APPROVED: 01/24/2023
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:01 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
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lakeland Elementary 5th grader, Alissa Mejia led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke during public comment: Bruce Crow, Peggy Radoumis, and Dolores Duran.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and vote.
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Public Financing Authority.
a. Minutes of the November 1 and 15, 2022 Public Financing Authority Meetings (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. Monthly Report on the Status of Debt Instruments Issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Financing Authority (PFA) (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Receive and file the report.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve Items 6A and 6B, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and vote.
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Water Utility Authority.
a. Minutes of the November 1 and 15, 2022 Water Utility Authority Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. Monthly Report on the Status of Debt Instruments Issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Water Utility Authority (WUA) (Finance)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
c. Status Update of Water-Related Capital Improvement Projects (Public Works) Recommendation:
Receive and file the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve Items 7A through 7C, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Housing Successor.
Minutes of the November 1 and 15, 2022 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to approve the consent agenda, 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 November 1 and 15, 2022 Successor Agency Meetings (City Clerk)
Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Public Finance Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the consent agenda, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
CITY COUNCIL
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the City Council.
a. Minutes of the November 1 and 15, 2022 Regular and Special City Council Meetings (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. A Resolution of the City Council Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Threat of COVID-19 (pursuant to Government Code section 8630) (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9834:
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. 9835:
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. Santa Fe Springs Park - Parking Lot Improvements - Final Payment (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve the Final Payment to E.C. Construction of South El Monte, California, for $23,040.29 (Less 5% Retention) for the subject project. e. Resolution No. 9836 - Acknowledge Receipt of a Fire-Rescue Report Regarding the Annual Inspection of Certain Properties (Fire)
Recommendation:
• Acknowledge Receipt of Department of Fire-Rescue Report Regarding the
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Annual Inspection of Certain Properties.
f. Approve Grant Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the California State Library for the Santa Fe Springs (SFS) Grows/Gardening and Sustainability for Developmentally Disabled Adults Project (Community Services) Recommendation:
• Approve and Authorize the Director of Community Services to Sign the Grant Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the California State Library for the SFS Grows/Gardening and Sustainability for Developmentally Disabled Adults Project.
g. Approval of the Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Santa Fe springs City Employees' Association and the Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association (Finance) Recommendation:
• Approve the comprehensive Fiscal Year 2021-2024 MOU between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Santa Fe Springs City Employees' Association and the Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association.
h. Operating Agreement 01-2022 (Planning)
To consider an operating agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and 605 Investments, LLC and install a 50-foot tall V-shape electronic billboard on the west (southbound) side of Interstate 605(1-605) at 8717 Pioneer Boulevard (APN:
8177-029-004)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9832, which incorporates the City Council's findings and actions regarding this matter.
i. Operating Agreement 02-2022 (Planning)
To consider an operating agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and 605 Investments, LLC and install a 50-foot tall double-face electronic billboard on the east (northbound) side of Interstate 605 (I-605) at 8717 Pioneer Boulevard (APN: 8177-031-017)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9831, which incorporates the City Council's findings and actions regarding this matter.
j. General Motion to Waive Full Reading and Read Ordinance by Title Only Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve a general motion to waive full reading and read Ordinance titles only, pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve Items No. 11A through 10J, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
11. Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Case No. 81 (Police Services) Request for approval of Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 81 to allow the operation and maintenance of an alcoholic beverage use involving the warehousing and distribution of beer and wine at SCC Distribution Network located at 13620 Imperial Highway, Unit 3, within the Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) Zone. (SCC Distribution Network) Recommendation:
• Open the Public Hearing; and
• Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter, and thereafter close the Public Hearing; and
• Find that the applicant's ASCUP request meets the criteria set forth in §155.628 and §155.716 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit; and
• Approve Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 81, subject to the conditions of approval as contained within Resolution No. 9833; and • Adopt Resolution No. 9833, which incorporates the City Council's findings and actions regarding this matter.
Director of Police Services, Dino Torres provided a brief presentation on Item No. 11.
Mayor Rodriguez opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Rodriguez closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to find that the applicant's ASCUP request meets the criteria set forth in §155.628 and §155.716 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, and approve Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 81, subject to the conditions of approval as contained within Resolution No. 9833, and adopt Resolution No. 9833, which incorporates the City Council's findings and actions regarding this matter, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
12. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1116 - An Ordinance Amending Section 150.001 (Building Code Adopted) of Chapter 150 (Building Regulations) of the Municipal Code by adopting by reference the 2023 Edition of the Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31) and Existing Building Codes (Title 33) (Planning)
Recommendation:
• Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1116; and
• Make the determination that this action is exempt from environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
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(CEQA) under the general rule contained in Section 1506(b) (3) and Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(15).
Mayor Rodriguez opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Rodriguez closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1116, and Make the determination that this action is exempt from environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the general rule contained in Section 1506(b)(3) and Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(15), by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
13. Residential Alley Improvements (Terradell Street to Bartley Avenue) (Public Works) Recommendation:
Add Residential Alley Improvements (Terradell Street to Bartley Avenue) project to Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); and
• Appropriate $555,000 from Utility User Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Funds to the Residential Alley Improvements (Terradell Street to Bartley Avenue) project.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 13.
Mayor Rodriguez asked when the last reconstruction of the alley occurred. Director Negrete believes the alley is original and has not been reconstructed since its creation in the early 1960's. Councilmember Sarno inquired about using concrete as opposed to asphalt. Director Negrete said they would bring back the final price at a later date - this item is only to add it to the Capital Improvement Plan. Council directed staff to assess the quality of all alleys within the City and bring a report at a later date for alleys that require improvements as well as cost comparisons of using asphalt or concrete.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to add Residential Alley Improvements ( l erradell Street to Bartley Avenue) project to capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and appropriate $555,000 from Utility User Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Funds to the Residential Alley Improvements (Terradell Street to Bartley Avenue) project, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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14. Resolution No. 9837 - Authorizing the Publication of Notice to Sale a Franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., for Maintenance and Operation of Pipeline in City streets (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9837 and set the date of January 10, 2023, for the Public Hearing to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 14.
He requested Council to approve Item Nos 14 and 17 together as they are similar.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to adopt Resolution No. 9837 and set the date of January 10, 2023, for the Public Hearing to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
15. Residential Concrete Improvements - Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Combine the Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Projects at Los Nietos Park, Lakeview Park, and Lake Center Athletic Park with the Annual Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program; Transfer Utility Users Tax CIP funds from the Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Projects at Los Nietos Park (Account PW220011/Amount $162,000), Lakeview Park (Account PW220012/Amount $124,000), and Lake Center Athletic Park (Account PW220017/Amount $120,000) to the Annual Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program (PW220009); and
Rename the Annual Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program to Residential Concrete Improvements Project;
• Approve the Plans and Specifications; and
• Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 15.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to combine the Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Projects at Los Nietos Park, Lakeview Park, and Lake Center Athletic Park with the Annual Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program, transfer Utility Users Tax CIP funds from the Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Projects at Los Nietos Park (Account $162,000), Lakeview Park Account
PW220012/Amount $124,000), and Lake • Center Athletic Park (Account PW220017/Amount $120,000) to the Annual Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program (PW220009), rename the Annual Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement Program to Residential Concrete Improvements
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Project, 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
16. Betty Wilson Center Roof Replacement - Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve the Specifications; and
• Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids.
Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 16. He also provided information in why it would not be beneficial to install solar panels on certain City facility roofs. He recommended to not install solar panels on the Betty Wilson Center roof.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve the 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. Resolution No. 9838 - Authorizing the Publication of Notice to Sale a Franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P.., for Maintenance and Operation of Pipeline in City streets (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9838 and set the date of January 10, 2023, for the Public Hearing to grant a franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to adopt Resolution No. 9838 and set the date of January 10, 2023, for the Public Hearing to grant a franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P., by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
18. Municipal Services Yard Warehouse and Administration Office Roof Replacement = Award of Contract (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Appropriate $35,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the Municipal Services Yard Warehouse and Administration Office Roof Replacement (PW 220004);
• Accept the bids; and
• Award a contract to 4 Seasons Roofing, Inc. of Montebello, California, in the amount of $447,705.
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Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete provided a brief presentation on Item No. 18.
It was moved by Councilmember Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to appropriate $35,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the Municipal Services Yard Warehouse and Administration Office Roof Replacement (PW 220004), accept the bids, and award a contract to 4 Seasons Roofing, Inc. of Montebello, California, in the amount of $447,705, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
19. Award of Contract to Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the Preparation of a Classification and Compensation Study (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the preparation of a Classification and Compensation Study.
• Appropriate $40,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to fully fund the Study
Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided a brief presentation on Item No. 19.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the preparation of a Classification and Compensation Study, and appropriate $40,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to fully fund the Study, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
20. Increase the City's Maximum Contribution for Medical Insurance Premiums Under the Affordable Care Act (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Approve an increase in the City's maximum contribution for medical insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
Director of Finance, Travis Hickey provided a brief presentation on Item No. 20.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve an increase in the City's maximum contribution for medical insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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21. CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• City Manager, Raymond R. Cruz had nothing to report.
• Director of Public Works, Noe Negrete spoke about installing "No Oversize Vehicles" signs on Orr & Day Rd and Los Nietos Rd. He also spoke about the Civic Center Plaza Holiday Lights and the Annual Water Quality Reports provided by the City. • Director of Planning, Wayne M. Morrell spoke about the upcoming Chick-Fil-A restaurant on Telegraph Rd and also spoke about the Christmas Tree Lot on Telegraph Rd.
• Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke about Stalker Sam Radar Trailers which will be deployed as needed.
• Fire Chief, Brent Hayward provided Christmas Tree fire information for the upcoming holiday season. He also announced a Firefighter's Toy Drive and spoke about the rescue of Pooters, the tortoise.
• Director of Finance, Travis Hickey recapped the Network Update over the weekend and also provided a quarterly sales tax update. Lastly, he spoke about the report from the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas recapped the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Youth Soccer Fall Season. She announced the beginning of the Santa Float Program as well as the Neighborly Elf Christmas Basket Program and Las Posadas. Lastly, she announced a Mobile Mammogram Screening on December 20th and the First Friday from the Santa Fe Springs Library on December 2nd
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Martin thanked staff for hanging Christmas decorations across the City, highlighting Joseph Saiza's decorative work. Lastly, she asked to prayers for members of Academy Class 464 from the Sheriff's Training Academy and Regional Services Center.
Councilmember Mora commented on the Santa Float Program and the Senior Christmas Dance. He also stated that he was happy to serve as a Councilmember for the past four years and enjoyed working with staff during his term.
Councilmember Sarno thanked Councilmember Mora for his time on Council, and wished everyone in attendance a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora congratulated the newly elected councilmembers and also thanked Councilmember Mora for his time in office. He also commended Joseph Saiza on his talents and also spoke about the incident involving Academy Class 464. Lastly, he congratulated Chief Hayward on his upcoming retirement and wished everyone in attendance a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Rodriguez also spoke about Academy Class 464 and thanked all the departments for their Christmas events and offerings. She also congratulated the newly elected councilmembers and thanked Councilmember Mora for his time in office. Lastly, she wished everyone in attendance Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.
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23. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Juanita Martin
Mayor
ATTEST:
1/26/23
Janet Martinez Date
City Clerk