APPROVED: 03/19/2024
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
February 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sarno called the meeting to order at 6:01 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
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Youth Leadership Committee members Vanesa Doss and Sophie Pantoja led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Wendy Meador-Kunert, Business Intelligence Manager from Tangram Interiors
PRESENTATIONS
1. THE BEST OF SFS - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF LOWERS WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (COMMUNITY
SERVICES
PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING MARCH 2024 AS "NATIONAL READING MONTH" (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
CHANGES TO AGENDA
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one wishing to speak during public comments.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Community Services, Maricela Balderas provided information on the First Friday Event - "Illusions by Allen" - at the Santa Fe Springs Library.
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PUBLIC HEARING
4. ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing;
2) Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing; and
3) Direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at 6:23 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. FY 2023-2024 MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve staff recommendation of a $2.6 million increase adjustment to the revenue and an additional $1.3 million to the expenditures in the General Fund detailed in attachments B & C.
2) Approve staff recommendation of $800,000 reduction to the initial estimated revenue and an additional $110,000 to the expenditures in the Water Fund detailed in attachments A & C.
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3) Approve adjustments for twelve (12) positions (attachments C & D):
a. Seven (7) new full-time positions
b. Three (3) reclassifications to the current positions c. Reclass two (2) hourly employees to one (1) full-time d. Eliminate one (1) budgeted position
City Manager, René Bobadilla introduced Director of Finance, Lana Dich to provide a brief presentation on Item No. 5. She provided a detailed summary of each department, and provided an outlook that included circumstances that could affect the next budget. Lastly, she provided a timeline for the upcoming budget. City Manager Bobadilla expressed to Council that additional positions and the ongoing class and compensation study are expected to be incorporated in the next fiscal year budget.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve staff recommendation of a $2.6 million increase adjustment to the revenue and an additional $1.3 million to the expenditures in the General Fund detailed in attachments B & C, approve staff recommendation of $800,000 reduction to the initial estimated revenue and an additional $110,000 to the expenditures in the Water Fund detailed in attachments A & C, and approve adjustments for twelve (12) positions (attachments C & D) which include the following: a) seven (7) new full-time positions, b) Three (3) reclassifications to the current positions, c) Reclass two (2) hourly employees to one (1) full-time, and d) eliminate one (1) budgeted position, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
6. POLICE SERVICES STAGING FACILITY STORM DAMAGE - EMERGENCY
REPAIRS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Pursuant to Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Section 34.23 and California Public Contract Code Section 22050, by a four-fifths vote authorize the repairs to proceed without competitive bidding; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on Item No. 6.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to pursuant to Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Section 34.23 and California Public Contract Code Section 22050, by a four-fifths vote authorize the repairs to proceed without competitive bidding, and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Since oranger, any 20, out rinancing Authority, Water utiy Authority, Housing Successor,
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.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23, 2024 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 JANUARY 23, 2024 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.
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.
inutes of the February 20, 2024 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor uccessor Agency, and City Council Meeting:
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
12. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23, 2024 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
13. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23, 2024 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 JANUARY 23, 2024 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
15. FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER (CITY
ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Fe Springs and René Bobadilla.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Absent: None
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
No appointments were made.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Martin remarked at the positive changes in the midyear budget and thanked staff. She promoted Miss Santa Fe Springs court, and commented about the end- of-watch for former Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer.
Councilmember Rodriguez welcomed all the new hires and thanked the Finance Department for the midyear budget. She commented on the Mardi Gras dance, and provided thanks for those that donated to Quartermania which will take place on March 17th
Councilmember Zamora highlighted the great work achieved by Whittier Police Department by using technology to enhance their effectiveness. He expressed that the City be compassionate to staffs concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds thanked the Finance Department for the midyear budget and thanked the City Manager. He looked forward to staff promotions and talked about the end-of-watch for Officer Keith Boyer.
• Mayor Sarno congratulated Lower's Welding & Fabrication for their 50 years within the City. He talked about touring a local business that has a sizeable impact in other businesses, and also spoke about addressing the graffiti in the development area located on Norwalk Blvd and Florence Ave.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. in memory of Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer.
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Jay Sarno
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Fernando N. Muñoz Date
Deputy City Clerk