Bellflower City Council
April 13, 2026

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Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Minutes Item No. 3 March 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5
3 PUBLIC COMMENTS — Continued
In response to comments provided by Giovanni D'Egidio, Mayor Santa Ines, requested and received confirmation from City Manager Smoot that there was no information that could be disclosed or shared at this time regarding Item 5-A, as it was a Closed Session matter.

For the record and further clarification, Council Member Koops, 1) stated that the City Council is still in negotiations, reiterated that details cannot be shared publicly at this time, and asked for Giovanni D'Egidio's understanding; 2) offered to personally address Hollywood Sports Park employees to clarify that there is nothing to share at this time; and 3) emphasized that government processes often take longer than expected, noting that this is a unique, once -in -a -lifetime opportunity for both parties.
4 REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
None

CLOSED SESSION
5 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, 1) City Manager Smoot announced the title of the Closed Session item; and 2) without objection, Mayor Santa Ines recessed the Meeting at 9:40 a.m. to a Closed Session regarding:

A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property: 9030 Somerset Boulevard and
9108 Somerset Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: LA Metro
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
6 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the Meeting at 9:56 a.m. with all members present and announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.

Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Minutes Item No. 7-A March 2, 2026 Page 3 of 5

OPEN SESSION
7 STUDY SESSION
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a study session regarding updates to the City's business license provisions and discussion of potential ballot propositions.

City Manager Smoot 1) introduced the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions along with City Attorney Berger.

City Manager Smoot, 1) stated that some of the information provided is a review from previous meetings; 2) emphasized that an in-depth, formal analysis has not been conducted and the figures presented are "back of the envelope" estimates; 3) reminded the City Council that prior direction included reviewing vacant parcels and potential updates to the business license tax, including registration requirements and fee structures for vacant parcels, and confirmed that process is underway; 4) clarified that the business license tax is a revenue -generating tax, not regulatory approval, required for all businesses operating in the City unless exempt, also noting that the current rate structure was largely established in the 1990s and outdated; 5) presented preliminary options for updating the business license tax, including: a flat tax per business, a cleaned -up category -based system, a pure gross receipts model, or a base amount plus gross receipts model, discussing the administrative and revenue implications of each option; 6) provided context of the amounts the City currently generates through business license tax and gave illustrative revenue estimates for the proposed options, noting the potential effects on businesses of varying sizes; 7) explained that the goal is to refine an approach that can be presented to residents for input on priorities and proposed a draft ballot question regarding updating the City's 35-year-old business license tax; and 8) requested authorization to work with the Mayor and a Council Member to finalize the ballot question wording and coordinate with a polling firm to gauge residents' interest.

At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Manager Smoot, 1) confirmed any change to the business license tax at this point must be approved by voters, except for the automatic CPI increase, which cannot exceed 10%; 2) clarified that the City Council is not making a determination at this time on whether to put the business license question before voters; and 3) explained several options to modernize the business license tax structure, including but not limited to, updating existing categories, implementing a flat tax to eliminate categories, or adopting a gross receipts model which simplifies the structure and allows it to grow with the economy.

Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Minutes Item No. 7-A March 2, 2026 Page 4 of 5
7-A Consideration and possible action to conduct a study session regarding updates to the City's business license provisions and discussion of potential ballot propositions — Continued
Lengthy discussion ensued among the Council Members, City Manager Smoot, and City Attorney Berger.

City Attorney Berger, 1) explained that the purpose at this stage is to survey constituents to gauge interest in placing a measure on the ballot; 2) emphasized the importance of being clear about what the City Council is asking for, noting that the current municipal code contains many categories and tax rates established by voters in the 1990s; 3) clarified that the ballot proposition could ask voters to delegate the authority to the City Council to clean up the municipal code; and 4) noted that the fundamental question for polling is whether constituents support a gross receipts tax, a flat license tax, or a combination, with FM3 conducting the survey on behalf of the City to determine the constituency's appetite for a ballot measure.

Mayor Santa Ines emphasized that he is in favor of adding a "maximum of" guardrail to the proposed ballot measure to provide assurance to the voters that any future increase beyond that rate would require voter approval.

City Manager Smoot, 1) clarified that he is not asking the City Council to finalize the business license structure at this time, but rather provide enough guidance for staff to draft an accurate polling question to survey voters to gauge their interest in a ballot measure concerning an update to the business license tax; 2) expressed that he would like to work with one or two Council Members to refine the polling questions for clarity; and 3) emphasized that the purpose of the polling process is informed decision -making, allowing the City Council to gauge voter interest before finalizing a structure or spending a significant amount of taxpayer dollars to place a measure on the ballot.

Without objection, Council Member Koops suggested Mayor Santa Ines and Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez work with City Manager Smoot to develop the proposed polling language and ballot question.

Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Manager to conduct voter polling relative the proposed ballot measure concerning the City's business license tax structure and work with Mayor Santa Ines and Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez to finalize the polling questions with the assistance of FM3.

Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Minutes Item No. 8 March 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5
8 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: April 13, 2026

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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
This Settlement Agrecrrmt atsd Crentsal Release of All Ckims ("Agrcestt e) is enured into as of the date last signed below ("Effective Date"), by and between Jason Clarlte ('Plaintiff), and the City of Bellflower, a California municipal corporation located at 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower. California 90706 ("Defendant" or "City'), collectively rcferrod to as thc'Parties." WHEREAS, plaintiff was employed by the City of Hdltlowa from approximatety October 2, 2002, through approximately June 10, 2024, in the position of Senior Planner; WHEREAS, Plain iff filed a complaint in Los Angela Superior Count, Cam No. 25NWCV02026 ("the Iavvatrtt"), asserting claims for wro ew *rmimation, racial discrimination, rctaliation, hostile work environmentlbanwment, faihare to prevent dischmination, harassment, and retaliation, and related ckima under California lavr,
WHEREAS, Defendant contends that Plaintiff vohmtm* resigned his employment of fmhve June 10, 2024, without notice or atxbed cause, as reflected in Piaiatiffs oral and written resignatiau that day;
WHEREAS, Plaintiff filed a workers' compensation claim, designated as Can No. ADJ19366971 (EAMS No.) ("Wotkars` Compe aation Case7% which was fully resolved by Compromise & Relemm in the amiount of $25,000.00 (kw applicant attorney fees of $3,750.00), pursuant to an order of the Division of Workers' Compermtion Appeals Board dated Judy 22, 2025, and confirmed by Athens Adrninlstrators/C fomia JPIA by letter dated July 29, 2025 (Claim No. 22025695);
WHEREAS, Defendant denies each and all of Plaint s allegations and clairns, denies all liability, and denies that Plaintiff has suffered any damages;
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to resolve all disputes, claim.&, and controversies between them without the uncertainty, expense, and burden of continued litigation; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements contained berein. and for other good and valuable eonuderation, the receipt and sufficiency of which an hereby ac}mowkdged, the Parties agree as follows:

AgUF,MENT
1_ Settlement Payment.

1.1 In consideration for the teleases, covenants, and agreements sot forth in this Agreement, and subject to the City Catuteil approval described in Section 2 below, Defendant agrees to pay Plaintiff the total sum of Seventy-IYve Thousaad Dollars ($75,000.00) ("Settlement Amount"), allocated as follows:
(a) WagealCompenaatery Damages: The sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall be allocated to wages and compenswory damages, subject to applicable payroll tax

withholdings and deductions. This Portion shall be reported on ULS Form W-2 issued in Plaintiffs name and Social Security number.
(b) Non -Wage Damages/Emo&nal Distress: The sum of Seventy Thmand Dollars (S70,000.00) shall be allocated to non -wage damages, including personal injuries, emotional distress, and pain and suffering, for which no withholding is required. This portion "I be reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC issued In Plaintiffs name and Social Security number.

1.2 Plaintiff acknowledges that Defendant makes no representation regarding the tax consequences of this Agreement, and Plaintiff agrees to be solely responsible for any end all tax obligations, interest, and/or penalties that may be assessed against Plaintiff in eoauection with the Settlement Amount Plaintiff agrees to indernz* and bold Defendant harmless from say cud all claims, demaads, liabilities, costs, and expenses (inchxug reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to Plaindfrs tax obligations with respect to the Seale mt Amount.

1.3 Payment shall be made by check or electronic transfer, payable as directed by Plaintiff's counsel of recard, within thirty (30) calendar days following: (i) full execution of this Agroatnent by all Parties; (it) City Cmmcil approval as provided in Section 2; and (iii) delivery to Defendant's counsel of a completed and signed IRS Form WA from Plaintiff.

2. City Council ApprevaL
Plaintiff sclmowledges and understands that this Agreement is subject to final approval by the Bellflower City Council, as required by applicable law govenaiag the settlement of claims against California municipal corporations. Defendant's counsel agrees to premot this Agreement to the City Council for approval at the nett regularly sche"ed meeting following fill execution of this Agreement by all Parties, or at such other time as is practicable. If the City Council Ennis to approve this Agreement within sixty (60) calendar days of the date it is last signed by the Patties, either Party may, upon written notice, withdraw from this Agroment and the Agreement shall be deemed void. In such event, no Parry shall have any obligation to the outer under this Agreement.

3. General Release of All Claims.

3.1 In consideration of the promises and payments set forth herein, and except as otberwise provided in this Agr=nent, Plaintiff, on behalf of himself and his heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby fully and finally releases, acquits, and fmtver disebarges Defendant, the City of Bellflower, its City Council, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, insurers, attorneys, predecessors, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Released Parties'D, from any and all claims, charges, complaints, demands, actions, causes of ruction, obligations, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, and fees of every kind and natum whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, that Plaintiff has, had, or may have against any of the Released Parties, arising out of or in any way related to his employment with the City of Bellflower, or the cessation thereof, including but not limited to. - (a) All claims asserted or that could have been asserted in the Lawsuit, Case No. 25NWCt'02G26;
(b) A11 claims under the Califomia Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEIIA"), Government Code § 12900 et scq., including but not limited to claims for racial 2 discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and any claims arising under the CROWN Act (SB 188); (c) All claims under the California Labor Code, including but not limited to claims under Labor Code §§ 98.6, 1102.5, 1102.6, and 206;
(d) All claims tinder Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4 2000e et seq.;
(e) All claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"), 29 U.S.C. § 621 et se4;
(f) All claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1991 or § 1983;
(g) All claims for wrongful termination, constructive discharge. breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith sand fair dealing, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, or invasion of privacy,
(h) All claims for wages, salary, compensation, bonuses, commissions, vacatiou pay, sick pay, sevarance pay, or other compensation of any nature; and (i) AU other claims arising tinder any fedaral, state, or local statute, ordinanm regulatim or common law, related to or arising oul of Plaintiff's employment with the City of Bellflower, or the termination thereof

3.2. This release does not apply to, and Plaintiff exin sly preserves, any nights or claims that cannot be waived by private agreement as a matta of law, including Plaintiff s right to file a charge witb or participate in an investigation by any government agency such as the EEOC or DFEWCRD, provided that Plaintiff agrecs to waive any right to recover rnonstary damages or other personal relief in coo with any such charge or investigation that falls within the scope of the release in Section 3.1 above.

3.3 This release does not waive or release any rights or claims that may arise from conduct accurring after the daft this Agreement is fully exxuted.

4. Waiver of Unknown Claims — Civ11 Code § W2.

Plaintiff expressly aalaaowledges and agrees that this Agreement is intended to extinguish all chinas, whether known or unknown. suspected or unsuspected. Plaintiff expressly waive$ and relitnqui0m any and all rights and benefits cer farred by California Civil Code § 1542. which provides as follows:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES RIOT EXTEND TO CLAM THAT THE

CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN [US OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE
RELEASE AND THAT, 11F KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE
MATERIALLY AFFECTED 111S OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE
DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."
Plaintiff acknowlcfges that be is aware that he may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those that the now knows or believes to be true with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement_ Neverthekss, Plaintiff intamds by this Agreemwnt to fully, finally, and fortivcr settle and release all matters, disputes, and differences, known or unhnowa,, suspected or unsuspected, that exist or may exist between Plaintiff and the Released Partiea. Plaintiff

acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to consult with counsel regarding the consequences of this waiver and accepts and ass-ames the risk of any mistake of fact.

5. Dismissal of the LAwmit-
Within five (5) court days following receipt of the Settlement Amount by Plaintiffs counsel, Plaintiff agrees to execute and file, or cause to be filed, a Request for Dismissal with prejudice of the Lawsuit, Case No. 25NWCV02026, in its entirety, including all causes of action against Defendant. Plaffiff 9 counsel shall be responsible for filing the Request for Dismissal in the Los Angeles Superior Count, Norwalk Division, and shall provide a file -stamped copy thereof to Defendant's counsel within three (3) court days of filing.

6. Workers' Compensation Case.

6.1 The Parties acknowledge that Plaintiff's workers' compensation claim Case No.

ADJ19366971 (Claim No. 22025695) ("Workers' Compensation Case'), has been fully and finally resolved by Compromise & Release in the amount of $25,000.00 (less applicant attorney fees of $3,750.00, for a net payment to Plaintiff of $21,250,00), pursuant to an order of the Division of Workers' Compensation Appeals Board entered on July 22, 2025. Payment was confirmed as issued by Athens Administrators on behalf of California JPIA by letter dated July 29, 2025. The Workers' Compensation Case is no longer pending.

6.2 Because the Workers' Compensation, Case has been fully resohrd, there are no outstanding workers' compensation liens held by Chimiogix LLC, Athens Administrators, California ]PIA, or any other entity against Plaintiff's recovery in this civil matter arising fi-am that claim. Plaintiff represents and warrants that the Workers' Compensation Case is closed and that no unsatisfied workers' compensation liens encumber the Setticrncm Amount paid pursuant to this Agreement.

Plaintiff agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Defendant harmless from airy claim by any third party asserting a workers' compensation lien against the SettIezacot Amount

6.3 The Parties acknowledge that the Workers' Compensation Case was resolved to a separate proceeding before the WCAB, and that the Compromise & Release in that matter is a final order of the WCAB. Nothing in this Agreement modif es, disturbs, or re -opens the Workers' Compensation Case or the WCAB order of July 22, 2025.

7. Mutual Not -Disparagement.

7.1 Plaintiff agrees that he will not make any false, misleading, or disparaging statements, whether oral or written, about Defendant, the City of Bellflower, its City Council, officers, employees, or agents, that are intended t6 harm or that would reasonably be expected to harm the reputation or business interests of the City of Bellflower. This provision shall not prohibit Plaintiff from providing truthful testimony pursuant to a subpoena or court order, filing any charge with a government agency, or cooperating with any govt;nin=t investigation.

7.2 Defendant agrees that its City Council members and management -level employees will not make any false, misleading, or disparaging public statements about Plaintiff that are intended to harm Plaintiff's reputation or employment prospects. This provision shall not prohibit Defendant or its employem from providing truthful testimony pursuant to a subpoena or court order.

8. Confidentiality of Settlement Amount — Compliance with CCP § 1001 (Silenced No More Act).

Consistent with California Code of Civil Procedure § 1001 and Government Code § 12964.5 (as amended by SB 331), this Agreement does not restrict Plaintiffs right to disclose factual information related to any act of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, as those terms are defined under applicable California law.

9. No Admission of 1Jability.

The Parties agree that this Agreement represents a compromise of disputed clams and shall not in any way be construed as an admission of liability or wrongdong by any Pwty. Defendant expressly denies any liability with respect to any of Plaintiff's claims. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof shall be offered or received in evidence in any action or proceeding as an admission or evidence of liability or wrongdoing of any kind.

10. Cooperation.

The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith and execute any additional documents or take any additional actions reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, including the dis msal of the Lawsuit and compliance with any reporting obligatiana tcquir+ed by taw_

11. Future Employment.

The Parties acknowledge that Government Code § 12964.5, as amended by AB 749, prohibits any provision in a settlement agreement that prevents or restricts a settling party from obtaining future employment with the employer against whom a claim, of distsiminatiM haras=ent, or retaliation was trade under FIEHA, except where the employer has made a good -faith determination that the person engaged in sexual harassment or sexual assault. Because Plaintifrts claims do not involve sexual harassment or sexual assault, no provision of this Agreement shall restrict Plaintiff's right to seek or obtain future emplo)incat with the City of Bellflower. Any berm purporting to impome a bar on Plaintiff's futm employment with the City of Bellflower shall be deemed void and unenforceable.

12. Entire Agreement; Integration.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, or agreements relating thereto, whether oral or written. This Agreement may not be modified, amended, or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by both Parties,

13. Attorneys' Fen and Costs.

Each Party shall bear its own anomeys' fees and costs incurred in connection with the Lawsuit, the tmgotiation of this Agreement, and all matters related thereto, except as otherwise provided by law. Plaintiff s counsel, Diane L_ Berlin, Esq., shall receive her attorneys' fees and costs f}orn the

S ettlement Amount, to the extent agreed upon in any retainer or fee arrangement between Plaintiff and counsel.

14. Knowing and Vokntwy Agreement.

Plaintiff acknowledges and represents that: (a) he has carefully read this Agreement in its entirety; (b) he folly understands its terms and Iegal significance; (c) he has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of bis choosing prior to signing; (d) he has relied upon the advice of his attorney, Diane L. Be6n, Esq., or has knowingly waived the right to do so; (e) he is entering into this Agreement frccly and voluntarily, without coercion, duress, or undue influence; and (f) he has been given adequate time to consider this Agreement.

IS. Representations And Warranties_
IS , I Plaintiff represents and warrants that he has not assigned, transferred, or conveyed, or purported to assign, transfer, or convey, to any person or entity any claim, demand, tight, or cause of action released pursuant to this Agreement.

15.2 Plaintiff further represents and warrants that no, liens or assignments have been placed on any of the claims being released pursuant to this Agsee*xnt. Plaintiff specifically represents that tke workers' compensation matter (Case No. AD)19366971) has been fully resolved by Compromise & Release order of the WCAB dated July 22, 2025, and that no workers' compensation liens remain outstanding against any recovery in this civil matter. 153 Each Party represents and warrants that it has the full legal authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform all obligations hereunder.

16. Governing Law; Jurisdiction.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California.

17. Severahility.

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable taw, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shalt not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. 18, Counterparts; Electronic Slgnatures.

Tbis Agreement may be exm-uted in one or tine counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the sarne instrurrlCnt. Signatures transmitted by facsimile, PDF, or other clernwnic means shall be deemed originals for all purposes. 6 r

19. headings.

Section headings in this Agreement are far convenience only and shall not affect the construct on or interpretation of this Agreement.

20. Ne im.

All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in wasting And shall be deemed duly given when persmally delivered, sent by avernight courier, m sem by electronic mail (with confirmation of receipt) to the fallowing' To Plaintiff: Diane L Berlin, rsq., Law Office of Diane L. Berlin, 12304 lints himica Blvd . Suite 350. Las Angeles, CA 90023; berlinlawI I(u W.cam To Defendant: Tristan G. Pelayes, Esq / Jnseph Wander, Esq., law Offic" of Pda im & Bco ander, Al'C, 10803 1,00llill Bled., Staite 112, Rancho Cucamon#al. CA 01730, 1gFQ11clayes-bolander.com / jnb r@pelayes-bolandet carat

AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
IN Wt'1'Nl:�ti W11FRE-0F, the Parties have ekccutod this Settlement Agreement and Genertd Keleasr WWI Chilnis a• of the, dale(s) set Amb below.
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16600 Civic Center Drive
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DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL:

Tristan G. Pelayes, Es Joseph Bolinder, Esq.

Law Offices of Felayes & Bolander, APC
10803 Foothill Blvd., Suite 112
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Attorneys for Defendant City of Bellflower
Date'
Dace 312512026

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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 March 9, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: April 13, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the March 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the March 9, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council .................... 2

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026

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 Santa Ines 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 Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tern Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
For the record, 1) City Manager Smoot announced the title of the Closed Session item; 2) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse on Item 3-A (9920 Flora Vista Steet) as she has property interests within 500 feet of the subject property; and 3) there being no one from the public in attendance, without objection, Mayor Santa Ines 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: 9920 Flora Vista Street
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Lori Koester
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

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4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the Meeting at 7:04 p.m. with all Council Members present and announced that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santa Ines called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7.04 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:

Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tern Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi 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 Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Council Member Wendi Morse offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Public Safety Brian McNerney led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
None
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Item No. 10-A

Mayor Santa Ines provided details relative to the City's upcoming Community Compost Pick -Up event at Palm Park from March 27 through April 3, 2026, encouraged residents to participate, and noted that the CalRecycle-funded program provides free compost to residents while supplies last.

Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez provided details relative to the Bellflower Volunteer Center Spring Basket Program, encouraged residents to participate by sponsoring a child, and noted that donations will be collected through March 23, 2026.

Council Member Morse provided details relative to the City's 2026 Bellflower Looking Better community beautification program, which will include updated guidelines, enhanced services, coordinated neighborhood yard sales, and free dumpsters for residents to dispose of unwanted items.

Council Member Dunton provided details relative to the Chamber of Commerce's St. Patrick's Day Network Bingo Game to be held on March, 12, 2026, and the "Monthly Morning Mingle" to be held on March 31, 2026, at 9.00 a.m.

Council Member Koops provided details relative to a Citywide residential cart exchange to comply with California's SB 1383, noting that the City's waste hauler (CR&R) will replace existing landfill, recycling, and organics carts at no cost.

For the record and without objection, Mayor Santa Ines suggested considering the presentations out of the order.
10-D Presentation: Certificate of Recognition to Former Public Safety Commissioner Jerry Trautman.

Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues presented a Certificate of Recognition to Former Public Safety Commissioner Jerry Trautman for his almost-18 years of service to the City as a Commissioner, including five terms as chair of the Commission.

Mr. Trautman accepted the certificate and thanked the City Council for the recognition.
10-B Proclamation: National Women's History Month
Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues presented a proclamation declaring the month of March 2026 as National Women's History Month and presented a proclamation to the Women's Club of Bellflower.

President Jana Enkhorn and Women's Club of Bellflower members accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council.
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10-C Presentation: Woman's Club of Bellflower
Woman's Club of Bellflower President Jana Enkhorn 1) gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the club's activities and history; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions.

For the benefit of the public, Mayor Santa Ines explained that the Council is inviting service clubs to make presentations periodically at Council Meetings to show the community the services they provide and encourage community members to join a service club, noting that they are an integral part of the City. iI all ]A100191LTA IJil4LI1116'�
Christina Lopez, 1) expressed concerns regarding downtown parking enforcement, emphasized the need for safer parking options for employees working late hours, and noted that ticketing employees creates hardships for workers and local businesses; and 2) suggested the City explore an employee parking permit program to balance customer turnover with employees' needs, highlighting that such an initiative would support the City's 2026 legislative platform of enhancing public safety and promoting local business growth.

At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Manager Smoot confirmed the topic could be incorporated as part of an upcoming parking study that Staff is preparing for City Council consideration.

Jennifer Gonzalez, resident, inquired about the process for adding a bus stop shelter at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue (in front of the 76 Gas Station), 1) noting that it only has a bench and trash can while the other side of Alondra Boulevard (near El Pollo Loco) has a bus stop shelter; and 2) emphasizing that a shelter would provide safety and protection from weather for bus riders, including students and other pedestrians.

At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Assistant City Manager/ Director of Public Works Gorecki provided details relative to bus stop shelters, including 1) approximately 48 shelters were installed throughout the City several years ago as part of a federal grant; 2) not every location is suitable for a bus shelter and a site assessment was conducted for each location selected; and 3) the location suggested by Jennifer Gonzalez during her public comments has two driveway aprons which would make it difficult to incorporate the footprint of a bus shelter, but confirmed staff could explore the possibility of adding more bus shelters. 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A
March 9, 2026 Page 5 of 8
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-07 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellflower to set a public hearing regarding the intent to grant a water franchise to Bellflower -Somerset Mutual Water Company.

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

Assistant City Manager/ Director of Public Works Gorecki 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions.

Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 26-07:

AYES: Council Members — Dunton, Koops, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines
14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action related to the Simms Park Stormwater Project.

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

For the record, Council Member Koops 1) announced that he would recuse himself from this item due to a conflict of interest as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:42 pm.

Assistant City Manager/ Director of Public Works Gorecki 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions along with City Manager Smoot.

At the request of Council Member Dunton, Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki 1) confirmed the stormwater system at Caruthers Park does not currently work as expected since it was a very early iteration of this kind of project, but the City is working to retrofit the system so that it will work better in the future, noting that the Simms Park Stormwater Project will have the newer functionality built in; and 2) stated that the ongoing maintenance is approximately $150,000 per year and is included in the City's annual Measure W allocation, noting that that funding can only be used for stormwater projects.

At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki clarified that the grant was written strictly for the stormwater project, noting that the sports fields are a component of it.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14-A
March 9, 2026 Page 6 of 8
14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS — Continued
A Consideration and possible action related to the Simms Park Stormwater Project — Continued
For the record, City Manager Smoot 1) explained that during the previous discussion, staff reviewed what the project would look like if the stormwater project were not pursued, including the associated timeline and funding; 2) noted that the sports fields component would be partially unfunded without the stormwater project; and 3) stated that staff submitted additional funding applications and outlined the timelines for the City Council.

At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki 1) confirmed that the $13 million allocated to the City would be returned to the Watershed Area Steering Committee (WASC) if the project were cancelled, noting that the funds would go back into the funding pool to be reallocated to another city's project currently in the queue; and 2) explained that approximately $2.5 million of Measure A parks grant funding could be used for an alternative project if the main project were to be cancelled.

Following lengthy discussion, City Manager Smoot suggested modifying the recommendation to be conditioned upon the approval of the pending funding applications, or if the funding applications are not successful, staff would return to the City Council for further direction rather than cancelling the project.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried by the following roll call vote to direct the City Manager to 1) move forward with the stormwater capture project and release an RFP soliciting bids to begin construction, conditioned upon the approval of pending funding applications; and 2) if funding applications are denied, return to the City Council for further direction:

AYES: Council Members — Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, and
Mayor Santa Ines
RECUSE: Council Members — Koops
For the record, Council Member Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:14 p.m.
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, supplemental materials for Items 15-D (February 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes) and 15-E (destruction of obsolete records) were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public prior to the start of the meeting.

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March 9, 2026 Page 7 of 8
15 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Morse, and unanimously carried by the following roll call votes, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:

AYES: Council Members — Dunton, Koops, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-091, dated March 9, 2026.

Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-091.

B Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the February 9, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes.

C Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings of the City Council.

Action: Approved the February 9, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings Minutes.

D Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the February 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended.

E Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-06 — A Resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records from all City Departments.

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-06, as amended.

F Consideration and possible action to receive and file Official Travel Report — California Contract Cities Association Fall Education Summit, September 5 - 7, 2025 (Pursuant to AB 1234).

Action: Received and filed Official Travel Report for the California Contract Cities Association Fall Education Summit, September 5 - 7, 2025.

G Consideration and possible action to receive and file Official Travel Report — California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Annual Risk Management Education Forum. October 1 - 3. 2025 (Pursuant to AB 1234).

Action: Received and filed Official Travel Report for the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Annual Risk Management Education Forum, October 1 - 3, 2025.

H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 970.1 4127 with M. Wilson Company Contractors, Inc. for On -Call Electrical Maintenance Services.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 907.1 1127 with M. Wilson Company Contractors, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 16
March 9, 2026 Page 8 of 8
15 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1083.2 with Built Rite Fence Company for On -Call Fence Maintenance Services.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1083.2 with Built Rite Fence Company, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 16 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Santa Ines made various comments and reports.

For the record, and without objection, Mayor Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory Allen Gerard "Al" Venuti.
17 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m., in memory of Allen Gerard "Al" Venuti to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: April 13, 2026
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SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the March 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.

DATE: April 13, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the March 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the March 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council .................... 2

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026

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 Santa Ines called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:32 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 Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tern Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
For the record, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Council Member Ray Dunton.
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 Santa Ines recessed the Meeting at 5:33 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:

A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: One. Potential defendants listed below are not required by applicable law; voluntarily disclosed:

1. Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County; and

2. Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone, in his official capacity.

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March 23, 2026 Page 2 of 8
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: Correspondence Dated February 13, 2026 and March 12, 2026 (see attached).

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

FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES: Correspondence Dated March 18, 2026 (see attached).

D 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
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the Meeting at 7:03 p.m., with Council Member Dunton absent, and announced that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Santa Ines called the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7.03 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:

Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tern Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
For the record, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, and carried without objection to excuse the absence of Council Member Ray Dunton.
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6 ROLL CALL — Continued
Staff Participants:

Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks & Recreation
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning & Building Services Dana Hang, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Misty Diaz, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item No. 6

Director of Parks and Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
None
10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Santa Ines provided details relative to the City's upcoming Student Art Festival to be held on May 2, 2026, at the Simms Park Auditorium, noting that the winners will be awarded a trophy and their artwork will be displayed at Bellflower City Hall.

Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez provided details relative to 1) the City's 2026 Bellflower Looking Better community beautification program, which will include updated guidelines, enhanced services, coordinated neighborhood yard sales, and free dumpsters for residents to dispose of unwanted items; and 2) the Spring 2026 "Maker to Market" Program, launched by the City's Economic Development Department in partnership with Long Beach City College's Small Business Development Center, Ironfire Workspace, and the Bellflower Farm and Craft Market to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the key steps towards achieving their entrepreneurial goals.
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10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS —Continued
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the City's upcoming Community Compost Pick -Up event at Palm Park from March 27 through April 3, 2026, encouraged residents to participate, and noted that the CalRecycle-funded program provides free compost to residents while supplies last.

Council Member Morse provided details relative to a dive -in movie night on April 10, 2026, at the Bellflower Aquatic Center, noting that all ages are welcome to relax in the pool during a screening of Wonder Park for an admission fee of $5 per person.
10-B PRESENTATION: Kiwanis Club of Bellflower
Anselmo Rocha, President of The Kiwanis Club of Bellflower and resident, 1) gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Kiwanis Club of Bellflower's activities and history, noting that the club's motto is "Serving the children of the world;" and 2) responded to Council Members' questions. 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Larry Wehage, resident, thanked Public Works Department staff for their integrity, explaining that he lost a bank bag containing cash and checks for the annual car show, Public Works staff happen to find it, and returned it to him intact with nothing removed.

Jaydee Dizon, resident, 1) requested an update on the Arts District, noting that the survey was still on the City's website, but the last update was on April 18, 2025; 2) stated that she is the president of the Bellflower Gardening Club, provided updates on club activities, and thanked Mayor Santa Ines and Director of Parks and Recreation Mellana for attending their last meeting on March 12, 2026; 3) requested Bellflower Gardening Club information be included in City Council announcements, the City's website, or newsletter to help promote the club; and 4) inquired about City -sponsored Earth Day activities.

At the request of City Manager Smoot, Director of Planning and Building Services Oba, provided details relative to the status of the Arts District including 1) that there was a kick-off meeting with their consultant on the Project last week where they discussed its continuation; 2) the Project will be brought back to the City Council potentially in July 2026 for further consideration; and 3) an outline with zoning details on how to establish the Arts District will be provided to them at the anticipated July 2026 meeting.

At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Manager Smoot confirmed that Assistant to the City Manager Lee would include information about the Bellflower Gardening Club in future City Council announcements.

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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No. 12

A Consideration and possible action to continue the Public Hearing to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Map, Development Review, and Development Agreement for properties located at 9855, 9903, and 9915 Flower Street.

B Consideration and possible action to continue the Public Hearing relative to a potential Purchase and Sale Agreement with Bellflower 5 Inv LLC for the disposition of real property located at 9855 Flower Street (APN 7109-013-032).

For the record, City Manager Smoot requested Public Hearing Items 12-A and 12-B be opened and continued to the next meeting on April 13, 2026, to allow him additional time to work out the details of the development agreement with the developer prior to bringing it forward to the City Council for consideration.

For the record, Council Member Morse 1) announced that she would recuse herself from Items 12-A and 12-B as she has property interests within 500 feet of the subject properties; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection to open the public hearings.

There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public comment, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection to continue Public Hearing Items 12-A and 12-B to the April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting.

For the record, Council Member Morse returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:32 p.m.
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1453 — An Ordinance adding Chapter 1.18 to the Bellflower Municipal Code to establish publication requirements for official City actions pursuant to the City Charter.

City Manager Smoot introduced the item.

City Clerk Ochiqui 1) provided a verbal report of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members' questions along with City Manager Smoot.

For the record, Council Member Koops read by title Ordinance No. 1453.

Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Morse, and carried by the following roll vote to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1453:

AYES: Council Members — Sanchez, Koops, Morse, Santa Ines ABSENT: Council Members — Dunton

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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 14

For the record, 1) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse herself from Item 15-H (City Hall Flooring Recarpet) as she has a property interests within 500 feet of the subject property; 2) Council Member Koops announced that he has a property conflicts within 1,000 and 500 feet (respectively) of the subject properties for Items 15-D (New Hope Temporary Shelter) and 15-1 (Simms Park Stormwater Capture Project); and 3) Mayor Santa Ines requested that Item 15-G (insurance requirements for contracts) be pulled for questions only.

With regard to Item 15-G (insurance requirements for contracts) and at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Human Resources and Risk Manager Hang 1) clarified that California Joint Powers Insurance Authority's (CJPIA) insurance matrix is more comprehensive than the City's current matrix; 2) explained that the proposed insurance matrix provided is a shortened version of CJPIA's matrix, will be easier for staff and vendors to understand, and will provide the City with better coverage; 3) highlighted the major changes to the matrix, including an additional specific endorsement requirement, an additional waiver of subrogation requirement, and no longer requiring review of umbrella policies which will help create efficiencies when processing new agreements; and 4) explained the definitions of low -risk, medium -risk, and high risk contracts.

Noting the aforementioned recusal from Council Member Morse on Item 15-H, recusal from Council Member Koops on Items 15-D and 15-I, and the absence of Council Member Dunton, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Morse, and carried without objection, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar.

A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-092, dated March 23, 2026.

Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-092.

B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Investments Report for the Month of February 2026.

Action: Received and filed the Investments Report.

C Consideration and possible action to approve the City of Bellflower Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan pursuant to the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation and adopt Resolution No. 26-08 — A Resolution of the City Council of Bellflower approving the Zero -Emission Bus Rollout Plan, Action: 1) Approved the City of Bellflower Zero -Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan pursuant to the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 26-08; and 3) Authorized staff to submit the approved Rollout Plan to the California Air Resources Board.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
Item No. 15

D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 51.101, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County, to accept grant money for the acquisition of the New Hope Temporary Shelter.

Action: 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 51.101, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County, for monies dedicated toward the acquisition of the New Hope Temporary Shelter; and 2) Amended the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget to add $2,000,000 to revenue Account No. 030-35510 (LA County Grants), $2,000,000 to expenditure Account No. 030-47970-9000 (Grant Fund Property Acquisition) and $3,125,000 to expenditure Account No. 011-47970-9000 (General Capital Projects Fund Property Acquisition).

E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 997, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Professional Policy Supply, Inc. DBA Adamson Police Products, to increase the not -to -exceed cost for upfitting additional City vehicles.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 997 with Professional Policy Supply, Inc. DBA Adamson Police Products, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

F Consideration and possible action to receive and file Official Travel Report — California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) 2025 Newly Elected Officials Academy, August 17 — 19, 2025 (Pursuant to AB 1234).

Action: Received and filed Official Travel Report for the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) 2025 Newly Elected Officials Academy, August 17 - 19, 2025.

G Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-09 — A Resolution updating the City's insurance requirements for contracts and aligning the City's Insurance Matrix with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Guidelines; and superseding Resolution No. 20-69.

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-09.

H Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Stanley Steemer of Los Angeles for the City Hall Flooring Recarpet, City Project No. 53701, authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 867.4 in a form approved by the City Attorney and approve a budget amendment.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 867.4 with Stanley Steemer of Los Angeles, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 923, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Craftwater Engineering, Inc., for additional structural engineering required for the Simms Park Stormwater Capture Project.

Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 923, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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15 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
Item No. 15

J Consideration and possible action to receive and file submission of fiscal year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program ("JAG") funding for law enforcement services.

Action: Received and filed the JAG program submission for funding.

K Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-10 — A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive and appropriate grant funds for the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant, enter into a Restricted Grant Agreement with Caltrans, and a Grant Agreement with Good Soil Industries DBA Kingdom Causes Bellflower.

Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 26-10; and 2) Amended the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget to add $200,000 to revenue Account No. 010-34064 Caltrans — Clean California Program.

L Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council.

Action: Approved the February 17, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes. 16 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Koops, Mayor Pro Tern Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines made various comments and reports.

For the record and without objection, Council Member Koops requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Willard George Brink, James Kok, and Kenneth Kos.

For the record and without objection, Mayor Santa Ines requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rubin Knight.
17 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 8.05 p.m., in memory of Willard George Brink, James Kok, Kenneth Kos, and Rubin Knight, to the next regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:

Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: April 13, 2026

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ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1453 — An Ordinance adding Chapter 1.18 to the Bellflower Municipal Code to establish publication requirements for official City actions pursuant to the City Charter.

DATE: April 13, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance No. 1453 was introduced on March 23, 2026. Second reading and adoption is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Waive further reading, including by title, and adopt Ordinance No. 1453; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
March 23, 2026, Staff Report (Without Attachments)...................................................... 2 OrdinanceNo. 1453........................................................................................................4 -1-

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SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1453 — An Ordinance adding Chapter 1.18 to the Bellflower Municipal Code to establish publication requirements for official City actions pursuant to the City Charter.

DATE:

March 23, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bellflower City Charter ("Charter") grants the City Council authority over municipal affairs and authorizes the Council to implement the Charter by ordinance or resolution. If adopted, this Ordinance adds Chapter 1.18 to the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") to establish a Charter -based framework for publishing City ordinances, resolutions, notices, and other official City actions.

Chapter 1.18 preserves state law publication requirements for matters of statewide concern and authorizes the City to select lawful publication methods for municipal affair matters where state law does not prescribe a specific method. The Ordinance does not eliminate any state -mandated notice requirement and clarifies when publication is governed by state law and when the City may exercise local discretion under the Charter.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Read by title only, waiving further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1453; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the Ordinance will have no fiscal impact. The Ordinance addresses internal publication procedures and preserves flexibility to use lower cost methods where state law does not mandate a specific method.

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Staff Report — Ordinance — Publication Requirements
March 23, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item has been noticed as part of the regular City Council agenda in accordance with state law. No additional public notice is required.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Ordinance is exempt from additional 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, under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5), the Ordinance establishes internal governmental procedures that have no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.

DISCUSSION
Charter Authority and Legal Framework
Charter Article VIII(C) authorizes the City Council to implement all aspects of the Charter by ordinance or resolution, and Article VIII(A) directs that the Charter be broadly construed to facilitate the City's exercise of municipal powers. Under Charter Articles II and III, matters relating to municipal legislative and administrative procedure are municipal affairs.

Publication and notice requirements are procedural in nature. For charter cities, the existence of a statutory publication requirement does not, by itself, establish a matter of statewide concern. State law displaces local authority only where the Legislature has clearly identified a statewide concern and prescribed publication requirements reasonably related and narrowly tailored to that concern. Absent clear displacement, where state law does not clearly prescribe the method of publication as a matter of statewide concern, the Charter authorizes the City to determine appropriate publication methods by local ordinance.

Practical Application
The following examples are illustrative only and do not limit the City's authority to evaluate publication requirements based on the Charter and applicable law. In each case, the controlling question is whether state law clearly prescribes the method of publication as a matter of statewide concern. BMC § 1.18.030 reflects the City's default publication authority for municipal affair matters. BMC § 1.18.020 applies only in the limited circumstances where state law clearly displaces local discretion.

Municipal Affairs — Default Publication Authority (BMC 1.18.030) • Ordinary City ordinances and resolutions not subject to a specific state law publication mandate.
• Administrative or procedural actions of the City Council or City departments where no statute prescribes publication.
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Staff Report — Ordinance — Publication Requirements
March 23, 2026

DISCUSSION — Continued
• Internal policy adoptions, administrative hearings, or community notices not governed by a statutory notice scheme.
• Public works and construction procurement procedures, which are municipal affairs for charter cities, particularly when locally funded, including without limitation, notices inviting bids, requests for proposals, and related contracting notices.
• Other public works -related notices implementing locally adopted bidding, contracting, or procurement procedures under the City's Charter authority to regulate all aspects of public works contracting.

In these cases, the City may select among the authorized publication methods in BMC § 1.18.030, including newspaper publication, public posting, website posting, or a combination of methods.

California Law Prescribes Publication Method Under Statewide Regulatory Scheme (BMC 1.18.020)
• Land use and planning hearings subject to the planning and zoning law (e.g., zoning amendments, conditional use permits, variances, general plan amendments) where Government Code § 65090 expressly prescribes newspaper publication as part of a comprehensive statewide land use and housing framework that applies to charter cities.
• CEQA notices (e.g., Notices of Preparation, Notices of Intent, and Notices of Determination) where CEQA statutes or Guidelines specifically prescribe publication methods as part of a uniform statewide environmental review scheme.
• Other actions where the California Supreme Court has clearly and expressly found, as a matter of statewide concern, that newspaper publication as a condition of validity.

In these cases, the City must publish notice in the manner required by California law.

Methods authorized under BMC § 1.18.030 may be used only as supplemental notice.

For further background of publication requirements, please see the attached October 10, 2022, Staff Report.

ATTACHMENTS
October 10, 2022, Staff Report (without attachments).................................................... 4 OrdinanceNo. 1453........................................................................................................ 6 -4-

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 1.18 TO THE

BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH

PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL CITY ACTIONS

PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

A. Bellflower City Charter ("Charter") Article VIII(C) authorizes the City Council to implement all aspects of the Charter by ordinance or resolution, and Charter Article VIII(A) directs that the Charter must be broadly construed to facilitate the City's exercise of municipal powers.

B. Under Charter Articles II and III, matters relating to municipal legislative and administrative procedure, including the manner and method of publishing ordinances, resolutions, notices, and other official City actions, constitute municipal affairs subject to municipal control.

C. The purpose of this Ordinance is to implement the Charter by establishing publication requirements in the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") for City ordinances, resolutions, notices, and other official actions, including by distinguishing between matters of municipal affairs and matters of statewide concern, consistent with the Charter's liberal construction and the City's authority over municipal legislative procedures.

SECTION 2: BMC Chapter 1.18 is added to the BMC to read as follows:
"§ 1.18.010. Purpose.

This Chapter establishes clear rules for publishing City ordinances, resolutions, notices, and other official actions. It authorizes lawful publication methods for municipal affairs and preserves full compliance with state law.

1.18.020: Matters of Statewide Concern.

For matters that do not solely concern municipal affairs, the City publishes notices in the manner required by applicable California law.

1.18.030. Municipal Affairs; Publication Methods.

A. For matters that solely concern municipal affairs and for which California law does not require a specific publication method, the City Clerk may publish notice by one or more of the following methods:

1. Publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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2. Posting in three or more public places within the City designated for official notices.

3. Posting on the City's official website.

B. The City may use additional publication methods when the City Clerk determines that doing so will better inform the public.

1.18.040. Administration.

The City Clerk administers this Chapter. The City Clerk may coordinate publication schedules, adjust notice language to meet publication deadlines, and take other actions necessary to implement this Chapter in compliance with applicable law including, without limitation, the selection of the newspaper or newspapers for publication. For purposes of this chapter, "City Clerk" includes the City Clerk or designee."
SECTION 3: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed 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 4: 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 5: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance 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 6: 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 provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 7: Recordation; 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 8: Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from additional 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, under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) the Ordinance establishes internal governmental procedures that have no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.

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SECTION 9: 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 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following its final passage and adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 1453 HAD ITS FIRST READING ON MARCH 23, 2026, ITS SECOND READING ON APRIL 13, 2026, AND WAS DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER AT ITS REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2026.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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FROM: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to incorporate all items outlined in the Staff Report into the Third -Party Special Event Permit for the request by Bellflower Noon Lions Club to temporarily close Bellflower Boulevard on October 3, 2026, for a car show, and approving the concurrent request for the City to provide financial support or in -kind services to assist with the event.

DATE: April 13, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bellflower Noon Lions Club (BNLC) has requested (Attachment 1) that the City temporarily close Bellflower Boulevard on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to conduct a car show. Additionally, the BNLC requested financial support and/or in -kind services to assist with the event.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Incorporate all items outlined in the Staff Report into the Third -Party Special Event permit for a car show in 20261; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated net cost to the City should the Council approve financial support or in -kind services as outlined below is $16,900. The cost breakdown is as follows: Parks and Recreation staff ($5,400), Public Works staff ($9,000), event staging ($2,200), and billboard advertising ($300).

Staff recommends that the Council waive the reimbursement requirement under the City's Third -Party Special Event Policy to support and strengthen its ongoing partnership with BNLC.

In the past, the BNLC would be responsible for reimbursing costs incurred by the City for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) personnel overtime for the event; however, a few years back the Public Safety Department coordinated flex schedules for deputies, rather than overtime, so that overtime costs no longer apply and time allocated stays within the City's standard contract with LASD.

Because the City of Bellflower is now a charter city, the resolution used in previous years is no longer required. 1 Staff Report — 2026 Car Show
April 13, 2026

DISCUSSION
The annual car show has been hosted by the BNLC since 2009 when the City was no longer able to fund the event due to the economic downturn. During that time, the BNLC worked very well with City staff and was responsive to all concerns that have arisen throughout the planning and event implementation process. These events are a tremendous undertaking for any organization, and the BNLC's efforts, along with City staff, have resulted in the annual car show remaining free from any major incidents or issues over the years. The event continues to be the City's most popular Boulevard event and is well received by the community.

As outlined below, City staff works closely with the BNLC from the early stages of planning through the event operations on the day of the event:
• Public Safety Department: Logistical support and coordination with Los Angeles County Sheriff's personnel.
• Parks and Recreation Department: Planning oversight, perimeter security, and event - day troubleshooting.
• Public Works Department: Set-up, takedown, street closure, and maintenance troubleshooting.

The above efforts, combined with the BNLC's role in coordinating the vehicles, vendors, additional security, troubleshooting support, and registration, create a very strong partnership.

Since 2014, the City Council has approved this arrangement, and it has worked out well for all parties. Both organizations are able to share resources for planning, personnel, security, and volunteers. Additionally, the event attracts upwards of 10,000 individuals downtown, creating many opportunities for Bellflower's businesses.

Staff's recommendation is to continue this strong partnership with the following arrangement:

1. The event will be a co -hosted car show by both the BNLC and the City of Bellflower. All marketing material for the 2026 event would reflect this partnership, including flyers, posters, websites, etc. Marketing pieces, such as the Boulevard banner, could remain the same if costs are too prohibitive to change.

2. Waive the requirement for the BNLC to reimburse the City for the event staging costs, advertising and personnel costs related to the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments (approximately $16,900).

3. The City would market the event through the Bellflower City Life Magazine and would publish the event in the fall issue (28,000 copies).

4. The City would market the event on the Bellflower Boulevard billboard.

5. A space would be provided at the event for a City Booth to market the City's activities, programs, etc.

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Staff Report — 2026 Car Show
April 13, 2026

DISCUSSION — Continued

6. A space would be provided at the event for the City's Bellflower Recreation in Motion (B.R.I.M.) program to provide additional activities for children.

7. All other operational, coordination, planning, and logistical responsibilities not outlined in the above changes would remain the same as in previous years, subject to Resolution No. 09-77 for Third -Party Special Events.

ATTACHMENT
Bellflower Noon Lions Club Formal Request Letter (Attachment 1)..................................4 3 Attachment 1

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Honorable Mayor Sonny Santa Ines and
Members of the City Council
City of Bellflower
15600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Dear Mayor Santa Ines:

The Bellflower Noon Lions Club respectfully requests formal approval to conduct a community car show on October 3, 2026. Included in our request is permission to close Bellflower Boulevard, from Walnut Street to Flora Vista Street, along with the appropriate adjacent streets needed to conduct this event.

Our club continues to work on improving this event each year, and will once again rely on a partnership with the City to achieve this goal. Having the City contribute the use of a stage, in -kind staffing support from Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works, and a feature in the City's Parks and Recreation Brochure, really helped to make our last event successful. We again agree to provide logistics support and insurance at the level and standards required by the City.

We look forward to partnering with the City in order to maintain this community event that so m y ve enjoyed over the years. Thank you for your consideration.

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Chr h r Livingston
President
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ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
Sergiu Todorov, Information Technology Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 965.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Vidiflo, LLC, for on -call audio/video systems maintenance services.

DATE: April 13, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City utilizes audio/video (A/V) systems across multiple facilities to support City Council meetings, community events, and daily operations. These systems require ongoing maintenance and repair to ensure reliability.

The City has historically contracted with Vidiflo, LLC for on -call A/V maintenance services under an agreement originally managed by the Public Works Department. Due to the increasing integration of A/V systems with network infrastructure, digital platforms, and Citywide technology systems, responsibility for this agreement has transitioned to the Information Technology (IT) Division.

This transition reflects the operational shift of A/V systems from standalone facility equipment to critical components of the City's IT infrastructure, requiring centralized technical oversight and coordination.

The proposed agreement establishes an on -call maintenance structure with a two-year term, automatic annual renewals, and a not -to -exceed amount of $25,000 per contract year. Services will be performed on an as -needed basis through approved task orders.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 965.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

Staff Report — Agreement No. 965.2 with Vidiflo, LLC
April 13, 2026

FISCAL IMPACT
The agreement establishes a not -to -exceed amount of $25,000 per contract year.

Funding is available within existing departmental budgets and will be included in future annual budget appropriations.

DISCUSSION
The City maintains A/V systems at various facilities that support public meetings, events, and internal operations. These systems require periodic maintenance and technical support.

The original agreement with Vidiflo was administered by Public Works as part of facility maintenance. Over time, AN systems have evolved to rely on network connectivity, software platforms, and integration with other City systems.

As a result, management of this agreement has transitioned to the IT Division to align A/V maintenance with network infrastructure, system performance, and security standards.

The proposed agreement formalizes this approach and includes:
• On -call maintenance and repair services
• Task order -based work authorization
• A two-year term with automatic annual renewals
• A not -to -exceed annual cost for budget control
Approval of this agreement will ensure continued support for critical A/V systems and minimize operational disruptions.

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FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Kimberly Gonzalez, Public Works Coordinator
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute AFN 964.2, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Admiral Pest Control for Citywide pest control services.

DATE: April 13, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would authorize the City Manager to execute a new three-year maintenance services agreement with Admiral Pest Control for pest control services at various City -owned facilities. The agreement will be retroactively effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, with a total not -to -exceed (NTE) amount of $150,000 over the three-year term.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute AFN 964.2 with Admiral Pest Control in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total agreement amount will not exceed $150,000 over three fiscal years ($50,000 annually) and will be funded through existing Public Works — Facilities Maintenance budget allocations within the City's operating budget.

DISCUSSION
The City requires ongoing preventative pest control services for various City -owned buildings and facilities. Admiral Pest Control has consistently provided reliable and responsive service under previous agreements. Continuing to work with Admiral Pest Control allows the City to maintain continuity with a trusted contractor familiar with the various needs at each City building and/or facility. The new 3-year agreement will also allow the City to request additional services on an as -needed basis. -1-

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Item 12A - Property Disposition
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• Purchase & Sale Agreement
Item 12B - Entitlements
Specific Plan
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General Plan Amendment
Vesting Tentative Map
Development Review
Mitigated Negative
Declaration & Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting
Program
• Development Agreement

Item 12B

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO

CONSIDER A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, SPECIFIC PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE MAP,

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9855 - 9915 FLOWER STREET.

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• Typical processing and building permit fees
• $700,,000 - Parks and Recreation Fee
• Unfunded Friendship Plaza and Pirate Park
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• Maintenance/Rehab of Pirate Park mural
• $ 54,510 - Public & General Government Facilities Fee • $ 8,490 - Public Safety Fee
• Onsite or Offsite Public Art or the Public Art fee

Item 12A

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-12 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH BELLFLOWER 5 INV LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9855 FLOWER STREET (APN 7109- 013-032) .

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Discussion
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• City Ventures works exclusively in California and has a successful track record in Los Angeles County

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Questions & Comments
Zach Forbath
Development Manager
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Eric Miller
Senior Director of Development
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council take separate action on each item:

Item 12A
Open the public hearing; take documentary
and testimonial evidence; and after
considering the evidence, adopt Resolutio
No. 26-12 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement, in
a form approved by the City Attorney; or j
Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.

Item 12B
Open public hearing; take documentary and
testimonial evidence; and after considering
the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 26-13
and waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 1456; or
Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.

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Public Hearing - Ordinance No,, 1454
An Ordinance granting a Water
Franchise to Bellflower-Somerset
Mutual Water Company to transmit
and distribute potable water within
the City's public right-of-way
April 13, 2026

Franchise Agreement Overview
• In April 2001, the City granted a Franchise Agreement to Bellflower -Somerset Mutual Water Company (BSMWC) for the purpose of transmitting and distributing potable water within the City s public right-of-way. • The agreement expired in 2021, however, BSMWC has continued to operate its water system and make the required annual franchise fee payments per the agreement.
• Theproposed Ordinance would grant a new Water Franchise to BSMWC for a period of 25 years - retroactive to May 2021.
• Similar to the previous agreement, BSMWC will continue to pay an annual franchise fee to the City per P.U.C. Section 6231 which defines the franchise fee as the amount equal to 2%of BSMWC's gross annual receipts from retail water sales.
• The new agreement will also update insurance requirements and terminology as well as revise the payment date of the franchise fee from January 2nd each year to January 15 1h each year.

Public Notification
• On March 9, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-07 to set a Public Hearing regarding the intent to grant a Water Franchise to Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company
• The Notice of Public Hearing was published twice in the Legal Advertisements Section of the Los Cerritos Community News on Friday, March 13, 2026, and again on Friday March 20, 2026. • If approved tonight, the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1454 will be scheduled for the April 26, 20269 City Council meeting.

Recommended Action
• Open the public hearing; take testimonial and
documentary evidence, and after considering the
evidence, introduce Ordinance No. 1454 granting a
Water Franchise to Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water
Company; or
• Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PLAN
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Ch. 3.1 - COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT

CITY-WIDE MATCHING LOANS
• Adopted on April 8, 2024
• Offered City-wide for facade improvements and upgrades • Offers 66% matching loan
• Maximum loan amount of $35K (both Business &Property Owner) • Disbursement is through invoice reimbursement
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Applicant
• Steve Kim, Pharmacist and owner of Koam Pharmacy
• Located at 16827 Bellflower Blvd. (former Young's Glass) • Will employ 3 F/T and 5 P/T employees
• Application qualifies and meets the requirements
• 2 separate pharmacies —front portion is open to public &the rear is serving specialty long term care
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Scope of Work
• Building Signage
• Cosmetic repair
16827 Bellflower Blvd.
• Fresh paint
• New ballistic windows
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Recommendation

1. Open the public hearing, take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, consider adopting Resolution No. 24-52 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a loan agreement with Steve Kim, owner of Koam Pharmacy, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or

2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. beW6 wa
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I, Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk, of the City of Bellflower, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury, that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council to be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., was posted Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the following locations in the City of Bellflower:

City Hall Lobby and Doors, 16600 Civic Center Drive
City Website at www.beliflower.org
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Executed this 9" day of April 2026 at Bellflower, California. iqui
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SUMMARY REPORT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 52201

REGARDING A

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF BELLFLOWER AND
BELLFLOWER 5 INV, LLC
The following Summary Report was prepared pursuant to Government Code § 52201. This report sets forth certain details of the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Bellflower ("City") and Bellflower 5 Inv, LLC ("Buyer").

City owns a total of 21,039 square feet of land located at 9855 Flower Street on one parcel (APN 7109- 013-032) ("Property"). The Agreement requires City to sell the Property to the Buyer.

The following Summary Report is based upon information required by the Government Code. It is organized into the following six sections:

Salient Points of the Agreement: This section summarizes the major responsibilities agreed to by City and the Buyer by the Agreement.

II. Cost of the Agreement to the City: This section details the total cost to the City associated with implementing the Agreement.

III. Estimated Value of the Interests to be Conveyed Determined at the Highest and Best Uses Permitted Under the General Plan or Zoning: This section estimates the value of the interests to be conveyed determined at the highest and best use permitted for the City Property and the requirements imposed by the General Plan or Bellflower Municipal Code.

IV. Estimated Reuse Value of the Interests to be Conveyed: If applicable, this section summarizes the valuation estimate for the City Properties based on the required scope of development and other conditions and covenants required by the Agreement.

V. Consideration Received and Comparison with the Established Value: This section describes the compensation to be received by the City and explains any difference between the compensation to be received and the established highest and best use value of the City Properties.

VI. Creation of Economic Opportunity: This section describes the existing condition of the subject property and explains how the Agreement will assist in the creation of economic opportunity.

This report and the Agreement are to be made available for public inspection prior to the approval of the Agreement and no later than the time of publication of the first required notice of the public hearing pursuant to Government Code § 52201.

I. SALIENT POINTS OF THE AGREEMENT
A. Project Description
The Project is the City's sale of all that certain real property located at 9855 Flower Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 on APN 7109-013-032 totaling 29,039 square feet.

Summary Report Government Code Section 52200— Purchase and Sale Agreement— Disposition — 9855 Flower Street

B. Seller (City) Responsibilities Under the Agreement
The Agreement requires the City to accept the following responsibilities:

1. City agrees to sell the Property, following the satisfactory inspection(s) of the Property by the Buyer and approval of documents produced during the Due Diligence Period.

2. Seller agrees to pay the costs associated with a CLTA Standard Coverage Policy of Title Insurance showing title to the Property vested in Buyer and approximately 50% of the applicable escrow fees.

C. Buyer Responsibilities Under the Agreement

1. Buyer will purchase the Property for $2,650,000.

2. Buyer may access to the Property for the purpose of making necessary or appropriate inspections, including geological, soils and/or environmental assessments.

3. Buyer must, at its sole cost and expense, secure any and all land use and other entitlements and approvals, and pay any and all applicable fees which the City may require for the construction and operation of the Purchaser Improvements, and any other entitlements, permits or approvals required by any other governmental agency.

4. Buyer, as well as its contractor or contractors, must obtain and maintain comprehensive general commercial liability insurance covering all activities relating to construction of Purchaser's Improvements at the City Properties, in the amounts of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for claims arising out of bodily injury, personal injury and property damage for each policy coverage and will remain in force during construction.

5. Buyer must obtain and maintain workers' compensation insurance as required bylaw and will remain in force for the duration of the Agreement.

II. COST OF THE AGREEMENT TO THE CITY
The cost incurred by the City to implement the Agreement is a de minimus amount of administrative time, ALTA Owner's Coverage Policy of Title Insurance and approximately half of the typical escrow fees.

III. ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE INTEREST TO BE CONVEYED OR LEASED DETERMINED AT THE

HIGHEST AND BEST USES PERMITTED UNDER THE GENERAL PLAN OR ZONING Government Code § 52201 requires the City to identify the value of the interests being conveyed at the highest use allowed by the City's General Plan or Property's zoning. The City and Buyer negotiated a sales price of $2,650,000 for the Property.

IV. ESTIMATED REUSE VALUE OF THE INTERESTS TO BE CONVEYED A reuse value evaluation is not included in this summary because no extraordinary conditions, covenants and/or development costs are required by the Agreement.

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V. CONSIDERATION RECEIVED AND COMPARISON WITH THE ESTABLISHED VALUE The City purchased the Property in November 2025 for $2,650,000. The Agreement causes the City to sell the Property to Buyer for $2,650,000. The Property was sold for the same price for which it was purchased.

Accordingly, the negotiated sale price of $2,650,000 is the fair market value paid by the City within 12- months of acquisition. The consideration to be received is equal to or greater than the established fair market value.

VI. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
The Property is located on the major east/west arterial street in Downtown Bellflower. It is currently occupied by White House Florist, a local flower shop that is being operated by the previous owner. As a previous long-term ownership, legacy property, and now a publicly owned property, it was generating a minimum tax revenue. Buyer's acquisition of the Property will result in a foreseeable economic benefit as it will be developed either for a mixed residential and commercial project or some other beneficial private development. The Property's proximity to public amenities and other emerging private enterprises will lead to increased synergy to accelerate economic growth within Bellflower Downtown. Under any circumstance, such private development will create economic opportunity, as defined by Government Code § 52200.2, by increasing property tax revenues to all property tax collecting entities by at least 15% when compared to the year before the property being acquired by the City.

Significant new development is occurring within the vicinity of the Property. This includes Edgeway Downtown Bellflower, The Mayne Events Center and Los Angeles County Fire Museum, The Bellflower Regional Transit Center and Parking Structure, SteelCraft outdoor food hall, the Downtown Collection townhomes, The Nest Eatery, and The Stand Up Comedy Club, in addition to the submission of a development application for a housing project adjacent to the subject property. The Property, located in the heart of Downtown Bellflower east of Bellflower Blvd., is proximate to City -owned public parking lots and Civic Center amenities including a public library, Town Center Plaza, Library Garden Park, Pirate Park, Friendship Plaza, and the Bellflower Walking and Biking Trail. Additionally, a street improvement project has been approved by the City to complete improvements on Bellflower Boulevard from Flower Street south to the 91 Freeway.

The Property is served by all major utilities and a potential housing development project could increase the property's net assessed value generating a significant increase in property tax, exceeding the required 15% increase for the various taxing entities. Furthermore, as part of Downtown Bellflower, the property is included in the Downtown Bellflower Revitalization Vision Strategy, the Downtown Bellflower Strategic Development Plan, and adjacent to the Downtown Bellflower Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan Area.

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