Approved: 05/12/2026
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 23, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zamora called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers Rounds, Mora, Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, and Mayor Zamora
Members absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager, René Bobadilla led the pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There was no one wishing to speak during comments.
1. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957)
TITLE: City Manager Evaluation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
2. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP #2- DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS City Manager, Rene Bobadilla, provided opening remarks, introduced the workshop, and outlined its purpose, emphasizing service to residents, business owners, community organizations, Councilmembers, and staff. He also announced the next Budget Workshop will take place on May 21, and that the City Council will review and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget on June 2.
Finance Director, Julio Morales, reviewed the agenda and provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 budget results. He discussed how the current fiscal year is projected to end and shared that the current workshop focused on General Fund while the May 21 workshop will focus on Capital Improvement Projects, one-time requests and water revenue.
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 23, 2026 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 of 2 Assistant City Manager, Nicholas Razo began talking about the City Manager's Office budget, which includes immediate staff, City Clerk, City Attorney, and Human Resources. Reviewed the Community Organization Support budget summary as well as new and one-time requests.
Director of Community Development, Cuong Nguyen provided a proposed budget summary and one- time requests.
Director of Finance, Julio Morales provided a budget summary and reviewed departmental requests.
Discussion included outsourcing water services, integrating software systems, and streamlining vendor payment processes.
Interim Fire Chief, Michael Kozicki, provided a budget summary including positions and one-time requests.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Gus Hernandez provided an overview of the Parks and Recreation Department, including the proposed budget summary. He reviewed full-time and part-time staffing positions, as well as new and one-time budget requests. He also shared that he assigned the City Council homework to review all programs and events to better understand the true cost and community impact of the programs. He noted that many programs are currently subsidized and proposed increasing program fees.
Director of Police and Community Services, Arlene Salazar reviewed proposed budget adjustments, including special funds related to Proposition A and PLHA monies, full-time positions, and new one- time requests. He also discussed and clarified the transition from Park Rangers to Public Safety Aides.
Director of Public Works, James Enriquez provided an overview of the budget summary for Engineering and Maintenance including new and one-time department requests.
Mayor Zamora invited the public to attend the upcoming budget workshop on May 21.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Maribel Garcia Date
City Clerk