Approved: 06/02/2026
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE MAY 5, 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: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rodriguez, and Mayor/Chair Zamora
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 11330-11350 Washington Blvd, Assessor Parcel No. 8178-001-045 Agency negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiation parties: Primestor Development, LLC
Under negotiation: Potential Litigation
Mayor Zamora recessed the meetings at 5:02 p.m.
Mayor Zamora reconvened the meetings at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney, Rick Olivarez provided the following closed session report: Direction was given to staff, and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION
Cindy Jarvis led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
2. WATER SAFETY MONTH (PARKS AND RECREATION)
3. MARIACHI JUVENIL OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (PARKS AND RECREATION) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings CHANGES TO AGENDA - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following people spoke during public comment: Isabel Cervantes, Julian J., and Little Lake City School District Interim Superintendent, Monica Martinez-Johnson STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST - None
PUBLIC HEARING - 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
4. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: 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) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
6. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: 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) RECOMMENDATION: 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. 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.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026
Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - THE OLIVE RESTOBAR (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) 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 such additional, related, action(s) that may be desirable.
9. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEODATE CORPORATION (COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
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. DECLERATION OF A CITY PROPERTY [APN: 8009-026-900] LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS SURPLUS PROPERTY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
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 the 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 AND
RECREATION)
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.
12. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND ADDING OF POSITION (HUMAN RESOURCES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve staff recommendation to add new position of Police Chief to 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.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings
13. AUTHORIZE BANKING SERVICES WITH COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA (FINANCE) RECOMMENDATION: 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) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and adopt the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to certify and upload the SSMP to the California Integrated Water Quality System 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.
15. RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT 2025-2026 - AWARD OF CONTRACT (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to CJ Construction, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA in the amount of $4,138,350 for the construction of the Residential Street Improvement 25-26 project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Rounds, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rounds recognized Teacher Appreciation Week and thanked all teachers for their dedication. He also reminded the community about the upcoming 5K and 80's Fest taking place over the weekend and wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Mora shared that the Art Fest was incredible, the mariachi performance was great, and the Big 4 Summit was very successful. He also wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Martin shared that the Big 4 Summit was great and stated the budget meeting went well.
She also attended the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and reminded the community of Law Enforcement week.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5 Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council Meetings Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez enjoyed the mariachi performance and also commented that the Big 4 Summit and Art Fest were amazing. She thanked Public Works staff for assisting a resident and welcomed the Little Lake City School District Interim Superintendent. She wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
Mayor Zamora stated the Art Fest was amazing and recognized Teacher Appreciation Week. He congratulated the Little Lake City School District Interim Superintendent, wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day, thanked all four City Managers for the Big 4 Summit, and acknowledged Law Enforcement Week.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
ATTEST:
me Pancia 6. 02.26
Maribel Garcia Date
City Clerk