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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL
January 11, 2022
9:00 A.M.
VIA TELECONFERENCE
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Juanita Trujillo, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
You may attend the City Council meeting telephonically or electronically using the following means:
Electronically using Zoom: Go to Zoom.us and click on “Join A Meeting” or use the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/521620472?pwd=U3cyK1RuKzY1ekVGZFdKQXNZVzh4Zz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 521620472 Password: 659847
Telephonically: Dial: 888-475-4499 Meeting ID: 521620472 Public Comment: The public is encouraged to
address City Council on any matter listed on the
agenda only. If you wish to address the City
Council, please sign-in using the sheet available
with front staff. You may also submit comments
in writing by sending them to the City Clerk's
Office at [email protected]. All
written comments received by 12:00 p.m. the
day before the City Council Meeting will be
distributed to the City Council and made a part of
the official record of the meeting. Written
comments will not be read at the meeting, only
the name of the person submitting the comment
will be announced.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance
with the ADA, if you need special assistance to
participate in a City meeting or other services
offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s
Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting or time when services are needed will
assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable
arrangements can be made to provide
accessibility to the meeting or service.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no
action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed
on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or
special circumstances exist. The City Council
may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule
certain matters for consideration at a future City
Council meeting.
Please Note: Staff reports, and supplemental
attachments, are available for inspection at the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 11710 E.
Telegraph Road during regular business hours
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and every
other Friday. Telephone: (562) 868-0511.
City of Santa Fe Springs
Special Meeting January 11, 2022
2 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Juanita Trujillo, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
3. STUDY SESSION
General Plan Update Presentation (Planning)
Recommendation:
Receive the presentation from the City’s General Plan consultant, MIG, and provide feedback as desired.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time when comments may be made by citizens on matters on the agenda only. Each citizen is limited to three (3) minutes.
5. ADJOURNMENT
I, Janet Martinez, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted at the following locations; City’s website at www.santafesprings.org; Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road; Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Road; and the Town Center Plaza (Kiosk), 11740 Telegraph Road, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
January 6, 2022
Janet Martinez, CMC, City Clerk Date Posted
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL
January 11, 2022
9:00 A.M.
VIA TELECONFERENCE
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Juanita Trujillo, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
You may attend the City Council meeting telephonically or electronically using the following means:
Electronically using Zoom: Go to Zoom.us and click on “Join A Meeting” or use the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/521620472?pwd=U3cyK1RuKzY1ekVGZFdKQXNZVzh4Zz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 521620472 Password: 659847
Telephonically: Dial: 888-475-4499 Meeting ID: 521620472 Public Comment: The public is encouraged to
address City Council on any matter listed on the
agenda only. If you wish to address the City
Council, please sign-in using the sheet available
with front staff. You may also submit comments
in writing by sending them to the City Clerk's
Office at [email protected]. All
written comments received by 12:00 p.m. the
day before the City Council Meeting will be
distributed to the City Council and made a part of
the official record of the meeting. Written
comments will not be read at the meeting, only
the name of the person submitting the comment
will be announced.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance
with the ADA, if you need special assistance to
participate in a City meeting or other services
offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s
Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting or time when services are needed will
assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable
arrangements can be made to provide
accessibility to the meeting or service.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no
action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed
on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or
special circumstances exist. The City Council
may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule
certain matters for consideration at a future City
Council meeting.
Please Note: Staff reports, and supplemental
attachments, are available for inspection at the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 11710 E.
Telegraph Road during regular business hours
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and every
other Friday. Telephone: (562) 868-0511.
City of Santa Fe Springs
Special Meeting January 11, 2022
2 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Juanita Trujillo, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
3. STUDY SESSION
General Plan Update Presentation (Planning)
Recommendation:
Receive the presentation from the City’s General Plan consultant, MIG, and provide feedback as desired.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time when comments may be made by citizens on matters on the agenda only. Each citizen is limited to three (3) minutes.
5. ADJOURNMENT
I, Janet Martinez, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted at the following locations; City’s website at www.santafesprings.org; Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road; Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Road; and the Town Center Plaza (Kiosk), 11740 Telegraph Road, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
January 6, 2022
Janet Martinez, CMC, City Clerk Date Posted
Special Meeting January 11, 2022
Report Submitted By: Laurel Reimer Date of Report: January 6, 2022 Planning and Development Department
City of Santa Fe Springs
STUDY SESSION
General Plan Update Presentation
BACKGROUND
The City held a Study Session on the General Plan update on January 5, 2022. This item is being brought back in accordance with the City Council’s direction to schedule another study session.
The City is nearing completion of the nearly two-year long General Plan Update process. Despite limitations due to COVID-19, the General Plan Update team conducted extensive public outreach over the planning period. These various outreach efforts assisted the team in drafting an Existing Conditions Technical Report, the General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles, Preferred Land Use Plan, and Goals & Policies for each Element. The General Plan Update includes changes in the land use designation for some parcels, all of which were presented and discussed with the public prior to being included in the draft plan. Outreach efforts included:
Created a dedicated General Plan Update Website (ongoing) o Preferred Draft Land Use Plan posted in December 2020 Social media posts (Ongoing)
Conducted over two dozen Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups (May - July 2020)
Citywide Community Survey (August 2020)
Seven City Publications:
o 2020 Summer Quarterly
o June/July 2020 Santa Fe Springs City News
o 2020 Fall Quarterly
o September/October 2020 Santa Fe Springs City News
o 2020 Winter Quarterly
o 2021 Summer Quarterly
o 2021 Fall Quarterly
Five General Plan Advisory Group Meetings:
o July 8, 2020: Introduction and Identify Challenges
o August 26, 2020: Existing Conditions Report Review
o September 23, 2020: Land Use Alternatives
o October 7, 2020: Land Use Alternatives Continued
o June 23, 2021: Economic Development
Four Community Workshops - In addition to social media and website posts, the workshops were advertised at the Drive-In Movie Night (October 2, 2020), RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation from the City’s General Plan consultant, MIG, and provide feedback as desired.
ITEM NO. 3
Special Meeting January 11, 2022
Report Submitted By: Laurel Reimer Date of Report: January 6, 2022 Planning and Development Department
City of Santa Fe Springs
flyers were distributed in library bags, and banners were hung at Los Nietos Park and Lakeview Park:
o September 16, 2020 (virtual): Introduction and Identify Challenges o November 11, 2020 (virtual): Land Use Alternatives
o March 31, 2021 (virtual): Environmental Justice and Housing Policy Direction
o November 17, 2021 (in-person at Town Center Hall): Public Review of the Draft General Plan
Presented at six City Council and Commission Meetings:
o City Council/Planning Commission Joint Study Session: November 12, 2020
Provided feedback on the draft Vision, Land Use Alternatives, and Land Use Plan
o City Council Hearing: December 10, 2020
Confirmed Staff’s direction on the Preferred Draft Land Use Plan o City Council Study Session: May 18, 2021
Summary of efforts thus far, with emphasis on the Housing Element and draft goals and policies
o Planning Commission Study Session: October 18, 2021
Summary of community comments, preview of all elements o Transportation Commission Study Session: October 21, 2021 Summary of community comments, preview of all elements with emphasis on Transportation Element
o City Council Study Session: November 2, 2021
Summary of community comments, preview of all elements Public review of the draft Housing Element began on July 22, 2021, and public review of the complete draft General Plan began on November 2, 2021. Several comments were received regarding proposed changes in land use designations. The General Plan consultant, MIG, will give a presentation to provide details on the specific comments received and corresponding land use designation changes.
Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager