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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 27, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: November 10, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the October 27, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the October 27, 2025, Regular Meeting… ................. ………………………… 2
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower.
2 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
For the record, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Council Member Morse.
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, 1) City Manager Smoot announced the titles of the Closed Session items; and 2) there being no one from the public in attendance, without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the Meeting at 5:35 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property: 16211 Bellflower Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Barbara Armendariz
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property: 15751 Blaine Ave.
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: County of Los Angeles
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 3
October 27, 2025 Page 2 of 6
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – Continued
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.
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Dunton reconvened the Meeting at 7:02 p.m. and announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
For the record, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Council Member Morse.
Staff Participants:
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works N. Richard Shreiba, Deputy City Attorney
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Dana Hang, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Karla Pineda, Management Analyst II
Dakota Wallace, Management Analyst I
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 7
October 27, 2025 Page 3 of 6
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Ray Dunton offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Planning and Building Services Elizabeth Oba led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Bellflower Symphony’s Fall Concert to be held on November 1, 2025, at 16600 Civic Center Drive.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the City’s Business Visitation Program which offers business owners a valuable opportunity to showcase their operations, discuss potential growth , and share any challenges they may be facing.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to CR&R’s free Compost Drive-Thru Giveaway to be held on November 15, 2025, at the Public Works Yard located at 9944 Flora Vista Street.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to 1) Los Angeles County’s free lead-based paint hazard remediation services for eligible Bellflower residents with enrollment accepted through October 31, 2025; and 2) the City’s annual Veterans Memorial Ceremony and Resource Fair to be held on November 10, 2025, at the Veterans Memorial located at 9918 Flower Street.
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Morales, Dialysis Education Services (16925 Bellflower Boulevard), expressed public safety concerns stemming from increased homelessness in the vicinity of his business located near the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and Walnut Street, stating 1) the number of homeless individuals that congregate around his business and the adjacent building has increased significantly in the last few years, noting that he and his clients have had physical and verbal altercations with them, resulting in property damage, theft, and an unsafe environment; and 2) requested additional patrols in the area.
In response to comments provided by Michael Morales 1) Mayor Dunton stated that he agreed with his comments, noted that Southwest Patrol was hired by the City to augment public safety services, and thanked Mr. Morales for making the City aware of the issue so that it may be addressed; and 2) at the request of Mayor Dunton, Director of Public Safety McNerney confirmed that he would speak with Mr. Morales to better understand his concerns regarding the negative impacts of the homeless population near his business due to their activity and encampments.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10
October 27, 2025 Page 4 of 6
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
Cheryl Williams, resident, suggested the City conduct an annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest, expressing the opinion that more residents are elaborately decorating their homes for Halloween.
In response to questions and comments provided by Cheryl Williams and at the request of Mayor Dunton, Director of Parks and Recreation Mellana explained that the City recently held its first Halloween Home Decorating Contest, noting that the contest was advertised on social media and winning homes were recognized with a sign and certificate of recognition from the Mayor and City Council.
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, with regard to Item 14 -H (Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility), 1) Mayor Dunton a) stated that at the February 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting, Council Member Koops, Council Member Sanchez, and he declared that they had property conflicts, lots were drawn, and it was determined that Council Member Sanchez would participate in all future discussions regarding the matter; and b) announced that he would recuse himself on the item as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property; 2) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse himself on the item as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject propert y; and 3) City Manager Smoot stated that the item could not be considered at this time due to Council Member Morse’s absence and a lack of quorum to consider the matter, noting that the item would be placed on the next agenda for consideration .
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar except Item 14-H (Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility) which would not be considered.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
October 27, 2025 Page 5 of 6
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-042, dated October 27, 2025.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-042.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of September 2025.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer’s Report.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the October 13, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the October 13, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 39.1-1 with Southern California Edison Company (“SCE”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the use of SCE right-of- way for park and public recreation purposes at H. Byrum Zinn Park.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 39.1 -1, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute AFN 777.3 with Thermal Concepts, Inc., for Citywide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) maintenance and repair services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute AFN 777.3 with Thermal Concepts, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement File No. 242.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the City of Santa Fe Springs for traffic signal, street name sign, and highway lighting maintenance.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement File No. 242.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
G Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 714.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation for Housing Consultant Services
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 714.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H [Not Considered]
Consideration and possible action to consider a request from Cal City Construction to substitute the Site Utilities subcontractor (J&C Underground General Engineering Contractor) for the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility (Specifications No. 23/24-07).
Action: Approved the requested substitution of the Site Utilities subcontractor from J&C Underground General Engineering Contractor to So Cal Sewer Construction, Inc.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14
October 27, 2025 Page 6 of 6
14 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
I Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution Nos. 25-39, 25-40 [MOU No. 25-03], and 25-41 [MOU No. 25-04].
Resolution No. 25-39 – A Resolution establishing Salary Ranges for Employees and Authorizing the City Manager to Implement Such Changes;
Resolution No. 25-40 [MOU No. 25-03] – A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 25-03 with The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Association (“AFSCME”) 1511 – represented mid-management employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026 and 2026-2027; and superseding Resolution No. 23-37; and
Resolution No. 25-41 [MOU No. 25-04] – A Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 25-04 with The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) 3745 – represented full-time maintenance worker employees in the Bellflower municipal service for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026 and 2026-2027; and superseding Resolution No. 23-38.
Action: Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-39, 25-40 and 25-41.
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Koops, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: November 10, 2025