APPROVED: 01/23/2024
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
December 5, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Rounds, Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Sarno, and Mayor/Chair Martin.
Members absent: Councilmember/Director Rodriguez
INVOCATION
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lakeview Elementary students Ava, Paisley, Riley, and Colton Perry led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Martin introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Kathie Fink, CEO, Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING MAYOR FROM LEGISLATIVE, BUSINESS, AND
EDUCATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
MAYOR YEAR-END RECAP
INSTALLATION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
Fernando Muñoz, Deputy City Clerk declared the office of the Mayor to be vacant and opened nominations.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarno and Councilmember Zamora received nominations for Mayor.
Councilmember Zamora declined his nomination.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to close nominations and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Sarno as Mayor, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Martin, Rounds, Zamora, and Mayor Pro Tem Sarno.
ABSENT: Councilmember Rodriguez
Deputy City Clerk Muñoz announced Jay Sarno as the new Mayor.
Deputy City Clerk Muñoz declared the office of the Mayor Pro Tem to be vacant and Minutes of the December 5, 2023 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
opened nominations.
Councilmember Rounds received a nomination for Mayor Pro Tem. nominations ad appoint Gime errands as ayor Prem, by the froline vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Martin, Rounds, Zamora, and Mayor Sarno.
ABSENT: Councilmember Rodriguez
Deputy City Clerk Muñoz announced William K. Rounds as the new Mayor Pro Tem.
CHANGES TO AGENDA
City Manager, René Bobadilla announced that Item No. 4 would be tabled to the next council meeting. Deputy City Clerk, Fernando Muñoz announced a typo on Item No. 12 to correctly be reflected as Resolution No. SA-2023-002.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke under public comments: Bruce Crow. Jonathan Hawes submitted an email for public comment.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
3. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE APPROVAL OF ALCOHOL SALES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 86 AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9889 - AN ALCOHOL
SALES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE USE (POLICE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing and receive the written and oral report and any comments from the public regarding Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit (ASCUP) Case No. 86, and thereafter, close the Public Hearing; and
2) Find that the applicant's ASCUP request meets the criteria set forth in §§155.628 and 155.716 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit; and
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3) Approve Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 86, subject to the conditions of approval as contained within Resolution No. 9889; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 9889, which incorporates the City Council's findings and actions regarding this matter.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to find that the applicant's ASCUP request meets the criteria set forth in $$ 155.628 and 155.716 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, approve Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 86, subject to the conditions of approval as contained within Resolution No. 9889, and adopt Resolution No. 9889, which incorporates the City Council's findings and actions regarding this matter, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: Rodriguez
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES AND EXTERNAL
ORGANIZATIONS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Review and make appointments to City commissions and committees as desired; and 2) Review and make appointments to City Council liaisons to advisory committees as desired; and
3) Review and make appointments to City Council subcommittees as desired; and 4) Review and make appointments to external organizations as desired; and 5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Item No. 4 was tabled to the next council meeting.
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.
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
5. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
6. 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 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
8. 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.
STATUS UPDATE OF WATER-RELATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (PUBLIC WORKS)
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
10. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 7 AND 21, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
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1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
11. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 7 AND 21, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
12. RESOLUTION NO. SA-2023-002, CONFIRMING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED MAY 11, 1995 WITH
THE SCHORK FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A GRANT DEED CONVEYING THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APN: 8082-002-914 AND 8082-002-915 TO THE
SCHORK FAMILY PARTNERSHP (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Confirm the continued existence of that certain Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") dated May 11, 1995, between the Santa Fe Springs Community Redevelopment Commission/Redevelopment Agency and the Schork Family Partnership.
2) Adopt Resolution No. SA-2023-002, authorizing the execution of a Grant Deed of the Successor Agency properties located at APN: 8082-002-914 and 8082-002-915 to the Schork Family Partnership.
3) Recommend to the Oversight Board the approval of the transfer of the properties located at APN: 8082-002-914 and 8082-002-915 to the Schork Family Partnership pursuant to the DDA.
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CITY COUNCIL
13. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 7 AND 21, 2023 REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 9891 - SUPPORT OF THE L.A. CADA LYNWOOD PROJECT (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Adopt Resolution No. 9891, expressing support for the L.A. CADA Lynwood Project.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9890, A REPLACEMENT RESOLUTION FOR RESOLUTION 9754, SPECIFICALLY REMOVING THE CITY MANAGER'S NAME,
BUT RETAINING THE TITLE OF CITY MANAGER, WITH ALL OTHER ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9754 REMAINING IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9890, replacing Resolution No. 9754, specifically removing the prior City Manager's name, but retaining the title of City Manager with all other provisions remaining the same as in Resolution No. 9754. 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC
CONTROL PLANS FOR OPERATION JINGLE ALL THE WAY (POLICE SERVICES) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the traffic control plans prepared for the closure of several City streets in the immediate vicinity of the California Highway Patrol located on Orr and Day Road for the detouring of traffic for Operation Jingle all the Way to be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: Rodriguez
Recused: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Zamora wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Martin thanked staff and Cindy Jarvis for the invocations at the council meetings.
Mayor Sarno wished everyone a Merry Christmas and looked forward to the upcoming year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. in memory of Marilyn Smith, a member of the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Soroptimist for over 25 year.
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Say Some
av Sarn
Mayor
ATTEST:
1/25/24
Fernando N. Muñoz Date
Deputy City Clerk