APPROVED: 06/17/2025
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rounds called the meeting to order at 5:03 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
There was no one wishing to speak during public comments
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) TITLE: City Manager Evaluation
Mayor Rounds recessed the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
Mayor Rounds reconvened the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Rick Olivarez provided the following closed session report: Direction was given to staff, and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
1. Kris Lewis - L & G Goosehead Insurance
2. Carlos Gallardo - Farmers & Merchants Bank
3. Rick Landis - Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
4. Kathie Fink - SFS Chamber CEO
5. Debbie Baker - Simpsons Advertising
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PRESENTATIONS
2. LAKE CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - 8TH GRADE WASHINGTON D.C. FIELDTRIP (CITY MANAGER)
RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECIPIENTS (CITY MANAGER)
"BEST OF SFS" - MARY ARIAS (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
5. RECOGNITION OF 2025 ARTFEST SPONSORS (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
6. RECOGNITION OF SUPERHERO 5K SPONSORS (PARKS & RECREATION) PROCLAMATION - MAY 18-24, 2025 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (PUBLIC WORKS)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
City Manager, René Bobadilla announced that staff would like to pull Item Nos. 15 and 17 from the consent calendar, to be brought back at a subsequent meeting. Council unanimously agreed to pull those items from the consent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke during public comments: 1) Lee Squire.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS - 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
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
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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
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 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.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
12. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 2025 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
13. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 2025 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
14. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15 AND 22, 2025 REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1) Approve the minutes as submitted.
16. CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING AGREEMENT - SECOND AMENDMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Master Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services (NES) for Citywide Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Services; and
2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Master Agreement; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS OFFICE RENOVATION - ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order Nos. 1 to 19 to the contract with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for various unforeseen conditions and additional work in an aggregate amount of $372,440; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 20 to the contract with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $145,956 for a kitchen remodel at Fire Station No. 1 (Headquarters); and 3) Appropriate an additional $450,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) to the Fire Station Headquarters Office Renovation (PW250007); and
4) Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing Purchase Order with Willscot to extend the lease on temporary Fire Administration Trailers in addition to executing a new Purchase Order for a Shower Trailer in the total aggregate amount of $75,000:
and
5) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1159 - AMENDING SECTIONS 155.862, 155.863, AND 155.813 OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICING REQUIREMENT FROM TEN (10) TO TWENTY (20)
DAYS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1159:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AMENDING SECTIONS 155.862, 155.863, AND 155.813 OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICING REQUIREMENT FROM TEN (10) TO TWENTY (20) DAYS
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. AUTHORIZE BID AWARD FOR AS-NEEDED TEMPORARY FENCING AND
BARRIERS (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize awarding an agreement to United Site Services of California (United) in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 per fiscal year through March 31, 2028; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to take any further necessary actions regarding this matter.
21. AUTHORIZE BID AWARD FOR AS-NEEDED PORTABLE RESTROOMS AND
WASHING STATIONS (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize awarding an agreement to United Site Services of California (United) in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 per fiscal year through March 31, 2028; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to take any further necessary actions regarding this matter.
22. CONTRACT WITH PHOENIX DECORATING COMPANY FOR PARTICIPATION IN
THE PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve a sole-source agreement with Phoenix Decorating Company (Phoenix) for the design and construction of the City's Rose Parade floats for calendar years 2026, 2027, and 2028; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve the consent calendar with staff's recommendations, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rodriguez reported attending the Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA homelescess, an incar, aton rates in haked at forth great intest a mutal heral.
Councilmember Martin also reported attending Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA and ICSC in Las Vegas. She highlighted mental health awareness month and wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day.
bouncilmember Mora also spoke about attending ICSC in Las Vegas. He talked about th superhero 5K and also commended Whittier PD for law enforcement week. He wished everyon in attendance a Happy Memorial Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora reported attending a SCAG meeting, Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA and ICSC in Las Vegas. He congratulated resident Mary Arias on her acknowledgement.
Mayor Rounds also attended Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA and ICSC in Las Vegas. He recognized Councilmember Martin on her individual award.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rounds adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
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William K. Rounds
Mayor
ATTEST:
07/03/25
Fernando N. Muñoz / Date
City Clerk