APPROVED: 01/03/2023
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
December 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora and Mayor/Chair Rodriguez.
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one wishing to speak during public comments.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Recognition from Legislative representatives
CITY COUNCIL
5. 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. 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. 9840:
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.
b. A Resolution of the City Council Affirming Authorization of Remote Teleconference Meetings (City Attorney)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9841:
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.
c. Approval of Revised Professional Services Agreement with Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) for Aquatic Center Design (Public Works)
Minutes of the December 13, 2022 Special City Council Meetings Recommendation:
• Authorize the Mayor to execute revised Professional Services Agreement with Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED).
d. Santa Fe Springs Park - Approval of Revised Southern California Edison License Agreement (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Authorize the Mayor to execute revised License Agreement, Contract No.
9.5125, with Southern California Edison (SCE).
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Sarno, to approve Items No. 5A through 5D, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
Certification of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Receive and file the Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
• Waive reading in full and adopt Resolution No. 9839 of the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, declaring the results, and such other matters as provided by law.
Deputy City Clerk, Fernando Muñoz provided a brief presentation on Item No. 6.
It was moved by Councilmember Mora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, to receive and file the Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, and waive reading in full and adopt Resolution No. 9839 of the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, declaring the results, and such other matters as provided by law, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Mora, Sarno, Zamora, Rodriguez
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Administration of Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificates Fernando Muñoz, Deputy City Clerk administered the oath of office to the newly elected Council Juanita Martin, Bill Rounds and Annette Rodriguez.
All newly elected Council was issued a certificate of election, followed by comments made from Council.
Installation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Fernando Muñoz, Deputy City Clerk declared the office of the Mayor to be vacant and opened nominations.
Minutes of the December 13, 2022 Special City Council Meetings Councilmember Rodriguez nominated Mayor Pro Tem Joe Angel Zamora for Mayor.
The votes were as follows: Councilmember Rodriguez.
Councilmember Sarno nominated Councilmember Martin for Mayor.
The votes were as follows: Councilmember Martin, Councilmember Sarno, and Councilmember Rounds.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora voted for Councilmember Sarno for Mayor.
Deputy City Clerk Muñoz announced Juanita Martin as the new Mayor.
Deputy City Clerk Muñoz declared the office of the Mayor Pro Tem to be vacant and opened nominations.
Councilmember Rodriguez nominated Councilmember Zamora for Mayor Pro Tem.
The votes were as follows: Councilmember Rodriguez and Councilmember Zamora.
Councilmember Rounds nominated Councilmember Sarno for Mayor Pro Tem.
The votes were as follows: Councilmember Rounds, Councilmember Sarno, and Mayor Martin.
Deputy City Clerk Muñoz announced Jay Sarno as the new Mayor Pro Tem.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Janet Martinez
City Clerk