Approved: 04/07/2026
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3, 2026 MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zamora called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rodriguez, and Mayor/Chair Zamora
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: One Matter
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 Mayor Zamora recessed the meetings at 5:03 p.m.
Mayor Zamora reconvened the meetings at 6:00 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
Assistant City Manager, Nick Razo led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
CHANGES TO AGENDA - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chamber President, Scott Summerfield introduced Chamber CEO, Leah Skinner STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST - None
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2026 Page 2 of 6 Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
PUBLIC HEARING
2. OPERATING COVENANT AGREEMENT WITH THE OLIVE BANQUET INC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11900 TELEGRAPH ROAD (THE OLIVE RESTOBAR AND BANQET HALL) (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
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. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Operating Covenant Agreement ("Agreement") with the Olive Banquet Inc. to provide a conditional $3,000,000 grant supporting the Olive RestoBar restaurant and banquet hall, subject to continuous operation, job creation and retention, and compliance with the Agreement's terms and conditions; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Zamora opened the Public Hearing opened at 6:04 p.m. The hearing remained open and the item was continued to March 17, 2026.
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS - NONE
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.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
3. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
4. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
5. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
6. RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT 2025-2026 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve adding the Residential Street Improvement 2025-2026 project to the Capital Improvement Program; and
2. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the subject project; and
3. Appropriate Local Return Funds in the following dollar amounts: SB1 $969,061, Gas Tax $538,061, Measure R $151,812, Measure M $339,959; and
4. Appropriate $4,401,110 from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund to the Residential Street Improvement 2025-2026 project; and
5. Authorize the City Engineer to advertise for construction bids; and
6. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the subject project with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
7. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
7. WATER FEATURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAYLESS POOL SERVICES - FIRST
AMENDMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Payless Pool Services for water feature maintenance services exercising the first one-year extension; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
8. COMMERCIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR DINARD AVENUE, MARYTON AVENUE,
MARQUARDT AVENUE, PARK STREET & PIKE STREET - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California in the amount of $2,142,000 for the construction of the Commercial Street Improvements for Dinard Avenue, Maryton Avenue, Marquardt Avenue, Park Street and Pike Street; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to DBX, Inc., in the amount of $5,968,766 for the Residential Street Lighting Upgrade Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10000 (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10000, ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in conjunction with the annual levy of assessments for Street Lighting District No. 1;
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2026 Page 4 of 6 Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
11. CATCH BASIN RETROFIT AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Catch Basin Retrofit Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. CITYWIDE BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION - PHASE 1 APPROPRIATION REQUEST (POLICE & COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Phase I budget appropriation in the amount of $800,000 to support the initial citywide implementation of the City's new brand identity and visual system; and
2. Authorize the establishment of a Citywide Branding Account to allocate funds; and
3. Appropriate a total of $650,000 for street related branding; 20% ($130,000) in the General Fund Public Works Streets Account 10432001 and 80% ($520,000) in Measure SFS Funds; and
4. Appropriate $150,000 in the General Fund to the Citywide Branding Account; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. GUS VELASCO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AMENITY ENHANCEMENTS (POLICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize an allocation in the amount of $208,000 to implement facility, security, and programmatic enhancements at the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center (GVNC) to increase safety, improve operational efficiency, and expand multi-generational community use; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements, contracts for professional and contracted services, purchase orders, and related documents necessary to procure equipment, furnishings, materials, supplies, and services required for the implementation of the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center (GVNC) Amenity Enhancements; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10001 to authorize submission of a joint application ("Joint Application") to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Homekey+ grant funds in an amount not to exceed $21,193,478; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Application, the Standard Agreement (if awarded) in an amount not to exceed $21,193,478, and all ancillary documents required to secure and administer the grant funds; and
3. Direct staff to undertake all actions necessary to implement the Homekey+ award, if received, and to return to the City Council with any future agreements, appropriations, or project-related approvals as required; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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15. AWARD OF CONTRACTS - ON-CALL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SERVICES (RFQUAL NO. 26-2) (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10002 awarding Professional Services Agreements to Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. and PR Field Services, Inc., and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute the Professional Services Agreements with Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. and PR Field Services, Inc.; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1168 - AMENDING SECTIONS 93.20 THROUGH 93.99 (FIREWORKS) OF CHAPTER 93 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) OF
TITLE IX (GENERAL REGULATIONS) OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
SUPPORT AN EFFECTIVE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SAFE OPERATION OF
FIREWORKS STANDS (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find and determine that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No.1168: An Ordinance amending Sections 93.20 through 93.99 (Fireworks) of Chapter 93 (Fire Prevention and Protection) of Title IX (General Regulations) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code ('SFSMC") to support an effective permit application procedure and safe operation of fireworks stands; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
17. JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2027, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS AND THE SANTA FE SPRINGS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE
SANTA FE SPRINGS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (HUMAN RESOURCES) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find and determine that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3); and
2. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No.1168: An Ordinance amending Sections 93.20 through 93.99 (Fireworks) of Chapter 93 (Fire Prevention and Protection) of Title IX (General Regulations) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code ("SFSMC") to support an effective permit application procedure and safe operation of fireworks stands;
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
18. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IBE DIGITAL TO UPGRADE AND
MODERNIZE THE CITY'S PHONE AND DATA SERVICES (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a five (5) year Professional Services Agreement with IBE Digital and corresponding service providers to upgrade and modernize the City's phone system and data services in the amount of $2,350,000; and CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2026 Page 6 of 6 Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
2. Authorize Finance Department to add additional IT Support Personnel not-to-exceed $200,000 for FY26-27; and
3. 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: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rounds spoke about Metro Little League's Opening Day ceremony at TCH Plaza, noting a great turnout of over 200 attendees and a well-organized event.
Councilmember Mora reported attending the Metro Little League event and commended the Board for their excellent work.
Councilmember Martin commended PSO Volunteer Isabel Cervantes for her contributions and welcomed the new Chamber CEO Leah Skinner.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez commended PSO volunteer Isabel Cervantes, thanked Parks and Recreation staff for opening the Teen Lounge, and congratulated the new Chamber CEO.
Mayor Zamora reported attending the ICA Conference, highlighted Metro Little League Opening Day as a phenomenal event, and noted attendance at the ICON Conference with staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting in memory of Edmund Martinez, Virginia Martinez, Lydia Correa Ferniza, Ruben Avina Sr., and Lydia Gonzales at 6:16 p.m. bet
ATTEST:
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City Clerk