APPROVED: 10/07/2025
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
September 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rounds called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Mora (arrived at 5:13 p.m.), Martin, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Zamora, and Mayor/Chair Rounds.
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 12131 Telegraph Road (Assessor Parcel No. 8005-012-031) Agency Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: AJUA
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Mayor Rounds recessed the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Mayor Rounds reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Rick Olivarez provided the following closed session report: Direction was given to staff, and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Rounds introduced the following members from the Chamber of Commerce:
1. John Wilson - SFS Chamber CEO
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PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK PROGRAM DONORS
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
3. SANTA FE SPRINGS BRAND REFRESH BY "WE THE CREATIVE"
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
4. WHITTIER POLICE DEPARTMENT DUI OFFICER RECOGNITION
(POLICE SERVICES)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comments: Isabel Cervantes.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Parks and Rec, Gus Hernandez promoted the first community meeting for the Parks and Rec Master Plan. He also promoted Family Bingo Night on September 18, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS - NONE
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a Councilmembe vishes to discuss should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motion Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance.
5. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, SANTA FE SPRINGS, AND VERNON (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Commerce, Industry, Irwindale, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon to establish a multijurisdictional coalition for regional advocacy on industrial and commercial priorities; and 2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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6. SIDE LETTER #2 (LONGEVITY PAY) TO THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AND THE SANTA
FE SPRINGS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (HUMAN RESOURCES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve side letter #2 (Longevity Pay) to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TRAFFIC CONTROL BARRIERS AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
(PARKS AND RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the purchase of traffic control barriers and related safety equipment from Meridian Rapid Defense Group in the amount not to exceed $135,342.91; and 2) Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to issue a purchase order to Meridian Rapid Defense Group in an amount not-to-exceed $135,342.91; and 3) Approve the use of Proposition C Local Return funds, as approved by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), to finance this purchase; and
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
8. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1161 - DISSOLVING THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND REPEALING SECTIONS 70.40 THROUGH 70.44 OF CHAPTER 70 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF TITLE VII (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1161:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS DISSOLVING THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND REPEALING SECTIONS 70.40 THROUGH 70.44 OF CHAPTER 70 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF TITLE VII (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9. TOWN CENTER HALL PAINTING AND FLOORING - FINAL PAYMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Final Payment to Restoration Unlimited of Santa Fe Springs, California for $80,141 (Less 5% Retention); and
2) Approve the final contract amount with Restoration Unlimited in the amount of $150,941 including the aggregate change order amount of $62,941; and 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order Nos. 1 - 6 in an aggregate amount of $62,941; and
4) Appropriate $45,000 from Utility Users Tax (UUT) Fund to the Town Center Hall Painting and Flooring Project (Account No. PW250001); and 5) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. CITY HALL WEST WING OFFICE RENOVATION - ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Appropriate an additional $230,000 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) Fund to the City Hall West Wing Office Renovation (PW250006); and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order Nos. 1-5 in the aggregate amount of $238,000 and Contract Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $230,000 with CTG Construction, Inc. (dba C.T. Georgiou Painting Co.), for additional work in an aggregate amount of $468,000; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND LEASING OF POLICE SERVICES VEHICLES (POLICE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize issuing a purchase order to Villa Ford to purchase one (1) Ford F-550 and three (3) F-150s in the amount of $280,225. 18; and
2) Authorize issuing a purchase order to Honda World Westminster to purchase one (1) Honda CR-V, one (1) Honda Accord and one (1) Honda Pilot in the amount of $126,744.83; and
3) Authorize issuing a purchase order to Bert's Mega Mall Covina to purchase one (1) Polaris Ranger and one (1) Zieman trailer in the amount of $41, 203.04; and
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4) Authorize issuing a purchase order to Irv Seaver BMW Orange to purchase one (1) BMW R1300RT-P Motorcycle an amount not-to-exceed $60,000; and 5) Authorize issuing a purchase order to Selman Chevrolet Co. to purchase two (2) Chevrolet Trax in the amount of $58,888.70; and
6) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a tax-exempt equipment lease or purchase vehicles in an amount not-to-exceed $240,000 to acquire eight (8) vehicles for the Volunteer Program; and
7) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an ongoing Professional Services Agreement with Gilmar Automotive Group, in a form that is acceptable to the City Attorney for fleet procurement services and issue a payment of $19,000 for broker fees for the acquisition of nineteen (19) vehicles and;
8) Authorize a contingency in the amount of $24,000 for any expenditures related to the leasing or purchasing of vehicles; and
9) Authorize a budget transfer from Bond Proceeds 1010-163020-Police Services to Equipment Acquisition and Replacement fund 10800000-573450 in the total amount of $831,061.75 for the above listed items; and
10) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR A CITY-WIDE
SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM (POLICE SERVICES) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize staff to advertise the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new City-wide Security and Surveillance Camera System, in accordance with the proposed bid schedule; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora, Rounds
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Mora talked about the ribbon cutting event for Raising Cane's. Thanked all the new businesses who have recently joined the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Martin talked about attending the Raising Cane's ribbon cutting event and also highlighted the Pooloza event for Relay for Life. She talked about the upcoming anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Councilmember Rodriguez thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the retreat and also highlighted the great Relay for Life events throughout the city. She highlighted remembering all the lives lost during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Mayor Pro Tem Zamora highlighted the Art Walk event. He praised the law enforcement officers who serve the city and also spoke about attending the Raising Cane's ribbon cutting event. Lastly, he spoke about the upcoming anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Mayor Rounds talked about how proud he is working alongside his peers, and thanked
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rounds adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. in memory of Roberta Garcia.
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William K. Rounds
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk