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PJ, a Parks and Recreation staff member, presented the calendar and said the department will bring an updated biannual calendar to council each January. \"Approving this calendar tonight will enable staff to move forward with the detailed planning required to deliver high quality, well coordinated events and programs for our residents,\" PJ said.

The proposed calendar lists roughly 28 city-run events over two years and highlights items with dates or details still being finalized. Staff said the two‑year approach is new for Bellflower but will help schedule staffing, vendor contracts and coordination with other community organizations. Council members discussed inclusivity of events — for example, expanding holiday home‑decorating contests to include multifamily units via photo submission — and asked staff to develop accessible participation options for renters and apartment residents.

Council Member Wendy Morris moved to approve the calendar and Council Member Dan Coops seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call (5–0). Council members thanked the Recreation staff for the breadth of programming and asked staff to return with details if new events are added during the year and with options to increase participation across districts and housing types.

Staff said smaller or unplanned events would continue to be accommodated from a miscellaneous-events budget line but emphasized that major changes or additions should be considered through the budget process so staffing and resources can be allocated appropriately.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellflower City Council Meeting January 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a two‑year special events calendar for the Department of Parks and Recreation covering 2025 and 2026; staff said the biannual schedule is intended to aid planning and budgeting and to expand programming while maintaining quality.","taxTitle","Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4604,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6392054,"Bellflower authorizes emergency abatement, up to $350,000, for vacant building at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard",1589,2287000,3876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110518-9a44fdc551e890ce0d3c670481a38fd9&start=2287&end=3876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110518-9a44fdc551e890ce0d3c670481a38fd9/thumbnail_2287000.jpg","/articles/6392054/Bellflower/Los-Angeles-County/California/Bellflower-authorizes-emergency-abatement-up-to-350000-for-vacant-building-at-17046-Bellflower-Boulevard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392054-e481b36ba07625aa9891c10cf8167384/orig.mp4?Expires=1776360167&Signature=Y6A6aw3TnJI5zMf5rWAzaqmpMmCZrr3JQnTqrtoew-fXCLeiK5oKiGOJgmsMBC-7VZLMFyQ-viNfHYaauhDHxpvpzVpVvtGoFEDbv53vV9x4XxDv-dQbRNJYedOMJZhL30m86oOmUZQ0rL7Iqdn2XT9yuXbIZ1~6q3xBfmYocGG5lEP2sRg~8Wq5V6Mym0DIGHgDqxJ2Slea56pqQIloc-74-71~RIRpcyxUetdIIWu-XAZ8ZZDHtruQPSScjXCtrO9GxFmvs-Ij9B4ogOLQU0P~AZa-LXpgCnKFB2St24juksnWOlxQCVefsQLcMHOAfG3omQX8~70uPWuKcaRjBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellflower City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt Resolution No. 25-02, declaring a local emergency and authorizing contracting without competitive bidding to abate nuisances at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard, the former U.S. Bank site at Bellflower and Park Avenue.

Public Works Director Lehi Gorecki told the council the city has pursued code enforcement at the property since May 2023, obtained abatement warrants, and last November received a warrant permitting demolition to bring the property into compliance. He recommended that the council adopt the resolution and authorize up to $350,000 for demolition, lead and asbestos abatement, AQMD permitting and subsequent landscaping under the city’s vacant lot standards.

\"The recommendation to city council, is that 1, adopt resolution number 25 dash 02. 2, authorize funding up to $350,000 for the nuisance abatement project at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard,\" Lehi Gorecki said during his presentation.

Council members pressed staff on scope, cost recovery and schedule. Staff said asbestos and lead testing are complete, a contractor has provided preliminary pricing, and AQMD permitting and contractor structural plans will add 2–3 weeks to the schedule. Public Works staff estimated site work could begin in about four to five weeks if the council approved the resolution.

City Attorney clarified that the $350,000 figure covers contractor costs for physical demolition and remediation only and does not include staff time or legal fees. \"Just so that the record's clear, the 350 does not include staff time, legal time. That is purely the contract time for the actual physical abatement of the property,\" the City Attorney said. Those additional costs, and earlier code-enforcement charges (currently about $11,000), will be added as liens against the parcel.

Council also discussed how the lot will be finished after demolition. Staff said they do not plan to remove underlying concrete or asphalt because of cost; instead, the city intends to bring the parcel into compliance with the vacant-lot ordinance by removing the structure, remediating hazards, and installing mulch and fencing per city standards. Council asked staff to return with options to improve the lot’s appearance — including drought-tolerant plantings — while noting limitations on irrigation and ongoing maintenance.

The motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-02 and authorize funding up to $350,000 was made by Council Member Victor Sanchez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sunny Santaynes. The roll-call vote was unanimous (5–0). Staff said the city will pursue cost recovery through liens that take priority similar to tax liens.","The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-02 on Jan. 13, authorizing emergency contracting and up to $350,000 to demolish and abate the blighted property at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard; staff said additional costs such as legal time would be liened to the property.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6392059,"Bellflower council introduces ordinance to allow cancellation of uncontested municipal elections",388,1868000,2256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110518-9a44fdc551e890ce0d3c670481a38fd9&start=1868&end=2256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110518-9a44fdc551e890ce0d3c670481a38fd9/thumbnail_1868000.jpg","/articles/6392059/Bellflower/Los-Angeles-County/California/Bellflower-council-introduces-ordinance-to-allow-cancellation-of-uncontested-municipal-elections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392059-584660f359fd0ea2ec54a8249a51f469/orig.mp4?Expires=1776360167&Signature=WlKFIdETFO3sxkDKZH2-W2ZkpsEimHmLbw4O4Qnk2amE5aC8EI0ehl01t8abcbkxjqiwODk4CWKstOUUesO9viTkA8DcPIJcTm3xHhuJNsBZB2bPjOxIWYjz91udChmwaaVPjs5qNg6gdPP5VUeM6~a3EiDVbyhbBLrdrrdyDyi76bYthsEJGWVRI3fj~GNM2~BS2vXIpapJkLLbtttW5Lz1TP6NYLmOVAdrPEwesffodv-45nK5ST8Z-faz4giy0CyKCVBhIo4V2ddh6Ps78fZh-Vz~kPdX3Pm70JH-an9rQlIqZSOUMoEMXat1K-ZNz4m2mWHjh7yNKpHSGpLieA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellflower City Council on Monday introduced Ordinance No. 1437, which would add a new section to the Bellflower Municipal Code permitting the city to cancel uncontested municipal elections even if a proposition or initiative is on the same ballot. The measure was introduced by motion and approved by unanimous roll call.

The ordinance would use the city’s new charter authority to adopt a rule different from the California Elections Code. Myra Ochiqui, the city clerk, told the council that state law generally prevents canceling an uncontested election if a city measure has qualified for the same election cycle and that the proposed ordinance would give the city an option to avoid that requirement.

“This item is to consider the introduction of ordinance number 1437, which if approved will add a new section 2.28050 to the Bellflower Municipal Code to regulate uncontested municipal elections and allow uncontested elections to be canceled even if a proposition or initiative is placed on the ballot,” Myra Ochiqui, City Clerk, said during her presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem Sunny Santaynes noted the change followed the city’s adoption of a charter and said the ordinance could avoid significant election costs the city bore in 2024. “Based on the last estimate from the LA County recorder's office, that costed the city $54,000, which basically was a necessary election,” Mayor Pro Tem Sunny Santaynes said.

The council voted to read the ordinance by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1437. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sunny Santaynes and seconded by Council Member Dan Coops; the roll call vote was unanimous (5–0).

If the ordinance is adopted at a later hearing it would allow the city to appoint the single nominee to office rather than hold an election for that seat when no contest exists, even if a ballot measure is also scheduled. City staff told the council the change is intended to reduce avoidable election costs and conserve public funds. The council did not set a final adoption date during Monday’s meeting.","The Bellflower City Council on Jan. 13 introduced Ordinance No. 1437 to allow uncontested municipal elections to be canceled even when a ballot measure appears, a change officials said could save the city tens of thousands of dollars.","actionData","errors"]

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