APPROVED: 10/15/2024
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
September 17, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sarno called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
Members of the Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following representatives from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Karen Lomas - Financial Advisor from Principal Financial
2. Lina Ariza - Broker/Owner from CMB Real Estate & Home Loans
3. Nico Shubin - Serv-Wel Disposal & Recycling
4. Kathie Fink - SFS Chamber CEO
PRESENTATIONS
YOUTH LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
(PARKS & RECREATION)
2. HISTORICAL COMPRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on the following items: 1) the City receiving a grant award shared among 13 cities that will connect bus routes along the I-605 Corridor, and 2) an update on the upcoming Relay for Life Event.
Minutes of the September 17, 2024 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
4. ME CITY OF SANTA FE STATUSS FUEL FINANCING AUTHORT (UA RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Receive and file the report.
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 2024 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
6. 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.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 2024 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
Minutes of the September 17, 2024 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 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 AUGUST 22, 2024 ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
10. REVISED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the revised City of Santa Fe Springs Social Media Policy; 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1150 - AMENDING SECTIONS 155.091 (USES), 155.093 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS), 155.175.2 (USES) AND 155.175.4 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) WITHIN TITLE 15 (LAND USE), CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1150:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AMENDING SECTIONS 155.091 (USES), 155.093 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS), 155.175.2 (USES) AND 155.175.4 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) WITHIN TITLE 15 (LAND USE), CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN UPDATE (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates and allocate $74,760 for the General Fund to update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MASTER PLAN
(PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize staff to advertise the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan, in accordance with the proposed bid schedule; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 9929 - ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION
OF MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT (CITY MANAGER) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9929, establishing the City's maximum contribution to medical insurance premiums under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
Mayor Sarno requested Item No. 15 be considered separately.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Zamora, to approve the consent calendar without Item No. 15, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS AND OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP (CITY MANAGER) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the "Professional Services Agreement Between The City of Santa Fe Springs and Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP ("OMLO"" to act as the City Attorney on behalf of the City of Santa Fe Springs ("City").
Minutes of the September 17, 2024 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308 Councilmember Joe Angel Zamora recused himself. In the previous 12 months, he received campaign contribution in excess of $250 from the contracting party.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on Item No. 15.
It was moved by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, to approve the "Professional Services Agreement Between The City of Santa Fe Springs and Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP ("OMLO")" to act as the City Attorney on behalf of the City of Santa Fe Springs ("City"), by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Zamora
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Martin appointed Milana Ruiz to the Youth Leadership Committee.
Mayor Sarno appointed Albert Martinez to the Parks & Recreation Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Zamora reported on attending a Council of Governments Event on Catalina Island on September 11, 2024 which covered topics such as Measure A. He also attended a Contract Cities event in Oceanside, CA.
Councilmember Rodriguez spoke about attending the Council of Governments and Contract Cities conferences where the topics discussed included homelessness and resources for low-income residents. Lastly, she promoted the upcoming Relay for Life event and welcomed the OMLO Law Group.
Councilmember Martin also spoke about her attending the Council of Governments and Contract Cities conferences. She welcomed the OMLO Law Group and encouraged residents to vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds welcomed the OMLO Law Group and talked about the fire event earlier in the evening. He invited everyone to attend the Relay for Live event.
Mayor Sarno welcomed the OMLO Law Group and also promoted the upcoming Relay for Life event.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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Jay Sarno
Mayor
ATTEST:
10/15 2024
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Deputy City Clerk