APPROVED: 05/07/2024
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
April 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rounds.
Members absent: Mayor Sarno.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Martin led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Youth Leadership Committee member Jilliana Casillas led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Lina Ariza from CBM Real Estate & Home Loans
2. Debbie Wade from El Tepeyac Restaurant & Tequila Sports Bar
3. Kathie Fink from Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
PRESENTATIONS
1. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT - YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE (PARKS & RECREATION)
2. ABIGAIL BARRAZA FOUNDATION - RECOGNITION OF THE 2023-24 MISS
SANTA FE SPRINGS COURT (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
3. PROCLAMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21-27, 2024 AS "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK" (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
4. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2024 AS "DONATE LIFE MONTH" (CITY
MANAGER)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
There were no changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one wishing to speak during public comments.
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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None
HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1B - PROJECT UPDATE (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the project update report/presentation for the project; and 2) Provide direction to staff relating to project features, design features and color schemes to be included in the final design of the Aquatic Center Improvements Project (Phase 1B); and
3) Authorize the City Engineer to issue a Task Order to Southstar Engineering for Project Management Services in the Amount of $125,000 for the subject project; and 4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Director of Public Works, James Enriquez introduced Assistant Director of Public Works and Project Manager, Robert Garcia to provide a brief presentation on Item No. 5.
Assistant Director Garcia provided an update on the project, which is slated to address deteriorating and cracking pool foundations while also incorporating amenities. He talked about the scope of work, fiscal impact, and the projected completed schedule. In summary, the project completion is scheduled to be in Fall 2025. Total cost for Phase 1B and Phase 2 is $13.3M. He introduced the HED Team to provide conceptual designs and renderings. Presentation included information on the concrete block history, the guiding images that reinforced the aesthetics of the proposed designs, and conceptual color schemes. Assistant Director Garcia revisited costs, Phase 1A to cost $5.2M. Revised Phase 1B cost is $9.69M. Council agreed to the structures, and decided to bring back the bright color options with three variants for further consideration.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to receive and file the project update report/presentation for the project, provide direction to staff relating to project features, design features and color schemes to be included in the final design of the Aquatic Center Improvements Project (Phase 1B), authorize the City Engineer to issue a Task Order to Southstar Engineering for Project Management Services in the Amount of $125,000 for the subject project, and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Nayes:
Absent: Sarno
Recused: None
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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.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 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 MARCH 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1135, APPROVING A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTIONS 155.620, 155.628, 155.640, 155.715, 155.865, AND 155.866, AND ADD NEW SECTIONS 155.005 AND 155.006, TO CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) OF TITLE 15 (LAND USE) OF THE CODE OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS, AND DETERMINE THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT UNDER CEQA (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Find and determine that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which indicates that CEQA only applies to projects that have a "significant effect on the environment" as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21068 and in CEQA Guidelines Section 15382; and
2) Find and determine that the proposed Zone Text Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and program of the City's General Plan; and 3) Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1135 by title, adopting a Zone Text Amendment to amend Sections 155.620, 155.628, 155,640, 155.715, 155.865,
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10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1136, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ('ZTA") TO AMEND CHAPTER 154 (SUBDIVISIONS) FOR AN URBAN LOT SPLIT AND CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) FOR THE CREATION OF TWO (2)
RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER LOT, OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 9 AND DETERMINE THAT THE ACTION IS
EXEMPT UNDER CEQA (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Find and determine that Ordinance No. 1136 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65852.21(j) and 66411.7(n), the adoption of an ordinance by a city implementing the provisions of Government Code Sections 66411.7 and 65852.21 to regulate Senate Bill 9; and 2) Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1136 by title, adopting a Zone Text Amendment to ensure that the City's Zoning Ordinance is aligned with the State's Senate Bill 9 regulations; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. 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.
12. APPROVE ADDING THE JOSLIN STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve adding the Joslin Street Drainage Improvement project to the Capital Improvement Plan; and
2) Authorize and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Los Angeles Region, Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W) for the Joslin Drainage Improvement Project; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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13. ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FUNDS - AWARD OF PURCHASE OF
FIREFIGHTER SAFETY GEAR (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award of purchase to Municipal Emergency Services in the amount of $85,085.01 for (15) complete sets of Firefighter Safety Turnout Gear; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM FUNDS - AWARD OF PURCHASE OF
MULTI-GAS MONITORS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award of purchase to Hazmat Resource, Inc. in the amount of $59,628.01 for Multi- Gas Monitors and Related Equipment; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PACKARD STAY AND PLAY GRANT PAYMENT
ACCEPTANCE FOR SFS CITY LIBRARY (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services to request and accept an additional payment of Packard Stay & Play grant funds for the SFS City Library (SFS Library), issued by the Califa Group.
Councilmember Zamora requested that staff look into drainage issues on Orr & Day Road.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Nayes: None
Absent: Sarno
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Jayden Brown was appointed to the Youth Leadership Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Martin thanked Parks and Recreation Director, Gus Hernandez and staff for hosting Easter event indoors due to rain.
Councilmember Rodriguez remarked at the conceptual drawings for the aquatic center.
She thanked the Undesirables and Majestic car groups that donated baskets at the Easter event. She also highlighted the budget meeting held last week. Lastly, she wished City
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Councilmember Zamora also highlighted the great work done by Parks and Recreation to bring the Easter event indoors. He thanked Public Works for constantly addressing the issues brought upon by the recent storms.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds talked about the recent budget workshop. He thanked AJ Hayes for bringing the Majestics and Undesirables car groups to the Easter event. He thanked Planning Commissioner John Mora for cooking pancakes at the event, and also expressed that he's glad that the City continued with plans despite the inclement weather.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
ATTEST:
and fing 5/15/2024
Fernando N. Muñoz Date
Deputy City Clerk