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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 4
June 23, 2025 Page 2 of 10
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Dunton reconvened the Meeting at 7:01 p.m. with all members present and announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to 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
Staff Participants:
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Rowena Genilo-Concepcion, Planning Manager
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks and Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 9-A
June 23, 2025 Page 3 of 10
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Parks and Recreation Department’s “Summer Streetfest” concert series in Downtown Bellflower.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the City’s illegal firework enforcement policy.
Council Member Morse provided details relative to the City’s Volunteer Center’s backpack drive hosted through July 7, 2025.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the free in-person programs held in July at the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library located at 9945 Flower Street.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the City’s New Business Welcoming Program, which covers the cost of a one-year membership with the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Toni Veltri, Bellflower Manor Homeowners Association, with regard to the approval of a new McDonald’s in the vicinity of Alondra Boulevard and McNab Avenue, 1) stated her concerns relative to traffic congestion and public safety in the area, expressing the opinion that the new McDonald’s will increase traffic and further disrupt the neighborhood; and 2) requested a traffic study be conducted in the subject area.
In response to comments provided by Toni Veltri, Mayor Dunton suggested that she speak with Director of Public Safety McNerney to discuss the matter, noting that there are some traffic improvement projects pending in that area .
Cheryl Williams, resident, 1) stated that she attended the recent “Summer Streetfest”; and 2) inquired if the parking structure had a two-hour parking restriction and whether that was enforced in the various City-owned or controlled parking lots only during the day.
In response to comments provided by Cheryl Williams, 1) Mayor Dunton suggested that she speak with Director of Public Safety McNerney to discuss the matter; and 2) Director McNerney a) confirmed the parking structure does not have a two -hour parking restriction and the issuance of citations is avoided during City held events; and b) stated that two-hour parking in the various City-owned or controlled parking lots is enforced until 6:00 p.m.; however, some lots are enforced until 9:00 p.m.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10
June 23, 2025 Page 4 of 10
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
Kelly Torres, resident, expressed noise concerns in the vicinity of 9900 Potter Street, explaining that 1) live bands and parties occur in her neighborhood at all hours of the day and night, noting that recently three parties occurred within one week; 2) she talked to Council Member Sanchez regarding the matter; 3) she called the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to report the noise disturbances, but her concerns were not addressed; and 4) she is frustrated with the lack of response and is considering moving out of the City due to the noise disturbances.
In response to comments provided by Kelly Torres, 1) Mayor Dunton suggested that she speak with Director of Public Safety McNerney to discuss the matter; and 2) Council Member Sanchez apologized for his delayed response and suggested she speak with Council Member Morse regarding the matter.
Jennifer Gonzalez 1) thanked the City Council for protecting the taxpayer dollars by recently placing a lien on the property located at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard; and 2) stated that she attended the recent “Summer Streetfest” and had a wonderful time.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to consider a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Government (“GCCOG”) for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network with the City of Bellflower.
CEQA: GCCOG informed the City that the Fiber Network is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) or the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). Public Resources Code § 21080.51 (attached). Construction of the project will occur within existing trenches and/or previously disturbed areas and require minor trenching and backfilling. Installation will take place within city rights-of-way which are currently occupied with existing utilities, incl uding fiber network lines with no expected expansion of physical footprint. The Fiber Network consists of underground and aerial fiber infrastructure and any small structures will be buried underground. Any above-ground fibers will be placed on existing utility poles. The City has not independently examined GCCOG’s determination.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
June 23, 2025 Page 5 of 10
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to consider a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Government (“GCCOG”) – Continued
For the record, Council Member Koops 1) announced that he would recuse himself from Item 13-A as he has property interests within 500 feet of the subject areas; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:22 p.m.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki 1) introduced Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of Gateway Cities Council of Governments (“GCCOG”), who provided a PowerPoint presentation of the item; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions along with Executive Director De La Torre, City Manager Smoot, and Assistant City Attorney Tamayo.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Executive Director De La Torre 1) stated the design and construction of the Fiber Optic Network (“Fiber Network”) must be completed by December of 2026, as required by the State of California; 2) explained the “High Density Unserved Areas” detailed in Exhibit A of the Right-of-Way Use Agreement were determined by the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) as areas that do not have sufficient wireline broadband service, so those are the areas that will be fully connected to the Fiber Network by December of 2026; 3) clarified that if they would like to connect the entire City to the Fiber Network at a later date, the City would be responsible for any required electronics, connections, improvements and equipment to do so; and 4) confirmed that the GCCOG obtained a $46.1 million grant from the CPUC and entered into a Joint Build Agreement with the California Department of Technology (“CDT”) to design and construct the Fiber Network.
In response to questions and comments provided by Council Member Sanchez, 1) Executive Director De La Torre reiterated that the “unserved areas” determined by the CPUC must be fully connected by December of 2026, further noting that if they desire to connect the entire City at a later date, grant funding may be available; and 2) City Manager Smoot confirmed that Director of Economic Development DellaLonga and IT Manager Todorov have attended workshops provided by GCCOG regarding the Fiber Network and are looking into potential funding sources to fully connect the City.
In response to questions and comments provided by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, 1) Executive Director De La Torre a) explained that the Fiber Network will interconnect with sections of the Statewide Middle Mile Backbone Network which is governed by the State of California; and b) stated that once the Fiber Network is installed, the GCCOG will release a Request for Proposals for internet provider services, noting that the City will pay approximately $1,500 to $2,000 per month for the internet service and maintenance of the Fiber Network once installed; and 2) Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki stated that he anticipates the City will incur costs for the construction and repair of the affected public rights -of-way; however, GCCOG must abide by the City’s standards.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
June 23, 2025 Page 6 of 10
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to consider a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Government (“GCCOG”) – Continued
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines and relative to the City Attorney’s concerns detailed in the Staff Report regarding the proposed Right-of-Way Use Agreement, 1) Assistant City Attorney Tamayo confirmed that in the event of a lawsuit, the law will prevail, not the provisions of the agreement; and 2) Executive Director De La Torre a) explained the “perpetual” clause is included because once the Fiber Network is installed, the City will own it and can continue its operation under a joint powers authority of the twenty-four cities included, not of the GCCOG as not all member cities will be included; and b) clarified that the contractor that will install the Fiber Network is provided by the CDT.
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines 1) expressed concern with the indemnity clause in the Right-of-Way Use Agreement, expressing the opinion that since the construction of the Fiber Network is to be done by CDT, the City should not need to indemnify GCCOG as the City is not constructing or installing the Fiber Network; and 2) requested and received clarification from City Manager Smoot and Executive Director De La Torre that the indemnification clause applies to the ongoing ownership and maintenance of the infrastructure, not the installation of it.
In response to questions and comments provided by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, 1) Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki stated that the plan for the installation of the Fiber Network from Clark Avenue to Artesia Boulevard west to Downey Avenue and up to under the 91 freeway has been received and reviewed by staff; however, the plan for the installation of the Fiber Network on Lakewood Boulevard has not yet been received and could present concerns as there are major utilities and substructures underground; 2) City Manager Smoot clarified that Bellflower Connect is a Wi-Fi network while this fiber network being discussed is a hardwired network, and the City could opt to extend beyond the designated areas on the map to hardwire connect the whole City if the Council wanted to; and 3) Director DellaLonga explained that the Fiber Network can augment Bellflower Connect by projecting the wireless signal through transmitters, saving money by not using an external provider.
Mitch Haack, resident, inquired 1) if residents in the “unserved areas” will have access to only the Fiber Network, not the citywide wireless network; and 2) if the internet service provider for the Fiber Network in the “unserved areas” will also be able to provide service to the other areas of the City.
In response to comments provided by Mitch Haack, Mayor Dunton and City Manager Smoot explained that an internet service provider can provide service wherever fiber is installed, noting that the “pink squares” on the map are likely areas that currently have limited or no providers.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
June 23, 2025 Page 7 of 10
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to consider a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Government (“GCCOG”) – Continued
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Dunton, and carried by the following roll call vote, to 1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Right-of-Way Use Agreement between the City and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the Agreement:
AYES: Council Members – Santa Ines, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton
RECUSE: Council Member – Koops
For the record, Council Member Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:06 p.m.
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse herself from Item 14-D (Foster Road Traffic Signal Upgrades Project), as she has property interest within 1,000 feet of the subject property; 2) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse him self from Item 14-H (Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility) as he has property interest within 500 feet of the subject area; 3) Council Member Sanchez and Mayor Dunton announced that they also have conflicts on Item 14-H; however, were selected by a random drawing on February 10, 2025, to participate in all future discussions regarding the matter; and 4) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested Item 14 -J (GovBuilt software application services) be pulled for discussion only.
With regard to Item 14-J (Agreement File No. 1094), Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines thanked staff for implementing a new online permitting system, noting for the benefit of the public that the current system will no longer be supported and highlighting that this is one of the objectives detailed in the Strategic Plan with the goal of providing streamlined permitting and plan checking services to constituents.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Planning Manager Genilo-Concepcion 1) explained that the new software will allow for online permitting and integrate with other online platforms, such as electronic plan checking services, allowing staff, licensed professionals, and property owners to access a web portal to submit plans, track plan review status, and review redlines and other comments; and 2) stated that staff is currently in negotiations with a company that provides online electronic plan checking and once an agreement has been reached it will take approximately nine months to build the workflow for the software.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
June 23, 2025 Page 8 of 10
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and without objection, Planning Manager Genilo-Concepcion confirmed that the new software will include a feature to allow applicants to schedule their inspections online.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, 1) Planning Manager Genilo-Concepcion confirmed that she would look into integrating Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) into the online permitting software to assist applicants with the permitting process in the future; and 2) City Manager Smoot a) emphasized that staff is working to ensure that the workflow is seamless and efficient prior to the public’s utilization of the online permitting system; and b) confirmed that staff can look into incorporating other functions once the system is fully implemented, highlighting that IT Manager Todorov is currently exploring the use of AI and how it can be utilized to enhance City operations.
Following discussion and noting the aforementioned recusals, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members – Santa Ines, Koops, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 25-122, dated June 23, 2025.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 25-122.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2025.
Action: Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the June 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the June 9, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute Measure M – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 51.93, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Foster Road Traffic Signal Upgrades Project.
Action: Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 51.93, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 25 -26 – A Resolution authorizing the submittal of Used Oil Payment Program Applications to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) for the next five fiscal years.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-26.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
June 23, 2025 Page 9 of 10
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 714.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation for Housing Consultant Services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 714.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
G Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 230.3 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for tree maintenance services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 230.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
H Consideration and possible action to consider a request from Cal-City Construction to substitute the plumbing subcontractor (Line Tech Plumbing, Inc.) for the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility (Specifications No. 23/24-07) and to clarify and correct clerical errors related to the Waterproofing (Roger H. Proulx & Co.) and Drywall (Schmitt Drywall Contracting) subcontractors.
Action: 1) Approved the requested substitution of the Drywall Plumbing subcontractor from Line Tech Plumbing, Inc. to So Cal Sewer Construction, Inc.; 2) Approved the request to clarify that the Waterproofing subcontractor will be Roger H. Proulx & Co., not Proulx Company, Inc.; and 3) Approved the request to correct the name of the Drywall subcontractor from Schmitt Contracting Inc. to Schmitt Drywall Contracting.
I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 966 for Specifications No. 20/21-01, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for additional work for the Lakewood Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements – Part 1: Lakewood Boulevard (4) Intersections and consolidate all the approved change orders related to the contract.
Action: Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 966 with Belco for Specifications No. 20/21-01, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
J Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1094 with MCCi, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for GovBuilt software application services that include the subscription, installation, and technical support for a comprehensive permitting system.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1094, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 15
June 23, 2025 Page 10 of 10
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Council Member Koops, Council Member Morse, Council Member Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
For the record and without objection, Mayor Dunton requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Earl Jones.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m., in memory of Earl Jones, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: July 14, 2025
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TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION:Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM:Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Sarah Ho, Public Works Manager
SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to Authorize the City Manager to approve Task Order No. 2 for Agreement File No. 163.16 with Willdan Engineering for On-Call Design Services for the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project CIP No. 51611.
Date:July 14, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Included in the Capital Improvement Project Budget for FY2025-26 is the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project for the design and installation of sidewalk on Coke Street from south of Artesia Boulevard to the south City Limits. This action would approve Task Order No. 2 to Agreement File No. 163.16 with Willdan Engineering for On-Call Design Services for the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project CIP No. 51611.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 2 to Agreement File No. 163.16 with Willdan Engineering, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project CIP No. 51611 is included in the Capital Improvement Projects Budget for FY2025-26 in Account No. 011-51611- 9000 for a total of $150,000.
DISCUSSION
Included in the Capital Improvement Project Budget for FY2025-26 is the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project for the design and installation of sidewalk on Coke Street from south of Artesia Boulevard to the south City Limits. These enhancements intend to create a safer and more comfortable walking environment for residents, however they also present design challenges due to current street condition limitations.
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Staff Report – AFN 163.16 – Task Order No. 2
July 14, 2025
DISCUSSION – Continued
Willdan Engineering, an engineering firm with a current agreement with the City for on-call design services, provided City staff with a proposal to provide design services for this project. The proposal includes two phases of work, the first being conceptual plans providing alternate options for adding the sidewalk while still maintaining parking. The review will evaluate existing traffic data and site conditions and determine the most appropriate neighborhood traffic measures and make design recommendations to be presented to the City Council for review. The second phase includes full plans, specifications and estimates for the agreed upon design alternative. The total cost of the Project design as outlined in the attached proposal includes the following:
Project Management $8,768
Utility Coordination $ 1,334
Topographic Survey & Base mapping $ 14,444
Preliminary Engineering $ 14,367
Design Engineering $ 45,587
Total $ 99,843
Optional Tasks
Traffic Study & Newsletter $ 15,343
Additional Bulb-Out Design $ 8,207
Construction Engineering and Bid Support $ 6,390
Total $ 29,940
ATTACHMENT
Task Order No. 2 ............................................................................................................. 3 -2-
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
AGREEMENT FILE NO. 163.16
TASK ORDER NO. 2
______________________________________________________________________ Date Prepared: 7/14/2025
Consultant/Contractor Name: Willdan Engineering
Project Name: On-Call Design for the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project CIP No. 51611
Account Number: 011-51611-9000
Total Cost: $99,843.00
Description of services to be performed under this Task Order: Provide professional design services for the Pedestrian Right-of-way Improvements Project for the design and installation of sidewalk on Coke Street from south of Artesia Boulevard to the south City Limits.
Recommended/Approved by:
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director
Date
Ryan Smoot, City Manager Date
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June 19, 2025
Mr. Len Gorecki
Director of Public Works
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Subject: Proposal to Provide Professional Engineering Services for ADA Sidewalk Improvements on Coke Street
Dear Mr. Gorecki:
Willdan Engineering (Willdan) is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Bellflower to provide professional engineering services to add a sidewalk to the West side of Coke Street from the South City limits to Artesia Boulevard. We understand that the project is limited on the West by the LADWP easement / fence line and that parking must remain. The City is considering options to add the sidewalk in while maintaining parking on both sides and requests a phased design approach to outline the Proposed Improvements. Phase 1 would be the 30% concept plans showing the options for design and Phase 2 would be the full PS&E on the agreed upon design alternative.
We understand the City desires Willdan to create a conceptual design and is considering shifting to a southbound one-way street to allow for the sidewalk, parking and travel lane. Our review will evaluate the existing traffic data and site conditions and determine the best neighborhood traffic measures and associated design.
The following is our proposed scope of work, schedule and fee:
Scope of Work
Task 1 – Project Management
1. Attend a kick-off meeting with City representatives to review the project, in detail, to determine the City’s specific requirements concerning the project.
2. Design criteria, project schedule, funding and findings from the project kick-off meeting will be summarized and distributed to the project team.
3. Attend virtual meetings at the milestone submittals (30%, 90% & 100%)
Task 2 – Utility Coordination
1. Provide utility coordination, including notices to all utility companies in accordance with City’s procedures. All documentation of contacts and responses will be copied to the City.
Willdan will prepare utility notices and deliver them to the City for mailing under City letterhead. If so desired by the City, Willdan can transmit these notices under Willdan’s letterhead; however, the City shall be responsible for any fees assessed to Willdan by the utility companies. Willdan will forward the initial preliminary request to the utility agencies that allow requests via e-mail.
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2. Coordinate with affected utility companies to provide for proposed utility improvements prior to pavement construction.
Task 3 – Topographic Survey & Base Mapping
1. Willdan will provide a topographic survey at 25-foot intervals including, but not limited to CL, R/W, Surface Utilities, EG, TC, FL, and BW for the project site. Willdan assumes the R/W is at the existing fence line and any survey past the fence may require an additional scope and fee negotiated with the City. Willdan’s survey efforts shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. All existing sidewalk, curb ramps, cross gutters, spandrels, drive approaches, utility boxes, manholes, valves, power poles, traffic signals, cabinets, fire hydrants, trees, signing and striping along with any other visible features within the right-of-way. At intersections, include survey for a minimum of 10’ beyond existing curb radius. The survey shall include enough record survey control monuments to accurately map the right-of-way limits in the project location per available county record maps. b. Inventory and verification of existing survey monuments within the project limits. c. All necessary survey points for new roadway features.
2. Prepare base maps utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D based on the topographic data provided by the survey. Base maps shall be delivered in both PDF and AutoCAD format.
Task 4 – Phase 1: Preliminary Engineering & 30% Conceptual Plan
1. Confer with City staff to review, in full detail, the requirements for the project. Review available information pertinent to the project, including existing survey data, as-built improvement plans, traffic data, utility information, existing pavement section information, and other available record data. Paving limits will be confirmed with the City to see if any overlay of existing street is to be included in this project.
2. Research and review available data and record information including as-built plans and utility information.
3. Perform preliminary field reconnaissance, including photography, to analyze current field conditions and to gain familiarity with the site and specific pavement conditions, especially potential reconstruction areas and quantities, as pertaining to various viable strategies, and special problems that may require a form of pre-treatment prior to or in conjunction with the overlay. The field investigation shall judge the physical properties and structural capacity of the pavement. Traffic loading conditions (TI) will be provided by the City.
4. Willdan will layout the proposed sidewalk and new curb alignment and show 2 design options to either remain bi-directional (Base Option 1) or to convert to one-way (Option 2) for discussion with the City outlining remaining lane and parking widths.
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5. Based on City agreed strategies, incorporate project special conditions, unique engineering and constructability considerations and concerns, and City agreed preferences into a brief memorandum of findings and recommendations outlining the specific elements to be implemented for pavement upgrade, and attach all test data (as applicable) and calculations. The Asphalt Institute method for overlay structural design will be used.
6. Willdan will prepare a conceptual budgetary estimate for both design options summarizing the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost to allow the City to make an informed decision on design alternatives.
Task 5 – Phase 2: Design Engineering
1. Based on the findings of Phase 1 Willdan will advance the conceptual design to final stages. The base option assumes that traffic can remain as one-way and does not include a traffic analysis or bulb-out designs. If this is deemed infeasible Willdan has provided the optional tasks below for required design effort to convert to a southbound one-way street.
2. Prepare a title sheet using the City’s title block including location map and general notes for the package.
3. Prepare 90%, and 100% PS&E submittals to the City covering existing centerline, curb & gutter, sidewalk, parkway, curb ramps, cross gutters, spandrels, driveways, trees, signing and striping and existing utilities (wet and dry). Plans will include pavement rehabilit ation methods based on geotechnical analysis to meet City standards and all other elements needed to complete the 100% bid-ready PS&E package. Willdan will identify portions of curb and gutter, sidewalk, spandrels, cross gutters, driveways, curb ramps, and any other items that need to be replaced due to poor conditions or non-compliant with current ADA standards.
4. Willdan will profile the existing and proposed curb alignment to maintain existing drainage patterns and ensure proper longitudinal and cross slope along the street segment and intersecting streets. Willdan will design the sidewalk to be ADA compliant and show the maximum cross slope in the typical section.
5. The plan set shall include:
a. One (1) Title Sheet
b. One (1) Typical Section and Detail Sheet
c. Four (4) Street improvements Plan & Profile sheets at a 1” = 20’ Scale d. One (1) Signing and Striping Plans at a 1” = 40’ Scale
6. Prepare civil engineering estimate and technical specifications. The City will provide boilerplate front end specifications for Willdan to add the technical specifications into.
7. Submit 90% and 100% PS&E to the City for review and comment.
8. Upon approval, submit final signed PS&E for City advertisement and bidding.
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OPTIONAL TASKS
Task 6 – One-Way Traffic Study & Community Newsletter
Traffic Data Collection
Willdan will utilize our subconsultant, National Data and Surveying Services (NDS), to collect the following traffic data to study the conversion of Coke Avenue to One-Way between Artesia Boulevard and Poppy Street. The counts will be conducted on a typical weekday when local schools are in session during good weather conditions.
• 24 Hour Volume Counts (ADT) at two locations along Coke Avenue. • Peak Hour (7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.) turning movement counts at up to six (6) intersections within the area likely to be impacted by the conversion.
Review and Analysis
Willdan will review the data collected along Coke Avenue and at key intersections. A synchro analysis of the existing Level-Of-Service (LOS) operation of intersections along Coke Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard (the likely alternative for diverted traffic). The traffic diverted by the conversion to one-way will be redistributed over the area and the change in LOS to the intersections will be determined. A comparison of the before and after conditions of the surrounding circulation system will be conducted to analyze the impact of the improvement. A report documenting the assessment of the before and after conditions will then be completed.
Report Preparation
Draft Report – A Draft report will be prepared encompassing all of the background details and discussion of the findings. Willdan will provide an electronic copy of the Draft Report.
Final Report – After the City reviews the Draft Report, a Final Report will be submitted that incorporates the City’s comments on the Draft Report.
Community Newsletter for Public Notice
1. To convert the neighborhood street to one-way will require a public notice period for all involved residents within the project area alerting them of the change.
2. Willdan will prepare a newsletter summarizing the findings of the traffic analysis and alerting the residents of the intention to convert to a one-way street for circulation to the public. Willdan assumes the City will perform all contact with the residents and mail and/or post the newsletter accordingly.
3. Willdan will assist the City with any staff report language required for this action.
Task 7– Additional Bulb-Out Design
1. Willdan will prepare individual details for each intersection bulb-out. One additional intersection detail sheet will be included for the details of the bulb-outs.
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Task 8– Construction Engineering and Bid Support
2. Attend the pre-construction meeting and respond to questions regarding the construction documents.
3. Review and approve material submittals that are in compliance with project specifications. (6 Assumed)
4. Answer contractor’s request for information during the construction period. (4 Assumed)
5. Issue contracts change orders regarding any omissions or conflicts in the design, at no charge to the City.
Assumptions
1. Existing drainage patterns for the curb will be maintained. A H&H study is not included in this proposal but can be added under a separate scope and fee.
2. Geotechnical Investigation is not included but can be added under a separate scope and fee.
3. Attendance at a community or council meeting is not included in this proposal but can be added under a separate scope and fee.
Schedule
Willdan will complete Phase 1 for 30% Conceptual Plans within twelve (12) Weeks. Willdan can complete 90% PS&E within 4 weeks of receipt of initial comments and can complete Final 100% PS&E within 2 weeks of receipt of 90% comments.
Fee
Our proposed Time and Materials Not-To-Exceed fee for the Scope of Work identified above is $99,843 based on the following breakdown. The optional tasks can be included for an additional fee of $29,940.
Project Management $ 8,768
Utility Coordination $ 1,334
Topographic Survey & Base mapping $ 14,444
Preliminary Engineering $ 14,367
Design Engineering $ 45,587
Total $ 99,843
Optional Tasks
Traffic Study & Newsletter $ 15,343
Additional Bulb-Out Design $ 8,207
Construction Engineering and Bid Support $ 6,390
Total $ 29,940
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June 19, 2025
City of Bellflower
Coke Street Sidewalk
Thank you for this opportunity to be of continuing service to the City of Bellflower. We recognize the importance of this project to the City and are committed to realizing its timely and successful completion. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact myself at (714) 393 1963 or via email at [email protected] or you could reach Ronald Stein at (714) 204- 9257 or at [email protected].
Respectfully submitted, Approval and Authorization to Proceed By:
WILLDAN ENGINEERING CITY OF BELLFLOWER
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Signature
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Date
910005/WW.00.60/P25-277_27528
Tyrone Peter , PE
Director of Engineering
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Sarah Ho, Public Works Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1098 with Day-Lite Maintenance Company, Inc., for On Call Maintenance Services.
Date: July 14, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would approve Agreement File No. 1098 with Day-Lite Maintenance Company, Inc. (“Day-Lite”) in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for the three-year term of the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1098 with Day-Lite Maintenance Company, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for maintenance services is included in the Public Works Maintenance and Operations Budget for FY 2025-27 under various Building and Grounds Maintenance Accounts.
DISCUSSION
The City maintains numerous public facilities, parks, parking lots and public rights of way that have lighting infrastructure. To ensure these lighting systems remain operational and provide safe lighting to the community, the City requires reliable professional on -call maintenance support. Day-Lite, a company who provides maintenance services for lighting systems, provided the City with a proposal to provide these services.
The proposed agreement will allow the City to obtain timely and professional maintenance and repair services. These services will be performed on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for the three-year term of the agreement.
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History of Enforcement
•October 18, 2023 –Warning and Notice of Violation
•March 26, 2024 –City responds to reports of unauthorized trespassers •April 1, 2024 –Notice of Public Nuisance and Urgency Abatement •April 2024 –“Red tag” & First Abatement
•September 23, 2024 –Notice Regarding Ongoing Violations •October 3, 2024 –Abatement Warrant Execution
•June 13, 2025 –Cost Demand Letter
Property Ownership
•Los Angeles County Recorder’s records indicate the registered owner of the Property is Marilyn M. Snider, who died in August 2023. The deceased’s son, Larry Snider, has since been appointed administrator of the Estate (“Owner”). •Other interested parties:
•Karen Hamilton –General Contractor, HP Associates
•Naris Khalatian –Probate Referee
•Marc Slack –Public Adjuster
Abatement Warrant
•September 24, 2024 -the Honorable Deborah L. Sanchez ordered City personnel to enter onto the Property and secure all structures from unauthorized access and trespassing, cut down overgrown vegetation, and cover all graffiti. •October 3, 2024 –City executes warrant at property with Public Works staff.
October 2024 Abatement
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October 2024 Abatement
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The Property Today
•April 23, 2024 – HP Associates submitted
construction permit application
•Application currently on second review by
Building & Safety
•There is no active construction at the
Property yet
•No reports of trespassers or unauthorized
entry onto property
Any questions?
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025
Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider delinquent refuse service charges; and adopt Resolution No. 25-27 – A Resolution ordering delinquent refuse service charges be assessed against the property owners and properties and such charges be transferred to the County tax rolls.
CR&R provides solid waste and recycling services
CR&R bills customers directly for services
Refuse service charges become delinquent if not paid
within 30 days
Bellflower Municipal Code defines procedure for
collection of delinquent refuse service charges
City retains 10% of delinquent amount
Background
Timeline
List of Delinquencies May 31
CR&R Notice to Customers June 12
Last Day for Payment July 24
Final List Sent to County August 10
Notice of Public Hearing June 13 and July 4
City Notice to Prop. Owners June 23
Public Hearing July 14
May 31 July 1 August 10
Last Year
Delinquent
Accounts 767 614 345
Amount
Delinquent $202,886 $175,596 $121,899
May 31 July 1 August 10
This Year
Delinquent
Accounts 932 550 TBD
Amount
Delinquent $250,264 $179,221 TBD
Comparison of Delinquent Refuse
Service Charges
Recommendation to City Council
1)Open the public hearing; take testimonial and
documentary evidence; after considering the evidence,
adopt Resolution No.25-27; or
2)Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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