City Council - Regular Meeting

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.

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 Legislation

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

REGULAR SESSION – BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WATER SAFETY MONTH (PUBLIC WORKS)

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

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)

It is recommended that the Housing Successor: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted.

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (CITY CLERK)

It is recommended that the Successor Agency: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN (10) SEEDVIL 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.

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.

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.

APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) (PUBLIC WORKS)

1. Approve and adopt the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to certify and upload the SSMP to the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) database; 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.

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