APPROVED: 01/21/2025
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
December 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sarno called the meeting to order at 6:05 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
Jasmine Perez led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Sarno introduced the following representatives from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Kathie Fink - Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO
PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR FROM LEGISLATIVE, BUSINESS, AND
EDUCATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
MAYOR YEAR-END RECAP
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9940 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CITY'S
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND CONFIRM FINAL ADOPTION OF THE
CITY'S ROADS DEDICATED PARCEL TAX ORDINANCE ADMINISTERED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CODIFIED UNDER NEW SUBCHAPTER SECTION 35.140 OF CHAPTER 35 (TAXATION) OF TITLE III (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Adopt Resolution No. 9940, declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (Attachment "A"); and
2) Confirm and ratify adoption of Ordinance No. 1153, entitled "An Ordinance of the People of the City of Santa Fe Springs Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code to Enact a Special Parcel Tax for Roads" (Attachment "B").
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to adopt Resolution No. 9940, declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (Attachment "A"), and confirm and ratify adoption of Ordinance No. 1153, entitled "An Ordinance of the People of the City of Santa Fe Springs Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code to Enact a Special Parcel Tax for Roads" (Attachment "B"), by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds, Sarno
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES Deputy City Clerk, Fernando Muñoz, administered the oath of office to the newly elected councilmembers, John M. Mora and Joe Angel Zamora. All newly elected councilmembers were issued a certificate of election, followed by comments made by City Council
INSTALLATION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
Deputy City Clerk, Fernando Muñoz, announced that per Ordinance No. 1149, Mayor Pro Tem William K. Rounds was the next councilmember positioned to be Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Rounds accepted the position of Mayor.
The Deputy City Clerk announced that per Ordinance No. 1149, Councilmember Joe Angel Zamora was the next councilmember positioned to be Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Zamora accepted the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during public comments: AJ Hayes
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
ll matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a Councilmembe vishes to discuss should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motio Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance.
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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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
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
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
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
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1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
11. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9939 THAT DECLARES THE INTENT OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO REIMBURSE COMMERCIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS MADE PRIOR
TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR MEASURE SFS (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9939 that declares the intent of the City Council to reimburse commercial road improvements made prior to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for Measure SFS; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Recused: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora wished everyone in attendance a Merry Christmas, and thanked everyone that supported Measure SFS.
Councilmember Mora stated that he is willing to work with staff and council to get things done. He recognized outgoing Councilmember Sarno for his accomplishments, and thanked his campaign staff.
Councilmember Rodriguez congratulated Councilmember Mora on returning to council and wished everyone in attendance a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Martin congratulated Councilmember Mora and Mayor Pro Tem Zamora on their election victory. She also extended thanks to former Councilmember Sarno and Cindy Jarvis for her support.
Mayor Rounds congratulated the new councilmembers and stated that he would love to see more public attendance at city council meetings. He invited everyone to the budget
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workshops.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rounds adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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