatrequirespermitsfromtheCity.

Be Advised that City staff will review and process any plans that you submit within areasonabletime. It is your responsibility to factor in time for plan review in meeting yourOctober2, 2024 deadline. Feedback will be provided by comments and corrections toplans, as needed. You should not expect any direction or informal review from any Citystaffbefore, or in preparation of, submitting plans to the City.

Be Advised that should the City abate your Property, you will be responsible for theCity's costs of abatement, including attorney fees. Failure to pay the City's abatementcostsinfullwillresultintheCityplacingalienandspecialtaxassessmentonyourPropertytorecoupthesecosts. Further, the City may seek foreclosure and sale yourPropertyunderthatlientorecoveritsabatementcosts.

Be Advised that any communications with this Office or City staff regarding thecontentsofthisNoticeorcompliancewiththeAmendedOrdershouldbeinwriting orwitnessedbyatleasttwoCitypersonnel. Doing so will help preserve a clear record ofeventsandavoidanymisunderstandings.

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

Be Advised that the directives and contents of this Notice have the support andbackingoftheCityCouncil, City Manager, and City Executive Management. As always,the City encourages and prefers voluntary compliance. But given the long history ofunlawfulusesandmaintenanceofyourProperty, particularly where these violationsposeanimmediatethreattopublichealth, safety, and general welfare, the City'spatiencehascometoanend.

In conclusion, you have been on notice of your obligation to eliminate the blightedconditionsofthePropertyforyears, and were ordered to do so within 90 days of theAdministrativeOrderdatedFebruary14, 2024. The Amended Order of May 31, 2024,which was provided as a courtesy for additional clarity concerning your obligations ofcompliance, extended that deadline to August 29, 2024. This current deadline ofOctober2, 2024, represents the final extension of time promised by this Office —therewillbenofurtherextensions. You may wish to consult with legal counsel.

You or your legal counsel may me regarding this Notice by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Timothy E. Campen
Assistant City Attorney, City of Bellflower
cc: Bellflower City Council
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building ServicesRowenaGenilo-Concepcion, Planning ManagerBrianMcNerney, Interim Director of Public SafetyDavidFawcett, Code Enforcement Supervisor

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-54 – A Resolution adopted pursuant to Public Contracts Code § 20168 finding that an emergency exists within the City and authorizing contracting without the need for bidding pursuant to § 20168 and Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapters 3.28 and 8.36.

DATE: September 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action is recommended to mitigate the public health and safety threats presented by the Property in its current state.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-54, declaring an emergency and authorizing contracting without formal bidding pursuant to Public Contracts Code § 20168 and Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC) sections 3.28.090 and 8.36.160, and Chapter 8.40; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard public works contract, in a form approved with the City Attorney, with a contractor to perform demolition for buildings located on the property located at 9103-9123 Artesia Boulevard; 3) Authorize the City Attorney to initiate litigation to abate any public nuisance on the property and take all legal actions required to ensure the City’s recovery of costs; or 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The preliminary engineering estimate for the abatement of nuisances on the Property is 200,000. All costs associated with the City’s assumption of control over the abatement process would be borne by the property owner. Part of the recommended actions of this matter include authorizing the City Attorney to take all legal actions needed to secure the City’s funding from the property owner including, without limitation, foreclosing on the securities already provided to the City.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The emergency and extended repairs are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15269 (demolition of the identified facilities is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency) and § 15301 (Existing Facilities). The expected action would demolish structures constituting a threat to public health and safety with no expansion of the existing use. The project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts regarding traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Additionally, the City Council’s actions are exempt from additional CEQA review as they are being made to protect public and private property and necessary to maintain services essential to the public, health and welfare see, CalBeach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529: CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid).

BACKGROUND
The recommended action is desirable to ensure that public nuisances identified at the real property located at 9103-9123 Artesia Boulevard (the “Property”) are removed. While the property owner is already obligated to comply with an abatement order issued on May 31, 2024 (the “Abatement Order”), the proposed action would help ensure that Abatement Order is implemented either by the property owner (the current deadline is October 2nd for voluntary compliance) or by the City in accordance with an abatement warrant. A copy of the Abatement Order is attached as Exhibit “A”; a copy of the Final Notice of Compliance dated August 2, 2024, is attached as Exhibit “B.” While the Abatement Order identifies specific items on the property that must be abated, the Property also now constitutes a vacant parcel that must comply with BMC Chapter 8.40. This means, among other things, that the Property must be landscaped along all perimeters adjacent to public streets.

As the Council is aware, public works projects ordinarily require a formal bidding process that can result in up to 90 days of delay for issuing a contract to a responsible bidder.

Here, the public nuisances at the Property must be permanently abated before the next rainy season.

It is unclear – in September – how wet the rainy season will be for 2024-2025. The traditional rainy season commences November 1st each year. Which is why most construction occurs during the summer months. The property owner was regularly reminded of his obligation to submit designs and plans for bringing the Property into compliance. To date, nothing formal has happened as to such planning.

If adopted, the draft Resolution requires substantial compliance with the Abatement Order and Final Notice. Whether substantial compliance is met by the stated deadline of October 3, 2024, is a determination which lies with the City Manager. Compliance would, at a minimum, take the form of permit-ready designs/plans approved by the City to allow the property owner’s private contractors to begin mobilizing. 2-

Staff Report – Resolution No. 24-54
September 9, 2024

BACKGROUND – Continued
Should that not occur, then the Resolution authorizes the City Manager to utilize the informal bidding process in BMC Chapter 3.28 to select an appropriate contractor without additional City Council action. This will expedite the abatement process and (hopefully) allow the City to make significant progress toward nuisance abatement before Winter storms.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 24-54 ....................................................................................................... 4 Exhibit A – Abatement Order ........................................................................................... 7 Exhibit B – Final Notice of Compliance ......................................................................... 12 3-

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 24-54

A RESOLUTION ADOPTED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS
CODE § 20168 FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS WITHIN THE

CITY AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACTING WITHOUT THE NEED FOR
BIDDING PURSUANT TO § 20168 AND BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL
CODE (“BMC”) CHAPTERS 3.28 AND 8.36
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Pursuant to Public Contracts Code (“PCC”) § 20168, the City Council may, upon a four-fifths vote, declare that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property because of an emergency.

B. The real property located at 9103-9123 Artesia (the “Property”) consists of two adjacent parcels at the corner of Artesia Blvd. and Virginia Ave. They are owned by Artesia Enterprises, LLC, with Eitan Sharaf as its principal.

On May 31, 2024, an administrative hearing officer issued an order of abatement (“Abatement Order”) that requires the Property to be cleared and cleaned in accordance with applicable law including the BMC. A final deadline for voluntary compliance is October 2, 2024.

C. A review of the administrative record demonstrates that the property owner is unwilling or unable to timely cooperate with the City as to bringing the Property into compliance. Both the written record and verbal testimony make it apparent that any reasonable person should anticipate that the Property will continue to violate applicable law on and after October 2, 2024.

This is also demonstrated by the Property now being a vacant parcel that must comply with BMC Chapter 8.40 – something not contemplated by the Abatement Order, but constituting a new and ongoing violation of the BMC.

Among other things, the Property must be landscaped along all perimeters adjacent to public streets.

D. In accordance with PCC § 20168, and BMC Chapters 3.28, 8.36 and 8.40, the City Council may expend public money in furtherance of action required by that emergency, including procuring the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without soliciting for bids.

E. Based upon the history of the Property, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to ensure that the Property is brought into compliance with the Abatement Order and applicable law. Because the property owner has failed at this point to take substantive efforts towards compliance, the City will assume responsibility for completing required abatement at the Property owner’s cost. Accordingly, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest to authorize the City Manager to take the actions set forth in this Resolution.

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F. Any delay resulting from the City’s need to abate the imminent threats to public health on the Property will exacerbate the public nuisance already present on the Property. Among other things, the Property – as set forth in the Abatement Order – houses structures constituting attractive nuisances and blight. These nuisances constitute an emergency as contemplated by Public Contracts Code § 20168 and BMC Chapters 3.28, 8.36 and 8.40.

G. Under such conditions, the City Council finds that the delay resulting from public bidding would imperil public health and safety, and it is in the public's interest to complete procurement of a new contractor in the most expedient fashion.

SECTION 2. Environmental Assessment. The emergency and extended repairs are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15269 (demolition of the identified facilities is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency) and § 15301 Existing Facilities). The expected action would demolish structures constituting a threat to public health and safety with no expansion of the existing use. The project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts regarding traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Additionally, the City Council’s actions are exempt from additional CEQA review as they are being made to protect public and private property and necessary to maintain services essential to the public, health and welfare (see, CalBeach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529: CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid).

SECTION 3. Declaration of Emergency; Authorization. In adopting this Resolution, the City Council takes the following actions:

A. Based upon the entirety of the administrative record including, without limitation, the staff report, the City Council finds that an emergency exists as to abating the Property which constitutes an imminent threat to public health and safety that requires immediate action.

B. If, based upon the sole discretion of the City Manager, the property owner fails to commence substantive progress toward completing abatement as required by the Abatement Order and Final Notice by October 3, 2024 Project”), then the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the best qualified contractor to abate all public nuisances on the Property as authorized by an abatement warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. While BMC Chapter 8.36 should be used for competitive selection of an appropriate contractor, all contracts may be awarded and executed in accordance with PCC § 20168 and BMC Chapter 3.28, 8.36 and 8.40.

C. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to undertake all actions required to recover the City’s costs related to the Project as authorized by applicable law.
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D. The City Manager is authorized to amend the 2024-25 budget to establish a $200,000 appropriation in CDBG and/or General Fund Code Enforcement including corresponding adjustments to revenues (cost recovery), to pay for property abatement at 9103-9121 Artesia Boulevard.

SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 9th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.

DanKoops, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KarlH. Berger, CityAttorney
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
In the matter of: AMENDED

ORDER RE
9103-9121 Artesia Boulevard. ABATEMENT
I.

INTRODUCTION
Hearing on the above—entitled nuisance matter with respect to the real property located at 9103-9121 Artesia Boulevard (Property) in the City of Bellflower (City) was held commencing at 10:00 am. on February 8, 2024, in the City Hall pursuant to due notice thereof. Appearing for the City were Timothy E. Campen, Deputy City Attorney, and David Fawcett, Supervising Code Enforcement Officer. Appearing for the Property were Eitan Sharaf (Owner), his son and spouse. This Amended Order supersedes any previous orders, and is for the purpose of correcting minor typographical errors and providing additional clarity regarding compliance. ll.

BACK ROUND
Property is located in the M-zone and was acquired by Owner in 2014; title is held through an LLC. It has always been Owner's intent to develop the Property as affordable housing in the form of a 60-unit apartment building. Negotiations with the City for that purpose have not been fruitful to date.

There are apartment houses adjacent to the Property, the second floor of which look down on it. Artesia Boulevard is a main traffic artery in the City.

The Property currently has two tenants, a towing company and a nearby auto sales firm. The auto sales firm uses the Property as storage for a number of vans

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which are for sale at its other premises.

The Property first attracted the City's attention in 2016 due to its appearance, which includes the aforesaid vans, sign poles, engine parts, automotive repair, several dilapidated buildings and a trailer used as an office. Since the first notice sent by the City in 2016, Owner has been reasonably cooperative in cleaning up the site and its appearance has improved over the past years. However, Owner has balked at removing some of the buildings since he wants to use them as storage for his planned construction of the affordable-rent apartment house. Accordingly, this Order will focus on the appearance of the Property as of February 2024.

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Mr. Fawcett was sworn and identified Exhibits A through H as accurate representations of the Property and they were admitted into evidence. Exhibit F showed the Property as of January 17, 2024 and is the current condition of the Property. The evidence showed a number of vans lined up, a trailer on blocks, several dilapidated buildings, poles which once held signs and a chain-link fence on the property line, most of which is covered by tarpaulins.

The Property was once used for various purposes legally allowed at the time but subsequently rendered nonconforming by zone change. Among these was auto repair. Said nonconforming uses were abandoned by non-use for the requisite period and thus are no longer viable. Auto repair is currently being conducted without a license from the state.

There are currently two tenants on the Property, a towing service and the nearby auto sales firm which uses the Property for storage of vehicles. The towing firm will be evicted by the Owner. However, the auto sales firm has a lease and the Owner states that it will not leave.

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EINDINQS

1. Property is owned by Eitan Sharaf through title held by his LLC.

2. Property has a number of vans apparently stored for ultimate sale by a tenant of Owner.

3. There are located on the Property several abandoned and dilapidated trailers and wooden buildings not in conformity with area standards.

4. There are also located on the Property a number of poles which once held signs.

5. The Property is surrounded by a chain-link fence covered by tarpaulins and located on the Property line.

6. Auto repair being conducted on the Property outside an enclosed building, an unpermitted use.

7. Said auto repair is being conducted without a State license.

8. There is motor oil and other fluids on the ground of Property which is a blight, and may be discharged onto public property and into the storm drain system.

9. There is evidence of other unpermitted uses of Property, such as auto repair, auto sales and auto storage].

10. Owner has been informed of the above-described nuisance conditions but has not taken corrective action to fully abate them.

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The foregoing Findings establish the following violations:

1. Municipal Code Section 8.36.030 prohibiting operation of business in violation of State law.

2. Municipal Code Section 8.36.030 (A)(3)(6)(10) re abandoned or dilapidated buildings or structures.

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3. Municipal Code Section 1752060 (A) & (B) requiring fences to be back 10 feet from the property line.

4. Municipal Code Section 8.36.030(A)(29) prohibiting tarpaulins on chain link fencing.

5. Municipal Code Section 8.36.030(A)(21) which prohibits unpermitted signs.

6. Municipal Code Section 13.20.080 prohibiting pollutants runoff into storm drains.

7. Municipal Code Chapters 17.44 and 17.52 prohibiting uses not permitted such as auto repair, auto sales and auto storage.

8. Municipal Code Section 8.36.030(A)(31) prohibiting maintenance of property out of conformity with area standards.

ORDER
The conditions described in Findings 2-9 above constitute a public nuisance on the Property subject to abatement, including, without limitation: removal of all unpermitted uses on the Property; removal of all blighted and unpermitted structures from the Property; removal or elimination of blight of permitted structures (exterior siding, paint, and condition); elimination of any polluting substances from possible runoff into storm drains; elimination of stained and blighted lot surfaces; bring all fencing and signage into compliance with Municipal Code; generally bring entire property into conformity with area standards. Such abatement shall be made by the Owner within 90 days of this Amended Order and, if not completed within said time, shall be conducted by the City using its own or contracted personnel and all costs thereof shall be assessed against Property as a lien.

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This decision is final and conclusive. Judicial review of this decision is subject to the provisions and time limits set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, et seq.

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Richard R. Terzian 5 If I
Hearing Officer
DATED: May 3 l ,2024

Direct No.: 619.814.5810
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Eitan Sharaf
Artesia Enterprises LLC
7624 Firestone Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241
Email: [email protected]
Re: Code Enforcement Final Notice of Compliance
9103-9121 Artesia Blvd., Bellflower CA 90706
APNs 7162-016-044 and 7162-016-045
Dear Mr. Sharaf:

This letter represents the City of Bellflower’s Final Notice of Compliance with the administrative hearing officer’s amended order dated May 31, 2024 (“Amended Order”), concerning the above referenced real property (the “Property). Please read every word of this Notice carefully, as it provides important direction on your obligations, deadlines, and consequences of non-compliance.

The Amended Order states in relevant part for purposes of this Notice as follows:

The conditions described in Findings 2-9 (of the Order) constitute a public nuisance on the Property subject to abatement, including, without limitation: … [1] removal of all blighted and unpermitted structures from the Property; [2] removal or elimination of blight of permitted structures (exterior siding, paint, and condition); … 3] elimination of stained and blighted lot surfaces; [4] bring all fencing and signage into compliance with Municipal Code; [5] generally bring entire property into conformity with area standards. Such abatement shall be made by the Owner within 90 days of this Amended Order and, if not completed within said time, shall be conducted by the City using its own or contracted personnel and all costs thereof shall be assessed against Property as a lien.

Bold and numbering added for emphasis and clarity.)
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9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

FINAL NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
Compliance with the following corrective actions must be completed no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2024:
1] removal of all blighted and unpermitted structures from the Property.

After thorough review and consideration of all available evidence, including documentation provided by you, the City has confirmed that the remaining trailer in the middle of the Property designated as area “D” in Exhibit 1 below is an unpermitted structure. It is also among the structures found to be blighted in the Amended Order.

There are no City permits or approvals for trailers on the Property. Accordingly, you must either remove all trailers from the Property, including all blight associated with any such trailers, or obtain all required permits and approvals from the City for such trailers. 2] removal or elimination of blight of permitted structures (exterior siding, paint, and condition).

The three structures designated as areas “A,” “B,” and “C” in Exhibit 1 remain dilapidated and are a blight on the City. You must either demolish and remove these structures, or obtain necessary permits and approvals from the City to rehabilitate all the structures you wish to remain.
3] elimination of stained and blighted lot surfaces.

You must eliminate all illicit discharge from the Property, including, without limitation, removing all stains, oil, and other vehicle fluids, from all surfaces on the Property such that the Property remains free of blight.
4] bring all fencing and signage into compliance with Bellflower Municipal Code This includes, without limitation, ensuring no fencing is within the 10 -foot setback from any public sidewalks, and that any other fencing remaining on the Property complies with the Bellflower Municipal Code, including, without limitation, all required approvals and permits.
5] generally bring entire property into conformity with area standards.

This refers to bringing the condition and appearance of the Property into conformity with the maintenance standards of other properties in the vicinity, including, without limitation, removing all blight from the Property.
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Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

Exhibit 1
For reference on understanding what physical “blight” of property includes, Merriam Webster Dictionary defines blight as “a deteriorated condition.” California Health & Safety Code § 33031, (although originally intended for redevelopment law) is also instructive, and states in relevant part as follows:1
a) This subdivision describes physical conditions that cause blight:
1) Buildings in which it is unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work. These conditions may be caused by serious building code violations, serious dilapidation and deterioration caused by long-term neglect, construction that is vulnerable to serious damage from seismic or geologic hazards, and faulty or inadequate water or sewer utilities.
2) Conditions that prevent or substantially hinder the viable use or capacity of buildings or lots. These conditions may be caused by buildings of 1 Definitions and examples of blight provided in this Notice are not intended to be exhaustive and should not be interpreted as any limitation of the types or extent of conditions that amount to physical blight. 14-

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substandard, defective, or obsolete design or construction given the present general plan, zoning, or other development standards.

Applied to the Property, and as previously communicated to you many times: the structures on the Property show deteriorated conditions, lack of maintenance, and haphazard repairs; fencing is old and dilapidated; the lot surfaces are stained from illicit discharge, cracked and damaged due primarily to years of auto repair work and exposure to industrial substances. Examples of blighted conditions, which are not exhaustive, are shown in the following photos of the Property:
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By way of example, compare the conditions of the Property to your other commercial properties located at 17321-17341 Clark Ave. in Bellflower and at 7624 Firestone Blvd. in Downey, as depicted below in Examples 1 and 2, respectively.

Example 1 - 17321-17341 Clark Ave
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Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

Example 2 - 7624 Firestone Blvd.

Your other two commercial properties shown above demonstrate your experience with well-maintained properties and provide a clear guide for expectations of abatement of your blighted Property.

TAKE NOTICE
Be further advised that your obligation to timely comply with the Amended Order abating the nuisances on the Property takes priority over, and is independent from, any intended uses of the Property as a contractor’s office, contractor’s equipment yard, or any long-term development of the Property. You are free to combine your abatement efforts with construction for intended uses of the Property, but doing so will not extend the abatement deadline.

Be further advised that compliance with the Amended Order does not necessarily mean that the Property would then necessarily be fully compliant with the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”). The Amended Order addresses specific nuisances on the Property. It is your responsibility to ensure it is otherwise compliant with all applicable law . Every day a violation of the BMC exists, it is considered a new and independent violation. The City reserves the right to pursue enforcement of all violations on the Property, beyond the Amended Order, by any and all means permitted by law.

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9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

the public nuisances thereon consistent with the Amended Order, its police powers, and as otherwise provided by law if this deadline is not strictly met. You have been aware of your obligation to abate the nuisances specified in the Amended Order going bac k to at least February 2021 when a formal Notice of Public Nuisance was served on you by the City Attorney’s Office, and numerous notices since.

Be further advised that after inspection of the Property by the Building Official, he has confirmed that October 2, 2024, is sufficient time to comply with the Corrective Actions listed in this Notice, particularly given your being a licensed contractor and property development experience.

Be Advised that the City is not going to provide you with detailed, pinpoint instruction or lists of the exact aspects of the Property that are blighted or otherwise not in conformity with the BMC, nor precisely how to eliminate their blighted conditions. As a licensed contractor and owner of many other commercial developments over the years, you are well equipped to understand the difference between a deteriorated property and one that appears respectable and well maintained from the public right-of-way. Using your own commercial properties mentioned above provides sufficient examples of the level of appearance and maintenance that would eliminate the blight of the Property.

Be Advised that during the Building Official’s recent inspection of the Property, he observed conditions that are not compliant with current building codes and/or indicated unpermitted work. This includes, without limitation, issues with the structures, electrical and plumbing. Any structures you intend to keep and use on the property may involve work that requires permits from the City.

Be Advised that City staff will review and process any plans that you submit within a reasonable time. It is your responsibility to factor in time for plan review in meeting your October 2, 2024 deadline. Feedback will be provided by comments and corrections to plans, as needed. You should not expect any direction or informal review from any City staff before, or in preparation of, submitting plans to the City.

Be Advised that should the City abate your Property, you will be responsible for the City’s costs of abatement, including attorney fees. Failure to pay the City’s abatement costs in full will result in the City placing a lien and special tax assessment on your Property to recoup these costs. Further, the City may seek foreclosure and sale your Property under that lien to recover its abatement costs.

Be Advised that any communications with this Office or City staff regarding the contents of this Notice or compliance with the Amended Order should be in writing or witnessed by at least two City personnel. Doing so will help preserve a clear record of events and avoid any misunderstandings.
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Eitan Sharaf
9103-9221 Artesia Blvd.

August 2, 2024

Be Advised that the directives and contents of this Notice have the support and backing of the City Council, City Manager, and City Executive Management. As always, the City encourages and prefers voluntary compliance. But given the long history of unlawful uses and maintenance of your Property, particularly where these violations pose an immediate threat to public health, safety, and general welfare, the City’s patience has come to an end.

In conclusion, you have been on notice of your obligation to eliminate the blighted conditions of the Property for years, and were ordered to do so within 90 days of the Administrative Order dated February 14, 2024. The Amended Order of May 31, 2024, which was provided as a courtesy for additional clarity concerning your obligations of compliance, extended that deadline to August 29, 2024. This current deadline of October 2, 2024, represents the final extension of time promised by this Office —there will be no further extensions. You may wish to consult with legal counsel.

You or your legal counsel may me regarding this Notice by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Timothy E. Campen
Assistant City Attorney, City of Bellflower
cc: Bellflower City Council
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services Rowena Genilo-Concepcion, Planning Manager
Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety
David Fawcett, Code Enforcement Supervisor
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BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLF’

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Tae Rhee, Finance Director/City Treasurer
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-031, dated September 9, 2024.

DATE: September 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Section X.B of the Budget, Financial and Administrative Policies stipulates the City’s process in executing warrants for the payment of goods and services, as well as the requirement to make each warrant register a matter of public record by placing it on the City Council Agenda as a Consent Calendar item.

RECOMMENDATION
1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-031; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
1,486,369.39 in expenditures.

ATTACHMENT
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Fund No.CITY OF BELLFLOWER:
010 General Fund 938,439.91$
011 General Fund Projects 27,886.30
022 Public Facilities Fund 395.00
070 Measure A Fund - Parks 80,388.79
090 Agency Fund/Refundable Deposits - Private Projects 6,764.90 100 Proposition A Fund - Transportation 23,499.92
125 Measure R Fund - Transportation / Streets 1,615.05
135 Proposition C Fund - Transportation / Streets 19,935.65 320 Measure W Fund - Water 6,052.65
510 Economic Development Fund 4,103.75
530 IT/Equipment Replacement Fund 38.01
542 General Plan/Zoning Ordinance Update Fund 8,160.00
600 Building and Safety Fund 68,156.25
900 Community Development Block Grant Fund 13,376.73
910 HOME Fund 2,294.00
Total Accounts Payable 1,201,106.91
Payroll Check/ACH Payments (Pay Period Ending 08/09/24) 285,262.48 Total Expenditures - City 1,486,369.39$

WARRANT REGISTER FUND SUMMARY

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
Warrant Register No. 25-031 Dated September 9, 2024)
https://bellflowergcc.sharepoint.com/sites/fin/Shared Documents/Warrant Registers/Warrant Register Cover Page Template

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 001
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: 20434 (20434 SOUTH SANTA FE AVENUE, LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 09/03/24 60991.72 010 43410 8010 TSS 06/24 TO 09/24 RENT/8833 CEDAR/TEMPORARY SHELTER Vendor's Total = 60991.72
VENDOR.: ALA05 (ALAN'S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 39303 XXXXXX 08/27/24 733.23 010 46200 3900 LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT Vendor's Total = 733.23
VENDOR.: ALL30 (ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 7Z1Z2 XXXXXX 08/27/24 2100.00 910 44100 4215 H87 LEAD ABATEMENT/DL-HIP 1052/13732 MCNAB/ANDRUS Vendor's Total = 2100.00
VENDOR.: ATL03 (ATLAS BACKFLOW)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 43336u XXXXXX 08/26/24 -210.00 010 46030 3900 Check Reversed

70.00 010 46000 3900 Check Reversed

70.00 010 46020 3900 Check Reversed
43336A XXXXXX 08/27/24 210.00 010 46030 3900 BACKFLOW SERVICE/TEST (QTY 3)/RPL.CHECK

70.00 010 46000 3900 BACKFLOW SERVICE/TEST (QTY 1)/RPL.CHECK

70.00 010 46020 3900 BACKFLOW SERVICE/TEST (QTY 1)/RPL.CHECK Vendor's Total = 0.00

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 002
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: BAY04 (BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240813 XXXXXX 08/27/24 382.20 010 42534 5000 INSTRUCTOR FEE/ONLINE DRIVER'S ED/3/23/24-8/12/24 Vendor's Total = 382.20
VENDOR.: BEE04 (ROBIN COWAN)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 5965 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 43100 3100 05/16/24 BEE REMOVAL SERVICE/10204 WASHINGTON Vendor's Total = 150.00
VENDOR.: BEL11 (BELLFLOWER HOME GARDEN WATER COMPANY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 2240821 XXXXXX 08/27/24 290.64 010 43212 3900 07/24 WATER/CONSTITUTION PARK Vendor's Total = 290.64
VENDOR.: BIR02 (CHRISTINA JOY PADILLA BIRKEY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 41000 1030 08/19/24 PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 150.00
VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 3744327 XXXXXX 08/27/24 212.30 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 003
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS) ..Continue..

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 3753095 XXXXXX 08/27/24 655.16 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT
3753122 XXXXXX 08/27/24 234.44 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT
3753148 XXXXXX 08/27/24 511.24 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT
3753167 XXXXXX 08/27/24 461.91 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT
3753201 XXXXXX 08/27/24 1017.44 010 43160 3100 ASPHALT
Vendor's Total = 3092.49
VENDOR.: BYM01 (GERRIT J. BYMA)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240814 XXXXXX 08/27/24 100.00 010 41000 1020 08/14/24 P&R COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 100.00
VENDOR.: CAL19 (CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL STATISTICS, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 24080905 XXXXXX 08/22/24 550.00 010 42052 1300 FY23/24 DIRECT & OVERLAPPING DEBT REPORT Vendor's Total = 550.00
VENDOR.: CAL41 (CALIFORNIA JPIA)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description NVIR01297 XXXXXX 09/03/24 6304.00 010 43527 8000 FY24/25 POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE Vendor's Total = 6304.00

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 004
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: CAL58 (CA. ASSOC OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 200030688 XXXXXX 08/22/24 54.00 010 43020 4105 CACEO WEBINAR/"HOARDING" Vendor's Total = 54.00
VENDOR.: CAL84 (CALPERS-FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description A240820H XXXXXX 08/20/24 233134.00 010 23142 FY 24/25 CERBT/RETIREE/OPEB Vendor's Total = 233134.00
VENDOR.: COR01 (CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, INC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 000C40731 XXXXXX 08/22/24 350.00 010 42030 1300 CUSTOM PROGRAMMING/PAYROLL/MEDICAL 00C408151 XXXXXX 08/27/24 1420.18 010 42030 1300 09/24 FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 167.08 010 42030 1350 09/24 FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT

33.42 100 42030 3500 09/24 FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT

50.12 135 42030 3650 09/24 FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT
Vendor's Total = 2020.80
VENDOR.: CR&01 (CR&R INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 08/22/24 80457.57 010 36570 FY23/24 REFUSE LIEN COLLECTION Vendor's Total = 80457.57

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 005
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: CRA05 (MICHELE L. CRAVENS-WORLEY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240814 XXXXXX 08/27/24 100.00 010 41000 1020 08/14/24 P&R COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 100.00
VENDOR.: DUA02 (DUANE MORITA)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 2422 XXXXXX 08/22/24 2240.00 010 42054 4100 07/24 CONSULTANT/ENVIRONMENTAL 2423 XXXXXX 08/22/24 8160.00 542 42054 4132 LEA 07/24 CONSULTANT/HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION 2424 XXXXXX 08/22/24 640.00 010 42054 4100 07/24 CONSULTANT/SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT Vendor's Total = 11040.00
VENDOR.: EMP05 (EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 7968519H XXXXXX 08/29/24 14173.38 010 23080 PIT - PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 Vendor's Total = 14173.38
VENDOR.: FER05 (FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 4574027 XXXXXX 08/27/24 104.29 010 46030 3900 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 45345761 XXXXXX 08/27/24 281.98 010 46010 3900 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Vendor's Total = 386.27

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 006
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: FRO07 (FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240812 XXXXXX 08/27/24 426.77 100 43300 3560 08/24 TELEPHONE,INTERNET/PRKG.STR/16337 BLFR.

Vendor's Total = 426.77
VENDOR.: GLA01 (GLASBY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 344374A XXXXXX 08/27/24 1874.57 010 46011 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 625.00 010 46013 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
344398A XXXXXX 08/27/24 39.14 010 46011 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 344467A XXXXXX 08/27/24 370.20 010 46010 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Vendor's Total = 2908.91
VENDOR.: GNG01 (G & G SECURITY INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 14883 XXXXXX 08/27/24 340.00 010 43105 2000 08/06/24 SPECIAL EVENT SECURITY/2024 MOVIE NIGHT Vendor's Total = 340.00
VENDOR.: GOG01 (GO GREEN INTERIOR PLANTS)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 49031 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 46000 8000 08/24 INTERIOR PLANT SERVICE/AFN 463 Vendor's Total = 150.00

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 007
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: GRE21 (GREENFIELDS OUTDOOR FITNESS, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description S26564 XXXXXX 08/27/24 80388.79 070 47230 9000 132 PO#500040023 OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT/TP/BALANCE Vendor's Total = 80388.79
VENDOR.: HAA01 (MITCHEL L. HAACK)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240814 XXXXXX 08/27/24 100.00 010 41000 1020 08/14/24 P&R COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 100.00
VENDOR.: HAR08 (HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 240311 XXXXXX 08/22/24 12740.00 010 42054 3000 04/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/RETAINER 240367 XXXXXX 08/22/24 2075.00 600 42054 4120 04/24 GRADING PLAN CHECK SERVICES/(2)LOCATIONS 240370 XXXXXX 08/22/24 12740.00 010 42054 3000 05/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/RETAINER 240375 XXXXXX 08/22/24 10960.00 010 42054 3000 5/24 ENG.SVCS/TRAF.EVAL/PARK ST/VAR.ROAD SEGMENTS 240450 XXXXXX 08/22/24 12740.00 010 42054 3000 06/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/RETAINER 240465 XXXXXX 08/22/24 4417.50 320 42054 6020 5/24-6/24 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SERVICES 240466 XXXXXX 08/22/24 1240.00 320 42054 6020 05/24 MEASURE W COMPLIANCE SERVICES 240467 XXXXXX 08/22/24 4862.50 600 42054 4120 05/24-06/24 GRADING PLAN CHECK SERVICES 240513 XXXXXX 08/22/24 12740.00 010 42054 3000 07/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/RETAINER Vendor's Total = 74515.00
VENDOR.: HAS03 (HASA INC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 982325 XXXXXX 09/03/24 2007.90 010 43100 3900 POOL CHEMICALS Vendor's Total = 2007.90

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 008
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: HDL03 (HDL SOFTWARE LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description SIN041292 XXXXXX 08/22/24 107.06 010 42030 1300 06/24 BUSINESS LICENSE PROCESSING FEE Vendor's Total = 107.06
VENDOR.: HOM01 (HOME DEPOT)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240728H XXXXXX 08/09/24 109.98 010 41362 1012 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 149.30 010 42324 3100 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

88.13 010 43100 5010 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 330.50 010 43162 3100 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

38.46 010 46000 3900 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 429.76 010 46000 8000 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 610.27 010 46010 3900 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 488.98 010 46011 3900 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 633.66 010 46012 3900 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 368.84 010 46029 3900 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 285.59 010 46300 3100 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 215.81 100 46000 3560 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 316.35 125 46000 3910 07/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

29.36 010 43100 3900 07/24 PW SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT/EARLY PAY DISCOUNT Vendor's Total = 4036.27
VENDOR.: INT15 (MIKE CABRERA CORPORATION)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description NV0000366 XXXXXX 08/27/24 3433.75 510 41310 4002 POSTCARDS (QTY 27,000) 670.00 510 41310 4002 POSTCARDS/BINDING,PACKAGING,DELIVERY (QTY 26,667) Vendor's Total = 4103.75

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 009
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: IRO02 (IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description JRVG682 XXXXXX 08/27/24 4457.25 010 43620 1200 08/24 RECORDS MANAGEMENT Vendor's Total = 4457.25
VENDOR.: IRS02 (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240723H XXXXXX 08/09/24 1272.00 010 20230 08/24 FIT BACKUP WITHHOLINDING/GAR06 91611587H XXXXXX 08/29/24 49848.40 010 23020 941:EMPLYRS QRTRLY OASDI -PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 12374.96 010 23170 941:EMPLYRS QRTR MEDICARE -PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 38669.89 010 23070 941:EMPLYRS QRTR FEDERAL -PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 Vendor's Total = 102165.25
VENDOR.: JHM01 (JHM SUPPLY, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 979953 XXXXXX 08/27/24 219.79 010 46000 8000 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 980993 XXXXXX 08/27/24 240.09 010 46025 3900 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 981363 XXXXXX 08/27/24 683.60 010 46010 3900 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES Vendor's Total = 1143.48
VENDOR.: LAN07 (LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description P6604 XXXXXX 08/22/24 1249.60 010 43440 1210 TRANSLATIONS/"NOTICE OF NO MORE CANDIDATES" P6658 XXXXXX 08/22/24 10898.72 010 43440 1210 TRANSLATIONS/UNREIMBURSED MANDATES/GME 11/5/24 Vendor's Total = 12148.32

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 010
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: LOS01 (LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 250122MR XXXXXX 09/03/24 0.01 010 42161 2200 TEST ACH/7/24 OT LAW ENFORCEMENT/TRAFFIC ENFORCE.

Vendor's Total = 0.01
VENDOR.: LOS49 (L.A. CO. REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240820 XXXXXX 08/27/24 97.00 910 44100 4215 H99 RECORD'G FEE/G-HIP1064/9530 ALONDRA#44/SANBORN B240820A XXXXXX 08/27/24 97.00 910 44100 4215 H96 RECORD'G FEE/G-HIP 1061/9113 ROSECRANS #14/GARCIA Vendor's Total = 194.00
VENDOR.: LOS50 (LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 36728 XXXXXX 08/22/24 467.70 010 43000 4100 LEGAL AD/PUBLIC NTC.CU 24-04/PUB.07/26/24 Vendor's Total = 467.70
VENDOR.: MAS02 (MASTER PITCH, LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 17476 XXXXXX 08/29/24 27886.30 011 47240 9000 PO#500040022/DUAL PITCHING MACHINE EQUIP/BALANCE Vendor's Total = 27886.30
VENDOR.: MEN06 (WILLIAM J MENDES)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 41000 1030 08/19/24 PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 150.00

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 011
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: NV501 (NV5,INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 401413 XXXXXX 08/22/24 18176.00 135 47050 9000 101 6/24 ON-CALL CONST.MGMT,INSP/ON-CALL CONCRETE/TO#5 Vendor's Total = 18176.00
VENDOR.: OMN01 (OMNI ENTERPRISE)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description BF061124 XXXXXX 08/27/24 1995.00 010 46000 8000 06/24 JANITORIAL SERVICES 640.00 010 46000 3100 06/24 JANITORIAL SERVICES
1095.00 010 46000 2000 06/24 JANITORIAL SERVICES
1050.00 010 46013 3900 06/24 JANITORIAL SERVICES
345.00 010 46010 3900 06/24 JANITORIAL SERVICES
831.60 010 46030 3900 06/24 JANITORIAL SERVICES
Vendor's Total = 5956.60
VENDOR.: PAR01 (LIBERTY UTILITIES/PARK WATER COMPANY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240823H XXXXXX 08/23/24 2612.89 010 43212 3100 06/26/24-07/24/24 WATER B240827H XXXXXX 08/27/24 1697.92 010 43212 3100 06/26/24-07/25/24 WATER 20897.41 010 43212 3900 06/26/24-07/25/24 WATER
Vendor's Total = 25208.22
VENDOR.: PERS0 (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description A240822H XXXXXX 08/22/24 700.00 010 42052 1300 GASB 68 ACTUARIAL - REPORTS 2024

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 012
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: PERS0 (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM) ..Continue..

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 2720900/1H XXXXXX 08/29/24 60347.24 010 23040 PERS RETIREMENT PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24

0.01 010 43524 3900 ROUNDING ADJ
Vendor's Total = 61047.25
VENDOR.: PRE26 (PRETTY SMART)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description PWF002 XXXXXX 08/22/24 395.00 022 47260 9000 110 3/24-6/24 ARCHITECT DESIGN SV/PW OFFICE FURNITURE Vendor's Total = 395.00
VENDOR.: ROA01 (ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 20296 XXXXXX 08/27/24 1984.50 010 43170 3100 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 523.69 010 43180 3100 SIGN SUPPLIES
409.69 010 46500 3100 REPLACEMENT PAINT TIPS
Vendor's Total = 2917.88
VENDOR.: ROM02 (MARGARET ROMERO)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240814 XXXXXX 08/27/24 100.00 010 41000 1020 08/14/24 P&R COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 100.00

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 013
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: SAF11 (SAFEbuilt,LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 458479 XXXXXX 08/22/24 1218.75 600 42072 4120 06/24 FIRE MARSHALL PLAN REVIEW/(5)LOCATIONS 539140 XXXXXX 08/22/24 60000.00 600 42072 4120 08/24 BUILDING SERVICES Vendor's Total = 61218.75
VENDOR.: SAL19 (THE SALVATION ARMY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 011122023 XXXXXX 08/27/24 13284.28 900 44523 4155 CCV 10/23-12/23 CDBG PUBLIC SVC.AGREEMENT/AFN 205.27 Vendor's Total = 13284.28
VENDOR.: SAN47 (VICTOR A. SANCHEZ)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240821 XXXXXX 08/27/24 507.45 010 41100 1000 CVS PER DIEM,MILEAGE,LODGE/8/2-3/24 CCCA MEETING Vendor's Total = 507.45
VENDOR.: SCS02 (S.C. SIGNS & SUPPLIES LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 250291 XXXXXX 08/27/24 1360.00 010 41307 1012 07/25-26/24 CMS MESSAGE BOARD RENTALS (4) 250496 XXXXXX 08/27/24 1360.00 010 41307 1012 08/1-2/24 CMS MESSAGE BOARD RENTALS (4) Vendor's Total = 2720.00
VENDOR.: SHE09 (SHEA ELECTRIC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 1334 XXXXXX 08/27/24 349.50 010 46011 3900 REPAIR LIGHTING/THOMPSON PARK/TO#31 Vendor's Total = 349.50

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 014
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: SIM06 (J R SIMPLOT COMPANY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 205095693 XXXXXX 08/27/24 107.74 010 46029 3900 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES Vendor's Total = 107.74
VENDOR.: SMA01 (SMART AND FINAL)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 468011 XXXXXX 08/22/24 138.11 010 41100 1000 08/12/24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXPENSE Vendor's Total = 138.11
VENDOR.: SOU01 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240813H XXXXXX 08/13/24 1869.41 010 43210 3900 07/24 ELECTRIC B240814H XXXXXX 08/14/24 53.50 010 43210 3100 07/24 ELECTRIC 26445.99 010 43210 3900 07/24 ELECTRIC
B240819H XXXXXX 08/19/24 44.90 010 43210 3100 07/24 ELECTRIC B240820H XXXXXX 08/20/24 11012.72 010 43210 8000 07/24 ELECTRIC B240821H XXXXXX 08/21/24 58496.55 010 43210 3100 07/24 ELECTRIC 1233.58 010 43210 3900 07/24 ELECTRIC
4933.45 100 43210 3560 07/24 ELECTRIC
4152.43 010 43210 8010 TSS 07/24 ELECTRIC
240821ECFH XXXXXX 08/21/24 11762.03 010 43210 3900 ECF 07/24 ELECTRIC/THE MAYNE EVENTS CENTER B240827H XXXXXX 08/27/24 3863.25 010 43210 2000 07/24 ELECTRIC 3168.36 010 43210 3100 07/24 ELECTRIC
357.14 320 43210 6022 07/24 ELECTRIC
Vendor's Total = 127393.31
VENDOR.: SOU03 (THE GAS COMPANY)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819H XXXXXX 08/19/24 140.50 010 43211 3900 07/24 GAS

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 015
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: SOU03 (THE GAS COMPANY) ..Continue..

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240820H XXXXXX 08/20/24 14.79 010 43211 3100 07/24 GAS 195.14 010 43211 3900 07/24 GAS

86.64 010 43211 8000 07/24 GAS
240820ECFH XXXXXX 08/20/24 1136.62 010 43211 3900 ECF 07/24 GAS/THE MAYNE EVENTS CENTER B240823H XXXXXX 08/23/24 150.01 010 43211 8010 TSS 07/24 GAS Vendor's Total = 1723.70
VENDOR.: SOU70 (SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 76413 XXXXXX 08/22/24 63305.00 010 42192 2230 07/24 SECURITY PATROL/CITY 17752.00 100 42192 3560 07/24 SECURITY PATROL/PARKING STRUCTURE 1155.00 125 42192 3910 07/24 SECURITY PATROL/BIKE TRAIL Vendor's Total = 82212.00
VENDOR.: STA26 (STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 007388656 XXXXXX 08/22/24 138.47 100 43100 3510 OFFICE SUPPLIES 007388658 XXXXXX 08/22/24 900.82 010 37050 FAMILY ASSIST.PROGRAM SUPPLIES/BACKPACK DRIVE 007388659 XXXXXX 08/22/24 106.96 010 37050 FAMILY ASSIST.PROGRAM SUPPLIES/BACKPACK DRIVE Vendor's Total = 1146.25
VENDOR.: TPX01 (U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORPORATION)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240809H XXXXXX 08/14/24 316.25 010 43300 5012 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/CARUTHERS PARK

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 016
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: TPX01 (U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORPORATION) ..Continue..

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240809H XXXXXX 08/14/24 158.13 010 43300 5011 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/THOMPSON PARK 158.13 010 43300 5013 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/BAC
378.19 010 43300 8000 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/CITY HALL 1664.51 135 43300 3610 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/INTERNET/CITY HALL 450.56 010 43300 5000 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/SIMMS PARK 450.56 010 43300 5010 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/SIMMS PARK 292.73 010 43300 2000 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/SUBSTATION 294.08 010 43300 3100 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/PUBLIC WORKS 294.08 010 43300 3900 08/09/24-09/08/24 TELEPHONES/PUBLIC WORKS Vendor's Total = 4457.22
VENDOR.: TRI08 (TRIPEPI, SMITH & ASSOCIATES)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 12829 XXXXXX 08/22/24 6811.73 010 41317 1012 07/24 VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES 12830 XXXXXX 08/22/24 2650.65 010 41317 1012 07/24 VIDEO,COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION SERVICES Vendor's Total = 9462.38
VENDOR.: VER09 (VERIZON WIRELESS)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 970586872H XXXXXX 08/23/24 38.01 530 43300 9500 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

41.53 010 43300 1000 CVS 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

41.53 010 43300 3000 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

59.87 010 43300 3100 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

41.53 010 43300 3900 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND
124.59 010 43300 4000 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

41.53 010 43300 4100 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND
312.80 010 43300 4105 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

50.92 900 43300 4152 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND
235.05 010 46200 3100 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND/EQUIPMENT/PW LEADER

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 017
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: VER09 (VERIZON WIRELESS) ..Continue..

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 970586872H XXXXXX 08/23/24 124.80 010 46200 3900 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND/EQUIPMENT 470.10 010 46200 1100 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND/EQUIPMENT 121.25 010 43300 1100 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

61.55 010 43300 5000 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

76.02 010 43300 5010 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

41.53 010 43300 5017 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

38.01 320 43300 6022 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

45.02 135 43300 3610 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND

41.53 900 43300 5022 08/24 CELLULAR BROADBAND
Vendor's Total = 2007.17
VENDOR.: VIS01 (VISTA PAINT CORPORATION)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 56996900 XXXXXX 08/27/24 143.70 125 46000 3910 GRAFFITI PAINT Vendor's Total = 143.70
VENDOR.: VOY02 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO - 457)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description A240826H XXXXXX 08/29/24 29474.43 010 23090 VOYA DEFERRED-PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 Vendor's Total = 29474.43
VENDOR.: VOY03 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO - 401a)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description A240826H XXXXXX 08/29/24 1777.28 010 23092 VOYA 401A - PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 Vendor's Total = 1777.28

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 018
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: VOY04 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY - 457 ROTH)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description A240826H XXXXXX 08/29/24 3060.73 010 23093 VOYA ROTH - PPE 8/23/24 PD 8/29/24 Vendor's Total = 3060.73
VENDOR.: WHI13 (UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 003223922 XXXXXX 08/22/24 2820.00 010 41307 1012 7/11-25/24 PORTABLE RESTROOMS/SPECIAL EVENTS 003223944 XXXXXX 08/22/24 580.00 010 41362 1012 07/02/24 PORTABLE RESTROOMS/MOVIE NIGHT Vendor's Total = 3400.00
VENDOR.: WIL25 (ROBERT WILSON)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 41000 1030 08/19/24 PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 150.00
VENDOR.: \AHU3 (BRIAN AHUMADA)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240814 XXXXXX 08/27/24 100.00 010 41000 1020 08/14/24 P&R COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 100.00
VENDOR.: \BRO1 (DONNA BROWN)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 016140002u XXXXXX 08/26/24 -200.00 010 20500 Check Reversed

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 019
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: \BRO1 (DONNA BROWN) ..Continue..

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 16140002A XXXXXX 08/27/24 200.00 010 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/P&R/R#1016140.002 Vendor's Total = 0.00
VENDOR.: \DOW0 (DOWNEY CEDAR, LLC)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 10802 XXXXXX 08/22/24 3759.60 090 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/PW/8740 CEDAR ST/R#10802 14754 XXXXXX 08/22/24 1000.00 090 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/PW/8740 CEDAR ST/R#14754 Vendor's Total = 4759.60
VENDOR.: \DRA3 (AARON DRAKE)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 41000 1030 08/19/24 PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 150.00
VENDOR.: \FR05 (GEORGE E FRANZEN)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description B240819 XXXXXX 08/27/24 150.00 010 41000 1030 08/19/24 PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND Vendor's Total = 150.00
VENDOR.: \HA08 (WILLIAM AND ANGELA HARTMAN)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 15986 XXXXXX 08/22/24 2005.30 090 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/PW/10237 PARK ST/R#15986 Vendor's Total = 2005.30

REPORT.: 09/03/24 City of Bellflower PAGE: 020
RUN....: 09/03/24 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL
VENDOR.: \JAY2 (SINDURI JAYASINGHE)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 17048 XXXXXX 08/22/24 500.00 010 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/P&R/R#17048 Vendor's Total = 500.00
VENDOR.: \R060 (ANITHA RAMKUMAR)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 17066 XXXXXX 08/22/24 500.00 010 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/P&R/R#17066 Vendor's Total = 500.00
VENDOR.: \VIS1 (VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD OF AMERICA)

WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description 17093 XXXXXX 08/22/24 500.00 010 20500 REFUND DEPOSIT/P&R/R#17093 Vendor's Total = 500.00
Report's Grand Total = 1201106.91

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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 SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 3 to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02 (Agreement File No. 887), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Regional Program Funds.

DATE:September 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 3 to the fund transfer agreement (Agreement File No. 887) with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (the District) for the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) Regional Program funds. The City of Bellflower applied for SCWP Regional Program funds and was approved for five years of operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Caruthers Park Stormwater and Urban Runoff Capture Project (the “Project”). Addendum No. 3 provides funds for year four.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 3 to Agreement File No. 887, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the City’s General Fund. The City will receive $177,000 in SCWP Regional Program funds for FY 2023/2024 for the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Project.

DISCUSSION
On November 6, 2018, Measure W was successfully passed by Los Angeles County voters, which created the SCWP. The SCWP provides local, dedicated funding for stormwater and urban runoff programs and projects to increase local water supply, improve water quality, and protect public health.
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DISCUSSION – Continued
The City of Bellflower is in the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Area (LSGRWA) under the SCWP. The LSGRWA is estimated to receive up to $16.7 million annually to fund regional projects and programs. Regional Program funds for the LSGRWA are programmed by the LSGRWA Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders from agencies, municipalities, and community members from within the LSGRWA. The Steering Committee meets regularly to develop funding plans and recommendations to provide water quality, water supply, and community enhancement benefits to the region.

The City applied for SCWP Regional Program funds for the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Project and was approved for five years of regional funding.

On January 11, 2021, the City approved Agreement File No. 887 between the City and the District, which allows for the transfer of Regional Program funds to the City. The FY 2020/2021 allocation was received after execution of Agreement File No. 887 and the four subsequent fiscal year allocations will be received after execution of Addendums to Agreement File No. 887. The City is anticipating the following allocations:

FY 2020/2021: $147,000 (received)
FY 2021/2022: $177,000 (received)
FY 2022/2023: $177,000 (received)
FY 2023/2024: $177,000
FY 2024/2025: $177,000
Following receipt of the signed Addendum No. 3 by the District, the District will disburse the FY 2023/2024 allocation to the City within 45 days.

ATTACHMENT
Addendum No. 3 to Agreement File No. 887 ........................................................................ 3 2-

ADDENDUM NO. 3 TO
TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2020RPLSGR02 BETWEEN

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND
City of Bellflower
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – REGIONAL PROGRAM
This Addendum No. 3 to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02, hereinafter referred to as “Addendum No. 3”, is entered into as of _______________ (LACFCD Use Only) by and between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, hereinafter referred to as "District," and City of Bellflower for Caruthers Park, hereinafter referred to as Recipient."
WHEREAS, District and Recipient entered into Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02, hereinafter referred to as Agreement", pertaining generally to the transfer of a SCW Program Contribution (as therein defined) from District to Recipient for the implementation by Recipi ent of a Funded Activity (as therein defined) to increase stormwater and/or urban runoff capture and/or reduce stormwater and/or urban runoff pollution, on N/A ; WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for the disbursement of the SCW Program Contri bution for the 23-24 Fiscal Year as therein defined), and further provides that if the Funded Activity is included in a duly approved Stormwater Investment Plan (as therein defined) for a subsequent Fiscal Year, the parties shall enter into an addendum to the Agreement regarding the disbursement of the SCW Program Contribution for that subsequent Fiscal Year; WHEREAS, the Funded Activity has been included in a duly approved Stormwater Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 23- 24;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, mutual representations, covenants and agreements in this Agreement, the District and the Reci pient, each binding itself, its successors and assi gns, do mutually promise, covenant, and agree as follows:

1.The definitions set forth in Secti ons 16.03 and 18.02 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code together with the definitions set forth in the Agreement shall apply to this Addendum No. 3.

2.The District shall disburse the SC W Program Contribution for the 23-24 Fiscal Year as described in the Budget Plan within forty-five (45) days of the executi on of this Addendum by the last party to sign.

3.All terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, including, but not limited to the following provisions related to compli ance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02

Execution of Agreement
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously or in any number of counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed manually on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic records and are executed electronically, whether digital or encrypted, each of whi ch shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

The District and the Recipient hereby agree to regard facsimile/electronic representati ons of ori ginal signatures of authorized officers of each party, when appeari ng in appropriate places on this Agreement and on any addenda or amendments thereto, delivered or sent via facsi mile or electronic mail or other electroni c means, as legally sufficient evidence that such original signatures have been affixed to this Agreement and any addenda or amendments thereto such that the parties need not follow up facsimi le/electronic transmissions of such documents wi th subsequent (non- facsimile/electronic) transmission of “ori ginal” versions of such documents.

Further, the District and the Recipient: (i) agree that an electronic signature of any party may be used to authenticate this Agreement or any addenda or amendment thereto, and if used, will have the same force and effect as a manual signature; (ii ) acknowledge that if an electronic signature is used, the other party will rely on such signature as binding the party using such signature, and (iii) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this agreement based on the foregoi ng forms of signature.

Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Addendum No. 3 has been executed by the parties hereto.

Lower San Gabriel River
City of Bellflower
Caruthers Park
By: ____________________________________
Name:

Title:

D ate: __________________________________
Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Addendum No. 3 has been executed by the parties hereto.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:

By: ____________________________________
Name:Matthew Frary
Title:Assistant Deputy Director
For: Mark Pestrella
Date: __________________________________
Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
2018 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT
RECEIPT 1!
201811271230048
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

WCY DATE
CITY OF BELLFLOWER 11/27/2010

COUNTY/STATE AGENCY OF FILING DOCUMENT NUMBER
LA 2018295798

PROJECT TITLE
CARUTl-IERs PARK STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF CAPTURE

P-ROJECT APPLICANT NAME PHONE NUMBER
BERNARDO INIGUEZ (5533044424

PROJECT APPLICANT ADDRESS CW FATE ZIP CODE
16600 CIVIC CENTER DR BELLFLOWER CA 00700
PROJECT APPLICANT (Check appropriate box):

Local Public Agency :1 School District I] one: Special Dlslncl 0 sure Agency El Prlvue Emily CHECK APPLICABLE FEES:
9: El Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 30,158.00 3 0.00 1 El Negative Deolarallon (ND)(MND) $2,280.75 5 2,230.75 1 I] Appication Fee Water Divaslm (State Water Resources Control Board Only) $850.00 5 0 00 El Projects Subject to Celfifled Regulaory Programs (CRP) $1,077.00 3 0.00 E County Adainistrafive Fee moo 3 75.00
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El Office of Planning and Researc Public Agency: City of Bellflower US Ma”. Street Address. Address: Public Works Department 16800 Civic finisr Drive. film, CK E706
P.O. Box 3044 1400 Tenth St. Rm 113 Contactzaemardo lniguez Sacramento. CA 95812-3044 Sacramento. CA 95814 Phone: (562) 804-1424 ext 2233 Coun Clerk
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Address: 124m E. Imperial Highway. ROME-001
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SUBJECT: Flllng of Notlce o! Determlnatlcn in compliance with fictlon 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.

State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to State Clearinghouse):2°18081039 Project Title: Caruthers Park-Stonnwater and Urban Runoff Capture Project Applicant: City of Bellfiower Public Works Department Project Location (include county): 10500 Flora Vista Street. Beliilcwer, Caiifomla. 90706, Lee Angela: County Project Description:

The Caruthers Park Stonnwater and Urban Runoff Capture Project includes the construction and operation of new infrastructure improvements to optimize the configuration of the storrnwater capture unit (diversion. storage, and outflow) so that the runoff and water quality goals of the associated WMPs are met in a way that maximizes the benefit pursuant to benchmarks of runoff treatment. The associated infrastructure improvements are propom to include an underground storage reservoir. two diversion structures. two pre-treatment units. a pump station. and conveyance pipelines.

This is to advise that the City 0" Belmower has approved the above ( El Lead Agency or D Responsible Agency)
described project on 11l26/18 and has made the following determinations regarding the above ( date)
described project.

1. The project [I] will IE! will not] have a significant effect on the environment.

2. D An Environmental impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.

El A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.

3. Mitigation measures [IE] were [I were not] made a condition of the approval of the project.

4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan [E] was [I was not] adopted for this project.

5. A statement of Overriding Considerations [D was El was not] adopted for this project.

6. Findings [El were D were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.

This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval. or the negative Declaration, is available to the General Public at:
16600 Civic Center Drive. Bellflower. 90706 /
Signature (Public Agency): Title: Public Works Manager
Date: 11I26/18 Date Received for filing at OPR:

Authority cited: Sections 21083. Public Resources Code.

Reference Section 21000-21174, Public Resources Code.
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EXHIBIT A
Caruthers Park | City of Bellflower
Scope of Work
Prepared for the Safe Clean Water Program
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
By the City of Bellflower
Bernardo Iniguez | Public Works Manager
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
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Project Information
Project Name Caruthers Parks
Watershed Area Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Area
SIP Funding Program Infrastructure Program
Call for Projects Cycle Round 1, FY 2020-2021
Funding Requested $855,000 for Post-Construction Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring Introduction and Background
In 2016, the City of Bellflower entered a cooperative implementation agreement with Caltrans to provide funding for the design and construction of a regional stormwater and urban runoff capture and infiltration facility at Caruthers Park (the “Facility”) to effectively manage both wet and dry urban runoff. Substantial completion of construction of the Facility is anticipated in December 2020. This agreement through the Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program is for post-construction operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Facility (the “Project”).

A-1 Budget Plan
No costs applicable to the SCW Program have been incurred by the Project through January 1, 2021. Costs are projected to begin in early 2021 as further detailed in Sections A-3 and A-4. A Budget Plan is presented in the table below.

Funded Activity Year 1* Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Vector Minimization
Plan Development $
4,500 -- -- -- --
Monitoring Plan
Development $
8,500 -- -- -- --
Maintenance $115,000 $135,000 $143,000 $143,000 $143,000 Operations $18,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
Monitoring $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000
Estimated Annual Totals $163,000 $167,000 175,000 $175,000 $175,000 Total 5-Year Estimate: $855,000
Tentatively January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Inception date is subject to change depending upon release of funds and terms of the agreement.
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A-2 SCW Program Goals
This Budget Plan and the Project as a whole are consistent with a myriad of SCW Program goals as described in Chapter 18.04 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) Code. Continued operations, maintenance, and monitoring will ensure the effectiveness of the Project in meeting these goals. Refer to the table below.

Goal Explanation
Improve water quality and contribute to
attainment of water-quality requirements.

Capture, settling, and infiltration will aid in
attaining Metals TMDL goals.

Increase drought preparedness by capturing more
stormwater and/or urban runoff to store, clean,
reuse, and/or recharge groundwater basins.

A significant amount of urban runoff will be
returned to subsurface waters.

Help communities mitigate and adapt to the
effects of climate change through activities such
as increasing shade and green space.

While the park is existing, there will be an
increase in trees and shade.

Leverage other funding sources to maximize SCW
Program goals.

Caltrans funding was used for the entire
planning/design and construction phases.

A-3 Estimated Reasonable Total Activity Cost
The total cost of planning/design and construction was approximately $13,000,000 and was funded through a cooperative implementation agreement with Caltrans. Moving forward, there will be two one-time cost items:

Development of a Vector Minimization Plan: $4,500
Development of a Monitoring Plan: $8,500
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A-4 Funded Activity Description and Scope of Work
The Funded Activity and Scope of Work includes:
i. Project Management (including required reporting).

The City of Bellflower’s Public Works Department will be the project manager for this work. There are no regulatory requirements for reporting.
ii. General Compliance Requirements/Project Effectiveness and Performance.

The purpose of the operations and maintenance activities is to maintain the effectiveness of the Project, while the purpose of the monitoring activities (as described in Section A-6) is to measure the effectiveness of the Project.
iii. Permitting and Environmental Compliance.

None anticipated. However, a Flood Control Access Permit may be needed depending upon the selected monitoring locations.
iv. Planning, Design, and Engineering.
a) A Vector Minimization Plan will be developed in coordination with the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. The estimated cost is $4,500. b) A Monitoring Plan will be developed. The estimated cost is $8,500. v. Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Activities.

Program Project Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan activities will occur biennially (every other year) to remind the residents and park users of the contribution of the SCW Program.
vi. Right of Way Acquisition.

Not applicable.
vii. Construction and Implementation.

Not applicable.

A-5 Operations and Maintenance Plan
An extensive Operations and Maintenance Plan has already been developed, submitted to, and approved by the LACFCD. It is included as an attachment to this Scope of Work.

A-6 Post-Construction Monitoring
A Monitoring Plan will be developed. Components will include:

Samples collected a minimum of twice a year at inlets and outlets.

Analysis will include TMDL parameters such as metals (e.g. copper, zinc), total suspended solids, and other (to be determined) potential pollutants of concern. 15-

The samples will be collected and reported in a manner consistent with the CEDEN database, and records will be kept for a minimum period of three years. There is no known regulatory requirement to report the monitoring results, but the intent is to include the results in the Watershed Annual Report and/or Individual City Annual Report.

The post-construction Monitoring Plan will evaluate the effectiveness of stormwater treatment facilities and include project quality objectives; sampling design; sampling procedures; quality control (but not to the level of a QAPP); data management, verification, and reporting; data quality assessment; and data analysis procedures.

A-7 Sustainability Rating
Not applicable. The Project has not applied for Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) verification.

A-8 Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan
Program Project Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan activities will occur biennially every other year) to remind the residents and park users of the contribution of the SCW Program.

A-9 Tracking Infrastructure Program Project Benefits
The City will include a summary of the benefits achieved in the Watershed Annual Report and/or Individual City Annual Report and can submit documentation separately to the SCW Program if requested. The Monitoring Plan will include quantitative targets and corresponding metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable parameters.

A-10 Work Schedule and Completion Date
Operations, maintenance and monitoring activities are tentatively scheduled to begin on or about January 1, 2021 and continue annually thereafter.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth C. Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1435 - An Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 related to entertainment permits.

DATE: September 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance No. 1435 was introduced on August 26, 2024. Second reading and adoption is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
1) Waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1435; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no substantial fiscal impact with adopting this Ordinance.

ATTACHMENT
Ordinance No. 1435 ............................................................................................ 2

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1435

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 5.36 RELATED TO ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 5.36 regulates entertainment permits issued to establishments providing entertainment and establishes a process to obtain an entertainment permit. These regulations were first adopted in 1973 and have not been modified since, with the exception of establishing fees.

The City recognizes the benefits that entertainment provides for businesses and the community. However, the City Council finds that the BMC should be updated to protect public health and safety.

On August 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1433 establishing a temporary (45-day) moratorium on issuing entertainment permits to consider adopting revised entertainment permit regulations.

On August 12, 2024, draft entertainment permit regulations were provided to the City Council to consider.

The City may adopt and enforce all laws and regulations not in conflict with the general laws and the City holds all rights and powers established by California law.

Based on the foregoing, the City finds that that this Ordinance is necessary to protect the City from the potential effects and impacts of inadequate permit regulations and the accompanying impacts from safety and security in the business and residential areas of the City and other similar or related effects on property values and the quality of life in the City’s neighborhoods.

SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities. This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301. Further, the adoption of this Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure- making. The Ordinance will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

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SECTION 3: Amendment; Chapter 5.36. BMC Chapter 5.36 is amended in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.

SECTION 4: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 5: Enforceabi/ity. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 7: Reliance on Record. Each and every finding and determination in this Ordinance is based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 8: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 9: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 10. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance 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: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1435 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON AUGUST 26, 2024, ITS SECOND READING ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2024, AND WAS DULY PASSED,

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2024.

Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A — Chapter 5.36 Entertainment Regulations

Exhibit A
CHAPTER 5.36

ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS

5.36.000 Purpose.

This chapter is adopted in accordance with California Constitution Article Xl, § 7, for the purpose of establishing uniform regulations for allowing entertainment within the city. The city’s intent in adopting this chapter is to establish reasonable restrictions on the ability for establishments to engage in entertainment to promote the public welfare while still protecting public health and safety.

5.36.010 Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter.

Words and phrases undefined in this Code have the same meaning as set forth in the BMC:

ABC license” means the license issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Admission charge” means any charge imposed to enter any entertainment establishment, e.g., a cover charge. it also includes the purchase or presentation of a ticket or token directly or indirectly required as a condition for entrance. It does not include tips, gratuities, or voluntary donations for employees or for any person providing entertainment.

Dance and dancing” means movement of the human body, accompanied by music or rhythm.

Director” means the city manager or designee.

Disorderly conduct” means any threat to public peace, health, safety and welfare including, without limitation, disturbing the peace (Penal Code § 415); disorderly conduct (Penal Code § 647); brandishing a weapon (Penal Code § 417); assault and/or battery (Penal Code §§ 240 and 242); assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code § 245); riot (Penal Code §§ 404 or 406); and unlawful assembly (Penal Code § 407).

Entertainment or entertainment establishment” means the organized action of providing amusement or enjoyment to invited members of the public. Examples include, without limitation, presentations, readings, performances, or musical renditions. Such entertainment may be provided free of charge or for a fee.

Entertainment permit” means a standard entertainment permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

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Extraordinary law enforcement or public safety services” mean city services that require more than two police units to adequately respond to a situation, or that are beyond the course and scope of the services routinely provided to other businesses and citizens, and stretch the resources of the responding agency beyond those normally available for response.

Public place” means an area open to the public, or an alley, plaza, park, or parking lot, or a building open to the general public including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment.

Responsible person” means the permittee, owner, proprietor, promoter, manager, assistant manager or other person exercising control over the operation of an entertainment establishment, whether or not that person is a named permittee.

Theater” means any commercial establishment where regular concerts, motion picture screenings or theatrical performances are given, usually on a stage, and usually with ascending row seating or some permanent arrangement of seating.

5.36.020 Applicability.

This chapter applies to establishments in the city seeking to provide entertainment.

5.36.030 One-Stop Permitting.

Persons who obtain a permit pursuant to this chapter are not also required to obtain separate permits.

5.36.040 Administration by Director.

Except as otherwise provided, the director will receive applications, modify, suspend or revoke permits, and otherwise implement this chapter according to the procedures set forth below.

5.36.050 Permit required.

A. It is unlawful for any person to conduct, sponsor, or knowingly participate in any entertainment without a valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

B. Possessing a valid entertainment permit does not excuse any failure to otherwise comply with this code or other applicable law.

5.36.060 Exemptions from the permit requirement.

These types of entertainment are exempt from the permitting requirement of this chapter:

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A. Entertainment lawfully conducted at any city park, plaza, building or recreational facility pursuant to a permit, agreement, or reservation approved by the city;
Entertainment limited to the use of a radio, music recording machine, juke box, television, video games, video programs, or recorded music by an establishment that does not permit dancing or karaoke;
Entertainment provided for invited guests at a private event such as a wedding reception, banquet, or celebration where there is no admission charge;
Parades;
Street performers such as musicians, singers or mimes;
Entertainment conducted or sponsored by any religious organization, bona fide club, organization, society or association that is exempt from taxation pursuant to United States Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3); when all proceeds, if any, arising from such entertainment are used exclusively for the benevolent purposes of such religious organization, club, society or association. Written proof of the tax-exempt status must be provided to the director at least seven days before the entertainment occurs; Performances by the students at educational institutions as defined by the California Education Code where such performances are part of an educational or instructional curriculum or program;
Entertainment in theaters where no alcohol is allowed or provided; Dance lessons, theatrical and performing arts lessons and student recitals; Book readings, book signings, poetry recitations, and any other similar entertainment consisting of the spoken word, including plays; Entertainment consisting of ambient or incidental music provided for guests or patrons by either a solo musician (e.g., a piano player, harpist, strolling violinist, or guitarist), or a duet (e.g., dueling piano players or a singer and guitarist); if a sound amplifier is not utilized during the musical presentation and no admission charge is required to observe or attend; Entertainment conducted in any hotel or motel with more than one hundred rentable rooms or suites;
Entertainment lawfully conducted at any of the following regulated businesses:

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1. “Bingo” regulated under Chapter 5.68.

5.36.070 Nature of the Permit.

Permits issued pursuant to this chapter are subject to the following limitations:

A. Permits are personal to the applicant not to the premises upon which the entertainment is conducted. No other individual may conduct entertainment under the authority of a license issued to another. For purposes of this chapter, a permit is not deemed transferred or assigned if the permittee is a corporation or partnership which remains under the control of the same individual or individuals who controlled it at the time the permit was approved;
B. Permits cannot be transferred or assigned;
C. No property rights are conferred to the permittee;
D. An annual permit may be issued for continuing entertainment at a certain location in accordance with this chapter;
E. There is no right of renewal; and
F. Permits are specific to the location for which it is applied. A new permit must be obtained in the event there is a relocation of the permitted activity or a major alteration to the existing facility.

5.36.080 Fees.

Except as othenNise provided by federal, state, or local laws, or other city council authorized restrictions, all fees applicable to this chapter including, without limitation, fees for using public property, will be established by city council resolution.

5.36.90 Application for Permit.

A. Permit applications must be filed by a natural person.

B. Permit applications must be in a form prescribed by the director, signed under penalty of perjury, and, for all permits, will contain all of the following information:

1. The name, mailing address, and daytime and evening telephone numbers of the person filing the application;

2. If the permit is obtained on behalf of an organization, the name,

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10. 11.

12. 13.

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mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the organization; and if requested by the director, written documentation of the authority under which the applicant is applying for the permit on behalf of the organization;
The name, mailing address, and daytime and evening telephone number of an alternate person to contact if an emergency arises and the applicant is unavailable;
Whether or not the applicant or any other responsible person(s) have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense within the past five years, the nature of such offense(s), and the sentence(s) imposed;
The applicant and all responsible persons for a standard entertainment permit must submit to fingerprinting by the director.

All applicable Iivescan fees must be paid for by the applicant and all responsible persons.

The nature of the entertainment;
if any admission or cover change is proposed;
A description of any sound amplification equipment to be employed during the entertainment;
The proposed date and estimated starting and ending time of the entertainment;
Written consent for the proposed entertainment on the premises ' from the owner of the property on which the entertainment is to be conducted, and, if different, the owner(s) of the business or other entity operating the entertainment establishment; and
A diagram drawn to scale and dimensioned showing location of the performance area on the premises with all seating and a list of equipment or instruments to be used in the performance; The estimated number of participants in the entertainment; The proposed security arrangements for the safety and control of patrons;
Parking requirements for the entertainment; and
Such other information as may be required.

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5.36.100 Completed Applications.

An application is complete when all the requirements of section 5.36.090 are satisfied, including the return of all Iivescan results from the Department of Jusfice.

5.36.110 Review by City Departments.

A. After an application is filed, the director will immediately fonNard the application to the following city departments or personnel for review:

1. The fire marshal;

2. The public safety department;

3. The sheriff’s department

4. The building division of the planning department; and

5. The public works department.

B. Upon receiving an application, these ,departments will consider the application, conduct any necessary investigation, and provide the director with written recommendations regarding:

1. Any special conditions for a permit; and

2. Any additional recommendations.

5.36.120 Time for review.

A. Except as provided in this chapter, completed applications for a permit authorizing an event should be denied, approved, or conditionally approved within 21 business days after receiving the completed application.

B. After the director receives recommendations from the city departments, the director will forward the application to the city clerk to set a hearing before the city council and notify the applicant of the date of such hearing.

C. Unless otherwise provided, the applicant’s acceptance of the approval or conditional approval must be received by the director within five business days after the applicant was served with notification of the city council’s decision and before any entertainment may occur.
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5.36.130 Notice of Hearing.

The city clerk will provide notice at least 10 days before the hearing to the applicant and to all property owners within 300 feet of the preposed or actual location where the business or entertainment is to be conducted. For the purposes of this section, notice to property owners is sufficient if given to those property owners who appear as such on the last equalized assessment roll on file with the City. Additionally, the city clerk will cause a public notice to be posted at the location where the business or entertainment is to be conducted. All notices provided for in this section must be in the form and manner as determined by the director. The applicant bears all costs and expenses in mailing, printing, publishing and posting such notices and pay such costs to the city before the time set for public hearing. Failure to pay such costs by the applicant renders the application withdrawn.

5.36.140 Action of Hearing.

At the time and place set for public hearing as to any application, the city council will hear and determine all the facts and evidence relevant to the nature and location of the proposed entertainment and the character, reputation and moral fitness of those who will conduct, participate in, or be in charge of such entertainment.

5.36.150 Granting or Denying the Application.

At the conclusion of the hearing before the city council, the city council must grant or deny the application.

5.36.160 Issuing Permits.

A. The city council may issue a permit if

1. The application was complete in accordance with this chapter;

2. There are no grounds for denying the permit; and

3. The applicant accepts the permit approval or conditional approval in writing.

B. Use of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter must conform to the general permit conditions of this chapter and, if applicable, special permit conditions reasonably deemed necessary by the city council to protect public, safety or welfare. '

5.36.170 Permit Denial.

A. A permit may be denied for the following reasons:

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1. The application is incomplete;

2. The applicant failed to provide reasonable supplemental application information requested by the director;

3. Information submitted by the applicant is materially false;

4. The application is submitted by a person with a suspended permit or whose permit was revoked;

5. The location of the proposed entertainment does not conform to the requirements of this chapter.

6. The applicant or any responsible person or principal of the applicant has, within the past five years, been convicted of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a proprietor of the premises upon which the entertainment activities are conducted.

7. The applicant or any responsible person or principal of the applicant has a history of committing, permitting or failing to prevent significant violations of the city code, or any license or permit, in connection with an entertainment establishment for which he or she was a responsible person.

8. The application seeks authorization for entertainment that is prohibited by this code or unlawful under any other local, state, or federal law.

9. The applicant owes the City of Betlflower any fee authorized by this code or an administrative penalty for violation of a provision of this chapter or a condition of an entertainment permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

10. Issuing the permit would endanger public health, safety, or welfare as determined by the city council.

B. Where the city council does not approve a permit, the city council will inform the applicant of the reason(s) for the denial in writing.

5.36.180 Effect of Denial.

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5.36.190 General Permit Conditions.

A. Unless suspended or revoked, permits issued pursuant to this chapter have a term of one year. Permits are automatically renewed on the anniversary date of being issued for an additional one-year term so long as all material information regarding the permittee remains unchanged.

Should a permit expire, the permittee must comply with this chapter to obtain a new permit.

Permittees must enter into a hold harmless agreement, in a form approved by the city attorney, with the city which will, in part, indemnify city, its officers, employees, and agents, from any liability arising from a permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

Insurance Requirements. Permittees must obtain liability insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of California and having a financial rating in Best’s Insurance Guide of not less than “A VII.” Such insurance will provide “occurrence” coverage against liabilities for death, personal injury or property damage arising out of or in any way connected with such event. Insurance will name the city and the city’s elected and appointed officials, officers, and employees as additional insureds under the coverage afforded. In addition, such insurance will be primary and noncontributing with respect to any other insurance available to the city and will include a severability of interest (cross-liability) clause.

If alcoholic beverages are sold or served during entertainment, the policy must also include and endorsement for liquor liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000.

Certificates of Insurance. A copy of the policy or a certificate of insurance along with all necessary endorsements, in a form approved by the city’s risk manager, must be filed with the director not less than five business days, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, before the date of providing entertainment unless the director for good cause waives the filing deadline.

Permittees must attempt to notify all affected persons, by any reasonable means, regarding the nature, date, and time of entertainment as specified by the director. Failure of the permittee to give such notice will not invalidate a permit.

Unless otherwise provided, all entertainment establishments must be closed between 2:00 am. and 6:00 am, except that as part of a New Year celebration, entertainment establishments may remain open until 3:00 am. on January 1st.
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