APPROVED: 11/01/2022
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
October 4, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Mora (via Zoom), Sarno, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora, and Mayor/Chair Rodriguez.
Members absent: None
3. INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora led the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Olivia Dean, 8'h grade student from Lake Center Middle School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction of New Planning and Development Department Employees, Administrative Interns, Christian Calisaan and Jeffrey Kessler (Planning) b. Proclamation - Proclaiming the Month of October 2022 as "National Community Planning Month" (Planning)
c. Proclamation - Proclaiming the Month of October 2022 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Santa Fe Springs (Community Services) d. Proclamation - Proclaiming October 9-15, 2022 as "Fire Prevention Week" (Fire) e. Proclamation - Proclaiming October 23-31, 2022 as "Red Ribbon Week" (Police Services)
f. Proclamation - Declaring October 16, 2022 as "Youth Sports Day" in Santa Fe Springs (Community Services)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• The following individuals spoke during public comment: Stella Bastida, Renee Orsat, Lee Squire, and Raymond Reyes.
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 September 6, 2022 Housing Successor Meeting (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Minutes of the October 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings • 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
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 September 6, 2022 Successor Agency Meeting (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
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 September 6, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting (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. 9822:
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. 9823:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS AFFIRMING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO
Minutes of the October 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
AUTHORIZE THE CONDUCT OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
d. Resolution No. 9824 - Establishing the City's Maximum Contribution for Miscellaneous and Safety Employees under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9824, establishing the City's maximum contribution to medical insurance premiums under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
e. Transportation Services Agreement with Whittier Union High School District - Award of Contract (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Whittier Union High School District effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to approve Item Nos. 9A through 9E, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodríguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
OLD BUSINESS
10. Little Lake Park Parking Lot Improvements - Project Funding Update (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Provide Staff with direction on how to complete funding for this project and on the scope of work of the project.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 10. He also reminded Council that Little Lake Park ownership is split 50/50 between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the City of Norwalk. Council discussed different options for funding of the project, and directed Mr. Negrete to revise the scope of work to reduce the project price.
There was a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Zamora and Councilmember Sarno to serve on an ad-hoc subcommittee to discuss ownership of the park or better collaboration with the City of Norwalk for funding.
City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai clarified that the current terms of the agreement for the park will be reviewed and provided to the newly formed ad-hoc subcommittee.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to create the Little Lake Park ad-hoc subcommittee, and directed the Director of Public Works to bring back the item at a subsequent meeting, reject the bids received for this project, revise the scope of work for the project, and create a list of needs for Little Lake Park, by the following vote:
Minutes of the October 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
11. Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Document Imaging Services (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Authorize the City Clerk's Office to move forward with the proposed RFP for Document Imaging Services.
City Clerk, Janet Martinez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 11.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to authorize the City Clerk's Office to move forward with the proposed RFP for Document Imaging Services, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
12. Batting Cage Facility Concession Agreement (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Provide Staff with direction on how to proceed with Batting Cage Facility Concession Management.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 12.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to direct the Director of Public Works to negotiate a contract renewal with the current contractor, and to bring the new contract for approval at a subsequent meeting, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
13. Billboard on City-Owned Property - Authorization to Advertise a Request for Proposals (Planning)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the Director of Planning to advertise a Request for Proposals for the use of city-owned real property to develop, construct, operate, and maintain an electronic billboard.
Contract Planner, Laurel Remier provided a presentation on Item No. 13. City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai recommended that the RFP requirements be reviewed with the City Attorney's Office to determine which compare which requirements are most advantageous to receive the best proposals.
Minutes of the October 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to authorize the Director of Planning to advertise a Request for Proposals for the use of city-owned real property to develop, construct, operate, and maintain an electronic billboard, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
14. CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz spoke about attending the Contract Cities' Fall Summit Educational Forum which focused on emergency management. • Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided updates on the Santa Fe Springs Park Parking Lot Expansion Project and the Maidstone Pine Tree Removal Project.
• Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell provided an update on the upcoming Chick-Fil-A construction project on Telegraph Road.
• Director of Police Services, Dino Torres provided information on the National Faith in Blue Day on October 9th
• Battalion Chief, Chad Van Meeteren recapped the Relay for Life Event, and promoted Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Director of Finance, Travis Hickey spoke about Human Resources staff that attended the Cal State University, Fullerton Job Fair.
• Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas spoke about the Community Garden Cleanup Event on October 1s, the commencement of the Fall Youth Soccer League, the Dia De Los Muertos event on October 15'h, the Walk to School Day event, and the Library's First Friday on October 7th.
15. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
No appointments were made.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Martin expressed her gratitude in seeing residents in attendance, and commented on the Garden Cleanup Event. She asked everyone to keep the Mora family in their prayers.
Councilmember Mora thanked staff for their contributions towards the Relay for Life fundraising events, and also spoke about the Garden Cleanup Event. He thanked Whittier Police Department and the Fire-Rescue Department for their support on a personal matter.
Councilmember Sarno thanked everyone who raised funds for Relay for Life and wished thoughts and prayers to the Mora family.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora wished the Mora family well wishes and thanked staff for their creative ideas to raise funds for Relay for Life.
Mayor Rodriguez expressed thoughts and prayers to the Mora family, and apologized to the Bastida family for a prior misunderstanding. Lastly, she commented on the Garden Cleanup Event.
Minutes of the October 4, 2022 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:39p.m. in memory of Frank Duncanson and Guadalupe Reyes.
Annette Rodriguez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dott b0/2/22
Janet Martinez
City Clerk