City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Meeting Date
October 20, 2026

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

24 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS•Item 1

PAINT THE TOWN PINK

CHANGES TO AGENDA

CHANGES TO AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA & NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS

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

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING

OLD BUSINESS

OLD BUSINESS

REGULAR BUSINESS•Item 2

CONSIDERATION OF OVERVIEW OF ATHLETIC FIELD USE, COMPLIANCE CONCERNS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS FOR METROPOLITAN LITTLE LEAGUE, METRO YOUTH ACADEMY/METRO BASEBALL ACADEMY DURING SUMMER/FALL 2026

It is recommended that City Council: 1. Receive and file this report; and 2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

CONSENT CALENDAR

WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY

CONSENT CALENDAR

HOUSING SUCCESSOR

CONSENT CALENDAR

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 3

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 (CITY CLERK)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 4

CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 10049, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10049 appointing members of the City Council, members of the Planning Commission, and members of the public to serve as the governing body of the Downtown Specific Plan Advisory Committee.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 5

CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1178 TO AMEND THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 155 (ZONING) TO DEFINE AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR HEMP PRODUCT MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, INDUSTRIAL HEMP, AND INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTS; RELOCATE HEMP PRODUCT MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING FROM THE M-2 (HEAVY MANUFACTURING) ZONE TO THE M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 156 (MARIJUANA RELATED ACTIVITIES) (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1178 2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 6

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH IBE DIGITAL FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (FINANCE)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve an agreement with IBE Digital for Supplemental Information Technology Services for the Police Department in an amount that shall not exceed $365,040; and 2. Authorize a ten (10) percent contingency of $36,504 for related, out-of-scope services with the City Manager's approval; and 3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget to include $125,000 for services in the current fiscal year.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 7

CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET (FINANCE)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Projects Budget to include $565,892 for Computer-Aided Dispatch implementation, and $350,000 for completion of the Aquatics Center.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 8

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MEASURE SFS BOND EXPENDITURES (FINANCE)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt and Approve various Capital Improvement Projects to be funded from available Measure SFS Bonds Proceeds.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 9

CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF SWORN AND NON-SWORN POSITIONS TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE (HUMAN RESOURCES)

It is recommended that City Council: 1. Approve staff recommendation to add the new sworn positions of Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, and Police Officer to the existing salary schedule. 2. Approve staff recommendation to add the new non-sworn positions of Police Administrator, Dispatch Supervisor, Senior Dispatcher, Dispatcher, Police Records Supervisor, Senior Records Specialist, Records Specialist, Forensic Supervisor, Senior Forensic Specialist, Forensic Specialist, Senior Crime Analyst, Crime Analyst, Crime Scene, Property, and Evidence Technician, Court Liaison, Public Safety Radio Technician, Civilian Investigator, and Payroll Technician to the existing salary schedule. 3. Approve and adopt the revised salary schedule in Attachment 1. 4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 10

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF 2021-2024 SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS AND 2024-2027 MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING CLARIFICATIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (HUMAN RESOURCES)

It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the 2021-2024 side letter agreement with the Santa Fe Springs Employees Association, clarifying Longevity only. 2. Approve the 2021–2024 side letter agreement with the Santa Fe Springs Executive, Management and Confidential Employees Association, clarifying Longevity only. 3. Approve the 2024–2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Fe Springs Employees Association, clarifying Education Incentive Pay for a Master's Degree, Longevity, and Uniform Allowance. 4. Approve the 2024–2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Fe Springs Management and Confidential Employees Association, clarifying Education Incentive Pay for a Master's Degree and Longevity.

CONSENT CALENDAR•Item 11

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOL