APPROVED: 02/01/2022
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
January 4, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mora called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rodriguez and Mayor/Chair Mora.
Members absent: None
INVOCATION
Councilmember Zamora led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Zamora called on Mayor Mora's children to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one wishing to speak during Public Comments.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
There are no items to be considered under Housing Successor
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
There are no items to be considered under Successor Agency
CITY COUNCIL
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the City Council.
a. Minutes of the November 29, 30 and December 22, 2021 Special City Council Meetings (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
Minutes of the January 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings b. A Resolution of the City Council Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Threat of COVID-19 (pursuant to Government Code section 8630) (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9748:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE THREAT OF COVID-19.
c. A Resolution of the City Council Affirming Authorization of Remote Teleconference Meetings (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9749:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS AFFIRMING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO
AUTHORIZE THE CONDUCT OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY:
d. Acceptance of 2019 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds for the Purchase of Rescue /Equipment for the Department of Fire-Rescue (Fire) Recommendation:
• Accept 2019 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) funds in the amount of $49,956.48 and authorize the purchase of Hurst Rescue Equipment from LN Curtis.
e. Valley View Avenue / Rosecrans Avenue Intersection Improvements - Award of Contract (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Accept the bids; and
• Award a contract to Diamond Construction and Design of La Habra, California, in the amount of $863,886.00.
f. Clarke Estate Carpet Replacement and Betty Wilson Center Painting and Viny! Flooring Replacement & Interior Exterior Painting - Award of Contract (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Appropriate $79,200.00 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the Clarke Estate Carpet Replacement and Betty Wilson Center Vinyl Flooring Replacement & Interior Painting Project (PW 220102);
• Accept the bids; and
• Award a contract to GDL Best Contractors, Inc. of Whittier, California, in the amount of $138,000.00.
g. A Resolution of the City Council Approving A Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with the City of Vernon (Fashion Nova, LLC) (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9750:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE
Minutes of the January 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SALES TAX SHARING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AND THE
CITY OF VERNON REGARDING LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUES
GENERATED IN EITHER JURISDICTION FROM FASHION NOVA, LLC.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Trujillo, to approve Item Nos. 6A through 6G, by the following vote:
Ayes: Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez, Mora
Nayes: None
Absent: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Sarno commended the Mayor and staff for navigating through the previous year. He wished everyone health in the upcoming year.
Council Member Trujillo expressed concern at the rising number of COVID cases, but looked forward to the upcoming year
Council Member Zamora thanked his friends and family for their support throughout the year.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez wished everyone a Happy New Year and expressed that despite the pandemic, staff was able to offer safe and engaging events for the community.
Mayor Mora thanked staff and department directors for their support and resilience throughout the year. He said the Council's job is not done yet, and praised the ongoing events despite the pandemic to provide for those in need.
The following people made comments to departing Mayor Mora: Tony Perez from State Senator Bob Archuleta's Office, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Ivan Sulic trom LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn's Office, City of Whittier Mayor Joe Vinatieri, Little Lake City School District Board and Superintendent Dr. William Crean, City of Norwalk Mayor Rick Ramirez, and Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Kathy Fink.
City Council made comments to outgoing Mayor Mora.
INSTALLATION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
Janet Martinez, City Clerk declared the office of the Mayor to be vacant and opened nominations.
Councilmember Zamora nominated Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez for Mayor.
Councilmember Sarno nominated Councilmember Zamora for Mayor.
Councilmember Zamora declined his nomination for Mayor.
City Clerk Martinez announced Annette Rodriguez as the new Mayor.
Minutes of the January 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings City Clerk Martinez declared the office of the Mayor Pro Tem to be vacant and opened nominations.
Mayor Rodriguez nominated Councilmember Zamora for Mayor Pro Tem.
Following were the votes: Councilmembers Mora, Zamora, and Mayor Rodriguez:
Councilmember Sarno nominated Councilmember Trujillo for Mayor Pro Tem.
Following were the votes: Councilmembers Sarno and Trujillo Councilmember Zamora was elected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Rodriguez acknowledged everyone in attendance for their support. She extended her thanks to all staff and family and pledged to work hard to ensure safety to all residents.
Lastly, she promoted transparency and congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Zamora on his new position.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora thanked Councilmember Mora for his support and expressed his commitment to improve the community. He echoed his support to Mayor Rodriguez and spoke against the conflicting sentiments among Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. in memory of Chris Mayorga, Esperanza Mayorga, Yolanda Scott, Marian Ortiz, and Omar Thomas Esparza.
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City Clerk