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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 3
July 14, 2025 Page 2 of 8
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – Continued
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried by the following roll call vote, to add Closed Session Item 3 -B to the agenda by determining that the matter arose after the posting of the agenda and there is an immediate need to take action:
AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, Koops, Morse, and Mayor Dunton
There being no one from the public in attendance, without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the Meeting at 5:38 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney N. Richard Shreiba
Employee Organization: All represented employee bargaining units.
B CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property: 9030 Somerset Boulevard and
9108 Somerset Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: LA Metro
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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 7:04 p.m.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 6
July 14, 2025 Page 3 of 8
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
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney
Solange Fortenbach, Deputy City Attorney
N. Richard Shreiba, Deputy City Attorney
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Melanie Paz, Management Analyst II
Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Anna Garan, Finance Manager
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Council Member Dan Koops offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Len Gorecki led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Parks and Recreation Department’s “Summer Streetfest” concert series held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Bellflower Boulevard between Flower Street and Mayne Street in Downtown Bellflower.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the Penny Carnival to be held on July 30, 2025, at Thompson Park.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the City’s Adaptive Recreation Swim Party to be held on August 1, 2025, at the Bellflower Aquatic Center.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 9-A
July 14, 2025 Page 4 of 8
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
Council Member Morse provided details relative to the City’s Summer Movie Night to be held on August 5, 2025, at Thompson Park.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Morning Mingle to be held on July 29, 2025, at the Chamber Office Conference Room located at 16730 Bellflower Boulevard.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ed Gutierrez, resident (9332 Flower St.), requested the City trim or remove the tree in the right-of-way in in front of his house, stating that the tree is lifting the sidewalk, drops seeds which makes it difficult for the public to walk on the sidewalk, and that he has made several calls to the Public Works Department, but expressed the opinion that his requests were quickly dismissed.
In response to comments provided by Ed Gutierrez, 1) Mayor Dunton requested his address; and 2) Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki confirmed that he would search for the request in the system and look into the matter.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A 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.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Management Analyst II Paz 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki and CR&R’s Regional Vice President Chrystal Denning, responded to Council Members’ questions.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
Mark Lucas, resident (14509 Syble Avenue), with regard to a billing issue, 1) stated that Monesha James who is listed on the account is not his tenant and expressed concern about being held responsible for charges related to her account; and 2) explained that the tenants in the units during the referenced billing period had to be evicted, the account was originally in his father's name and later transferred to his, and that it was never reestablished in between the old tenant leaving and the eviction proceedings.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A
July 14, 2025 Page 5 of 8
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider delinquent refuse service charges; and adopt Resolution No. 25-27 – Continued
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
In response to comments provided by Mark Lucas and at the request of Mayor Dunton, Regional Vice President Denning explained that there is no way to verify whether the individual is the exact tenant listed on a lease when someone calls to schedule service with CR&R, but the timing described by the property owner aligns with their records of a move -out and move-in, and therefore the account was established according to standard procedures and service was provided, with no justification found to remove the account from the tax roll.
In response to Council Member Sanchez who suggested the idea of implementing a process to verify the identity of individuals who are attempting to establish service, CR&R Regional Vice President Denning stated that they are working on a system feature that would flag when an account is established by a tenant and notify the property owner so that they can be aware if the account becomes delinquent.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to re-open the public hearing.
Mark Lucas, resident, with regard to the account and billing issue noted previously, 1) stated that if the individual in question were one of his tenants, he would understand being held responsible and would accept the outcome; and 2) expressed concern about anyone having the ability to create an encumbrance on a property without the owner's knowledge, expressing the opinion that it would set a troubling precedent.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 25-27:
AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, Koops, Morse, and Mayor Dunton
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12
July 14, 2025 Page 6 of 8
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 25-28 – A Resolution to record a Notice of Special Assessment for Nuisance Abatement against the property at 13825 Charlemagne Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 (APN 6282-018-020).
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Deputy City Attorney Fortenbach 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; 2) noted for the record that supplemental material was provided to the City Council and made available to the public prior to the start of the meeting; and 3) along with City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Mayor Dunton, and without objection, City Attorney Berger confirmed that he would work with City Manager Smoot to provide the City Council with a “top ten” list of properties of concern to receive further direction from the City Council as to how they would like the concerns addressed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to Adopt Resolution No. 25-28 to record a notice of special assessment for nuisance abatement on the owner of 13825 Charlemagne Avenue (approved via Resolution No. 25-28, adopted July 14, 2025):
AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, Koops, Morse, and Mayor Dunton
B Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1097, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with SoundThinking Inc., to implement ShotSpotter and PlateRanger systems to enhance public safety.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) provided a brief verbal report of the Staff Report; 2) introduced representatives Jamie Algatt and Richard Reyes of SoundThinking; and 3) responded to Council Members’ questions.
SoundThinking Representative Algatt provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council Members’ questions.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-B
July 14, 2025 Page 7 of 8
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1097 – Continued
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1097 with SoundThinking Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney:
AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Santa Ines, Koops, Morse, and Mayor Dunton
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse himself from Item 14-C (Task Order No. 2 for Agreement File No. 163.16 with Willdan Engineering) as he has property interest within 500 feet of the subject area ; and 2) requested Item 14-A (Warrant Register) be pulled for discussion only.
With regard to Item 14-A (Warrant Register) and at the request of Council Member Koops who sought clarification regarding several checks that were issued, reversed, and reissued, Finance Manager Garan 1) explained that the issue was the result of an error during the check printing process and confirmed the affected checks were reissued correctly; and 2) confirmed that due to prior issues with missing mail, checks are currently being taken directly to the Lakewood Post Office for mailing, noting that the U.S. Postmaster has contacted the City with regard to checks that have gone missing in mail sent to the Bellflower Post Office.
Following discussion and noting the aforementioned recusal, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar.
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-011 dated July 14, 2025.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-011.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the June 23, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the June 23, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
C 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.
Action: Authorized 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.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
July 14, 2025 Page 8 of 8
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
D 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.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1098 with Day-Lite Maintenance Company, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Council Member Koops, Council Member Morse, and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
For the record and without objection, 1) Mayor Dunton and Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Kay Minihan; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dr. Darlene Valiquette.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m., in memory of Kay Minahan and Dr. Darlene Valiquette, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: August 11, 2025
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Memorandum of Understanding File No. 25.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the Lead-Free Homes LA Program.
DATE: August 11, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Memorandum of Understanding File No. 25.1 (“MOU”) establishes a partnership between the Los Angeles County Development Authority (“LACDA”), acting on behalf of the County of Los Angeles (“County”), and the City of Bellflower to implement the Lead-Free Homes LA Program (“Program”) within the City's jurisdiction. The purpose of this Program is to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in eligible residential properties, with a particular focus on protecting children under the age of six and pregnant mothers.
Under the terms of the MOU, the County will manage all aspects of program implementation including outreach, enrollment, testing, hazard remediation, final inspections and, if necessary, temporary relocation of residents. The City’s role will involve supporting outreach and community engagement efforts and providing expedited permitting and relevant policy guidance when applicable. The enrollment period is August 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025. The Program is free for eligible tenants, landlords, and homeowners.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Receive and file Memorandum of Understanding File No. 25.1 ; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The County is fully responsible for all costs incurred by the Program. There is no direct fiscal impact to the City.
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DISCUSSION
The Program is funded through a lawsuit settlement between the State of California and various paint manufacturers found to have continued the sale and use of lead-based paint despite its ban. As a result of the settlement, the County was awarded $134 million from the State of California. These funds have been designated for lead-based paint hazard remediation across the County. The County, through LACDA, is implementing the Program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in eligible homes, prioritizing the health and safety of children and pregnant mothers.
To be eligible for this Program, all the following requirements must be met:
1. Residential properties built before 1951;
2. Residential properties with four or fewer units;
3. A child under six years old must live at the property or regularly visit the home at least twenty hours per week; or someone who lives in the home must be pregnant.
Under the terms of the MOU, the County will assume full responsibility of administering and implementing all Program services within designated census tracts in the City of Bellflower (eligible census tract map attached). The County will solicit and acquire professional contractors, consultants and other resources necessary to perform the Program activities for eligible residential properties. The County will manage the full scope of Program logistics, such as community outreach, enrolling eligible properties, tracking testing results, coordinating lead-based hazard remediation efforts, ensuring final inspections, and maintaining detailed records of expenditures and related program data.
Property owners must agree to have the interior and exterior of the home tested for lead - based hazards and must consent to the remediation process. All testing results will be shared with the property owners and residents. If no lead is detected, no further action is required, and the case will be closed. If lead is detected, the County will collaborate with the property owner, resident, or landlord to define the necessary scope of work and commence remediation upon property owner’s approval. Upon completion of work, a final inspection and clearance will be performed by an independent third -party to ensure that all lead-based hazards have been effectively remediated. In situations where temporary relocation of residents is necessary to complete the remediation safely, the County will be solely responsible for providing relocation services and covering the costs for all eligible expenses incurred during the relocation period. However, the County has notified City staff that this would be a rare occurrence.
The enrollment period for the Program is from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025.
No applications will be accepted after October 31, 2025. However, remediation work may continue beyond November for those who submitted the application prior to the October 31, 2025, deadline.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF BELLFLOWER
LEAD FREE HOMES LA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being entered this 28'” day of July 2025, by and between the County of Los Angeles (County), by and through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) acting as its agent and the City of Bellflower (City), and collectively referred to herein as the Parties and individually as Party.
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The purpose of this MOU is to detail the agreement between the County and the City for the provision of lead-based paint hamd mitigation program services for homes that meet fire eligibility criteria for the County's Lead Free Homes LA Program (Program). County wishes to collaborate with the City in facilitating the Program within the City’s boundaries.
Program services to be undertaken by the Cormty will include the performance or arranging for the performance of the deliverables described herein. The activities to be performed as part of this MOU will include outreach to ensure enrollment of residential properties into the program and testing and mitigation, as required, of any lead-based paint hazards. Both single- and multi-family residential units with up to thin units may be provided with mitigation services Program. Eligible residential units will be identified through the enrollment and lead assessment process. In addition, individuals and families may be temporarily relocated and will receive advisory and support services and compensation for all eligible out-of—pocket temporary relocation expenses while the mitigation activities are underway.
Through the partnership established through this MOU, the City will allow full access to portions of its jurisdiction in which this Program will be offered.
AllreferencestotheCountyshallalsobeapplicabletotheLACDA,actingasitsagent.
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1. County shall be responsible for the provisions of the Program services including program administration, implementation, oversight and administration of consultant and construction contracting services, as needed, and final inspections/clearances of mitigated properties as is further described in this Section II.
2. Solicit and acquire contractors, consultants, and any other resources required to perform any deliverables not directly provided by County personnel to perform mitigation of lead—based paint hazards from the interior and exterior of eligible single—family and multifamily residential structures within portions of City jurisdiction in which this Program is offered.
3. Coordinate outreach and enrollment activities in the identified impacted residential areas within the City jurisdiction.
4. Track enrollment of specific properties, testing and results, specific hazard mitigation services performed at the location, clearances, expenditures, payments, and other data determined necessary.
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Notify property owners and other parties of testing findings. Where actionable lead-based hazard mitigation is warranted, coordinate with the property owners and other parties to determine the necessary lead hazard mitigation work.
Conduct, through contractors or consultants, the lead-based paint hazard mitigation of any property for which permission to perform the work has been granted As necessary, individuals and families will be temporarily relocated and receive advisory and support services and compensation for all eligible out-of-pocket temporary relocation expenses while the mitigation activities are underway.
Provide for final inspection/clearance of completed work by a contractor or consultant that is independent from the lead-based paint hazard mitigation tasks.
Once outreach has commenced' in the City’s jurisdiction, provide quarterly reports on acn'vities conducted during that time period.
The Cormty shall pay for all the costs associated with the activities listed in this Section.
III. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Authorize consent to the County, and its agent LACDA, to transact all business related to the Lead Free Homes LA Program within the City jurisdiction.
Cooperate to undertake and allow the County to provide lead—based paint hazard mitigation program services for the mitigation of homes in the City's jrn'isdiction.
Collaborate with the County on an outreach plan to ensure enrolhnent of residential properties intotheLeadFreeHomesLAProgram.
Provide referrals to other available related programs that provide for enhancement of safety and functionality of living conditions, stabilization of neighborhoods, energy and cost efficiencies, and other initiatives for which the homeowner and/or landlord/tenant are eligible. Where appropriate, the City, in collaboration with the Cormty, shall coordinate with City's departments and community partners to identify the City’s related programs and assist the homeowner and/or landlord/tenant to enroll in such programs.
Provide expedited and priority building and safety code permitting to contractors performing mitigation services at residential properties being assisted under this program.
Provide direction to the County in areas relating to policy, information, and procedural requirements regarding building codes and other pertinent requirements that apply to the implementation of this program in the City’s jurisdiction.
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The term of this MOU shall commence upon date of execution of this MOU by the Parties and shall continue through the completion of all identified remediation activities unless terminated or extended, in whole or in part, as provided herein.
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COUNTY AND CITY MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The County and the City will share information in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations and implement specific procedures as may be necessary to enable each party to perform its duties and functions as required by law and under this MOU.
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There will be no compensation to the City for work described in this MOU.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The County and City shall maintain the confidentiality of all clients’ records and information, in accordance with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and directive regarding confidentiality. The County and City shall inform all its officers, managers, supervisors, employees, and agents accessing the data hereunder of the confidentiality requirements of this MOU.
The County and City will not disclose records or information pertaining to the properties receiving environmental review services, except as required or permitted by law.
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. The City shall be responsible for and shall defend and hold harmless and indemnify the County, the LACDA, and its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from all costs and claims for damages whatsoever by any third party relating to or resulting from the actions of the City arising out of or in connection with the services, work, operation or activities of the City, its agents, employees and officials, in relation to the rendition of services pursuant to this MOU.
The County shall be responsible for and shall defend and hold harmless and indemnify the City, and its elected and appointed ofiicials, employees and agents from all costs and claims for damages whatsoever by any third party relating to or resulting from the actions of the County and LACDA arising out of or in connection with the services, work, operation or activities of the County, its agents, employees and officials, in relation to the rendition of services pursuant to this MOU.
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Either Party may terminate this MOU at any time, with or without cause, upon providing at least thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice to the other party. Any written notice of termination shall state the date that termination shall become effective.
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It is mutually agreed that this MOU may be modified or amended by mutual consent, and such modification shall be in writing and effective upon the execution of a written amendment to this MOU by both parties hereto.
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The following persons, identified by position and title, have been designated as the responsible parties for all communications, including required notices, related to the MOU:
CITY
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804—1424
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Linda Jenkins
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Los Angeles County Development Authority
Community Development Division
700 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 586-1765
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.12, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) to receive payment of the City’s portion of transit fund allocations for collecting and reporting data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2023.
DATE: August 11, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Bellflower is one of many cities that operate locally funded fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride transit services in Los Angeles County. An aspect of this operation is the City participates in the National Transit Database (“NTD”) Voluntary Reporting Program. Each participating city is paid dollar-for-dollar for what their service generates for the Los Angeles County region, minus the cost of an audit.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.12, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive $59,169 not later than June 30, 2028, per the Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.12 for Report Year 2023.
DISCUSSION
Rather than have each participating city report data directly to the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”), the LACMTA submits a consolidated NTD report to the FTA on behalf of 45+ cities. The data submitted by each of the local operators generates additional Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (49 U.S.C. § 5307) capital funds to the region. Once Congress apportions the funds, LACMTA enters into MOUs with each city to make payment to each city for their share of the revenues generated for the Los Angeles County region. The MOU amount is determined as described in Article 3.0 of the MOU.
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DISCUSSION – Continued
The overall reporting process and local and federal funding practices with this program lag behind several years which are the reasons why the City is receiving funds in 2025 for an MOU that covers reporting year 2023.
Bellflower’s contracted transportation service provider, Pro Park (formerly Empire Transportation), prepares all NTD documentation and reports for this program and also goes through the audit with City and LACMTA staff annually.
ATTACHMENT
Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.12 for Report Year 2023 ……………………3 2 3
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PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING DATA FOR THE
NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE
FOR REPORT YEAR 2023
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into as of June 1, 2025 by and between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) and the City of Bellflower (the “City”).
WHEREAS, on November 14, 1980, the voters of the County of Los Angeles approved by majority vote Proposition A, an ordinance establishing a one-half percent sales tax for public transit purposes; and
WHEREAS, at its September 26, 2001 meeting, the LACMTA authorized payment of Proposition A Discretionary Incentive firnds to each participating agency in an amount equal to the Federal funds generated for the region by each agency’s reported data; and WHEREAS, at its June 27, 2024 meeting, LACMTA approved the Fiscal Year FY 2024-25 transit fund allocations, which included firnds to make payments to all cities that voluntarily reported NTD data for FY 2022-23; and
WHEREAS, the City has voluntarily submitted their FY2022-23 data to the National Transit Database (N TD) and have successfully met all NTD and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements in order to generate Federal 5307 funds for the Los Angeles County region; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested funds under the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Program for collecting and reporting data for the NTD from the FY 2022-23 Report Year (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published in the Federal Register the FY 2024-25 Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information including unit values for the data reported to the NTD; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to agree on the terms and conditions for payment for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, LACMTA and the City hereby agree to the following terms and procedures:
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1.0 This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) will be in effect from June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028 at which time all unused funds shall lapse.
ARTICLE 2. STANDARDS
2.0 To receive payment for the submittal of the FY 2022-23 NTD statistics, the City warrants that it:
A. Adhered to the Federal Guidelines for collecting and Reporting NTD statistics including all audit requirements;
B. Prepared and submitted the FY 2022-23 ANNUAL NTD REPORT of the City’s fixed-route and/ or demand response transit service to the NTD on or before October 31, 2023;
C. Prepared and submitted the FY 2022—23 ANNUAL NTD REPORT of the City’s fixed-route and/ or demand response transit service to the LACMTA on or before February 15, 2024;
ARTICLE 3. PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO CITY
3.0 LACMTA shall pay the City for collecting and reporting FY 2022-23 NTD statistics.
LACMTA shall pay the City for submitting the FY 2022-23 ANNUAL NTD REPORT for the applicable transit services as follows:
MOTOR BUS SERVICE
For City’s motor bus service, LACMTA shall pay an amount equal to the 71,986 revenue vehicle miles reported by the City multiplied by the FTA unit value of
0.686483228324693 per revenue vehicle mile. See Attachment A for detail.
DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICE
For City’s dial-a-ride service, LACMTA shall pay an amount equal to the 142,05 revenue vehicle miles reported by the City multiplied by the FTA unit value of
0.686483228324693 per revenue vehicle mile. See Attachment A for detail.
3.1 The City shall submit one invoice to LACMTA prior to June 30, 2028, in the amount of $59,169 to receive its payment described above.
5 3.2 INVOICE BY CITY:
Send invoice with supporting documentation to:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Accounts Payable
P. O. Box 512296
Los Angeles, CA 90051-0296
[email protected]
Re: LACMTA MOU# MOUPAIBELF25000 M.S. Chelsea Meister (99-21-3) ARTICLE 4. CONDITIONS
4.0 4.1
4.2 4.3
4.4 The City agrees to comply with all requirements specified by the FTA guidelines for reporting NTD statistics.
The City understands and agrees that LACMTA shall have no liability in connection with the City’s use of the filnds. The City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LACMTA and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability and expenses including defense costs and legal fees and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever, arising out of any act or omission of the City, its officers, agents, employees, and subcontractors in performing the services under this MOU.
The City is not a contractor, agent or employee of LACMTA. The City shall not represent itself as a contractor, agent or employee of LACMTA and shall have no power to bind LACMTA in contract or otherwise.
The City agrees that expenditure of the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive funds will be used for projects that meet the eligibility, administrative, audit and lapsing requirements of the Proposition A and Proposition C Local Return guidelines most recently adopted by the LACMTA Board.
These expenditures will be subject to AUDIT as part of LACMTA’s annual Consolidated Audit.
ARTICLE 5. REMEDIES
5.0 LACMTA reserves the right to terminate this MOU and withhold or recoup funds if it determines that the City has not met the requirements specified by the FTA for collecting and submitting NTD statistics through LACMTA.
6 ARTICLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS
6.0 This MOU constitutes the entire understanding between the parties, with respect to the subject matter herein.
6.1 The MOU shall not be amended, nor any provisions or breach hereof waived, except in writing signed by the parties who agreed to the original MOU or the same level of authority.
ARTICLE 7. CONTACT INFORMATION
7.0 LACMTA's Address:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attention: Chelsea Meister (99-21-3)
[email protected]
7.1 City’s Address:
Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Attn: Kristen Smith
[email protected]
7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and LACMTA have caused this MOU to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the date noted below:
CITY:
City of Bellflower
Mayor/City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Legal Counsel
Date:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
By:
STEPHANIE WIGGINS
Chief Executive Officer
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel Dig' lly signed by: «dawns» a: 429l-9907-9b666d910696 . , CN=4ddBa4b6«a1M-4295- 7-9b6dade70696 By. ‘ w:2025,oe.3o13:26:34w00' ' _ ;
Deputy
Date:
8 ATTACHMENT A
LACMTA Voluntary NTD Reporting Program for FY '22
Using FY '24 PM Formula Programs Apportionment Data Unit Values total 0mg “minimum to Jami mm: W?
, , ' ' Revenue Miles. Miles Casts . - s from OPCOST 2 Deduction Deduction Glendale MB 870,564 1,065,127 10,532,283 597,627.59 6,185 $ 603,812 603,812 (88,858) 515,454 Pasadena MB 656,127 1,849,723 7,691,950 450,420.18 25,540 $ 475,960 475,960 (69,649) 406,311 [LADOT COMMUNITY DASH [MB 4,105,129| 13,087,675| 41,375,202| 2,818,102 | 237,696 | $ 3,055,798 | 3,055,798 | (447,165)] 2,608,633] DR 237,760 292,252 4,242,341 163,218 1,156 $ 164,374 164,374 164,374 LADOT DEPARTMENT OF AGING [Total NTD 5307 Funds 5,869,580 | 16,294,777 | 63,841,776 | 4,029,368 | 270,577 | 4,299,945 | 4,299,945 | (605,1 72) | 7,994,717
9 ATTACHMENT A
LACMTA Voluntary NTD Reporting Program for FY22
Using FY24 FTA Formula Programs Apportionment Data Values 109,142 Alhambra MB 158,987109,141.91 I
Alhambra DR 98,869 67,871.91 67,872
Artesia DR (DT) 4,712 3,234.71 3,235
Azusa DR 56,416 38,728.64 38,729
Baldwin Park MB 183,638 126,064.41 126,064
Baldwin Park DR 26,715 18,339.40 18,339
Bell TD DID NOT REPORT FOR 2023
Bell MB 33,271 22,839.98 22,840
Bell DR 16,347 11,221.94 11,222
Bellflower MB 71,986 49,417.18 49,417
Bellflower DR 14,205 9,751.49 9,751
Bell Gardens MB 98,902 67,894.56 67,895
Bell Gardens DR 25,856 17,749.71 17,750
Burbank MB 216,013 148,289.30 (21,700) 126,590
Calabasas MB 86,082 59,093.85 59,094
Calabasas DR 3,852 2,644.33 2,644
Carson MB 28,100 19,290.18 19,290
Carson TN DID NOT REPORT FOR 2023
Carson DR 71,628 49,171.42 49,171
Cerritos MB 99,328 68,187.01 68,187
Cerritos DR 40,026 27,477.18 27,477
Compton MB 179,908 123,503.82 123,504
Compton DR 110 75.51 76
Covina DR 47,348 32,503.61 32,504
Cudahy MB 33,109 22,728.77 22,729
Cudahy DR 10,947 7,514.93 7,515
Downey MB 101,069 69,382.17 69,382
Downey DR 40,31 1 27,672.83 27,673
Duarte MB DID NOT REPORT FOR 2023
El Monte MB 221,914 152,340.24 152,340
El Monte DR 60,076 41,241.17 41,241
Glendora MB 40,735 27,963.89 27,964
Glendora DR 39,545 27,146.98 27,147
Huntington Park MB 130,598 89,653.34 89,653
Huntington Park DT 42,309 29,044.42 29,044
LACDPWAvocado MB 39,286 26,969.18 26,969
LACDPWELA MB 211,455 145,160.31 145,160
LACDPWELA DR 39,971 27,439.42 27,439
LACDPWEast Valinda MB 44,182 30,330.20 30,330
LACDPWKing Medical MB 33,586 23,056.23 23,056
LACDPWWiIIowbrook Shuttle MB 70,091 48,116.30 48,116
LACDPWS.Whittier MB 183,982 126,300.56 126,301
LACDPWAthens MB 36,912 25,339.47 25,339
LACDPWLennox MB 27,669 18,994.30 18,994
LACDPWFIoranceFirestone MB 58,082 39,872.32 39,872
Lakewood DR 54.228 37,226.61 37,227
Lawndale MB DID NOT REPORT FOR 2023
Lynwood MB 140,961 96,767.36 96,767
Malibu DT 2,764 1,897.44 1,897
ManhattanBeach DR 23,747 16,301.92 16,302
Maywood MB 32,291 22,167.23 22,167
Maywood DR 15,175 10,417.38 10,417
MontereyPark MB 1 16,534 79,998.64 79,999
MontereyPark DR 24,919 17,106.48 17,106
Pico Rivera DR 17,166 11,784.17 11,784
Rosemead MB 100,780 69,183.78 69,184
Rosemead DR 38,61 1 26,505.80 26,506
Santa Fe Springs DR 14,694 10,087.18 10,087
South Gate MB 114,106 78,331.86 78,332
South Gate DT 116,358 79,877.59 79,878
SouthPasadena DR 27,187 18,663.42 18,663
WestCovina MB 141,973 97,462.08 97,462
WestCovina DR 44,452 30,515.55 30,516
West Hollywood MB 114,998 78,944 78,944
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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 Melanie Paz, Management Analyst II
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 4 to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02 (Agreement File No. 887), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Regional Program Funds.
DATE:August 11, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 4 to the fund transfer agreement (Agreement File No. 887) with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (the District) for the Safe, Clean Water Program (“SCWP”) Regional Program funds. The City of Bellflower applied for SCWP Regional Program funds and was approved for five years of operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Caruthers Park Stormwater and Urban Runoff Capture Project (the “Project”). Addendum No. 4 provides funds for year five.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 4 to Agreement File No. 887, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the City’s General Fund. The City will receive $177,000 in SCWP Regional Program funds for FY 2024/2025 for the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Project.
DISCUSSION
On November 6, 2018, Measure W was successfully passed by Los Angeles County voters, which created the SCWP. The SCWP provides local, dedicated funding for stormwater and urban runoff programs and projects to increase local water supply, improve water quality, and protect public health.
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Staff Report – Addendum No. 4 to Agreement File No. 887 August 11, 2025
DISCUSSION – Continued
The City of Bellflower is in the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Area (“LSGRWA”) under the SCWP. The LSGRWA is estimated to receive up to $16.7 million annually to fund regional projects and programs. Regional program funds for the LSGRWA are programmed by the LSGRWA Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders from agencies, municipalities, and community members from within the LSGRWA. The Steering Committee meets regularly to develop funding plans and recommendations to provide water quality, water supply, and community enhancement benefits to the region.
The City applied for SCWP Regional Program funds for the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Project and was approved for five years of regional funding.
On January 11, 2021, the City approved Agreement File No. 887 between the City and the District, which allows for the transfer of Regional Program funds to the City. The FY 2020/2021 allocation was received after execution of Agreement File No. 887 and the four subsequent fiscal year allocations will be received after execution of Addendums to Agreement File No. 887. The City is anticipating the following allocations:
FY 2020/2021: $147,000 (received)
FY 2021/2022: $177,000 (received)
FY 2022/2023: $177,000 (received)
FY 2023/2024: $177,000 (received)
FY 2024/2025: $177,000
Following receipt of the signed Addendum No. 4 by the District, the District will disburse the FY 2024/2025 allocation to the City within 45 days.
ATTACHMENT
Addendum No. 4 to Agreement File No. 887 ........................................................................ 3 -2-
ADDENDUM NO. 4 TO
TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2020RPLSGR02 BETWEEN
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND
City of Bellflower
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - REGIONAL PROGRAM
This Addendum No. 4 to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02, hereinafter referred to as "Addendum No. 4", is entered into as of _______________ by and between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, hereinafter referred to as "District," and City of Bellflower for Caruthers Park, hereinafter referred to as "Reci pient."
WHEREAS, District and Recipient entered into Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPLSGR02, hereinafter referred to as "Agreement", pertaining generally to the transfer of a SCW Program Contribution (as therein defined) from District to Recipient for the implementation by Recipi ent of a Funded Activity (as therein defined) to increase stormwater and/or urban runoff capture and/or reduce stormwater and/or urban runoff pollution, on N/A ; WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for the disbursement of the SCW Program Contri bution for the 24-25 Fiscal Year (as therein defined), and further provides that i f the Funded Activity is included in a duly approved Stormwater Investment Plan (as therein defined) for a subsequent Fi scal Year, the parties shall enter into an addendum to the Agreement regarding the disbursement of the SCW Program Contribution for that subsequent Fiscal Year; WHEREAS, the Funded Activity has been i ncluded in a duly approved Stormwater Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 24- 25;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, mutual representations, covenants and agreements in this Agreement, the District and the Reci pient, each binding itself, its successors and assi gns, do mutually promise, covenant, and agree as follows:
1.The definitions set forth in Secti ons 16.03 and 18.02 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code together with the definitions set forth in the Agreement shall apply to this Addendum No. 4.
2. Exhibit A to the Agreement is superseded and replaced by Exhibit A-4 attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth, and all references i n the Agreement to Exhibit A shall hereafter be deemed to refer to Exhibit A-4.
3.The District shall disburse the SC W Program Contribution for the 24-25 Fiscal Year as described in the Budget Plan within forty-five (45) days of the executi on of this Addendum by the last party to sign.
4.All terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, including, but not limited to the following provisions related to compli ance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02
Execution of Agreement
This Agreement may be executed si multaneously or in any number of counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed manually on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic records and are executed electronically, whether digital or encrypted, each of whi ch shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
The District and the Recipient hereby agree to regard facsimile/electronic representati ons of ori ginal signatures of authorized officers of each party, when appeari ng in appropriate places on this Agreement and on any addenda or amendments thereto, delivered or sent vi a facsi mile or electronic mail or other electroni c means, as legally sufficient evidence that such original signatures have been affixed to this Agreement and any addenda or amendments thereto such that the parties need not follow up facsimi le/electronic transmissions of such documents wi th subsequent (non- facsimile/electronic) transmission of "origi nal" versions of such documents.
Further, the District and the Recipient: (i) agree that an electronic signature of any party may be used to authenticate this Agreement or any addenda or amendment thereto, and i f used, will have the same force and effect as a manual signature; (i i ) acknowledge that if an electronic signature is used, the other party will rely on such signature as binding the party using such si gnature, and (iii) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this agreement based on the foregoi ng forms of signature.
Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Addendum No. 4 has been executed by the parties hereto.
Lower San Gabriel River
C i ty of Bellflower
C aruthers Park
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
D ate: __________________________________
Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Addendum No. 4 has been executed by the parties hereto.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:
By: ____________________________________
Name: Matthew Frary
Title:Assistant Deputy Director
For: Mark Pestrella
D ate: __________________________________
Regional Program
Agreement No.2020RPLSGR02
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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 SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to award a contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., for the Annual Concrete Improvements CIP No. 51605; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
DATE:August 11, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would award a contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to perform the work described in the specification documents for the Annual Concrete Improvements CIP No. 51605 (the Project).
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Award a contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract 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 Annual Concrete Improvements Project (Account No. 51605) is included in the Capital Improvements Project Budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, in the amounts of $1,559,000 and $1,551,500, respectively. The project will be funded using the following sources:
Account Number FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
010-51605-9000 TDA Article 3 Fund $ 69,000 $ 61,500 115-51605-9000 Measure M Fund 790,000 790,000 125-51605-9000 Measure R Fund 700,000 700,000 Total $ 1,559,000 $ 1,551,500
The annual not-to-exceed amount for this contract is $1,500,000, and the current budget allocation is sufficient to cover this amount.
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Staff Report – Award of Contract for the Annual Concrete Improvements, CIP No. 51605
August 11, 2025
DISCUSSION – Continued
Each year, the City allocates funding for hardscape repairs to sidewalks, curb, gutter and pedestrian sidewalk approaches Citywide. The work focuses on replacing damaged or deteriorated sections to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and stormwater drainage. Repairs will be prioritized based on condition assessments and public requests, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and local infrastructure guidelines.
The project aims to enhance overall neighborhood walkability and maintain the integrity of the city’s concrete infrastructure. The City prepared a request for formal bids to solicit contractors capable of completing these repairs on an on-call basis for the City.
The City advertised the Project for bids in accordance with BMC Section 3.30.070. Two bids were submitted at the formal bid opening on July 23, 2025. The results are listed below:
BIDDER BID PRICE
CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.$2,713,400.00
CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc.$2,893,932.75
BID ANALYSIS
CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. submitted a complete bid package. The Director of Public Works (“Director”) verified the contractor’s license status, references, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. CJ Construction is qualified to perform the work described and has fulfilled all the requirements set forth in the specification documents.
The Director concludes that CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Specification documents are available for public inspection at the Public Works Department Office, 9944 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, California until completion of the Project and, subsequently, as official records, will be maintained by the City Clerk’s Office.
CEQA
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed activity pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The activity contemplates awarding a contract to repair and maintain existing improvements. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301 (Existing Facilities). -2-
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve Mayor Dunton’s reappointment of Robert Wilson to the Bellflower Unified School District’s Citizens’ Task Force for the 2025-2026 School Year.
DATE: August 11, 2025
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve Mayor Dunton’s reappointment of Robert Wilson to the Bellflower Unified School District’s Citizens’ Task Force for the 2025-2026 School Year; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
BACKGROUND
The Bellflower Unified School District’s Citizens’ Task Force is a committee comprised of community organizations and school representatives that provides input on instructional programs. A representative is selected by the Mayor annually to serve on this Task Force.
Mr. Robert Wilson has been the City’s representative on the Bellflower Unified School District’s Citizens’ Task Force since 2013 and has expressed an interest in continuing to serve on the Task Force.
ATTACHMENT
Correspondence from Bellflower Unified School District ................................................ 2
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
President
Amie Stewart
Vice President
Mayra Garza
Clerk
Bred Crihfleld
Member
Renita Armstrong
Member
Maurlna Cintron
Student Member
Ejiroghene Ojose
Student Member
Alyssa Supnet
Superintendent
Dr. Erin M. Simon
BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Unified in Purpose!
Office of Elementary Education
16703 South Clark Avenue - Bellflower - California 90706 (562) 866-9011
July 30, 2025
The Honorable Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Dear Mayor Ray Dunton,
The Bellflower Unified School District has a Citizen's Task Force (CTF), which is a committee composed of community organizations and school representatives, which provides input on instructional programs.
You are invited and encouraged to appoint a representative to the CTF. Attached is a copy of our tentative meeting dates and times for the year. Last year, Robert Wilson was nominated to serve as the 2024-2025 CTF representative. Please let me know if you will be retaining your current representative or selecting a new member for the 2025-2026 school year.
The name of your selected representative will be listed as an information item for the upcoming September board meeting.
Please provide the information below for your 2025-2026 representative:
Name:
Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
A response by Friday, August 15, 2025, would be greatly appreciated. Please call my office if you have any questions or need more time to make your selection.
Sincerely,
Dr. Deirdre Reyes
Director, Elementary Education
Proudly serving the Communities of Bellflower, Cem’tos and Lakewood
BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of Elementary Education
CITIZENS’ TASK FORCE
2025-2026
Committee Meeting Dates
October 14
December 9
January 20
*February 24
March 24
April 28
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Board Room
*This meeting will be held in the C Building Conference Room C3
BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
16703 S Clark Avenue ▪ Bellflower, CA 90706 ▪ (562) 866-9011