Bellflower — 2026-05-11

A\nCity Council Announcements

B\nPresentation: Certificate of Recognition to Parks and Recreation Commissioner\nMitch Haack

C\nProclamation Declaring May 17 – 23, 2026, as “National Public Works Week”

D\nProclamation Declaring the month of May as “Asian American and Pacific Islander\nMonth”

E\nPresentation and Proclamation Declaring May as “CalFresh Awareness Month”

A\nConsideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider\nThe Medicine Woman Group, LLC’s appeal of the Tax Administrator’s final\ndetermination related to the audit of dispensary operations for calendar\nyears 2022–2024. ________________________________________________\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Open the public hearing; take testimonial and\ndocumentary evidence; and, after considering the evidence, uphold the Tax\nAdministrator’s Administrative Decision dated April 15, 2026, in full, confirming that\nall assessed taxes, penalties, interest, and audit costs are due and payable; and\n2) Direct staff to proceed with all authorized collection and enforcement actions if\npayment is not remitted promptly; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action\nrelated to this item.

A\nConsideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute\nAgreement File No. 572.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with\nKingdom Causes Bellflower to provide coordinated homeless outreach, case\nmanagement, and community mobilization services to assist those\nexperiencing homelessness, and approve a budget amendment to fund\nservices for FY 26/27.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute\nAgreement File No. 572.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) Approve\na budget amendment to carry forward an estimated $24,000 in anticipated unspent\nfunds from the Drug Education Fund Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention\nAccount 037-44802-2510 from FY 2025-26 to FY 2026-27, and transfer $53,500\nfrom the unfilled Sheriff Motor Deputy position 010-42173-2200 to the Rapid\nRehousing and Homeless Prevention – Public Safety Support Services Account\n010-44802-2230; or 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this\nitem.

B\nConsideration and possible action to select and approve a design concept\nfor pedestrian improvements on Coke Avenue between Artesia Boulevard\nand the south City Limit.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Approve one of the two design options\npresented for installation of sidewalk on Coke Avenue between Artesia Boulevard\nand the south City Limit; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related\nto this item.

A\nConsideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register\nNo. 26-111, dated May 11, 2026.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Receive and file Warrant Register\nNo. 26-111; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

B\nConsideration and possible action to approve the reappointment of Chamber\nof Commerce’s nominee Larry Wehage to the Southeast Los Angeles County\nWorkforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) for the term ending\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the appointment of Chamber of\nCommerce’s nominee Larry Wehage to the SELACO WDB for the term ending

C\nConsideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-16 – A\nResolution declaring unclaimed monies as property of the City of Bellflower\nand transferring it to the City’s General Fund pursuant to Government Code\n§ 50053.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-16; and 2) Approve\na budget amendment authorizing the transfer of escheated substation rent checks\nto the General Fund Capital Projects Fund for the future Public Safety Facility; or\nor 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

D\nConsideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute\nAgreement File No. 1090.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with\nAmbros Construction, Inc., for on-call maintenance services and minor\nimprovement services.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute\nAgreement File No. 1090.4, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or\n2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

E\nConsideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute\nAmendment No. 2 to AFN 230.3 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in a form\napproved by the City Attorney, for tree maintenance services._____________\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute\nAmendment No. 2 to AFN 230.3, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with\nWest Coast Arborists, Inc.; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related\nto this item.

F\nConsideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the April 13,\n2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the April 13, 2026, Regular Meeting\nMinutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

G\nConsideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the April 23,\n2026, Special Meeting of the City Council.\nRecommendation to City Council: 1) Approve the April 23, 2026, Special Meeting\nMinutes; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

A\nCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR\n(Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8)\nProperty:\n10030 Flora Vista Street (APN is 7109-009-011)\nAgency Negotiator:\nRyan Smoot, City Manager\nNegotiating Party:\nChris J. Kim, Property Owner\nUnder Negotiation:\nPrice and terms of payment