APPROVED: 08/22/2024
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Priscilla Rodriguez and staff from L.A. CADA led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following representatives from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Wendy Meader-Kunert - I angram Interiors
2. Mark Gutierrez - Gilmar Automotive Group
3. Kathie Fink - Chamber CEO
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION FROM PAUL NOVAK OF LAFCO REGARDING A PROPOSED
TRANSFER TAX RESOLUTION (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
2. SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
3. PRIDE FAMILY PAINT NIGHT EVENT (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
4th OF JULY EVENT RECAP (PARKS & RECREATION)
A. L.A. CADA PRESENTATION
CHANGES TO AGENDA
City Manager, René Bobadilla announced that a revised version of Item No. 9 was provided to Council to replace the one that was included in the original agenda packet.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
AJ Hayes and Bruce Crow spoke during Public Comments.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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Director of Parks and Recreation, Gus Hernandez talked about the opening of the Aquatic Center pools next week.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
CONFIRMATION OF 2023/24 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES (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;
3) Confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's 2023/24 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
Mayor Sarno opened the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's 2023/24 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9919 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (HAWKINS
STREET AND PALM DRIVE) AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
(PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 9919 confirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Annual Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive); and, 2) Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Assessments; and, 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Mayor Sarno opened the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to adopt Resolution No. 9919 confirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Annual Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive), authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Assessments, 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
7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9920 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL SANTA FE SPRINGS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 AND LEVYING SUCH
ASSESSMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 9920 confirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Annual Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1; and,
2) Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Assessments; and, 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Mayor Sarno opened the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to adopt Resolution No. 9920 confirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Annual Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1,
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authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Assessments, 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
RESOLUTION NO. 9921 - APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAMS/PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR FUNDING DURING FY 2024/2025 UNDER THE CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing and hear from anyone wishing to speak on this matter; 2) Approve acceptance of CDBG funds as described in the body of this report; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 9921; and
4) Authorize Staff to transmit the planning documents to the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission.
Mayor Sarno opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak.
Mayor Sarno closed the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve acceptance of CDBG funds as described in the body of the report, adopt Resolution No. 9921, and authorize staff to transmit the planning documents to the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NOS. 9922 AND 9923 - PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AND THE
SUBMISSION OF A DEDICATED PARCEL TAX TO THE VOTERS AT THAT
ELECTION (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Adopt Resolution No. 9923, calling for the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers and for the consideration of a tax measure as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 9922, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a general municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the statewide general election to be held on that date.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief introduction to Item No. 9. He talked about the great need to repair roads which cost more money to repair as time passes. This is a parcel tax that will be paid by the business community, not the residents. It will increase 2% per year for 25 years, and hopes to generate about $6 million a year.
Chris Figueroa spoke on Item No. 9. Andy Sands from The Orden Company also spoke and mentioned the improvement from the proposal two years ago.
Mayor Sarno thanked the Chamber of Commerce and all the businesses involved. City Manager Bobadilla stated that transparency is at the forefront and additional outreach material will be distributed. Mayor Pro Tem Rounds stressed the need to repair all roads.
Councilmember Martin commented that no one likes additional taxes, and thanked the businesses for meeting in the middle.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to adopt Resolution No. 9923, calling for the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers and for the consideration of a tax measure as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, and adopt Resolution No. 9922, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a general municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the statewide general election to be held on that date, with staff's recommendations, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
10. ENFUEGOU PARTNERSHIP POSSIBILITIES AT LITTLE LAKE PARK AND SANTA
FE SPRINGS ATHLETIC FIELDS (PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Direct staff to engage with EnFuegoU to explore partnership possibilities for Little Lake Park and the Santa Fe Springs Athletic Fields; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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City Manager Bobadilla introduced Director of Parks & Recreation, Gus Hernandez to provide additional information on EnFuegoU, a youth development organization that helps develop baseball and softball skills. Most of the money will be contributed by EnFuegou, making the City's contribution minimal. Director Hernandez introduced Alex Corral, Founder & CEO of EnFuegoU to provide more information.
Mayor Sarno asked what happens to local baseball leagues. Mr. Corral says that EnFuego U helps pad local leagues with more players because they improve their quality.
Councilmember Zamora said that he has concerns about the removal of basketball courts, playground, and wading pools at Little Lake Park. He also talked about incorporating pickle ball courts, a walking track, and other amenities as part of negotiations with EnFuegoU.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to direct staff to engage with EnFuegoU to explore partnership possibilities for Little Lake Park and the Santa Fe Springs Athletic Fields, 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
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
11. 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
12. 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.
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13. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IWATER, INC. FOR
WATER VALVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SANTA FE SPRINGS CODE SECTION 34.18 (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Water, Inc. to provide water valve maintenance services in the amount of $155,000.00;
2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CITY COUNCIL
14. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 28, MAY 2, AND MAY 25, 2024 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
15. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1140 AMENDING SECTION 38.21 OF THE
CODE OF SANTA FE SPRINGS RELATING TO THE DRAWING OF WARRANTS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1140:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION
38.21 OF CHAPTER 38 OF TITLE III (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DRAWING OF WARRANTS 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1141 RELATING TO COUNCIL
COMPENSATION (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1141:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION
30.03 OF CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE iii (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL COMPENSATION 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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17. ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 INVESTMENT POLICY (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Investment Policy.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 1142 - TO AMEND CHAPTER 154 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF TITLE 15 (LAND USE) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE AND
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES RELATED TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS, LOT
CONSOLIDATIONS, AND LOT MERGERS/UNMERGERS AND DETERMINE THAT
THE ACTION IS EXEMPT UNDER CEQA (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) 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); and 2) Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1142 by title, amending Chapter 154 (Subdivisions) of Title 15 (Land Use) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. 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.
20. CLARKE ESTATE PARKING LOT PAVING IMPROVEMENTS - FINAL PAYMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Final Payment to Prestige Paving Company, Inc. of La Mirada, California for $25,994.95 (Less 5% Retention); and
2) Approve the final contract amount with Prestige Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $153,756.86, including the aggregate change order amount of $24,498.00; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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21. SHOEMAKER AVENUE AND BROADWAY AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award a construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California in the amount of $807,165 for the construction of the Shoemaker Avenue and Broadway Avenue Street Improvement Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
2) Appropriate $391,000 from Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bond funds to the Shoemaker Avenue and Broadway Avenue Street Improvement Project (Account No.
PW230504); and
3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Task Order No. 71 to Southstar Engineering, Inc., for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management and Inspection Services for $109,980; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
22. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1144 AMENDING CHAPTER 72 OF TITLE VII (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1144: An Ordinance of the City of Santa Fe Springs Amending Chapter 72 of Title VII (Traffic Code) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code relating to electric Vehicle charging stations; and 2) Approve hours of use for two EV charging stations at City Hall as follows: 1) Employee use from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday - Friday); and 2) General Public use from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am, non-working hours and all day on weekends; and 3) Authorize an annual appropriation of $7,500 from the SCAQMD Motor Vehicle Subvention Fund to cover the annual cost for subsidizing charging service and energy bills related to the Employee Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program; and 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
23. ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF CITY
HALL ENTRANCE LOBBY, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AND CONFERENCE ROOM
REMODEL - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Approve adding the City Hall Entrance Lobby, Council Chambers, and Conference Room Remodel Project to the Capital Improvement Plan; and 2) Appropriate $69,550 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Plan Fund to the subject project; and
3) Award Task Order No. 3 to JMDiaz, Inc. of City of Industry, California for the Design of City Hall Entrance Lobby, Council Chambers and Conference Room Remodel Project; and
4) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Task Order No. 3 for on-call professional engineering services with JMDiaz, Inc.; and 5) Take such additional related action that may be desirable.
24. ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF STAGE
ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS - AWARD OF CONTRACT
(PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award Task Order No. 4 to JMDiaz Inc., of City of Industry, California for the Design of Stage Road and Iseli Road Street Improvements in the amount of $87,801; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Task Order No. 4 for on-call professional engineering services with JMDiaz, Inc.; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
25. ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT VALLEY VIEW AVENUE AND ALONDRA
BOULEVARD - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award Task Order No. 6 to JMDiaz Inc., of City of Industry, California for Engineering Design Services for the Valley View Avenue and Alondra Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project in the amount of $260,067.00; and
2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Task Order No. 6 for on-call professional engineering services with JMDiaz Inc.; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
26. ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF
COMMERCIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO DINARD AVENUE, MARYTON
AVENUE, MARQUARDT AVENUE, PARK STREET, AND PIKE STREET - AWARD
OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award Task Order No. 5 to NV5, Inc., of Irvine, California for Engineering Design Services for Dinard Avenue, Maryton Avenue, Marquardt Avenue, Park Street, and Pike Street Rehabilitation Improvements in the amount of $197,270.00; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Task Order No. 5 for on-call professional engineering services with NV5, Inc.; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
27. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF IRWINDALE (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Amendment Number One to the agreement with the City of Irwindale to provide additional signal maintenance services; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
28. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Amendment Number Two to the agreement with the City of Paramount to provide additional signal maintenance services; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
29. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
(PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Amendment No. 2 (Attachment A) to the landscape maintenance services agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. exercising the final one-year extension and increasing the annual contract amount to $997,905.24; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2; and
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3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
30. RESOLUTION NO. 9918 - IMPLEMENTING ON-STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF 10608 FOREST STREET (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Resolution No. 9918 to prohibit the parking of vehicles on the street nightly between the hours of 9 PM and 6 AM on the east side of Forest Street from its intersection with Clark Street to 215' south of the intersection; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
31. MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. MR315.41 WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - AMENDMENT NO. 3. (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
Avenue and Alondra Avenue Intersection Improvements; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
32. HERITAGE PARK NATIVE AMERICAN POND IMPROVEMENT - AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
(PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Heritage Park Native American Pond Improvement Project; and
2) Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the subject project with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
33. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) POLICE VEHICLES FROM SUNRISE
FORD (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Authorize issuing a purchase order to Sunrise Ford to purchase three (3) Ford Explorer police pursuit vehicles in the amount of $213,771; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to establish an agreement/purchase order in an amount that shall not exceed $75,000 to acquire the items and services necessary to upfit the vehicles for field use; and
3) Authorize a budget transfer from the Equipment Acquisition and Replacement Fund in the amount of $288,771 for the items above and services.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds requested to pull Item No. 29 from the consent calendar because he received complaints about center medians and quality of work. Council agreed to table Item No. 29 to a subsequent meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, to approve the consent calendar without Item No. 29, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Rodriguez appointed Isabel Cervantes to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds appointed Scarlet Espinoza and Angelica Gamboa to the Youth Leadership Committee, and Luis Collazo to the Historical and Community Preservation Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Zamora appointed Serenity Hernandez to the Youth Leadership Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Martin talked about the great 4th of July event. She also talked about the great involvement form Senator Bob Archuleta. She thanked AJ Hayes for speaking up and thanked the Chamber of Commerce for supporting the City. Lastly, she thanked the Marketing Team for their great work.
Councilmember Rodriguez also commented on the 4th of July event and the Concerts in the Park. She thanked the IT Department and highlighted the Whittier Police Department for their help with the unhoused.
Councilmember Zamora echoed the sentiments of the other Councilmembers and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds thanked L.A. CADA staff for their presentations. He commented on the upcoming Relay for Life Event on September 21st
Mayor Sarno, thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Hernandez and welcomed Isabel
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Cervantes to the Planning Commission. He thanked AJ Hayes for speaking and thanked City Manager Bobadilla for pushing to get things done.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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Jay Sarno
Mayor
ATTEST:
8/24/2024
Fernando N. Muñoz Date
Deputy City Clerk