Approved: 08/18/2026
SANTA FE
SPRINGS
MINUTES OF THE JULY 7, 2026 MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zamora called the meeting to order at 5:00 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
INVOCATION
Program Coordinator Paul Brascia led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Youth Leadership Committee led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following people spoke during public comments: Eliana Tapia
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH CHANGES TO AGENDA - None
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST
Director of Parks and Recreation, Gus Hernandez promoted the Art Fest, 5K and 80's Fest.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. CONFIRMATION OF 2025/2026 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing
2. Receive any comments from the public wishing to speak on this matter and thereafter close the Public Hearing;
3. Confirm the charges listed in the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's 2025-2026 Weed Abatement Assessment Roll and instruct the County Auditor to enter the amounts of these assessments against the respective parcel of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
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Public Hearing opened at 6:34 p.m.
No. of Speakers: None
Public Hearing closed at 6:35 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Martin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, to adopt Resolution No. 10009; and authorize the levying of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessments; and take such additional, related action that may be desirable, by the following vote:
Ayes: Rounds, Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: 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.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
3. MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTAFE
SPRINGS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
1. Receive and file the report.
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
4. MONTHLY REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS ISSUED THROUGH THE CITY OF SANTAFE
SPRINGS
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITYRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Utility Authority:
1. Receive and file the report.
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL
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5. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSINGSUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 16, 2026, MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AXILE TECH,
LLC DBA ATQOR
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the information technology services agreement with Axile Tech,LLC. dba atQor exercising the first one-year extension and increasing the total contract amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment: and
3. Approve staff recommendation of an additional appropriation of $300,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 General Fund Budget; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10027 - ADOPT RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT 2025-2026 FOR ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS (FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10027 approving the Residential Street Improvement 2025-2026 Project to be partially funded by the State's RMRA, the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account, created by SB-1; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
8. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the custodial services agreement with EE Building Maintenance, LLC exercising the first one-year extension and increasing the total annual fee to $964,434; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment: and
3. Approve staff recommendation of an additional appropriation of $217,484 to the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 General Fund Budget for Public Works Maintenance; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9. COOPERATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLERS, IN. FOR THE SANTA FE SPRINGS WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM
AT HERITAGE PARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Contract Services Agreement with Los Angeles Christmas Light Installers, Inc. ("LACLI") for the design, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of holiday lighting and décor for the Santa Fe Springs Winter Wonderland at Heritage Park ("Agreement"); and
2. Determine that the Agreement is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.); and
3. Direct the City Attorney to make clarifying changes as necessary to effectuate the intent of the Agreement; and
4. Authorize the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $2000,000 per fiscal year.
10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A PERMIT-PARKING ZONE ON A SPECIFIED BLOCK OF LAKELAND ROAD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10028
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to implement the permit- parking zone, including installation of signage and administration of the permit program.
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BIG 4 GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS CONSULTING SERVICES WITH ACTUM-E, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the city manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Government and Public Affairs Consulting Services, in substantially the form presented, subject to minor, non- substantive modifications, to extend the initial term through December 15, 2026, establish three (3) optional one-year extensions, and increase the aggregate not-to-exceed amount from Fifty Thousand Dollar ($50,000) to Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any related documents and take any additional actions necessary to implement the First Amendment.
12. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING MCGRANAHAN CARLSON & COMPANY (MC&C) III
AND MC&C IV SITES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Fe Springs, Bridgeland Resources, and Inland Kenworth regarding the proposed disposition, environmental remediation, and redevelopment of the McGranahan Carlson & Company (MC&C) ill and MC&C IV SITES: and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive revisions as necessary to finalize the MOU, provided such revisions do not materially alter the terms approved by the City Council; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to continue negotiating and finalize the implementing agreements contemplated by the MOU, including the timing and conditions of the conveyance of Bridgeland Resources' mineral rights and related interests, provided such negotiations remain consistent with the overall business terms and intent approved by the City Council, and to make any non- substantive or administrative revisions necessary to implement the MOU.
13. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH DUAL FLAG HOTELS LLC FOR THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A DUAL-BRAND MARRIOT HOTEL RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Santa Fe Springs and Dual Flag Hotels LLC (DFH) for the proposed development and operation of a dual-brand Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott hotel at 12131 Telegraph Road;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the ENA in substantially the form presented, with such minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. APPROVAL OF MEASURE SFS PARCEL TAX RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and File Annual Report Pertaining to Measures SFS, as required by California Government Code Section 50075.3.
2. Adopt an approve Measure SFS Parcel Tax Rate for FY 26-27: Commercial parcels: 7.14 cents per square foot industrial parcels: 3.57 cents per square foot Vacant parcels: 3.57 cent per square foot
15. APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED LETTER OF CREDIT AS PART OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PACKAGE WITH LEGACY SPORTS COMPLEX, LLC, TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A USA VOLLEYBALL HEADQUARTERS AND INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY AT 10251 SANTA
FE SPRINGS ROAD
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 10029 approving the proposed use of a letter of credit, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, as part of the contemplated economic development incentive package for Legacy Sports Complex, LLC;
2. Authorize staff to negotiate and prepare the form of the letter of credit and related draft agreements and documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Direct staff to return to the City Council for consideration and approval of the final Economic Development Agreement and all related agreements and documents before any City obligation becomes effective.
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
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTING
Councilmember Rounds thanked all administrative professionals in recognition of Administrative Professionals Day and stated he is looking forward to the Art Fest.
Councilmember Mora shared that the Whittier Police Department situational awareness presentation was great and stated he is looking forward to the Art Fest and pancake breakfast.
Councilmember Martin thanked California State Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco for supporting the water bill and stated the Soroptimist event was very nice.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez shared they attended a baseball game at Metro with their grandson, thanked staff for attending Saturday's staff training, stated the Soroptimist event was great, and thanked Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco.
Mayor Zamora thanked staff for a professional Administrative Professionals Day event, expressed appreciation for their hard work and efforts, and stated the staff in-service was great
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.8 Property: Assessor Parcel No. 8002-015-018 (9615 Norwalk Blvd) Agency Negotiator: Ren é Bobadilla, City Manager and Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Nessie Capital/Rexford Industrial/Golfzon Under negotiation: Financing terms
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Mayor Zamora recessed the meetings at 5:01 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zamora adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Maribel Garcia Date
City Clerk