APPROVED: 04/02/2024
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 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
Danica Lopez from St. Gregory the Great led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Lina Ariza from CBM Real Estate & Home Loans
2. Diego De Lama from State Farm Insurance
3. Kathie Fink from Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
CHANGES TO AGENDA
There were no changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during public comment: 1) CONASUPO Food Bank Representatives and 2) Noe Galvan from "La Michoacana"
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Parks and Recreation, Gus Hernandez promoted the 5K Shamrock Fun Run.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS
ATHLETIC FIELD AND FACILITY ALLOCATION POLICY (PARKS & RECREATION) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Athletic Field and Facility Allocation Policy (Attachment A); and Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla introduced Director of Parks and Recreation, Gus Hernandez to provide a presentation on Item No. 1. Director Hernandez provided information on how the new policy implements best practices and was vetted by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Director Hernandez provided additional information on reservation procedures and methods to resolve conflicts.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the Athletic Field and Facility Allocation Policy, 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Il matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a Councilmembe ishes to discuss should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motio Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
2. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2024 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
3. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 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 FEBRUARY 6, 2024 SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9897 (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9897, ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in conjunction with the annual levy of assessments for Street Lighting District No. 1; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-01 (HAWKINS STREET AND PALM DRIVE) - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9898 (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9898, ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in conjunction with the annual levy of assessments for Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-01 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive); and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
POLICE SERVICES STAGING FACILITY STORM DAMAGE - EMERGENCY
REPAIRS UPDATE (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 continuing the repairs without competitive bidding; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. REVISED 2024 5K FUN RUNWALK TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS (PARKS &
RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the revised 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 Telegraph Road for the detouring of traffic for the 2024 5K Fun Run/Walk route on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - DAILY POOL MAINTENANCE AND
POOL EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES (PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Request for Bids and specifications contained therein; and
Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings 2) Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to advertise for bids for daily pool maintenance and pool equipment repair services; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
RESOLUTION NO. 9899 - APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AND THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Resolution No. 9899 - the renewal of the General Services Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the County of Los Angeles for a five-year period commencing on July 1, 2024, and in so doing, authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement documents; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES -
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the Director of Planning to advertise a Request For Qualifications for On- Call Professional Environmental Consulting Services; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV FOR BUDGET mAnagemenT
SOFTWARE (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year software as a service (Saas reement with ClearGov tor Buddet Manadement Software for -iscal Year (- y 2024-2027.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to approve Item Nos. 2 through 12, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
None.
Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Martin spoke about how nice it is to have local businesses attend the council meetings. She talked about former employee Jasmine Duque and asked for blessings and prayers.
Councilmember Rodriguez also thanked the businesses and spoke about the wellness fair at Heritage Park offered by L.A. CADA. She congratulated Director Hernandez on his promotion. She spoke about Read Across America and asked City Manager Bobadilla to have Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School tour City Hall and the fire station.
Councilmember Zamora also asked for prayers for Jasmine Duque and asked to be mindful of the rain and the accompanying hazards. Lastly, he thanked Public Works for filling potholes.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds thanked everyone in attendance, including the businesses. He congratulated Director Hernandez on his promotion and also commented on the pothole issues.
Mayor Sarno thanked the businesses for attending, and congratulated Director Hernandez on his promotion. He also spoke about the upcoming Shamrock 5k Fun Run.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. in memory of Santa Fe High School Football Coach Rick Sowers and Nickie Stradley.
Jay Sarnol
Mayor
ATTEST:
04/2/24
Fernando N. Muñoz Date
Deputy City Clerk