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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
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AGENDA
Bellflower City Council Agenda
July 13, 2026
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION VIA TELECONFERENCE
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Bellflower City Council Agenda
July 13, 2026
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 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
A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2):
One Matter
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
6 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
7 INVOCATION: Council Member Wendi Morse
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works
9 REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
None
10 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
A City Council Announcements
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11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council, whether attending in person or remotely, should be recognized by the Mayor before speaking. Speakers may state their name for the record. If you wish to address the City Council on an Agenda Item, you may do so when the item is called and public comment is invited. In-person speakers should come to the podium, and remote participants may request to speak using the procedures described in this agenda.
Each speaker will be given three (3) minutes to address the City Council unless adjusted by the Mayor to facilitate the orderly conduct of the meeting.
12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider delinquent refuse service charges and adopt Resolution No. 26-27 – A Resolution ordering delinquent refuse service charges be assessed against the property owners and properties and such charges be transferred to the County tax rolls.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 26-27; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit for a dispensary use at 9535 Artesia Boulevard; and consider adopting Resolution No. 26-25 – A Resolution approving a Cannabis Business Permit to operate a cannabis dispensary at 9535 Artesia Boulevard; Applicant: 9535 Artesia Ave, Inc. dba Herb’s Diner. [Continued from June 22, 2026]
CEQA: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res.
Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), an environmental review of the application was conducted in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15061. Following that review, it was determined that the proposed dispensary is included in the classes of projects exempt from additional environmental review under CEQA Guidelines § 15301 (Existing Facilities) and § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) for the reason that it is an approved land use proposed for existing commercial and industrial buildings.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Reopen a public hearing and consider issuing one cannabis business permit for dispensary use; and 2) After receiving testimonial and documentary evidence, close the public hearing and consider whether to issue a cannabis business permit to the Applicant by adopting Resolution No. 26-25. Based upon the Applicant’s bid guaranty, it is recommended that the City Council NOT issue a CBP to the Applicant; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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12 PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued
C Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit for a dispensary use at 8846 Alondra Boulevard; and consider adopting Resolution No. 26-26 – A Resolution approving a Cannabis Business Permit to operate a cannabis dispensary at 8846 Alondra Boulevard; Applicant: OTC Bellflower LLC dba Off the Charts. [Continued from June 22, 2026]
CEQA: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res.
Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), an environmental review of the application was conducted in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15061. Following that review, it was determined that the proposed dispensary is included in the classes of projects exempt from additional environmental review under CEQA Guidelines § 15301 (Existing Facilities) and § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) for the reason that it is an approved land use proposed for existing commercial and industrial buildings.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Reopen a public hearing and consider issuing a cannabis business permit for dispensary use; and 2) After receiving testimonial and documentary evidence, close the public hearing and consider whether to issue a cannabis business permit to the Applicant by adopting Resolution No. 26-26.
Based upon the Applicant’s bid guaranty, it is recommended that the City Council issue a CBP to this Applicant; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
A Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-28 – A Resolution fixing the salary rates and benefits for unrepresented employees, and superseding Resolution No. 25-45; and authorizing the City Manager to implement that Plan as appropriate.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-28, with benefits for the Unrepresented Employees, and superseding Resolution No. 25-45; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to implement that Plan as soon as appropriate; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1459 – An Ordinance adding Chapter 12.45 to the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) governing public tree management for the City of Bellflower.
CEQA: The Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Here, the Ordinance is intended to provide a framework for the management, protection, maintenance and replacement of public trees.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1459, adding Chapter 12.45 to the Bellflower Municipal Code; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to provide direction to the City Manager regarding authorization of a fifth Cannabis Business Permit for dispensary use.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Provide direction to the City Manager regarding authorization of a fifth Cannabis Business Permit for dispensary use; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to amend the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and enter into Purchase Agreements and associated documents with The John R. Bedford Trust for the purchase of real property known as Vacant Land (APN 7163-001-056) and The Rosemary Kirchoff Revocable Living Trust for the purchase of real property located at 17246 Palo Verde Avenue (APN 7163-001-006); and adopt Resolution No. 26-29 – A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreements, in forms approved by the City Attorney, for the acquisition of real property commonly known as Vacant Land (APN 7163-001-056) and the acquisition of real property commonly known as 17246 Palo Verde Avenue (APN 7163-001-006).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase Agreement File No. 1145 and any associated documents with The John R. Bedford Trust and Purchase Agreement File No. 1146 and any associated documents with The Rosemary Kirchoff Revocable Living Trust, in forms approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Amend the FY 2026–2027 Operating Budget to appropriate $1,850,000 to Account No. 024-47970-9000 (Park Facilities Fee Fund – Property Acquisition) to fund the property acquisitions and associated escrow costs; and 3) Authorize the General Fund to provide an interest-free loan of up to $950,000 to the Park Facilities Fee Fund to cover the remaining costs associated with the property acquisitions, with repayment occurring over the next several years as Park Facilities Fees are collected; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 26-29; or 5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C Consideration and possible action to consider an appeal of the underground utility line requirement for the property located at 15503 Cornuta Avenue.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Consider the appeal submitted by the applicant to waive the requirement to underground the existing overhead utility lines at 15503 Cornuta Avenue and determine whether to reverse, affirm or modify the requirement established by Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 13.28; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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14 CONSIDERATION ITEMS – Continued
D Consideration and possible action to carry over the remaining Fiscal Year 2025-2026 project funds and appropriate additional funding for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements project (Specifications No. 23/24-06R); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Contract (AFN 1111), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with California Waters Development, Inc., dba California Waters, for additional project work.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Carry over the remaining Fiscal Year 2025-2026 project funds and appropriate additional funds for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements project to Account No. 011-47220-9000-109; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Contract (AFN 1111) with California Waters, Inc. for Specifications No. 23/24-06R, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to compensate Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (“SEAACA”) for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, in accordance with Agreement File Number (“AFN”) 200.9.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to compensate SEAACA in the invoiced amount of $641,880 for FY 2025/26 (same amount as FY 2024/25) to close out the fiscal year and to maintain ongoing services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to review contractual compliance for FY 2026/27 and make future recommendations to Council for payment; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15 CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 27-011, dated July 13, 2026.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register No. 27-011; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the existing 2-way ‘Stop’ controls on Park Street at California Avenue and install red curb parking restriction on Woodruff Avenue at Park Street.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to convert the 2-way ‘Stop’ controls to 4-way ‘Stop’ controls on Park Street at California Avenue; and 2) Approve the installation of red curb parking restrictions on the east side of Woodruff Avenue and Park Street; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
C Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1457 - An Ordinance amending Section 2.16.010 of the Bellflower Municipal Code to provide a salary adjustment for Members of the City Council following the next General Municipal Election.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1457; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 714.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation for Housing Consultant Services and to include additional on-call federal contract consulting services.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement File No. 714.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement File No. 464.6, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Bellflower, acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Dissolved Bellflower Redevelopment Agency and Kingdom Causes Bellflower to continue the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement file No. 464.6, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
F Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1458 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 2.32 of the Bellflower Municipal Code regarding the regular Planning Commission meetings and meeting minutes.
CEQA: 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.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1458; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
G Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., for the Placing of Slurry Seal on Various Streets, CIP No. 51701; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Award a contract to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc. for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
H Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Willdan Engineering for the design of Lakewood Boulevard Complete Streets Project, CIP No. 51609 and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 163.19 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 163.19 with Willdan Engineering in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
I Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 1141 in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Vector Resources, Inc. dba VectorUSA, for composite cable installation for the security system at the Bellflower Youth and Senior Center.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement File No. 1141 with Vector Resources, Inc. dba VectorUSA in a form approved by the City Attorney; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
J Consideration and possible action to ratify Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines’s appointment of Micah Worley to the Planning Commission.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Ratify Mayor Santa Ines’s appointment of Micah Worley to fill the unexpired term on the Planning Commission ending December 2026; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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15 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
K Consideration and possible action to ratify Council Member Ray Dunton’s appointment of Sharline Toyama to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Ratify Council Member Dunton’s appointment of Sharline Toyama to fill the unexpired term ending December 2026; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16 COUNCIL REPORTS
17 ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.
[Note: The Bellflower City Council will be recessed on the fourth Monday in July pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code Section 2.04.020.]