APPROVED: 08/15/2023
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 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 Jeffrey Alvarado.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Police Chief Aviv Bar led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
The following Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce members were introduced:
Mark Gutierrez, Owner from GILMAR Automotive Group and Kathie Fink, Chamber of Commerce CEO
Mayor Martin moved Item No. 19B to the beginning of the agenda.
19. PRESENTATIONS
b. Recognition of the 2023 Beautification Award Recipients (Community Services)
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
6. 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.
Minutes of the June 20, 2023 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.
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to approve the Item Nos. 6A and 6B, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of the June 20, 2023 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.
Status Update of Water-Related Capital Improvement Projects (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Receive and file the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to approve Item Nos. 7A through 7C, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
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 Housing Successor.
Minutes of the June 6 and 20, 2023 Housing Successor Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
9. 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 June 6 and 20, 2023 Successor Agency Meetings (City Clerk) Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to approve the minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Zamora, Sarno, Rodríguez, Rounds, and Martin
Nayes:
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 June 6, 7, 16, and 20, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meetings (City Clerk)
Recommendation:
• Approve the minutes as submitted.
b. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1130 Amending Chapter 32 of Title I of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code relating to City Commissions and Committees (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1130, an ordinance of the City of Santa Fe Springs amending Sections 32.33 and 32.34 of Chapter 32 of Title IIl of the Code of Santa Fe Springs relating to City Commissions and Committees. c. Approval of Vending Machine Agreement between City of Santa Fe Springs and T&L Vending (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Approve a three-year Vending Machine Agreement with T&L Vending for the Operation of the Vending Machines; and
• Authorize the Mayor to execute the Vending Machine Agreement with T&L Vending.
d. Approval of Use Agreement for Athletic Fields and Facilities with Orange County Flag Football Academy (Community Services)
Recommendation:
• Approve the Use Agreement for Athletic Fields and Facilities with Orange County Flag Football Academy;
• Authorize the Mayor to execute and sign the Use Agreement for Athletic
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Fields and Facilities with Orange County Flag Football Academy, DBA Matt Leinart Flag Football.
e. Fire Station Bay Doors Replacement - Authorize to Advertise (Fire) Recommendation:
Approve the scope of work.
• Authorize the Department of Fire-Rescue to advertise for door replacement bids.
• City Hall Roof Replacement - Award of Contract (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Appropriate $1,290,000.00 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the City Hall Roof Replacement (PW 220005); • Accept the bids; and
• Award a contract Best Contracting Services, Inc., of Gardena, California, in the amount of $1,512,816.00.
g. On-Call Transportation Services for Bussing with A&D - Contract Renewal (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve the agreement with A&D Transportation L.P., of Santa Fe Springs, California, to provide On-Call Transportation Services; and • Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. h. Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program for Data Sharing - Approval of MOU with Metro (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).
i. City of Irwindale Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Approve the agreement with the City of Irwindale to provide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services; and
• Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. j. Approve of Parcel Map No.082433 - 9920 Pioneer Boulevard (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Approve Parcel Map No. 082433;
• Find that Parcel Map No. 082433 together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the City's General Plans; and • Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Parcel Map No. 082433. k. California Highway Patrol (CHP) - Request for Approval of Traffic Control Plans for National Night Out (NNO) 2023 (Police Services)
Recommendation:
• Approve the traffic control plans prepared for the closure of several City
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings streets in the immediate vicinity of the California Highway Patrol located on Orr and Day Road for the detouring of traffic for the 2023 National Night Out Event to be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
I. Award to Ford of Long Beach for the Purchase of One (1) New 2023 Ford F-150 Truck (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Accept the bids; and
Award the order to Ford of Long Beach for one (1) New 2023 Ford F-150 truck; and
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $41,911.40 to Ford of Long Beach.
m. Purchase of One (1) 2024 New/Unused Chevrolet Trax from Gilmar Automotive Group (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Accept the bids;
• Appropriate $7,195.03 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 $25,567.40.
n. Award an Order to Swarco-McCain Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Cabinets (Finance)
Recommendation:
• Award an order to Swarco-McCain Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal cabinets; and
• Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to process a Purchase Order in the amount of $61,986.08 to Swarco-McCain Inc. o. Award to S & J Supply Co. for the Purchase of Industrial Fire Hydrants (Finance) Recommendation:
• Award to S & J Supply Co. for the purchase of industrial fire hydrants; and • Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to process a Purchase Order in the amount of $60,028.02 to S& J Supply Co.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to approve the consent agenda, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Resolution No. 9875 - Levy Annual Assessments for Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive) FY 2023/24 (Public Works) Recommendation:
• Open the Public Hearing;
Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing;
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings • Adopt Resolution No. 9875 confirming the diagram and assessment, and providing for annual assessment levy; and
• Authorize the Director of Finance to execute all documents necessary with the County of Los Angeles in order to process the collection of assessments related to Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive) for FY 2023/24.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Rounds to adopt Resolution No. 9875 confirming the diagram and assessment, and providing for annual assessment levy, and authorize the Director of Finance to execute all documents necessary with the County of Los Angeles in order to process the collection of assessments related to Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive) for FY 2023/24, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Resolution No. 9876 - Levy Annual Assessments for City of Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 (FY 2023/24) (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Open the Public Hearing;
• Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing;
• Adopt Resolution No. 9876 confirming the diagram and assessment, and providing for annual assessment levy; and
• Authorize the Director of Finance to execute all documents necessary with the County of Los Angeles in order to process the collection of assessments related to Lighting District No. 1 for FY 2023/24.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Zamora to adopt Resolution No. 9876 confirming the diagram and assessment, and providing for annual assessment levy, and authorize the Director of Finance to execute all documents necessary with the County of Los Angeles in order to process the collection of assessments related to Lighting District No. 1 for FY 2023/24, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Resolution No. 9871 - Approving the Issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "CMFA") qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of Citrus Court Apartments and certain other matters relating thereto (Planning)
Recommendation:
• Open the public hearing, receive the staff report and any comments from the public regarding the proposed issuance of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "CMFA"), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000, (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a 138-unit multi- family rental housing project, generally known as Citrus Court Apartments, located at 8121 Broadway Avenue, Whittier, California (the "Project") • Conduct the Public Hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), and as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). • Adopt Resolution No. 9871, approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Citrus Whittier LLC, with Affordable Housing Alliance Il, Inc., dba Integrity Housing as the sole member (the "Borrower") which is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"), to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely to satisfy the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following). • Authorize the Mayor and or designee to execute any and all documents deemed necessary or advisable to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of Resolution No. 9871 and the financing approved hereby.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
Bruce Crow spoke during public comment.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to adopt Resolution No. 9871, approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Citrus Whittier LLC, with Affordable Housing Alliance II, Inc., dba Integrity Housing as the sole member (the "Borrower") which is an organization described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"), to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely to satisfy the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 and authorize the Mayor and or designee to execute any and all documents deemed necessary or advisable to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings terms and intent of Resolution No. 9871 and the financing approved hereby, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Resolution No. 9874 - Approval of Programs/Projects Proposed for Funding During FY 2023/2024 Under the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles (City Manager) Recommendation:
• Open the Public Hearing;
Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing;
• Approve the acceptance of CDBG funds as described in the body of this report;
Adopt Resolution No. 9874; and
Authorize Staff to transmit the planning documents to the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
Bruce Crow spoke during public comment.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the acceptance of CDBG funds as described in the body of this report, adopt Resolution No. 9874, and authorize Staff to transmit the planning documents to the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Confirmation of 2022/23 Weed Abatement Charges (City Clerk) Recommendation:
Open the Public Hearing
• Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing;
• Confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's 2022/23 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.
There were no public speakers.
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's 2022/23 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
16. City Manager Employment Agreement with René Bobadilla (City Attorney) Recommendation:
• Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and René Bobadilla.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Rounds, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and René Bobadilla, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
17. Presentation by Consultant AECOM on the Objective Development Standards Project, which will be integrated into the Targeted Zoning Ordinance Updates Project (Planning) Recommendation:
• Receive the project presentation from AECOM, provide feedback as desired, and thereafter file the report.
Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell introduced Susan Ambrosini from AECOM to provide a presentation on Item No. 17.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
18. Little Lake School District Pioneer Blvd. Frontage Road Improvement - Approval of Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding (Public Works)
Recommendation:
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Little Lake School District; • Authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding; • Approve adding the Pioneer Blvd Frontage Road Improvement 2023 Project to the Capital Improvement Plan; and
• Appropriate $61,525.00 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Improvements Fund to the Pioneer Blvd Frontage Road Improvement Project.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Rounds, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Little Lake School District, authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding, approve adding the Pioneer Bld Frontage Road Improvement 2023 Project to the Capital Improvement Plan, and appropriate $61,525.00 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the Pioneer Bld Frontage Road Improvement Project, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
19. PRESENTATIONS
c. Introduction of New Employee, Jose Larios, Associate Civil Engineer (Public Works) d. Every 15 Minutes Program - St. Paul High School (Police Services)
20. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Lee Squire, Bruce Crow, Angelica Vergara, and Janie Aguirre.
21. CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REPORTS
• Acting City Manager, Travis Hickey welcomed new City Manager René Bobadilla.
He also provided a brief presentation on the City's sales tax. • Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas spoke about the Independence Day event and an incident that occurred during a day camp excursion. She also shared information about upcoming events such as the Summer Reading At the Library, the Fun in the Sun Adaptive Dance, and the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center Cooling Center.
• Fire Chief, Chad Van Meeteren spoke about the annual CUPA "Folding & Stuffing Party" which involved Fire staff stuffing envelopes with invoices for permits. He also spoke about the sale of a retired fire truck to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Company in Union Grove, Alabama. Lastly, he spoke about the returning unit that was combating the Rabbit Fire in Moreno Valley, CA.
• Director of Police Services, Dino Torres spoke in regards to the automated license place readers and calls received related to the reports. He also spoke about the Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic that took place on July 5th. Lastly, he provided a brief update on the Home Security Rebate Program.
• Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell noted that Planning Department has hired a new plan check engineer and is looking to hire an additional building inspector. • Interim Director of Public Works, Yvette Kirrin provided an update on Capital Improvements Projects and spoke about the installation of girders at the intersection of Marquardt and Rosecrans.
22. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
There were no appointments.
Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING Councilmember Rodriguez expressed how residents really like the "I love SFS" shirts that were given out as prizes at City events. She thanked Lee Squire for attending the Independence Day event. She also thanked Rick Brown for the "Every 15 Minutes" program. She welcomed new City Manager, René Bobadilla and Associate Civil Engineer, Jose Larios. Lastly, she gave her condolences to Julia Butler's family.
Councilmember Rounds thanked everyone for attending tonight's meeting. He acknowledged Rick Brown for coordinating the "Every 15 Minutes" program. Lastly, he welcomed new City Manager René Bobadilla and thanked outgoing Interim City Manager Tom Hatch.
Councilmember Zamora reported attending the NALEO conference that took place in New York. He stated that a speaker touched on subjects such as affordable housing and the steps elected members can do to help promote those projects. He acknowledged the newly installed stop sign and welcomed Rene Bobadilla. He thanked Tom Hatch for his work and spoke in regards to Julia Butler's passing.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarno requested to have the Citywide wifi for parks item on the next agenda. He also requested the City Clerk look into an adhoc committee with the Little Lake School District that was discussed a few years go. If it does not exist he would like to have it at the next meeting. He also acknowledged the 4th of July event, and heard great things about the function despite not attending.
Mayor Martin acknowledged Community Services staff for their work on the 4th of July event. She welcomed the new City Manager René Bobadilla and commended Public Works and Police Services for assisting with traffic control in regards to a stalled train.
24. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Julia Butler.
Juanita Martir
ATTEST: Mayor
8/15/23
anet Martine
City Clerk