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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

MEETINGS OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,

WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING SUCCESSOR,

SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025
AT 5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD
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
This City Council Meeting (“Council”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. The meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be accessed on the City’s website via the following link:
https://santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_meetings/index.php 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.

Council Meeting Start Times: If there is a closed session or study session scheduled on the agenda, the regular meeting shall be scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. and open session shall start at 6:00 p.m. If there is no closed session or study session scheduled on the agenda, the regular meeting shall be scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m.

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 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on closed session 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.

CITY COUNCIL

1. CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN: 8001-003-934
Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiation parties: Jamboree Housing Corporation
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payments as relates to interests in real property

2. CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs: 8011-002-901, -902, -903, and 8011-003-955 to -979 (MC&C IV) Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiation parties: Vehicle Parking Limited, LLC
Under negotiation: Lease price and terms of payments as relates to interests in real property

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

3. CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs: 8011-018-900, -901, -902, -903, -904, -905, -906, AND 8011-019- 911 (MC&C III)
Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiation parties: Vehicle Parking Limited, LLC
Under negotiation: Lease price and terms of payments as relates to interests in real property
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INTRODUCTIONS

PRESENTATIONS

4. RECOGNITION OF YOUTH SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING TOURNAMENT (PARKS & RECREATION)

5. BEST OF SFS: INSPIRING SERVICES – “THE POWER OF GIVING BACK” (PARKS & RECREATION)

6. PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION TO ESPN LA AND THE ESPARZA

FAMILY (PARKS & RECREATION)

7. EVERY 15 MINUTES (PARKS & RECREATION)

8. LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL – MOSQUITO SEASON

PRESENTATION (CITY MANAGER)

9. NORTH STAR ALLIANCES PRESENTATION (PARKS & RECREATION)

10. RECOGNITION OF KATHIE FINK (CITY MANAGER)

CHANGES TO AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA & NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS At this time, the general public may address the City Council on both non-agenda and nonpublic hearing agenda items. Comments relating to public hearing items will be heard during the public hearing. 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.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

PUBLIC HEARING

11. CONFIRMATION OF 2024/25 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

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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) Confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner’s 2024/25 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9947 ADDING TWENTY-THREE (23) NEW FEES, AMENDING EIGHT (8) FEES, AND MOVING FOUR (4) FEES FROM POLICE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO

THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, AND UPDATING THE NAME TO THE CITY OF SANTA

FE SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE (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. 9963, which amends Resolution No. 9947, adopted on March 4, 2025, to add twenty-three (23) new fees, amend eight (8) existing fees, and move four (4) fees from Police Services to Community Development from the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25; 4) Update the name from City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule;
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9968 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (HAWKINS

STREET AND PALM DRIVE) AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
(PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 9968 confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Annual Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive); and, July 1, 2025: City Council Meeting Page 6 of 11
2) Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessments; and, 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

14. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9969 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL SANTA FE SPRINGS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 AND LEVYING SUCH

ASSESSMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 9969 confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Annual Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1; and,
2) Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessments; and, 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

OLD BUSINESS

15. 2026 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FLOAT DESIGN SELECTION
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Review the three (3) Rose Float designs, presented by Phoenix Design Company (Phoenix), and select one (1) for production for the 2026 Tournament of Roses parade; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

REGULAR BUSINESS

16. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A FISCAL

EMERGENCY AND CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO PRESENT VOTERS WITH A BALLOT MEASURE TO INCREASE THE CITY’S

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTION-RELATED ACTION; AND FIRST READING APPROVAL OF A RELATED ORDINANCE

CODIFYING THE PROPOSED INCREASE, SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Subject to adoption by the electorate, give first reading to Ordinance No. 1160 of the City of Santa Fe Springs, California (“City”) increasing the City’s existing transactions and use tax rate from 1% to 1.25% and making such other July 1, 2025: City Council Meeting Page 7 of 11
administrative amendments and updates requested by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 9970 (i) Declaring a fiscal emergency within the meaning of Article XIIIC, §2 of the California Constitution; (ii) Calling and Giving Notice of a November 4, 2025 Special Election for the Submission of a Ballot Measure to Santa Fe Springs Voters increasing the City’s 1% Transactions and Use Tax rate to 1.25%; (iii) Requesting Consolidation of Said Special Election with the CountyAdministered Election of the Same Date; (iv) Requesting that the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services; and (v) Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments and Rebuttals Regarding the Ballot Measure and Directing Preparation of An Impartial of Analysis; and
3) Discuss and take action regarding the preparation of ballot arguments. 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

17. APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Review and make appointments to the Youth Leadership Committee as desired; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

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

18. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

19. 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:

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1) Receive and file the report.

WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY

20. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2025 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

21. 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

22. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

23. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

24. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED,

LLC FOR USE OF MC&C III FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING AND

STORAGE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Determine that the proposed lease agreement with Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC (VPU) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub.

Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Minor Alterations to Land); and
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2) Adopt Resolution No. SA-2025-003, approving a five-year lease agreement between the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Fe Springs (Successor Agency) and VPU for the use of MC&C III site located at 10448 Bloomfield Avenue; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

CITY COUNCIL

25. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

26. AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1B) – APPROVAL OF

PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR

CONSTRUCTION BIDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Prequalified Bidders List for Phase 1B; and 2) Approve the Plans and Specifications for Phase 1B; and 3) Authorize the City Engineer to solicit construction bids for Phase 1B from the Prequalified Bidders List; and
4) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the subject project with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
5) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

27. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize staff to finalize and advertise a Request for Proposals for Landscape Maintenance Services on Planet Bids, and
2) Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. extending the contract for 90 days to terminate November 1, 2025, for an additional not-to-exceed fee of $255,000; and
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3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

28. RESOLUTION NO. 9971 – ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9971 approving the Commercial Street Improvement Slauson Ave (Sorensen Ave to Santa Fe Springs Rd) Project to be partially funded by RMRA, the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1); and 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

29. SANTA FE SPRINGS PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT – AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES, INC. (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9966 approving a cooperative purchase contract with Dave Bang Associates, Inc. of Tustin, CA in the amount of $455,719.20 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment in accordance with Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code §34.18; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Dave Bang Associates, Inc.; and
3) Appropriate $185,000 from the Capital Improvement Program Reserve Fund to the Santa Fe Springs Park Playground Improvement Project (Account No.

PW230006); and
4) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the subject project with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

30. RESOLUTION NO. 9953 – INTENT TO VACATE TWO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

EASEMENTS AT THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF CARMENITA ROAD AND

EXCELSIOR DRIVE AND A PORTION OF FREEWAY DRIVE (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9953 declaring City Council’s intention to vacate two public right-of-way easements at the southeastern corner of Carmenita Road and Excelsior Drive and a portion of Freeway Drive; and
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2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

31. RESOLUTION NO. 9965 – ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (GANN) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9965 setting the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports. Members of the City Council will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).

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 72 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.

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

MEETINGS OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,

WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING SUCCESSOR,

SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025
AT 5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD
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

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on closed session items only.

CITY COUNCIL

1. CLOSED SESSION

2. CLOSED SESSION

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

3. CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INTRODUCTIONS

PRESENTATIONS

4. RECOGNITION OF YOUTH SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING TOURNAMENT (PARKS & RECREATION)

5. BEST OF SFS: INSPIRING SERVICES – “THE POWER OF GIVING BACK” (PARKS & RECREATION)

6. PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION TO ESPN LA AND THE ESPARZA

FAMILY (PARKS & RECREATION)

7. EVERY 15 MINUTES (PARKS & RECREATION)

8. LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL – MOSQUITO SEASON

PRESENTATION (CITY MANAGER)

9. NORTH STAR ALLIANCES PRESENTATION (PARKS & RECREATION)

10. RECOGNITION OF KATHIE FINK (CITY MANAGER)

CHANGES TO AGENDA

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

PUBLIC HEARING

11. CONFIRMATION OF 2024/25 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

12. RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9947 ADDING TWENTY-THREE (23) NEW FEES, AMENDING EIGHT (8) FEES, AND MOVING FOUR (4) FEES FROM POLICE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO

THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, AND UPDATING THE NAME TO THE CITY OF SANTA

13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9968 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (HAWKINS

14. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9969 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL SANTA FE SPRINGS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 AND LEVYING SUCH

OLD BUSINESS

REGULAR BUSINESS

16. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A FISCAL

EMERGENCY AND CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO PRESENT VOTERS WITH A BALLOT MEASURE TO INCREASE THE CITY’S

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTION-RELATED ACTION; AND FIRST READING APPROVAL OF A RELATED ORDINANCE

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

18. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

19. 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:

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1) Receive and file the report.

WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY

20. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2025 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

21. 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

22. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

23. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

24. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED,

LLC FOR USE OF MC&C III FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING AND

CITY COUNCIL

25. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

26. AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1B) – APPROVAL OF

PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR

27. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE

30. RESOLUTION NO. 9953 – INTENT TO VACATE TWO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

EASEMENTS AT THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF CARMENITA ROAD AND

ITEM # 11

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION OF 2024/25 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

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) Confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner’s 2024/25 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

BACKGROUND
The City Council is being asked to confirm assessments against property for weed abatement charges. A copy of the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner’s 2024/25 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll has been posted in City Hall since June 26, 2025.

A notice of charges was sent to all Santa Fe Springs property owners listed on the roll.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Weed Abatement Charges Page 2 of 2
The Council should hear from anyone who wants to speak on this item. A representative of the County of Los Angeles Agricultural Commission will be in attendance to answer any questions.

ANALYSIS
N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

DISCUSSION
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
N/A
ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Los Angeles County Weed Abatement Letter
B. Charge List
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

Kurt E. Floren
Agricultural Commissioner
Director of Weights and Measures

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Department of
Agricultural Commissioner/
Weights and Measures
12300 Lower Azusa Road
Arcadia, CA 91006-5872
https://acwm.lacounty.gov
Maximiliano E. Regis
Chief Deputy
Protecting Consumers and the Environment Since 1881
To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service
May 13, 2025
The Honorable City Council
City of Santa Fe Springs
11710 East Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
ATTENTION: CITY CLERK
Pursuant to State law (Government Code Section 39574), our Weed Abatement Program is required to keep an account of and submit to your City Council for confirmation a Report on the Cost of Weed Abatement. The actual confirmation takes place at a public hearing held during a City Council meeting. The purpose of the hearing is to allow property owners with pending weed abatement charges the opportunity to question or receive an explanation of the charges. We are proposing the following dates for this process.

June 18, 2025 Delivery of the Report - Consists of a list of properties upon which Weed Abatement charges will be assessed and the amounts.

June 25, 2025 Posting Date – The Report on Cost must be posted outside the Council chambers three (3) working days prior to the hearing (CA Gov. Code Section 39575).

July 1, 2025 Confirmation of Charges Hearing Date
If you find these dates to be agreeable with your council and calendar, please sign, date and email this letter back to me as soon as possible.

Any consideration in placing our item early on your agenda would be appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.

Very truly yours,
ADRIAN ZAVALA _______
Deputy Director/Bureau Chief CONFIRMATION - PLEASE SIGN Weed Hazard and Integrated Pest Management

Print Name
Jenny Rivas
Staff Assistant II Date
Weed Hazard and Integrated Pest Management
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
June 25, 2025

KEY MAPBOOK PAGE PARCEL ZONE CITY CODE CHARGES
8 8002 019 042 5 623 53.14
8 8005 012 027 5 623 53.14
8 8005 012 047 5 623 53.14
8 8005 015 047 5 623 53.14
8 8005 015 048 5 623 53.14
8 8005 015 049 5 623 53.14
8 8005 015 050 5 623 53.14
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
June 25, 2025
8 8011 017 064 5 623 53.14
8 8059 029 016 5 623 53.14
8 8069 006 044 5 623 53.14
8 8167 002 055 5 623 53.14
8 8168 007 026 5 623 53.14
8 8168 009 027 5 623 53.14
8 8168 009 030 5 623 53.14
8 8168 023 048 5 623 53.14
8 8178 004 065 5 623 53.14
TOTAL IMPROVED PARCELS 0 TOTAL CHARGES 0
TOTAL UNIMPROVED PARCELS 1 TOTAL CHARGES 2535.14
TOTAL INSPECTION FEE ONLY PARCELS 46 TOTAL CHARGES 2444.44 TOTAL PARCELS 47 TOTAL CHARGES 4979.58

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ITEM # 12

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Julio Morales, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9947 ADDING TWENTY-THREE (23) NEW FEES, AMENDING EIGHT (8) FEES, AND MOVING FOUR (4) FEES FROM POLICE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, AND

UPDATING THE NAME TO THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

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. 9963, which amends Resolution No. 9947, adopted on March 4, 2025, to add twenty-three (23) new fees, amend eight (8) existing fees, and move four (4) fees from Police Services to Community Development from the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25; 4) Update the name from City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule;
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE Page 2 of 5

FISCAL IMPACT
The City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Fee Schedule for FY24-25 in November of 2024, and revised it on March 4, 2025. Changes to the fee schedule were expected to result in approximately $1.5 million in additional cost recovery per fiscal year. The actual amounts will vary based on activity levels, such as application numbers and utilization rates.

BACKGROUND
In June 2024, the City engaged Revenues & Cost Specialist LLC (“RCS”) and performed a review of the City’s fees and user charges with the goal of determining the full cost to deliver City services and understanding the amount of subsidy. Resolution No. 9933 was passed in November 2024 with the objective of updating all of the City’s Fees and charges.

In March 2025, the City approved Resolution No. 9947, an update to the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Resolution No. 9947 addressed nine additional fees to be added, amended or removed from the Master Fee Schedule. A number of fees were not included or addressed in the Master Fee Schedule in attachment to Resolution No. 9947.

The following table provides a list of the additional fees that should be added, amended or removed from the Master Fee Schedule.

Dept. Name Status Current Fee New Fee
P&R Adult Tournament Fee Amend $175/ $275* $250
P&R Ballfield Rental-1 Field-Per Hour
Fee (1-20 people)
Amend $40 $40
P&R Ballfield Rental-1 Field-Per Hour
Fee (21-50 people)
New $55
P&R Ballfield Rental-1 Field-Per Hour
Fee (51+ people)
New $70
P&R Ballfield Rental-2+ Fields-Per Hour
Fee (1-20 people/field)
Amend $30 $30
P&R Ballfield Rental-2+ Fields-Per Hour
Fee (21-50 people/field)
New $45
P&R Ballfield Rental-2+ Fields-Per Hour
Fee (51+ people/field)
New $60
FIRE Magnesium Working Amend $190 $260
FIRE Aboveground Petroleum Storage
Tank Facility - Annual Fee Based
on Facility Aggregate Gallons - 1
to less than 1320
New $0 $190
CS Fee Supported Library Programs Amend Cost Recovery
(25%-100%)/
Varies/
Varies +$10*
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE Page 3 of 5 Cost Recovery
(25%-100%) +$10*
CS Heritage Park Ceremony Only (2
Hour Rental) 1-150
New $1,000
CS Heritage Park Ceremony Only (2
Hour Rental) 151-300
New $1,500
CS Sculpture Garden Deposit /
Downpayment
New $100
CS Sculpture Garden 4 Hour Rental New $300
CS Fitness Room Annual Membership
(50 years old or older)
Amend $0/ $150* $0/ $100*
CS Special Events (Dances, Holiday
Celebrations) (50 years old or
older)
Amend $10 $15
CS Summer Concerts (all concerts)
Food Booth
New $200
CS Summer Concerts (all concerts)
Food Truck
New $150
CS Summer Concerts (one concert)
Food Booth
New $100
CS Summer Concerts (one concert)
Food Truck
New $65
CS Food and Beverage Concession
Items
New Market Value
CS Replacement or Duplicate
Paperwork Fee (Court-Ordered
Volunteer Program)
New $20 per
request
CS Business Meeting Deposit
Downpayment-For SFS Business
Only
New $100
CS Ontiveros Room, Business
Meeting (2 Hour Rental)-For SFS
Businesses Only
New $300
CS Pio Pico Room, Business Meeting
(2 Hour Rental)-For SFS
Businesses Only
New $300
PS 22500(n)(1)(A) CVC: Crosswalk
parking restriction
New $51
PS 72.26 SFSMC: Parking of
Recreational Vehicles Prohibited
on any City Street
New $63
PS Animal Care Services: unaltered
pet fee
Unaltered pet fee (Seniors 55
years old or older)
Amend $90
$90
$60
$45
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE Page 4 of 5 PS 72.63(A) SFSMC: EV Parking/4-
hour time limit.

New $63
PS 72.63(B) SFSMC: EV Parking
Time Restriction/Employee Only.

New $63
PS 11.06 SFSMC: Civil Fines New First Violation $100
Second Violation
$200
Third Violation $500
$100/$200/
$500
California
Government
Code 25132,
53069.4 and
36900
CD Alcohol sales - application Move from
Police
Services to
Community
Development
$5,535 per
application
-
CD Alcohol sales - compliance review Move from
Police
Services to
Community
Development
$1,730 per review -
CD Entertainment permit – application Move from
Police
Services to
Community
Development
$6,805 - Adult
$5,345 - Non-Adult
-
CD Entertainment permit - annual
compl.

Move from
Police
Services to
Community
Development
$1,095 - Adult
$ 400 - Non-Adult
-
*Denotes Resident/Non-Resident Fee

ANALYSIS
These changes will update and complete the list of City fees and charges.

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

DISCUSSION
The objective of updating our Fees Schedule was to ensure the fees adequately offset the City’s cost of providing the services while keeping them comparable to those in other communities.

On November 12, 2024, Resolution No. 9933 was passed with the objective of updating all of the City’s Fees and charges. Revenues & Cost Specialist LLC (“RCS”) performed a Comprehensive Fee Study updating a total of 249 fees.

On March 4, 2025, Resolution No. 9947 was passed amending the fee schedule updating 9 additional fees.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 9963 – AMENDMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE Page 5 of 5 A few of these fees were not included or contemplated in the original list of fees and charges presented in November 2024 through Resolution No. 9933 and the amended fee schedule in March 2025 through Resolution No. 9947. The addition and removal of the proposed items is intended to complete the list of City fees and charges.

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
If approved, it is recommended that the new fees become effective (retroactively, if applicable) on January 1, 2025.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Resolution No. 9963
B. Amended Fee Schedule
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:

RESOLUTION NO. 9963

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9947, TO AMEND
AND UPDATE THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND TO UPDATE THE NAME TO THE CITY

OF SANTA FE SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code establishes fees for the City's public facilities and essential services whereby such fees are established by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of fees is to mitigate costs on the City's public facilities and essential services whereby fees follow the "costs reasonably borne" test established by Article XIIIB of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code sections 66000- 66025) requires that a city which increases certain fees must establish that there is a reasonable relationship between the specific amount of the fee imposed as a condition of approval and the cost of the public facility attributable to that project; and
WHEREAS, the City engaged Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC to conduct a Cost of Services Study ("COS Study") to meet the requirements of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and the Mitigation Fee Act; and WHEREAS, based upon the COS Study, the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule was revised by the City Council on March 4, 2025, by Resolution 9947; and
WHEREAS, a small number of fees were not included or addressed in the Master Fee Schedule and the Fire services Fee Schedule as was set forth in Exhibit A of Resolution No. 9947; and
WHEREAS, based upon the COS Study, City staff has recommended a list of additional fees that should be added, amended, or removed within the Fee Schedule for Fire Services, Police Services, Community Services and Parks and Recreation, and the Master Fee Schedule of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the name of the fee schedule will change from Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed for the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, by publishing the notice in Los Cerritos Newspaper twice on June 13, 2025 and June 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the proposed update to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to

ATTACHMENT A
Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, also known as the "Common Sense Exemption." This is because CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Since there is no possibility that the proposed updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule will have a significant effect on the environment, the project is not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein by reference as set forth in full herein.

Section 2. In compliance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and the Mitigation Fee Act, the City Council hereby establishes fees for the services set forth in the attached Exhibit A listing of fees in the "City of Santa Fe Springs" Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Years 2025-26, in the amounts set forth therein.

Section 3. Resolution No. 9947, and any attachments regarding the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, is hereby amended.

Section 4. Said fees shall be effective July 1, 2025 and supersede all previously established fees for said services in Exhibit A of this Resolution.

Section 5. Any party may protest the imposition on a development project of a fee established by this Resolution within 90 days after the date the city imposes the fee in its approval of the project, in accordance with Section 66020 of the Mitigation Fee Act. Upon receiving such protest or appeal, the City Manager, or designated agent, shall set the matter for hearing before an impartial third-party hearing officer. The party appealing the imposition of the fee shall bear the burden of establishing that the fee is improper.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and it shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1st day of July, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
By: _________________________
William K. Rounds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Fernando N. Munoz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk

CITY OF

SANTA FE SPRINGS

COMPREHENSIVE

FEE SCHEDULE
Date CityCouncilApproved: November 12, 2024
Amended: March 4, 2025
Amended: July 1, 2025
Effective Date:January 12, 2025

ATTACHMENT B
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT PAGE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 3
COMMUNITY SERVICES & PARKS & RECREATION 4
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13
FINANCE 16
FIRE 17
POLICE SERVICES 20

PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTION NO. 9933
RESOLUTION NO. 9947
21 23
25 3

FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE S-247 FILM PERMIT $190 per permit $190 per permit CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE S-248 RECYCLER DEALER PERMIT $285 - new $190 - renewal
$285 - new
$190 - renewal
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE S-249 FIREWORK STAND PERMIT $815 per application $815 per application CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-240 COPY - PRINTED $0.20 per page - standard $0.10 per page - FPPC related
document per California Government
Code 81008
$0.20 per page - standard
$0.10 per page - FPPC related
document per California Government
Code 81008
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-241 COPY - DIGITAL $7 per device $7 per device CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-242 DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION $65 per document $65 per document CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-243 NOTARY PUBLIC This fee is limited by California Government Code 8211
$15 per signature
This fee is limited by California
Government Code 8211
$15 per signature
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-244 AGENDA MAILING $400 per subscriber per year $400 per subscriber per year CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-245 LOCAL CANDIDATE FILING This fee is limited by State law:

Processing fee - $25 per candidate
FPPC Late Filing Fee - $10 per day for
each day a statement is late up to a
maximum of $100
Candidate Statement - LA County and
staff costs
This fee is limited by State law:

Processing fee - $25 per candidate
FPPC Late Filing Fee - $10 per day for
each day a statement is late up to a
maximum of $100
Candidate Statement - LA County and
staff costs
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -CITY CLERK S-246 LOCAL INITIATIVE FILING This fee is limited by State law $200 per initiative, fully refundable if
initiative is placed on ballot
This fee is limited by State law
$200 per initiative, fully refundable if
initiative is placed on ballot
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 4 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee

LIBRARY
Inter-Library Loan $5 $5
LOST or DAMAGED ITEMS
Processing Lost or Damaged Books, DVD, CD's, or
computer equipment
$5 $5
Processing Lost or Damaged Paperbacks $2 $2
Lost or Damaged Item Replacement Replacement cost Replacement cost

OTHER LIBRARY FEES
Fee Supported Library Programs Cost Recovery (25% -
100%)
Cost Recovery (25%
- 100%) + $10
Varies Varies + $10
Passport Processing Fee + Federal Government Fee $35 + Federal Fee $35 + Federal Fee Passport Photo $10 $10

FACILITY RENTALS & PICNIC RESERVATIONS
Cocktail Table Rental-Per Table Fee $15 $15
Arch/Gazebo-Per Arch/Gazebo Fee $100 $100
Photo Opportunity Booth-Per Event $200 $200
City Employee Discount 15%,
or up to $300
15%,
or up to $300
Facility Deposit/Downpayment for City employees $0 $0
Demand Price Premium for Non-Residents
(May, June, July)
Additional 15% Additional 15%
Certificate of Liability Insurance At Cost At Cost
Additional Setup/Cleanup-per hour fee $35 $35
Video Game or Food Truck Permit Fee-Per Event $150 $150

LIBRARY
Library Community Room Facility Use-Hourly Fee $75 $75

CLARK ESTATE
Deposit/Downpayment $1,000 $1,000
Ceremony & Reception / Full Event Rental (7 Hour
Rental) 1-100
$3,000 $3,000
Ceremony & Reception / Full Event Rental (7 Hour
Rental) 101-200
$4,000 $4,000
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 5 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Reception Only (6 Hour Rental) 1-100 $2,400 $2,400
Reception Only (6 Hour Rental) 101-200 $3,000 $3,000
Ceremony Only (2 Hour Rental) 1-100 $1,000 $1,000
Ceremony Only (2 Hour Rental) 101-200 $1,500 $1,500
Photo Session-per hour fee (2 hour minimum) $100 $100
Photo Session Deposit/Downpayment $50 $50
Upstairs Meeting Room-per hour fee $75 $75
Downstairs Meeting Room-per hour fee $105 $105
Meeting Room Deposit/Downpayment $75 $75
Funeral Reception (4 Hour Rental,
3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$550 $550
Funeral Deposit/Downpayment $150 $150

HERITAGE PARK
Deposit/Downpayment $1,000 $1,000
Ceremony & Reception / Full Event Rental
(7 Hour Rental) 1-150
$3,500 $3,500
Ceremony & Reception / Full Event Rental
(7 Hour Rental) 151-300
$4,500 $4,500
Reception Only (6 Hour Rental) 1-150 $2,800 $2,800
Reception Only (6 Hour Rental) 151-300 $3,800 $3,800
Ceremony Only (2 Hour Rental) 1-100 $1,000
Ceremony Only (2 Hour Rental) 101-200 $1,500
Photo Session-Per Hour Fee $100 $100
Photo Session Deposit/Downpayment $50 $50
Carriage Barn Meeting Space Rental-Per
Hour Fee
$105 $105
Train Depot Meeting Room-per hour fee $75 $75
Meeting Space Deposit/Downpayment $75 $75
Caboose Rental 1-40-per use fee (4 Hour
Rental)
$150 $150
Caboose Rental Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 6 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Heritage Park Plaza Reservation (4 Hour Rental) $400 $400 Heritage Park Plaza Reservation Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100 Picnic Area Reservation 1-90 (4 Hour Rental) $300 $300
Picnic Area Reservation Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100
Picnic Area Reservation Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100
Heritage Park Resident Discount (Except Funeral
Receptions)
20% Off 20% Off
Funeral Reception (4 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$550 $150 $550 $150
Funeral Deposit/Downpayment $150 $150

TOWN CENTER HALL
Deposit/Downpayment $1,000 $1,000
Social Hall, Saturday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$1,350 $2,300 $1,350 $2,300
Social Hall, Sunday-Friday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours of setup, 1 Hour of Cleanup) $1,150 $1,550 $1,150 $1,550 Business Meeting (4 Hour Rental)-For SFS Businesses
Only
$500 $500
Business Meeting Deposit Downpayment-For SFS
Business Only
$250 $250
Funeral Reception (4 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$400 $150.00 $500.00 $400 $150.00 $500.00
Funeral Reception Deposit/Downpayment $150 $150 $150 $150 Meeting Room #1 Rental (3 Hour Rental) $225 $225
Meeting Room Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100
Rehearsal Fee (during regular business hours) $35 $35
Teen Lounge (4 Hour Rental,
3 Hour Setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$300 $500 $300 $500
Teen Lounge Deposit/Downpayment $150 $150
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 7 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee

GUS VELASCO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Deposit/Downpayment $750 $750
Pio Pico Room, Saturday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$1,500 $1,500
Pio Pico Room, Sunday-Friday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours of setup, 1 Hour of Cleanup) $1,000 $1,000 Ontiveros Room, Saturday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$900 $900
Business Meeting Deposit Downpayment-For SFS
Businesses Only
$100
Ontiveros Room, Business Meeting (2 Hour Rental)-For
SFS Businesses Only $300
Pio Pico Room, Business Meeting (2 Hour Rental)-For
SFS Businesses Only
$300
Meeting Room #1 Rental (3 Hour Rental) $200 $200
Meeting Room Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100
Funeral Reception (4 Hour Rental,
3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$150 $150
Funeral Reception
Deposit/Downpayment
$150 $150

BETTY WILSON CENTER
Deposit/Downpayment $750 $750
Multi-purpose Room, Saturday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1
Hour Cleanup)
$750 $750
Multi-purpose Room, Sunday-Friday Fee
(6 Hour Rental, 3 Hours of setup,
1 Hour of Cleanup)
$575 $575
Funeral Reception (4 Hour Rental, 3 Hours setup, 1 Hour Cleanup)
$150 $150
Funeral Reception Deposit/Downpayment $150 $150
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 8 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee

LITTLE LAKE PARK
Meeting Room (6 Hour Rental,
1 Hour setup, 1 Hour Cleanup) 1-64
$200 $200
Meeting Room Deposit/Downpayment $100 $100
PARK COVERED PICNIC AREAS (5 Hour Rental, 1 Hour setup, 1 Hour Cleanup) Deposit/Downpayment (LLP, LNP, SFSP) $100 $100
Deposit/Downpayment (LVP) $50 $50
Los Nietos Park, Santa Fe Springs Park 1-180 $200 $250 $200 $250 Little Lake Park 1-75 $125 $125
Lakeview Park $100 $200 $100 $200
Inflatable Amusement (Bouncehouse) Fee $50 $75 $50 $75

ACTIVITY CENTER
Deposit/Downpayment (Gym) $100 $100
Deposit/Downpayment (Racquetball Courts) $30 $30
Main Gym Floor-Per Hour Fee (4 Hour Minimum) $50 $50
Racquetball Courts-Per Hour Fee $30 $30

AQUATIC CENTER
Deposit/Downpayment (Pool Rental) $200 $200
Pool Rental 1-100 - Per Hour Fee (3-Hour Minimum) $140 $200 $140 $200 Pool Rental 101-200 - Per Hour Fee (3-Hour Minimum) $200 $260 $200 $260 Deposit/Downpayment (Meeting Room) $100 $100
Meeting Room - Per Use Fee (3 Hour Maximum) $200 $200
Deposit/Downpayment (Picnic Area During Rec Swim) $50 $50 Picnic Area (During Rec Swim)-Per Hour Rate $75 $75
Deposit/Downpayment
(Picnic Area + Private Pool Rental)
$200 $200
Picnic Area + Private Pool Rental (1-100) (3 Hour
Minimum)
$150 $225 $150 $225
Picnic Area + Private Pool Rental (101-200) (3 Hour
Minimum)
$200 $260 $200 $260
Deposit/Downpayment (Private Pool Only Rental) $100 $100 1 Pool Per Hour Rate (3 Hour Minimum) $160 $185 $160 $185 Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 9 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee 2 Pools Per Hour Rate (3 Hour Minimum) $200 $260 $200 $260 Competition Pool Lane Rental Per Hour Fee
(Teams Only) (2 Hour Minimum)
$75 $85 $75 $85

ATHLETIC FIELDS
Ballfield Rental-1 Field-Per Hour Fee (1-20 people) $40 $40 Ballfield Rental-1 Field-Per Hour Fee (21-50 people) $55 Ballfield Rental-1 Field-Per Hour Fee (51+ people) $70
Ballfield Rental-2+ Fields-Per Hour Fee (1-20 people) $30 $30 Ballfield Rental-2+ Fields-Per Hour Fee (21-50 people) $45 Ballfield Rental-2+ Fields-Per Hour Fee (51+ people) $60 Light Fee-Per Hour Fee $15 $15
Ballfield Prep Fee-Per Prep, Per Field $25 $25
Soccer Prep Fee-Per Prep, Per Field $35 $35
Soccer Goal Rental Fee-Per Pair $35 $35
Adult Tournament Fee $175 $275 $250
Youth Tournament Fee $150 $150

SCULPTURE GARDEN
Deposit/Downpayment $100
4-Hour Rental $300

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS - FOR PARTICIPANTS AGES 50+
Fitness Room Annual Membership
(50 year old or older)
$0 $150 $0 $100
Special Events (Dances, Holiday Celebrations) $10 $15
Exercise Classes $0 $5 $0 $5
Community Senior Ball $5 At Cost $5 At Cost

FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES
Notary Services $15 $15

RECREATION ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
Fitness Facility Daily Pass (Youth & Business Resident) $0 $3 $0 $3 Fitness Facility Membership-Monthly (Includes Business
Residents)
$5 $35 $5 $35
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 10 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Fitness Facility Membership-Annual
(Includes Business Residents)
$50 $150 $50 $150
Swim Lessons-Group Varies Varies $90 $50 $90
Swim Lessons-Group (Varied Days) $95 Varies Varies Varies Varies Swim Lessons-Private $95 $140 $95 $140
Adaptive Swim Lessons-Private $2 $140 $95 $140
Recreation Swim-Youth $2 $3 $2 $3
Recreation Swim-Adult $3 $4 $2 $4
Water Aerobics $0 $4 $3 $4
Water Aerobics, Recreation Swim, Lap Swim-City
Employee
$2 $0
Water Aerobics, Recreation Swim,
Lap Swim-Seniors
$2 $2
Water Aerobics, Recreation Swim,
Lap Swim-Veterans
$70 $2 $2 $2
Swim Team-Quarterly Rate $100 $120 $70 $120
Jr. Lifeguard Program $140 $130 $100 $130
Day Camp-2 Week Session $70 $180 $140 $180
Day Camp-1 Week Session $94 $90 $70 $90
Spring Camp $15 $115 $94 $115
Daily Day Camp Cost of Trip $30 $15 $30
Day Camp Excursion (For Daily Camp) $100 Cost of Trip
Family Camp-Adult $75 $100
Family Camp-Youth $100 $75
Santa Home Visits $100 $100
Art Camp $20 $125 $100 $125
5K-Adult Regular Fees $8 $30 $20 $30
5K-Youth Regular Fees $4 $8
5K Kids Run $15 $4
5K-Adult Early Bird Fees (34-75 Days Prior to 5K) $25 $15 $25 5K-Youth Early Bird Fees (34-75 Days Prior to 5K) $5 $5 Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 11 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee 5K Early Bird Run (34-75 Days Prior to 5K)
5K-Adult Super Early Bird Fees (76-120 Days
Prior to 5K)
$12 $20 $12 $20
5K-Youth Super Early Bird Fees (76-120 Days
Prior to 5K)
$4 $4
5K Early Super Bird Run (76-120 Days Prior to 5K) $3 $3 5K-Adult (First Weeks Promotional Rate) $10 $15 $10 $15 5K-Youth (First Weeks Promotional Rate) $3 $3
5K Early (First Weeks Promotional Rate) $2 $2
5K Same Day Fees-Adult $25 $35 $25 $35
5K Same Day Fees-Youth $13 $13
5K Same Day Fees-Kids Run $9 $9
Adult Softball Team Fee $530 $630 $530 $630
Adult Basketball/Volleyball Team Fee $560 $660 $560 $660 Adult Tournament Team Fee $175 $275 $175 $275
Adult Sports Free Agent Fee $65 $85 $65 $85
Adult Sports Forfeit Fee Cost of Game Cost of Game
Adult Sports Late Payment $25 $35
Youth Sports Individual League Fee $50 $85 $50 $85
Lake Center Youth Sports $50 $50
Youth Sports Tournament Fee $150 $150
Community Garden Annual Parcel $20 $40 $20 $40
Recreation Classes Varies Varies Varies + $10 Varies Varies Varies + $10 Excursion Program Varies Varies Varies + $10 Varies Varies Varies + $10

SPECIAL EVENT FEES
ArtFest Student Artist Fee $0 $0
ArtFest Artist Fee $20 $20
ArtFest Film Fest $25 $25
Vendor Fees-Large Events-Food Truck $150 $150
Vendor Fees-Large Events-Food Booth $200 $200
Vendor Fees-Large Events- Craft/Artisan/Retail Vendor $100 $100 Vendor Fees-Small Events-Food Truck $65 $65
Community Services and Parks and Recreation Fees Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025 12 Name of Fee Current Fee Recommended Fee
Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Standard Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Vendor Fees-Small Events-Food Booth $100 $100
Vendor Fees-Small Events- Craft/Artisan/Retail Vendor $65 $65 Summer Concerts (all concerts) - Food Booth $200
Summer Concerts (all concerts) - Food Truck $150
Summer Concerts (one concert) - Food Booth $100
Summer Concerts (one concert) - Food Truck $65
Food and Beverage Concession Items Market Value

MISCELANEOUS FEES
Replacement or Duplicate Paperwork Fee (Court-Ordered
Volunteer Program)
$20 per request
13 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-001 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $12,240 per application plus any outside environmental consultant costs
$12,240 per application plus any
outside environmental consultant costs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-002 ADMIN. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $4,605 per application $4,605 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-003 COND USE PERMIT - AMENDMENT $9,290 per application plus any outside environmental consultant costs
$9,290 per application plus any outside
environmental consultant costs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-004 COND USE PERMIT - WIRELESS TELE FAC $12,240 per application plus any outside environmental consultant costs
$12,240 per application plus any
outside environmental consultant costs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-005 CUP COMPLIANCE REVIEW $1,515 per review $1,515 per review COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-006 DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL $15,970 per application plus any outside environmental consultant costs
$15,970 per application plus any
outside environmental consultant costs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-007 ADMIN. DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL $4,605 per application $4,605 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-008 DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL AMENDMENT $8,340 per application $8,340 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-009 ZONE CHANGE $12,445 per application plus any outside environmental consultant
costs
If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.
$12,445 per application plus any
outside environmental consultant
costs
If application is submitted with
another application(s), the lower
costing application fee(s) is
reduced by 50%.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-010 ZONE MODIFICATION - RESIDENTIAL $7,210 per application If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.
$7,210 per application
If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-011 ZONE MODIFICATION - ALL OTHER $7,900 per application If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.
$7,900 per application
If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-012 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT $16,685 per application $16,685 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-013 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT $12,445 per application plus any outside environmental consultant
costs
If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.
$12,445 per application plus any
outside environmental consultant
costs
If application is submitted with
another application(s), the lower
costing application fee(s) is
reduced by 50%.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-014 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT $5,915 plus any outside costs $5,915 plus any outside costs COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-015 COVENANTS, COND & RESTRICTIONS REV $1,635 plus any outside costs $1,635 plus any outside costs 14 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-016 TENTATIVE TRACT/PARCEL MAP $3,685 per application $3,685 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-017 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (PLANNING) $4,580 per application plus any outside
costs
If application is submitted with
another application(s), the lower
costing application fee(s) is reduced
by 50%.
$4,580 per application plus any outside
costs
If application is submitted with another
application(s), the lower costing
application fee(s) is reduced by 50%.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-018 REVIEW OF MITIGATED NEG DEC Charge 20% ofthe Consultant Contract
costfor City Staff review plus any Fish
and Wildlife fees.

Charge 20% ofthe Consultant Contract
cost for City Staff review plus any Fish
and Wildlife fees.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-019 REVIEW OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION Charge 20% ofthe Consultant Contract
costfor City Staff review
Applicant will directly pay any
required California Department of
Fish & Wildlife fees
Charge 20% ofthe Consultant Contract
cost for City Staff review
Applicant will directly pay any required
California Department of Fish &
Wildlife fees
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-020 REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REP Charge 20% ofthe Consultant Contract cost for City Staff review
plus any Fish and Wildlife fees.

Charge 20% ofthe Consultant Contract
cost for City Staff review plus any Fish
and Wildlife fees.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-021 PRELIMINARY APPLICATION REVIEW $1,225 - 1st review $ 650 - ea addl review
50% ofthe fee is fully credited
towards Planning application if
submitted within six months
$1,225 - 1st review
$ 650 - ea addl review
50% ofthe fee is fully credited towards
Planning application if submitted
within six months
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-022 TIME EXTENSION $1,715 per application $1,715 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-023 TIME EXTENSION - NON CONFORMING USE $1,000 deposit with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for City
staff involved plus any outside costs.
$1,000 deposit with charges at the fully
allocated hourly rates for City staff
involved plus any outside costs.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-024 APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION $4,080 per appeal $4,080 per appeal COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-025 APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL $4,080 per appeal $4,080 per appeal COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-026 LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW $ 125 - Single Family Residential $ 335 - All Other (Non-MWELO)
$1,005 - All Other (MWELO)
$ 125 - Single Family Residential
$ 335 - All Other (Non-MWELO)
$1,005 - All Other (MWELO)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-027 DDCV & SPRINKLER PLAN CHECK $165 per application $165 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-028 OIL WELL SITE PLAN REVIEW $210 per project plus any outside costs
$210 per project plus any outside costs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-029 WIRELESS TELECOM FACIL - ADMIN $3,430 per application $3,430 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-030 MASTER WIRELESS AGREEMENT Deposit determined by staff with charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by staff with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-031 SITE LEASE AGREEMENT Deposit determined by staff with charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by staff with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-032 BANNER PERMIT REVIEW $85 per permit $85 per permit COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-033 SIGN REVIEW $125 per application $125 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-034 SIGN PROGRAM REVIEW $670 per application $670 per application 15 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-035 BUSINESS LICENSE REVIEW (PLANNING) $85 per review $85 per review COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-036 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT (PLANNING) $125 per permit $125 per permit COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-037 OFFICE TRAILER PERMIT $165 per permit $165 per permit COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-038 TEMPORARY STORAGE PERMIT $3,270 per application $3,270 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-039 ZONING CERTIFICATION LETTER $725 per letter $725 per letter COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-040 OFFSITE RECORD/PLAN RETRIEVAL Charge actual outside costs that are in compliance with the Public Records
Act.

Charge actual outside costs that are in
compliance with the Public Records
Act.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-041 ADDITIONAL/MISC PLAN REVIEW Deposit determined by staff with charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by staff with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-042 PLANNING DEPT PLAN CHECK Charge 25% ofthe Building Plan Check fee
Charge 25% ofthe Building Plan Check
fee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-043 GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE 3.0% of building permit fees 3.0% of building permit fees COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-044 DEVELOP/FIRE TECHNOLOGY SURCHARGE 1% of Building and Fire permit fees 1% of Building and Fire permit fees COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-045 BUILDING PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION With the new contract provider, the City should re-study this service
within the next year to determine if
the current fees are appropriate.

With the new contract provider, the
City should re-study this service within
the next year to determine if the
current fees are appropriate.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ZONE VARIANCE $2,253.00 $12,455 per application plus any outside environomental consultant
costs. If application is submitted with
another application(s), the lower
costing application fee(s) is reduced
by 50%.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WIRELESS TELE FAC RENEWAL $2355.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-191 ALCOHOL SALES - APPLICATION $5,535 per application COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-192 ALCOHOL SALES - COMPLIANCE REVIEW $1,730 per review COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-194 ENTERTAINMNT PRMT - APPLICATION $6,805 - Adult $5,345 - Non-Adult
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S-195 ENTERTAINMNT PRMT - ANNUAL COMPL. $1,095 - Adult $ 400 - Non-Adult
16 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
FINANCE S-236 BUSINESS LICENSE - NEW $50 per business $50 per business FINANCE S-237 BUSINESS LICENSE - RENEWAL $45 per business $45 per business FINANCE S-238 BUSINESS LICENSE CHANGE OF ADDRESS $45 per business $45 per business FINANCE S-239 NSF CHECK PROCESSING $60 per returned check $60 per returned check 17 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
FIRE S-110 FIRE PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION $ 680 - <20,000 sf/floor/bldg $ 890 - 20,001-50,000 sf/floor/bldg
$1,215 - 50,001-100,000 sf/floor/bldg
$ 21 - Ea addl 10,000 sf above
100,000 sf/floor/bldg
$ 680 - <20,000 sf/floor/bldg
$ 890 - 20,001-50,000 sf/floor/bldg
$1,215 - 50,001-100,000 sf/floor/bldg
$ 21 - Ea addl 10,000 sf above
100,000 sf/floor/bldg
FIRE S-111 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM PLAN/INSP Plan Check - $700 Inspection - $470
Plan Check - $700
Inspection - $470
FIRE S-112 CARBON DIOXIDE BEV DISP SYST PLAN $935 per plan $935 per plan FIRE S-113 SITE PLAN & ACCESS REVIEW $120 per review $120 per review FIRE S-114 SOLAR PANEL - RESIDENTIAL $220 per permit $220 per permit FIRE S-115 SOLAR PANEL - COMMERCIAL up to 50 kW - $445 per permit 51-250kW - additional $7 per kW over
50 kW
250kW - additional $5 per kW over 50
kW
up to 50 kW - $445 per permit
51-250kW - additional $7 per kW over
50 kW
250kW - additional $5 per kW over 50
kW
FIRE S-116 ADDITIONAL FIRE PLAN CHECK $235 per review $235 per review FIRE S-117 FIRE PERMIT EXTENSION/REISSUANCE $235 per request $235 per request FIRE S-118 EXPEDITED PLAN REVIEW 1.2 x FBHR. 1 hour minimum 1.2 x FBHR. 1 hour minimum FIRE S-119 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PC/INSP $ 665 - 10 devices or less $1,100 - 11 to 50 devices
$ 445 - Ea addl 50 devices beyond 50
$ 665 - 10 devices or less
$1,100 - 11 to 50 devices
$ 445 - Ea addl 50 devices beyond 50
FIRE S-120 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM $560 per permit $560 per permit FIRE S-121 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PC/INSP $270 - Systems with 20 heads or less $890 - Systems with 21 to 100 heads
$220 - Ea addl 100 heads beyond 100
$270 - Systems with 20 heads or less
$890 - Systems with 21 to 100 heads
$220 - Ea addl 100 heads beyond 100
FIRE S-122 NFPA 13D SINGLE FAMILY PC/INSP $890 per permit $890 per permit FIRE S-123 FIRE NEW RES UNIT SPRINKLER PC/INSP Up to 5 units - $444 6-10 units
- $865
Each additional 10 units - $210
Up to 5 units -
$444 6-10 units
- $865
Each additional
10 units - $210
FIRE S-124 FIRE UNDERGROUND SYSTEM PC/INSP $ 655 - 1 to 4 hydrants/risers $ 865 - 5 to 10 hydrants/risers
$1,075 - 11 or more hydrants/risers
$ 655 - 1 to 4 hydrants/risers
$ 865 - 5 to 10 hydrants/risers
$1,075 - 11 or more hydrants/risers
FIRE S-125 FIRE TENANT IMPRV CONSTRUCT PC/INSP $325 per permit $325 per permit FIRE S-126 TENANT IMPRV FIRE PROT SYS PC/INSP $445 - 20 heads or less $770 - 21 to 100 heads
$220 - Ea addl 100 heads beyond 100
$445 - 20 heads or less
$770 - 21 to 100 heads
$220 - Ea addl 100 heads beyond 100
FIRE S-127 EMERG RESP RADIO COVERAGE PLAN CHK $935 per plan $935 per plan FIRE S-128 EMERG RESP RADIO COVERAGE INSPECT $755 per inspection $755 per inspection FIRE S-129 VAPOR RECOVERY/REMOVAL SYST PLAN $700 per plan $700 per plan FIRE S-130 PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW $235 per hour $235 per hour FIRE S-131 FIRE CODE-AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTING $550 per permit $550 per permit FIRE S-132 FIRE CODE-ENERGY STORAGE SYST $560 per permit $560 per permit 18 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
FIRE S-133 FIRE CODE-COMPRESSED GASES $560 per permit $560 per permit FIRE S-134 FIRE CODE-CRYOGENIC FLUIDS $560 per permit $560 per permit FIRE S-135 r/FIRE CODE-EMERG RESPONDER RADIO This fee should be removed from the fee schedule as it is included
in other
services.

This fee should be removed from the
fee schedule as it is included in other
services.

FIRE S-136 FIRE CODE-FIRE PUMPS AND RELATED $875 per permit $875 per permit FIRE S-137 FIRE CODE-FLAMM/COMBUSTIB LIQUIDS $1,355 per permit $1,355 per permit FIRE S-138 FIRE CODE-FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEMS $560 per permit $560 per permit FIRE S-139 FIRE CODE-GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS $665 per permit $665 per permit FIRE S-140 FIRE CODE-GATES AND BARRICADES $220 per permit $220 per permit FIRE S-141 FIRE CODE-HAZ MAT (H-OCCUPANCY) $1,015 per permit $1,015 per permit FIRE S-142 FIRE CODE-INDUSTRIAL OVENS $445 per permit $445 per permit FIRE S-143 FIRE CODE-LP GAS $680 per permit $680 per permit FIRE S-144 FIRE CODE-MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR ROOM $325 per permit $325 per permit FIRE S-145 FIRE CODE-PLANT EXTRACTION SYSTEM $1,120 per permit. Covers up to 5 hours of staff time
$1,120 per permit. Covers up to 5
hours of staff time
FIRE S-146 FIRE CODE-PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS $220 per permit $220 per permit FIRE S-147 FIRE CODE-SMOKE CONTROL/EXHAUST SYS $665 per permit $665 per permit FIRE S-148 FIRE CODE-SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURE $420 per permit $420 per permit FIRE S-149 FIRE CODE-SPRAYING OR DIPPING $665 per permit $665 per permit FIRE S-150 FIRE CODE-STANDPIPE SYSTEMS $665 per permit $665 per permit FIRE S-151 FIRE CODE-DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM $680 per permit $680 per permit FIRE S-152 FIRE CODE-METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM $680 per permit $680 per permit FIRE S-153 FIRE CODE-OIL WELL ABANDONMENT $535 per permit $535 per permit FIRE S-154 CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION REVIEW This fee should be removed from the fee schedule as it is included in
another
service.

This fee should be removed from the
fee schedule as it is included in another
service.

FIRE S-155 HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STOCK $550 - Total of 5,000 sf or less $760 - Total of 5,001 to 10,000 sf
$210 - Ea addl 5,000 sf beyond 10,000
sf
$550 - Total of 5,000 sf or less
$760 - Total of 5,001 to 10,000 sf
$210 - Ea addl 5,000 sf beyond 10,000
sf
FIRE S-156 OIL WELL - NEW INSTALLATION Actual staff and outside costs Actual staff and outside costs FIRE S-157 HYDRANT FLOW REQUEST $210 per test $210 per test FIRE S-158 FIRE SAFETY WATCH Fully allocated hourly rate with minimum of 2 hours
Fully allocated hourly rate with
minimum of 2 hours
FIRE S-159 FIRE RE-INSPECTION Fully allocated hourly rate with minimum of 1 hour
Fully allocated hourly rate with
minimum of 1 hour
FIRE S-160 REQUESTED FIRE INSPECTION Fully allocated hourly rate with minimum of 1 hour
Fully allocated hourly rate with
minimum of 1 hour
FIRE S-161 AFTER-HOURS FIRE INSPECTION 120% of the Fully allocated hourly rate
with minimum of 4 hours
120% of the Fully allocated hourly rate
with minimum of 4 hours
FIRE S-162 NEW BUSINESS INSPECTION - FIRE $210 - Up to 100,000 sq ft $420 - Over 100,000 sq ft
$210 - Up to 100,000 sq ft
$420 - Over 100,000 sq ft
FIRE S-163 ANNUAL ENGINE COMPANY INSPECTION Fully allocated hourly rate with minimum of 1 hour
Fully allocated hourly rate with
minimum of 1 hour
FIRE S-164 FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS No Charge - Initial inspection/ Violation
1st notice
$ 100 - 1st reinspection/ Violation
2nd notice
$ 510 - 2nd reinspection/
Violation
3rd notice
$1,020 - 3rd reinspection/City
attorney/Prosecutor action
No Charge - Initial inspection/ Violation
1st notice
$ 100 - 1st reinspection/ Violation
2nd notice
$ 510 - 2nd reinspection/ Violation
3rd notice
$1,020 - 3rd reinspection/City
attorney/Prosecutor action
FIRE S-165 FIRE SUPPRESSION ACTIVITIES Fully allocated hourly rates Fully allocated hourly rates 19 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
FIRE S-166 PARAMEDIC SERVICES
Paramedic Subscription Program - $60
per year per address
$369.25 per response
Paramedic Subscription Program - $60
per year per address
$369.25 per response
FIRE S-167 FIRE FALSE ALARM RESPONSE $355 per response $355 per response FIRE S-168 ANNUAL FIRE CODE OPERATIONS PERMIT $260 per permit $260 per permit FIRE S-169 ANNUAL FIRE CODE PERMIT - HOT WORK Less than 200 cubic feet - $105 per permit
200 cubic feet or greater - $210 per
permit
Less than 200 cubic feet - $105 per
permit
200 cubic feet or greater - $210 per
permit
FIRE S-170 MISCELLANEOUS FIRE PERMIT $210 per permit $210 per permit FIRE S-171 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SVCS See Appendix C for fee detail See Appendix C for fee detail FIRE S-173 r/ FIRE INVESTIGATION CAUSE/ORIG Remove. Combined with COPY - PRINT
fee
Remove. Combined with COPY - PRINT
fee
FIRE S-174 IN-RACK FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION $420 per permit plus $105 per each additional 100 heads over 100 heads
$420 per permit plus $105 per each
additional 100 heads over 100 heads
FIRE S-175 HOSE REEL/RACK/STAND PIPE INSPECT $420 per permit $420 per permit FIRE S-176 FIRE PUMP HOUSE INSPECTION $630 per permit $630 per permit FIRE S-177 FIRE CODE-FIRE ALARM INSPECTION First 50 devices - $420 Each additional 50 devices - $210
First 50 devices - $420
Each additional 50 devices - $210
FIRE S-179 FLAM/COMB LIQUID PIPING SYS INSPECT $420 per permit $420 per permit FIRE S-180 FLAM/COMB LIQ-MANUF & PROCESS INSP $1,260 per permit plus actual time spent over 6 hours
$1,260 per permit plus actual time
spent over 6 hours
FIRE S-181 MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION SYST INSP $210 per permit $210 per permit FIRE S-183 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FIRE INSP $230 per inspection $230 per inspection FIRE S-184 APARTMENT/TOWNHOUSE FIRE INSPECTION 3-10 units - $230 per inspection 11-20 units - $350
per inspection
Each additional 10 units over 20 - $60
3-10 units - $230 per inspection
11-20 units - $350 per inspection
Each additional 10 units over 20 - $60
FIRE S-185 ASSIST LIVING FACILITY FIRE INSPECT 1-25 residents - $230 per inspections 26-50 inspections -
$350 per inspection
Each additional 25 residents over 50 -
$60
1-25 residents - $230 per inspections
26-50 inspections - $350 per
inspection
Each additional 25 residents over 50 -
$60
FIRE S-186 REHAB/HALFWAY/STATE FACIL FIRE INSP $695 per permit plus actual time spent over 6 hours
$695 per permit plus actual time spent
over 6 hours
FIRE S-187 HOSPITAL/CLINIC FIRE INSPECTION $695 per permit plus actual time spent
over 6 hours
$695 per permit plus actual time spent
over 6 hours
FIRE S-188 SCHOOL FIRE INSPECTION $695 per permit plus actual time spent
over 6 hours
$695 per permit plus actual time spent
over 6 hours
FIRE METHANE DETECTION SYSTEM (ORDINANCE) $159.00 $190.00 FIRE OIL AND NATURAL GAS WELLS (ORDINANCE) $75.00 $90.00 FIRE ABOVE GROUND STORAGE: INSTALL,

REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, AND MODIFICATION

OF PIPING OR STRUCTURES (PER TANK)
$235.00 $310.00

FIRE FLAMMABLE/CONBUSTABLE LIQUID

MANUFACTURING, BLENDING OR REFINING
$260.00 $2,675.00
FIRE LATE CERS SUBMITTAL PENALTY $475.00

FIRE MISCELLANEOUS COMBUSTABLE STORAGE
>2500 CUBIC FEET
$165.00 $165.00
FIRE Magnesium Working $190 $260
FIRE Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility -
Annual Fee Based on Facility Aggregate Gallons
- 1 to less than 1320
$0 $190
20 FEE SCHEDULE
FY 2024-25
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
POLICE SERVICES S-190 BUSINESS REGULATORY PERMIT $400 per permit $400 per permit POLICE SERVICES S-193 FOOD/SIDEWLK VEND/CATER TRCK-POLICE $285 per business plus $140 per vehicle
$285 per business plus
$140 per vehicle
POLICE SERVICES S-196 FIREARM SALES SITE PERMIT $905 per permit $905 per permit POLICE SERVICES S-197 DUI EMERGENCY ACCIDENT RESPONSE California Government Code 53155 Charge the actual costs incurred up to
$12,000 per response for all
responding personnel
California Government Code 53155
Charge the actual costs incurred up to
$12,000 per response for all
responding personnel
POLICE SERVICES S-198 IMPOUNDED VEHICLE RELEASE $166 per vehicle $319 per vehicle (DUI - Not Guilty)
$166 per vehicle
$319 per vehicle (DUI - Not Guilty)
POLICE SERVICES S-199 REPOSSESSED VEHICLE RELEASE California Government Code 26751 $15 per vehicle
California Government Code 26751
$15 per vehicle
POLICE SERVICES S-200 CITATION SIGN OFF/VIN VERIFICATION $25 per citation/vehicle $25 per citation/vehicle POLICE SERVICES S-201 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT $15 per report Fee should comply with the terms of
the Public Records Act.
$15 per report
Fee should comply with the terms of
the Public Records Act.

POLICE SERVICES S-202 LOCAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD $50 per report $50 per report POLICE SERVICES S-203 IMMIGRATION LETTER $25 per letter $25 per letter POLICE SERVICES S-204 VISA CLEARANCE LETTERS $50 per letter $50 per letter POLICE SERVICES S-205 POLICE FALSE ALARM RESPONSE $125 per response $125 per response POLICE SERVICES S-206 YARD SALE PERMIT $10 per permit. Free for seniors $10 per permit. Free for seniors POLICE SERVICES S-207 ANIMAL CARE SERVICES $23 per license - Spayed (NonSeniors) $8 per license - Spayed (Senior
Citizen)
$90 per license - Not Spayed
$8 - Duplicate Dog License
$27 - Fine/Penalty
$23 per license - Spayed (Non-Seniors)
$8 per license - Spayed (Senior Citizen)
$60 per license - Not Spayed
$45 per license: Senior Not-spayed
$8 - Duplicate Dog License
$27 - Fine/Penalty
POLICE SERVICES S-208 PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER-EVENT COVERAGE $360 per event $360 per event POLICE SERVICES S-209 SUBPOENA - WITNESS AND DOCUMENTS Subpoenaed Non-Sworn - $35 per day plus $0.20 per mile (CA Govt
Code 68093)
Subpoenaed Peace Officer - full cost
to the public entity incurred in
paying the peace officer, firefighter
his or her salary or other
compensation and traveling
expense for each day that such
officer is required to remain in
attendance (CA Govt Code 68097.2)
Subpoena Duces Tecum - $15 (CA
Evidence Code 1563(b)(6))
Subpoenaed Non-Sworn - $35 per day
plus $0.20 per mile (CA Govt Code
68093)
Subpoenaed Peace Officer - full cost to
the public entity incurred in paying the
peace officer, firefighter his or her
salary or other compensation and
traveling expense for each day that
such officer is required to remain in
attendance (CA Govt Code 68097.2)
Subpoena Duces Tecum - $15 (CA
Evidence Code 1563(b)(6))
POLICE SERVICES 22500(n)(1)(A) CVC: Crosswalk parking
restriction
$51per fine
POLICE SERVICES 72.26 SFSMC: Parking of Recreational Vehicles Prohibited on any City Street
$63 per fine
POLICE SERVICES 72.63(A) SFSMC: EV Parking/4-hour time limit. $63 per fine POLICE SERVICES 72.63(B) SFSMC: EV Parking Time
Restriction/Employee Only.
$63 per fine
POLICE SERVICES 11.06 SFSMC: Civil Fines California Government Code 53069.4, 25132, 36900
First Violation: $100
Second Violation: $200
Third Violation: $500
21 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
PUBLIC WORKS S-068 FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAP $4,470 per map plus actual costs for contract surveyor
$4,470 per map plus actual costs for
contract surveyor
PUBLIC WORKS S-069 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (PW) $2,085 per application plus actual costs for contract surveyor
$2,085 per application plus actual costs
for contract surveyor
PUBLIC WORKS S-070 LOT MERGER $2,085 per application plus actual costs for contract surveyor
$2,085 per application plus actual costs
for contract surveyor
PUBLIC WORKS S-071 LOT TIE AGREEMENT $2,085 per application plus actual costs for contract surveyor
$2,085 per application plus actual costs
for contract surveyor
PUBLIC WORKS S-072 STREET/ALLEY VACATION Deposit determined by staff with charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by staff with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

PUBLIC WORKS S-073 SUMMARY STREET VACATION Deposit determined by staff with charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by staff with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

PUBLIC WORKS S-074 CONST - COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-075 CONST - RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-076 CONST - SIDEWALK $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-077 CONST - CURB & GUTTER $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-078 CONST - PARKWAY CULVERT $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-079 CONST - CURB RAMP $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-080 CONST - CURB CORE FOR DRAIN PIPE $550 per permit $550 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-081 EXCAVATION PERMIT PROCESSING $355 per permit $355 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-082 EXCAVATION INSPECTION Regular Hours - $132 per hour (2 hour minimum)
After Hours - $160 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
Regular Hours - $132 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
After Hours - $160 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
PUBLIC WORKS S-083 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN REVIEW $385 per plan $385 per plan PUBLIC WORKS S-084 PUBLIC WORKS PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION 16% of ACC - Up to $500,000 Approved Construction Cost
7% of ACC - Amount beyond $500,000
ACC
16% of ACC - Up to $500,000 Approved
Construction Cost
7% of ACC - Amount beyond $500,000
ACC
PUBLIC WORKS S-085 TRAFFIC STUDY REVIEW First review - $1,260 Each additional review - $875
First review - $1,260
Each additional review - $875
PUBLIC WORKS S-086 IRRIGATION PLAN CHECK $830 per sheet $830 per sheet 22 FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Department REF # SERVICE CURRENT FEE RECOMMENDED FEE
PUBLIC WORKS S-087 DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION Deposit determined by 15% of Estimated Construction Costs with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by 15% of
Estimated Construction Costs with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

PUBLIC WORKS S-088 SEWER STUDY REVIEW $1,360 per study $1,360 per study PUBLIC WORKS S-089 MS4 PERMIT COMPLIANCE PLAN CHECK Charge actual contract costs Charge actual contract costs PUBLIC WORKS S-090 MS4 PERMIT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION $270 per inspection plus actual contract costs
$270 per inspection plus actual
contract costs
PUBLIC WORKS S-091 ADDITIONAL PUBLIC WORKS PLAN REVIEW $425 per review $425 per review PUBLIC WORKS S-092 ADDITIONAL PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION Regular Hours - $132 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
After Hours - $160 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
Regular Hours - $132 per hour (2
hour
minimum)
After Hours - $160 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
PUBLIC WORKS S-093 UTILITY FRANCHISE APPLICATION Deposit determined by staff with charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

Deposit determined by staff with
charges atthe fully allocated hourly
rates for City staff involved plus any
outside costs.

PUBLIC WORKS S-094 INSURANCE CERTIFICATE REVIEW First review - No Charge Second review and beyond - $120 per
review
First review - No Charge
Second review and beyond - $120 per
review
PUBLIC WORKS S-095 STREET SIGN INSTALLATION $385 per review plus $735 per sign if approved
$385 per review plus $735 per sign if
approved
PUBLIC WORKS S-096 DISABLED PARKING REVIEW $1,135 per review plus $800 for installation if approved
$1,135 per review plus $800 for
installation if approved
PUBLIC WORKS S-097 EASEMENT DEED REVIEW First 2 reviews - $825 Each additional review - $415
First 2 reviews - $825
Each additional review - $415
PUBLIC WORKS S-098 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT $820 per review plus $465 per removal if approved
$820 per review plus $465 per
removal if approved
PUBLIC WORKS S-099 TEMP. REFUSE BIN/STORAGE POD PERMIT $200 per permit $200 per permit PUBLIC WORKS S-100 REPRODUCTION - DEVELOPMENT PLANS $30 each sheet $30 each sheet PUBLIC WORKS S-101 BACKFLOW DEVICE TESTING PROCESSING $40 per device per year $40 per device per year PUBLIC WORKS S-102 SEWER FLOW TEST $2,500 deposit for actual staff and outside costs
$2,500 deposit for actual staff and
outside costs
PUBLIC WORKS S-103 UTILITY RESEARCH $135 per hour (1/2 hour minimum) $135 per hour (1/2 hour minimum) PUBLIC WORKS S-104 MAILING SPECIFICATIONS $30 per spec page $30 per spec page 23 24
25 26
27 ITEM # 13

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: James Enriquez, P.E., Director of Public Works / City Engineer SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9968 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ENGINEER’S

REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (HAWKINS STREET AND PALM DRIVE) AND

LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 9968 confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Annual Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive); and, 2) Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessments; and, 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The District has a positive financial impact on the City because a benefit assessment district is utilized to fund street maintenance costs within the Heritage Springs development. The net assessment to be distributed over the District for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 is $50,970.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9960 declaring its intention to levy an assessment for street maintenance and repair of the streets located within the Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1. Resolution No. 9960 also set the CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 9968 Confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Annual Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive) and Levying Such Assessments Page 2 of 2
Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025, and a notice was published in the Whittier Daily News. Proof of Publication of the hearing notice is included in Attachment D.

The net assessment to be distributed over the District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is $50,970.

This sum shall be assessed according to the benefits received by properties located within the Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1. The methodology for distributing the assessments over the District complies with the requirements of State Proposition 218.

ANALYSIS / DISCUSSION
Resolution No. 9968 (Attachment A) establishes approval and confirmation of the Engineer’s Report for the Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (Attachment B) and authorizes the levying of such assessments. These actions are required in order to complete the direct assessment process with Los Angeles County and place the appropriate parcel assessments on the County Assessment Roll.

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
The City Council will consider the adoption of Resolution 9968 confirming the Engineer’s Report for the FY 2025-26 Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 and authorize the levying of such assessments. Upon the approval of the recommended actions by the City Council, staff will coordinate with the County of Los Angeles to include the assessment in the County Assessment Roll.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution No. 9968
B. Engineer’s Report
C. District Boundary Map
D. Proof of Publication
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:
1 RESOLUTION NO. 9968

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS,

CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
Heritage Springs Assessment District 2001-1
(Hawkins Street and Palm Drive)
WHEREAS, this Council has conducted proceedings under and pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, Division 12, California Streets and Highways Code (the “Act”) and Resolution Ordering the Assessment District Formation No. 6642, adopted June 28, 2001 (the “Resolution of Formation”), to form the Heritage Springs Assessment District 2001-1 (the “Assessment District”), to authorize the levy of special assessment upon the lands within the Assessment District, to acquire and construct public streets and other improvements, all as described therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10100.8 of the Act and the Resolution of Intention, this Council is authorized to levy annual assessments (the “Assessments”) for maintenance, repair or improvement, including all expenses required for resurfacing and repair to public streets (the “Maintenance”) in and adjacent to the Assessment District to keep such acquisitions and improvements in fit operating condition which are ordinarily incurred no more frequently than every five years, of the acquisitions and improvements for the Assessment District; and
WHEREAS, under the Act, this Council and for the annual levy of the Assessments, on June 17, 2025, has adopted Resolution No. 9960, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs of Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for the City of Santa Fe Springs Heritage Springs Assessment District 2001-1 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (the “Intention Resolution”) and approved the Engineer’s Report (the “Engineer’s Report”) prepared pursuant to the Act for purposes of the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; and
WHEREAS, as specified in the Intention Resolution, and upon notice as required by the Act, this Council held a public hearing on the issue of the levy of the assessments for the Next Fiscal Year, and all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all objections to the assessment were considered by this Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Objections Overruled. Any and all objections and protests against the annual levy of assessments for the Assessment District, as a whole or as to any part

ATTACHMENT A
2 thereof, or against the estimate of costs and the assessments, in whole or in part, written and oral, are hereby overruled.

2. Public Interest. The public interest, convenience and necessity require the levy of annual assessments for the Assessment District.

3. District Described. The District specially benefited and to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, and the exterior boundaries thereof, are as shown by the assessment diagram thereof filed in the offices of the City Clerk, which map is made a part hereof by reference thereto.

4. Engineer’s Report Approved. The Engineer’s Report, in the form on file with the City Clerk and to which reference is hereby made for further particulars, including the estimates of costs and expenses, the apportionment of assessments and the assessment diagram contained in the Engineer’s Report, was adopted on June 17, 2025, by Resolution No. 9959 shall stand as the Engineer’s Report for FY 2025/2026.

5. Benefits Determined. Based on the oral and documentary evidence, including the Engineer’s Report, offered and received at the public hearing, this Board expressly finds and determines that each of the several subdivisions of land in the Assessment District will be specially benefited.

6. Collection of Assessments. The assessments herein confirmed shall be collected in the same manner and upon the same roll as general taxes of the County of Los Angeles are collected. The Director of Finance and Administrative Services or other authorized official of the City is hereby authorized and directed to cause such collections to be made for the Next Fiscal Year.

7. Effective. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs at a regular meeting thereof this 1
st day of July 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
William K. Rounds, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Fernando Muñoz, City Clerk

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
ENGINEER’S REPORT

HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2001-1
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
June 3, 2025

PREPARED BY
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
www.weareharris.com
Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engineer’s Certification .................................................................................................. i Part I – Description of Improvements ........................................................................... 1 Part II – Cost Estimate ................................................................................................... 2 Part III – Assessment Roll .............................................................................................. 3 Part IV – Method of Apportionment............................................................................. 4 Appendix A – Assessment Diagram .............................................................................. 5 Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26
i
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATION
AGENCY: THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
PROJECT: HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 TO: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–26
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Fe Springs, County of Los Angeles, State of California, pursuant to the provisions of the Section 10100.8 Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, being Division 12 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the "Act”) intends to undertake proceedings for the annual levy of special assessments in and for the City’s Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 (the “District”); NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned Engineer of Work hereby submit herewith the "Report" consisting of four (4) parts as follows:

HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:

PART I
Description of Improvements: A description of the maintenance activities to be performed

PART II
Cost Estimate: An estimate of the maintenance costs to be paid from the District.

PART III
Assessment Roll: The assessment by parcel.

PART IV
Method of Assessments: The way the assessment is apportioned.

Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26
ii
Appendix
Appendix A – Assessment Diagram
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.

DATED: June 3, 2025
___________________________________________
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
State of California
Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26

1 PART I – DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
The assessments in the District shall be levied for the maintenance of improvements as follows, and shall include all incidental expenses, including administration, legal, establishment of reserves, collection and contracting.

The improvements proposed to be maintained may be generally described as Hawkins Street, east of Norwalk Boulevard, and Palm Drive, south of Hawkins Street. The maintenance of such improvements is proposed to consist of the continued maintenance and operation of such improvements, including the maintenance of pavement and appurtenant facilities that are located in and along such streets, including but not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory maintenance of these improvements described as follows:

Pavement and Appurtenant Facilities
Pavement and appurtenant facilities, in public street and rights-of-way, within the boundary of said District.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual operation, maintenance, repair and servicing of the above described roadways and appurtenant improvements, including repair, slurry sealing, chip sealing, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the streets or appurtenant improvements, and the administration of all aspects of the maintenance and the District.

Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26

2 PART II – COST ESTIMATE
The estimated amount to be paid annually into the maintenance program fund for the streets as described in Part I of this Report is as follows:

Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26

3 PART III – ASSESSMENT ROLL
In addition to the maintenance assessment discussed in Part I and Part II (highlighted in the table below), the parcels within the District are also subject to paying debt service on limited obligation improvement bonds issued in 2001. The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and the amount of the total proposed assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel within the District is a combination of the maintenance assessment and debt service, as shown on the latest assessment roll at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, are shown below.

The description of each lot or parcel is part of the County assessment roll and this roll is, by reference, made part of this Report.

Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26

4 PART IV - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The assessments are apportioned according to the special benefits received by the parcels of land within the Assessment District in accordance with the apportionment of costs at the time of formation. The assessment is necessary to maintain the level of special benefit from the construction of the improvements funded by the District. The proportionate special benefit derived by each parcel is determined in relationship to the entirety of the maintenance cost of the improvements. No assessment has been apportioned on any parcel that exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.

Only special benefits may be assessed and any general benefits shall be separated from the special benefits for purposes of this Report. Based on the nature of the improvements to be funded herein, there are no general benefits.

Under this Report, the assessment for the District are apportioned in accordance with the foregoing and using the following criteria:

The net acreage of each parcel of land is determined by excluding acreage which will not have direct access to the improvements from Hawkins Street or Palm Drive, and by excluding acreage to be dedicated as roadway, road rights-of-way, or sidewalk easement. Special benefit is determined based on the net acreage of each parcel relative to the total net acreage (the “Benefit Percentage”).

The annual maintenance assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26, as shown in Part II of this Report, is apportioned on a percentage basis using the Benefit Percentages, as shown below:

Based on the preceding, Assessment No. 10 is not assessed because it does not have direct access to either Hawkins Street or Palm Drive and is a storm drain easement, therefore the Benefit Percentage is zero.

Engineer’s Report
Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-26
5 APPENDIX A – ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District, entitled “Assessment Diagram, Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1”, is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Santa Fe Springs, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

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ITEM # 14

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL SANTA FE SPRINGS LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1 AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 9969 confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Annual Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1; and,
2) Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessments; and, 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended resolution provides for the continued levying of assessments in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1. By special benefit assessments, the Lighting District provides a portion of the funding for the installation, maintenance and operation of the street lighting system in the City of Santa Fe Springs.

The net assessment to be distributed over the Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $193,970.

BACKGROUND
On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9962 declaring its intention to provide an annual levy and collection of assessments for certain maintenance in an existing district. Resolution No. 9962 also set the Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m. on July 1, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 9969 Confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Annual Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 and Levying Such Assessments Page 2 of 2
2025, with the notice published in the Whittier Daily News. The Proof of Publication of the hearing notice is included in Attachment D.

The net assessment to be distributed over the Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $193,970. This sum shall be assessed according to the benefits received by properties located within Lighting District No. 1. The methodology for the distribution of assessments and the assessment rates over the Lighting District complies with the requirements of State Proposition 218.

ANALYSIS
Resolution No. 9969 (Attachment A) establishes approval and confirmation of the Engineer’s Report for Lighting District No. 1 (Attachment B) and authorizes the levying of such assessments. These actions are required in order to complete the direct assessment process with the County Auditor and place the appropriate parcel assessments on the County Assessment Roll.

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
The City Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 9969 confirming the Engineer’s Report for FY 2025-26 Lighting District No. 1 and authorizing the levying of such assessments. Upon the approval of the recommended actions by the City Council, staff will coordinate with the County of Los Angeles to include the assessment in the County Assessment Roll.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution No. 9969
B. Engineer’s Report
C. District Boundary Map
D. Proof of Publication
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
APPROVED:

ITEM NO.:

RESOLUTION NO. 9969

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS,

CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated for the annual levy of the assessments for a lighting district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in a district known and designated as:

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered the preparation of a report and the City Engineer has prepared and filed with this City Council a report pursuant to law for its consideration and subsequently thereto, this City Council did adopt its Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year relating to the above-referenced District, and further did proceed to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating to said annual levy of the proposed assessment; and
WHEREAS, at this time, this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence and is desirous of proceeding with said annual levy of assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: That the above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2: That upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing, written protests filed, and not withdrawn, did not represent property owners owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of assessable lands within the District, and all protests are overruled and denied.

Section 3: That this City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as submitted and orders the annual levy of the assessment for the fiscal year and in the amounts as set forth in the Engineer's Report and as referred to in the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted relating to said annual assessment levy.

Section 4: That the diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in said Engineer’s Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by this City Council.

ATTACHMENT A
2 Section 5: That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the fiscal year.

Section 6: That the estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments and all other matters, as set forth in the Engineer's Report," pursuant to said "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972," as submitted, are hereby approved, adopted by this City Council and hereby confirmed.

Section 7: That the maintenance works of improvements contemplated by the Resolution of Intention shall be performed pursuant to law and the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the Assessment, and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of said City.

Section 8: That the City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known as the:

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1
into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and law, and said transfer shall be made and accomplished as soon as said monies have been made available to said City Treasurer.

Section 9: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.

Section 10: That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the Office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs at a regular meeting thereof this 1
st day of July 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

William K. Rounds, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Fernando Muñoz, City Clerk
City of Santa Fe Springs
Lighting District No. 1
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: June 17, 2025
Public Hearing: July 1, 2025
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ATTACHMENT B

ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Establishment of Annual Assessments for the:

Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1
City of Santa Fe Springs
Los Angeles County, State of California
This Report identifies the parcels within the District, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Santa Fe Springs
By: _______________________________
Chonney Gano, Project Manager
District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888
Table of Contents
I. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 1 A. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 1 B. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT LEGISLATION........................................ 2 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES.......................................... 4 A. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT...................................................................... 4 B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT......................................... 4 C. IMPROVEMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS........................................... 5 III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT........................................................................ 8 A. GENERAL............................................................................................................ 8 B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS........................................................................................... 8 Special Benefits.................................................................................................. 8 General Benefit................................................................................................... 9 C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ..................................................................... 10 Benefit Assessment Unit ................................................................................. 10 Special Use Codes ........................................................................................... 12 Streets Without Lights ..................................................................................... 12 D. BENEFIT FORMULA ......................................................................................... 13 IV. DISTRICT BUDGET........................................................................................... 15 EXHIBIT A – DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM .................................................... 16 EXHIBIT B – 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ROLL ................................... 17 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 1 I. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Santa Fe Springs (hereafter referred to as “City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to provide and maintain the improvements within the Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 (hereafter referred to as “District”). The District was formed on May 26, 1982 and is annually levied pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”). The annual assessments levied on parcels within the District are based on the special benefits received, and partially fund the costs associated with the installation, maintenance, operation and administration of the public streetlight system within the District.

This Engineer's Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) has been prepared pursuant to the order of the City Council as required by the provisions Chapter 3, of the 1972 Act (commencing with Section 22620), which outlines the procedures for the annual levy of assessments. This Report provides an update of the District including the proposed expenses and revenues, any substantial change in the improvements or the District, and the proposed assessments to be levied on the County of Los Angeles (the “County”) tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, of the 1972 Act (inclusive of Sections 22565 through 22574). In addition to the provisions of the 1972 Act, it has been determined that the existing annual assessments for this District have been previously levied in accordance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID which was enacted as a result of the passage of Proposition 218, approved by the California voters in November 1996.

The annual assessment rate for the District has not increased since Fiscal Year 1992/1993, although the costs of providing the improvements that benefit the properties within the District have continued to rise. Initially, the rising costs to provide streetlights within the District were offset by the District fund balance and an assessment increase was not necessary. Eventually the District fund balance was exhausted and the City began making increasingly greater contributions each year to the District expenses, not only to cover the general benefit portion of the costs, but also to subsidize the special benefit costs not recovered by the annual assessments.

In 2004, the City performed an extensive review of the District including the boundaries of the District, the properties therein, the special benefit properties received from the improvements, the general benefit the improvements may provide to properties outside the District or to the public at large, as well as the current and long-term costs and expenses associated with providing the improvements. Based on this review and evaluation, the City Council determined that it was necessary and in the best interest of the property owners within the District to conduct a property owner protest ballot proceeding for an increase to the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2004/2005 in accordance with the 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 2 provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID. Based on the ballot tabulation conducted on July 8, 2004, a majority protest existed, and the proposed assessment increase was not imposed.

The word “parcel”, for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Parcel Number by the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office. The Los Angeles County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Parcel Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify, on the tax roll, properties assessed for special district benefit assessments.

At a noticed annual Public Hearing, the City Council will consider public testimony regarding the District. The City Council will review the Engineer’s Annual Report and may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted.

Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments, the Council will order the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the 1972 Act. In such case, the assessment information will be submitted to the County of Los Angeles (the “County”) Auditor/Controller for inclusion on the property tax roll for each parcel in Fiscal Year 2025/2026. If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved by the City Council.

B. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT LEGISLATION
As a result of the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996, Articles XIIIC and XIIID were added to the California Constitution. Article XIIID specifically addressed both the substantive and procedural requirements to be followed for assessments.

The procedural and approval process for assessments outlined in this article apply to assessment districts, with the exception of those existing assessments that met one or more of the exemptions set forth in Section 5 of the Article. Specifically as it relates to Lighting District No. 1, the exemption provision set forth in Section 5(a) of Article XIIID states:
“...assessments existing on the effective date of this Article shall be exempt from the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4 [if they were] imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control.”
The District’s streetlight assessments were established in Fiscal Year 1982/1983 and have not been increased since Fiscal Year 1992/1993. These assessments have funded improvements that are classified as street improvements as defined herein based on the definitions provided by the Office of the Controller for the State 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 3 of California in the “Guidelines Relating to Gas Tax Expenditures” published by the Division of Local Government Fiscal Affairs. The state's gas tax program is administered in city agencies, but audited by the Office of the State Controller. The proceeds of the gas tax are statutorily limited to expenditures for streets and roads.

Because the funds are restricted to street and road expenditures, the State Controller has developed the “Street Purpose Definitions and Guidelines” based on the “Manual of Uniform Highway Accounting and Financial Management Procedures” developed by the American Association of State Highway Officials.

Street improvement, as it relates to this District, is defined as the construction, operation, or maintenance of facilities within the right of way used for street or road purposes including but not limited to the following:
• Installation or expansion of the streetlight system including replacement of old equipment with superior equipment, installation of traffic signals at intersections and railroad crossings, replacement of equipment as required for relocations for street purposes, and purchase and installation of traffic signal control equipment.
• Servicing lighting systems and street or road traffic control devices including, repainting and repairing traffic signals and lighting standards; and furnishing of power for street and road lighting and traffic control devices.

Therefore, the existing District assessments (assessment rates and method of apportionment) approved and levied prior to the passage of Proposition 218, are exempt from both the substantive and procedural approval process defined by Article XIIID, Section 4, until such time the assessments are increased. 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 4 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES
A. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City and is shown on the Assessment Diagram, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall of Santa Fe Springs, a depiction of which is shown in Exhibit A of this Report. The parcels of real property included within the District are identified by land use categories (“Use Codes”). A listing of the Use Codes that may be applicable to parcels within this District and typically utilized by the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office for identification of property land uses is provided in the Method of Apportionment section of this Report. Excluded from assessments are utility easements, rights-of-way, common areas, public schools, public streets, residential properties, and other public properties. The parcels within the District are described in detail on the assessor parcel maps on file in the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, which by reference are made a part of this Report.

B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.
2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 5 Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5; and
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

C. IMPROVEMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The annual special benefit assessments levied on parcels within the District provide funding for a portion of the annual expenses related to the installation, maintenance, operation and administration of the streetlight system within the District boundaries. The costs associated with the improvements are equitably spread among benefiting parcels in proportion to their special benefits. Streetlight improvements within the City but not within the District’s boundaries and that portion of the District’s improvements determined to be general benefit are funded by other revenue sources. Only improvements, services and incidental expenses 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 6 permitted under provisions of the 1972 Act that are necessary for the ongoing maintenance, operation and administration of the District streetlight system that provides special benefits to the parcels within the District are included in the annual assessment.

Maintenance of the streetlight system within the District may include, but is not limited to removal, repair, replacement, modification, or relocation of the light standards, poles, bulbs, fixtures, and appurtenances. Servicing of the Southern California Edison Company-owned streetlights is furnished by the Southern California Edison Company or by its successors or assignees. The rates charged by the Edison Company include both the power and maintenance costs and are regulated and authorized by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. The City’s Public Works Department provides for the servicing of the City-owned streetlights. The energy rates charged for City-owned streetlights is also regulated and authorized by the Public Utilities Commission. 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 7 Approximately eight percent (8%) of the streetlights within the District are owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company. The remaining ninety-two percent (92%) of the streetlights are owned by the City and are maintained by the City. The following table provides a summary of the streetlight inventory within the District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026:

Table 1 - Streetlight Inventory for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 The proposed improvements for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 are unchanged from the previous fiscal year. Streetlight Inventory Maps showing the location of the various streetlights within the District are on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall and by reference are made part of this Report.

Number of Lights Per Type
Series Series Series
Account No/ Description
70 100 100 150 150 200 200 250 310 400 TOTAL
Watt Watt Watt Watt Watt Watt Watt Watt Watt Watt Lights Watts 3-008-8387-95 LS-1 (Edison-owned) - 2 - - - - - - - - 2 200 3-008-8182-13 LS-1 (Edison-owned) - - - - - 3 - 1 - - 4 850 3-008-8182-03 LS-1 (Edison-owned) - 12 - 22 - 16 - - - - 50 7,700 3-008-8182-02 LS-1 (Edison-owned) - 6 - - - - - - - - 6 600 3-008-8181-99 LS-1 (Edison-owned) 1 163 - 1 - 1 - - - 5 171 18,720 3-008-8181-96 LS-1 (Edison-owned) 5 127 - - - 6 - 1 - 139 14,500 LS - 1 TOTAL 6 310 - 23 - 26 - 2 - 5 372 42,570
3-008-9238-08 LS-2 (City-owned) - 87 158 13 - 69 1 - - - 328 40,450 3-008-8181-98 LS-2 (City-owned) - - - 126 2 85 - 37 3 - 253 46,380 3-008-8182-00 LS-2 (City-owned) - 15 90 25 - 96 1 6 - - 233 35,150 3-008-8182-01 LS-2 (City-owned) - 14 - 160 - 119 - 22 9 - 324 57,490 3-008-8182-11 LS-2 (City-owned) - 29 - 334 - 136 46 128 - 17 690 128,200 3-008-8182-14 LS-2 (City-owned) - 12 - 279 - 356 - 88 4 15 754 143,490 3-008-8182-16 LS-2 (City-owned) - - - 148 21 118 80 11 - - 378 67,700 LS - 2 TOTAL - 157 248 1,085 23 979 128 292 16 32 2,960 518,860 GRAND TOTAL 6 467 248 1,108 23 1,005 128 294 16 37 3,332 561,430 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 8 III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of streetlights and appurtenant facilities.

The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in this District reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.

In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel, only special benefits may be assessed and the costs associated with general benefit must separate from the special benefits. Therefore, in compliance with these requirements only the District costs that have been identified as “Special Benefit” are assessed, the costs of any improvements considered to be “General Benefit” have been eliminated from the net amount to be assessed.

B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
The District’s improvements, the associated costs and proposed assessments described in this Report, have been carefully reviewed and have been identified and allocated based on a benefit calculation that proportionally allocates the net cost to the benefiting properties pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID and the 1972 Act. The location and extent of the various streetlight improvements within the District and the associated costs have been identified as either “General Benefits” (not assessed) or “Special Benefits”.

Special Benefits
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established for this District utilizes commonly accepted engineering practices and is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District receives special benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by District assessments. The desirability and security of properties within the District is enhanced by the presence of streetlights in close proximity to those properties.

The primary benefits of streetlights are for the convenience, safety and protection of people as well as the security and protection of property, property improvements 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 9 and goods. Specifically, the benefits of adequate and well-maintained streetlights that benefit both the properties and property owners within the District include:
• Improves ingress and egress to property, provides customers, suppliers and employees an enhanced environment in which to access the properties. • Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection and security activities.
• Reduced vulnerability to criminal assault of employees, patrons and owners at night.
• The promotion of increased business activities during nighttime hours. • Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways.
• Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or personal property.
• Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
• Reduction of dumping, graffiti and loitering typically associated with poorly lighted areas.
• Enhances desirability of properties and the ability to conduct or expand business opportunities through association with an area that has sufficient streetlights.

The intensity or degree of illumination provided within the District can enhance these benefits and is a significant factor in determining the benefits properties receive from streetlights improvements. The number and intensity of the streetlights provided in this District are significantly greater than the residential areas of the City and are generally more extensive than the streetlights provided in similar commercial and industrial areas of other cities. For these reasons, it has been determined that the streetlight improvements provided by the District are a special benefit to the properties within the District.

General Benefit
Although the improvements clearly provide special benefits to properties within the District, it is recognized that some of these facilities by the nature of their location may also benefit properties outside the District that are not assessed and to a lesser extent may provide some benefit to the public at large. Therefore, a portion of the cost to operate, maintain, and service the streetlight improvements within the District are identified as general benefit and not included in the annual assessments as special benefit. In a detailed evaluation of the entire streetlight system within the City it was determined that, over eighty percent (80%) of the cost to maintain and service the City’s streetlights is attributable to the streetlights within this District. The remaining twenty percent (20%) of the City’s annual costs for streetlights is associated primarily with the residential areas of the City and these streetlights are currently funded by other revenues sources. Approximately seven percent (7%) of the streetlight improvement costs within the District itself are attributable to streetlight facilities that benefit properties outside the District as well 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 10 as properties within the District. Based on this evaluation, it has been determined that twenty-seven percent (27%) of the District’s annual costs budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is considered general benefit. This is a quantifiable percentage based on the current City streetlight system and expenditures. Although not as quantifiable, it is also reasonable to assume that the District improvements also provide some general benefit to the public at large and a reasonable percentage of this benefit should not exceed three percent (3%) for a total general benefit of thirty percent (30%) of the District’s costs. The cost of providing the District improvements that are considered general benefit include benefits conferred on real property or to the public at large. These costs shall not be included in the annual assessments and shall be funded by other revenue sources available to the City. These funds are shown in the annual budget of this Report as a General Fund contribution and the amount to be levied as assessments for the District represent only the special benefit portion of the District expenses.

C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Pursuant to the 1972 Act, the costs of the District may be apportioned by any formula or method that fairly distributes the net amount to be assessed among assessable parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such parcel from the improvements. The apportionment of costs used should reflect the composition of the parcels and the improvements and services provided based on each parcel’s estimated special benefit.

Benefit Assessment Unit
To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to relate the different types of parcel improvements to each other. A value of one unit has been assigned as the basic benefit assessment unit. The benefit assessment unit consists of three classifications of benefit: people, security and intensity. The Benefit Factor for each property type is equal to the aggregate amount of benefit assessment units that a parcel receives.

The following table summarizes the various property types within the District by use code and the applicable benefit assessment units that are applied to those properties.
2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 11 Table 2 - Use Codes and Benefit Assessment Units
* Residential Properties are not assessed
** Minimum Assigned Benefit Factor. See Special Use Codes Section for details.

Use
Code
Description People Security Intensity Benefit Factor
00-09* Residential - - - 0.00
10 Vacant Commercial Land 0.00 0.50 0.50 1.00
11 Stores 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00
12 Store Combinations 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00
13 Department Stores 4.00 2.00 2.00 8.00
15** Neighborhood Shopping Center ** ** ** 8.00
16** Regional Shopping Center ** ** ** 8.00
17 Office Building 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00
18 Hotels and Motels 4.00 2.00 2.00 8.00
19 Professional Buildings 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00
21 Restaurants 3.00 1.00 1.00 5.00
23 Banks, Savings and Loans 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00
24 Service Shops 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00
25 Service Stations 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00
26 Auto/Recreation Equip Sales 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00
27 Parking Lots (Commercial) 1.00 1.00 0.50 2.50
28 Animal Kennel 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00
29 Nurseries or Greenhouses 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00
30 Vacant Industrial Land 0.00 0.50 0.50 1.00
31 Light Manufacturing 3.00 1.00 2.00 6.00
32** Heavy Manufacturing ** ** ** 8.00
33 Warehousing 2.00 1.00 2.00 5.00
34 Food Processing Plants 3.00 1.00 2.00 6.00
36 Lumber Yards 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00
37** Mineral Processing ** ** ** 5.00
38 Parking Lots (Industrial) 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00
39** Open Storage ** ** ** 8.00
44 Truck Crops 0.50 0.25 0.25 1.00
47 Dairies 0.50 0.25 0.25 1.00
61 Theaters 3.00 1.00 1.00 5.00
63 Bowling Alleys 4.00 2.00 2.00 8.00
64 Club, Lodge Hall, Fraternal Organization 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 65 Recreational 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00
71 Churches 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00
72 Schools (Private) 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00
77 Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Mortuaries 0.50 0.25 0.25 1.00 83 Petroleum and Gas 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00
89 Dump Sites 0.50 0.25 0.25 1.00
99** Distribution Centers ** ** ** 8.00
2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 12 Special Use Codes
The following Use Codes have been listed separately because of their unique operations inherent to their classifications, the size of real property, and the high use as a result of their specific operation. The total benefit assessment unit assigned to each parcel is calculated based on the parcel’s acreage and a specified weighting factor applied to that use code designation (formula). However, the minimum benefit units assigned to a parcel shall not be less than the Benefit Factor shown on the “Use Code and Benefit Assessment Units” table shown on the previous page unless the parcel fronts on a street without lights. In this case, the Benefit Factor may be reduced below this minimum. (Refer to the table for “Streets Without Lights”).

Use Code 99 is a special use code not found in the Los Angeles County Assessor’s listing and is assigned to distribution centers for this District only. Parcels of land in Use Code 99 typically run continual 24-hour operations and receive substantial benefit from the District’s streetlight improvements.

Table 3 – Special Use Code
Use Code Description Formula
15 Neighborhood Shopping Center 6.32 benefit units / acre 16 Regional Shopping Center 8.71 benefit units / acre
32 Heavy Manufacturing 5.45 benefit units / acre
37 Mineral Processing 3.27 benefit units / acre
39 Open Storage 6.53 benefit units / acre
99 Distribution Center 9.80 benefit units / acre
Streets Without Lights
The total Benefit Assessment Units of any parcel identified on the “Use Code and Benefit Assessment Units” table shown on the previous page that front on a street without District streetlights shall be assessed for people-related benefits only. It has been determined that these parcels do not receive the same special benefits from security or intensity that other parcels in the District receive. 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 13 The Special Use Code parcels on streets with no District streetlight facilities are reduced by approximately 1/3 (of Table 3) to account for their reduced special benefits from security or intensity. The calculation of this reduced benefit is outlined in the following table for Special Use Codes:

Table 4 – Special Use Code (Streets Without Lights)
Use Code Description Formula
15 Neighborhood Shopping Center 4.23 benefit units / acre 16 Regional Shopping Center 5.84 benefit units / acre
32 Heavy Manufacturing 3.66 benefit units / acre
37 Mineral Processing 2.18 benefit units / acre
39 Open Storage 4.36 benefit units / acre
99 Distribution Center 6.58 benefit units / acre
D. BENEFIT FORMULA
The benefit formula applied to each parcel is based on the preceding Benefit Assessment Unit tables. Each parcel’s Benefit Factor is equal to the aggregate amount of benefit assessment units that a parcel receives and correlates to the parcel’s special benefit received as compared to other parcels in the District.

The following formulas are used to calculate each property’s assessment:

People Benefit Assessment Unit + Security Benefit Assessment Unit + Intensity Benefit Assessment Unit = Parcel’s Benefit Factor
Total Balance to Levy/ Aggregate of Benefit Factors = Levy per Benefit Factor (Assessment Rate)
Assessment Rate x Parcel’s Benefit Factor = Parcel Levy Amount 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 14 The following table provides a summary, by Use Code, benefit units, proposed charge, and total count of assessable parcels in the District.

Table 5 – Summary of Assessable Parcels (by Use Code)
Use
Code Description
Benefit
Units
Applied
Rate
Proposed
Charge Parcel Assessed
10 Vacant Commercial Land 20.00 $17.05 $341.00 20
11 Stores 68.00 17.05 1,159.40 17
12 Store Combinations 16.00 17.05 272.80 4
14 Super Market 8.00 17.05 136.40 1
15* Neighborhood Shopping Center 529.26 17.05 9,023.87 33 16* Regional Shopping Center 94.10 17.05 1,604.43 6
17 Office Building 117.00 17.05 1,994.85 39
18 Hotels and Motels 24.00 17.05 409.20 3
19 Professional Buildings 18.00 17.05 306.90 6
21 Restaurants 140.00 17.05 2,387.00 28
23 Banks, Savings and loans 15.00 17.05 255.75 5
24 Service Shops 3.00 17.05 51.15 1
25 Service Stations 36.00 17.05 613.80 9
26 Auto/Recreation Equip Sales 168.00 17.05 2,864.40 28 27 Parking Lots (Commercial) 116.00 17.05 1,977.63 34
30 Vacant Industrial Land 137.00 17.05 2,335.85 137
31 Light Manufacturing 3723.00 17.05 63,477.15 621
32* Heavy Manufacturing 767.51 17.05 13,085.89 38
33 Warehousing 3822.38 17.05 65,171.55 736
34 Food Processing Plants 75.00 17.05 1,278.75 13
36 Lumber Yards 9.00 17.05 153.45 3
37* Mineral Processing 257.04 17.05 4,382.47 21
38 Parking Lots (Industrial) 58.00 17.05 988.90 29
39* Open Storage 363.51 17.05 6,197.87 19
61 Theaters 5.00 17.05 85.25 1
65 Recreational 8.00 17.05 136.40 2
71 Churches 2.00 17.05 34.10 1
72 Schools (Private) 12.00 17.05 204.60 6
83 Petroleum and Gas 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
89 Dump Sites 4.00 17.05 68.20 4
99* Distribution Centers 760.75 17.05 12,970.79 1
**Total 11,376.56 $193,969.80 1,866
* See Special Use Codes Section
** Total parcel count will vary as parcels are submitted under five SBE numbers. Totals may not foot due to rounding. 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 15 IV. DISTRICT BUDGET
Table 6 – District Budget FY 2025/2026
*The City will continue to attempt to identify ways to decrease costs in order to reduce the General Fund Contribution required.

LIGHTING BUDGET (FY 2025/26) District Budget
Energy Costs $400,000
Maintenance and Labor Costs 280,800
Supplies, Materials and Equipment 52,000
Contractual Services 34,000
Overhead 140,400
Direct Costs (Subtotal) $907,200
Miscellaneous/Special Administration Expenses 8,500
Administration Costs (Subtotal) 8,500
Total Direct and Admin. Costs $915,700
General Benefit Contribution (274,710)
General Fund Contribution * (Not General Benefit) (447,020) Balance to Levy $193,970
Total Parcels Levied 1,866
Total Benefit Units 11,376.56
Proposed Levy per Benefit Unit $17.05
Current Maximum Assessment Rate $17.05

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $272,171
Reserve Fund Collection 0.00
Estimated Ending Reserve Fund Balance $272,171
2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 16 EXHIBIT A – DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
An Assessment District Diagram has been prepared for the District in the format required by the 1972 Act and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk at the City Hall of Santa Fe Springs and is made part of this Report. The Assessment Diagram is available for inspection at the Office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. 2025/2026 Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 1 Page 17 EXHIBIT B – 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be the parcel as shown on the Los Angeles County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

The land use classification for each parcel has been based on the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Roll. A listing of parcels assessed within this District, along with the proposed assessment amounts, has been submitted to the City Clerk and by reference is made part of this Report.

Approval of the Annual Engineer’s Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the assessment rate to be levied against each eligible parcel and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The listing of parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel number will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.

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CITY OF PICO RIVERA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project or because you have requested to be notified.

Project Location: : 4845 Durfee Avenue (APN: 6374-015-902) and vacant lot with APN: 6375-016-906
Project Description: General Plan consistency determination for City acquisition of real property from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

Environmental Review The determination of General Plan consistency is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as this review is not considered a “project” subject to CEQA but an administrative action that does not approve a specific development project or result in a physical change to the environment.

The Planning Commission Pubxlic Hearing will be held:

DATE: Monday June 30, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers
6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this Notice, or written in correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk prior to or at the public hearing.

Additional information online or in person can be obtained here:

Project Planner: Alvie Betancourt, Director
[email protected] 562-801-4340
https://www.pico-rivera.org/our-city/city-commissions/planning- commission/ Email public comments to [email protected] prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. ************************************************************************* In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Pico Rivera is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 801-4389 if special program accommodations are necessary and/ or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

ATTACHMENT “A”
Published at Los Cerritos Community News, June 20, 2025 6374-015-902
6375-016-096

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 9962

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.

WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA has previously formed a lighting district pursuant to terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972”, being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in what is known and designated as

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
(hereinafter referred to as the “District”)’ and,
WHEREAS, at this time, this City Council is desirous to take proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year, to provide for the costs and expenses necessary for continual maintenance of improvements within said District; and, WHEREAS, at this time there has been presented and approved by this City Council, the Engineer’s “Report” as required by law, and this City Council is desirous of proceeding with the proceedings for said annual levy.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.

PUBLIC INTEREST
SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council, to undertake proceedings for the annual levy and collection of special assessments for the continual maintenance of certain improvements, all to serve and benefit said District as said area is shown and delineated on a map as previously approved by this City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, open to public inspection, and herein so referenced and made a part hereof, and proposed changes thereto are set forth in the “Report” of the Engineer, incorporated herein as a part hereof.

REPORT
SECTION 3. That the “Report” of the Engineer regarding the annual levy for said District, which “Report” is for maintenance for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is hereby approved and is directed to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.

SECTION 4. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to order the annual assessment levy for the District as set forth and described in said Engineer’s “Report,” and further it is determined to be in the best public interest and convenience to levy and collect annual assessments to pay the costs and expenses of said maintenance and improvement as estimated in said “Report.”

DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE
SECTION 5. The assessments levied and collected shall be for the maintenance of certain improvements, as set forth in the Engineer’s “Report,” referenced and so incorporated herein.

COUNTY AUDITOR
SECTION 6. The County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessments, and shall collect said assessments at the time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the assessments, after the deduction of any compensation due to the County for collection, shall be paid to the Treasurer for purposes of paying for the costs and expenses of said District.

SPECIAL FUND
SECTION 7. That all monies collected shall be deposited in a special fund known as “SPECIAL FUND

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1”
Payment shall be made out of said fund only for the purpose provided for in this Resolution, and in order to expedite the making of this maintenance and improvement, the City Council may transfer into said special fund, from any available source, such funds as it may deem necessary to expedite the proceedings. Any funds shall be repaid out of the proceeds of the assessments provided for in this Resolution.

BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
SECTION 8. Said contemplated maintenance work is, in the opinion of this City Council, of direct benefit to the properties within the boundaries of the District, and this City Council makes the costs and expenses of said maintenance chargeable upon a district, which district said City Council declares to be the district benefited by said improvement and maintenance, and to be further assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof. Said District, shall include each and every parcel of land within the boundaries of said District, as said District is shown on a map as approved by this City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and designated by the name of the District.

PUBLIC PROPERTY
SECTION 9. Any lots or parcels of land known as public property, as the same are defined in Section 22663 of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, which are included within the boundaries of the District, shall be omitted and exempt from any assessment to be made under these proceedings to cover any of the costs and expenses of said improvement and maintenance work.

PUBLIC HEARING
SECTION 10. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TUESDAY, THE 1st DAY OF JULY, 2025 AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 O’CLOCK P.M., IN THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BEING THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IS THE

TIME AND PLACE FIXED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING

OF PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL

LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, TO THE EXTENT OF THE MAINTENANCE,

AND ANY OTHER MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION, ANY

PERSONS WHO WISH TO OBJECT TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR

THE ANNUAL LEVY SHOULD FILE A WRITTEN PROTEST WITH THE

CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE TIME SET AND SCHEDULED FOR SAID PUBLIC HEARING.

NOTICE
SECTION 11. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution. Said publication shall be not less than ten (10) days before the date for said Public Hearing.

EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 12. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PROCEEDINGS INQUIRIES
SECTION 13. For any and all information relating to the proceedings, protest procedure, any documentation and/or information of a procedural or technical nature, your attention is directed to the below listed person at the local agency or department so designated:

James Enriquez
City Engineer

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-0511
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17TH day of June 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Zamora, and Mayor Rounds
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None
Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/20/27
ITEM # 15

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Maricela Balderas, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: 2026 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FLOAT DESIGN SELECTION DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Review the three (3) Rose Float designs, presented by Phoenix Design Company (Phoenix), and select one (1) for production for the 2026 Tournament of Roses parade; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with the selection of a design option at this time. All costs related to float development have been allocated in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget, and are included in the existing agreement with Phoenix.

BACKGROUND
On April 1, 2025, the City Council approved the City’s participation in the 2026 - 2028 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and authorized staff to move forward with planning efforts. Subsequently, on May 6, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with Phoenix Decorating Company for the design, construction, and coordination of the City’s Rose Float entry.

In support of this effort, the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee (HAAC) provided creative input during their May 27, 2025 meeting to help guide the design process. Taking this input into account, Phoenix developed three (3) conceptual float designs, two in color and one in black and white, each incorporating visual elements inspired by iconic Santa Fe CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
2026 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FLOAT DESIGN SELECTION Page 2 of 5 Springs landmarks and symbols of historical and cultural significance. Design Option 3 will be presented in color at the July 1st City Council meeting.

On June 17, 2025, the HAAC held a special meeting to review the three (3) designs.

Following thoughtful discussion, the Committee voted to recommend Design Option 1 to the City Council for formal consideration and approval.

ANALYSIS
Each of the three (3) design concepts was thoughtfully crafted to resonate not only with Santa Fe Springs residents but also with the broader Rose Parade audience. Common design themes include recognizable features of the City’s historical and cultural identity, creative use of floral artistry, and broad appeal aligned with the anticipated 2026 parade theme.

Design Option 1
Includes components of Heritage Park exhibits, including the iconic Heritage Park pump house, the Gabrielino-Tongva canoe, the water fountain, as well as the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) engine and boxcar.

Design Option 2
Features the Heritage Park carriage barn, a historic automobile, the Gabrielino-Tongva canoe, and a water fountain.

Design Option 3
Includes the Clarke Estate home, Heritage Park water fountain, AT&SF engine (smaller scale than shown in Option 1), a windmill, and a sign with “Welcome to Santa Fe Springs” on the front.

After reviewing the options, HAAC members determined that Design Option 1 best captures the spirit of Santa Fe Springs while meeting the goals of visibility, engagement, and celebration during the internationally viewed parade.

The HAAC also recommended incorporating the "Welcome to Santa Fe Springs" sign from Design Option 3 onto the side of Design Option 1. Additionally, the Committee suggested postponing approval of the mural shown on the boxcar, as there may be an opportunity to feature a new boxcar design that is currently in development, in place of the original mural.

Key strengths of Design Option 1 include a strong visual and thematic alignment with the City's story, effective integration of historic and community-based imagery, a high potential for visual impact and audience connection, and feasibility within project timelines and budget.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
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ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

DISCUSSION
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Staff and the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee recommend that the City Council approve Design Option 1, with a “Welcome to Santa Fe Springs” sign on the side as the official float design for the City’s 2026 Rose Parade entry. This concept offers a dynamic and meaningful representation of Santa Fe Springs and will serve as a source of pride for the community on a national stage.

Upon approval, Phoenix will begin to construct the frame of the 2026 Santa Fe Springs Rose Float.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Phoenix design options 1 - 3
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
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ATTACHMENT A
Design Option 1:

Design Option 2:

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
2026 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FLOAT DESIGN SELECTION Page 5 of 5 Design Option 3:

ITEM # 16

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Office of the City Attorney
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING

A FISCAL EMERGENCY AND CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL

ELECTION TO PRESENT VOTERS WITH A BALLOT MEASURE TO
INCREASE THE CITY’S TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTION-RELATED ACTION; AND FIRST READING

APPROVAL OF A RELATED ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE

PROPOSED INCREASE, SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Subject to adoption by the electorate, give first reading to Ordinance No. 1160 of the City of Santa Fe Springs, California (“City”) increasing the City’s existing transactions and use tax rate from 1% to 1.25% and making such other administrative amendments and updates requested by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 9970 (i) Declaring a fiscal emergency within the meaning of Article XIIIC, §2 of the California Constitution; (ii) Calling and Giving Notice of a November 4, 2025 Special Election for the Submission of a Ballot Measure to Santa Fe Springs Voters increasing the City’s 1% Transactions and Use Tax rate to 1.25%; (iii) Requesting Consolidation of Said Special Election with the County-Administered Election of the Same Date; (iv) Requesting that the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services; and (v) Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments and Rebuttals Regarding the Ballot Measure and Directing Preparation of An Impartial of Analysis; and 3) Discuss and take action regarding the preparation of ballot arguments.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Proposed Ballot Measure Regarding Transactions and Use Tax Page 2 of 5 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of conducting the special election is estimated to be approximately $60,000.

This estimate is based on the actual cost of the City’s most recent election and includes a contingency to account for potential increases in election administration expenses.

Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the City Clerk’s Intergovernmental Charges Account (10101115-544020) to cover this expense.

BACKGROUND
During the budget process, the City Council has discussed the growing financial pressures facing the City of Santa Fe Springs due to rising costs associated with providing essential services. These cost increases, combined with limited projected revenue growth and ongoing service demands, create a need for additional locally controlled funding to maintain the City’s high standard of public safety, community services, and parks and recreation programs, as well as address a growing need to fix and enhance aging infrastructure.

Despite the City’s strong record of fiscal stewardship, including responsible budgeting, service prioritization, and efficiency improvements, continued increases in the cost of emergency response, public safety staffing, equipment upgrades, and community programs have made it increasingly difficult to sustain core services at current levels, and to improve infrastructure such as fire houses, public facilities, and parks, without additional revenue. For these reasons, circumstances justifying the declaration of a fiscal emergency exist. Accordingly, to protect Santa Fe Springs’ long-term financial stability and preserve essential services, such as 911 emergency fire and police response, recruitment and retention of paramedics and police officers, prevention of gang and drug activity, addressing homelessness, keeping public areas and parks clean and safe, and maintaining afterschool and senior programs, identifying and securing new revenue sources is critical.

One option is to call a special election for November 4, 2025 to present Santa Fe Springs voters with a ballot measure (“Measure”) to increase the City’s existing transactions and use tax rate from 1%1to 1.25% along with other administrative updates requested by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, the staff office responsible for collecting the tax on the City’s behalf. The tax will remain a general tax within the meaning of Proposition 218 whose revenues can be used for any governmental purpose, including, but not limited to maintaining 911 emergency response times; recruiting and retaining well-trained police and paramedics; combating gang activity and drug-related crime; addressing homelessness and supporting food, health, and job training services; keeping parks and public spaces clean and safe; maintaining afterschool programs for youth and 1 The City’s existing transactions and use tax is codified under Section 35.017 (Transactions and Use Tax) under the general heading entitled “Sales and Use Taxes” of Chapter 35 (Taxation) of Title III (Administration) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Proposed Ballot Measure Regarding Transactions and Use Tax Page 3 of 5 services for seniors; upgrading life-saving equipment for firefighters and paramedics; and funding infrastructure upgrades, including fire houses, public facilities, and parks.

The City’s existing 1% transactions use tax generates approximately $17M in general fund revenues each year. An increase of the transactions and use tax rate to 1.25% will generate an additional $4.0M annually. Despite the rate increase, the City’s transactions and use tax will continue to operate like the general sales tax.

ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
California Revenue and Taxation Code §7285.9 gives the City the authority to enact a local transactions and use tax (sales tax) for general purposes with the approval of Santa Fe Springs voters. A transactions and use tax is a form of add-on rate to the Statewide sales tax rate of 7.25%. The add-ons are comprised of County-wide transactions and use tax add-ons and the City’s own 1% transactions and use tax add-on. At present the cumulative sales tax for Santa Fe Springs, inclusive of all County and City add-ons is

10.75%. The proposed quarter-cent increase will increase the overall rate to 11%.

Generally, Revenue and Taxation Code §7251.1 caps the cumulative amount of add-ons at 2% total, except in cases where special legislation exempts a specific add-on from the 2% cap. In Santa Fe Springs, for example, special legislation in 2017 (SB 703) authorized the City to enact a transactions and use tax at a rate of 1% even if this rate would exceed what was otherwise allowable under Revenue and Taxation Code §7251.1.

The approval of County Measure A by Los Angeles County voters last fall included the repeal of prior County Measure H which has ceded a quarter of a percent (0.25%) that would otherwise apply toward the 2% overall cap. It is this 0.25% that the City will secure for itself if Santa Fe Springs voters vote to approve the proposed measure to increase the existing 1% rate to 1.25%.

Except for those items that are exempted from the tax (e.g., most non-prepared food items and prescription medications are exempted from the tax), the tax applies to most over-the-counter sales of tangible goods and to restaurant sales. For purchases of bigticket items (e.g., appliances and furniture), the tax applies only if the item is delivered to a Santa Fe Springs address from a point of sale located within or outside of the City. For automobile sales, the tax applies only if the vehicle purchased was registered to a Santa Fe Springs address, regardless of whether the vehicle was purchased from a dealership located in or outside of the City.

The following ballot question has been proposed as the ballot question to present to Santa Fe Springs voters:

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Proposed Ballot Measure Regarding Transactions and Use Tax Page 4 of 5

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
When Can The Tax Measure Be Put to the Voters?
As mentioned above, the City’s existing transactions and use tax was established as a general tax within the meaning of Article XIIIC of the California Constitution (“Article XIIIC”) whose revenues may be used for any governmental purpose. Under Article XIIC, any increase to an existing general tax must be approved by the voters2 at a regular municipal election where City Council offices are also up for election. That said, such measures may be put to the voters at a special election in the case of a fiscal emergency declared by unanimous vote of the legislative body (i.e., of the City Council). 3 What is Required to Place a General Tax Measure on the Special Election Ballot and for the Approval of the Measure by the Voters?
The procedural hurdles for placing a general tax measure on a special election ballot are as follows:

1. Adoption of a Resolution by unanimous vote of Councilmembers present making a finding of fiscal emergency. This resolution can be merged with the resolution calling the special election to place the Measure on the ballot.

2. By no less than a 2/3 vote of the full membership of the City Council (i.e., by at least 4 “yes” votes) as required by Government Code §53724(b) and Revenue & Taxation Code §7285.9, adoption of a resolution that (i) calls for a special election to submit the Measure to voters; (ii) requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (collectively, the “County”) to consolidate the Measure with the County-administered elections of the same date; (iii) requests administrative election assistance from the Couty; 2 Government Code §53723
3 A unanimous vote of the members of the governing body has generally been interpreted to mean unanimity of those present when the vote is taken See 75 Ops Cal Atty Gen 47 (1992), citing Tidewater S. Ry., Co. v. Jordan (1912) 163 C 105 (unanimous vote of governing body means such vote of those present).

City of Santa Fe Springs Services Protection Measure. To protect Santa Fe Springs’ long-term financial stability; maintain general services such as fire, paramedic, police, hazard material spill response; help prevent property crimes; keep public areas/parks safe/clean; address homelessness; maintain
library/senior services, afterschool programs, shall a measure be adopted increasing the transaction and use tax (sales tax) by a ¼¢ providing approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, annual publicly available expenditure reports, funds locally controlled?
YES
NO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Proposed Ballot Measure Regarding Transactions and Use Tax Page 5 of 5 ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
(iv) sets priorities and deadlines for the submission of ballot arguments and rebuttals; and (v) directs the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.

3. Adoption for first reading of an ordinance of the People of the City of Santa Fe Springs amending the City’s Municipal Code to increase the transactions and use tax rate from 1% to 1.25% and making other administrative modifications and updates requested by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. It is recommended that a second reading be conducted at the City Council meeting immediately following, with the understanding that the ordinance will only take effect if the Measure is approved a simple majority of votes cast at the special election to be held November 4, 2025.

4. Discuss and Take Action Regarding the Preparation of an Argument in Favor of the Measure, especially if there will be no other City Council meetings before the deadline for submitting ballot arguments which is August 15, 2025.

5. Provide such other direction incident to the placement of the Measure on the ballot and meeting deadlines for the submission of ballot arguments and rebuttals.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Resolution No. 9970 Calling Election and Establishing Fiscal Emergency.

B. Ordinance (for 1st reading)
1 RESOLUTION NO. 9970

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA FE SPRINGS (1) DECLARING A FISCAL

EMERGENCY WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE XIIIC,
SECTION 2 OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION; (2)
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A NOVEMBER 4, 2025

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A

BALLOT MEASURE TO SANTA FE SPRINGS VOTERS
INCREASING THE CITY’S CURRENT ONE PERCENT (1%)

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO ONE AND ONE
QUARTER OF A PERCENT (1.25%); (3) REQUESTING

CONSOLIDATION OF SAID SPECIAL ELECTION WITH

THE COUNTY-ADMINISTERED ELECTION OF THE SAME
DATE; (4) REQUESTING THAT THE REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES; AND (vi)

SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILIING WRITTEN

ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS REGARDING THE

BALLOT MEASURE AND DIRECTING PREPARATION AN

IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, during the budget process, the City Council has discussed the growing financial pressures facing the City of Santa Fe Springs (“City”) due to rising costs associated with providing essential services; and
WHEREAS, these cost increases, combined with limited projected revenue growth and ongoing service demands, create a need for additional locally controlled funding to maintain the City’s high standard of public safety, community services, and parks and recreation programs, as well as address a growing need to fix and enhance aging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, approximately 88% of calls to the City’s Fire and Rescue Department relate to medical emergencies; and
WHEREAS, between 3PM and 6PM – the hours after school ends and before parents typically return home from work – children and teens without an afterschool activities are at significantly greater risk of getting into trouble; and WHEREAS, Last year alone, there were over 1,200 reported property crimes, including burglaries from homes and cars, as well as car thefts in Santa Fe Springs.

WHEREAS, of the last three County-led sales tax increases, less than 5 cents of every dollar was returned to Santa Fe Springs depriving the City of its fair share; and 2 WHEREAS, despite the City’s strong record of fiscal stewardship, including responsible budgeting, service prioritization, and efficiency improvements, continued increases in the cost of emergency response, public safety staffing, equipment upgrades, and community programs have made it increasingly difficult to sustain core services at current levels, and to improve infrastructure such as fire houses, public facilities, and parks, without additional revenue; and
WHEREAS, for the reasons stated in the Recitals, above, circumstances justifying the declaration of a fiscal emergency exist; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 et seq., the City has the authority to increase its existing local transaction and use tax; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9222, the Santa Fe Springs City Council (“City Council”) has the authority to submit measures to be considered by Santa Fe Springs voters at special municipal elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 35.017 (Transactions and Use Tax) found under the general heading entitled “Sales and Use Taxes” of Chapter 35 (Taxation) of Title III (Administration) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code, the City currently levies a voterapproved 1 cent (or 1%) transactions and use tax, the proceeds of which are deposited into the general fund to be used for any governmental or public purpose; and WHEREAS, the City Council now calls a November 4, 2025 special municipal election to submit to Santa Fe Springs voters a ballot measure (hereinafter, the “Measure”) to adopt an ordinance that increases the City’s transactions and use tax rate, currently set at one percent (1%), by an additional one-quarter of a percent (0.25%) such that the new transactions and use tax rate will be one and one quarter percent (1.25%); and WHEREAS, the Measure may ensure that the City has the needed financial resources for: (i) firefighters and paramedics, and lifesaving equipment to maintain its emergency response times and save lives; (ii) to help maintain supervised afterschool park, recreation, and library programs to keep our children and teens off the streets, safe, and out of trouble; and (iii) additional police patrols and improved response times to keep local residents, businesses, and their property safe;
WHEREAS, all funds raised by this Measure go exclusively to the City of Santa Fe Springs, which will ensure local control of this revenue and provide a guaranteed source of funding for City services that cannot be taken by the County of Los Angeles, Sacramento or Washington DC; and
WHEREAS, the Measure includes strict accountability requirements such as public disclosure of all spending through an annual expenditure report, and annual independent financial audits that help ensure funds are used effectively and as promised, and serve the Santa Fe Springs community; and
3 WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 53723 and 53724(b), Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, any proposed increase or extension of the City’s general purpose transactions and use tax must be approved by ordinance approved by no less than two-thirds of all the members of the City Council (i.e., by at least 4 “yes” votes), subject also to approval by Santa Fe Springs voters by a simple majority of votes cast (50% plus 1) at a City election; and
WHEREAS, Section 2(b) of Article XIIIC of the California Constitution further provides that an election required to approve the establishment of, or increase to, a general tax must be consolidated with a regularly scheduled general election for members of the governing body of the local government, except in cases of emergency, as is the case here, declared by a unanimous vote of members present of the governing body (See 75 Ops Cal Atty Gen 47 (1992), citing Tidewater S. Ry., Co. v Jordan (1912) 163 C 105); and WHEREAS, concurrent with the approval of this Resolution, the City Council has also approved for first reading an ordinance (hereinafter, “the Ordinance”) which, if the Measure is approved by Santa Fe Springs voters, implements the increase of the City’s transactions and use tax to one and one quarter percent (1.25%)(A true and correct copy of the Ordinance is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”); and WHEREAS, the City Council requests that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorize and direct the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk (hereinafter, “the County”) to consolidate the City’s November 4, 2025, special election with the County-administered election(s) of the same date; and WHEREAS, the City shall compensate the County for all necessary expenses incurred by the County in providing the special election administration services for the City, including any such additional costs arising out of the placement of the above-described ballot measure on the City’s November 4, 2025 ballot; and WHEREAS, the City Council also wishes to (i) establish deadlines and rules for the submission of written arguments and rebuttals for and against the Measure in accordance with applicable Elections Code procedures; (ii) direct the timely preparation of the City Attorney’s imparatial analysis; and (iii) provide such other direction as may be necessary to facilitate the placement of the Measure on the ballot.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing Recitals are true and correct, are incorporated herein and by this reference made an operative part thereof.

SECTION 2. Fiscal Emergency Findings. Based upon the foregoing Recitals, the City Council hereby unanimously finds and declares a fiscal emergency, as the term "emergency" is used in Article XIIIC, Section 2( b) of the California Constitution, now 4 exists in the City justifying the call for a special municipal election on November 4, 2025, in order that the City may propose, and the City voters may consider, adoption of a general tax ballot measure (to wit, the Measure) as contemplated herein to address that emergency by ensuring that the City has the resources necessary to preserve the public health, safety and welfare.

SECTION 3. Submission of Ballot Measure. Having satisfied the approval requirements of Government Code Sections 53723 and 53724(b), Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 and Article XIIIC, Section 2(b) of the California Constitution, the City Council, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9222 and 12001 hereby orders and calls a special municipal election to be held in the City of Santa Fe Springs, California on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 so that Santa Fe Springs voters may consider a ballot measure to increase the City’s existing one percent (1%) transactions and use tax to an increased rate of one and one quarter percent (1.25%) and to make certain administrative amendments and updates to Municipal Code provisions that codify the City’s transactions and use tax as requested by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administation. If approved by the voters the new tax rate shall be implemented by the Ordinance which is attached incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution. The transactions and use that is the subject of the Measure is and will remain a general tax within the meaning of Proposition 218 whose proceeds may be deposited in the City’s general fund and used for any public or other governmental purpose. Accordingly, the vote requirement for passage of the proposed Measure is a majority of the votes cast (50% plus 1) at the November 4, 2025 special municipal election.

SECTION 4. Ballot Measure Question. The City Council does hereby order that the Measure shall be presented and printed upon the ballot submitted to the qualified voters in the manner and form set forth herein. There shall be printed substantially the following ballot question in compliance with Election Code Sections 9051, 13119(b) and 13247:

The City Council further requests that the City be granted the letter designation “____”, if available, such that the Measure may be identified on the ballot as “Measure “____”.

If the letter designation “_____” is unavailable, it is requested that the following alternative letter designations be given in order of preference: “_____” and “____”, also if available.

A. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

B. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code Sections 10002 and10403, the City respectfully requests that the County’s governing Board of Supervisors consent and agree to the following:

1. That the November 4, 2025 special municipal election called by the City to present Santa Fe Springs voters with a City-initiated ballot measure seeking approval of the Ordinance be consolidated with the County-administered election(s) of the same date; and

2. That the County’s governing Board of Supervisors consent to having the County render full election services to the City as may be requested by the Santa Fe Springs City Clerk (hereinafter, the “City Clerk”) with the understanding and agreement that the County will be reimbursed by the City in full for all services so provided; and

3. That the requested election services include: the preparation, printing and mailing of sample ballots and polling place cards; the establishment or appointment of precincts, polling places, and election officers, the preparation, printing, mailing and furnishing of vote-by-mail ballots, making such publications as are required by law in connection therewith; the furnishing of ballots, voting booths and other necessary supplies or materials for polling places; the canvassing of the returns of the election and the furnishing of the results of such canvassing to the City Clerk of the City of Santa Fe Springs and the performance of such other election services as may be requested by the City Clerk.

C. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all ballots, notices, printed matter and supplies, services, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

D. The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Elections Code Section 14401.

E. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for the holding of municipal elections in the City. 6 F. Notice of the time, place, and holding of the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.

G. All ballots shall be tallied at a central counting place and not at the precincts. Said central counting place shall be at a ballot counting center designated by the County.

H. The County is authorized to canvass the returns of the City’s special election.

I. The City Clerk shall receive the canvass from the County as it pertains to the election on the measure, and shall certify the results to the City Council, as required by law.

J. The City’s General Municipal Election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating such elections, including without limitation, Elections Code Section 10418.

SECTION 5. Arguments; Rebuttals and Impartial Analysis.

A. Direct Arguments For and Against the Measure.

1. The City Council acknowledge Elections Code Section 9282(b) and 9287 which provide as follows:
(a) When a measure is placed on the ballot by a legislative body, the legislative body, or a member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body, or an individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or bona fide association of citizens, or a combination of voters and associations, may file a 300 word or less written argument in favor of the measure; and (b) If more than one argument in favor of a measure is submitted, the City Clerk shall give preference and priority, in the order named, to the arguments submitted by the following person(s) and entities: (A) the legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body; (B) an individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of a voter(s) and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure; (C) a bona fide associations of citizens; and (D) individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.

Provided such argument is submitted by or before the deadline for submitting ballot arguments, the City Council, by motion, reserves the right to designate and delegate one or more if its members to author an argument in favor of the City’s measure and recognition of Elections Code Section 9283 which limits the number of signatories to the argument to five, prescribe a process or criteria for determining who should be selected to sign.
7 2. Arguments against the proposed ballot measure, if any, shall also be subject to the provisions of Elections Code 9282 and 9287.

3. The deadline date and time for submitting arguments for or against the measure to the City Clerk is August 15, 2025 by 5:30 p.m., after which time no arguments for or against the measure will be accepted. Arguments for or against the measure may not exceed 300 words in length. Each argument shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, and include the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument.

4. The City Clerk shall comply with all provisions of law establishing priority of arguments for printing and distribution to the voters, and shall take all necessary actions to cause the selected arguments to be printed and distributed to the voters.

B. Rebuttal Arguments.

1. Pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9285 and 9287, when the City Clerk selects the arguments for and against the City-initiated measure to be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk will send a copy of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against the measure, and a copy of the argument against to the authors of the argument in favor of the measure.

2. The authors of the respective arguments for and against the measure or persons designated by them may then prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words in length. The deadline for submitting rebuttal arguments to the City Clerk is August 25, 2025 by 5:30 p.m. after which time no rebuttal arguments will be accepted. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.

C. City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9280, the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney so that the City Attorney may prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, not to exceed 500 words in length. The impartial analysis should explain what the measure will do if approved and enacted and how that impacts/changes existing law. The City Attorney shall transmit its impartial analysis to the City Clerk, who shall cause the analysis to be published in the voter information guide along with the ballot measure as provided by law. The Impartial Analysis shall be filed no later than August 15, 2025. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-font 8 bold type, the following: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or Measure. If you desire a copy of the ordinance or measure, please call the election official' s office at [insert phone number] and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
D. Delivery of Materials. Any materials that must be submitted to the City Clerk must be delivered in person to the Office of the City Clerk located at Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, materials delivered to the City Clerk must be delivered during regular business hours which are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

SECTION 7. Manner of Placement on the Ballot. The City Clerk is delegated discretion to direct the County to undertake one of the following placement options: (a) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text (prescribed by law) only; (b) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Official Sample Ballot Notice advising voters to call the City Clerk’s Office and request a free copy of the ballot measure enclosure (OR) that the city will be sending voters a supplemental mailing; or (c) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Full Ballot Measure Enclosure Text in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.

SECTION 8. City Clerk Tasks.

A. Delivery of Resolution to County: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. The City Council directs the City Clerk to deliver copies of this Resolution, including the Ordinance to the Clerk of the County’s governing Board of Supervisors and to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles.

B. Publication of Ballot Measure Synopsis: As required by Elections Code Section 12111, the City Clerk shall publish a synopsis of the measure at least one time not later than one week before the date of the November 4, 2025 election in a newspaper of general circulation in the City or as may otherwise be permitted by law. The notice shall be headed “Measure to be Voted On” in conspicuous type and shall be substantially in the following form:
“MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON
Notice is hereby given that the following measure is to be voted on at a special municipal election to be held in the City of Santa Fe Springs, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November 2025.
[Text of synopsis of measure]
Dated _______
_______________
City Clerk”
9 SECTION 9. Public Examination. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9295, this measure will be available for public examination for no fewer than ten (10) calendar days prior to being submitted for printing in the voter information guide. The Clerk shall post notice in the Clerk’s office of the specific dates that the examination period will run.

SECTION 10. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the ballot measure relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(5).

SECTION 11. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.

SECTION12. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County’s governing Board of Supervisors and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs at its special meeting on this _____ day of __________ 2025. _____________________________
William K. Rounds, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Fernando N. Muñoz, CMC
City Clerk
10 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS )
I, Fernando N. Muñoz, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Fe Springs, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. _________ was passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Deputy City Clerk at a meeting of said City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs held on this ______ day of ___________ 2025, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following votes to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
Fernando N. Muñoz, CMC
City Clerk, City of Santa Fe Springs
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ORDINANCE NO. 1160

AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA INCREASING TO
ONE AND ONE QUARTER OF A PERCENT (1.25%) THE
CITY’S EXISTING GENERAL PURPOSE ONE PERCENT
(1%) TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX
CURRENTLY CODIFIED UNDER SECTION 35.017
(TRASACTIONS AND USE TAX) OF CHAPTER 35
(TAXATION) OF TITLE III (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE

SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNCIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 et seq., the City of Santa Fe Springs (“City”) has the authority to collect a local transaction and use tax and to increase that transactions and use tax; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9222, the Santa Fe Springs City Council (“City Council”) has the authority to submit measures to be considered by Santa Fe Springs voters at a special municipal election; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 35.017 (Transactions and Use Tax) found under the general heading entitled “Sales and Use Taxes” of Chapter 35 (Taxation) of Title III (Administration) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code, the City currently levies a voter-approved 1 cent (or 1%) transactions and use tax, the proceeds of which are deposited into the general fund to be used for any general municipal purpose; and WHEREAS, the City Council has called a November 4, 2025 special municipal election to submit to Santa Fe Springs voters an ordinance that increases the City’s transactions and use tax rate, currently set at one percent (1%), by an additional onequarter of a percent (0.25%) such that the new transactions and use tax rate will be one and one quarter percent (1.25%); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 53723 and 53724(b), Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, any proposed increase or extension of the City’s general purpose transactions and use tax must be approved by no less than twothirds of all the members of the City Council (i.e., by at least 4 “yes” votes), subject also to approval by Santa Fe Springs voters by a simple majority of votes cast (50% plus 1) at a City election; and
WHEREAS, Section 2(b) of Article XIIIC of the California Constitution further provides that an election required to approve the establishment of, or increase to, a general tax must be consolidated with a regularly scheduled general election for members of the governing body of the local government, except in cases of emergency, as was the situation here, declared by a unanimous vote of members present of the governing body (See 75 Ops Cal Atty Gen 47 (1992), citing Tidewater S. Ry., Co. v Jordan (1912) 163 C 105); and
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WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code Sections 53723 and 53724(b), Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, and Section 2(b) of Article XIIIC of the California Constitution, the City Council at its meeting of July 1, 2025, approved City Council Resolution No. 9970 which (i) called and gave notice of the submission to Santa Fe Springs voters of a ballot measure to an increase to the City’s 1% transactions and use tax to 1.25; (ii) made a unanimous finding of a fiscal “emergency” within the meaning of Section 2(b) of Article XIIIC(ii) of the California Constitution; (iii) acknowledged the concurrent first-reading approval of this Ordinance by the City Council; (iv) ordered that the ballot measure be submitted as part of the City’s November 4, 2025 special municipal election, which is to be consolidated with the County-administered elections of the same date; (v) requested the County to provide administrative services and support for its special municipal election, inclusive of the ballot measure; and (vi) setting priorities for the submission of arguments and rebuttals and ordering the preparation of the City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis; and WHEREAS, the ballot measure seeking approval of this Ordinance was given the letter designation Measure “_____” which presented the following question to Santa Fe Springs voters:

WHEREAS, this Ordinance was provisionally approved by the City Council for first reading and second reading on July 1, 2025 and ______________, 2025, respectively, subject to the requirement that the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance is in fact approved by Santa Fe Springs voters at a special municipal election held November 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, as required by Government Code Sections 53723 and 53724(b), Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, and Section 2(b) of Article XIIIC of the California Constitution, the ballot measure seeking approval of this Ordinance was approved by a simple majority of votes cast at the City’s special municipal election of November 4, 2025, by a final count of _________ “Yes” votes (or ______% “Yes”) to ________ “No” votes ( or _____% “No”); and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of ______________, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. _______ which acknowledged the conduct of the November 4, 2025 special municipal election and declared the results of the same, including that the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance was approved by Santa Fe Springs voters.

City of Santa Fe Springs Services Protection Measure. To protect Santa Fe Springs’ long-term financial stability; maintain general services such as fire, paramedic, police, hazard material spill response; help prevent property crimes; keep public areas/parks safe/clean; address homelessness; maintain library/senior services, afterschool programs, shall a measure be adopted increasing the transaction and use tax (sales tax) by a ¼¢ providing approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, annual publicly available expenditure reports, funds locally controlled?
YES
NO
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE

SPRINGS, ACTING WITH THE CONSENT OF THE VOTERS FOLLOWING A NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 35.017 (Transactions and Use Tax) codified under the heading “Sales and Use Taxes” under Chapter 35 (Taxation) of Title III (Administration) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code, is hereby amended in its entirety to now state the following:

35.017 Local Transactions and Use Tax.
(A) Title. This section shall be known as the “Local Transactions and Use Tax” section of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code. For purposes of this section, City of Santa Fe Springs hereinafter shall be referred to as the "City." The provisions of this section shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City
(B) Operative Date.
(1) The transactions and use tax codified under this section was first approved by Santa Fe Springs voters at a municipal election held November 6, 2018 and pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7265 became operative on the first day of the calendar quarter commencing 110 days after its
adoption, April 1, 2019 at an original rate of one percent (1%). (2) On November 4, 2025, Santa Fe Springs voters approved a City-initiated ballot measure to increase the transactions and use tax rate to one and one quarter percent (1.25%). For purposes of this Section the term “operative date” shall mean April 1, 2026, the date upon which the increased one and one quarter percent (1.25%) transactions and use tax rate shall take effect.
(C) Purpose. This section is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
(1) To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt the tax ordinance that codifies this section which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
(2) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Santa Fe Springs - T&U Ordinance (1.25%) 4
Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(3) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
(4) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of
collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this section. (D) Contract with State. Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
(E) Transactions and Use Tax Rate. For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 1.25% of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this section.
(F) Place of Sale. For the purposes of this section, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to Santa Fe Springs - T&U Ordinance (1.25%) 5
be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
(G) Use Tax Rate. An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this section for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 1.25% of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.
(H) Adoption of Provisions of State Law. Except as otherwise provided in this section and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this section as though fully set forth herein.
(I) Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes.

In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
(1) Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
(a) The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;
(b) The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this section;
(c) In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:

1. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to
certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of
tangible personal property which would not
otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales,
storage, use or other consumption remain subject
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to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of
Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or

2. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales,
storage, use or other consumption of tangible
personal property which would not be subject to tax
by the state under the said provision of that code.
(d) In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code.
(2) The word "City" shall be substituted for the word "State" in the phrase "retailer engaged in business in this State" in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203. (a) “A retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined
sales of tangible personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons
related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this
section, a person is related to another person if both
persons are related to each other pursuant to Section
267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the
regulations thereunder.
(J) Permit Not Required. If a seller's permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor's permit shall not be required by this section. (K) Exemptions and Exclusions.
(1) There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any stateadministered transactions or use tax. (2) There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
(a) Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the
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authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
(b) Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:

1. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the
Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with
Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and
undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5
(commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by
registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and

2. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under
penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
(c) The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this section.
(d) A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this section . (e) For the purposes of subparagraphs (K)(2)(b) and (K)(2)(c) of this section, above, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
(3) There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this section, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:

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(a) The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered
transactions and use tax ordinance.
(b) Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by
operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such
operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or
compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
(c) If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this section.
(d) If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this section.
(e) For the purposes of subparagraphs (K)(3)(c) and (K)(3)(d) of this section, above, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over,
tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be
obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
(f) Except as provided in subparagraph (K)(3)(g), below, a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any
representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer. (g) "A retailer engaged in business in the City" shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, Santa Fe Springs - T&U Ordinance (1.25%) 9
or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5
(commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any
purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
(4) Any person subject to use tax under this section may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
(L) Amendments. All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this section to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this section , provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this section .
(M)Enjoining Collection Forbidden. No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this section , or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
(N) Fiscal Transparency. Not less than once each year, the City shall complete a study and produce a report reviewing the collection, management and expenditure of revenues from the City’s
transactions and use tax and on the basis of this annual study shall issue a report explaining and providing an overview of the same. This report shall be a public document available for copying and inspection by interested members of the public. The City Council, by resolution shall prescribe the methodology, means and scope for also conducting an annual independent financial audit of the City’s transactions and use tax revenues. The City Council may incorporate such an audit into any broader and/or routine financial audit(s) conducted by the City. The resolution may be amended and modified from time to time by the City Council in its discretion.

SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

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SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

A. This Ordinance relates to an increase to the City’s transactions (sales) and use tax rate from one percent (1%) to one and one quarter percent (1.25%). The foregoing notwithstanding, this Ordinance may only become operative if approved by a simple majority of votes cast by Santa Fe Springs voters at a November 4, 2025 special municipal meeting. If approved by the voters, the transaction and use tax rate set forth under Section 35.017 (Transactions and Use Tax) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code will increase to one and one quarter of a percent (1.25%). If the measure fails, this Ordinance shall be rendered inoperative and void, however, the defeat of the measure shall not operate to extinguish or amend the existing transaction and use tax as presently constituted and last approved by Santa Fe Springs voters in 2018.

B. The increased tax rate established under this Ordinance shall not go into effect until April 1, 2026. Upon April 1, 2026, the current text of Section 35.017 (Transactions and Use Tax) found under the general heading “Sales and use Taxes” of Chapter 35 (Taxation) of Title III (Administration) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code shall be amended and updated in its entirety with the substitute text referenced in italics under Section1 of this Ordinance. By passage of the Measure and approval of this Ordinance, the City may make, without additional voter approval, clerical, formatting or numbering corrections to the aforementioned text to ensure conformity with the requirements of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and to ensure internal consistency, provided that no such corrections may result in an increase to the transactions and use tax rate above the voter-approved rate of 1.25%.

SECTION 4. CEQA. This Ordinance and the contemplated levy of the transactions and use tax referenced herein is of the California Public Resources Code (“CEQA”) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, nor does it involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

SECTION 5. DURATION UNCHANGED. The transactions and use tax increased under this Ordinance shall continue to be of an indefinite term unless and until repealed by Santa Fe Springs voters.

SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published pursuant to California Government Code Section 36933 following approval by Santa Fe Springs voters at the City’s special election held of November 4, 2025.

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__________________________
Fernando N. Muñoz
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS )
I, Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk of the City of Santa Fe Springs, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. _________ was passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a meeting of said City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs held on this ______ day of ___________ 2025, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following votes to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
Fernando N. Muñoz
City Clerk, City of Santa Fe Springs
ITEM # 17

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Review and make appointments to the Youth Leadership Committee as desired; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

BACKGROUND
The City Council has an opportunity to appoint existing and new Youth Leadership Committee members to a new two-year term. Resolution No. 9937, which was approved by the City Council in November 2024, moved the appointment month from January to July to coincide with the start of the academic year.

Attachment A is an updated list of students who are eligible to be reappointed or newly appointed.

ANALYSIS
N/A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
YLC Reappointment Page 2 of 2

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

DISCUSSION
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Upon appointment, the City Clerk will finalize the Youth Leadership Committee Roster and mail appointment letters to all confirmed members.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Youth Leadership Committee Eligibility List
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

Membership: 20

APPOINTED BY NAME TERM EXPIRES
JUN 30, 2027
Rounds Scarlet Espinoza
Jaeleen Casillas
Sophie Pantoja
Angelica Gamboa
Zamora Vanessa Doss
Valerie Gamboa
Serenity Hernandez
Vacant
Mora Audrie Perez
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Rodriguez Vacant
Vacant
Mikaela Oliva
Vacant
Martin Vacant
Jayden Brown
Valeria Corona
Milana Ruiz
Applications Received: Miranda Martinez

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Qualifications: Ages 13-18, reside in Santa Fe Springs
Meets the First Monday of every month, except Jan., Apr., Jul., Sept., and Dec., at 6:30 p.m., Town Center Hall
FOR ITEM NO. 18, PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 25
ITEM # 19

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Chair and Board Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., Executive Director
BY: Julio Morales, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS

ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY (PFA)
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the report.

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Santa Fe Springs Public Financing Authority (PFA) is a City entity that has periodically issued debt for the benefit of the Santa Fe Springs community. The following is a brief status report on the debt instruments currently outstanding that were issued through the PFA.

Consolidated Redevelopment Project 2006-A Tax Allocation Bonds Financing proceeds available for appropriation at 6/30/2025 None Outstanding principal at 6/30/2025 $25,205,601
Bond Repayment
The former Community Development Commission (CDC) issued a number of tax allocation bonds before it was dissolved by State law effective February 1, 2012 which are administered by the City acting as Successor Agency under the oversight of the appointed Oversight Board. The Successor Agency no longer receives tax increment.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Monthly Report on the Status of Debt Instruments Issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Financing Authority (PFA) Page 2 of 2 ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

Instead, distributions from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) are received based on approved obligations. It is anticipated that sufficient allocations from the RPTTF will continue to be made to the Successor Agency to meet ongoing debt service obligations.

Unspent Bond Proceeds
Under an approved Bond Expenditure Agreement, unspent bond proceeds of the former CDC in the amount of approximately $19 million were transferred to the City in July 2014.

The funds are to be spent in accordance with the original bond documents. The unspent proceeds continue to be a source of funding within the City’s capital improvement program (CIP).
2016 Bond Refunding
In July 2016, the Successor Agency issued its 2016 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, which paid off several bond issuances of the former CDC. The bonds were originally issued through the Public Financing Authority and included the 2001 Series A, 2002 Series A, 2003 Series A, the current interest portion of the 2006 Series A, and 2006 Series B bond issuances.
2017 Bond Refunding
In December 2017, the Successor Agency issued its 2017 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, which paid off the 2007 Tax Allocation Bonds of the former CDC. The 2007 Bonds were originally issued through the Public Financing Authority.

ANALYSIS
The report is presented for informational purposes only.

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
The Successor Agency will continue to request sufficient distributions from the RPTTF to make required bond payments through maturity on September 1, 2028.

ATTACHMENT(S):

None.

FOR ITEM NO. 20, PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 25
ITEM # 21

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Chair and Board Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., Executive Director
BY: Julio Morales, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS

ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS WATER UTILITY

AUTHORITY (WUA)
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the report.

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Santa Fe Springs Water Utility Authority (WUA) is a City entity that has issued debt for the benefit of the Santa Fe Springs community. The following is a brief status report on the debt instruments currently outstanding that were issued through the WUA.

Water Revenue Bonds, 2013
Financing proceeds available for appropriation at 6/30/2025 None Outstanding principal at 6/30/2025 $6,890,000
Water Revenue Bonds, 2018
Financing proceeds available for appropriation at 6/30/2025 None Outstanding principal at 6/30/2025 $175,000
In May 2013 the Water Utility Authority issued the 2013 Water Revenue Bonds in the amount of $6,890,000. The bonds refunded the existing 2003 Water Revenue Bonds CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Monthly Report on the Status of Debt Instruments Issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Water Utility Authority (WUA) Page 2 of 2
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:
(issued through the Public Financing Authority) and provided additional funds for water improvement projects in the amount of $2,134,339. The funds were restricted for use on water system improvements. In August 2013 the Water Utility Authority Board appropriated the proceeds for the Equipping Water Well No. 12 Project and all proceeds were since used on this project.

In January 2018 the Water Utility Authority issued the 2018 Water Revenue Bonds in the amount of $1,800,000. The bonds refunded the existing 2005 Water Revenue Bonds (issued through the Public Financing Authority). No additional funds were raised through the issuance of the 2018 Water Revenue Bonds.

The WUA was formed in June of 2009. Water revenue bonds issued prior to this date were issued through the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Financing Authority.

ANALYSIS
The report is presented for informational purposes only.

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
The WUA budget includes sufficient appropriations and adequate revenues are expected to be collected to meet the debt service obligations associated with the 2013 and 2018 Water Revenue Bonds.

ATTACHMENT(S):

None.

FOR ITEM NO. 22, PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 25
FOR ITEM NO. 23, PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 25
ITEM # 24

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Chair and Board Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., Executive Director
BY: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VEHICLE PARKING

UNLIMITED, LLC FOR USE OF MC&C III FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

PARKING AND STORAGE
DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1) Determine that the proposed lease agreement with Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC (VPU) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res.

Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Minor Alterations to Land); and
2) Adopt Resolution No. SA-2025-003, approving a five-year lease agreement between the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Fe Springs (Successor Agency) and VPU for the use of MC&C III site located at 10448 Bloomfield Avenue; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

FISCAL IMPACT
Under the terms of the lease, VPU will pay monthly rent equal to 25% of its gross receipts from subleasing parking and storage space. The lease includes a minimum sublease rate of $250–$350 per vehicle per month and requires a $25,000 security deposit. VPU is also responsible for all associated taxes, utilities, and site maintenance costs.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025

APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED, LLC FOR MC&C III Page 2 of 3

BACKGROUND
The property, known as MC&C Site III (Block 5), is owned by the Successor Agency and is located at 10448 Bloomfield Avenue (APNs: 8011-018-900 through -906 and 8011- 019-911). It comprises approximately 10 acres, partially encumbered by oil wells that would need to be abandoned prior to redevelopment.

To activate interim use and generate revenue, the Successor Agency negotiated a lease with VPU to allow temporary parking and storage of large commercial vehicles and wheeled equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The lease agreement qualifies as a Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as the proposed use does not require significant grading or new construction, and involves negligible alterations to the condition of the land on the site. Therefore, no further action is required pursuant to CEQA.

DISCUSSION
The lease is structured as a periodic month-to-month tenancy with a maximum term not to exceed five (5) years. Additionally, no development or demolition, as defined by the Surplus Lands Act (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.), will occur on the leased site. These terms ensure the agreement is not considered a disposition of surplus land and is therefore not subject to the requirements of the Surplus Lands Act per Government Code Section 54221(d)(2)(A)-(B).

Key terms of the lease include:
• Permitted Use: Temporary commercial vehicle and equipment parking and storage.
• Monthly Rent: 25% of gross receipts from subleases.
• Minimum Sublease Rates: $250/month for a 20–25 ft stall; $350/month for a 35– 40 ft stall.
• Security Deposit: $25,000 due at lease commencement.
• Tenant Responsibilities: Site security, fencing, improvements (e.g., surface prep, video monitoring), ongoing maintenance, and utilities.

The lease allows the Successor Agency to commence oil well abandonment operations on site and reserves rights for inspection and access. VPU will make necessary improvements to secure and prepare the site, all at its own expense. VPU will also be required to submit financial and operations reports, undergo annual audits, and obtain required insurance.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025

APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED, LLC FOR MC&C III Page 3 of 3

ANALYSIS
The proposed lease offers a practical and financially beneficial use of a transitional redevelopment site. The interim operation by VPU meets several city and agency goals:
• Revenue Generation: The lease establishes a revenue stream during a period when the site would otherwise remain underutilized.
• Cost-Sharing: All infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and operational expenses are borne by the tenant, reducing public sector costs.
• Site Activation: The secured, screened, and monitored commercial vehicle storage use enhances property control and deters vandalism or illegal dumping. • Redevelopment Flexibility: The lease’s month-to-month structure with a five-year maximum term ensures that the property can be reclaimed as needed for redevelopment.

This agreement reflects a proactive asset management approach while oil well abandonment continues, facilitating future investment readiness.

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
The lease provides an interim use for an underutilized site while maintaining the Successor Agency’s long-term redevelopment goals. Upon Successor Agency approval, the lease agreement will be executed, and VPU will begin site improvements and operations per lease terms.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Resolution No. SA-2025-003
B. Lease Agreement between Successor Agency and Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC (MC&C III)
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

RESOLUTION NO. SA-2025-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT

WITH VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED, LLC FOR THE TEMPORARY
USE OF THE PROPERTY AT 10448 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE (MC&C III)

FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Fe Springs ("Successor Agency") is the owner of that certain real property located at 10448 Bloomfield Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, California, commonly known as MC&C Site III (Block 5), and identified by Assessor Parcel Numbers 8011-018-900 through -906 and 8011-019-911 (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC ("Tenant") desires to lease the usable portions of the Property for the temporary parking and storage of commercial vehicles and wheeled equipment (“Lease Agreement”) herein attached as Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS, the Successor Agency and Tenant have negotiated the terms of the Lease Agreement that includes a month-to-month tenancy not to exceed five (5) years in duration and requires the Tenant to pay monthly rent equal to 25% of gross receipts, post a $25,000 security deposit, and bear all costs related to improvements, maintenance, insurance, and operations; and
WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement is not subject to the requirements of the California Surplus Lands Act (Government Code § 54221(d)(2)(A)-(B)) as it is for a term of less than fifteen (15) years, and no development or demolition will occur on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Lease Agreement is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land), therefore no further action is required pursuant to CEQA; and WHEREAS, the Successor Agency finds that the Lease Agreement serves the public interest by generating interim revenue, providing active use and security for the site, and preserving long-term redevelopment flexibility.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF

SANTA FE SPRINGS HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in full, herein.

SECTION 2. The Successor Agency hereby approves the Lease Agreement by and between the Successor Agency and Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC for the temporary use of the Property located at 10448 Bloomfield Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, California.

SECTION 3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Lease Agreement, in substantially the form presented, and to take any and all actions necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.

SECTION 4. The Successor Agency hereby determines that the approval of the Lease Agreement is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, therefore no further action is required pursuant to CEQA.

SECTION 5. lf any section, subsection, phrase or clause of this Resolution is for any reason found to be invalid, such section, subsection, phrase or clause shall be severed from, and shall not affect the validity of, all remaining portions of this Resolution that can be given effect without the severed portion.

SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 7. The City Manager, or designee, are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or advisable to give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Resolution.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk of the City of Santa Fe Springs shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED and APPROVED this 1
st day of July 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Chair, Successor Agency to the
Community Development Commission of
the City of Santa Fe Springs
ATTEST:
___________________________
Secretary
1 2025

LEASE AGREEMENT
(MC&C Site III)

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter, “Lease”) is made and entered into this ___________ day of __________________ 2025 (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”) by and between the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter, “SUCCESSOR AGENCY”) and the VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED, LLC, a California limited liability company (hereinafter, “TENANT”). For the purposes of this Lease, SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term “Parties.” The capitalized term “Party” may refer to SUCCESSOR AGENCY or TENANT interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY is the owner of real property commonly identified as “Block 5” located at 10448 Bloomfield Ave, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 (APNs: 8011-018-900, 8011-018-901, 8011-018-902, 8011-018-903, 8011- 018-904, 8011-018-905, 8011-018-906 and 8011-019-911) (“MC&C III”), as more particularly described in the Legal Description attached to this Lease as Exhibit “A” (hereinafter, the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Property consists of approximately 10 acres of land partially occupied by oil wells operated by Bridgeland Resources, LLC, BR SFS, LLC, and their affiliates (collectively, “BRIDGELAND”); and
WHEREAS, BRIDGELAND operates the wells either through oil and gas leases or through the ownership of the mineral rights of the Property, in which BRIDGELAND is the lessee or mineral owner; and
WHEREAS, through such oil and gas lease or mineral ownership, BRIDGELAND has blanket surface access rights over the Property to operate the wells; and WHEREAS, BRIDGELAND and SUCCESSOR AGENCY are in the process of abandoning the oil wells to prepare the Property for redevelopment; and WHEREAS, TENANT desires to utilize the usable portions of land surrounding the existing oil field on the Property to operate its business providing temporary parking and storage of commercial vehicles and wheeled equipment to subtenants for daily, weekly, and monthly fees, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Lease (the “Permitted Use”); and
2 WHEREAS, California’s Surplus Lands Act (Gov. Code § 54221 et seq.) (“Surplus Lands Act”) provides under Gov. Code § 54221(d)(2)(A) that the entering of a lease for a term of fifteen (15) years or less, inclusive of any extension or renewal options, is not considered a disposition for purposes of the Surplus Lands Act and is therefore not subject to its requirements; and
WHEREAS, this Lease is not subject to the requirements of the Surplus Lands Act pursuant to Gov. Code § 54221(d)(2)(A) because the Parties agree the term of this Lease will not exceed five (5) years from the Effective Date; and WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of July 1, 2025 the SUCCESSOR AGENCY adopted Resolution No. 9967 approving the execution of this Lease.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT agree as follows:

INCORPORATION OF RECITALS

1.1. Recitals. The Recitals above, and the terms defined therein, are true and correct and incorporated into the body of this Lease by this reference.

II.

DEFINITIONS

2.1. Defined Terms. As used herein, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) “BRIDGELAND” means Bridgeland Resources, LLC, BR SFS, LLC, and their affiliates.
(b) “Complaining Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.1 of this Lease.
(c) “Defaulting Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.1 of this Lease. (d) “Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble, above. (e) “Leased Premises” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 of this Lease. (f) “Monthly Gross Receipts Report” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2 of this Lease.
(g) “Notice of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.1 of this Lease. (h) “Permitted Use” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals, above. (i) “Property” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals, above. 3 (j) “Rent” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this Lease. (k) “Security Deposit” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3 of this Lease. (l) “Subtenant” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1 of this Lease. (m) “SUCCESSOR AGENCY” means the Successor Agency To The Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Santa Fe Springs.
(n) “TENANT” means Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC.
(o) “Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1 of this Lease. (p) “Term Expiration Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Lease.

III.

GRANT OF LEASE

3.1. Lease of Leased Premises. SUCCESSOR AGENCY, in consideration of the Rent to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be performed and observed by TENANT under this Lease, does hereby lease the Property to TENANT and TENANT does hereby lease and take the Property from SUCCESSOR AGENCY (the "Leased Premises").

IV.

TERM

4.1. Lease Term. The Lease shall have a periodic tenancy commencing as of the Effective Date and continuing on a month-to-month basis until SUCCESSOR AGENCY or TENANT terminates the tenancy by providing the other Party with a written 60-day notice of termination (the “Term”).

4.2. Expiration of Lease Term. In no event shall the Term of this Lease extend beyond five (5) years from the Effective Date (the “Term Expiration Date”).

RENT

5.1. Payment of Monthly Rent. On or before the first calendar day of each month of the Term of this Lease, TENANT shall pay rent to SUCCESSOR AGENCY in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross receipts TENANT received the previous month from the Permitted Use (hereinafter, the “Rent”). In no event shall TENANT sublease any portion of the Leased Premises pursuant to Article XII of this Lease for an amount equivalent to less than Two-Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per month, per vehicle for a twenty to twenty-five foot (20’-25’) parking stall, or Three-Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00) per month, per vehicle for a thirty-five to forty foot (35’-40’) parking stall. 4 5.2. Monthly Gross Receipts Report. In addition to payment of Rent, on the before the first calendar day of each month of the Term of this Lease, TENANT shall submit to the SUCCESSOR AGENCY a report detailing TENANT’s gross receipts from the previous month (the “Monthly Gross Receipts Report”), including all payments TENANT received per parking stall, such that SUCCESSOR AGENCY may confirm the accuracy of rent received from TENANT each month of the Term.

5.3. Security Deposit. On or before the Effective Date of this Lease, TENANT shall deposit with the SUCCESSOR AGENCY the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) as security for TENANT’s full and faithful performance of all terms of this Lease (“Security Deposit”). Upon any breach of TENANT’s obligations under this Lease, SUCCESSOR AGENCY may apply all or part of the Security Deposit as compensation for such breach, including but not limited to reimbursement for the cost of any repairs SUCCESSOR AGENCY makes on TENANT’s behalf pursuant to the terms of this Lease.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall return any unapplied balance of the Security Deposit to TENANT on or before thirty (30) days after the termination or expiration of this Lease, provided that TENANT has fully and faithfully carried out all terms of this Lease.

5.4. Payment of Taxes and Fees. In addition to payment of Rent and the Security Deposit to SUCCESSOR AGENCY, TENANT will be responsible to pay all taxes and fees arising out of the Permitted Use of the Property.

5.5. Waiver. SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s acceptance of Rent from TENANT in an amount less than the full amount owed pursuant to a true and correct Monthly Gross Receipts Report shall not be deemed a waiver by SUCCESSOR AGENCY for the full amount or in any way defeat or affect the rights and remedies of SUCCESSOR AGENCY to pursue the full amount under this Lease.

VI.

AUTHORIZED USE

6.1. Uses. The Leased Premises shall be used and occupied by TENANT solely and exclusively for the Permitted Use subject to obtaining all entitlement, permits and other approvals required for the Permitted Use contemplated under this Agreement.

6.2. Suitability. TENANT acknowledges that neither SUCCESSOR AGENCY nor any agent of SUCCESSOR AGENCY has made any representation or warranty with respect to the Leased Premises concerning its suitability for the conduct of TENANT’s contemplated activities or operations, nor has SUCCESSOR AGENCY agreed to undertake any modification, alteration or improvement to the Leased Premises except as SUCCESSOR AGENCY in its sole discretion may wish to undertake prior to granting TENANT possession of the Leased Premises. The taking of possession of the Leased Premises by TENANT shall conclusively establish that the Leased Premises and the Property were both at such time in satisfactory condition. TENANT acknowledges and agrees that it shall take possession of the Leased Premises “as is.”

6.3. Uses Prohibited.
5 (a) TENANT shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about the Leased Premises nor bring or keep anything therein which will increase or otherwise affect the rate of any insurance (including but not limited to fire insurance) upon the Leased Premises or upon any of its contents (unless TENANT shall pay any such increased premium as a result of such use or acts), or cause a cancellation of any insurance policy covering said Leased Premises or any part thereof or any of its contents, nor shall TENANT sell or permit to be kept, used or sold in or about said Leased Premises any articles which may be prohibited by a standard form policy of fire insurance.
(b) TENANT shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about the Leased Premises which will in any way obstruct or interfere with the rights of other tenants or occupants of the Leased Premises, including but not limited to BRIDGELAND, or injure or annoy them or use or allow the Leased Premises to be used for any unlawful purpose, any purpose which unduly interferes with the use and enjoyment of the Property by other tenants, or any purpose which exceeds the scope of use set forth in Section 6.1.

TENANT shall not commit or suffer to be committed any waste in or upon the Leased Premises.
(c) TENANT shall not use the Leased Premises or permit anything to be done in or about the Leased Premises which will in any way conflict with any law, statute, ordinance or governmental rule or regulation or requirement of any duly constituted public authorities now in force or which may thereafter be enacted or promulgated. TENANT shall at its sole cost and expense promptly comply with all laws, statutes, ordinances and governmental rules, regulations or requirements now in force or which may hereafter be in force and with the requirements of any board of fire underwriters or other similar body now or hereafter constituted relating to or affecting the condition, use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, excluding structural changes not relating to or affecting the condition, use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, or not related or afforded by TENANT’s improvements or acts. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of TENANT in any action against TENANT, whether SUCCESSOR AGENCY be a party thereto or not, that TENANT has violated any law, statute, ordinance or governmental rule, regulation or requirement, shall be conclusive of the fact as between SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT.
(d) Notwithstanding Section 6.4(a) of this Lease below, SUCCESSOR AGENCY reserves the right to approve or deny in its sole and absolute discretion the installation of any and all trade fixtures upon the Leased Premises by or on behalf of TENANT, including but not limited to trade fixtures which may necessitate the alteration or modification of the Leased Premises or which may cause damage to the Leased Premises upon installation or upon removal.
6 6.4. Improvements.
(a) Permitted Tenant Improvements. SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall allow TENANT to make the following improvements to the Leased Premises, at the sole cost and expense of TENANT:
i. Secure the perimeter of the Leased Premises with new or repaired six foot (6’) fencing along Telegraph Road and Bloomfield Avenue that is ninety-five percent (95%) obscured to screen trucks and equipment from public view, new eight foot (8’) fencing along the easternly property line adjacent to the railroad right of way, and new or repaired fencing along the southernly property line as necessary; ii. Install eight by thirty-foot (8’ x 30’) access-controlled security gates with twenty-four (24) hour video monitoring;
iii. Install and maintain wireless internet services for remote access to security cameras and access control systems;
iv. Remove all vegetation overgrowth within the yard areas and on the street frontages with continued maintenance during the term of this Lease;
v. Prepare all yard surfaces as required for the driving, parking, and storage of commercial trucks and other wheeled equipment; vi. Install protection bollards and/or railings around existing oil field equipment and infrastructure as necessary;
vii. Construct parking stall markings and signage as needed; and viii. Install solar power and storage systems to power operations. (b) Additional Tenant Improvements. Notwithstanding the improvements expressly permitted in the foregoing Section 6.4(a), TENANT shall not and may not undertake any improvements to the Leased Premises without the express written consent of SUCCESSOR AGENCY which consent may be granted, denied or conditionally granted in SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s sole and absolute discretion. All persons or entities making improvements to the Leased Premises on TENANT’s behalf must first be approved by SUCCESSOR AGENCY in its sole and absolute discretion and must provide SUCCESSOR AGENCY with such documentation as
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may request, establishing that the person or entity is duly licensed and qualified to perform such improvements.

VII.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS; ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
7 7.1. Maintenance and Repairs.
(a) SUCCESSOR AGENCY Obligations.
i. SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall be under no obligation to undertake such repairs or construct such improvements to the Leased Premises as SUCCESSOR AGENCY deems unreasonable,
unnecessary, or economically infeasible in SUCCESSOR
AGENCY’s sole and absolute discretion.
(b) TENANT Obligations.
i. TENANT, at TENANT’s sole cost and expense, shall maintain the Leased Premises and any and all trade fixtures utilized by TENANT in a clean, operable, and good condition and repair, including but not limited to vegetation control and trash removal. TENANT expressly waives the benefits of any statute now or hereafter in effect which would otherwise afford TENANT the right to make repairs at SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s expense.
ii. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Lease to the contrary, TENANT shall obtain prior written approval from SUCCESSOR AGENCY for all tenant improvements including but not limited to painting, installation of flooring, ceilings, partition walls, doors including hardware, and installation or replacement of plumbing, mechanical, or electrical fixtures. Approval of said items shall not be unreasonably withheld by the SUCCESSOR AGENCY. Such written approval shall be issued by the Executive Director or his designee. iii. TENANT agrees to repair, at its own expense, any damage to the Leased Premises caused by or in connection with the removal of any articles of personal property, business or trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, cabinetwork, furniture, moveable partitions or permanent improvements or additions to SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s reasonable satisfaction, all at TENANT’s sole cost and expense. TENANT shall indemnify the SUCCESSOR AGENCY against any loss or liability resulting from delay by TENANT in so surrendering the Leased Premises, including without limitation any claims made by any succeeding TENANT founded on such delay.
iv. TENANT shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the payment of all electrical, water, gas, telephone, internet and cable television services and any other utilities provided to the Leased Premises. v. TENANT shall contract with third parties for security, sanitation, and trash collection services, at TENANT’s sole cost and expense. vi. TENANT shall comply with standards of health, sanitation, fire, housing and safety as required by law.
8 VIII.

ENTRY UPON LEASED PREMISES BY SUCCESSOR AGENCY

8.1. Oil and Gas Well Abandonment. TENANT acknowledges that its use of the entire Leased Premises may be limited by BRIDGELAND and SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s ongoing work to operate and/or abandon oil and gas wells located on the Leased Premises. BRIDGELAND, SUCCESSOR AGENCY and their duly authorized officers, agents, employees, consultants and contractors reserve the right to enter and occupy portions of the Leased Premises during the Term as necessary to complete such operations and abandonment of oil and gas wells located the Leased Premises. In the event BRIDGELAND requires use of a rig, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both shall give TENANT at least 10 days’ notice of its intent to enter and occupy portions of the Leased Premises for the purpose of such rig work. Such notice shall indicate the occupied portions of the Leased Premises, restricted areas of access (including any buffer zones), and contemplated period of restricted access to complete such oil and gas operations and abandonment work. TENANT expressly acknowledges and hereby waives any claim to quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises or Rent abatement for activities carried out for this purpose.

8.2. Inspection, Improvements, and Repairs. SUCCESSOR AGENCY and its duly authorized officers, agents, employees, consultants and contractors reserve the right to enter the Leased Premises during the Term to inspect the same or to alter, improve or repair the Leased Premises. To the extent possible, SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall give TENANT reasonable notice of its intent to enter the Leased Premises, and the purpose for such intended visit.

8.3. Access to Leased Premises. For each of the aforesaid purposes, including BRIDGELAND oil and gas operations, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both shall at all times have and retain the ability to unlock all security gates or doors in, upon and about the Leased Premises, and SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both shall have the right to use any and all means which SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both may deem proper to open said security gates or doors in an emergency, in order to obtain entry to the Leased Premises, and any entry to the Leased Premises obtained by SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both by any of said means, or otherwise, shall not under any circumstances be construed or deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Leased Premises, or an eviction of TENANT from the Leased Premises or any portion thereof.

IX.

INDEMNIFICATION

9.1. Indemnity. TENANT shall indemnify, defend and hold SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND harmless from and against any and all claims arising from TENANT’s use of the Leased Premises or the conduct of its business or from any activity, work, or thing done, permitted or suffered by TENANT in or about the Leased Premises and shall further indemnify, defend and hold SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND harmless from and against any and all claims arising from any breach or default in the performance of any obligation on TENANT’s part to be performed under the terms of this 9 Lease, or arising from any act or negligence of TENANT, or any of its agents, contractors or employees, and from and against any and all costs, attorneys’ fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon; and in case any action or proceeding be brought against SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both by reason of any such claim. TENANT upon notice from SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both shall defend the same at TENANT’s expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, or both; provided, however, that TENANT shall not be liable for damage or injury occasioned by the sole negligence or intentional acts of SUCCESSOR AGENCY or BRIDGELAND and their designated agents or employees unless covered by insurance TENANT is required to provide.

9.2. Exemption of SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND from Liability.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND shall not be liable for injury or damage which may be sustained by the person, goods, wares merchandise or property of TENANT, its employees, invites or customers or any other person in or about the Leased Premises caused by or resulting from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, which may leak or flow from or into any part of the Leased Premises, or from breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the pipes, sprinklers, wires appliances, plumbing, or lighting fixtures of the same, whether the said damage or injury results from conditions arising upon the Leased Premises or upon other portions of the Property of which the Leased Premises is a part, or from other sources. SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND shall not be liable for any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other TENANT (if any).

INSURANCE

10.1. TENANT Commercial General Liability Insurance. TENANT shall at TENANT’s sole cost and expense, but for the mutual benefit of SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, and TENANT, maintain throughout the Term of this Lease commercial general liability insurance against claims for personal injury, death or property damage occurring in, or about the Leased Premises and in, on, or about the sidewalks directly adjacent to the Leased Premises and such other areas as TENANT, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, licensees and/or invitees shall have the right to use pursuant to this Lease. Such general liability insurance maintained by TENANT shall have a combined single limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not less than Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) and shall list SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND as additional insureds.

10.2. Subtenant Commercial Liability Insurance. TENANT shall require any Subtenant of the Leased Premises, pursuant to Article XII of this Lease below, to maintain throughout the duration of its sublease, commercial general liability insurance against claims for personal injury, death or property damage occurring in, or about the Leased Premises and in, on, or about the sidewalks directly adjacent to the Leased Premises and such other areas as TENANT and any Subtenant, and their respective officers, agents, employees, contractors, licensees and/or invitees, shall have the right to use pursuant to this Lease and any sublease. Such general liability insurance maintained by any Subtenant shall have a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not less than Two Million 10 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) and shall list SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND as additionally insured.

10.3. Form of the Policies. The policies required by SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to SUCCESSOR AGENCY and shall include actual endorsements (CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 or equivalent) listing the SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND as additional insureds.

10.4. Waiver of Subrogation. SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT each hereby waive any and all rights of recovery against the other or against the officers, employees, agents and representatives of the other, on account of loss or damage occasioned to such waiving Party or its property or the property of others under its control to the extent that such loss or damage is insured against under any fire and extended coverage insurance policy which either may have in force at the time of such loss or damage.

10.5. Fire Insurance. TENANT shall procure and maintain a policy of insurance for damage and/or destruction to fixtures, equipment and other personal property which it places, stores or otherwise maintains in or on the Leased Premises where such damage and/or destruction is caused by fire.

XI.

DAMAGE TO LEASED PREMISES

11.1. Partial Damage – Insurance Available. In the event of damage causing a partial destruction of the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease and in the event there is made available to SUCCESSOR AGENCY and BRIDGELAND pursuant to Article X of this Lease above, insurance proceeds for such damage paying eighty percent (80%) or more of the cost of repairing such damage, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, BRIDGELAND, and TENANT shall utilize all such insurance proceeds to pay any additional cost and cause the Leased Premises to be repaired promptly to a condition existing immediately prior to such damage, with this Lease to continue in full force and effect.

11.2. Partial Damage – Insurance Not Available. In the event of damage causing a partial destruction of the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease and in the event there are no insurance proceeds available, or the insurance proceeds available are less than eighty percent (80%) or more of the cost of repairing such damage, then SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall have the option (a) to elect to terminate this Lease with sixty (60) days’ advance written notice and retain all insurance proceeds; or (b) to repair the damage at SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s expense. The failure of SUCCESSOR AGENCY to take any actions within a sixty (60) day period after the unavailability or amount of insurance proceeds is determined shall be deemed to be an election to terminate the Lease and retain all insurance proceeds. In the event SUCCESSOR AGENCY elects to repair such damage, such work shall be completed promptly to restore the Leased Premises to the condition existing immediately prior to such damage and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. In the event SUCCESSOR AGENCY elects to terminate the Lease, TENANT shall have thirty (30) days thereafter to elect to pay for the cost of such repairs to the extent insurance proceeds are not available. In the event TENANT elects to do so, coincidentally therewith TENANT shall deposit with SUCCESSOR AGENCY or make available to SUCCESSOR AGENCY on terms 11 acceptable to SUCCESSOR AGENCY, the amount required in addition to any available insurance proceeds to complete the repairs. SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall cause such repair work to be completed promptly thereafter restoring the Leased Premises to the condition existing immediately prior to such damage, and this Lease shall continue to full force and effect.

11.3. Destruction. In the event the Leased Premises are totally destroyed, or the Leased Premises cannot be repaired as required herein under applicable laws and regulations, notwithstanding, the availability of insurance proceeds or contributions from TENANT, this lease shall be terminated effective from the date of the damage.

XII.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

12.1. Permitted Subletting. SUCCESSOR AGENCY acknowledges and agrees that in accordance with TENANT’s Permitted Use of the Leased Premises, TENANT shall be permitted to sublet portions on the Leased Premises to its customers (“Subtenants”) for the temporary parking and storage of Subtenants’ commercial vehicles and wheeled equipment. TENANT shall require all Subtenants of the Leased Premises to execute the Tenant Application and Agreement attached to the Lease as Exhibit “B.”

12.2. Additional Assignment and Subletting. With the exception of the permitted Subtenants described in Section 12.1 above, TENANT shall not assign, sublet, transfer, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or encumber all or any portion of the Leased Premises, or this Lease, without the prior written consent of SUCCESSOR AGENCY and any attempt to do so without such consent being first obtained shall be wholly void and shall constitute a breach of this Lease.

12.3. No Release of TENANT. No consent by SUCCESSOR AGENCY to any assignment or subletting by TENANT shall relieve TENANT of any obligation to be performed by TENANT under this Lease whether occurring before or after such consent, assignment or subletting. Notwithstanding Section 12.1 above, the consent by SUCCESSOR AGENCY to any assignment or subletting shall not relieve TENANT from the obligation to obtain SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s express written consent to any other assignment or subletting. The acceptance of rent by SUCCESSOR AGENCY from any other person shall not be deemed to be a waiver by SUCCESSOR AGENCY of any provision of this Lease or to be a consent to any assignment, subletting or other transfer.

Consent to one assignment, subletting or other transfer shall not be deemed to constitute consent to any subsequent assignment, subletting or other transfer.

XIII.

DEFAULT, REMEDIES AND TERMINATION

13.1. Notice of Default and Opportunity to Cure. The failure of either Party to perform any obligation or duty under this Lease within the time required by this Lease shall constitute a default. The Party not in default (“Complaining Party”) shall provide written notice to the Party in default (“Defaulting Party”), specifying the nature of the default and the manner in which the default may be cured (“Notice of Default”). The Defaulting Party shall have twenty (20) days from its receipt of a Notice of Default to cure 12 such default. If the default cannot reasonably be cured within said twenty (20) day period, the Defaulting Party must provide written notice to the Complaining Party of its inability to cure the default within such time no later than ten (10) days after its receipt of the Notice of Default and diligently prosecute the cure to completion at the earliest practical date, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after receipt of the first Notice of Default.

13.2. Default by TENANT. The following is a non-exhaustive list of occurrences which shall constitute a default on the part of TENANT:
(a) The abandonment or vacation of the Leased Premises by TENANT prior to the expiration of the Term;
(b) The making by TENANT of any general assignment or general arrangement for the benefit of creditors; the filing by or against TENANT of a petition to have TENANT adjudged a bankrupt or the filing of a petition for reorganization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless, the case of a petition filed against TENANT the same is dismissed within sixty (60) days); the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of TENANT’s assets located at the Leased Premises or of TENANT’s interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to TENANT within thirty (30) days or the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of TENANT’s assets located at the Leased Premises or of TENANT’s interest in this Lease where such seizure is not discharged within thirty (30) days;
(c) TENANT makes a material misrepresentation in the performance of this Lease or in the conduct of any audit of TENANT authorized under this Lease.

13.3. SUCCESSOR AGENCY Remedies. In the event of any default or breach by TENANT that is not cured within the time limits specified in Section 13.1 above, SUCCESSOR AGENCY may undertake any of the following courses of action at any time thereafter and without limiting its right to exercise any other right or remedy at law or in equity:
(a) Maintain this Lease in full force and effect and recover the Rent and other monetary charges and payments as they become due, without terminating TENANT’s rights to possession irrespective of whether TENANT has abandoned the Leased Premises. In the event SUCCESSOR AGENCY elects not to terminate the Lease, SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall have the right to attempt to re-let the Leased Premises at such rent and upon such conditions and for such a term and to do all acts necessary to maintain or preserve the Leased Premises as SUCCESSOR AGENCY deems
reasonably and necessary without being deemed to have elected to terminate the Lease, including removal of all persons and property from the Leased Premises, such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of and for the account of TENANT. In the event any such re-letting occurs this Lease shall terminate automatically upon the new TENANT taking possession of the Leased Premises. 13 Notwithstanding that SUCCESSOR AGENCY fails to elect to terminate the Lease initially, SUCCESSOR AGENCY at any time during the term of this Lease may elect to terminate this Lease by virtue of such previous default of TENANT.
(b) Immediately terminate TENANT’s right to possession by any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate, and TENANT shall immediately surrender possession of the Leased Premises to SUCCESSOR AGENCY.

In such event SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall be entitled to recover from TENANT all damages incurred by SUCCESSOR AGENCY by reason of TENANT’s default, including without limitation thereto the following: (i) the worth at the time of award of any unpaid Rent which had been earned at the time of such termination, plus (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that is proved could have been reasonably avoided; plus (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that is proved could be reasonably avoided; plus (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate SUCCESSOR AGENCY for all the detriment proximately caused by TENANT’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of events would be likely to result therefrom, plus (v) at SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s election such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable State law. Upon any such re-entry SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall have the right to make any reasonable repairs, alterations or modifications to the Leased Premises, which SUCCESSOR AGENCY in its sole discretion deems reasonable and necessary. As used in (i) above, the “worth at the time of award” is computed by allowing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of default. As used in (ii) and (iii) the “worth at the time of award” is computed by discounting such amount at the discount date of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

13.4. Default by SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT Remedies. In the event of any default or breach by SUCCESSOR AGENCY that is not cured within the time limits specified in Section 13.1 above, TENANT may immediately terminate this Lease in its sole and absolute discretion by delivering written notice of termination to SUCCESSOR AGENCY. SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT each acknowledge and agree that SUCCESSOR AGENCY would not have entered into this Lease, if it were to be liable to the TENANT for any additional monetary damages, monetary recovery, or any remedy other than immediate termination of this Lease. Accordingly, SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT agree that TENANT's sole and exclusive rights and remedies upon the breach of this Lease by SUCCESSOR AGENCY is immediate termination of this Lease.

XIV.

MISCELLANEOUS

14.1. Entire Agreement. This instrument along with any exhibits and attachments 14 hereto constitutes the entire agreement between SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT relative to the Leased Premises and this Lease and the exhibits and attachments may be altered, amended or revoked only by an instrument in writing signed by both SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT. SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT agree hereby that all prior or contemporaneous oral agreement between or among themselves and their agents or representatives relative to the leasing of the Leased Premises are merged in or revoked by this Lease.

14.2. Amendments. Any amendment to this Lease shall be in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

14.3. Severability. If any term or provision of this Lease shall, to any extent, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Lease shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

14.4. Costs of Suit.
(a) If TENANT or SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall bring any action for any relief against the other, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Lease including any suit by SUCCESSOR AGENCY for the recovery of rent or possession of the Leased Premises, then the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover as an element of its costs of suit, and not as damages, its reasonable attorneys' fees as fixed by the court, in such action or proceeding or in a separate action or proceeding brought to recover such attorneys' fees. For the purposes hereof the words "reasonable attorneys' fees" mean and include, in the case of either Party, expenses incurred by lawyers working for or employed by such Party (allocated on an hourly basis, calculated in one-tenth of an hour increments) to the extent they provide legal services to such Party in connection with the representation of that Party in any such matter.
(b) Should SUCCESSOR AGENCY without fault on SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s part, be made a party to any litigation instituted by TENANT or by any third party against TENANT or by or against any person holding under or using the Leased Premises by licensee of TENANT, or for the foreclosure of any lien for labor or material furnished to or for TENANT or any such other person or otherwise arising out of or resulting from any act or transaction of TENANT or of any such person. TENANT covenants to defend, indemnify, and hold the SUCCESSOR AGENCY harmless from any judgment rendered against SUCCESSOR AGENCY or the Leased Premises or any part thereof and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by SUCCESSOR AGENCY in or in connection with such litigation.

14.5. Time. Time is of the essence of this Lease and each and every provision hereof.

14.6. Binding Effect. The Parties hereto agree that all provisions hereof are to be 15 construed as both covenants and conditions as though the words importing such covenants and conditions were used in each separate paragraph hereof. Subject to any provisions hereof restricting assignment or subletting by TENANT, all of the provisions hereof shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

14.7. Governing Law and Venue. SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT agree that this Lease shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue in the County of Los Angeles, California.

14.8. Waiver. No covenant, term or condition or the breach thereof shall be deemed waived, except by written consent of the Party against whom the waiver is claimed, and any waiver or the breach of any covenant, term or condition shall not be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term or condition. Acceptance by SUCCESSOR AGENCY of any performance by TENANT after the time the same shall have become due shall not constitute a waiver by SUCCESSOR AGENCY of the breach or default of any covenant, term or condition unless otherwise expressly agreed to by SUCCESSOR AGENCY in writing.

14.9. Non-Liability of SUCCESSOR AGENCY Officials. No member, official, officer, employee, agent, representative, volunteer, consultant, or contractor of SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall be personally liable to TENANT, or any successor in interest of TENANT, in the event of any default or breach by SUCCESSOR AGENCY or for any amount which may become due to TENANT or to its successor, or on any obligations under the terms of this Lease.

14.10. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or any other similar relationship between the Parties hereto or cause the SUCCESSOR AGENCY to be responsible in any way for the debts or obligations of TENANT or any other third-party.

14.11. Survival of Indemnity Obligations. All general and specific indemnity and defense obligation of the Parties set forth in this Lease shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

14.12. Counterpart Originals. This Lease may be executed by SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT in multiple counterpart originals, all of which together shall constitute a single agreement

14.13. Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Lease shall be deemed to confer any rights upon, nor obligate either of the Parties to this Lease to any person or entity that is not a party to this Lease, and the Parties explicitly disclaim any intent to create a third party beneficiary relationship with any person or entity as a result of this Lease.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that BRIDGELAND is express third-party beneficiary to the Lease as to the sections of the Lease that confer benefits to BRIDGELAND.

14.14. Further Assurances. The Parties agree to reasonably consider such 16 additional actions or the execution of such other documents as may be reasonably necessary or convenient to the financing, development, and performance under this Lease, although nothing in this Section 14.14 shall be deemed a representation, guaranty or commitment by any Party to take any action or execute any document.

14.15. Authority. The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind SUCCESSOR AGENCY and TENANT to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof.

14.16. Surrender of Leased Premises. Upon the termination of this Lease, and in no event later than the Term Expiration Date, Tenant will remove all improvements and trade fixtures, and otherwise surrender the Leased Premises in as good a state and condition as it was at the commencement of this Lease, reasonable use and wear damages excepted. If TENANT fails to surrender the Leased Premises as provided under this paragraph, SUCCESSOR AGENCY may cause any such removal and repair on TENANT’s behalf at TENANT’s expense.

14.17. Holding Over. If TENANT remains in possession of all or any part of the Leased Premises after the termination of the Lease or Term Expiration Date, except in the case of an immediate termination of this Lease in which event TENANT shall be provided forty-five (45) days from the date of termination to vacate and surrender the Leased Premises, TENANT shall pay to SUCCESSOR AGENCY an amount equal to twice the Rent pursuant to Section 5.1 of this Lease on or before the first of day of each month during the period of such occupancy, subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein.

14.18. Signs.
(a) TENANT shall not inscribe, paint, affix, place or permit to be placed any projecting sign, awning, advertisement, sign, notice or placard on the Leased Premises or upon or about the entrance doors, windows, sidewalks or areas adjacent to the Leased Premises without SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s prior written consent. SUCCESSOR AGENCY reserves the right in SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s sole discretion to place on the Leased Premises any notices, signs, marquees and advertisements as SUCCESSOR AGENCY may deem appropriate in the operation of SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s affairs.
(b) Any such signs or other items described above installed by TENANT with SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s consent shall be removed by the Term Expiration Date or earlier termination of the Lease at TENANT’s expense and TENANT shall repair any damage caused to the Leased Premises resulting from such removal. If TENANT fails to do so SUCCESSOR AGENCY may cause such removal and repair on TENANT’s behalf at TENANT’s expense. If TENANT installs such items without SUCCESSOR AGENCY’s consent, TENANT shall remove the same promptly, upon receipt of a request by SUCCESSOR AGENCY to do so and shall repair the Leased Premises accordingly. If TENANT fails to do so SUCCESSOR AGENCY may cause such removal 17 and repair to be performed on TENANT’s behalf at TENANT’s expense.

TENANT shall not use the SUCCESSOR AGENCY or City of Santa Fe Springs name in connection with any business carried on in said Leased Premises without the prior written consent of SUCCESSOR AGENCY.

14.19. Notices. All notices or demands of any kind required or desired to be given by SUCCESSOR AGENCY or TENANT hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered forth-eight (48) hours after depositing the notice or demand in the United States mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid addressed to the SUCCESSOR AGENCY or TENANT respectively at the addresses set forth below:

SUCCESSOR AGENCY: TENANT:

Successor Agency to the
Community Development
Commission of the City of Santa Fe
Springs
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Attn: René Bobadilla, Executive
Director
Phone: (562) 868-0511
With Courtesy Copies to:

Olivarez Madruga Law
Organization, LLP
500 S. Grand Ave, Floor 12
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attn: Paloma Perez-McEvoy,
Successor Agency Counsel
Phone: (213) 744-0099

Vehicle Parking Unlimited, LLC
1100 E 3rd Street, Unit 102
Long Beach, CA 90802
Attn: Mark Loxsom, Owner
Phone: (949) 705-7540)

14.20. Maintenance and Inspection of Records.
(a) Records. TENANT shall use an accounting system approved by SUCCESSOR AGENCY and shall prepare and maintain all records as may be required by SUCCESSOR AGENCY. TENANT shall provide to SUCCESSOR AGENCY, within twenty (20) calendar days after the end of each calendar year quarter, quarterly reports of accounts in accordance with general accepted accounting principles and certified by TENANT and true and correct, and all records required to be kept by TENANT shall be made available to SUCCESSOR AGENCY upon request.
(b) Audit. TENANT shall submit all required financial records and be subject to an annual audit by a certified public accountant. All records shall be made available to the SUCCESSOR AGENCY no later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year. The annual audit shall be conducted at TENANT’s expense. TENANT shall, however, be responsible for and shall pay for any 18 additional audit, accounting or legal costs incurred by either party due to additional investigation warranted because of fraud, theft or gross negligence on the part of the TENANT. If any audit required hereunder discloses any material misrepresentation by TENANT, its staff or agents in its reports, requests or negotiations with SUCCESSOR AGENCY, then SUCCESSOR AGENCY may terminate this Lease as provided under Article XIII, above.
(c) Calendar of Events. On a quarterly basis, TENANT shall provide the SUCCESSOR AGENCY a calendar of events identifying any and all events occurring on the premises for the upcoming quarter. This includes all “rental” events whether on a “special” one time basis or recurring basis.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY shall review and approve all events at its sole and absolute discretion.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed on the day and year first appearing above.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY:

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
By:____________________________
René Bobadilla, Executive Director
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:____________________________
Paloma Perez-McEvoy, Successor
Agency Counsel
Date:

TENANT:

VEHICLE PARKING UNLIMITED, LLC
By:____________________________
Mark D. Loxsom, Owner
Date:
20 Exhibit “A”
[Legal Description]
21 Exhibit “B”
[Tenant Application and Agreement on Following Page]
Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC
Mark Loxsom – Owner
949-705-7540
[email protected]

TENANT APPLICATION/AGREEMENT
Truck Yard – 12381 Romandel Ave, Santa Fe Springs

1. Tenant
First Name ________ ______ Middle Initial____ Last Name Company Name ____________________________________
Street Address _____________________________________
City _____________________ State _________________ Zip
Cell Phone __________ - ________ - E-Mail Address

2. Lease Information:

Vehicle Length_____ Year ______ License Plate ________ VIN# Vehicle Type/Make/Model: _____________________________
Rental Rate/Month:__________ Lease Execution Date: ________

3. Term: The term of this lease shall be month-to-month and shall automatically renew, unless either party provides notice to the other party 30 days’ notice, in writing, of its intent to terminate the lease.

In no event shall the term of this lease extend beyond July 1, 2030.

4. Liability Insurance: The Tenant must maintain Commercial General Liability that protects Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC, 1100 E 3RD St, #102, Long Beach, CA; the Successor Agency To The Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of The City of Santa Fe Springs, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90760 and Bridgeland Resources LLC/BR SFS LLC, 12720 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 as additionally insured by an endorsement against claims for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage based upon or arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the premises and all areas appurtenant thereto.

Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis providing single limit coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not less than $2,000,000.

5. Rental Payments
_____ Automatic Credit Card Charging (Please complete Credit Card Authorization Form) Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Due to increases to what credit card companies and third party processors charge merchants to process credit card charges, there will be a 5% processing fee additional to the parking Fee. _____ Zelle payments can be made to 949-705-7540 no later than the 1st of each month with a 15% late penalty if not received by the 5th of the month. Note that Zelle has the option to setup recurring monthly payments, which is helpful.
_____ Check, due no later than the 1st of each month with a 15% late penalty if not received by the 5th of the month. Sent to the following mailing address: Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC, C/O Mark Loxsom, 1100 E 3RD St, #102, Long Beach, CA 90802.

Tenant Signature: _____________________________________________ Date:

Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC
Mark Loxsom – Owner
949-705-7540
[email protected]
AGREEMENT TERMS/YARD RULES – 12381 Romandel Ave

1. All leases are month to month and can be ended or modified with 30-day notice by either party in writing by mail, email, or text. There is also no security deposit.

2. This lease is between the Tenant listed on this application and Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC for a specifically assigned parking stall(s) and cannot be subleased to any other entity.

3. This lease grants you access to the property as a tenant you are allowed on the property for the purpose of parking your vehicle, if you provide access to an employee or anyone else, you are responsible for any and all liability caused by that person or entity and your liability insurance must cover them.

4. Tenant understands and acknowledges that the property contains active and abandoned oil and gas wells and it may be necessary for representatives from Successor Agency To The Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of The City of Santa Fe Springs or Bridgeland Resources LLC/BR SFS LLC to conduct work on the property, including maintenance and well abandonment activities, including rig work. Tenant will receive advance notice if it is necessary for such parties to enter the property and ensure that the Tenant is provided with a space to park its vehicle.

5. The purpose of the security gate is to secure the property, you will be provided with an access code to enter and exit the property, please keep this code safe. If for any reason you feel the code has been compromised, contact us to delete the code and assign a new one.

6. Every tenant gets one gate access code that is tracked for both entering and exiting for security. If the Tenant has multiple drivers and would like separate tracking codes for each driver, please make a request and they will be provided.

7. This yard is for parking only, there will be no storage of materials, personal property, or vehicles, and nothing can be set on the ground. All other activities on the property are strictly prohibited.

8. All vehicles must have current registration tags and in good repair. Any leaked fluids must be contained, cleaned up and removed from the yard immediately.

9. Trash containers have been provided on site, they are to be used for general trash only. The following list of items (however, not limited to) are prohibited: tires, oil or any fluids, empty fluid containers (take them home and recycle), paint, vehicle parts, mattresses or any trash brought in from outside the yard, such as home remodeling debris.

10. Portable restrooms are provided in the yard, leave them as clean as you find them.

11. If you see anything that does not seem right, say something by calling or texting 949-705-7540 at any time. Including pictures with text helps to resolve the problem.

Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC
Mark Loxsom – Owner
949-705-7540
[email protected]
AGREEMENT TERMS/YARD RULES – 12381 Romandel Ave

12. All tenants must keep current the required Liability Insurance policy and have the insurance provider email to [email protected] Certificates of Insurance (COI) including the following as additionally insured: Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC, the Successor Agency To The Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of The City of Santa Fe Springs and Bridgeland Resources LLC/BR SFS LLC.

13. Personal vehicles can be parked in the Tenant’s assigned stall when Tenant’s rig is out. Personal vehicles are not allowed to be parked in any other locations.

14. Park in your assigned stall only and the parked vehicle(s) must be within the limits of the assigned stall.

15. Do not leave vehicles unattended outside of your assigned parking stall.

16. Do not block drive aisles.

17. No overnight sleeping in vehicles.

18. Any increases to monthly rent will be E-mailed and/or texted to the tenant no later than 15 days before a new rate will be in effect.

19. The tenant must notify Vehicle Parking Unlimited LLC in writing (Email or Text) thirty (30) days in advance of your intent to terminate tenancy and to pay any amounts of rent that may become due thereof.

Tenant Signature: __________________________________________ Date:

EXHIBIT B
ITEM # 25

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3 AND 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS DATE: July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the minutes as submitted.

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

BACKGROUND
Staff has prepared minutes for the following meeting:
• Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025
• Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025

ANALYSIS
N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A

DISCUSSION
N/A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings Page 2 of 2

SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
N/A
ATTACHMENT(S):

A. June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
ITEM STATUS:

APPROVED:

DENIED:

TABLED:

DIRECTION GIVEN:

APPROVED:

MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE

CITY COUNCIL
June 3, 2025

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rounds called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora, and Mayor/Chair Rounds.

Members absent: None.

INVOCATION
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Martin led the pledge of allegiance.

INTRODUCTIONS

1. Lina Ariza – CBM Real Estate & Home Loans

2. Ross Gile – Digical Web Designs

3. Mark Gutierrez – GILMAR Automotive Group

4. Nico Shubin – Serv-Wel Disposal & Recycling

5. Wendy Meador-Kunert – Tangram Interiors

6. Carlos Gallardo – Farmers & Merchants Bank

7. Kathie Fink – Former SFS Chamber of Commerce CEO

PRESENTATIONS

1. LAKE CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL – 8
TH GRADE WASHINGTON D.C. FIELDTRIP
RECOGNITION OF SANTA FE SPRINGS WOMEN’S CLUB (CITY MANAGER)

2. BUDGET PRESENTATION: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SPECIAL

FUNDS (FINANCE)

CHANGES TO AGENDA
None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke during public comments: 1) Kathie Fink & Carlos Gallardo, and 2) Lee Squire.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Police Services, Arlene Salazar promoted the upcoming low cost vaccination Minutes of the June 3, 2025 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings

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