City Council Special Meeting Agenda
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
AT 9:00 A.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 Services Maricela Balderas
Director of Finance Julio F. Morales
Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez
Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen
Director of Police Services Arlene Salazar
Director of Public Works James Enriquez
City Clerk Fernando N. Muñoz
November 28, 2025: Special City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3
NOTICES
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
SB 1439: Effective January 1, 2023, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contributions of more than $250 from an interested person. The Council Member would need to disclose the donation and abstain from voting.
Public Comments: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council on the day of the meeting, please fill out a speaker card provided at the door and submit it to City Clerk staff. You may also submit comments in writing by sending them to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. All written comments received by 12:00 p.m. the day of the City Council Meeting will be distributed to the City Council and made a part of the official record of the meeting. Written comments will not be read at the meeting, only the name of the person submitting the comment will be announced. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please Note: Staff reports and supplemental attachments are available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday. Telephone: (562) 868-0511.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on agenda items only. Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the City Council.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 9988 – ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S MAXIMUM
CONTRIBUTION OF MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9988, establishing the City’s maximum contribution to medical insurance premiums under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted no less than 24 hours at the following locations; City’s website at www.santafesprings.gov; Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road; Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Road; and the Town Center Plaza (Kiosk), 11740 Telegraph Road.
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
AT 9:00 A.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 Services Maricela Balderas
Director of Finance Julio F. Morales
Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez
Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen
Director of Police Services Arlene Salazar
Director of Public Works James Enriquez
City Clerk Fernando N. Muñoz
November 28, 2025: Special City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3
NOTICES
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
SB 1439: Effective January 1, 2023, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contributions of more than $250 from an interested person. The Council Member would need to disclose the donation and abstain from voting.
Public Comments: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council on the day of the meeting, please fill out a speaker card provided at the door and submit it to City Clerk staff. You may also submit comments in writing by sending them to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. All written comments received by 12:00 p.m. the day of the City Council Meeting will be distributed to the City Council and made a part of the official record of the meeting. Written comments will not be read at the meeting, only the name of the person submitting the comment will be announced. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please Note: Staff reports and supplemental attachments are available for inspection 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.
November 28, 2025: Special City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on agenda items only. Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the City Council.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 9988 – ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S MAXIMUM
CONTRIBUTION OF MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9988, establishing the City’s maximum contribution to medical insurance premiums under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Fernando N. Muñoz, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted no less than 24 hours at the following locations; City’s website at www.santafesprings.gov; Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road; Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Road; and the Town Center Plaza (Kiosk), 11740 Telegraph Road.
ITEM # 1
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: Elizabeth Ortega, Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 9988 – ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S MAXIMUM
CONTRIBUTION OF MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT
DATE: November 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 9988, establishing the City’s maximum contribution to medical insurance premiums under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
The financial impact of this adjustment has already been incorporated and approved in the FY2025-26 Budget as part of the applied benefits and labor costs.
BACKGROUND
The various Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) between the Santa Fe Springs City Employees Association (SFSCEA), the Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association (SFSFA), the Santa Fe Springs Management & Confidential Association (SFSMCA) and the Santa Fe Springs Executive Management Association (SFSEMA) provide for an increase in the maximum amount that the City contributes towards medical insurance for employees and retirees. During negotiations, it was agreed upon that the medical contribution cap will be adjusted, up or down, for the term of the agreement (Jan, 1, 2025 – Jan 1, 2027), to match the Kaiser family rate (SFSCEA/SFSMC/SFSEMA) or PORAC family rate (SFSFA).
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 9988 – ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION
OF MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED:
DENIED:
TABLED:
DIRECTION GIVEN:
ANALYSIS
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A
DISCUSSION
The City contribution to medical premiums for active employees and retirees will be adjusted as follows, effective January 1, 2026:
Santa Fe Springs City Employees Association, Santa Fe Springs Management & Confidential Association and Santa Fe Springs Executive Management Association:
From $2,408.95 to $2,519.53 per month
Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Association:
From $2,484.00 to $2,708.00 per month
Government Code Section 22892 requires that a resolution be adopted fixing this maximum amount of medical coverage.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 9988.
Upon approval, staff will send a certified copy of the resolution to CalPERS.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution No. 9988
RESOLUTION NO. 9988
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS WHEREAS, (1) City of Santa Fe Springs is a contracting agency under Government Code Section 22920 and subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, (2) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to Act shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, (a) That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
Medical Group Monthly Employer Health Contribution
Self Self+1 Self+ Family
001 Miscellaneous $2,519.53 $2,519.53 $2,519.53
002 Safety $2,708.00 $2,708.00 $2,708.00
plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED, (b) City of Santa Fe Springs has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above; and be it further
RESOLVED, (c) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of Santa Fe Springs shall be subject to determination of its status as an “agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State” that is eligible to participate in a governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that City of Santa Fe Springs would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer; and be it further
RESOLVED, (d) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct, Nicholas Razo, Assistant City Manager to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to perform on behalf of City of Santa Fe Springs all functions required of it under the Act; and be it further RESOLVED, (e) That coverage under the Act be effective on January 1, 2026.
Adopted at a special meeting of the City Council at Santa Fe Springs, this 28th day of November 2025.
Signed: _________________________________
William K. Rounds, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Fernando N. Munoz, CMC, City Clerk