Housing Successor, Successor Agency, And City Council Regular Meeting 05-05-2026 AGENDA.PDF
Housing Successor, Successor Agency, And City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
05-05-2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
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AGENDA
MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
AT 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
CITY COUNCIL
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem
Juanita Martin, Councilmember
John M. Mora, Councilmember
William K. Rounds, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
René Bobadilla, P.E.
CITY ATTORNEY
Rick Olivarez
CITY STAFF
Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo
Interim Fire Chief Michael Kozicki
Police Chief Aviv Bar
Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen
Director of Finance Julio Morales
Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez
Director of Police and Community Services Arlene Salazar Director of Public Works James Enriquez
City Clerk Maribel Garcia
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 2 of 6
NOTICES
This City Council Meeting (“Council”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. The meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be accessed on the City’s website via the following link:
https://santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_meetings/index.php 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, 2025, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contributions of more than $500 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.
Council Meeting Start Times: If there is a closed session or study session scheduled on the agenda, the regular meeting shall be scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. and open session shall start at 6:00 p.m. If there is no closed session or study session scheduled on the agenda, the regular meeting shall be scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m.
Please Note: Staff reports and supplemental attachments are available for inspection online and 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.
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 3 of 6
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on closed session 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.
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 11330-11350 Washington Boulevard, Assessor Parcel No. 8178-001-045 Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating parties: Primestor Development, LLC
Under negotiation: Potential Ligitation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
2. WATER SAFETY MONTH (PUBLIC WORKS)
3. MARIACHI JUVENIL OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (PARKS AND RECREATION)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA, & NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS At this time, the general public may address the City Council on both non-agenda and non-public hearing agenda items. Comments relating to public hearing items will be heard during the public hearing. 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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
OLD BUSINESS – NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS – NONE
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 6
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
4. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
5. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
6. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT, INC.
FOR PREPARATION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Primestor Development, Inc. (Primestor); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and serve as the City’s representative under the agreement; and
3. Determine that the action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – THE OLIVE RESTOBAR (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Olive Banquet SS LLC to facilitate the identification and development of a restaurant and banquet hall project within the City; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
9. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEODATE CORPORATION (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 6
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Deodate Corporation (Deodate) for on-call city-wide real estate program management services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take such additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
10.DECLARATION OF A CITY PROPERTY [APN: 8009-026-900] LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS SURPLUS PROPERTY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that this action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10010, declaring that real property owned by the city as surplus land and not necessary for public use pursuant to Surplus Lands Act (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11.AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SEEDEVIL BALLOON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND TWO (2)
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS, USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS (PARKS & RECREATION)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of ten (10) SeeDevil balloon light systems and two (2) portable power stations, in an amount not to exceed $13,708.38; and
2. Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to issue a purchase order(s) for the procurement of the equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $13,708.38; and
3. Approve the use of Proposition C Local Return funds, as approved by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), to finance this purchase; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12.FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND ADDING OF POSITION (HUMAN RESOURCES) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve staff recommendation to add new position of Police Chief to the existing salary schedule.
2. Approve and adopt the revised salary schedule in Attachment A.
3. Approve the job specification for the position of Police Chief.
13.AUTHORIZE BANKING SERVICES WITH COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA (FINANCE) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to authorize transition of banking services with California Commercial Bank.
14.APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) (PUBLIC WORKS)
1. Approve and adopt the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to certify and upload the SSMP to the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) database; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor administrative updates as needed to maintain regulatory compliance; and
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4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
15.RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT 2025-2026 – AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
1. Award a construction contract to C J Construction, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, California in the amount of $4,138,350 for the construction of the Residential Street Improvement 2025-2026 project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meeting reports.
Members of the City Council will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).
ADJOURNMENT
I, Maribel Garcia, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted no less than 72 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.
AGENDA
MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
AT 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
CITY COUNCIL
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor
Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem
Juanita Martin, Councilmember
John M. Mora, Councilmember
William K. Rounds, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
René Bobadilla, P.E.
CITY ATTORNEY
Rick Olivarez
CITY STAFF
Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo
Interim Fire Chief Michael Kozicki
Police Chief Aviv Bar
Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen
Director of Finance Julio Morales
Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez
Director of Police and Community Services Arlene Salazar Director of Public Works James Enriquez
City Clerk Maribel Garcia
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 2 of 6
NOTICES
This City Council Meeting (“Council”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. The meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be accessed on the City’s website via the following link:
https://santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_meetings/index.php 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, 2025, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contributions of more than $500 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.
Council Meeting Start Times: If there is a closed session or study session scheduled on the agenda, the regular meeting shall be scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. and open session shall start at 6:00 p.m. If there is no closed session or study session scheduled on the agenda, the regular meeting shall be scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m.
Please Note: Staff reports and supplemental attachments are available for inspection online and 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.
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 3 of 6
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council on closed session 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.
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 11330-11350 Washing Boulevard, Assessor Parcel No. 8178-001-045 Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating parties: Primestor Development, LLC
Under negotiation: Potential Ligitation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
2. WATER SAFETY MONTH (PUBLIC WORKS)
3. MARIACHI JUVENIL OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (PARKS AND RECREATION)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA, & NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS At this time, the general public may address the City Council on both non-agenda and non-public hearing agenda items. Comments relating to public hearing items will be heard during the public hearing. 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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
OLD BUSINESS – NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS – NONE
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 6
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
4. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
5. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
6. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT, INC.
FOR PREPARATION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Primestor Development, Inc. (Primestor); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and serve as the City’s representative under the agreement; and
3. Determine that the action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – THE OLIVE RESTOBAR (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Olive Banquet SS LLC to facilitate the identification and development of a restaurant and banquet hall project within the City; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
9. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEODATE CORPORATION (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
May 5, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 6
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Deodate Corporation (Deodate) for on-call city-wide real estate program management services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take such additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
10.DECLARATION OF A CITY PROPERTY [APN: 8009-026-900] LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE
SPRINGS SURPLUS PROPERTY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that this action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10010, declaring that real property owned by the city as surplus land and not necessary for public use pursuant to Surplus Lands Act (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11.AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SEEDEVIL BALLOON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND TWO (2)
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS, USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS (PARKS & RECREATION)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of ten (10) SeeDevil balloon light systems and two (2) portable power stations, in an amount not to exceed $13,708.38; and
2. Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to issue a purchase order(s) for the procurement of the equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $13,708.38; and
3. Approve the use of Proposition C Local Return funds, as approved by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), to finance this purchase; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12.FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND ADDING OF POSITION (HUMAN RESOURCES) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve staff recommendation to add new position of Police Chief to the existing salary schedule.
2. Approve and adopt the revised salary schedule in Attachment A.
13.AUTHORIZE BANKING SERVICES WITH COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA (FINANCE) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to authorize transition of banking services with California Commercial Bank.
14.APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) (PUBLIC WORKS)
1. Approve and adopt the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to certify and upload the SSMP to the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) database; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor administrative updates as needed to maintain regulatory compliance; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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15.RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT 2025-2026 – AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS)
1. Award a construction contract to C J Construction, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, California in the amount of $4,138,350 for the construction of the Residential Street Improvement 2025-2026 project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meeting reports.
Members of the City Council will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).
ADJOURNMENT
I, Maribel Garcia, City Clerk for the City of Santa Fe Springs hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted no less than 72 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.
FOR ITEM NO. 4, PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 6
FOR ITEM NO. 5, PLEASE SEE ITEM NO. 6
ITEM # 6
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Maribel Garcia, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
BACKGROUND
Staff have prepared minutes for the following meeting:
• Council Meeting of April 7, 2026
ANALYSIS
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A
DISCUSSION
N/A
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
N/A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2026
Citywide Branding Implementation – Phase I Appropriations Request
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. April 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approved:
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
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 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
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. 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:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
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
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.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
It was moved by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
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 Angel Zamora
Mayor
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Maribel Garcia Date
City Clerk
ITEM # 7
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Service Agreement (PSA) between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Primestor Development, Inc. (Primestor); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and serve as the City’s representative under the agreement; and
3. Determine that the action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for Primestor to prepare the Downtown Specific Plan is $740,000, which includes costs associated with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process and related technical studies totaling $139,844. The City secured a $673,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to fund the majority of the Specific Plan.
However, CEQA-related activities are not eligible for reimbursement under the grant and will be funded entirely by the City. Per stipulations within the Caltrans grant, the Specific Plan must be adopted by June 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND
The City Council has identified the preparation of a Downtown Specific Plan as a key strategic priority to guide future development, economic vitality, mobility, and placemaking within the City’s downtown CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Professional Services Agreement with Primestor Development, Inc.
area. The Specific Plan intends to establish a comprehensive regulatory and policy framework that aligns with the City’s General Plan and community vision.
On April 19, 2025, the City released Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-13 seeking qualified planning and urban design firms to prepare the Downtown Specific Plan. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, land use planning, urban design standards, mobility analysis, infrastructure assessment, community engagement, and implementation strategies.
Following a competitive evaluation process, including review of qualifications, project approach, and interviews, the selection committee identified Primestor as the most qualified firm.
On November 5, 2025, the City Council approved the award of contract for RFP No. 25-13 to Primestor.
Staff is now requesting City Council approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Primestor to prepare the Downtown Specific Plan.
ANALYSIS
The selection committee determined Primestor to be the most qualified firm to prepare the Downtown Specific Plan. Primestor demonstrated a deep understanding of the Santa Fe Springs community and has experience preparing downtown and corridor-specific plans for jurisdictions of similar size and complexity. Primestor’s project personnel possess strong expertise in urban design, land use planning, transportation, and community engagement. In addition, the firm has a proven record of facilitating effective public-private partnerships that have resulted in successful, implementable plans and tangible downtown revitalization outcomes. During the interview process, the project team exhibited professionalism, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach, further demonstrating their understanding of the City’s vision and readiness to deliver a successful Downtown Specific Plan.
Primestor’s responsibilities will include a detailed assessment of the current conditions within the plan area, a robust community engagement program, land use alternatives analysis, market demand analysis, and an infrastructure and services plan. The project includes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and Zoning Code updates to ensure consistency with the comprehensive Zoning Code Update process. Final deliverables will include draft and final versions of the Specific Plan. The project will be completed by June 30, 2027.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed action involves approval of a Professional Services Agreement for planning services and does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Environmental review for the Downtown Specific Plan will be conducted at a later stage in accordance with CEQA requirements. The appropriate level of environmental documentation (e.g., Initial Study, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
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ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
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Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report) will be prepared once the project scope and potential impacts are fully defined.
DISCUSSION
The Specific Plan will facilitate the downtown development process by presenting the community’s vision for the plan area, reducing developer risk and permitting time, and lowering construction costs with pre-planned public infrastructure. Creating a Downtown Specific Plan will support efficient land use, promote economic development, and facilitate a streamlined permitting process, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for Santa Fe Springs residents and visitors.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Primestor will authorize the City to commence preparation of the Downtown Specific Plan.
Upon approval, the next steps will include:
1. Execution of the Agreement by the City Manager.
2. Project kickoff meeting with the consultant team.
3. Initiation of existing conditions analysis and community outreach.
4. Regular updates to the Planning Commission and City Council at key milestones.
5. Preparation and public review of draft plan documents.
6. Completion of environmental review in compliance with CEQA.
7. Final consideration and adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan by the City Council.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any minor, non-substantive amendments.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Professional Services Agreement with Primestor Development, Inc. 1 60255373.2
2026
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Downtown Specific Plan)
(Parties: Primestor Development, Inc. and City of Santa Fe Springs) THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter, “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 5th day of May 2026 (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, “CITY”) and Primestor Development, Inc., a Nevada corporation (hereinafter, “CONSULTANT”).
For the purposes of this Agreement, CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term “Parties.” The capitalized term “Party” may refer to CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY’s 2040 General Plan includes goals for the creation of a new downtown at the center of the CITY with community gathering spaces, dining, shopping, entertainment, offices, and housing opportunities, all within a mixed-use, pedestrianfriendly environment; and WHEREAS, to advance this downtown initiative, CITY rezoned certain properties along Telegraph Road to either Mixed-Use (MU) or Mixed-Use—Downtown (MU-DT); and WHEREAS, to implement the downtown initiative, CITY secured a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant from the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) (Agreement No. 74A1658) to develop a Downtown Specific Plan for the newly designated Mixed-Use (MU) and Mixed-Use—Downtown (MU-DT) areas; and WHEREAS, CITY requires professional consulting services for the preparation of the Downtown Specific Plan (hereinafter, the “Project”); and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2025, CITY issued Request for Proposals (“RFP”) No. 25- 13, soliciting proposals from qualified firms interested in providing consulting services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, CITY initially received nine (9) proposals in response to RFP No. 25- 13; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2025, the City Council of the CITY (“City Council”) directed staff to reopen RFP No. 25-13 for the purpose of soliciting more proposals; and WHEREAS, in response to reopening the process to accept more proposals, the CITY received three (3) more proposals for a total of twelve (12) proposals in response to RFP No. 25-13; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT submitted a proposal in response to RFP No. 25-13; and
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WHEREAS, CITY staff evaluated CONSULTANT’s proposal according to the criteria and review process outlined in RFP No. 25-13 and determined that CONSULTANT possesses the experience, skills and training necessary to competently provide such consulting services to CITY; and
WHEREAS, after evaluating all proposals received, CITY staff selected CONSULTANT based on its proposal evaluation score and recommended to the City Council that CITY make an award to CONSULTANT and enter into a professional services agreement with CONSULTANT for the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the award to CONSULTANT at its Regular Meeting of November 5, 2025 and directed staff to negotiate a professional services agreement to be presented and approved by the City Council at a later date, under Agenda Item No. 26; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the City Council at its Meeting of May 5, 2026, under Agenda Item No. 7.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
I.
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
1.1 TERM: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire upon the completion of the Services, as defined herein (hereinafter, the “Term”) but in no event later than June 30, 2027. Nothing in this Section shall operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the CITY’s ability to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience or for cause as provided under Article V (Termination), below.
1.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES:
A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain Request for Proposals of CITY entitled “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS No. 25-13 Downtown Specific Plan” (hereinafter, “CITY RFP”) and the written proposal of CONSULTANT entitled “Proposal for Downtown Specific Plan – RFP No. 25-13” (hereinafter, the “CONSULTANT Proposal”). The CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT Scope of Work are attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A” and “B”, respectively. The term “Scope of Services” shall be a collective reference to the CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT Proposal.
The capitalized term “Services” shall be a collective reference to all the various services and tasks referenced in the Scope of Services. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the CITY RFP and the provisions of the CONSULTANT Proposal, the requirements of the CITY RFP shall govern and control but only to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency and no further. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Scope of Services and the provisions of this 3 60255373.2
Agreement to which the Scope of Services is attached, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control.
1.3 PROSECUTION OF SERVICES:
A. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services contemplated under this Agreement in accordance with the Scope of Services. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to entitle CONSULTANT to the receipt of any sums under this Agreement unless the Services are in fact timely performed and completed by CONSULTANT and accepted by CITY.
B. CONSULTANT shall perform all assigned Services continuously and with due diligence so as to timely complete all assigned Services.
CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY and in no manner interfere with the work of CITY, its employees or other consultants, contractors, or agents.
C. In accordance with the CITY RFP, CONSULTANT staff and CITY staff shall participate in reoccurring meetings, as needed, for up to one hour each to review and discuss deliverables, provide status updates on the study area, and refine specialized aspects of the Project. Such meetings may be held in person or by conference call, as appropriate. During the Term of this Agreement, CITY will conduct quarterly meetings, as needed, with the CONSULTANT and Caltrans to monitor the Project’s progress, review completed and upcoming tasks, and address any challenges. These meetings will provide the opportunity for staff to discuss obstacles and conduct problem-solving to ensure that the Project stays on schedule and within the framework of the grant budget. For this Project, the Services will include no less than two (2) community-wide workshops, five (5) focus group meetings, ten (10) private stakeholder meetings, and numerous meetings with CITY staff.
D. CONSULTANT shall not claim or be entitled to receive any compensation or damage because of the failure of CONSULTANT, or its subconsultants, to have Services or related tasks completed in a timely manner in accordance with the Scope of Services, to the extent such failure results from CONSULTANT’s acts, errors, or omissions. However, City may provide CONSULTANT an equitable adjustment of the time for performance and/or the compensation due under this Agreement, documented in a written amendment signed by both Parties, for any delay, acceleration, disruption, or increase of the Services that is solely caused by CITY, its officials, employees, consultants, or contractors (including, without limitation changes in the Scope of Work requested by CITY), provided that such delay, acceleration, disruption or increase is within CITY’s scope and control and is not caused by (i) Caltrans or any other governmental or regulatory agency, (ii) changes in applicable law or grant requirements after the date of this Agreement, or (iii) any other circumstance beyond CITY’s reasonable control. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to an equitable 4 60255373.2
adjustment of time for performance or compensation due under this Agreement for any delay, acceleration, disruption, or increase of the Services caused by CONSULTANT’s acts, errors, or omissions, or failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement. Prior to CITY approving a request from CONSULTANT for additional time for performance of the Services, the Parties shall collaborate to revise existing timelines for performance and identify how the Project will still be completed on or before June 30, 2027, the deadline required by the Restricted Grant Agreement (hereinafter, “RGA”) between CITY and Caltrans for the Project. If it is anticipated that the Project cannot be completed on or before June 30, 2027, the Parties shall also use collaborative efforts to obtain an extension of the RGA deadline from Caltrans, in accordance with Section 2.4(E) of this Agreement, below.
E. CONSULTANT shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among CONSULTANT’s employees.
F. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall pay all sales, consumer, use or other similar taxes required by law.
1.4 COMPENSATION: CONSULTANT shall perform the Services in accordance with the “Project Budget” which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “D” (hereinafter, the “Compensation Rate”). The foregoing notwithstanding, CONSULTANT’s total compensation for the performance of all Services contemplated under this Agreement, may not exceed the aggregate sum of Seven Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($740,000) (hereinafter, the “Not-to-Exceed Sum”). The Not-to-Exceed Sum shall include all direct and indirect costs of CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, including all out-of-pocket reimbursable expenses, meetings, conference calls, site visits, and deliverables.
In order to avoid suspension of the Services or other delays as described in this Section, below, CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY when the aggregate compensation due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement totals to Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). The purpose of such written notice is to provide CITY adequate time to contemplate an amendment to this Agreement authorizing anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum and obtain City Council approval of any such amendment, if desired by CITY.
Failure to provide such written notice may result in non-payment of amounts in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum for Services rendered. In the event CONSULTANT’s charges are projected to exceed the Not-to-Exceed Sum, CITY may suspend CONSULTANT’s performance pending CITY approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall not be obligated to perform any Services, nor shall CONSULTANT or its subconsultants be required to incur any cost or expense, that would cause the aggregate compensation payable to CONSULTANT to exceed the Not-to-Exceed Sum, unless and until the CITY has approved and the Parties have executed a written amendment to this Agreement increasing the Not-to-Exceed Sum. The 5 60255373.2
Parties further acknowledge and agree that any cost overruns in connection with the Caltrans grant-funded portion of the Project and any CITY-funded portion of the Project shall be the sole financial responsibility of the CITY, and CONSULTANT shall have no obligation to fund or absorb any such overruns, provided that CONSULTANT performs the Services in accordance with the Project Budget and any cost overruns are not due to CONSULTANT performing Services for which compensation due is projected to exceed the Not-to-Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement.
A. In accordance with the CITY RFP, Services shall include five (5) detailed financial feasibility analyses and five (5) prototypical proforma analyses. In the event compensation due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement is projected to exceed the Not-to-Exceed Sum solely because of CONSULTANT’s completion of such required analyses, the Parties shall execute an amendment to this Agreement to increase the Not-to-Exceed Sum as necessary to cover such additional charges, in an amount not to exceed an additional Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000). The City Manager shall be authorized to approve and execute on behalf of CITY such amendment entered into pursuant to this Section 1.4(A).
1.5 PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION: On or before the tenth (10th) calendar day of each month of the Term, CONSULTANT will submit to CITY an itemized invoice indicating the Services performed and tasks completed during the recently concluded calendar month, including any reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses incurred. In accordance with the RGA, travel and per diem reimbursements will be allowable as Project costs only after those costs are incurred and paid for by CONSULTANT. Travel expenses and per diem rates are not to exceed the rate specified by the State of California Department of Human Resources for similar employees (i.e. non-represented employees) unless written verification is supplied that government hotel rates were not then commercially available to CONSULTANT at the time and location required as specified in the California Department of Transportation’s Travel Guide Exception Process. If the amount of CONSULTANT’s monthly compensation is a function of hours worked by CONSULTANT’s personnel or subcontractors, the invoice should indicate the number of hours worked in the recently concluded calendar month, the person(s) responsible for performing the Services, the rate of compensation at which such services and tasks were performed, the subtotal for each task and service performed and a grand total for all Services performed. All time shall be recorded in fifteen (15) minute increments, and each entry shall clearly identify the person performing the work, the date the services were performed, the amount of time expended, and a detailed description of the specific tasks performed. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice. Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. CITY will not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to CONSULTANT.
1.6 ACCOUNTING RECORDS: CONSULTANT will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of 6 60255373.2
three (3) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. CITY will have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. CITY will further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.
1.7 ABANDONMENT BY CONSULTANT: In the event CONSULTANT ceases to perform the Services agreed to under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the undertaking contemplated herein prior to the expiration of this Agreement or prior to completion of the tasks set forth in the Scope of Services, CONSULTANT will deliver to CITY immediately and without delay, all materials, records, and other work product prepared or obtained by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, CONSULTANT will only be compensated for the reasonable value of the Services performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment, less a deduction for any damages, costs, or additional expenses which CITY may incur as a result of CONSULTANT’s cessation or abandonment.
II.
PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT
2.1 CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE: The CITY hereby designates René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager or his designee to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, the “City Representative”). The City Representative will act on behalf of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT will not accept directions or orders from any person other than the City Representative.
2.2 CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE: CONSULTANT hereby designates Leandro Tyberg to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, “Consultant Representative”). Consultant Representative will have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the CONSULTANT for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant Representative or the Consultant Representative’s designee will supervise and direct the performance of the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and will be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all Services under this Agreement. Notice to the Consultant Representative will constitute notice to CONSULTANT.
2.3 COORDINATION OF SERVICE; CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS:
CONSULTANT agrees to work closely with CITY staff in the performance of the Services and this Agreement and will be available to CITY staff and the CITY Representative at all reasonable times. All work prepared by CONSULTANT will be subject to inspection and approval by City Representative. The Parties acknowledge and agree that undue delay in responding to requests for consent or approval (or to requests for information or changes, in response to initial requests for consent or approval) may result in increased expense and time delays related to the Scope of Services, and the Parties agree to work cooperatively and in good faith, and to use their best efforts, to respond timely to all requests for consent or approval (or to requests for information or changes, in response to initial requests 7 60255373.2
for consent or approval) hereunder. CONSULTANT will not be in default hereunder for failure to render the Services where CITY has failed to respond within a reasonable period of time to requests for consent, approval or information or changes, in response to initial requests for consent or approval.
2.4 STANDARD OF CARE; PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES: CONSULTANT represents, acknowledges, and agrees to the following:
A. CONSULTANT will perform all Services skillfully, consistent with and adhering to its professional standard of care, that is, the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing at the same time and in the same or similar locality.
B. CONSULTANT shall at all times employ such facilities, labor, and material as will be sufficient in the opinion of the CITY to perform the Services within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood and agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material shall be furnished and said Services performed and completed as required by the Agreement, and subject to the approval of the CITY’s authorized representative.
C. CONSULTANT will perform all Services in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the CITY.
D. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 and the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §81000 et seq.). CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services. If CONSULTANT performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom.
E. CONSULTANT understands the nature and Scope of Services to be performed under this Agreement and that the City has secured a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant to fund the Project that requires a Project completion date of June 30, 2027. CONSULTANT shall, consistent with the standard of care set forth in this Section 2.4, perform the Services in a time and manner that results in the transmittal to CITY staff a final draft of the Project on or before April 15, 2027, to provide adequate time for CITY’s adoption of the final Downtown Specific Plan by June 30, 2027. CONSULTANT must complete all Services under this Agreement by June 30, 2027. The Parties acknowledge, however, that (i) adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan is a legislative act solely within the discretion and control of the CITY, (ii) the timing and content of Caltrans and other agency reviews and approvals are beyond CONSULTANT’s control, and (iii) CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any failure by the CITY to meet any Caltrans grant milestone, funding condition, or deadline, provided that such failure does not arise out of an act or omission of CONSULTANT. If at 8 60255373.2
any time during the Term CONSULTANT anticipates it will be unable to complete all Services by June 30, 2027, CONSULTANT shall notify CITY in writing and work collaboratively with CITY to obtain an extension of the Project deadline required under the RGA. Any additional work or increased level of effort that is outside of and beyond the Scope of Services of this Agreement may constitute additional services and may be authorized and compensated only pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement at the same compensation rates specified in the Project Budget.
F. All of CONSULTANT’s employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess sufficient skill, knowledge, training, and experience to perform those services and tasks assigned to them by CONSULTANT. In accordance with the CITY RFP, CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all work performed under this Agreement and shall keep all work under its control. All employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, subconsultants or any other individual performing the Services under this Agreement shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older and be under the direct supervision of CONSULTANT.
G. All of CONSULTANT’s employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess all licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the tasks and services contemplated under this Agreement and all such licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications, and approvals will be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement and made available to CITY for copying and inspection.
H. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CONSULTANT shall, at CONSULTANT’s own cost and expense and without reimbursement from CITY, perform such services as are necessary to correct any errors or omissions under this Agreement that are caused by CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with the professional standard of care set forth under this Section
2.4 or by any like failure on the part of CONSULTANT’s employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. Such effort by CONSULTANT to correct any errors or omissions will be commenced immediately upon their discovery by either Party and, notwithstanding Section 5.2(B), will be completed within seven (7) calendars days from the date of discovery, or such other extended period of time authorized by the City Representative in writing in his or her reasonable discretion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CITY’s acceptance of any work performed by CONSULTANT or on CONSULTANT’s behalf will not constitute a release of any deficiency or delay in performance. The Parties further acknowledge, understand, and agree that CITY has relied upon the foregoing representations of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to the representation that CONSULTANT possesses the skills, training, knowledge, and experience necessary to perform the Services under the standard of care as articulated under Section 2.4(A). Such corrective services shall be limited to the extent of CONSULTANT’s or its employees’, agents’, contractors’, subcontractors’ and/or subconsultants’ responsibility 9 60255373.2
for such errors or omissions, which shall include, without limitation, changes required to conform the Services to carry out the Project.
2.5 ASSIGNMENT: The skills, training, knowledge, and experience of CONSULTANT are material to CITY’s willingness to enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, CITY has an interest in the qualifications and capabilities of the person(s) who will perform the Services to be undertaken by CONSULTANT or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In recognition of this interest, CONSULTANT agrees that it will not assign or transfer, either directly or indirectly or by operation of law, this Agreement, or the performance of any of CONSULTANT’s duties or obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the CITY. In the absence of CITY’s prior written consent, any attempted assignment or transfer will be ineffective, null and void and will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
2.6 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL: CONSULTANT has represented to CITY that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, CONSULTANT may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of CITY. In the event that CITY and CONSULTANT cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, CITY shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the CITY, or who are determined by the CITY to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the CONSULTANT at the request of the CITY. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows:
Leandro Tyberg, President/Co-Founder of CONSULTANT and Ryan Altoon, as project manager, under the supervision of Leandro Tyberg .
2.7 CONTROL AND PAYMENT OF SUBORDINATES; INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR: The Services will be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s strict supervision. CONSULTANT will determine the means, methods, and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. CITY retains CONSULTANT on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. CONSULTANT reserves the right to perform similar or different services for other principals during the term of this Agreement, provided such work does not unduly interfere with CONSULTANT’s competent and timely performance of the Services contemplated under this Agreement and provided the performance of such services does not result in the unauthorized disclosure of CITY’s confidential or proprietary information. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT are not employees of CITY and will at all times be under CONSULTANT’s exclusive direction and control. CONSULTANT will pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due such personnel and will assume responsibility for all benefits, payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments and the like. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance 10 60255373.2
and the like. Notwithstanding any other CITY, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, CONSULTANT and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors performing the Services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by CITY, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of CITY and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by CITY for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
2.8 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS: If any of CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants is determined by the CITY to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely performance of the tasks assigned to CONSULTANT, a threat to persons or property, or if any of CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the CITY, such officer, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant will be promptly removed from the Scope of Services by CONSULTANT and will not be reassigned to perform any of the Services.
2.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: CONSULTANT will keep itself informed of and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent such laws control or otherwise govern the performance of the Services. CONSULTANT’s compliance with applicable laws will include, without limitation, compliance with all applicable Cal/OSHA requirements and applicable regulations of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urbanization (it being acknowledged and agreed that the ultimate determination of legality of the Downtown Specific Plan rests with the City).
2.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT represents that it is an equal opportunity employer, and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.
2.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The Parties acknowledge, understand, and agree that CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT are, and will at all times remain, wholly independent contractors and are not officials, officers, employees, departments, or subdivisions of CITY.
CONSULTANT will be solely responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants.
CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT will have no authority, express or implied, to bind CITY in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt, or liability of any kind on behalf of, or against, CITY, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred by CITY in writing.
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III.
INSURANCE
3.1 DUTY TO PROCURE AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE: Before performing any Services contemplated under this Agreement, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain policies of insurance that meet the requirements and specifications set forth under this Article. CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following insurance coverage, at its own expense:
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance (“CGL Coverage”) as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 0001) or its equivalent. Such CGL Coverage will have minimum limits of no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) in the general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, operations, products and completed operations, and contractual liability.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance: For any owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles used in connection with the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Automobile Liability Insurance as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 (any auto). Such Automobile Liability Insurance will have minimum limits of no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
C. Workers’ Compensation Insurance/ Employer’s Liability Insurance: A policy of workers’ compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which will indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both CONSULTANT and CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by CONSULTANT in the course of carrying out the Services contemplated in this Agreement, and Employer’s Liability coverage with minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,0000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
D. Errors & Omissions Insurance: For the full term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance appropriate to CONSULTANT’s profession. Such coverage will have minimum limits of no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per claim.
3.2 ADDITIONAL INSURED REQUIREMENTS: The CGL Coverage and the Automobile Liability Insurance will contain an endorsement naming the CITY and CITY’s elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds.
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Agreement will be procured from insurers admitted in the State of California and authorized to issue policies directly to California insureds. Except as otherwise provided elsewhere under this Article, all required insurance will be procured from insurers who, according to the latest edition of the Best’s Insurance Guide, have an A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. CITY may also accept policies procured by insurance carriers with a Standard & Poor’s rating of no less than BBB according to the latest published edition the Standard & Poor’s rating guide. As to Workers’ Compensation Insurance/ Employer’s Liability Insurance, the CITY Representative is authorized to authorize lower ratings than those set forth in this Section.
3.4 PRIMACY OF CONSULTANT’S INSURANCE: All policies of insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary to any coverage available to CITY or CITY’s elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY or CITY’s elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers will be in excess of CONSULTANT’s insurance and will not contribute with it.
3.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement will not prohibit CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
3.6 VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE: CONSULTANT acknowledges, understands, and agrees, that CITY’s ability to verify the procurement and maintenance of the insurance required under this Article is a material consideration of this Agreement.
Accordingly, CONSULTANT warrants, represents, and agrees that it will furnish CITY with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the coverage required under this Article on ACORD-25 or forms satisfactory to CITY in its sole and absolute discretion. The certificates of insurance and endorsements for each insurance policy will be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf and will be on forms provided by the CITY if requested. Before performing any Services, CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with all certificates of insurance and endorsements referenced herein. Upon CITY’s written request, CONSULTANT will also provide CITY with copies of all required insurance policies and endorsements.
3.7 The insurance coverage requirements set forth under this Article 3 are in addition to any coverage requirements set forth under Section X (Insurance Requirements) of the CITY RFP.
3.8 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE: In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary, and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT’S Compensation. In the alternative, CITY may terminate this 13 60255373.2
Agreement effective upon written notice to CONSULTANT.
3.9 SPECIAL RISKS OR CIRCUMSTANCES: City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. Any amendment to the insurance requirements of this Article shall be memorialized and approved in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement, signed by the Parties. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver will be void or invalid.
3.10 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUBCONSULTANTS: CONSULTANT shall also provide CITY with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing that each and every subcontractor or subconsultant, or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of the Services, maintains the same coverage required of CONSULTANT under this Article 3 and names CITY as an additional insured on its insurance policies.
IV.
INDEMNIFICATION
4.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (hereinafter, the “City Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and costs of litigation) to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or related to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or subconsultants in the performance of the Services under this Agreement. The Parties intent that this indemnity shall be interpreted and construed consistent with and not broader than the limitations set forth in California Civil Code Section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time.
CONSULTANT’s obligation to indemnify and defend shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by CITY.
4.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law and consistent with Civil Code Section 2782.8, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, and cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omissions or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or subconsultants in the performance of the Services hereunder. CONSULTANT’s obligations under this Section shall not apply to claims, demands, or damages arising from or related to (i) the CITY’s independent legislative or discretionary land use decisions, including without limitation the adoption, modification, or rejection of the Downtown Specific Plan, or (ii) the CITY’s administration of the Caltrans grant, except to the limited extent such claims are caused by CONSULTANT’s negligence or willful misconduct in rendering (or failing to render) the Services. In no event shall CONSULTANT be required to indemnify or defend the CITY from claims to the extent caused by the 14 60255373.2
CITY’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct.
4.3 CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation then due and owing to CONSULTANT under this Agreement, any amount that (i) has been finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, or (ii) has been agreed to in writing by CONSULTANT, to be due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANT’s indemnify obligations under this Article or CONSULTANT’s failure to either (a) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or (b) comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws. CITY shall not exercise any right of offset with respect to disputed amounts unless and until such amounts are finally resolved as provided in this Section.
4.4 The obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY’s elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
4.5 CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of the Services. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY’s elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT’s subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by counsel of CITY’s choice.
4.6 CITY does not and shall not waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost, or expense.
4.7 City shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents from and against any third party claims in connection with the legality of the Downtown Specific Plan, but solely to the extent (i) the same does not arise from the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT and/or its subcontractors, (ii) CONSULTANT has maintained the insurance policies required by this Agreement and (iii) the proceeds from such insurance policies are insufficient therefor.
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to indemnify, defend, and hold free and harmless) shall survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which the CITY may have at law or in equity.
V.
TERMINATION
5.1 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without cause by giving prior written notice of CITY’s intent to terminate this Agreement which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. Upon such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those Services which have been performed by CONSULTANT up to the effective date of the termination and such payment will be made within forty-five (45) calendar days of submission by the CONSULTANT of the itemized invoice described in Section 1.5. CONSULTANT may not terminate this Agreement except for cause as provided under Section 5.2, below. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, CONSULTANT shall provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data, as defined in Section 6.1, below, and other information of any kind prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of the Services. CONSULTANT will be required to provide such Documents and Data within fifteen (15) calendar days of CITY’s written request. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY pursuant to Section 5.2, below, will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY’s ability to terminate this Agreement for convenience as provided under this Section.
5.2 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT:
A. In the event either Party fails to perform any Services, duty, obligation, or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such Service, duty, obligation, or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, “Event of Default”) will occur.
For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a “Default Notice”) which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 5.2B and 5.2C below or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion. The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this Agreement if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT will cure the following Events of Defaults within the following time periods:
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documentation, or work product which CONSULTANT is obligated to provide to CITY or CITY’s employees or agents under this Agreement.
Prior to the expiration of the 10-day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 10-day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2B.i. that exceeds seven (7) calendar days from the end of the initial 10-day cure period; or ii. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITY’s issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 14-day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14-day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2B.ii that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the initial 14-day cure period.
In addition to any other failure on the part of CONSULTANT to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or the failure to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task), an Event of Default on the part of CONSULTANT will include, but will not be limited to the following: (i) CONSULTANT’s refusal or failure to perform any of the services or tasks called for under the Scope of Services; (ii) CONSULTANT’s failure to fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement within the specified time or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time; (iii) CONSULTANT’s and/or its employees’, contractors’, or subcontractors’ disregard or violation of any federal, state, or local law, rule, procedure or regulation applicable to CONSULTANT’s and/or its employees’, contractors’, or subcontractors’ performance of the Services; (iv) the initiation of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, or similar legislation as relates to CONSULTANT, whether voluntary of involuntary; and/or (v) CITY’s discovery that a statement representation or warranty by CONSULTANT relating to this Agreement is false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect.
C. CITY will cure any Event of Default asserted by CONSULTANT within fortyfive (45) calendar days of CONSULTANT’s issuance of a Default Notice unless the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within the 45-day cure period. Prior to the expiration of the 45-day cure period, CITY may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CITY has commenced its efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 45-day cure period.
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D. CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also immediately suspend CONSULTANT’s performance under this Agreement pending
CONSULTANT’s cure of any Event of Default by giving CONSULTANT written notice of CITY’s intent to suspend CONSULTANT’s performance (hereinafter, a “Suspension Notice”). CITY may issue the Suspension Notice at any time upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Upon such suspension, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been rendered by CONSULTANT to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY up to the effective date of the suspension. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY’s ability to suspend this Agreement as provided herein.
E. No waiver of any Event of Default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent Event of Default or breach.
No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
F. The duties and obligations imposed under this Agreement and the rights and remedies available hereunder will be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights, and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. In addition to any other remedies available to CITY at law or under this Agreement in the event of any breach of this Agreement, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also pursue any one or more of the following remedies:
i. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part;
ii. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may extend the time of performance of Services;
iii. The CITY may proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement to recover damages for CONSULTANT’s breach of the Agreement or to terminate the Agreement; and/or
iv. The CITY may exercise any other available and lawful right or remedy.
CONSULTANT will be liable for all legal fees plus other costs and expenses that CITY incurs upon a breach of this Agreement or in the CITY’s exercise of its remedies under this Agreement.
G. In the event CITY is in breach of this Agreement, CONSULTANT’s sole remedy will be the suspension or termination of this Agreement and/or the recovery of any unpaid sums lawfully owed to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for completed Services.
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5.3 SCOPE OF WAIVER: No waiver of any default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant, warranty, agreement, term, condition, duty, or requirement contained in this Agreement. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
5.4 SURVIVING ARTICLES, SECTIONS AND PROVISIONS: The termination of this Agreement pursuant to any provision of this Article or by normal expiration of its term or any extension thereto will not operate to terminate any Article, Section or provision contained herein which provides that it will survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement.
VI.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 DOCUMENTS & DATA; LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: All Documents and Data will be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use or dissemination by CITY. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Documents and Data” means and includes all reports, analyses, correspondence, plans, designs, notes, summaries, strategies, charts, schedules, spreadsheets, calculations, lists, data compilations, documents or other materials developed and/or assembled by or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement and fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to Documents and Data stored digitally, magnetically and/or electronically. This Agreement creates, at no cost to CITY, a perpetual license for CITY to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and/or retain any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in all Documents and Data. CONSULTANT will require all subcontractors and subconsultants working on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement to agree in writing that CITY will be granted the same right to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and retain Documents and Data prepared or assembled by any subcontractor or subconsultant as applies to Documents and Data prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement.
6.2 CONFIDENTIALITY:
A. All data, documents, discussion, inclusive of Documents and Data, or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and will not be disclosed by CONSULTANT without prior written consent by CITY. CITY will grant such consent of disclosure as legally required. Upon request, all CITY data will be returned to CITY upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not use CITY’s name or insignia, photographs, or any publicity pertaining to the Services in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of CITY.
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not without written authorization from the CITY Representative, or unless requested by CITY’s attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement or relating to CITY. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided CONSULTANT promptly provides CITY notice of such court order or subpoena upon receipt or service of process.
C. CONSULTANT shall promptly notify CITY should CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, and/or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions, or other discovery request (“Discovery”), court order, or subpoena from any person or party regarding this Agreement and the Services performed hereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the CITY, unless CITY is a party to any lawsuit, arbitration, or administrative proceeding connected to such Discovery, or unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from informing CITY of such Discovery. CITY retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent CONSULTANT and/or be present at any deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding as allowed by law. Unless CITY is a party to the lawsuit, arbitration, or administrative proceeding and is adverse to CONSULTANT in such proceeding, CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate fully with CITY and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by CONSULTANT. However, the CITY’s right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by CITY to control, direct, or rewrite said response, or that CITY has an obligation to review any such response or verify any response it has reviewed.
6.3 FALSE CLAIMS ACT: CONSULTANT warrants and represents that neither CONSULTANT nor any person who is an officer of, in a managing position with, or has an ownership interest in CONSULTANT has been determined by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have violated the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C., §§3801 et seq. and the California False Claims Act, Government Code §§12650 et seq.
6.4 NOTICES: All notices permitted or required under this Agreement will be given to the respective Parties at the following addresses, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
CONSULTANT: CITY:
Primestor Development, Inc.
9950 Jefferson Blvd., Building 2
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 213-223-5500
Attn: Leandro Tyberg
Courtesy Copy to:
Bocarsly Emden Cowan Esmail
City of Santa Fe Springs
Community Development
Department
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: 562-868-0511 x7550
Attn: Cuong Nguyen
Courtesy Copy to:
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& Arndt LLP
633 West Fifth Street, Suite 5880
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Robert F. Cowan
Email: [email protected]
Olivarez Madruga Law
Organization, LLP
500 S. Grand Avenue, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 744-0099
Attn: Paloma McEvoy
Such notices will be deemed effective when personally delivered or successfully transmitted by facsimile as evidenced by a fax confirmation slip, or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit with the United States Postal Service, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address.
6.5 COOPERATION; FURTHER ACTS: The Parties will fully cooperate with one another and will take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as are reasonably necessary, appropriate, or convenient to achieve the purposes of this Agreement.
6.6 SUBCONTRACTING: CONSULTANT will not subcontract any of the Services contemplated under this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without the express prior written approval of CITY. Subcontracts (including without limitation subcontracts with subconsultants), if any, will contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement, including provisions relating to insurance requirements and indemnification.
6.7 CITY’S RIGHT TO ENGAGE OTHER CONSULTANTS: CITY reserves the right to engage other independent contractors in connection with the various projects worked upon by CONSULTANT, provided such engagement does not interfere with CONSULTANT’S ability to render Services hereunder.
6.8 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
A. CONSULTANT warrants, represents, and maintains that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has not paid, nor has it agreed to pay, any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY will have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer, or employee of CITY, during the term of his or her service with CITY, will have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
B. CONSULTANT may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of CITY or whose business, regardless of location, would place CONSULTANT in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §81000 et seq.).
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C. CONSULTANT shall not employ any official or employee of the CITY during the Term of this Agreement or any extension term. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate Government Code Section 1090 et seq. CONSULTANT warrants and represents that no owner, principal, partner, officer, or employee of CONSULTANT is or has been an official, officer, employee, agent, or appointee of the CITY within the twelve-month period of time immediately preceding the Effective Date. If an owner, principal, partner, officer, employee, agent, or appointee of CONSULTANT was an official, officer, employee, agent, or appointee of the CITY within the twelve-month period immediately preceding the Effective Date, CONSULTANT warrants that any such individuals did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. CONSULTANT understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code Section 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and CONSULTANT will not be entitled to any Compensation for Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and CONSULTANT will be required to reimburse the CITY for any sums paid to CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code §1090.
6.9 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
6.10 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue, without exception, will be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue, without exception, will be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.
6.11 ATTORNEYS’ FEES: If either Party commences an action against the other Party, legal, administrative, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation will be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other costs of such action.
6.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement will be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.
6.13 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFIT: There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. All rights and benefits under this Agreement inure exclusively to the Parties.
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respective attorneys.
6.15 SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
6.16 AMENDMENT; MODIFICATION: No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement will be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to CITY approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver will be void and invalid.
6.17 CAPTIONS: The captions of the various articles, sections and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
6.18 INCONSISTENCIES OR CONFLICTS: In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the exhibits attached hereto, the provisions of this Agreement will control.
6.19 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including all attached exhibits, constitutes the entire, complete, final, and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, which may have been entered into between CITY and CONSULTANT prior to the execution of this Agreement. Any statements, representations, or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by either Party that is not embodied herein will not be valid or binding on the Parties. No amendment, modification or supplement to this Agreement will be valid and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties pursuant to Section
6.16, above.
6.20 FORCE MAJEURE: The completion deadline for any Services assigned to CONSULTANT shall be extended and performance of CONSULTANT’S obligations hereunder shall be excused in the event of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control of CONSULTANT and without the fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the CITY (“Force Majeure”). CONSULTANT shall within three (3) business days of the commencement of such delay notify the City Representative in writing of the Force Majeure causing the delay with sufficient detail and documentation to substantiate the occurrence of the Force Majeure event. The City Representative shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay and may elect to extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the Force Majeure delay on a day for day basis commensurate with the continuation of the Force Majeure delay, when and if in the sole discretion of the City Representative such delay is justified. The City Representative’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. The City Representative’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement.. No such excusal or extension of 23 60255373.2
time for Force Majeure delay shall extend beyond 90 days. In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to recover damages against the CITY for any a Force Majeure delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, CONSULTANT’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section. For the avoidance of doubt, those events described in Section 1.3(D) as requiring an equitable adjustment of time for performance and/or compensation shall not constitute Force Majeure under this Section and shall instead be resolved as described in Section 1.3(D).
6.21 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement will be executed in three (3) original counterparts each of which will be of equal force and effect. No handwritten or typewritten amendment, modification, or supplement to any one counterpart will be valid or binding unless made to all three counterparts in conformity with Section
6.16, above. One fully executed original counterpart will be delivered to CONSULTANT and the remaining two original counterparts will be retained by CITY.
6.22 AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT: The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties warrant and represent that they have the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and have the authority to bind the Parties to the provisions of this Agreement.
6.23 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: The Parties acknowledge and agree that execution of the Agreement by electronic signature or electronic transmittal of signatures shall have the same effect as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS:
By:
René Bobadilla, City Manager
Date: ___________________________
PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT, INC.:
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:_______________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Paloma McEvoy, City Attorney
Date:____________________________
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Exhibit “A”
CITY RFP
[To Be Attached Behind This Page]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
No. 25 – 13
(REVISED AUGUST 22, 2025)
Downtown Specific Plan
Issue Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Questions Due Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific
Proposal Due Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific
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3 TO PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS
The City of Santa Fe Springs (“City”) invites qualified firms to submit proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The City will evaluate responses to this solicitation to determine qualifications. Submissions must adhere to the format and content described. Only proposals that adhere to the requirements will be considered.
The information set forth is the minimum required to qualify for consideration. The successful Proposer will be required to enter into a Professional Services Agreement based on the specifications outlined in this RFP.
DATE OF SOLICITATION
April 14, 2025
PROJECT
Downtown Specific Plan
PROPOSAL OWNER
City of Santa Fe Springs – Community Development Department 11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Attn: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Contact Phone: (562) 868 - 0511
Contact E-Mail: [email protected]
PROPOSAL CONTACT
City of Santa Fe Springs – Department of Finance
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Attn: Micah Herd, Procurement Manager
Contact Phone: (562) 868 - 0511
Contact E-Mail: [email protected]
Any questions about this RFP should be submitted via the City's PlanetBids Portal by Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific. Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific.
Proposals must be submitted by Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific.
Prospective proposers must register their business with PlanetBids before being able to submit questions and/or proposals. To access the City's PlanetBids Portal, please go to:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/65093/bo/bo-detail/128728 4 CONTENTS
I. Notice Inviting Proposals ...............................................................................................................5 II. Background.......................................................................................................................................5 III. Timeline.............................................................................................................................................7 IV. Scope of Work/Services ...............................................................................................................7 V. Proposal Submittal........................................................................................................................14 VI. Proposal Content and Format ..................................................................................................15 VII. Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................................................................17 VIII. Proposal Protests ......................................................................................................................18 IX. Execution of Agreement.............................................................................................................19 X. Insurance Requirements.............................................................................................................19 XI. Business License Requirements.............................................................................................22 XII. Use of Federal Funds.................................................................................................................22 XIII. Non-Commitment of City .........................................................................................................23 XIV. Labor Requirements .................................................................................................................23 XV. Records .........................................................................................................................................24 XVI. Use of Subcontractors.............................................................................................................24 XVII. Modifications/Changes...........................................................................................................24 XVIII. Disclosure of Information .....................................................................................................24 IX. Ex-Parte Communications.........................................................................................................24 XX. General Rights of the City........................................................................................................25 5 I. Notice Inviting Proposals
The City of Santa Fe Springs (hereinafter referred to as “City”) invites Proposals from qualified consultant teams that specialize in public outreach, preparation of specific plans and/or corridor plans, and preparation of environmental documents (hereinafter referred to as “Proposers”) interested in providing consultant services for the Downtown Specific Plan (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) following the specifications, terms, and conditions identified in this RFP. Prospective respondents should carefully read information related to this opportunity before submitting a proposal.
The Selected firms or individuals must be familiar with grant-funded projects and demonstrate recent, relevant experience in projects similar in scope to this one. The project will require the expertise of a team of diverse disciplines to successfully deliver the required services.
To view the complete RFP package, please visit:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/65093/bo/bo-detail/128728 Prospective Proposers must register with PlanetBids before being able to view all documentation or submit a response.
Questions must be submitted by Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific.
*****QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA PLANETBIDS*****
Proposals must be submitted via PlanetBids by Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific. Responses to this RFP will be evaluated to determine the most qualified Proposer. Responses must adhere to the format and content described in the RFP.
The successful Proposer will be required to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City for the project's duration. Final terms, including compensation and length of the agreement, are subject to City Council approval.
II. Background
Santa Fe Springs is a predominantly industrial city in southeast Los Angeles County. It provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, street maintenance, water utilities, recreational services, a public library, and cultural events.
The City also oversees two (2) legally separate entities: the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Successor Agency to the Housing Authority.
Santa Fe Springs has approximately 18,800 residents and over 3,000 businesses.
Though incorporated in May 1957, the City's history dates back to 1871 when Dr. James E. Fulton discovered a sulfur spring that was later developed into a health spa. Santa Fe 6 Springs is a built-out city with few to no vacant properties remaining. Much of its land was historically used for oil extraction and refining until the 1970s, when the oil industry waned and consolidated operations. The boom period of the 1980s and 1990s— when the City actively led redevelopment of former oil field sites and aging industrial properties— vanished almost entirely with Governor Jerry Brown's dissolution of the City's Redevelopment Agency in 2012. In the post-redevelopment era, private redevelopment activity has been driven largely by well-funded logistics industries looking to meet increasing consumer demands related to online shopping and rapid goods delivery.
Interest by other industry clusters remains more moderate but steady, reflecting the City's business-friendly environment and strategic location along Interstates 5 and 605.
The City's population increased modestly during the first two decades of the 2000s—from 16,413 in 2000 to 18,295 in 2020, with the increase primarily associated with the development of the Villages at Heritage Springs, a residential neighborhood built on a former oil field. Other housing development has been on sites formerly occupied by schools, open spaces, and industrial uses. For the State's housing planning period extending from 2021-2029, Santa Fe Springs was assigned a housing production goal of 952 units.
The City adopted its 2040 General Plan in 2022, which included a vision for creating a downtown. Santa Fe Springs has never had a traditional or historic downtown. While the Civic Center complex serves as a de facto center for community events, residents have long expressed a desire for a vibrant downtown with shopping, dining, and social gathering spaces. The City envisions a new downtown at the center of the City that will create community gathering spaces, restaurants and entertainment venues, hospitality uses, offices, and housing opportunities all within a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environment. Telegraph Road will serve as the primary arterial with direct connectivity to other major arterials and the I-605 freeway. The Civic Center’s library, aquatics center, Clarke Estate, and community garden will complement this new urban environment, where industrial and business park sites will gradually transition into three- to five-story mixed-use buildings and public plazas that foster pedestrian activity and connectivity between the Civic Complex and Heritage Park.
To support this vision, the City added mixed-use designations in the general plan and rezoned industrial properties along Telegraph Road to mixed-use. Properties north of the Civic Center complex and vacant land at the southeast corner of Telegraph Road and Bloomfield Avenue were rezoned MU: Mixed-Use, and the Heritage Corporate Center was rezoned MU-DT: Mixed-Use – Downtown. In total, the Plan Area is comprised of 98.7 acres, with the City owning approximately 65 percent of the land area. A map of the Plan Area is provided as Attachment C.
To advance this downtown initiative, the City secured a $673,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant from Caltrans (Agreement No. 74A1658) to develop a Downtown Specific Plan for the newly designated mixed-use areas along Telegraph Road. A copy of the City’s Scope of Work approved by Caltrans is provided as Attachment D (this provides further background on the City’s goals and objectives in preparing the 7 Plan). Per the City’s agreement with Caltrans, all work on the specific plan, including the adoption of the final Downtown Specific Plan, must be completed by June 2027.
III. Timeline
• Release RFP Monday, April 14, 2025
• Online Q&A Deadline Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Tuesday, September 4, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific
• Deadline to Submit Proposals Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Thursday, September 23, 2025, at 2 PM
Pacific
• City Review of Submissions Late May 2025 TBD
• Interviews TBD (If Necessary)
• Notifications Sent to Proposers Early June 2025 TBD
• Award of Contract June/July 2025 TBD
IV. Scope of Work/Services
The City seeks proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Specific Plan to create a new downtown. The Specific Plan will implement the 2040 General Plan goals and facilitate the conversion of industrial and business park land into a vibrant, mixed-use downtown along Telegraph Road. Tentatively titled the Downtown Specific Plan, this bold vision will transform the City center.
The specific plan should embody pragmatic design and development standards that are objective in nature. The type and intensity of commercial and residential development proposed shall mesh with and enhance accessibility to public transportation and other forms of active transportation. The nexus between land use and transportation mobility is paramount. The project will recommend prospective development scenarios of key parcels or catalytic projects that can be analyzed in greater detail in terms of the physical form and project economics. In terms of financial feasibility and marketability, the project shall also include:
• A comprehensive financial feasibility analysis;
• A prototypical proforma analysis of no fewer than five distinct projects; and • A phased implementation strategy, if necessary, to enhance the marketability and maximize community benefits.
The project should streamline the development process by providing objective development/design standards that are vetted through financial analysis and typical prototypical proformas. The project will facilitate the development process by presenting the community's vision for the Plan Area, reducing developer risk and permitting time, and lowering construction costs with the pre-planned public infrastructure. The physical form of the Plan Area will be a noticeable departure from the historical suburban landscape of one- and two-story buildings with segregated land use patterns. The Plan Area will exhibit a more compact, dense, and walkable district wherein residents have viable alternative active transportation options.
8 The City will manage and administer the project according to the Caltrans Grant Application Guidelines, Regional Planning Handbook, and the executed grant contract between Caltrans and the City. Many of the tasks below are included in the City’s Scope of Work approved by Caltrans, a copy of which is included as Attachment D.
The City encourages Proposers to recommend refinements or innovative approaches to how this scope of services can be better fulfilled to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
The City and stakeholders alike have high ambitions for this pivotal project and welcome creative, visionary proposals to help maximize its success.
Task 1: Project Administration
The Consultant shall develop a timeline and milestones for the project that align with the City’s budget. Each phase of the project must be planned with an awareness of the financial limitations, ensuring that all deliverables, public outreach efforts, and meetings are completed within the allocated funds.
The Consultant shall conduct a kick-off meeting with City staff to refine the project scope, timeline, and deliverables. The Consultant shall prepare an action plan with phases of work and a schedule to accomplish the action plan that identifies minor milestones, including regular meeting dates with staff and work product review deadlines, and major milestones, including a public outreach program. The action plan will outline regular progress check-ins with City staff and involve input from various departments, as needed, to ensure all relevant stakeholders are aligned throughout the process.
The Consultant and City staff shall participate in reoccurring meetings, as needed, for up to one hour each to review and discuss deliverables, provide status updates on the study area, and refine specialized aspects of the Specific Plan. Meetings may be in person or via conference call, as appropriate.
The Consultant shall submit monthly invoicing in a timely manner.
During the course of the project, the City will conduct quarterly meetings, as needed, with the Consultant and Caltrans to monitor the project’s progress, review completed and upcoming tasks, and address any challenges. These meetings will provide the opportunity for staff to discuss obstacles and conduct problem-solving to ensure that the project stays on schedule and within the framework of the grant budget.
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Kick-off meeting
• Action plan
• Project schedule
• Meeting agendas and action minutes
• Monthly invoices
9 Task 2: Existing Conditions Analysis
The Consultant shall conduct a survey of existing conditions and present findings in an Existing Conditions Report. The Consultant shall review existing City documents that may inform the preparation of the report (Active Transportation Plan, 2040 General Plan- in particular, Housing, Circulation, Land Use, Economic Development, and Environmental Justice Elements, Annual Housing Progress Reports, Public Infrastructure plans, etc.).
The Consultant shall also meet with City staff and local agencies familiar with socioeconomic conditions within the community; review staff reports of projects and programs affecting properties within the Plan Area; review public infrastructure plans and reports concerning service delivery problems; public safety records (vehicular accidents and crime statistics), traffic studies, and special studies and reports (engineering, market demand, traffic, Phase I and II ESAs, etc.) related to past and current development projects.
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Existing Conditions Report
Task 3: Community Engagement
Developing an effective Community Engagement Strategy or Plan is the first step that the Consultant will complete with City staff input. The Consultant shall adhere to the following three key elements: i) To inform the community with objective information so they can learn and stay informed about the project; ii) To consult the community to obtain valuable feedback on specific project decisions and analysis; and iii) To involve and work directly with the community to ensure that their concerns and feedback are understood and considered throughout the project. The Community Engagement Strategy shall identify the “who, what, where, when, and how.”
The strategy will address residents and businesses located within and adjacent to the Plan Area as well as the wider community. The Consultant will ensure that outreach to hard-to-reach segments of our community includes the following: meeting with our elderly residents at senior housing sites and senior community centers; engaging with our youth and school districts, including principals and teachers; connecting with lower-income residents at food banks, neighborhood gathering spots, and community centers; and engaging with transit riders at bus stops. The Consultant shall prepare social media posts and a dedicated city webpage as a central repository of project information. City staff will gather email lists from city departments of residents who wish to be informed of city projects. Printed articles in the quarterly community newsletter, the local paper, and colorful graphics for posters will be used. Bilingual translation and interpretation services will be available for printed materials and community meetings.
The Consultant will also engage with utility companies, businesses, developers, and brokers who are familiar with mixed-use and residential projects. Within this group, special attention will be given to affordable housing providers and ancillary services (e.g. social and supportive services) to better design an inclusive and holistic program. The 10 project will also seek consultation and engagement from local and regional transportation and planning agencies, such as Caltrans, Metro, SCAG, Gateway Cities COG, and utility companies. Discussions may focus on development opportunity areas that may require or influence future service delivery options.
For this project, the City anticipates conducting approximately two community-wide workshops, five focus group meetings, ten private stakeholder meetings, and numerous meetings with city staff. Meetings should not be held at City Hall but rather in locations that community stakeholders are comfortable and familiar with. An Advisory Committee will also be established to facilitate project review and implementation. The Advisory Committee may be comprised of eleven individuals representing a cross section of the community and may meet up to seven times during the course of the project. Both print and digital mediums will be used for social media, the City's website, emails, and community newsletters. Online surveys, printed questionnaires, and informational FAQ sheets will be distributed at senior housing sites, and public counters to maintain effective and continuous communication.
The community engagement process will start one month after project initiation and continue through project completion. Throughout the entire process, the community must be informed, consulted, and involved in the project. To minimize confusion and misunderstanding, periodic updates will also be presented at public meetings, such as the City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as well as public service announcements through newsletter articles, and short videos posted on the website.
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Community Engagement Strategy (Report)
• Community engagement materials (e.g., PowerPoint Presentations, flyers, website announcements, sign-in sheets, community surveys, conceptual drawings)
• Facilitation of two (2) community-wide workshops (with translated materials and interpretation services in Spanish)
• Advisory Committee Meeting facilitation and materials for up to seven (7) meetings (agendas, presentations, meeting notes, list of attendees, list of action items)
• Up to five (5) focus group meetings
• Up to ten (10) private stakeholder meetings
• Community Meeting Summary Memoranda
• Supplemental meetings with City staff
Task 4: Development of Land Use Alternatives
Following initial meetings and outreach, the Consultant will develop an opportunity sites analysis and land use alternatives to accommodate potential residential, commercial, and office development in the TCTCSP area. The opportunity sites analysis will highlight larger-scale development opportunities within the TCTCSP area while the alternative 11 scenario analysis will complement the opportunity site analysis to support enhanced vibrancy, housing density, and economic activity in the TCTCSP area.
Land uses should be thoughtfully and strategically placed to maximize community connectivity and create synergy between residents and businesses. The alternatives should consider findings from previous analyses, community outreach, and Staff feedback.
Each alternative must address:
1. Alternatives to support the character of a new, vibrant downtown area with variety of retail and commercial uses, including considerations for sidewalk width, public amenities/furniture and street parking.
2. A mix of housing units that aligns with the City’s Housing Element, analyzing the effects of increased building height, density, and parking demand within the TCTCSP.
3. Distribution and evaluation of proposed new uses, including residential units by type, non-residential square footage by type, and projected jobs generation.
The findings of the study must be summarized in a technical memorandum. The Consultant will prepare a comprehensive report with associated maps, describing and analyzing the land use alternatives to quantify development potential in terms of housing units, non-residential floor area, population and employment. Projected population and jobs numbers for each alternative must be included. The report and maps should be assembled such that each alternative is easy to understand and compare with the other.
Upon completing the report, the Consultant will present the alternatives to Staff for review and feedback. Following this meeting, the Consultant will conduct a community meeting to solicit comments and feedback from community members regarding their preferences and vision. This may result in a clear preference for one alternative or the development of a hybrid concept that combines components of each alternative.
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Alternative land use plan visuals, including sketches and elevations • Alternative land use plan report, including quantified development build-out potentials
• Meeting attendance, including sessions with Staff, Planning Commission, City Council, and relevant stakeholders
Task 5: Market Demand Analysis
The Consultant will prepare a market demand analysis to assess future market conditions for residential, retail, and office development in the Plan Area, taking current conditions and long-range potential into consideration.
The market demand analysis will assess the future potential for housing of various types and at increased densities, at all levels of affordability, and the viability of incorporating 12 specific commercial uses, such as neighborhood serving retail, office spaces, mixed use developments, and hospitality businesses, based on market demand and feasibility. In terms of financial feasibility and marketability, the project shall also include detailed financial feasibility analysis and prototypical proforma analysis of no fewer than five (5) identified opportunity sites.
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Market demand analysis report for residential, retail, and office • Proforma analysis for financial and market-viable developments of at least five (5) identified opportunity sites, considering factors such as land costs, construction expenses, market demand projected revenues, and regulatory constraints.
Task 6: Preferred Land Use Alternative
Based on input received at Community/Commission/Council meetings, as well as input received from other methods of community outreach, the Consultant, in consultation with Staff, will develop a preferred land use alternative which will serve as a basis for the draft TCTCSP. The preferred alternative will be presented to Staff and the Planning Commission/City Council for review and feedback. The community will also be asked to respond to the preferred Plan. Feedback from these stakeholders will be used to refine the alternative and develop the draft TCTCSP.
Suggested Deliverables:
• Preferred land use plan visuals, including sketches and elevations • Potential Phased Development and Implementation Plan
• Preferred land use plan report, including quantified development potentials • Meeting attendance – meeting(s) with Staff, Planning Commission, City Council, and relevant stakeholders
Task 7: Infrastructure Development and Service Plan
The Consultant must prepare an Infrastructure Development and Services Plan and Budget to determine, at a preliminary level, the infrastructure needed to support uses and improvements identified in the preferred alternative. The analysis must identify infrastructure conditions and improvements needed to support the Plan in terms of water, wastewater, storm drainage, electricity, gas, cable, telephone service, internet/fiber, transportation (public transit, vehicular, pedestrian, and cycling traffic), greenways, and parks. Working in collaboration with Public Works Staff, Consultants will:
1. Analyze and summarize both existing and needed service capacities
2. Assess the services envisioned in the Plan Area and those that would be required to meet the preferred alternative
3. Provide detailed descriptions of needed public improvements, including street improvements to meet City standards, upsizing of water and wastewater mains and storm drains, undergrounding utilities, and associated development costs 13 4. Provide comprehensive descriptions of needed improvements associated with private utilities, such as natural gas, electric, phone, cable, and internet connectivity
5. Provide comprehensive descriptions of any changes required to public services and facilities
6. Provide detailed cost estimates and phasing recommendations for needed improvements and service systems within the Plan Area
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Public Infrastructure Improvement Plans and Budget
Task 8: Draft and Final Specific Plan
The Consultant shall prepare two (2) drafts and one (1) final administrative public review draft. Additional changes may be required at each successive public hearing with the Planning Commission and City Council. A final Specific Plan will be prepared following the adoption of the Specific Plan. The Consultant is anticipated to include the following elements in the new TCTCSP. The requirements listed below may be satisfied with a variety of proposed chapter outlines for the Specific Plan.
Proposed development regulations for the TCTCSP area shall be consistent with and complement existing regulatory documents in the City of Santa Fe Springs. The TCTCSP shall reference existing objective development standards for mixed-use districts and create new objective design standards and design guidelines for the Plan Area.
1. Vision Statement and Guiding Principles
2. Preliminary Policies
3. Land Use Intensity Alternatives and Corresponding Development Standards
4. Objective Design Standards and Design Guidelines
5. Prototypical Mixed-Use and High-Density Residential Project Proformas
6. Public Infrastructure Upgrades
7. Financial Sustainability Strategy Plan
8. Implementation Plan and Financing Strategy
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Two (2) Drafts of the Specific Plan
• Administrative Draft for Public Review
• Final Plan that includes a summary of next steps towards implementation and credits FHWA, FTA, and/or Caltrans on the cover or title page (City to submit to Caltrans in an ADA accessible electronic copy)
Task 9: Zoning Code Updates
The City is currently undertaking a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. It is essential that both projects are coordinated to ensure consistency between the Zoning Code and the Specific Plan. The consultant will be expected to work closely with the team handling 14 the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update to avoid conflicting provisions and ensure cohesive land use regulations.
Task 10: CEQA Compliance
The Consultant shall prepare environmental documentation based on the Consultant’s recommendations for the best way to ensure compliance with the CEQA Statute and Guidelines. The City of Santa Fe Springs is open to different strategies to fulfill this requirement. The Consultant’s proposed approach should allow streamlined environmental review of future projects pursuant to Section 15182 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
The EIR for the 2040 General Plan can be found at this link:
https://www.santafesprings.org/departments/planning_and_development_department/pl anning/environmental_documents.php
Technical studies may include traffic impact analysis, parking studies, air quality technical analysis (up to three CalEEMod runs), GHG emissions (up to two energy consumption spreadsheets but does not include Climate Action Plan), Noise and Vibration Technical Analysis (up to two short-term and two long-term monitoring locations), and more.
Task 11: Presentation and Adoption of Specific Plan and Environmental Document The Consultant shall prepare and present materials, PowerPoint, etc. at meetings with the Planning Commission and City Council. These meetings are in the form of Study Sessions and Public Hearings. The Consultant shall attend up to six meetings. The Consultant will prepare staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances for the meetings.
Minimum Required Deliverables:
• Meeting attendance (up to six)
• Staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances
• Meeting presentation materials
V. Proposal Submittal
Please see Section VI – Proposal Content and Format for specific details regarding the information that needs to be included in your submission. Failure to provide all requested information may be considered “non-responsive” and rejected.
Responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically via the City’s PlanetBids Portal by the deadline. Any responses transmitted and/or time-stamped after the deadline will not be accepted. Proposers planning to submit responses to this request are highly encouraged to submit all documentation before the deadline to avoid technical difficulties/errors.
15 VI. Proposal Content and Format
Proposal Content
Proposers shall prepare a compelling, clear, and concise proposal. The City is requesting proposals which contain, at a minimum, the following information:
A. Letter of Interest - Please include a letter expressing your interest in being considered for the project. Include a statement regarding the Proposer's availability to dedicate time, personnel, and resources to this effort. Indicate the address and telephone number of the Proposer's office nearest Santa Fe Springs, and the office from which the project will be managed. The letter of interest must include a commitment to the availability of the Proposer and all key project staff during the planning period and a proposed schedule designed to meet the City's needs. If applicable, include the proposed working relationship with any subcontractors. An individual authorized to bind the Contractor must sign the letter.
B. Project Understanding and Summary - Please include a statement demonstrating your understanding of the City, the work to be done, and the objectives to be accomplished. Describe your general approach to completing the project successfully and the methodologies and technologies you would employ.
Describe what information you would expect the City to supply.
C. Proposed Statement of Work - Please provide a proposed Statement of Work that will be used to fulfill each requirement listed in the Scope of Work of this RFP.
Include key deliverables, milestones, and tasks. Explain what the respective roles of City staff and Proposer staff would be to complete the tasks specified in the Scope of Work. Discuss any ideas for modifying, clarifying, or improving the City's proposed scope of work.
D. Detailed Project Schedule: Provide a realistic and detailed project schedule identifying all tasks and deliverables to be performed, durations for each task, and overall time of completion.
E. Relevant Experience & Key Personnel - Please include information describing your experience providing similar services for public agencies. Provide a minimum of three (3) specific examples of relevant experience. At a minimum, the Proposer should provide a list of the most recent projects (i.e., completed within the last five (5) years is preferred, but samples outside of this timeframe will be accepted if relevant) for which the Proposer has performed similar services of similar size, scope, and complexity. Identify key personnel who would be assigned to provide the services described in the Proposal, and the functions to be performed by each.
Resumes may also be included in this section.
Using Attachment A – References, please provide details regarding each reference. This should include the name, contact person, address, phone number, and e-mail address of each party for whom the service was provided, as well as a 16 description of the service performed, the dollar amount of the contract, and the date of performance. The City may contact the individual listed at its discretion.
F. Conflict of Interest Statement – The Proposer shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with the City that may impact the selection process.
If the Proposer has no such conflicts, a statement declaring such should be included in their submission.
G. Cost Proposal – Cost proposal should include the following:
Total All-Inclusive Not-To-Exceed Maximum Price: The cost proposal should contain all pricing information relative to performing the scope of work as described in this request and identified in the Line-Item list (See “Line-Item” tab in PlanetBids).
The total all-inclusive maximum not-to-exceed price should contain all direct and indirect costs, including all out-of-pocket expenses. Provide a budget for each significant milestone for the entire scope of services. The proposed budget should include all meetings, conference calls, site visits, and deliverables. It should also include a list of anticipated reimbursable expenses with rates charged for each.
Component Costs: Include separate schedules of all fees and expenses for each of the work tasks and deliverables described in this RFP. These schedules should include hourly rates, the number of hours anticipated for each staff level, and outof-pocket expenses such as travel and transportation, meals, communications, and duplication costs. The total of these separate schedules should be directly related to the total all-inclusive maximum price.
Rates for Additional Services: If it should become necessary for the City to request the successful Proposer to render additional services to either supplement services requested in this RFP or to perform any additional work as a result of the specific recommendations included in any report issued, resulting from this engagement, then such additional work shall be performed only if outlined in an addendum to the contract between the City and the Proposer. Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, any such additional work would be performed at the same rates submitted in the dollar cost bid.
Proposal Format
To facilitate the evaluation process, all responses must adhere to the following format requirements. The City strongly encourages respondents to thoroughly review their proposals prior to submission to ensure they adhere to the requirements. If the proposal is not formatted or does not include all the listed items/sections, it may be deemed nonresponsive.
Responses shall not exceed thirty (30) pages when printed on 8-½ -inch by 11-inch paper.
The thirty (30) page requirement does not include a cover letter/letter of transmittal, or 17 any items included as additional attachments. Proposals should also include the following:
A. Title Page showing the request for proposals subject; the Proposer's name; the name, address, e-mail, and telephone number of the contact person; and the date of the proposal.
B. Table of Contents identifying the items/section listed in the “Proposal Content” section of this RFP.
C. Detailed proposal following the order set forth in the "Proposal Content" of this RFP.
VII. Evaluation Criteria
The City will establish an evaluation committee to review and rate each proposal. The proposal evaluation process will be conducted using a multi-step method, which will include the following steps:
A. Preliminary Proposal Review - The evaluation committee will review each submission to ensure adherence to the minimum/proposal format requirements.
B. Proposal Evaluation - In the second part of this process, the evaluation committee will review and rate proposals based on the following:
1. Experience of Proposer and Project Personnel (40 points) • Experience, resources, and qualifications of the Proposer and assigned individuals to perform tasks identified in the scope of work. • Good reference checks from primary and/or secondary sources.
2. Proposed Approach & Work Plan (30 points)
• Proposer has a clearly defined approach, strategy, and execution plan. • The timeline meets the City’s requirements.
• Proposal clearly defines what is required from the City.
3. Proposed fees for items/services (20 points)
• Proposed fees are reasonable.
4. Responsiveness to RFP (10 points)
• Compliance with the required format.
• Offered new/innovative services, suggestions.
City Staff will present to the City Council the ratings assigned to each proposal by the evaluation committee, together with Staff’s recommendations. The City Council exercises discretion and judgment in its award of a contract, which is a legislative act, and shall in no way be bound to follow the evaluation committee’s ratings or Staff’s recommendations. 18 Interviews
If necessary, the City may require top-rated proposers to participate in an interview. The City will e-mail proposers selected for the interview to schedule a date and time.
VIII. Proposal Protests
Proposal Protest Procedures (Before Proposal Opening)
A protest filed before the proposal opening must be filed in writing no later than ten (10) working days before opening. The most common types of protest that might be filed before a proposal opening include those based upon restrictive specifications or alleged improprieties in any solicitation that is apparent before the scheduled proposal opening.
When a protest is filed before a scheduled proposal opening, certain steps must be followed:
A. The protest must be submitted in writing within the specified time frame (no later than ten (10) working days prior to a proposal opening). All protests must be filed with the City’s Director of Finance for determination. Protest must be submitted to the Director of Finance by mail or e-mail within the specified time frame. Protests can be sent to:
Mail:
Julio Morales
City of Santa Fe Springs
Attn: Finance Department
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Or
E-mail:
[email protected]
B. The protest must contain factual and legal reason(s) and should recommend a proposed remedy. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the City reserves the right not to implement the proposed remedy but to offer alternative solutions where applicable.
C. Where appropriate, the City will hold an informal conference on the merits of a protest with all interested parties allowed to attend. Interested parties may include all proposers, subcontractors, or suppliers, provided they have a substantial economic interest in a portion of the RFP.
D. All potential proposers will be advised of a pending protest. 19 E. The City shall not open proposals prior to the resolution of the protest unless it is determined that:
• The items to be procured are urgently required;
• Delivery or performance will be unduly delayed by failure to make the award promptly; or
• Failure to make a prompt award will otherwise cause undue harm to the City.
The City will respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of a properly filed protest. The Director of Finance will respond and include a response to each substantive issue raised in the protest.
After the exhaustion of administrative remedies, the protesting party will be given the City’s final decision. The Director of Finance has the authority to decide on all protests.
Proposal Protest Procedures (After Proposal Opening/Post Award) A protest filed after a proposal opening must be filed within three (3) working days after the award. The City will grant the protesting party a fair review and shall have up to ten (10) business days to review the protest and render its decision.
IX. Execution of Agreement
The resulting agreement (see attached sample Attachment B) shall be signed by the successful Proposer and returned within the required insurance within ten (10) business days after the City has provided written notice that the Consultant has been awarded.
Failure to execute the agreement and file acceptable insurance documents as provided herein shall cause, at the City's option, for annulment of the award. Please review the insurance requirements and indemnification clause in the attached sample agreement.
Should the successful Proposer decline to execute the agreement, the City can either reject all proposals, accept one of the other proposals, or issue a new solicitation.
X. Insurance Requirements
Any Consultant conducting services for the City of Santa Fe Springs must obtain and maintain insurance at their own expense. Insurance must be held until completion of services and formal acceptance by the City. The following insurance placed with an insurer admitted to write insurance in California or a non-admitted insurer on California’s List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESL):
A. Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability (CGL) (equivalent in coverage scope to Insurance Services Office, Inc. Form CG 00 01) shall cover on an “occurrence” basis for bodily injury and property damage, including premise-operations, products-completed, broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury, and advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per 20 occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, the limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
If requested, the "City of Santa Fe Springs, its officials, employees, and agents" must be separately endorsed to the policy as additional insureds on an endorsement equivalent to the Insurance Services Office, Inc. Form CG 20 10 11 85 of CG 20 26 1185.
B. Business Automobile Liability
For owned vehicles, hired, and non-owned vehicles, Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has not owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned) with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
If an automobile is not necessary to perform services, the Consultant must submit a written request for a waiver of this requirement.
C. Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions
Depending on the work or services to be performed, professional liability or errors and omissions liability insurance may be required. The City will require the Consultant to provide professional liability or errors and omissions liability insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim. Architects' and engineers' coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
D. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
Workers' Compensation as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
E. Cyber Liability Insurance (if applicable)
With limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.
Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by Consultant in this agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving security breach, system failure, data recovery, business interruption, cyber extortion, social engineering, infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, and alteration of electronic information. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs, regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses.
21 F. Technology Professional Liability Errors & Omissions (if applicable) Coverage must be appropriate to Consultant's profession and work hereunder, with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations undertaken by Consultant shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving security breach, system failure, data recovery, business interruption, cyber extortion, social engineering, infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, and alteration of electronic information. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs, regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses.
The policy shall include, or be endorsed to include, property damage liability coverage for damage to, alteration of, loss of, or destruction of electronic data and/or information “property” of the City in the care, custody, or control of Consultant. If not covered under Consultant’s liability policy, such “property” coverage of City may be endorsed onto Consultant’s Cyber Liability Policy as covered property.
Required insurance documentation
A. Certificate of Insurance
The Certificate Holder must be listed as follows:
City of Santa Fe Springs
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Attn: Risk Management
B. Endorsements (if requested)
In addition to the Certificate of Insurance, the Consultant must provide the following endorsements:
1. Additional insured endorsements to the general liability and auto liability insurance policies. The "City of Santa Fe Springs, its officials, employees, and agents" must be endorsed to the Consultant's general liability policy as well as the auto liability policy as additional insureds on an endorsement equivalent to ISO forms CG 20 10 11 85 or CG 20 26 11 85.
2. Cancellation notice endorsements. Each policy must be endorsed to certify that it will not be cancelled or non-renewed by either party or reduced in coverage or limits (except by paid claims) unless the insurer has provided the City with thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation (ten (10) days for cancellation due to nonpayment of premium is acceptable). 22 3. Primary, non-contributory coverage endorsements. The general liability and professional liability (if required) policies must be endorsed to provide that each policy shall apply on a primary, non-contributing basis with any insurance or self-insurance, primary or excess, maintained by or available to the City or its officials, employees and agents.
C. Waiver and Modifications of the Insurance Requirements The City has the authority to modify these insurance requirements at any time at its discretion.
In general, any contract deemed sole source, professional/professional services, involve the disclosure of proprietary information, and/or a public works project, may require revisions to the City's standard insurance requirements. Any revisions to the insurance requirements will be identified within the associated service contract terms and conditions.
Consultants may request a waiver or modification of these insurance requirements.
Waiver or modification requests must be submitted in writing. The request should state the specific insurance requirement that is being considered for waiver or modification and provide a brief explanation for the request. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the decision will ultimately depend on the scope of services. The final decision to approve or deny a request will be at the City's legal authority or an authorized designee's discretion.
XI. Business License Requirements
Consultants that conduct business within city limits may be required to obtain City of Santa Fe Springs business license if selected. The business license must be acquired before commencing any work. Additional information regarding the City's Business License program may be obtained by visiting the City's website at:
https://www.santafesprings.org/business/opening_a_business/new_application.php Or by calling the City of Santa Fe Springs Business Support Center at (562) 264 - 5219.
XII. Use of Federal Funds
The City may elect to use funding from Federal sources for a portion of or all expenses related to this project. The United States Federal Government requires purchases of items and services to meet specific standards when using Federal funds, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and Federal funds "passed-through" to the City from a non-Federal entity (i.e., sub-recipient agreements). These requirements are codified under the Code of Federal Regulation's (CFR) Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200 (also referred to as "2 CFR 200" or "Uniform Guidance") and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as applicable.
The following standards apply to all purchases of items and services using Federal funds:
• Transactions shall be conducted lawfully and ethically. 23 • Unnecessary/duplicative purchases are not permitted. • Utilizing a vendor or supplier on the U.S. Federal Government's Debarred and Suspended List (available at SAM.gov) is prohibited.
• All individuals involved in the expenditure of federal monies must avoid any actual or apparent conflict of interest.
• Procurement transactions must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition.
• Opportunities should be provided to minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms when possible. • Contracts and purchase orders should include the contract provisions required by 2 CFR 200 Appendix A.
• Purchases of goods and services must include documentation detailing the procurement history.
XIII. Non-Commitment of City
While the City intends to select a Consultant through this process, this intention is subject to change at any time during the process. The City does not commit to awarding an agreement, paying any costs incurred in preparing the proposal for this request, and/or procuring or contracting any items or services.
XIV. Labor Requirements
A. Background: All personnel engaged in the performance of this work shall be employees of the Consultant and, as such, shall be warranted to possess sufficient experience and reliability to perform this work.
B. Health: All personnel engaged in the performance of this work shall be in good health and free of contagious diseases. The Consultant shall not allow any person(s) under the influence of alcohol or drugs on the premises or in the building.
Neither shall the Consultant allow the use of or presence of alcohol or drugs on the premises or in the building.
C. Non-Discrimination: The Consultant shall not engage in discrimination in the employment of persons because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, mental/physical disabilities, sex, or religion of such persons.
D. Conduct: No person(s) shall be employed for this work that is found to be incompetent, disorderly, and troublesome, under the influence of alcohol and drugs, which fails or otherwise refuses to perform the work properly and acceptably or is otherwise objectionable. Any person found to be objectionable shall be discharged immediately and not re-employed for this work.
E. Age: The Consultant will only hire individuals who are of legal age to work. 24 XV. Records
The Consultant agrees to permit the City Manager or designee access to records, reports, files, and other papers or property of the Consultant to audit any performance aspect under this agreement.
XVI. Use of Subcontractors
The Consultant shall be responsible for all work performed under the final agreement and shall keep all work under their control. No portion of the work may be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the City. All subcontractors used on this work shall be 18 and be under the direct supervision of the Consultant and shall be considered as their employees. Any approved subcontractors must provide insurance indemnifying the City with limits at or exceeding the limits of the primary's insurance.
XVII. Modifications/Changes
Changes in the areas serviced and/or specifications may be necessary during the agreement term. Changes in the agreement requirements and corresponding changes in compensation may be implemented upon mutual understanding between the City and the Consultant. These changes will be processed by the City Manager.
XVIII. Disclosure of Information
A. The Consultant agrees that it will not, during or after the term of the agreement, disclose any proprietary information or confidential business information of the City, including but not limited to its costs, charges, operating procedures, or methods of doing business to any person, Consultant, corporation, association, or other entity or the general public for any reason or purpose whatsoever, without the prior written consent of the City. Such confidential or proprietary information received by the Consultant shall be used exclusively in connection with the performance of services.
B. The Consultant shall not issue or release for publication any articles, advertising, or publicity matters relating to the services performed by the Consultant hereunder or mentioning or implying the name of the City or its respective personnel without the prior written consent of the City.
IX. Ex-Parte Communications
Consultants and their representatives should not engage in unauthorized communications with elected officials, officers, employees, or agents of the City about this RFP. This requirement also includes any evaluation panel member, except for designated RFP facilitators. This requirement remains in effect until after award notifications have been made.
25 This restriction does not prohibit consultants and their representatives from making oral statements or presentations to City representatives during a scheduled public meeting.
XX. General Rights of the City
At its discretion, the City reserves the right to:
A. Reject any and/or all proposals for no reason or any reason including, but not limited to, the following:
1. The proposal is incomplete, non-responsive, obscure, irregular, or lacking necessary detail and specificity.
2. The Proposer, in the sole judgment of the City, lacks the qualifications, experience, and/or responsibility necessary to provide the services.
3. The Proposer failed or neglected to complete and submit any information within the time specified by the City and as may be otherwise required herein.
B. Reject any proposal that, in the opinion of the City, is so unbalanced in comparison to other proposals received and/or to the City’s internal estimates that it does not accurately reflect the cost to perform;
C. Accept all or any part of a proposal;
D. Make multiple awards;
E. Cancel the entire RFP;
F. Issue subsequent RFPs; or
G. Waive any errors or informalities in any proposal to the extent law permits
PLEASE REVIEW
Attachment A – References
Attachment B – Sample PSA
Attachment C – Map of Specific Plan Area
Attachment D – Caltrans Approved Scope of Work
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Exhibit “B”
CONSULTANT Proposal
[To Be Attached Behind This Page]
Proposal for Downtown Specific Plan – RFP No. 25-13
To: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
City of Santa Fe Springs, Community Development Department 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Re: Proposal for Downtown Specific Plan – RFP No. 25-13 Primestor Development is pleased to submit this comprehensive proposal to partner with the City of Santa Fe Springs in the preparation of the Downtown Specific Plan. We understand the City’s bold vision to transform Telegraph Road into a vibrant, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly downtown that fosters economic vitality and social connection. Primestor brings a track record of delivering complex, catalytic developments across Southern California that balance market feasibility, community needs, and public infrastructure planning. We are fully committed to dedicating our team and resources to meet the City’s ambitious timeline and objectives.
In partnership with the City of Santa Fe Springs, we believe that we offer a unique and superior level of service to our clients and partners. We are fully committed to collaborating closely with the City and the community to bring your vision to life. We possess utmost confidence in our team's ability to fulfill all requirements, accomplish objectives, and surpass your expectations.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Leandro Tyberg
President/Co-Founder
PRIMESTOR
9950 Jefferson Blvd. Building 2
Culver City, CA 90232
Project Understanding and Summary
Primestor understands that the Downtown Specific Plan is not just a regulatory document but a blueprint for the future civic heart of Santa Fe Springs. This is an opportunity to create a true downtown where none exists today, providing residents with a destination for gathering, entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences.
We recognize the need for:
- A Connected Urban Fabric: Linking the Heritage Corporate Center, Telegraph Road corridor, and surrounding neighborhoods into a cohesive, walkable district with safe pedestrian and bike infrastructure. - A Mix of Uses That Serves the Community: Integrating residential, retail, office, and civic uses that respond to market demand while supporting local economic development. - Public Realm as the Stage: Designing streets, plazas, and open spaces as activated, memorable places that bring people together and celebrate the city’s identity.
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- Compliance with State Requirements: Preparing a plan that meets California Government Code Sections 65450–65457, including all required policy, land use, and design components. - Robust Community Engagement: Engaging the community through workshops, focus groups, stakeholder meetings, and a Community Advisory Committee, supported by bilingual materials, a project website, and social media outreach.
- Implementation Focus: Creating clear standards, financial feasibility analysis, and phasing strategies that enable development to move forward after adoption.
Primestor’s approach is grounded in our core values of community, integrity, and impact. We build projects that are more than real estate—they are economic engines and social anchors that elevate the communities we serve.
We focus on implementation: we aim to deliver a plan that gives the City, property owners, and residents the tools they need to start building the vision immediately.
Proposed Statement of Work
Our approach is structured into five major workstreams that mirror the City’s scope while integrating all compliance elements outlined by Caltrans:
1. Existing Conditions & Technical Analysis
Preparation of a comprehensive Existing Conditions Report reviewing the General Plan, Active Transportation Plan, annual progress reports, public infrastructure plans, socioeconomic data, public safety records, traffic studies, and CEQA documents for past projects. Analysis of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation to inform mobility strategies.
2. Community Engagement Program
Creation of a Community Engagement Plan involving regional CBOs, transportation agencies, utilities, businesses, and developers.
Conducting at least two community-wide workshops, five focus groups, ten private stakeholder meetings, and seven Community Advisory Committee meetings. Launch of a bilingual project website and social media campaign to provide transparency and foster participation.
3. Land Use, Design & Mobility Alternatives
Development of multiple land use and intensity alternatives with corresponding development standards. Drafting of objective design standards and design guidelines that ensure clarity and predictability for developers.
Preparation of build-out potential studies, traffic impact analysis, air quality (CalEEMod) and GHG studies, and noise/vibration monitoring at multiple locations.
4. Market, Financial, and Implementation Strategy
Market demand analysis for residential, retail, and office uses, including phased development recommendations.
Preparation of at least 5 development proformas to test feasibility and inform financial strategy for the opportunity sites that will be identified.
Infrastructure improvement plans and budgets, fiscal impact analysis, and a financial sustainability strategy plan.
5. Specific Plan Preparation & Adoption Support
Preparation of two drafts of the Specific Plan, an administrative draft for public review, and a final plan for adoption.
Inclusion of a Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, preliminary policies, infrastructure upgrades, implementation plan, and financing strategy.
Preparation of staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and PowerPoint presentations for Planning Commission and City Council hearings
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Project Schedule
We propose a 12-month schedule structured to meet the City’s grant obligations and community expectations:
Months 1–2 Kickoff, data collection, Existing Conditions Report Months 2–4 Community Engagement Plan launch, first workshops, stakeholder meetings
Months 4–6 Development of land use and mobility alternatives, technical studies Months 6–8 Market demand analysis, financial feasibility modeling Months 8–10 Draft Specific Plan preparation, internal review Months 10–12 Public review, hearings, final plan adoption Relevant Experience & Key Personnel
Developer-Led Projects (Completed in Last Five Years)
Evermont Mixed-Use Regional Transit Campus
Square Footage: 300,000
Total Cost / Location: $250,000,000 in Los Angeles, CA
Facility Type: Mixed Use retail, school, 180-unit affordable housing Duration: 7 years
Owner: Primestor / BRIDGE Housing / SEED LA/ County of LA Lender: Chase Bank
Location: 8500 South Vermont, Los Angeles, CA
Freedom Plaza at Jordan Downs
Square Footage: 90,000
Total Cost / Location: $55,000,000
Facility Type: retail shopping center
Duration: 5 years
Owner: Federal Realty
Lender: Chase + 5 CDE’s
Location: 9901 S. Alameda Street, Watts, CA
Olivo Regional Shopping Center
Square Footage: 120,000
Total Cost / Location: $65,000,000 in Mission Hills, CA Facility Type: regional shopping center
Duration: 6 years
Owner: Federal Realty
Lender: none
Location: 10310 Sepulveda, Mission Hills, CA
Aldi Supermarket / Starbucks shopping center
Square Footage: 22,000
Total cost / location: $11,000,000 in Panorama City, CA Facility type: retail center
Duration: 3 years
Owner: Primestor / Cherng Family Trust
Lender: none
Location: 14626 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City, CA
Metro Innovation and Training Center
Square Footage: 18,000
Total cost / location: $9,000,000 in Los Angeles, CA
Facility type: Tenant Improvement for Metro
Duration: 2 years
Owner: Primestor / County of LA
Lender: Chase Bank
Location: 8500 South Vermont, Los Angeles, CA
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Current Company Experience
Primestor was founded to build community projects in areas overlooked by other developers. Over the last 34 years, Primestor has completed more than 100 projects and owns, acquires, leases, develops, and manages these assets for itself, investors, and clients. Detailed architecture, lush landscaping, highly desirable tenants, generous on-site amenities, impeccably maintained facilities, and extensive community outreach have made Primestor a leader in the Real Estate development industry. Primestor currently manages a portfolio valued at over $1.3bn (over 3.8m square feet in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas). The Primestor properties has over 350 tenants, some of whom have multiple locations within our portfolio, ranging from the smallest local kiosk operators to the largest retailers in the United States. Primestor provides programmatic development services for itself and its clients. Primestor operates and manages a discretionary SEC registered Social Impact Equity Fund of over $210 million, on behalf of clients such as the California Endowment, the California Community Foundation, CalStrs, the SCAN Foundation, Weingart, and many others. Primestor currently has 51 and our headquarters is in Culver City, Ca. Primestor is humbled to have received the following awards:
2002 Latin Business Association’s Business of the Year Award 2005 City of Los Angeles’ Minority Construction Firm of the Year 2008 LA County HUB Cities Job Consortium’s Business Leadership Award 2008 Alternative Living for the Aging’s Developer of the Year Award 2009 Soledad Enrichment Action’s Community Pioneer Award 2010 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Latino Business of the Year Award 2011 Florence-Firestone Chamber of Commerce’s Businessperson of the Year Award 2012 Habitat for Humanity’s Hammer of Hope Award
2013 The Harmony Project’s Community Developer Award
2015 The Harmony Project’s Humanitarian Award
2016 City of Huntington Park’s Outstanding Person Honor 2016 Los Angeles Conservancy’s Preservation Award (for Adams and Western) 2016 Docomomo US, Modernism in America Award (for Western and Adams) 2018 Senator Ricardo Lara’s Excellence Award
2018 Commercial Observer’s “25 Most Powerful Real Estate Figures in Los Angeles” listing 2018 San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Best Retail Project award (for Olivo) 2018 Los Angeles Business Council’s Education Award (for Katz Pavilion at Wise School) 2018 California State Senate’s Excellence in the 33rd District Award 2018 Interior Design Magazines Best of Year Awards finalist 2018 A Place Called Home’s Community Builder Award
2019 Mexican American Bar Foundation’s Latino Entrepreneur Award 2019 Los Angeles Business Council’s Los Angeles Architectural Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Design and Construction” (for “Katz Family Pavilion” and “Shalom Garden” at Wise School) 2019 Westside Urban Design Forum’s Design Award (for Manchester and Vermont) 2021 Los Angeles Business Council’s Retail & Commercial Architectural Award 2023 California Association of Environmental Professionals’ Outstanding Environmental Analysis Award (for Norwalk Entertainment District)
2023 American Planning Association’s Award of Merit in the Environmental Planning (for Norwalk Entertainment District)
2023 Los Angeles Bar Association’s Outstanding Real Estate Industry Award 2024 Los Angeles County Business Federation’s Business of the Year Award 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal's LA Visionary Award
2024 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Company of the Year Award 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal’s
2024 “LA500: Most Influential People in LA” 2024 Commercial Real Estate Industry Awards, hosted by the California Business Properties Association. Humanitarian of the Year Award 2025 Leonardo Industpry Award
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Primestor’s financial health is strong with current revenue projected for 2025 to be over $10,000,000. Primestor’s principals carry a material balance sheet and net worth and are directly responsible for the financial health of the company. Primestor has never filed for bankruptcy.
Key Development Team Bios
Leandro Tyberg – President / Co-Founder
Project Role: Principal level / Oversight / Strategy
Jessica Ramirez – Project Executive / Senior Project Manager Project Role: Project Executive / Senior Project Manager – oversight of development projects from inception through construction and turnover.
Claudia Cardenas – Director of Community Outreach and Program Compliance Project Role: Outreach / Local Hire / Labor / Communications Matthew Owens – Associate Project Manager
Project Role: Project Management – entitlement coordination and schedule management. AJ Ramos – Project Controller
Project Role: Budget oversight, financial reporting, and draw management. Senior Construction Manager – TBD
Project Role: Field Oversight / Construction Management / Schedule & Quality Control Cost & Compensation
We propose a total, all-inclusive fee of Lj740,000 for the services described in this proposal. This fee covers the entire scope of work: existing conditions analysis, community engagement, technical studies, market and financial modeling, preparation of draft and final specific plans, and support through the public adoption process.
The compensation framework is designed to align with the City’s budgetary and grant compliance needs.
Primestor will invoice monthly on a straight-line basis, tied to measurable progress against agreed project milestones. This approach ensures predictability for the City while maintaining transparency and accountability throughout the life of the project.
Our fee includes all professional services, subcontractor costs, engagement facilitation, technical analyses, and preparation of deliverables. It also covers project management, cost control oversight, and quality assurance to keep the project on schedule and within scope. We are committed to deploying the right resources at each stage to deliver a successful plan and are open to collaborating with the City to reallocate efforts or refine deliverables if additional opportunities or efficiencies arise during the process.
Conclusion
Primestor is uniquely positioned to transform Santa Fe Springs’ vision into a practical, implementable plan. We combine deep market insight, experience coordinating with public agencies, and a strong commitment to inclusive community engagement. Our proposal ensures a plan that is visionary yet grounded in economic and implementation realities.
We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the City to create a downtown that serves as a true civic heart for generations to come.
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October 29, 2025
To: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
City of Santa Fe Springs, Community Development Department 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Re: Proposal for Downtown Specific Plan – RFP No. 25-13 Response to Request for Informastion #1
Dear Mr. Nguyen:
We appreciate the time, effort and dedication the City has demonstrated throughout this RFP process, and we very much enjoyed the interview with you and your team.
On behalf of Primestor and our consultant team, we appreciate the opportunity to provide the City with this comprehensive addendum, addressing each item requested:
(1) Detailed Scope of Work,
(2) Breakdown of Costs,
(3) Detailed Project Schedule, and
(4) CEQA/Caltrans Technical Studies.
This response is aligned with the Project Schedule (attached) and Project Budget (attached).
We sincerely look forward to the opportunity of working closely with you and your team on this very important project.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Leandro Tyberg
President/Co-Founder
PRIMESTOR
9950 Jefferson Blvd. Building 2
Culver City, CA 90232
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1) Detailed Scope of Work (Tasks, Deliverables, Milestones, Roles) Below, we map tasks to deliverables, milestones, durations, and roles. Durations and sequencing mirror the City-facing schedule (Specific Plan workstream at 300 days running in parallel with a CEQA Addendum workstream at 510 days).
Task 01 — Project Administration (Ongoing across project) Consultant (Primestor Team) Roles
Project controls and grant compliance (Caltrans/SCAG), invoicing, QA/QC. Kickoff; standing PMMs (Project Management Meetings); agendas, notes, action logs. Quarterly progress reports and dashboards.
City Roles
Confirm deliverables/approvals; coordinate interdepartmental review; Caltrans compliance.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Kickoff meeting & notes (Day 1).
Quarterly progress reports & invoices (every ~90 days). Rolling updated schedule & risk register at each PMM.
Duration: Continuous across 300/510-day tracks.
Task 02 — Consultant Procurement (Initiation)
Consultant Roles
Completed through the RFP/award process; establish protocols and tools (email, SharePoint/Box).
City Roles
Contract execution; confirm communications and review windows.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Communication protocol & PMM calendar established (by Day 7).
Task 1 — Existing Conditions (Foundational Analysis)
Consultant Roles
Existing Conditions Report integrating land use, circulation/mobility, infrastructure, socioeconomic baseline, environmental context (maps and infographics; bilingual brief). Targeted interviews with staff/agencies to close data gaps.
City Roles
Provide prior studies, GIS, traffic/police/Code data; introductions to agencies/utilities.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Draft ECR (by Day 30); Final ECR (by Day 60).
Duration: 30 days for core ECR; data coordination initiated at kickoff.
Task 2 — Analysis (Alternatives, Tech Studies, Proformas) - 3 -
Consultant Roles
Develop multiple land use/intensity and mobility alternatives; screen/zoning consistency.
Technical studies to support plan and CEQA (Traffic/VMT, AQ/GHG with CalEEMod, Noise/Vibration, EJ/health snapshot, Hydrology/Utilities, Parking). Market demand and five prototypical development proformas; phased implementation logic.
City Roles
Consolidated technical feedback; coordinate interagency review.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Build-out potential and technical analyses package (by ~Day 150). Final Analysis Report (by ~Day 180).
Duration: Financial feasibility modeling spans ~90 days; CEQA technical studies proceed within the 510-day Addendum track in parallel (see Section 4).
Task 3 — Public Outreach (Inclusive, Bilingual, Multi-Channel) Consultant Roles
Community Engagement Plan (CEP): who/what/where/when/how; DAC-forward tactics (youth, seniors, transit riders, renters), bilingual materials and interpretation. 2 community workshops; 5 focus groups; 10 private stakeholder meetings; Advisory Committee (up to 7 meetings); pop-ups and online survey; city webpage and social media content.
City Roles
Approve CEP; provide venues/logistics; amplify via City channels (newsletter, web, social).
Key Deliverables & Milestones
CEP approved (by Day 60).
Workshop #1 & Advisory Committee launch (by ~Day 90); Workshop #2 & focus groups (~Days 150–210).
Community Engagement Report with trace matrix (by Day 300).
Duration: Launch within first 60 days; continues throughout plan drafting.
Task 4 — Advisory Committee Meetings (Up to 7 sessions) Consultant Roles
Curate materials; facilitate inclusive dialogue; capture notes and actions; fold feedback into alternatives and draft plan.
City Roles
Confirm roster; attend/participate; help recruit underrepresented voices.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Roster finalized (by Day 60).
7 meetings with agendas/notes/action items (approx. Days 90–270). - 4 -
Task 5 — Draft & Final Specific Plan (Two Drafts + Admin Public Review Draft + Final) Consultant Roles
Draft #1 and Draft #2 Specific Plan integrating: Vision & Principles; Land Use Regs & Development Standards; Objective Design Standards; Mobility & Parking; Infrastructure & Public Realm; Implementation & Phasing; Financing & Fiscal Strategy; targeted GP/Zoning amendments.
Prepare Administrative Draft for public review; incorporate CEQA Addendum findings for adoption package.
City Roles
Consolidated review; circulate to departments/partners; manage legal review of implementing ordinances.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Draft #1 (≈ Day 240); Draft #2 (≈ Day 300); Administrative Draft (pre-hearing); Final Plan coordinated with CEQA closeout.
Duration: 12-month adoption cadence, overlapping with CEQA milestones.
Task 6 — Board Review / Adoption (Hearings)
Consultant Roles
Staff reports; resolutions/ordinances; slide decks; meeting attendance. Visualizations for key opportunity sites (where helpful to lay audiences).
City Roles
Scheduling; noticing; legal counsel review; final adoption actions.
Key Deliverables & Milestones
Planning Commission hearing (≈ Day 510); City Council hearing (≈ Day 517); Notice of Determination (Day 518); CEQA statute closes Day 553.
2) Breakdown of Costs (Budgets, Reimbursables, Component Schedules) Per the RFP, we provide a budget for each significant milestone and a component cost structure by task. The all-inclusive maximum price is Lj740,000, covering meetings, calls, site visits, and deliverables. Reimbursables are identified; detailed rate sheets and anticipated hours by staff level for each consultant discipline are included in the attached Project Budget PDF.
Total Project Budget: Lj740,000
By Task (rounded):
1.0 Project Administration — $39,300
2.0 Existing Conditions Analysis — $105,500
3.0 Community Engagement — $80,000
4.0 Development of Land Use Alternatives — $82,500
5.0 Market Demand Analysis — $41,500
6.0 Preferred Land Use Alternative — $39,000
7.0 Infrastructure Development & Services — $92,000
8.0 Draft & Final Specific Plan — $122,750
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9.0 Zoning Code Updates — $7,500
10.0 CEQA Technical Studies — $55,250
11.0 Hearings / Adoption — $32,700
12.0 EIR Addendum to General Plan — $42,000
Consultant Allocations (rolled up):
Primestor — $100,000
Sustainable Cities — $100,000
PlaceWorks — $251,500
Kosmont — $93,000
Transportation — $50,500
Infrastructure — $64,500
Environmental — $80,500
Reimbursables (anticipated): Printing/duplication; venue/room charges; interpretation; travel/mileage; exhibit materials; online tools/licenses; postage. (Top-line reimbursable totals reflected in the budget; itemized rate sheets and reimbursable rate assumptions are provided in the attachment.)
Per-RFP Component Cost Schedules: Hourly rates, estimated hours by staff level, and out-ofpocket expenses (travel, meals, communications, duplication) are provided in the attached Budget PDF and sum to the all-inclusive maximum price stated above. 3) Detailed Project Schedule (Tasks, Durations, Overall Time of Completion) Our approach is deliberately dual-track: Specific Plan (300 days) and CEQA Addendum (510 days) proceed in parallel to minimize sequential delays and align with grant timing. The uploaded schedule (Gantt with 20 periods) governs the durations below.
Specific Plan Highlights (≈300 days):
Kickoff / Data Collection — 30 days
Existing Conditions Report — 30 days
Community Engagement Plan Launch — 30 days
Community Engagement (incl. workshops/stakeholders) — 60 days Workshops / Stakeholder Meetings — 60 days (overlapping) Market Demand Analysis — 60 days
Financial Feasibility Modeling — 90 days
Draft Specific Plan #1 — ≈ Day 240
Draft Specific Plan #2 — ≈ Day 300
(Admin Draft / Final integrated with CEQA closeout)
CEQA – EIR Addendum (≈510 days):
Topical technical work (examples with durations):
Project Description / Changes from GP — 15
Aesthetics / Light & Glare — 60
Air Quality (Construction & Operations) — 60
Biological Resources — 15
Cultural & Archaeological — 60
Energy (Appendix F) — 15
Environmental Justice / DAC — 60
Geology/Soils & Seismic — 15
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GHG Emissions & Energy — 60
Hazards & Hazardous Materials — 60
Hydrology/Water Quality/Drainage/BMPs — 60
Land Use/Planning — 15
Mineral/Agriculture/Forestry — 30
Caltrans Noise & Vibration — 15
Population/Housing/Employment — 60
Public Services & Recreation — 15
Transportation / VMT (SB 743) — 60
Tribal Cultural Resources (AB 52) — 60
Utilities & Service Systems — 60
Then: Administrative Draft Addendum (20), City Review (15), Public Circulation (10), Final Addendum (15), Planning Commission (7), City Council (7), Notice of Determination (1), Statute of Limitations (35).
Overall Time of Completion:
Specific Plan drafting window completes around ~Day 300; hearings/adoption are timed to CEQA Addendum closeout around ~Day 510–553, inclusive of NOD and statute period.
4) CEQA / Caltrans Required Technical Studies (Scope & Integration) Consistent with the RFP and Caltrans/CEQA practice, our team will complete and integrate the following technical work products into the Specific Plan and the EIR Addendum:
Build-Out Potentials (scenario development tied to zoning and realistic absorption). Transportation / VMT Analysis (vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, transit; SB 743-compliant). Air Quality (Construction & Operations) with up to three CalEEMod runs. Greenhouse Gas Emissions with up to two energy consumption spreadsheets. Noise & Vibration (up to 2 short-term and 2 long-term monitoring locations). Market Demand (residential, retail, office; supports feasibility and phasing). Financial Feasibility and at least five prototypical development proformas (capex, O&M, rents/absorption, soft costs, contingencies, funding/financing). Phased Development & Implementation (near-, mid-, long-term pipeline; public/private responsibilities).
Public Infrastructure Improvement Plans & Budgets (utilities, streetscapes, complete streets, drainage/BMPs, public realm).
Additional resource topics reflected in the schedule (EJ/DAC, hazards, geology, hydrology, utilities, population/housing, public services, biological/cultural/tribal, aesthetics, energy) are included and sequenced per the CEQA Addendum track.
All technical findings will be cross-walked into: (a) the Specific Plan (land use regs, objective design standards, implementation/financing plan) and (b) the CEQA Addendum administrative draft → circulation → final, so adoption can proceed without re-work.
We welcome any additional questions, comments or requests for information from the City. We look forward to continuing in close partnership with the City and community.
Caltrans
DSFS SPECIFIC PLAN Duration Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Dec-26 Jan-27 Feb-27 Mar-27 Apr-27 May-27 Jun-27 PROJECT SCHEDULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 300 Days
Kickoff / Data Collection 30
Existing Conditions Report 30
Community Engagement Plan Launch 30
Community Engagement 60
Workshops / Stakeholder Meetings 60
Market Demand Analysis 60
Financial Feasibility Modeling 90
CEQA - EIR ADDENDUM 510 days
Draft EIR Preparation & Technical Studies
Project Description / Changes from GP 15
Aesthetics / Light & Glare 60
New Air Quality (Construction & Operations) 60
Biological Resources 15
Cultural & Archaeological Resources 60
Energy (Appendix F) 15
Environmental Justice / Disadvantaged Communities 60
Geology/Soils & Seismic Hazards 15
New GHG Emissions & Energy 60
Hazards & Hazardous Materials 60
*New Hydrology/Water Quality & Drainage / Post-Construction BMPs 60 Land Use/Planning Consistency 15
Mineral Resources / Agriculture & Forestry 30
Caltrans Noise & Vibration 15
Population & Housing / Employment 60
Public Services & Recreation 15
New Transportation / VMT (SB 743) 60
Tribal Cultural Resources (AB 52) 60
*New Utilities & Service Systems (Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Energy) 60 Wildfire 15
Administrative Draft EIR Addendum 20
City Review 15
Public Circulation 10
Final EIR Addendum 15
Planning Commission Hearing 7
City Council Hearing 7
Notice of Determination (NOD) 1
CEQA Statute of Limitations (35 days) 35
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SANTA FE SPRINGS
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN /
EIR ADDENDUM
PRINCIPAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
PRIMESTOR
PRINCIPAL URBAN DESIGN
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Principal / PICAssoc. PlanningAssoc. PrincipalPM /PlanningPrincipal UDAssoc. DesignAssoc. DesignChief EconMarket AnalysisAssociat PrincipalGIS LeadProject Planner GISAssoc. PrincipalCEQA PrincipalSr. Assoc. CEQA PMAssoc. CEQA Assoc.Project PlannerCEQA PlannerProject PlannerCEQA PlannerSr. EngineerHydro/Utilit ies LeadSr. AssociateAQ/GHG, Energy LeadAssociateAQ/GHG/EnergySr.AssociateNoise LeadPlanner / NoiseCEQAGraphicsTech EditingWP/ Clerical
PLACEWORKS
INTERSECTION PRINCIPAL PM / ASSOC ANALYST / GIS SUPPORT
FEHR & PEERS
VP / SPM TECH PM ASSOC PM SNR. ENG. ENGINEER I/II GEOSPATIAL ANA. ASSOC ENG.
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Billing Rate $350 $300 $165 HOURS $350 $350 HOURS $280 $175 $275 $280 $190 $175 $270 $260 $160 $295 $260 $190 $155 $160 $250 $255 $170 $260 $140 $135 $170 $150 HOURS $400 $300 $285 $200 $165 HOURS $305 $245 $235 $228 $205 $185 $165 HOURS $250 $225 HOURS TASKS 86 126 53 265 138 140 278 99 72 178 101 70 80 142 4 20 31 57 0 8 0 0 16 58 10 46 0 4 8 1,004 14 28 68 142 29 281 38 69 14 78 46 38 42 325 46 30 76 TOTAL
1.0 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 2 6 0 $ 2,500 28 25 $ 18,550 36 22 52 22 10 0 6 0 0 26 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 56,085 4 4 12 0 2 $ 6,550 12 12 0 8 8 0 0 $ 10,064 0 0 $ - $ 93,749
1.1 Kick-off Meeting & Action Plan 1 1 0 $ 650 2 1 $ 1,050 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 2,400 2 2 2 0 2 $ 2,300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 6,400
1.2 Coordination Meetings 1 1 0 $ 650 20 20 $ 14,000 34 20 50 20 8 0 6 0 0 26 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 53,685 2 2 10 0 $ 4,250 12 12 0 8 8 0 0 $ 10,064 0 0 $ - $ 82,649
1.3 Quarterly Caltrans Meetings 0 4 0 $ 1,200 6 4 $ 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 4,700
2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS 0 0 0 $ - 16 30 $ 16,100 10 18 20 8 20 20 0 4 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 $ 25,910 10 6 20 74 12 $ 28,280 10 24 8 28 16 16 18 $ 28,404 46 30 $ 18,476 $ 117,170
2.1 Land Use and Urban Design 0 0 0 $ - 10 24 $ 11,900 4 6 12 8 20 20 0 4 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 $ 19,930 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 4 8 6 12 0 6 4 $ 9,096 0 0 $ - $ 40,926
2.2 Existing Infrastructure Conditions 0 0 0 $ - 2 2 $ 1,400 2 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 2,710 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 6 16 2 16 16 10 14 $ 17,308 0 0 $ - $ 21,418
2.3 Existing Transportation Conditions 0 0 0 $ - 2 2 $ 1,400 4 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 3,270 10 6 20 74 12 $ 28,280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 32,950
2.4 Existing Environmental Conditions 0 0 0 $ - 2 2 $ 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 1,400
2.5 Existing Dry Utilty Conditions 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 46 30 $ 18,152 $ 18,152 Reimbursables $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000 $ 324 $ 2,324
3.0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 24 95 13 $ 61,545 4 4 $ 2,800 26 0 45 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 34,715 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 99,060
3.1 Community Engagement Plan 2 5 0 $ 2,200 0 0 $ - 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 560 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 2,760
3.2 Direct Community Outreach 5 30 4 $ 11,410 0 0 $ - 8 0 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 10,565 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 21,975
3.3 Business & Property Owner Outreach 0 10 0 $ 3,000 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 3,000
3.4 Agency and Utility Outreach 2 5 0 $ 2,200 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 2,200
3.5 Council Member Outreach 5 5 0 $ 3,250 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 3,250
3.6 Stakeholder Advisory Committee 5 20 5 $ 8,575 0 0 $ - 8 0 15 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 9,725 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 18,300
3.7 Community Workshops 5 20 4 $ 8,410 4 4 $ 2,800 8 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 6,365 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 17,575 Reimbursables $ 22,500 $ - $ 7,500 $ - $ - $ 30,000
4.0 DEVELOPMENT OF LAND USE ALTERNATIVES 5 2 0 $ 2,850 0 30 $ 10,950 4 4 10 20 20 60 0 0 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 31,220 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 45,020
4.1 Land Use Alternatives (up to 3) 5 2 0 $ 2,350 0 30 $ 10,500 4 4 10 20 20 60 0 0 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 27,660 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 40,510 Reimbursables $ 500 $ 450 $ 3,560 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,510
5.0 MARKET DEMAND ANALYSIS 0 0 0 $ - 20 0 $ 7,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 35,640 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 42,640
5.1 Market Analysis 0 0 0 $ - 10 0 $ 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 14,040 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 17,540
5.2 Financial Feasibility Analysis 0 0 0 $ - 10 0 $ 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 21,600 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 25,100 Reimbursables $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
6.0 PREFERRED LAND USE ALTERNATIVE 5 2 0 $ 2,705 3 15 $ 6,800 2 0 0 12 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 6,960 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 16,465
6.1 Preferred Land Use Alternative 5 2 0 $ 2,350 3 15 $ 6,300 2 0 0 12 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 6,960 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 15,610 Reimbursables $ 355 $ 500 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 855
7.0 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE 0 0 0 $ - 24 5 $ 10,150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 3,300 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 8 24 2 24 14 12 20 $ 22,652 0 0 $ - $ 36,102
7.1 Public Realm Infrastructure 0 0 0 $ - 10 5 $ 5,250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 8 24 2 24 14 12 20 $ 22,652 0 0 $ - $ 27,902
7.2 Utility Infrastructure 0 0 0 $ - 4 0 $ 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 1,400
7.3 Cost Estimates 0 0 0 $ - 10 0 $ 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 3,500
7.4 Sewer, Water, Drainage 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 1,100 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 1,100
7.5 Dry Utilities 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 1,100 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 1,100
7.6 Transportation and Mobility Infrastructure 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 1,100 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 1,100
8.0 SPECIFIC PLAN PREPARATION 20 1 20 $ 10,600 20 24 $ 15,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 71,140 0 4 10 0 2 $ 4,380 4 4 0 10 0 2 0 $ 4,850 0 0 $ - $ 106,370
8.1 Specific Plan Preparation 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 12 100 40 24 100 60 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 $ 71,140 $ - $ - 0 0 $ - $ 71,140
8.2 Land Use Regulations & Development Standards 2 0 2 $ 1,030 0 5 $ 1,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 2,780
8.3 Objective Design Standards 2 0 2 $ 1,030 0 5 $ 1,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 2,780
8.4 Fiscal Analysis 5 0 5 $ 2,575 5 0 $ 1,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 4,325
8.5 Implementation & Financing Plan 5 0 5 $ 2,575 10 0 $ 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 6,075
8.6 Administrative Draft Specific Plan 2 0 2 $ 1,030 5 5 $ 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 4 4 0 10 0 2 0 $ 4,850 0 0 $ - $ 9,380
8.7 Draft Specific Plan 2 0 2 $ 1,030 0 5 $ 1,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 2 7 0 1 $ 2,760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 5,540
8.8 Final Specific Plan 2 1 2 $ 1,330 0 4 $ 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 2 3 0 1 $ 1,620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 4,350
9.0 ZONING CODE CONSISTENCY RECOMMENDATIONS 0 0 0 $ - 5 2 $ 2,450 2 12 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 5,640 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 8,090
9.1 Zoning Code Consistency Recommendations 0 0 0 $ - 5 2 $ 2,450 2 12 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 5,640 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 8,090
10.0 CEQA TECHNICAL STUDIES 10 0 0 $ 3,500 11 5 $ 5,600 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 16 58 10 46 0 0 0 $ 27,375 0 10 22 68 13 $ 25,015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 61,490
10.1 Development Capacity 10 0 0 $ 3,500 3 5 $ 2,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 6,300
10.2 Trip Generations & VMT Screening Evaluation 0 0 0 $ - 2 0 $ 700 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 1,385 0 10 22 68 13 $ 25,015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 27,100
10.3 Air Quality & Greenhouse Gas Technical Study 0 0 0 $ - 2 0 $ 700 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16 58 0 0 0 0 0 $ 15,030 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 15,730
10.4 Noise and Vibration Technical Study 0 0 0 $ - 2 0 $ 700 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 46 0 0 0 $ 10,130 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 10,830
10.5 Water Supply Assessment 0 0 0 $ - 2 0 $ 700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 700
10.6 Infrastructure - Wet Utilities 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 830 $ - $ - 0 0 $ - $ 830
11.0 HEARINGS / ADOPTION OF SPECIFIC PLAN 10 10 20 $ 9,800 5 0 $ 1,750 16 16 40 8 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 21,600 0 4 4 0 0 $ 2,340 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 35,490
11.1 Public Hearings 10 10 20 $ 9,800 5 0 $ 1,750 16 16 40 8 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 21,600 0 4 4 0 0 $ 2,340 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 $ - $ 35,490
12.0 CEQA DOCUMENT PREPARATION 10 10 0 $ 6,500 2 0 $ 2,450 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 $ 60,415 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 4 5 4 8 8 8 4 $ 8,989 0 0 $ - $ 78,354
12.1 Project Description 0 0 0 $ - 2 0 $ 700 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 $ 8,400 $ - $ - 0 0 $ - $ 9,100
12.2 Draft EIR Addendum 0 0 0 $ - 3 0 $ 1,050 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 26 48 100 32 10 0 0 0 0 10 12 10 $ 47,670 $ - $ - 0 0 $ - $ 48,720
12.3 Final Draft EIR Addendum & NOP 10 10 0 $ 6,500 2 0 $ 700 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 $ 4,345 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 4 5 4 8 8 8 4 $ 8,989 0 0 $ - $ 20,534 TOTAL SPECIFC PLAN / EIR ADDENDUM 86 126 53 $ 100,000 138 140 $ 100,000 99 72 178 101 70 80 142 4 20 31 57 0 8 0 0 16 58 10 46 0 4 8 $ 380,000 14 28 68 142 29 $ 66,565 38 69 14 78 46 38 42 $ 74,959 46 30 $ 18,476 $ 740,000
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ITEM # 8
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OLIVE BANQUET SS LLC DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Olive Banquet SS LLC to facilitate the identification and development of a restaurant and banquet hall project within the City; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT
Under the proposed MOU, the City will provide up to $99,000 in non-refundable payments to The Olive Banquet SS LLC (Restaurant Owner), consisting of a payment of $49,500 upon execution and a second payment of $49,500 if Restaurant Owner chooses to extend the term of the MOU, to support site identification efforts and ensure diligent pursuit of the proposed project.
Sufficient funds are available within the Community Development Department budget and will be programmed in future budgets, if necessary, to support this effort.
BACKGROUND
The City has identified the establishment of a vibrant downtown as a key priority and is currently advancing efforts toward the adoption of a Downtown Specific Plan. As part of this effort, attracting high-quality dining and entertainment uses is essential to creating a dynamic and economically sustainable district.
The Olive Banquet SS LLC (Restaurant Owner) is an experienced operator in the restaurant and banquet industry and has expressed interest in developing a restaurant and banquet hall within the CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
MOU with The Olive Banquet SS LLC
City. The parties previously explored a potential project at 11900 Telegraph Road; however, that transaction was not completed due to circumstances outside of the City’s control.
The Restaurant Owner remains interested in pursuing a project within Santa Fe Springs and has requested the City’s partnership in identifying alternative suitable sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it does not constitute a commitment to a specific development project. Any future development proposal will be subject to separate environmental review in accordance with CEQA.
DISCUSSION
The proposed MOU establishes a formal framework for collaboration between the City and the Restaurant Owner to identify suitable sites for a restaurant and banquet hall project within the City’s future downtown and surrounding areas.
Key provisions of the MOU include:
• A term of 90 days, which Restaurant Owner may elect to extend for an additional 90 days, to identify and evaluate potential development sites;
• A commitment by both parties to work collaboratively and share relevant information to facilitate site selection;
• An exclusivity provision during the term to ensure focused efforts within the City; and • A payment of $49,500 upon execution of the MOU, and a second payment of $49,500 if Restaurant Owner elects to extend the term, in payments, to support the Restaurant Owner’s efforts and ensure timely and good faith performance.
The MOU is non-binding with respect to any future real estate transaction or development agreement.
Any future agreement for the purchase, development, or operation of a project would be subject to separate negotiations and City Council approval.
The proposed partnership is intended to proactively attract new restaurants, including a high-quality dining and event venue that would enhance the City’s emerging downtown, generate new jobs, increase sales tax revenue, and contribute to overall economic vitality.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Approval of the MOU will allow the City and The Olive Banquet SS LLC to formally collaborate on identifying suitable sites for future restaurants, and advancing a potential restaurant and banquet hall project.
Upon City Council approval, the City Manager will execute the MOU, and staff will work with the Restaurant Owner to identify viable sites for future restaurants and development opportunities CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
MOU with The Olive Banquet SS LLC
ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
____________________________
City Clerk, Maribel Garcia
within the City. Any future agreement related to the project will be brought back to the City Council for consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Memorandum of Understanding with The Olive Banquet SS LLC
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AND
THE OLIVE BANQUET SS LLC
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made and entered into as of the 5th day of May, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Santa Fe Springs, a California municipal corporation (the “City”), and The Olive Banquet SS LLC, a California limited liability company ("Restaurant Owner"). The City and the Restaurant Owner are sometimes referred to in this MOU individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City has recently launched a number of initiatives to spur economic development and job creation with the City limits; and WHEREAS, the City has identified an area as its future downtown and commenced a process to adopt a specific plan (“Downtown Specific Plan”); and WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that its future downtown includes ample dining options; and
WHEREAS, attracting new restaurants to the City will generate new jobs, increase sales tax revenue, enhance property values, stimulate commercial activity, and further the City’s efforts to revitalize its downtown area; and WHEREAS, City wishes to identify suitable sites for commercial development, inclusive of restaurants in its future downtown and adjacent areas within its bounds; and WHEREAS, Restaurant Owner has experience identifying suitable sites for restaurants, opening restaurants, and successfully operating restaurants in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Restaurant Owner is interested in purchasing real property located within the City for the operation of a restaurant and banquet hall (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project will complement other commercial development in the City, create new jobs, and realize additional tax revenue; and WHEREAS, the intent of both City and Restaurant Owner in entering into this MOU is to (i) identify suitable sites in the future downtown and adjacent areas within the City where restaurants could be located; and (ii) establish a specific, limited period of time to identify real property located within the City limits that is suitable for the Project and negotiate a future agreement regarding the development of the Project on such real property, all subject to mutually agreeable terms, conditions, covenants, restrictions and agreements to be documented in such future agreement and
WHEREAS, entering into this MOU supports and is consistent with various policies and goals outlined in the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan, including but not limited to:
• Policy LU-1.2: Economic Diversity. Support a diversified economy with a balance of small and large businesses across a broad range of industries that provide employment, commercial, and experiential opportunities;
• Goal LU-4: Vibrant Commercial Districts and Corridors that Provide Convenient Access to a Variety of Services and Goods;
• Policy LU-4.1: Diverse Range of Goods and Services. Accommodate a diverse range of commercial businesses in commercial and industrial zoning districts;
• Policy LU-4.2: Encourage development shops and services for everyday needs—including groceries, dare care, cafes and restaurants, banks, and drug stores—within an easy walk from residential neighborhoods; • Policy LU-4.5: Hospitality. Promote new hospitality uses within the proposed Downtown along the 1-5 Freeway Commercial Corridor and encourage supportive commercial services, including complementary restaurants and entertainment uses;
• Policy LU-4.7: Adaptive Reuse and Redevelopment. Collaborate with business owners and landowners with underinvested properties to support adaptive reuse and redevelopment; and
• Policy LU-7.2: Employment Opportunities. Maintain and enhance the concentration of employment opportunities, both the public and private sectors, that establish the foundation for a sustainable downtown district.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the Parties as follows:
1. Recitals. The Recitals above, and the terms defined therein, are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this MOU.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this MOU is to set forth the general terms, mutual understanding, and intent of the Parties regarding identification of suitable sites in the future downtown and adjacent areas of the City for restaurants and the identification of potential real property within City limits for the Project.
3. Term. This MOU shall commence on the Effective Date and continue in effect for a period of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days ("First Term") and shall automatically terminate at the end of the First Term unless the Restaurant Owner provides notice five (5) calendar days prior to the expiration of the First Term to City by email to the City Attorney Office that Restaurant Owner wishes to extend this MOU for an additional 90- day term (“Second Term”). The First Term and Second Term are occasionally referred to herein as “Term”. During the Term, either Party shall have the option to terminate this MOU by written notice to the other Party, effective immediately unless otherwise stated in the termination notice. Such termination notice shall be delivered in accordance with Section 11 of this MOU. This MOU shall continue in force and effect unless either Party delivers a termination notice before the end of the Term. Either Party’s exercise of its
option to terminate pursuant to this Section 3, shall not be deemed a breach of this MOU.
4. Identification of Suitable Sites for Future Restaurants. Restaurant Owner and City hereby agree to work cooperatively and in collaboration in identifying potential sites within the City’s future downtown and adjacent areas which are suitable for future restaurants.
The City and the Restaurant Owner shall generally cooperate with each other and supply such available documents and information as may be reasonably requested by the other to facilitate the identification of suitable sites for future restaurants. Such document requests and information include but are not limited to environmental, zoning or historical records pertaining to any property which Restaurant Owner may be interested in.
5. Identification of Suitable Real Property and Negotiation of Agreement. During the Term, the City and Restaurant Owner shall diligently and in good faith collaborate to identify real property located within the City limits that is suitable for the Project. The City and the Restaurant Owner shall generally cooperate with each other and supply such available documents and information as may be reasonably requested by the other to facilitate the search for suitable real property. The exact terms and conditions of a future agreement regarding the purchase of real property located within the City, if any, shall be determined during the course of the Term, resulting in the execution of a purchase agreement or other similar agreement to effectuate the Project. The Parties further agree to reasonably consider and collaborate on such additional actions or the execution of such documents as may be reasonably necessary or convenient to implement the Project, inclusive of economic incentives, although nothing in this Section 5 shall be deemed a representation, guaranty, or commitment by any Party to take any action or execute any document. The Parties acknowledge and agree that nothing in this MOU shall be interpreted or construed to be a representation or agreement by either the City or the Restaurant Owner that a future agreement for the purchase of real property must be produced under this MOU. If the Parties identify real property, the Restaurant Owner acknowledges and agrees that the City's consideration of any proposed agreement and related actions are subject to the sole and absolute discretion of the City’s governing body and all legally required public hearings, public meetings, notices, factual findings and other determinations required by law.
6. Exclusivity. During the Term, Restaurant Owner agrees not to negotiate or enter into any binding agreement with any other entity for the purchase and development of a restaurant and/or banquet hall on property located outside the City, and neither Restaurant Owner nor its representatives, officers, employees, directors, agents, subsidiaries, or affiliates shall initiate, solicit, entertain, negotiate, accept, or discuss, directly or indirectly, any proposal or offer from any entity, other than City, to enter into any transaction which would interfere with any future agreement between the Parties regarding the potential purchase and development of the Project within the City until the termination of this MOU. If Restaurant Owner determines that it is unable to identify suitable property for purchase in the City at Restaurant Owner’s sole discretion, Restaurant Owner may terminate this MOU with written notice to City, and the parties shall be released from their obligations under this Agreement.
7. Compensation. In consideration of Restaurant Owner’s performance of its obligations hereunder, upon the full execution of this MOU, the City shall pay to
Restaurant Owner a fee in the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($49,500.00) in immediately available funds ("Fee") to ensure that the Parties will proceed diligently and in good faith to fulfill its obligations under this MOU during the First Term. If Restaurant Owner extends the MOU for a Second Term as set forth in section 3, City shall provide an additional Fee in the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($49,500.00) to Restaurant Owner. The Fee shall be non-refundable except as expressly set forth in this MOU.
8. Breach of Agreement; Non-Waiver. Either Party’s failure to comply with the terms of this MOU, shall be in breach of this MOU. Any failure or delay by either Party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any breach of the other Party shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a breach.
9. Limitations on Damages and Remedies.
a. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND
IMPRACTICAL TO ASCERTAIN THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES THAT
WOULD BE SUFFERED BY EITHER PARTY UPON THE BREACH OF THIS MOU BY THE OTHER PARTY. HAVING MADE DILIGENT BUT
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO ASCERTAIN THE ACTUAL DAMAGES
THAT EITHER PARTY WOULD SUFFER UPON THE BREACH OF THIS MOU
BY THE OTHER PARTY, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF EITHER PARTY’S DAMAGES IN SUCH EVENT IS FOURTYNINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($49,500.00) DURING EACH TERM (THE “LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT”).
i. CITY BREACH. UPON THE BREACH OF THIS MOU BY THE CITY, THIS
MOU SHALL TERMINATE AND THE RESTAURANT OWNER SHALL
KEEP THE FEE AS PAYMENT OF THE LIQUATED DAMAGES
AMOUNT PAID FOR THE MOU TERM AT ISSUE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3 OF THIS MOU.
ii. RESTAURANT OWNER BREACH. UPON THE BREACH OF THIS MOU
BY THE RESTAURANT OWNER, THIS MOU SHALL TERMINATE AND
THE RESTAURANT OWNER SHALL RETURN THE FEE PAID FOR THE
THEN EFFECTIVE TERM TO CITY BY PAYMENT OF THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT TO THE CITY.
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Initial - Authorized Representative of City
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Initial - Authorized Representative of Restaurant Owner b. THE CITY AND THE RESTAURANT OWNER EACH ACKNOWLEDGE AND
AGREE THAT NEITHER PARTY WOULD HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS MOU,
IF IT WERE TO BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY ADDITIONAL
MONETARY DAMAGES, MONETARY RECOVERY, OR ANY REMEDY
OTHER THAN TERMINATION OF THIS MOU AND PAYMENT OF THE
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT. ACCORDINGLY, THE CITY AND THE RESTAURANT OWNER AGREE THAT EACH PARTY’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND REMEDY UPON THE BREACH OF THIS MOU BY
THE OTHER PARTY IS TO TERMINATE THIS MOU AND RECEIVE THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 9. c. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE PARTIES TO BE BOUND BY THE
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES, RECOVERY, AND REMEDIES SET FORTH IN
THIS SECTION, AND EACH PARTY HEREBY RELEASES ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY FOR ADDITIONAL MONETARY
DAMAGES, MONETARY RECOVERY, OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
RELIEF RELATED TO ANY BREACH OF THIS MOU, EXCEPT RECEIPT OF
THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT, WHETHER OR NOT ANY SUCH
RELEASED CLAIMS WERE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO EITHER PARTY AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS MOU.
10. Amendments; Assignments. This MOU shall not be modified or amended unless done so in a writing signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. No portion of this MOU may be assigned by either Party without the express written consent of the other Party.
11. Notices. All notices required under this MOU shall be presented in person, by nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or by first class certified or registered United States Mail, with return receipt requested, to the address for the Party set forth in this Section 11. Notice shall be deemed confirmed by United States Mail effective the third (3rd) business day after deposit with the United States Postal Service. Notice by personal service or nationally recognized overnight delivery service shall be effective upon delivery. Either Party may change its address for receipt of notices by notifying the other Party in writing. Delivery of notices to courtesy copy recipients shall not be required for valid notice to a Party.
CITY: City of Santa Fe Springs
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Attention: City Manager
Telephone: (562) 868-0511
With a copy to: Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP
500 S. Grand Ave., Floor 12
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Paloma McEvoy
Telephone (213) 744-0099
RESTAURANT OWNER: The Olive Banquet SS, LLC
9288 Lubec Street
Downey, CA 90240
Attn: Sam Sarofeem
With a copy to: Law Office of Anahita Hasheminejad PLC
2152 Dupont Drive, Suite 280
Irvine, CA 92612
Attn: Anahita Hasheminejad, Esq.
12. Entire Agreement. This MOU is the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter contained herein. It supersedes, and its terms govern, all prior proposals, agreements, or other communications between the Parties, oral or written, regarding the subject matter contained herein. Unless set forth herein, no party to this MOU shall be liable for any representations made, express or implied.
13. Real Estate Commissions. Each City and Restaurant Owner represents and warrants to the other that it is not represented by any real estate broker or agent in connection with this transaction. Each City and Restaurant Owner hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the other Party free and harmless from such commission obligations.
If any additional claims for brokers' or finders' fees for the consummation of this MOU arise, then Restaurant Owner hereby agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend City from and against such claims if they shall be based upon any statement or representation or agreement by Restaurant Owner, and Restaurant Owner hereby agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend Restaurant Owner if such claims shall be based upon any statement, representation or agreement made by City.
14. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this MOU shall be deemed or construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or similar relationship between the Parties hereto.
15. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this MOU is intended to benefit any person or entity other than the City or the Restaurant Owner.
16. Attorneys’ Fees. If either Party commences any legal action or proceeding to enforce, interpret or construe this MOU, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the other Party reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, as determined by the court.
17. Governing Law/Venue. This MOU shall be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue shall be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue shall be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.
18. Non-Liability of City Officials. No member, official, officer, employee, agent, representative, volunteer, or consultant of the City shall be personally liable to Restaurant Owner, or any successor in interest of the Restaurant Owner, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Restaurant Owner or its successor, or for any obligations under the terms of this MOU.
19. Authority. The individuals executing this MOU and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of the City and the Restaurant Owner each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right, and actual authority to bind the City and the Restaurant Owner, respectively, to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof.
20. Counterpart Originals. This MOU may be executed by the City and the Restaurant Owner in multiple counterpart originals, all of which together shall constitute a single agreement.
21. Electronic Signatures. The Parties acknowledge and agree that execution of this MOU by electronic signature or electronic transmittal of signatures shall have the same effect as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.
[Signatures on the following page]
TO EFFECTUATE THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, the parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Memorandum of Understanding on the Effective Date set forth above.
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
(“CITY”)
By: _____________________________
René Bobadilla, City Manager
Date: __________________
THE OLIVE BANQUET SS LLC
(“RESTAURANT OWNER”)
By:
_______________________________
Date: ______________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Rick Olivarez, City Attorney
Date:______________________
ITEM # 9
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DEODATE CORPORATION
DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Deodate Corporation to increase the not to exceed compensation to $100,000 per fiscal year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve additional expenditures not to exceed $50,000 per fiscal year, if necessary; and
3. Extend the term of the agreement three (3) years, with an option for a one (1) year extension; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to take any additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed amendment increases the not-to-exceed compensation under the agreement to $100,000 per fiscal year, with the City Manager authorized to approve up to an additional $50,000 per fiscal year, if necessary.
The Community Development Department will coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure that sufficient funds are allocated to the appropriate Economic Development Project to support accurate financial tracking.
BACKGROUND
On April 15, 2025, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Deodate Corporation for on-call city-wide real estate program management services. The agreement was approved by the City Manager under the authority granted in Section 34.21(B) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code and established a not-to-exceed amount of $49,651.50.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Amendment No.1 to PSA with Deodate Corporation
Since the execution of the agreement, Deodate has been assisting the City with a range of real estate and economic development-related efforts, including site analysis, developer outreach, deal structuring support, and strategic advisory services related to key opportunity sites.
The consultant’s services have supported the City’s efforts to advance priority development projects and respond to emerging real estate opportunities in a timely and strategic manner, including recent assistance with negotiations to bring Golfzon to the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A
DISCUSSION
Due to the ongoing and increasing demand for real estate program management and advisory services, staff anticipates that the current not-to-exceed amount under the existing PSA will be insufficient to support the City’s needs through the original term of the agreement.
To ensure continuity of services and avoid disruption to active and anticipated projects, staff recommends amending the agreement to:
• Increase the not-to-exceed compensation to $100,000 per fiscal year; • Authorize the City Manager to approve additional expenditures up to $50,000 per fiscal year, if needed, to address time-sensitive or unanticipated project demands; and • Extend the term of the agreement to three (3) years, with a one (1) year extension option.
These changes will provide the City with greater flexibility to respond to development opportunities, maintain momentum on key initiatives, and continue leveraging Deodate’s expertise in real estate strategy, negotiations, and project execution.
The scope of services will remain consistent with the original agreement and includes:
• City-wide real estate program management and advisory services; • Developer outreach and deal support;
• Site feasibility and positioning analysis; and
• Strategic support for economic development initiatives and priority projects All other terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Approval of Amendment No. 1 will increase the available funding, extend the term of the agreement, and provide additional flexibility to support the City’s real estate and economic development efforts.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Amendment No.1 to PSA with Deodate Corporation
ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
____________________________
City Clerk, Maribel Garcia
Upon City Council approval, the City Manager will execute the amendment, and staff will continue working with Deodate Corporation to advance key development initiatives and strategic real estate activities.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Deodate Corporation 2026
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR ON-CALL CITY-WIDE REAL ESTATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Parties: DEODATE Corporation and City of Santa Fe Springs) THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, the “First Amendment”) to that certain Professional Services Agreement dated April 15, 2025 (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) by and between the City of Santa Fe Springs (hereinafter, the “CITY”) and DEODATE Corporation, a California corporation (hereinafter, the “CONSULTANT”) is made and entered into this 14th day of April, 2026 (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”). For the purposes of this First Amendment, the capitalized term “Party” may refer to either CITY or CONSULTANT, interchangeably as appropriate, or collectively, as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
This First Amendment is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, CITY and CONSULTANT entered into that certain Professional Services Agreement for CONSULTANT to provide city-wide real estate program management services on an on-call, as needed basis; and WHEREAS, under the Agreement, CONSULTANT’s compensation may not exceed the aggregate sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($49,651.50) (the “Not-to-Exceed Sum”) unless an additional amount is first approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the costs of the city-wide real estate program management services required to support CITY’s ongoing activities are projected to exceed the Not-to-Exceed Sum; and
WHEREAS, to prevent interruption of CONSULTANT’s support of CITY’s ongoing city-wide real estate program activities, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to (i) extend the Term of the Agreement to three (3) years with one (1) one-year extension option, and (ii) increase the Not-to-Exceed Sum to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per CITY fiscal year and authorize the City Manager of the CITY (“City Manager”) to approve, in his sole discretion, anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per CITY fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the City Council at its Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026, under Agenda Item No. 9.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true, correct and are hereby incorporated by reference in full herein.
SECTION 2. Section 1.1 of the Agreement is hereby stricken and replaced with the following :
1.1 TERM: This Agreement shall have a term of three (3) years, (hereinafter, the “Term”), commencing from the Effective Date. Nothing in this Section shall operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the CITY’s ability to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience or for cause as provided under Article V (Termination), below. The Term may be extended for a one (1) one-year period at the option of the CITY, provided that CITY provides CONSULTANT with written notice of CITY’s intent to exercise CITY’s option to extend the Term of the Agreement no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Term or any prior extension term. In the event CITY exercises its option to extend this Agreement, all terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect and govern the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the parties hereto.
SECTION 3. Section 1.4(A) of the Agreement is hereby stricken and replaced with the following:
1.4 COMPENSATION:
A. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services in accordance with the “Proposed Schedule and Cost Proposal” on pages 3-4 and “DEODATE Consulting Group” on pages 4-5 of the CONSULTANT Proposal (hereinafter, the “COMPENSATION RATE”). The foregoing
notwithstanding, CONSULTANT’s total compensation for the performance of all Services contemplated under this Agreement, may not exceed the aggregate sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per CITY fiscal year (hereinafter, the “Not-to-Exceed Sum”) during the Term of this Agreement and for Drafting and implementing Tasks 1-5 of the Consultant Proposal (Exhibit “A”), unless such added expenditure is first approved by the City Council. In the event CONSULTANT’s charges are projected to exceed the Aggregate Notto-Exceed Sum prior to the expiration of this Agreement, CITY may suspend CONSULTANT’s performance pending CITY approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Aggregate Not-to- Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager shall be authorized to approve, in his sole discretion, anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per CITY fiscal year, provided that the City Manager issues such approval in writing prior to CONSULTANT performing Services or incurring costs for which compensation owed is in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum.
SECTION 4. Except as amended herein, all terms, conditions, and provisions of the Agreement, as amended, shall remain binding, controlling and in full force and effect.
The provisions of this First Amendment shall be deemed a part of the Agreement, as amended. Except as otherwise provided under this First Amendment, the Agreement, as amended, and all provisions contained herein, shall remain binding and enforceable. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this First Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall govern and control, but only so far as such provisions conflict with the Agreement, as amended, and no further.
SECTION 5. The persons executing this First Amendment on behalf of the Parties warrant and represent that they have the authority to execute this First Amendment on behalf of said Parties and have the authority to bind the Parties to the provisions of this First Amendment.
SECTION 6. The Parties acknowledge and agree that execution of the First Amendment by electronic signature or electronic transmittal of signatures shall have the same effect as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed as of the Effective Date, above.
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS: DEODATE CORPORATION:
__________________________ ______________________________ Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Rodrigo Gonzalez, Managing Partner Date: ______________________ Date: _______________________ ATTEST :
__________________________
Maribel Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Paloma McEvoy, Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit “A”
[Professional Services Agreement dated April 15, 2025 on Following Pages]
ITEM # 10
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF A CITY PROPERTY (APN: 8009-026-900) LOCATED IN THE CITY
OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that this action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10010, declaring that real property owned by the City of Santa Fe Springs (“City”) as surplus land and not necessary for the agency‘s use pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact on the City is unknown at this time. The cost of compliance with the Surplus Land Act (“Act”) is not currently known. The City must notify various governmental entities and affordable housing developers about the availability of the surplus land. This statutory notification is intended to allow these parties to express interest in acquiring the land. The cost to notify local public agencies is minimal. However, depending on the number of responses to the notice of availability, City staff and consultants may need to spend multiple hours, possibly negotiating with multiple entities. The sale of the property, for a price unknown at this time, would result in a financial benefit to the City.
BACKGROUND
The Act requires cities to declare property as “surplus” or “surplus exempt” before selling or leasing it and prohibits negotiations before completing required procedures. Surplus land is publicly owned property no longer needed for the agency’s use.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Declaring One Parcel in the City of Santa Fe Springs as Surplus Property
In an effort to spur affordable housing production, in 2019, Assembly Bill (AB) 1486 substantially amended the Act to require public agencies to offer affordable housing developers and other government entities the first right of refusal on surplus properties for the development of affordable housing or other government uses. The Act requires cities to distribute a Notice of Availability for no less than 60 days and engage in a 90-day good-faith negotiation period with developers that commit to the minimum affordable housing requirements.
ANALYSIS
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15312, Class 12 (Surplus Government Property Sales).
DISCUSSION
The City owns real property located at the southwest corner of Telegraph Road and Pioneer Boulevard, comprised of a single parcel (APN: 8009-026-900) (“Property”). The ±1.93-acre site has a General Plan land use designation of Parks and Open Space and a zoning designation of PF-D (Public Facilities – Design Overlay). Adoption of Resolution No. 10010 would mean the Property is no longer needed for the agency’s use and would commence the Act process to dispose of the Property.
CalGEM records indicate the Property contains two oil and gas wells that have been previously plugged and abandoned in accordance with applicable regulatory standards in effect at the time of closure. Based on available records, the wells are no longer active and do not support ongoing extraction activities. However, wells may need to be re-abandoned in accordance with CalGEM standards.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Before selling or leasing surplus land, the City must first declare it as surplus and offer it to eligible entities, including housing developers and public agencies, for affordable housing, parks, or open space. Under the Act, the City must notify these entities, including local public agencies, housing developers, Los Angeles County, regional park authorities, the State Resources Agency, and the local school district.
Interested entities must respond within 60 days, after which the City must negotiate in good faith for 90 days. If no responses are received, the City may proceed with private negotiations. If multiple entities express interest, priority is given to those proposing affordable housing. If no agreement is reached after the 90-day negotiation period, the City may dispose of the land without further obligations under the Act.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Declaring One Parcel in the City of Santa Fe Springs as Surplus Property
ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
____________________________
City Clerk, Maribel Garcia
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Attachment A – Site Aerial
B. Attachment B – Resolution No. 10010
Attachment A – Site Aerial
Order Number: NCS-1303742-LA2
Page Number: 7
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Real property in the City of Santa Fe Springs, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 12660, IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 120, PAGES 22 THROUGH 24 INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN OR
UNDER SAID REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH ALL RIGHTS, INCIDENT, OR NECESSARY TO THE
CONVENIENT EXTRACTION OF ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN
OR UNDER SAID LAND, PAYING THE REASONABLE DAMAGE IF ANY BE DONE TO THE PROPERTY OF
GRAWIEE, AS WELL AS ALL INCREASE OF TAXES ON ACCOUNT OF THE DISCOVERY OR EXTRACTION OF OIL GAS, ASPHALTUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, AS RESERVED BY PETER I. WEISEL AND LOUISE A. WEISEL, HIS WIFE, IN DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 1923 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1075 IN BOOK 2054, PAGE 5, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
APN: 8009-026-900
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 10010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS DECLARING ONE
(1) PARCEL (APN: 8009-026-900) LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Fe Springs (“City”) is the owner in fee simple of the certain real property described further in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, under the California Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.) (“Act”), surplus land is defined as land owned by an agency for which the agency takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring the land as surplus and not necessary for its use; and
WHEREAS, the Property is subject to the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit 14., § 15000 et seq.) Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) because the proposed action does not approve or otherwise carry out construction or development and any proposed future development of the Property would not be subject to environmental review under CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, Class 12 (Surplus Government Property Sales) because the Property is not located within an area of statewide concern, the Property has no environmental or wildlife habitat value, and the sale of the Property also qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and WHEREAS, the City’s Property is no longer required for the “agency’s use” as defined by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to declare the Property as surplus land and no longer necessary for the agency’s use.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs does hereby find, determine, declare, order, and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The one (1) parcel (APN: 8009-026-900) is developed as passive recreational area with landscaping and art sculptures. The City Council finds and determines that the public interest is best served by the disposal of the Property and, as such, hereby declares that the Property is surplus and no longer necessary for the City’s use.
SECTION 3. The designation of the Property as surplus is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15312. Therefore, no further action is required under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The officers and staff of the City are hereby authorized, jointly and severally, to do all things which they may deem necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution in accordance with the requirements of the Act.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this title; it being hereby expressly declared that this title, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof, would have been prepared, proposed, adopted, approved, and ratified irrespective of the fact that any single section subsection, sentence, clause, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs at a regular meeting on this 5th day of May, 2026. ___________________________
Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Maribel Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney
Exhibit A – Legal Description
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS )
I, Maribel Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Santa Fe Springs, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of May, 2026, and was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_________________________
Maribel Garcia, City Clerk
ITEM # 11
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Gus Hernandez, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SEEDEVIL BALLOON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND TWO (2) PORTABLE POWER STATIONS, USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL
RETURN FUNDS
DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of ten (10) SeeDevil balloon light systems and two (2) portable power stations, in an amount not to exceed $13,708.38; and
2. Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to issue a purchase order(s) for the procurement of the equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $13,708.38; and
3. Approve the use of Proposition C Local Return funds, as approved by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), to finance this purchase; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total estimated cost of the purchase is $13,708.38, which includes equipment, and an estimated 15% for tax and freight. Funding will be provided entirely through the City’s Proposition C Local Return Allocation, as approved by LA Metro. No General Funds will be used.
BACKGROUND
The City regularly hosts community events, civic engagements, and transportation-related activities that require temporary, reliable lighting solutions to support pedestrian and traffic safety. Events such as Independence Day, Art Fest, and Concerts in the Park include shuttle stops and pedestrian activity that extend into low-light conditions, requiring enhanced illumination to ensure safe operations.
As part of a broader effort to modernize and internalize its lighting capabilities, on April 21, 2026, City Council approved the purchase of four generator light towers using Proposition C Local Return funds CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SeeDevil BALLOON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND TWO
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS, USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
to provide high-output illumination for large-scale events, emergency response, and major traffic control operations. While these units address significant lighting needs, staff identified a gap for smaller, more flexible lighting applications where large trailer-mounted equipment is not practical or necessary.
The proposed SeeDevil LED balloon lights and portable power stations are intended to fill these operational gaps. Together, the generator light towers, balloon lighting systems and power banks establish a tiered and scalable lighting program that allows the City to deploy the appropriate type and level of lighting based on specific operational needs.
This purchase remains under the same previously approved authorization from LA Metro for the use of Proposition C Local Return funds and is within the $100,000 limit approved by the County. As previously confirmed, these funds are eligible for transportation-related equipment supporting traffic safety, pedestrian visibility, and event-related operations. This purchase continues to align with that approval while advancing the City’s efforts to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and reduce long-term costs through City-owned equipment.
ANALYSIS
The proposed purchase includes ten (10) SeeDevil LED balloon lighting systems and two (2) portable battery power stations designed for rapid deployment and multi-purpose use. These systems provide high-output, glare-free illumination ideal for pedestrian-heavy environments and transportationrelated applications.
The equipment will include:
• SeeDevil LED balloon lighting units (10 units)
• Integrated LED lighting systems with diffused balloon covers for 360-degree illumination • Portable battery power stations (2 units)
• Charging and power accessories
In accordance with the City’s purchasing ordinance § 34.19, staff obtained three (3) competitive quotes for the proposed equipment to ensure best value and cost effectiveness. The direct SeeDevil manufacturer was determined to be the most responsive, base pricing and delivery timeline.
Price Quote Summary - See Devil Lights and Portable Power Vendor Name: Amount:
Cords & Components $ 14,844.24
SeeDevil $ 13,708.38
Winter's Engineering $ 14,137.36
When combined with the recently approved generator light towers, the City will have a comprehensive lighting toolkit capable of addressing a full spectrum of needs:
• Large-scale, high-intensity lighting: Generator light towers for major events, emergency incidents, and wide-area coverage
• Mid- to small-scale, flexible lighting: LED balloon lights for pedestrian zones, shuttle stops, and confined or high-traffic areas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SeeDevil BALLOON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND TWO
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS, USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
This layered approach improves operational efficiency by ensuring that staff can deploy right-sized equipment rather than over-utilizing large, fuel-powered systems for smaller tasks. LED balloon lights utilize energy-efficient technology to deliver uniform, glare-free lighting, improving visibility and safety for motorists, pedestrians, and staff. Their lightweight and portable design allows for quick setup in areas where trailers cannot easily access, further enhancing field operations. The inclusion of battery power stations adds an additional layer of flexibility, enabling deployment in remote or constrained locations without reliance on generators or fixed electrical infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A
DISCUSSION
This purchase represents a strategic continuation of the City’s investment in self-sufficient, scalable lighting infrastructure. Rather than relying on a single type of equipment, the City is implementing a complementary system in which generator light towers and LED balloon lights work together to meet varying operational demands.
This dual-equipment approach provides several key benefits:
• Operational flexibility: Staff can match equipment to the size and complexity of each situation • Cost efficiency: Reduces reliance on rentals and minimizes unnecessary use of fuel-powered generators
• Rapid response capability: Smaller units can be deployed quickly for immediate needs, while larger towers support extended operations
• Enhanced safety: Improves lighting coverage across a wider range of environments, particularly pedestrian-heavy and confined areas
By aligning both purchases under a unified lighting strategy, the City strengthens its ability to support transportation safety, manage event operations, and respond to emergencies with greater precision and efficiency.
Additionally, the use of battery/electrical-powered LED lighting reduces noise, emissions, and overall environmental impact, supporting cleaner operations while maintaining high performance standards.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Upon City Council approval of the recommended actions, staff will proceed with procurement, coordinate delivery, and ensure that all expenditures are charged to the City’s Proposition C Local Return account as authorized by LA Metro. The equipment will then be integrated into City operations for use in community events, transportation safety efforts, and emergency response activities.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SeeDevil BALLOON LIGHT SYSTEMS AND TWO
PORTABLE POWER STATIONS, USING PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
____________________________
City Clerk, Maribel Garcia
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Cords & Components Quote
B. SeeDevil Quote
C. Winter’s Engineering Quote
D. SeeDevil Data Equipment Data Sheet
Date: April 8, 2026
P.O. #:
Invoice #: 1003-01A
Customer ID: R3
Vendor Cords & Components Ship to
975 W. 13th St.
San Bernardino, CA, 92411
Count Item # Qty Unit Price Line Total
1 11984 10 924.99 $ 9,249.90
2 15784 2 2,199.99 $ 4,399.98
3 $ -
4 $ -
5 $ -
6 $ -
7 $ -
8 $ -
9 $ -
10 $ -
11 $ -
12 $ -
13 $ -
14 $ -
15 $ -
16 $ -
17 $ -
18 $ -
19 $ -
Subtotal $ 13,649.88
Sales Tax 8.75%
Total $ 14,844.24
Date
R3 - 08/08/2026
Authorized by
4/8/26
11740 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
909-280-4707
Description
Invoice
City of Santa Fe Springs - Town Center Hall
G3 Heavy Duty 100 Watt RGBW Balloon Kit -
SeeDevil
200 Watt Portable Power Station - SeeDevil
Shipping Method Shipping Terms Delivery Date
R+L Truck R+L Truck
1. Please send two copies of your invoice.
2. Enter this order in accordance with the prices, terms, delivery method, and specifications listed above.
3. Please notifiy us immediately if you are unable to ship as specified.
4. Send all correspondence to:
Attn: R3
Cords and Components
975 W. 13th St.
San Bernardino, CA, 92411
Office: 909-280-4707
Fax: 909-380-7626
Attachment #1
QUOTE NO. #D2942
DATE April 08, 2026
BILL TO
City of Santa Fe Springs
11710 Telegraph Rd
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
SHIP TO
City of Santa Fe Springs - Town Center Hall
11740 Telegraph Rd
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE TOTAL
G3 Heavy-Duty 100 Watt RGBW Balloon Light Kit
11984
× 10 $899.99
$854.99
$8,549.91
2400W 2048Wh Portable Power Station
15784
× 2 $1,999.99
$1,900.00
$3,799.99
LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Remit To
Rezek Engineering
970 Reece Street
San Bernardino, CA 92411
877-659-5476
All orders are subject to our terms and conditions
Subtotal $12,349.90
Shipping $0.00
Sales Tax $1,358.48
TOTAL $13,708.38
Attachment #2
Winters Engineering, Inc
975 W. 13th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92411-2346
[email protected]
www.winters-engineering.com
Quote
ADDRESS
City of Santa Fe Springs
Finance Department
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
SHIP TO
City of Santa Fe Springs
Town Center Hall
11740 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
QUOTE 04082026-917
DATE 04/08/2026
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT
11984 10 899.99 8,999.90
15784 2 1,999.99 3,999.98
SUBTOTAL 12,999.88
TAX 1,137.48
TOTAL $14,137.36
Accepted By
Accepted Date
SeeDevil G3 Heavy Duty 100 Watt RGB Kit
SeeDevil 2400w Portable Power Station
Attachment #3
100
WATT
6.5' TRIPOD CARRY BAG
SD-STS-CB-G3
FIXTURE CARRY BAG SD-BLF-CB-SS-G3
2" C-CLAMP
SD-2CS-ECON-G1
TRIPOD ADAPTER SD-TA-G1EYE BOLT
SD-IBOLT-G1
BALLOON
LIGHT KIT
Quick and easy setup
Glare-free lighting and wide area coverage
Lightweight, versatile, portable and compact
12,000 lm, < 0.89 op amp, 90–277V input
RGB LED + white LED color changing
6.5' heavy-duty sliding tripod
Variable colors and dimmable wireless remote
Internal blower inflates balloon and cools LED panels
LED Balloon Light diffuser constructed of heat-andwater-resistant, UV protected nylon Run multiple units on one 2000W generator
16' spec. grade power cord
SD-100WRGB-KIT-G3
360° Di used Glare-Free Illumination • Inflatable Balloon Light Di user REMOTE
CONTROL
SD-RGB100REMOTE-G3
100W RGBW
BALLOON
LIGHT FIXTURE
SD-BLF-100WRGB-G3
6.5’ TRIPOD
SD-STS-G3
SeeDevil
APP CONTROLLED
BALLOON LIGHT
LIFETIME WARRANTY
RGBW
COLOR
50,000
LASTING
HOURS
90–277
VOLT
12,000
LUMEN
(on white)
100
WATT
20+ COLOR PRESETS & EFFECTS
FEATURED ACCESSORIES (not included)
2" HEAVY-DUTY
C-CLAMP
SD-2CS-G1
500W 560WH
PORTABLE POWER STATION
SD-PPS500-G1
STANDARD SERIES
UNIVERSAL POLE MOUNT KIT
SD-UPMKIT-SM-G1
Visit
SeeDevil.com
for a comprehensive
list of accessories
STANDARD SERIES
TRUCK HITCH MOUNT
SD-HITCHKIT-SM-G1
BALLOON LIGHT KIT
SPECIFICATIONS
COLORS DIMENSIONS
Lamp Life:
IP Rating:
Operating Decibel:
Weight
Power Cord:
Warranty
50,000 hours
IP 42
59dB
7.5 lb (fixture)
7.1 lb (tripod)
16ft
Lifetime Limited Warranty (fixture)
Product Name:
Voltage:
Frequency:
Operating Amperage:
Power Consumption:
Operating Tempatures:
Luminous Flux:
100 Watt RGBW Balloon Light Kit
AC 90–277V
50/60 Hz
0.89A (white color mode)
107W
-30–130°F
12,000 lm (white color mode)
www.SeeDevil.com | [email protected] | Toll Free Number: +1-877-659-5476 | Copyright 2023 - SeeDevil™ Lighting - Rezek Engineering Lorem ipsum
SD-100WRGB-KIT-G3
34.5"
68.5" — 112.5"
31"
31.5"
Control your light
with SeeDevil App
DESIGNED IN THE USA
MADE IN CHINA
SeeDevil
42 Infinite color changing with DIM / STROBE / FADE e
ects
www.SeeDevil.com | [email protected] | Toll Free Number: +1-877-659-5476 | Copyright 2022 - SeeDevil™ Lighting - Rezek Engineering POWER
STATION
SERIES
PORTABLE
RECHARGES THROUGH
SOLAR PANELS
CIGARETTE LIGHTER CHARGER
STANDARD US WALL PLUG
PURE SINE WAVE
13 PORTS
11 PORTS
2400W 2048Wh
SD-PPS2400-G1 30015
2048Wh
SD-PPS-EXT-2048-G1 30016
LiFePO4 BATTERY
EXPANSION
BATTERY PACK
×1 ×2 ×3 ×4
POWER STATION SERIES
PORTABLE
www.SeeDevil.com | [email protected] | Toll Free Number: +1-877-659-5476 | Copyright 2022 - SeeDevil™ Lighting - Rezek Engineering 24-MONTH
W A RR A N T Y
SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS
2400W 2048Wh
LiFePO4 2048Wh±5% (40Ah/51.2V)
Short-Circuit, Over-Current,
Over-Voltage, Low-Voltage,
Over-Temperature
0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
4000 times, SOH≥70%
Support
18.9 × 10 × 9.5 in
40 lb
Battery Capacity:
Safety Protection:
Operation Temperature:
Battery Cycle Life:
Pass-Through Charging:
Dimensions:
Weight:
APPLICATIONS (1200W/2000W)
EVENT LIGHT ELECTRIC GRILL CAR FRIDGE MICROWAVE LAPTOP ELECTRIC DRILL TELEVISION UAV PORTABLE AIRCON FAN COFFEE MAKER 2048Wh LiFePO4 51.2V 40Ah
4000+ times SOC≥70%
Pure Sine Wave
2400W Max / 4800W Peak
120V 60Hz
USA Outlet (×3) / NEMA TT-30R Outlet
12.8V 5A (×2)
Cigarette Lighter Socket Regulated 12.8V 10A
USB-A QC3.0 18W (×2) / USB-C PD3.0 100W /
USB-C PD3.0 27W
1500W (Bidirectional Inverter)
DC 12.5~15V 8A 120W Max
DC 16~100V 25A 1200W Max
Supported
Supported
Supported
Battery Management System
Real-Time Working State
3-Step Dimmable with SOS
0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Supported
55 lb
24 months
ETL / FCC
AC Power Cord, Cigarette Lighter Cable,
XT60 Port to MC4 Cable, User Manual
Battery Capacity:
Battery Cycle Life:
AC Output Waveform:
AC Output Power:
AC Output Voltage:
AC Output Socket:
DC Output 1:
DC Output 2:
USB Output:
AC Charging Input:
Car Input:
Solar Panel Input:
UPS Function:
App Control:
Battery Expandable:
Multi-Safety Protection:
LCD Display Function:
LED Light:
Operating Temperature:
Pass-Through Charging:
Weight:
Warranty Period:
Certificates:
Included Parts:
2048Wh
EXPANSION
BATTERY PACK
SD-PPS2400-G1 SD-PPS-EXT-2048-G1
ITEM #
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: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND ADDING OF POSITION DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve staff recommendation to add new position of Police Chief to the existing salary schedule.
2. Approve and adopt the revised salary schedule in Attachment A.
3. Approve the job specification for the position of Police Chief.
FISCAL IMPACT
The projected full-time cost for the Police Chief position for FY 2026-27 is expected to total $339,928.
Given the position will commence in May, the impact to the FY 2025-26 Budget will be $56,654.
BACKGROUND
The City currently contracts law enforcement services through the Whittier Police Department. As part of the City’s long-term strategic planning and evaluation of public safety service delivery models, the City is preparing for the establishment of a police department.
In order for the city to prepare, the city must establish the Executive position of Police Chief to ensure the appropriate organizational structure, oversight, and accountability of public safety.
ANALYSIS
The Police Chief will serve in the capacity of being responsible for the administration, planning and direction of all law enforcement activities, including operations, patrol, investigations, community engagement, and other support services. Adding the position will allow the city to prepare, initiate, recruit, and plan the delivery service model to the community as well as organizational need.
ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND ADDING OF POSITION
ITEM STATUS:
APPROVED: ☐
DENIED: ☐
TABLED: ☐
DIRECTION GIVEN: ☐
____________________________
City Clerk, Maribel Garcia
DISCUSSION
Establishing the position of Police Chief will allow the city to prepare for the responsibility of a police department. The Police Chief will serve in the capacity of all law enforcement activities and plan for an effective service delivery model that meets the community’s needs and the City’s organizational strategic goals.
SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the new position of Police Chief along with the revised salary schedule.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Revised Salary Schedule
B. Police Chief Job Specification
JOB TITLE GROUP B/U RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 Account Clerk SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Account Clerk Supervisor SFSMCA 19 6,078.8200 6,261.1900 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 Accountant SFSMCA 22 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 Administrative Assistant SFSEA 9 4,524.0900 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 Administrative Services Officer SFSMCA 40 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 Aquatic Maintenance Worker SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Assistant City Manager SFSEMA 60 20,424.2242 21,036.9508 21,668.0592 22,318.1008 22,987.6442 23,677.2733 24,387.5917 25,119.2192 25,872.7958 26,648.9800 Assistant Civil Engineer SFSEA 20 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 Assistant Director of Community
Development SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Assistant Director of Finance SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Assistant Director of Police Services SFSMCA 34 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 Assistant Director of Public Works/ City Engineer SFSMCA 45 13,109.5320 13,502.8180 13,907.9030 14,325.1400 14,754.8940 15,197.5410 15,653.4670 16,123.0710 16,606.7630 17,104.9660 Assistant Director of Public Works SFSMCA 40 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 Assistant Fire Chief SFSFFA 46 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 Assistant Planner SFSEA 22 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 Assistant Superintendent SFSEA 33 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 10,049.3200 10,350.8000 10,661.3200 10,981.1600 11,310.5900 11,649.9100 11,999.4100 Associate Civil Engineer SFSEA 29 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 10,049.3200 10,350.8000 10,661.3200 Associate Planner SFSEA 25 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 Battalion Chief SFSFFA 42 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 Building Permit Technician SFSEA 7 4,264.3900 4,392.3200 4,524.0900 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 Building Services Manager SFSMCA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Business Liaison SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Capital Improvements Manager SFSMCA 36 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 City Clerk SFSMCA 44 12,727.7017 13,109.5317 13,502.8183 13,907.9025 14,325.1392 14,754.8942 15,197.5408 15,653.4667 16,123.0717 16,606.7633 Civil Engineering Assistant SFSEA 23 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 Civil Engineering Technician SFSEA 22 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 Code Enforcement Inspector SFSEA 21 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 JOB TITLE GROUP B/U RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 Code Enforcement Manager SFSMCA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Code Enforcement Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Community Services Manager SFSMCA 34 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 Community Services Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Deputy Director of Community Services SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Deputy City Clerk SFSMCA 21 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 Deputy Fire Marshal SFSFFA 33 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 Director of Community Development SFSEMA 47 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 18,146.6600 Director of Community Services SFSEMA 46 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 Director of Economic Development SFSEMA 47 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 18,146.6600 Director of Finance SFSEMA 50 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 18,146.6600 18,691.0600 19,251.7900 19,829.3400 Director of Parks and Recreation SFSEMA 46 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 Director of Police & Community Services SFSEMA 46 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 14,754.8900 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 Director of Public Works/City Engineer SFSEMA 50 15,197.5400 15,653.4700 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 18,146.6600 18,691.0600 19,251.7900 19,829.3400 Economic Development Specialist SFSMCA 26 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6100 9,754.7200 Economic Development Manager SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Electrician SFSEA 17 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 Electrician Assistant SFSEA 12 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 Environmental Program Manager SFSFFA 36 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 Executive Assistant SFSEA 15 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 Facilities Maintenance Specialist SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor SFSEA 26 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 Finance Analyst SFSMCA 21 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 Finance Manager SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Finance Technician SFSMCA 16 5,562.9800 5,729.8700 5,901.7700 6,078.8200 6,261.1900 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 Fire Captain SFSFFA 35 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 Fire Chief SFSEMA 52 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 18,146.6600 18,691.0600 19,251.7900 19,829.3400 20,424.2200 21,036.9500 JOB TITLE GROUP B/U RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 Fire Engineer SFSFFA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Fire Equipment Mechanic SFSEA 22 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 Fire Marshal SFSFFA 36 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 Fire/Environmental Safety Inspector SFSFFA 24 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 Fire/Environmental Safety Specialist SFSFFA 33 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 Firefighter SFSFFA 25 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 Firefighter Paramedic SFSFFA 29 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 Firefighter Paramedic Trainee SFSFFA 27 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Grants Analyst SFSEA 25 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 Grounds Maintenance Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Homelessness Services Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Housing Compliance Inspector SFSFFA 17 5,729.8700 5,901.7700 6,078.8200 6,261.1900 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 Housing Navigator SFSEA 14 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 Human Resource Manager SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Human Resources Analyst SFSMCA 27 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 Human Resources Specialist SFSMCA 16 5,562.9800 5,729.8700 5,901.7700 6,078.8200 6,261.1900 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 Human Resources Technician SFSMCA 14 5,243.6400 5,400.9500 5,562.9800 5,729.8700 5,901.7700 6,078.8200 6,261.1900 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 Information Technology Specialist SFSEA 21 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 Lead Account Clerk SFSEA 14 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 Lead Bus Driver SFSEA 14 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 Lead Facilities Maintenance Specialist SFSEA 17 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 Lead Public Safety Officer SFSEA 21 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 Lead Water Utility Worker SFSEA 19 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 Librarian I SFSEA 19 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 Librarian II SFSEA 21 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 Librarian II Technical Services SFSEA 21 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 JOB TITLE GROUP B/U RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 Librarian III SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Library Services Manager SFSMCA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Management Analyst SFSEA 20 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 Mechanic Assistant SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Mechanic I SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Mechanic II SFSEA 20 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 Media and Communication Manager SFSMCA 34 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 Media and Communication Specialist I SFSEA 14 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 Media and Communication Specialist II SFSEA 17 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 Parks & Recreation Maintenance
Worker SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Parks and Recreation Services Manager SFSMCA 32 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 Parks and Recreation Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Payroll Specialist SFSMCA 15 5,400.9500 5,562.9800 5,729.8700 5,901.7700 6,078.8200 6,261.1900 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 Police Chief SFSEMA 52 16,123.0700 16,606.7600 17,104.9700 17,618.1100 18,146.6600 18,691.0600 19,251.7900 19,829.3400 20,424.2200 21,036.9500 Principal Accountant SFSMCA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Principal Civil Engineer SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Principal Planner SFSMCA 32 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 Procurement Manager SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Procurement Specialist SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Program Coordinator I SFSEA 12 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 Program Coordinator II SFSEA 21 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 Public Information Officer SFSMCA 23 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 Public Safety Manager SFSMCA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Public Safety Officer I SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Public Safety Officer II SFSEA 15 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 Public Safety Officer Supervisor SFSEA 26 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 Public Safety Program Coordinator SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 JOB TITLE GROUP B/U RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 Public Works Inspector SFSEA 22 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 Public Works Maintenance Worker SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Public Works Manager SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Public Works Superintendent SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Revenue & Budget Manager SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Risk Analyst SFSMCA 27 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 Senior Account Clerk SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Senior Accountant SFSMCA 27 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 Senior Administrative Analyst (PW) SFSEA 28 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 10,049.3200 10,350.8000 Senior Building Permit Technician SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Senior Bus Driver SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Senior Executive Assistant SFSMCA 21 6,449.0200 6,642.4900 6,841.7700 7,047.0200 7,258.4300 7,476.1800 7,700.4700 7,931.4800 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist SFSEA 15 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 Senior Fire/Environmental Safety
Inspector SFSFFA 29 8,169.4300 8,414.5100 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 Senior Finance Analyst SFSMCA 25 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 Senior Human Resources Analyst SFSMCA 31 8,666.9500 8,926.9500 9,194.7600 9,470.6000 9,754.7200 10,047.3600 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 Senior Management Analyst SFSEA 25 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 Senior Planner SFSEA 29 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 10,049.3200 10,350.8000 10,661.3200 Senior Public Works Maintenance
Worker
SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Senior Social Services Case Manager SFSEA 16 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 Senior Water Utility Worker SFSEA 15 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 Social Services Case Manager SFSEA 14 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 Streets Maintenance Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Systems Analyst SFSEA 26 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 Technology Services Manager SFSMCA 39 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 13,907.9000 14,325.1400 Traffic Engineer SFSEA 31 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 10,049.3200 10,350.8000 10,661.3200 10,981.1600 11,310.5900 Traffic Signal and Lighting Assistant SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 JOB TITLE GROUP B/U RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 Traffic Signal and Lighting Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician I SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician II SFSEA 18 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 Transportation Supervisor SFSEA 24 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 Volunteer Coordinator SFSEA 17 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 Water Meter Reader SFSEA 10 4,659.8100 4,799.6100 4,943.6000 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 Water Quality & Backflow Cross
Connection Specialist SFSEA 22 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 Water Systems Operator SFSEA 22 6,643.7800 6,843.1000 7,048.3900 7,259.8400 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 Water Utility Manager SFSMCA 37 10,348.7900 10,659.2500 10,979.0300 11,308.4000 11,647.6500 11,997.0800 12,356.9900 12,727.7000 13,109.5300 13,502.8200 Water Utility Supervisor SFSEA 26 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 Water Utility Worker SFSEA 13 5,091.9100 5,244.6600 5,402.0000 5,564.0600 5,730.9800 5,902.9100 6,080.0000 6,262.4000 6,450.2700 6,643.7800 Water Customer Services Supervisor SFSEA 26 7,477.6300 7,701.9600 7,933.0200 8,171.0100 8,416.1400 8,668.6300 8,928.6900 9,196.5500 9,472.4400 9,756.6200 JOB TITLE UNIT RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 Administrative Clerk I Hourly/Part-Time 9 20.27 20.88 21.50 22.15 22.81 23.50 24.20 24.93 25.68 26.45 Administrative Intern Hourly/Part-Time 1 * * 16.97 17.48 18.01 18.55 19.11 19.68 20.27 20.88 Aquatics Aide Hourly/Part-Time 1 * * 16.97 17.48 18.01 18.55 19.11 19.68 20.27 20.88 Bus Driver Hourly/Part-Time 8 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 Code Enforcement Inspector Hourly/Part-Time 15 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 28.0600 28.9000 29.7700 30.6600 31.5800 Community Resources Aide Hourly/Part-Time 1 * * 16.9700 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 Community Services Program Leader I Hourly/Part-Time 3 16.9700 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 Community Services Program Leader II Hourly/Part-Time 5 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 Community Services Program Leader II (PTB) Hourly/Part-Time 5 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 Community Services Program Leader III Hourly/Part-Time 10 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 Computer Technician Hourly/Part-Time 9 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 Environmental Intern Hourly/Part-Time 3 16.9700 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 Fire Department Aide Hourly/Part-Time 2 * 16.9700 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 Instructor Lifeguard I Hourly/Part-Time 4 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 Instructor Lifeguard II Hourly/Part-Time 7 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 Instructor Lifeguard III Hourly/Part-Time 12 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 28.0600 28.9000 Lead Recreation Instructor Hourly/Part-Time 16 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 28.0600 28.9000 29.7700 30.6600 31.5800 32.5300 Library Information Desk Assistant Hourly/Part-Time 10 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 Library Services Aide Hourly/Part-Time 1 * * 16.9700 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 Office Aide Hourly/Part-Time 1 * * 16.9700 17.4800 18.0100 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 Public Safety Aide Hourly/Part-Time 12 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 28.0600 28.9000 Public Safety Officer Hourly/Part-Time 16 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 28.0600 28.9000 29.7700 30.6600 31.5800 32.5300 Public Works Maintenance Worker Hourly/Part-Time 18.1 26.8835 27.6901 28.5208 29.3764 30.2577 31.1654 32.1003 33.0633 34.0553 35.0769 Recreation Instructor Hourly/Part-Time 6 18.5500 19.1100 19.6800 20.2700 20.8800 21.5000 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 Social Media Aide Hourly/Part-Time 12 22.1500 22.8100 23.5000 24.2000 24.9300 25.6800 26.4500 27.2400 28.0600 28.9000 City of Santa Fe Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Effective May 5, 2026 *Effective 1/1/2026 Mininum Wage Increase Salary Adjustment Police Chief 1
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
POLICE CHIEF
Job Code:
FLSA Status: Exempt Date Prepared: 5-5-26
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by a job class. They cannot include nor are they intended to include all duties performed by all positions occupying a class.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under administrative direction of the City Manager, serves as the chief executive officer of the Police Department. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates all law enforcement services and activities of the City; develops and implements departmental goals, policies, and procedures; ensures effective delivery of public safety services; and serves as a key advisor to the City Manager and City Council on law enforcement and public safety matters. Fosters community trust through professional, ethical, and transparent policing practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Administrative direction is provided by the City Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of sworn and non-sworn professional technical and clerical personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, organize and direct the maintenance of law and order, protection of life and property, regulation of traffic, the apprehension of law violators and the maintenance of police records.
• Formulate departmental rules, procedures and policies and see that they are carried out.
• Research modern police management methods, formulate and enforce rules, procedures and policies for efficient operation of the Department. • Direct and participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Confer with citizens and City officials on law enforcement problems and assist in the development of municipal law enforcement policies.
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• Coordinate City law enforcement activities with those of other agencies. • Select personnel and enforce discipline and training regulations. • Direct the assignment of men and equipment.
• Supervise special studies and the preparation of comprehensive reports • Coordinate departmental recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies; control and account for petty cash and other financial allocations to the Department.
• Attend county and state police conferences and meetings with other public officials.
• Cultivate good community relations by appearing before civic, fraternal and other community groups.
• Recommend adoption and assist in preparation of ordinances. • Assume full responsibility for the safety of employees. • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ability to:
• Provide effective leadership and direction to a diverse law enforcement organization.
• Analyze complex public safety issues and develop strategic, practical solutions.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, community members, and outside agencies.
• Manage organizational change and implement modern policing practices. • Exercise sound judgment and make decisions under pressure and in emergency situations.
• Prepare and administer a large and complex budget.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Police Science, Public or Business Administration or related field.
Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal law enforcement, including at least five (5) years in a management or commandlevel capacity (e.g., Captain or above).
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Certifications (Desirable):
• California POST Management Certificate or Executive Certificate • Completion of advanced leadership training such as the FBI National Academy, POST Command College, or equivalent
Knowledge of: Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation; technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property; laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the work of a police department.
Ability to: Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the work of a police department; develop and administer sound departmental policies; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
License Requirement: Due to the performance of field duties, the ability to operate a City vehicle may be required; therefore a valid California Class C Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in the position is required.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily performed in an office environment that requires prolonged/intermittent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports and data using a computer keyboard, ability to lift, drag and push files, reports or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.
Field duties may involve the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; when responding to an incident in the field may be exposed to varying weather conditions and physical hazards related to the situation. Physical exertion is occasionally required in the field to walk or run over rough terrain, climb stairs; and hear radio transmissions in noisy environments such as in a busy intersection.
ITEM # 13
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: René Bobadilla, P.E., City Manager
BY: Julio F. Morales, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE BANKING SERVICES WITH COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA DATE: May 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to authorize transition of banking services with California Commercial Bank.
FISCAL IMPACT
Transition from Farmers & Merchant Bank to Commercial Bank of California (“Bank”) is expected to be net revenue neutral. Many of the fees proposed by Commercial Bank are equal to the fees charged by Farmers & Merchant Bank. Commercial Bank provides a higher crediting (interest) rate for bank balances: a significant portion of monthly bank fees are expected to be offset by earning allowances on balances maintained with the Bank.
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining all banking transactions for the City and Successor Agency. Banking Services utilized include, but are not limited to, daily deposit processing, check clearing, ACH, wire services, and account reconciliation.
The City utilized the banking services of Bank of the West, now BMO, for over twelve years. As a result of escalating bank fees, the City conducted a banking RFP in 2023. Staff reviewed six proposals based on the financial strength and capacity of the banking institution, quality of the proposal, ability of the bank’s representatives to service the City, availability and location of the branches, references, and total cost to the City. The City selected Farmers & Merchant Bank. Changing banking services providers was expected to save the City nearly $15,000 in annual banking fees.
Although banking services with Farmers & Merchant Bank have been generally satisfactory, in recent months we have experienced some delays in response, missteps in communications, and inability to provide data in required electronic file format. More important, we have had issues with CalPERS payments being rejected due to overly restrictive positive pay protocols.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026
Authorize Banking Services with Commercial Bank of California