Approved: 03/17/2026
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rodriguez, and Mayor/Chair Zamora
Members absent: None
INVOCATION
Santa Fe High School Cross Country Coach Eric Mallory led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. and Mrs. Aguirre and Mr. and Mrs. Nakamura led the pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
1. Santa Fe High School Cross Country Team
CHANGES TO AGENDA - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following people spoke during public comments: Isabel Cervantes and Janie Aguirre STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST - None
PUBLIC HEARING
2. ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing; and
2. Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing; and
3.Direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed.
Public Hearing opened at 6:28 p.m.
No. of Speakers: None
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Public Hearing closed at 6:29 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, to direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS
3. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (FINANCE)
1. Receive and file the report.
Director of Finance, Julio Morales gave a brief presentation on item No. 3. A detailed report will be provided at a future meeting.
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
4. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2026 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
5. MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGHT THE CITY OF
SANTA FE SRPINGS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (PFA) (FINANCE)
1. Receive and file the report.
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
6. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2026 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
7. MONTHY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY (WUA) (FINANCE)
1. Receive and file the report.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
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8. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
9. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
2. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
10. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
11. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1166 AMENDING SECTIONS 155.175.2 (USES) AND 155.637 (MINI-WAREHOUSES) WITHIN TITLE 15 (LAND USE), CHAPTER 155 (ZONING), OF THE SANTA FE
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA( COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1166: An Ordinance of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code relating to mini-warehouses in the Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development (MU-TOD) Zone; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12.(PULLED) COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO, VISUAL AND AGENDALINK SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
UPGRADE - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. In accordance with Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Section 34.18, find and determine by a 4/5 vote of the City Council that bidding is impractical, not in the best interest of the city and will not likely result in the lowest price; and
2. Award a sole-sourced contract to Western Audio Visual and Security (WAVSS) for upgrade of the Council Chamber audio, visual and Agendalink Agenda Management Software technology in the amount of $119,489; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Western Audio Visual and Security; and
4. Appropriate $120,000 from the Capital Improvement Program Reserve Fund for the project; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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13. RESOLUTION NO. 9996 - IMPLEMENTING ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF ORR & DAY AND FLOSSMOOR ROAD (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the installation of stop signs with flashing LEDs and advance flashing yellow beacons on Orr & Day Road on its approaches to the intersection with Flossmoor Road; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 9996 to establish an all-way stop control at the intersection of Orr & Day Road and Flossmoor Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Western Audio Visual and Security; and
4. Appropriate $120,000 from the Capital Improvement Program Reserve Fund for the project; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable
14.STATE OF HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM FUNDS-AWARD OF PRUCHASE OF MOTOROLA
PORTABLE RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award the purchase to Motorola Solutions, in the amount of $180,018.98 for Portable Radios and related accessories; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 30, 2025 (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the report.
16. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE EXTENSION OF THE USE AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN LITTLE
LEAGUE (PARKS AND RECREATION)
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the extension of the use agreement with Metropolitan Little League; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17.AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE EXTENSION OF THE USE AGREEMENT WITH NORWALK SANTA FE
SPRINGS SAINTS YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER (PARKS AND RECREATION)
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the extension of the use agreement with Norwalk Santa Fe Springs Saints Youth Football and Cheer
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve the consent calendar, excluding item no. 12. Item No. 12 was pulled from the agenda and continued to the City Council meeting of March 3, 2026. by the following vote:
Ayes: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rounds thanked staff for everything they do.
Councilmember Mora commented on the great Penny Carnival event and reported attending the AJUA event.
Councilmember Martin thanked staff for the Penny Carnival, acknowledged Congresswoman Linda Sanchez for the monetary contribution, and reported attending the AJUA event.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez wished the Mayor a Happy Birthday, acknowledged Library staff for the 1st Friday event, and the Penny Carnival.
Mayor Zamora reported that he was unable to attend the Silver Shield event as he attended the NALEO dinner. He also shared that he received an award from the Little Lake School District. He further acknowledged the contribution from Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting in memory of Elise Esparza at 6:50 p.m. hey game..
ATTEST:
3.17.26 Maribel Garcia Date
City Clerk