APPROVED: 11/7/2023
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
October 3, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, and Mayor Martin.
Members absent: None
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Cindy Jarvis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jersey Avenue Elementary ASB President, Alina Santander led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Martin introduced the new department directors:
1. Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Lana Dich
2. Director of Public Works, James Enriquez
Mayor Martin introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Bruce Lazenby, Executive Director of Business Development at Rose Hills Memorial Park
2. Kathie Fink, CEO, Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 8 - 14, 2023 AS "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS
PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023
AS "NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH" IN THE CITY OF
SANTA FE SPRINGS
PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023
AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS
4. PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2-7, 2023 AS "YOUTH SPORTS DAY" IN SANTA FE SPRINGS
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5. PUBLIC ARTWORK RESTORATION UPDATE
6. 2023 FIESTAS PATRIAS EVENT RECAP
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke during public comments: Bruce Crow.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
City Manager, René Bobadilla called on the following staff:
• Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas provided information on the following upcoming events: 1) The Shadow of the Raven, and 2) Children's Halloween Reptile Show.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
There were no items considered under the Housing Successor agenda.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
There were no items considered under the Successor Agency agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. NORWALK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Add the project to the City's CIP Program; and
2) Appropriate a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 to the project using Utility Users Tax funds; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on Item No. 7.
Councilmember Zamora requested before and after pictures of the project once completed
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rounds, to add the project to the City's CIP program, and appropriate a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 to the project using Utility Users Tax funds, and take such, additional related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
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8. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 83729 - 13808 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Parcel Map No. 83729; and
2) Find that Parcel Map No. 83729 together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the City's General Plan; and 3) Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Parcel Map No. 83729; and 4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Director of Public Works, James Enriquez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 8.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to find that Parcel Map No. 83729 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. 83729, and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
9. RESOLUTION NO. 9884 - DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AB 1486 - CITY OWNED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN (MU-
DT) ZONE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Find that the declaration of city-owned land is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 9884, declaring that real properties owned by the city and located within the Mixed-Use - Downtown (MU-DT) Zone as surplus land and not necessary for public city's use pursuant to AB 1486 (Surplus Land Act); 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on Item No. 9. Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell introduced Associate Planner, Vince Velasco to provide additional information regarding the Surplus Land Act.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarno inquired about housing pricing. City Manager Bobadilla responded that they would work alongside developers to gain housing advantages from the project while complying with state law. Discussion ensued about the
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to find that the declaration of city-owned land is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopt Resolution No. 9884, declaring that real properties owned by the city and located within the Mixed- Use - Downtown (MU-DT) Zone as surplus land and not necessary for public city's use pursuant to AB 1486 (Surplus Land Act), and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a Councilmember wishes to discuss should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motion.
Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance.
10. MINUTES OF THE JULY 26, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
11. RESIDENTIAL STREETS IMPROVEMENTS SOUTH OF FLORENCE AVENUE (TRIANGLE) AND LONGWORTH AVENUE (ORR & DAY ROAD TO HARVEST
AVENUE) - FINAL PAYMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Final Payment to R.J. Noble Company of Orange, California for $81,770.50 (Less 5% Retention) for the subject project; and 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO SIGN
THREE GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY LIBRARY
AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services to sign the following grant agreements from the State Library:
a. eBooks for All
b. Zip Books
c. SFS Grows: Climate Warriors
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13. APPROVAL OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY LIBRARY'S CHILDREN'S INTERNET
PROTECTION ACT (CIPA) POLICY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Library's Children's Internet Protection Act policy.
14. PURCHASE OF TWO-WAY RADIOS FROM COMMLINE, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award the purchase of two-way radios and related equipment to CommLine, Inc.; 2) Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $27,767.93 for this purchase.
15. REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND THE 2023 NEOGOV
CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve out-of-state travel for the Human Resources Analyst and Human Resources Specialist to attend the 2023 NEOGOV Conference in Las Vegas.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 9885 ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF
MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9885, establishing the City's maximum contribution to medical insurance premiums under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
17. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES RELATED TO THE
RELOCATION OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO/VISUAL WORKSTATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award an order to Western Audio Visual for the purchase of new equipment and services to move the audio-visual workstation to the rear of the Council Chambers. 2) Authorize the Director of Purchasing Services to process a Purchase Order in the amount of $42,300.00 to Western Audio Visual.
3) Appropriate $42,300.00 from General Fund Reserves to the 10129000-542050 Non- Recurring account.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to approve the consent agenda, by the following vote:
Minutes of the October 3, 2023 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Ayes: Rodriguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rounds thanked everyone for the birthday wishes and also thanked everyone who supported the Relay for Life event. He also welcomed new employees.
Councilmember Zamora reported attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo with Mayor Martin. He gave compliments to City Manager Bobadilla and congratulated the new department directors.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarno welcomed the new department directors and requested to revisit ad-hoc committees.
Mayor Martin reported attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo and the Gateway Cities COG retreat. She also appointed Sally Gaitan to the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. in memory of fallen Los Angeles County Sherriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.
ATTEST:
findefing " 7/2023
Fernando N. Muñoz, CMC Date
Deputy City Clerk