SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
ITEM 15-D
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10-A
February 23, 2026 Page 4 of 6
10-A PRESENTATION: Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts – Continued
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:25 p.m.
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez retuned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:30 p.m.
11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
For the record, written public comments were received from Martha Torres, Fair Housing Foundation, prior to the start of the meeting, which were provided to the City Council and made available to the public.
Sophia Partida, resident, requested and received clarification from Mayor Santa Ines that the Closed Session portion of the meeting was confidential and the Council Members could not disclose details.
12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse himself on Item 15-C (Award Contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc.) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject area; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez announced that he would recuse himself on Item 15-D (License Agreement File No. 1103 Modern Vegan Cuisine LLC dba EL Riqui) in an abundance of caution; 3) Mayor Santa Ines requested that Item 15-D (License Agreement File No. 1103 Modern Vegan Cuisine LLC dba EL Riqui) be pulled for questions only; and 4) Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:32 p.m.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 15
February 23, 2026 Page 5 of 6
15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
With regard to Item 15-D (License Agreement File No. 1103 Modern Vegan Cuisine LLC dba EL Riqui) and at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, business owner Jose Brito came forward to address the City Council.
Jose Brito, business owner, 1) stated that he and his brother own the property and business; 2) explained that they had been experiencing financial constraints, but have recently improved their cash flow situation; 3) noted that the menu was not ready yet, but he would provide it when available; 4) stated that he would proceed with the remodel and opening of the business once the encroachment approval was obtained; 5) confirmed they have obtained their alcohol license; and 6) confirmed that he is related to the owners of Kalaveras and Rokka Grill & Whiskey Bar also located in the City.
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:36 p.m.
Noting the aforementioned recusals from Council Member Koops on Item 15-C and Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez on Item 15-D, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members – Morse, Sanchez, Dunton, Koops, and Mayor Santa Ines
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-082, dated February 23, 2026. _____
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-082.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Investments Report for the Month of January 2026.
Action: Received and file the Investments Report.
C Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., for the abatement and maintenance of City property for City Project No. 52612 and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1082.2 in a form approved by the City Attorney.________ Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1082.2 with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute License Agreement File No. 1103, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Modern Vegan Cuisine LLC dba El Riqui for encroachment of outdoor seating and decorative railing into the public right-of-way for property located south of 16641 Bellflower Boulevard.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute License Agreement File No. 1103, with Modern Vegan Cuisine LLC dba El Riqui, in a form approved by the City Attorney.