APPROVED: 05/17/2022
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora and Mayor/Chair Rodriguez.
Members absent: None
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember Martin led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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 March 15, 2022 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 Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve Item Nos. 6A and 6B, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, 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 March 15, 2022 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 Martin, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve Item Nos. 7A through 7C, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
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 March 15, 2022 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Naves: None
Absent: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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.
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Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Council Member Sarno to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, 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 March 15, 2022 Regular and Special 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. 9777:
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. 9778:
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. Approval of Underground Facilities License for Omega OU2, LLC (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Approve the Underground Facilities License for Omega OU2, LLC to operate groundwater containment pipelines along various city streets.
It was moved by Council Member Mora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve Item Nos. 10A through 10D, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
11. Categorically Exempt - CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) Zoning Text Amendment - Water Pumping and Treatment Plans in the M-2 Zone Ordinance No. 1122: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs, amending Section 155.243 (Conditional Uses) within Chapter 155 (Zoning) of Title 15 (Land Use) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code regarding water-pumping and treatment plants within the M-2, Heavy Manufacturing, Zone. (City of Santa Fe Springs) (Planning) Recommendation:
• Open the Public Hearing and receive the staff report any comments from the public regarding Zoning Text Amendment - Water-Pumping and Treatment Plants in the M-2 Zone (Ordinance No. 1122) and, thereafter, close the Public Hearing; and
• Find that the proposed amendments to the text of the City's Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the City's General Plan; and • Find that pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt; and
• Introduce Ordinance No. 1122 and pass its first reading on to effectuate the proposed amendments to the text of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Assistant Planner, Claudia Jimenez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 11.
Council Member Sarno inquired whether this item is for cleaning water.
Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell stated this is for the usage of the City and private party.
Council Member Sarno inquired whether there is an abundance of people trying to submit requests.
Director Morrell stated that this will allow the M-2 group to clean the ground water.
Mayor Rodriguez opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Rodriguez closed the public hearing at 6:11 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora Council Member Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to introduce Ordinance No. 1122 and pass its first reading on to effectuate the proposed amendments to the text of the City's Zoning Ordinance, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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NEW BUSINESS
12. Purchase of One (1) New 2022 Ford F-150 Truck from Central Sales & Leasing (Finance) Recommendation:
• Purchase of one (1) New 2022 Ford F-150 truck by awarding an order to Central Sales & Leasing;
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $33,779.76 to Central Sales & Leasing or their assignee.
Director of Purchasing, Paul Martinez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 12.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to purchase one new 2022 ford F-150 truck by award an order to Central Sales & Leasing and authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $33,779.76 to Central Sales & Leasing or their assignee, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
13. Request for Out-of-State Travel for an Instructor Lifeguard I! to attend a Water Safety Instructor-Instructor Trainer Course in Louisville, Kentucky in June 2022 (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Approve out-of-state travel for the Instructor Lifeguard Il to attend a Water Safety Instructor-Instructor Trainer (WSI-IT) Course in Louisville, Kentucky held on June 20, 2022 through June 24, 2022.
Parks and Recreation Manager, Gustavo Hernandez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 13.
Council Member Martin inquired how many life guards hired two years ago are still employed with the City.
Mr. Hernandez stated that the majority are still employed with the City.
Council Member Martin expressed her concerns of sending lifeguards right now since the pool will be in the process of being renovated and by the time the project is done the training might be expired.
Mr. Hernandez noted that the employee is a full time instructor and the concern is that the next training is scheduled in November and there might not be time to send the employee at that time.
Council Member Sarno inquired whether a pool is necessary for the instructors to do their job.
Mr. Hernandez stated that a pool is needed, which is why the City has partnered with
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other agencies and schools to use their pools that can be used by the City's instructors.
Mayor Rodriguez inquired whether the City is able to partner with other agencies to send the instructors to teach.
Council Member Sarno inquired whether the certification of WSI is a certification that the City of La Mirada requires for their instructors.
Mr. Hernandez stated that is correct, and since currently the City does not have anyone with the WSI certification they are scheduling employees to take the training to obtain the certification.
Council Member Mora inquired whether this item can be tabled until the study session for the Aquatic Center takes place.
Mr. Hernandez stated that he can reach out to the Red Cross to see if it is possible to obtain a refund for the training.
There was a Council consensus to table the item for a future meeting after the Study Session for the aquatic center takes place.
14. Park Playground Status Update (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• This report is for informational purposes only and does not require any action by the City Council.
Municipal Services Manager, Kevin Periman provided a brief update on the Park Playground Project.
Council requested updates on parks to be posted on social media more often.
City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz confirmed that staff will be more proactive on social media.
15. Adopt Resolution No. 9779 Approving Changes to the Salary Schedule and Approval of Related Personnel Modifications (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9779 approving changes to the City's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Salary Schedule.
• Approve the proposed classification specification and title for the Communications Specialist position.
Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided a brief presentation on Item No. 15.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to adopt Resolution No. 9779 approving changes to the City's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Salary Schedule; and approve the proposed classification specification and title for the Communications Specialist position, by the following vote:
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Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
16. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation - Proclaiming May 1-7, 2022 as "Municipal Clerk's Week" (City Clerk) b. Recognition of Sue Grana, Director of Administrative Services for the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce (City Manager)
c. Proclamation - Proclaiming April 29, 2022 as "National Arbor Day" (Public Works)
17. CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz spoke about recently being appointed to the leagues policy committee.
• Municipal Services Manager, Kevin Periman spoke in regards to the SFS Go Mobile App. He also spoke about the Fruit Tree Giveaway event scheduled for April 30, 2022. • Director of Planning, Wayne M. Morrell introduced Planning Intern, Alyssa Carrera to provide the 2021 year-end presentation of the department's accomplishments. Ms.
Carrera provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
• Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke about Dispatchers Week, Public Safety Officer Bike Patrol and the Easter Event.
• Fire Chief, Brent Hayward spoke about the "File of Life" card that will be distributed to public facilities.
• Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided an update on the upcoming budget meetings with City departments.
• Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas provided a recap on the Easter event; 2022 Author's Day; and the Spring Fling Dance.
18. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
Council Member Sarno appointed Tim Arnold to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Martin thanked staff for the Easter event. She also announced that she recently got married, which is why her last name was changed to "Martin" Councilmember Mora thanked Sue Grana and the Chamber for having a great team. He also thanked Raelene Barraza and Maribel Garcia for their assistance while transitioning on hiring a full time social media employee. He also thanked staff for putting together a great Easter event. He spoke about the City's new lighting and thanked Kevin Periman He bonome died pum
for working on that project. He acknowledged public satety tor placing additional patrol, residents have responded positively and expressed feeling more safe in the community.
Lastly, he thanked staff for the SFS Go Mobile App.
Councilmember Sarno thanked Sue Grana and acknowledged her for the great job she has done. He also thanked City staff for the everyday work they have accomplished,
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regardless of the comments made at the meeting. Lastly, he spoke about the Easter event, he noted he was not able to attend due to other family commitments, however, he noted that he heard positive comments from the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora thanked Sue Grana for her dedication to the City and Chamber of Commerce. He also spoke about the comments made in regards to social media, and acknowledged the work that staff has accomplished. Last, he spoke about Autism awareness.
Mayor Rodriguez thanked Sue Grana for all her work with the Chamber of Commerce.
She thanked Carlos and Dennis Turner for inviting her to the Rotary luncheon. She also thanked the Director of Police Services, Dino Torres and staff for preparing the "Every 15 Minutes" program. Lastly, she spoke about the Easter Egg Hunt event.
20. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) TITLE: City Manager Evaluation
Mayor Rodriguez recessed the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor Rodriguez reconvened the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
21. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai reported that no reportable action was taken.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
Angie Rodriguez A Mayor
ATTEST
5/18/22
Janet Martinez Date
City Clerk