Agenda packet, first session — Bellflower City Council, January 13, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance
Park Fac.

Fees
Collected
Interest
earned
Other
Revenue*

Expenditures

Transfers
Ending
Balance
16 2021-22 $ 796,206 $ 495,634 $ 5,089 $ - $ 13,235 $ - $1,283,694 15 2020-21 $ 669,479 $ 344,985 $ 3,562 $ - $ 221,820 $ - $ 796,206 14 2019-20 $ 677,421 $ 210,278 $ 15,253 $ - $ 233,473 $ - $ 669,479 13 2018-19 $ 477,879 $ 335,857 $ 12,874 $ - $ 149,189 $ - $ 677,421 12 2017-18 $ 300,054 $ 331,944 $ 7,245 $ - $ 161,364 $ - $ 477,879 11 2016-17 $ 230,946 $ 132,676 $ 3,651 $ - $ 67,219 $ - $ 300,054 10 2015-16 $ 31,741 $ 242,211 $ 378 $ 1,724 $ 45,108 $ - $ 230,946 9 2014-15 $ 19,935 $ 50,284 $ 345 $ - $ 38,823 $ - $ 31,741 8 2013-14 $ 2,917 $ 63,505 $ 382 $ 500 $ 47,369 $ - $ 19,935 7 2012-13 $ 129,260 $ 19,631 $ 513 $ - $ 146,487 $ - $ 2,917 6 2011-12 $ 176,347 $ 3,949 $ 1,833 $ - $ 52,869 $ - $ 129,260 5 2010-11 $ 156,155 $ 25,533 $ 1,527 $ - $ 6,868 $ - $ 176,347 4 2009-10 $ 127,673 $ 52,548 $ 1,736 $ - $ 25,802 $ - $ 156,155 3 2008-09 $ 143,863 $ 63,600 $ 4,046 $ - $ 83,836 $ - $ 127,673 2 2007-08 $ 54,819 $ 84,789 $ 4,255 $ - $ - $ - $ 143,863 1 2006-07 $ - $ 53,941 $ 878 $ - $ - $ - $ 54,819

Cumulative $ - $3,372,825 $ 160,068 $ 228,036 $ 2,914,021 $ - $ 846,908

Note: Other Revenue received in FY 2023-24 is Proposition 68 funding.

(E) Identification of each park facilities improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the park facilities improvement that was funded with fees.

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:

Park Master Plan Project
Park Facilities Fee 2023-2024 $ 164,212 100%

Simms Park Improvements – Soccer Tott AstroTurf Project Park Facilities Fee 2023-2024 $ 31,557 100%

Constitution Park Improvements
Park Facilities Fee 2021-2024 $ 45,919 100%

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COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Butterfly Garden Project
Park Facilities Fee 2021-2024 $ 1,019,017 53%
Grants Projects Capital Projects Fund 2018-2024 882,630 46% General Fund 2023-2024 7,640 -
Total $ 1,909,287 100%

Thompson Park Improvements – Playground Replacement
Park Facilities Fee 2021-2024 $ 147,278 39%
Proposition 68 2023-2024 225,812 60%
General Fund 2023-2024 1,674 -
Total $ 374,764 100%

Caruthers Park Improvements / Tubular Steel Fence and Resurfacing of Courts Park Facilities Fee 2019-2021 $ 80,808 85%
Grants Projects Capital Projects Fund 2020-2021 14,109 15% Total $ 94,917 100%

Veterans Memorial Enhancements
Park Facilities Fee 2020-2021 $ 89,566 30%
Public Art Fee 2019-2021 205,393 70%
Total $ 294,959 100%

Constitution Park Improvements
Park Facilities Fee 2019-2021 $ 114,200 57%
General Fund 2020-2021 86,330 43%
Total $ 200,530 100%

Simms Park Improvements
Park Facilities Fee 2019-2020 $ 141,287 100%

Aquatic Center Improvements
Park Facilities Fee 2017-2020 $ 329,485 18%
General Fund 2017-2019 289,414 15%
Public Projects Fund 2018-2020 1,268,271 67%
Total $ 1,887,170 100%

Coke Avenue Park (Planning)
Park Facilities Fee 2015-2018 $ 18,295 100%

Simms Park Fitness Center / Trail
Park Facilities Fee 2015-2017 $ 63,873 15%
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PARK FACILITIES FEE ANNUAL REPORT
(FISCAL YEAR 2023-24)

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General Fund 2015-2017 53,831 12%
L.A. County Proposition A Grant 2015-2017 324,822 73% Total $ 442,526 100%

Simms Park Playground
Park Facilities Fee 2014-2016 $ 20,993 19%
Private Contribution (Est. Property & Cash) 2015-2016 91,724 81% Total $ 112,717 100%

Caruthers Park Playground / Fitness Center
Park Facilities Fee 2015-2016 $ 27,567 32%
General Fund 2015-2016 16,001 18%
Kaiser Permanente 2015-2016 43,846 50%
Total $ 87,414 100%

Zinn Park and Trail Improvements
Park Facilities Fee 2013-2016 $ 22,230 8%
L.A. County Proposition A Grant 2013-2015 251,869 92% Total $ 274,099 100%

Flora Vista Dog Park Construction
Park Facilities Fee 2012-2015 $ 55,836 16%
Economic Development Fund 2014-2015 296,533 84%
Central Basin MWD Grant 2013-2014 500 -
Total $ 352,869 100%

Palm Street Park Construction
Park Facilities Fee 2008-2013 $ 313,862 15%
Rivers & Mountains Conservancy Grant 2012-2013 1,730,916 83% Redevelopment Funds 2006-2011 50,862 2%
Total $ 2,095,640 100%

Note: The percentage details may not total 100% due to rounding.

(F) (i) Identification of an approximate date by which the construction of t he park facilities improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete park facilities improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the park facilities improvement remains incomplete. (ii) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (i) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report. (iii) For a project identified pursuant to clause (ii) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction.

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(FISCAL YEAR 2023-24)

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Constitution Park Improvements (New approx. start date: fiscal year 2025-2026) $ 605,000 This project is jointly funded with a HUD Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grant. The City is waiting for HUD's clearance to begin construction.

Development impact fee projects included in the FY 2024-2025 budget not identified in the previous report:

Park Trail Lighting (approx. start date: FY 2025-2026) $ 150,000 Thompson Park Improvements (approx. start date: FY 2024-2025) $ 150,000 Park Master Plan Project (approx. start date: June 2023) $ 35,788 There is no construction component related to this project. The Park Master Plan development began in June 2023 and is expected to be completed by December 2024.

(G) Description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the park facilities improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no interfund transfers or loans.

(H) Amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001 , the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refunds, and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

There were no reportable refunds nor allocations for some other purpose for which fees were collected.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE ANNUAL REPORT
(FISCAL YEAR 2023-24)

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This annual report section has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 66006.

(A) Brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

Pursuant to BMC Chapter 3.40 (Ordinance No. 1424), the Public Facilities Fee may be expended only for the type of capital improvements for which they were imposed, calculated, and collected and according to the time limits and procedures established in this chapter. The Public Facilities Fee may be used to pay the principal, interest and other costs of bonds, notes and other obligations issued or undertaken by or on behalf of the City to finance such improvements.

The objective of the Public Facilities Fee is to ensure that new development pays the capital costs associated with population growth which increases the demand for municipal services and public facilities.

(B) Amount of the fee.

July 1, 2023 to July 6, 2023:

Single Family Development $1,416 per dwelling unit
Multi-Family Development $1,185 per dwelling unit

July 7, 2023 to June 30, 2024:

Single Family Development $1.31 per square foot of building Multi-Family Development $1.57 per square foot of building

July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024:

Commercial Development $0.45 per square foot of building Office Development $0.70 per square foot of building
Industrial Development $0.25 per square foot of building

ADUs larger than 750 s.f. Fee proportional to primary unit

No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance
Public
Fac. Fees
Collected
Interest
earned

Expenditures

Transfers
Ending
Balance
18 2023-24 $ 3,395 $ 38,695 $ 753 $ 42,843 $ - $ - 17 2022-23 $ 162,345 $ 28,807 $ 3,953 $ 191,710 $ - $ 3,395 16 2021-22 $ 27,935 $ 133,843 $ 567 $ - $ - $ 162,345 15 2020-21 $ - $ 27,875 $ 60 $ - $ - $ 27,935 14 2019-20 $ 54,485 $ 20,285 $ 1,200 $ 75,970 $ - $ - - 10 -

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No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance
Public
Fac. Fees
Collected
Interest
earned

Expenditures

Transfers
Ending
Balance
13 2018-19 $ - $ 53,865 $ 620 $ - $ - $ 54,485 12 2017-18 $ 54,360 $ 43,912 $ 688 $ 98,960 $ - $ - 11 2016-17 $ 136,734 $ 16,296 $ 1,330 $ 100,000 $ - $ 54,360 10 2015-16 $ 101,679 $ 34,122 $ 933 $ - $ - $ 136,734 9 2014-15 $ 89,930 $ 10,978 $ 771 $ - $ - $ 101,679 8 2013-14 $ 70,644 $ 18,561 $ 725 $ - $ - $ 89,930 7 2012-13 $ 63,702 $ 6,266 $ 676 $ - $ - $ 70,644 6 2011-12 $ 57,028 $ 5,993 $ 681 $ - $ - $ 63,702 5 2010-11 $ 49,660 $ 6,889 $ 479 $ - $ - $ 57,028 4 2009-10 $ 41,304 $ 7,845 $ 511 $ - $ - $ 49,660 3 2008-09 $ 32,351 $ 8,001 $ 952 $ - $ - $ 41,304 2 2007-08 $ 8,853 $ 22,470 $ 1,028 $ - $ - $ 32,351 1 2006-07 $ - $ 8,757 $ 96 $ - $ - $ 8,853 Cumulative $ - $ 493,460 $ 16,023 $ 509,483 $ - $ -

(E) Identification of each public facilities improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public facilities improvement that was funded with fees.

City Maintenance Yard Office Expenditures Public Facilities Fee 2022-2024 234,553 9%
DOT Highway Relinquishment Fund 2021-2023 1,330,000 50% General Fund 2021-2024 1,097,124 41%
Total $ 2,661,677 100%

The Mayne Events Center and Fire Museum Expenditures Public Facilities Fee 2016-2020 274,930 2%
Economic Development and General Funds 2013-2019 8,063,351 73% Lease Financing 2017-2018 200,000 2%
Proceeds from Sale of Property to L.A.

County Fire Museum Association 2016-2018 650,000 6% Public Projects Fund 2017-2020 1,866,661 17%
Total $ 11,054,942 100%

(F) (i) Identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public facilities improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public facilities improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public facilities improvement remains incomplete. (ii) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (i) and whether construction began on - 11 -

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the approximate date noted in the previous report. (iii) For a project identified pursuant to clause (ii) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction.

None.

(G) Description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public facilities improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no interfund transfers or loans made from the account or fund.

There were no reportable refunds nor allocations for some other purpose for which fees were collected.
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES FEE ANNUAL REPORT
(FISCAL YEAR 2023-24)

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This annual report section has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 66006.

(A) Brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

Pursuant to BMC Chapter 3.40 (Ordinance No. 1424) adopted in fiscal year 2022-2023, the Transportation Facilities Fee may be expended only for the type of capital improvements for which they were imposed, calculated, and collected and according to the time limits and procedures established in this chapter. The Transportation Facilities Fee may be used to pay the principal, interest and other costs of bonds, notes and other obligations issued or undertaken by or on behalf of the City to finance such improvements .

The objective of the Transportation Facilities Fee is to ensure that new development pays the capital costs associated with population growth which increases the demand for municipal services and transportation facilities.

(B) Amount of the fee.

July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Residential fees were effective July 7, 2023):

Single Family Development $3.92 per square foot of building Multi-Family Development $3.14 per square foot of building ADUs larger than 750 s.f. Fee proportional to primary unit Commercial Development $8.66 per square foot of building Office Development $10.97 per square foot of building
Industrial Development $5.17 per square foot of building

No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance

Transportation
Fac. Fees
Collected
Interest
earned

Expenditures

Transfers
Ending
Balance
1 2023-24 $ - $ 35,269 $ 303 $ - $ - $ 35,572

(E) Identification of each transportation facilities improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the transportation facilities improvement that was funded with fees.

None.

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improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the transportation facilities improvement remains incomplete. (ii) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (i) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report. (iii) For a project identified pursuant to clause (ii) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the dela y and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction.

None.

(G) Description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the transportation facilities improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no interfund transfers or loans made from the account or fund.

There were no reportable refunds nor allocations for some other purpose for which fees were collected.
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PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES FEE ANNUAL REPORT
(FISCAL YEAR 2023-24)

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This annual report section has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 66006.

(A) Brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

Pursuant to BMC Chapter 3.40 (Ordinance No. 1424) adopted in fiscal year 2022-2023, the Public Safety Facilities Fee may be expended only for the type of capital improvements for which they were imposed, calculated, and collected and according to the time limits and procedures established in this chapter. The Public Safety Facilities Fee may be used to pay the principal, interest and other costs of bonds, notes and other obligations issued or undertaken by or on behalf of the City to finance such improvements .

The objective of the Public Safety Facilities Fee is to ensure that new development pays the capital costs associated with population growth which increases the demand for municipal services and public safety facilities.

(B) Amount of the fee.

July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Residential fees were effective July 7, 2023):

Single Family Development $0.10 per square foot of building Multi-Family Development $0.13 per square foot of building ADUs larger than 750 s.f. Fee proportional to primary unit Commercial Development $0.55 per square foot of building Office Development $0.85 per square foot of building
Industrial Development $0.30 per square foot of building

No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance
Public
Safety
Fac. Fees
Collected
Interest
earned Expenditures Transfers
Ending
Balance
1 2023-24 $ - $ 1,622 $ 10 $ - $ - $ 1,632

(E) Identification of each public safety facilities improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public safety facilities improvement that was funded with fees.

None.

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improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public safety facilities improvement remains incomplete. (ii) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (i) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report. (iii) For a project identified pursuant to clause (ii) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction.

None.

(G) Description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public safety facilities improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no interfund transfers or loans made from the account or fund.

There were no reportable refunds nor allocations for some other purpose for which fees were collected.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PUBLIC ARTS FEE ANNUAL REPORT
(FISCAL YEAR 2023-24)

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This report has been prepared as supplemental information to the annual report prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 66006.

(A) Brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

Pursuant to BMC Chapter 3.32 (Ordinance No. 1098), the Public Arts Fee collected can be used to provide works of art in public places in order to promote the visual arts in the City of Bellflower by creating a collection of permanent outdoor art work by recognized artists throughout the City, to be of pu blic benefit, and to present the community with a variety of art work styles and themes, all of the highest possible quality.

(B) Amount of the fee.

1% of applicable project costs.

No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance
Public Arts
Fee
Collected
Interest
Earned /
Other

Expenditures

Transfers
Ending
Balance 19 2023-24 $ 262,909 $ 41,000 $ 6,966 $ 447,143 $ - $ (136,268)* 18 2022-23 $ 311,350 $ 17,500 $ 9,643 $ 75,584 $ - $ 262,909 17 2021-22 $ 120,858 $ 196,446 $ 914 $ 6,868 $ - $ 311,350 16 2020-21 $ 275,672 $ 23,252 $ 1,033 $ 179,099 $ - $ 120,858 15 2019-20 $ 296,109 $ 7,332 $ 5,603 $ 33,372 $ - $ 275,672 14 2018-19 $ 254,490 $ 35,230 $ 6,389 $ - $ - $ 296,109 13 2017-18 $ 186,206 $ 65,110 $ 3,174 $ - $ - $ 254,490 12 2016-17 $ 163,112 $ 21,053 $ 2,041 $ - $ - $ 186,206 11 2015-16 $ 62,012 $ 100,440 $ 660 $ - $ - $ 163,112 10 2014-15 $ 38,927 $ 41,759 $ 522 $ 19,196 $ - $ 62,012 9 2013-14 $ 38,895 $ 22,850 $ 447 $ 23,265 $ - $ 38,927 8 2012-13 $ (8,078) $ 56,762 $ 219 $ 10,008 $ - $ 38,895 7 2011-12 $ (51,578) $ 43,500 $ - $ - $ - $ (8,078) 6 2010-11 $ (62,578) $ 11,000 $ - /
$ 2,000
$ 2,000 $ - $ (51,578)
5 2009-10 $ 145,725 $ (9,500) $ 619 $ 199,422 $ - $ (62,578) 4 2008-09 $ 110,035 $ 37,500 $ 3,190 $ 5,000 $ - $ 145,725 3 2007-08 $ 70,252 $ 35,744 $ 4,039 $ - $ - $ 110,035 - 17 -

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No.

Fiscal
Year
Beginning
Balance
Public Arts
Fee
Collected
Interest
Earned /
Other

Expenditures

Transfers
Ending
Balance 2 2006-07 $ 30,103 $ 37,750 $ 2,399 $ - $ - $ 70,252 1 2005-06 $ - $ 29,941 $ 162 $ - $ - $ 30,103

Cumulative $ - $ 814,669 $ 50,020 $1,000,957 $ - $ (136,268)

* Loan from the City’s General Fund Capital Projects Fund of $111,235 and accounts payable of $25,033.

(E) Identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

Expenditures
Thru 2023-24
% of Costs
Funded with Fees
PROJECT IN-PROGRESS:

Bellflower Gateway Sign
Public Arts Fee $ 528,241 87%
Economic Development Fund 75,675 13%
Total $ 603,916

MAINTENANCE:

Veterans Memorial Maintenance $ 1,354 100%

Total
Expenditures
% of Costs
Funded with Fees
COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Veterans Memorial * 205,393 70%
New Hope Temporary Shelter Mural 7,078 100% Journey to Market 108,000 100%
Belle the Cow 106,430 100%
Colored StreetPrint/
16922 Bellflower Blvd (Fronk’s/Café Camellia) 23,265 100% Gateway Arch 16,231 100%
Mural/Breezeway/
16700 Bellflower Blvd (Belmont Court) 2,965 100% Gas Pump Utility Box 2,000 100%
Total Costs Funded with Fees $ 471,362
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* The remaining 30% or $89,566 of the Veterans Memorial Project was funded with Park Facilities Fees.

(F) (i) Identification of an approximate date by which the construction of t he public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete. (ii) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (i) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report. (iii) For a project identified pursuant to clause (ii) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the pre vious report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction.

Bellflower Gateway Sign – In the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 report, the estimated construction date was listed as April 2023. Due to the contractor's availability, the construction notice to proceed was delayed by a month and issued in May 2023.

Development impact fee projects included in the FY 2024-2025 budget not identified in the previous report:

None.

(G) Description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the City’s General Fund Capital Projects Fund loaned $111,235 to the Public Arts Fund to fund, in part, the construction of the Bellflower Gateway Sign.

The loan is interest-free and will be repaid as Public Arts funds are collected and become available after other projects scheduled to be funded by the Public Arts Fund.

There were no reportable refunds nor allocations for some other purpose for which fees were collected.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Tae Rhee, Director of Finance

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-27 Budget Calendar.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City Council adopts the Operating Budget every two years and Director of Finance proposes to reserve the dates and times contained in the attached Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-27 Budget Calendar for the City Council’s study sessions, budget revisions, and adoption.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-27 Budget Calendar; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

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COUNCIL STUDY SESSION #1 Council Chambers 4/21/2025 (Monday) (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION #2 Council Chambers 4/29/25 (Tuesday) (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
5/6/2025 (Tuesday)
Via email / phone / walk-in
COUNCIL TO VOTE ON PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES Council Chambers 5/12/2025 (Monday)
(Regular Council Meeting Date)
(3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Council Chambers 6/9/2025 (Monday)
(Regular Council Meeting)
(A) If the budget is not adopted on this date, then on 06/23/2025.

PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-27 BUDGET CALENDAR

COUNCIL TO SUBMIT PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

TO CITY MANAGER

BUDGET ADOPTION (A)
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 25-01 – A Resolution adopting a fine schedule pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC) § 40203.5, and superseding Resolution No. 15-90.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Interim Public Safety Director requests that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-01, which would add California Vehicle Code (“CVC”) Section 22500(n)(1)(A) to the City’s fine schedule. This section of the CVC makes it illegal to park within twenty feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within fifteen feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-01; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None. Penalties are intended to correct or deter behavior; it does not constitute revenue.

DISCUSSION

On January 1, 2025, CVC § 22500(n)(1)(A) became effective after having been approved by the legislature as Assembly Bill 413. This is the so-called “daylighting” statute which prohibits parking a vehicle within twenty feet of the approach side (right-hand side) of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within fifteen feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.

If adopted, Resolution No. 25-01 as amended would establish a penalty for violating this regulation. The proposed penalty is $52 ($40 base fine plus $12 in additional State and County fees). This fee is consistent with other similar violations of the CVC, such as parking in an intersection ($52), parking on a crosswalk ($52), and parking on a sidewalk ($52).

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-01

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FINE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC) § 40203.5, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-90

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to Vehicle Code §§ 40000.1 (violations as infraction), 40000.28 (misdemeanor upon three or more convictions), 40200 (parking violations subject to civil penalty), and 40203.5 (establishing penalty amounts). The fine amounts (collectively, “fines”) attached as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution are adopted as the City’s fine schedule for purposes of imposing fines pursuant to the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”).

SECTION 2. Supersession. To the extent that Resolution No. 15-90 (adopted November 9, 2015), and any other resolution pertaining to civil penalties for parking violations or a fine schedule pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 40203.5, is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety.

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

SECTION 4. Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the C ity's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 5. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

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

SECTION 6. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 25-01

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SECTION 7. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its Application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 13th DAY OF JANUARY 2025.

________________________________
Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

Attachment:

Exhibit A – Civil Penalties and Additional Assessments for Parking Violations

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
Resolution No. 25-01
Exhibit A

Civil Penalties and Additional Assessments for Parking Violations

A. The schedule of parking penalties for violations of Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 10.04, adopting Title 15 of the Los Angeles County Code by reference (as amended), issued in the City is as follows:

Section:

LA County Code Description Base
Fine
Total
Fine
Amount

15.20.070 Failure to obey sign/curb parking $45 $57

15.20.130 Parking space markings $35 $47

15.48.050 Vehicle exceeding posted weight limits $40 $52

15.52.040 Bicycle lanes -- unauthorized park ing $35 $47

15.64.010 Stopping prohibited, parking time limits $35 $47

15.64.020 Parking loading zones (commercial) $40 $52

15.64.030 Parking time limit -- post office $35 $47

15.64.040 Parking at mail box $35 $47

15.64.110 Parking in bus loading zon e $250 $262

15.64.120 Parking in passenger zone $40 $52

15.64.130 No parking -- alleys $40 $52

15.64.140 Temporary no parking $40 $52

15.64.210 Key in ignition, unattended vehicle $35 $47

15.64.220 Parking on grades $35 $47

15.64.230 Parallel parking over 18 inches from curb $35 $47

15.64.240 Angle parking $35 $47

15.64.250 Double parking $40 $52

15.64.260 No parking at anytime $40 $52

15.64.270 Parking in private or public property without consent $35 $47

15.64.271 Parking in yard $55 $67

15.64.280 Parking on wrong side of the street $40 $52

15.64.290 Parking between curb and adjacent property $40 $52

15.64.300 Blocking street $40 $52

15.64.310 Parking of vehicle transporting hazardous materials $350 $362

15.64.320 Blocking driveway on private street $40 $52

15.64.330 Parking in inters ection $40 $52

15.64.350 Parking special hazard $40 $52

15.64.360 Parking adjacent to school $40 $52

15.64.370 Parking --fire hydrant $40 $52

15.64.390 Parking in assigned parking space $40 $52

15.64.400 Disabled parking on street $330 $438

15.64.410 Disabled parking off street $330 $438

15.64.440 Parking at assigned taxicab stand $20 $32

15.64.700 Preferential parking district -- unauthorized parking $40 $52

15.76.080 Vehicle on sidewalk $40 $52

15.76.120 Repairing vehicles on street $40 $52

15.76.130 Washing vehicles on street $40 $52

17.04.370 Parks-- unauthorized parking $40 $52

19.12.1410 Obstructing emergency access routes $55 $67

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B. The schedule of penalties for violations of standing and parking laws contained in the Vehicle Code of the State of California is as follows:

Section:

California Vehicle
Code
Description Base
Amount
Total
Fine
Amount
4000(a) Unregistered Vehicle $60 $72
4457 Mutilated or illegal license plate $25 $37
5200 Display of license plate $25 $37
5201 Position of license plate $25 $37
5201(f) Plate clearly visible $25 $37
5202 Period of display $25 $37
5204(a) No tags $60 $72
21113(a) Unlawful parking-public grounds $40 $52
22500(a) Parking in intersection $40 $52
22500(b) Parking on crosswalk $40 $52
22500(c) Parking/safety and curb $40 $52
22500(d) Parking fire station entrance $55 $67
22500(e) Blocking driveway $40 $52
22500(f) Parking on sidewalk $40 $52
22500(g) Parking along excavation $40 $52
22500(h) Double parking $40 $52
22500(i) Parking in bus zone $250 $262
22500(k) Parking on bridge $40 $52
22500(n)(1)(A) Parking within 20 feet of crosswalk $40 $52 22500(1) Parking disabled access ramp $250 $262
22500.1 Parking in fire lane $55 $67
22502(a) Parking 18 inches from curb $40 $52
22502(e) Curb parking one-way roadway $40 $52
22507.8(a) Disabled no visible placard or plate $330 $438 22507.8(b) Disabled obstruction of parking space $330 $438 22507.8(c) Parking disabled crosshatched boundary lines $330 $438 22514 Fire hydrants $55 $67
22515 Unattended vehicles $40 $52
22521 Parking on railroad tracks $30 $42
22522 Parking near sidewalk access ramp $280 $317
22523(a)(b) Abandonment prohibited $100 $112
22951 Parking lot-- street and alley parking $35 $47
27155 Fuel cap required $25 $37
31303(d) Parking hazardous waste vehicle in residential area $350 $362

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C. The schedule of penalties for violations of provisions contained in the Bellflower Municipal Code is as follows:

Section:

Bellflower Municipal
Code
Description Base
Amount
Total
Fine
Amount

10.10.050(A) Permit parking only $40 $52

10.10.030(B) Street sweeping $45 $57

10.12.040(A) Time limitations $35 $47

10.12.050(A) Parking in front yard $55 $67

10.12.060(A) Parking in alleys $40 $52

10.12.070(C) Recreational vehicle and recreational trailer parking midnight to 6 a.m.
$70 $82

10.12.080(B) No Parking of a disconnected trailer $70 $82

10.12.080(C) Trailer parking midnight to 6 a.m. $70 $82

10.12.020 No parking on City property posted for no parking $40 $52

10.1 6.010 Commercial vehicles parking restrictions $250 $262

10.16.020 Overweight commercial vehicle parking on private property not on truck route
$250 $262

D. The following is a breakdown of the additional penalties, assessments and related costs that are added to specific citations. They already are included in the total fine amount value of each citation:

Description

1. Delinquent Parking Violations. Additional penalties and the administration fee provided in this section for delinquent parking violations shall be assessed upon filing of notice of delinquent parking violation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, State of California, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 40206 through 40220 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC). • Except in the case of a violation of the handicap parking and bus zone parking laws under Sections 22507.8, 22522, 22500 subdivision (i) and 22500 subdivision (I) of the CVC, if the penalties provided in the Schedule of Parking Penalties are not paid on the day provided in the notice of parking violation, the penalty for delinquent parking penalty shall be a doubling of the penalties set forth in the Schedule of Parking Penalties. • City will assess a fee in an amount equal to that established by CVC 4763 ($4.00) and the actual cost of collection fees (30% of the delinquent revenue that is collected).

2. Handicapped Parking Violations. Under Section 1465.5 of the California Penal Code, an additional penalty of $2 for every $10 or fraction thereof shall be assessed pursuant to Section 42001.5 of the CVC for violations of the handicapped parking law set forth in section 22507.8 of the CVC.

3. County – Courthouse Construction Fund and Criminal Justice Facilities Construction Fund . An assessment of $5 shall be added to each paid parking penalty under Section 15.200.010, consisting of $2.50 assessed for the Courthouse Construction Fund pursuant to Sections 76100 and 76219 of the California Government Code and $2.50 assessed for the Criminal Justice Facilities Construction Fund pursuant to Section 76101 of the Government Code.

4. State – Immediate and Critical Needs Facilities Construction and Court Facilities Construction Funds. An assessment pf $4.50 shall be added to each paid parking penalty under Government Code Section 70372(b), consisting of $3.00 assessed for the Immediate and Critical Needs Facilities Construction Fund and $1.50 assessed for the Court Facilities Construction Fund.

5. State – California State Budget Fund. An assessment of $3.00 shall be added to each paid parking penalty based on the passing of Senate Bill 857.

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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 ratify the 2025 Mayor’s Appointments to the various City-associated organizations.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

It is customary for the Mayor to make appointments for City Council representation at various City-associated organizations in conjunction with the reorganization of the City Council. This action would ratify Mayor Dunton’s 2025 appointments to the various City-associated organizations.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Ratify Mayor Dunton’s 2025 appointments to the various City-associated organizations; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENTS

Mayor Dunton’s 2025 Appointments… ........................................ ………………………… 2 2024 Appointments… .................................................................. ………………………… 5

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(Pursuant to City Council action of January 13, 2025)
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Updated 01/07/2025

ORGANIZATION 2025

DELEGATE
2025

ALTERNATE

CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION (CCCA)
www.contractcities.org
17315 Studebaker Road, Suite 210, Cerritos CA 90703
Executive Director: Marcel Rodarte; [email protected] Contacts: Mayra Bonilla, Operations Manager, (562) 622-5533; [email protected]
Frank Rodarte, Administrative Specialist, [email protected] Board of Directors Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at various locations (6 p.m. Social Hour and 7 p.m. Dinner); No meeting in December and June; Executive Board Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month Sanchez Koops

CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (CJPIA)
www.cjpia.org
8081 Moody St., La Palma, CA 90623
Chief Executive Officer: Alexander Smith; (562) 467-8727 Contact: Veronica Ruiz, Agency Clerk; (562) 467-8736; [email protected] Annual Meeting: to be held in July at the La Palma Campus (next meeting will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:30 p.m.) $100 stipend to the Voting Member for attending Annual Meeting Executive Committee Meetings: 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (Exceptions: April meeting is traditionally held in conjunction with the EC Workshop; November and December are the 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.) Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement for Executive Board Members
Santa Ines
(Executive
Member)
Koops

CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION
http://www.watermaster.org/
725 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Contact: Anthony C. Zampiello, Executive Officer; (626) 815-1305; [email protected]
Association Members Luncheon Meetings: Typically held on the first Thursday of February, May, August and November at 11:30 a.m. at Albert Robles Center, 4320 San Gabriel River Parkway, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Luncheon Meeting Dates: Held on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November, at Albert Robles Center.

Board of Directors Meetings: Typically held on the first Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m. Due to on-going COVID-19 precautions, meetings are currently being held via Zoom Meeting. When in-person meetings resume, they will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room of The Centre-Sycamore Plaza, Lakewood, CA
Koops Dunton

2025 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
(Pursuant to City Council action of January 13, 2025)
)
Updated 01/07/2025

ORGANIZATION 2025

DELEGATE
2025

ALTERNATE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3, & 18
www.lacsd.org; https://www.lacsd.org/about-us/governance/board-agenda- and-minutes/-toggle-all
1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90607-4998
Contact: Kimberly Christensen, Board Secretary; (562) 699-7411, ext. 1101; [email protected]
Delegate: Mayor (Health & Safety Code, Subsection 4730) Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (Districts 2 & 3 meet on the 2nd Wednesday; Districts 2 & 18 meet on the 4th Wednesday) (Meetings held by teleconference through March 2023) Stipend: $125 per meeting per district; mileage at 54.5 cents per mile Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirements; Delegate/Alternate must submit AB1234 “Ethics Training” Certificate

Mayor

(pursuant to Health
& Safety Code
§ 4730)

Mayor Pro
Tem

(pursuant to
Resolution No. 22-7)

GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG)
www.gatewaycog.org
16401 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723
Contact: Genny Cisneros; (562) 663-6850; [email protected] Board of Directors Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month (5:30 p.m. Dinner and 6 p.m. Meeting)
Stipend: $125 monthly
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirements Notes: Pursuant to City Council action of 6/23/08, the appointed Delegate and Alternate will also serve as the City’s representative on the SR-91/I-605/I-405 Corridor Cities Committee; meet on as-needed basis
Dunton Sanchez

GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
www.GLAmosquito.org
12545 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Contact: Susanne Kluh, General Manager; (562) 944-9656; cell: (562-572- 0721; [email protected]
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Stipend: $100 monthly for transportation to attend meetings Requirements: No Alternate to be appointed; Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement, completion of ethics training and sexual harassment prevention training required, which shall be updated every two years.

Notes: Delegate Sonny R. Santa Ines appointed for a four-year term, expiring January 2029, per City Council action of 10/14/2024.

Santa Ines

(Pursuant to Health
& Safety Code
Section 2024; Term
Expires 01/06/2029
pursuant to Council
action on
10/14/2024)
N/A
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (Los Angeles County Division) www.calcities.org
1400 K Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Executive Director: Carolyn Coleman; [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Quan; (626) 786-5142; [email protected] The Los Angeles County Division holds general membership meetings on the first Thursday in the months of January, March and June. All General Membership meetings begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting (unless otherwise noted). Additional Division events include: The Countywide City Managers Meeting in May, the Annual Installation Ceremony and Dinner in August, a Division meeting at the Annual Conference, and the All Cities Holiday Reception in December. Additional trainings and briefings are held as needed. Registration information can be found at http://www.lacities.org
Notes: City reinstated 5/10/1999
Sanchez Koops
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2025 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
(Pursuant to City Council action of January 13, 2025)
)
Updated 01/07/2025

ORGANIZATION 2025

DELEGATE
2025

ALTERNATE

SELACO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD POLICY BOARD
http://www.selacowdb.com
10900 E. 183rd St. Suite 350, Cerritos, CA 90703
Mailing: 18629 Jeffrey Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703
Contact: Jack Joseph, Policy Board Administrator; (562) 230-1869; [email protected]
Policy Board Meetings: Bi-monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at noon, location: SELACO WIB offices in Cerritos (subject to change) Stipend: $100 per month for meeting(s) attended
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement for Policy Board Member and Alternate
Santa Ines Morse

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SCAG)
http://www.scag.ca.gov
900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Contact: Maggie Aguilar, Clerk of the Board; (213) 630 -1420; [email protected] and Cecilia Pulido, Deputy Clerk of the Board; (213) 630-1480; [email protected]
Regional Conference & General Assembly Meeting: April 30 – May 2, 2025 Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74-885 County Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Optional Regional Council Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. at SCAG Office
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement Notes: City rejoined 4/22/2002
Morse Koops
BELLFLOWER SISTER CITY, INC.

Heath Durbin; [email protected]; [email protected] 17156 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
Meetings: Scheduled on an “as-needed” basis and annually during the month of July
Notes: Per the bylaws, the Mayor appoints two City Council advisory members to sit on the Board of Directors
Sanchez Dunton

STATION CITIES PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY
Cities of Lakewood, Paramount, and Bellflower
Contact: City Manager of each City
Meetings: One regular meeting each year to be held within a City’s jurisdiction Stipend: N/A
Requirements: TBD
Notes: Refer to AFN 1072
Mayor Mayor Pro
Tem

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2024 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
(Pursuant to City Council action of January 11, 2024)
)
Updated 1/3/2024

ORGANIZATION 2024

DELEGATE
2024

ALTERNATE

CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION (CCCA)
www.contractcities.org
17315 Studebaker Road, Suite 210, Cerritos CA 90703
Executive Director: Marcel Rodarte; [email protected] Contacts: Mayra Bonilla, Operations Manager, (562) 622-5533; [email protected]
Frank Rodarte, Administrative Specialist, [email protected] Board of Directors Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at various locations (6 p.m. Social Hour and 7 p.m. Dinner); No meeting in June Executive Board Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month
Sanchez Koops

CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
(CJPIA)
www.cjpia.org
8081 Moody St., La Palma, CA 90623
Chief Executive Officer: Alexander Smith; (562) 467-8727 Contact: Veronica Ruiz, Agency Clerk; (562) 467-8736; [email protected] Annual Meeting: to be held in July at the La Palma Campus (next meeting will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:30 p.m.)
$100 stipend to the Voting Member for attending Annual Meeting Executive Committee Meetings: 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (Exceptions: April meeting is traditionally held in conjunction with the EC Workshop; November and December are the 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.)
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement for Executive Board Members
Santa Ines
(Executive
Member)
Koops

CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION
http://www.watermaster.org/
725 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Contact: Anthony C. Zampiello, Executive Officer; (626) 815-1305; [email protected]
Association Members Luncheon Meetings: Typically held on the first Thursday of February, May, August and November at 11:30 a.m. at Albert Robles Center, 4320 San Gabriel River Parkway, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Luncheon Meeting Dates: Held on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November, at Albert Robles Center.

Koops Dunton
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2024 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
(Pursuant to City Council action of January 11, 2024)
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Updated 1/3/2024

ORGANIZATION 2024

DELEGATE
2024

ALTERNATE

CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
500 West Temple St., Room B-50-b, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Committee Member/Delegate: Mayor
Contact: Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, Commission Services Division, Cesar Hernandez; (213) 974-1431;
[email protected]; [email protected] Meetings: Scheduled on an “as-needed” basis (when posts are vacant and elections are necessary) and are held in conjunction with the League Meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month
Mayor Mayor Pro
Tem
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3, & 18
www.lacsd.org; https://www.lacsd.org/about-us/governance/board- agenda-and-minutes/-toggle-all
1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90607-4998
Contact: Kimberly Christensen, Board Secretary; (562) 699-7411, ext. 1101; [email protected]
Delegate: Mayor (Health & Safety Code, Subsection 4730) Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (Districts 2 & 3 meet on the 2nd Wednesday; Districts 2 & 18 meet on the 4th Wednesday) (Meetings held by teleconference through March 2023)
Stipend: $125 per meeting per district; mileage at 54.5 cents per mile Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirements; Delegate/Alternate must submit AB1234 “Ethics Training” Certificate

Mayor

(pursuant to Health
& Safety Code
§ 4730)

Mayor Pro
Tem

(pursuant to
Resolution No. 22-7)

Dinner and 6 p.m. Meeting)
Stipend: $125 monthly
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirements Notes: Pursuant to City Council action of 6/23/08, the appointed Delegate and Alternate will also serve as the City’s representative on the SR-91/I-605/I-405 Corridor Cities Committee; meet on as-needed basis
Dunton Sanchez

GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL

DISTRICT
www.GLAmosquito.org
12545 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Contact: Susanne Kluh, General Manager; (562) 944-9656; cell: (562- 572-0721; [email protected]
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Notes: Delegate Sonny R. Santa Ines appointed for a four-year term, expiring January 2025, per City Council action of 10/12/2020 Santa Ines

(Pursuant to Health
& Safety Code
Section 2024; Term
Expires 01/02/2025
pursuant to Council
action on 10/12/20)
N/A
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2024 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
(Pursuant to City Council action of January 11, 2024)
)
Updated 1/3/2024

ORGANIZATION 2024

DELEGATE
2024

ALTERNATE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (Los Angeles County Division) www.cacities.org; www.calcities.org
1400 K Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Executive Director: Carolyn Coleman; [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Quan; (626) 786-5142; [email protected] The Los Angeles County Division holds general membership meetings on the first Thursday in the months of January, March and June. All General Membership meetings begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting (unless otherwise noted). Additional Division events include: The Countywide City Managers Meeting in May, the Annual Installation Ceremony and Dinner in August, a Division meeting at the Annual Conference, and the All Cities Holiday Reception in December. Additional trainings and briefings are held as needed.

Registration information can be found at http://www.lacities.org Notes: City reinstated 5/10/1999
Sanchez Koops

SELACO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

POLICY BOARD
http://www.selacowdb.com
10900 E. 183rd St. Suite 350, Cerritos, CA 90703
Mailing: 18629 Jeffrey Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703
Contact: Jack Joseph, Policy Board Administrator; (562) 230-1869; [email protected]
Policy Board Meetings: Bi-monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at noon, location: SELACO WIB offices in Cerritos (subject to change) Stipend: $100 per month for meeting(s) attended
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement for Policy Board Member and Alternate
Santa Ines Morse

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SCAG)
http://www.scag.ca.gov
900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Contact: Maggie Aguilar, Clerk of the Board; (213) 630-1420; [email protected] and Cecilia Pulido, Deputy Clerk of the Board; (213) 630-1480; [email protected]
Regional Conference & General Assembly Meeting: May 2 – 3, 2024 Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74-885 County Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Optional Regional Council Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. at SCAG Office
Requirements: Political Reform Act Form 700 filing requirement Notes: City rejoined 4/22/2002
Morse Koops
BELLFLOWER SISTER CITY, INC.

David C. Perry: [email protected]; (714) 721-4477
16812 View Park Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
Meetings: Scheduled on an “as-needed” basis and annually during the month of July
Notes: Per the bylaws, the Mayor appoints two City Council advisory members to sit on the Board of Directors
Sanchez Dunton

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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 City Council Appointments/Reappointments to the Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Biennially, following the conduct of a General Municipal Election, members need to be appointed or reappointed to various City Commissions and Committees. There are three Commissions and no Committees appointed by the City Council at this time.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve each Council Member’s appointments/reappointments to the Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

Planning Commissioners receive a $150 meeting stipend and meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month; the Public Safety Commissioners receive a $100 meeting stipend and meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month; and the Parks & Recreation Commissioners receive a $100 meeting stipend and meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Planning, Public Safety and Parks & Recreation Commissions have five members each. Stipends are paid pursuant to Resolution No. 23-05, adopted January 23, 2023, and funding is already included in the approved budget.

BACKGROUND

Re-elected Council Members Wendi Morse, Dan Koops, and Victor A. Sanchez each need to appoint/reappoint representatives to serve on all three Commissions.

Mayor Ray Dunton and Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines each need to appoint/reappoint representatives to the Parks and Recreation Commission. All of the Commissioners currently seated will continue to serve until their successors are appointed.

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Staff Report – City Council Commission/Committee Appointments January 13, 2025

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BACKGROUND – Continued

The Parks & Recreation Commission was established by Resolution No. 05-19, which provides, in part, that members be appointed by the City Council for a two -year term, concurrent with the term of the appointing Council Member. All of these Commissioners’ terms will expire in December 2026.

Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 2.32 establishes the Planning Commission and prescribes its membership, duties, responsibilities, and powers. Section 2.32.020 provides that its members will serve a four-year term concurrent with the term of office of the appointing Council Member.

Resolution No. 05-20 established the Public Safety Commission and stipulates that its members will serve a four-year term, concurrent with the appointing Council Member.

Resolution No. 00-64 also establishes policy for this Commission.

All City Commissioners are subject to 1) the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, which also requires the filing of a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) until they vacate their position and file a Leaving Office Statement (Resolution No. 24-53); and 2) the Code of Conduct for Members of the City’s Legislative Bodies (Resolution No. 21-55), including its conflict of interest, anti-harassment, and mandatory ethics training provisions.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Maddy Act, the Public Notice of scheduled vacancies was posted in the City Hall front window and lobby, the Clifton M. Brakenseik Library, and the City’s website on November 21, 2024. (Attachment C)

ATTACHMENTS

A. 2025 Local Appointments List .................................................................................... 3 B. 2024 Local Appointments List .................................................................................... 4 C. Maddy Act Public Notice (with attachments) .............................................................. 5

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER – 2025 LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST

(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972)
* Denotes Chairperson ** Denotes Vice Chairperson

Commission Qualifications: U.S. citizen; at least 18 years of age at time of appointment; and Bellflower resident (Planning Commissioners also have to be qualified electors of the City of Bellflower).

Other Requirements: All Members of the City’s legislative bodies are subject to 1) the Political Reform Act requiring the filing of a Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 (pursuant to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, Resolution No. 24-53); and 2) the City’s Code of Conduct, which includes attending biennial ethics and anti-harassment training (Resolution No. 21-55).

For additional information regarding the City’s boards and commissions, visit: https://www.bellflower.org/depts/clerk/boards/default.asp . (Updated 01-08-2025)

DUNTON MORSE KOOPS SANCHEZ SANTA INES

PLANNING COMMISSION
4-Year Term/Concurrent with Council Member
(Refer to BMC Chapter 2.32). Meets at 7:00 p.m.
on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month ($150
stipend, per Resolution No. 23-05).

VACANT
Term Expires
December 2026

Mariah Mott
Appointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2026
Robert Wilson*
Appointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2028
Chrissy Padilla
Birkey**
Reappointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2028
Bill Mendes
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
4-Year Term/Concurrent with Council Member
(Refer to Resolutions Nos. 05-20 and 00-64).

Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month ($100 stipend, per Resolution No. 23-05).

Guy Bremer
Appointed
10/23/23
Term Expires
December 2026
Larry Myers*
Reappointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2026
Larry Wehage
Reappointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2028
Marcos Garcia
Appointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2028
Rocio Jimenez
Sanchez**
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2026

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
2-Year Term to expire concurrently with the
reorganization of the City Council after the
biennial General Municipal Election (Refer
Resolution No. 05-19). Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the
2nd Wednesday of each month ($100 stipend, per
Resolution No. 23-05).

Mitch Haack**
Reappointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2026
Michele Worley
Reappointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2026
Gerrit J. Byma*
Reappointed
01/3/25
Term Expires
December 2026
Sophia Partida
Appointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2026
Margaret Romero
Reappointed
01/13/25
Term Expires
December 2026
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER – 2024 LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST

(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972)
* Denotes Chairperson ** Denotes Vice Chairperson

Other Requirements: All Members of the City’s legislative bodies are subject to 1) the Political Reform Act requiring the filing of a Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 (pursuant to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, Resolution No. 22-52); and 2) the City’s Code of Conduct, which includes attending biennial ethics and anti-harassment training (Resolution No. 21-55).

For additional information regarding the City’s boards and commissions, visit: https://www.bellflower.org/depts/clerk/boards/default.asp . (Updated 11-21-2024)

DUNTON MORSE KOOPS SANCHEZ SANTA INES

PLANNING COMMISSION
4-Year Term/Concurrent with Council Member
(Refer to BMC Chapter 2.32). Meets at 7:00 p.m.
on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month ($150
stipend, per Resolution No. 23-05).

Robert Wilson*
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2026
Aaron Drake
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
VACANT
Term Expires
December 2024
Chrissy Padilla
Birkey**
Appointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
Bill Mendes
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
4-Year Term/Concurrent with Council Member
(Refer to Resolutions Nos. 05-20 and 00-64).

Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month ($100 stipend, per Resolution No. 23-05).

Guy Bremer
Appointed
10/23/23
Term Expires
December 2026
Larry Myers*
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
Larry Wehage
Reappointed
01/11/21
Term Expires
December 2024
Jerry Trautman
Reappointed
01/11/21
Term Expires
December 2024
Rocio Jimenez
Sanchez**
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2026

Mitch Haack**
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
Michele Worley
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
Gerrit J. Byma*
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
Brian Ahumada
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
Margaret Romero
Reappointed
02/27/23
Term Expires
December 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
(Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54970 – 54974)

On or before December 31 st of each year, the City posts a list of all regular and ongoing Commissions and Committees, which are appointed by the City Council. This listing details all appointive terms, including those which will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, and the date the term expires. Bellflower Municipal Code Section excerpts, resolutions adopting the City's Conflict of Interest Code and Code of Conduct, and resolutions prescribing the membership, duties, and responsibilities of each respective Commission and Committee are attached and also available on the City’s website at:

https://www.bellflower.org/government/boards_committees___commissions/i ndex.php.

If an unscheduled vacancy should occur, a Special Vacancy Notice will be posted at the City Hall Lobby and the Brakensiek Library not earlier than 20 days before the vacancy or not later than 20 days after the vacancy. Appointment to that vacancy will not be made for at least 10 working days after the posting of the Special Vacancy Notice; if the City Council finds that an emergency exists, the City Council may fill the vacancy until the final appointment is made.

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Date Posted: November 21, 2024

Attachments:

2024 Local Appointments List
Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 2.32 (Planning Commission) Resolution No. 05-19 (Parks & Recreation Commission)
Resolution No. 05-20 (Public Safety Commission)
Resolution No. 24-53 (Conflict of Interest Code)
Resolution No. 21-55 (Code of Conduct)

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER – 2024 LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST

(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972)
* Denotes Chairperson ** Denotes Vice Chairperson

Other Requirements: All Members of the City’s legislative bodies are subject to 1) the Political Reform Act requiring the filing of a Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 (pursuant to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, Resolution No. 22-52); and 2) the City’s Code of Conduct, which includes attending biennial ethics and anti-harassment training (Resolution No. 21-55).

For additional information regarding the City’s boards and commissions, visit: https://www.bellflower.org/depts/clerk/boards/default.asp . (Updated 11-21-2024)

DUNTON MORSE KOOPS SANCHEZ SANTA INES

PLANNING COMMISSION
4-Year Term/Concurrent with Council Member
(Refer to BMC Chapter 2.32). Meets at 7:00 p.m.
on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month ($150
stipend, per Resolution No. 23-05).

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
4-Year Term/Concurrent with Council Member
(Refer to Resolutions Nos. 05-20 and 00-64).

Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month ($100 stipend, per Resolution No. 23-05).

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -19

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BELLFLOWER PROVIDING FOR A PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSION, PRESCRIBING ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES,

RESPONSIBILITIES, AND POWERS, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -55
WHEREAS, the City's Parks and Recreation Department manages the City's dial -a -ride and fixed route transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the oversight of these transportation services would be consistent with the other duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

IT' IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Resolution No. 91 -55 is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. There is hereby established for the City of Bellflower the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission of five (5) members, which Commission shall as a body constitute a subordinate agency of the City of Bellflower.

SECTION 3. Appointments. Members of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall be appointed by the members of the City Council; each City Council member having the opportunity to make one appointment. If a member of the City Council declines to make an appointment, the Mayor shall make such appointment in addition to his own. All Parks and Recreation Commission members shall serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council.

SECTION 4. Requirements. All members of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall meet the following requirements and conditions:
a. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
b. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment; and c. Be a resident of the City of Bellflower.

SECTION 5. Terms of Office. Each member of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve for a term of two years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

SECTION 6. Vacancy. Vacancies to the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall be filled by appointment by the member of the City Council whose appointment has vacated his or her Commission position. If a member of the City Council fails to make an appointment within sixty (60) days of a vacancy, the Mayor shall make such appointment with the approval of the City Council. Should the Mayor fail to make such appointment within an additional thirty (30) days, the City Council shall make such appointment by majority vote.

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Persons appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy they fill.

SECTION 7. Removal from Office. Members of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall be removed from office, or their office may be declared vacant, in the following manner and for the following reasons:
a. At the pleasure of, and by majority vote of, the entire City Council; b. If a member shall no longer meet the requirements and conditions as set out in Section 4 of this Resolution, his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council, or appointing member of the City Council, shall be necessary; c. If a member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission, in which event his removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council shall be necessary; or
d. If a member shall be absent from four (4) regular meetings of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission in any twelve (12) month period, in which event his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.

SECTION 8. Meetings. Members of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall observe the following rules in the conduct of their meetings and business:
a. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month at a time established by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman as deemed necessary in the manner prescribed by law. b. All regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be open to public attendance.
c. Rules for the transaction of business shall be adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission and followed.
d. A public record (minutes) shall be prepared indicating all resolutions, findings, and determinations of the Parks and Recreation Commission. All Parks and Recreation Commission actions shall be recorded in the minutes.
e. A written agenda shall be prepared and circulated to all members of the Parks and Recreation Commission in advance of all regular meetings.

SECTION 9. Duties, Responsibilities, Authorities, and Limitations. The City Council has established the Parks and Recreation Commission to advise them on certain specific issues relating to City business. Except for such authority as may be subsequently delegated by the City Council by separate Resolution, their role is advisory only. The authority of the Parks and Recreation Commission is collective: no single member has the authority to speak or act for the body or the City. The chairman of the Commission has no additional authority beyond those inherent in their role as presiding officer.
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Members of the Bellflower Parks and Recreation Commission shall:
a. Advise and make recommendations to the City Council as to matters relating to the environment, public recreation, public recreational areas and facilities, public transportation, volunteer service and human service programs.
b. Cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement and development of environmental, recreational, and human service programs. c. Study and make recommendations concerning public transportation as it affects the citizens of the City of Bellflower, relative to Proposition A funding, existing regional services, and local public transportation.
d. Gather and analyze factual information, hold meetings and hearings, and explore possibilities and means by which the City can cooperate with various organizations and public agencies in providing human service programs and solving the problems of our environment. e. Keep, the City Council and the City Administrator informed with respect to matters pertaining to human services and the revitalization of the environment of the City of Bellflower so that this community may be a cleaner, healthier, and more attractive community. f. Recommend policies as to recreation, public transportation, volunteer service and environmental services to the City Council for the Council's consideration. g.. Make periodic inventories of human service programs and recreation and environmental services that exists or may be needed within the City.
h. Worth; in cooperation and harmony with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the School Districts, and all other agencies.
i. Research and obtain all factual information necessary to analyze funding requests made by community organizations, including the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce, and make final allocation decisions. All decisions of the Commission may be appealed to the City Council, and the City Council may, with or without an appeal, sustain, modify, or deny the Commission's funding decisions.

Receive and expeditiously act on all special project assignments pertaining to community organizations made by the City Council and submit reports on these projects.

The Parks and Recreation Commission and its individual members have no power or authority, implied or otherwise, to direct the City Attorney, City Clerk, and the City Administrator or the City staff, or to change, modify, or alter City Council actions or policy decisions.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall make all reports in the form of a recommendation for City Council consideration.
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Duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Commission maybe modified by the City Council by separate resolution.

SECTION 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

Copies of this Resolution shall be provided to each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

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

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 28th
DAY OF MARCH 2005.

ATTEST:

Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS

CITY OF BELLFLOWER )
I, Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 05 -19 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of March 28, 2005, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members — King, Larsen, Pratt, Smith and Mayor Bomgaars Dated: March 29, 2005
Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk 7
City of Bellflower, California
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -20

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BELLFLOWER PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION,

PRESCRIBING ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES,
AND POWERS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 98 -86
WHEREAS, general oversight of the City's dial -a -ride and fixed route transportation services are being transferred to the Parks and Recreation Commission from the Public Safety and Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the name of the Public Safety and Transportation Commission should be changed to reflect this transfer of duties.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Resolution No. 98 -86 is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. There is hereby established for the City of Bellflower, the Bellflower Public Safety Commission of five members, which Commission shall as a body constitute a subordinate agency of the City of Bellflower.

SECTION 3. Appointments. Members of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission shall be appointed by the members of the City Council; each City Council member having the opportunity to make one appointment. If a member of the City Council declines to make an appointment, the Mayor shall make such an appointment in addition to his or her own. All Public Safety Commission members shall serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council.

SECTION 4. Requirements. All members of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission shall meet the following requirements and conditions:
a. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
b. Be at feast 18 years of age at the time of appointment; and c. Be a resident of the City of Bellflower.

SECTION 5. Terms of Office. Each member of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission shall serve for a term of four (4) years, such term to be concurrent with the term of the appointing Council member, and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

SECTION 6. Vacancy. Vacancies to the Bellflower Public Safety Commission shall be filled by appointment by the member of the City Council whose appointment has vacated his or her Commission position. If a member of the City Council fails to make an appointment within sixty 60) days of vacancy, the Mayor shall make such appointment with the approval of the City Council. Should the Mayor fail to make such appointment within an additional thirty (30) days, the City Council shall make such appointment by a majority vote. Persons appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexplained term of the member whose vacancy they fill.

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SECTION 7. Removal From Office. Members of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission shall be removed from office, or their office may be declared vacant, in the following manner and for the following reasons:
a. At the pleasure of, and by majority vote of, the entire City Council; b. If a member shall no longer meet the requirements and conditions as set out in Section 4 of this resolution, his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council, or appointing members of the City Council, shall be necessary; c. If a member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission, in which event his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council, shall be necessary;
d. If a members shall be absent from four (4) regular meetings of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission in any twelve (12) month period, in which event his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.

SECTION 8. Meetings. Members of the Bellflower Public Safety Commission shall observe the following rules in the conduct of their meetings and business:
a. The Public Safety Commission shall regularly hold one regular meeting each month at a time established by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman as deemed necessary in the manner prescribed by law.
b. All regular meetings of the Public Safety Commission shall be open to public attendance. c. Rules for the transaction of business shall be adopted by the Public Safety Commission and followed.
d. A public record (minutes) shall be prepared indicating all resolutions, findings, and determinations of the Public Safety Commission. All Public Safety Commission actions shall be recorded in the minutes.
e. A written agenda shall be prepared and circulated to all members of the Public Safety Commission in advance of all regular meetings.

SECTION 9. Duties, Responsibilities, Authorities, and Limitations. The City Council has established the Public Safety Commission to advise them on certain specific issues relating to City business. Except for such authority as may be subsequently delegated by the City Council by separate Resolution, their role is advisory only. The authority of the Public Safety Commission is collective: no single member has the authority to speak or act for the body or the City. The chairman of the Commission has no additional authority beyond those inherent in their role as presiding officer.
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Members of the Public Safety Commission shall study and make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to:
a. Traffic law, rules and regulations, crosswalks, stop signs, traffic control signals and devices, school crossings, school zones, parking zones, and other related traffic and pedestrian issues. b. Public Safety.

The Public Safety Commission and its individual members has no power or authority, implied or otherwise, to direct the actions of the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Administrator, or City staff; or to change, modify, or alter City Council actions or policy decisions.

The Public Safety Commission shall make all reports in the form of recommendations for consideration by the City Council.

Duties and responsibilities of the Public Safety Commission may be modified by the City Council by separate Resolution.

SECTION 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Copies of this Resolution shall be provided to each member of the Public Safety Commission.

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

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 28th DAY OF MARCH 2005.
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ATTEST:

Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk
Sand 'Bo mga , Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS

CITY OF BELLFLOWER )
I, Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 05 -20 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of March 28, 2005, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members — King, Larsen, Pratt, Smith and Mayor Bomgaars Dated: March 29, 2005
Debra D. Bauchop, City Clerk
City of Bellflower, California
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
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
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds, determine and declare as follows:

A. The Political Reform Act (Government Code §§ 81000, et seq.; the PRA") and regulations adopted pursuant to the PRA (2 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 18700, et seq.; "FPPC Regs.") require local government to adopt Conflict of Interest Codes ("COIC").

B. The Fair Political Practices Commission promulgated FPPC Regs. 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code that can be incorporated by reference as the City's COIL.

C. On June 10, 2024, the City Council directed the City Clerk to review the COIL pursuant to the PRA (Government Code § 87306.5) after identifying certain changes.

D. The City Clerk finished that review and made recommendations which the City Council incorporated into this Resolution.

E. To fulfill its obligations under the PRA and FPPC Regs., the City Council adopts this 2024 Bellflower COIC as set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 2. 2024 Bellflower COIC — Generally. FPPC Regs. § 18730 is adopted by reference as the City of Bellflower's 2024 COIL. Except as modified in this Resolution, all requirements of FPPC Regs. § 18730 apply as if fully set forth in this Resolution.

A. The term "investment" applies to financial interests in non-profit organizations as well as business entities;
B. The term "Appendix" refers to Section 3 of this Resolution.

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SECTION 3. Designated Officials, Employees and Consultants. For purposes of FPPC Regs. § 18730, designated employees and consultants are set forth below:

A. Designated Officials and Employees:

The positions listed below are designated positions. Officers and employees holding those positions are designated employees and are deemed to make or participate in making decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest. Disclosure includes specific types of investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income which may foreseeably be materially affected by any decision made or participated in by the designated employee. Such disclosures must be made at the times and circumstances described by the City's Conflict of Interest Code.

Designated employees must disclose all interests as required by the Political Reform Act and regulations promulgated thereto. When a new position classification is created by the City Manager for City Council approval, the City Manager's Office will recommend that the City Council decide whether the new position will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest and be included as a designated position in the Conflict of Interest Code.

When the City Council establishes a Commission, Committee, or Board, the City Council will decide whether the members of the Commission, Committee, or Boards be included as a designated position in the Conflict of Interest Code and the members of the Commission, Committee, or Board so designated by the City Council, will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, & BOARDS
Members of the City Council *
Members of the Planning Commission *
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
Members of the Public Safety Commission

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
City Manager *
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Management Analyst
Management Assistant

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
City Attorney *
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk
Management Assistant
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Director of Economic Development
Economic Development Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst II
Management Analyst I
Management Assistant
Senior Marketing Specialist

FINANCE DEPARTMENT/CITY TREASURER
Director of Finance/City Treasurer *
Finance Manager

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Parks and Recreation
Recreation Manager
IT Manager

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Director of Planning and Building Services
Planning Manager
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner
Associate Planner
Building Official
Building Plan Checker
Building Permit Technician
Building Inspector

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Safety
Public Safety Manager
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Code Enforcement Inspector

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Works
Public Works Manager
City Engineer/Traffic Engineer
Assistant City Engineer
Public Works Coordinator
Division Head of Facilities
Division Head of Inspection Services
Division Head of Streets
Management Analyst II
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B. Consultants:

The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant is hired to perform a range of duties that requires the consultant to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination must include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager determination is a public record and must be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code.

SECTION 4. Statement of Economic Interests: Place of Filing. Designated employees must file Statements of Economic Interests with the City of Bellflower, on forms created by the Fair Political Practices Commission, in conformance with the individual disclosure categories and state guidelines, when requested by the City Clerk.

The City Clerk will retain custody of the Statements and make them available for public inspection and reproduction. Designated employees listed in the Code with an asterisk (*) must file one original Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk, who must make and retain a copy and forward the original to the California Fair Political Practices Commission. All other designated employees must file one original Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk.

SECTION 5. Disclosure and Disqualification — Interest and Positions in Non -Profit Organizations. Whenever a disclosure category requires disclosure of specific financial interests or positions in business entitles, disclosure of equivalent financial interests or positions in non-profit organizations is required. Disqualification must be required as to a disclosed interest or position in a non-profit organization whenever disqualification would have been required as a result of an equivalent financial interest or position in a business entity.

SECTION 6. Travel Payments, Advances, and Reimbursements. If a payment, including an advance or reimbursement, for travel is required to be reported pursuant to Government Code § 87207, it may be reported on a separate travel reimbursement schedule which shall be included in the filer's statement of economic interests. A filer who chooses not to use the travel schedule shall disclose payments for travel as a gift, unless it is clear from all surrounding circumstances that the services provided were equal to or greater in value than the payments for the travel, in which case the travel may be reported as income.

SECTION 7. Resolution No. 22-52 (adopted September 12, 2022) and any other resolution or policy purporting to establish a conflict of interest code, are superseded by this Resolution.

SECTION 8. Repeal of any provision of any resolution or policy herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution. -24-

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

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

SECTION 11. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.

Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:
f`rMayra chiqui, ity Clerk

APPROVE
Karl H. Berger, Ci ; ttorney
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS

CITY OF BELLFLOWER )
I, Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-53 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of the City Council on September 9, 2024, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members — Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, Sanchez and Mayor Koops
Dated: September 10, 2024
M a Ochiqui, City Clerk
Ci y of Bellflower, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 21-55

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CODE OF CONDUCT AND RULES

FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE § 36813, AND SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION NO. 16-87.

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Code of Conduct; Core Principles. The City Council finds and declares that its members, and all members of appointed boards and commissions collectively, "Public Officials"), will abide by the following Core Principles:

A. Public Officials should comply with both the letter and spirit of the laws and policies affecting the operations of government;
B. Public Officials are expected by the public to be independent, impartial, and fair in theirjudgment and actions;
C. Serving in public office is a privilege and should be exercised in trust for the public good, not for personal gain; and
D. Public deliberations and processes should be conducted openly, unless legally confidential, in an atmosphere of respect and civility.

SECTION 2. General Policies. Implementing the Core Principles is one of the guiding objectives in adopting this Resolution. Accordingly, in addition to all requirements of applicable law, the Public Officials must adhere to the following policies:

A. Conduct of Public Officials
The professional and personal conduct of Public Officials must be above reproach and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Public Officials will refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges, or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other Public Officials, City employees, or the public.

B. Respect for Process
Public Officials will perform their duties in accordance with the processes and rules of order established by the City Council governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the public, and implementation of policy decisions.

C. Conduct of Public Meetings
Public Officials will fully prepare themselves for public issues; listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at hand. They will refrain from interrupting other speakers, making personal comments not germane to the business of the body, or otherwise intertering with the orderly conduct of ineetings.

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D. Communication
Members will publicly share substantive information that is relevant to a matter under consideration by the City Council or boards, commissions, and committees, which they may have received from sources outside the public decision-making process.

E. Confidentiallnformation
Members must respect the confidentiality of information concerning City property, personnel, or proceedings of the City. They will neither disclose confidential information without proper legal authorization nor use such information to advance their personal interests.

F. Advocacy
When presenting their individual opinions and positions, Public Officials will expressly state they do not represent their body or the City of Bellflower, nor will they allow the inference that they do. All written correspondence expressing an individual opinion and position must be on personal stationery and not on City stationery.

G. Policy Role of Public Officials
Public Officials must respect and adhere to the council-manager structure of Bellflower city government with respect to the City Manager's relationship with the City Council. In this structure, the City Council determines the policies of the City with the advice, information and analysis provided by the public, boards, commissions, and committees and City staff. The City Manager implements that policy.

SECTION 3. Substance Abuse Policy.

A. While acting in their official capacities, Public Officials will refrain from imbibing alcohol to the point that it impairs their judgment, physical coordination, speech, or mental process.

B. At all times, Public Officials will refrain from the use of a controlled substance, narcotic, amphetamine, barbiturate, prescribed or over-the- counter medication in excess of the prescribed dosage, or other non- prescribed hallucinogenic substance.

C. Public Officials who have substance abuse problems are encouraged to make every effort to overcome such problems and to utilize the services of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Using the EAP is confidential. -28-

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SECTION 4. Anti-Harassment Policy.

A. Harassment of an applicant or employee by a Public Official on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, sex, or age will not be tolerated.

B. Harassment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, sex, or age includes, but is not limited to, the following examples:

1. Verbal Harassment - Epithets, derogatory comments, or slurs on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, sex, or age.

2.Physical Harassment - Assault, impeding or blocking movement, or any physical interterence with normal work or movement when directed at an individual on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, sex, or age.

3. Visual Forms of Harassment - Derogatory posters, notices, bulletins, cartoons, or drawings on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, sex, or age.

4. Sexual Favors - Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is conditioned upon employment benefit, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an offensive work environment.

SECTION 5. Anti-Nepotism Policy. The City will not hire relatives of Public Officials. If a Public Official's relative presents a matter to the City, then that Public Official cannot participate in or attempt to influence decision-making regarding that matter. For purposes of this policy a "relative" is defined as a blood, by-adoption, or step parent, spouse or registered domestic partner, sibling, child or in-law, and their children and children-in-law.
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SECTION 6. Expected Conduct.

A. Public Officials will request administrative services only through the City Manager or designee.
1 .Public Officials cannot direct, order, or make demands on any City employee, other than inquiries that can be answered routinely and without research.

2.Public Officials cannot attempt to reorganize an employee's priorities or influence the manner by which City staff performs their assigned functions or duties.

3.Public Officials cannot retaliate or threaten to retaliate against employees as a result of disagreements over policy
recommendations.

4.Public Officials cannot threaten a City employee with disciplinary action.

B. Public Officials must act collectively in a properly noticed and constituted meeting; Public Officials do not have authority to make decisions or take actions on behalf of the body unless expressly authorized to do so. 1 .Public Officials cannot make representations or promises to any third party regarding the future actions of the City or of the body of which they are a member, unless such representation or promise has been duly authorized by the appropriate body.

2. When making public utterances, Public Officials must make it clear whether they are authorized to speak on behalf of the body of which they are a member, or whether they are presenting their own views.

3.Public Officials cannot interfere with the manner by which the City Manager performs his or her duties.

C. Public Officials who are members of boards and commissions must limit their activities to matters within their subject matter jurisdiction.

1.Boards and commissions can address only those matters determined by the BMC or by the City Council to be within their subject matter jurisdiction; staff need not place on an agenda, provide resources for or implement requests, directions or actions outside that jurisdiction. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, Commissions and Boards must refrain from consideration of policy issues that are under active consideration by the City Council.
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2. The City Council as a whole will provide direction and guidance to its subsidiary bodies.

D. City resources must be used solely for proper governmental purposes, and only with proper authorization.

1.City letterhead may only be used by Public Officials for official City business.

2. City employees cannot be asked or directed to spend time on non- City business.

3.Public Officials cannot use or disclose information obtained through City service for improper purposes.

SECTION 7. Enforcement. To enforce the Core Principles, and the polices set forth in this Resolution to implement those Core Principles, the City Council adopts the following requirements for enforcement:

A. A complaint regarding a violation of the Code of Conduct may be filed with the Mayor, the City Manager, or the City Attorney (collectively, the Investigator").

B. Upon receiving a complaint, the person receiving the complaint may take one of the following actions depending on the circumstances of the alleged violations of law or policy:

1. Take no action;

2.Conduct a preliminary investigation of the allegations before recommending any action. Following such a preliminary investigation into the complaint, the Investigator may then either take no action or place the matter on a future City Council agenda with a recommendation for consideration; or

3.Place the matter on a future City Council agenda for consideration.

C. If a complaint is placed on the City Council agenda, the City Council may take the following action:
1 . Take no action;

2.Initiate an investigation of the allegations before considering any discipline identified in this Resolution; or

3.Based upon substantive evidence, take one of the disciplinary actions identified in this Resolution.
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4.Nothing in this policy precludes individual City Council Members from making public statements regarding alleged conduct.

D. In addition to any other remedy provided by applicable law, the City Council may undertake one or more of the following actions after finding a violation of this Resolution occurred:
1 . Admonition. This is the least severe form of action. An admonition may typically be directed to all members of the City Council, reminding them that a particular type of behavior is in violation of law or City policy. An admonition may be issued by the City Council before any findings of fact regarding allegations, and because it is a warning or reminder, would not necessarily require an investigation or separate hearings to determine whether the allegation is true.

2. Sanction. This is the next most severe form of action. Sanction may be directed to a particular member of the City Council based on a particular action (or set of actions) that is determined to be in violation of law or City policy. A sanction is distinguished from censure in that it is not a punishment. A sanction may be issued based upon City Council review and consideration of a written allegation of a policy violation. The member accused of a violation will have an opportunity to provide a written response to the allegation. A sanction may be issued by the City Council and because it is not punishment or discipline, would not necessarily require an investigation or separate hearings.

3. Censure. Censure is the most severe form of action. Censure is a formal statement of the City Council officially reprimanding one of its members. It is a punitive action, which serves as a penalty imposed for wrongdoing, but it carries no fine or suspension of the rights of the member as an elected official. Censure should be used for cases in which the City Council determines that the violation of law or policy is a serious offense. To protect the overriding right to freedom of speech, the City Council cannot impose censure on any of its members for the exercise of his or her First Amendment rights, no matter how distasteful the expression was to the City Council and the City. However, nothing can be construed to prohibit the City Council from collectively condemning and expressing their strong disapprobation of such remarks. A decision to censure requires the adoption of a Resolution making findings with regard to the specific charges, based on substantial evidence, and approved by a two- thirds vote of the City Council.
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SECTION 8. Rules of Procedure for Meetings; Authority. Rules of Procedure for City Council meetings are adopted pursuant to Government Code § 36813. In the absence of separate procedural rules for individual boards and commissions, the Rules of Procedure adopted by this Resolution will apply to all City subsidiary boards and commissions. These Rules are intended to comply with, the Ralph M. Brown Act Government Code §§ 54950-54962). The Brown Act will supersede any conflicting provision of the Rules.

SECTION 9. General Rules.

A. Rules of Order. Pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC")

2.040. 060, the City Council finds as follows:
1 .City Council proceedings should be governed by common sense and good taste. Pursuant to applicable laws, including, without limitation, the BMC, any issue of procedure relating to the conduct of a meeting or hearing not otherwise provided for in these Rules may be determined by the Mayor, subject to a vote of the entire Council. In addition, the City Council may, upon majority vote, alter or modify any provision of this Policy when appropriate or desirable.

2. These Rules are adopted to expedite the City Council's business transactions in an orderly fashion and are procedural only. Failure to strictly observe these rules will not affect the City Council's jurisdiction or invalidate any Council action conforming with applicable law.

B. Right of Floor.

Council Members wishing to speak must first be recognized by the Mayor and, with the exception of Council Reports, limit any remarks to the agenda matter being considered.

C. City Manager.

The City Manager will attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused. In his/her absence, the City Manager will designate an Acting City Manager to attend. The City Manager may make recommendations and has the right to take part in all City Council discussions of the Council, but cannot vote.

D. City Attorney.

The City Attorney will attend all meetings of the Council unless excused, and in his/her absence, the Assistant City Attorney will attend. The City Attorney, upon request, may give opinions, either written or oral, on questions of law and act as the City Council's parliamentarian. -33-

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E. City Clerk.

The City Clerk will attend all meetings of the Council unless excused. In his/her absence, the Deputy City Clerk will attend. The City Clerk will record, prepare, and maintain the City Council's official record and perform other related duties as prescribed by the City Council and/or City Manager.

SECTION 10. Mayor— Duties.

A. Presiding Officer
The Mayor, if present, will preside at all meetings. In the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro Tem will preside. In the absence of both, the Council Members present will select a Temporary Presiding Officer by majority vote.

B. Call to Order
The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem will bring the meeting to order at the time noticed in accordance with applicable law. In the absence of both, the meeting will be called to order by the City Clerk.

C. Point of Order
The Mayor will determine all points of order, subject to the right of any Council Member to appeal to a vote of a majority of the quorum.

D. Motion to Be Stated
The Mayor will state all motions submitted for a vote and announce the result. A roll call vote must be taken upon the request of any Council Member.

SECTION 11. Preparation ofAgenda.

A. Order of the Agenda
The Agenda will be organized in accordance with Resolution No. 05-45.

B. Minutes
Unless requested by a majority of the quorum, minutes may be approved without reading.
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C. Future Agenda Items
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Each Agenda may include an Agenda item entitled "Council Reports." During this section of the Agenda any Council Member may make a motion only to place an item on a future Agenda. The motion is non-debatable.

Placement of an item on a future Agenda requires a majority vote. The City Manager has discretion as to when the item will be placed on the Agenda, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.

SECTION 12. Citizens' Rights.

A. Persons seeking to address the City Council must comply with the following:

1.Members of the public may address the City Council only on items within the subject-matter jurisdiction of the City Council. A determination of whether an item is appropriate for discussion will be made by the Mayor with the City Council's consent.

2.Persons addressing the City Council may sign in on the sign-in sheet provided.

3.Each speaker may be limited to a time period determined by the Mayor for Public Comment and on all other items on the Agenda.

4. All remarks must be directed to the City Council as a body and not to any particular Council Member or City employee.

5.No person, other than Council Members and the person having the floor are permitted to participate in the discussion except as otherwise requested by the Mayor.

6.No question may be asked of Council Members or City employees except through the Mayor.

7. When any identifiable group of persons, as distinguished from the general public, seeks to address the City Council on the same agenda item, the Mayor has the discretion to ask that the group select a spokesperson to address the City Council. If additional issues are to be presented at the hearing by any other member of such group, the Mayor may limit the number of persons to address the City Council to avoid unnecessary repetition of information presented to the City Council.
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B. Written Materials
Any person may submit written materials to the City Council for consideration. Should a person wish to have written materials considered by the City Council as part of an agenda item other than a public hearing, they must be submitted during working hours not later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled meeting.

C. Disrupting legal meetings
Any member of the public making disruptive remarks or who becomes disruptive while addressing the Council or attending the City Council meeting so as to disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the City Council meeting will be removed forthwith by the Presiding Officer and barred from fuRher audience before the City Council at that meeting unless permission to continue is granted by a majority vote of the City Council.

SECTION 13. Miscellaneous Rules.

A. Silence
During a collective vote (Ayes and Nays), silence of any Council Member denotes an affirmative vote.

B. Continuance of an Item
Upon a Council Member's request and by majority vote, an item (not subject to a deadline) may be continued to the next agreed upon meeting. Anyone may request a continuance of an item and the City Council, by majority vote, may grant a continuance.

C. Failure to Vote
Every Council Member should vote unless disqualified by reason of a Conflict of Interest. If a member abstains because of a legal conflict of interest, he/she is not counted as part of the quorum and is not deemed to be voting.

If a member abstains for reasons other than a legal conflict of interest, he/she will be counted in establishing a quorum. Such an abstention will be counted with the majority vote of the quorum unless there is no majority in which case it will not be counted as a vote.
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D. Lost Motions
1 . A lost motion is one that fails to receive the necessary number of votes to carry. To revive a lost motion at the same meeting, the proper action is a motion to reconsider.

2.If a motion is lost on an Ordinance or action for the expenditure of money, or any motion when the legally required number of votes for passage is three; when two Members of the City Council are absent, the matter will be automatically continued to the next regular meeting. In the case of an Urgency Ordinance, the matter will be automatically continued when one Council Member is absent.

E. Motion to Reconsider
A motion to reconsider any action taken by the City Council may be made in accordance with the following:

1. The motion must be made by a Council Member, the majority vote, or, in the case of a lost motion, by any Council Member and may be seconded by any Council Member.

2.Except as otherwise provided, the motion must be made before the adjournment of the meeting at which the original action was taken.

3. The motion is debatable and has precedence over a pending motion.

4.Except as otherwise provided, if the action to be reconsidered is a Public Hearing item, it must be re-noticed in the event the motion to reconsider passes. Where it is clearly established that all interested members of the public are still present, the item may be reconsidered without further notice.

F. Tie Votes
If a tie vote occurs when a Member of the City Council is absent, the item will be automatically continued once to the next regular meeting of the City Council. Except in the event of an appeal to the City Council, if a tie vote occurs as a result of the abstention of a Council Member, the motion is lost.

If a tie vote on an appeal occurs as a result of the abstention of a Council Member, the appeal is deemed denied.
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G. Changing the Vote
A Council Member may change his/her vote only if the change is made immediately following the announcement of the vote by the Mayor and before the next agenda item is announced.

H. Abstention
A Council Member who publicly announces that he/she is abstaining from voting on a particular matter will not subsequently be allowed to withdraw the abstention.

I. Recusal — Non-Profit Organization Board of Directors Member City Council Members must recuse themselves from contract and/orfunding allocation decisions if they sit on boards of directors of non-profit organizations which are being considered for funding from the City.

SECTION 14. Rules of Debate.

A. Mayor as Presiding Officer
The Mayor may move, second, and debate from the Chair, retains all rights and privileges of a Council Member.

B. Appeals
Any ruling of the Mayor may be appealed at the request of any Council Member. The Mayor must call for a roll call vote to determine if the ruling is upheld.

C. Motions
A motion may be debated by the City Council after it is made. During debate, any Member of the City Council may "Call for a second." If a second is not forthcoming, the motion dies for lack of a second. If the motion is seconded, the debate may continue.

D. Precedence of Motions
When a motion is before the Council, no other motion may be considered except:

1.Motion to Amend - Debatable only as it relates to the amendment.

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are voted on first, the main motion vote is last. A motion may be amended more than once with each amendment being voted on separately. There may only be one amending motion on the floor at any one time.

2.Motion to Postpone - A motion to postpone indefinitely is debatable.

If such a motion is adopted, the principal question is lost. Motion to postpone to a definite time is subject to debate and amendment as it relates to propriety of the postponement and time set.

3.Motion to Table - Undebatable and not subject to amendment.

The purpose of a motion to table is to temporarily bypass the item. If a motion to table is adopted, the item may be taken from the table at any time before the adjournment of the next regular meeting. If the item is not taken from the table in the time specified, the business of the item is lost.

4.Motion for Previous Question
A motion for previous question closes debate on the main motion and is non-debatable. If motion fails, debate is reopened; if motion passes, then vote must be taken on the main motion.

SECTION 15. Adjournment. At 10:30 p.m., if business has not concluded, no new business will be considered unless by a majority vote the City Council agrees to begin new business. Items under consideration at 10:30 p.m. may be concluded. Any remaining items will be postponed to the next City Council meeting.

SECTION 16. Amendmenf/Suspension. The City Council may amend or suspend these rules at any time upon majority vote of the City Council.

SECTION 17. Administrative Mandamus. Persons who are dissatisfied with a decision of the City Council may have the right to seek review of that decision by a court.

In addition, the City has adopted §1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure which generally limits to ninety (90) days the time within which the decision of City boards and agencies may be judicially challenged.

SECTION 18. Unless specifically referenced, this Resolution supersedes all previous resolutions purporting to establish rules and procedures for rules of conduct and procedures for City Council meetings including, without limitation, Resolution No. 15-26 adopted June 8, 2015). Accordingly, those resolutions are rendered moot upon adoption of this Resolution and are accordingly repealed. Nothing in this Resolution is intended to, nor does it, supersede the City's most recently adopted Conflict of Interest Code. -39-

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SECTION 19. 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 20. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 21. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 27T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021.
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Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

May a O hiqui, ity Clerk
APPRObED A TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
I, Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 21-55 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on September 27, 2021 , by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members — Sanchez, Santa Ines, Dunton, Hamada and Mayor Koops
Dated: September 28, 2021
ayr c qui, City Clerk
City f Bel flower, California
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to install no overnight parking restrictions between 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. fronting H. Byrum Zinn Community Park & Trail (Zinn Park) located at 10350 Foster Road.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This action would approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to install no overnight parking restrictions between 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. fronting Zinn Park, located at 10350 Foster Road pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the recommendation of the Public Safety Commission to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to install no overnight parking restrictions between 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. fronting Zinn Park; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost to install the no overnight parking signs is $250. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 010-43170-3100 (Street Maintenance Traffic Paint).

DISCUSSION

The Interim Director Public Safety (Director) identified ongoing public safety concerns in the area Zinn Park. Numerous illegally parked vehicles (including motorhomes, trailers, and commercial vehicles) have been observed in this area and the City continues to observe other illicit activities as well including illegal dumping, drug usage, and others.

Since 2022, 71 parking citations were issued in this area, which is among the most of any one single location in Bellflower, and Sheriff deputies have made multiple arrests. This specific location is a frequent-patrol check spot for Public Safety staff, Sheriff patrol, and Southwest Patrol guards. Despite the ongoing enforcement actions, public nuisances continue to persist.
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DISCUSSION – Continued

The Director recommends City Council approve a prohibition of parking from 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. in the area fronting Zinn Park (approximately 180 feet) to help reduce the public nuisances. Parking will continue to be permitted for visitors to Zinn Park while the park is open, but no parking will be allowed during hours when the park is closed. This item was brought before the Public Safety Commission at its November 19, 2024, meeting where two residents spoke in favor of the parking restriction and the Commission voted unanimously to recommend this action to the City Council.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve a budget amendment and authorize the City Manager to purchase a truck for the Public Safety Department.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Interim Director of Public Safety (“Director”) is requesting the approval of a budget amendment to reallocate $35,000 in savings from the Public Safety Department’s (“Department”) Special Assignment Officers line item (Account No. 010-42130-2200) to the Department’s equipment purchase line item (Account No. 010-47500-2000). The funding will be used for the purchase of a truck for the Department.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve a budget amendment to reallocate $35,000 from Account No. 010-42130- 2200 to Account No. 010-47500-2000 and authorize the City Manager to purchase a truck for the Public Safety Department; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The requested budget amendment is not seeking any new general fund money, but rather reallocating $35,000 in budget savings already realized from Account No. 010 -42130- 2200 (Special Assignment Officers) and redistributing it to Account No. 010 -47500-2000 (equipment purchases). The total purchase price of the truck is $34,995.19.

DISCUSSION

The fiscal year 24/25 budget includes funding for a total of six SAO positions. Currently two of the SAO positions are suspended as the Sheriff’s Department has been unable to fill the vacancies resulting in a budget savings of approximately $150,000 thus far.

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DISCUSSION – Continued

The Department currently maintains a fleet of vehicles which includes a 2013 Ford Fusion which is due for replacement. The Interim Director is proposing to use a portion of these budget savings to replace the Ford Fusion with a truck rather than an SUV as Public Safety staff is more routinely picking up trash and bulky items from the public right-of-way than in the past.

The budget amendment being requested is to use $35,000 of the SAO budget savings for the purchase of a truck. A quote was already obtained for a truck and the price is $34,995.19.
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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 Kimberly Gonzalez, Public Works Coordinator
SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to reject all bids received for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements (Specifications No. 23/24-06) and authorize the solicitation of bids for construction.

DATE:January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 12, 2024, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements project (Specification No. 23/24-06). On December 3, 2024, the City received three (3) bids for the project; however, following the bid opening City staff determined that the bid package had not included all necessary forms to comply with the funding requirements.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Reject all bids received for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements project (Specifications No. 23/24-06); and
2) Authorize City staff to re-package the project bid documents and re-solicit bids for construction; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

DISCUSSION
On August 12, 2024, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements project (Specification No. 23/24-06) and adopted Resolution No. 24-47 approving the design and authorizing staff to solicit bids for construction.

On December 3, 2024, the City received three (3) bids for the project and the results are summarized as follows:

CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID
Quantum Pools LP $193,615
California Waters $824,107
California Commercial Pools, Inc.$875,000
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DISCUSSION – Continued
Following the initial project design and development of the project specifications, the City received additional funds for project construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant. The use of these funds requires specific language to be incorporated into the project bid package, including specific federal forms. These items were not included in the original bid package when staff initially solicited bids. To avoid compliance issues and potential audit findings related to the HUD grant, it is in the best interest of the City to reject all bids received on December 3, 2024, amend the bid package to include appropriate federal grant requirement language and re-advertise the project. -2-

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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 November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Minutes of the November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting….............. ………………………… 2

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MINUTES

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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 5:37 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower.

2 ROLL CALL

The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:

Mayor 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 items.

There being no one from the public in attendance, without objection, Mayor Koops recessed the Meeting at 5:38 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:

A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: One.

B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2):

One Matter

For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 4
November 25, 2024 Page 2 of 13

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

Mayor Koops reconvened the Meeting at 7:04 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 7:04 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
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
Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant

7 INVOCATION

Mayor Dan Koops offered the Invocation.

8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Director of Economic Development Jim DellaLonga led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 9-A
November 25, 2024 Page 3 of 13

9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Koops provided details relative to the 605 All-Star Band practice march to be held on December 1, 2024, for their participation in the 136th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.

Mayor Pro Tem Dunton provided details relative to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on December 6, 2024, in Downtown Bellflower near Friendship Square.

Council Member Morse provided details relative to the Volunteer Center’s Christmas food drive for families in need.

Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to City’s current survey regarding establishing an Arts District along Clark Avenue.

Council Member Santa Ines provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce’s next “Monthly Morning Mingle” on November 26, 2024.

9-B PRESENTATION: Town Center Plaza Presentation

Director of Economic Development DellaLonga provided a PowerPoint presentation of conceptual project ideas for the redevelopment of Town Center Plaza.

For the record, in response to Council Members’ questions, 1) Director DellaLonga stated that the matter would need to come back at a later date for a more robust discussion; and 2) City Manager Smoot stated that Director of Parks and Recreation Mellana can be included in future discussions of the matter.

10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Darlene Palacios, resident, 1) wished the City Council a happy Thanksgiving holiday; 2) mentioned that she heard that one of her neighbors was hit by a vehicle in the crosswalk at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Rose Street, further noting that she has not yet heard the status of his injuries; 3) expressed the opinion that the flashing lights at the crosswalk are beneficial; however, vehicles continue to go around vehicles that have stopped for pedestrians, which causes accidents and reckless driving; 4) expressed the opinion that traffic is heavier in the area during the holiday season as people are rushing to complete their shopping; and 5) requested that the Sheriff’s Department assist with patrolling the area to alleviate some of the reckless driving.

In response to comments provided by Darlene Palacios, Mayor Koops stated that the City is doing its best to make it as safe as possible for pedestrians in that area and staff would look into the matter.
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10
November 25, 2024 Page 4 of 13

10 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued

John Mielke, Troop 371, 1) introduced himself as an Eagle Scout, a current student at St. John Bosco High School, and involved in the film and media pathway program; 2) mentioned that his school does not have a recording studio to record, edit, and produce music, which he believes is needed for students in the pathway program; 3) explained that as his Eagle Scout project, he started a studio club and is going to remodel an existing room into a professional studio at St. John Bosco; and 4) requested that the permit fees relative to the remodel be waived to keep project costs low.

In response to comments made by Mac McCloud, Young’s Tackle relative to Item 13-A (Various city-owned or controlled parking lots), Mayor Koops requested that he reserve his comments until the item is considered on the agenda.

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24 -60 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to establish and modify parking restrictions at various city-owned or controlled parking lots throughout the City, in accordance with Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 10.12, and superseding Resolution No. 21-63.

For the record, 1) City Manager Smoot introduced the item; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, Council Member Morse, and Mayor Koops announced that they would need to recuse themselves from the matter as they each own property within 500 feet of the subject properties; 3) Mayor Koops announced that there was a lack of quorum on the matter due to property conflicts of interests for three Council Members and explained that lots would be drawn randomly to determine which one of the conflicted Council Members would participate in the matter; 4) City Clerk Ochiqui conducted the random drawing and announced that Council Member Morse would participate in the matter; and 5) Mayor Koops turned the meeting over to Council Member Santa Ines to serve as Chair Pro Tem.

For the record, Mayor Koops and Mayor Pro Tem Dunton left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m.
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
November 25, 2024 Page 5 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-60 – Continued

Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members’ questions.

For the record, Council Member Santa Ines 1) stated that he supports the recommended parking restrictions for the parking structure, noting that he believes this will alleviate some of the current parking issues; 2) expressed concern regarding the allowance of unrestricted parking in certain areas of Lot 17, stating a) it will reduce the amount of spaces available for customers in the area as employees of the United States Post Office will park in those spaces for a lengthy amount of time, noting that he has received complaints from customers and residents regarding this; b) he drove in the area of the parking lot the previous week and observed full capacity for two consecutive days; and c) if unrestricted parking is allowed, it will be harder to enforce restrictions in the future if it is needed; 3) noted that he supports the recommendation on the purchase of the license plate reading system for timed parking enforcement but is hesitant because of the price; and 4) requested the budget amendment for the Part-time Community Services Officer be postponed until the full discussion with Consultant Phil Marquez is brought before the City Council.

Council Member Morse, expressed the opinion that 1) unrestricted parking in Lot 17 would have an impact on customers and businesses as post office employees would likely park in those spaces instead of walking to the closest unrestricted parking lot; and 2) the entire Lot 17 should be two-hour parking.

For the record, Council Member Sanchez 1) stated that he supports the recommended parking restrictions for the parking structure; 2) reiterated his comments from October 14, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting, noting that each parking lot should be two-hour parking only with the exception of permit parking in designated spaces for employees of local businesses and one veteran space in each lot; 3) expressed the opinion that two-hour parking only in each lot with the exception of permit parking would create consistency; and 4) mentioned that he supports the recommendation on the purchase of the license plate reading system for timed parking enforcement.

Michelle Moore, Bellflower Chamber of Commerce, 1) expressed the opinion that unrestricted parking in certain areas of Lot 17 will not work, noting that post office employees park in that lot and take up customer parking; 2) stated that to her knowledge the consensus of the business owners on Bellflower Boulevard is for two-hour parking only; and 3) in response to comments made by Council Member Sanchez, expressed the opinion that permit parking for business employees would not alleviate the issue, the customers should receive the parking as they generate revenue for the businesses and the City, and the Chamber of Commerce employees have no problem parking in other nearby parking lots. -6-

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
November 25, 2024 Page 6 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-60 – Continued

At the request of Council Member Santa Ines, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney confirmed that the parking lots on the west side of Bellflower Boulevard are rarely full and there is sufficient parking.

Mac McCloud, Young’s Tackle, expressed the opinion that Lot 17 should be two-hour parking only and local business owners and employees should park on the west side of Bellflower Boulevard.

Mitch Haack, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 1) expressed the opinion that Lot 17 should be two-hour parking only; and 2) suggested that the City speak to the United States Post Office Supervisor to discuss the issues with their employees parking in Lot 17.

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez to postpone the decision on this item, direct staff to bring back “Concept B” for further consideration that would make the parking district more uniform and with the majority of Lot 17 designated as two-hour parking only, with the exception of permit parking. The motion died due to the lack of a second.

For the record, City Attorney Berger stated that three affirmative votes are needed to adopt the Resolution.

Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Morse, and failed by the following roll call vote, to 1) adopt Resolution No. 24-60, as amended to make Lot 17 all two-hour parking only; 2) take no action with regard to a budget amendment in the amount of $23,000 to increase Part-time Community Services Officer wages (Account No. 010-40300- 2000) and other related payroll tax accounts; and 3) approve a budget amendment in the amount of $80,000 for Account No. 010 -47500-2000 to purchase a license plate reading system for timed parking enforcement:

AYES: Council Members – Santa Ines and Morse
NOES: Council Member – Sanchez
RECUSE: Council Members – Dunton and Mayor Koops

In response to Council Member Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger clarified that 1) the City Council can continue making motions until a motion is passed or reach an impasse in which case the parking restrictions that are currently in place would remain status quo; 2) per the Bellflower Municipal Code, the City Engineer has the authority to designate parking and parking restrictions in certain areas of the City at an administrative level; and 3) the City Council can modify Resolution No. 24-60 to only include the restrictions on Lot 17.

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
November 25, 2024 Page 7 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-60 – Continued

It was moved by Council Member Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Morse, and failed by the following roll call vote to, adopt Resolution No. 24 -60, as amended to remove the restrictions proposed in the Draft Resolution in its entirety and only include the modification of “the yellow designated areas” [in the PowerPoint presentation] in Lot 17 as two-hour parking:

AYES: Council Members – Santa Ines and Morse
NOES: Council Member – Sanchez
RECUSE: Council Members – Dunton and Mayor Koops

It was moved by Council Member Sanchez to direct staff to bring the matter back to the City Council for further consideration with a conceptual plan for a second option. The motion died due to the lack of a second.

At the request of Council Member Santa Ines, for the record and benefit of the public, City Manager Smoot confirmed that the motions have failed and so the parking restrictions would remain as they are.

For the record, Mayor Koops and Mayor Pro Tem Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:38 p.m.

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24 -61 – A Resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement File No. 1072 with the cities of Lakewood and Paramount creating the Station Cities Public Safety Authority and authorizing the Mayor to execute that agreement.

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

For the record, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Staff Report, emphasizing that this is an opportunity for the City Council to do something different in response to limiting factors in the current services provided such as cost, personnel, or oversight; and 2) along with City Manager Smoot, responded to Council Members’ questions.

For the record, City Manager Smoot 1) stated that this item was brought before the Public Safety Commission and recommended as presented; and 2) since they will be working with two other cities on the agreement and minor modifications may be needed, requested that allowance for the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor changes to the Joint Powers Agreement as needed be included in the motion.

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-B
November 25, 2024 Page 8 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

B Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-61 – Continued

In response to Mayor Koops, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) explained that contract services would be contracted through the Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) and funding for those services would be split between the three member cities; 2) noted that what is being presented is simply a framework, further explaining that this will be brought back before the City Council for a larger discussion on the details; and 3) confirmed that each member city is contributing an initial $10,000 to the JPA.

For the record and for the benefit of the public, 1) Council Member Santa Ines confirmed that the City of Bellflower is not forming its own police department; and 2) Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney confirmed that the City will continue to have contract services with the Sheriff’s Department.

In response to Council Member Sanchez, 1) Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney explained that potential contract services could include a mental health evaluation team, retired law enforcement deputies, or emergency services personnel; and 2) City Manager Smoot a) stated the JPA is new territory in which the three member cities are trying to think outside of the box to address issues all three cities are facing regionally; b) explained that in discussions with the two other cities, it has been determined that retired law enforcement deputies would not be sworn peace officers due to various implications; and c) noted that the goal of contracting retired law enforcement deputies would be to offset current Sheriff resources and supplement existing resources to address day-to-day issues.

At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, City Manager Smoot 1) explained that the JPA is its own governing legal entity, noting that if the JPA were to hire employees in the future, it would have to explore obtaining insurance coverage and legal counsel; 2) stated that any employee or contract would be directly with the JPA, but the services would be provided regionally amongst the three cities; and 3) confirmed the JPA could also participate in the CPP Program (formerly SAGE Program) to prioritize certain cases with the District Attorney’s Office on a regional level.

In response to Council Member Sanchez relative to the City Council appointment to the JPA, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney stated that it will be included as part of the annual Mayor’s Appointments.

Following 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. 24-61 creating the Station Cities Public Safety Authority, authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement, and allowing for the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor changes to the agreement as needed; and 2) authorize the City Manager to provide $10,000.00 as an initial contribution to the JPA:

AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, and Mayor Koops
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-C
November 25, 2024 Page 9 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 200.9, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) and approve a budget modification for hiring an additional Code Enforcement Inspector, or pursue other contracted animal control services.

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

For the record, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members’ questions.

In response to Mayor Koops, Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney confirmed 1) the animal licensing fees last increased in 2019; and 2) the contract rate with SEAACA has increased by approximately 5% to 8% per year.

For the record, Council Member Santa Ines 1) expressed the opinion that there are few good choices available for animal control services; 2) highlighted that the positive service delivery notations on page 4 of the PowerPoint presentation are services that are provided by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (“SPCALA”) with the exception of responsiveness to sick, injured, or running animals, further noting that the City is to pay $779,880 to SEAACA for services that SPCALA can do for $540,000; 3) suggested that staff look into seeing if the newly formed Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) could provide animal control services in the future; and 4) requested the budget amendment for an additional full-time Code Enforcement Inspector be postponed until the full discussion with Consultant Phil Marquez.

In response to Council Member Santa Ines, Interim Director of Public Safety clarified that although SPCALA is lower in price for sheltering services there is a penalty of $1,000 per animal associated with bringing “non-traditional” animals to the shelter, which would include any animal that is not a cat or dog, and noted a recent code enforcement investigation relative to a property housing ten roosters.

Council Member Sanchez, 1) reiterated that although the City approves services with SEAACA each year, there are challenges with the services provided and few alternative options available; 2) noted that he was informed by the City Manager that an Animal Control Inspector is required to be a sworn officer, noting that hiring this position would create some challenges; and 3) suggested that the matter be postponed to see if the newly-formed JPA would like to do something together.

In response to Council Member Sanchez and Council Member Santa Ines, City Manager Smoot 1) suggested that the City Council a) direct staff to have the conversation with the JPA regarding animal control services; and b) approve Agreement File No. 200.9 with SEAACA for the next six months because he does not believe the JPA can provide animal control services within six months; and 2) confirmed that if Agreement File No. 200.9 with SEAACA is not approved, the City will not have animal control services.

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-C
November 25, 2024 Page 10 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 200.9 – Continued

For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Dunton expressed dissatisfaction with the services provided by SEAACA and suggested the City contract with SPCALA at a lower rate and hire a City employee to provide the additional services not provided by SPCALA.

Following brief discussion, in response to Mayor Pro Tem Dunton and Mayor Koops 1) City Manager Smoot stated that SEAACA employs law enforcement officials that handle and process criminal offenses, such as animal abuse, noting that there is a large cost and liability associated with these duties; and 2) City Attorney Berger stated that he does not believe the City is required to provide animal control services, as it is a County function and the City adopts the Los Angeles County Code for animal regulations, but he would need to look into it further for a definitive answer.

For the record, 1) Mayor Koops expressed the opinion that the City should not abandon the existing agreement with SEAACA until another viable option is available; 2) Council Member Santa Ines expressed concern with not renewing the agreement, recommended the City renew the agreement, and suggested directing staff to investigate other viable options to bring back to the City Council for further consideration; 3) Mayor Pro Tem Dunton a) stated residents can take their animal to a vet to receive animal care services; b) reiterated that the City has continuously approved the agreement with SEAACA even though the quality of service has decreased over time; c) highlighted that this item was tabled at the August 12, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting with the intent of finding other options; and d) suggested that the City pay the pending invoices for the services rendered by SEAACA and provide a 90 day written notice of termination; and 4) Council Member Sanchez suggested the City look into the County providing services, reiterating the opinion that the County is responsible for providing animal control services.

In response to comments and questions from Council Members’, City Manager Smoot 1) stated that it is not feasible for the City to establish a new law enforcement agency within 180 days as there are multiple factors needed to establish a law enforcement agency; 2) mentioned that animal control services are an expensive service even with different providers; 3) explained that some services and day-to-day concerns can be addressed by code enforcement personnel but the City does not have the capability of providing larger-scale animal law enforcement services at this time; and 4) confirmed that staff can bring back a study with alternative options to the City Council by early next year, but noted that realistically it may take more time as this matter is more in depth than it appears.

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-C
November 25, 2024 Page 11 of 13

13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

C Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 200.9 – Continued

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Morse, to begrudgingly 1) authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 200.9 with SEAACA, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and approve a budget amendment to increase the appropriation in Account No. 010-42100-2230 by $10,880, to $641,880; 2) direct staff to come up with an alternative solution to SEAACA by the end of January for future City Council consideration; and 3) take no action with regard to a budget amendment to hire an additional full-time Code Enforcement Inspector to assist in addressing animal violations of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) in the amount of $52,000 for FY 2024-25 (to be allocated approximately 85% to the General Fund and 15% to the CDBG Fund).

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton as a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and failed by the following roll call vote , to not renew Agreement File No. 200.9 with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA):

AYES: Council Members – Sanchez and Dunton
NOES: Council Members – Santa Ines, Morse, and Mayor Koops

Following brief discussion, action was taken on the original motion moved by Council Member Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Morse, and carried by the following roll call vote, to begrudgingly 1) authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement File No. 200.9 with SEAACA, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and approve a budget amendment to increase the appropriation in Account No. 010-42100-2230 by $10,880, to $641,880; 2) direct staff to come up with an alternative solution to SEAACA by the end of January for future City Council consideration; and 3) take no action with regard to a budget amendment to hire an additional full-time Code Enforcement Inspector to assist in addressing animal violations of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) in the amount of $52,000 for FY 2024-25 (to be allocated approximately 85% to the General Fund and 15% to the CDBG Fund):

AYES: Council Members – Santa Ines, Morse, and Mayor Koops NOES: Council Members – Sanchez and Dunton

14 CONSENT CALENDAR

It was moved by Council Member Santa Ines, seconded by
Council Member Morse, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:

AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, and Mayor Koops
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
November 25, 2024 Page 12 of 13

14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 25-052, dated November 25, 2024.

Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 25-052.

B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer’s Report for the Month of October 2024.

Action: Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report.

C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 14, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the October 14, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.

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

Action: Approved the November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.

E Consideration and possible action to receive and file the City of Bellflower Successor Housing Agency Annual Report regarding the Low-and-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Action: Received and filed Successor Housing Agency Annual Report regarding Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

F Consideration and possible action to contribute $5,000 in Cannabis Education Funding for the 2024 Christmas with a Cop Event to take place on December 19, 2024.________________________________________________ Action: Approved $5,000 in Cannabis Education Funding for the 2024 Christmas with a Cop event.

G Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24 -62 – A Resolution adjusting the salary range table for the two salary ranges impacted by the January 1, 2025 minimum wage increase.

Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 24 -62; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to implement the proposed changes to the salary range table.

H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 548.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with O’Neil Ventures, Inc., to extend the term for one year and provide compensation for business consulting and restaurant and retail food establishment broker services.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 548.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP09 (Agreement File No. 51.89-1), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program Funds.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Transfer Agreement 2024MP09 (Agreement File No. 51.89-1), in a form approved by the City Attorney. -13-

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 15
November 25, 2024 Page 13 of 13

15 COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member Santa Ines, Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, and Mayor Koops made various comments and reports.

For the record, and without objection, Council Member Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sergeant Joelle Jeffrey Pamplona.

16 ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, Mayor Koops adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m., in memory of Sergeant Joelle Jeffrey Pamplona, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower

ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: January 13, 2025
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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 December 9, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: January 13, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve the December 9, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

Minutes of the December 9, 2024, Regular Meeting…................ ………………………… 2

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MINUTES

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

BELLFLOWER CITY HALL

WILLIAM AND JANE BRISTOL CIVIC AUDITORIUM
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION

5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION

1 CALL TO ORDER

None

2 ROLL CALL

None

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

None

4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

None

7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION

5 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Koops called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

6 INVOCATION

Pastor Ken Goodban of Calvary Bellflower Church offered the Invocation.

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7 SALUTE TO THE FLAG

For the record, 1) Downey High School’s Army JROTC presented the Colors; 2) Santiago Sanchez, Vera Birkey, Angel Tigchelaar, and Aaliyah Tigchelaar led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance; and 3) Vivian Parra and Kayla Williams of Bellflower High School Vocal Ensemble provided the National Anthem.

8 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
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager / Director of Public Works Travis Sais, Deputy City Manager
Brian McNerney, Interim Director of Public Safety
Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant
Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant

9 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24 -63 – A Resolution reciting the facts of the Special and General Municipal Election consolidated with the General Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dunton, seconded by
Council Member Santa Ines, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 24-63:

AYES: Council Members – Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, Dunton, and Mayor Koops

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10
December 9, 2024 Page 3 of 6

10 OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY

For the record, Mayor Koops turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Dunton for the Oath of Office Ceremony.

Mayor Pro Tem Dunton requested that Council Members-Elect Wendi Morse, Dan Koops, and Victor A. Sanchez join Pastor Ken Goodban, Assemblymember Jose Luis Solache, Jr., and their families in the presentation area for the Oath of Office Ceremony.

Pastor Ken Goodban administered the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect, District 1, Wendi Morse.

Assemblymember Jose Luis Solache, Jr. individually administered the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect for District 2 Dan Koops and Council Member-Elect for District 4 Victor A. Sanchez.

City Clerk Ochiqui presented Council Members Wendi Morse, Dan Koops, and Victor A. Sanchez each with their Certificate of Election.

For the record, 1) Mayor Koops a) stated he was honored to represent the City of Bellflower; b) thanked his wife, Judy, for her support and dedication; c) recognized the presence of his family in the audience, noting that he wanted to have his grandchildren witness him be sworn in to instill memories they can pass on; and d) expressed gratitude for the community; 2) Council Member Morse expressed gratitude and thanked her City Council colleagues and family for their support during the election; and 3) Council Member Sanchez a) thanked his colleagues; b) recognized the presence of his family in the audience and thanked them for their support; c) noted the prior accomplishments of the City Council during his last term; d) recounted that his first Oath of Office Ceremony was done virtually in 2020, further noting that he is grateful for this experience; and e) recognized City staff for their work and dedication.

11 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION

City Manager Smoot introduced the item and turned the meeting over to City Clerk Ochiqui to conduct nominations for the Office of Mayor.

City Clerk Ochiqui opened nominations for the Office of Mayor.

Council Member Santa Ines nominated Mayor Pro Tem Dunton for the Office of Mayor; seconded by Council Member Morse.

There being no further nominations, without objection, nominations for the Office of Mayor were closed. The nomination of Ray Dunton as Mayor of the City of Bellflower unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members – Dunton, Koops, Morse, Sanchez, and Santa Ines

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December 9, 2024 Page 4 of 6

11 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION – Continued

Mayor Dunton opened nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem.

Mayor Dunton nominated Council Member Santa Ines for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem.

There being no further nominations, without objection, the nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem were closed. The nomination of Sonny R. Santa Ines as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Bellflower unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members – Koops, Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton

For the record, Mayor Dunton 1) expressed gratitude and humility for being elected Mayor for the fifth time, acknowledging the journey that led him to this point and his deep connection to Bellflower, where he has lived for over 60 years, built a business, and raised a family; 2) shared his personal story of unexpectedly entering public service thanks to the encouragement of others who saw potential in him; 3) thanked his wife, Dawn, for her unwavering support as his business partner, wife, and mother of their children; and 4) reflected on aging and the memories he’s created, pondering how his service may have made a positive impact on the community.

For the record, Mayor Santa Ines 1) thanked the immediate past Mayor Dan Koops for his service, commending his steady leadership that guided the City toward improvements and a safer community; 2) congratulated newly-elected Council Member Wendi Morse and re-elected Council Members Dan Koops and Victor A. Sanchez; 3) congratulated Mayor Dunton on his nomination of Mayor; 4) shared his personal connection to Bellflower, recalling how he and his wife chose to live in the City of Bellflower and fell in love with the community; 5) recognized his wife, Irma, and expressed pride in becoming first -time grandparents, reaffirming that they are committed to staying in Bellflower ; and 6) emphasized the importance of collaboration on the City Council, noting the progress made and the continued work ahead for the benefit of the community .

12 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCMENTS

None

13 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Patricia Camacho, Field Representative for Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán, 1) congratulated the new Mayor and newly-elected City Council Members; and 2) presented a certificate of recognition from Congresswoman Barragán to Council Member Victor A. Sanchez acknowledging his election to the Bellflower City Council and commitment to public service, noting that the 44th Congressional District overlaps with Council District 4. -5-

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
December 9, 2024 Page 5 of 6

14 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A Consideration and possible action to conduct the annual public hearing to consider whether the 5% Utility Users’ Tax (UUT) should continue in effect or be modified or repealed. _____________________________________

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

Interim Director of Public Safety McNerney provided a brief verbal presentation.

Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Mayor Dunton, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.

There being no one in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.

Following brief discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the continuance of the UUT and funding of the Community Policing Program with revenues generated from the UUT:

AYES: Council Members – Koops, Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton

15 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

None

16 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

None

17 CONSENT CALENDAR

It was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:

AYES: Council Members – Koops, Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 25-061, dated December 9, 2024.

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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 18
December 9, 2024 Page 6 of 6

18 Council Reports

Mayor Dunton, Council Member Koops, Council Member Morse, Council Member Sanchez, and Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines made various comments and reports.

19 Adjournment

Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025.

[Note: The Bellflower City Council will be recessed on the fourth Monday in December pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code Section 2.04.020.]

Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower

Attest:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: January 13, 2025

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