APPROVED: 03/07/2023
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sarno and Mayor/Chair Martin.
Members absent: None.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Cindy Jarvis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Landon Brossin, student from Santa Fe Springs Christian School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INTRODUCTIONS
The following introductions were made: Diego De Lama, owner for State Farm Insurance and Daniel J. McMillan, CFP, VP Investment from Stifel Financial Corp.
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 January 3, 2023 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
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 Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Minutes of the January 3, 2023 Successor Agency Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
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 January 3, 11, 18, and 30, 2023 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. 9847:
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. 9848:
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. Ordinance No. 1125 - Granting a Franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P. for Maintenance and Operation of Pipelines in City Streets (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1125 granting a franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P.
e. Ordinance No. 1126 - Granting a Franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. for Maintenance and Operation of Pipelines in City Streets (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1126 granting a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings f. Betty Wilson Center Roof Replacement - Award of Contract (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Appropriate $150,300 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the Betty Wilson Center Roof Replacement (PW 230002);
• Accept the bids; and
• Award a contract Chapman Coast Roofing Co., Inc. of Fullerton, California, in the amount of $226,285.00.
g. Residential Concrete Improvements - Award of Contract (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Accept the bids; and
• Award a contract to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. of Diamond Bar, California, in the amount of $404,030.60.
h. Approval of Parcel Map No. 83238 (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve Tract Map No. 83238;
• Find that Parcel Map No. 83238 together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the City's General Plan; and • Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Parcel Map No. 83238. i. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Hondo Community College District and the City of Santa Fe Springs for Continuing Education (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Hondo Community College District and City of Santa Fe Springs for Continuing Education.
• Authorize the Director of Community Services to execute and sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Hondo Community College District and City of Santa Fe Springs for Continuing Education. j. Extend the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care and Santa Fe Springs Fire-Rescue Nurse Educator Services Agreement (Fire)
Recommendation:
• Extend the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care and Santa Fe Springs Department of Fire-Rescue Nurse Educator Services Agreement through October 31, 2026.
k. Resolution No. 9846 - Weed Abatement (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Resolution No. 9846 declaring weeds a public nuisance, declaring its intention to remove them, and setting Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as the date for the Public Hearing.
Quarterly Treasurer's Report of Investments for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 (Finance)
Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Recommendation:
• Receive and file the report.
m. 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. n. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Service as Acting City Manager on A Short Term/Temporary Basis (City Attorney) Recommendation:
• Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Service as Acting City Manager on A Short Term/Temporary Basis.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to approve Item Nos. 8A through 8N, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
State of California Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Program (Police Services)
Recommendation:
• Open the Public Hearing;
Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing; and
Approve the expenditure of the State of California Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant funds as outlined in the plan contained herein.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
The following persons spoke during public comment: Bruce Crow.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to approve the expenditure of the State of California Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant funds as outlined in the plan contained herein, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
10. Approval of Interim City Manager Employment Agreement (City Attorney) Recommendation:
Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings • Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement.
Acting City Manager, Travis Hickey provided a brief presentation on Item No. 10. He also introduced Tom Hatch.
Tom Hatch provided a brief summary of his background in the public sector.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
11. Ordinance No. 1127 - Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code (Fire)
Recommendation:
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1127:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS ADOPTING
THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 93.01, 93.03 AND 93.04 OF CHAPTER 93 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) OF THE
SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ALL
OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF THE ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT THEREWITH.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1127, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
12. PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of Administrative Assistant II, Leslie Alvarado (Finance/HR)
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke during Public Comments: Lee Squire and Bruce Crow.
14. CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• Acting City Manager, Travis Hickey spoke attending the Whittier Union High School District Meet and Greet. He spoke about the upcoming "Team Spirit Day" on February 10. He also provided a brief summary of the sales tax statistics for the City. He introduced the new Interim Director of Public Works, Yvette Kirrin and provided a brief summary of her background. Lastly, he thanked Council for appointing him to the acting city manager position.
Interim Director of Public Works, Yvette Kirrin provided a brief update on the Los Nietos Park Playground Improvement project. The project was completed
Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings on February 2, 2023 and there will be a ribbon cutting opening on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
• Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell spoke in regards to the City of Santa Fe Springs Promenade. He demonstrated social media comments that were posted in regards to people's memories with the promenade when it was called the Santa Fe Springs Griffith Center. He spoke about upcoming businesses this year such as KFC, La Michoacana Ice Cream, Crazy Tokyo Sushi, Tempo Collection and others.
Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke about the Emergency Management Training that took place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He also spoke about the Facility Med Packs that were recently added at all city facilities. There will also be training for staff to be able to use the materials provided in the boxes.
• Fire Chief, Chad Van Meeteren spoke about SFS Fire hosting a regional training drill for Urban Search and Rescue.
• Finance Manager, Lana Dich spoke about the City hosting a Summer Hiring Expo on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9am to 1pm at Town Center Hall.
Lastly, she spoke about an upcoming voicemail system update to replace the now defunct call pilot system that serviced the City's phone system. • Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas spoke about the Library's First Friday with Sgt. Peppers, a local tribute band. She recapped the Older Adult's Valentine's Dance and the Valentine's Adaptive Recreation Dance. She spoke about the upcoming Aquatics Community Engagement meeting on February 15, 2023 and about the Los Nietos Park Playground Improvements.
Lastly, she promoted the upcoming Penny Carnival on Monday, February 20, 2023.
15. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
No appointments were made.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rodriguez spoke in regards to Lee Squire's flyer he distributed to Council. She welcomed Tom Hatch and also emphasized his background on Human Resources and looks forward to interchanging ideas. She thanked Travis Hickey for stepping in as Acting City Manager and also thanked staff for putting together the special meeting that took place last week regarding the aquatic center project. Lastly, she welcomed everyone to attend the Women's Club "Quartermania" on Sunday.
Councilmember Rounds acknowledged Director Morrell's presentation regarding the previous shopping center. He spoke about Yvette Kirrin and her work. He welcomed Tom Hatch and stated the city will continue moving forward. He noted that he met Tom at Lastly, he acknowledged Travis Hickey for taking on the role of Acting City Manager.
Councilmember Zamora welcomed Tom Hatch and Yvette Kirrin to the City. He acknowledged all staff for their work. He reported on attending the ICA meeting and noted that they emphasized discussions on topics such as domestic violence. Lastly, he noted that city representatives were encouraged to be close with public safety.
Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Mayor Pro Tem Sarno welcomed Tom Hatch and Yvette Kirrin to the City, he acknowledged their commitment and their experience. He also recognized the Fire Department. He noted that he attended the recognition dinner and thanked the people that attended today as they are part of the event. He thanked Director Torres for "Coffee with the Cops" event. He recognized Rick Brown for working alongside local schools.
Lastly, he encouraged the community to attend the aquatic center community workshop that is scheduled on February 15, 2023.
Mayor Martin acknowledged both public speakers Lee Squire and Bruce Crow. She noted that the City will always support the police department. She thanked Travis Hickey for stepping in as Acting City Manager. She welcomed Tom Hatch to the City. Lastly, she spoke about the aquatic center community meeting and encouraged everyone to attend to share their ideas. She noted that the City will seek grants to assist in funding the project.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting in memory of Gloria Lara and Virginia Carrillo at 6:58 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sht 34/23
Janet Martinez Date
City Clerk