APPROVED: 02/15/2022
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora and Mayor/Chair Rodriguez.
Members absent: None
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember Mora led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Mora lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke during Public Comments: Irma Huitron, Mo Minasian, and Stephane Wandel via Zoom.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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 Public Financing Authority.
a. Minutes of the December 7, 2021 Public Financing Authority Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. Monthly Report on the Status of Debt Instruments Issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Financing Authority (PFA) (Finance)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Trujillo, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve Item Nos. 6A and 6B, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
7. 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 Water Utility Authority.
a. Minutes of the December 7, 2021 Water Utility Authority Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. Monthly Report on the Status of Debt Instruments Issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Water Utility Authority (WUA) (Finance)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
c. Status Update of Water-Related Capital Improvement Projects (Public Works) Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve Item Nos. 7A through 7C, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
8. 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 Housing Successor.
Minutes of the December 7, 2021 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to approve Item No. 8, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
9. 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 Successor Agency.
a. Minutes of the December 7, 2021 Successor Agency Meetings (City Clerk) Minutes of the January 18, 2022 Public Finance Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. Adopt Resolution SA-2022-001 – Approving the Successor Agency’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 22-23) and Administrative Budget for the Period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Finance)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. SA-2022-001.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve Item Nos. 8A and 8B, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
CITY COUNCIL
10. 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 December 7, 2021 Regular City Council Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as submitted.
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. 9752:
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. 9753:
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. General Motion to Waive Full Reading and Read Ordinance by Title Only Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Approve a general motion to waive full reading and read Ordinance titles only, pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934.
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e. Authorize Multifunction Device Leases from Ricoh USA, Inc. Utilizing the Omnia Partners Public Sector Cooperative Contract No. 4400003732 (Finance) Recommendation:
Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to lease multifunction devices from Ricoh USA, Inc. through a cooperative purchasing program from Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract No. 4400003732
f. Santa Fe Springs Park Recreation Building New Cabinets – Final Payment (Public Works)
Recommendation:
Approve the Final Payment to Corral Construction & Development Inc. of Commerce, California in the amount of $16,000.00.
g. Resolution Authorizing Joint Application to and Participation in the Homekey Program with TWC Housing LLC for the Lakeland/Laurel Affordable Housing Project (Planning/City Attorney)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 9754 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs Authorizing Joint Application To and Participation in the Homekey Program and Authorize the City Manager to execute the application and all program documents related to the co-application with TWC Housing LLC for the Lakeland/Laurel Affordable Housing Project.
It was moved by Councilmember Trujillo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to approve Item Nos. 10A through 10G, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Consideration of an appeal of Development Plan Approval Case No. 980 and related Environmental Documents (Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration) (Planning) Recommendation:
Continue the appeal hearing to the March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to continue the appeal hearing to the March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE FOR PASSAGE
12. Ordinance No. 1120 (Urgency) Amending City Code Chapter 74, Section 1 and Revising Certain Prima Facie Speed Limits (Public Works)
Recommendation:
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on certain streets.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a presentation on Item No. 12.
Councilmember Trujillo asked why certain streets are receiving a speed increase when speeding already occurs on those streets. Director of Police Services, Dino Torres and Tom Lopez, Traffic Engineer provided a response. City Manager, Ray Cruz stated that while it seems unintuitive, it is the only way to be able to enforce speed limits. Councilmember Mora asked if the City could keep a close eye on a particular stretch of Pioneer Blvd with regards to potential hazards prior to considering another change in 2024.
It was moved by Councilmember Trujillo, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to adopt Ordinance No. 1120 as an urgency ordinance setting speed limits on certain streets, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
13. Appointments to Council Committees (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
Appoint Council liaisons to each Advisory Committee; and Appoint Council representatives to Council Sub-Committees and External Council Committees.
City Clerk, Janet Martinez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 13.
The following Council Sub-Committee appointments were made:
2022 Council Sub-Committees
NAME TYPE MEMBERS
Audit/Finance Committee Standing Trujillo
Mora
Billboards Ad Hoc Sarno
Trujillo
Budget Ad Hoc Zamora
Events and Programs Mora
Budget Ad Hoc Sarno
Revenue and Fees Trujillo
Capital Improvements Projects Standing Rodriguez
Mora
Economic Development Strategy Ad Hoc Rodriguez
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Zamora
General Plan Ad Hoc Zamora
Sarno
Long-Term Housing Plan Ad Hoc Mora
Sarno
Whittier PD Contract Ad Hoc Rodriguez
Zamora
The following External Committee Appointments were made:
2022 External
Organizations
Organization Council
Liaison
California
Contract
Cities
Association
Trujillo
Chamber
Youth
Enrichment
Fund Board
Rodriguez
City Selection
Committee
(League of Cal
Cities) (Mayor
is Rep)
Rodriguez
Vacant - Alt
Gateway
Cities
Council of
Governments
Zamora
Alt-Trujillo
91/605/405
Committee
(Subcommittee
of COG)
Trujillo
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Hispanic
Outreach
Taskforce
Trujillo
I-5
Consortium
Policy Board
Mora AltZamora
Joint Powers
Insurance
Authority
Mora
LA CADA Rodriguez
League of
California
Cities
Trujillo
Alt-Sarno
Metropolitan
Little League
Rodriguez
Sanitation
District
(Mayor is Rep)
Rodriguez
AltZamora
SFHS
Education
Foundation
Rodriguez
SFS/South
Whittier
Education
Center
Advisory
Committee -
President's
Advisory
Committee
Trujillo
Alt -
Rodriguez
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SASSFA Mora
AltRodriguez
SEAACA Zamora
Alt- Trujillo
Southeast
Water
Coalition
Board
Mora
AlternateRodriguez
Southern
California
Association
of
Governments
(SCAG)
Trujillo
Alternate -
Vector
Control
Appt can be
for 2 or 4 yrs.
Zamora
Washington
Blvd
Coalition to
the Gold Line
Extension
Mora
The following organization appointments were made:
Organization Council Liaison
Holiday Home
Decorating
Contest
Sarno
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Friends of the
Library Board
of Directors
Zamora
READI
Committee
SAFE
Neighborhood
Rodriguez
Alt-Trujillo
Scholarship
Interview
Panels
Mora: Mora
Sandoval: Zamora
Sharp: Rodriguez
14. Authorize the Purchase of Microsoft Office Software Licenses from GovConnection Inc. (Finance)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to acquire 145 software licenses for Microsoft Office from GovConnection, Inc.
Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided a presentation on Item No. 14.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to acquire 145 software license for Microsoft Office from GovConnection, Inc., by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
15. Adopt Resolution No. 9751 Approving Changes to the Salary Schedule Effective January 3, 2022 (Finance)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 9751 approving changes to the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Salary Schedule effective January 3, 2022.
Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided a brief presentation on Item No. 15.
It was moved by Councilmember Trujillo, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to adopt Resolution No. 9751 approving changes to the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Salary Schedule effective January 3, 2022, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Sarno, Trujillo, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
16. PRESENTATIONS
Planning Department 4th Annual Planning Month Photo Contest Winners (Planning)
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17. CITY MANAGER’S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz appreciated the public comments made during the Study Session regarding the General Plan. He also spoke about the current COVID-19 cases within the City, and stated that measures are being taken to reduce infection transmission. Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke about the Cookies and Photos with Santa Event held at the Police Services Center.
Fire Chief, Brent Hayward provided a report of COVID-19 cases within the City. He also reported the opening of a City of Norwalk sponsored COVID Testing Mega-Site at 12800 Imperial Highway. Lastly, he spoke about fallen LA County firefighter Jonathan Flagler. Director of Finance, Travis Hickey spoke about the number of positive COVID-19 cases with City employees.
Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas spoke about holiday events such as the Home Decorating Contest, the Special Day Camp Grinchmas, the Neighborly Elf Christmas Basket Program, and the Santa Float Program. She spoke about the reopening of City facilities throughout the year and commended the community on their resilience.
Lastly, she announced changes to certain programs due to ongoing COVID precautions.
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Mora thanked the General Plan consultants for their work and also for the public speakers who voice their concerns. He spoke about mitigating the crime that occurs within the City, and provided direction along with the rest of the City Council to the City Manager to look into possibly prosecuting City misdemeanors with City attorneys as opposed to relying on the District Attorney’s office. Lastly, he thanked City staff for their work and encouraged everyone to stay safe.
Councilmember Sarno thanked the Human Resources department for coordinating COVID-19 responses. He also expressed the need to unify a response towards finalizing the General Plan.
Councilmember Trujillo thanked first responders for working together to accomplish City goals and extended her support to the Whittier PD Contract Subcommittee. She wished Mayor Pro Tem Zamora good luck on his appointment to SEAACA Subcommittee and highlighted the great work staff provides amidst rising COVID-19 cases.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora thanked staff and the business community for working towards an agreement for the General Plan. He also thanked staff and the community for their efforts amongst rising COVID-19 cases. Lastly, he provided information on the number of COVID-19 tests being administered at the testing site located at 12800 Imperial Hwy.
Mayor Rodriguez also thanked the Human Resources department for their work assisting City employees, and commented on the free COVID-19 tests available from the Federal Government. Lastly, she thanked staff for the Council Reorganization event on January 4 th and also expressed that Council should work together to move the City forward.
CLOSED SESSION
19. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
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(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Raymond R. Cruz, Travis Hickey Employee organizations: Santa Fe Springs City Employee Association, Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association, and Santa Fe Springs Executive Management and Confidential Employee Association.
CLOSED SESSION
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2):
One case
Mayor Rodriguez recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Rodriguez reconvened the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
21. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai provided a closed session report: Direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken. Item No. 20 was not considered.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Janet Martinez
City Clerk