•
APPROVED: 03/18/2025
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
February 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rounds called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora, and Mayor/Chair Rounds.
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Assessor Parcel No. 8001-003-934
Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager, and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating parties: Jamboree Housing Corporation
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
2. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 8005-012-031, 8005-012-902, and 8005-012-041 Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager, and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating parties: KAMLA Hotels
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Mayor Rounds recessed the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Mayor Rounds reconvened the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Olivarez provided a closed session report: Direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Mora led the invocation.
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Rounds introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. Nico Shubin - Serv-Wel Disposal & Recycling
2. Kathie Fink - SFS Chamber CEO
PRESENTATIONS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT - YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
(PARKS & RECREATION)
4. BLACK HISTORY MONTH; STAND IN THE SCHOOLHOUSE DOOR
(PARKS & RECREATION)
5. RECOGNITION OF THE PEREZ-MACIAS FAMILY 2024 FIREFIGHTERS TOY DRIVE (FIRE)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comments: 1) Lee Squire.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None
PUBLIC HEARING
6. ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM (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; and
3) Direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed.
Mayor Rounds opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
There was no one wishing to speak on Item No. 6.
Mayor Rounds closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. FY 2024-2025 2ND QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve staff recommendation of an additional $851,100 to the expenditures in the General Fund detailed in Attachment D;
2) Approve staff recommendation of adjustment to the revenue & expenditures of $585,000 from other funding sources detailed in Attachment D; 3) Approve adjustments for six (6) positions (Attachment D):
a. Five (5) new full-time positions
b. One (1) adjustment to a full-time position
c. Eliminate 1,040 part-time hours
4) Adopt Resolution No. 9946 New Salary Schedule.
City Manager, René Bobadilla introduced Director of Finance, Lana Dich to talk about several topics, including inflation and savings. She further talked about sales tax, different revenue "buckets" , and compared the sales tax in the 3rd quarter from 2024 and 2023. City Manager Bobadilla added that there are several issues with water reader meters, including the need for modernization.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve staff recommendation of an additional $851, 100 to the expenditures in the General Fund detailed in Attachment D, to approve staff recommendation of adjustment to the revenue & expenditures of $585,000 from other funding sources detailed in Attachment D, to approve adjustments for six (6) positions (Attachment D), and adopt Resolution No. 9946 New Salary Schedule, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: 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.
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2025 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
10. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2025 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
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.
LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9945, APPOINTING PRIMARY BOARD MEMBER AND ALTERNATES (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9945 appointing a primary member and alternates to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority governing board; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor uccessor Agency, and City Council Meetings
13. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2025 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
14. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2025 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
15. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 9886 - DECLARING A TRUSTED SYSTEM FOR THE
MANAGEMENT OF CITY RECORDS AND THE AUTOMATION OF RETENTION
REQUIREMENTS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9886, designating Laserfiche as a Trusted Records Management System.
17. TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the report.
AUTHORIZE BID AWARDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT,
HARDWARE, SUPPLIES (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize awarding an annual blanket purchase order to Cal-Duct, Inc. (Cal-Duct) in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 per fiscal year thru June 30, 2027; and
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
2) Authorize awarding an annual blanket purchase order to Econolite Control Products, Inc. (Econolite) in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 per fiscal year thru June 30, 2027; and
3) Authorize awarding an annual blanket purchase order to Main Street Materials, Inc. (Main Street) in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 per fiscal year thru June 30, 2027; and
4) Authorize awarding an annual blanket purchase order to SWARCO McCain, Inc. (SWARCO McCain) in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 per fiscal year thru June 30, 2027; and
5) Authorize awarding an annual blanket purchase order to Western Systems (Western) in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 per fiscal year thru June 30, 2027; and 6) Authorize the City Manager to take any further necessary actions regarding this matter.
19. AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KTUA FOR A PARKS,
RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MASTER PLAN
(PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Award a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and KTUA for consulting services to produce a Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan in the amount of $229,660; and
2) Directs the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreement; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and 4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1156 TO AMEND SECTION 70.01 (DEFINITIONS) OF CHAPTER 70 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND TO ADD SECTION
72.26 (PARKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IS PROHIBITED ON ANY CITY
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1156:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS TO AMEND SECTION
70.01 (DEFINITIONS) OF CHAPTER 70 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND TO ADD
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
SECTION 72.26 (PARKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IS PROHIBITED ON ANY CITY STREET) TO CHAPTER 72 (STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING) WITHIN
TITLE VII (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
21. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1157 TO AMEND TITLE XIII, CHAPTER 136
OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS AND SECTIONS 136.03 TO 136.07 TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE
ABANDONMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY (POLICE
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1157:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AMENDING TITLE XIII, CHAPTER 136 OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS AND SECTIONS 136.03 TO 136.07 TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS
CONCERNING THE ABANDONMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
22. AUTHORIZE RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS TO THE HOME SECURITY
CAMERA REBATE PROGRAM (POLICE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize recommended modifications to the Home Security Rebate Program to extend eligibility to business owners,
limited to sive ta be cass ras, as in deniering systems are sure far t devices and other hardware necessary to safeguard property, and increase the one- 2) Take such additional; related, action that may be desirable.
23. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP72 FOR THE SAFE CLEAN
WATER MUNICIPAL PROGRAM WITH THE LOS ANGELES FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP72 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and
2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP72; and
Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
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: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Rounds appointed Lisa Chavarria to the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Mora thanked Nico Shubin and Serv-Wel for their donations to the Youth Leadership Committee and also thanked the Perez-Macias families. He talked about Coffee with a Cop and thanked Lee Squire for his presentation.
Councilmember Martin praised the VITA Tax Program and also thanked Tangram Interiors for donating furniture to the schools that were affected by the fires.
Councilmember Rodriguez thanked Parks & Recreation staff for the President's Day Penny Carnival. She also thanked first responders.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora also praised the President's Day Penny Carnival event and talked about the positives of hiring home-grown staff. He promoted Quartermania and talked about Coffee with a Cop.
Mayor Rounds thanked the residents, vendors, and staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rounds adjourned the meeting in memory of Fred Corona at 7:04 p.m.
William K. Rounds
Mayor
ATTEST:
FernandoN. Mutoz 03/1B/25
Date
City Clerk