Approved: 05/05/2026
CALIFORNI
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zamora called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Mora, Martin, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rodriguez, and Mayor/Chair Zamora
Members absent: Councilmember Rounds
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-One Matter Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2)) Mayor Zamora recessed the meetings at 5:02 p.m.
Mayor Zamora reconvened the meetings 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
Employee Paul Brascia led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW WHITTIER POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
3. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS VIDEO
4. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
CHANGES TO AGENDA - None
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following people spoke during public comments: Lee Squire
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST - NONE
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
5. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
6. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
7. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3 AND 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
8. WATER FUND BILLING OPERATIONS ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSED BILLING SERVICES
TRANSITION TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed billing services transition in the estimated amount of $356,000 for implementation and $30,500 per month for ongoing services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; and
3. Approve the necessary budget adjustments within the Water Enterprise Fund.
9. ADOPTION 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) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt 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
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT - RFP 26-1 CITY-WIDE SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM (POLICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Veterans Communication Services Inc. not-to-exceed amount of $1,204,214 for a two-fiscal year term; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with RCS Investigations & Consulting for project management services not-to exceed amount of $80,500; and
3. Authorize a 30% project contingency of $385,414 for unforeseen expenses; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable
11. APPROVAL OF ROOM RENAMING AND NAMING DESIGNATION AT THE CLARKE ESTATE (PARKS & RECREATION)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the renaming and formal designation of specific rooms within the Clarke Estate from "Bride Suite to be renamed as the Marie Suite, "Upstairs Bedroom" to be renamed as the Rankin Suite, and "Southeast Bedroom" to be renamed as the Chauncey Suite; and
2. Reaffirm and standardize the naming of other key interior spaces to reflect the historical character of the Clarke Estate; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-01 (HAWKINS ST AND PALM DR) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10008 (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10008, ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in conjunction with the annual levy of assessments for Heritage Springs Assessment; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable
13. SANTA FE SPRINGS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10006 AND RESOLUTION NO. 10007 (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10006, approving the Engineer's Report (Fiscal Year 2026/27) in conjunction with the annual levy of assessments for Street Lighting District No. 1; and CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10007, declaring the City of Santa Fe Springs' intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments for Lighting District No. 1, and setting the public hearing for the Council meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
14.PURCHASE OF SEVEN CHARGEPOINT EV CHARGERS LEVEL 2 (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. In accordance with Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Section 34.18, authorize a sole-source purchase from Walter's Wholesale Electric since the city desires to match the existing EV charger equipment currently in use and Walter's is the local distributor for ChargePoint; and
2. Award a sole-source purchase order to Walter's Wholesale Electric for the purchase of Seven (7) Level 2 ChargePoint EV Charges Model CP6621B-80A-L5.5 in the amount of $77,363; and
3. Appropriate $80,000 from the AB 2766 AQMD Vehicle Subvention Fund for the purchase of the EV Chargers; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
15.SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1167 TO AMEND SECTIONS 155.123 (CONDITIONAL USES), 155.153 (CONDITIONAL USES), 155.175.2 (USES), 155.183 (CONDITIONAL USES), 155.213 (CONDITIONAL USES), 155.243 (CONDITIONAL USES), AND ADD SECTION 155.725 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TRUCK, TRAILER, CHASSIS OR CONTAINER STORAGE) WITHIN TITLE 15, CHAPTER 155, OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1167: An Ordinance of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code relating to the temporary storage of trucks, chassis, and containers on already entitled properties through approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16.SIDE LETTER #1 TO THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA FE SPRINGS AND THE SANTA FE SPRINGS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (HUMAN RESOURCES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve side letter #1 to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Santa Fe Springs Employees Association.
It was moved by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026 Page 5 of 5 Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Ayes: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: Rounds
Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Mora welcomed new Whittier Police Department officers to the City, commended staff for their work on Every 15 Minutes program and reported attending the Easter event and Mayor's Breakfast.
Councilmember Martin reported attending the Easter event, noting a large turnout; expressed support for the Every 15 Minutes program; shared the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was well attended; requested review of park policies regarding small family use; and encouraged wearing jeans at the next meeting in support of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez noted the Every 15 Minutes program was impactful and commended staff, shared the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was successful, reported the First Friday event was well attended with great music, praised the Easter Extravaganza, and thanked 8th grade students for sending postcards during their Washington, D.C. trip.
Mayor Zamora noted the Every 15 Minutes program was impactful, thanked Whittier Police Department for including military personnel, shared the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast supported a nonprofit fundraising effort, enjoyed postcards from 8th grade students on their Washington, D.C. trip, praised the Easter egg hunt for its strong attendance, and commended staff for their efforts on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan event.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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ATTEST: Joe Angelgamora
Mayor
5.05.26 Maribel Garcia Date
City Clerk