APPROVED: 03/05/2024
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sarno called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rounds, and Mayor/Chair Sarno.
Members absent: None
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Santa Fe Springs Women's Club led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Carlos Gallardo from Farmers & Merchants Bank
2. Kathie Fink, CEO from SFS Chamber
PRESENTATIONS
1. 2024 YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT ON RETREAT TO GREEN VALLEY,
CA & RECOGNITION OF RETREAT SPONSOR, SERV-WEL DISPOSAL & RECYCLING (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
2. PARAMEDIC INTRODUCTION (FIRE)
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
CHANGES TO AGENDA
There were no changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during public comment: 1) Isabel Cervantes, and 2) Jorge Herrera Avila
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas provided information on the Presidents Day Penny Carnival on February 19, 2024.
Minutes of the February 6, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
4. STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT
PROGRAM (POLICE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing; and receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and therefore close the Public Hearing; and 2) Approve the expenditure of the State of California Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant funds as outlined in the plan contained herein.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief introduction on Item No. 4.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak on Item No. 4.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, 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: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 YEAR-END REVIEW AND PRESENTATION OF THE
CITY'S ANNUAL COOMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) (FINANCE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 20, 2023, and related communications; 2) Authorize the transfer of $25 million from the FY 2022-23 increase in available General Fund balance to the following reserves and/or funds:
a. $7 million available balance to the Unfunded Liability Reserve for deposit into the California Employer's Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT)
b. $6.75 million of available balance to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund
c. $4 million of available balance to the Equipment Replacement Fund d. $4 million of available balance to the Economic Contingency Reserve
Minutes of the February 6, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings e. $3 million of available balance to the Employee Liability Fund for Compensated Absences liability
f. $250,000 of available balance to the Renovation and Replacement Reserve 3) Authorize the transfer of $466,000 for the FY 2022-23 increase in available Water Fund balance to the Water CIP Reserve Fund.
City Manager, René Bobadilla introduced Director of Finance, Lana Dich who provided a brief presentation to Item No. 5. Director Dich introduced Julio Morales, Senior Managing Director from Kosmont Financial Services. He provided information on the City's CaPERS liability, pension funding strategies, and answers to frequent questions. He stated that he would return to provide additional workshops so that the City can implement plans to meet its financial obligations.
Director Dich then provided a presentation which detailed expenditures, actual vs budgeted amounts, and the incorporation of a reserve for renovation and replacements.
City Manager Bobadilla expanded on the uses of the renovation and replacement reserve.
Lastly, Director Dich expanded on the Water Fund Summary and thanked Finance staff.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 20, 2023, and related communications, authorize the transfer of $25 million from the FY 2022-23 increase in available General Fund balance to the following reserves and/or funds:
a. $7 million available balance to the Unfunded Liability Reserve for deposit into the California Employer's Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) b. $6.75 million of available balance to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund
c. $4 million of available balance to the Equipment Replacement Fund d. $4 million of available balance to the Economic Contingency Reserve e. $3 million of available balance to the Employee Liability Fund for Compensated Absences liability
f. $250,000 of available balance to the Renovation and Replacement Reserve and authorize the transfer of $466,000 for the FY 2022-23 increase in available Water Fund balance to the Water CIP Reserve Fund, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES - AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Accept the proposal from and award a contract to Transtech Engineering, Inc. (Transtech) for Building Plan Check and Inspection Services; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Minutes of the February 6, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on Item No. 6 It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to accept the proposal from and award a contract to Transtech Engineering, Inc. (Transtech) for Building Plan Check and Inspection Services, and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Absent: None
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.
Mayor Sarno requested Item No. 14 be considered separately.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2024 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2024 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2024 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 9896 - WEED ABATEMENT (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
Minutes of the February 6, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings 1) Adopt Resolution No. 9896 declaring weeds a public nuisance, declaring its intention to remove them, and setting Tuesday, February 20, 2024 as the date for Public Hearing.
11. TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 21, 2023 (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the report.
12. AUTHORIZE BANKING SERVICES WITH FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Banking Services with Farmers & Merchants
13. AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE 1A - AWARD OF
CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award a construction contract to California Commercial Pools, Inc. of Glendora, California in the amount of $3,973,639.45 for the construction of the Aquatic Center Improvement Project Phase 1A; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve Item Nos. 7 through 13, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
14. REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9895 (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9895 approving an application for specified grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2023 [19.561(b)(46)] for the Regional Aquatic Center Renovation Project; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief explanation on Item No. 14.
Minutes of the February 6, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to adopt Resolution No. 9895 approving an application for specified grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2023 [19.561(b) (b)(46)] for the Regional Aquatic Center Renovation Project, and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Martin appointed Nancy Krueger to the Senior Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Zamora reported attending ICA 2024 Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, California. He requested that if the City were to receive funds to combat fentanyl, that some of those funds be used to educate school-aged children.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds also attended ICA 2024 Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara and echoed the same sentiments as Councilmember Zamora. He also thanked everyone in attendance.
Councilmember Rodriguez welcomed the new employees and also spoke about attending the Neighborly Elf Recognition Dinner. Lastly, she thanked the Police Department.
Councilmember Martin spoke about attending the ICA 2024 Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara and echoed the sentiments of her peers. She highlighted the Women's Club and welcomed Transtech to the City.
Mayor Sarno thanked the Women's Club for attending the meeting and welcomed Transtech to the City. He thanked the Public Works for tending to the many issues brought upon by the rain.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
3/6/2024
Fernando N. Muñoz Date
Deputy City Clerk