APPROVED: 12/10/2024
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
November 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sarno called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rounds, and Mayor/Chair Sarno.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION: None
CITY COUNCIL
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e) (3)): One matter
2. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54056.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(1): One matter
3. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Parcel No. 77065 which includes 77065-01-01 and 78260-01-01 Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating parties: Caltrans
Under negotiation: Price and Terms.
4. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Parcel No. 77067 which includes 77067-01-01, 77068-02-01 and 78259-01-01 Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating parties: Caltrans
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
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5. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 8177-029-908, 8177-029-903, 8177-029-905, 8177-031-018, 8177-031-019, and 8177-029-005
Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiation parties: Kenneth G. Spiker, Spiker Rendon Consulting, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment as relates to interests in real property.
Mayor Sarno recessed the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Mayor Sarno reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Rick Olivarez provided a closed session report: With respect to Item Nos. 1 and 2, Council was briefed. For the rest of the items, direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.
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. Nico Shubin - Sev-Wel Disposal & Recycling
2. Scott Summerfield - Cascade Pump Company (via YouTube)
3. Kathie Fink - Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO
PRESENTATIONS
6. HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
7. RECOGNITION OF LANTERN TOUR PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY - PUBLIC RELATIONS EXCELLENCE "BEST IN SHOW" SANTA FE SPRINGS AWARD FOR "ARTFUL PUBLIC RELATIONS:
JOVENES CREADORES UNLEASH TEEN TALENT AT SFS ART FEST"
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during public comments: 1) Janie Aguirre and 2) members of the SFs Women's Club.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Parks & Recreation, Gus Hernandez provided information on the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7" and the beginning of the Santa Float Program.
Fire Chief, Chad Van Meeteren spoke about recently receiving grants.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
9. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1152 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 155.425 (SPECIAL NOISE SOURCES) OF CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) OF TITLE 15 (LAND USAGE) OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 36934 AND 36937 (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing and receive the written and oral staff report and comments from the public regarding the proposed urgency ordinance; and 2) Find and determine in accordance with California Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937 that this matter is of city-wide importance, and adoption of this Urgency Ordinance and a reasonable and necessary measure for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety relating to construction generated noise; and 3) Introduce and, by a four-fifths vote, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1152, that would take effect immediately, amending Section 155.425 (Special Noise Sources) of Chapter 155 (Zoning) of Title 15 (Land Usage) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla provided a brief presentation on the need for the implementation of the urgency ordinance.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.
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It was moved by Councilmember Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to find and determine in accordance with California Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937 that this matter is of city-wide importance, and adoption of this Urgency Ordinance and a reasonable and necessary measure for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety relating to construction generated noise, introduce and, by a four-fifths vote, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1152, that would take etect immediately, amending Section 155.425 (Special Noise Sources) of Chapter 155 (Zoning) of Title 15 (Land Usage) of the Santa re Springs Municipal Code, 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
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9933 TO AMEND THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (FINANCE)
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) Adopt Resolution No. 9933 to amend the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
City Manager, René Bobadilla introduced Item No. 10. Director of Finance, Lana Dich then provided a subsequent presentation which covered methodology, voter-enacted propositions, and full cost of services. Director of Parks and Recreation, Gus Hernandez provided additional information on specific department fees.
Councilmember Zamora stated that raising fees is difficult, but is thankful that residents take care of facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Rounds asked about modifying the fees for funeral services. Council deliberated and recommended that a resident fee be established for $150.00 up from $120.00 and to keep the non-resident fee at $400. Council also agreed to include fees for tournaments.
Mayor Sarno opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
There was one public comment from Julia Emerson.
Mayor Sarno closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to adopt Resolution No. 9933 to amend the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee • Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 with included recommendations, and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes:
Absent: None
Recused: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. FY 2024-2025 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve staff recommendations of an additional $803,499 in General Fund expenditures; and
2) Approve staff recommendation revenue adjustments in the amount of $163,979 of various funding sources;
3) Approve adjustments for two (2) positions:
a. One (1) new full-time position
b. One (1) hourly employee with 25 hours/week (9-month budget for total of 975 hours)
Director of Finance, Lana Dich provided a presentation on Item No. 11. City Manager Bobadilla thanked the department. Item was received and filed.
12. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IBE DIGITAL TO
UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEEDS IN THE CITY (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with IBE Digital to Upgrade and Modernize Information Technology needs in the City in the amount of $4,950,057; and
2) Approve a five (5) percent project contingency in the amount of $247,502; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, at their discretion, to execute a finance agreement for the payment of hardware, software, and implementation services associated with the project; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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City Manager Bobadilla introduced Item No. 12 along with Procurement Manager, Micah Herd. He talked about the implementation of the entire project.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with IBE Digital to Upgrade and Modernize Information Technology needs in the City in the amount of $4,950,057, approve a five (5) percent project contingency in the amount of $247,502, authorize the City Manager, at their discretion, to execute a finance agreement for the payment of hardware, software, and implementation services associated with the project, 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
13. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
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
15. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2024 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
16. MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH
THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY (WUA) (FINANCE)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Receive and file the report.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
17. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1 AND 15, 2024 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
18. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1 AND 15, 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 OCTOBER 1, 9 AND 15, 2024 REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 9938 - ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9938:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE THROUGH CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES - AMENDING SECTIONS 32.33, 32.34, AND 32.36 OF CHAPTER 32
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OF TITLE III, AND SECTION 38.45 OF CHAPTER 38 OF TITLE III OF THE CODE OF
SANTA FE SPRINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the first reading of, and approve the ordinance amending Sections 32.33,
32.34, and 32.36 of Chapter 32 (Commissions and Committees) of Title III, and Section 38.45 of Chapter 38 (City Policies) of Title II of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code; and
2) Waive all further readings of this ordinance; and
3) Direct the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the ordinance change; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
RESOLUTION NOS. 9936 AND 9937 - RESOLUTIONS OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING CERTAIN RULES FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Resolution No. 9936; and
2) Approve Resolution No. 9937; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
23. TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the report.
24. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR UNIFORMS AND
CUSTOM LOGO APPAREL (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve an agreement with Municipal Emergency Services (MES) in the amount of $40,000 per fiscal year (total amount shall not exceed $80,000 during the initial term); and
2) Approve an agreement with Conceptual Marketing (Conceptual Marketing) in the amount of $40,000 per fiscal year (total amount shall not exceed $80,000 during the initial term); and
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3) Authorize the City Manager to exercise the extension options of each agreement, if needed; and
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
25. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR AS-NEEDED
ENCAMPMENT ABATEMENT AND GENERAL CLEAN-UP SERVICES (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve a three (3) year agreement with Mayfield Environmental Engineering (Mayfield) in the amount of $125,000 per fiscal year (total initial amount shall not exceed $375,000); and
2) Approve a three (3) year agreement with O.C. Vacuum, Inc. (O.C. Vacuum) in the amount of $125,000 per fiscal year (total initial amount shall not exceed $375,000); and
3) Approve a three (3) year agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. (Ocean Blue) in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year (total initial amount shall not exceed $150,000); and
4) Authorize the City Manager to exercise the one (1) year extension option of each agreement, if needed; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
26. AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSITION SURPLUS ITEMS (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the disposition of eight (8) vehicles and three (3) additional items; and 2) Direct staff to record revenue related to the auction of any items as miscellaneous general fund revenue; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to take any related and necessary actions. 4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
27. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DOCUMENT SCANNING AND
DIGITIZING SERVICES (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Viatron Systems, Inc. and allocate $644,627 for Document Scanning and Digitizing Services; and
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2) Authorize appropriation for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $200,000 to City Managers' - City Clerk account (No. 10101115-542050) Contractual Services. 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
28. HISTORIC SEAGRAVE FIRE ENGINE RESTORATION (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the 1958 Seagrave restoration project completed by West Coast Customs 2) Authorize a budget transfer from the Arts & Public Places Fund Account number 2510 in the amount of $150,000 to General Fund Fire Rescue - Suppression account (No. 10102110-810000) for the Historic Fire Engine Restoration project. 3) Establish a corresponding expense allocation of $150,000 in the Fire-Rescue - Fire Suppression activity expenditure account (No. 10102110- 543067) Miscellaneous Vehicle Repairs.
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
29. DONATION OF USED FIRE EQUIPMENT TO NAVOJOA FIRE DEPARTMENT (FIRE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) The City Council authorizes donating used firefighting equipment to the City of Navojoa Fire Department.
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
30. RESOLUTION NO. 9934 - SB-1205 ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Acknowledge Receipt of Department of Fire-Rescue Report Regarding the Annual Inspection of Certain Properties.
31. POLICE SERVICES STAGING FACILITY STORM DAMAGE - EMERGENCY
REPAIRS FINAL REPORT (TERMINATION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION) (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22050, by a four-fifths vote terminate the Emergency Declaration; and
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2) Authorize the City Manager to issue final payments for all related expenses as listed herein; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
32. LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECTS (TSSP): SLAUSON AVENUE, NORWALK BOULEVARD, LEFFINGWELL ROAD -
ADD PROJECTS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve adding the Los Angeles County Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects (TSSPs) including Slauson Avenue, Norwalk Boulevard and Leffingwell Road to the Capital Improvement Program; and
2) Appropriate $63,305 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Fund to the Los Angeles County Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TSSP) on Slauson Avenue; and
3) Appropriate $53,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvement Fund to the Los Angeles County Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TSSP) on Norwalk Boulevard; and
4) Authorize payment of City's share of project cost for the Slauson Avenue Project in the amount of $63,305, and Norwalk Boulevard Project in the amount of $53,000 to Los Angeles County via the County's City Service Request Tracking System; and 5) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
33. CITY HALL WEST WING OFFICE RENOVATION - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve adding the City Hall West Wing Office Renovation project to the Capital Improvement Program; and
2) Appropriate $1,665,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the City Hall West Wing Office Renovation project; and 3) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the subject project; and 4) Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids; and 5) Authorize the purchase of office furniture for the City Hall West Wing from Tangram, utilizing cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell Contract Number 091423-STI and authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Tangram in the amount of $410,844.14; and
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6) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, purchase orders, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of project; and
7) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the subject project with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
8) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
34. FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS OFFICE RENOVATION - AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve adding the Fire Station Headquarters Office Renovation project to the Capital Improvement Program; and
2) Appropriate $1,134,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Capital Improvements Fund to the Fire Station Headquarters Office Renovation project; and 3) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the subject project; and 4) Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids; and 5) Authorize the purchase of office furniture for the Fire Station Headquarters from Tangram, utilizing cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell Contract Number 091423-STI and authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Tangram in the amount of $175,116.59; and
6) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, purchase orders, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of project; and
7) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with WILLSCOT in the amount of $59,620.35 for Fire Department temporary office trailers; and 8) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the subject project with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
9) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
35. CITY-WIDE STREET LIGHT LED CONVERSION PROJECT - AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Contract Documents for the project; and
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2) Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids, and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
36. APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL ZAMORA'S
LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Daniel Zamora's Landscaping for landscaping services for an annual not-to-exceed fee of $45,060 and a term of five (5) years with two optional one-year extensions; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
37. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A
COMPEHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize staff to advertise the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, in accordance with the proposed bid schedule; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
38. APPROVAL OF THREE OPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH CLEAR CHANNEL
OUTDOOR, LLC FOR POSTER BILLBOARD CONVERSIONS
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the attached Operating Agreements between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC, allowing Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC to convert five existing static poster billboard faces to electronic poster billboards; and 2) Direct the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreements; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
39. PUBLIC ARTWORK FOR RAISING CANE'S RESTAURANT COMPANY (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Approve the public artwork for Raising Cane's (Raising Cane's) Restaurant Company, 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
40. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT AWARD FOR THE ZIP BOOKS PROJECT AT
THE SANTA FE SPRINGS LIBRARY
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services to execute the agreement grant agreement from the California State Library for the Zip Books Project at the Santa Fe Springs City Library; and
2) Approve the recognition of $5,627 in grant funds awarded by the California State Library, and authorize the deposit of these funds into the Library & Cultural Services Administration's State Grants/Subventions revenue account (No. 10105699-442000); and
3) Approve an increase in expense authority by $5,627 in the Library & Cultural Services Administration's Books & Subscriptions expenditure account (No. 10105699-522000) to allow for the expenditure of the grant funds; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
41. PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REPORT YEAR 2022
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program National Transit Database (NTD) for report year 2022; and
2) Approve the recognition of $8,812 in Proposition A grant funds awarded for our voluntary collection and reporting of FY 2021-22 ridership data. These funds will be recorded in the Special County Transit Tax Fund, account 2410-2427; and 3) Establish a corresponding expense allocation of $8,812 in the Community Services - Transit Services activity expenditure account (No. 10105850-521000) to support cost of collection and reporting data; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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42. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AND THE WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGARDING COLLABORATION AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO THE
PROPOSED ATHLETIC FACILITIES PROJECT AT SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL (PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Whittier Union High School District Regarding Collaboration and Financial Commitment to the Proposed Athletic Facilities Project at Santa Fe High School; and
2) Appropriate $1.76 million from the City's Utility Users Tax to fund the City's contribution to this project
3) Directs the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreement; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
43. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM HERITAGE ARTS FUND TO AQUATIC
CENTER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND (PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize a transfer from the Heritage Arts Fund (Fund 2510) to the Aquatic Center Capital Project Fund 4154 (Project Number PW220014) in the amount of $190,000; and
2) Authorize an appropriation adjustment to account 4154 Project Number PW220014 (Aquatic Center Project) for art-related enhancements; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
44. AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOLOTECH FOR UPGRADES TO AUDIO AND VISUAL EQUIPMENT AT 4 CITY FACILITIES (PARKS &
RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize a transfer from the FY 2024-25 General Fund Reserve to Capital Project Fund 4154 (Project Number CS250001 ) Audio and Visual Equipment Upgrades in the amount of $329,932.30; and
2) Approve an appropriate adjustment to account 4154 (Project number:CS250001) Audio and Visual Equipment Upgrades for the AV equipment project; and
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3) Approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Solotech for procurement and installation of new audio and visual equipment at 4 City facilities; and
4) Directs the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreement; and
5) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
45. APPROVAL OF FACILITY RESERVATION AND USE POLICY
(PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the new Facility Use and Reservation Policy, designed to establish a uniform framework for managing reservations and facility use across all City facilities; and 2) Direct the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreement; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
Mayor Sarno announced Item No. 36 would be considered separately. City Attorney, Rick Olivarez asked Councilmember Zamora to recuse himself from voting on the item.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve Item No. 36, by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Zamora
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Rodriguez appointed Isabel Cervantes to the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Martin commended staff for offering services to a resident, even though they refused. She thanked Parks and Rec staff for the Veteran's Day event, and also looked forward to the partnership with EnFuego and Measure SFS.
Minutes of the November 12, 2024 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
Councilmember Rodriguez commented on the great Veteran's Day ceremony, and thanked Mayor Sarno for putting the community first.
Councilmember Zamora commended Parks and Rec staff for putting together a great Veteran's Day event. He talked about focusing on water next, and also talked about meeting the Governor of Jalisco with Councilmember Martin. He also lamented the loss of life of a St. Paul High School student. He commended Councilmember Sarno on his time as Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Rounds commended the volunteers and the events that are offered to residents. He wished everyone in attendance a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked Mayor Sarno for his time in office.
Mayor Sarno said giving back to the community is what it is all about. He thanked his fellow councilmembers and reminisced about the past year. He thanked City Manager Bobadilla for everything and also thanked staff. He wished everyone in attendance a Happy Thanksgiving.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sarno adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. to December 10, 2024.
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William K. Rounds
Mayor
12/17/2024
Fernando N. Muñoz Date
City Clerk