APPROVED: 11/21/2023
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 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
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Youth Leadership Advisory Committee Member, Jisel Morales led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
The following Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce members were introduced:
Wendy Meador-Kunert from Tangram Interiors.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION FROM RIO HONDO COLLEGE TRUSTEE KRISTAL OROZCO AND SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT DR. MARILYN FLORES (CITY MANAGER)
2. PRESENTATION FROM FIRE CHIEF, CHAD VAN MEETEREN ON RELAY FOR LIFE (FIRE)
3. PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 23 - 31, 2023 AS "RED RIBBON WEEK" IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (POLICE SERVICES)
4. HERITAGE PARK AUDIO TOUR (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke under public comments: Isabel Cervantes.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
• Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas promoted the following upcoming events: 1) Fiestas de Octubre, 2) Lantern Tours at Heritage Park, and 3) Halloween Carnival at Los Nietos Park.
• Director of Planning, Wayne Morrell spoke about the following projects: 1) Chick-Fil-A, and 2) Sonic's Drive-In.
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS
5. APPROVAL OF REVISED HERITAGE ARTWORK IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM -
ART EDUCATION GRANT GUIDELEINES RECOMMENDED BY HERITAGE ARTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAAC) (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the revised Heritage Artwork in Public Places Program - Art Education Grant Guidelines recommended by the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee.
Family & Human Services Supervisor, Ed Ramirez provided a brief presentation on Item No. 5
Mayor Pro Tem Sarno inquired about including 3D printers under the guidelines for printer supplies in the future. He also inquired about Lakeside Middle School, and was assured by staff that most of the students that will receive residency will be within the City. Mayor Martin requested that city residents be prioritized.
Manager Ramirez stated that application guidelines require a description of how 3D printers will be utilized.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the revised Heritage Artwork in Public Places Program - Art Education Grant Guidelines recommended by the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF SANTA FE SPRINGS RELATING
TO PURCHASING (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1133: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AMENDING CHAPTER 34 (FINANCE AND REVENUE) OF TITLE III OF THE CODE OF SANTA FE SPRINGS RELATING TO PURCHASING.
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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City Attorney, Ivy M. Tsai provided a brief presentation on Item No. 6.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sarno, to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1133, and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes:
Recused: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
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
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH
THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (PFA) (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Receive and file the report.
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH
THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY (WUA) (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Receive and file the report.
11. STATUS UPDATE OF WATER-RELATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (PUBLIC WORKS)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Receive and file the report; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
14. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE PACKAGE (EMERGENCY RESPONSE LIGHTS
AND RADIOS) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the purchase of Whelen Emergency Lighting and Siren Equipment installation from 911Vehicle; and
2) Authorize 911Vehicle to install grant-purchased communication equipment; and 3) Authorize purchasing and installing Santa Fe Springs Department of Fire-Rescue graphics and emergency reflective tape from 911Vehicle.
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16. PURCHASE REPLACEMENT SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA), PACKICYLINDER; NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
REQUIRED (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the purchase of a replacement Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) pack/cylinder from Curtis Fire Equipment; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
17. FIRE STATION APPARATUS BAY DOORS REPLACEMENT - AWARD OF
CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Accept the bids; and
2) Award a contract to GMAT, Inc. dba: Inland Overhead Door Co. of Colton, California in the amount of $209,000.00; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
18. CLARKE ESTATE PARKING LOT PAVING IMPROVEMENTS - AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve adding the Clarke Estate Parking Lot Paving Improvements project to the Capital Improvement Plan; and
2) Appropriate $300,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Plan Fund to the Clarke Estate Parking Lot Paving Improvements Project; and 3) Approve the Plans & Specifications; and
4) Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids; and 5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
19. 2024 5K FUN RUN/WALK TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the traffic control plans prepared for the closure of various City streets in the area bordered by Orr and Day Road, Pioneer Boulevard, Florence Avenue and
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Telegraph Road for the detouring of traffic for the 2024 5K Fun Run/Walk route on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rounds, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rodríguez, Rounds, Zamora, Sarno and Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rodriguez thanked staff for cleaning up the Community Garden. She also highlighted the Walk to School and Fire Department Open House evens. Lastly, she thanked Library Services staff for the reptile show.
Councilmember Rounds looked forward to all the upcoming events for the remainder of the year.
Councilmember Zamora commended employee Julian Jackson on his presentation. He asked for prayers for Israel and Palestine, and thanked those serving in the armed forces.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarno thanked all those involved with Relay for Life.
Mayor Martin promoted the Women's Club Holiday Boutique event on November 3. She spoke about the great offerings brought forward by staff, and invited residents to the Red Ribbon Parade and wished them a Happy Halloween.
ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. in memory of Whittier Union High School District Trustee, Ralph Pacheco and Nathan Garrison.
Juanita Martin
Mayor
ATTEST:
It chin 1/21/2023
Fernando N. Muño: Date
Deputy City Clerk