CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025
AT 4:30 P.M.
GUS VELASCO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
9255 S. PIONEER BLVD
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
CITY COUNCIL
William K. Rounds, Mayor
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Pro Tem
Annette Rodriguez, Councilmember
Juanita Martin, Councilmember
John M. Mora, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY
René Bobadilla, P.E. Rick Olivarez
CITY STAFF
Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo
Fire Chief Chad Van Meeteren
Police Chief Aviv Bar
Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen
Director of Community Services Maricela Balderas
Director of Finance Julio Morales
Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez
Director of Police Services Arlene Salazar
Director of Public Works James Enriquez
City Clerk Fernando N. Muñoz
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NOTICES
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
SB 1439: Effective January 1, 2025, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contributions of more than $500 from an interested person. The Council Member would need to disclose the donation and abstain from voting.
Public Comments: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council on the day of the meeting, please fill out a speaker card provided at the door and submit it to City Clerk staff. You may also submit comments in writing by sending them to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. All written comments received by 12:00 p.m. the day of the City Council Meeting will be distributed to the City Council and made a part of the official record of the meeting. Written comments will not be read at the meeting, only the name of the person submitting the comment will be announced. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please Note: Staff reports and supplemental attachments are available for inspection online and at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday. Telephone: (562) 868-0511.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on agenda items only. Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APNs: 8177-029-908, 8177-029-903, 8177-029-905, 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.
2. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Two Matters
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager
Employee organizations: Santa Fe Springs City Employees’ Association and Santa Fe Springs Management and Confidential Employees' Association
3. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Three Matters (Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54569(e)(1))
4. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957)
TITLE: City Manager Evaluation
5. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6) City Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
6. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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STUDY SESSION
7. FY 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 – DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
I, Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted no less than 24 hours at the following locations; City’s website at www.santafesprings.gov; Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road; Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Road; and the Town Center Plaza (Kiosk), 11740 Telegraph Road.