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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS

HOUSING SUCCESSOR

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

AND CITY COUNCIL
July 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.

Juanita Martin, Councilmember
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
Council Chambers
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
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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 Regular Meetings July 5, 2022
2 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
Juanita Martin, Councilmember
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor

3. INVOCATION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time when comments may be made by members of the public on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, on the agenda and not on the agenda. The time limit for each speaker is three minutes unless otherwise specified by the Mayor.

HOUSING SUCCESSOR

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 Housing Successor.

Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Housing Successor Meeting (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

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 Successor Agency.

Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Successor Agency Meeting (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

CITY COUNCIL

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 City Council.
a. Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Regular City Council Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

City of Santa Fe Springs Regular Meetings July 5, 2022
3 b. A Resolution of the City Council Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Threat of COVID-19 (pursuant to Government Code section 8630) (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9804:

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. 9805:

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. Minutes of the April 26, 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Sub-Committee Meeting (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Receive and file the report.
e. Rosecrans/ Marquardt Avenue Grade Separation – Approval of Amendment #1 (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment #1 to the agreement for Section 190 funding for the Rosecrans/Marquardt Avenue Grade Separation Project.
f. A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the City to Join with Other Public Agencies as a Participant of the California Asset Management Trust and to Invest in Shares of the Trust and in Individual Portfolios (Finance) Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9803.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9. Maidstone Avenue Parkway Pine Trees – Approval of Amendment No. 1 (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Appropriate $20,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve to Activity 10432002-542050 (Street Maintenance / Tree Maintenance); • Approve Amendment No. 1 to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount of $44,140.00 to remove parkway pine trees on Maidstone Avenue; and • Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1.

City of Santa Fe Springs Regular Meetings July 5, 2022
4 10. CITY MANAGER’S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS

11. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

12. COUNCIL COMMENTS

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS

HOUSING SUCCESSOR

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

AND CITY COUNCIL
July 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.

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 Regular Meetings July 5, 2022
2 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
Juanita Martin, Councilmember
John M. Mora, Councilmember
Jay Sarno, Councilmember
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor

3. INVOCATION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

HOUSING SUCCESSOR

Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Housing Successor Meeting (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Successor Agency Meeting (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

CITY COUNCIL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE

SPRINGS AFFIRMING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

City of Santa Fe Springs Regular Meetings July 5, 2022
4 10. CITY MANAGER’S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS

11. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

12. COUNCIL COMMENTS

13. 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 72 hours prior to the meeting. 7-1-22
Janet Martinez, CMC, City Clerk Date Posted
FOR ITEM NO. 6
PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 8A
FOR ITEM NO. 7
PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 8A
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Janet Martinez, City Clerk/ Date of Report: July 1, 2022 Fernando Munoz, Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Fe Springs

CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting

BACKGROUND
Staff has prepared minutes for the following meeting:
• Regular City Council Meeting of June 7, 2022
Staff hereby submits the minutes for Council’s approval.

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachment:

1. June 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

ITEM NO. 8A
APPROVED:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE

CITY COUNCIL
June 7, 2022

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
Council Member Martin led the invocation.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Salem Gardley from Jersey Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• The following people spoke during public comment: Enrique Valenzuela, Bill Rounds, Monice (via zoom), Irma Huitron (via zoom).

6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction of New Santa Fe Springs Department of Fire-Rescue Firefighter Candidates (Fire)
b. Introduction of Department of Community Services Newly Promoted Library Services Manager, Deborah Raia (Community Services)
c. Proclaiming June 15, 2022 as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” in the City of Santa Fe Springs (Community Services)

HOUSING SUCCESSOR

Minutes of the May 3, 2022 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:

Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodríguez
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Nayes: None

Absent: None

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

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 Successor Agency.
a. Minutes of the May 3, 2022 Successor Agency Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.

It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:

Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodríguez
Nayes: None

Absent: None

CITY COUNCIL

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 City Council.
a. Minutes of the May 3, 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 the Threat of COVID-19 (pursuant to Government Code section 8630) (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9795:

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.

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d. Telegraph Road Complete Street Study – Approval of Implementation Agreement (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve the Implementation Agreement with Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway COG) to develop a Complete Street Study along Telegraph Road through the Gateway Cities;
• Appropriate $11,100.00 from the Utility User’s Tax / Capital Improvement Fund to the Telegraph Road Complete Street Study; and
• Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. e. Resolution No. 9793 Waiving the Requirements of Chapter 117 (Oil & Gas) of the Santa Fe Springs Code of Ordinances for An Unlocated Abandoned Oil Well at 11212 Norwalk Boulevard, and Related Indemnity Agreement (Planning) Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No.9793, waiving the requirement of Chapter 117 (Oil & Gas) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code of Ordinance for an unlocated abandoned oil well at 11212 Norwalk Boulevard; and
• Approve the Indemnity Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs (City) and 11212 Norwalk Blvd LLC., to indemnify the City of Santa Fe Springs from any and all liability associated with the oil and gas wells (API No. 03715451 & API No. 03715767) at 11212 Norwalk Boulevard (APN:

No. 8167-003-800 and 8025-001-014); and
• Authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the Indemnity Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and 11212 Norwalk Blvd LLC. f. Approval of In-kind Services Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) for FY 2022-2023 (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Approve In-kind Services Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) for FY 2022-2023; and
• Authorize the City Manager to execute the In-kind Services Agreement. g. Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services (Community Services) Recommendation:
• Approve and Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the Provision, Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Network (Data) Services.
h. Authorize the Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment by Way of Public Auction (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the disposal of eight (8) surplus vehicles, three (3) trailers, and various obsolete equipment at public auction.

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It was moved by Council Member Sarno, seconded by Council Member Mora, to approve the consent agenda, by the following vote:

Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None

NEW BUSINESS

10. Introduction and Discussion of City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (Finance) Recommendation:
• Provide staff direction regarding revenue and expenditure matters included in the fiscal year 2022-23 proposed budget.

City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz provided a brief presentation on item No. 10.

Senior Budget Analyst, Alvaro Castello provided an overview following items: Economic Outlook, General Fund Revenue, General Fund Expenditures, General Fund Summary, Water Utility Funds and budget adjustments such as positions that were added.

11. Maidstone Avenue – Evaluation of Parkway Pine Trees (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Provide staff direction on the parkway pine trees.

Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a presentation on Item No. 11. He stated that the department conducted a study on the pines located at Maidstone. In addition, they sent out a survey to the residents of Maidstone, and staff also conducted a survey internally. The survey included questions such as whether residents were in favor of removing the tree and whether they were interested in replacing the tree. He noted that there were a few that did not respond to the survey since residents did not open their door to provide their opinion. To recap on the complaints received from residents on Maidstone related to tree roots infrastrated the sewer lateral, pines in pools, sap dropping on vehicles, people not wanting to park in street due to trees, tree roots damaging gutters and standing water.

He also addressed the City’s currently policy. He noted that the trees addressed at Maidstone did not fall under the criteria the city’s policy has to qualify to cut the trees.

Residents addressed the complaints overall affected the quality of life. However, he also addressed the rehabilitation of the street; therefore, the determination whether the city wants to remove/replace them would be at this time before the street is paved. The cost ranges from under $45,000 to have West Coast Arborist to remove them. If the Council wants to replace the 27 trees, it would range anywhere from 15-20 thousand dollars. If West Coast arborist would like
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora stated that residents expressed about home insurance not covering the cost or it is affects residents obtaining home insurance due to the tree. He noted having residents not having house insurance can make it difficult for residents to afford the repair of any potential damage done by the tree.

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were an understatement and the pictures she had demonstrated the damage/maintenance that needs to be done. In addition, the pine needles that fall from the tree can cause one to slip in the street.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora made a comment about residents’ concerns. Requested clarification from resident.

Isabel Cervantes provided a brief comment.

Mayor Rodriguez requested for the pictures she took to be shared with the public. She also requested for Mr. Negrete to repeat the comment he made to her about the pine trees.

Mr. Negrete stated that he will not be planting a pine tree at a residential tree.

Council Member Sarno made a comment about pines, he noted that the pine trees have caused damaged. However, to address the pine tree issues are more of a bigger picture and suggested to rewrite the policy or allow other residents to have their trees to be removed.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora inquired whether Council Member Sarno is talking about any tree.

Council Member Sarno confirmed any tree. He also stated that other residents will complain about not having their request approved to remove the tree.

Council Member Martin spoke about past practices and different leadership done.

Expressed her disappointment on how the request was approved now and it was not approved in the past.

Mayor Rodriguez stated the request was brought forward since the residents expressed their concerns at the meet the mayor event. She noted that a directive will need to be done today.

City Manager Ray Cruz stated that at the last meeting he spoke about the policy and how it is up to the Council to change the policy. He noted that there have been different policies at various cities he has worked in, which is why he expressed that there is something that can be done and there can be exception.

Mayor Rodriguez stated that Council Member Mora brought forward the request he was told that there was a policy and was not able to have anything done.

Council Member Sarno inquired what the city will be doing for those residents that do not want the trees to be taken out, and those that are renters that require owner’s permission.

Mayor Rodriguez requested information on what residents said on Parkmead whether they all wanted their trees removed.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora requested the true cost of removing the pine trees.

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Council Member Mora asked if the roots would be removed.

Mr. Negrete stated whether the roots would not be taken. He also said it was 75% of residents that wanted to have the trees removed.

Council member Martin requested a survey on how many pine trees are in the residential areas. Also what the total cost would be to remove them and any other trees that cause issues. She noted that the policy needs to be looked on and also needs to look at pine trees.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora requested to separate the cost of pine trees in different areas.

Such as the Madistone area and other areas. He noted there is a cost when there are current projects scheduled in that area.

Council Member Mora noted that Mr. Negrete is going based on the current ordinance that exist. He noted that there are exceptions, but those need to be addressed as well.

He stated he went to Maidstone to look on the damage the trees cost, and noted it was a burden and potential health issues. In addition, people can fall down due to the sewers being damaged by the pine tree roots. However, as a council members policies need to be looked at, evaluated and also look at the other side where trees are healthy for the environment. He stated that the city needs to look at the current policies and the condition on the trees around the city.

Council Member Sarno inquired how many calls are received in a week.

Mr. Negrete stated not calls, however, there are an estimated of 20 request a month.

Council Member Sarno stated for staff to be prepared to receive more request if this item is approved.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora requested for the cost of pine trees to be removed and location of residential areas of where pine trees are at.

Council Member Sarno inquired whether the City is planning on hiring an arborist.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora stated the City has its own arborist.

Council Member Sarno requested to have someone from the outside hired to have the job completed faster.

City Attorney Ivy Tsai requested clarification and she noted she had understood the following direction, having the city take the following steps 1) to remove pine trees on Maidstone; 2) survey residential areas of pine trees.

Council Member Zamora requested to focus on Maidstone first and then if needed to hire someone from outside to address the project to move forward quickly and then have internal staff done the rest of the areas.

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Council Member Sarno inquire what was going to be done with the existing policy.

Ms. Tsai inquired whether the third step would be to review the current policy.

There was a consensus of Council to include the following steps: 1) take the necessary steps to remove the trees from Maidstone, 2) survey other residential streets with pine trees and 3) review the current tree policy.

12. On-Call Professional Engineering Services for the Design of Residential Streets Improvements South of Florence Avenue (Orr & Day Road to Ringwood Avenue) Approval of Task Order No. 3 (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Accept the NV5, Inc. Street Improvements South of Florence Avenue Proposal Amendment;
• Appropriate $48,500 from the Utility User Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Fund to the Design of Residential Streets Improvements South of Florence Avenue (Orr & Day Road to Ringwood Avenue) Project Account No. PW220002;
• Approve Task Order No. 3 to NV5, Inc. for the Design of the Residential Streets Improvements South of Florence Avenue including Maidstone Avenue and Longworth Avenue in the amount of $48,500; and • Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Task Order No. 3 with NV5, Inc.

Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a presentation on Item No. 12.

Mr. Negrete presented the areas that are included as part of the scope of work. He noted that the streets that are going to be slurry, staff has requested for the contractor to do the concrete improvement. He noted that staff is requesting for a change order for an additional appropriation of $48,500 to execute the order.

It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Council Member Martin, to accept staff’s recommendations, by the following vote:

Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None

Absent: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13. Little Lake Park – Evaluation of Tournament Field Operation (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Provide staff direction on the Tournament Field Operation proposal for Little Lake Park.

Director Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on item no. 13.

He stated this item was brought forward last year in 2021. He provided the pros and cost of having the City move forward with such consultant for overseeing the baseball fields.

He also spoke about the limited parking, which is a concern staff has observed. He also stated that current sports leagues will need to relocate since the park will not be available.

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In addition, the park is multi use park and if the city contracts the consultant it will be limited to be used only for baseball/softball. Last, he emphasized that the company still needs to provide clarification on the plans for the restrooms and ballfield layout.

He also provided examples of other cities that have moved forward with similar projects.

He emphasized how many cities did not have good experience with similar projects.

Council Member Martin expressed how the lack of information makes it difficult to approve such project.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora stated that he is still not in support of this project.

Council Member Sarno expressed how it took too long to come back with information being requested.

Mayor Pro tem Zamora requested to have staff follow up with request immediately and not wait longer.

Council Member Mora thanked staff for compiling the information.

There was a consensus from all the Council not to move forward with this project.

14. CITY MANAGER’S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz spoke about SFS University. • Maribel Garcia provided more information on SFS University. She spoke about the courses offered through Talent LMS.
• Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete spoke about the lights upgrade that was done behind the library. There was also new flooring at the social hall; and restroom at…He also spoke about the Rosecrans & Marquardt Grade Separation Groundbreaking event.
• Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell introduced Jimmy Wong whom provided a brief presentation on SFS ADU Project. He noted that this project tools will help residents when they want to build ADU projects. He noted there will be a workshop in June.
• Mr. Morrell also noted that after 2 years ICSC returned and he was able to attend the event in Las Vegas along with associate planner Vince Velasco and Council Member Mora. He stated that there were several developers and that they were able to meet and discuss potential future projects. He noted that these conferences are often successful as jersey mikes was one of the projects that started in Las Vegas and also the potential downtown that is currently being worked on.
• Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke about the passing of Officer Lanell Whitfield.
• Fire Chief, Brent Hayward spoke about the Fire Headquarters, there were some preventative work done by Edison. He stated that the next morning the Circuit/Transformer was not working. Staff contacted Edison to try to fix the issue, unfortunately they ran into an issue where the lines were destroyed and were unable to fix it. Therefore, the whole new transformer needed to be replaced. Edison brought in a new generator.

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• Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas spoke about the training that was recently held for all community services staff. She also spoke about the event that took place on Saturday in the library. Last, she spoke about the upcoming event in October.

15. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
Council Member Martin appointed Kerry Cobos to the Parks and Recreation Advisory committee.

16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Mora spoke about the Maidstone project; communication amongst council; the delivery guy that passed away at the yard; and acknowledged Public Works staff Paul Martinez and Vanneza Ponce. He also congratulated the newly appointed staff.

Lastly, he expressed condolences for the loss of Cuong family.

Councilmember Martin expressed condolences for the loss of the officer. She also thanked Enrique for attending the meeting. She acknowledged the lights added behind the library, acknowledged Noe Negrete.

Councilmember Sarno expressed condolences for those that lost a loved ones. He also talked about the current projects and staff.

Mayor Pro Tem Zamora expressed condolences for the loss of the Whittier Police officer.

He also commemorated those that graduated. He spoke about the pool, he noted that someone made a request to name the pool to Paul Nakamora.

Mayor Rodriguez spoke about how she agreed with the renaming the pool. She also expressed her condolences for the loss of the Whittier Police officer. She congratulated the new employees. She also spoke about the pioneer training and thanked staff for introducing themselves. She also spoke about attending the rotary club meeting. She thanked Enrique Valenzuela for attending the meeting, invited him and the rest of the Navajoa members to attend the upcoming event of Fiestas Patrias.

17. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of Case: Arcadia, et al. v. So. Cal. Edison Corp., Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 20 CV 02026

CLOSED SESSION

18. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Labor Negotiator Colin Tanner.

Employee Organizations: Santa Fe Springs City Employees’ Association, Santa Fe Springs Firefighters’ Association, and Santa Fe Springs Executive, Management and Confidential Employees’ Association
Mayor Rodriguez recessed the meeting at 8:25pm
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Mayor Rodriguez resumed the meeting at 8:20 p.m.

19. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai provided the following report: Direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.

20. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Officer Lanell Whitfield, Tung Thanh Nguyen and Arnold Holdren.
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Annette Rodriguez
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet Martinez Date
City Clerk
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Ivy M. Tsai, City Attorney Date of Report: July 1, 2022 City of Santa Fe Springs

CONSENT AGENDA
A Resolution of the City Council Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Threat of COVID-19 (pursuant to Government Code section 8630)

BACKGROUND
On March 4, 2020, the Governor of California issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to the threat of COVID-19. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a proclamation of national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 17, 2020, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency beginning March 12, 2020, due to the threat of COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9668 ratifying the proclamation, and on April 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9669 relating to taking action in response to the local emergency. The City Council has continued to reaffirm the existence of a local emergency due to the threat of COVID-19.

Government Code section 8630(c) provides that the City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the City Council terminates the local emergency. The state of emergency still exists and has not been lifted at the statewide or county level. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a revised health order on April 21, 2022, which states that the County is currently experiencing increases in COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates, and that related hospitalizations are no longer in decline. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicators and thresholds measuring community transmission of COVID-19 within the County have increased to and continue to be at a Substantial level. The health order also states that the highly transmissible Omicron BA.2 subvariant is currently the dominant variant in the County.

The reasons for declaring a local emergency still exist, and therefore, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution affirming the existence of a local emergency in accordance with Government Code section 8630(c).

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachment: Resolution No. 9804

RECOMMENDATION
• Adopt Resolution No. 9804:

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
ITEM NO. 8B
APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:
1 RESOLUTION NO. 9804

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
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of California issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to the threat of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a proclamation of national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency beginning March 12, 2020, due to the threat of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9668 ratifying the proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency, and on April 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9669 relating to taking action in response to the local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted resolutions reaffirming the existence of a local emergency due to the threat of COVID-19 pursuant to Government Code section 8630(c), which provides that the City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the City Council terminates the local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency still exists and has not been lifted at the statewide or county level; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a revised health order on April 21, 2022, which states that the County is currently experiencing increases in COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates, and that related hospitalizations are no longer in decline; and
WHEREAS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicators and thresholds measuring community transmission of COVID-19 within the County have increased to and continue to be at a Substantial level; and WHEREAS, the health order also states that the highly transmissible Omicron 2 BA.2 subvariant is currently the dominant variant in the County; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the safety of individuals in Santa Fe Springs and Los Angeles County, and the reasons for declaring a local emergency still exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council determines that there is need for continuing the local emergency until such time as the City Council declares the termination of the local emergency. The City Council will review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days in accordance with Government Code section 8630(c).

2. The City Council reaffirms Resolution Nos. 9668 and 9669 relating to the declaration of and response to a local emergency due to the threat of COVID-19, and all parts therein.

APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of July 2022.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Janet Martinez, CMC, City Clerk
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Ivy M. Tsai, City Attorney Date of Report: July 1, 2022 City of Santa Fe Springs

CONSENT AGENDA
A Resolution of the City Council Affirming Authorization of Remote Teleconference Meetings

BACKGROUND
At its regular meeting of December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9747 authorizing the City Council and all legislative bodies and committees of the City to meet by teleconference. In order to continue holding teleconference meetings pursuant to this new law, an agency is required, at least every 30 days, to make the following findings by majority vote:
(A) The legislative body has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency.
(B) Any of the following circumstances exist:
(i) The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person.
(ii) State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

On March 4, 2020, the Governor issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to the threat of COVID-19. The California Department of Public Health and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health have issued public health orders during this state of emergency for the purpose of reducing transmission of COVID-19. Such orders have included social distancing requirements. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person due to a number of factors, including the high number of daily cases and community transmission and increased transmission of COVID-19 by the Delta variant. The Department of Public Health has stated that the Delta variant is two times as contagious as earlier variants, remains predominant in Los Angeles County, and continues to lead to increased infections.

Accordingly, staff has prepared the attached resolution to continue to authorize remote teleconference meetings and will include on all future meeting agendas such a resolution until such time as the state of emergency ceases, or as otherwise directed by the City Council.

RECOMMENDATION
• Adopt Resolution No. 9805:

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
ITEM NO. 8C
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Ivy M. Tsai, City Attorney Date of Report: July 1, 2022 City of Santa Fe Springs
Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachment:

1. Resolution No. 9805
APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:
1 RESOLUTION NO. 9802

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 WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, pursuant to California Government Code section 8625, the Governor declared a state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361, which bill went into immediate effect as urgency legislation; and
WHEREAS, AB 361 adds Subsection (e) to Section 54953 of the Government Code to authorize legislative bodies to conduct teleconference meetings without complying with the requirements set forth in Section 54953(b)(3), provided the legislative body makes specified findings and complies with certain requirements; and WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health reports a high number of daily cases and community transmission, as well as increased transmission of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant, which is two times as contagious as earlier variants, remains predominant in Los Angeles County, and continues to lead to increased infections; and
WHEREAS, public health officials recommend social distancing as a protective measure to decrease the chance of spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of November 2, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9735 authorizing the City Council and all legislative bodies and committees of the City to meet by teleconference; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) requires an agency to reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency and make certain findings every thirty days in order to continue to conduct remote teleconference meetings pursuant to Section 54953(e).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE that:

1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency and finds that the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of its members to meet safely in person.

2. The City Council and all legislative bodies and committees of the City are authorized to meet by teleconference pursuant to, and in compliance with the requirements of, Government Code section 54953(e).

APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:
2 APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of June 2022 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Janet Martinez, CMC, City Clerk
City of Santa Fe Springs
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Noe Negrete Date of Report: July 1, 2022 Director of Public Works

CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the April 26, 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Sub-Committee Meeting

BACKGROUND
Staff has prepared the meeting minutes for the April 26, 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Sub-Committee for your information.

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachments:

Exhibit A: April 26, 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes

RECOMMENDATION
• Receive and file the report.

ITEM NO. 8D
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL CIP STANDING SUB-COMMITTEE
June 28, 2022

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 11:09 A.M.

2. ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmember John Mora and Mayor Annette Rodriguez
Staff Members present: Public Works Director, Noe Negrete; CIP Manager, Robert Garcia; and Vivian De Léon, Department
Secretary

3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present to speak during public comment.

NEW BUSINESS

4. Capital Improvement Plan – Project Updates
Staff provided a handout detailing the current list of 42 CIP Priority List projects.

Mr. Negrete provided a brief summary for the eleven active projects in construction phase and indicated that he would highlight a few of the projects in design phase.

He noted that following a set of rules, staff presents projects to council on three separate occasions.
• Authorization to Advertise: once the project design is approved; • Award of Contract, after staff has reviewed the bids; and • Final Payment, to accept the project once complete, or if there is a contract change order for additional funds above the purchasing limit.

1. Police Services Carpet Improvements: The project is complete with funds from the 900 Non-Recurring Fund Activity.

2. Heritage Park Train Exhibit Improvements (Boxcar Rehabilitation): The boxcar had to be demolished because of the extensive damage to the wood paneling. Staff is currently negotiation with the vendor on the waterproofing fee.

3. Florence Avenue Underpass Storm Pump Replacement: The project is almost complete and the final walkthrough will take place later this week.

Minutes
Capital Improvement Plan - Sub-Committee Meeting
June 29, 2022

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4. Los Nietos Park Playground Improvements Project: Due to product supply issues, this project will begin in September and will include synthetic turf. A meeting is on schedule for this Thursday with the Contractor.

5. Pioneer Boulevard Street Improvements (Charlesworth Road to Los Nietos Road): This project will begin in August and includes new asphalt, curb and gutter replacement, cross gutter removal, new pavement and striping.

Councilmember Mora inquired about the possibility of increasing the fines for truck drivers caught driving on this section of the road. Mr. Negrete will find out if this is possible.

6. Santa Fe Springs Park – Parking Lot Improvements: This project will begin in August and will take approximately two months to complete due to a supply delay on the poles. Once the project begins, there will be no parking for one-half of the parking lot.

7. WIFI Installation: City Parks & Facilities: Finance is the lead on this project, and Public Works staff will assist with reviewing the quotes and proposal for the three designs received.

8. Valley View at Rosecrans Intersection Improvements: This project will begin in late July or early August.

9. Little Lake Park – North & South Parking Lot Improvements: The bid opening will take place tomorrow. Mr. Negrete stated that some projects are experiencing delays due to product supply issues, and noted that currently there is a concrete shortage.

10. Grade Separation – Rosecrans/Marquardt: Metro is the lead on this project, set to begin in late August, early September. Metro begun weekly project meetings last week and has included the City in the decision-making process for the project. Mr. Negrete emphasized that without funding from Metro; this project would not be possible. He indicated that Metro is pleased to work with our City and noted that discussions are underway for the next grade separation project at the Norwalk/Los Nietos segment. Metro is looking into grant funds for the project.

11. I-5 Valley View Segment:

Mr. Negrete provided the following highlights for a few items in the Design Phase.

12. Residential Street Improvements – Slurry Seal – 2022: This will involve liquid emulsion and new striping. Mr. Negrete indicated that staff would combine the 2022 and 2023 fiscal budget with Item 14, the Annual Sidewalk/ Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program with the Los Nietos Park / Lakeview Park Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program to secure better bids. The target dates for this is late August, early September.

18. Residential LED Street Light Improvements Phase 1 (SCE & Multiple Circuits): SCE has completed their citywide street light conversion project.

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Capital Improvement Plan - Sub-Committee Meeting
June 29, 2022

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City staff will begin to change the city-owned street light units in the residential areas south of Florence Avenue to Los Nietos Road between Pioneer Boulevard and the westerly limit.

Councilmember Mora indicated there are no street light poles from Bluejay Lane on Maxine crossing to Millergrove. Mr. Negrete indicated that he would investigate.

Mr. Garcia showed a city map depicting both SCE and city-owned street light locations. Mr. Negrete noted that staff will handle the unit installations deemed easy, and a contractor will install the units deemed “hard” due to the larger area and time involved.

22. Triangle Street Rehab (Residential Streets South of Florence Avenue; and

23. Longworth Avenue (Orr and Day Frontage – Harvest): The designs are 100% complete and will begin next year.

Mr. Negrete indicated that he is awaiting approval from Council on one of the three directives regarding the Maidstone Avenue trees. The item will appear at next meeting, and once approved, he will issue a change order to West Coast Arborist.

Mayor Rodriguez indicated that she has received feedback from the residents on Pioneer Boulevard indicating that they do not want to have the pine trees removed, but request better tree maintenance.

26. Los Nietos Park – Parking Lot Improvements: The design should be complete by end of August, with the Little Lake Park Parking Lot Improvements in construction, then Los Nietos Park Parking Lot Improvements in May of next year.

37. Aquatic Center Improvements: This project is pending additional results to better prepare a design concept RFP.

Mr. Garcia wanted to make sure that Mr. Negrete provided update information for Item 41.

41. Lakeview Park – Playground Improvements: Mr. Negrete indicated that he met with the school district regarding design concepts. He is meeting with the school principal on Thursday, and will meet with the school district later.

He noted that since the district is the lead on this project, they are able to take the designs to the state architect. He indicated that the district is looking to secure grant funding for the project. However, if that is not possible, the city has allocated funds to complete the project.

5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were no comments.

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Capital Improvement Plan - Sub-Committee Meeting
June 29, 2022

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6. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Negrete adjourned the meeting at 12:16 p.m.

ANNETTE RODRIGUEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

VIVIAN DE LÉON, SECRETARY
City of Santa Fe Springs
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Noe Negrete Date of Report: July 1, 2022 Director of Public Works

CONSENT AGENDA
Rosecrans/Marquardt Avenue Grade Separation – Approval of Amendment #1

BACKGROUND
The agreement was entered on September 1, 2019 between City of Santa Fe Springs (City) and State of California, Department of Transportation (State) for the construction of a grade separation at Rosecrans/Marquardt Avenue Grade Separation Overpass Project (Project) over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is the lead agency for the Overpass Project.

Amendment #1 requests additional time to complete the project. The amendment is for an additional three years and shall be extended to August 31, 2025. The time extension is requested due to delays on the property acquisitions and easements, as well as LACMTA bidding process taking longer than originally anticipated. Section 190 funds will contribute funding to the project and be eligible to cover Construction and Right-of-Way expenditures incurred. LACMTA will pay for project costs and the City will request reimbursement from Caltrans through the City’s requisition and reimbursement process in concurrence with the Agreement.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the Amendment #1.

FISCAL IMPACT
The $15 million Section 190 Grade Separation Funds for the Overpass Project is critical to providing funding for the completion of the project with an estimated total cost of $155 million.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT
The proposed Overpass Project will improve safety by separating pedestrians and vehicles from trains at the railroad crossing. The Project will also enhance mobility, goods movement, and quality of life for the community and Southern California Region.

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachments:

1. Amendment #1

2. Agreement

RECOMMENDATION
• Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment #1 to the agreement for Section 190 funding for the Rosecrans/Marquardt Avenue Grade Separation Project.

ITEM NO. 8E
190 – GRADE SEPARATION FUND
City of Santa Fe Springs
Rosecrans Marquardt Grade Separation
Grade Separation Project
Priority No.3, 2018-19
GS-6132
Agreement No. 75GS6132
Amendment #1
I hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for this encumbrance.

Andrew Daniels Accounting Officer
2017-18 $5,000,000
2018-19 $5,000,000
2019-20 $5,000,000
Chapter
14 29
23 Statutes
2017
2018
2019
Item
2660.102.0042
2660.102.0042
2660.102.0042
Fiscal Year
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
Program Code

20.30.010.400

20.30.010.400
Category
21800
21800
21800
Fund Source
SHA
SHA
SHA

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of September 01, 2022, or upon approval by and between the STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter referred to as “State”, and the City of Santa Fe Springs, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as “City”, whichever is later.

WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the State and City entered into Agreement No. 75GS6132, dated September 1, 2019, for the construction of a grade separation at Rosecrans and Marquardt Avenue, over the tracks of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), hereinafter referred to as “Project”; and
WHEREAS, City is requesting an additional three years to complete the project due to delays with the project completion as a result of the property acquisitions and easements, and the Los Angeles Metro bid process of construction contracting.

GRADE SEPARATION FUND
Agreement No. 75GS6132

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WHEREAS, the City and Los Angeles Metro have a cooperative agreement with Los Angeles Metro as the project lead on the design, right of way and construction, Los Angeles Metro is the lead on the construction contract and have awarded Flatiron West, Inc the contract and have issued the Notice to Proceed letter on June 13, 2022 under contract No. C77307C1210.

WHEREAS, the City and Los Angeles Metro new revised construction completion is scheduled to be completed by August 2025. No additional funds are being requested.

NOW THEREFORE, the State and City agree that the date for completion of construction, final accounting and the disbursement of funds for the Project shall be extended to August 31,2025. Final invoice shall be received by the State no later than February 28,2026.

All other terms and conditions of Agreement No. 75GS6132 as amended shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement Amendment in duplicate the day and year first above written.

APPROVAL RECOMMENDED CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
Annette Rodriguez
Mayor

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
W.Kyle Gradinger, Division Chief
Division of Rail and Mass
Transportation

City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Travis Hickey, City Treasurer
Lana Dich, Asst. City Treasurer Date of Report: July 1, 2022 City of Santa Fe Springs

CONSENT CALENDAR
A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the City to Join with Other Public Agencies as a Participant of the California Asset Management Trust and to Invest in Shares of the Trust and in Individual Portfolios

BACKGROUND
The California Asset Management Program (“CAMP”) is a California Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) established in 1989 to provide California public agencies with professional investment services. CAMP offers several investment options including a Cash Reserve Portfolio which operates similar to the Local Agency Investment Fund (“LAIF”) operated by the California Treasurer’s Office.

The City recently reached the LAIF investment limit of $75 million and staff are recommending the addition of CAMP as an additional tool for investing the City’s reserves. Staff are currently engaging with PFM Asset Management LLC (“PFMAM”), the City’s portfolio manager, to review the City’s available cash reserves and recommended portfolio levels. This review may result in a recommendation to increase the City’s portfolio level, thus reducing the LAIF balance below the $75 million cap. However, staff still recommends approval of Resolution 9803 to provide additional investment options for the City’s available cash reserves.

The CAMP Pool is an allowable investment, both by the City’s investment policy as well as California Government Code Section 53601(p). PFMAM serves as the Investment Manager and Program Administrator for CAMP. PFMAM has served as the City’s portfolio manager since January 2016.

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 9803

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9803.

ITEM NO. 8F
APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:

Resolution No. 9803
RESOLUTION NO. 9803

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (THE “PUBLIC AGENCY”) TO JOIN

WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES AS A PARTICIPANT OF THE CALIFORNIA ASSET

MANAGEMENT TRUST AND TO INVEST IN SHARES OF THE TRUST AND IN INDIVIDUAL

PORTFOLIOS
WHEREAS, Section 6509.7 of Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Joint Exercise of Powers Act”) provides that, if authorized by their legislative or other governing bodies, two or more public agencies that have the authority to invest funds in their treasuries may, by agreement, jointly exercise that common power; and WHEREAS, under Sections 6500 and 6509.7(b) of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, a “public agency” includes, but is not limited to, any California county, county board of education, county superintendent of schools, city, public corporation, public district, regional transportation commission, state department or agency, any joint powers authority formed pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act by public agencies or any nonprofit corporation whose membership is confined to public agencies or public officials; and
WHEREAS, public agencies that constitute local agencies, as that term is defined in Sections 53600 of Title 5, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “California Government Code”), are authorized pursuant to Section 53601(p), to invest all money belonging to, or in the custody of, a local agency not required for its immediate need in shares of beneficial interest issued by a joint powers authority organized pursuant to Section 6509.7 of the California Government Code that invests in the securities and obligations authorized in subdivisions (a) to (q), inclusive, of Government Code Section 53601; and
WHEREAS, the California Asset Management Trust (the “Trust”) was established, pursuant to and in accordance with the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, by a Declaration of Trust, made as of December 15, 1989, as subsequently amended from time to time (the “Declaration of Trust”), as a vehicle for public agencies to jointly exercise their common power to invest the proceeds of debt issues and Public Agency surplus funds; and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, the Public Agency desires to join the other public agencies which are or will be Participants of the Trust by adopting and executing the Declaration of Trust, a form which is on file in the office of the City Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Public Agency is a “public agency” as that term is defined in Sections 6500 and 6509.7(b) of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act and a “local agency” as that term is defined in Section 53600 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Public Agency is otherwise permitted to be a Participant of the Trust and to invest funds in the Trust and in the individual portfolios to be managed by the Investment Adviser to the Trust (“Individual Portfolios”); and
WHEREAS, a program guide describing the Trust and the Individual Portfolios (the “Program Guide”) is on file in the office of the City Treasurer.

APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:

Resolution No. 9803

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRRINGS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Public Agency shall join with other public agencies pursuant to and in accordance with the Joint Exercise of Powers Act by executing the Declaration of Trust and thereby becoming a Participant in the Trust, which Declaration of Trust is hereby approved and adopted. A copy of the Declaration of Trust, which is available in the office of the City Treasurer shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest and deliver, the Declaration of Trust.

Section 2. The Public Agency is hereby authorized to purchase shares in the Trust from time to time with available funds of the Public Agency, and to redeem some or all of those shares from time to time as such funds are needed.

Section 3. The Public Agency is hereby authorized to invest available funds of the Public Agency from time to time in one or more Individual Portfolios managed by the Investment Adviser to the Trust and described in the Program Guide.

Section 4. The appropriate officers, agents and employees of the Public Agency are hereby authorized and directed in the name and on behalf of the Public Agency to take all actions and to make and execute any and all certificates, requisitions, agreements, notices, consents, warrants and other documents, and any changes, amendments, modifications, or waivers thereto which they, or any of them, might deem necessary or appropriate in order to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect at the earliest date permitted by law.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of July 2022.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Annette Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Janet Martinez, City Clerk
City of Santa Fe Springs
City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Noe Negrete Date of Report: July 1, 2022 Director of Public Works

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Maidstone Avenue Parkway Pine Trees – Approval of Amendment No. 1

BACKGROUND
On June 7, 2022, Council directed staff to take the necessary steps to remove the parkway pine trees on Maidstone Avenue between Florence Avenue and Roseton Avenue. Maidstone Avenue has twenty-three (23) mature pine trees in the parkway on both sides of the street.

City staff has received a quote from West Coast Arborists for the tree and stump removal of twenty-three (23) parkway pine trees. An amendment to the existing contract is necessary since this additional work will exceed the approved tree maintenance contract amount.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed Amendment No. 1

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to remove all pine trees along Maidstone Avenue is $44,140.00. The tree and sidewalk replacement costs are included in the Triangle street rehabilitation project. The current contract with WCA is $275,000, and $300,000 has been budgeted for tree maintenance services. Staff requests an appropriation of $20,000 from the General Fund Reserve to Activity 10432002-542050 (Street Maintenance / Tree Maintenance) to complete funding for the tree removals on Maidstone Avenue.

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachments:

1. Amendment No. 1

RECOMMENDATION
• Appropriate $20,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve to Activity 10432002- 542050 (Street Maintenance / Tree Maintenance);
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount of $44,140.00 to remove parkway pine trees on Maidstone Avenue; and • Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1.

ITEM NO. 9
ANNETTE RODRIGUEZ, MAYOR ♦ JOE ANGEL ZAMORA, MAYOR PRO TEM

CITY COUNCIL
JUANITA MARTIN ♦ JOHN M. MORA ♦ JAY SARNO

CITY MANAGER
RAYMOND R. CRUZ
CONTRACT AMENDMENT No. 1

TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
In accordance with the Agreement dated May 1, 2021, as executed by City of Santa Fe Springs (City) and West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), Contract Amendment No. 1 modifies the scope of services for purposes of removing trees on Maidstone Avenue between Florence Avenue and Roseton Avenue.

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
Authorized Representative: Noe Negrete, Director of Public Works Address: 11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Telephone No.: (562) 868-0511
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.

Authorized Representative: Patrick Mahoney
Address: 2200 E. Via Burton Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
Telephone No.: (800) 521-3714
SERVICES:

City hereby proposes that WCA perform the following additional scope of work: Tree and stump removal of twenty-three (23) pine trees on Maidstone Avenue between Florence Avenue and Roseton Avenue. The total compensation for Amendment No. 1 is a lump sum amount of $44,140.00. This sum constitutes full compensation, including all labor, equipment, markups and all overhead costs for the work of this amendment.

The Contractor shall sign, date and return this change for final acceptance by the City.

SUBMITTED BY: ACCEPTED BY:

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS WEST COAST ARBORIST
Noe Negrete, Director of Public Works Patrick Mahoney, President Date Date
APPROVED BY:

Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Date
City City Council Meeting July 5, 2022
Report Submitted By: Janet Martinez, City Clerk/ Date of Report: July 1, 2022 Fernando Muñoz, Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Fe Springs

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Committee Vacancies Councilmember
Historical & Preservation 2 Mora
Historical & Preservation 1 Zamora
Historical & Preservation 1 Rodriguez
Historical & Preservation 4 Martin
Family & Human Svcs 1 Mora
Family & Human Svcs 1 Rodriguez
Parks & Recreation 2 Zamora
Parks & Recreation 2 Sarno
Senior 3 Mora
Senior 2 Zamora
Senior 1 Rodriguez
Senior 4 Martin
Youth Leadership Committee 2 Mora
Youth Leadership Committee 3 Zamora
Youth Leadership Committee 1 Martin
Traffic Commission 1 Mora
Applications Received:

Recent Actions: None.

Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
Attachment(s):

1. Prospective Members

2. Committee Lists
ITEM NO. 11
Prospective Members for Various Committees/Commissions
Historical & Community Preservation
Family & Human Services
Heritage Arts
Personnel Advisory Board
Parks & Recreation
Planning Commission
Senior Advisory
Sister City
Traffic Commission
Youth Leadership
9:30 a.m., Library Community Room
Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City Membership: 20 Residents appointed by City Council
Council Liaison: Vacant

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Mora Vacant
Guadalupe Placensia
Irma Huitron
Vacant
Zamora Vacant
AJ Hayes
Hilda Zamora*
Stella Valenzuela
Sarno Jeannette Lizarraga
Mary Arias
Linda Vallejo
Sally Gaitan
Rodriguez Elena Lopez (Boca)*
Vacant
Mark Scoggins
Gloria Maghame
Martin Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

HISTORICAL & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City Membership: 15 Residents Appointed by City Council
Council Liaison: Rodriguez

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Mora Martha Villanueva*
Vacant
Miriam Herrera
Zamora Gaby Garcia
Christina J. Colon
Gilbert Aguirre
Sarno Dolores Duran
Janie Aguirre
Peggy Radoumis
Rodriguez Shamsher Bhandari
Elena Lopez (Boca)*
Vacant
Martin Dolores Romero
Laurie Rios*
Bonnie Fox
*Indicates person currently serves on three committees
Meets the third Wednesday of the month, except Jun., Sept., and Dec., at 5:45 p.m., Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center
5 Social Service Agency Representatives Appointed by the Committee

FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City Membership: 9 Voting Members

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Mora Maria Salazar-Jaramillo
Zamora AJ Hayes
Sarno William K. Rounds*
Rodriguez Francis Carbajal*
Martin Laurie Rios*
Miriam Herrera
Hilda Zamora*
Gabriel Jimenez
Debbie Baker
Council Liaison Annette Rodriguez
Council Alternate Vacant
Ray Cruz
Maricela Balderas
Wayne Morrell
*Indicates person currently serves on three committees
City Manager
Director of Community Services
Director of Planning
Council/Staff Representatives
Chamber of Commerce
Committee Representatives
Meets the Last Tuesday of the month, except Dec., at 9:00 a.m., at the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center Room 1
6 Non-Voting Members
Family and Human Services Committee
Historical & Comm. Preservation Committee
Planning Commission
Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City Membership: 25
Council Liaison: Mora

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Mora Joe Avila
Eddie Barrios
William Logan
Ralph Aranda
Kurt Hamra
Zamora Gina Hernandez
Blake Carter
Jimmy Mendoza
Vacant
Vacant
Sarno Vacant
Vacant
Jeannette Lizarraga
Dani Cook
Mark Scoggins
Rodriguez Kayla Perez
Priscilla Rodriguez
Lisa Garcia
Sylvia Perez
David Diaz-Infante
Martin Dolores Romero
Andrea Lopez
Elizabeth Ford
Nancy Krueger
William K. Rounds*
*Indicates person currently serves on three committees
Meets the First Wednesday of the month, except Jul., Aug., and Dec., 6:30 p.m., Town Center Hall, Meeting Room #1
Subcommittee Meets at 5:30 p.m.

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
Membership:

Terms:

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Council Angel Munoz
Ron Biggs
Personnel Advisory Board Neal Welland
Firemen's Association Jim De Silva
Employees' Association Johnny Hernandez
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Meets Quarterly on an As-Needed Basis
Four Years
5 (2 Appointed by City Council, 1 by Personnel
Board, 1 by Firemen's Association, 1 by
Employees' Association)

PLANNING COMMISSION
Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City Membership:

APPOINTED BY NAME
Mora Mark Fresquez
Sarno Johnny Hernandez
Rodriguez Francis Carbajal*
Martin William K. Rounds*
Zamora Gabriel Jimenez
Meets the second Monday of every Month at 4:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers
5 Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City Membership: 25
Council Liaison: Vacant

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Mora Paul Nakamura
Astrid Shesterkin
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Zamora Hilda Zamora*
Elena Lopez (Boca)*
Josefina Lara
Vacant
Vacant
Sarno Sally Gaitan
Bonnie Fox
Gilbert Aguirre
Lorena Huitron
Janie Aguirre
Rodriguez Yoko Nakamura
Linda Vallejo
Hilda Zamora*
Martha Villanueva*
Nancy Krueger
Martin Dolores Duran
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
*Indicates person currently serves on three committees

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meets the Second Tuesday of the month, except Jun., Sep., and Dec., at 9:30 a.m., Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center

TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Membership:

Qualifications: 18 Years of age, reside or active in the City

APPOINTED BY NAME
Mora Vacant
Sarno Johana Coca
Rodriguez Felix Miranda
Martin Linda Vallejo
Zamora Christina J. Colon
Meets the Third Thursday of every month, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers 5 Membership: 20
Council Liaison: Zamora

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2022
Mora Kharisma Ruiz
Jilliana Casillas
Vacant
Vacant
Zamora Joseph Casillas
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Sarno Abraham Walters
Aaron D. Doss
Valerie Bojorquez
Maya Mercado-Garcia
Rodriguez Jasmine Rodriguez
Angelique Duque
Felix Miranda Jr.

Zulema Gamboa
Martin Vacant
Isaac Aguilar
Andrew Bojorquez
Alan Avalos

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Qualifications: Ages 13-18, reside in Santa Fe Springs
Meets the First Monday of every month, at 6:30 p.m., Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center

Santa Fe Springs City CouncilJuly 5, 2022

Santa Fe Springs City Council
July 5, 2022