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Families. Businesses. Futures.
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

BELLFLOWER CITY HALL
5:00 P.M. OUTGOING MAYOR’S CEREMONY – GREEN ROOM
7 P.M. OPEN & CLOSED SESSIONS – COUNCIL CHAMBERS

5:00 P.M. – OUTGOING MAYOR’S CEREMONY

1 CALL TO ORDER

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

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AGENDA

Bellflower City Council Agenda
January 27, 2025

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3 INVOCATION: Larry Wehage, Public Safety Commissioner

4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pastor Mosheh Chanan, By the Book Ministry

5 PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR DAN KOOPS

Following the Outgoing Mayor’s Ceremony, the Meeting will recess and reconvene at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION & CLOSED SESSION

6 RECONVENE

7 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

A City Council Announcements

B Presentation: Certificate of Recognition to Former City Engineer Jerry Stock

8 PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

9 PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

10 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

A Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1438; and 2) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1439 – An Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 15.40 and reaffirming the City Council’s determination that the City comply with regulations promulgated by the State of California to protect public health, safety and from the devastation of uncontrolled fire incidents.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1438 upon 4/5ths vote; and 2) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1439; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council
January 27, 2025

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10 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION – Continued

B Consideration and possible action to authorize Legislative Subpoenas be served on the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles; and adopt Resolution No. 25-03 – A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to issue legislative subpoenas for the purpose of determining the City Council’s legal authority to adopt the California Fire Code (Code of California Regulations, Title 24, Part 9) and authorizing the Building Official to review building plans in accordance with California Building Standards § 105.4 (Code of California Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 2).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25 -03 to authorize the City Clerk to issue subpoenas for legislative fact-finding related to City adoption of the California Fire Code and City review of building plans submitted to the Building Official seeking building permits; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1440; and 2) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1441 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 to Title 3 of the Bellflower Municipal Code entitled “Public Works Contracts” in its entirety.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1440 upon 4/5ths vote; and 2) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1441; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

11 CONSIDERATION ITEMS

A Consideration and possible action to approve salary and benefit adjustments for City Manager and City Clerk positions.

For the City Manager, the proposed adjustment for calendar year 2025 would increase salary by $10,569 for a total salary of $281,569 annually. The proposed adjustment will increase taxes and benefits by approximately $2,690.

For the City Clerk, the proposed adjustment for calendar year 2025 would increase salary by $5,463 for a total salary of $145,547 annually. The proposed adjustment will increase taxes and benefits by approximately $3,392.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement (AFN 1020), in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 to the City Clerk’s Employment Agreement (AFN 686), in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
January 27, 2025

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11 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued

B Consideration and possible action to provide direction to the City Manager regarding the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement project for the storefronts located at northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street, adjacent to the Edgeway Downtown Bellflower mixed-use project, and adopt Resolution No. 25-05 – A Resolution adopted pursuant to Sections II and VII(C) of the Bellflower City Charter finding that the use of and distribution of economic development funds to business and/or property owners pursuant to the Business Assistance Plan does not constitute a public subsidy requiring payment of prevailing wage in accordance with Labor Code § 1720.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve a budget amendment to increase the allocation for Account No. 510-44410-4002 by $350,000 for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program for the project located at the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25- 05 determining that projects approved pursuant to the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan are not subject to prevailing wage pursuant to the City Charter; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to award contracts to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. and California Landscape and Design Inc., for the remediation of the nuisance abatement that exists at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager to execute individual contracts with Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. and California Landscape and Design Inc., in forms approved by the City Attorney.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Discuss alternative bid items presented by both contractors and provide direction to staff on how to proceed; and 2) Award a contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3) Award a contract to Integrated California Landscape and Design, Inc., for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

12 CONSENT CALENDAR

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

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Register No. 25-072, dated January 27, 2025.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-072; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
January 27, 2025

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12 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

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

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

C Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 25-04 – A Resolution authorizing the recording of a Notice of Special Assessment for Nuisance Abatement against the owner of 9070 Artesia Boulevard (APN 7162-011-011).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-04 to authorize the recording of a notice of special assessment for nuisance abatement on the owner of 9070 Artesia Boulevard; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1437 – An Ordinance adding a new Section 2.28.050 to the Bellflower Municipal Code regulating uncontested municipal elections.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1437; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E Consideration and possible action to ratify Mayor Ray Dunton’s appointment of Guy Bremer to the Planning Commission.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Ratify Mayor Ray Dunton’s appointment of Guy Bremer to fill the unexpired term on the Planning Commission ending December 2026; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

F Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 25-06 – A Resolution adjusting salary and employment categories within the City Manager’s Department (Exhibit A), effective February 1, 2025.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-06, approving the attached personnel and salary plan adjustments and authorizing the City Manager to implement the Plan as appropriate; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

G Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2024, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the December 12, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

13 COUNCIL REPORTS

Bellflower City Council Agenda
January 27, 2025

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14 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(1). Number of Cases: Two.

1. City of Bellflower v. 20434 South Santa Fe Ave., LLC (filed April 2, 2024) LASC Case No. 24NWCV01017.

2. City of Bellflower, et al. v. 17450 Bellflower Blvd., LLC; LASC Case No. 23NWCV03574.

15 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

16 ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1438; and 2) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1439 – An Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 15.40 and reaffirming the City Council’s determination that the City comply with regulations promulgated by the State of California to protect public health, safety and from the devastation of uncontrolled fire incidents.

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

If adopted, Ordinance Nos. 1438 and 1439 will amend Chapter 15.40 of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) to (1) reaffirm the City Council’s decision to utilize the California Fire Code (“CFC”) as codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”); and (2) reauthorize the Building Official to utilize the CFC while reviewing building plans submitted to obtain building permits. Additionally, these Ordinances would authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to take certain actions in response to the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (the “Fire District”) efforts to challenge the City Council’s ability to adopt the CFC in accordance with the CCR and applicable law. A related, but separate, agenda item recommends issuing legislative subpoenas regarding this subject.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1438 upon 4/5ths vote; and

2) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1439; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will incur costs associated with the codification of the Ordinances. Separately, there will be costs resulting from the City Manager and City Attorney implementing Section 3 of the Ordinances, e.g., seeking opinions from the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and the Attorney General’s Office (“AG”). These costs are difficult to substantiate at the time of this writing.

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Staff Report – Ordinance Nos. 1438 and 1439
January 27, 2025

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DISCUSSION

In February 2019, the City Council opted to amend the BMC to authorize the City’s Building Official to implement the City’s fire regulations when reviewing building plans (see, attached Staff Report dated February 11, 2019). Thereafter, in October 2019, the City Council opted not to ratify the Fire District’s regulations (found at Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code of Ordinances)1 and instead adopted the CFC, with local amendments (see, attached Staff Report dated October 28, 2019). The Council again adopted the CFC, with local amendments, in 2022 (see, attached Staff Report dated November 14, 2022). Notably, the City specifically notified the Fire District regarding the proposed changes in 2019 (see, e.g., attached e-mail dated September 4, 2019). The Fire District, however, provided no communication on this matter until 2024.

As discussed in the separate agenda item regarding legislative subpoenas, the Fire District in 2024 challenged the City’s legal authority to adopt the CFC. The Fire District’s position is that its fire regulations – not those adopted by the State of California and incorporated by reference into the BMC – control within the City’s jurisdiction.

In November 2024, the voters overwhelming adopted the City Charter for Bellflower. As noted within the findings for the Ordinance, the City Council’s ability to adopt the CFC and authorize the Building Official to implement the CFC while reviewing building plans is squarely within the City’s legal authority: both under California law and the City Charter.

The proposed Ordinances would, if adopted, reaffirm the City Council’s decision to utilize the CFC for reviewing building plans and authorize the Building Official to approve (or deny) such plans. Only the Building Official has the legal authority to issue building permits. Nothing in the Ordinances prevents the Fire District from enforcing the CFC.

Indeed, under the present circumstances, such effort is encouraged.

In addition to amending the BMC, the Ordinances also direct the City Manager and City Attorney to provide the Office of the State Fire Marshal (“OSFM”), HCD, and the AG with copies of the Ordinances. This is to further the Governor’s efforts to expedite and streamline approvals for development in accordance with his January 12, 2025 Executive Order. The Ordinances identify such efforts, including the Executive Order, as the “Sensible Permits, Advice, Regulations and Knowledge” or “SPARK.”

A review of the City’s efforts since (at least) 2019 show that the Ordinances should be considered by OSFM and HCD as a model for SPARK. Reducing bureaucracy, cost, and time for review results building plans to be processed expeditiously and inexpensively.

Implementing such SPARK removes barriers to developing commercial and residential structures and ultimately makes construction and redevelopment of much needed housing and commercial structures more affordable.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. February 11, 2019, Staff Report ........................................................................... 3

2. Correspondence dated September 4, 2019 ........................................................ 13

3. October 28, 2019, Staff Report ........................................................................... 14

4. November 14, 2022, Staff Report ....................................................................... 17

5. Urgency Ordinance No. 1438 ............................................................................. 20

6. Ordinance No. 1439 …………………………………………………………………...27

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FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Stephen L. Patterson, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1371 — An Urgency Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") § 15.40.010 by authorizing the City's Chief Building Official, or designee, to enforce the Fire Code in accordance with California Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1); and 2) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1372 An Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC")

15.40.010 by authorizing the City's Chief Building Official, or designee, to enforce the Fire Code in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1).

DATE: February 11, 2019

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1371, amending Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Section 15.40.010 authorizing the City's Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(1)(B); and 2) Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1372, amending BMC Section 15.40.010 authorizing the City's Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(1)(B); or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
None identified.

DISCUSSION
During a recent review of the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC"), the City Attorney advised staff that it would be advisable to clarify the authority delegated to the City's Building Official under the Health and Safety Code. This arose in the context of reviewing building standards applied pursuant to regulations adopted by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District ("LA Fire") and adopted by reference in the BMC (the "Fire Code").

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Stephen L. Patterson, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1371 — An Urgency Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 15.40.010 by authorizing the City’s Chief Building Official, or designee, to enforce the Fire Code in accordance with California Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1); and 2) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1372 — An Ordinance amending Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 15.40.010 by authorizing the City’s Chief Building Official, or designee, to enforce the Fire Code in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1).

DATE: February 11, 2019
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL.
1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1371, amending Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Section 15.40.010 authorizing the City’s Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(1)(B); and 2) Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1372, amending BMC Section 15.40.010 authorizing the City’s Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(1)(B); or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item,

FISCAL IMPACT
None identified.

DISCUSSION
During a recent review of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”), the City Attorney advised staff that it would be advisable to clarify the authority delegated to the City’s Building Official under the Health and Safety Code. This arose in the context of reviewing building standards applied pursuant to regulations adopted by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District (“LA Fire”) and adopted by reference in the BMC (the “Fire Code”).

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Staff Report — Building Official
February 11, 2019

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DISCUSSION - Continued
Under the Health and Safety Code, the City is required to either appointed the LA Fire Chief as the enforcement officer for the Fire Code or the City's own Building Official.

While the City continues to coordinate building projects with LA Fire, the City's Building Official is most knowledgeable regarding pending City projects. And, it is apparent the City Council intended for the Building Official to enforce all aspects of the uniform codes fire, building, plumbing, etc.) within the BMC.

To ensure that there is no interruption in enforcement of these codes, it is crucial that the BMC be immediately amended. Accordingly, it is recommended that the City Council adopt both an urgency and regular ordinance to implement the recommended amendment.

ATTACHMENTS
Urgency Ordinance No. 1371 3
Ordinance No. 1372 7
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Staff Report — Building Official
February 11, 2019

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DISCUSSION - Continued
Under the Health and Safety Code, the City is required to either appointed the LA Fire Chief as the enforcement officer for the Fire Code or the City’s own Building Official.

While the City continues to coordinate building projects with LA Fire, the City’s Building Official is most knowledgeable regarding pending City projects. And, it is apparent the City Council intended for the Building Official to enforce all aspects of the uniform codes (fire, building, plumbing, etc.) within the BMC.

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1371

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER
MUNICIPAL CODE ("BMC") § 15.40.010 BY AUTHORIZING THE

CITY'S CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, OR DESIGNEE, TO

ENFORCE THE FIRE CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 13869.7(h)(1).

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. The City Council reviewed this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"); CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as "CEQA Regulations").

B. The City of Bellflower receives fire services provided by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District ("LA Fire"). In addition to suppression and prevention services, LA Fire also reviews building plans on the City's behalf to help ensure compliance with applicable law.

C. Chapter 15.40 of the BMC adopts the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code by reference. This is accomplished pursuant to Health and Safety Code §§ 17958 and 13869.7 which authorizes the City to adopt, modify, or reject ordinances adopted by LA Fire including, without limitation, building standards. The City has historically opted to adopt LA Fire regulations in order to assist in preserving uniformity between cities receiving services from LA Fire.

D. Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B) provides that the "city ... that ratifies an ordinance relating to fire and panic safety ... shall delegate the enforcement of the ordinance to ... [t]he chief building official of the city ... or his or her authorized representative."
E. After reviewing Chapter 15.40 of the BMC, the authorization delegated to the Bellflower Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code (in addition to the Building Code) is not immediately apparent. While such authority is implied, it is in the public interest to demonstrate clear compliance with Health and Safety Code § 13869.7 to ensure continued enforcement of the City's building, fire and other uniform codes.

F. This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its February 11, 2019 regular meeting and the staff report submitted by the City's Building Official.

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1371

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER
MUNICIPAL CODE (“BMC”) § 1540.010 BY AUTHORIZING THE
CITY’S CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, OR DESIGNEE, TO

ENFORCE THE FIRE CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 13869.7(h)(1).

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. The City Council reviewed this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”); CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as “CEQA Regulations”).

The City of Bellflower receives fire services provided by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District (“LA Fire"). In addition to suppression and prevention services, LA Fire also reviews building plans on the City’s behalf to help ensure compliance with applicable law.

Chapter 15.40 of the BMC adopts the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code by reference. This is accomplished pursuant to Health and Safety Code §§ 17958 and 13869.7 which authorizes the City to adopt, modify, or reject ordinances adopted by LA Fire including, without limitation, building standards. The City has historically opted to adopt LA Fire regulations in order to assist in preserving uniformity between cities receiving services from LA Fire.

Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B) provides that the “city that ratifies an ordinance relating to fire and panic safety shall delegate the enforcement of the ordinance to [t]he chief building official of the city or his or her authorized representative.”
. After reviewing Chapter 15.40 of the BMC, the authorization delegated to the Bellflower Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code (in addition to the Building Code) is not immediately apparent. While such authority is implied, it is in the public interest to demonstrate clear compliance with Health and Safety Code § 13869.7 to ensure continued enforcement of the City's building, fire and other uniform codes.
.This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its February 11, 2019 regular meeting and the staff report submitted by the City’s Building Official.

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City of Bellflower
Ordinance No. 1371

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G. The City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to immediately implement this Ordinance to avoid any threat to the public welfare, ambiguities, lapse in enforcement, or uncertainty in the law.

H. Accordingly, in accordance with Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937(b), the City Council finds that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare.

SECTION 2. The proposed revisions will be illustrated with strikethrough for existing language that is proposed for deletion, and underlined for new language.

SECTION 5. BMC § 15.40.010 is amended as follows:

15.40.010 Fire Code—Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

B. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, one (1) copy of the Los Angeles County Ordinance and the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public. { Formatted: Font color: Black C. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B), the Building Official, or designee, is authorized to enforce the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code."
SECTION 7. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the authority and criteria of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the Ordinance does not have the potential to cause significant effects to the environment and, therefore, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). This Ordinance would not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 8. Notice of Exemption. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA §§ 15062 and any other applicable law.

SECTION 10. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

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SECTION 2. The proposed revisions will be illustrated with strikethreugh for existing language that is proposed for deletion, and underlined for new language.

SECTION 5. BMC § 15.40.010 is amended as follows?
“15.40.010 Fire Code—Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

A. Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code (the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code), as adopted and amended by the County of Los Angeles is adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Bellflower.
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SECTION 7. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the authority and criteria of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the Ordinance does not have the potential to cause significant effects to the environment and. therefore, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). This Ordinance would not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 8. Notice of Exemption. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA §§ 15062 and any other appliCable law.

SECTION 10. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

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SECTION 11. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date.

Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 12. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 13. Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 14. 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 have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and National problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 15. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 16. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 17. Declaration of Urgency. Based on the findings set forth in Section 1, this is an Urgency Ordinance adopted for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare.
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SECTION 11. Enforceablllty. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date.

Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 14. 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 have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are limitations on the City’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and National problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 16. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower‘s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 17. Declaration of Urgency. Based on the findings set forth in Section 1, this is an Urgency Ordinance adopted for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare.

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SECTION 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective immediately upon adoption pursuant to Government Code §§ 36937 and 65858 for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare. Pursuant to those statutes this Ordinance is adopted by fourth -fifths vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 1371 WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2019, AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1371 WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2019, AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1372

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE
BMC") § 15.40.010 BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S CHIEF

BUILDING OFFICIAL, OR DESIGNEE, TO ENFORCE THE FIRE

CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE § 13869.7(h)(1).

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1372
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE (“BMC”) § 15.40.010 BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, OR DESIGNEE, TO ENFORCE THE FIRE CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 13869.7(h)(1).

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. The City Council reviewed this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”). the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code Of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”): CEQA. CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as “CEQA Regulations”).

The City Of Bellflower receives fire services provided by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District (“LA Fire"). In addition tO suppression and prevention services, LA Fire also reviews building plans on the City’s behalf tO help ensure compliance with applicable law.

Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B) provides that the “city that ratifies an ordinance relating to fire and panic safety shall delegate the enforcement Of the ordinance to [t]he chief building Official of the City or his or her authorized representative."
. After reviewing Chapter 15.40 of the BMC, the authorization delegated to the Bellflower Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code (in addition to the Building Code) is not immediately apparent. While such authority is implied. it is in the public interest to demonstrate clear compliance with Health and Safety Code § 13869.7 to ensure continued enforcement of the City’s building, fire and other uniform codes.

This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its February 11, 2019 regular meeting and the staff report submitted by the City‘s Building Official.

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SECTION 2. The proposed revisions will be illustrated with strikethrough for existing language that is proposed for deletion, and underlined for new language.

SECTION 3. BMC § 15.40.010 is amended as follows:

15.40.010 Fire Code—Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

B. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, one (1) copy of the Los Angeles County Ordinance and the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public,
B -C. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B), the Building Official, or designee, is authorized to enforce the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code."
SECTION 4. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the authority and criteria of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the Ordinance does not have the potential to cause significant effects to the environment and, therefore, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). This Ordinance would not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 5. Notice of Exemption. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA §§ 15062 and any other applicable law.

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

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SECTION 2. The proposed revisions will be illustrated with strikethreegh for existing language that is proposed for deletion, and underlined for new language.

SECTION 3. BMC § 15.40.010 is amended as follows:
“15.40.010 Fire Code—Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

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_In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, one (1) copy of the Los Angeles County Ordinance and the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.‘
Pursuant to Health and Safe Code .- 13869.7 h 18 the Buildin ' OfficialI or designee, is authorized to enforce the 2016 Los Angeles County:

Fire Code."
SECTION 4. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the authority and criteria of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the Ordinance does not have the potential to cause significant effects to the environment and, therefore, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). This Ordinance would not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 5. Notice of Exemption. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA §§ 15062 and any other applicable law.

SECTION 6. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance. /‘[ Formatted: Font color: Black
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SECTION 7. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty,
forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date.

Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

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SECTION 7. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date.

Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 14. 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 have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are limitations on the City’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and National problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 16. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

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SECTION 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption and remain effective unless superseded or repealed by a subsequent ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 1372 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 11, 2019,

ITS SECOND READING ON , AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED,

AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS

REGULAR MEETING OF
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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SECTION 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption and remain effective unless superseded or repealed by a subsequent ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 1372 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 11, 2019,

ITS SECOND READING ON , AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED,

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

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 09:49:10 Pacific Standard TimeWednesday, January 22, 2025 at 09:49:10 Pacific Standard TimeWednesday, January 22, 2025 at 09:49:10 Pacific Standard TimeWednesday, January 22, 2025 at 09:49:10 Pacific Standard Time Subject:Subject:Subject:Subject:2019 Code Adoption
Date:Date:Date:Date:Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 14:54:35 Pacific Daylight Time From:From:From:From:Steve Patterson
To:To:To:To:'[email protected]'
CC:CC:CC:CC:Len Gorecki, Steve Patterson
Brent, hope all is well. Have not talked with you for some 9me. As you know, Len Gorecki has reached out on several occasions, via email, asking LA County Fire to sit with Bellflower staff to review any possible amendments to the Codes that may best serve the City of Bellflower.

To date, we have not heard a response to our requests to work together on the final version of the applicable codes for our Council considera9ons.

I am asking once again, as our DRAFT ordinance is completed, for you, or LA County Fire to advise if you wish to meet to review any possible Amendments.

I would respecJully ask that we hear from someone prior to close of business on Oct. 4, 2019, 5:00 p.m. of your desire to meet, not interested in mee9ng, submiSal of any Amendments to beSer Bellflower, or just to sit and discuss common interests.

Please advise so we can move forward to have all applicable Codes in place prior to the mandatory December 31, 2019 State required 9me frame.

Brent, hoping we can work together, looking forward to the response, Steve

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Stephen L. Patterson, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1381 — An Ordinance adopting the 2019 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain
amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) setting a public hearing for November 25, 2019, for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

DATE: October 28, 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2019 California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") takes effect on January 1, 2020.

The Planning Department, including the Building and Safety Division, is proposing amendments to the Bellflower Municipal Code relating to building code regulations for the purpose of complying with State requirements and to update current administrative and technical standards. The last code adoption with amendments to the Bellflower Municipal Code relating to building code regulations was November 14, 2016.

This Ordinance would amend portions of the proposed 2019 CBSC and adopt the 2019 Edition of the CBSC.

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TO; Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Stephen L. Patterson, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1381 — An Ordinance adopting the 2019 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain
amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) setting a public hearing for November 25, 2019, for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

DATE: October 28, 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2019 California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”) takes effect on January 1, 2020.

This Ordinance would amend portions of the proposed 2019 CBSC and adopt the 2019 Edition of the CBSC.

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Staff Report - 2019 California Building Standards Codes; Ordinance No. 1381 October 28, 2019

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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1381; and 2) Set a public hearing for the November 25, 2019, City Council Meeting for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to administer implementation of the CBSC is recovered via Building Division permit fees.

PUBLIC NOTICE
For the adoption of uniform codes, state law requires that the second reading of the Ordinance be noticed as a public hearing. Accordingly, if the City Council follows staff's recommendation to set a public hearing for November 25, 2019, legal notice will be published on November 7, 2019, and November 14, 2019, in the Herald -American newspaper in anticipation of the upcoming Public Hearing.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction -related regulations and specification of procedures. These will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. Accordingly, the Ordinance (by itself) does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

TYPE OF ACTION (LEGISLATIVE)
The recommended action includes amending Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by adopting the 2019 Edition of the CBSC. In considering such action, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases).

For the proposed amendments, the City Council must find that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions (Health and Safety Code § 17958.7). These findings, and the facts upon which they rely, are included within the draft Ordinance.

Staff Report - 2019 California Building Standards Codes; Ordinance No. 1381 October 28, 2019

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RECOMMmATIQN TO_C|TY COUNCIL.
1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1381; and 2) Set a public hearing for the November 25, 2019, City Council Meeting for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to administer implementation of the 0880 is recovered via Building Division permit fees.

PUBLIC NOTICE
For the adoption of uniform codes, state law requires that the second reading of the Ordinance be noticed as a public hearing. Accordingly, if the City Council follows staff’s recommendation to set a public hearing for November 25, 2019, legal notice will be published on November 7, 2019, and November 14, 2019, in the Herald-American newspaper in anticipation of the upcoming Public Hearing.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “State CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction-related regulations and specification of procedures. These will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. Accordingly, the Ordinance (by itself) does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

TYPE OF ACTION (LEGISLATIVE'I
The recommended action includes amending Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by adopting the 2019 Edition of the CBSC. In considering such action, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases).

Staff Report - 2019 California Building Standards Codes; Ordinance No. 1381 October 28, 2019

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DISCUSSION
The California Building Standards Commission is authorized by the California Building Standards Law (Health and Safety Code §§ 18901 through 18949.31) to administer the processes related to the adoption, approval, publication, and implementation of California's building codes.

California Code of Regulations ("CCR"), Title 24, also known as the CBSC, is a compilation of three types of building criteria from three origins:

Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies with change from building standards contained in national model codes;
Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from the national model code standards to meet California conditions; and
Building standards, authorized by the California legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by the model codes that have been adopted to address particular California concerns.

Since 1989, the Commission has published triennial editions of Title 24 in their entirety.

These building codes are comprised of twelve (12) parts containing the regulations that govern and serve as the basis for the design and construction of all buildings and structures in California.

California law requires that the City Council conduct a public hearing before second reading of ordinances that adopt the CBSC by reference. Staff recommends that the City Council set a public hearing for the second reading of the Ordinance at its November 25, 2019, meeting.

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California Code of Regulations (“CCR”), Title 24, also known as the CBSC, is a compilation of three types of building criteria from three origins:
0 Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies with change from building standards contained in national model codes;
. Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from the national model code standards to meet California conditions; and
0 Building standards, authorized by the California legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by the model codes that have been adopted to address particular California concerns.

Since 1989, the Commission has published triennial editions of Title 24 in their entirety.

These building codes are comprised of twelve (12) parts containing the regulations that govern and serve as the basis for the design and construction of all buildings and structures in California.

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Ordinance No. 1381 .............................................. 4

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Jamie Bruccoleri, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1421 — An Ordinance adopting the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain
amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) setting a public hearing for December 12, 2022, for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

DATE: November 14, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2022 California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") takes effect on January 1, 2023.

These are part of the uniform codes imposed by the California Legislature every three years via Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Health and Safety Code §17955 allows local governments to amend the CBSC based upon local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, or for administrative reasons.

This Ordinance would amend portions of the proposed 2022 CBSC and adopt the 2022 Edition of the CBSC. The most significant changes with the 2022 Edition of the CBSC relate to fire protection, solar photovoltaic power systems, electric vehicle ("EV") charging stations, and the permit expiration timeframe. 1-
. TO: __ ‘ . Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council .

ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services . Jamie Bruccoleri, Building Official ' -
SUBJECT:- Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive ' further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1421 — An Ordinance adopting the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California _ Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain
amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) setting a public hearing for December 12, 2022, for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

DATE: November 14, 2022
_ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2022 California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”) takes effeCt on January 1, 2023.

These are part of the uniform codes imposed by the California Legislature every three years via Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Health and Safety Code §17958 allows local governments to amend the CBSC based upon local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, or for administrative reasons. ' ' The Planning Department, including the Building and Safety Division, is proposing amendments to the Bellflower Municipal Code relating to building code regulations for the purpose of complying with State requirements and to update current administrative and technical standards. The last code adoption with amendments to the Bellflower Municipal Code relating to building code regulations was December 9, 2019,.

This Ordinance would amend portions of the proposed 2022 CBSC and adopt the 2022 Edition of the CBSC. The most significant changes with the 2022 Edition of the CBSC relate to fire protection, solar photovoltaic power Systems, electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations, and the permit expiration timeframe. - p Page 1 of3 '

Staff Report - 2022 CBSC; Ordinance No. 1421
November 14, 2022

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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1421; and 2) Set a public hearing for the December 12, 2022, City Council Meeting for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to administer implementation of fihe CBSC is recovered via Building Division permit fees.

PUBLIC NOTICE
For the adoption of uniform codes, state law requires that the second reading of the Ordinance be noticed as a public hearing. Accordingly, if the City Council follows staff's recommendation to set a public hearing for December 12, 2022, legal notice will be published on November 25, 2022, and December 2, 2022, in the Los Cerritos Community News newspaper in anticipation of the upcoming Public Hearing.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines') because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction -related regulations and specification of procedures. These will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings.

Accordingly, the Ordinance (by itself) does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, also known as the CBSC, is a compilation of three types of building cri erp.a from three origins:

Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies with change from building standards contained in national model codes;
Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from the national model code standards to meet California conditions; and
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FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to administer implementation of the CBSC is recovered via Building Division permit fees.

PUBLIC NOTICE
For the adoption of uniform codes, state law requires that the second reading of the Ordinance be noticed as a public hearing. Accordingly, if the City Council follows staff’s recommendation to set a public hearing for December 12, 2022, legal notice will be published on November 25, 2022, and December 2, 2022, in the Los Cerritos Community News newspaper in anticipation of the upcoming Public Hearing.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Callfomia Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) ’ because it consists only of minor revisions and Clarifications to an existing code of construction—related regulations and specification of procedures. These will not have the effect of deleting or substantially Changing any regulatory standards or findings.

DISCUSSION
The California Building Standards Commission is authorized by the California Building ‘ Standards Law (Health and Safety Code §§ 18901 through 18949.31) to administer the processes related. to the adoption, approval, publication, and implementation of California’s building codes. ~
California Code of Regulations Title 24, also known as the CBSC, is a compilation of three types of building criteria from three origins:
- . Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies With Change from building standards contained In national model codes;
. Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from the national model Code standards to meet California conditions; and

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DISCUSSION —Continued
Building standards, authorized by the California legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by the model codes that have been adopted to address particular California concerns.

Since 1989, the Commission has published triennial editions of Title 24 in their entirety.

These building codes are comprised of 12 parts containing the regulations that govern and serve as the basis for the design and construction of all buildings and structures in California.

The most significant changes with the 2022 Edition of the CBSC relate to fire protection, solar photovoltaic power systems, electric vehicle ("EV") charging stations, and the permit expiration timeframe. The fire protection and prevention codes have been updated to comply with the NFPA 72 standards, which includes without limitation, photovoltaic power systems, portable fire extinguishers, gas detection systems, and roofing assembly.

Significant changes to the California Green Building Standards Code have been made to EV charging system requirements for residential and commercial projects, which also alters the requirements for the number of parking spaces. All- codes have changed the permit expiration timeframe from 180 days to 12 months from permit issuance.

The recommended action includes amending Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by adopting the 2022 Edition of the CBSC. In considering such action, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases).

Projects for which a building permit application and building plans were submitted before the Ordinance's effective date, and for which building permits are obtained within 90 days of the effective date, are exempt from the updated regulations in the the Ordinance.

Should, however, the building permit expire, all building plans must comply with the updated regulations.

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DISCUSSION — Continued
. Building standards, authorized by the California legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by the model codes that haVe been adopted to address particular California concerns.

Since 1989, the Commission haspublished triennial editions of Title 24 in their entirety.

These building codes are comprised of 12 parts containing the regulations that govern and serve as the basis for the design and construction of all buildings and structures in California.

California law requires thatthe City Council conduct a public hearing before second reading of ordinances that adopt the CBSC by reference. Staff recommends that the.

City Council set a public hearing for the second reading of the Ordinance at its December 12, 2022 meeting.

The most significant changes with the 2022 Edition of the CBSC relate to fire protection, , solar photovoltaic power systems, electric vehicle (“E "’) charging stations, and the permit expiration timeframe. The fire protection and prevention codes have been updated to comply with the NFPA 72 standards, which includes without limitation, photovoltaic power systems, portable fire extinguishers, gas detection systems, and roofing assembly.

Significant changes to the California Green Building Standards Code have been made to EV charging system requirements for residential and commercial projects, which also ' alters the requirements for the number of parking spaces. Allcodes have changed the . permit expiration timeframe from 180 days to 12 months from permit issuance.

The recommended action includes amending Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by . adopting the 2022 Edition of the CBSC. In considering such action, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases). - For the proposed amendments, the City Council must find that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions (Health and Safety Code § 17958.7). These findings, and the facts upon which they rely, are included 1 within the draft Ordinance.

Projects for which a building permit application and building plans were submitted before the Ordinance’s effective date, and for which building permits are obtained within 90 days of the effective date, are exempt from the updated regulations in the the Ordinance.

Should, however, the building permit expire, allbuilding plans must comply with the Updated regulations.

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

ORDINANCE NO. 1438

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 15.40 AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL’S

DETERMINATION THAT THE CITY COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS

PROMULGATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PROTECT

PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND FROM THE DEVASTATION OF

UNCONTROLLED FIRE INCIDENTS

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. On January 7, 2025, the Governor proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to fire and windstorm conditions that have now caused multiple fires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley Fires (the “Emergency”).

B. The fires causing the Emergency have collectively burned more than 40,000 acres, devastating communities throughout the Los Angeles Basin by destroying or damaging more than 12,000 structures. Initial estimates suggest that the resulting economic impact will exceed $200 billion making this Emergency the most destructive in California history and, potentially, the United States.

C. The destruction of homes by the fires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties will reduce the available housing in the region, which is likely to further increase the cost of housing and the related crisis of homelessness if housing is not expeditiously rebuilt.

D. The City Council, the City’s officials, and the entire Bellflower community is committed to helping families and individuals who have lost their homes and businesses rebuild and recover without facing unnecessary costs and delay.

E. Historically, the City Council took extraordinary actions to protect the City’s residents from intrusive government policies and regulations. This includes, without limitation, the City Council’s decision in 2019 to reject the bureaucracy and policies instituted by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (the “Fire District”) when reviewing building plans submitted by businesses and residents seeking to construct structures within the City’s jurisdiction.

F. Instead of utilizing the Fire District’s unwieldy, imprecise, and illogical fire regulations, the City Council opted instead to adopt the California Fire Code (“CFC”) codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”).

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G. The City Council has further eliminated barriers and bureaucracy by, among other measures, adopting a Self-Certification Program to eliminate unnecessary and redundant plan reviews.

H. The CFC reflects the collective experience and expertise of fire and building officials led by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (“OSFM”) in cooperation with the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”).

Such regulations are developed for only one purpose: protection of the public.

I. Previously, the California Legislature empowered HCD to eliminate barriers within local jurisdictions that unduly delay the rapid construction of homes through various pieces of legislation.

J. Separately, on January 12, 2025, the Governor issued Executive Order N-4-25 (the “EO”). Among other things, the EO mandates that the OSFM and HCD:

i. “review and provide a report to [the Governor] with recommendations regarding any provision of the [California] Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, that should be suspended for projects … in order to facilitate rapid, safe, and cost-effective rebuilding and recovery.”

ii. “coordinate with local governments to identify and recommend procedures, including but not limited to exploring the use of pre - approved plans and waivers of certain permitting requirements, to establish rapid permitting and approval processes to expedite the reconstruction or replacement of residential properties destroyed or damaged by fire. The recommended procedures shall have the ultimate goal of issuing all necessary permits and approvals within 30 days.”

K. These requirements are collectively referred to as the “Sensible Permits, Advice, Regulations and Knowledge” or “SPARK.” The City Council finds that the City’s actions since 2019 as to fire and building regulations and review procedures should be considered by OSFM and HCD as a model for SPARK. It is apparent that rejecting the Fire District’s bureaucracy and policies allows building plans to be processed expeditiously and inexpensively. Implementing such SPARK removes barriers to developing commercial and residential structures – whether routine or resulting from the Emergency – and ultimately will make construction and redevelopment of much needed housing and commercial structures more affordable.

L. Since Bellflower’s SPARK utilizes the CFC, it implements statewide regulations that are objective, widely implemented, and which may be best enforced by the experts familiar with such standard regulations. While Bellflower itself has not (yet) been directly affected by the Emergency, its practice of utilizing SPARK serves as an example for other communities within the Greater Los Angeles Area and across the State of California.

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M. On November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure B which adopted the City Charter for the City of Bellflower (the “Charter”). The voters’ approval of the Charter confirms the City Council’s intent via this Ordinance to continue the City’s implementation of SPARK as to utilizing the CFC – rather than the Fire District’s policies – to help protect persons, buildings, and property from events such as the Emergency.

N. Section I of the Bellflower City Charter states that “the People assert their desire for local control over the City’s municipal affairs; their freedom to decide their own destiny; and their rejection of efforts by agencies outside of the City’s jurisdiction seeking to impose policies upon the City’s residen ts without their approval.” Adopting this Ordinance , and by extension, those previously adopted is squarely within the City Council’s legal authority and fulfills the voters’ directive.

O. Articles II, III, and IV of the Charter provide that the City may enact all laws governing its municipal affairs. Pursuant to Article III(B) of the Charter, the City Council finds that the law enacted by this Ordinance will not unduly burden a person’s ability to pursue economic opportunities and safe and legal residential housing.

P. The City Council takes notice of the plethora of authority confirming that the Charter has the force of California law (see, e.g., Cal. Const., art. XI, § 3, subd. (a); Coalition of County Unions v. Los Angeles County Bd. of Supervisors (2023) 93 Cal.App.5th 1367; and State Building & Construction Trades Council of California v. City of Vista (2012) 54 Cal.4th 547).

Ordinances implementing the Charter’s municipal affairs section may only be preempted when there is a pressing matter of statewide concern (California Fed. Savings & Loan Assn. v. City of Los Angeles (1991) 54 Cal.3d 1).

Q. While the California Constitution and the Charter gives broad authority to the City Council to “make and enforce within [its] limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws,” special districts have only the power conferred by statute. (see, e.g., Baldwin v. County of Tehama (1994) 31 Cal.App.4th 166).

R. In considering this Ordinance, the City Council takes note of the unprecedented threats made by the Fire District to the City’s implementation of the CFC (see, Item No. 14-O from the October 14, 2024 City Council meeting agenda). Challenging the City Council’s plenary role in protecting – and representing – Bellflower residents is repugnant to democracy and contrary to the oaths taken by every public official within the state of California.

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S. While the Fire District’s true intent in challenging the City’s decision to implement California law – rather than the Fire District’s policies – may never be identified, the City Council finds that it is imperative to combat the Fire District’s threats. Additionally, providing an example for implementing the EO in responding to the Emergency is in the immediate public interest.

T. This Ordinance implements California law that is of statewide concern and, further constitutes a municipal affair as contemplated by the Charter. The Fire District lacks any legal authority whatsoever to compel the City Council to adopt regulations other than those set forth in the CFC, as amended by this Ordinance.

U. The regulations adopted by this Ordinance are intended to be immediately implemented to accelerate City approvals for local businesses, housing, and economic development, and to further the intent of the EO.

V. Because of the findings set forth above, the City Council finds that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937(b).

SECTION 2. Environmental Assessment. This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). Adopting this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311.

Further, the adopting the ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Individual projects utilizing the SPARK will each be separately subject to an environmental assessment. Finally, this Ordinance is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare.1

1 CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid (see, CalBeach Advocates v.

City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529).

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SECTION 3. Authorizations. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to take the following actions:

A. Demand public records from the Fire District as desirable.

B. Issue legislative subpoenas as authorized by separate City Council Resolution.

C. Seek opinions from the Attorney General, HCD, and the OSFM regarding the desirability of the City’s utilization of SPARK in adopting the CFC.

D. Initiate litigation as needed to reaffirm the City’s ability to implement SPARK by, among other actions, adopting the CFC by reference (as reflected in the BMC) and amended by ordinance and implementing its Self Certification Program . No additional City Council authorization is required to initiate litigation in accordance with this Ordinance.

E. Coordinate with HCD, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and any other State or local agency to encourage adoption of SPARK as a model for efficient and effective reduction of barriers to development of affordable housing and commercial construction.

SECTION 4. Amendment to BMC. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 15.40 is amended to read as follows:

“Chapter 15.40 FIRE CODE

15.40.010 Fire Code – Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

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Only the Bellflower Building Official is authorized to exercise the authority in CBSC § 105.4 including, without limitation, issuing building permits.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B), the Building Official, or designee, is authorized to enforce the Fire Code.

15.40.020 Amendments.

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B. Section 202 is amended by revising the following definitions:

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FIRE CHIEF. The City Manager for the City of Bellflower, or designee.

Unless otherwise determined by the City Manager, the fire chief for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“Fire District”) may enforce this Chapter as the “fire chief” and “fire official” for purposes of California Fire Code (“CFC”) § 202. Any such enforcement authority must be exercised in cooperation with the Public Safety Director and Building OfficialCity Manager or Designee(s) to ensure a uniform enforcement of applicable law within the City’s jurisdiction.

FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. “Fire Code Official” will have the same definition as “Fire Chief.”means the “Building Official.”
SECTION 5. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in the Charter and this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance and the Charter.

SECTION 6. Enforceability. Amending any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date.

Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other regulations by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other regulations to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8. Reliance on Record. Every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record.

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

SECTION 10. Recording. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

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SECTION 11. Declaration of Urgency. Based on the findings set forth in Section 1, this is an Urgency Ordinance adopted for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare.

SECTION 12. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective immediately upon adoption pursuant to Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937 for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare. Pursuant to those statutes this Ordinance is adopted by fourth-fifths vote of the City Council.

ORDINANCE NO. 1438 WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2025.

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Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

ORDINANCE NO. 1439

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 15.40 AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL’S

DETERMINATION THAT THE CITY COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS

PROMULGATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PROTECT

PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND FROM THE DEVASTATION OF

UNCONTROLLED FIRE INCIDENTS

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

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G. The City Council has further eliminated barriers and bureaucracy by, among other measures, adopting a Self-Certification Program to eliminate unnecessary and redundant plan reviews.

Such regulations are developed for only one purpose: protection of the public.

I. Previously, the California Legislature empowered HCD to eliminate barriers within local jurisdictions that unduly delay the rapid construction of homes through various pieces of legislation.

J. Separately, on January 12, 2025, the Governor issued Executive Order N-4-25 (the “EO”). Among other things, the EO mandates that the OSFM and HCD:

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SECTION 3. Authorizations. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to take the following actions:

A. Demand public records from the Fire District as desirable.

B. Issue legislative subpoenas as authorized by separate City Council Resolution.

1 CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid (see, CalBeach Advocates v.

City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529).

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C. Seek opinions from the Attorney General, HCD, and the OSFM regarding the desirability of the City’s utilization of SPARK in adopting the CFC.

SECTION 4. Amendment to BMC. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter

15.40 is amended to read as follows:

“Chapter 15.40 FIRE CODE

15.40.010 Fire Code – Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

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Only the Bellflower Building Official is authorized to exercise the authority in CBSC § 105.4 including, without limitation, issuing building permits.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(h)(1)(B), the Building Official, or designee, is authorized to enforce the Fire Code.

15.40.020 Amendments.

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B. Section 202 is amended by revising the following definitions:

FIRE CHIEF. The City Manager for the City of Bellflower, or designee.

FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. “Fire Code Official” will have the same definition as “Fire Chief.”means the “Building Official.”

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SECTION 5. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in the Charter and this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance and the Charter.

Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 11. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after second reading and adoption.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1439 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON JANUARY 27, 2025, ITS SECOND READING ON ____________, AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND

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

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

__________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

__________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize Legislative Subpoenas be served on the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles; and adopt Resolution No. 25-03 – A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to issue legislative subpoenas for the purpose of determining the City Council’s legal authority to adopt the California Fire Code (Code of California Regulations, Title 24, Part 9) and authorizing the Building Official to review building plans in accordance with California Building Standards § 105.4 (Code of California Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 2).

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On October 14, 2024 (see attached staff report), the City Council received and filed a report from the City Manager regarding the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“Fire District”). In sum, the Fire District issued a threat of litigation to the City based upon the City Council’s decision in 2019 and 2022 to adopt the California Fire Code (“CFC”) rather than the Fire District’s fire regulations.

In November 2024, voters overwhelming adopted a City Charter for Bellflower. Among other things, the Charter was adopted to assist the City Council in resisting overreach by government agencies outside of Bellflower such as the Fire District. A separate ag enda item verifies that the City Council seeks to implement California law by adopting the CFC – not the Fire District’s fire regulations. Such action is supported not only by Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations but also the Health and Safety Co de and, more importantly, the City Charter.

In response to the Fire District’s threats of litigation, the City Council should consider reminding the First District that it – not the appointed public officials managing the Fire District – is the elected representative of Bellflower residents. Council Members, not bureaucrats, are properly positioned to decide what is best to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

One option (among several) is for the City Council to authorize the City Attorney to serve legislative subpoenas for testimony and records related to the Fire District’s threats. The legislative subpoenas would be to investigate this ongoing matter concerning the City of Bellflower and its residents, and then to provide the results of the investigation to the City Council for consideration as to further potential action.

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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-03 to authorize the City Clerk to issue subpoenas for legislative fact-finding related to City adoption of the California Fire Code and City review of building plans submitted to the Building Official seeking building permits; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

There is a cost associated with preparing, serving, and executing the legislative subpoenas. Such costs are, at the time of this writing, speculative as they are dependent on the response from the Fire District.

BACKGROUND

The background associated with this matter is set forth in the attached staff report (Agenda Item No. 14-O) from the October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting. Despite the City’s offer to meet with the Fire District (see, e.g., p.6 of letter dated September 25, 2024 from the City Attorney) regarding its complaints, there has been no response – other than a request for public records submitted by special litigation counsel for the Fire District (an obvious precursor to litigation).

As is well documented, the City Council’s adoption of the CFC, as well as the City Council’s decision to not ratify the Fire District’s regulations, were motivated in part by a desire to reject the unacceptable and inefficient bureaucracy and policies instituted by the Fire District when reviewing building plans. This includes repeated and documented unacceptable delays and fees charged by the Fire District in such review.

DISCUSSION

A dispute presently exists between the City and the Fire District arising from the City’s legal authority to adopt the CFC rather than be subject to the Fire District’s regulations.

Additionally, the Fire District apparent disputes the Building Official’s plenary power to issue building permits within the City’s jurisdiction in accordance with legally adopted ordinances (“Dispute”).

To investigate the validity of the Fire District’s position, the City Attorney recommends that the City Council consider seeking information from the Fire District utilizing legislative subpoenas. Information obtained as a result from such subpoenas will better inform the City Council regarding the Dispute and may influence future decisions of the City Council as to adopting the CFC (the next update to the CFC is anticipated in 2025).

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DISCUSSION – Continued

Issuing legislative subpoenas for these purposes is authorized by Government Code § 37104 and other applicable law (Connecticut Indemnity Company v. Superior Court (City of Loch) (2000) 23 Cal.4th 807,814: “It long has been recognized that a legislative body may conduct an investigation in order to assist its decisionmaking regarding legislative or appropriative matters.”) including Resolution No. 22-33, adopted June 27, 2022 (Attachment No 3).

If adopted, the draft Resolution would authorize the Mayor to issue and the City Attorney to execute legislative subpoenas seeking, among other things, the following:

1. Written contracts between the City and Fire District authorizing the Fire District’s review of building plans (“plan check”).

2. Written contracts with other agencies within the Fire District’s jurisdiction authorizing plan checks.

3. Records documenting the Fire District’s formula and studies for calculating plan check fees.

4. Records documenting Fire District invoices to agencies for payments related to plan check review.

5. All Fire District communications regarding plan checks with every agency that is a part of the Fire District.

6. Deposition testimony of the Fire District Chief and Assistant Chiefs regarding the Dispute including, without limitation, (a) the average timing of plan check review and how many resubmittals, on average, take place; (b) every agency within the boundaries of the Fire District that adopted the CFC rather than Fire District regulations; (c) direction from the Board of Supervisors (which acts as the Board of Directors for the Fire District) as to whether its policy decision is for contract cities to adopt the Fire District regulations; and (d) the average cost to an agency of Fire District plan checks.

7. Deposition testimony of former City Manager Jeff Stewart, City Building Official Steve Patterson, and such additional persons identified by the City Attorney, regarding the Dispute including, without limitation, all circumstances leading to the Dispute.

CONCLUSION

Draft Resolution No. 25-03 would authorize legislative subpoenas being issued to the Fire District. If the Resolution is adopted, then the City Attorney will enforce the legislative subpoenas to fully inform the City Council regarding the Dispute.

ATTACHMENTS

1. October 14, 2024, Staff Report

2. Resolution No. 22-33 (“Subpoena Resolution”)

3. Draft Resolution No. 25-03
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file memorandum designating the Fire Chief for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County as the enforcement officer for the California Fire Code (“CFC”), as adopted by the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”).

DATE: October 14, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 20, 2024, the City Attorney received a letter from the Los Angeles County Counsel’s office regarding enforcement of the CFC, as adopted by the BMC (the “Letter”).

Among other things, the Letter suggested that the BMC created an ambiguity regarding whether the Fire Chief for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“Fire District”) could enforce the CFC.

While the City disagrees that there is any ambiguity, the City Manager (in an abundance of caution) issued the attached memorandum confirming that the Fire District’s Fire Chief may enforce the CFC. Nothing in the memorandum changes the method by which the City accepts and processes applications for building permits. As provided by California regulation and the BMC, the City’s Building Official is the only official authorized to issue building permits under the California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”).

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
1) Receive and file this report; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with the recommended action.

BACKGROUND
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BACKGROUND – Continued

According to County Counsel, one of the Fire District’s complaints is that the City somehow undermined the Fire Chief’s ability to enforce the CFC. BMC § 15.40.020 amended CFC § 202 as to the definitions of “fire chief” and “fire official.” Based upon that amendment, the City Manager may designate an official as the “fire chief”; that designation will also constitute the “fire code official” for purposes of the CFC.

To avoid any purported confusion, the City Manager issued the attached memorandum designating the Fire District’s Fire Chief as the “fire chief” (and “fire code official”) under the CFC. Such designation, of course, does not change the Building Official’s plenary authority to issue building permits under the CBSC. That authority is outlined in the City Attorney’s response to the Letter.

No action is needed on this item. A copy of this agenda item – and the City Manager’s memorandum – will be transmitted to the Fire District.

ATTACHMENTS

City Manager’s Memorandum dated October 9, 2024
City Attorney’s Letter dated September 26, 2024
County Counsel’s Letter dated September 17, 2024

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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bellflower Building Official
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Chief Designation
DATE: October 9, 2024
Pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 15.40.020, | designate the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County’s (“Fire District”) Fire Chief as the “fire chief” and “fire official” for purposes of California Fire Code (“CFC”) § 202. In that capacity, the fire chief is authorized to enforce the CFC as adopted by the BMC. Such authority should be exercised in cooperation with the City’s Public Safety Director to ensure a uniform enforcement of applicable law within the City’s jurisdiction.

Nothing in this memorandum or designation authorizes the Fire Chief to review plans as contemplated by California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”) § 105.4 (as adopted by the BMC). Only the Bellflower Building Official is authorized to exercise the authority in CBSC § 105.4 including, without limitation, issuing building permits.

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Jenny P. Tam
Senior Deputy County Counsel
Fire Department’s Legal Advisory Unit
1320 N. Eastern Avenue, Executive Office
Los Angeles, CA 90063

Re: Letter dated September 17, 2024

Dear Ms. Tam:

Thank you for your letter (the “Letter”) dated September 17, 2024 (received September 20, 2024). I am disappointed.

After our video conference call on August 27, 2024, I understood that the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles (“District”) and the City of Bellflower would seek what I termed the “third way” to find a path forward. The emphasis at that time was to ensure that members of the public requesting a building permit from the City would receive timely service. My impression was that the District’s Chief(s) understood that the historical failure of the District to provide prompt and efficient service to the City’s (and its residents’) needs is what caused the City Council to consider alternatives to sending building plans to the District for review. It appears that the District now wishes to ignore the progress made on August 27th. While the City trusts that wiser minds will reconsider the District’s bellicose stance in this matter, my initial response follows.

District’s Historical Failure to Perform
On February 4, 2019, the City’s Building Official, Steve Patterson, emailed Mr.

Brent Times regarding the City’s concerns that the District failed to efficiently review plans related to an In-and-Out Burger located on Bellflower Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard. As noted in Mr. Patterson’s email:

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The City does not have any record of the District’s representatives responding to Mr. Patterson’s email. Consequently, on February 11, 2019, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1371 which amended to the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) to authorize the City’s Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code (Agenda Item No. 12-A). No District representatives attended that meeting and the City does not have any written record from the District raising an objection.

On September 4, 2019, Mr. Patterson again wrote Mr. Times as follows:

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Brent, good afternoon.

Brent, last week you and I had a brief conversation in the lobby area of City Hall. I requested of you to help out on getting all of us ( LA Fire and City staff) together to review the upcoming Code Adoption as well as to discuss confusion on requirements with the In and Out Burger project located at the North West corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Artesia Blvd.

As I mentioned to you, the City has reached out on several occasions to LA Fire asking to sit down and discuss differences on new project development. I personally reached out to you at the opening of the Mayne Centre, and the City Manager, Jeff Stewart, has tried unsuccessfully to connect with the Fire Chief. I believe Jeff and someone at LA Fire have played phone tag. In addition. I believe Len Gorecki, Asst. City Mgr/Public Works Director has sent out invites to Chief Savage, you, and twice to Nick Duvally, all LA Fire representatives, requesting a meeting. To my knowledge, he has not been able to get a response from anyone in regards to setting up a meeting date.

I am asking you to please contact the appropriate parties from LA Fire to help set up a meeting ASAP to deal with current challenges, and hopefully discuss the potential adoption , and any amendments that are beneficial to all parties, prior to presenting to City Council.

Your prompt attention to both items is appreciated, while the Code concerns with In and Out Burgers need to be resolved ASAP.

Your help with this request would be greatly appreciated.

Brent, hope all is well. Have not talked with you for some time. As you know, Len Gorecki has reached out on several occasions, via email, asking LA County Fire to sit with Bellflower staff to review any possible amendments to the Codes that may best serve the City of Bellflower.

To date, we have not heard a response to our requests to work together on the final version of the applicable codes for our Council considerations.

I am asking once again, as our DRAFT ordinance is completed, for you, or LA County Fire to advise if you wish to meet to review any possible Amendments.

I would respectfully ask that we hear from someone prior to close of business on Oct. 4, 2019, 5:00 pm. of your desire to meet, not interested in meeting, submittal of any Amendments to better Bellflower, orjust to sit and discuss common interests.

Please advise so we can move forward to have all applicable Codes in place prior to the mandatory December 31, 2019 State required time frame.

Brent, hoping we can work together, looking fonNard to the response,

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The City’s records suggest that a meeting was proposed for September 23, 2019; it does not have a record of what transpired at that time (if anything).

As implied in Mr. Patterson’s emails, the District historically failed to review building plans submitted by the Building Official in a timely or uniform manner. For example, the District’s misreading of the 2016 Los Angeles County Fire Code (“LAFC”) nearly caused a delay in the grand opening of … the Los Angeles County Fire Museum which is housed in the Mayne Centre within the City. After that debacle, the District then failed to approve plans for an In-and-Out Burger building in Bellflower when the exact same building plans were approved in a neighboring jurisdiction! As exemplified by Mr.

Patterson’s emails, the District did nothing in 2019 to rectify the problems identified by the City.

The Bellflower City Council’s responsibility is to meet the needs of its community.

Faced with the District’s inability to perform its limited role in reviewing building plans, the City Council chose to take a different, legal, action.

The District does not issue Building Permits
The Letter spends much time complaining that the City usurped the District’s enforcement authority as to the LAFC. Yet, the substance of the disputed matter is not enforcement, but the review of building plans for purposes of issuing a building permit. If the District wishes to “enforce” the California Fire Code, then the City looks forward to the District doing so. The City has a list of properties that should be inspected by District personnel to determine whether they violate the CFC. We are excited that the District would like to participate in code enforcement. Let us know when we may expect District personnel to accompany the City’s code enforcement officers in inspections.

As to building plan review, however, the Letter does not identify a single statute or regulation that empowers the District to have a monopoly on plan review. That should not be a surprise. I noted during the meeting on August 27th that the City’s Building Official – not the District’s Fire Chief – is the only official authorized to issue a building permit. California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”) § 105.4 (as adopted by the BMC) states, in relevant part (see enclosed for relevant sections from the BMC), that “[t]he application, plans, specifications, computations, and other data filed by an applicant for a permit will be reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other City officials to verify compliance with applicable law. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to applicable law, -6--9-
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and that the specified fees have been paid, the permit must be issued.” Emphasis added.

This language is substantially similar to the static language in Title 24 which states this:

There is no mention of the District’s Chief being any part of the plan review for a building permit. Nor does the Letter identify any such purported authority. All authority as to reviewing plans and issuing building permits lies solely within the power and discretion of the Building Official.

The City is not required to adopt the District’s Fire Code At the time of Mr. Patterson’s February 2019 email, the City was still utilizing the 2016 LAFC. Because of the District’s failure to communicate with the City, however, the City Council opted in December 2019 to adopt the 2019 California Fire Code, with local amendments; it subsequently adopted the 2022 California Fire Code, with local amendments.

The Letter’s assertion that the District may impose the LAFC upon the City notwithstanding the City Council’s legislative authority is contradicted by the express statutory language of Health and Safety Code § 13869.7(c):
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To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form fumished by the department of building safety for that purpose. Such application shall:
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Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description. street address or similar description that will readily Identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

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The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the ' ‘ or the ' do not to the V ‘ of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing. stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto. the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.

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The City Council did not ratify either the 2019 or the 2022 version of the LAFC. It does not, therefore, have any effect within the City of Bellflower. The City is entirely within its statutory rights to take (or not take) such action. Indeed, based upon the District’s failure to meet the City’s expectations as to plan review, the City Council found that rejecting the LAFC was in the public’s best interest.

The City is not required to take action in response to the Letter The Letter asserts that the City must “comply” with the District’s demands not later than October 17, 2024. While the City is certainly ready to discuss these matters with the District – as it has repeatedly offered – it is under no time constraint to take legislative action in response to the District. First, the City Council’s next regular meeting does not occur until October 14, 2024. Even if the City were inclined to take legislative action in response to the Letter, it could not do so by the artificially imposed deadline. At best, an ordinance could be introduced on October 14th; that would still, however, require a second reading and would not take effect until 30 days afterward.

Second, what is the perceived urgency? The City has offered an alternative to the District’s plan review for more than five years with the District’s knowledge. Now there is a sudden urgency that the City Council react to the District’s demands?! Despite the hyperbole expressed by some of the District’s officials, the legal reality remains the same: the City’s Building Official reviews building plans and issues building permits; the District’s Chief does not. This was always the situation – even before 2019 – and remains so now. It would not change even were the City Council to consider adopting the 2022 LA Fire Code.

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(c) The fire protection district shall transmit the adopted ordinance to the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply. The legislative body of the city, county, or city and county, may ratify, modify, or deny an adopted ordinance and transmit its determination to the district within 15 days of the determination. Any modification or denial of an adopted ordinance shall include a written statement describing the reasons for any modifications or denial. No ordinance adopted by the district shall be effective until ratification by the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply. Upon ratification of an adopted ordinance, the city, county, or city and county, shall file a copy of the findings of the district, and any findings of the city, county, or city and county, together with the adopted ordinance expressly marked and identified to which each finding refers, with the Department of Housing and Community Development.

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General Observations
This letter does not respond to every one of the assertions made in the Letter.

That does not mean, however, that the City waives any legal argument in response to the District’s position. Among other things, the City’s Building Official specifically contacted the State Fire Marshall in February 2019 to confirm there was no objection from that office as to the City’s intended action in providing an alternative to permit applicants for plan review. I also note that the City does not have a contract with the District for plan review. This is particularly important considering the ongoing State mandates as to processing building permit applications in an expeditious manner for residential housing projects: the City is not going to assume liability for the District’s failure to timely review residential housing plans.

Rather than engage in saber rattling, it seems that the District should take the City’s offer (which has been on the table for at least the past five years) to figure out a way forward that is mutually beneficial. Tying up the judicial system with a dispute that may be resolved by public officials who are all trying to do what is best for the public seems irrational. We are all in the same business of serving the public. Let us try to find a way to best accomplish that goal.

Very truly yours,

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP

Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

C: City Council
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Supervisor Janice Hahn

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105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant must first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Building Official for that purpose. Such application must:

1.Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2.Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

3.Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

4.Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 107.

5.State the valuation of the proposed work.

6.Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.

7.Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official. 105.3.1 Action on application. The Building Official will examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments within a reasonable time after filing.

If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of applicable law, the Building Official must reject such application in writing.

No building permit or other similar applicable permit bearing on property development or use including additions, modifications or revisions may be issued unless and until the review and approval of all other departments and agencies having legal authority for review of construction projects have found the construction project to be in compliance with all applicable code provisions or entitlements.

When the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of applicable law, the Building Official must issue a permit in accordance with applicable law.
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work is deemed expired 12 months after the completion of any submittal review unless a permit has been issued. The Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time of an unexpired application for additional periods not exceeding 12 months. The extension must be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

For the purpose of this section, contact by a City representative indicating the review is completed is deemed completion of any submittal review. 105.4 Permit issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations, and other data filed by an applicant for a permit will be reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other City officials to verify compliance with applicable law. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to applicable law, and that the specified fees have been paid, the permit must be issued.

When the Building Official issues the permit where plans are required, they must endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications. Such approved plans and specifications cannot be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work regulated by the codes must be done in accordance with the approved plans. 15-B:6 Publication, Jul 2024
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County of Los Angeles
Dawyn R. Harrison
County Counsel
September 17, 2024
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney - City of Bellflower
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
444 South Flower Street, Suite 2400
Los Angeles, California 90071
Re: City of Bellflower's Unauthorized Fire Protection
Services
Dear Mr. Berger:

The Office of the County Counsel represents the County of Los Angeles ("County") and the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (”Fire District”). It has come to our attention that the City of Bellflower ("City"), having been part of the Fire District since 1949, has been conducting fire protection services without authorization from the Fire District. Namely, (1) the City adopted and has been enforcing the California Fire Code, rather than the Los Angeles County Fire Codel; (2) has been independently conducting plan checks and approvals; and (3) has named the City's City Manager as the Fire Chief.

Since such acts are improper and unauthorized by the Fire Chief of the Fire District, the Fire District demands that the City immediately cease and desist from performing independent plan checks and approvals, making public representations that the City has independent authority to enforce fire codes, designating the City Manager as the Fire Chief, and to immediately take action to adopt the Los Angeles County Fire Code.

Unauthorized Adoption ofthe California Fire Code
7 7 The City's fire protection servicesare under the authority of the Fire District. On April 12, 1949, the County ordered the 1 Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code.

HOAJO49569413 Fire Department's Legai Advisory Urait TEL 323.881.2384 1320 N. Eastern Avenue, Executive Office TDD 213.633.0901 Los Angeles, California 90063

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consolidation of fire protection services of several cities, including the City, to be within the Fire District. When the City submitted a petition to the County for its incorporation in 1957, the City chose to remain within the Fire District for its fire protection services. In addition, the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles ("LAFCO") continues to recognize that the City's fire protection services are within the Sphere of Influence of the Fire District.2 There has been no evidence that LAFCO, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, or the State of California recognizes any fire department other than the Fire District as the City‘s regularly- organized fire department.

The Fire District therefore has the final authority to enforce the fire code on the City's behalf. The County's Charter imposes the responsibility on the Fire Chief of the Fire District to "enforce and observe all orders and ordinances. . . "3 which includes the Los Angeles County Fire Code. California Health and Safety Code ("HSC") section 13861 authorizes a fire district to adopt ordinances and establish and enforce rules and regulations for the administration, operation, and maintenance of its services. It has done so by adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code. In order for the Fire District to perform its services, including the enforcement of fire codes, it must utilize its adopted fire code. The City's fire protection services, being within the Fire District, must therefore immediately adopt and utilize the Los Angeles County Fire Code.

Unauthorized Independent Plan Approval Process
In addition to the City's legally improper and unauthorized adoption of the California Fire Code, the City's use of an independent plan checker and approval of such plans are also not permitted by the Fire District or the law. The City publishes on its website that it has a plan review process and represents to the public via City Municipal Code section 15.40.010 that "[p]ursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(llB), the Building Official, or designee, is authorized to enforce the Fire Code."
The City's reliance on and interpretation of HSC section 13869.7(h)(1) as its authority to designate a building official to enforce fire codes is in error. The subsection reads:
2Please see: httpszl/lalafco.org/wp-content/uploads/documents/special_district_map/CFPD.pdf 3 Los Angeles County Charter, Article VI. Duties of Officers, Section 24 1/3.

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A city, county, or city and county that ratifies an ordinance relating to fire and panic safety pursuant to this section shall delegate the enforcement of the ordinance to either of the following:
(A) The chief of the fire protection district that adopted the ordinance, or his or her authorized representative.
(B) The chief building official of the city, county, or city and county, or his or her authorized representative.
(Emphasis added).

The emphasis of "pursuant to this section" is important because the entire section of 138697 applies to actions taken by fire protection districts and so does the entirety of section 13869. Further, section 13869.7 specifically refers to the enforcement of locally adopted local amendments which may be more stringent than those adopted by the State and allows the Fire District to enforce those more stringent requirements.

Under HSC section 13146, only "[t]he chief of any city, county, or city and county fire department or of any fire protection district, and their authorized representatives, shall enforce within its jurisdiction the building standards and other regulations of the State Fire Marshal . . . " The first exception, under HSC section 13146(a)(4), is to allow the State Fire Marshal to enforce building standards if requested upon by the chief fire official or the governing body. The second exception, under HSC section 13146(a)(1), allows the agency with jurisdiction to delegate enforcement of building standards for R-3 dwellings. The City's designated plan checker is neither from the State Fire Marshal's office nor have they been approved by the Fire District to enforce R-3 dwellings.

There is no question that the Fire District is the proper authority to enforce the City's building standards as it relates to fire and panic safety. HSC section 13145 makes this clear:
"The State Fire Marshal, the chief of any city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services. . . and their authorized , .represeMafl.ves_halLeamejnjheiLcespectivecaceassbuildingstandards . relating to fire and panic safety adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the California Building Standards Code and other regulations that HOA.104956941.3

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have been formally adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against fire or panic." The City cannot enforce the fire and panic safety component of building standards independent from the authority of its fire department or its fire chief.

Further, the City's designated plan checker, who approves plans, is not a person employed by the Fire District as required by Health and Safety Code section 13146.5, which states,
"The provisions of Sections 13145, 13146 and 13146.3 shall, so far as practicable, be carried out at the local level by persons who are regular full- time members of a regularly organized fire department of a city, county, or district providing fire protection services, and shall not be carried out by other persons pursuant to Section 34004 of the Government Code." (Emphasis added)
HSC section 13146.5 prohibits the City from independently designating a non- Fire District individual to enforce the fire and panic safety provisions ofthe building standards. The Fire District has performed fire protection services for the City since 1949 and it has not determined that continuing to do so would not be practicable.

Additionally, Government Code section 34004 prohibits a city from imposing such a duty on one of its officers unless already authorized by state law or regulation. There is no legal authority that allows the City to have an independent plan approval process.

The California Office of the State Fire Marshal ("SFM") directly addressed whether a building official can assume the responsibilities of enforcing fire and panic safety regulations.4 The SFM opined that the statutory provisions of HSC sections 1314 and 13146,
”. . .specifically authorize the local fire chief, or their designated representative to enforce State Fire Marshal regulations (exception for R-3 as specified in 13146(a)). The fire chief can appoint the building official as an authorized representative, however, the ultimate responsibility lies with the fire chief. 4 Please Vsee‘the letter ét't'ii'é following link:
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/29439508/health— safety—codes—13145-13146-sacramento—fire— department
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Also, according to statute, if the building official is designated to enforce such regulations, they must be a full—time member of the fire department." Since the regulations and the SFM make it clear that only a fire chief or their authorized representative can enforce fire and panic safety provisions, the City must therefore cease from their independent plan review and approval process and must cease to represent to the public that they have the authority to enforce fire codes.

Continuing to do so is misleading to the public and creates inconsistent enforcement of the Los Angeles County Fire Code.

Unauthorized Designation of the City Manager as the Fire Chief Additionally, the City must cease in its designation of the City's City Manager as the Fire Chief. Under the City's Municipal Code section 15.40.020 Amendments, it amended the municipal code definitions to be:
"Fire Chief. The City Manager for the City of Bellflower, or designee.

Fire Code Official. 'Fire Code Official' will have the same definition as 'Fire Chief.”'
As stated above, the City lacks the authority to and cannot make this designation pursuant to HSC sections 13145, 13146, 13146.5 and Government Code section 34004. Therefore, the Fire Districts demands the City immediately take action to amend its ordinance to remove its erroneous and publicly misleading definition.

Please submit written confirmation that the City will comply with the Fire District's cease and desist requests that it will immediately (1) stop performing independent plan checks and approvals; (2) stop making public representations that the City has independent authority to enforce fire codes; (3) take action to remove its designation of the City Manager as the Fire Chief, and; (4) take action to adopt the Los Angeles County Fire Code. Please provide such written confirmation no later than Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Should the City fail to comply with this demand to cease and desist, the Fire District will evaluate pursuing any and all available legal remedies, including seeking We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your anticipated cooperation with our request. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this HOA.104956941.3

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matter further, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Nothing herein shall serve as a waiver of any of the Fire District and County's rights and remedies, each of which is expressly reserved.

Very truly yours,
DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel /
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 22-33

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR LEGISLATIVE

SUBPOENAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAW
SUBPOENA RESOLUTION")
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City Council has the power to issue subpoenas requiring attendance of witnesses or production of documents in proceedings pending before it pursuant to Government Code §§ 37104-37109.

B. Government Code § 37105 requires such subpoenas be signed by the Mayor and issued by the City Clerk. Thereafter, a subpoena must be served in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure § 1987.

C. The California Supreme Court recognizes that a city may issue legislative subpoena if it is authorized by ordinance or similar enactment, it serves a valid legislative purpose, and the witnesses or material subpoenaed are pertinent to the subject matter of the investigation (Connecticut Indem. Co. v.

Super. Court (2000) 23 Cal.4th 807).

D. Subpoenas issued pursuant to this Resolution must seek testimony and documents that are relevant to any actions or matters considered by the City of Bellflower including, without limitation, actions related to collection of cannabis taxes (Bellflower Municipal Code (`BMC') § 3.37.160); obtaining hotel registries (BMC § 5.88.060); and such additional matters that may be identified by the City Manager or City Attorney when seeking City Council approvalfora subpoena.

SECTION 2. Purpose and intent. This Resolution is adopted for the purpose of establishing a procedure for issuing subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of other evidence at City actions or proceedings. It may be referred to as the Subpoena Resolution.

SECTION 3. Authority. On its own motion or at the request of the City Manager or City Attorney, the City Council may authorize the City Clerk to issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness and/or to compel the production of documents or other evidence for any action or proceeding under consideration by the City of Bellflower.

Such authority may be reflected by written resolution or minute order. The Mayor must sign any such subpoena and the City Clerk will issue subpoenas in the name of the City when authorized to do so by the City Council pursuant to this Resolution.

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RESOLUTION NO.- 22-33

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR LEGISLATIVE

SUBPOENAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LKW
(“SUB'POENA RESOLUTION”)
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS‘ FOLLOWS:

SECTION ‘I. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City Council has the power to issue subpoenas requiring attendance of witnesses or production of documents in proceedings pending before it pursuant to Government Code §§ 37104437109.

B. Government Code § 37105 requires such subpoenas be signed by the Mayor and issued by the City Clerk. Thereafter, a supena must be served in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure § 1987.

C. The California Supreme Court recognizes that a city may issue legislative subpoena if it is authorized by ordinance or similar enactment. it serves a valid legislative purpose, and' the witnesses or material subpoenaed are pertinent to the subject matter of the investigation (Connecticut Indemi Co.» v.

Super. Cowl (2000) 23 Cal.4th 807);
D, Subpoenas issued pursuant to this Resolution must seek testimony and documents that are relevant to any actions 0r matters considered by the City of Beliflower including, without limitation, actions relatedl to collection of cannabis taxes (Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) § 3.37.160); obtaining hotel registries. (BMC § 5.88.060); and Such additional matters that may be identified by the City Manager or City Attorney when seeking City Council approval for a subpoena,
SECTION 2, Purpose and intent, This Resolution is adopted for the pUrp'os'e of establishing 8 pCédé TO? ISSUICQ SUCCCéfiéS {C compel ’[I‘ié éfléfidéfiCé Cf WitfiéSSéS and the production of other evidence at City actions or preceedings. It may be referred to as the Subpoena. Resolution.

SECTION 3. Authofity. On its own motion or at the request of the City Manager or City Attorney, the City Council may authorize the City Clerk to issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness and/or to compel the prodUction of documents or other evidence for any action or proceeding under consideration by the City of Bellflower, Such authority may be reflected by written resolution or minute order. The Mayor must sign any such subpoena and the City Clerk will issue subpoenas in the name of the City when authorized to do so by the City Council pursuant to this Resolution.

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SECTION 4. Subpoena duces tecum. Subpoenas issued pursuant to this Resolution must comply with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure § 1985, and any successor statute or regulation. The form of a subpoena must substantially comply with that in Code of Civil Procedure § 1985, as determined by the City Attorney, and may be similar to the most recent form approved by the Judicial Council of California (e. g., Form No. SUBP-002 [Rev. January 1, 2012]) for use in civil litigation.

SECTION 5. Service. Subpoenas will be served in accordance with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1987 and 1988, and any successor statute or regulation.

SECTION 6. Witness fees and mileage. If requested by the witness, all witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena will receive fees and mileage, in the same amount and under the same circumstances as prescribed by California law for witnesses in civil actions in a superior court.

SECTION 7. Enforcement. Subpoenas issued in accordance with this Resolution may be enforced pursuant to applicable law including Government Code 37105 through 37109.

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

SECTION 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 27T" DAY OF JUNE, 2022.

Ray Du on, Mayor
ATTEST:

May O i , ' Clerk

APPRO D O
arl H. Berger, ity Attorney
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SECTIONA. Subpoena dupes tecwn. Subpoenas isSuedl pursuant to this Resolution must comply with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure § 1985. and any successor statute or regulation. The form ot a subpoena must substantially comply with that in Code of Civil Procedure § 1985, as determined by the City Attorney, and may be similar to the most recent form approved by the Judicial Council of California (eg... Form No. SUBP-OOZ [Rev January 13 2012]) for use in civill litigation.

SECTION 5. Service. Subpoenas will be served in accordance with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1987 and 1988', and any successor statute or regulation.

SECTION 6'. Witness fees and mileage. If requested by the witness all witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena will reCeive fees and mileage, in the same arn0unt and under the same circumstances as prescribed by California law for witnesses in civil actions in a superior court.

SECIIONZ. EnfOrcement. Subpoenas issued in accordance with this Resolution may be enforced pursuant to applicable law including Government Code §§ 37105 through 37109.

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. _ SECTIONS, Reoordatr‘on. The Mayor, or presiding officer. is authodzed to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk. or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealedl or superseded.

PASSED, APPROVEQ, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 2022.

Ray ' on, Mayor
ATTEST:
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«an. H. Beefy/MW Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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. 22-33 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of June 27, 2022, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops and Mayor Dunton
Dated: June 28, 2022
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May a O iqui, ity Cler
Ci of ellflower, Califo ia
SEAL)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )'
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )85»

CITY OF BELLFLOWER I
ll, Mayra Ochi‘qui, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower. California, do hereby certify Under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-33 Was duly passed. aficroved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of June 27, 2022, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamad‘a. Koops and Mayor Dunton
Dated: June 28, 20221
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 25-03

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE

LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
THE CITY COUNCIL’S LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ADOPT THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CODE OF CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24, PART 9) AND AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO

REVIEW BUILDING PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE § 105.4 (CODE OF CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PARTS 1 AND 2)

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City Council has the power to issue subpoenas requiring attendance of witnesses or production of documents in proceedings pending before it pursuant to Government Code §§ 37104-37109.

B. Resolution No. 22-33, adopted June 27, 2022, establishes the procedures for issuing legislative subpoenas.

C. The California Supreme Court recognizes that a city may issue legislative subpoenas if authorized by ordinance or similar enactment, they serve a valid legislative purpose, and the witnesses or material subpoenaed are pertinent to the subject matter of the investigation (Connecticut Indem. Co. v. Super. Court (2000) 23 Cal.4th 807).

D. Subpoenas issued pursuant to this Resolution must seek testimony and documents that are relevant to the threats of litigation levied by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“Fire District”) that challenge the City Council’s legal authority to adopt the California Fire Code (“CFC”), with local amendments, by reference and authorize the Building Official to review (and approve) building plans in accordance with the CFC. The Fire District’s threats are memorialized in the Staff Report (Agenda Item No. 14-O) from the October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting and noted in the findings for the urgency and regular ordinances reaffirming the City Council’s decision to adopt the CFC (dated January 27, 2025).

E. This Resolution is adopted in accordance with applicable law (including Resolution No. 22-33) for the purpose of informing the City Council as to its ability to implement the City Charter to adopt the CFC and authorize the Building Official to review building plans in accordance with the CFC and the California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”).

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SECTION 2. Authority. The Mayor is authorized to execute all legislative subpoenas requested by the City Attorney needed to implement this Resolution. The City Clerk is authorized to issue legislative subpoenas in accordance with this Resolution to require the attendance of a witness and/or to compel the production of documents or other evidence. The City Attorney is authorized to enforce all such legislative subpoenas including, without limitation, seeking judicial intervention to compel compliance pursuant to Government Code §§ 37105 through 37109. This authorization continues until terminated by the City Council by resolution or minute order.

SECTION 3. 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 4. Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 5. 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 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025.

______________________________
Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

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

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1440; and 2) read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1441 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 to Title 3 of the Bellflower Municipal Code entitled “Public Works Contracts” in its entirety.

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

If adopted, Ordinance Nos. 1440 and 1441 will amend Chapter 3.30 of the Bellflower Municipal code (“BMC”) in its entirety to implement the City Charter by (1) establishing bidding regulations allowing the City to utilize “best value” for retaining contractors (rather than lowest responsible bidder); (2) utilize design-build for all public works projects, regardless of the engineer’s estimate (general law cities may only utilize this method for projects of $1M or more); (3) delegate authority to the City Engineer to secure design immunity for the City by approving design and construction plans; (4) establishing when prevailing wage must be paid (i.e., for classic public works projects as defined by the Ordinances); (5) exempting economic opportunity projects from paying prevailing wage – unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution; and (6) confirming that projects implemented by the City for abating public nuisances are not public works projects that require payment of prevailing wage.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1440 upon 4/5ths vote;

2) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1441; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will incur costs associated with the codification of the Ordinances. There may be a significant reduction in costs to the City, however, for efficiencies in bidding and avoiding payment of prevailing wage for non-public works projects (typically 30% to 35% of a project cost). A better understanding of these savings will be completed after these regulations are implemented; an exact amount is speculative at the time of this writing.

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January 27, 2025

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DISCUSSION

In November 2024, the voters overwhelming adopted the City Charter for Bellflower.

Article VII of the City Charter provides direction regarding bidding and contracting for public works projects including, without limitation, when prevailing wages must be paid for such projects. The proposed Ordinances implement Article VII by amending Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 3.30 as follows:

• Authorizing the City Manager to utilize a “best value” method of securing public works contracts. As a general law city, Bellflower was required to award a contract to the “lowest responsible bidder” as defined by the Public Contracts Code. BMC Chapter 3.30 will a contract to be awarded based upon “best value” to the City.

This means that the best combination of contractor qualification and price, along with the quality of goods, supplies, and equipment, determine which contractor the City may utilize. It does not mean that the contract will always be the lowest price (i.e., the “bargain basement”). Rather, it is what is best for the City.

• Authorizing the City Manager to solicit bids, award contracts, and execute contracts for public works projects up to $100,000. Currently, the City Manager’s authority is $75,000; this would be an increase of authority. Additionally, regardless of amount, the City Manager would be authorized to solicit bids and execute contracts for any project listed in the Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) approved by the City Council. Award for any contract over $100,000, however, would still require City Council approval.

• A design-build procurement process would be authorized to secure public works projects, regardless of amount. General law cities may only utilize this method for projects of $1M or more (e.g., the Mayne and the parking structure utilized design - build).

• The City Engineer would be authorized to approve public works plans and specifications for purposes of design immunity under Government Code § 830.6.

Currently, the City Council makes such determinations by resolution. Delegating authority would increase the timeliness and efficiency for delivering public works projects.

• The Ordinances implement the Charter’s directives regarding paying prevailing wage in accordance with the California Labor Code. “Classic” public works projects require payment of prevailing wage. Nuisance abatement projects (i.e., cleaning up private property pursuant to abatement warrants) are not classic public works projects and do not require payment of prevailing wage. Similarly, economic opportunity projects funded via the Business Assistance Plan are private projects that do not require payment of prevailing wage. As to the latter, the City Council may determine, by resolution, if some future economic opportunity project should pay prevailing wage; the default, however, is such projects are exempt.

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DISCUSSION – Continued

Considering the firestorm and windstorm emergencies, Ordinance No. 1440 is proposed as an urgency ordinance. As noted in the Ordinance, the regulations proposed for bidding, etc., are desirable to take effect immediately to help combat the likely challenges the City will face in securing contractors and paying reasonable pric es when the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades and Alta Dena begin in earnest. The City hopes to SPARK interest by implementing the new bidding regulations immediately.

ATTACHMENTS:

Urgency Ordinance No. 1440 .......................................................................................... 4 Ordinance No. 1441 ...................................................................................................... 13

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ORDINANCE NO. 1440

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.30 TO TITLE 3 OF THE BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACTS” IN ITS ENTIRETY

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons exist following the Governor’s Proclamation of Emergency dated January 7, 2025, due to the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions (the “LA Emergency”).

B. The fires causing the LA Emergency collectively burned more than 40,000 acres, devastating communities throughout the Greater Los Angeles Basin by destroying or damaging more than 12,000 structures.

C. The destruction of homes by the fires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties will reduce the available contractors in the region, which is likely to further increase the cost of construction for all projects including, without limitation, public works projects previously approved by the City Council via the capital improvement plan (“CIP”).

D. It is vital that the City take immediate action to secure contractors needed to complete the CIP as many of these projects involve improvements to critical infrastructure within the City including, without limitation, water infrastructure necessary for firefighting.

E. On November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure B which adopted the City Charter for the City of Bellflower (the “Charter”).

F. Articles II, III, and IV of the Charter provide that the City may enact all laws governing its municipal affairs. Article VII provides direction regarding bidding and contracting for public works projects including, without limitation, when prevailing wages must be paid for such projects.

G. Pursuant to Article III(B) of the Charter, the City Council finds that the law enacted by this Ordinance will not unduly burden a person’s ability to pursue economic opportunities and safe and legal residential housing.

H. The City Council notes that the findings in Ordinance Nos. 1438 and 1439 are, in part, applicable to the purpose of adopting this Ordinance.

Specifically, the regulations adopted by this Ordinance help implement the SPARK identified in Ordinance Nos. 1438 and 1439 by reducing bureaucracy and increasing efficiency.

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I. The City Council takes notice of the plethora of authority confirming that the Charter has the force of California law (see, e.g., Cal. Const., art. XI, § 3, subd. (a); Coalition of County Unions v. Los Angeles County Bd. of Supervisors (2023) 93 Cal.App.5th 1367; and State Building & Construction Trades Council of California v. City of Vista (2012) 54 Cal.4th 547).

J. The regulations adopted by this Ordinance are intended to be immediately implemented to accelerate the City’s ability to secure contractors to implement the CIP and take such additional actions that may assist with implementing the SPARK including, without limitation, offering economic opportunities to small businesses affected by the LA Emergency.

K. Because of the findings set forth above, the City Council finds that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937(b).

SECTION 2. Amendments. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 3.30, entitled “Public Works Contracts,” is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

“Chapter 3.30

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

3.30.010: Purpose; Applicability.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the municipal affairs provisions of the City Charter and Article VII of the City Charter for the purpose of establishing bid procedures for delivering public works projects; identifying projects subject to prevailing wage; and authorizing the city manager to administer this chapter. This chapter may be used for all public works projects.

3.30.020: Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions in Public Contract Code § 22002 and set forth below will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:

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A. “Best value” means a procurement whereby the lowest responsible bidder is selected based on objective criteria for evaluating the qualifications of bidders with the resulting selection representing the best combination of price and qualifications along with the nature of the goods, supplies, or equipment. The objective criteria to consider are:

1. Bidder’s trustworthiness;

2. Bidder’s quality, fitness, and capacity to satisfactorily perform the work required to be performed by the Project; and

3. The proposed price.

B. “City Manager” means the city manager or designee . Unless otherwise designated by the city manager in writing, the Public Works Director will constitute the city manager’s designee for purposes of this chapter.

C. “Construction manager at risk method” means a project delivery method in which a construction manager is retained to provide preconstruction services during the design phase of the project and construction services during the construction phase of the project. The contract may be entered into using a qualifications-based selection process or using a selection process that evaluates the best value to the City.

D. “Design-build method” means a project delivery method in which both the design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity. The contract may be entered into using a qualifications-based selection process or using a selection process that evaluates the best value to the city.

E. “Facility” means any plant, building, structure, ground facility, utility system, real property, streets, alleys, and parking lots, and other public improvement.

F. “Maintenance projects” means routine, recurring, and usual work for the preservation, protection, and keeping of any publicly owned or publicly operated facility for its intended purposes in a safe, efficient, and continually usable condition for which it was designed, improved, constructed, altered, or repaired. Maintenance projects include, without limitation,

1. Routine, recurring, and usual work for the preservation or protection of any city-owned, city-leased, or city-operated facility for its intended purpose.

2. Minor repainting.

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3. Resurfacing of streets, alleys, and parking lots up to and including one inch.

4. Landscape maintenance, including mowing, watering, trimming, pruning, planting, replacing plants, and servicing of irrigation and sprinkler systems.

5. Work performed to keep, operate, and maintain city-owned water and waste disposal systems.

G. “Prevailing wage law” means Labor Code § 1720, et seq. and California Code of Regulations, tit. 8, § 16000, et seq., as amended.

H. “Proposer” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity that can provide appropriately licensed services as needed pursuant to a design -build or construction manager at risk contract.

I. “Public works project” means any of the following when paid for in whole or in part with public funds:

1. Construction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, and repair work involving any city -owned, city-leased, or city-operated facility.

2. Painting or repairing of any city-owned, city-leased, or city-operated facility.

3.30.030: Soliciting Bids and Awarding Contracts.

A. The city manager may solicit bids, award contracts up to $100,000, and execute contracts, in a form approved by the city attorney, for public projects without approval from the city council. Contracts for public projects costing more than $100,000 may be solicited by the city manager but must be awarded by the city council.

B. Should the expenditure be less than or equal to $100,000, the work (including maintenance) may be performed by the employees of the city, by force account, by informal bids from qualified contractors, or by negotiated contract.

C. Regardless of the expenditure amount, the city manager is authorized to solicit bids for projects identified in the capital improvement plan approved by the city council and included in the current operating budget without additional city council authorization. The city manager is required to bring all recommendations for award exceeding $100,000 to the city council.

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D. Beginning in January 2026, the sums set forth above may be adjusted annually by the finance director in consultation with the public works director in writing. Such adjustments must be completed in accordance with the Engineering Construction Cost Index – U.S. City Average as published by the Engineering News-Record. In the event this Cost Index is no longer available, the finance director, in consultation with the public works director, must use a similar index that is standard in the industry to account for inflation in any adjustment.

3.30.040: Design-build and construction manager at risk authorized.

Using the design-build and construction manager at risk methods is authorized when the public works director makes a written determination that utilizing such method for a particular public works project will promote efficiency and will not hamper fair competition. Additionally, the city council must adopt a conflict of interest policy pertaining to such methods. The city manager may promulgate administrative policies and procedures to implement this authorization and promote fair competition. Procedures must include a requirement for the proposer to its subcontractors as specified in the procurement package and require the selected contractor to follow a process approved by the city for selection of subcontractors. For design-build contracts the proposer must identify the general contractor, the principal design firm and all design subconsultants.

3.30.050: Design Immunity.

A. Pursuant to Government Code § 830.6, the city engineer is authorized to approve standard design and construction plans for maintenance projects before work commences.

B. The city engineer may also exercise discretionary approval for plans or designs for each project identified in the capital improvement plan approved by the city council in advance of the construction or improvement. Such approval must conform with the following:

1. The city engineer must determine that design and plans for the capital improvement projects are consistent with the city’s standards, guidelines, practices, or otherwise comply with applicable law and engineering standards, guidelines, or practices;

2. Approval must be in writing and be stamped by the city engineer while exercising his or her discretion in accordance with California law; and

3. The design approval must occur before a solicitation of bids is issued in accordance with this code and before actual construction work construction commences.

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C. The city engineer is authorized to act on the city’s behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of approved design and plans.

D. The approval and authorization granted in this section is intended to avail the city of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.

3.30.060: Qualified Contractors.

The public works department will maintain a list of qualified contractors, identified according to categories of work. Any licensed contractor requesting to have its name placed on this list must be included. The list may be periodically revised to remove inactive names. A name may be deemed inactive if:

A. Letters addressed to the contractor at its last known address are returned without a forwarding address;

B. The contractor does not obtain plans for, or bid on, a public project for two years;

C. The contractor’s license is revoked or suspended by the California State Licensing Board;

D. The contractor removes its name; or

E. For other good cause as determined by the city manager.

F. Before removing a qualified contractor from the City's bid list, the city manager must make a good faith attempt to notify the contractor regarding the removal.

3.30.070: Notice Inviting Bids.

A. The notice inviting bids must describe the project in general terms, indicate how to obtain more detailed information regarding the project, and state the time and place for submitting bids.

B. Unless the product or service is proprietary, not less than 10 calendar days before the date set for opening bids, the city manager must notify contractors using one or both of the following methods:

1. Mail notices to each contractor on the list for the category of work to be performed;

2. Mail notices to each of the construction trade journals specified in Public Contract Code § 22036.

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3.30.080: Bid Security.

A. Bid Security is required for all bids on public projects when the public works director estimates that the price will exceed $60,000. Bid security may be a bond issued by a licensed and duly qualified corporate surety, or the equivalent in cash, money order, cashier’s check, certified check, unconditional letter of credit, or other form approved by the city attorney.

Nothing in this section prevents the city from requiring bid security on public projects less than $60,000 when the city manager believes such security is needed to protect the city’s interests.

B. Bid security must equal at least 10% of the bid amount.

C. If the notice inviting bids requires a bid security, noncompliance or defective, inadequate, or incomplete security will render the bid nonresponsive.

D. Bid security will be forfeited or paid to the city should the bidder fail to execute a contract within the time specified in the notice inviting bids.

3.30.090: Bid Opening.

The city clerk, or designee, will publicly open all bids in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time and place specified in the invitation for bids. Late, misplaced, or unsealed bids cannot be considered. If no bids are received, the city may proceed as set forth in Public Contract Code § 22038.

3.30.100: Award.

A. Contracts may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder if the city manager or city council considers the bid to be reasonable, sufficient funds are appropriated for the public project, and the bid is the best value to the city.

B. Nothing in this section restricts the city from taking any action set forth in Public Contract Code § 22038.

3.30.110: Bonds and Insurance.

Contractors awarded a contract under this chapter are required to provide sureties and insurance in forms approved by the city attorney and conforming with the contract documents.

3.30.120: Prevailing Wage.

The city council implements Article VII(C) of the City Charter as follows:

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A. The city must pay prevailing wages for public works projects based on the expenditure limits identified in Labor Code § 1782.

B. Absent a city council resolution determining otherwise, payment of prevailing wage is not required for an economic opportunity project (see, Government Code §§ 52200 to 52203).

C. The city council may execute a “project labor agreement” that establishes terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project or projects and is an agreement described in 29 United States Code § 158(f).

D. All public works projects subject to payment of prevailing wage are required to comply with the provisions set forth in Labor Code § 1770, as amended.

No public works project subject to payment of prevailing wage may be split or separated into small portions or work orders for the purpose of evading the requirements of this code or California law.

3.30.130: Nuisance Abatement.

Where abatement of public nuisances constitutes rehabilitation, demolition or repair, or removal of real property including, without limitation, structures or landscaping, or other work as authorized by an abatement warrant, the city manager is authorized to directly negotiate with a qualified contractor to expeditiously abate the nuisance. Such projects are not public works projects and, accordingly, prevailing wage need not be paid. All abatement costs will be recovered in accordance with this code.”

SECTION 3. Invalidity. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 4. Environmental Assessment. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes, modifies, structures, restructures, and approves rates and charges for meeting operating expenses; purchasing supplies, equipment, and materials; meeting financial requirements; and obtaining funds for capital projects needed to maintain service within existing service areas. This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15273.

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

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SECTION 6. Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Ordinance signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. Based on the findings in Section 1, this urgency ordinance is adopted by a four-fifths vote for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and becomes effective immediately pursuant to Government Code § 36937(b).

ORDINANCE NO. 1440 WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2025.

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Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

ORDINANCE NO. 1441

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.30 TO TITLE 3 OF THE
BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACTS” IN ITS ENTIRETY

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons exist following the Governor’s Proclamation of Emergency dated January 7, 2025 due to the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions (the “LA Emergency”).

E. On November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure B which adopted the City Charter for the City of Bellflower (the “Charter”).

H. The City Council notes that the findings in Ordinance Nos. 1438 and 1439 are, in part, applicable to the purpose of adopting this Ordinance.

Specifically, the regulations adopted by this Ordinance help implement the SPARK identified in Ordinance Nos. 1438 and 1439 by reducing bureaucracy and increasing efficiency.

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SECTION 2. Amendments. Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 3.30, entitled “Public Works Contracts,” is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

“Chapter 3.30

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

3.30.010: Purpose; Applicability.

3.30.020: Definitions.

1. Bidder’s trustworthiness;

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2. Bidder’s quality, fitness, and capacity to satisfactorily perform the work required to be performed by the Project; and

3. The proposed price.

E. “Facility” means any plant, building, structure, ground facility, utility system, real property, streets, alleys, and parking lots, and other public improvement.

1. Routine, recurring, and usual work for the preservation or protection of any city-owned, city-leased, or city-operated facility for its intended purpose.

2. Minor repainting.

3. Resurfacing of streets, alleys, and parking lots up to and including one inch.

4. Landscape maintenance, including mowing, watering, trimming, pruning, planting, replacing plants, and servicing of irrigation and sprinkler systems.

5. Work performed to keep, operate, and maintain city-owned water and waste disposal systems.

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G. “Prevailing wage law” means Labor Code § 1720, et seq. and California Code of Regulations, tit. 8, § 16000, et seq., as amended.

I. “Public works project” means any of the following when paid for in whole or in part with public funds:

1. Construction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, and repair work involving any city -owned, city-leased, or city-operated facility.

2. Painting or repairing of any city-owned, city-leased, or city-operated facility.

3.30.030: Soliciting Bids and Awarding Contracts.

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3.30.040: Design-build and construction manager at risk authorized.

3.30.050: Design Immunity.

A. Pursuant to Government Code § 830.6, the city engineer is authorized to approve standard design and construction plans for maintenance projects before work commences.

2. Approval must be in writing and be stamped by the city engineer while exercising his or her discretion in accordance with California law; and

3. The design approval must occur before a solicitation of bids is issued in accordance with this code and before actual construction work construction commences.

C. The city engineer is authorized to act on the city’s behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of approved design and plans.

D. The approval and authorization granted in this section is intended to avail the city of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.

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3.30.060: Qualified Contractors.

A. Letters addressed to the contractor at its last known address are returned without a forwarding address;

B. The contractor does not obtain plans for, or bid on, a public project for two years;

C. The contractor’s license is revoked or suspended by the California State Licensing Board;

D. The contractor removes its name; or

E. For other good cause as determined by the city manager.

F. Before removing a qualified contractor from the City's bid list, the city manager must make a good faith attempt to notify the contractor regarding the removal.

3.30.070: Notice Inviting Bids.

A. The notice inviting bids must describe the project in general terms, indicate how to obtain more detailed information regarding the project, and state the time and place for submitting bids.

1. Mail notices to each contractor on the list for the category of work to be performed;

2. Mail notices to each of the construction trade journals specified in Public Contract Code § 22036.

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3.30.080: Bid Security.

Nothing in this section prevents the city from requiring bid security on public projects less than $60,000 when the city manager believes such security is needed to protect the city’s interests.

B. Bid security must equal at least 10% of the bid amount.

C. If the notice inviting bids requires a bid security, noncompliance or defective, inadequate, or incomplete security will render the bid nonresponsive.

D. Bid security will be forfeited or paid to the city should the bidder fail to execute a contract within the time specified in the notice inviting bids.

3.30.090: Bid Opening.

3.30.100: Award.

B. Nothing in this section restricts the city from taking any action set forth in Public Contract Code § 22038.

3.30.110: Bonds and Insurance.

Contractors awarded a contract under this chapter are required to provide sureties and insurance in forms approved by the city attorney and conforming with the contract documents.

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3.30.120: Prevailing Wage.

The city council implements Article VII(C) of the City Charter as follows:

A. The city must pay prevailing wages for public works projects based on the expenditure limits identified in Labor Code § 1782.

B. Absent a city council resolution determining otherwise, payment of prevailing wage is not required for an economic opportunity project (see, Government Code §§ 52200 to 52203).

D. All public works projects subject to payment of prevailing wage are required to comply with the provisions set forth in Labor Code § 1770, as amended.

No public works project subject to payment of prevailing wage may be split or separated into small portions or work orders for the purpose of evading the requirements of this code or California law.

3.30.130: Nuisance Abatement.

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SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on the 30th day after its adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 1441 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON JANUARY 27, 2025, ITS SECOND READING ON ____________, AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND

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

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve salary and benefit adjustments for City Manager and City Clerk positions.

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Resolution No. 23-31 and Resolution No. 23-32 adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2023 established salaries and benefits for represented and unrepresented employees during the 2023 – 2025 biennial budget period including adjustments thereto in July of each calendar year. The salaries for the City Manager and City Clerk are separate from the aforementioned resolutions since they are contracted employees in accordance with City Charter Article IV(C).

In July of 2024, represented and unrepresented employees received a 3.9% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) pursuant to Resolution No. 23-31 and Resolution No. 23-32.

The City Council also approved Ordinance No. 1436 increasing compensation to members of the City Council by the equivalent of the COLA’s provided to employees over the previous two fiscal years (7% total inclusive of the same 3.9% increase provided to employees in July, 2024). The amendments attached to this Staff Report provide for similar adjustments to the agreements with the City Manager and the City Clerk. In materials provided to the City Council, the provided COLA was identified as 3.4%, but it has been corrected here to the same 3.9% as provided in the approved Resolutions and ordinance noted above. If these amendments are approved by the City Council, these recommendations would take effect retroactively on January 1, 2025.

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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement (AFN 1020), in a form approved by the City Attorney; and

2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 to the City Clerk’s Employment Agreement (AFN 686), in a form approved by the City Attorney; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

The total fiscal impact of the recommended adjustments is approximately $22,114 for the twelve months from January to December, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS:

AFN 1020, Amendment No. 1 ......................................................................................... 3 AFN 686, Amendment No. 6 ........................................................................................... 4

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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
AGREEMENT FILE NO. 1020 BETWEEN

THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AND

RYAN SMOOT

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 to AFN 1020 (“Amendment”) is made and entered into this 27th day of January 2025, by and between the CITY OF BELLFLOWER, a charter city and municipal corporation (“CITY”) and Ryan Smoot, an individual (“EMPLOYEE”).

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 17 of AFN 1020 (“Agreement”), Section 3(A) of the Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“This Agreement will become effective January 1, 2024, and, except as otherwise provided, terminate on December 31, 2030. Unless terminated not less than 30 days before December 31, 2030, this Agreement will renew upon its anniversary date for a one-year term.”

SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 17 of the Agreement, Section 8(A) of the Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“Retroactively, beginning January 1, 2025, CITY agrees to increase EMPLOYEE’s annual salary to $281,569 (a 3.9% increase) for EMPLOYEE’s services, payable in equal installments at the same time as other employees of CITY are paid.

Beginning January 1, 2026, and each January 1 thereafter through and including January 1, 2027 CITY agrees to increase EMPLOYEE’s annual salary by the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) “all items index” data from May to May of the preceding year, as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Los Angeles - Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area for EMPLOYEE’s services. Notwithstanding the CPI Data, the annual increase in EMPLOYEE’s salary will not exceed any increase provided to other City employees in the previous 12 months. Beginning January 1, 2028, CITY agrees to increase EMPLOYEE’s annual salary to the median salary for City Managers in comparator agencies as determined by an objective salary survey prepared by an independent consultant and approved by the City Council.”

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 17 of the Agreement, Section 7(D) of the Agreement is amended to read “7(D). Not used.”

SECTION 4. This Amendment may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 5. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date.

SECTION 6. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Agreement File No. 1020, as amended, remain the same.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY OF BELLFLOWER RYAN SMOOT

_____________________________ ____________________________ Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO
AGREEMENT FILE NO. 686 BETWEEN

THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AND

MAYRA OCHIQUI

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 6 (“Amendment”) is made and entered into this 27th day of January 2025, by and between the CITY OF BELLFLOWER, a charter city and municipal corporation (“CITY”), and MAYRA OCHIQUI, an individual (“EMPLOYEE”). The Parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 18 of Agreement File No. 686 (Agreement), Section 3A. of Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

A. This Agreement will become effective December 12, 2015 and, except as otherwise provided, terminate on December 31, 2031. Unless terminated not less than 30 days before December 31, 2031, this Agreement will renew upon its anniversary date for a one-year term.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 18, Section 11(A) of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

“11. SALARY:

A. Retroactively, beginning January 1, 2025, CITY agrees to increase EMPLOYEE’s annual salary to $145,547 (a 3.9% increase) for EMPLOYEE’s services, payable in equal installments at the same time as other employees of CITY are paid. Beginning January 1, 2026, CITY agrees to increase EMPLOYEE’s annual salary to $149,913 (a 3% increase). Beginning January 1, 2028, CITY agrees to increase EMPLOYEE’s annual salary to the median salary for City Clerks in comparator agencies as determined by an objective salary survey prepared by an independent consultant and approved by the City Council.”. EMPLOYEE’s salary includes bilingual pay. Accordingly, such bilingual pay will not be additionally available to EMPLOYEE via Section 10 of this Agreement.”

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 18, Section 11(C) of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

C. Retroactively, beginning January 1, 2025, as an inducement to remain in employ of the CITY, the CITY will contribute $14,000 (an increase of $2,000) annually to EMPLOYEE’s Deferred Compensation Plan. This amount will increase to $16,000 on January 1, 2026, $18,000 on January 1, 2029, and $20,000 on January 1, 2031.

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SECTION 5. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date.

SECTION 6. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Agreement File No. 686, as amended, remain the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY OF BELLFLOWER MAYRA OCHIQUI

_________________________________ _______________________________ Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Jennifer Poole, Deputy City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to provide direction to the City Manager regarding the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement project for the storefronts located at north west corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street, adjacent to the Edgeway Downtown Bellflower mixed-use project, and adopt Resolution No. 25-05 – A Resolution adopted pursuant to Sections II and VII(C) of the Bellflower City Charter finding that the use of and distribution of economic development funds to business and/or property owners pursuant to the Business Assistance Plan does not constitute a public subsidy requiring payment of prevailing wage in accordance with Labor Code § 1720.

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On July 11, 2022, the City Council approved amendments to the Bellflower Economic Development Business Assistance Plan. These included adding the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program (Chapter 3.3) and the allocation of an estimated funding amount for the project. After securing the necessary easements, preparing plans and constructions drawings, and putting the project out to bid, the cost of the project is significantly more than previously estimated. The Economic Development Director is requesting the City Council provide direction regarding the allocation of additional funds to complete the project. Relatedly, as part of the implementation of the City Charter, staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 25-05, which would determine that projects approved pursuant to the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan are not subject to prevailing wage pursuant to the City Charter.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Approve a budget amendment to increase the allocation for Account No. 510-44410- 4002 by $350,000 for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program for the project located at the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street; and

2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-05 determining that projects approved pursuant to the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan are not subject to prevailing wage pursuant to the City Charter; or

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

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Staff Report – Direction regarding Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program and Prevailing Wage Determination
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FISCAL IMPACT

To complete the project at the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street, staff is requesting using existing and reprogrammed available budget totaling $500,000 and approving a budget amendment to the 2024-25 fiscal year operating budget to allocate $350,000 from the Economic Development Fund for the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement program in Account No. 510 -44410-4002 (total proposed project budget of $850,000).

DISCUSSION

In July 2022, the City Council approved the Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement program as part of an update to the Bellflower Economic Development Business Assistance Plan. This also included designating the block of buildings that occupy the northwest corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Oak Street for this program and initially allocating $175,000 for the improvements.

As part of this program, façade easements were needed from the property owners of the buildings to allow the City’s future contractor to construct the façade improvements.

Conceptual designs were prepared and used to show the property owners the extent and benefits of the improvements. After several months of meeting and negotiating with the four property owners, all of the easements were executed and recorded, and bid -ready construction drawings were prepared at an initial budget amount of $175,000. With the rise in construction costs post-pandemic, an additional $125,000 was added to the project budget for the following year (FY 2023-24), making the total available budget for the façade improvements $300,000.

The Plans and Specifications were approved by City Council on May 28, 2024. The bid opening occurred on July 16, 2024, and no bids were received. As a result of not receiving bids, City Council approved a request to directly negotiate with contractors on September 23, 2024. Two prevailing wage estimates were received and ranged from $600,000 to $680,000. A non-prevailing wage estimate was submitted at just under $540,000.

This project began well before Measure B, the City Charter, became effective and is different from the City’s standard façade improvement program in that easements were secured on the facades of the private building for the construction of the improvements.

Because the work is being completed on private buildings, this is not a traditional public project and pursuant to the City Charter is not subject to prevailing wage. The attached Resolution No. 25-05 would make a City Council determination that projects approved via the Economic Development Business Assistance Plan, which includes Chapter 3.3, the Designated Block Façade Improvement Program, are not subject to prevailing wage pursuant to the City Charter.

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Staff Report – Direction regarding Designated Block Downtown Façade Improvement Program and Prevailing Wage Determination
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DISCUSSION – Continued

If City Council wishes to complete this façade improvement program, staff recommends using existing and reprogrammed available budget of $500,000 for the Business Assistance Program and approval of a budget amendment to increase the 2024-25 fiscal year budget by $350,000 (bringing the total available funding for this project to $850,000) to account for the unanticipated increase in costs related to this project as well as including construction management costs and a contingency for unanticipated construction complications once construction begins on the old buildings. These figures are conservatively based on the higher of the two prevailing wage estimates received in September 2024.

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 25-05

A RESOLUTION ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS II AND VII(C) OF

THE BELLFLOWER CITY CHARTER FINDING THAT THE USE OF AND

DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BUSINESS

AND/OR PROPERTY OWNERS PURSUANT TO THE BUSINESS

ASSISTANCE PLAN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC SUBSIDY

REQUIRING PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LABOR CODE § 1720

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Government Code §§ 52200 to 52203 generally allow cities to expend public monies to help private enterprise for “economic opportunity.” The City enacted several programs to encourage economic opportunity including, without limitation, the Bellflower Economic Development Business Assistance Plan (the “Plan”).

B. Bellflower City Charter Article XI, § 5 empowers the City Council to exercise home rule within the City’s jurisdiction. Section II of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to make and enforce all laws respecting the City’s municipal affairs including, without limitation, the ability to establish criteria to determine whether a project qualifies for payment of prevailing wage (City Charter, § VII(C)).

C. Before enactment of the City Charter, business owners and property owners were required to pay prevailing wage for implementing the Plan in accordance with Labor Code § 1720 since the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) considered parts of the Plan to constitute a “public subsidy.”

D. The California Supreme Court determined that charter cities are not subject to the Prevailing Wage Law (AFL-CIO v. City of Vista (2012) 54 Cal.4th 547). While Section VII of the Bellflower City Charter requires prevailing wage be paid for “public projects erecting, improving, painting, or repairing public buildings and projects,” it allows the City Council to “establish criteria to determine whether a project, program, or plan qualifies for payment of a minimum wage different than that ordinarily prevailing for work performed on public works projects as defined by California law.”

SECTION 2. City Charter, Section VII Determination. In accordance with Sections II and VII of the City Charter, the City Council determines that the Plan does not constitute a public subsidy for which prevailing wage must be paid. See, Tevis v. City and County of San Francisco (1954) 43 Cal. 2d 190; City of Santa Monica v. Grubb (1966) 245 Cal. App. 2d 718; and AFL-CIO v. City of Vista (2012) 54 Cal.4th 547.

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SECTION 3. Authorization. The City Manager is authorized to promulgate such administrative policies and procedures that are needed to implement the Plan. The Program Manager is authorized to administer the Plan.

SECTION 4. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 5. Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 6. 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 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025.

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Ray Dunton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to award contracts to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. and California Landscape and Design Inc., for the remediation of the nuisance abatement that exists at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager to execute individual contracts with Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., and California Landscape and Design Inc., in forms approved by the City Attorney.

DATE:January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would award a contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., to demolish the nuisance abatement that exists at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard, and award a contract to California Landscape and Design, Inc., to install a Kentucky-style ranch fencing around the property perimeter per the City’s vacant lot standards.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
1) Discuss alternative bid items presented by both contractors and provide direction to staff on how to proceed; and
2) Award a contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3) Award a contract to Integrated California Landscape and Design, Inc., for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to abate Bellflower Municipal Code violations at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard is estimated not to exceed $350,000 and will be paid out of Code Enforcement (General Fund) and levied against the property for the full cost recovery. 11-C
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BACKGROUND
The City has been engaged in code enforcement regarding BMC violations at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard (“Property”) since May 2023, generally focused on overgrown vegetation, graffiti, and general blight of the structure and surrounding area. The registered owner of the Property is Euclid Hazard Capital, LLC.

At its meeting on January 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-02, declaring that an emergency exists within the City and authorizing contracting without the need for bidding pursuant to Public Contracts Code § 22050 and Bellflower Municipal Code 3.28.070(d). At the meeting City Council directed staff to get additional information and proposals from a demolition contractor so that the alternatives could be discussed.

DISCUSSION
In October 2020, the City Council approved a uniform design concept for the abatement of vacant properties. The concept included (1) installation of woodchips for the entire property; (2) installation of Kentucky-style fence setback five feet from property lines; (3) removal of existing fencing along perimeters of the property; (4) removal of all trash, debris, weeds/overgrown vegetation; and (5) dependent of lot conditions, for properties that have hardscape up to the property lines, the installation of a barrier along the edge of property and setback lines or removal of the hardscape and installation of woodchips on top of the soil.

Based on the approved uniform design concept, City Staff reached out to vendors on our qualified vendor list and received a proposal from Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. to complete the demolition of the nuisance property at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard.

The Proposal included a base bid, and three potential alternative items for discussion.

The base bid of $123,000.00 includes completion of a necessary demolition plan by a structural engineer due to the building’s proximity to the adjacent building to the north, lead and asbestos abatement and demolition of the building. The bid did not include the removal of the building slab/foundation, nor did it include the demolition and removal of the asphalt parking lot and landscape planters within the parking lot area.

Following City Council instruction, staff reached out to the contractor and requested pricing for alternative work.

Alternative 1
Demolish and remove a 5-foot band of hardscape immediately behind the sidewalk and alleyway (West, South and East sides of the property). This will provide an area for the installation of a 3-foot-high Kentucky-style white vinyl fence and mulch around the property similar to what has been installed at other abatement locations in the City. The proposed cost for this work is an additional $9,700. Staff recommends including this alternative in the proposed work.
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DISCUSSION – Continued
Alternative 2
Demolish and remove the concrete slab for the building including the footings and foundation, provided that the structural engineer’s report determines this can be done safely without impacting adjacent properties. The proposed cost for this work is an additional $17,750. Staff does not recommend this alternative due to eventual weed growth and on-going maintenance concerns.

Alternative 3
Demolish and remove all existing hardscape (concrete, asphalt and landscape planters) throughout the property. The proposed cost for this work is an additional $20,400. Staff does not recommend this alternative due to eventual weed growth and maintenance concerns.

In addition to the proposed demolition work, staff reached out to vendors on our qualified vendor list and received a proposal from California Landscape and Design, Inc. to install a 3-foot-high Kentucky-style white vinyl fence around the property at 17406 Bellflower Boulevard after the demolition of the property has been completed. This installation of fencing would satisfy the requirements the Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 8.40, concerning the regulation of vacant properties within the City.

California Landscape and Design, Inc. has provided two separate cost proposals based on which alternatives, if any, are selected tonight. The Option 1 proposal aligns with the demolition contractor’s base bid option and includes the installation of the Kentucky-style fence directly on top of the hardscape areas on the West, South and East sides of the property and mulching the entire property. The proposed cost for this work is $78,484.40.

The Option 2 proposal aligns with the demolition base bid plus Alternative 1 or Alternative 3 where the fencing would be installed directly into the exposed dirt around the property and mulching the entire property. The proposed cost for this work would be $72,434.40.

A breakdown of all cost proposals are as follows:

Demolition Options Landscape Options
Scope of Work Cost Scope of Work Cost
Base bid $ 123,000 Option 1 $78,484.40
Alternative 1 $ 9,700 Option 2 $72,434.40
Alternative 2 $ 17,750
Alternative 3 $ 20,400
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DISCUSSION – Continued
Additionally, on November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure B which adopted the City Charter for the City of Bellflower. As part of the revision to the Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC), Ordinance Nos. 1440 and 1441, amending Chapter 3.30 to Title 3 of the BMC entitled Public Works Contracts, § 3.30.130 Nuisance Abatement would include the following language:
“Where abatement of public nuisances constitutes rehabilitation, demolition or repair, or removal of real property including, without limitation, structures or landscaping, the city manager is authorized to directly negotiate with a qualified contractor to expeditiously abate the nuisance. Such projects are not public works projects and, accordingly, prevailing wage need not be paid. All abatement costs will be recovered in accordance with this code.”
Following the approval of the amendment to the BMC, staff will reach out to the individual contractors and request pricing adjustments based on the amended BMC language.

ATTACHMENTS
Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. Proposal.………..…………………….………5 California Landscape and Design, Inc. Proposal.……….…..……………..…………………7 -4-

421 E CERRITOS AVE. ANAHEIM, CA 92805 PHONE: 714-340-3333 • FAX: 714-709-4729 CSLB LICENSE #1003504 DIR # 1000023608
January 16, 2025 Proposal Number: 25-002R2

City of Bellflower, Sarah Ho
[email protected]

Project Name: 17046 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower – Demolition and Abatement Proposal

Integrated Demolition and Remediation (IDR) respectfully submits the following proposal for the above referenced project for your consideration.

Scope of work:

Asbestos Scope of Work:
• Removal and disposal of ACM from the building including floor tile, black mastic, cove mastic, carpet adhesive, drywall and joint compound, wallpaper adhesive, wallboard and skim coat, etc.
• File SC AQMD notification

$ 51,000.00
Demolition Scope of Work:
• Building demolition includes the removal of structures onsite including walls, ceilings, interior, roofs, etc. (slab to stay)
• IDR will hire a structural engineer to create Demolition Plan

$ 72,000.00
TOTAL: $ 123,000.00
Temp Fencing for the duration of the Demolition and Abatement $ 3,700.00 Add Alt 1 – Demolish 4 ft band of concrete and/or planter from back of sidewalk along 3 sides of the property (approximately 375 linear ) $ 9,700.00
Add Alt 2 – Demolish Slab including Footing and Foundation $ 17,750.00 Add Alt 3 – Demolish and haul off drive thru/parking lot area (approximately 12,250 sq ft)
$ 20,400.00

Conditions and Assumptions:
• This proposal is lump sum and may be broken out for accounting purposes only. • This proposal is based on Prevailing Wages during normal business working hours and includes one (1) mobilization. Additional mobilizations will be billed at $ 2,500 + equipment deliveries. • IDR reserves the right to salvage all items onsite
• Asphalt and Concrete is assumed to be 5” thick and Asphalt is free of Petromat

Exclusions: The following are excluded from this proposal unless explicitly included above. • Permit Acquisition, Fees, and Legal Compliance: Costs associated with obtaining necessary permits, fees payable to local authorities, and costs associated with compliance with new laws or regulations that come into effect after the proposal is accepted. -5-

421 E CERRITOS AVE. ANAHEIM, CA 92805 PHONE: 714-340-3333 • FAX: 714-709-4729 CSLB LICENSE #1003504 DIR # 1000023608
• Utility Disconnections and Relocation: Disconnection and relocation of utilities such as gas, water, electricity, and telecommunications. The client is responsible for ensuring all utilities are safely disconnected and capped prior to work. Removal of underground utilities limited to 5’ below grade.
• Hazardous Material and Special Conditions: Removal and disposal of asbestos, hazardous materials, and handling of materials like asphalt with Petromat fabric or concrete plastic below asphalt, unless specified.
• Structural and Engineering Services: Structural engineering assessments, bracing, underpinning, engineering services, staking, and layout related to demolition. • Subsurface and Unforeseen Conditions: Issues related to unknown subsurface conditions, unforeseen conditions such as buried pipes, cables, or foundations, and any other unforeseen site conditions.
• Salvage Rights and Salvage for Others: Any salvage rights for materials found on the site, and salvaging materials for others unless explicitly agreed upon in writing. • Environmental and Post Demolition Site Work: Environmental assessments, remediation, erosion control, grading, import/export of materials, SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) implementation, BMP’s, and any other post-demolition environmental or site work. • Site Security and Services: Providing site security, fencing, site services, and other related services during non-working hours.
• Excavation and Related Work: Excavation, shoring, lagging, dewatering, and related works unless specified in the contract.
• Weather-Related Issues and Protection: Delays and additional costs arising from unforeseen weather conditions and provision of weather protection. • Neighbor or Third-Party Claims: Claims or damages made by neighbors or third parties as a result of demolition activities.
• Specialty Insurance and Bonding: Specialty insurance items not listed in this proposal and bonding costs.
• Off-Site Work: Any work performed off-site.
• Standby Time: Any standby time due to owner/contractor delays. • Pedestrian and Property Protection: Installation of pedestrian canopies, barricades, protective covers, and other measures to protect property and the public. • Liquidated Damages: Any liquidated damages or penalties for delays or non-performance. • Additional Work or Materials: Any work or materials not explicitly outlined in the proposal.

THIS PROPOSAL IS VALID FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS.

Upon commencement of work, this proposal shall become a binding contract between both parties unless or until superseded by a formal mutually agreed upon contract, at which time this proposal shall become a part of the new contract document.

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January 22, 2025
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
Attn: Sarah Ho - Public Works Manager
Re: 17046 Bellflower Boulevard - Fencing and Related Siteworks

TOTAL AMOUNT - see page 2
Sincerely,
Mario Rodriguez
Project Manager
California Landscape & Design Inc.
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212
78,484.40$
P R O P O S A L (OPTION 1)
City of Bellflower
We look forward for your acceptance of the above proposal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

California Landscape & Design Inc. is pleased to submit the following proposal to supply all labor and materials for the above referenced project as per scope of works stated on your email dated January 16, 2025.

January 22, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 2

DESCRIPTION
TOTAL

2. Completion is 20 working days (excludes lead time for materials - if any)

1. Prevailing wage included.

Notes:

MOBILIZATION (1 LS)
INSTALL 2-RAIL VINYL FENCE 48" HIGH (425 LF) AND
DOUBLE SWING GATE 25' WIDE OPENING (1 EACH)
PLACE 3" THICK MULCH ON THE ENTIRE AREA (17,060 SF)
LABOR
4,500.00$
15,000.00$
15,000.00$
17,500.00$
5,500.00$
-$
1,400.00$
-$ 29,684.40$

TOTALEQUIPMENT
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212

BID PROPOSAL BREAKDOWN
9,500.00$

MATERIALS
5,700.00$
CORE DRILL CONCRETE POST FOOTINGS 5,400.00$
33,900.00$
78,484.40$

January 22, 2025
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
Attn: Sarah Ho - Public Works Manager
Re: 17046 Bellflower Boulevard - Fencing and Related Siteworks

TOTAL AMOUNT - see page 2
Sincerely,
Mario Rodriguez
Project Manager
California Landscape & Design Inc.
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212
72,434.40$
P R O P O S A L (OPTION 2)
City of Bellflower
We look forward for your acceptance of the above proposal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

January 22, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 2

DESCRIPTION
TOTAL

2. Completion is 20 working days (excludes lead time for materials - if any)

1. Prevailing wage included.

Notes:

MOBILIZATION (1 LS)
INSTALL 2-RAIL VINYL FENCE 48" HIGH (425 LF) AND
DOUBLE SWING GATE 25' WIDE OPENING (1 EACH)
PLACE 3" THICK MULCH ON THE ENTIRE AREA (17060 SF)
LABOR
4,500.00$
15,000.00$
15,000.00$
17,500.00$
5,500.00$
-$
1,400.00$
-$ 29,684.40$

TOTALEQUIPMENT
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212

BID PROPOSAL BREAKDOWN
8,850.00$

MATERIALS
5,700.00$
33,900.00$
72,434.40$
ⴱ〭

12-A

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Tae Rhee, Finance Director/City Treasurer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-072, dated January 27, 2025.

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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

RECOMMENDATION

1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-072; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

$2,129,025.51 in expenditures.

ATTACHMENT

Warrant Register No. 25-072 .......................................................................................... 2

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Fund No.CITY OF BELLFLOWER:
010 General Fund 1,713,956.59$
011 General Fund Projects 4,600.00
020 Public Arts Fund 276.25
037 Drug Education/Rehabilitation Fund 987.76
050 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (State) 1,038.31 090 Agency Fund/Refundable Deposits - Private Projects 22,295.11 125 Measure R Fund - Transportation / Streets 463.57
135 Proposition C Fund - Transportation / Streets 58,717.69 320 Measure W Fund - Water 8,692.50
510 Economic Development Fund 15,031.40
530 IT/Equipment Replacement Fund 6,479.38
600 Building and Safety Fund 3,375.54
602 Accessibility Compliance Fund 564.34
900 Community Development Block Grant Fund 3,876.12
910 HOME Fund 10,000.00
Total Accounts Payable 1,850,354.56
Payroll Check/ACH Payments (Pay Period Ending 01/10/25) 278,670.95

Total Expenditures - City 2,129,025.51$

WARRANT REGISTER FUND SUMMARY

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
(Warrant Register No. 25-072 Dated January 27, 2025)
https://bellflowergcc.sharepoint.com/sites/fin/Shared Documents/Warrant Registers/Warrant Register Cover Page Template

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 001 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: ADM01 (ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL, INC)

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VENDOR.: ALL12 (ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.)

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VENDOR.: BEA04 (BEAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

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VENDOR.: BEE04 (ROBIN COWAN)

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VENDOR.: BEL11 (BELLFLOWER HOME GARDEN WATER COMPANY)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 002 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: BIR02 (CHRISTINA JOY PADILLA BIRKEY)

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VENDOR.: BLU01 (BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS)

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VENDOR.: BRU04 (KATHRYN BRUN)

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VENDOR.: BUR01 (BURKE,WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 003 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: BUR01 (BURKE,WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP) ..Continue..

51.00 010 42032 4105 11/24 LEGAL SERVICES/CODE ENF/GENERAL/10216 PARK 127.50 010 42032 4105 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/GENERAL/10470 ARTESIA 6222.00 010 42032 4105 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/GENERAL/17046 BELLFLOWER

25.50 010 42032 4105 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/GENERAL/9137 BELMONT 854.60 010 42032 4105 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/GENERAL/VAR.VACANT LOTS 472.34 010 42032 4105 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/GENERAL/LEGAL NETWORK 102.00 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/10003 ALONDRA 1262.25 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/9070 ARTESIA

38.25 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/9111 ARTESIA

51.00 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/9138 RENDALIA

25.50 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/15518 LAKEWOOD

51.00 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/15522 LAKEWOOD 1351.50 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/17203 PASSAGE

25.50 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/9840 FOSTER

25.50 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/16414 ARDMORE

25.50 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/9750 FLOWER 255.00 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/9103 ARTESIA

51.00 900 42032 4152 11/24 LEGAL SVCS/CODE ENF/CDBG/17450 BELLFLOWER 1847.10 010 36000 11/24 LEGAL SERVICES/DEV.REIMB/9741 WALNUT 1689.90 010 36000 11/24 LEGAL SERVICES/DEV.REIMB/17046 BELLFLOWER 196.50 010 42032 1400 11/24 LEGAL SERVICES/GENERAL LEGAL/CBP ADMIN. ------------
Vendor's Total = 87553.94
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VENDOR.: BUT03 (BUTLER CHEMICALS, INC.)

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VENDOR.: CA008 (CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 004 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: DIV05 (DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT)

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VENDOR.: EMP05 (EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)

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VENDOR.: FIR10 (COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC.)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 000687482 XXXXXX 01/09/25 489.00 010 46010 3900 ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION/SIMMS PARK/TO#23 000687561 XXXXXX 01/09/25 444.00 010 46012 3900 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/CP/TO#22 000687700 XXXXXX 01/09/25 486.00 010 46010 3900 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/SP/TO#22 000687722 XXXXXX 01/09/25 360.00 010 46030 3900 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/ECF/TO#22 000688191 XXXXXX 01/09/25 509.00 010 46000 8000 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/CH/TO#22 000688781 XXXXXX 01/09/25 383.00 010 46011 3900 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/TP/TO#22 000696377 XXXXXX 01/09/25 1422.00 010 46000 3900 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/PW YARD/TO#22 ------------
Vendor's Total = 4093.00
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VENDOR.: FRO07 (FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 005 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: GAT02 (GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS)

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VENDOR.: GLA01 (GLASBY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY)

78.00 010 46020 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
348031A XXXXXX 01/09/25 216.48 010 46029 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 216.48 010 46000 3900 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES ------------
Vendor's Total = 950.29
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VENDOR.: GOG01 (GO GREEN INTERIOR PLANTS)

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VENDOR.: GRO03 (MARK LEE GROH)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 006 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: HAR08 (HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Ctr Description ---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- 240564 XXXXXX 01/09/25 1472.50 320 42054 6020 07/24 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SERVICES 240565 XXXXXX 01/09/25 2075.00 600 42054 4120 07/24 GRADING PLAN CHECK SERVICES 240579 XXXXXX 01/09/25 1650.00 010 42054 3000 08/24 TRAF.SIGNAL FIELD REVIEW/CLARK & CEDAR TO#16 240598 XXXXXX 01/09/25 5287.00 010 42054 3000 07/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SVCS/RETAINER BALANCE 18027.00 010 42054 3000 08/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SVCS/RETAINER 240620 XXXXXX 01/09/25 2400.00 010 42054 3000 08/24 TRAFFIC EVAL/PARK ST,SPEED COUNT DATA COLL. 240635 XXXXXX 01/09/25 320.00 320 42054 6020 08/24 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT SERVICES 240636 XXXXXX 01/09/25 1280.00 320 42054 6022 08/24 MEASURE W COMPLIANCE SERVICES/CARUTHERS PARK 240640 XXXXXX 01/09/25 18027.00 010 42054 3000 09/24 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/RETAINER 240681 XXXXXX 01/09/25 400.00 320 42054 6020 09/24 MEASURE W COMPLIANCE SERVICES 880.00 320 42054 6022 09/24 MEASURE W COMPLIANCE SERVICES/CARUTHERS PARK 240682 XXXXXX 01/09/25 800.00 320 42054 6020 09/24 STORMWATER COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT SERVICES ------------
Vendor's Total = 52618.50
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VENDOR.: HAS03 (HASA INC)

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VENDOR.: HOM01 (HOME DEPOT)

66.67 010 46000 2000 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 239.02 010 46000 8000 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 1035.41 010 46010 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 007 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: HOM01 (HOME DEPOT) ..Continue..

54.39 010 46012 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 313.18 010 46022 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

71.72 010 46025 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 526.09 010 46029 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

98.07 010 46030 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

87.44 010 46033 3900 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 200.38 010 46300 3100 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT

66.67 125 46000 3910 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 435.63 135 43100 3620 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT 334.17 530 18300 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT/D.1012 113.58 900 43100 5022 11/24 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT -44.25 010 43100 3900 11/24 PW SUPPLIES/HOME DEPOT/EARLY PAY DISCOUNT ------------
Vendor's Total = 6249.88
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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS)

74.05 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES
330.71 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES

87.60 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES

17.42 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES
207.13 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES
-55.07 010 42015 1350 CREDIT/BEET SUPPLIES -18.18 010 42015 1350 CREDIT/BEET SUPPLIES

66.14 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES/THANKSGIVING

77.82 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES/THANKSGIVING

33.02 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES/THANKSGIVING 233.17 010 42015 1350 BEET SUPPLIES/THANKSGIVING 111.30 010 42015 1350 HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST SUPPLIES

15.27 010 43100 1350 OFFICE SUPPLIES

77.16 010 43100 1350 OFFICE SUPPLIES
102.46 010 42015 1350 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION SUPPLIES

13.84 010 43100 2000 OFFICE SUPPLIES

35.01 010 43100 2000 OFFICE SUPPLIES

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 008 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS) ..Continue..

51.15 010 43110 2000 UNIFORM/PANTS

51.15 010 43110 2000 UNIFORM/PANTS
102.31 010 43110 2000 UNIFORM/PANTS
125.24 010 43110 2000 UNIFORM/PANTS
158.76 010 43110 2000 UNIFORM/PANTS

14.66 010 43100 2000 OFFICE SUPPLIES

24.62 010 43100 2000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
3010.95 010 43105 2000 CHRISTMAS WITH A COP SUPPLIES

48.13 010 43100 4105 OFFICE SUPPLIES

7.84 900 43100 4152 OFFICE SUPPLIES

30.00 010 43020 4105 JOB TRAINING

47.30 010 41321 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/VET.MEMORIAL PLANTS 126.40 010 41321 1012 SPECIAL EVENT LINENS LAUNDERED/VETERANS DAY

37.28 010 41321 1012 SPECIAL EVENT LINENS LAUNDERED/VETERANS DAY 100.00 010 41321 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS/VETERANS EVENT

45.80 010 42534 5000 VETERANS BRICKS
1036.75 010 41302 1012 SPECIAL EVENT MARKETING/BRAVO 733.11 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/LETTERS TO NORTH POLE

35.00 010 43020 8000 REC. COORDINATOR TRAINING

35.00 010 43020 8000 REC. COORDINATOR TRAINING 987.76 037 43036 2510 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/PHOTO CONTEST 2394.77 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT EQUIPMENT/TLC/SNOW MACHINES

90.20 900 43100 5022 REFRESHMENTS/BVC THANKSGIVING DIST.

17.60 010 36650 POSTAGE/VETERANS BRICKS

19.00 010 47299 1012 BRAVO AWARDS NOMINATION FORM PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTION

33.74 530 18300 CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING DECO./D.1012

9.00 010 47299 5000 MARKETING/PROMO SUBSCRIPTION/12/3/24-1/2/25

41.64 010 41314 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS/OATH OF OFFICE

41.64 010 41318 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS/OUTGOING MAYOR 131.12 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS/TLC 653.60 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT/TLC

54.98 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS/HHDC 153.18 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/TLC 735.00 010 41318 1012 SPECIAL EVENT REFRESHMENTS/OUTGOING MAYOR

24.00 010 47299 1012 SPECIAL EVENT ROUTING SYSTEM SUBSCRIPTION/HHDC -83.78 010 43100 5012 CREDIT: OFFICE SUPPLIES/TONER

47.17 010 43100 5000 OFFICE SUPPLIES/BINDER CLIPS

35.71 010 43100 5000 OFFICE SUPPLIES

29.51 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 009 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS) ..Continue..

16.99 010 47299 1012 SPECIAL EVENT MUSIC SUBSCRIPTION 337.35 010 43100 5013 OFFICE SUPPLIES/DESK

49.20 010 43100 5010 OFFICE SUPPLIES/TONER

64.64 900 43100 5022 BVC/OFFICE SUPPLIES
446.68 010 37050 FAMILY ASSIST.PROG.HOLIDAY FOOD SUPPLIES 601.89 010 37050 FAMILY ASSIST.PROG.HOLIDAY FOOD SUPPLIES 120.56 010 37050 FAMILY ASSIST.PROG.HOLIDAY FOOD SUPPLIES 1308.52 010 37050 FAMILY ASSIST.PROG.HOLIDAY FOOD SUPPLIES

39.62 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES
517.02 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/TLC 294.36 010 46200 5017 PROGRAM EQUIPMENT/TABLES 102.12 010 43100 5011 OFFICE SUPPLIES
192.80 010 43100 5012 OFFICE SUPPLIES/TONER

58.42 010 41314 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/OATH OF OFFICE 148.81 010 41318 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/OUTGOING MAYOR

85.85 010 41314 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/OATH OF OFFICE

94.80 010 43100 5012 OFFICE SUPPLIES/TONER 222.06 530 18300 CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING/DECO/D.1012 228.15 530 18300 CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING/DECO/D.1012 360.02 010 43090 5000 SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING/10/16/24-11/1/24 1974.98 530 18300 CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING/DECO/D.1012 -79.70 530 18300 CREDIT:CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHT'G/DECO/D.1012 231.48 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES/TARPS 110.24 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/TLC

28.72 010 43100 5010 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

14.36 010 43100 5011 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

14.37 010 43100 5012 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

25.32 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES/BUNGEE CORDS

26.95 010 43100 5010 OFFICE SUPPLIES

93.44 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/LETTERS N.POLE LOCKS 306.81 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/TLC

77.16 530 18300 CHRISTMAS TREE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING/DECO/D.1012 131.00 010 43100 5010 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

65.50 010 43100 5011 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

65.50 010 43100 5012 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

28.17 010 43100 5010 OFFICE SUPPLIES
248.50 010 43100 5017 YOUTH PROGRAMS SUPPLIES 180.00 010 47299 5000 MARKETING/PROMOTIONAL SUBSCRIPT/10/24/24-11/23/24 647.40 010 43100 5010 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES 323.70 010 43100 5011 YOUTH SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 010 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS) ..Continue..

8.81 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/TLC 105.82 010 43100 5011 FACILITY DECORATIONS

95.06 010 43100 5011 FACILITY DECORATIONS 289.81 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/HHDC 240.00 010 47299 5000 STAFF SCHEDULING SOFTWARE/12/1/24-1/1/25 110.24 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/TLC SNOW MACHINE FLUID 152.10 010 43100 5013 PROGRAM SUPPLIES/LANYARDS,WHISTLES 198.34 010 43100 5013 PROGRAM SUPPLIES/CPR KIT

82.01 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES

41.44 010 43100 5013 OFFICE SUPPLIES

10.45 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES/ADAPTOR

4.38 010 43100 5010 FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

45.90 010 41400 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES/HHDC

43.97 010 43100 5010 YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPLIES

29.62 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

50.70 010 43100 5010 YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPLIES

69.45 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES/STORAGE CONTAINER

17.38 010 43100 5010 FACILITY SUPPLIES/LAPTOP CHARGER 533.00 010 43090 5000 SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING/11/25/24-12/4/24

46.06 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

20.94 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES

37.46 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES 560.28 530 47299 9500 11/24 SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION KASEYA 106.82 530 43100 9500 IT SUPPLIES

31.64 530 43100 9500 IT SUPPLIES

35.27 530 47299 9500 IT SOFTWARE SERVICE/WASABI/10/22/24-11/21/24

57.31 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES 6780.20 010 41311 1012 SPECIAL EVENT FENCING RENTAL/TLC

36.00 530 47299 9500 IT SOFTWARE SVC/MICROSOFT 365/11/8/24-12/7/24 2691.74 530 47299 9500 IT SOFTWARE SVC/MICROSOFT 365/11/8/24-12/7/24

8.00 530 47299 9500 IT SOFTWARE SVC/MICROSOFT 365/11/8/24-12/7/24

98.07 530 43100 9500 IT SUPPLIES

32.00 530 47299 9500 IT SOFTWARE SVC/MICROSOFT 365/11/16/24-12/15/24

60.00 530 47299 9500 IT SOFTWARE SVC/MICROSOFT 365/11/16/24-12/15/24

29.00 530 47299 9500 WIFI SOFTWARE/UNIFI/12/5/24-1/5/25 1593.00 510 47299 4002 11/3/24-5/4/25 SUBSCRIPTION ED PLATFORM 186.43 010 43010 4000 FINAL PAYMENT/LA TIMES SUBSCRIPTION 11/7/24 1084.96 010 43010 4000 L.B. PRESS TELEGRAM/9/24-09/25

73.05 010 42346 3310 AD/USED OIL EVENT PW/FB/10/31/24-11/2/24

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 011 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IMP03 (U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS) ..Continue..

33.83 010 43100 1200 CALENDARS (QTY 3)

14.08 010 41100 1000 12/9/24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXPENSE

76.75 010 43000 4100 COUNTY POSTING FEE/NOE

86.66 600 43100 4100 DELIVERY FEE/PLANS
575.74 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES
250.98 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES

55.12 600 43100 4120 BUILDING SUPPLIES

20.82 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES

65.03 600 43100 4120 BUILDING SUPPLIES
126.27 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES
126.09 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES
115.45 600 43100 4100 DELIVERY FEE/PLANS
602.23 600 43100 4120 BUILDING SUPPLIES
149.20 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES

7.71 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES
127.13 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES
-15.20 600 43100 4120 CREDIT: BUILDING SUPPLIES

51.42 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES

43.33 600 43100 4100 DELIVERY FEE/PLANS
392.60 010 41100 1000 11/25/24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXPENSE

76.04 600 43100 4120 BUILDING SUPPLIES

52.90 010 43100 4100 PLANNING SUPPLIES
395.00 010 43020 4100 ONLINE SEMINAR
-100.00 010 43020 4100 CREDIT: ONLINE SEMINAR -287.87 010 43100 4100 CREDIT: PLANNING SUPPLIES 271.88 600 43100 4100 DELIVERY FEE/PLANS
127.40 010 43110 3100 UNIFORMS

43.06 010 43100 3000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
141.63 010 43100 3000 STORAGE BOXES
276.25 020 47312 9000 114 DEDICATION PLAQUE/BELLFLOWER GATEWAY SIGN

58.34 010 46020 3900 SUPPLIES/RELECTIVE DELINEATORS 900.00 010 46010 3900 REPLACEMENT PARTS/SIMMS PARK STOVE ------------
Vendor's Total = 44735.62
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VENDOR.: IRS02 (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 012 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: IRS02 (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: JHM01 (JHM SUPPLY, INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: JJP00 (JJ PROPERTY MAINTENANCE NETWORK, INC.)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: JOE02 (JOE A GONSALVES & SON)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 013 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: LOS01 (LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: LOS29 (LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFER ESCROW ACCOUNT)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: LOS52 (LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 014 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: MEN06 (WILLIAM J MENDES)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: MUN12 (MUNI ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: NIC02 (NICHOLLS CONSULTING, INC.)

25.00 010 42346 3310 12/24 USED OIL RECYCLING CONSULT.SVCS 544.62 010 20800 12/24 BEVERAGE RECYCLING CONSULT.SVCS -544.62 010 34080 12/24 BEVERAGE RECYCLING CONSULT.SVCS

25.00 010 20800 12/24 USED OIL RECYCLING CONSULT.SVCS -25.00 010 34070 12/24 USED OIL RECYCLING CONSULT.SVCS ------------
Vendor's Total = 569.62
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VENDOR.: NOR18 (NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING HEATING)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 015 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: ONE02 (O'NEIL VENTURES, INC.)

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VENDOR.: PAR01 (LIBERTY UTILITIES/PARK WATER COMPANY)

---- WARRANT ----- --------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION --------------------------------------- Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description Ctr
---------- ------ -------- ------------ -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------- B241212AH XXXXXX 12/12/24 2671.01 010 43212 3100 09/04/24-11/04/24 WATER 4437.85 010 43212 3900 09/04/24-11/04/24 WATER B241230H XXXXXX 12/30/24 4451.41 010 43212 3900 10/30/24-11/25/24 WATER B241231H XXXXXX 12/31/24 105.59 010 43212 3100 09/28/24-10/29/24 WATER ------------
Vendor's Total = 11665.86
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VENDOR.: PAR33 (PARCELQUEST)

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VENDOR.: PERS0 (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

0.01 010 43524 3900 ROUNDING ADJ
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Vendor's Total = 309895.78
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REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 016 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: PML01 (P.M. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, LLC.)

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VENDOR.: QUA07 (QUADIENT, INC.)

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VENDOR.: ROB00 (ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC.)

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VENDOR.: SCS02 (S.C. SIGNS & SUPPLIES LLC)

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VENDOR.: SHE09 (SHEA ELECTRIC)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 017 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: SOU01 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SOU03 (THE GAS COMPANY)

....................................................................................................................................

VENDOR.: SOU71 (SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC.)

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VENDOR.: STA26 (STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 018 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: STA26 (STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE) ..Continue..

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VENDOR.: STA27 (STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD)

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VENDOR.: STA52 (STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY)

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VENDOR.: TIM04 (CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 019 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: TIT01 (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.)

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VENDOR.: UNI26 (UNITED STATES POSTMASTER)

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VENDOR.: VIS01 (VISTA PAINT CORPORATION)

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VENDOR.: VOY02 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO - 457)

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VENDOR.: VOY03 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO - 401a)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 020 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: VOY04 (VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY - 457 ROTH)

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VENDOR.: WIL25 (ROBERT WILSON)

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VENDOR.: YAT02 (VERONICA YATES)

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VENDOR.: \1641 (16411 BELLFLOWER LLC)

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VENDOR.: \BOI1 (DONNA BOISE)

REPORT.: 01/22/25 City of Bellflower PAGE: 021 RUN....: 01/22/25 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Deserie Stanley CTL.: BEL

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VENDOR.: \DRA3 (AARON DRAKE)

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VENDOR.: \GEU1 (GEURIN MOBILE HOME SERVICE, INC.)

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VENDOR.: \SH22 (SHOWCASE STUDIO INC.)

71.25 010 42054 1300 REFUND CARD PROCESS FEE/GREEN ROOM RENTAL/R#25908 ------------
Vendor's Total = 511.25
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VENDOR.: \SO29 (SOUTH COAST LIGHTING & DESIGN)

Report's Grand Total = 1850354.56
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Tae Rhee, Finance Director/City Treasurer

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Report for the Month of December 2024.

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Investment Policy requires the City Treasurer to provide to the City Council a monthly investment report which contains certain required information pursuant to Government Code Section 53646.
required pursuant to BMC Subsection 2.12.030.B.5, which requires submission of monthly financial statements of receipts and disbursements of the City to the City Council and City Manager. Furthermore, the revenue and expenditure details on the development impact fees (Park Facilities, Public Facilities, Transportation Facilities, and Public Safety Facilities) and Public Arts Fees for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Receive and file ; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

None

ATTACHMENT

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER AND BELLFLOWER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024

CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES BY FUND
(As of January 22, 2025)
CITY OF BELLFLOWER:
010
011
012
999
024
022
026
028
020
O13
015
030
037
040
O50
O70
090
100
1 15
125
135
140
145
150
230
320
510
530
542
600
602
700
710
720
730
900
910
920
944
974
UNRESTRICTED:

General Fund
General Fund Capital Projects
Public Projects
Cash Clearing Unallocated Interest
RESTRICTED:

Development Impact/Other Fees (revenue/expenditure details attached) Park Facilities
Public Facilities
Public Safety Facilities
Transportation Facilities
Public Arts
Other Funds
DOT Highway Relinquishment
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3
Grant Projects
Drug Rehabilitation Program
Public Educational Government (PEG)
California COPS
Measure A Fund
Agency Fund/Refundable Deposits-Private Projects
Proposition A - Transportation
Measure M - Streets
Measure R - Streets
Proposition C - Streets
State Gas Tax - Streets
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
Air Quality Management District Fees
Sewer Reconstruction
Measure W
Economic Development
IT & Equipment Replacement
GIS Update
General Planning and Zoning Update
Building and Safety
Accessibility Compliance Fund
Debt Service - Public Facilities Corporation
Debt Service - Financing Authority
Debt Service - 2021/2018 Transportation COPS
Debt Service - 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
HOME Investment Partnership
ARPA SLFRP Fund
Parking District No. 1
Successor Housing Agency:

Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund

TOTAL CITY OF BELLFLOWER
SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
956
970
972
RESTRICTED:

Successor Agency BUSD Trust
Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund
Successor Agency Administration Fund

TOTAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY

COMBINED TOTAL - CITY& SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Beginning Revenues Expenditures Ending
Balance] and Other and Other Balance]
(Deficit) Deposits Disbursements (Deficit)
51,372,161 $ 3,682,495 $ (3,558,246) $ 51,496,410
17,917,548 8,380 (53,078) 17,872,850
6,973,770 29,450 - 7,003,220
1,072,920 243,211 (375) 1,315,756
969,175 20,622 - 989,797
11,133 1,571 - 12,704
6,229 120 - 6,349
116,127 4,700 - 120,827
33,167 - (277) 32,890
3,509,586 - - 3,509,586
2,183,775 320,695 (63,904) 2,440,566
273,190 - (31,319) 241,871
975,246 1,618 - 976,864
449,848 32,921 (19,593) 463,176
(227,183) - (21,789) (248,972)
1,886,431 32,102 (550) 1,917,983
2,207,032 173,103 (159,535) 2,220,600
2,623,179 121,867 (5,471) 2,739,575
3,152,116 107,638 (31,140) 3,228,614
2,445,975 146,272 (87,105) 2,505,142
6,236,315 200,531 (125,599) 6,311,247
7,630,695 156,482 - 7,787,177
192,813 26,178 - 218,991
316,278 - - 316,278
5,861,010 188,897 (434,048) 5,615,859
3,192,827 1,437 (19,465) 3,174,799
1,382,835 - (28,982) 1,353,853
278,427 2,036 - 280,463
1,061,559 6,107 - 1,067,666
558,105 56,170 (128,219) 486,056
122,754 1,276 - 124,030
(1,957) 9,608 - 7,651
2,052 8 - 2,060
1,910 7 (2,120) (203)
(181,319) 41,841 (62,059) (201,537)
(101,685) - (20,316) (122,001)
1,869,244 - - 1 ,869,244
(19,904) 15,111 (2,132) (6,925)
635,026 2,000 (6,264) 630,762
126,988,410 $ 5,634,454 $ (4,861,586) $ 127,761,278
93,891 $ 371 $ - $ 94,262
426,448 1 ,489 - 427,937
4,268 - (4,268) -
524,607 $ 1,860 $ (4,268) $ 522,199
127,513,017 $ 5,636,314 $ (4,865,854) $ 128,283,477
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT/OTHER FEES
Revenue and Expenditure Detail Report
(July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024)

PARK FACILITIES FEES
Revenues:
$ 18,288.00 July15,2024
20,605.60 July22,2024
7,000.00 August 28, 2024
20,605.60 October 23, 2024
45,440.64 November 7, 2024
20,622.80 December 18, 2024
$ 132,562.64
Proiect Expenditures:
$ 16,800.00
15,510.29
3,802.50
2,849.96
$ 38,962.75

PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES
Revenues:
$ 1,185.00 July15,2024
3,277.80 Ju|y17,2024
1,569.38 July22,2024
1,569.38 October 23, 2024
3,466.56 November 7, 2024
1,570.69 December 18, 2024
$ 12,638.81
Proiect Expenditures:
$—'
$—'

PUBLIC ARTS FEES
Revenues:
$ 16,000.00 July 17, 2024
$ 16,000.00
Proiect Expenditures:
$ 276.25
$ 276.25
Park Fac Fee/15109 Ryon
Park Fac Fee/13610 Clark
Park Fac Fee/8740 Cedar
Park Fac Fee/14037 Charlemagne
Park Fac Fee/16415 Cornuta
Park Fac Fee/9509 Prichard
Park Master Plan
Simms Park Improvements
Constitution Park Improvements
Thompson Park Improvements
Public Fac Fee/15109 Ryon
Public Fac Fee/17640 Bellflower
Public Fac Fee/13610 Clark
Public Fac Fee/14037 Charlemagne
Public Fac Fee/16415 Cornuta
Public Fac Fee/9509 Prichard
Public Arts Fee/17640 Bellflower
Bellflower Gateway Sign
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PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES FEES
Revenues:
$ 4,006.20
119.80

0.90 119.80
287.04
119.90
$ 4,653.64

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT/OTHER FEES
Revenue and Expenditure Detail Report
(July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024)
July 17, 2024
July 22, 2024
October 3, 2024
October 23, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 18, 2024
Proiect Expenditures:
$ _
$—'

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES FEES
Revenues:
$ 63,079.44
4,696.16
4,696.16
6,933.12
4,700.08
$ 84,104.96
July 17, 2024
July 22, 2024
October 23, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 18, 2024
Proiect Expenditures:
$ _
$—'
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Public Safety Fac Fee/13610 Clark
Public Safety Fac Fee/9119 Artesia
Public Safety Fac Fee/14037 Charlemagne
Public Safety Fac Fee/16415 Cornuta
Public Safety Fac Fee/9509 Prichard
Transportation Fac Fee/17640 Bellflower
Transportation Fac Fee/13610 Clark
Transportation Fac Fee/14037 Charlemagne
Transportation Fac Fee/16415 Cornuta
Transportation Fac Fee/9509 Prichard

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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT/OTHER FEES
Revenue and Expenditure Detail Report
(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)

PARK FACILITIES FEES
Revenues:
$ 18,288.00
21,839.00
21,839.00
21,839.00
21,839.00
21,839.00
21,839.00
15,021.58
18,288.00
18,730.80
36,576.00
7,176.45
20,327.00
11,111.55
2,000.00
16,288.00
20,622.80
18,810.12
24,682.00
18,288.00
10,896.52
30,448.85
9,144.00
18,288.00
$ 446,021.67
July 3, 2023
September 14, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
December 29, 2023
January 3, 2024
January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024
January 17, 2024
January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
March 8, 2024
March 21, 2024
April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 8, 2024
May 20, 2024
May 28, 2024
June 10, 2024
Pro'ect Expenditures:
$ 164,211.71
861,231.45
31,557.00
350,385.68
$ 1,407,385.84

PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES
Revenues:
$ 1,185.00

22.95 1,416.00
488.42
830.77
1,416.00
1,416.00
1,416.00
1,416.00
1,416.00
973.34
1,185.00
1,426.59
2,370.00
465.00
1,416.00
720.00
1,185.00
1,570.69
1,434.98
July 3, 2023
July 26, 2023
September 14, 2023
September 25, 2023
September 28, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
December 29, 2023
January 3, 2024
January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024
January 17, 2024
January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
February 7, 2024
March 8, 2024
March 21, 2024
Park Fac Fee/9876 Crestbrook
Park Fac Fee/10337 Mapledale
Park Fac Fee/10349 Mapledale
Park Fac Fee/10341 Mapledale
Park Fac Fee/10345 Mapledale
Park Fac Fee/10347 Mapledale
Park Fac Fee/10339 Mapledale
Park Fac Fee/9435 Cedar
Park Fac Fee/8746 Burton
Park Fac Fee/ 17932 Balfern
Park Fac Fee/ 10490 Greenhurst
Park Fac Fee/16620 Grand
Park Fac Fee/ 15714 Cornuta
Park Fac Fee/16624 Grand
Park Fac Fee/15550 Bellflower
Park Fac Fee/15550 Bellflower
Park Fac Fee/9465 1/2 Jefferson
Park Fac Fee/9735 Arkansas
Park Fac Fee/9431 1/2 Ramona
Park Fac Fee/14039 Premiere
Park Fac Fee/16849 Chicago
Park Fac Fee/9267 Faywood
Park Fac Fee/ 17648 Downey
Park Fac Fee/16217 Chicago
Park Master Plan
Butterfly Garden Improvements
Simms Park Improvements
Thompson Park Improvements
Public Fac Fee/9876 Crestbrook
Public Fac Fee/16000 Woodruff
Public Fac Fee/10337 Mapledale
Public Fac Fee/9045 Rosecrans
Public Fac Fee/15700 Woodruff
Public Fac Fee/10349 Mapledale
Public Fac Fee/10341 Mapledale
Public Fac Fee/10345 Mapledale
Public Fac Fee/10347 Mapledale
Public Fac Fee/10339 Mapledale
Public Fac Fee/9435 Cedar
Public Fac Fee/8746 Burton
Public Fac Fee/17932 Balfern
Public Fac Fee/10490 Greenhurst
Public Fac Fee/16620 Grand
Public Fac Fee/15714 Cornuta
Public Fac Fee/16624 Grand
Public Fac Fee/15550 Bellflower
Public Fac Fee/9465 Jefferson
Public Fac Fee/9735 Arkansas
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT/OTHER FEES
Revenue and Expenditure Detail Report
(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
1,879.85 April 9, 2024 Public Fac Fee/9431 1/2 Ramona
1,185.00 April 9, 2024 Public Fac Fee/14039 Premiere
706.05 May 8, 2024 Public Fac Fee/16849 Chicago
4,800.00 May 17, 2024 Public Fac Fee/17102 Clark
1,701.18 May 17, 2024 Public Fac Fee/17102 Clark
1,972.98 May 20, 2024 Public Fac Fee/9267 Faywood
592.50 May 28, 2024 Public Fac Fee/17648 Downey
1,185.00 June 10, 2024 Public Fac Fee/16217 Chicago
902.25 June 24, 2024 Public Fac Fee/10146 Artesia W
Pro'ect Expenditures:
$ 42,843.41
$ 42,843.41

PUBLIC ARTS FEES
Maintenance Yard Office Refurbishment
Revenues:
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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND - FUND NO. 050

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, ALLOCATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
(As of January 22, 2025)
| ACTUAL | | ACTUAL | | BUDGET |
Fiscal Year Reporting FY 2024-25 Fiscal Year
2023-24 Month To Date 2024-25
Beginning Cash Balance $ 338,025 $ 449,848 $ 416,959 $ 416,959 Receipts:

SLESF Funding 222,545 32,921 195,610 200,000
Interest 16,687 - 5,024 7,800
Total Receipts 239,232 32,921 200,634 207,800
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LA. County Sheriff's Department]
City Public Safety
General Law Cars (150,000) - (150,000) (150,000)
Equipment Leases / Purchases (1 1,795) (1,038) (5,192) (49,000) Total Expenditures/Allocations (161,795) (1,038) (155,192) (199,000) Net Adjustment (Receivables & Payables) 1,497 (18,555) 775 - Ending Cash Balance $ 416,959 $ 463,176 $ 463,176 $ 425,759 https://be| Iflowergccsharepoint.com/sites/finlShared Documents/AAfl'reasurer's Reports/T R 24—25/T R 24-12

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER & BELLFLOWER SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TREASURER'S REPORT
The City of Bellflower and Successor Agency invest funds in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund and the Los Angeles County Pooled Investment Fund. The latest summary reports are attached, and the detail reports are available at:

State of California Local Aqencv Investment Fund:

Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
http://www.treasurer.ca.qov/pmia-Iaif/Iaif/index.asp
Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA)
http://www.treasurer.ca.qov/pmia-Iaif/pmia/index.aSD
PMIA Market Valuation
https://www.treasurer.ca.qov/pmia-Iaif/reports/valuation.asp PMIA Selected Investment Data
https://www.treasurer.ca.qov/Dmia-Iaif/performance/data . Ddf Los Anqeles Countv Pooled Investment Fund:

Los Angeles County Pooled Surplus Investments
https://ttc.lacountv.qov/monthlv— reports/
https://bellflowergccsharepoint.com/sites/fin/Shared Documents/AA/Treasurer's Reports/T R 24-25/T R 24—12

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State of California
Market Valuation
12/31/2024
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Pooled Money Investment Account
Amortized _
United States Treasury:

Bills $ 37,200,362,729.27 $ 37,578,467,975.08 $ 37,598,038,116.50 NA Notes $ 49,665,562,393.13 $ 49,643,342,570.29 $ 49,613,793,037.00 $ 456,248,631.50 Federal Agency:

SBA $ 222,988,04371 $ 222,988,043.71 $ 224,917,83854 $ 986,692.09 MBS—REMICS $ 1,239,158.24 $ 1,239,158.24 $ 1,224,593.17 $ 5,405.72 Debentures $ 7,776,611,32551 $ 7,776,123,30468 $ 7,750,461 ,150.00 $ 83,135,52850 Debentures FR $ — $ - $ - $ -
Debentures CL $ 2,550,000,000.00 $ 2,550,000,000.00 $ 2,548,389,000.00 $ 21 ,607,623.50 Discount Notes $ 25,790,437,970.76 $ 26,046,333,391.63 $ 26,049,911,000.00 NA Supranational Debentures $ 2,896,697,39981 $ 2,896,274,656.75 2,873,776,000.00 $ 30,191,59250 Supranational Debentures FR $ - $ - - $ -
CDs and YCDs FR $ — $ - $ - $ -
Bank Notes $ — $ - $ -
CDs and YCDs $ 13,150,000,000.00 $ 13,150,000,000.00 $ 13,151 ,991 ,371 .89 $ 189,510,569.41 Commercial Paper $ 9,942,308,583.28 $ 10,047,868,071.48 $ 10,051,627,805.51 NA Corporate:

Bonds FR $ - $ - $ - $ -
Bonds $ 898,812,556.16 $ 898,667,140.88 $ 888,168,435.00 $ 8,541,998.72 Repurchase Agreements $ - $ - $ - $ -
Reverse Repurchase $ — $ - $ - $ -
Time Deposits $ 5,088,500,000.00 $ 5,088,500,000.00 $ 5,088,500,000.00 NA PMIA & GF Loans $ 194,249,000.00 $ 194,249,000.00 $ 194,249,000.00 NA TOTAL $ 155,377,769,159.87 $ 156,094,053,312.74 $ 156,035,047,347.61 $ 790,228,041.94 Fair Value Including Accrued Interest $ 156,825,275,389.55 Repurchase Agreements, Time Deposits, PMIA & General Fund loans, and Reverse Repurchase agreements are carried at portfolio book value (carrying cost).

The value of each participating dollar equals the fair value divided by the amortized cost (0.999621985).

As an example: if an agency has an account balance of $20,000,000.00, then the agency would report its participation in the LAlF valued at $19,992,439.69 or $20,000,000.00 x 0.999621985.

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Selected Investment Data
Analysis of the Pooled Money Investment Account Portfolio (Dollars In Thousands)
December 31, 2024
*DlFFERENCE IN

PERCENT OF
*PERCENT OF PORTFOLIO FROM
E OF SECURITYE AMOUNT (fl PORTFOLIO PRIOR MONTH
Government
Bills 37,200,363 23.95 +1.15
Bonds 0 0.00 0
Notes 49,665,562 31.96 -1.20
Strips 0 0.00 0
Total Government 86,865,925 55.91 -0.05
Agency Debentures 13,446,297 8.65 -0.44
Certificates of Deposit 13,150,000 8.46 -0.50
Bank Notes 0 0.00 0
Repurchases 0 0.00 0
Agency Discount Notes 25,790,438 16.60 +1.49
Time Deposits 5,088,500 3.27 -0.24
GNMAs 0 0.00 0
Commercial Paper 9,942,309 6.40 -0.23
Remics 1,239 0.00 0
Corporate Bonds 898,812 0.58 -0.03
PMIA Loans 194,249 0.13 0
GF Loans 0 0.00 0
Other 0 0.00 0
Reversed Repurchases 0 0.00 0
Total (All Types) 155,377,769 100.00
*Percentages may be off due to rounding.

TMENT A
NUMBER AMOUNT (fl NUMBER AMOUNT ($1
Pooled Money 1,026 51,778,390 686 34,137,718
Time Deposits 63 2,214,000 44 1,580,000
Other 22 3,050,997 16 1,606,936
Total 1,1 1 1 57,043,387 746 37,324,654
PMIA Monthly Average Effective Yield (%) 4.434 4.477
Year to Date Yield Last Day of Month (%) 4.518 4.534

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THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY POOLED SURPLUS INVESTMENTS
The Treasurer and Tax Collector (the Treasurer) of Los Angeles County has the delegated authority to invest funds on deposit in the County Treasury (Treasury Pool).

As of November 30, 2024, investments in the Treasury Pool were held for local agencies including school districts, community college districts, special districts and discretionary depositors such as cities and independent districts in the following amounts:

Invested Funds
Local Agency (in billions)
County of Los Angeles and Special Districts $23.944
Schools and Community Colleges 27.803
Discretionary Participants 3.997
Total $55.744
The Treasury Pool participation composition is as follows:

Non-discretionary Participants 92.83%
Discretionary Participants:

Independent Public Agencies 7.05%
County Bond Proceeds and Repayment Funds 0.12%
Total 100.00%
Decisions on the investment of funds in the Treasury Pool are made by the County Investment Officer in accordance with established policy, with certain transactions requiring the Treasurer's prior approval. In Los Angeles County, investment decisions are governed by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 53600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, which governs legal investments by local agencies in the State of California, and by a more restrictive Investment Policy developed by the Treasurer and adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. The Investment Policy adopted on March 19, 2024, reaffirmed the following criteria and order of priority for selecting investments:

1. Safety of Principal

2. Liquidity

3. Return on Investment
The Treasurer prepares a monthly Report of Investments (the Investment Report) summarizing the status of the Treasury Pool, including the current market value of all investments. This report is submitted monthly to the Board of Supervisors. According to

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the Investment Report dated December 31, 2024, the November 30, 2024, book value of the Treasury Pool was approximately $55.744 billion, and the corresponding market value was approximately $53.876 billion.

An internal controls system for monitoring cash accounting and investment practices is in place. The Treasurer's Compliance Auditor, who operates independently from the Investment Officer, reconciles cash and investments to fund balances daily. The Compliance Auditor’s staff also reviews each investment trade for accuracy and compliance with the Board adopted Investment Policy. On a quarterly basis, the County’s outside independent auditor (External Auditor) reviews the cash and investment reconciliations for completeness and accuracy. Additionally, the External Auditor reviews investment transactions on a quarterly basis for conformance with the approved Investment Policy and annually accounts for all investments.

The following table identifies the types of securities held by the Treasury Pool as of November 30, 2024:

Type of Investment % of Pool
Certificates of Deposit 3.32
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations 71.09
Bank Acceptances 0.00
Commercial Paper 25.55
Municipal Obligations 0.04
Corporate Notes & Deposit Notes 0.00
Repurchase Agreements 0.00
Asset Backed Instruments 0.00
Other 0.00
100.00
The Treasury Pool is highly liquid. As of November 30, 2024, approximately 39.61% of the investments mature within 60 days, with an average of 685 days to maturity for the entire portfolio.

TreasPool Update
1 1/30/2024

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POOLED SURPLUS EARNINGS REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 2024

SCHEDULE B
Investment Balance 11/30/24
Market Value at 11/30/24
Average Daily Balance
Gains and Losses:

For the Month
For the Past 12 Months
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Transfers
between Portfolio for the Month
Earnings for the Month
Earnings for the Past 12 Months
Earnings Rate for the Month

TREASURER POOLED SURPLUS

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$ 55,743,938,332
$ 53,876,018,343
$ 54,373,337,714
$ _
$ 167,487,937
$ 2,308,876,498

3.73%

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Solange Fortenbach, Deputy City Attorney

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 25-04 – A Resolution authorizing the recording of a Notice of Special Assessment for Nuisance Abatement against the owner of 9070 Artesia Boulevard (APN 7162-011-011).

DATE: January 27, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

During the past several years, the parcel located at 9070 Artesia Boulevard, APN 7162- 011-011 (“Property”) has consistently been in a state of vacancy and blight, among other violations of the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) amounting to public nuisances. On October 26-29, 2024, City staff engaged in abatement of public nuisances on the Property, the costs for which the City is entitled to recoup.

The City Attorney accordingly recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the recording of a public nuisance abatement lien on the Property in order to recoup by special tax assessment the City’s costs of abating violations of the BMC.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-04 to authorize the recording of a notice of special assessment for nuisance abatement on the owner of 9070 Artesia Boulevard; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT

Adopting this Resolution is expected to result in recouping a substantial portion, if not all, of the City’s abatement costs to date related to the Property.

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Bellflower City Council
January 27, 2025