2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person: Phone No.
Email: Alternate Email:
Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.
This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):
An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
Include new positions
Revise disclosure categories
Revise the titles of existing positions
Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
Other (describe)
The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.
No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required)
This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
__________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date
All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2026, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FPPC.
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 24-53
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE FOR THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
POLITICAL REFORM ACT, AND SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION NO. 22-52
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds, determine and declare as follows:
A. The Political Reform Act (Government Code §§ 81000, et seq.; the PRA") and regulations adopted pursuant to the PRA (2 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 18700, et seq.; "FPPC Regs.") require local government to adopt Conflict of Interest Codes ("COIC").
B. The Fair Political Practices Commission promulgated FPPC Regs. 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code that can be incorporated by reference as the City's COIL.
C. On June 10, 2024, the City Council directed the City Clerk to review the COIL pursuant to the PRA (Government Code § 87306.5) after identifying certain changes.
D. The City Clerk finished that review and made recommendations which the City Council incorporated into this Resolution.
E. To fulfill its obligations under the PRA and FPPC Regs., the City Council adopts this 2024 Bellflower COIC as set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 2. 2024 Bellflower COIC — Generally. FPPC Regs. § 18730 is adopted by reference as the City of Bellflower's 2024 COIL. Except as modified in this Resolution, all requirements of FPPC Regs. § 18730 apply as if fully set forth in this Resolution.
A. The term "investment" applies to financial interests in non-profit organizations as well as business entities;
B. The term "Appendix" refers to Section 3 of this Resolution.
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 24-53
SECTION 3. Designated Officials, Employees and Consultants. For purposes of FPPC Regs. § 18730, designated employees and consultants are set forth below:
A. Designated Officials and Employees:
The positions listed below are designated positions. Officers and employees holding those positions are designated employees and are deemed to make or participate in making decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest. Disclosure includes specific types of investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income which may foreseeably be materially affected by any decision made or participated in by the designated employee. Such disclosures must be made at the times and circumstances described by the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
Designated employees must disclose all interests as required by the Political Reform Act and regulations promulgated thereto. When a new position classification is created by the City Manager for City Council approval, the City Manager's Office will recommend that the City Council decide whether the new position will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest and be included as a designated position in the Conflict of Interest Code.
When the City Council establishes a Commission, Committee, or Board, the City Council will decide whether the members of the Commission, Committee, or Boards be included as a designated position in the Conflict of Interest Code and the members of the Commission, Committee, or Board so designated by the City Council, will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, & BOARDS
Members of the City Council *
Members of the Planning Commission *
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
Members of the Public Safety Commission
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
City Manager *
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Management Analyst
Management Assistant
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
City Attorney *
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk
Management Assistant
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 24-53
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Director of Economic Development
Economic Development Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst II
Management Analyst I
Management Assistant
Senior Marketing Specialist
FINANCE DEPARTMENT/CITY TREASURER
Director of Finance/City Treasurer *
Finance Manager
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Parks and Recreation
Recreation Manager
IT Manager
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Director of Planning and Building Services
Planning Manager
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner
Associate Planner
Building Official
Building Plan Checker
Building Permit Technician
Building Inspector
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Safety
Public Safety Manager
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Code Enforcement Inspector
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Works
Public Works Manager
City Engineer/Traffic Engineer
Assistant City Engineer
Public Works Coordinator
Division Head of Facilities
Division Head of Inspection Services
Division Head of Streets
Management Analyst II
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 24-53
B. Consultants:
The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant is hired to perform a range of duties that requires the consultant to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination must include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager determination is a public record and must be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code.
SECTION 4. Statement of Economic Interests: Place of Filing. Designated employees must file Statements of Economic Interests with the City of Bellflower, on forms created by the Fair Political Practices Commission, in conformance with the individual disclosure categories and state guidelines, when requested by the City Clerk.
The City Clerk will retain custody of the Statements and make them available for public inspection and reproduction. Designated employees listed in the Code with an asterisk (*) must file one original Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk, who must make and retain a copy and forward the original to the California Fair Political Practices Commission. All other designated employees must file one original Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk.
SECTION 5. Disclosure and Disqualification — Interest and Positions in Non -Profit Organizations. Whenever a disclosure category requires disclosure of specific financial interests or positions in business entitles, disclosure of equivalent financial interests or positions in non-profit organizations is required. Disqualification must be required as to a disclosed interest or position in a non-profit organization whenever disqualification would have been required as a result of an equivalent financial interest or position in a business entity.
SECTION 6. Travel Payments, Advances, and Reimbursements. If a payment, including an advance or reimbursement, for travel is required to be reported pursuant to Government Code § 87207, it may be reported on a separate travel reimbursement schedule which shall be included in the filer's statement of economic interests. A filer who chooses not to use the travel schedule shall disclose payments for travel as a gift, unless it is clear from all surrounding circumstances that the services provided were equal to or greater in value than the payments for the travel, in which case the travel may be reported as income.
SECTION 7. Resolution No. 22-52 (adopted September 12, 2022) and any other resolution or policy purporting to establish a conflict of interest code, are superseded by this Resolution.
SECTION 8. Repeal of any provision of any resolution or policy herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution'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 Resolution. -6-
City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 24-53
SECTION 9. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 10. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
SECTION 11. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.
Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:
f`rMayra chiqui, ity Clerk
APPROVE
Karl H. Berger, Ci ; ttorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS
CITY OF BELLFLOWER )
I, Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-53 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of the City Council on September 9, 2024, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members — Santa Ines, Dunton, Morse, Sanchez and Mayor Koops
Dated: September 10, 2024
M a Ochiqui, City Clerk
Ci y of Bellflower, California
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Agency Report of:
New Positions
A Public Document
Agency Name (Also inclutlq Division, Department, or Region (if applicable)) City of Belfflower
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Amendment
08/07/2025
Date oi Original Filing:
mon h, day, year)
hone Number Email
562) 804-1424, ext. 2272 [email protected] gov
3. Verification
I have read and understand FPPC Regulations 18700.3 and 18734. I have verified that the disclosure assignment(s) set forth above, is in accordance with its provisions.
Ryan Smoot City Manager 8/12/2025
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Slgn re Name Tltlo (montn, day. year)
O .(Use this space or an atlachment for zny addltional InformaCion.) 5ai i. 2;—z, _
FPPC Form 804 (2/16)
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC (B66I2753772)
2. New Position Information
Position Title(Classification
Assigned Category OR Disclosure Requirement ass m q.Start oate and Job Summary (opcionai)
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Agency Report of: . , .
New Positions •
A Public Document
State and local govemment agencies may use this form
to identify new positions that will make or participate in making governmental decisions on behalf of the agency.
An individual in a newly created position musYfile a
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30
days of assuming office.
An agency changed the titles but not fhe duties and
responsibilities of several positions. This form is not required: The agency must file an amendment to update
the conflict of interest code.
Insteuctions
This fo m identifies the Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700, disclosure requirements for individuals serving in new positions. This form is for the agency's internal use and should be maintained bythe agency in the same
manner as'the agency's conflict of interest code. For more information, refertolhe FPPC website www.fppc.ca.gov
and Regulations 18700.3 and 18734.
Disclosure Requirements
Disclosure requirements should conform to the range of
duties.
Alternatively, the agency must require an individual
to file under the broadest disclosure category in the
agency's conflict of interest code or, if the agency'does no{have a conflict of interest code, full disclosure.
Full disclosure includes reporting all investments, business positions, and interests in real property held on the date of assuming office and income,received during the 12
months immediately preceding assuming office.
When a new position is added, in addition to completing this form, the agency should begin the process to amend the conflict of interest code.
Examples:
An agency added a new data processing manager
position. The individual wilhbe assigned fhe same
disclosure category that the agency's other IT staff are assigned. _
An agency implemented a new licensing program and a
new manager position was added. Because this was a
new program, the agencyprovided a wntten description
of the individual's disclosure requirements which included sources subject to the licensing procedures.
An agency eorganized and changed the duties ofseVera/ ' positions listed in the conflict of inte est code. This form is not required as positions are not new. The agency should begin to amend its conflict of interest code if the range of authority and types of decisions changed.
Part 1
Identify the agency, contact information, and provide the amendment explanation in the comment section when
applicable.
PaR 2
Identify the new position(s) and describe the position's duties. Identify the disclosure by:
Assigning an existing category(s) in the agency's
code, or
Writing a disclosure requirement.
Complete if the agency knows the employment date.
Part 3
The agency's conflict of interest code should identify the position that is responsible for the verification.
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Agency Report of:
New Positions
A Public Document
Hgency rvame IAiso inciude, Drvision, Department, or Region (if appucabie) City of Bellflower
Agency Contact
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Amendment
Date of Original Filing:
08/13/2025
month, day, yeaQ
562) 804-1424, ext. 2272 [email protected]
2. New Position Information
Position Title/Classification
pssigned Category OR Disclosure Requirement nssumingistart oate and Job Summary (Optional)
3. Verification
I have read and unders[and FPPC RegWations 18700.3 and 18734. I have verified that the disclosure assignment(s) set forth above, is in accordance with ifs provisions.
Ryan Smoot City Manager 8/13/2025
S aNre Name Title (month, day, year)
oR1m0nY: (Use this space or an attachment for any additional information.) Resolution No. 24-53
FPPC Form 804 (2/16)
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 6661ASK-FPPC (866/2753772)
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Agency Report of:
New Positions
A Public Document
State and local government agencies may use this form
to identify new positions that will make or participate in making governmental decisions on behalf of the agency.
An individual in a newly created position must file a
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30
days of assuming office.
An agency changed the titles but not the duties and
responsibilities of several positions. This form is not required. The agency must file an amendment to update
the conflict of interest code.
Instructions
This form identifies the Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700, disclosure requirements for individuals serving in new positions. This form is for the agency's internal use and should be maintained by the agency in the same
manner as the agency's conflict of interest code. For more information, refer to the FPPC website www.fppc.ca.gov and Regulations 18700.3 and 18734.
Disclosure Requirements
Disclosure requirements should conform to the range of
duties.
Alternatively, the agency must require an individual
to file under the broadest disclosure category in the
agency's conflict of interest code or, if the agency does not have a conflict of interest code, full disclosure.
Part 1
Identify the agency, contact information, and provide the amendment explanation in the comment section when
applicable.
Part 2
Identify the new position(s) and describe the position's duties. Identify the disclosure by:
Assigning an existing category(s) in the agency's
code, or
Writing a disclosure requirement.
Complete if the agency knows the employment date.
Part 3
Full disclosure includes reporting all investments, business The agency's conflict of interest code should identify the positions, and interests in real property held on the date position that is responsible for the verification., of assuming offce and income received during the 12
months immediately preceding assuming office.
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FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: B66/ASK-FPPC (866/2753772) -12-
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TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION:Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM:Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Esmeralda Erdelyan, Public Safety Manager
SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 245.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with All City Management Services, Inc. (“ACMS”), for crossing guard services for the 2026-2028 school years.
DATE:June 8, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would authorize the City to amend Agreement File No. 245.1 with ACMS, for crossing guard services at 14 locations in the City for the 2026-2028 school years, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 245.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total annual payment will be an amount not to exceed $286,542 for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 and $296,542 for FY 2027-2028. Sufficient funding already exists in the FY 2026- 27 budget for Account No. 010-42054-2050 and funding for FY 2027-28 will be requested through the normal budget process.
DISCUSSION
The City has contracted with ACMS for crossing guard services for approximately 30 years. This agreement maintains guards at 14 locations throughout the City. Overall, the hourly rate for the 2026-2027 school year has increased approximately 5%, from $32.48 per hour to $34.10 ($20.46 paid directly to the crossing guard). For the 2027-2028 school year the hourly rate will increase approximately 3.5%, from $34.10 per hour to $35.29 ($21.74 paid directly to the crossing guard).
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1 Staff Report – ACMS Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 245.1 for Crossing Guard Services
June 8, 2026
DISCUSSION – Continued
In speaking with ACMS, the driving cause of their pricing increases is due to expanded costs of insurance and maintaining coverage policies which meet the risks associated with being a crossing guard. It is also worth noting that minimum wage law changes in California have lowered the hiring pool of available applicants which ACMS recruits from and has forced them to be more competitive in their hourly pricing to continue attracting individuals to become crossing guards.
ATTACHMENT
Renewal Letter from ACMS ............................................................................................. 3 2 11643 TELEGRAPH RD. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA. 90670 (800) 540-9290 ACMSSAFETY.COM April 23, 2026
Brian McNerney – Director of Public Safety
City of Bellflower
16615 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706
Dear Director McNerney,
As many agencies begin preparing budgets, we would like to confirm our interest in extending our agreement for School Crossing Guard Services through the 2026–2028 school years. Enclosed is a Client Worksheet detailing the updated hourly billing rate and a projection of your annual program cost based on current post locations and service hours.
Each year, we conduct a comprehensive review of the factors that influence the cost of providing a safe and fully compliant School Crossing Guard Program. For the upcoming term, the most significant driver of increased expenses is substantial nationwide increases in insurance premiums. These increases are directly tied to the well‑documented risks associated with crossing‑guard duties.
Recent research found that the job of a crossing guard has become increasingly dangerous and ranks among the top 5 deadliest occupations in the United States. According to a major Associated Press review of nearly 200 police departments, at least 230 school crossing guards across 37 states were struck by vehicles over the past decade, and nearly three dozen were killed.
These realities—documented fatality rates, rising injury claims, and a high‑risk job profile— are directly reflected in the premium increases issued by insurance carriers. As a result, ACMS is experiencing materially higher costs to maintain the essential General Liability and Workers’ Compensation coverage required to operate a safe, compliant, and responsibly insured program.
We remain fully committed to providing a safe, reliable, and professional School Crossing Guard Program for your community. We value our partnership and hope you will find the updated rate both reasonable and necessary to sustain the high safety and coverage standards your program deserves. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at (800) 540‑9290.
Thank you for your continued partnership,
Brian Brooks
Chief Operating Officer
“Keeping Kids Safe”
X $34.10 =
X $34.10 =
Summer School 2027 (Estimation Only):
X $34.10 =
Traditional hours: $259,330.50
Summer hours: $27,211.80
Total hours
Pricing for 2026 - 2027
All City Management Services Inc.
Client Worksheet 2026 - 2027
Department: 1004101
Bellflower, City of
Billing Rate for 2026/2027: $ 34.10 Sites with Traditional Calendar
Calendar Groups Hours/Year Hourly Billing Rate Group Total 13 Sites @ 3.00 hrs/day, 5 days/wk 7020 $239,382.00
(13 sites x 3.00 hrs/day x 180 days/yr)
Hours/Year Hourly Billing Rate Group Total
1 Site @ 3.25 hrs/day 585 $19,948.50
(1 site x 3.25 hrs/day x 180 days/yr)
8403
$286,542.30
Sites with Summer Calendar
Calendar Groups Hours/Year Hourly Billing Rate Group Total 14 Sites @ 3.00 hrs/day 798
7605
798
$27,211.80
(14 sites x 3.00 hrs/day x 19 days/yr)
TOTAL ANNUAL PROJECTED HOURS PROJECTED COST
4 X $35.29 =
X $35.29 =
Summer School 2027 (Estimation Only):
X $35.29 =
Traditional hours: $268,380.45
Summer hours: $28,161.42
Total hours
Pricing for 2027 - 2028
7605
798
8403
$296,541.87
14 Sites @ 3.00 hrs/day 798 $28,161.42
(14 sites x 3.00 hrs/day x 19 days/yr)
(1 site x 3.25 hrs/day x 180 days/yr)
Sites with Summer Calendar
Calendar Groups Hours/Year Hourly Billing Rate Group Total Hours/Year Hourly Billing Rate Group Total
1 Site @ 3.25 hrs/day 585 $20,644.65
13 Sites @ 3.00 hrs/day, 5 days/wk 7020 $247,735.80
(13 sites x 3.00 hrs/day x 180 days/yr)
Sites with Traditional Calendar
Calendar Groups Hours/Year Hourly Billing Rate Group Total All City Management Services Inc.
Client Worksheet 2027 - 2028
Department: 1004101
Bellflower, City of
Billing Rate for 2027/2028: $ 35.29
TOTAL ANNUAL PROJECTED HOURS PROJECTED COST
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Anna Garan, Director of Finance
Moises Mata, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-23 – A Resolution adopting the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027.
DATE: June 8, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, the appropriations limit (also referred to as the "Gann limit") for fiscal year 2026-2027 has been calculated by applying the inflation factor provided by the City’s property tax consultant, HdL Coren & Cone and population factor provided by the State Department of Finance.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-23; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND
On November 6, 1979, California voters approved the Gann Spending Limitation Initiative (Proposition 4) establishing Article XIIIB of the State Constitution. Subsequently, on June 5, 1990, California voters approved the Traffic Congestion Relief and Spending Limitation Act (Proposition 111), which made various amendments to Article XIIIB of the State Constitution. Article XIIIB sets limits on the amount of tax revenues that the State and most local governments can appropriate within a given fiscal year. - 1 -
Staff Report – Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 June 8, 2026
BACKGROUND – Continued
INFLATION FACTOR (selected higher of the following):
Change in the California
per capita personal income
4.95%
State
Department of
Finance
Growth in the
nonresidential assessed
valuation due to new
construction within the City
8.02%
HdL Coren &
Cone
Selected for
calculation
POPULATION FACTOR (selected higher of the following):
City of Bellflower
-0.59%
(population as of
1/1/26 of 76,203 vs.
1/1/25 of 76,656)
State
Department of
Finance
Los Angeles County
-0.40%
(population as of
1/1/26 of 9,825,852
vs. 1/1/25 of
9,865,367)
State
Department of
Finance
Selected for
calculation
The appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027 is $117,877,510, an increase of $8,313,620 from the preceding fiscal year (Exhibit A). This new limit has been calculated by adjusting the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations limit for the changes in the taxable values of nonresidential new construction and the Los Angeles County’s population.
Based on the Operating Budget, the appropriations that are subject to this limit total $36,296,574 (Exhibit B). Since the annual appropriations limit is greater than the appropriations that are subject to the limit, the City is in compliance with the provisions of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. The City’s calculation of the annual appropriations limit must also be reviewed by the auditors as part of the standard annual financial audit.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 26-23....................................................................................................... 3 Exhibit A, Annual Appropriations Limit Calculation .......................................................... 6 Exhibit B, Appropriations Subject to the Annual Limit...................................................... 7 State Department of Finance Letter, Dated May 2026 .................................................... 8 HdL’s Nonresidential New Construction Factor ............................................................. 11
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 26-23
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City Council may choose the method of calculating adjustments to the City’s Appropriations Limit on an annual basis pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. For inflation, pursuant to Article XIIIB, § 8(e)(2), adjustments to the Appropriations Limit may be calculated using either the percentage change in per capita personal income from the preceding year or the percentage change in the local assessment roll from the preceding year because of local nonresidential new construction. For population growth, pursuant to Government Code § 7901(b), the City may either use the percentage growth either in its jurisdiction or from the surrounding county;
B. Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, and those Government Code sections adopted pursuant to Article XIIIB, § 8(f), the City Council chooses to adjust the City’s Appropriations Limit by calculating inflation using the percentage change in the local assessment roll from the preceding year because of local nonresidential new construction and calculating population growth by using the percentage change in the County of Los Angeles population;
C. The information necessary for making these adjustments is illustrated in attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by reference; and
D. The City of Bellflower has complied with all the provisions of the amended Article XlIIB in determining the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027.
SECTION 2. The appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the City of Bellflower is established at $117,877,510.
SECTION 3. The appropriations subject to the annual limit as contained in the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 are $36,296,574.
SECTION 4. Preservation. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 26-23
SECTION 5. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 6. Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 7. Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues.
The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 8. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.
The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 9. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 10. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 11. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to affix a signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest.
SECTION 12. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption. ///
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 26-23
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.
________________________________
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A – Annual Appropriations Limit Calculation
Exhibit B – Appropriations Subject to the Annual Limit
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EXHIBIT A
(Resolution No. 26-23)
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT CALCULATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Appropriations limit for fiscal year 2025-2026:109,563,890$ Adjustment factors for fiscal year 2026-2027:
Inflation Population
Factor Factor Combined
(Note 1)(Note 2)Factor
1.0802 0.9960 1.0758792 x 0.07587920
Adjustment for inflation and population 8,313,620
Appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027:117,877,510$ Notes:
1.INFLATION FACTOR:
2.POPULATION FACTOR:
The City may adjust its appropriations limit by either the annual percentage change in per capita personal income provided by the State Department of Finance, or the percentage change in local assessment roll from the preceding year due to the addition of local nonresidential construction. The above factor represents the annual percentage change in the taxable values of nonresidential new constrction as provided by HdL Coren & Cone.
The City may adjust its appropriations limit by either the percentage change in the City's own population growth, or the percentage change in the population growth for Los Angeles County. The above factor represents the annual percentage change in population for the County of Los Angeles.
Exhibits A and B
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EXHIBIT B
(Resolution No. 26-23)
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
APPROPRIATIONS SUBJECT TO THE ANNUAL LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
A.PROCEEDS OF TAXES
Property tax 5,188,000$
Property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees 11,855,000 Utility users tax 4,134,000
Cannabis business tax 3,786,000
Sales tax 9,790,000
Transactions and use tax 7,210,000
Real property transfer tax 171,000
Transient occupancy tax 1,256,000
Business license tax 893,000
Motor vehicle license fees 130,000
TOTAL PROCEEDS OF TAXES 44,413,000$
B.EXCLUSIONS:
Qualified Capital Outlay (9,400,000)
Annual Debt Service (230,501)
TOTAL EXCLUSIONS (9,630,501)
C.NET INVESTED PROCEEDS OF TAXES 34,782,499
D.INTEREST ALLOCATION 1,514,075
E.APPROPRIATIONS SUBJECT TO THE LIMIT 36,296,574$
F.APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2026-2027 (Exhibit A)117,877,510$ G.DIFFERENCE (ITEM F MINUS ITEM E)81,580,936$
CONCLUSION:
The City is in compliance with the provisions of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution as the Annual Appropriations Limit (Item F) is greater than the Appropriations Subject to the Limit (Item E).
Exhibits A and B
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May 1, 2026
Dear Fiscal Officer:
Price Factor and Population Information
Appropriations Limit
California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2227 requires the Department of Finance to transmit an estimate of the percentage change in population to local governments.
Each local jurisdiction must use their percentage change in population factor for January 1, 2026, in conjunction with a change in the cost of living, or price factor, to calculate their appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026–27. Attachment A provides the change in California’s per capita personal income and an example for utilizing the factors to calculate the 2026–27 appropriations limit. Attachment B provides the city and unincorporated county population percentage change. Attachment C provides the population percentage change for counties and their summed incorporated areas. The population percentage change data excludes federal and state institutionalized populations and military populations.
Population Percent Change for Special Districts
Some special districts must establish an annual appropriations limit. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2228 provides additional information regarding the appropriations limit. Article XIII B, section 9(C) of the California Constitution exempts certain special districts from the appropriations limit calculation mandate. Special districts required by law to calculate their appropriations limit must present the calculation as part of their annual audit. Any questions special districts have on this requirement should be directed to their county, district legal counsel, or the law itself. No state agency reviews the local appropriations limits.
Population Certification
The population certification program applies only to cities and counties. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 11005.6 mandates Finance to automatically certify any population estimate that exceeds the current certified population with the State Controller’s Office. Finance will certify the higher estimate to the State Controller by June 1, 2026. Please note: The prior year’s city population estimates may be revised.
The per capita personal income change is based on historical data.
If you have any questions regarding this data, please contact the Demographic Research Unit at (916) 323-4086.
/s Erika Li
Attachment
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May 2026
Attachment A
A.Price Factor: Article XIII B specifies that local jurisdictions select their cost of living factor to compute their appropriation limit by a vote of their governing body. The cost of living factor provided here is per capita personal income. If the percentage change in per capita personal income is selected, the percentage change to be used in setting the fiscal year 2026–27 appropriation limit is:
Per Capita Personal Income
Fiscal Year Percentage change
(FY) over prior year
2026-27 4.95
B.Following is an example using sample population change and the change in California per capita personal income as growth factors in computing a 2026–27 appropriation limit.
2026–27:
Per Capita Cost of Living Change = 4.95 percent
Population Change = -0.14 percent
Per Capita Cost of Living converted to a ratio: 4.95 + 100 = 1.0495 100
Population converted to a ratio: -0.14 + 100 = 0.9986 100
Calculation of factor for FY 2026–27: 1.0495 x 0.9986 = 1.0480 - 9 -
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026, and Total Population January 1, 2026 City County
Percent Change
25-26
Population Minus
Exclusions 1-1-25
Population Minus
Exclusions 1-1-26
Total Population
1-1-26
Bellflower Los Angeles -0.32 76,449 76,203 76,203 County Total Los Angeles -0.64 9,889,470 9,825,852 9,837,286 *Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes. - 10 -
NONRESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION
THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER
FOR USE IN CALCULATING 2026/27 GANN LIMIT
2024/25 TO 2025/26 TAX YEARS - IN PARCEL NUMBER ORDER
Current Year
Improvements
Prior Year
ImprovementsUse CategoryParcel Owner
Percent
Change
6271-031-032 Commercial 84,503 163,200Ravens Properties Llc + 93.1% 6275-022-001 Commercial 428,392 714,000Rizo Angel Trust Alondra Trust + 66.7% 6277-002-013 Commercial 72,083,383 96,798,376Kaiser Foundation Hospitals + 34.3% 7110-029-016 Commercial 1,196 5,100Olive Crest + 326.4% 7110-029-022 Commercial 288,432 341,700Olive Crest + 18.5% 7161-008-022 Commercial 419,230 784,179All That You Cant Leave Behind Lp + 87.1% 7161-014-026 Commercial 1,239,300 1,366,000Bellflower Auto Llc Lessor + 10.2% 7 Parcels Listed 74,544,436 100,172,555 + 34.4%
This calculation reflects the 2025/26 increase in taxable values for this city due to non-residential new construction as a percentage of the total taxable value Increase (as of the 2025/26 lien year roll date). This percentage may be used as an alternative to the change in California per-capita personal income for calculating a taxing agency's annual adjustment of its Appropriation Limit pursuant to Article XIIIB of the State Constitution as Amended by Proposition 111 in June, 1990.
25,628,119
-1,490,889
24,137,230
300,805,333
8.02%
Total Change in Non-Residential Valuation Due to New Development Less Automatic 2.000% Assessors's Inflation Adjustment
Actual Change in Non-Residential Valuation
Change in Total Assessed Value
= Alternate 2026/27 Appropriations Limit Factor
Includes taxable primary parcels with known nonresidential use codes, no prior lien year transfers, and improvement value increases greater than 2.0% Change in Total Assessed Value is the assessed value change of the locally assessed secured and unsecured tax rolls.
This report is not to be used in support of debt issuance or continuing disclosure statements without the written consent of HdL, Coren & Cone Prepared On 3/10/2026 By MW Data Source: Los Angeles County Assessor 2025/26 Secured Tax Rolls
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15-F
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Anna Garan, Director of Finance
Moises Mata, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-24 - A Resolution fixing the tax levy for the maintenance of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for fiscal year 2026-2027.
DATE: June 8, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 31822 and 31823, the City is required to fix the tax levy each year for the maintenance of Vehicle Parking District No. 1, located on the west side of Bellflower Boulevard, from Flower Street to Mayne Street. The current tax rate of $0.15 per $100 of assessed property value is the maximum allowed by law.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-24; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current tax rate of $0.15 per $100 of assessed property value (the maximum rate allowed by law) will raise approximately $43,000 to offset the estimated maintenance cost of $76,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027. No other revenue is derived from the operation of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 (west side of Bellflower Boulevard, from Flower Street to Mayne Street). The maintenance cost not covered by this assessment will be paid by the General Fund.
DISCUSSION
Vehicle Parking District No. 1 was established by a series of ordinances between 1960 and 1966 in accordance with the Vehicle Parking District Law of 1943. The District was formed with the concurrence of the then property owners on the west side of Bellflower Boulevard within the Town Center for the purpose of providing increased parking for businesses in the Town Center.
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Staff Report – Vehicle Parking District Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 June 8, 2026
DISCUSSION – Continued
No tax increase is being requested at this time for the maintenance of the Parking District.
Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 31823, the currently assessed rate of $0.15 per $100 of assessed property value is the maximum allowed by law for maintenance, operation, repair, and improvement of Vehicle Parking District No. 1. Any higher tax rate would require a different method of assessment requiring the affected property owners’ approval of the levy.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution No. 26-24 ....................................................................................................... 3
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 26-24
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. Pursuant to Government Code § 51510, the Auditor-Controller of the County of Los Angeles will transmit to the City Council a statement of property values for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the area of the City of Bellflower identified as Vehicle Parking District No. 1; and
B. It is necessary for the City to fix the tax levy each year for the maintenance of Vehicle Parking District No. 1.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 31822 and 31823, the City Council fixes the tax levy for maintenance, operation, repair and improvement of parking facilities as follows:
Name: Vehicle Parking District No. 1 of the City of Bellflower.
Levy: $0.15 on each $100.00 assessed value of taxable land and improvements within the District.
SECTION 3. Authority. The City Council authorizes the City Manager and Director of Finance to place the fiscal year 2026-2027 assessments on the property tax bills of the properties within the District by submitting a copy of this Resolution and other required documents to County of Los Angeles, Auditor-Controller. The City Manager and Director of Finance is also authorized to establish and/or amend the Operating Budget accordingly.
SECTION 4. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
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City of Bellflower
Resolution No. 26-24
SECTION 6. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 7. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
SECTION 8. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless superseded or repealed.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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15-G
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 April 27, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: June 8, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the April 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the April 27, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council …………..…… 2
1 MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 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
None
2 ROLL CALL
None
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
None
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 Tem Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
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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 Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning & Building Services Kathryn Brun, Senior Planner
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Karla Pineda, Senior Project Manager
Frank Preciado, Public Works Division Head
Krist Smith, Recreation Manager
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Council Member Dan Koops offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Len Gorecki led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
None
10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Santa Ines provided details regarding the City of Bellflower’s upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for “The Bark Spot,” a new dog park at Caruthers Park, to be held on May 1, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez provided details regarding the City of Bellflower’s upcoming Bellflower Civic Chorus performances, “Keep a Song in Your Heart: A Tribute to Singers & Songwriters,” to be held on May 2 - 3, 2026, at the William & Jane Bristol Civic Auditorium, noting that the event will feature a mixed -voice chorus.
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10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
Council Member Morse provided details regarding the City of Bellflower’s upcoming “Day of the Shred” event to be held on May 16, 2026, at Thompson Park, noting that the event will offer free document shredding for residents with a limit of five boxes or bags per household on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
Council Member Dunton provided details regarding the City of Bellflower’s upcoming E-Waste recycling event to be held on May 9 - 10, 2026, at Bellflower Middle and High School, noting that the event will allow residents to safely dispose of electronic items such as monitors, televisions, and laptops.
Council Member Koops provided details regarding upcoming, free and public programs at the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, noting that the library will host a Children’s “Bee Hotels” STEM Program on May 6, 2026, for youth ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver, as well as a screening of Life of Pi for adults on May 16, 2026, in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
10-B PRESENTATION: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SHERIFF UPDATE
Director of Public Safety McNerney and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain Dan Holguin gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of public safety efforts and responded to Council Members’ questions.
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Director McNerney confirmed that staff can work on a pilot project to re-engineer the Neighborhood Watch Program into a pilot program to make it more relatable to how people communicate today and invite the community to provide feedback.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, Director McNerney confirmed that 1) data on solved robbery cases could be provided in the future to share with the community, as residents have stated in the past that they report cases which are never solved; and 2) confirmed that he can connect with Director of Economic Development DellaLonga to explore PATH funding available for rental assistance to possibly use it for homeless outreach services.
In response to questions from Sophia Partida, resident, Mayor Santa Ines stated that questions may be asked under the public comments portion of the agenda.
10-C PRESENTATION: FOSTER ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES AND LANE
STRIPING PROJECT
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Foster Road Traffic Signal Upgrade and Lane Striping Project and responded to Council Members’ questions. 4 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11
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10-C PRESENTATION: FOSTER ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES AND LANE STRIPING PROJECT – Continued
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki clarified how often staff are applying for grants such as the MTA Grant and confirmed there would be a future presentation on the Artesia Corridor shared with the City of Long Beach (Artesia Boulevard and Downey Avenue).
11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sophia Partida, resident, 1) requested and received clarification from Mayor Santa Ines that the acronym “RFP” stands for “Request for Proposal;” 2) requested and received clarification from Council Member Koops that car crash fatalities were not included in the reported crime statistics, as such incidents are not classified as crimes or counted as homicides; and 3) suggested using the Citizen App to help track community-reported incidents.
Brian Barreto, California American Water External Affairs Manager, 1) stated that the company recently updated its Emergency Response Plan (ERP), discussed security protocols, response actions, and emergency preparedness measures, and offered an opportunity for the City Council to review and learn more about the ERP; 2) emphasized the importance of maintaining essential water system operations during emergencies; and 3) expressed the company’s commitment to partnership with the community, welcoming ongoing coordination with the Council and City staff.
Judith Slenk, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, 1) shared that the Neighborhood Watch program on Park Street and Woodruff Avenue was initiated following a catalytic converter theft and noted that Neighborhood Watch signage has since been installed; 2) raised traffic safety concerns at the intersection o f Park Street and Woodruff Avenue, citing the absence of stop signs or traffic signals and frequent accidents, including a recent incident; 3) requested consideration of additional safety measures, including red curb markings for improved visibility and the installation of a stop sign to create a four-way stop at Park Street; 4) noted that the street connects to California Avenue and vehicle speed in the area, contributing to safety risks; and 5) emphasized the effectiveness of the Neighborhood Watch program in reducing crime, highlighting the use of a Facebook group and group text for community coordination, and expressed hope that the City will acknowledge and address these public safety concerns.
In response to comments provided by Judith Slenk and at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki confirmed that staff would look into the matter further.
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11 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
Holly Risha, resident, 1) expressed appreciation to the City Council for the work they do; 2) stated that she is a long-time, Park Street resident of 44 years and Neighborhood Watch member, expressed concerns regarding traffic safety in the area, noting difficulty and safety risks when making right turns onto Woodruff Avenue, and requested assistance from the City in addressing the safety concerns.
In response to comments provided by Holly Risha, Mayor Santa Ines reiterated that there is a process for this type of request, staff will look into the matter, and noted that the comments were a testament that the Neighborhood Watch is working in the area.
Joel Slenk, Bellflower Civic Chorus, expressed gratitude to Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez for the announcement relative to the upcoming concert and thanked the City for allowing the organization to use rehearsal space at Simms Park and use of the auditorium at no charge, noting that this support helps the organization continue its programs.
Don Abbott, resident, addressed the City Council relative to noise concerns in his neighborhood stating that 1) he expressed these same concerns approximately three years ago and was informed that the City had a plan, but it was not communicated to him; 2) ongoing and an increase in disturbances due to live bands and parties; 3) his wife is sensitive to noise and may end up in the hospital over the issue; and 4) encouraged the City to bring back the Sky Knight helicopter patrols.
In response to comments provided by Don Abbot, Mayor Santa Ines requested he speak with Director of Public Safety McNerney regarding his concerns.
Kimberly Guevara, Community Engagement Specialist, Helpline Youth Counseling, provided details regarding the organization’s youth counseling and community prevention efforts across Los Angeles County Service Area 7, noting its work on medication misuse and safe disposal practices in collaboration with local pharmacies, recent community medication National Take-Back Day events with Whittier and Downey Police Departments that collected hundreds of expired or unwanted medications, and invited the City to partner with their organization for the next event scheduled in October 2026.
In response to comments provided by Kimberly Guevara, Mayor Santa Ines requested that she provide her contact information to City Clerk Ochiqui so the City can connect with her.
Stefanie Coronado, resident, addressed the City Council regarding community-led block parties, 1) expressing the opinion that they allow children to play safely, neighbors to interact in a supportive environment, and the bad actions of one person shouldn’t prevent the broader community benefit; and 2) requested the City Council consider revising regulations to allow block parties again. 6 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12-A
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Tentative Map, a Development Review, and a Conditional Use Permit, and to adopt Resolution No. 26-14 – A Resolution approving Tentative Map No. TM 83476 to reconfigure eight lots into five lots; Development Review Case No. DR 9-25-16688 to allow for the construction of four commercial buildings ranging from 1,025 square feet to 5,728 square feet; and Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 25-07 to allow for three drive-through facilities, a fuel station with accessory off-site alcohol sales, and for developing on lots that will measure less than 1.5 acres within the Design for Development for the South Bellflower Commercial Area (“DFD”) on real property commonly known as 17617 – 17639 Bellflower Boulevard; Applicant: Steven Pollock, representing OnPoint Development Management.
CEQA: This Project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.; the “CEQA Guidelines”). The proposed Project is categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines § 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects), because the site is less than five acres, surrounded by urban uses and has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The Project would not result in significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and it can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Furthermore, it can be seen with certainty that no special circumstances exist that would create a reasonable possibility that the proposed Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
For the record, City Clerk Ochiqui 1) stated that lots were drawn on October 23, 2023, among Council Members Dunton, Koops, and Morse to determine participation in the matter due to property-related conflicts; and 2) noted that the drawing resulted in Council Member Koops participating in the matter and all future consideration of the matter, while Council Members Dunton and Morse would remain conflicted and would not participate.
For the record, 1) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse herself from Item 12-A as she has property interests within 500 feet of the subject property, and left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:36 p.m.; and 2) Council Member Dunton announced he would recuse himself from Item 12-A as he has property within 1,000 feet of the subject property and left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:36 p.m.
Senior Planner Brun 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions along with City Manager Smoot, City Attorney Berger, and Director of Planning and Building Services Oba.
For the record, Senior Planner Brun noted the Applicant Steven Pollack recently changed companies and this change would need to be reflected in Resolution No. 26-14 to correctly reflect that the Applicant represents Pollock Devco, LLC instead of OnPoint Development Management.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Tentative Map, a Development Review, and a Conditional Use Permit, and to adopt Resolution No. 26-14– Continued
For the record and the benefit of the public, Mayor Santa Ines provided a brief background of the project, including that he and Council Member Koops were part of the two-member subcommittee to review this project three-and-a-half years ago in 2022, the presentation was similar then, the Council was looking forward to the completion of the project, but it was not completed and the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) expired in 2025.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, City Attorney Berger 1) stated that standard Conditions of Approval (COAs) already require approval of landscaping and maintenance plans; 2) noted that while such requirements are documented, the key issue is ensuring effective implementation after approval; 3) explained that ongoing compliance is primarily a code enforcement ma tter, emphasizing the need for both voluntary compliance by property owners and follow -through by Code Enforcement to ensure maintenance standards are maintained; and 4) confirmed the City can impose a Condition of Approval to prohibit the sale of single-can alcoholic beverages, explaining that compliance depends both on clearly defined expectations and an additional layer of enforcement to ensure those conditions are properly implemented and upheld.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez’s comments, Director Oba further clarified that the item referenced is already included as a condition, noting that it is a carryover condition from the previous project approval.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
Jeff Gold, Property Owner, 1) expressed appreciation for the time and noted that circumstances have changed since the immediate post -pandemic period and confirmed that the development is moving forward; 2) stated that the project now has four tenants in place: Dutch Bros. Coffee, The Habit Burger Grill, 7-Eleven Convenience Store with a Shell Gas Station (one operator), ad an EV charging station; 3) indicated that while another pandemic could create challenges for tenancy, current funding and tenant commitments are in place , and the economic terms are acceptable; 4) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, confirmed that if there were not a tenant committed to Pad 3, that it would not inhibit the project from moving forward.
Steven Pollock, Applicant, 1) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, confirmed that they would submit the construction drawings for plan check within 90 days and were open to utilizing the self-certification process for the architects and mechanical engineers; however, other portions would not make sense, such as the civil engineers as that process includes a public review process; 2) received clarification from City Manager Smoot that the y could submit the fire plan for City review instead of the County and noted receipt of that as an option; [continued on next page.]
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Tentative Map, a Development Review, and a Conditional Use Permit, and to adopt Resolution No. 26-14– Continued
Steven Pollock, Applicant, - Continued: 3) stated that the project has been in review by Southern California Edison since August 2025 and the power pole relocation and undergrounding of overhead utilities should be approved by the end of July 2026, and after that construction can commence in approximately seven to nine months; 4) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines confirmed that he had read the COAs; and 5) requested and received clarification from City Attorney Berger and noted that he understands the following relative to the COAs listed below:
- Condition No. 7 – attorney fees have already been incurred and will be billed;
- Condition No. 15 – if the perimeter walls are within their property lines, as they appear to be, then no approval is needed;
- Condition No. 18 – if the development complies with the trash bin requirements, no trash compactors will be required, although they are committing to installing a one-inch empty conduit for electrical in case it is needed in the future;
- Condition No. 21 – development tenant staff will be trained in traffic mitigation in the event the cue lines extend beyond the traffic site; and - Condition No. 22 – the certificate of occupancy for the condition is interpreted to mean the final certificate of occupancy, as the tenants will be providing minor landscaping on each individual pad .
In response to comments made by Applicant Pollock relative to Condition No. 22, and at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Manager Smoot stated that issuing the final certificate of occupancy in this way is not uncommon for a phased project such as this, noting that ultimately it is the responsibility of the Building Official to issue temporary and final certificates of occupancy.
Property Owner Gold, 1) noted that the operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store does not have a representative in attendance at the meeting, however they stated that they read the conditions pertaining to alcohol sales and they are acceptable to them, noting that the operator will be the same current operator from the location across the street and they have not had any issues ; and 2) at the request of Council Member Koops, stated that the reason the property is split into separate parcels is the possibility of selling the parce ls individually in the future, but also to simply the responsibility of property taxes and insurance to clearly define what each tenant is responsible for.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez and Mayor Santa Ines, Applicant Pollock and Property Owner Gold confirmed that the landscaping for the entire development would need to be maintained by the property management, even if a pad were to be sold.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Tentative Map, a Development Review, and a Conditional Use Permit, and to adopt Resolution No. 26-14– Continued
Brian Espinoza, resident, 1) supported the proposed development, noting he appreciates having a convenient, accessible project and that his initial concern about multiple drive-throughs changed after understanding how it will benefit the surrounding community; 2) highlighted the need for better landscaping along the south side of Bellflower, pointing out the lack of trees and encouraging more thoughtful landscaping in vehicle-oriented areas and nearby residential zones; and 3) asked if the City Council would consider conditioning larger shade trees to enhance the pedestrian experience and reduce heat exposure.
In response to comments provided by Brian Espinoza, 1) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Senior Planner Brun confirmed that staff can look into what was suggested; and 2) Mayor Santa Ines invited him to stay for two other agenda items related to trees on the agenda.
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide further public comment, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection to close the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried by the following roll vote to adopt Resolution No. 26-14, as amended to correct the Applicant’s name from “OnPoint Development Management” to “Pollock DevCo, LLC”:
AYES: Council Members – Koops, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines RECUSE: Council Members – Morse; Dunton
Recess: Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines recessed the meeting at 9:27 p.m. for a short break.
Reconvene: Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the meeting at 9:35 p.m. with all Council Members present.
For the record, Council Member Dunton and Council Member Morse returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:35 p.m.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and adopt Resolution No. 26-15 – A Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP); authorizing the City Manager to submit the AAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the programs identified in the AAP.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Senior Project Manager Pineda and Consultant Ana Marie LeNoue, President of Avant-Garde Inc., 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report, noting that no written comments were received; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions along with City Manager Smoot and Director of Economic Development DellaLonga.
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, President LeNoue 1) explained that HOME Investment funds must be utilized within seven years from the time of allocation, with new funds allocated annually; 2) stated that the City is currently at risk of losing approximately $76,000 if not expended by September 2026, with compliance reviewed each September; and 3) confirmed that she would look up the amount that will expire by next year.
Director DellaLonga added that staff anticipate expending the funds by the required deadline and noted that the oldest funds will be prioritized for spending first to ensure timely compliance.
City Manager Smoot 1) stated that in reviewing these types of programs, the City evaluates whether they are operating as efficiently as possible; and 2) noted that programs such as CDBG can become overly burdensome to administer and track, and if administrative costs are too high, the City may consider utilizing alternative funding sources.
At the request of Council Member Koops, Senior Project Manager Pineda confirmed that more than half of the 15 units referenced are mobile homes, consistent with the prior amendments to include mobile homes.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Morse, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public comment, it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried without objection to close the public hearing.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and adopt Resolution No. 26-15 – Continued
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll vote to adopt Resolution No. 26-15 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 AAP and authorizing any necessary budgetary adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Operating Budget in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 AAP:
AYES: Council Members – Koops, Morse, Sanchez, Dunton, and Mayor Santa Ines
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to adopt the Urban Forest Master Plan (“UFMP”) and provide the City Manager with direction regarding the City’s urban forest regulations.
CEQA: The UFMP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Here, the UFMP is intended to ameliorate the impacts of climate change and human activity upon the environment. It is plain, therefore, from any reasonable viewpoint that there is no significant impact upon the environment arising solely from adopting the UFMP.
Individual projects that implement the UFMP will be independently evaluated in accordance with CEQA.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Assistant to the City Manager Lee and Public Works Division Head Preciado 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; 2) noted that representatives from West Coast Arborists were in attendance and available for questions; and 3) responded to Council Members’ questions along with City Manager Smoot, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki, City Attorney Berger, and Parks and Recreation Manager Smith.
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to adopt the Urban Forest Master Plan (“UFMP”) and provide the City Manager with direction regarding the City’s urban forest regulations. – Continued
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At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Parks and Recreation Manager Smith 1) stated that the City offers a program called “A Tree Grows in Bellflower” allowing individuals to dedicate a tree in honor of a loved one; 2) explained that participants may either dedicate an existing tree or donate a new tree; 3) noted that the cost to donate a new tree is $600, which includes a cement plaque, and that many su ch trees are located at Caruthers Park; and 4) confirmed that the program can be publicized on the City’s website.
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines and City Manager Smoot, City Attorney Berger further confirmed that the donation would be tax deductible, noting that the City is a nonprofit corporation and there is an Internal Revenue Code section that specifically allows you to make tax deductions based upon donations.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez 1) stated that he was in favor of the City taking a more aggressive approach to reaching its goal, suggesting an increased replacement ratio of 1:3 trees in the near term, then transitioning to a 1:1 replacement ratio after achieving the Citywide goal of ten percent canopy, emphasizing the need to accelerate progress toward that target.
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki 1) confirmed that the current contract contains provisions for tree planting as part of normal operations, with trees planted as needed; 2) stated that in addition to that, the City Council allocated $100,000 to plant a minimum of 100 trees, with the more likely number at approximately 200 trees; and 3) stated the challenges surrounding reaching the ten percent canopy goal including working with private property owners, a defined amount of public right-of-way, and the 3,200 vacant tree sites that need to be filled.
Lengthy discussion ensued including, but not limited to, the planting and maintenance of new trees, the challenges and constraints of reaching the ten percent canopy goal, and the canopy will naturally increase over time as the trees are planted and grow.
Mayor Santa Ines 1) stated that trees require time to grow in order to establish canopy coverage; and 2) noted that staff will need time to adjust to the new tree-planting approach, as the necessary infrastructure is not yet in place to fully implement it immediately and maintenance considerations must be addressed, and suggested continuing the process and evaluating it after the first year of the budget cycle to ensure adequate time and resources for successful implementation.
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to adopt the Urban Forest Master Plan (“UFMP”) and provide the City Manager with direction regarding the City’s urban forest regulations. – Continued
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For the record and following lengthy discussion, 1) City Manager Smoot reminded the City Council that a vote must be taken to continue to meeting passed 10:30 p.m. and it was now beyond that time; and 2) it was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried without objection, to continue the meeting passed 10:30 p.m.
City Manager Smoot stated that the plan is flexible and goals can be adjusted, the City is already meeting and on track to exceeding its current goals, and recommended setting realistic goals that reflect current success, warning that planting all trees at once could lead to future maintenance and replacement issues.
For the record, 1) Council Member Dunton stated support for continuing current efforts and suggested staff return in six months with an update on progress made; 2) Mayor Santa Ines pointed out that staff would actually report back to the City Council sooner than six months during the budget cycle in July and the cost allocation can be adjusted; 3) at the request of Council Member Koops, Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki clarified that the intent of the grant was inclusive of planting trees and a three-year maintenance program using Good Soils Industries (Kingdom Causes); and 4) Mayor Santa Ines suggested referring to the areas as grids, such as Grid 1 and Grid 2, instead of districts because it doesn’t perfectly align with districts.
For the record, 1) discussion ensued regarding the proportions of the various districts/grids to one another and the varying percentages of canopy in each; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez suggested giving district/grid four priority over the other areas so that it could “catch up;” 3) Mayor Santa Ines suggested making the allotment of new trees proportionate so that the districts/grids grow together, noting that District/Grid 4 would catch up quickly; and 4) Assistant to the City Manager suggested planting the variety of trees that grow faster than others in District/Grod 4 so that it would “catch up” quicker;
Andrew San Nicolas, Executive Director of Kingdom Causes and resident, 1) thanked the City for the chance to be part of the Bellflower community and praised City staff; 2) stated that trees, safety, and community involvement are important to the organization; 3) shared that the work being done is helping build trust and shows positive progress in the community; and 4) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, spoke in support of the plan and agreed that the plan should be implemented faster, noting that he and his kids strategically cross streets when on walks to try to walk under trees.
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to adopt the Urban Forest Master Plan (“UFMP”) and provide the City Manager with direction regarding the City’s urban forest regulations. – Continued
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Council Member Koops requested and received clarification from Assistant City Manager/Director Gorecki and Assistant to the City Manager Lee with regard to the Green Latinos organization, who confirmed their ongoing involvement as the “pass-through” granting agency, have disburse $78,900 to the City of the $80,000 incurred and when the rest of it is billed by West Coast Arborist, they will submit that to Green Latinos for reimbursement.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Council Member Morse, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to 1) adopt the Urban Forest Master Plan; and 2) provide the City Manager with direction regarding the City’s urban forest regulations, as discussed, to include staff taking the basic approach and prepare an ordinance for further consideration by the City Council at a future meeting:
AYES: Council Members – Koops, Morse, Sanchez, Dunton, and Mayor Santa Ines
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse herself on Items 15-C (HVAC Building Automation Systems at City Hall and Simms Park) 15-D (Ordinance No. 1456), and 15-E (Development of a Sonic drive through at 9818 Artesia Boulevard) as she owns property within 500 feet of the subject properties; 2) Council Member Dunton announced that he would recuse himself on Item 15-E (Development of a Sonic drive through at 9818 Artesia Boulevard) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property; and 3) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse himself on Items 1 5-C (HVAC Building Automation Systems at City Hall and Simms Park) and 15-H (Simms Park Stormwater Capture Project) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject properties.
Following discussion and noting the aforementioned recusals, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members – Koops, Morse, Sanchez, Dunton, and Mayor Santa Ines
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-102, dated April 27, 2026.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-102.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Investments Report for the Month of March 2026.
Action: Received and filed Investments Report.
C Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Thermal Concepts, Inc., for the HVAC Building Automation Systems at City Hall and Simms Park and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 777.4 in a form approved by the City Attorney.______________________________________ Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 777.4 with Thermal Concepts, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
D Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1456 – An Ordinance approving 1) Zone Change Case No. ZC 25-02 to amend the zoning map from Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan (“TODSP”) to Flower Street Specific Plan (“FSSP”) on real property commonly known as 9855, 9903, and 9915 Flower Street; 2) Specific Plan Case No. SP 25-01 for Flower Street Specific Plan (“FSSP”) which provides the development and design standards for the three parcels; and 3) Development Agreement File No. 1125.1 between Bellflower 5 Inv, LLC and the City to facilitate development of 9903 Flower Street and potential future development of 9855 Flower Street; Applicant: Eric Miller Representing City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC and City of Bellflower.
CEQA: This Project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.; the “CEQA Guidelines”). An Initial Study (“IS”) and MND 25-01 were prepared. These found that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment with implementation of proposed mitigation measures. The 30-day public review period for the IS and MND began on January 9, 2026 and closed on February 9, 2026.
Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1456.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Exclusive Negotiation Agreement File No. 1137 with Coast to Coast LLC for the development of a Sonic drive through at 9818 Artesia Boulevard, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to Execute Exclusive Negotiation Agreement File No. 1137, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
F Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1454 – An Ordinance granting to Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company a franchise agreement to transmit and distribute potable water in, under, along, across, or upon City’s public streets, ways, alleys and places [Agreement File No. 320.9].
Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1454 granting a Water Franchise to Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company.
G Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1455 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 8.16 (Regulating Fireworks) of the Bellflower Municipal Code to extend the time for selling safe and sane fireworks within the City and to allow certain fireworks stands to be located along secondary arterial streets.
QEQA: The Ordinance is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et sea., “CEQA”) and regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et sea., 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.
Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1455.
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to Agreement File No. 923, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Craftwater Engineering, Inc., for additional work required for the Simms Park Stormwater Capture Project.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to Agreement File No. 923, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to approve Agreement File No. 51.97 – Change Order No. 14-1137-2.01 issued by the County of Los Angeles Public Works for design modifications to the Woodruff Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) project.
Action: 1) Authorized the City Manager to approve AFN 51.97 – Change Order No. 14-1137-2.01, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Approved a budget amendment to increase the budget in Account No. 115-51608-9000 to $550,000.
J Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 917, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with BOA Architecture for additional design services and construction support services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 917, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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16 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Mayor Santa Ines made various comments and reports.
For the record and without objection, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Diane Johnson.
For the record, pursuant to AB 1234, Mayor Santa Ines reported on his recent official travel to Sacramento, California as follows: on April 15, 2026, he was invited by the League of California Cities to testify on behalf of the City regarding the approval of AB 1708, which would allow cities with a population less than 300,000 to apply for the applicable homeless grants, noting that the bill was passed by the assembly committee unanimously following the public hearing. State law requires that local government officials report on their official travel activities when public funds are expended. Therefore, Mayor Santa Ines’s report was made pursuant to California Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 and Bellflower Resolution No. 06-02.
17 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 10:59 p.m., in memory of Diane Johnson, to the next regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: June 8, 2026
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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 May 11, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: June 8, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the May 11, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the May 11, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council …………..…… 2
1 MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 11, 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 5:36 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 Tem Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, 1) City Manager Smoot announced the title of the Closed Session item; 2) Council Member Morse announced that she would recuse herself from Item 3-A 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 5:38 p.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property: 10030 Flora Vista Street (APN is 7109-009-011) Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Chris J. Kim, Property Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 6:06 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.
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 Tem 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 Anna Garan, Director of Finance
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 Planning and Building Services Elizabeth Oba led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
None
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10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Santa Ines provided details regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s Leadership, Experience, Achievement, and Development (L.E.A.D.) Program, which is a year-round volunteer leadership initiative designed for motivated high school students and provides meaningful opportunities to build skills and experiences to become confident leaders within their community.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez provided details regarding the upcoming special Memorial Day Recreation Swim at the Bellflower Aquatic Center to be held on May 25, 2026.
Council Member Koops provided details regarding the upcoming CR&R Compost Drive-Thru Giveaway to be held on May 29 – June 5, 2026, at Palm Park, noting that Bellflower residents can receive free compost while supplies last.
Council Member Morse provided details regarding volunteer opportunities through the Bellflower Volunteer Center, noting that residents can participate in a variety of community programs and service activities to make a positive impact in the community.
Council Member Dunton provided details regarding the City’s Annual “Day of the Shred” to be held on May 16, 2026, at Thompson Park and will provide free shredding services for residents on a first-come, first-serve basis until the truck reaches capacity.
10-B PRESENTATION: Certificate of Recognition to Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mitch Haack
Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues presented a certificate of recognition to Former Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mitch Haack, noting that he is the longest serving commissioner on a single commission with 19 years of service to the City in this capacity.
Former Commissioner Mitch Haack accepted the certificate and thanked the City Council.
10-C PRESENTATION: Proclamation Declaring May 17 – 23, 2026, as “National Public Works Week”
Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues declared May 17 – 23, 2026, as “National Public Works Week” and presented the proclamation to Public Works Department employees, John Ingram and Abraham Villalobos.
John Ingram and Abraham Villalobos accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council.
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10-D PRESENTATION: Proclamation Declaring the month of May as “Asian American and Pacific Islander Month”
Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues declared the month of May as “Asian American and Pacific Islander Month” in the City of Bellflower and presented the proclamation to Eunji Lee, Director at the Institute of Arts, Music & Science located on Clark Avenue in Bellflower.
For the record, 1) Eunji Lee accepted the proclamation, thanked the City Council, provided an overview of her background, and discussed the programs offered by the Institute of Arts Music & Science; and 2) Mayor Santa Ines noted that the Institute of Arts, Music & Science is located in the proposed Arts District, so it is in a perfect location.
10-E PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATION: Declaring May as “CalFresh Awareness Month”
Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues declared the month of May as “CalFresh Awareness Month” in the City of Bellflower and presented the proclamation to Danny Lee, Representative for the L.A. County Department of Public Social Services.
Representative Lee 1) provided an informational flyer and verbal presentation relative to the CalFresh Program; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cheryl Williams, resident, praised Parks and Recreation Department staff for the Senior Social Hour held on Tuesdays at Simms Park.
Toni Vetri, resident, addressed the City Council relative to the new McDonalds being built in her neighborhood near Ron Yary Way and Hayford Street, noting traffic congestion concerns.
In response to comments provided by Toni Vetri, Mayor Santa Ines stated that the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning would meet to discuss the issue.
Lawanda Hawkins, Justice for Murdered Children, provided information relative to an incident in which Vincent Bajar was killed in 2008, noting that 1) the assailant was never found; 2) someone must have seen something and could help the case; 3) they are grateful to L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn wh o is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the crime; and 4) they are in attendance to spread this message and note that there is a billboard on display on Alondra Boulevard. 5 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11
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11 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
In response to comments provided by Lawanda Hawkins, Mayor Santa Ines stated that he is sorry for their loss and reiterated that if anyone listening knows anything about this crime to call L.A. Crimestoppers and/or the County homicide detectives.
Cynthia Bajar-Nasseri, Justice for Homicide Victims, stated that she is Vincent Bejar’s aunt, reiterated information relative to the unsolved crime billboard campaign, and urged anyone who has information about the crime to contact authorities.
Oscar Villagomez, Library Manager, Clifton M. Brakensiek Library , provided information relative to an upcoming tutoring program offered by the Library.
Andrew San Nicolas, Kingdom Causes, stated that Kingdom Causes Bellflower was awarded a 2023 Lily Foundation Grant which helps churches thrive in their local missions and includes a cohort of six churches each year who meet monthly to learn how to better serve the community from community pa rtners, noting that City Manager Smoot was last month’s community partner.
12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider The Medicine Woman Group, LLC’s appeal of the Tax Administrator’s final determination related to the audit of dispensary operations for calendar years 2022–2024.
For the record, 1) the following representatives for the Appellant were signed in to attend the hearing remotely: Brandon Scadron, Charis Burrett, Edward Pinchiff, Jennifer McGrath, and Luke Burrett; and 2) supplemental materials were provided to the City Council and made available to the public prior to the start of the meeting.
For the record, City Manager Smoot 1) introduced the item; and 2) stated that Appellant requested a continuance of this item and asked if the Council desired to take any action to continue the matter.
It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with the public hearing and consider the matter as scheduled.
Director of Finance Garan 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions along with City Manager Smoot and City Attorney Berger.
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger confirmed that the definition explained by Director Garan of what is subject to tax is the definition the voters approved and voters also delegated authority to the City Council to implement the cannabis tax ordinance, it is included in the Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC), and what the City has followed since the City moved forward with the ballot proposition to impose a tax, noting that there is no ambiguity in the language.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider The Medicine Woman Group, LLC’s appeal of the Tax Administrator’s final determination related to the audit of dispensary operations for calendar years 2022–2024 – Continued
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines for the benefit of the public, Director Garan provided examples of non-cannabis items that could be sold at a cannabis business and highlighted where the information was found in the PowerPoint presentation, including but not limited to “branded clothing such as t-shirts, shorts, socks, hats, hoodies, winter caps, child resistant storage containers, pouches, and bags.”
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, Director Garan confirmed that the auditing firm used in this matter is reliable and accredited.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried without objection to open the public hearing.
For the record, 1) Mayor Santa Ines requested that those who would be testifying on this matter make themselves known and be sworn in by the City Clerk; 2) Director Garan showed on the screen the Appellants representatives in attendance; 3) City Clerk Ochiqui prepared to provide the oath, clarified that the attendees will only participate via audio (no video), and at the request of Mayor Santa Ines confirmed that attendees could be sworn in one at a time to ensure that each person testifying is sworn in properly; 4) Edward Pinchiff explained that he is the attorney representing The Medicine Woman, Inc. as is Jennifer McGrath, he would not be providing testimony, and stated that the following representatives were in attendance and available to testify if needed; however, it was not anticipated that they would be providing testimony: Charis Burrett (CEO), Dave Lemmy, Brandon Scadron, Damian Collins, and Ian Delora; 5) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger confirmed that if this will be a lega l argument rather than providing testimony to the appeal, then there was no reason to put anyone under oath as the attorneys have a duty to this body to speak truthfully and advance the argument of their client; 6) City Clerk Ochiqui confirmed that Edward Pinchiff and Jennifer McGrath were given speaking permissions; and 7) at the request of City Attorney Berger, Mayor Santa Ines confirmed that there was no one else present in the audience that wished to speak on the matter;
Edward Pinchiff, Attorney, The Medicine Woman Group, LLC, 1) reintroduced himself and attorney Jennifer McGrath; 2) argued that the amount labeled as cannabis tax on the receipt was collected by The Medicine Woman and remitted to the City. Therefore, it should not be treated as part the business’s gross taxable receipts, noting that taxing those amounts would equate to a “tax on a tax;” 3) argued that non-cannabis products may be subject to normal sales tax but should not be subject to the City’s cannabis business tax; 4) requested the City Council reverse the Tax Administrator’s decision; and 5) stated for the record that The Medicine Woman does not waive any procedural defects.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider The Medicine Woman Group, LLC’s appeal of the Tax Administrator’s final determination related to the audit of dispensary operations for calendar years 2022–2024 – Continued
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, City Attorney Berger provided a rebuttal to Mr. Pinchiff’s comments, 1) stated that the cannabis tax is a tax on the cannabis business itself, not a tax collected from customers on behalf of the City like a sales tax; 2) read from the voter-approved Measure B language, which states that any person engaged in cannabis-related business activities in Bellflower "must pay an annual commercial cannabis tax;” 3) stated that The Medicine Woman's argument incorrectly treats the cannabis business tax as if it were a sales tax and attempts to apply legal concepts that do not govern Bellflower's cannabis tax structure, noting that this is fundamental problem with the Appellant’s argument; and 4) stated that most of the discussion on this matter is covered in the written materials.
At the request of Council Member Dunton, Director of Finance Garan confirmed that 1) The Medicine Woman is not current on last quarter’s tax, noting that someone made an appointment the day before the taxes were due, and she’s requested the tax return to prepare for their payment, but no one showed up to the appointment; and 2) the outstanding amounts are a result of the audits for 2022 through 2024 calendar years, plus the last quarter of 2026 (January – March).
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, Director Garan confirmed that out of four cannabis dispensaries businesses audited, two pay taxes on the tax collected (“gross it up”) and the other two do not – one being The Medicine Woman.
For the record, City Manager Smoot reminded the City Council to keep in mind that calendar year 2025 has not been audited.
There being no one else in attendance wishing to provide public comment, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and carried without objection to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Dunton, seconded by Council Member Koops, and unanimously carried by the following roll vote to 1) uphold the Tax Administrator’s Administrative Decision dated April 15, 2026, in full, confirming that all assessed taxes, penalties, interest, and audit costs are due and payable; and 2) direct staff to proceed with all authorized collection and enforceme nt actions if payment is not remitted promptly:
AYES: Council Members – Dunton, Koops, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 572.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Kingdom Causes Bellflower to provide coordinated homeless outreach, case management, and community mobilization services to assist those experiencing homelessness, and approve a budget amendment to fund services for FY 26/27.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
Director of Public Safety McNerney 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions along with City Manager Smoot.
For the record, City Manager Smoot stated that Mayor Santa Ines was recently in Sacramento advocating for funding and speaking with Assemblymember Solache’s office regarding funding for small communities, as the Assemblymenber recognized that small communities like Bellflower are spending out of our general funds for shelter operations without much help from the State, and City staff are carrying these points forward to the Assemblymember and Governor.
Andrew San Nicolas, Kingdom Causes Bellflower, 1) at the request of Mayor Santa Ines confirmed that they had the staff ready to work with the City for this agreement, noting that their organization was part of the outreach component when the City first opened the shelter; and 2) responded to Council Membe rs’ questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Dunton, and unanimously carried by the following roll vote to 1) authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 572.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) approve a budget amendment to carry forward an estimated $24,000 in anticipated unspent funds from the Drug Education Fund Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Account 037 -44802- 2510 from FY 2025-26 to FY 2026-27, and transfer $53,500 from the unfilled Sheriff Motor Deputy position 010-42173-2200 to the Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention – Public Safety Support Services Account 010-44802-2230:
AYES: Council Members – Dunton, Koops, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines
B Consideration and possible action to select and approve a design concept for pedestrian improvements on Coke Avenue between Artesia Boulevard and the south City Limit.
City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
For the record, Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse on this item as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property, and left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:04 p.m.
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
B Consideration and possible action to select and approve a design concept for pedestrian improvements on Coke Avenue between Artesia Boulevard and the south City Limit – Continued
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Morse, and carried by the following roll vote to approve Design Option 2 for installation of sidewalk on Coke Avenue between Artesia Boulevard and the south City Limit, with the addition of mid -way bulb-outs as the traffic engineer deems necessary:
AYES: Council Members – Dunton, Morse, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines
RECUSE: Council Member – Koops
For the record, Council Member Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:23 p.m.
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Morse, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, 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. 26-111, dated May 11, 2026.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-111.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the reappointment of Chamber of Commerce’s nominee Larry Wehage to the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) for the term ending June 2028.
Action: Approved the appointment of Chamber of Commerce’s nominee Larry Wehage to the SELACO WDB for the term ending June 2028.
C Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26 -16 – A Resolution declaring unclaimed monies as property of the City of Bellflower and transferring it to the City’s General Fund pursuant to Government Code § 50053.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 26 -16; and 2) Approved a budget amendment authorizing the transfer of escheated substation rent checks to the General Fund Capital Projects Fund for the future Public Safety Facility. 10 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 15
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1090.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Ambros Construction, Inc., for on-call maintenance services and minor improvement services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1090.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to AFN 230.3 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for tree maintenance services._____________ Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to AFN 230.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
F Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the April 13, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the April 13, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
G Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the April 23, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the April 23, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes.
16 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Koops, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Greta Bomgaars.
17 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m., in memory of Greta Bomgaars, to the next regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: June 8, 2026
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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 May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: June 8, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council …………..…… 2
1 MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 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 5:33 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 Tem Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
For the record, 1) City Manager Smoot announced the title of the Closed Session items; 2) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse himself from Item 3-C as he has a financial relationship with the potential buyer of the 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 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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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)
Property: 17444, 17446, 17450, 17452, 17454 Clark Avenue (APN 7161-010-016) and 9415 Ramona Street (APN 7161-010-
019)
Agency Negotiator: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Jim Bubar
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
For the record, 1) Council Member Morse recused herself from Item 3 -C as she has a financial relationship with the potential buyer of the property; and 2) Closed Session adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Santa Ines reconvened the meeting at 7:06 p.m., with all Council Members present, and announced that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
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 7:06 p.m.
6 ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tem Victor A. Sanchez
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Wendi Morse
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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 Anna Garan, Director of Finance
Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
Karla Pineda, Senior Project Manager
Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Russell, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines 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
10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Santa Ines 1) noted that it is customary for the City Council to dress more casually following the Memorial Day holiday until before Labor Day, which will be the dress code for the summer; and 2) informed the public that the video recording of the 2026 BRAVO Awards Ceremony is now available for viewing on the City’s YouTube Channel, website, and Spectrum Cable channel 36 .
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez provided details regarding the upcoming Summer Streetfest starting June 18, 2026, on Bellflower Boulevard between Flower Street and Mayne Street and provided the concert schedule.
Council Member Dunton provided details regarding the upcoming CR&R Compost Drive-Thru Giveaway to be held on May 29, 2026, at Palm Park, noting that Bellflower residents can receive free compost while supplies last.
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10-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
Council Member Koops provided details regarding volunteer opportunities through the Bellflower Volunteer Center, noting that residents can participate in a variety of community programs and service activities to make a positive impact in the community.
Council Member Morse provided details regarding the Bellflower Volunteer Center Backpack Drive Program.
10-B PRESENTATION: Certificates of Achievement for Student Art Festival Winners
Mayor Santa Ines and his City Council colleagues recognized this year’s Student Art Festival Winners and presented certificates of achievement to 4th grade winner Aliyah Vasquez who was in attendance and the Parks and Recreation employees in charge of the event, Samantha Noriega and Roberto Gonzalez Flores.
For the record, 1) Aliyah Vasquez accepted the certificate, described her artwork and inspiration, and thanked the City Council; and 2) Samantha Noriega and Roberto Gonzalez Flores accepted certificates on behalf of the winners who could not be in attendance.
10-C PRESENTATION: Bellflower Gardening Club
Mayor Santa Ines introduced the Club President Jadee Dizon and the Bellflower Gardening Club for their presentation, noting that the Council invites service clubs to make presentations from time to time.
Club President Jadee Dizon provided a PowerPoint information providing an overview of the service club’s mission and responded to Council Members’ questions.
11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julia Arce, Field Representative, Congressman Robert Garcia , presented the City with a check for $250,000 for the renovation of the Simms Park Community Center, noting that every year each Congressman is able to request funding for approximately 15 projects throughout their district.
Mayor Santa Ines requested that Ms. Arce thank the Congressman on behalf of the City.
John Paul Drayer, resident, expressed his frustration with dealing with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA), recounted challenges a neighbor experienced with another neighbor’s dog, and urged the City to find a better system for animal control.
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11 PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
In response to comments provided by John Paul Drayer, Mayor Santa Ines stated that the City is trying to find a better solution for animal control and is leaving no stone unturned.
Jennifer Gonzalez, resident, requested and received clarification from Mayor Santa Ines on how to advocate for the installation of a traffic monitoring mirror for the driveway of a senior mobile home park.
12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 26-17 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement File No. 1140, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Bellflower and Anaya Natural Foods LLC and to transfer the necessary funds from the Unassigned General Fund Reserve to the Property Acquisition Reserve for the purchase of real property located at 16710-16712 Bellflower Boulevard (APN 7109-013-002 & APN 7109 013-074).
For the record, City Manager Smoot introduced the item.
For the record, 1) Council Member Morse announced that she would need to conflict on this item as she has property interests within 1,000 feet of the subject property and left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m.; and 2) Council Member Dunton announced that he would need to conflict on this item as he has property interests within 1,000 feet of the subject property and left the dais and Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m.
Senior Project Manager Pineda 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) responded to Council Members’ questions along with Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki, City Manager Smoot, Director of Economic Development DellaLonga, and Director of Finance Garan.
At the request of Council Member Koops, and without objection, Director DellaLonga confirmed that an environmental study by soil sampling could be made part of the conditions of the agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried without objection to open the public hearing.
John Paul Drayer, resident, 1) requested information relative to the balance of the general fund and the balance of the fund after this property purchase; 2) stated that his family owned property on Alondra Boulevard and Clark Avenue, which had a gas station located next door and resulted in environmental damage; 3) expressed the opinion that the money could be better spent elsewhere and the City is spending a lot of money in Downtown and neglecting other districts; and 4) he looks forward to the results of an environmental study. 6 Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 12-A
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 26-17 – Continued
At the request of Mayor Santa Ines, Director of Finance G aran responded to the questions relative to the general fund.
There being no one else in attendance wishing to provide public comment, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried without objection to close the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried by the following roll vote to adopt Resolution No. 26-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement File No. 1140, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and to transfer the necessary funds from the Unassigned General Fund Reserve to the Property Acquisition Reserve.:
AYES: Council Members – Koops, Sanchez, and Mayor Santa Ines RECUSE: Council Members – Dunton and Morse
For the record, Council Member Dunton and Council Member Morse returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 7:47 p.m.
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Koops announced that he would recuse himself on Item 15-I (Security Cameras at the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject property ; 2) Council Member Dunton announced that he would recuse himself on Item 15-I (Security Cameras at the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility) as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property; and 3) Council Member Morse requested Item 15-D (Grocery store on real property commonly known as 14317-14339 Clark Avenue) be pulled for discussion only.
With regard to Item 15-D (Grocery store on real property commonly known as 14317-14339 Clark Avenue), Council Member Morse stated that she pulled the item to praise staff, noting that she is excited about the new Northgate Market in the community.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
For the record, 1) in response to questions from Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez relative to single-can alcohol sales and vending areas, Director of Planning and Building Services Oba stated that the Conditional Use Permit was already approved at the Planning Commission, so no additional conditions cannot be added at this point , and the store would be a smaller version than the store in Costa Mesa with food vendors inside the store; 2) in response to questions from Council Member Dunton relative to their Type 86 alcohol license and instructional tastings, Director Oba stated that they would have sample tastings in a designated area to promote products; 3) in response to questions from Mayor Santa Ines relative to a target completion date, Director Oba and City Manager Smoot stated that the Applicant is are targeting the end of the calendar year; and 4) in response to questions from Council Member Koops relative to a representative from the market being in attendance, Council Member Dunton and Director Oba confirmed that there was a representative in attendance.
At the request of Council Member Koops, Steve Rawlings, Representative for Northgate Gonzalez Markets, introduced himself, confirmed that they are targeting to open by the end of the calendar year, explained the “puestos” concept for the vendors inside the store, noted that ready-made food would be sold as well, encouraged everyone to visit the Costa Mesa location, confirmed there would be no arcades located in the market, noted that $10 -20 million would be invested at the location and will be creating jobs, and responded to Council Members’ questions.
In response to comments provided by Mr. Rawlings, Council Member Koops noted that the City provides a free one-year membership to the Chamber of Commerce with the purchase of a business license, stating that it includes a free grand opening and all Council Members would love to be there.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Morse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members – Sanchez, Dunton, Koops, Morse, and Mayor Santa Ines
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 26-112, dated May 26, 2026.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 26-112.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file Investments Report for the Month of April 2026.
Action: Received and filed Investments Report.
C Consideration and possible action to ratify Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines’s appointment of Jon Crook to the Planning Commission.
Action: Ratified Mayor Santa Ines’s appointment of Jon Crook to fill the unexpired term on the Planning Commission ending December 2026.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
D Consideration and possible action to receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 26-03 (Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 26-01) and authorize the City Manager to send a Public Convenience or Necessity Letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) with Type 86 (Instructional Tasting) alcohol license at a proposed 49,000-square-foot grocery store within the
General Commercial (“C-G”) zone on real property commonly known as 14317-14339 Clark Avenue.
Action: Received and filed Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 26 -03 and authorize the City Manager to send a Public Convenience or Necessity to the California Alcoholic Beverages Control.
E Consideration and possible action to approve the 2026 Fireworks Permits.
Action: 1) Approved 12 Fireworks Permits; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary approvals for the Bellflower Kiwanis Club to operate on City-owned property.
F Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-18 – A Resolution establishing the Capital Improvement Projects Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 26-18 establishing the Capital Improvement Projects budget funded with the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 apportionment; and 2) Approved the budget amendment as described in the Fiscal Impact section.
G Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1139, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, for audit services for five fiscal years from 2025-26 to 2029-30.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1139, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 1108 with Pasadena Consulting Group, dba Electronic Filing Systems, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to expand the scope of services to include Fiscal and Financial Training required pursuant to SB 827 and Ethics Training required pursuant to AB 1234.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to AFN 1108, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
I Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Vector USA for the installation of Security Cameras at the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center Facility and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1141, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 1141 with Vector USA, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
J Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-19 – A Resolution of the City of Bellflower electing to withdraw from the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act and repealing Resolution No. 20-59.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-19.
K Consideration and possible action to receive and file Agreement File No. 523.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, to extend the term for and cost sharing for the installation of monitoring equipment and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants total maximum daily loads.________________________________ Action: Received and filed Agreement File No. 523.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
L Consideration and possible action to receive and file Official Travel Report – California Contract Cities Association, 2026 Annual Municipal Seminar, May 14 -17, 2026 (Pursuant to AB 1234).
Action: Received and filed the Official Travel Report for the California Contract Cities Association, 2026 Annual Municipal Seminar.
16 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Santa Ines made various comments and reports.
For the record, Mayor Santa Ines clarified that on the minutes of the April 27, 2026, City Council Meeting, the report he made relative to traveling to Sacramento on behalf of the City at the invitation of the League of California Cities to testify before the Assembly Committee on Community and Economic Development relative to AB 1708 was official travel.
17 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Santa Ines adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to the next regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.
__________________________
Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
City of Bellflower
ATTEST:
__________________________
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: June 8, 2026
10 Senate Bill 707
Implementation plan
June 8, 2026
What this means for cities:
•Substantial revision to the
Ralph M. Brown Act in
several years.
•New agenda posting and
meeting requirements,
including but not limited
to translations, outreach,
and hybrid meetings
•New unfunded mandates.
•Additional costs in some
meeting support areas.
SB 707 was signed into law on October 3, 2025.
Phase 1 requirements
•All Legislative Bodies (Effective January 1, 2026):
•Mandatory distribution of copies of The Brown Act to elected and appointed officials.
•Reporting obligations for approval of any changes in compensation of executive officials, department heads or other similar administrative officer.
•ADA teleconferencing for members: Members with recognized disabilities may participate via teleconference as a reasonable accommodation and count toward a physical quorum. Additionally, agendas must explain how to request reasonable accommodations, including for the public, and such requests must be addressed promptly.
•Optional “just cause” teleconferencing: Government Code §54953.8.3 allows, but does not require, remote participation by members for “just cause” (e.g., illness, childcare, emergency circumstances), conditioned on full two-way remote public participation and other Brown Act requirements.
Phase 2 requirements
•City Council as an Eligible Legislative Body (Effective July 1, 2026):
•Mandatory remote public access: The City Council must offer a two-way audiovisual and telephone platform, or two-way telephonic service only, with equal speaking time for in-person and remote participants and auto-captioning enabled for audiovisual platforms.
•Teleconference Disruption policy – The City Council must adopt a policy addressing disruptions to telephonic or internet services, including good-faith restoration efforts and specific roll-call findings if the Council proceeds without restoring remote access. This is included in Draft Resolution No.26-20.
•Agenda translation: Agendas must be translated and posted in applicable languages; based on census data, Spanish is required for the City of Bellflower. Automated translation tools are permitted.
•Allow the public to post a translation of the City Council agenda in a physical location that is freely accessible in reasonable proximity reasonable proximity to the physical location in which the agenda and translations are posted. •Meeting translation support and outreach: The City must reasonably assist members of the public in obtaining or providing interpretation (e.g., space for interpreters, extra time) and must make reasonable outreach efforts to encourage participation from underrepresented groups and non-English- speaking communities.
•A system for the public to electronically sign up for the City Council Agenda Distribution List.
Eligible Legislative Body
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Los Angeles County, California
Phase 2 requirements:
Mandatory remote public access
The City Council must offer a two-way audiovisual and telephone platform, or two-way telephonic service only, with equal speaking time for in-person and remote participants and auto-captioning enabled for audiovisual platforms.
Phase 2 requirements:
Teleconference Disruption policy
The City Council must adopt a policy addressing disruptions to telephonic or internet services, including good-faith restoration efforts and specific roll-call findings if the Council proceeds without restoring remote access.
Phase 2 requirements:
Translation of Agendas
Agendas must be translated and posted in applicable languages. Based on census data, Spanish is required for the City of Bellflower. Automated translation tools are permitted.
Phase 2 requirements:
Public Translation of Agendas
Allow for any member of the public to post a translation of the City Council agenda in a physical location that is freely accessible to the public in reasonable proximity to the physical location in which the agenda and translations are posted.
Phase 2 requirements:
Meeting Translation Support and outreach
The City must reasonably assist members of the public in obtaining and providing interpretation (e.g., space for interpreters, extra time) and must make reasonable outreach efforts to encourage participation from groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings, including non-English-speaking communities.
✓City Council meeting information
will be included in:
✓Social media posts; and
✓Quarterly City Life magazine
and monthly City Life Now
newsletters.
✓We are also working on an update
to the Meetings and Agendas
webpage to include additional
information about how to
participate in City Council
meetings.
✓There is a Google translate feature
on the website, so the public can
translate the information posted,
as needed.
Phase 2 requirements:
Electronic sign-up for agenda distribution list
A system for the public to electronically sign up for the City Council Agenda Distribution List.
Agenda Distribution List
✓List started in 2017.
✓Currently: 98 individuals,
including some City staff.
✓Agenda distributed via email
shortly after agenda has been
posted.
✓Web sign-up form will be
created.
Recommendation to city council
1) Receive and file the SB 707 Implementation Plan; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-20; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
Senate Bill 707
Implementation plan
June 8, 2026
A language according to the most recent American Community Survey, spoken jointly by 20 percent or more of the applicable population, provided that 20 percent or more of the population that speaks that language in the city speaks English less than “very well.”
Information
Technology
City of Bellflower Information Technology
Division 2025–2026 State of IT Update
Completed Initiatives
PHONE SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
PLATFORM & MOBILE APP
24/7 SECURITY
OPERATION CENTER
(SOC)
WI-FI DEPLOYMENT AT
ALL PARK FACILITIES
MEETING ROOM
TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENTS *
CONTINUED
CENTRALIZING
SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
UNDER IT OVERSIGHT
Active
Initiatives
Building Permit System Modernization
(est. September 2026)
GIS Platform Modernization
(est. Sept 2026)
Physical Security & Access Control Upgrade at
Oak Center
(est. October 2026)
AI Enablement Initiative
(ongoing)
Planned
Initiatives
Network Security Infrastructure
Upgrade
Council Chambers & Meeting
Technology Modernization
Financial Platform Modernization
Improving Employee Training and
Support
Strategic Technology Initiatives
Help Desk
support
Current help-desk support model is
part-time
Existing GST agreement expires this
year. Vendor does not plant to renew
City technology support needs are
increasing
Evaluating options for help-desk
support
Future
Technology
Direction
Maintain secure and reliable technology
infrastructure
Enhance integration across city software
systems
Improve technology training and user
support services
Continue building IT capacity to support
long-term citywide operations and future
digital service goals.
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