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CITY
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 2026 MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zamora called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Councilmembers/Directors: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rodriguez, and Mayor/Chair Zamora
Members absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - None
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.8) Property: APNS: 8011-018-900, -901, -902, - 903, -904, -905, -906, AND 8011-019-911 (MC&C III) Agency Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Inland Kenworth & Bridgeland Resources LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payments relating to interest in real property
2. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.8) Property: APNS: 8011-002-901, -902, -903, AND 8011-003-955 to -979 (MC&C IV) Agency Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Inland Kenworth & Bridgeland Resources LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payments relating to interest in real property
3. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.8) Property: APNS: 10251 Santa Fe Springs Road (APN 8005-015-049) Agency Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: TBD
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Mayor Zamora recessed the meetings at 5:03 p.m.
Mayor Zamora reconvened the meetings at 6:07 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
Program Leader I Jaylene Ayala led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Youth Leadership Committee member Angel Corona led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
PRESENTATIONS - None
CHANGES TO AGENDA - Changes to Resolution no. 10023. The City Attorney read the updated Resolution for the record.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST
Director of Finance gave an update on the purchase of screens. He mentioned that they were purchased all with Prop C funds.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. 2025-2030 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing for the 2025-2030 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the City of Santa Fe Springs; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10018 approving the Plans and authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit the Plan to the State Department of Water Resources; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
5. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10020 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL HERITAGE SPRINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (HAWKINS STREET AND PALM DRIVE) AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 10020 confirming Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for the Annual Santa Fe Springs Lighting District No. 2001-1 (Hawkins Street and Palm Drive; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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Public Hearing opened at 6:18 p.m.
No. of Speakers: None
Public Hearing closed at 6:20 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Rounds and seconded by Councilmember Martin, to adopt Resolution No. 10018 and 10020, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10023 approving updates to the City of Santa Fe Springs Comprehensive Fee Schedule; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
7. PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine the adoption of the City of Santa Fe Springs Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan ("Master Plan"), attached herein as Attachment "A", is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
2. Adopt the Master Plan; and
3. Authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Master Plan; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. APPROVAL OF 2027 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FLOAT DESIGN AND ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF
FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and approve the presented Rose Float Design, developed by Phoenix Decorating Company (Phoenix); and
2. Approve an additional allocation of $30,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Art in Public Places Special Fund monies for expenditures related to the Tournament of Roses Float Program; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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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.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
9. MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2026 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
10. MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (PFA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1. Receive and file the report.
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
11. MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2026 WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
12. MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY (WUA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1. Receive and file the report.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
13. MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Housing Successor:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
14. MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
CITY COUNCIL
15. MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
16. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10021 CONFIRMING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE CAHRGES,
ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY RATE HOLIDAY RECOVERY CHARGE, AND AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 26-27 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) (1); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10021 confirming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 residential solid waste service charge assessment; and
3. Approve the temporary Rate Holiday Recovery Charge associated with deferred residential solid waste charges from Fiscal Year 202502026; and
4. Authorize the placement of the annual residential solid waste assessment on the Los Angeles County property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
17.PULL-ITEM FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25 YEAR-END REVIEW AND PRESENTATION OF BASIC FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the City's Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2025; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
18.APPROVAL OF THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NEOGOV FOR USE OF VARIOUS SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a three (3) year agreement with NeoGov for the use of various software solutions to complete tasks related to Human Resources functions; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any necessary related actions.
19. DECLARATION OF A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (APN: 8008-029-901) LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AS SURPLUS LAND
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. 10019, declaring a portion of 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.
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20. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEODATE FOR REGIONAL MUTI-JURISDICTION COALITION (BIG 4) TO PROMOTE LEGISLATIVE
INIATIVES TO FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND KEY POLICY OBJECTIVES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve A Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Deodate Corporation ("Consultant), in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($304,500) to provide Phase 1 Internal and External Strategic Communication Services for the Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Coalition ("Big 4"); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA and any non-substantive documents necessary to implement the agreement.
21. APPOVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS AND OPTIONS
FOR LEARNING CHILD CARE PROGRAM AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment Number Tow to the Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Options for Learning extending the term through June 30, 2027, for the continued operation of the Options for Learning before and after school childcare program at Lakeview Elementary School.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Two and any related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
22.APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
FE SPRINGS AND OPTIONS FOR LEARNING AT THE LOS NIETOS CHILD CARE CENTER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment Number Four to the Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Options for Learning Childcare Program at Los Nietos Child Care Center.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Number Four and any related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
23.APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BOB ARCHULETA FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE FACILITY LOCATED AT 12131 TELEGRAPH ROAD
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the License Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Bob Archuleta for the use of designated office space within the facility located at 12131 Telegraph Road; and
2. Directs the City Attorney to make clarifying changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Plan; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any related documents in form approved by the City Attorney; and
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4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
24. APPROVAL OF USE AGREEMENT FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS AND FACILITIES WITH THE AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION (AYSO) REGION 75
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Use Agreement between the City of Santa Fe Springs and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 75 for the use of Athletic Fields and Facilities at Los Nietos Park and Lake Center Athletic Park through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to the form by the City Attorney; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
25. RESOLUTION NUMBERS 10024, 10025 ABD 10026 - PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10024, calling and holding a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10025, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide general election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide general election to be held on that date; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 10026, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate's statements submitted to voters at an election to be held on November 3.
26. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1170 - AMENDING TITLE III OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 42 ENTITLED "POLICE DEPARTMENT AND POST STANDARDS AND TRAINING" CODIFYING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING STANDARDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION OF PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1170 of the City of Santa Fe Springs, California ('City) codifying the establishment of the Santa Fe Springs Police Department and acceptance of the statutory requirement and training standards of law enforcement officer; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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It was moved by Councilmember Rounds, seconded by Councilmember Martin, to approve the consent calendar, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: None
PRESENTATION ON PULLED ITEM NO. 17-Director of Finance, Julio Morales, presented the unaudited financial statements. Described what the Audited Financial Statements (ACFR) and will come back with a complete report at a later meeting.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Mora shared that he attended the Chamber Installation as well as the Library Summer Reading Kick-Off.
Councilmember Rounds reported that he attended the ICSC Conference and the Contract Cities Conference.
He also stated that the City's Watch Party was a great event. Councilmember Rounds requested that the City Manager create an Ad Hoc Committee to review City trees. Councilmember Bill Rounds and Mayor Zamora were appointed to service on the committee.
Councilmember Martin shared that she took her dogs to the annual pet fair. She also attended Miss Santa Fe Springs pageant and thanked staff for the In-Service.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez mentioned that the Watch Party was a great event. She shared that she met the contestants for Ms. SFS. Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez thanked staff for the wonderful In-Service and is looking forward to the concerts in the park.
Mayor Zamora reported attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He mentioned that the Watch Parties were great.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
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Joe Angel Zamora
Mayor
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City Clerk