APPROVED: 10/18/2022
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
August 16, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora and Mayor/Chair Rodriguez.
Members absent: None
INVOCATION
Councilmember Mora led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 5530 and Cub Scout Pack 553 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke during public comment: Jeff Gutierrez
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of the June 21, 2022 and July 19, 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 Council Member Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Rodriguez, 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 June 21, 2022 and July 19, 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 Mora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, 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
Cors Ant Anda y bes are on fronted ourisen gers waid made ed separaty by to tou sing Minutes of the June 21, 2022 and July 19, 2022 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: 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.
Minutes of the August 16, 2022 Public Finance Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
Minutes of the June 21, 2022 and July 19, 2022 Successor Agency Meetings (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, 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 a. Minutes of the June 21, 2022 and July 19, 2022 Special and 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. 9810:
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. 9814:
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. Request for Out-of-State Travel to Attend the 2022 NEOGOV Connect Conference (Finance)
Recommendation:
Approve out-of-state travel for the Human Resources Analyst and Human Resources Specialist to attend the 2022 NEOGOV Connect Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
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It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to approve Item Nos. 10A through 10D, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
11. Authorize the Implementation of the Home Security Camera Rebate Program (Police Services)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the Implementation of the Home Security Camera Rebate Program; and
• Appropriate $10,000 from the City's General Fund Reserve to Activity 10102229 within the Police Services Budget.
Council discussed the need for this program as requested by residents, and inquired about the cost. Director of Police Services, Dino Torres answered that it costs approximately $65,000 a year to lease twenty cameras. City Manager, Raymond R.
Cruz provided comparisons to other cities that have implemented similar programs, and spoke about current systems and pending projects related to security systems throughout the City. City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai clarified the direction provided by Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to create an ad hoc committee consisting of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, to work alongside the Director of Police Services to finalize details of the camera program to be brought back at the next council meeting, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
12. Purchase of One (1) 2022 New/Unused F-750 Mechanics Truck from Rush Truck Centers (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Accept the bid;
• Appropriate $57,000 from the general equipment replacement fund to fully fund this vehicle purchase; and
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $196,980.73 to Rush Truck Centers.
Director of Purchasing Services, Paul Martinez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 12.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to accept the bid, appropriate $57,000 from the general equipment replacement fund to fully fund this vehicle purchase, and authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $196,980.73 to Rush Truck Centers, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
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Nayes: None
Absent: None
13. Purchase of Two (2) New/Unused 2023 Ford Explorer Police Service Officer Vehicles from Fairway Ford (Finance)
Recommendation:
Authorize the purchase of two (2) Ford Explorer PSO vehicles from Fairway Ford; and
Appropriate $4,600.00 from the general equipment replacement fund to fully fund this vehicle purchase; and
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order to Fairway Ford in the amount of $104,537.24.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to authorize the purchase of two (2) Ford Explorer PSO Vehicles from Fairway Ford, and appropriate $4,600.00 from the general equipment replacement fund to fully fund this vehicle purchase, and authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order to Fairway Ford in the amount of $104,537.24, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
14. Purchase of Rotary Four Post Surface Lift from Vehicle Services Group, LLC by Piggybacking Off NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract No.05316/7-19-99-37-05 (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Purchase of one four post surface lift by awarding an order to Vehicle Services • Group, LLC by piggybacking off NASPSO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract No.05316/7-19-99-37-05
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $28,486.83 to Vehicle Services Group, LLC.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to purchase of one four post surface lift by awarding an order to vehicle Services Group, LLC by piggybacking off NASPSO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract No.05316/7-19-99-37-05, and authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $28,486.83 to Vehicle Services Group, LLC, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
15. Purchase of Rotary Portable Six Column Lift from Vehicle Services Group, LLC by Piggybacking Off NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract No.05316/7-19-99-37-05 (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Purchase of portable six column lift by awarding an order to Vehicle
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Services Group, LLC by piggybacking off NASPSO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract No.05316/7-19-99-37-05
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $81,745.53 to Vehicle Services Group, LLC.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to purchase of portable six column lift by awarding an order to Vehicle Services Group, LLC by piggybacking off NASPSO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract No. 05316/7-19-99-37-05, authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $81, 745.53 to Vehicle Services Group, LLC, by the following vote:
Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes:
Absent: None
16. Residential Street Improvements Slurry Seal 2022 - Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve the Plans and Specifications; and
• Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve the Plans and Specifications, and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
17. Activity Center Haunted House Assembly of Temporary Walls and 2022 Haunted House Event (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Appropriate an additional $12,800 from the general fund to the Parks Contractual Services Account;
• Accept the bids;
• Award a contract to Calderon Built, Inc., in the amount of $52,800.
Parks and Recreation Services Manager, Gus Hernandez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 17.
Council inquired about the length of the event, price difference between using City staff versus a contractor, and volunteer members for the haunted house. City Manager, Raymond Cruz gave Council a price comparison if they chose to hire the proposed contractor. Council deliberated on what activities to keep and directed staff to eliminate the haunted house this year and establish a not to exceed amount of $25,000. City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai clarified that the motion was to not move forward with this contract, and directed staff to bring back Halloween options within an amount of $25,000.
Councilmember Martin made a motion to approve the direction given to staff, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, approved by the following vote:
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Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
18. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation declaring September 9, 2022 as the Fiestas Patrias Cultural Celebration in the City of Santa Fe Springs (Community Services) b. Proclamation declaring the Month of September as "National Senior Center Month" in the City of Santa Fe Springs (Community Services)
19. CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz spoke about attending the 2022 SFS Chamber Annual Board Workshop in Temecula last week, and about the League of California Cities group for sales tax monthly meeting.
• Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided an update on several of Public Works projects: 1. Water Well No. 2, 2. Pioneer Boulevard Improvements - Cross Gutters, and the Pioneer Boulevard Improvements on the residential sidewalks. • Director of Planning, Wayne M. Morrell spoke about the Aloha Festival and noted that his department was able to work with all the issues for the approval of the permits for the following year's event. He noted that social media there were several concerns expressed about fees and other items.
• City Manager, Ray Cruz also spoke about the Lakeland and Laurel housing project and how it was covered by several media networks and recognized by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn. It will be built to assist homeless families and veterans. • Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke in regards to the National Night Out event. He spoke about the additional security that is in place for the first days of school. • Fire Chief, Brent Hayward spoke about the McKinney Fire, and noted Santa Fe Springs firefighters are currently assisting with the fires. He estimated to have the group return as early as next week. He noted that overall in California in 2022 there have been 5,415 incidents, 198,0231 acres of fire, 4 fatalities of fire fighters and 403 structures affected.
Lastly, in the September/October newsletter, the Fire-Rescue Department will be highlighted and information regarding their department will be included. • Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided a sales tax update. • Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas spoke about the end of the Summer Day Camp Program and the end of summer staff in-service training. She also provided information on the Summer Arts and Crafts Camp and Summer Concert & Movie Series at Heritage Park.
20. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Mora removed Marc Fresquez from Planning Commission and appointed him to the Traffic Commission. He appointed David Ayala to the Planning Commission.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember Martin acknowledged public safety for their assistance with the individual making the threat at CVS. She also acknowledged Kathy Fink for last week's chamber event.
Councilmember Mora wished the firefighters well while combating fires. He also spoke about the rotary club. He spoke about the event he missed last week due to attending the chamber event and spoke about resident Arthur Chan, a longtime resident whom passed away at 101 years old.
Councilmember Sarno thanked Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas and Parks and Recreation Services Manager, Gus Hernandez for the summer events. He noted that his children really enjoyed them. He also acknowledged the staff that was hired to help during the events. Lastly, he wished all council candidates good luck on this year's election, emphasizing everyone wishes the best for the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora spoke about last week's Parks and Recreation event, and acknowledged Mr. Hernandez for his talent as a manager. He also acknowledged the new Library Services Manager, Deborah Raia. He spoke about the water company limiting watering outdoors starting on September 26, 2022 for 15 days.
Mayor Rodriguez thanked all staff for putting together the summer programs. She noted that many residents, especially seniors, appreciate home food delivery. She noted that she will miss the summer concerts and thanked the Santa Fe Springs Women's Club for participating in the scholarship program. Lastly, she spoke about attending services for a resident by the name of Johnny Hernandez who passed away last week.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. in memory of Arthur Chan and Juan "Johnny" Hernandez.
Mayor
10/18/2022
Janet Martinez Date
City Clerk