Bellflower City Council
September 22, 2025

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AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 ROLL CALL: Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property:

Agency Negotiator:

Negotiating Party:

Under Negotiation:
9855 Flower Street
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Jim McFadden
Price and terms of payment

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 22, 2025

3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION — Continued

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

FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES: Letter Dated May 21, 2025 (see attached).

C 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. 4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
6 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
7 INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
9 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
A City Council Announcements
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should come to the podium, be recognized by the Mayor, and state your name for the record. If you wish to address the City Council on an Agenda Item, you may do so by approaching the podium as we review that particular item. You will be given three (3) minutes to address the City Council.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 22, 2025

11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER") and adopt Resolution No. 25-33 — A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER") to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD").

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 25-33 including any public comments received; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing and: 1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 — An Urgency Ordinance adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1449 — An Ordinance adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes.

CEQA: This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction -related regulations and specification of procedures.

These will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. Accordingly, the Ordinance (by itself) does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 by at least four -fifths (4/5) vote to take effect immediately; and waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1449; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 22, 2025

12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to 1) execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 813, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Southwest Patrol, Inc., adding animal control services and extending the term for security guard services; and 2) execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 685 with Turbo Data Systems, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, adding online animal licensing services.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 813 with Southwest Patrol, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 685 with Turbo Data Systems, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 853, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Mercy House Living Centers, to extend the term for Temporary Shelter Operator Services at New Hope Temporary Shelter.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 853, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-032, dated September 22, 2025.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-032; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the Month of August 2025.

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

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 22, 2025

14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
C Consideration and possible action to find Ultimate Pool Remodeling, Inc., to be a non -responsive bidder; and award a contract to California Waters Development, Inc., dba California Waters for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements, Specifications No. 23/24-06R; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with California Waters Development, Inc., dba California Waters, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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 and therefore no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301 (Existing Facilities). Additionally, the project was reviewed per grant requirements pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development § 24 CFR 58.35(a), and it was determined that the project would not negatively impact the surrounding environment and the project location would not have an adverse environmental or health effect on end users. The project would comply with NEPA and other related federal and State environmental laws and does not require any mitigation for compliance with any listed statutes or authorities, nor requires any formal permit or license.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a contract to California Waters for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Amend the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget to add $175,000 to Account No. 011-47220-9000 General Fund Aquatic Center Improvements Project; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D Consideration and possible action to award a purchase agreement (130005135) to Winner Chevrolet, Inc., for the purchase of three 2026 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Trucks and one 2026 model year Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Truck for the Public Works Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Winner Chevrolet, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a purchase agreement (130005135) to Winner Chevrolet, Inc., for the purchase of three 2026 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regular cab and one 2026 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab trucks; and authorize the City Manager to execute said purchase agreement with Winner Chevrolet, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 971 with Red Dragon Electric, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for on -call electrical maintenance services at various City facilities.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 971, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Red Dragon Electric, Inc; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 22, 2025

14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
F Consideration and possible action to install red curb parking restrictions on Alondra Boulevard west of McNab Avenue.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works ("Director"), or designee, to install red curb parking restrictions on Alondra Boulevard west of McNab Avenue; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

G Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to amend the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and enter into a Purchase Agreement and associated documents with The Andrews Trust for the purchase of real property located at 9526 Oak Street (APN 7106-003-018); and adopt Resolution No. 25-34 — A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the acquisition of real property commonly known as 9526 Oak Street (APN 7106-003-018).

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager execute a Purchase Agreement and any associated documents with The Andrews Trust, in forms approved by the City Attorney, for the purchase of the Property; 2) Authorize the City Manager to utilize Los Angeles County RPOSD Measure A funds for the purchase of the Property; 3) Amend the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget to allocate an additional $415,000 to Account No. 070-52612-9000, increasing the total to $1,339,000, to reflect approved Measure A funding for property acquisition and eligible site preparation costs; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 25-34; or 5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

H Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 3, 2025, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the September 3, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

J Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the September 9, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Bellflower City Council Agenda
September 22, 2025

14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
K Consideration and possible action to award a purchase agreement (130005136) to Southcoast Lighting & Design for the purchase of traffic signal equipment for the Foster Road Traffic Signal Improvements project and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Southcoast Lighting & Design, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award purchase agreement (130005136) to Southcoast Lighting & Design, for the purchase of traffic signal equipment for the Foster Road Traffic Signal Improvements project; and authorize the City Manager to execute said purchase agreement with Southcoast Lighting, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

L Consideration and possible action to adopt 1) Resolution Nos. 25-35 [MOU No. 25-01], 25-36 [MOU No. 25-02], and 25-32.

Resolution No. 25-35 [MOU No. 25-01] — A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 25-01 with Bellflower City Employees Association ("BCEA") — represented executive assistant employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and superseding Resolution No. 23-40;
Resolution No. 25-36 [MOU No. 25-02] — A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 25-02 with Bellflower City Employees Association ("BCEA") — represented part time maintenance and community services officer employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and superseding Resolution No. 23-39; and
Resolution No. 25-32 — A Resolution Establishing Salary Ranges for Employees and Authorizing the City Manager to Implement Such Changes.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution Nos. 25-35, 25-36, and 25-32; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

M Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1097, as modified, with SoundThinking Inc., to implement ShotSpotter and PlateRanger systems to enhance public safety.

Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1097, as modified, with SoundThinking Inc.; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
16 ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025.

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Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services 16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Dear Elizabeth Oba:

RE: City of Bellflower — Senate Bill (SB) 9 Eligible Single -Family Residential Zones — Letter of Technical Assistance
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) received a request for technical assistance from an applicant who is interested in pursuing a project under SB 91 within a single-family residential zone that the City of Bellflower (City) does not consider eligible for SB 9. The purpose of this letter is to clarify that the Agricultural Estate (A -E) and Low Density Residential (R-1) zones qualify as "single- family residential zones" for the purposes of SB 9.

Background
SB 9 requires that local agencies ministerially process applications for a parcel map for an urban lot split or a housing development project containing no more than two units if the application meets certain requirements. One of the main requirements is that the proposed housing development or parcel be within "a single-family residential zone."2 While some zones are readily identifiable as single-family residential zones, for example by a title (e.g., "Single -Family Residential"), others may not be so obvious. In communities where there may be more than one single-family residential zone, the zone district descriptions in the zoning code and the land use designation descriptions in the Land Use Element of the General Plan can be used to identify zones whose primary purpose is single-family residential uses, and which are therefore subject to SB 9.3 1 Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, 66411.7 et seq. SB 9 was amended by SB 450 (Chapter 286, Statutes of 2024).
2 Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (a); 66411.7, subd. (a)(3)(A). 3 See HCD's SB 9 Fact Sheet, pg. 2, available at
https://www . hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and-community/sb-9-fact-sheet.pdf.

Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services

Agricultural Estate Zone
The Agricultural Estate (A -E) zoning district constitutes a single-family residential zone for the purpose of SB 9 since the primary purpose is single-family residential uses.

According to the City's zoning code, the intent and purpose of the A -E zone is "to provide an area for more rural residential development than in other areas of the City, to retain a rural character, and to maintain and encourage the keeping of horses and farm animals for the enjoyment of area residents."4 In the A -E zone, single-family dwellings are a permitted use and multiple family residential uses do not appear in the list of permitted uses. Similarly, the General Plan land use designation that underlies the A -E zone (Agricultural Residential) is described as "intended for an area of low density single family residential and limited, ancillary, agricultural uses...."5 The A -E zone appears to be agriculturally oriented but also clearly allows for single- family residential and does not allow multi -family residential. Based on the description of the zone and land use designation, the primary purpose of the A -E is single-family residential.

Low Density Residential Zone
The Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district constitutes a single-family residential zone for the purpose of SB 9 since the primary purpose is single-family residential uses.

According to the City's zoning code, the R-1 zone is "[t]he most restrictive of residential zones, composed chiefly of individual homes, together with required recreational, religious, educational and other community facilities as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood."6 The General Plan land use designation that underlies the R-1 zone, Low Density Residential, is described as being "characterized by single family detached dwellings, but this category will allow for subdivision of lots or creation of condominium or townhome units."' The R-1 zone allows single-family and multi -family dwellings as permitted uses. As a point of comparison, the City's Medium Density Residential Zone (R-2), which also provides that single-family and multi -family dwellings are permitted uses, specifies that that zone is "intended to provide a variety of housing types such as garden apartments, town houses, condominiums, and dwelling groups."8 The R-1 zone intent and purpose together with the General Plan description suggest that the primary purpose of this zone is single-family, particularly when contrasted with the intent and purpose of higher density residential zones, such as R-2. 4 Bellflower Municipal Code § 17.20.010
5 Bellflower General Plan, Land Use Element (1997), pg. 1. 6 Bellflower Municipal Code § 17.24.010
' Bellflower General Plan, Land Use Element
8 Bellflower Municipal Code § 17.28.010

Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services

While the R-1 zone intent and purpose and General Plan description both suggest that the primary purpose is single-family residential, the zone also allows (as a permitted use) multi -family dwellings. However, the R-1 zoning regulations require a minimum of 5,000 square feet of lot area per unit. Therefore, an R-1 lot containing less than 10,000 square feet can only be developed with one single-family residence. Based on a visual analysis, a substantial portion of R-1 lots appear to contain less than 10,000 square feet; therefore, the ability to develop multi -family is substantially limited in this zone. As a result, the R-1 zone essentially functions as a single-family zone.

While the A -E and R-1 zones qualify as single-family residential zones for the purpose of SB 9, it should be noted that the City is not required to allow more than two primary dwellings on a lot pursuant to SB 9. For example, if a parcel's lot area allows it to achieve two dwellings pursuant to the City's municipal code (i.e., the site is 10,000 square feet or more), the site would not be eligible for any additional primary dwellings under SB 9.

Conclusion
HCD finds that the A -E and R-1 zones qualify as single-family for purposes of SB 9. The City must remedy the exclusion of these zones from SB 9. HCD requests a response from the City by June 20, 2025, that includes the steps the City will take to timely resolve this issue.

HCD remains committed to supporting the City in facilitating housing at all income levels and hopes the City finds this clarification helpful. HCD would also like to remind the City that HCD has statutory authority to enforce SB 9, among other state housing laws.9 Accordingly, if HCD finds that a local government's actions do not comply with state law, HCD may notify the California Office of the Attorney General that the local government is in violation of state law. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mindy Wilcox at [email protected].

David Zisser
Assistant Deputy Director
Local Government Relations and Accountability
9 Gov. Code, § 65585, subd. (j).

Public Hearing
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Monday, September 22, 2025
Bellflower City Council Meeting
Regulatory Requirements CFR 91.520

•Provides public services
and facilities; promotes
economic development
through job creation and
services.
•In FY 24-25, the City
received $897,114 in
CDBG funds, plus $7,657
in program income and
$237,451 prior year
carryovers.
•Total $1,064,602
CDBG
Community Development
Block Grant
HOME
HOME Investment
Partnerships Grant
•Retains and increases the
affordable housing stock
for renters and owners.
•In FY 24-25, the City
received $357,302 in
HOME funds and
carryovers in the amount
of $2,089,624.
•Total $2,446,926

2024-2025 CDBG Funded Programs
Program Goal Achieved Funded
Amount
Actual
Expenditures
Carryover
to
FY 26

1. Fair Housing
Foundation
175 179 $18,000 $18,000 $0

2. Kingdom Causes (Good
Soils)
20 21 $25,000 $25,000 $0

3. Bellflower Volunteer
Center
200 1,157 $109,567 $109,567 $0

4. Code Enforcement 70 650 $212,045 $212,045 $0

5. Section 108 Loan
Payment
N/A N/A $538,567 $538,567 $0

6. CDBG Program
Administration
N/A N/A $161,662 $161,423 $239

7. Business Assistance 3 0 $81,197 $0 $81,197
TOTALS:468 2,007 $1,146,038 $1,064,602 $81,436

2024-2025 HOME Funded Programs
Program Goal Achieved
24/25
Funded
Amounts
Actual
Expenditures
Carryover to
FY 25-26
Housing
Rehabilitation
Program
5 12 $250,000 $184,913
$2,121,291*HOME
Program
Administration
N/A N/A $35,730 $74,443
CHDO Project
(Community Housing
Development
Organization)
N/A N/A $2,056,204 $0
Totals:5 12 $2,341,934 $259,356
* HOME Program Admin Carryover includes funds 2018-2024.

(1)Open the Public Hearing, take testimonial and
documentary evidence; and after considering the
evidence, adopt Resolution No. 25-33 or
(2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Recommendation

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER") and adopt Resolution No. 25-33 — A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER") to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD").

DATE: September 22, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action approves the FY 2024-2025 CAPER, following the incorporation of any public comments received during the Public Hearing and Public Comment period ending on September 22, 2025. It also authorizes the City Manager to submit the CAPER to HUD.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary and testimonial evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 25-33 including any public comments received; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The FY 2024-2025 CAPER was made available for a public review period beginning on September 5, 2025, through September 22, 2025. A notice of availability was duly published in the Los Cerritos Community newspaper on September 5, 2025. The CAPER was made available for public review on the City's website at vvww.bellflower.ca.gov.

Staff Report — Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER
September 22, 2025

BACKGROUND
The CAPER summarizes the City's progress in achieving the goals outlined in the 2020-2024 Five -Year Consolidated Plan. The CAPER for FY 2024-2025 details the expenditures, accomplishments, and progress made towards the strategies and objectives specified in the approved FY 2024-2025 Action Plan. HUD requires the City to submit the CAPER annually, which outlines its activities and expenditures supported through the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and the HOME Investment Partnership Program ("HOME") funds. It is important to note that the FY 2024-2025 CAPER marks the final year of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. This report covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and provides a summary of the activities undertaken with CDBG and HOME funds during this time.

DISCUSSION
Summary of Annual Goals and Objectives: The Summary of the Annual Goals and Objectives provides the budgeted amounts, expenditure amounts, and program outcomes for each program activity.

Summary of Accomplishments: The CAPER reports the accomplishments of CDBG and HOME programs. Summarized below is a list of accomplishments from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

CDBG: A total of $897,114 was received in CDBG Funds. An additional $237,451 was available as carryover funds. During the 2024-2025 FY, the City receipted $7,658 in CDBG program income. Total CDBG expended during FY 2024-2025 was $1,142,222.

Accomplishments included:
• 179 tenant/landlord issues addressed via the Fair Housing Program • 1,157 persons were assisted via Public Services
• 650 households were assisted with Neighborhood Preservation • 21 persons were assisted with job placements through Kingdom Causes HOME: A total of $357,302 was received in HOME Funds. An additional $2,089,624 was available as carryover funds. During this program year, the City did not receive any program income. The total HOME funds expended during the FY was $259,356.

Accomplishments included:
• 12 homes were rehabilitated
The table below outlines the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Goals and the total accomplishments over the past five years. During this period, the City has put in significant effort to achieve these goals, successfully exceeding expectations in more than half of them. However, the City did not meet the goal for the Development of Affordable Housing. To meet this goal, the City of Bellflower is collaborating with Wakeland Housing on a permanent supportive housing project funded by the Community Housing Development Organizations ("CHDO").

Staff Report — Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER
September 22, 2025

DISCUSSION — Continued
Wakeland Housing has been awarded $6.65 million from the Los Angeles County Development Authority ("LACDA") and is actively working to secure additional grant funding. Once the housing "developer finalizes their portion of the funding, the City will contribute approximately $2.1 million in HOME funds and $1.1 million in HOME -ARP funds to complete the CHDO project. The permanent supportive housing development is expected to provide 51 beds.

Goal
Category
Goals
Actual
Completed
Improve and
Conserve Existing
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
16 Households
Assisted
40 Households
Assisted
250%
Development of
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
1 Housing Unit
0 0%
Affirmatively
Furthering
Fair Housing
Public Service
300
Households
Assisted
905
Households
Assisted
302%
Neighborhood
Preservation
Non -Housing
Community
Development
600
Household
Assisted
2,850
Households
Assisted

475%
Public Services
Public Services
Programs
9,500
Persons Assisted
6,957
Persons Assisted
73%
Employment
Training
Employment
Training
50 Persons Assisted
99 Persons Assisted
198%
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
N/A
N/A
N/A
Administration
Administration
N/A
N/A
N/A
Economic
Development
Non -Housing
Community
Development
12 Businesses
Assisted
10 Businesses
Assisted
83%
COVID-19
Pandemic
Response
N/A
100
Households
Assisted
253
Households
Assisted thus far
253%
COVID-19
Pandemic
Response
N/A
10 Businesses
Assisted
10 Businesses
Assisted
100%

Staff Report — Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER
September 22, 2025

NEXT STEPS
Public comments received during the public comment period will be included in the 2024-2025 CAPER prior to its submittal to HUD. Following the receipt of all public comments, and City Council adoption, the amended CAPER will be submitted to HUD for approval. Once it is approved by HUD, the CAPER will be posted on the City's website.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 25-33_ 5

2. Draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER 7

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 25-33

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT THE 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT ("CAPER") TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ("HUD")
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. The City receives both Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD");
B. Pursuant to Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER") to HUD, detailing the City's uses of CDBG and HOME funds during the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year;
C. The City has prepared this CAPER and provided opportunities to receive public comments during a 15 -day public review period through a noticed public hearing held on September 5, 2025 and during this period provided for public review and comment of the draft CAPER.

SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council approves the CAPER for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, attached as Attachment "A", and incorporated by reference.

SECTION 3. Authorizations. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take reasonable action needed to implement this Resolution, including submittal of the CAPER to the appropriate HUD office on behalf of the City.

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

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

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

City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 25-33

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

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

SECTION 8. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 9. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 10. The Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
By: Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2024-2025

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
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Funding Source Allocations:

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
HOME Investment Partnership Programs (HOME)
DRAFT
September 22, 2025
Submitted By:

CITY OF BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA
Economic Development Department
Housing and Grants Division
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, California 90706

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
CR-05: GOALS AND OUTCOMES - 91.520(A) 4
CR-10: RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF BENEFICIARIES 8 CR-15: RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS - 91.520(A) 10
CR-20: AFFORDABLE HOUSING - 91.520(B) 15
CR-25: HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS - 91.220(D,E); 91.320(D,E);

91.520(C) 18
CR-30: PUBLIC HOUSING - 91.220(H); 91.320(J) 20
CR-35: OTHER ACTIONS - 91.220(J,K); 91.320(I,J) 21
CR-40: MONITORING - 91.10(D,E); 91.520(C) 26
CR-45: CDBG- 91.520(C) 29
CR-50:- HOME 91.520(D) 30
CR-58 - Section 3 34
APPENDICES 36
APPENDIX A: Proof of Public Notice — pending
APPENDIX B: Public Comments — pending
APPENDIX C: IDIS Reports — PR26 & Section 3 -pending
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a summary of the City's progress toward meeting the goals specified in the City's 2020-2024 Five -Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan). The Consolidated Plan coordinates all elements of housing and community development, neighborhood revitalization and economic development into a single plan, and vision of activities to be undertaken during the five-year period. The CAPER is the main document that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) utilizes to measure the City's success in meeting the local and national objectives of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Programs.

The Consolidated Plan 1) identifies needs and problems; 2) analyzes market conditions and resources; and 3) sets priorities and adopts goals and strategies for addressing identified activities and programs within a program year. Within the general parameters of each of the HUD programs, the City of Bellflower developed its own local needs and priorities and tailored a strategy and funding plan which will provide services that preserve and revitalize neighborhoods.

Each year, the City of Bellflower also completes an Annual Action Plan that describes the City's budget and planned activities for carrying out the Consolidated Plan goals and objectives. The approved and adopted 2024 - 2025 Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) established the goals, objectives, and activities to be undertaken in that year. The CAPER evaluates and measures the accomplishments as they pertain to the goals, objectives, and activities set forth in the Action Plan.
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CR-05: GOALS AND OUTCOMES - 91.520(A)
Summary of Objectives and Outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Overview.

Objectives
■ Decent Housing — Seek opportunities to expand affordable housing, retain affordable housing stock, and increase the availability of affordable permanent housing. ■ Suitable Living Environment — Improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods by providing access to quality facilities and services; create affordable housing opportunities and revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods; restore and preserve natural and physical features of special value for architectural or aesthetic reasons; and conserve energy resources.
■ Economic Opportunity — This includes job creation and or retention activities for low - and very low- income persons and provides access to credit for community development projects that promote long-term economic and social viability.

Performance Outcomes (New or Improved)
• Availability/Accessibility
• Affordability
• Sustainability
Outcomes
During this CAPER reporting period, the City implemented the following projects, programs, and/or activities to meet Consolidated Plan goals:
• Single Family Rehabilitation Program
• Fair Housing Services
• Section 108 Loan Repayment
• Acquisition/Development of Affordable Housing
• Code Enforcement
• Public Services — Bellflower Volunteer Center
• Economic Opportunities — Kingdom Causes Bellflower (Good Soil Industries) ■ Collaboration with Public Agencies — Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), Our Place Housing Solutions (OPHS), the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, local non -profits, and community members to meet the needs of the underserved.

Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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The City funded programs that made significant progress in meeting the annual goals. These programs included providing rehabilitation loans and grants to Bellflower homeowners, offering employment training, and delivering fair housing services. The City also focused on neighborhood preservation through code enforcement and public services.

Table 1 outlines the progress made during the last year of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, while Table 2 details the accomplishments achieved over the five years of the Consolidated Plan.

Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
For comparison purposes, the City of Bellflower generally attained the goals and objectives during this reporting period. The majority of CDBG funds was used to repay a Section 108 loan. Since there are limited CDBG funds and no redevelopment (RDA) funds available, community development activities are more difficult to carry out. The City will continue to look at market trends and funding opportunities.

Accomplishments -ANNUAL ACTION PLAN- FY 2024-2025
Goal
Category
Expected
Program Year 24-25
Actual
Program Year 24-25
Percent
Completed
Improve and
Conserve Existing
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
5 Households
Assisted
12 Households Assisted
240%
Development of
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
1 Housing Unit
0 Housing Unit(s)
Assisted
0 0%
Affirmatively
Furthering
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
175
Households
Assisted
179
Households Assisted
102%
Neighborhood
Preservation
Non -Housing
Community
Development
70 Household Assisted
650
Households Assisted
929%
Public Services
Public Services
Programs
200
Persons Assisted
1157
Persons Assisted
579%
Employment Training
Employment
Training
20 Persons Assisted
21 Persons Assisted
105%
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
N/A
N/A
N/A
Administration
Administration
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Goal
Category
Expected
Program Year 24-25
Actual
Program Year 24-25
Percent
Completed
Economic
Development
Non Housing
Community
Development
3 Businesses Assisted
0 Businesses Assisted
0%
Table 1- Accomplishments - Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date Goal
Category
Strategic Plan
Actual
Percent
Completed
Improve and
Conserve Existing
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
16 Households
Assisted
40 Households Assisted
250%
Development of
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
1 Housing Unit
0 0%
Affirmatively
Furthering
Fair Housing
Public Service
300
Households
Assisted
905
Households Assisted
302%
Neighborhood
Preservation
Non -Housing
Community
Development
600
Household
Assisted
2' 850
Households Assisted
475%
Public Services
Public Services
Programs
9,500
Persons Assisted
6,957
Persons Assisted
73%
Employment Training
Employment Training
50 Persons Assisted
99 Persons Assisted
198%
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
N/A
N/A
N/A
Administration
Administration
N/A
N/A
N/A
Economic
Development
Non -Housing
Community
Development
12 Businesses
Assisted
10 Businesses Assisted
83%
COVID-19 Pandemic
Response
N/A
100
Households
Assisted
253
Households Assisted
thus far
253%
COVID-19 Pandemic
Response
N/A
10 Businesses
Assisted
10 Businesses
Assisted
100%
Table 2 — Accomplishments — Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date The following table identifies the activities funded during FY 2024-2025 to meet Consolidated Plan goals and objectives:
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CDBG Activity
Funded Amount
Actual
Expenditures
CDBG Program
Administration
$161,662
$161,423
Fair Housing Foundation
$18,000
$18,000
Kingdom Causes
$25,000
$25,000
Bellflower Volunteer
Center
$109,567
$109,567
Code Enforcement
$212,045
$212,045
Section 108 Loan
Payment
$538,567
$538,567
Business Assistance
$81,197
$0
HOME Activity
Funded Amount
Actual
Expenditures
HOME Program
Administration
$35,730
$74,443
Single Family Housing
Rehabilitation Program
$250,000
$184,913
CHDO Project
$2,056,204
$0
Table 3 - Program Funding Accomplishments
Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.

The City's allocation of funds is determined by several factors, including priority needs, objectives from the Consolidated Plan, and available financial resources. The City engages with community stakeholders, residents, and non-profit organizations through various meetings to identify the most pressing community development and housing needs. As a result, annual funding may be limited, so the City Council gives special attention to addressing specific high -priority objectives. The Council evaluates the highest needs alongside available resources and the specific goals that must be achieved. Funding is then allocated to agencies that submit proposals aligning with the goals and objectives outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan.
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CR-10: RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF

BENEFICIARIES
The following table identifies the race and ethnic breakdown of families assisted with program funds 91.520(a):

CDBG
HOME
White
1081
10 Black or African American
157
2 Asian
41 0
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 0
American Indian/Alaskan Native & White
0 0
Black/African American & White
7 0
Other (Multi -Racial)
58 0
Total
1,357
12 Hispanic
961
3 Non -Hispanic
386
9 Table 3 - Assistance to racial & ethnic populations by source funds Fair Housing Foundation - Assisted a total of 179 Bellflower residents with fair housing services, including outreach, education, and discrimination counseling.

Kingdom Causes - A social organization that provides employment opportunities to low- and moderate -income residents who are at risk of becoming homeless. These opportunities are offered through Good Soils Industries. The organization also assists "hard -to -hire" populations in need of reintegration skills, specifically targeting individuals with criminal records who are at risk of homelessness. They provide work experience, job acquisition skills, and certification programs to help these individuals re-enter the workforce. During the fiscal year 2024-2025, the agency employed 21 low-income individuals. Additionally, Kingdom Causes offers a range of services, including a community center and life skills classes such as Changing the Mindset, How to Write a Resume, Interview Methods, How to Budget, and How to Interview. The organization also provides employment case management services. In total, Kingdom Causes has assisted 21 low-income individuals.

Bellflower Volunteer Center — The City funded youth services by providing assistance to Bellflower Volunteer Center. The Bellflower Volunteer Center recruits, trains, supervises youth, and recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to serve low- and moderate - income area residents in the City of Bellflower. This past fiscal year, the Volunteer Center 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

served 1,157 unduplicated persons.

Code Enforcement — The City inspected 650 housing units through targeted code enforcement in CDBG-eligible areas.
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CR-15: RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS - 91.520(A)
The following table identifies the resources made available to the City:

Source of Funds
Resources Made
Available for 2024-25
Amount Expended During
Program Year
Federal - CDBG
2024-2025
$1,142,222
$1,064,602
Federal — HOME
$2,446,926
$259,356
Housing Successor Agency
Residual Receipts
$335,000
$162,500
Table 4 — Resources made available
Resources
A total of $897,114 was received in CDBG Funds. An additional $237,451 was available as carryover funds. During this program year, the City received program income in the amount of $7,657 and a total of $1,064,602 was expended in CDBG activities.

A total of $357,302 was received in HOME Funds. An additional $2,089,624 was available as carryover funds. During this program year, the City did not receive any program income. A total of $259,356 was expended in HOME rehabilitation projects and HOME administration.

Geographic Distribution and Location of Investments
Target Area
Planned Percentage of
Allocations
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative
Description
City of Bellflower
100%
100%
Citywide
Table 5 — Geographic distribution & location of investments Due to a reduction in funding and the commitment of a significant portion of Community Development Block Grant funds to repay a Section 108 loan, the City has not identified a specific target area for the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds. The City's strategy is to address community needs and fill service gaps as opportunities arise. In this effort, the City focuses on initiatives that yield the most substantial positive impact on the community while addressing the needs of underserved populations. Certain projects are specifically designed for low- and moderate -income areas, defined as block groups where at least 51 percent of the population has incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the Area Median Income.

Furthermore, investments and services aimed at special needs populations, alongside those primarily serving low- and moderate -income individuals, will be implemented citywide.

Housing assistance and acquisition programs will be accessible to income -qualified households across the City. Importantly, 100 percent of all allocated funds will benefit low - and moderate -income persons.

Leveraging
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The City does not own any public land. The City of Bellflower used HOME, CDBG, and Successor Agency Housing Set Aside funds to meet the housing and community development needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the City uses services/resources from Los Angeles County and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The City continues to search for competitive funds through various sources including federal and state grant funding opportunities when available.

HOME Match Report
As a recipient of HOME funds, the City is required to make non -Federal financial contributions to projects that qualify as affordable housing under the HOME Program.

Annually, the contributions must total a minimum of 25 percent of the HOME funds expended from the City's HOME entitlement amount, less administration costs, unless the City has received a reduction in the match requirement.

To receive a match reduction, the City must meet the following distress criteria: 1) family poverty rate, and/or 2) per capita income (PCI). When a City meets one of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in fiscal distress and receives a 50 percent reduction of match. If a City satisfies both of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in severe fiscal distress and receives a 100 percent reduction of match.

FY 2024 Distress Calculations
The City's poverty rate for FY 2024-2025 was 12.95% and the PCI was $25,477. As such, the City met the PCI criterion and qualifies for a 50% HOME Match reduction.

Fiscal Year Summary — HOME Match

1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year
$931,610.43

2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year $18,081.83

3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $949,692.26

4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year
$25,477

5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $924,215.26
Table 6 — Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project
No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contribut
ion
Cash
(non-
Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes,
Fees,
Charges
Appraised
Land/Real
Property
Required
Infrastruc
ture
Site
Preparation,
Construction
Materials,
Donated
labor
Bond
Finan
cing
Total
Match
Rental
Assistance
and Other
FY 24-25
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project
No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contribut
ion
Cash
(non-
Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes,
Fees,
Charges
Appraised
Land/Real
Property
Required
Infrastruc
ture
Site
Preparation,
Construction
Materials,
Donated
labor
Bond
Finan
cing
Total
Match
SHA
funded
Assistance
Table 7 — Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year HOME MBE/WBE Report
The City advertises its contracting opportunities in a local paper, the Los Cerritos Community News and at the City's major facilities. The City will continue its efforts to offer contracting opportunities to minority and women -owned businesses.

A total of $357,302 was received in HOME Funds. An additional $2,089,624 was available as carryover funds. The City did not receive HOME -funded housing loan repayments during FY 2024-2025. The total HOME available funds for FY 2024-2025 amounted to $2,446,926 During this program year, no program income funds were receipted.

Program Income — Enter the program amounts for the reporting period Balance on
hand at
beginning of
reporting period
Amount
received during
reporting period
Total amount
expended
during reporting
period
Amount
expended for
TBRA
Balance on
hand at end of
reporting period
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Table 8 — Program Income
Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises — Indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period Total
Minority Business Enterprises
White
Non -
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Contracts
Dollar
Amount
0 0
0 0
0 0
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Number
0 0
0 0
0 0
Sub -Contracts
Number
0 0
0 0
0 0
Dollar
Amount
0 0
0 0
0 0
Total
Women
Business
Enterprises
Male
Contracts
Dollar
Amount
0 0
0 Number
0 0
0 Sub -Contracts
Number
0 0
0 Dollar
Amount
0 0
0 Table 9 - Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises Minority Owners of Rental Property — Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted Total
Minority Property Owners
White Non -
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Number
0 0
0 0
0 0
Dollar
Amount
0 0
0 0
0 0
Table 10 — Minority Owners of Rental Property

RELOCATION AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
During FY 2024-2025, there was no voluntary or involuntary displacement that would trigger the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act. The City of Bellflower's policy is to minimize displacement, whether permanently or temporarily, of person(s) from projects funded with Federal funds, such as Property Acquisition, Single or Multi -Family Rehabilitation and Demolition. If the City undertakes any of these activities with funds provided under the CDBG or HOME Programs, the City would follow the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Act of 1978 (URA) and Section 104 (d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
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Relocation and Real Property Acquisition — Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition Parcels Acquired
0 0
Businesses Displaced
0 0
Nonprofit Organizations
Displaced
0 0
Households Temporarily
Relocated, not Displaced
0 0
Households
Displaced
Total
Minority Property Enterprises
White Non -
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Number
0 0
0 0
0 0
Cost
0 0
0 0
0 0
Table 11— Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
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CR-20: AFFORDABLE HOUSING - 91.520(B)
The following tables represent the City's progress in providing planned affordable housing, including the number and types of families served:

One -Year
Goal
Actual
# of homeless households to be provided
affordable housing units
0 0
# of non -homeless households to be provided
affordable housing units
40 28
# of special needs households to be provided
affordable housinc units
0 0
Total
40 28
Table 12 — Number of Households
One -Year
Goal
Actual
# of households supported through rental
assistance
20 12
# of households supported through production of
new units (Partnership Housing)
0 0
# of households supported through the rehab of
existing units (Housing Rehab)
5 12
# of households supported through acquisition of
existinc units (1st Time Homebuyer)
0 0
Total
25 24
Table 13 - Number of Households Supported
Difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals
During this reporting period, the City allocated funds to the following programs/activities, through various sources of funds to meet housing affordability goals:

Project
Source of Funds
Priority
Amount
Allocated
Amount
Expended
Single -Family Housing
Rehabilitation Program
HOME
High
$250,000
$184,913
CHDO Project
HOME
High
$2,056,204
$0
Fair Housing
CDBG
High
$18,000
$18,000
Table 14 — Funds Made Available
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Problems Encountered in Meeting Affordable Housing Goals The City of Bellflower is collaborating with Wakeland Housing on a permanent supportive housing project funded by the Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO).

Wakeland Housing has been awarded $6.65 million from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and is actively working to secure additional grant funding.

Once the housing developer finalizes their portion of the funding, the City will contribute approximately $2.1 million in HOME funds and $1.1 million in HOME -ARP funds to complete the CHDO project. The permanent supportive housing development is expected to provide 51 beds, which will allow for additional beds to be opened at the New Hope Temporary Shelter in Bellflower.

The following activities were conducted in FY 2024-2025 to preserve existing affordable housing stock through homeowner rehabilitation and preventing slum and blight through Code Enforcement Activities in targeted areas.

Activity
Accomplishment Data
Code Enforcement Inspections
650 housing units inspected in CDBG-eligible
areas
Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation
12 housing units rehabilitated
CHDO Project
0 project
Table 15 — Programs Made Available
The following housing activities assisted in meeting the affordable housing goals:

A Rapid Re -Housing program funded with Housing Successor Agency Low and Moderate Housing Funds assisted 20 persons with rental assistance.

Approximately 179 unduplicated persons were assisted with fair housing services through a Public Service Agreement with Fair Housing Foundation.

Under the Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program, 12 loans/grants were funded, and all 12 were completed during the year.

The City has made progress in meeting most of its goals as evidenced in the outcomes.

How outcomes will impact future annual Action Plans
The annual goals are modest and take into account current housing trends, the availability of funds, and interested investors who can support the development of affordable housing. The outcomes from the previous annual report period may influence future annual Action Plans by providing insights into the City's success in achieving established goals.

The City will reevaluate areas, projects, or types of activities where program year goals were not met. Continuing to prioritize needs will shape future annual Action Plans. The City is particularly focused on developing affordable owner -occupied projects and is open to assisting developers with viable proposals as they arise. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

Additionally, the City frequently reviews projects to ensure compliance with Section 215 Homeownership requirements. A consultant for the City ensures that affordable housing projects funded through the HOME program comply with rent restrictions, purchase price limits, resale and recapture provisions, as well as energy efficiency standards for new construction.

Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
# of Persons Served
CDBG Actual
HOME Actual
Extremely Low -Income
1,020
7 Very Low -Income
62 5
Low -Income
275
0 Total
1,357
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The numbers provided reflect the count of low-income individuals who received assistance through CDBG and HOME activities. CDBG funds were utilized to benefit low-income persons through various programs, including the Fair Housing Program administered by the Fair Housing Foundation, the Good Soil Industries Program managed by Kingdom Causes Bellflower, and the Bellflower Volunteer Center. A total of 179 unduplicated individuals were served by the Fair Housing Program, while 21 individuals were provided employment opportunities through Kingdom Causes, and 1,157 individuals were assisted by the Volunteer Center.

Additionally, HOME funds were allocated to support low-income households through the Home Rehabilitation Program, with 12 households receiving assistance during the fiscal year. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

CR-25: HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS -

91.220(D,E); 91.320(D,E); 91.520(C)
The following narrative reflects the City's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness.

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Bellflower recognizes the importance of outreach and will continue to provide input and referrals to Kingdom Causes Bellflower and LAHSA to assist efforts to end homelessness.

According to the 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count by City/County conducted by the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), in Bellflower, there are 175 homeless persons, 111 of whom are unsheltered persons. This number includes 82 persons on the street, 7 persons in makeshift shelters, and 22 persons in cars, vans, and campers.

Due to extremely limited funding, the City primarily relies on the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the Office of Public Health Services (OPHS), and various public service agencies to address homelessness. LAHSA is responsible for collecting regional homeless data, serving as a clearinghouse for information and resources, identifying gaps in services, and leading strategic planning efforts to help individuals transition from homelessness to permanent housing. The necessary services include housing counseling, temporary shelters, hotel and motel vouchers, emergency food and transportation, clothing, and job search assistance. Most of the funded activities also involve an outreach component.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
In May 2020, the City opened New Hope Temporary Homeless Shelter, which provides beds and services to homeless persons in the City. The Shelter provides temporary and short-term housing needs for persons experiencing homelessness in the City. Services at the Shelter include Intake/Bed Reservations, Food/Meals, Laundry, Storage, Animal/Pet Assistance, Security, Transportation, Recreational Activities, Assessment and Housing Navigation, Case Management, Housing Placement Services, Life Skills Classes, Employment/Job Referrals, Health Care Resources, Mental Health Resources, Drug & Alcohol Treatment Referrals, and Benefits Enrollment.

Because the City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) or CoC funding to assist the homeless, the City relies heavily on LAHSA and local non-profit organizations to provide additional homeless services.

Helping low income and extremely low income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, and those who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions) and those receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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CDBG funds are used to benefit low-income persons under the Fair Housing Program administered by the Fair Housing Foundation and Good Soil Industries Program administered by Kingdom Causes Bellflower. The City has a public service agreement with Kingdom Causes Bellflower, in which the non-profit provides a job training and employment program for nonviolent offenders reentering society. The program assists in hiring Bellflower's unemployed and under -employed. The program provides on-the-job training, certification programs, and job acquisition skills.

The City also has the newly built homeless shelter which opened in 2020 where it assists individuals who are discharged from public facilities. Individuals who are being discharged from public facilities may be referred to the shelter to avoid homelessness.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. This includes shortening the time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

Bellflower will continue its efforts to assist in such endeavors through the preservation of existing affordable units through the rehabilitation program, the creation of new affordable units, or helping to fill vacant assisted units with people who meet the requirements of this category. The direct work in assisting the homeless is done through LAHSA's CoC initiatives.

However, as CDBG funds become available, Bellflower will assist by providing funding through supportive services. The City funds local public services including Kingdom Causes, which provides employment opportunities to under employed and unemployed Bellflower residents. Kingdom Causes also provides on-the-job training, certification programs, and job acquisition skills for those who may have criminal records or are at risk of homelessness.

Collaboration with local community housing developer non -profits such as Partnership Housing Inc. CHDO can provide affordable housing for special populations such as veterans and their families.

Chronically homeless persons require rehabilitation services, employment training and placement, health services, and case management services to move from homelessness to transitional housing, and then to supportive/permanent housing. The CoC Strategy coordinated by LAHSA offers a full range of services and facilities. The City supports LAHSA's strategy for constructing housing facilities that help transition chronically homeless persons to a stable housing situation and receive supportive services that would improve their employment skills. LAHSA's main goals include Housing First (permanent supportive housing), Housing Plus (wraparound services and support), Homeless Prevention, Enhanced Data Collection, and Securing Mainstream Resources. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

CR-30: PUBLIC HOUSING - 91.220(H); 91.320(J)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
Not applicable as the City of Bellflower does not have any public housing.

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not applicable as the City of Bellflower does not have any public housing.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Not applicable as the City of Bellflower does not have any public housing. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

CR-35: OTHER ACTIONS - 91.220(J,K); 91.320(I,J)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Governmental and market barriers both have the potential to affect the City's ability to provide and maintain affordable housing. The City's land use controls, although developed to ensure quality and sound development, may play a role in limiting the production of affordable housing for all income levels. In addition, requirements mandated by state and federal agencies (e.g., energy conservation requirements and the American Disabilities Act) may impede the production of affordable housing. The City's updated 2021-2029 Housing Element was adopted on September 7, 2022, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the Housing Element is to ensure the City establishes policies, procedures, and incentives in its land use planning and redevelopment activities that will result in the maintenance and expansion of the housing supply to adequately accommodate households currently living and expected to live in Bellflower. It institutes policies that will guide City decision -making and establishes an action program to implement housing goals through 2029. The Housing Element has been designed to address key housing issues in the City. The foremost issue is providing a mix and balance of housing types and costs to meet the needs of all segments of the population of Bellflower. As such, the Housing Element makes provisions for affordable and accessible housing for special needs groups in the City and is designed to provide guidance in the maintenance of existing affordable housing. The Housing Element provides goals, policies, and policy actions to guide the development, redevelopment, and preservation of a balanced inventory of housing to meet the needs of present and future residents of the City. Goal 3 is to minimize the impact of governmental constraints on housing production and affordability. Actions to be taken in fulfillment of this goal include:

1. Remove Development Constraints

2. Objective Design Standards

3. Affordable Housing Incentives

4. Planning and Development Fees

5. Streamline Processing

6. Zone code updates to address housing for special needs populations

7. Water and sewer service providers
The City will continue to pursue the following course of action to eliminate any negative effects that may result from public policies:
• Maintain dialogue with developers, residents, and nonprofit organizations involved in housing projects to assist Bellflower in making the best planning, infrastructure, and development decisions.
• Continue to work toward increasing public awareness and acceptance of the need for affordable housing throughout the City
• Research housing programs and determine feasibility with consideration of the current housing market and funding for programs
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Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City has had success in supporting homeless families with children, female victims of abuse or female alcoholics by offering public service agency funds to local non -profits and non -profits that provide services to Bellflower residents. The City does not provide its own Human or Health Services and depends on the Los Angeles County system and LAHSA to meet these needs.

Additionally, using CDBG funds, the City supports local non -profits such as Kingdom Causes Bellflower whose programs, such as Our Place Housing Solutions and Good Soil Industries, strive to address the needs of underserved neighbors through employment and training, technology access, classes, and workshops, as well as homeless assistance and referrals.

CDBG funds also support the non-profit agency, Fair Housing Foundation to help households and landlords understand fair housing laws and prevent undue evictions or other conditions that make housing unaffordable.

The primary obstacle to addressing the needs of the underserved is funding availability. Since the elimination of redevelopment in California and the 20% Low and Moderate Housing Set Aside funding that was part of redevelopment, it is more difficult to undertake revitalization projects. Another obstacle to meeting the needs of the underserved is lack of local data. While some data is available from LAHSA and other local service agencies, the data is generally aggregated for the region and not specific to Bellflower. To help bridge this gap, the City is working to establish closer ties and ways to support local non -profits such as Kingdom Causes Bellflower along with the public service agencies who provide homeless resources: Beacon Light Mission, Catholic Charities, Christian Outreach Appeal, Year Round Shelter Hotline, Little House, Long Beach Rescue Mission, Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, Rio Hondo Transitional Housing, Salvation Army, and United Way Hotline.

Actions taken to address obstacles to lead based paint hazards 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Most of the City's housing stock was built before 1980 which increases the likelihood of the unit containing lead -based paint. Based on 2018-2022 ACS data, Bellflower has 18,237 housing units built before 1980, accounting for almost 73% of the City's housing stock, with 3,283 units constructed before 1950. These older units, at high risk for LBPHs, require ongoing updates and remediation to reduce health hazards. HUD's Lead Based Paint (LBP) regulations require all units assisted with CDBG and HOME funds to be inspected for LBP and abated if LBP is found to be present. Bellflower's program guidelines include measures to ensure compliance with the regulations. The guidelines include testing, LBP removal, and control activities. The City will refer any cases of suspected lead poisoning to the Los Angeles County Public Health Department for investigation.

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty -level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City of Bellflower regularly provides service referrals to those living below the poverty line. The City provides a listing of public service agencies, homeless resources and contact information/links to social service agencies on the City's website:
www.bellflower.org . In addition, the City supports other government agencies, private developers, and non-profit agencies that are involved in creating affordable housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate -income residents. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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The City continually reviews its own policies and procedures and attempts to implement policies that help reduce poverty and coordinate available resources and services. For example, the city implemented a mixed -use development zone downtown which encourages integration of services and higher density development around transit centers.

Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City seeks to maintain effective and efficient methods of communicating with other agencies to develop programs and projects that ensure cost effective program delivery. To overcome gaps in the institutional structure, the City maintains communication with HUD, the State Department of Housing and Community Development, the Economic Development Administration, interagency staff, and neighboring cities to help overcome gaps in institutional structure.

In addition, the City consulted with both public and private agencies to develop the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Agencies consulted include the Los Angeles County Health Department, (specifically the Childhood Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Program), the Los Angeles County Housing Authority, LAHSA, the Department of Health and Human Services, HUD, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Social Services, the Fair Housing Foundation, local public services agencies, and CHDOs.

The community was asked to rank the priority of various CDBG and HOME eligible activity categories as high, medium, or low. The City actively sought to understand the needs of the community and more specifically low -and moderate -income populations and those most in need of CDBG and HOME funds. A list of Public Service Agencies and other interested community members were notified via e-mail about the development of the Consolidated Plan.

The agencies contacted are included in the Consolidated Plan.

Strengths and gaps regarding the institutional structure emerged from stakeholder and community meetings, community needs surveys, and other coordinated communication. The City continues to streamline and make improvements to the delivery system to best serve the community through activities and services. As the needs of low- to moderate -income residents' change, the demand for types of services and programs will also change.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City maintains a contact list of interested nonprofits, public agencies, social services agencies, and private housing developers that have the capacity and potential to carry out activities and meet some of the goals described in the Consolidated Plan. Letters or notices announcing the availability of funds are emailed to potential applicants and interested agencies when funding is available. In addition, notices are published in the local newspaper, posted at various locations in the City, and posted on the City website. Staff participate in local and regional meetings, which include service providers, neighboring agencies and elected officials to keep abreast of issues impacting the quality of life for Bellflower's low-income residents. When funds are available the City maintains a web presence and it actively provides technical assistance throughout the year to assist interested citizens and agencies applying 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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for CDBG and HOME funds. The City will continue to strengthen its coordination and consultation efforts with other agencies, including State and local public agencies, to ensure that needed services and funding for the homeless and other services are addressed. The City will also continue to work with agencies and organizations to strengthen coordination, assess gaps in the delivery of services, and develop strategies to overcome the gaps and carry out the goals and objectives of the Action Plan.

Actions Taken to Overcome the Effects of any Impediments identified in the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 91.520(a) In 2020 the City of Bellflower updated its Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair Housing Choice.

Its conclusions provide the basis for the recommendations also made in the report.

Impediments are defined as:
• Any action, omission, or decision taken because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status or national origin which restricts housing choices or the availability of housing choices; or
• Any action, omission, or decision which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin; or
• An assessment of the availability of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes.

Through counseling and case management, the Fair Housing Foundation identified that the most common complaints were on the basis of disability, race, familial status, and retaliation.

During FY 2024-2025, the City continued to monitor and implement the recommendations in the Al through a public service agreement with the Fair Housing Foundation.

The Fair Housing Foundation provided the City with comprehensive Fair Housing Program services that include:

1. Discrimination Counseling and Complaint Intake and Investigation

2. General Housing (landlord/tenant) Counseling and Resolutions

3. Enforcement and Impact Litigation

4. Education and Outreach Programs
Proposed Actions to Address Identified Impediments
Proposed actions to address the impediments to fair housing choice identified within the City are as follows:

Action 1— Continue to Provide Fair Housing Services
The City will continue to contract with the Fair Housing Foundation to provide fair housing services to Bellflower residents, which includes the processing of housing discrimination complaints and landlord/tenant counseling services.

Action 2 — Provide Targeted Fair Housing Education and Outreach The Fair Housing Foundation will collaborate and coordinate with multiple agencies, including 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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lenders, realtors, and cultural groups to provide increased efforts in educating residents.

Action 3 — Increase Fair Housing Awareness and Education Through the City's Website The City, on its website, will increase efforts in educating residents on potential sources of discrimination and avenues to address fair housing.

Action 4 — Provide Information on Property Management Practices at Landlord Workshops The Fair Housing Foundation will continue to hold Landlord Workshops via virtual or in person as permitted and include discussions on the prohibited discriminatory practices pertaining to service and companion animals, reasonable accommodations, and reasonable modifications.

Action 5— Continue Affirmative Marketing Actions for CDBG and HOME Programs The City will continue to affirmatively market CDBG and HOME funded programs. Marketing efforts will include advertising housing programs in local publications and on the City's website. The City will continue to promote fair housing by ensuring outreach to all potential eligible households.
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CR-40: MONITORING - 91.10(D,E); 91.520(C)
Describe the standards and procedures that will be used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will be used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and comprehensive planning requirements.

The objective of monitoring is to ensure that all projects and activities receiving funding comply with HUD regulations. For the City's housing programs, such as Home Rehabilitation and New Housing Construction Projects, there is close collaboration with the Building and Safety Department. This partnership ensures that all projects meet Housing Quality Standards and are free from any substandard building issues. Monitoring of public service agencies and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) is conducted every 1 to 3 years, depending on the number of housing units involved. This monitoring focuses on both program and financial performance as well as regulatory compliance. The City utilizes a monitoring checklist that includes a review of federal compliance and relevant documentation as required by HUD. This checklist covers various aspects such as program performance, record - keeping, financial performance, and adherence to regulations.

In FY 2024-2025, the City worked with Avant -Garde to conduct onsite desk monitoring for three rental properties assisted by the HOME program: Our Place Housing Solutions, HOPE, and Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments. The City developed a schedule and coordinated with property managers to provide supporting documentation, demonstrating compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME regulations. The monitoring involved reviewing all relevant tenant, maintenance, financial, and administrative files, as well as ensuring that property standards meet HUD requirements and other applicable regulations.

Kingdom Causes — 8822 Oak Street:

During the HOME monitoring process, several compliance issues were identified. A review of the current rental agreement and income determination revealed non-compliance. The City collaborated with Kingdom Causes to address these issues and ensure that the necessary documents were brought into compliance. The property inspection failed due to the absence of a smoke detector in the master bedroom. Fortunately, all required documentation was subsequently submitted, including a corrected work order that addressed the inspection issue.

The City has issued a closeout letter for FY 24-25 monitoring. Moving forward, the City will continue to work with the property management company to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD HOME regulations by conducting regularly scheduled on -site inspections and monitoring activities.

HOPE — 9610 Laurel Street:

During the HOME monitoring process, several compliance issues were identified. The documentation related to the rental agreement, lead paint disclosure, financial audit, policies and procedures, and affirmative action plan were reviewed and found to be non -compliant.

Additionally, tenant income determinations were not complete. The City is actively working closely with HOPE to address these issues and bring them into compliance. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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Bellflower Terrace — 9920 Flora Vista Street:

During the HOME monitoring process, several compliance issues were identified. It was determined that the most recent financial audit, as well as the relevant policies and procedures, affirmative marketing plan, and asset management documentation, were not provided and were not in compliance. Additionally, tenant income documentation was incomplete. Since then, all necessary documentation and clarifications have been submitted.

The City has issued a closeout letter for the FY 24-25 monitoring period. Moving forward, the City will continue to collaborate with the property management company to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD HOME regulations through regularly scheduled on -site inspections and monitoring.

FY 2024-2025 CDBG Subrecipient:

To ensure long-term compliance with its programs, the City requires all subrecipients, including City departments, to submit performance reports and reimbursement requests on a quarterly basis. Upon receipt of these reports, staff review the performance data to determine how many participants benefited from the services provided and compare this number to the subrecipient's goals for the program. Staff also assess all reimbursement requests to ensure that the expenses are eligible and align with the program's objectives. Avant -Garde conducted on -site monitoring for Kingdom Causes, the Fair Housing Foundation, and the Bellflower Volunteer Center.

Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
The City of Bellflower's 2024-2025 CAPER was developed in accordance with requirements and federal regulations. To ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements, the Economic Development Department staff regularly conducts a review of projects and programs to ensure that they are eligible and meet national objectives. In addition, the City conducts periodic self -audits of all programs and projects to ensure compliance and verify supporting documentation is in the project files. Subrecipient quarterly reports and summary reports were used as the source of information for CAPER reporting.

The Draft CAPER adheres to the City's Citizen Participation Plan for public noticing, public review and comment period, public hearings, and meetings.

Description of the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

To provide notice to citizens, the City published a Notice of a Public Hearing and 15 -day comment period to receive comments on the performance report.

To ensure all City residents had ample opportunity to take notice of all scheduled public hearings, all notices regarding such hearings were published, including the date, time and location, and availability of the CAPER for public review and comment for a period of at least 15 days, from September 5, 2025, through September 22, 2025. The notice was physically posted at several locations including Bellflower City Hall, the Brakensiek Library, the Bellflower substation, and various city owned park and recreation facilities. The City's notice was also published in the Los Cerritos Community News. The document was made available to the public for review on the City's website, www.bellflower.org ,. and mail upon request.

After HUD approval, it will be included on the City's website. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

Summary of Public Comments
Pending public comments.
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CR-45: CDBG- 91.520(C)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

The City amended its 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to re -program $407,553 of CDBG-CV unspent funds to redesign the Friendship Square Plaza.

In the past years, the City funded an emergency rental relief program, which assisted 42 Bellflower residents. In addition, CV funds were also allocated to food insecurity programs including, a homeless shelter meal program, which was able to assist 112 persons with food, as well as a food insecurity program which assisted 15 families with biweekly grocery prick up. The City has also allocated CV funds to a youth/family/senior services program which was able to assist 276 low -moderate Bellflower residents. The following table provided the expenditures thus far.

CDBG-CV Activity
Funded Amount
Expenditures
Thus far
CV -Program
Administration
$237,696
$237,696
CV -Emergency Housing
Needs Assistance
$181,143
$181,143
CV -Food Insecurity
Program
$24,564
$24,564
CV -Homeless Shelter
Meals Program
$30,000
$30,000
CV-Youth/Family/Senior
Services
$213,023
$213,023
CV -Business Grant
Assistance
$94,500
$94,500
CV -Friendship Square
Plaza
$407,553
$0
Table 17 — CDBG-CV Programs
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CR-50:- HOME 91.520(D)
Include the results of on -site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations.

The objective of monitoring is to ensure that all projects and activities receiving funding comply with HUD regulations. For the City's housing programs, such as Home Rehabilitation and New Housing Construction Projects, there is close collaboration with the Building and Safety Department. This partnership ensures that all projects meet Housing Quality Standards and are free from any substandard building issues. Monitoring of public service agencies and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) is conducted every 1 to 3 years, depending on the number of housing units involved. This monitoring focuses on both program and financial performance as well as regulatory compliance. The City utilizes a monitoring checklist that includes a review of federal compliance and relevant documentation as required by HUD. This checklist covers various aspects such as program performance, record - keeping, financial performance, and adherence to regulations.

In FY 2024-2025, the City worked with Avant -Garde to conduct onsite desk monitoring for three rental properties assisted by the HOME program: Our Place Housing Solutions, HOPE, and Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments. The City developed a schedule and coordinated with property managers to provide supporting documentation, demonstrating compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME regulations. The monitoring involved reviewing all relevant tenant, maintenance, financial, and administrative files, as well as ensuring that property standards meet HUD requirements and other applicable regulations
Kingdom Causes — 8822 Oak Street:

During the HOME monitoring process, several compliance issues were identified. A review of the current rental agreement and income determination revealed non-compliance. The City collaborated with Kingdom Causes to address these issues and ensure that the necessary documents were brought into compliance. The property inspection failed due to the absence of a smoke detector in the master bedroom. Fortunately, all required documentation was subsequently submitted, including a corrected work order that addressed the inspection issue.

The City has issued a closeout letter for FY 24-25 monitoring. Moving forward, the City will continue to work with the property management company to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD HOME regulations by conducting regularly scheduled on -site inspections and monitoring activities.

HOPE — 9610 Laurel Street:

During the HOME monitoring process, several compliance issues were identified. The documentation related to the rental agreement, lead paint disclosure, financial audit, policies and procedures, and affirmative action plan were reviewed and found to be non -compliant.

Additionally, tenant income determinations were not complete. The City is actively working closely with HOPE to address these issues and bring them into compliance.

Bellflower Terrace — 9920 Flora Vista Street:

During the HOME monitoring process, several compliance issues were identified. It was determined that the most recent financial audit, as well as the relevant policies and 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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procedures, affirmative marketing plan, and asset management documentation, were not provided and were not in compliance. Additionally, tenant income documentation was incomplete. Since then, all necessary documentation and clarifications have been submitted.

The City has issued a closeout letter for the FY 24-25 monitoring period. Moving forward, the City will continue to collaborate with the property management company to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD HOME regulations through regularly scheduled on -site inspections and monitoring.

An assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME units.

92.351(b)
The City has the mechanisms in place to affirmatively market CDBG and HOME funded programs. Marketing efforts include advertising housing programs in local publications. The City collects and maintains statistical information on race and ethnicity to ensure all segments of the community are being served. The City's Limited English Proficiency Plan has identified that the City has a significant portion of Spanish-speaking residents. To ensure that all residents are aware of programs, publications are provided in both English and Spanish brochures of programs, and program information is placed at City department desks and libraries as well as on the City's website.

A total of $357,302 was received in HOME Funds. An additional $2,089,624 was available as carryover funds from prior years. The total HOME available funds for FY 2024-2025 amounted to $2,446,926.

Data on the amount and use of program income for projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics.

During FY 2024-2025, a total of $357,302 was received in HOME Funds and no HOME program income was received during the fiscal year. However, an additional $2,089,624 was available as carryover funds from prior years.

HOME Program activities are consistent with the City's stated goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan. The City's identified housing needs included preservation and upgrading of existing housing, development of home ownership and rental opportunities as its principal housing goals. During this reporting period, the City allocated HOME funds to the following projects/programs:
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Activity
Amount
Allocated
Actual
Expended
Home Administration
Administration
$35,730
$74,443
Single -Family Housing
Rehabilitation Program
Rehabilitation
$250,000
$184,913
CHDO
Acquisition,
Rehabilitation,
and/or
Construction
$2,056,204
$0
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The Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program provides grants and/or loans to low- and moderate -income owner -occupied households that need financial assistance to bring their house up to current housing quality standards. 12 loans/grants were given to eligible Bellflower residents during this program year.

The City has three HOME -funded projects in its rental housing portfolio. They are: 1) Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments on 9920 Flora Vista Street; 2) Our Place Housing Solutions CHDO on 8822 Oak Street; and 3) HOPE CHDO Project on 9610 Laurel Street.

Rental monitoring and on -site inspections are conducted according to a schedule as prescribed by federal regulations at 24 CFR 92.504(d). Depending on the number of units, the project is monitored annually or as required. Staff and the City's Consultant, Avant Garde, Inc., conducted HOME monitoring and inspections in February 2025. The inspections included 15% of all units and the exteriors of the buildings. In addition, the City's consultant, Urban Futures conducts affordability and occupancy compliance annual reports on Bellflower Terrace Senior Apartments to ensure HOME assisted units are income compliant within affordable housing income limits.

Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 91.220(k) (STATES ONLY: Including the coordination of LIHTC with the development of affordable housing). 91.320(j)
In the 2024-2025 program year, the City allocated funds to the following housing activity:

Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program This program assists the City with meeting the goals and objectives as adopted in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan and Housing Element.

In addition, the City will continue to make efforts to facilitate the development of affordable housing, including:

1. Efforts to streamline the environmental review process for housing developments, using available state categorical exemptions and federal categorical exclusions when applicable.

2. Annually pursue state, federal and other funding opportunities to increase the supply of safe, decent, affordable housing in Bellflower for lower income households (including extremely low-income households), such as seniors, the disabled, the 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

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homeless, and those at risk of homelessness.

3. Amend the Zoning Code to provide zoning incentives for affordable housing projects, such as increases in density, or provide incentives through existing affordable housing provisions of the Bellflower Municipal Code.

4. Support and refer residents to LACDA and LAHSA for emergency housing, shelters and special needs housing, and supportive services.
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Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided Total Labor Hours
CDBG
HOME
Total Number of Activities
0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 2 —Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
CDBG
HOME
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
0 0
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.
0 0
Direct, on -the job training (including apprenticeships). 0 0
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off -site training.
0 0
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).
0 0
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.
0 0
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.
0 0
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.
0 0
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes, preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
0 0
Held one or more job fairs.
0 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
0 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation. 0 0
Assisted residents with finding child care.
0 0
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution.
0 0
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Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
0 0
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
0 0
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.
0 0
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
0 0
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
0 0
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one -stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
0 0
Other.
0 0
Table 3 — Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Narrative
The City did not have active Section 3 eligible activities for Program Year 2024-2025 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

APPENDICES
APPENDIX A:

Proof of Public Notice — pending
APPENDIX B:

Public Comments — pending
APPENDIX C:

IDIS Reports — PR26
2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

APPENDIX A:

Proof of Public Notice
Pending
2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

APPENDIX B:

Public Comments
Pending
2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

APPENDIX C:

IDIS Reports —PR26 & Section 3
2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

2025 BUILDING CODES UPDATE
ORDINANCE NO. 1449
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1450
September 22, 2025
City Council Meeting

2025 Building Codes Update
•Every 3 years,the CBSC is updated
•This Ordinance amends portions of the 2025
CBSC and adopts the 2025 Edition of the
CBSC
•If adopted,the provisions in this Ordinance
will take effect on January 1,2026.

2025 Building Codes Update
•Projects for which a building permit
application and building plans were
submitted before the Ordinance’s
effective date,and for which building
permits are obtained within 90 days of the
effective date,would be exempt from the
updated regulations.

Changes to the 2025 Codes
Seismic Hazard Mitigation
The requirements to address Soil
Liquefaction that has previously
been enforced by policy is now
permanent language in this
ordinance.

Changes to the 2025 Codes
CRC Section R401.4.1.1.5.1
Soils Investigation Report for all
residential projects exceeding 750 square
feet or more than one story in height.

Projects under 750 square feet may meet
the necessary seismic hazard mitigation
following the City’s prescriptive design
methods.

Changes to the 2025 Codes
CRC Sections R904 and R905
Modification to the CRC roof
covering provisions to require a
minimum classification of “Type B”
roof covering materials.

Changes to the 2025 Codes
CBC Table 1505.1
CBC Section 1505.1.2
Modification to the Building Code
roof covering provisions to require a
minimum classification of “Type B”
roof covering materials.

Changes to the 2025 Codes
Fire Code Section 503
The specific adoption of Fire Code
Section 503 to give the Fire Chief
the authority to establish a minimum
width for fire access roads.

Changes to the 2025 Codes
BMC Chapter 15.84
The Adoption of the new Wildland-Urban
Interface Code. This required a new
BMC Chapter 15.84 to be added.

The requirements of the Wildland-Urban
Interface were previously in Chapter 7 of
the Building Code.

ENERGY CODE UPDATES
2025 California Energy Code

Energy Code Updates
Swimming Pool Requirements
•Outdoor heated pools/spas must have pool
cover
•Pool Heater must be solar and/or heat pump

Energy Code Updates
Commercial
•Adds mandatory electric-ready for
new commercial kitchens including
restaurants

Energy Code Updates
CBC Section 903.2 Automatic sprinkler
systems are required to be installed in
Group B, F-1, M and S-1 occupancies that
have lithium-ion or lithium-metal battery
systems.

Occupancy criteria defined in next slide.

Energy Code Updates
CBC Section 903.2 continued
Group B: Testing and R&D Labs for such
batteries
Group F-1: Lithium battery or EV manufacture,
ESS or equipment that uses such batteries
Group M: Storage of such batteries
Group S-1: Storage or repair of EVs with a fire
area of greater than 500 sq ft

URGENCY ORDINANCE
Urgency Ordinance No. 1450

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1449 & URGENCY ORDINANCE
NO. 1450

Recommendation
1)Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 by at least
a four-fifths vote; and Waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 1449; or
2)Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item

THE END
2025 BUILDING CODES UPDATES
September 22, 2025
City Council Meeting

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services Alan Cook, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing and:
1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 — An Urgency Ordinance adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain amendments based upon local conditions; and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1449 — An Ordinance adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain
amendments based upon local conditions; and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes.

DATE: September 22, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 3, 2025, the City Council introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 1449. A public hearing was set for September 22, 2025 for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance. Second reading and adoption is recommended. Beginning October 1, 2025 to June 1, 2031, a city cannot make additional local amendments to the California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") that regulate residential units. Given the limited window for the code adoption process and to continue the City's current enforcement practices, Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 is also recommended for adoption. Except for the urgency findings, Ordinance No. 1450 is identical to Ordinance No. 1449. If approved, the Urgency Ordinance would take effect immediately and the regular Ordinance would take effect 30 days after adoption. However, the provisions within the Ordinances will become operative on January 1, 2026.

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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1. Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 by at least a four -fifths (4/5) vote to take effect immediately; and Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1449; or

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

FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended actions will result in no financial impact to the City's General Fund. The cost to administer this process is captured through Building Department permits and fees.

ATTACHMENTS
Urgency Ordinance No. 1450 3
Ordinance No. 1449 34
September 3, 2025, Staff Report (Without Attachments) 65 -2-

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 1450
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,

THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

MECHANICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE

CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE

CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN

BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED

STANDARDS CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS BASED
UPON LOCAL CONDITIONS; AND AMENDING THE BELLFLOWER

MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGES
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. The City may adopt model codes by reference pursuant to Government Code §§ 50022.2, et seq.;
B. Health and Safety Code § 17958 requires the City to adopt certain codes that are set forth in Health and Safety Code § 17922 and published in the California Code of Regulations;
C. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, it is in the public interest to adopt the most recent codes published by the California Building Standards Commission;
D. Notice of public hearing to consider this Ordinance was published pursuant to Government Code § 6066 and a duly noticed public hearing was held on September 22, 2025 regarding the adoption of this Ordinance; E. Pursuant to § 50022.6 of the Government Code, at least one copy of all codes adopted by reference in this Ordinance were filed with the City Clerk of the City and were available for public inspection for at least 15 days preceding the date of the hearing;
F. Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the City Council intends to adopt by reference, with local amendments, the following 2025 codes in their entirety as if set forth in full herein (collectively, the "Uniform Codes"):

1. The California Building Code, 2025 Edition - Vol. I & II as published in Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations;

2. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations;

3. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations;
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4. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations;

5. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations;

6. The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations;
7 The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 7 of the California Code of Regulations;

8. The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations. In adopting the CFC, the City Council incorporates the findings set forth in Section 1 of Ordinance Nos. 1438 (adopted January 27, 2025) and 1439 (adopted February 10, 2025) as if fully set forth;

9. The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations;

10. The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations; and

11. The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published at Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations.

G. Assembly Bill 130 (2025) ("AB 130"), among other things, amended Health and Safety Code §17958 by prohibiting modifications to building standards affecting residential units between October 1, 2025, and June 1, 2031, unless certain conditions exist, including a finding that the local amendments are "substantially equivalent" to prior provisions; H. The local amendments incorporated into this Ordinance are substantially equivalent to existing regulations as adopted under the 2022 uniform codes.

To provide certainty to property owners and potential permittees, and ensure the safety of all structures within the City, it is imperative that the regulations adopted by this Ordinance become effective not later than September 30, 2025; and
I. Based upon these findings, the City Council finds that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937(b).

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for use and enforcement in the City of Bellflower because of unique geological conditions prevailing within the City.

Such geological conditions affect the potential consequences of soil strength loss due to known liquefaction zones within the City and the nearby location of earthquake faults, resulting in the possibility of significant loss of life and structures within the City unless appropriate building standards are adopted. The lessons learned from previous earthquakes, such as the Northridge and Whittier earthquakes, were refined with studies and tests that have continued since the last Uniform Code adoption cycle. The results of these studies and tests necessitate adoption of further amendments to the structural requirements of the Uniform Codes. The proposed structural amendments are detailed in the sections of the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") adopted by this Ordinance.

Additionally, the City of Bellflower is a densely populated area within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters including, without limitation, those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical -like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. Los Angeles County and the City of Bellflower are located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures. Local amendments needed to mitigate these local conditions are also included with this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. BMC Chapter 15.04 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE

15.04.010 Building Code — Adopted by Reference; Where filed.

Chapters 1 through 35, and Appendix Chapters B, F, G, H, I, J, and P of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1 and 2 (the 2025 California Building Code) are adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the Planning Department and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.04.020 Definition of terms.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Title. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter have the meanings set forth in the applicable Code as set forth in Title 24 of the Code of California Regulations. If the definition of any term contained in this Title conflicts with the definition of the same term in the applicable Code, then the definition contained in this Title governs.
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"Health Office" means the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

15.04.030 Resolution of conflicts in application.

In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Codes and Title 15, Title 15 will govern.

15.04.040 Administrative Provisions and Amendments.

A. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 101 is amended as follows:

SECTION 101 - TITLE, PURPOSE, INTENT AND SCOPE
B. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Sections 101.1, 101.2, 101.4, are amended and Sections 101.4.9 through 101.4.12 are hereby added to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations may be referred to as the Administrative Provisions of the California Building Codes of the State of California and other Codes as adopted by Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the codes apply to the construction, alteration, conversion, relocation, enlargement, improvement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, must comply with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code. 101.4 Referenced codes. Codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.12 and referenced elsewhere in the codes are part of the requirements of the codes to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.4.9 Electrical Code. The California Electrical Code as adopted in BMC § 15.08.010 applies to the installation and removal of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following: (1) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings; (2) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations; (3) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity; and (4) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings, that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center.
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101.4.10 Residential Code. The California Residential Code as adopted in BMC §

15.60.010 applies to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one - and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.
101.4.11 Green Building Standards Code. The mandatory provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code as adopted in BMC § 15.64.010 apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure.
101.4.12 Referenced Standards Code. The provisions of the California Referenced Standards Code as adopted in BMC § 15.80.010 apply to all buildings and structures.

C. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 102.6 is amended as follows:
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of the codes may continue without change, except as is specifically covered in the codes or as is deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

D. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 103 — Code Compliance Agency, is amended as follows:

SECTION 103 - BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE COMPLIANCE
103.1 Creation of Agency. The Building and Safety Division is established as part of the Planning Department. Unless otherwise provided, the Building Official is authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the codes as adopted by this Title. 103.2 Appointment. The Building Official is appointed by the City Manager, or designee.

More than one Building Official may be appointed by the City Manager, or designee, at his or her discretion.
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the City Manager, or designee, the Building Official may appoint a deputy Building Official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other agents. Such appointed agents have powers as delegated by the Building Official.

E. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 105 — Permits, is amended as follows:
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SECTION 105 - PERMITS
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the codes, or to cause any such work to be done, must obtain a valid permit from the Building Official.

Work performed without a permit is a misdemeanor. In addition, any such work constitutes a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with the BMC. 105.1.1 Time -based permit. In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the Building Official is authorized to issue a permit, valid for a specific time period not exceeding one year, upon application therefore to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or more qualified trade persons in the building, structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit.
105.1.2 Permit Records. The Building Official may detail the scope, parameters and conditions of this permit. The permit may be revoked when it is determined by the Building Official that the outlined scope, parameters, conditions or intent of the codes is not upheld by the permittee. The Building Official has access to such records at all times and such records must be filed with the Building Official as designated. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of the codes do not grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the codes or any other applicable law or policy. Except when otherwise subject to City review and approval or when otherwise required by applicable law, permits are not required for the following:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses not more than 10 feet in height, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and conforms to the zoning regulations of the BMC.

2. Chain -link, wrought -iron, wood and similar fences not over 6 feet high.

3. Concrete or masonry block walls not over 5 feet 11 inches in height and not required as part of the development process.

4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall and not required as part of the development process.

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6. Flagpoles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet in height.

7. A tree house provided that:

7.1 The tree house does not exceed 64 square feet in area or 8 feet in height from floor to roof.

7.2 The ceiling height as established by door height or plate line does not exceed 6 feet.

8. Oil derricks.

9. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.

10. Sidewalks and driveways that are not more than 18 inches above adjacent grade, not over any basement or story below, not part of an accessible route and not part of a commercial site.

11. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

12.Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

13.Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.

14.Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

15.Swings and other playground equipment.

16.Canopies or awnings attached to a Group R or U Occupancy and extending not more than 54 inches from the exterior wall of the building.

17.Temporary sheds, office or storage buildings, and other structures incidental to and work authorized by a valid permit during construction activities. Such structures must be removed upon expiration of the permit or completion of the work covered by the permit.

18.Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and prefabricated partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

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Electrical:

1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved per- manently installed receptacles.

2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of the codes do not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installation of towers and antennas.

3. Temporary testing systems: A permit is not required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

Gas:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the codes.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with the new material, such work is considered new work and a permit must be obtained and inspection made as provided in the codes.
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2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets in their originally approved location, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs are performed in an emergency situation, the permit application must be submitted within the next working business day to the Building Official.
105.2.2 Public service agencies. A permit is not required for installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right. 105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant must first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Building Official for that purpose.

Such application must:

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

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

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

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

5. State the valuation of the proposed work.

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

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

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

No building permit or other similar applicable permit bearing on property development or use including additions, modifications or revisions may be issued unless and until the review and approval of all other departments and agencies having legal authority for review of construction projects have found the construction project to be in compliance with all applicable code provisions or entitlements.
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When the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of applicable law, the Building Official must issue a permit in accordance with applicable law.
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work is deemed expired 180 days after the completion of the first submittal review unless a permit has been issued. The Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time of an unexpired application for additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension must be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

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

When the Building Official issues the permit where plans are required, they must endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications. Such approved plans and specifications cannot be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work regulated by the codes must be done in accordance with the approved plans. 105.5 Validity of permit. Issuing a permit or approving plans, specifications, and computations cannot be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of applicable law. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the codes or other ordinances of the City are not valid.

Issuing a permit based on construction documents and other data does not prevent the Building Official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction document and other data. Any addition to or alteration of approved construction documents must be approved in advance by the Building Official, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit. The Building Official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of the codes or of any other ordinances of this City. 105.6 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the codes will expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days, except that no permit expires before a date 12 months from the date of being issued. Before such work can be commenced or recommenced, the Building Official must issue a new permit. The Building Officila may not extend, nor is any permit valid, for any period exceeding three years from the original date a permit was issued.
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For the purpose of this section, if an inspection approval is not recorded, the work authorized by the permit is deemed not commenced, suspended or abandoned. (1) Requesting extension of an unexpired permit: Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which permittee may commence work under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence or recommence work within the time required by this section for good cause shown. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not more than 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing good cause beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. Subject to approval of the Building Official, permits extended in this manner do not require additional permit fees. (2) Requesting reissuance of an expired permit: Any permittee holding a permit which expired may apply for a reissuance of the permit subject to compliance with current regulations and payment of plan check and permit fees. Plans must be resubmitted for plan check.
105.6.1 Expiration of Permit for Unlawful Structure. Notwithstanding any provision of Section 105.6, if a building permit was issued in order to bring an un-permitted structure or other unlawful, substandard, or hazardous condition into compliance with any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation, such permit expires 90 days after the date on which the permit was issued. The Building Official may extend the validity of the permit for a period not exceeding 90 days beyond the initial 90 -day limit upon written request by the applicant filed with the Building Official before the expiration date of the original permit. 105.7 Suspension or revocation. The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the codes.
105.8 Placement of permit. The building permit or a copy must be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
105.9 Responsibility. Every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, must comply with the codes.
105.10 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
105.11 Change of contractor or of ownership. A valid permit terminates upon a change of ownership or a change of contractor regarding the building, structure or grading for which said permit was issued if the work is not complete. A new permit is required for the completion of the work. Permit and applicable fees, must be paid to the City before the Building Official issues a new permit. If, however, changes have been made to the plans and specifications last submitted to the Building Official, a permit fee based upon the proposed changes may be levied.
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105.12 Incomplete construction. When a permit is revoked pursuant to Section 1057 or abandoned pursuant to Section 105.6, the incomplete construction for which the permit is issued constitute a public nuisance and must be appropriately abated as in accordance with the procedure set forth in Chapter 8.36.
105.13 Surrender of permit. If a portion of the work or construction covered by the issued permit has not been commenced, the permittee may deliver such permit and approved documents to the Building Official with request that such permit is to be canceled. The Building Official will make note on the permit with or with like wording "Canceled at the request of the Permittee." Thereupon the permit and documents become void. 105.14 Liens to be discharged. A permit cannot be issued to any person or corporation under the provision of this Title where the cost of any building repair or abatement was performed and a lien is recorded by the City, until the amount of such lien with interestis paid to the City in full.

F. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 107.1, 107.2, 107.3.2, 107.3.3, 107.3.4.1, and 107.5 are amended as follows:

SECTION 107 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
107.1 General. Construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical reports and other data must be submitted in three or more sets, or in a digital formal where allowed by the Building Official, with each permit application. The construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the City in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Exception: The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if the Building Official finds that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with the codes. 107.2 Information on construction documents. Construction documents must be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permit- ted to be submitted when approved by the Building Official. Construction documents must be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the codes and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the Building Official. 107.3.2 Previous approvals. The codes cannot require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit was previously issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which was pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of the codes, has not been abandoned or the Building Official has not determined the permit was issued under false information.
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107.3.3 Phased approval. The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements are filed complying with pertinent requirements of the codes and the BMC. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure must proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted. 107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period.

Deferral of any submittal items must have the prior approval of the Building Official. The registered design professional in responsible charge must list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the Building Official.

Documents for deferred submittal items must be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who must review them and forward them to the Building Official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building.

The deferred submittal items must not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official.
107.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents must be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than that required by applicable law and the City's retention policy.

G. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 107.6 - Self - Certification Program, is added as follows:
107.6 Self -Certification Program.

1. Purpose. To expedite building permit approvals by allowing Licensed Design Professionals to voluntarily self -certify building plans.

2. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this section:
(a) "Self -certification," "self -certify" or "self -certified" means the submission to the Building Official (i) is made by a Licensed Design Professional identified in the building permit application; (ii) accompanies plans filed with Building Division by that Licensed Design Professional; and (iii) that Licensed Design Professional attests such plans (1) do not contain any false information, (2) are in compliance with requirements of the applicable State and City of Bellflower laws, codes, and regulations, and (3) were prepared by or under the direct supervision of, and signed and stamped by, that Licensed Design Professional. -15-

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(b) "Licensed Design Professional" means the California Licensed Architect or Engineer, as applicable, identified as such on the building permit application and accompanying plans.

3. Eligible Participants. In order to participate in the Program, applicants must be registered and be in good standing as a Licensed Design Professional with the State of California.

4. Insurance Requirements. For a project to be accepted for Self -Certification, the Licensed Design Professional is required to furnish the Building Official a Certificate of Professional Liability Insurance, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in the State of California. The amount of required coverage will be reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee; typically, a minimum of $1,000,000, but not less than the valuation of the permitted project.

5. Optional Prescreening Process. The Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification may meet with the Building Official, or designee, for a courtesy prescreening of the proposed project to ensure the submittal is complete.

6. Submittal Requirements. The Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification must submit that application to participate in the program to the Building Official. Self -certified plans must contain all the information listed in the corresponding City of Bellflower handout regarding building design criteria. A Self - Certification form and a "hold harmless" letter, in a form approved by the city attorney, must be completed in its entirety and submitted for each project by the design team and the property owner. The Self -Certification program will be all inclusive, all construction trade work that requires permits for the project must be Self -Certified. Each page of the plans submitted, must be wet stamped and signed by a Licensed Design Professional for each applicable trade.

7. Non -Building Division Approvals. The Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification must provide documentation to the Building Official demonstrating final approvals of any applicable City Divisions/Departments, such as Planning, Public Works, and Engineering before permit issuance. That licensed design professional must also provide documentation to the Building Official appropriate approvals of any applicable "outside" agency. Those outside agencies include, without limitation, the following: Los Angeles County Health Department, school districts, Air Quality Management Districts, and Los Angeles County Sanitation District.

8. Fees: All fees set forth in the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule apply.

9. Permit Issuance. Applications that have met all the criteria of this voluntary Self -Certification program will be issued a building permit the same day of completed and approved application submittal.
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10. Inspection Protocol. All code -required State of California or City of Bellflower inspections are required.

11.Audits. All Self -Certified plans are subject to auditing by the Building Official to determine whether plans comply with the applicable State and City of Bellflower laws, codes, rules, and regulations. If plans are found to be in non-compliance, then the Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification will ensure compliance. If compliance is not obtained within a reasonable amount of time, then the Building Official may report the non-compliance items to the appropriate licensing board with the State of California.

H. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 108 — Temporary Structures and Uses, is amended as follows:

SECTION 108 - TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
108.1 General. The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures, equipment or systems and temporary uses. Such permits must be limited as to time of service but cannot be permitted for more than 12 months. The Building Official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated good cause. 108.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses must conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of the codes as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare.
108.3 Temporary power. The Building Official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate must comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the California Electrical Code. 108.4 Termination of approval. The Building Official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.

I. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 109 — Fees, is amended as follows:

SECTION 109 - FEES
109.1 General. A fee as established by resolution of the City Council must be paid for each plan review when submitted and each permit at time of issuance. 109.2 Permit fees. A fee for each required permit must be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council resolution.
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Failure to pay fees and obtain a permit before commencing work is a misdemeanor, except when a program is established by the Building Official and permit conditions are defined, or it can be proven to the satisfaction of the Building Official that an emergency existed which made it impractical to first obtain the permit. A violation will result in an assessment of an investigation fee in an amount equal to the permit fee for the work undertaken without permit. Payment of a double fee does not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of the codes nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
109.3 Permit valuations. The applicant for a permit must provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations must reflect the total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit will be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the Building Official. Final building permit valuation is set by the Building Official. 109.4 Plan review fees. When a plan or other data is ready to be submitted in accordance with Section 105.3, a plan -checking fee, in the amount as established by City Council must be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or include changes so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves differed submittal items an additional fee must be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule established by City Council.

Plan deficiencies identified in the initial plan review that are not resolved by the third review shall render the plan submittal incomplete and additional fees shall be assessed. 109.5 Investigation fee. An investigation fee as established by Section 109.2 may be charged by the Building Official whenever work for which a permit is required by the codes has been commenced without first obtaining a permit. This fee must be paid and the investigation must be made before the issuance of any permit for said work. An investigation fee may be charged for any investigation of a building, structure, work reports, certification or any other related work requested by an owner or authorized agent of such owner.
109.6 Fee Refunds. In the event that an applicant has submitted for plan review or obtained a permit and no portion of the review, work, or construction covered by such permit has been commenced, and such permit is cancelled, the applicant may submit a written request to the Building Official requesting a refund of permit fees. The request must be submitted within one year of the date of cancellation or expiration of the permit.

The Building Official may refund all or a portion of the permit fees to the applicant except that no portion of any permit issuance fee or other administrative fee shall be refunded. 1091 Change of Occupancy Investigation fee. A fee as established by City Council resolution must be paid when an occupancy investigation inspection is required by the Building Official. Note: The occupancy investigation fees are in addition to other investigation fees and do not include the fees for the building permit, or fees for electrical, plumbing or mechanical permits covering the alterations and/or repairs of the occupancy conversion.
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J. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 111 — Certificate of Occupancy, is amended as follows:

SECTION 111 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure can be used or occupied in whole or in part, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof can be made until the Building Official issues a certificate of occupancy. The Building Official cannot issue a Certificate of Occupancy to the builder upon the completion of a commercial structure where there is tenant space. Instead, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued to a business entity that is going to occupy the building or a portion thereof. Issuing a certificate of occupancy is not an approval of a violation of the provisions of the codes or other ordinances of the City.

Exception: The Building Official may not issue Certificate of Occupancies for single and duplex residential dwelling units and owner -occupied dwelling units, such as townhomes, condominiums and U occupancies. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.
111.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a certificate of occupancy is deemed abandoned one year after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a certificate of occupancy has been issued. 111.3 Certificate issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of the codes or other laws that are enforced by the City, the Building Official must issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

1. The building permit number.

2. The address of the structure.

3. The name and address of the owner.

4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of the codes for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

6. The name of the Building Official.

7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
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10. The design occupant load.

11.If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. 111.4 Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions must be occupied safely. The Building Official must set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

In the event the building is not completed and ready for final inspection in the time prescribed by the Building Official, the building must be vacated and the utilities disconnected until such time the building is completed, final inspection is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
111.5 Revocation. The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of the codes, in writing, wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the codes.

K. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 112 — Service Utilities, is amended as follows:

SECTION 112 - SERVICE UTILITIES
112.1 Connection of service utilities. Connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power, or a water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by the codes for which a permit is required, must not be established until released by the Building Official.
112.2 Temporary connection. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, the source of energy, fuel or power, or the water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

Temporary connections may be terminated by the Building Official in the event the permit for such work expires, temporary occupancy is terminated, or it is determined by the Building Official that conditions associated with the connected utility are not met. 112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Building Official may cause or order the disconnection or discontinuance of utility service to a building, structure, premises, system, equipment, fixture, or device that is regulated by this Code or by the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 101.4, or elsewhere in the BMC: (i) when necessary to eliminate or mitigate an immediate hazard to life, health, safety, or property; (ii) when such building, structure, system, equipment, fixture, or device, or any utility service thereto, has been installed, equipped, altered, or used without requisite approvals, permits, or inspections; or (iii) when such building, structure. premises, system, equipment, fixture or device is found to be an unlicensed cannabis facility. An "unlicensed cannabis facility" means any facility within the City conducting commercial cannabis activity without a permit issued in accordance with the BMC. -20-

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The Building Official must attempt to notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner or the owner's authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure, premises, system, equipment, fixture, or device, of the decision to disconnect before taking such action; provided that the Building Official may dispense with any attempt at prior notification if, in the sole discretion of the Building Official, the nature or severity of the hazard justifies such inaction. If not notified before disconnecting, the Building Official must notify the owner of the owner's authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure, premises, system, equipment, fixture, or device in writing of the disconnection as soon as practical thereafter.

The utility service must remain disconnected or discontinued until the Building Official releases the utility service. The Building Official cannot release the utility service until: (i) the imminent hazard has been abated or eliminated; or (H) all requisite approvals, permits, and inspections have been obtained for the building, structure, system, equipment, fixture, or device, or any utility service thereto.

L. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 112 — Means of Appeals, is amended as follows:

SECTION 113 - BOARD OF APPEALS — CITY COUNCIL
113.1 General. The City Council is designated to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. All references to the "Board of Appeals" means the City Council.
113.2 Limitations on authority. The Board of Appeals does not have authority to interpret the administrative provisions of the codes, nor is the Board empowered to waive requirements of the codes. The application for appeal must be based on a claim that the true intent of the codes or the rules legally adopted thereunder was incorrectly interpreted where the provision of the codes do not fully apply, or where an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
113.3 Applications, fees and findings. Any person appealing the decision of the Building Official must file with the Building Official a written application accompanied by a filing fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council resolution at any time not more than 20 calendar days after the decision of the Building Official.

The application must set forth and include any information the Building Official may require.

Upon the filing of a verified application, the Building Official must transmit said application forthwith to the Board of Appeals, and such Board must investigate, examine, review, hear testimony, from and on behalf of the applicant, and render findings and decisions on the matter in writing to the applicant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official within 20 days after the conclusion of its proceedings, the Building Official must make all findings and decisions available to the public without fees.
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M. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 114 — Violations, is amended as follows:

SECTION 114 - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
114.1 General. Violation of the codes constitutes a misdemeanor. In addition, such violation constitutes a public nuisance subject to abatement in accordance with applicable law.
114.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of the codes, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the codes. Such order must direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
114.3 Compliance with Notice and prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the Building Official is authorized to request the City Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of the codes or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. No person may remain in or enter any building or structure that has been posted with a red tag by the Building Official. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person may enter the building or structure to repair, demolish or remove such building or structure pursuant to a duly issued permit. No person may remove or deface any order issued by the Building Official including, without limitation, a red tag, after it is posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal have been completed and a certificate of occupancy has been issued, where applicable. 114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of the codes or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the codes, is subjected to penalties as prescribed by law.

N. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), the title of Section 116 — Unsafe Structures and Equipment, is amended as follows:

SECTION 116 - UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
O. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Sections 116.1, 116.2,116.3 are amended as follows:
116.1 General. All buildings, structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe conditions. All such unsafe buildings or conditions are public nuisances and must be abated by repair, rehabilitation, improvement, removal, or demolition, in whole or part.

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116.2 Placards and orders relating to occupancy of unsafe structures and buildings. Pursuant to the completion of a visual, nondestructive examination to determine the condition for continued occupancy, the Building Official or designee is authorized to designate the condition of the unsafe building or structure with a placard or order, as follows:

1. A "stop work" order means an order requiring the immediate cessation of all work being done contrary to the provisions of Title 15 or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code, or which results in a dangerous, hazardous or unsafe condition. Persons notified of this order must immediately stop such work until otherwise authorized by the Building Official or designee.

2. A "limited access" order or "yellow tag" denotes restricted use and is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly note the restrictions on continued occupancy.

3. A "do not enter — unsafe to occupy" order or "red tag" denotes that the building or structure is so damaged that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the building official or designee. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.

The appropriate placard must be posted at each entry point to a building or structure.

Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the building official. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, cover or deface a placard pursuant to this section.
116.3 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the Building Official must serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure, a written notice that describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a reasonable time. Such notice will be deemed properly served when made in conjunction with section 1.04.080 of the Bellflower Municipal Code.

P. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 117 — Construction Hours of Operation, is added as follows:
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SECTION 117 CONSTRUCTION HOURS OF OPERATION
117.1 Hours of Construction. No construction activities may commence within the City of Bellflower except as set forth in Table 118.1 below or as otherwise approved by the Building Official:

Table 117.1 Construction Hours of Operations
Day(s)
Start Time
End Time
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.

Saturdays
8:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.

Sundays and City Holidays
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
For purposes of this Section, construction includes, without limitation, site preparation, demolition, grading, excavation, and the erection, improvement, remodeling, or repair of buildings or structures, including operation of equipment or machinery and the delivery of material associated with those activities, irrespective of whether a building permit is required for the construction."
Q. Table 1505.1 is hereby amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1 thereto, to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.

R. Section 1505:1.2 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the addition of a new section thereto, to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

SECTION 4. BMC Chapter 15.08 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08 ELECTRICAL CODE

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In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Electrical Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.08.020 Amendments.

A. Article 91 is added to read as follows:

Article 91
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 5. BMC Chapter 15.12 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12 PLUMBING CODE

15.12.010 Plumbing Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5 (the 2025 California Plumbing Code) with amendments and including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, I, K, and L is adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Plumbing Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.12.020 Amendments.

A. Chapter 1 Division II is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Division II
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 6. BMC Chapter 15.16 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE

15.16.010 Mechanical Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4 (the 2025 California Mechanical Code) with amendments and including Appendices C, D, E, and F is adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Bellflower.
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In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Mechanical Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.16.020 Amendments.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division H is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Division II
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 7. BMC Chapter 15.40 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.40 FIRE CODE

15.40.010 Fire Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9 (the 2025 California Fire Code) with amendments, including Section 503and Appendices Chapter 4, B, C, D, H, I, M, and O is adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

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

15.40.020 Amendments.

A. Section 111, including its subparts, is amended to read as follows:

SECTION 111 - BOARD OF APPEALS — CITY COUNCIL
111.1 General. The City Council is designated to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative to the application and interpretation of this Division. All references to the "Board of Appeals" means the City Council.
111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal will be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The Board does not have the authority to waive the requirements of this code.
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111.3 Applications, fees and findings. Any person appealing the decision of the Fire Code Official must file with the Building Official a written application accompanied by a filing fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council resolution at any time not more than 20 calendar days after the decision of the Fire Code Official.

The application must set forth and include any information the Building Official may require.

Upon the filing of a verified application, the Building Official must transmit said application forthwith to the Board of Appeals, and such Board must investigate, examine, review, hear testimony, from and on behalf of the applicant, and render findings and decisions on the matter in writing to the applicant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official within 20 days after the conclusion of its proceedings, the Building Official must make all findings and decisions available to the public without fees.

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

FIRE CHIEF. The City Manager for the City of Bellflower, or designee. Unless otherwise determined by the City Manager, the Fire Chief for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County ("Fire District") may enforce this chapter as the "Fire Chief" and "Fire Official" for purposes of California Fire Code ("CFC") Section 202. Any such enforcement authority must be exercised in cooperation with the City Manager or designee(s)-to ensure a uniform enforcement of applicable law within the city's jurisdiction.

FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. "Fire Code Official" means the "Building Official." SECTION 8. BMC Chapter 15.56 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.56 ENERGY CODE

15.56.010 Energy Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6 (the 2025 California Energy Code) with amendments and including Appendices 1A and 1B is adopted by reference as the Energy Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Energy Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.56.020 Amendments.

A. Section 100.2 is added to Subchapter 1 to read as follows:
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Section 100.2
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 9. BMC Chapter 15.60 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.60 RESIDENTIAL CODE

15.60.010 Residential Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

Chapter 1 Division II and Chapters 2 through 10, and 44 of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5 (the 2025 California Residential Code) are adopted by reference as the Residential Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.60.020 Administrative Provisions.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division II is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Division II
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040."

15.60.030 Design Criteria
A. Table R301.2(1) is amended, by deleting Table R301.2(1) and replacing it with a new Table R301.2(1), to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground
Snow
Load, WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Ice
Wind Barrier
Topo- Special borne Seismic Frost Winter Under- Air Mean Speed graphic Wind, debris Design Weathering lineb Design Layment Flood Freezing Annual mph, effectsk Region zone. Category, ' Depth Termites Temp. Required„ Hazards9 Index, Tempi Zero 95 Exposure Yes No D2 or E Negligible 12-24" Very 40 No Yes 0 63 Heavy
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MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA„
Winter Summer Altitude Indoor Design Design Temperature Heat Temperature Elevation Latitude Heating Cooling Correction Factor Temperature Cooling Difference 79 33.88 37 91 N/A
70 75
Cooling Temperature Wind Velocity Wind Velocity Coincident Wet Daily Winter Difference Heating Cooling Bulb Range Humidity Summer Humidity 7 69 27 7 (50% RH)
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C I29, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govem. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site - specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table IOA from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of floodhazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.73.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100 -year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)." j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)." k. In accordance with Section R301.2. 1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.

I. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. m.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table la or lb from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).

15.60.040 Soil Tests
A. Section R401.4.1.1.5.1 is added to read as follows:

R401.4A.1.5.1 A soils investigation report shall be provided for all projects exceeding 750 square feet or more than one story in height. Projects under 750 square feet may meet the necessary seismic hazard mitigation following the City of Bellflower Seismic Hazard Mitigation handout.

B. Section R902.1 is amended, by deleting the entire section and adding a new section, to read as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs must be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing must be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A and B roofing required by this section to be listed must be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks or ferrous, copper or metal sheets installed without a roof deckon noncombustable framing.
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3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot (4.882 kg/m2) copper sheets installed over combustible decks.

4. Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over ASTM D226, Type II underlayment over combustible decks.

C. Section R902.1.2 is amended, by deleting the entire section and replacing it with a new section, to read as follows:

R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

SECTION 10. BMC Chapter 15.64 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.64 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

15.64.010 Green Building Standards Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code) is adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (2025 California Green Building Standards Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.64.020 Administrative provisions.

A. The text within Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Chapter 1
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 11. BMC Chapter 15.76 is added to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.76 EXISTING BUILDING CODE

15.76.010 Existing Building Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

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In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10 (2025 California Existing Building Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.76.020 Amendments.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division 2 is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Part 2
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 12. BMC Chapter 15.80 is added to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.80 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE

15.80.010 Referenced Standards Code — Adopted by Refence; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12 (the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code) is adopted by reference as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12 (2025 California Referenced Standards Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public." SECTION 13. BMC Chapter 15.84 is added to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.84 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

15.84.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7 (the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code) is adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with California Government Code § 50022.6, one (1) copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7 (2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.84.020 Amendments.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division 2, Section 103 through 113 is amended to read as follows:
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Administrative Provisions Section 103-113
For administrative provisions of Section 103-113 for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 14. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 15. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Bellflower Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 16. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 17. Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction -related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

SECTION 18. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 19. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. -32-

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SECTION 20. Effective Date. This Urgency Ordinance is adopted by a four -fifths vote for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and becomes effective immediately pursuant to Government Code § 36937(b).

The City Manager, or designee, may not apply the regulations adopted by this Ordinance until January 1, 2026. Applications filed with the City after that date must comply with this Ordinance. Project applications filed before December 31, 2025, are exempt from the regulations in this Ordinance if a building permit is issued not later than March 30, 2026.

Should, however, a building permit not be issued by that date or a validly issued building permit expire, all subsequent applications must comply with the regulations adopted by this Ordinance. This Section 20 takes precedence over any conflicting Section of Ordinance No. 1449.

SECTION 21. Filing with Building Standards Commission. The City Clerk must file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.

ORDINANCE NO. 1450 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2025, ITS SECOND READING ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, AND WAS DULY PASSED,

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2025.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA

BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL

CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY

CODE, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING

BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE

CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE

CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;
MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS BASED UPON LOCAL CONDITIONS;

AND AMENDING THE BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT

SUCH CHANGES
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. The City may adopt model codes by reference pursuant to Government Code §§ 50022.2, et seq.;
B. Health and Safety Code § 17958 requires the City to adopt certain codes that are set forth in Health and Safety Code § 17922 and published in the California Code of Regulations;
C. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, it is in the public interest to adopt the most recent codes published by the California Building Standards Commission;
D. Notice of public hearing to consider this Ordinance was published pursuant to Government Code § 6066 and a duly noticed public hearing was held on September 22, 2025 regarding the adoption of this Ordinance; E. Pursuant to § 50022.6 of the Government Code, at least one copy of all codes adopted by reference in this Ordinance were filed with the City Clerk of the City and were available for public inspection for at least 15 days preceding the date of the hearing;
F. Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the City Council intends to adopt by reference, with local amendments, the following 2025 codes in their entirety as if set forth in full herein (collectively, the "Uniform Codes"):

1. The California Building Code, 2025 Edition - Vol. I & II as published in Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations;

2. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations;

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3. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations;

4. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations;

5. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations;

6. The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations;

7. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 7 of the California Code of Regulations;

8. The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations. In adopting the CFC, the City Council incorporates the findings set forth in Section 1 of Ordinance Nos. 1438 (adopted January 27, 2025) and 1439 (adopted February 10, 2025) as if fully set forth;

9. The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations;

10. The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations; and

11. The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published at Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 2. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, the City Council finds that there are local climatic, geographic, and topographic conditions justifying the various local amendments to the Uniform Codes. The City Council finds and determines that certain building standards established by these Codes are inadequate for use and enforcement in the City of Bellflower because of unique geological conditions prevailing within the City. Such geological conditions affect the potential consequences of soil strength loss due to known liquefaction zones within the City and the nearby location of earthquake faults, resulting in the possibility of significant loss of life and structures within the City unless appropriate building standards are adopted. The lessons learned from previous earthquakes, such as the Northridge and Whittier earthquakes, were refined with studies and tests that have continued since the last Uniform Code adoption cycle. The results of these studies and tests necessitate adoption of further amendments to the structural requirements of the Uniform Codes. The proposed structural amendments are detailed in the sections of the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") adopted by this Ordinance. Additionally, the City of Bellflower is a densely populated area within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters including, without limitation, those caused by the Santa Ana winds and -35-

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El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical -like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. Los Angeles County and the City of Bellflower are located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles to rapid ignition and spread of fire.

Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures. Local amendments needed to mitigate these local conditions are also included with this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. BMC Chapter 15.04 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE

15.04.010 Building Code — Adopted by Reference; Where filed.

Chapters 1 through 35, and Appendix Chapters B, F, G, H, I, J, and P of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1 and 2 (the 2025 California Building Code) are adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the Planning Department and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.04.020 Definition of terms.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Title. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter have the meanings set forth in the applicable Code as set forth in Title 24 of the Code of California Regulations. If the definition of any term contained in this Title conflicts with the definition of the same term in the applicable Code, then the definition contained in this Title governs.
"Building and Safety Division" means the Planning Department's Building Division for the City.
"Code" or "Codes" means the applicable 2025 code adopted by reference in this Chapter. "Health Office" means the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

15.04.030 Resolution of conflicts in application.

In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Codes and Title 15, Title 15 will govern.

15.04.040 Administrative Provisions and Amendments.

A. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 101 is amended as follows:
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SECTION 101 -TITLE, PURPOSE, INTENT AND SCOPE
B. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Sections 101.1, 101.2, 101.4, are amended and Sections 101.4.9 through 101.4.12 are hereby added to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations may be referred to as the Administrative Provisions of the California Building Codes of the State of California and other Codes as adopted by Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the codes apply to the construction, alteration, conversion, relocation, enlargement, improvement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, must comply with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code. 101.4 Referenced codes. Codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.12 and referenced elsewhere in the codes are part of the requirements of the codes to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.4.9 Electrical Code. The California Electrical Code as adopted in BMC § 15.08.010 applies to the installation and removal of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following: (1) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings; (2) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations; (3) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity; and (4) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings, that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center.
101.4.10 Residential Code. The California Residential Code as adopted in BMC § 15.60.010 applies to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one - and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.
101.4.11 Green Building Standards Code. The mandatory provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code as adopted in BMC § 15.64.010 apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure.
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101.4.12 Referenced Standards Code. The provisions of the California Referenced Standards Code as adopted in BMC § 15.80.010 apply to all buildings and structures.

C. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 102.6 is amended as follows:
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of the codes may continue without change, except as is specifically covered in the codes or as is deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

D. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 103 — Code Compliance Agency, is amended as follows:

SECTION 103 - BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE COMPLIANCE
103.1 Creation of Agency. The Building and Safety Division is established as part of the Planning Department. Unless otherwise provided, the Building Official is authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the codes as adopted by this Title. 103.2 Appointment. The Building Official is appointed by the City Manager, or designee.

More than one Building Official may be appointed by the City Manager, or designee, at his or her discretion.
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the City Manager, or designee, the Building Official may appoint a deputy Building Official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other agents. Such appointed agents have powers as delegated by the Building Official.

E. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 105 — Permits, is amended as follows:

SECTION 105 - PERMITS
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the codes, or to cause any such work to be done, must obtain a valid permit from the Building Official.

Work performed without a permit is a misdemeanor. In addition, any such work constitutes a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with the BMC. 105.1.1 Time -based permit. In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the Building Official is authorized to issue a permit, valid for a specific time period not exceeding one year, upon application therefore to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or -38-

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more qualified trade persons in the building, structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit.
105.1.2 Permit Records. The Building Official may detail the scope, parameters and conditions of this permit. The permit may be revoked when it is determined by the Building Official that the outlined scope, parameters, conditions or intent of the codes is not upheld by the permittee. The Building Official has access to such records at all times and such records must be filed with the Building Official as designated. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of the codes do not grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the codes or any other applicable law or policy. Except when otherwise subject to City review and approval or when otherwise required by applicable law, permits are not required for the following:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses not more than 10 feet in height, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and conforms to the zoning regulations of the BMC.

2. Chain -link, wrought -iron, wood and similar fences not over 6 feet high.

3. Concrete or masonry block walls not over 5 feet 11 inches in height and not required as part of the development process.

4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall and not required as part of the development process.

5. Light standards which do not exceed 15 feet in height.

6. Flagpoles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet in height.

7. A tree house provided that:

7.1 The tree house does not exceed 64 square feet in area or 8 feet in height from floor to roof.

7.2 The ceiling height as established by door height or plate line does not exceed 6 feet.

8. Oil derricks.

9. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.

10. Sidewalks and driveways that are not more than 18 inches above adjacent grade, not over any basement or story below, not part of an accessible route and not part of a commercial site.
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11. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

12.Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

13.Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.

14.Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

15.Swings and other playground equipment.

16.Canopies or awnings attached to a Group R or U Occupancy and extending not more than 54 inches from the exterior wall of the building.

17.Temporary sheds, office or storage buildings, and other structures incidental to and work authorized by a valid permit during construction activities. Such structures must be removed upon expiration of the permit or completion of the work covered by the permit.

18.Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and prefabricated partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

19.Steel tanks supported on a foundation not more than two feet (610 mm) above grade when the height does not exceed 1.5 times the diameter.

Electrical:

1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved per- manently installed receptacles.

2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of the codes do not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installation of towers and antennas.

3. Temporary testing systems: A permit is not required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

Gas:

1. Portable heating appliance.
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2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the codes.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with the new material, such work is considered new work and a permit must be obtained and inspection made as provided in the codes.

2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets in their originally approved location, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs are performed in an emergency situation, the permit application must be submitted within the next working business day to the Building Official.
105.2.2 Public service agencies. A permit is not required for installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right. 105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant must first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Building Official for that purpose.

Such application must:

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
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2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

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

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

5. State the valuation of the proposed work.

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

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

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

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

When the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of applicable law, the Building Official must issue a permit in accordance with applicable law.
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work is deemed expired 180 days after the completion of the first submittal review unless a permit has been issued. The Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time of an unexpired application for additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension must be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

For the purpose of this section, contact by a City representative indicating the review is completed is deemed completion of any submittal review. 105.4 Permit issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations, and other data filed by an applicant for a permit will be reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other City officials to verify compliance with applicable law. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to applicable law, and that the specified fees have been paid, the permit must be issued. -42-

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When the Building Official issues the permit where plans are required, they must endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications. Such approved plans and specifications cannot be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work regulated by the codes must be done in accordance with the approved plans. 105.5 Validity of permit. Issuing a permit or approving plans, specifications, and computations cannot be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of applicable law. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the codes or other ordinances of the City are not valid.

Issuing a permit based on construction documents and other data does not prevent the Building Official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction document and other data. Any addition to or alteration of approved construction documents must be approved in advance by the Building Official, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit. The Building Official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of the codes or of any other ordinances of this City. 105.6 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the codes will expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days, except that no permit expires before a date 12 months from the date of being issued. Before such work can be commenced or recommenced, the Building Official must issue a new permit. The Building Officila may not extend, nor is any permit valid, for any period exceeding three years from the original date a permit was issued.

For the purpose of this section, if an inspection approval is not recorded, the work authorized by the permit is deemed not commenced, suspended or abandoned. (1) Requesting extension of an unexpired permit: Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which permittee may commence work under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence or recommence work within the time required by this section for good cause shown. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not more than 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing good, cause beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. Subject to approval of the Building Official, permits extended in this manner do not require additional permit fees. (2) Requesting reissuance of an expired permit: Any permittee holding a permit which expired may apply for a reissuance of the permit subject to compliance with current regulations and payment of plan check and permit fees. Plans must be resubmitted for plan check.
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on which the permit was issued. The Building Official may extend the validity of the permit for a period not exceeding 90 days beyond the initial 90 -day limit upon written request by the applicant filed with the Building Official before the expiration date of the original permit. 105.7 Suspension or revocation. The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the codes.
105.8 Placement of permit. The building permit or a copy must be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
105.9 Responsibility. Every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, must comply with the codes.
105.10 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
105.11 Change of contractor or of ownership. A valid permit terminates upon a change of ownership or a change of contractor regarding the building, structure or grading for which said permit was issued if the work is not complete. A new permit is required for the completion of the work. Permit and applicable fees, must be paid to the City before the Building Official issues a new permit. If, however, changes have been made to the plans and specifications last submitted to the Building Official, a permit fee based upon the proposed changes may be levied.
105.12 Incomplete construction. When a permit is revoked pursuant to Section 105.7 or abandoned pursuant to Section 105.6, the incomplete construction for which the permit is issued constitute a public nuisance and must be appropriately abated as in accordance with the procedure set forth in Chapter 8.36.
105.13 Surrender of permit. If a portion of the work or construction covered by the issued permit has not been commenced, the permittee may deliver such permit and approved documents to the Building Official with request that such permit is to be canceled. The Building Official will make note on the permit with or with like wording "Canceled at the request of the Permittee." Thereupon the permit and documents become void. 105.14 Liens to be discharged. A permit cannot be issued to any person or corporation under the provision of this Title where the cost of any building repair or abatement was performed and a lien is recorded by the City, until the amount of such lien with interestis paid to the City in full.

F. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 107.1, 107.2, 107.3.2, 107.3.3, 107.3.4.1, and 107.5 are amended as follows:

SECTION 107 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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107.1 General. Construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical reports and other data must be submitted in three or more sets, or in a digital formal where allowed by the Building Official, with each permit application. The construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the City in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Exception: The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if the Building Official finds that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with the codes. 107.2 Information on construction documents. Construction documents must be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permit- ted to be submitted when approved by the Building Official. Construction documents must be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the codes and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the Building Official. 107.3.2 Previous approvals. The codes cannot require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit was previously issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which was pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of the codes, has not been abandoned or the Building Official has not determined the permit was issued under false information.
107.3.3 Phased approval. The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements are filed complying with pertinent requirements of the codes and the BMC. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure must proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted. 107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period.

Deferral of any submittal items must have the prior approval of the Building Official. The registered design professional in responsible charge must list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the Building Official.

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The deferred submittal items must not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official.
107.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents must be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than that required by applicable law and the City's retention policy.

G. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 107.6 - Self - Certification Program, is added as follows:
107.6 Self -Certification Program.

1. Purpose. To expedite building permit approvals by allowing Licensed Design Professionals to voluntarily self -certify building plans.

2. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this section:
(a) "Self -certification," "self -certify" or "self -certified" means the submission to the Building Official (i) is made by a Licensed Design Professional identified in the building permit application; (ii) accompanies plans filed with Building Division by that Licensed Design Professional; and (iii) that Licensed Design Professional attests such plans (1) do not contain any false information, (2) are in compliance with requirements of the applicable State and City of Bellflower laws, codes, and regulations, and (3) were prepared by or under the direct supervision of, and signed and stamped by, that Licensed Design Professional. (b) "Licensed Design Professional" means the California Licensed Architect or Engineer, as applicable, identified as such on the building permit application and accompanying plans.

3. Eligible Participants. In order to participate in the Program, applicants must be registered and be in good standing as a Licensed Design Professional with the State of California.

4. Insurance Requirements. For a project to be accepted for Self -Certification, the Licensed Design Professional is required to furnish the Building Official a Certificate of Professional Liability Insurance, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in the State of California. The amount of required coverage will be reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee; typically, a minimum of $1,000,000, but not less than the valuation of the permitted project.

5. Optional Prescreening Process. The Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification may meet with the Building Official, or designee, for a courtesy prescreening of the proposed project to ensure the submittal is complete.
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6. Submittal Requirements. The Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification must submit that application to participate in the program to the Building Official. Self -certified plans must contain all the information listed in the corresponding City of Bellflower handout regarding building design criteria. A Self - Certification form and a "hold harmless" letter, in a form approved by the city attorney, must be completed in its entirety and submitted for each project by the design team and the property owner. The Self -Certification program will be all inclusive, all construction trade work that requires permits for the project must be Self -Certified. Each page of the plans submitted, must be wet stamped and signed by a Licensed Design Professional for each applicable trade.

7. Non -Building Division Approvals. The Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification must provide documentation to the Building Official demonstrating final approvals of any applicable City Divisions/Departments, such as Planning, Public Works, and Engineering before permit issuance. That licensed design professional must also provide documentation to the Building Official appropriate approvals of any applicable "outside" agency. Those outside agencies include, without limitation, the following: Los Angeles County Health Department, school districts, Air Quality Management Districts, and Los Angeles County Sanitation District.

8. Fees: All fees set forth in the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule apply.

9. Permit Issuance. Applications that have met all the criteria of this voluntary Self -Certification program will be issued a building permit the same day of completed and approved application submittal.

10. Inspection Protocol. All code -required State of California or City of Bellflower inspections are required.

11.Audits. All Self -Certified plans are subject to auditing by the Building Official to determine whether plans comply with the applicable State and City of Bellflower laws, codes, rules, and regulations. If plans are found to be in non-compliance, then the Licensed Design Professional who intends on filing an application with a Self -Certification will ensure compliance. If compliance is not obtained within a reasonable amount of time, then the Building Official may report the non-compliance items to the appropriate licensing board with the State of California.

H. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 108 — Temporary Structures and Uses, is amended as follows:

SECTION 108 - TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
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108.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses must conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of the codes as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare.
108.3 Temporary power. The Building Official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate must comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the California Electrical Code. 108.4 Termination of approval. The Building Official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.

I. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 109 — Fees, is amended as follows:

SECTION 109 - FEES
109.1 General. A fee as established by resolution of the City Council must be paid for each plan review when submitted and each permit at time of issuance. 109.2 Permit fees. A fee for each required permit must be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council resolution.

Failure to pay fees and obtain a permit before commencing work is a misdemeanor, except when a program is established by the Building Official and permit conditions are defined, or it can be proven to the satisfaction of the Building Official that an emergency existed which made it impractical to first obtain the permit. A violation will result in an assessment of an investigation fee in an amount equal to the permit fee for the work undertaken without permit. Payment of a double fee does not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of the codes nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
109.3 Permit valuations. The applicant for a permit must provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations must reflect the total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit will be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the Building Official. Final building permit valuation is set by the Building Official. 109.4 Plan review fees. When a plan or other data is ready to be submitted in accordance with Section 105.3, a plan -checking fee, in the amount as established by City Council must be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or include changes so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves differed submittal items an additional -48-

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fee must be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule established by City Council.

Plan deficiencies identified in the initial plan review that are not resolved by the third review shall render the plan submittal incomplete and additional fees shall be assessed. 109.5 Investigation fee. An investigation fee as established by Section 109.2 may be charged by the Building Official whenever work for which a permit is required by the codes has been commenced without first obtaining a permit. This fee must be paid and the investigation must be made before the issuance of any permit for said work. An investigation fee may be charged for any investigation of a building, structure, work reports, certification or any other related work requested by an owner or authorized agent of such owner.
109.6 Fee Refunds. In the event that an applicant has submitted for plan review or obtained a permit and no portion of the review, work, or construction covered by such permit has been commenced, and such permit is cancelled, the applicant may submit a written request to the Building Official requesting a refund of permit fees. The request must be submitted within one year of the date of cancellation or expiration of the permit.

The Building Official may refund all or a portion of the permit fees to the applicant except that no portion of any permit issuance fee or other administrative fee shall be refunded. 109.7 Change of Occupancy Investigation fee. A fee as established by City Council resolution must be paid when an occupancy investigation inspection is required by the Building Official. Note: The occupancy investigation fees are in addition to other investigation fees and do not include the fees for the building permit, or fees for electrical, plumbing or mechanical permits covering the alterations and/or repairs of the occupancy conversion.

J. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 111 — Certificate of Occupancy, is amended as follows:

SECTION 111 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure can be used or occupied in whole or in part, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof can be made until the Building Official issues a certificate of occupancy. The Building Official cannot issue a Certificate of Occupancy to the builder upon the completion of a commercial structure where there is tenant space. Instead, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued to a business entity that is going to occupy the building or a portion thereof. Issuing a certificate of occupancy is not an approval of a violation of the provisions of the codes or other ordinances of the City.

Exception: The Building Official may not issue Certificate of Occupancies for single and duplex residential dwelling units and owner -occupied dwelling units, such as townhomes, condominiums and U occupancies. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.
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111.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a certificate of occupancy is deemed abandoned one year after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a certificate of occupancy has been issued. 111.3 Certificate issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of the codes or other laws that are enforced by the City, the Building Official must issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

1. The building permit number.

2. The address of the structure.

3. The name and address of the owner.

4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of the codes for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

6. The name of the Building Official.

7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

10. The design occupant load.

11. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. 111.4 Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions must be occupied safely. The Building Official must set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

In the event the building is not completed and ready for final inspection in the time prescribed by the Building Official, the building must be vacated and the utilities disconnected until such time the building is completed, final inspection is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
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or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the codes.

K. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 112 — Service Utilities, is amended as follows:

SECTION 112 - SERVICE UTILITIES
112.1 Connection of service utilities. Connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power, or a water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by the codes for which a permit is required, must not be established until released by the Building Official.
112.2 Temporary connection. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, the source of energy, fuel or power, or the water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

Temporary connections may be terminated by the Building Official in the event the permit for such work expires, temporary occupancy is terminated, or it is determined by the Building Official that conditions associated with the connected utility are not met. 112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Building Official may cause or order the disconnection or discontinuance of utility service to a building, structure, premises, system, equipment, fixture, or device that is regulated by this Code or by the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 101.4, or elsewhere in the BMC: (i) when necessary to eliminate or mitigate an immediate hazard to life, health, safety, or property; (ii) when such building, structure, system, equipment, fixture, or device, or any utility service thereto, has been installed, equipped, altered, or used without requisite approvals, permits, or inspections; or (iii) when such building, structure. premises, system, equipment, fixture or device is found to be an unlicensed cannabis facility. An "unlicensed cannabis facility" means any facility within the City conducting commercial cannabis activity without a permit issued in accordance with the BMC.

The Building Official must attempt to notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner or the owner's authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure, premises, system, equipment, fixture, or device, of the decision to disconnect before taking such action; provided that the Building Official may dispense with any attempt at prior notification if, in the sole discretion of the Building Official, the nature or severity of the hazard justifies such inaction. If not notified before disconnecting, the Building Official must notify the owner of the owner's authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure, premises, system, equipment, fixture, or device in writing of the disconnection as soon as practical thereafter.

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and inspections have been obtained for the building, structure, system, equipment, fixture, or device, or any utility service thereto.

L. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 112 — Means of Appeals, is amended as follows:

SECTION 113 - BOARD OF APPEALS — CITY COUNCIL
113.1 General. The City Council is designated to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. All references to the "Board of Appeals" means the City Council.
113.2 Limitations on authority. The Board of Appeals does not have authority to interpret the administrative provisions of the codes, nor is the Board empowered to waive requirements of the codes. The application for appeal must be based on a claim that the true intent of the codes or the rules legally adopted thereunder was incorrectly interpreted where the provision of the codes do not fully apply, or where an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
113.3 Applications, fees and findings. Any person appealing the decision of the Building Official must file with the Building Official a written application accompanied by a filing fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council resolution at any time not more than 20 calendar days after the decision of the Building Official.

The application must set forth and include any information the Building Official may require.

Upon the filing of a verified application, the Building Official must transmit said application forthwith to the Board of Appeals, and such Board must investigate, examine, review, hear testimony, from and on behalf of the applicant, and render findings and decisions on the matter in writing to the applicant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official within 20 days after the conclusion of its proceedings, the Building Official must make all findings and decisions available to the public without fees.

M. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 114 — Violations, is amended as follows:

SECTION 114 - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
114.1 General. Violation of the codes constitutes a misdemeanor. In addition, such violation constitutes a public nuisance subject to abatement in accordance with applicable law.
114.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of the codes, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the -52-

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provisions of the codes. Such order must direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
114.3 Compliance with Notice and prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the Building Official is authorized to request the City Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of the codes or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. No person may remain in or enter any building or structure that has been posted with a red tag by the Building Official. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person may enter the building or structure to repair, demolish or remove such building or structure pursuant to a duly issued permit. No person may remove or deface any order issued by the Building Official including, without limitation, a red tag, after it is posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal have been completed and a certificate of occupancy has been issued, where applicable. 114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of the codes or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the codes, is subjected to penalties as prescribed by law.

N. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), the title of Section 116 — Unsafe Structures and Equipment, is amended as follows:

SECTION 116 - UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
O. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Sections 116.1, 116.2,116.3 are amended as follows:
116.1 General. All buildings, structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe conditions. All such unsafe buildings or conditions are public nuisances and must be abated by repair, rehabilitation, improvement, removal, or demolition, in whole or part.

A vacant building or structure that is not secure against entry is deemed "unsafe." 116.2 Placards and orders relating to occupancy of unsafe structures and buildings. Pursuant to the completion of a visual, nondestructive examination to determine the condition for continued occupancy, the Building Official or designee is authorized to designate the condition of the unsafe building or structure with a placard or order, as follows:

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results in a dangerous, hazardous or unsafe condition. Persons notified of this order must immediately stop such work until otherwise authorized by the Building Official or designee.

2. A "limited access" order or "yellow tag" denotes restricted use and is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly note the restrictions on continued occupancy.

3. A "do not enter — unsafe to occupy" order or "red tag" denotes that the building or structure is so damaged that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the building official or designee. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.

The appropriate placard must be posted at each entry point to a building or structure.

Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the building official. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, cover or deface a placard pursuant to this section.
116.3 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the Building Official must serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure, a written notice that describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a reasonable time. Such notice will be deemed properly served when made in conjunction with section 1.04.080 of the Bellflower Municipal Code.

P. Chapter 1, Division II (Scope and Administration), Section 117 — Construction Hours of Operation, is added as follows:

SECTION 117 CONSTRUCTION HOURS OF OPERATION
117.1 Hours of Construction. No construction activities may commence within the City of Bellflower except as set forth in Table 118.1 below or as otherwise approved by the Building Official:

Table 117.1 Construction Hours of Operations
Day(s)
Start Time
End Time
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m.
6:00 D.m.

Saturdays
8:00 a.m.
6:00 o.m.

Sundays and City Holidays
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
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For purposes of this Section, construction includes, without limitation, site preparation, demolition, grading, excavation, and the erection, improvement, remodeling, or repair of buildings or structures, including operation of equipment or machinery and the delivery of material associated with those activities, irrespective of whether a building permit is required for the construction."
Q. Table 1505.1 is hereby amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1 thereto, to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.

R. Section 1505.1.2 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the addition of a new section thereto, to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

SECTION 4. BMC Chapter 15.08 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08 ELECTRICAL CODE

15.08.010 Electrical Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3 (the 2025 California Electrical Code) is adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Electrical Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.08.020 Amendments.

A. Article 91 is added to read as follows:

Article 91
Administrative Provisions
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For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 5. BMC Chapter 15.12 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12 PLUMBING CODE

15.12.010 Plumbing Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5 (the 2025 California Plumbing Code) with amendments and including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, I, K, and L is adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Plumbing Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.12.020 Amendments.

A. Chapter 1 Division II is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Division II
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 6. BMC Chapter 15.16 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE

15.16.010 Mechanical Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4 (the 2025 California Mechanical Code) with amendments and including Appendices C, D, E, and F is adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Mechanical Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.16.020 Amendments.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division II is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Division II
Administrative Provisions
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For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 7. BMC Chapter 15.40 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.40 FIRE CODE

15.40.010 Fire Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9 (the 2025 California Fire Code) with amendments, including Section 503and Appendices Chapter 4, B, C, D, H, I, M, and O is adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

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

15.40.020 Amendments.

A. Section 111, including its subparts, is amended to read as follows:

SECTION 111 - BOARD OF APPEALS — CITY COUNCIL
111.1 General. The City Council is designated to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative to the application and interpretation of this Division. All references to the "Board of Appeals" means the City Council.
111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal will be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The Board does not have the authority to waive the requirements of this code.
111.3 Applications, fees and findings. Any person appealing the decision of the Fire Code Official must file with the Building Official a written application accompanied by a filing fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council resolution at any time not more than 20 calendar days after the decision of the Fire Code Official.

The application must set forth and include any information the Building Official may require.

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hear testimony, from and on behalf of the applicant, and render findings and decisions on the matter in writing to the applicant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official within 20 days after the conclusion of its proceedings, the Building Official must make all findings and decisions available to the public without fees.

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

FIRE CHIEF. The City Manager for the City of Bellflower, or designee. Unless otherwise determined by the City Manager, the Fire Chief for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County ("Fire District") may enforce this chapter as the "Fire Chief' and "Fire Official" for purposes of California Fire Code ("CFC") Section 202. Any such enforcement authority must be exercised in cooperation with the City Manager or designee(s)-to ensure a uniform enforcement of applicable law within the city's jurisdiction.

FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. "Fire Code Official" means the "Building Official." SECTION 8. BMC Chapter 15.56 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.56 ENERGY CODE

15.56.010 Energy Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6 (the 2025 California Energy Code) with amendments and including Appendices 1A and 1B is adopted by reference as the Energy Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the 2025 California Energy Code must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.56.020 Amendments.

A. Section 100.2 is added to Subchapter 1 to read as follows:

Section 100.2
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 9. BMC Chapter 15.60 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.60 RESIDENTIAL CODE

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Chapter 1 Division II and Chapters 2 through 10, and 44 of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5 (the 2025 California Residential Code) are adopted by reference as the Residential Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of the chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.60.020 Administrative Provisions.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division II is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Division II
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040."

15.60.030 Design Criteria
A. Table R301.2(1) is amended, by deleting Table R301.2(1) and replacing it with a new Table R301.2(1), to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground
Snow
Load. WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Ice
Wind Barrier
Topo- Special borne Seismic Frost Winter Under- Air Mean Speed graphic Wind, debris Design Weathering Iineb Design Layment Flood Freezing Annual mphd effects. Region zone. Categoryf a Depth Termite, Temp. Requiredh Hazards9 Index, Tempi Zero 95 Exposure Yes No D2 or E Negligible 12-24" Very 40 No Yes 0 63 Heavy
B
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA„
Winter Summer Altitude Indoor Design Design Temperature Heat Temperature Elevation Latitude Heating Cooling Correction Factor Temperature Cooling Difference 79 33.88 37 91 N/A 70 75
Cooling Temperature Wind Velocity Wind Velocity Coincident Wet Daily Winter Difference Heating Cooling Bulb Range Humidity Summer Humidity 7 69 27 7 (50% RH)
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a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site - specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and 8905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100 -year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)." j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)." k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.

1. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. m.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table la or lb from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).

15.60.040 Soil Tests
A. Section R401.4.1.1.5.1 is added to read as follows:

R401.4.1.1.5.1 A soils investigation report shall be provided for all projects exceeding 750 square feet or more than one story in height. Projects under 750 square feet may meet the necessary seismic hazard mitigation following the City of Bellflower Seismic Hazard Mitigation handout.

B. Section R902.1 is amended, by deleting the entire section and adding a new section, to read as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs must be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing must be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A and B roofing required by this section to be listed must be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks or ferrous, copper or metal sheets installed without a roof deckon noncombustable framing.

3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot (4.882 kg/m2) copper sheets installed over combustible decks.

4. Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over ASTM D226, Type II underlayment over combustible decks.

C. Section R902.1.2 is amended, by deleting the entire section and replacing it with a new section, to read as follows:

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roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

SECTION 10. BMC Chapter 15.64 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.64 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

15.64.010 Green Building Standards Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code) is adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (2025 California Green Building Standards Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.64.020 Administrative provisions.

A. The text within Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:

Chapter 1
Administrative Provisions
For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 11. BMC Chapter 15.76 is added to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.76 EXISTING BUILDING CODE

15.76.010 Existing Building Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10 (the 2025 California Existing Building Code) with amendments and including Appendices A, B, and C is adopted by reference as the Existing Building Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10 (2025 California Existing Building Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.76.020 Amendments.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division 2 is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Part 2
Administrative Provisions
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For administrative provisions for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 12. BMC Chapter 15.80 is added to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.80 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE

15.80.010 Referenced Standards Code — Adopted by Refence; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12 (the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code) is adopted by reference as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with Government Code § 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12 (2025 California Referenced Standards Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public." SECTION 13. BMC Chapter 15.84 is added to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.84 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

15.84.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code — Adopted by Reference; Where Filed.

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7 (the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code) is adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Bellflower.

In accordance with California Government Code § 50022.6, one (1) copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7 (2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

15.84.020 Amendments.

A. The text within Chapter 1 Division 2, Section 103 through 113 is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1 Part 2
Administrative Provisions Section 103-113
For administrative provisions of Section 103-113 for this Code, see § 15.04.040." SECTION 14. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance. -62-

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SECTION 15. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Bellflower Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 16. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 17. Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction -related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

SECTION 18. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 19. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 20. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption, however the provisions herein shall not become operative until January 1, 2026. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans are submitted before the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which building permits are obtained within 90 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, are exempt from the regulations in the 2025 code update including the codes adopted by reference in this Ordinance.

Should, however, the building permit expire, all building plans must comply with this Ordinance.

SECTION 21. Filing with Building Standards Commission. The City Clerk must file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1449 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2025, ITS SECOND READING ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, AND WAS DULY PASSED,

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2025.

Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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G, of BELLFLo4�k
staff
eport
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services Alan Cook, Building Official
Consideration and possible action to 1) read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1449 — An Ordinance adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Building Standards Administrative Code; making certain amendments based upon local conditions, and amending the Bellflower Municipal Code to reflect such changes; and 2) setting a public hearing for September 22, 2025 for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

DATE: September 3, 2025
SUBJECT:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2025 California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") takes effect on January 1, 2026.

These are part of the uniform codes imposed by the California Legislature every three years via Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Health and Safety Code §17958 allows local governments to amend the CBSC based upon local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, or for administrative reasons.

The Planning Department, including the Building and Safety Division, is proposing amendments to the Bellflower Municipal Code relating to building code regulations for the purpose of complying with State requirements and to update current administrative and technical standards. The last code adoption with amendments to the Bellflower Municipal Code relating to building code regulations was December 22, 2022.

This Ordinance would amend portions of the proposed 2025 CBSC and adopt the 2025 Edition of the CBSC. The most significant changes with the 2025 Edition of the CBSC relate to the Energy Code regulations and include, without limitation, changes to solar roofing products, fire sprinkler protection, and where electric vehicles are stored or repaired. In addition, this ordinance includes requirements for minimum Class B roofing materials, increased foundation minimum requirements due to the soil liquefaction potential, and administrative modifications including changes to the permit and plan check expiration. Lastly, this ordinance includes the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

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Staff Report - 2025 CBSC; Ordinance No. 1449
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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1449; and 2) Set a public hearing for the September 22, 2025, City Council Meeting for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE
For the adoption of building codes by reference, California law requires that the second reading of the Ordinance be noticed as a public hearing. Accordingly, if the City Council follows staff's recommendation to set a public hearing for September 22, 2025, legal notice will be published on September 5 and September 12, 2025, in the Los Cerritos Community News newspaper.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effective July 1, 2025, AB 130 restricts the City's ability to make local amendments to the California Codes. Beginning October 1, 2025 to June 1, 2031, a city cannot make additional local amendments to these codes that regulate residential units. This creates a limited window for the code adoption process while ensuring the City's ability to continue current enforcement practices.

California law requires that the City Council conduct a public hearing before second reading of ordinances that adopt the CBSC by reference. The Director recommends that the City Council set a public hearing for the second reading of the Ordinance at its September 22, 2025 meeting.

The most significant changes with the 2025 Edition of the CBSC relate to the Energy Code regulations, which include without limitation, changes to solar roofing products, fire sprinkler protection for various occupancies where Lithium type batteries are manufactured, tested, stored, and where electric vehicles are stored or repaired. This ordinance also includes requirements for minimum Class B roofing materials, increased foundation minimum requirements due to the soil liquefaction potential, and administrative modifications including changes to the permit and plan check expiration. Also included in the Ordinance is the City Council's ongoing decision to adopt and implement the CFC rather than regulations proposed by the Fire Protection District. Lastly, the Building Standards Commission added a new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as Title 7 in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which replaces chapter 7A of the Building Code, and is included in this ordinance.

The recommended action includes amending Title 15 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by adopting the 2025 Edition of the CBSC. In considering such action, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases).

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