APPROVED: 06/04/2024
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
May 7, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sarno called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rounds, and Mayor/Chair Sarno.
Members absent: Councilmember/Director Zamora.
INVOCATION
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Youth Leadership Committee members led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Jorge Herrera Avila from Republic Services
2. Kathie Fink from Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
3. Youth Enrichment Fund Board of Directors
PRESENTATIONS
1. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT - PARKS AND RECREATION
2. RECOGNITION OF THE 2024 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT OF SENATE DISTRICT 30 (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
3. RECOGNITION OF 2024 ART FEST SPONSORS (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
4. PROCLAMING THE WEEK OF MAY 12-18, 2024 AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" (POLICE SERVICES)
5. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 19-25, 2024 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" (PUBLIC WORKS)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
There were no changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during public comments: 1) Earl Knudson, 2) Priscilla Rodriguez & Isabel Cervantes, and 3) Francis Carbajal.
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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None
HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 9906 - FULL STREET VACATION OF KOONTZ AVENUE SOUTH
OF FLORENCE AVENUE (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Find and determine that the proposed street vacation, as described in the City Engineer's Report and on Attachment A, is unnecessary for present or prospective public use as a public street; and
2) Find that the vacation of Koontz Avenue was previously analyzed under CEQA in connection with Tentative Tract Map No. 84116 and Development Plan Approval Case Nos. 1000 and 1001; and
3) Conduct the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 9906, ordering the vacation of Koontz Avenue, south of Florence Avenue; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed to the Property Developer; and
5) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at: 7:08 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at: 7:08 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to find and determine that the proposed street vacation, as described in the City Engineer's Report and on Attachment A, is unnecessary for present or prospective public use as a public street, find that the vacation of Koontz Avenue was previously analyzed under CEQA in connection with Tentative Tract Map No. 84116 and Development Plan Approval Case Nos. 1000 and 1001, adopt Resolution No. 9906, ordering the vacation of Koontz Avenue, south of Florence Avenue, authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed to the Property Developer, and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: Zamora
Recused: None
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7. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 15 (LAND USE), CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR TEMPORARY TRUCK, TRAILER,
CHASSIS, AND/OR CONTAINER STORAGE, AND DETERMINE THAT THE ACTION
IS EXEMPT UNDER CEQA (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing and receive the written and oral staff report and any comments from the public regarding the proposed ordinance to amend the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code for temporary truck, trailer, chassis, and/or container storage; and
2) 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 CEQÁ 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
3) Find and determine that the Ordinance is consistent with the goals, policies, and program of the City's General Plan. The amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Contained herein establishes regulations governing the temporary truck, trailer, chassis, and/or container storage within M-1 (Light Manufacturing) or M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) zoned sites, or portions thereof; and
4) Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1138 by title only to add Section 155.656.1 (Temporary Storage of Trucks, Trailers, Chassis, or Containers) and modify Section 155.003 (Definitions), to Chapter 155 (Zoning) of Title 15 (Land Use) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at: 7:09 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at: 7:10 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to 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, find and determine that the Ordinance is consistent with the goals, policies, and program of the City's General Plan. The amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Contained herein establishes regulations governing the temporary truck, trailer, chassis, and/or container storage within M-1 (Light Manufacturing) or M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) zoned sites, or portions thereof, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1138 by title only to add Section 155.656.1 (Temporary Storage of Trucks, Trailers, Chassis, or Containers) and modify Section 155.003 (Definitions), to Chapter 155 (Zoning) of Title 15 (Land Use)
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Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: Zamora
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the report.
Richard Babbe, Senior Management Consultant provided a brief presentation on Item No. 8.
9. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11760 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 90670 (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the new Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs (Landlord) and the United States Postal Service (Tenant) for the real property at 11/60 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670; and 2) Authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the New Ground Lease Agreement. 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the new Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs (Landlord) and the United States Postal Service (Tenant) for the real property at 11760 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the New Ground Lease Agreement, and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: Zamora
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.
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HOUSING SUCCESSOR
10. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2024 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
11. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2024 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
12. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
13. 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (PLANNING) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Find that the preparation, review and submission of the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as the actions are not a project as defined by Section 15378(b)(2) of the Public Resources Code; and
2) Receive and file the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and 3) Authorize staff to submit the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
14. ADOPTION OF LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (PLANNING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Find and determine that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 9904 to approve the City of Santa Fe Springs Local Guidelines Implementing CEQA; and
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15. 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.
16. REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR FIRE-RESCUE APPARATUS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO EVALUATE A POTENTIAL APPARATUS
REPLACEMENT VENDOR (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve out-of-state travel in the month of May for four Fire-Rescue staff members to travel to SVI Trucks located in Fort Collins, Colorado; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: Zamora
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rodriguez spoke about the great ArtFest event. She thanked all of the great presentations for Women of the Year, and also thanked the SFS Women's Club for the birthday wishes.
Councilmember Martin spoke about attending the SCAG Conference and the topics of discussion which included electric and solar requirements. She congratulated Councilmember Rodriguez on her birthday and promoted the Miss Santa Fe Springs pageant.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds talked about ArtFest sponsors and also recognized both Women of the Year recipients. He thanked staff and first responders. Lastly, he liked seeing all Public Works staff receive the proclamation, and wished everyone in attendance a happy upcoming Mother's Day.
Minutes of the May 7, 2024 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Mayor Pro Tem Sarno thanked women for all they do, and also talked about the great Art Fest event. He thanked Public Works for receiving the proclamation, and praised management for their leadership.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Jay Sarno
Mayor
ATTEST:
Yorking Dals fry
Fernando N. Muñoz
Deputy City Clerk