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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 October 14, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: November 25, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the October 14, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the October 14, 2024, Regular Meeting… ................. ………………………… 2
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 5:30 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, 1) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse herself from Item 3-B as she has various property interests within 500 feet of the subject property; and 2) 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: 17228-44 Downey Avenue and 8507-31 Artesia Boulevard (APNs 7162-001-085, 7162-001-086, 7162-
001-087, and 7162-001-900)
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Geo Kim, GAIA
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – Continued
B CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 9903 Flower Street (APN 7109-013-303) Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Jim McFadden, Cushman & Wakefield
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES: Letter Dated September 17, 2024, available in City Clerk’s Office.
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Koops reconvened the Meeting at 7:03 p.m. with all members present and announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
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 7:03 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
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6 ROLL CALL – Continued
Staff Participants:
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Travis Sais, Deputy City Manager
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning & Building Services Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Council Member Wendi Morse offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, Len Gorecki, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Koops provided details relative to the State of City Presentation being available for public viewing on the City’s YouTube channel and Cable Channel 36 through November 9, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunton provided details relative to the Public Works Department and CR&R booth at the Bellflower Farmer’s Market , where free kitchen pails and compostable bags would be distributed.
Council Member Santa Ines provided details relative to the City’s next Special and General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, for the election of Council Members in Districts 1, 2, 4 and the City’s ballot Measure B, as well as the County’s need for bilingual workers who speak Chinese and Japanese.
Council Member Morse provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on October 29, 2024.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the New Business Welcoming Program which covers the cost to join the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce.
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9-B PRESENTATION: Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
Mayor Koops and his City Council colleagues 1) declared October 23-31, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week; 2) read the proclamation into the record; and 3) presented the proclamation to the Southeast County Young Marines.
For the record, the Southeast County Young Marines accepted the proclamation.
9-C PRESENTATION: Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation
Mayor Koops and his City Council colleagues 1) declared October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month; 2) read the proclamation into the record; and 3) presented the proclamation to the American Cancer Society.
For the record, Nancy Gutzmer accepted the proclamation on behalf of the American Cancer Society.
9-D PRESENTATION: Filipino American History Month Proclamation
Mayor Koops and his City Council colleagues 1) declared October as Filipino American History Month; 2) read the proclamation into the record; and 3) presented the proclamation to the Bellflower High School Filipino Club.
For the record, the Bellflower High School Filipino Club was unable to attend to accept the proclamation, and Mayor Koops noted that it would be mailed to the club.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Brisco 1) introduced himself as a candidate for the 42nd Congressional District; and 2) expressed concern about local economic challenges and the impact of rising costs on residents.
Larry Wehage, Bellflower Noon Lions, 1) thanked the City Council for allowing the Bellflower Noon Lions to co-host the car show in the City; and 2) expressed appreciation for Director of Parks and Recreation Mellana’s hard work, noting that it made the job much easier for everyone involved.
Cheryl Williams, resident, 1) expressed her determination to get her car ready for next year's car show; 2) shared her enjoyment of walking around her neighborhood to admire the Halloween decorations, suggesting that the City might consider giving awards for the best displays; and 3) inquired about obtaining a “Measure B” sign for her yard.
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10 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
John Giries, The Stand Up Comedy Club, 1) stated that CBS and K-Cal 9 would be covering their upcoming toy drive in December, noting that their 2024 Comedy Fest received coverage on tv as well; and 2) shared concerns about safety and parking issues on Adenmore Avenue, suggesting the need to illuminate the trash enclosure area and increase patrols during busy hours, and proposing that the Streetfest Events be combined with the Farmers Market to attract more visitors on off-peak days, such as Mondays.
In response to comments provided by John Giries, Mayor Koops confirmed that staff would look into his suggestions.
Toni Veltri, resident, 1) expressed concerns about parking issues near Bellflower High School, noting that the area has limited access and that ongoing activities make parking scarce; 2) mentioned the need for improvements to enhance safety, suggesting that installing a gate may help; and 3) opposed a proposed McDonald's near this location due to fears it will increase traffic and further disrupt the neighborhood.
Jennifer Gonzalez, resident, 1) raised concerns about the number of accidents in the City, particularly highlighting a severe incident near the Superior market on Alondra Boulevard; and 2) inquired whether the City's accident rate is within a normal range and asking if this issue is being addressed.
In response to comments provided by Jennifer Gonzalez, Mayor Koops 1) confirmed that the City's accident rate is average and acknowledged that Woodruff Avenue is one of the busiest streets, which contributes to the visibility of accidents; and 2) reassured her that the City is working to mitigate these issues and promote safer driving, especially near schools.
11 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 11-A & CONSIDERATION ITEM 13-A
11-A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 24-58 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Bellflower and Alderwood Group (California), Inc., for the purchase of real property located at 9903 Flower Street (APN 7109-013-033); and
13-A Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and to enter into Loan Agreement No. 1064, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with California Land Investments, LLC (City Ventures Holdings, LLC) for the purchase of real property located at 9903 Flower Street (APN 7109-013-033).
Without objection, Mayor Koops suggested Items 11-A and 13-A be discussed together since the items are related.
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11 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 11-A & CONSIDERATION ITEM 13-A – Continued
11-A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 24-58; and
13-A Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and to enter into Loan Agreement No. 1064 – Continued
For the record, Council Member Morse 1) announced she would recuse herself from discussion of Items 11-A, 13-A, 13-B and 13-C due to property interests within 500 feet of the subject areas; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:34 p.m.
For the record, City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the item; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Mayor Koops, 1) Director DellaLonga confirmed that the funds have already been utilized for two previous acquisitions made this year and clarified that the current amount will come from the unallocated general fund balance and will return to that balance once the purchase is completed ; and 2) Council Member Santa Ines further clarified that the $1.74 million will come from the cash reserve for property acquisitions, noting that not all funds will revert to the general fund, but will return to the source they came from.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, seconded by Council Member Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
For the record, the following individual did not state a position in favor or against the adoption of Resolution No. 24-58, but made comments and asked questions generally related to the public hearing:
• Larry Wehage
James Johnson, City Ventures, 1) provided an overview of City Ventures, noting that this will be their fifth project in the City of Bellflower; and 2) expressed excitement about the opportunity to work on this project.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
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11 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 11-A & CONSIDERATION ITEM 13-A – Continued
11-A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 24-58; and
13-A Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and to enter into Loan Agreement No. 1064 – Continued
It was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by
Council Member Santa Ines, and carried by the following roll call vote to, 1) receive and file a report required by Government Code § 52201; 2) adopt Resolution No. 24-58 amending the fiscal year 2024-25 Operating Budget to allocate funds for the Property purchase and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney; 3) authorize the City Manager to amend the fiscal year 2024 -25 Operating Budget to allocate funds for the loan agreement; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute Loan Agreement No. 1064 and any associated documents with California Land Investments, LLC (City Ventures Holdings, LLC), in forms approved by the City Attorney:
AYES: Council Members – Dunton, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Koops
RECUSE: Council Members – Morse
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
13-B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the updated 2022 North Downtown Bellflower Parking Analysis; and
13-C Consideration and possible action to seek information and direction from the City Council for possible changes to various City-owned or controlled parking lots related to parking rules and regulations.
CEQA: The proposed actions are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.; “CEQA Guidelines”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §§ 15262 and 15306 because they involve only a planning study for possible future actions which has not been approved, adopted, or funded; and the parking analysis consisted of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which does not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Furthermore, the parking analysis does not constitute a “project” requiring environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5) because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 8 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No.13-B & C
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
13-B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the updated 2022 North Downtown Bellflower Parking Analysis; and
13-C Consideration and possible action to seek information and direction from the City Council for possible changes to various City-owned or controlled parking lots related to parking rules and regulations. – Continued
For the record, City Manager Smoot introduced the item and suggested the City Council discuss both items 13-B and 13-C together since the items are related.
For the record, 1) Council Member Morse previously stated her recusal on Items 13- B and 13-C; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Dunton announced he would recuse himself from Items 13-B and 13-C due to property interests within 500 feet of the subject areas; and left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:48 p.m.
Director of Economic Development DellaLonga and Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the item; and 2) along with City Manager Smoot, responded to Council Members’ questions.
Council Member Santa Ines 1) pointed out that the City does not have a parking space problem, but rather people are accustomed to parking near the establishments they are visiting; 2) expressed the opinion that the parking lot adjacent to the post office should have a two-hour limit for the entire lot; and 3) suggested staff look into technology to monitor time restrictions.
Council Member Sanchez 1) acknowledged the complaints from local business employees about parking, noting the importance of providing prime parking for them; and 2) highlighted that many complaints come from female -operated/owned businesses who have safety concerns about walking to their cars, suggesting all business employees be designated a percentage of each parking lot and that the City apply the same two-hour parking restrictions to all lots.
City Manager Smoot 1) noted that the current parking concerns were only static in the current moment; and 2) emphasized that businesses may change over time, and pointed out that unless signs are changed every time a business changes, which is practically unfeasible, this would be the only way to address the suggested restrictions effectively.
Council Member Sanchez 1) stated that the idea was to establish uniformity in the parking system; and 2) suggested that instead of forcing everyone to park in one area or another, employers should register and pay for their employees parking permits, which would function similarly to their existing placards.
Mayor Koops asked whether it would be appropriate to include the merchants in the conversation, noting that it could lead to a broader discussion.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
13-B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the updated 2022 North Downtown Bellflower Parking Analysis; and
13-C Consideration and possible action to seek information and direction from the City Council for possible changes to various City-owned or controlled parking lots related to parking rules and regulations. – Continued
City Manager Smoot 1) reminded the City Council that they were not expected to provide a definitive answer that night and Interim Director McNerney was taking recommendations from the discussion; and 2) clarified that any final decisions would need to return as a resolution for City Council consideration in order for the City to be able to enforce it.
For the record, without objection, 1) Council Member Santa Ines suggested that if a regulation could not be enforced, it should be removed as having unenforced rules creates confusion for residents; 2) Mayor Koops noted that enforcing such regulations would require additional staff, as currently there likely wasn't enough manpower to manage that responsibility; and 3) at the request of Council Member Sanchez, City Manager Smoot confirmed that Southwest Patrol is unable to issue citations.
Interim Director McNerney 1) thanked the City Council for their valuable feedback; 2) reiterated that this was not aimed at finalizing parking restrictions at this point; and 3) stated that he would take the feedback into account and return with a formal resolution for City Council consideration.
City Manager Smoot 1) emphasized the importance of being considerate of both the businesses in downtown and their customers; 2) mentioned the intent to inform businesses about the City Council's discussion and forthcoming changes; and 3) assured that once the new signage was implemented, a grace period would still be offered before enforcement began, ensuring that everyone w ould be adequately informed.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Interim Director McNerney confirmed that part-time Community Service Officers (CSOs) could be utilized for additional enforcement and had been considered but noted that they generally achieved more success with full-time staff.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Santa Ines, and carried by the following roll call vote, to receive and file the Updated 2022 North Downtown Bellflower Parking Analysis:
AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Koops RECUSE: Council Members – Dunton and Morse
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Dunton and Council Member Morse returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:39 p.m.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS - Continued
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute:
1) Task Order No. 6 7 with Dudek, for the preparation of a Project Environmental Impact Report; and 2) Agreement File No. 805.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with De Novo Planning Group, for the preparation of a Specific Plan, Housing Element Amendment, and Environmental Justice Element for City owned property located at 9030 Somerset Boulevard (“Subject Property”).
For the record, City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Director of Planning and Building Servies Oba 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the item; 2) noted that supplemental materials had been provided to the City Council and made available to the public prior to the meeting; and 3) along with City Manager Smoot, responded to Council Members’ questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunton requested and received confirmation from Director Oba that the supplemental material included a revision to correct the Task Order number.
At the request of Council Member Santa Ines, Director Oba 1) explained that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would take the longest to complete, estimated to take 18 months, and will require several special studies; 2) confirmed that the specific plan, zone change, and general plan amendments would be completed in approximately eight months, and noted that these would be done concurrently since they are interconnected; and 3) there would be community engagement through the process and she would provide the number of planned community meetings at a future time, as well as include the information on the City’s website to ensure community involvement.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Director Oba 1) stated that a bid process is not required since it is a Professional Services Agreement; 2) explained that they reached out to several planning consultants and determined that Denovo was best suited for creating the specific plan and assisting with general plan amendments; 3) noted that the total cost is about $400,000, which is typical for these services; and 4) indicated that funding for the project comes from a percentage collected through building permit fees for general plan amendments and zoning code updates.
City Manager Smoot 1) clarified that the discussion revolves around the future of the 22-acre site in Bellflower, noting that it is a largely built-out community in L.A. County; 2) emphasized the importance of protecting the existing tenant on the site; 3) noted that he has been given authority to communicate to the tenant about intentions to move forward with their extension request, assuring the community that their interests will continue to be prioritized regardless of future developments; and 4) mentioned having ongoing conversations with the existing tenants and the commitment to keep them informed.
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13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute:
1) Task Order No. 6 7 with Dudek, for the preparation of a Project Environmental Impact Report; and 2) Agreement File No. 805.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with De Novo Planning Group, for the preparation of a Specific Plan, Housing Element Amendment, and Environmental Justice Element for City owned property located at 9030 Somerset Boulevard (“Subject Property”) – Continued
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Director Oba 1) stated that they aim to bring everything back to the City Council at the same time; and 2) provided a timeline of approximately 18 months for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), specific plan, and general plan amendments, noting that while the specific plan and general plan amendments take less time, they will be coordinated to return together.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member S anta Ines, seconded by Mayor Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to 1) authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 7 with Dudek for preparation of an EIR; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 805.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with De Novo Planning Group for preparation of a Specific Plan, Housing Element Amendment, and Environmental Justice Element; and 3) approve a budget amendment to allocate $710,000 for the contract services in Account No. 542-42054-4132:
AYES: Council Members – Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Koops
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Mayor Koops announced that he would recuse himself from Item 14-M (Bellflower Youth and Senior Center) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property; and 2) Council Member Sanchez requested that Item 14-M (Bellflower Youth and Senior Center) and Item 14-N (Resolution No. 24-57 – A Resolution adopting a fine schedule) be pulled for discussion only.
For the record, Mayor Koops left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:01 p.m.
With regard to Item 14-M (Bellflower Youth and Senior Center (Specifications No. 23/24-07)), at the request of Council Member Sanchez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki, 1) provided a verbal summary of the Staff Report; 2) explained that a total of 12 bids were received, with protests related to technical issues in subcontractor listings and specific product requirements; 3) noted that the City Attorney recommended rejecting all bids to avoid legal issues; and 4) stated that they are currently tightening the bid package with a construction management firm and expect to re -advertise in about four weeks.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
Council Member Santa Ines 1) expressed concern that the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center project is at least one year behind schedule; 2) noted that a supervisor was hired to start planning, but ground has yet to be broken; 3) highlighted the excitement among residents for the project, mentioning previous engagement in planning discussions; and 4) encouraged staff to expedite the process, emphasizing community interest after two years of planning.
City Manager Smoot suggested scheduling a special meeting in December, if necessary, to keep the project on track.
For the record, Mayor Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:08 p.m.
With regard to Item 14-N (Resolution No. 24-57 – A Resolution adopting a fine schedule), Council Member Sanchez 1) emphasized the need to make information about bulky item dumping hot spots more visible and accessible through signage; 2) complimented the department on effectively addressing unlawful street racing, noting a decrease in related issues; and 3) inquired if $500 is the maximum penalty for street racing and suggested that it could potentially be increased .
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, City Attorney Berger 1) indicated support for raising the penalty for street racing to $1,000; and 2) suggested that rather than sharing further immediate opinions on various other fines, they should analyze specific issues and bring this topic back to the City Council for a fully-informed discussion.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) confirmed that the current fine for illegal bulk item dumping is $100 for the first violation with an increase to $250 for subsequent violations; 2) discussed the enforcement process, clarifying that a warning letter would be issued for the first violation, allowing property owners time to correct the issue; 3) confirmed that any new dumping would count as a subsequent violation, resulting in citations; and 4) clarified that the same rules would apply to multi-unit dwellings, noting that the property owners would be notified.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, Interim Director McNerney 1) noted that while some random dumping incidents may occur infrequently at individual apartment buildings, the concern and focus is primarily about the weekly or daily dumping at certain locations; 2) acknowledged that this is a relatively new issue being addressed; and 3) credited former Director of Public Safety Hockman for collaborating with CR&R about eight to ten months ago to establish a daily emailed list of all “call-outs,” which he receives every day at noon detailing scheduled bulky item pick-ups for that day and the next.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to increase the fine for street racing (Chapter 10.30) from $500 to $1,000.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
Noting the aforementioned recusals and the amendment to Item 14-N (Resolution No. 24-57 – A Resolution adopting a fine schedule), 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 – Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Koops
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-041, dated October 14, 2024.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 25-041.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2024, Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
Action: Approved the September 9, 2024, Joint Special Meeting Minutes.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
D Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the September 23, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
E Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2024, Special Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the October 3, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes.
F Consideration and possible action to reappoint Council Member Sonny R.
Santa Ines as Trustee to represent Bellflower on the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
Action: Reappointed Council Member Sonny R. Santa Ines for a four -year term.
G Consideration and possible action to award a contract to JJ Property Maintenance Network Inc., for Citywide Janitorial Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1062 with JJ Property Maintenance Network Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Action: 1) Awarded a contract to JJ Property Maintenance Network Inc., for Citywide Janitorial Services; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1062, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 809.2 with Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Agreement File No. 808.2 with NV5, Inc., Agreement File No. 502.16 with Onward Engineering, and Agreement File No. 163.17 with
Willdan Engineering, in forms approved by the City Attorney, for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 809.2 with Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Agreement File No. 808.2 with NV5, Inc., Agreement File No. 502.16 with Onward Engineering, and Agreement File No. 163.17 with Willdan Engineering, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 502.15 with Onward Engineering, Agreement File No. 807.2 with Tait & Associates, Inc., Agreement File No. 1060 with W.G.
Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., and Agreement File No. 163.16 with Willdan Engineering, in forms approved by the City Attorney, for On-Call Design Services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 502.15 with Onward Engineering, Agreement File No. 807.2 with Tait & Associates, Inc., Agreement File No. 1060 with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., and Agreement File No. 163.16 with Willdan Engineering, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
J Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 257.7, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Gateway Cities Council of Governments, for the implementation of the Alondra Boulevard Complete Street Study.____________________________ Action: 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 257.7, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Approved a budget amendment to allocate $31,875 in Account No. 135-41200-3600 for fiscal year 2024-25.
K Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 10440 Somerset Boulevard (C.E.# 24-09).
Action: Authorized the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 10440 Somerset Boulevard.
L Consideration and possible action to contribute $2,000 in Cannabis Education Funding for the 2024 Bellflower Photo Contest to take place in November 2024.
Action: Approved $2,000 in funding Cannabis Education Funding for the Bellflower Photo Contest.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
M Consideration and possible action to reject all bids received for the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center (Specifications No. 23/24-07) and authorize the solicitation of bids for construction.
Action: 1) Rejected all bids received for the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center project (Specifications No. 23/24-07); and 2) Authorized City staff to re-package the project bid documents and re-solicit bids for construction.
N Consideration and possible action to modify the fine schedule for administrative citations by adopting Resolution No. 24-57 – A Resolution adopting a fine schedule pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code § 1.12.060(A), and superseding Resolution No. 22-66.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-57, as amended to increase the fine for street racing (Chapter 10.30) from $500 to $1,000.
O Consideration and possible action to receive and file memorandum designating the Fire Chief for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County as the enforcement officer for the California Fire Code (“CFC”), as adopted by the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”).
Action: Received and filed this report.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Santa Ines, Council Member Sanchez, Council Member Morse, and Mayor Pro Tem Dunton made various comments and reports.
For the record, pursuant to AB 1234, Council Member Sanchez reported on his recent official travel as follows: 1) attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Risk Management Forum in Indian Wells from October 9-11, 2024, which focused on legal liability, workers' compensation, and public safety; and praising the City Attorney for ensuring the City's legal protection during a session on indemnification; 2) attended the California Contract Cities Association Fall Summit from September 6-8, 2024, as an executive board member, which addressed measures from Sacramento affecting the City highlighting Sheriff Luna's attendance and discussion on hiring more deputies; and 3) attended the Gateway Cities Conference on September 4-5, 2024 (as an alternate delegate), which focused on Metro and transportation connections. State law requires that local government officials report on their official travel activities when public funds are expended. Therefore, Council Member Sanchez’s report was made pursuant to California Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232 .3 and Bellflower Resolution No. 06-02.
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16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Koops adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Dan Koops, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: November 25, 2024
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