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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: October 14, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting…............... ………………………… 2
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
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
Mayor Koops called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower.
2 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Dan Koops
Mayor Pro Tem Ray Dunton
Council Member Wendi Morse
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Sonny R. Santa Ines
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, City Manager Smoot read the title of the Closed Session item.
There being no one from the public in attendance, without objection, Mayor Koops recessed the Meeting at 5:31 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
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
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Koops reconvened the Meeting at 7:02 p.m. with all members present.
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7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Koops called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to 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
Staff Participants:
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Solange Z. Fortenbach, Deputy City Attorney
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Travis Sais, Deputy City Manager
P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety
Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Dan Koops offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks and Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Koops provided details relative to the 26th Annual Bellflower Car Show to be held on October 5, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunton provided details relative to the State of City presentation to be held on October 3, 2024, at the Mayne Events Center. 3 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 9-A
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9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the Lakewood Sheriff Station’s wheel lock device giveaway to combat vehicle theft for Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners while supplies last.
Council Member Santa Ines provided details relative to the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce’s “Business-to-Business Casual Connections” event to be held on September 19, 2024, as well as the Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on September 24, 2024.
Council Member Morse provided details relative to Economic Development’s E-Citizen Newsletter and highlighted potential opportunities for local businesses looking to be featured.
9-B PRESENTATION: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Koops and his City Council colleagues declared September 15 through October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month and presented the proclamation to Gurith Milian, Program Director of Niños Latinos Unidos.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
James Cody Birkey, resident,1) expressed concerns about the increase in gang-related activity in his neighborhood in the past few years, highlighting a recent incident where a young man was shot in the front yard, underscoring the severity of the situation; 2) proposed potential solutions, including increasing public safety enforcement and leveraging gang intervention programs, such as Homeboy Industries and Project Kinship, which have experience working with vulnerable youth; 3) requested traffic calming measures specifically in the intersection at Ardmore Avenue and Maple Street, noting that a similar strategy had been effective in reducing gang violence in his neighborhood as a child; and 4) requested the City Council’s support in addressing these concerns and expressed a willingness to collaborate on developing and implementing effective strategies to improve community safety.
In response to comments provided by James Cody Birkey, Mayor Koops 1) confirmed that Public Safety staff would take a look at the issues; 2) noted that Council Member Sanchez lives in that area and alerted the City to the incident as well; and 3) suggested he speak with Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney to provide more specific details regarding the issues they’re experiencing in the area, noting that perhaps neighborhood watch should be re -implemented in the area.
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10 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
At the request of Mayor Koops, Interim Director McNerney, 1) confirmed that there has been a significant increase in gang activity within the City; 2) noted that in the last few months, they’ve deployed Southwest Patrol to focus more on issues concerning homeless individuals to allow more time for Special Assignment Officers to focus on gang-related concerns, acknowledging that it will take some time for the results of these efforts to become evident; 3) provided details on recent gang activity, stating that several arrests have been made since June and investigations are ongoing, as it takes time to build strong cases and secure follow-through from the DA’s office; 4) confirmed that Southwest Patrol is increasing their visual patrols in the area to deter future incidents and active investigations are being conducted, particularly related to the recent shooting; and 5) highlighted recent initiatives approved by the City Council, such as the new weekend crew from Public Works dedicated to addressing graffiti incidents, which will also deter future incidents.
Council Member Sanchez, 1) commended Interim Director McNerney for increased patrols in the area; 2) expressed an interest in revisiting the two programs mentioned by Mr. Birkey, Homeboy Industries and Project Kinship, suggesting the City engage in conversations with these organizations; 3) emphasized the importance of focusing on teens, noting that individuals at that age are highly impressionable and capable of change , and the right programs can help redirect their energy into positive activities to prevent them from continuing down a problematic path; 4) highlighted that the persons committing these crimes are not seasoned adults with established habits, but rather individuals who still have time to change their lives; and 5) urged the City Council to seize the opportunity to engage in productive discussions with these agencies and explore potential solutions for guiding these youths toward more positive futures.
In response to comments provided by Council Member Sanchez, 1) Mayor Koops acknowledged that there seemed to be a resurgence of the “Colonia Flores” gang in the area and the City should work as best and quickly as possible, noting the potential resource and possible use of the new youth and senior center that will be built soon at Simms Park; and 2) Interim Director McNerney confirmed that the youth outreach programs mentioned were an untapped resource, so staff would be looking into them.
Mark Tigchelaar, resident, 1) expressed his agreement with comments provided by James Cody Birkey, adding a personal anecdote about his wife’s unwillingness to walk in the neighborhood due to safety concerns, especially at night ; 2) noted that the Circle K on the corner is a particular concern with regard to graffiti, expressing appreciation for the quick response from Public Works in addressing graffiti, but also highlighting the horrible waste of resources; 3) requested consideration of alternative methods for submitting public comments, such as email or Zoom, to increase engagement from residents who have difficulty attending meetings in person due to work or family commitments; 4) stated that he’s had $10,000 stolen from the post office in Bellflower, requesting the City’s assistance with the issues happening there; and 5) requested traffic calming measures in his area, reporting a recent incident where an SUV was captured doing circles shortly after a shooting at the same intersection. 5 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11
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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Deputy City Manager Sais 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Smoot, responded to Council Members’ questions.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santa Ines, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1436:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Koops
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.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Director of Planning and Building Services Oba 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report, noting that representatives from Willdan are in attendance and available to answer questions; and 2) along with City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members’ questions.
For the record, during lengthy discussion, 1) at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, Director Oba confirmed that the self-certification process would still be allowed; 2) Council Member Santa Ines relayed a complaint he received directly regarding a recent plan check; and 3) at the request of Council Member Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger confirmed that the City is not currently assessing fees based on a percentage methodology, a fee study would be required to implement a percentage-based methodology, another option is a cost pass through of actual hourly costs for each review of a particular set of plans, and the City cannot make money as part of the fee process.
For the record, Deputy City Clerk Russell announced that written public comments were received from Interwest Consulting Group prior to the start of the meeting, which were provided to the City Council and made available to the public. 6 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
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 – Continued
Paul Meschino, President of Interwest Consulting Group, 1) alleged there were inaccurate and unfair statements in the staff report, clarifying that Interwest Consulting Group’s fee of $864,000 is a fixed fee and includes full-time staff working 40 hours a week, full-time building official, fire protection inspections and plan reviews; 2) stated that Interwest charged the City $2.4 million for services over the past three years, noting that the Willdan contract is $4.5 million for three years; 3) clarified that the 46% for plan checks would only apply to large developments requiring extra structural capabilities; 4) stated that Interwest also provides engineering, public works, planning, transportation, zoning, and right -of- way advocacy, noting their electronic plan check system has been in use for over 30 years without extra charges; 5) addressed 70 plan checks that were not logged properly and 38 being late, noting that these were resolved within 10 days and the building official involved has since resigned; 6) urged the City Council to consider staying with Interwest to potentially save $2.5 million over three years; 7) expressed that their trust in the previous building official led to a lack of awareness, but they took immediate action once issues were discovered; and 8) noted that they have received positive feedback with no further complaints reported since Bill Hayes became the building official.
In response to comments provided by Paul Meschino, Mayor Koops 1) asked why Interwest did not demonstrate the same level of effort and diligence while they had the contract as they are now; 2) acknowledged that while Bill Hayes has been a positive change, their past performance caused significant embarrassment for the City; 3) noted specific issues where plans were repeatedly sent back multiple times and took several months to approve, which was unacceptable; and 4) expressed disapproval of the company's inappropriate actions in soliciting builders to contact Council Members in an effort to influence the contract decision, emphasizing that it undermines the City Council’s decision-making process.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunton 1) reflected on the ongoing issues, stating that they began a long time ago, noting that the complaint shared by Council Member Santa Ines was just one example of the feedback they have received regarding their services; and 2) pointed out that the City has received multiple, lengthy letters from residents, builders, and commercial builders detailing their concerns, emphasizing the persistent and serious nature of the negative feedback.
Cheryl Williams, resident, 1) expressed concern on the mater based on her experience as a real estate appraiser and homeowner; and 2) requested and received confirmation from Mayor Koops that adequate consideration has been given to building inspections, in particular the turnaround time for getting inspectors on-site.
Eitan Sharaf requested and received confirmation from Mayor Koops and Director Oba relative to the $39,000 fire inspection costs, noting that the customer has the option of going through L.A. County Fire Department or the City’s contractor.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
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 – Continued
Patrick Johnson, Willdan Engineering Director of Building and Safety Operations, 1) in response to Council Member Sanchez’s question regarding improvement of estimated arrival times for inspectors, noted that there are applications on the market that will allow for better communication, as well as a phone call from the inspector when they are in route; 2) expressed that once they begin, they would take stock of what’s working and not working with the process and adjust from there; 3) outlined the process for handling complaints and backlogs, noting that complaints are first assessed by the building official and escalated if necessary; 5) explained that pre-meetings with potential applicants are part of their services; 6) addressed the importance of customer service training for inspectors, emphasizing that unacceptable behavior is filtered out during hiring and that daily communication with the building official helps maintain high standards of service; 7) shared a personal connection to the City, noting that he has four generations of family in the area; 8) expressed how progress of plan checks would be monitored and shared with the Director of Planning and Building Services; and 9) responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, City Attorney Berger addressed concerns about undue influence by former building officials or employees, assuring that there has been no influence from individuals with past affiliations with Bellflower and emphasized that both the City staff and Willdan have worked diligently to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, so there should be no concern in this regard.
For the record, 1) Council Member Santa Ines stated that the cost has been mentioned as a factor and both contractors can do the job; however, based on the staff’s evaluation, Willdan’s services are far more superior than the others; and 2) Council Member Sanchez expressed that in no way is his decision tonight personal, acknowledging that the Building Official Bill Hayes has done a good job of turning things around and commended Paul Meschino from Interwest for attending and addressing the shortfalls.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, seconded by Council Member Santa Ines, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to 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:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Koops
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
For the record, Elani, student at Calvary Chapel Christian School, requested a signature from the Mayor for a government assignment as proof that she attended a City Council meeting.
For the record and without objection, Mayor Koops recessed the meeting at 9:07 p.m. for a brief break.
For the record, Mayor Koops reconvened the meeting at 9:17 p.m. with all Council Members present.
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).
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Deputy City Attorney Fortenbach and City Attorney Berger 1) provided a PowerPoint and verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney and Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki, responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Council Member Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger clarified that 1) the abatement order was issued on May 31, 2024, and required compliance within 90 days (August 31, 2024); 2) the City Attorney’s Office determined that there had been some compliance by the property owner, so to encourage further voluntary compliance, which the City tries very hard to do, the property owner was given an additional 60 days to bring the property into compliance and that extension expires on October 2, 2024 ; 3) the City will lien the property to recuperate the actual cost spent to bring the property into compliance and the City Council can appropriate additional funds beyond the Engineer’s estimate o f $200,000 if they wish to do so.
For the record, and without objection, Council Member Santa Ines requested the City Council add an additional $50,000 to the authorized amount for this abatement.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-54 – Continued
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, City Attorney Berger confirmed that 1) the property is a vacant property and subject to the vacant property regulations and that fact will be considered and incorporated into the abatement warrant of the property; and 2) the vacant lot regulations and landscaping requirements were considered as part of the Engineer’s estimate.
For the record, and without objection, Mayor Pro Tem Dunton suggested the City Council increase the authorized amount for this abatement to $400,000 to avoid the need for additional Council action in the event the actual costs exceed the Engineer’s estimate and since the City will recuperate funds based on the actual costs.
At the request of Mayor Koops, City Attorney Berger stated that he cannot speak to whether there is enough equity in the property to cover the amount of the abatement; however, confirmed that liens for public nuisance are superior to other types of mortgages on the property, so we will take precedence if it’s a tax lien.
Simon Sharaf, Property Owner Representative, 1) stated that he is the property owner’s son; 2) provided copies of a letter dated August 2, 2024, from the City written to them; 3) requested concession for his lack of preparedness, stating that he received notice about this meeting earlier this afternoon, which limited his time to prepare; 4) alleged that there was a lack of clear and specific instructions from the City regarding necessary repairs, including no formal notice of building code violations; 5) stated that an asbestos report was just completed and the report did show signs of asbestos material on the property; 6) acknowledged long-term scrutiny of the property and emphasized recent efforts, including new fencing installation, resealing of the property, and a planned inspection by a civil engineer to inspect the buildings and advise of repairs needed ; 7) alleged that the pictures shown in the presentation do not properly depict the current state of the property and offered to show the City Council more current photos; and 8) requested additional time to discuss and set a clear path forward.
For the record, 1) City Attorney Berger requested the speakers be placed under oath under penalty of perjury to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the record, referencing an order from the administrative hearing officer confirming that Simon Sharaf was present at the time evidence was provided and was provided a copy of the abatement order; and 2) at the request of Mayor Koops, Deputy City Clerk Russell administered the oath to Property Owner Eitan Sharaf and Property Owner Representative Simon Sharaf.
At the request of Mayor Koops, Simon Sharaf, Property Owner Representative, 1) clarified that his intention was not to start a new project on the property , but to join the efforts in completing the existing project to bring the property into compliance; and 2) confirmed that the structures being discussed are not intended to be part of the existing project.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-54– Continued
Eitan Sharaf, Property Owner, stated that 1) he wanted to keep the buildings on the property for tax purposes and maintains an office space in the trailer, noting that they received a permit for the trailer in 2016; and 2) noted that he requested to keep all the buildings as storage spaces.
For the record, City Attorney Berger 1) clarified that the agenda item for the evening was not about determining whether the property is a public nuisance, as that has already been established by an independent administrative hearing officer and included in the agenda materials; and 2) noted that while the speaker’s complaint about late notification of the meeting was acknowledged, he was not entitled to notice and it was only provided to him as a courtesy.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunton underscored that the property has been an ongoing problem for 15 years, an abatement order has been issued, the property owner had a total of 150 days to address the matter, and the City Council would be taking action on the abatement order.
Simon Sharaf, Property Owner’s Representative, 1) expressed the opinion that the City was vague about the expectations for the property; 2) at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, confirmed that he attended the administrative hearing with the independent hearing officer in which the matter was discussed, but was in attendance mainly to lend language assistance to his father to ensure communication was clear as “his English is not 100%”; 3) he was unaware that the administrative hearing was going to be a hearing a nd so they were unprepared for it; 4) confirmed that there were more specific examples of the required improvements provided at the hearing; 5) confirmed that the ultimate goal was to demolish the buildings and install the fence; and 6) confirmed he understood that the City Council would be taking action that would go into effect October 2, 2024, if the issues noted in the abatement order have not been addressed.
City Attorney Berger 1) read directly from the abatement order specifying the conditions for addressing the public nuisance on the property; 2) stated that the City is not a general contractor and the property owner is responsible for executing the required actions before October 2, 2024, as outlined in the order; 3) noted that Assistant City Attorney Campen had sent at least four emails providing detailed instructions on compliance, and that there are other properties in the City that have successfully met municipal standards; and 4) asserted that the issue was no longer open for debate or discussion, emphasizing that the focus is now on enforcing the order.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-54– Continued
For the record, Simon Sharaf shared a more current photo of the property with the City Council, which was projected on the screen in the Council Chambers.
Eitan Sharaf, Property Owner, 1) expressed the opinion that he followed all necessary legal procedures by obtaining permits for the work done so far; 2) expressed a willingness to demolish structures, like the chicken coop, if deemed necessary by the City, and acknowledged the presence of asbestos which will be managed properly; and 3) alleged that he did not receive the inspection report from June 27, 2024, and the extension was granted due to an error by the hearing officer.
At the request of Council Member Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger confirmed that 1) if the requirements stated in the abatement order are still not addressed by October 3, 2024, and it is presented before a judge, the City Attorney’s Office will provide a courtesy notice to the property owner although not legally required; and 2) the property owner will still have a chance to challenge the proposed abatement order if they are present at the court hearing.
For the record, 1) Council Member Santa Ines emphasized that although he is not a contractor, he is able to understand the abatement order clearly; and 2) Council Member Sanchez read from the letter dated August 2, 2024, submitted into the record by the property owner, highlighting that it is made very clear what the property owner is required to do, noting that although he would like to have more sympathy, the photos shown by the property owner indicate only superficial changes.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to 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) authorized the City Manager to execute a standard public works contract, in a form approved with the City Attorney, with a contra ctor to perform demolition for buildings located on the property located at 9103 -9123 Artesia Boulevard; 3) increased the budget from $200,000 to $400,000; and 4) authorized 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:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Koops
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Koops
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 25-031, dated September 9, 2024.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 25-031.
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.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 3 to Agreement File No. 887, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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.
Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1435.
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.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 24-53; and 2) Received and filed the Bellflower Public Facilities Corporation’s 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
E Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Santa Ines and Mayor Koops made various comments and reports.
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16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Koops adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Dan Koops, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: October 14, 2024
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