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Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202513 housing units ($1.2M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
John Mora ✓ 3,679 · Joe Angel Zamora ✓ 3,171 · Gabriel Jimenez 2,966 · Victor Salcedo 738
City Council 2022-11-08
Annette Rodriguez ✓ 2,151 · ANNETTE RODRIGUEZ ✓ 2,151 · Juanita Martin ✓ 2,054 · Bill Rounds ✓ 1,992 · JUANITA MARTIN 2,054 · BILL ROUNDS 1,992
City Council 2020-11-03
Joe Angel Zamora ✓ 3,711 · Jay Sarno ✓ 3,587 · Bill Rounds 3,430 · Blake Sullivan Carter 2,115
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure SFS
2024-11-05 · Passed — 5,319 yes / 1,614 no

Recent meetings

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Planning Commission

Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

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The provided document is a placeholder for the July 7, 2026, meeting of the City Council and associated authorities. No specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics were listed in the text.

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Mon Jun 29, 2026

City Council

Thu Jun 25, 2026

Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee

Committee discusses library digitization project and carriage barn update

The Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee will hear reports on the Library Historical Digitization Project and the Carriage Barn update, along with reviewing beautification awards and lantern tours. The agenda consists primarily of updates and discussion items, with no public hearings or financial decisions scheduled.

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✓ Decided: June 25 Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 11 710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868 -0511 santafesprings.gov HISTORICAL AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 25 ,  2026  |  9:30 a.m. | Library | Community Room   MEETING AGENDA   Mary Arias - Committee Member   Hilda Zamora - Committee Member Elena Lopez (Boca) - Committee Member   Jeanette Lizarraga - Committee Member Marina Gurrola - Committee Member                 Sally Gaitan – Chairperson                                                                Mark Scoggins  –  Vice Chairperson                                                                 Gloria Magame  – HAAC Liaison     1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY GAITAN   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY GAITAN   3. ROLL CALL – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, DEBORAH RAIA   4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY GAITAN This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and   related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies.     5. APPROVAL OF M AY 2 6 ,  202 6  MINUTES  – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY GAITAN   6. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – DEBORAH RAIA a. Recap of Library Events b. Upcoming Library E vents   7. OLD BUSINESS* – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY GAITAN a. Lantern Tours b. Beautification Awards - Review c. Library Historical Digit [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov Mayor Joe Angel Zamora Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez City Council Juanita Martin • John M. Mora • William K. Rounds City Manager René Bobadilla, PE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORICAL & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 202 6 is hereby cancelled due to lack of quorum. The next Regular Meeting of the Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Santa Fe Springs Library Community Room 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. /s/ Sarah Panduro Sarah Panduro Administrative Assistant
Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council

Mon Jun 8, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves drive-through beverage establishment on Telegraph Road

The Planning Commission approved a development plan, conditional use permit, and zone variances for a new drive-through beverage business at 11701 Telegraph Road. The commission also approved the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes and a compliance review for sodium hypochlorite operations at 9028 Dice Road.

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APPROVED: July 13, 2026 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION June 8, 2026 1. CAL L TO ORDER Chairperson Jimenez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. R OLL CALL M embers present: Chairperson Jimenez V ice Chairperson Ayala Commissioner Flores Commissioner Cervantes C ommissioner Sarno S taff: Ken Trumkul, Assistant City Attorney V ince Velasco, Assistant Director Alejandro De Loera, Associate Planner J amez Enriquez, Director of Public Works Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary 3. P LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Jimenez called upon Commissioner Flores to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. E X PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. P UBLIC COMMENT None. 6. CO NSENT ITEM Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters, which may be enacted, by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Planning Commission. 1. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 2. CO NDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 559 -5 - A COMPLIANCE REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A USE INVOLVING THE MANUFACTURING, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLOPRITE AT 9028 DICE ROAD, WITHIN THE M -2, H EAVY M ANUFACTURING, ZONE. (KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS) Minutes of the June 8, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 Chairperson Jimenez requested a motion and a second for Consent Items Nos 1 and 2. It was moved by Vice Chair Ayala and seco [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority

Public hearing on Santa Fe Springs Infrastructure Financing Plan

The Public Financing Authority is holding the first public hearing to review the draft Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) for the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. The board will receive public comments and determine if the plan needs modifications before proceeding to a second public hearing.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 AT 4:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 BOARD MEMBERS Joe Angel Zamora, Chair Annette Rodriguez, Vice Chair Gus Hernandez, Authority Board Member Jay Sarno, Authority Board Member Andy Perez, Authority Board Member EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY René Bobadilla, P.E. Paloma McEvoy STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Economic Development Specialist Claudia Jimenez Board Secretary Maribel Garcia June 4, 2026: EIFD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Page 2 of 3 NOTICES This meeting will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a C ity meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the C ity staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. SB 1439: Effective January 1, 2025 , City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting cam [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Committee to appoint float subcommittee members and chair

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan and recap special events from February to May. The committee will vote to appoint Float Subcommittee members and elect a chairperson, as well as approve minutes from March 5, 2026. Program updates on boxing, pickleball, adult sports, youth sports, and summer programs will be received.

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✓ Decided: The committee approved the November 12, 2025, meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met to review department updates and upcoming community events. The primary action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes via the consent agenda.

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 Mayor Joe Angel Zamora Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez City Council Juanita Martin • John M. Mora • William K. Rounds City Manager René Bobadilla, PE santafesprings.gov PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 3, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Town Center Hall (Meeting Room 1-Upstairs) Mary Anderson - Committee Member Nancy Krueger - Committee Member Joe Avila - Committee Member Jeannette Lizarraga - Committee Member Eddie Barrios - Committee Member Andrea Lopez - Committee Member Juliann Bodnar - Committee Member Albert Martinez - Committee Member Karla Cardenas - Committee Member Mark Scoggins - Committee Member Isabel Cervantes - Committee Member Odalys Valladares - Committee Member Dani Cook - Committee Member Mary Walsh - Committee Member Lisa Garcia - Committee Member Priscilla Rodriguez – Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Ford – Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 2. ROLL CALL – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non -agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 Mayor Joe Angel Zamora Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez City Council Juanita Martin • John M. Mora • William K. Rounds City Manager René Bobadilla, PE santafesprings.gov PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER – Committee Vice Chairperson Priscilla Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. 2. ROLL CALL – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Members Present: Mary Anderson, Eddie Barrios, Juliann Bodnar, Eddie Barrios, Isabel Cervantes, Dani Cook, Lisa Garcia , Jeannette Lizarraga, Andrea Lopez, Priscilla Rodriguez, Mark Scoggins, Odalys Valladares, Mary Walsh Members Absent: Joe Avila, Karla Cardenas, Nancy Kreuger, Elizabeth Ford, Albert Martinez, Staff: Gustavo Hernandez, Director of Parks & Recreation/Executive Secretary, Rick Brown, Parks and Recreation Manager, Leanne Iezza, Parks and Recreation Manager. Edmund Rameriez, Community Services Manager, Valerie Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator I. Guests: None. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Committee member Odalys Valladares led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER None. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY , GUS HERNANDEZ a. Minutes approval for November 12, 2025. i. A motion was made by Committee Member Isab [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority

City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, consider EIFD plan

The Santa Fe Springs City Council will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, including a salary schedule, and conditionally approve the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. Other major items include a second reading of a zoning code amendment, introduction of an ordinance to establish a police department, and a public hearing on staff vacancies. The agenda also covers consent items such as assessment district levies, a CalPERS contract correction, and several agreements.

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AGENDA MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 CITY COUNCIL Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Juanita Martin, Councilmember John M. Mora, Councilmember William K. Rounds, Councilmember CITY MANAGER René Bobadilla, P.E. CITY ATTORNEY Rick Olivarez CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Interim Fire Chief Michael Kozicki Police Chief Aviv Bar Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Director of Finance Julio Morales Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez Director of Police and Community Services Arlene Salazar Director of Public Works James Enriquez City Clerk Maribel Garcia June 2, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 2 of 6 NOTICES This City Council Meeting (“Council”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. The meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be accessed on the City’s website via the following link: https://santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_meetings/index.php Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council

Tue May 26, 2026

Heritage Arts Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Ideum touchscreen exhibit funding

The Heritage Arts Advisory Committee will consider approving the special meeting minutes from April 28, 2026, and receive updates on the Art Fest 2026 event, the Rose Parade float, and educational art grants. New business includes discussion on relocating Grandpa's Little Slugger and funding for an Ideum interactive touchscreen exhibit. The committee will also hear public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves February meeting minutes and reviews upcoming city events

The committee approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026, meeting. Discussions included a design presentation for a 2027 Rose Float and updates on upcoming community programs such as the Total 80's event and World Cup watch parties.

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 santafesprings.go v HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAAC) Town Center Hall Meeting Rm#1 May 26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. AGENDA Sally Gaitan– Advisory Member Gloria Maghame – Advisory Member Peggy Radoumis - Advisory Member Hilda Zamora – Advisory Member Elena Lopez - Advisory Member Isabel Cervantes – Advisory Member Lisa Chavarria – Advisory Member Gabriel Jimenez – Chairperson Debbie Baker – Vice- Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – ED RAMIREZ, CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – GABRIEL JIMENEZ, CHAIRPERSON a. * Approval of Special Meeting Minutes for April 28, 2026 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT a. None 7. PRESENTATION a. None 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT a. None 9. ART FEST SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Art Fest 2026 – Event Recap 10. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Financial Report Update 11. OLD BUSINESS – GABRIEL JIMENEZ, CHAIRPE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Town Center Hall, Meeting Room #1 Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson, Gabriel Jimenez, called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Hilda Zamora, Isabel Cervantes, Debbie Baker and Peggy Radoumis, Lisa Chavarria, Gabriel Jimenez, Sally Gaitan, Gloria Maghame, and Elena Lopez. Members Absent: None Staff: Gustavo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Sanchez-Reyes, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Isabelle Jimenez, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Guests: Chris Lofthouse and Rachel Lofthouse from Pheonix Decorating Company 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Sally Gaitan 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes for February 24, 2026, meeting was made by Peggy Radoumis, seconded by Sally Gaitan and unanimously approved. 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT None. 7. PRESENTATION a. 2027 Rose Float Design Presentation - Phoenix Decorating Company The committee reviewed the proposed design for the 2027 Rose Float presented by Phoenix Decorating Company. Committee members expressed positive feedback regarding the overall design and color scheme. Discussion included the possibility of incorporating a live mariachi performance and adding an additional feature or design element [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Tue May 12, 2026

City Council

Mon May 11, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a 9,943‑sq‑ft industrial building at 13772 Firestone Blvd

The Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission unanimously approved an Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit for Tacos La Wera at 8039 Norwalk Blvd. It also approved a Development Plan for a new 9,943‑square‑foot industrial building for Lefell Manufacturing at 13772 Firestone Blvd. Additionally, the commission approved Modification Permits 1377 and 1378 concerning temporary parking reduction and a temporary fence encroachment, with Commissioner Sarno recused from that vote.

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APPROVED: June 8, 2026 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION May 11, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jimenez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members present: Chairperson Jimenez Vice Chairperson Ayala Commissioner Flores Commissioner Cervantes Commissioner Sarno Staff: Ken Trumkul, Assistant City Attorney Vince Velasco, Assistant Director Claudia Jimenez, Economic Development Specialist Cynthia Alvarez, Assistant Planner Pieter Wielenga, Administrative Intern Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Jimenez called upon Commissioner Sarno to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Sarno mentioned that 6 months ago, he went to see the Property Owner of Item #4. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 6. CONSENT ITEM Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters, which may be enacted, by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Planning Commission. 1. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 2026 REGULAR MEETING Chairperson Jimenez requested a motion and a second for Consent Item No 1. It was moved by Commissioner Sarno and seconded by Vice Chair Ayala to approve Consent Item No 1 and the recommendations regarding this matter, which passed by Minutes of the May 11, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to consider establishing Float Subcommittee

The committee will discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan and review recent events. Members are asked to take action on establishing a Float Subcommittee and approving minutes from March 5, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Isabel Cervantes, seconded by Andrea Lopez, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 Mayor Joe Angel Zamora Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez City Council Juanita Martin • John M. Mora • William K. Rounds City Manager René Bobadilla, PE santafesprings.go v PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 6, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Town Center Hall (Meeting Room 1-Upstairs) Mary Anderson - Committee Member Nancy Krueger - Committee Member Joe Avila - Committee Member Jeannette Lizarraga - Committee Member Eddie Barrios - Committee Member Andrea Lopez - Committee Member Juliann Bodnar - Committee Member Albert Martinez - Committee Member Karla Cardenas - Committee Member Mark Scoggins - Committee Member Isabel Cervantes - Committee Member Odalys Valladares - Committee Member Dani Cook - Committee Member Mary Walsh - Committee Member Lisa Garcia - Committee Member Priscilla Rodriguez – Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Ford – Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 2. ROLL CALL – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non -agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 Mayor Joe Angel Zamora Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez City Council Juanita Martin • John M. Mora • William K. Rounds City Manager René Bobadilla, PE santafesprings.go v PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER – Committee Vice Chairperson Priscilla Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. 2. ROLL CALL – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Members Present: Mary Anderson, Eddie Barrios, Juliann Bodnar, Eddie Barrios, Isabel Cervantes, Dani Cook, Lisa Garcia , Jeannette Lizarraga, Andrea Lopez, Priscilla Rodriguez, Mark Scoggins, Odalys Valladares, Mary Walsh Members Absent: Joe Avila, Karla Cardenas, Nancy Kreuger, Elizabeth Ford, Albert Martinez, Staff: Gustavo Hernandez, Director of Parks & Recreation/Executive Secretary, Rick Brown, Parks and Recreation Manager, Leanne Iezza, Parks and Recreation Manager. Edmund Rameriez, Community Services Manager, Valerie Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator I. Guests: None. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Committee member Odalys Valladares led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER None. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY , GUS HERNANDEZ a. Minutes approval for November 12, 2025. i. A motion was made by Committee Member Isa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026

City Council

Tue Apr 28, 2026

Heritage Arts Advisory Committee

HAAC to hear 2027 Rose Float design presentation

The Heritage Arts Advisory Committee will discuss and receive a presentation on the 2027 Rose Float design from Phoenix Decorating Company. Members will also review a recap of the 2026 Art Fest and receive a report on the upcoming Total 80's 5K & event on May 9, 2026. The consent agenda includes approval of March 24, 2026 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved February minutes

The Heritage Arts Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. The session included updates on the Art Fest, new public art installations, and upcoming master plan outreach, but no other formal actions were taken.

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 santafesprings.go v HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAAC) SPECIAL MEETING Town Center Hall Meeting Rm#1 April 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. AGENDA Sally Gaitan– Advisory Member Gloria Maghame – Advisory Member Peggy Radoumis - Advisory Member Hilda Zamora – Advisory Member Elena Lopez - Advisory Member Isabel Cervantes – Advisory Member Lisa Chavarria – Advisory Member Gabriel Jimenez – Chairperson Debbie Baker – Vice- Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – ED RAMIREZ, CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – GABRIEL JIMENEZ, CHAIRPERSON a. Approval of Minutes for March 24, 2026 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT a. None 7. PRESENTATION a. 2027 Rose Float Design Presentation - Phoenix Decorating Company 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT a. None 9. ART FEST SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Art Fest 2026 – Event Recap 10. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. None 1 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room #1 Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson, Gabriel Jimenez, called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Hilda Zamora, Isabel Cervantes, Debbie Baker and Peggy Radoumis, Lisa Chavarria, Gabriel Jimenez, Sally Gaitan, and Elena Lopez. Members Absent: Gloria Maghame Staff: Ed Ramirez, Community Services Manager Kevin Sanchez-Reyes, Community Services Supervisor Isabelle Jimenez, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Guests: Chris Lofthouse and Rachel Lofthouse from Pheonix Decorating Company 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Peggy Radoumis 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes for February 24, 2026, meeting was made by Pebby Radoumis, seconded by Debbie Baker and unanimously approved. 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT None. 7. PRESENTATION None. 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – None. 9. ART FEST SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Kevin Sanchez shared updates highlighting enhancements to layout, programming, and overall attendee experience. A draft of the event map was presented for brochures, and a new digital map will allow attendees to track their location on their phones. Three featured artists John McLean, Darryl Carey, and Pavel Se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 23, 2026

City Council

Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

Mon Apr 20, 2026

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority

Board to review draft Infrastructure Financing Plan for Santa Fe Springs EIFD

The Public Financing Authority will receive a presentation on the draft Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Santa Fe Springs Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. This document outlines the proposed infrastructure program, financing framework, and district boundaries. No final adoption is being requested at this meeting.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA S PECIAL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 BO ARD MEMBERS Joe Angel Zamora, Chair Annette Rodriguez, Vice Chair Gus Hernandez, Authority Board Member Jay Sarno, Authority Board Member Andy Perez, Authority Board Member EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY René Bobadilla, P.E. Paloma McEvoy CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Economic Development Specialist Claudia Jimenez Board Secretary Maribel Garcia April 20, 2026: EIFD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Page 2 of 3 NOTICES This meeting will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. SB 1439: Effective January 1, 2025 , City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved a General Plan amendment on land‑use floor area ratios

The commission approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 317-2026 recommending the City Council approve a General Plan amendment to land‑use categories and floor area ratios. It adopted Resolution No. 318-2026 recommending the City Council approve a Zoning Code amendment and CEQA exemption. The commission also continued two modification permit cases to the May 11, 2026 meeting.

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APPROVED: May 11, 2026 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION April 13, 2026 1. CAL L TO ORDER Chairperson Jimenez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. R OLL CALL M embers present: Chairperson Jimenez V ice Chairperson Ayala Commissioner Flores Commissioner Cervantes C ommissioner Sarno S taff: Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney Vince Velasco, Assistant Director Laurel Reimer, Planning Consultant Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary 3. P LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Jimenez called upon Commissioner Sarno to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. E X PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. P UBLIC COMMENT None. 6. CO NSENT ITEM Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters, which may be enacted, by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Planning Commission. 1. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 18, 2026 REGULAR MEETING C hairperson Jimenez requested a motion and a second for Consent Item No 1. I t was moved by Commissioner Cervantes and seconded by Vice Chair Ayala to approve Consent Item No 1 and the recommendations regarding this matter, which passed by the following roll call vote: Minutes of the April 13, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 Ayes: Ayala, Cervantes, Flores, Jimenez, Sarno Nays: None Absent: None Chairperson Jimenez read the City's appeal process. 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council

Thu Mar 26, 2026

Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee

Community Services Department reorganization on agenda

The Historical & Community Preservation Advisory Committee will approve the October 23, 2025 minutes, receive a report on recent library events, and review old business items such as the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and the Library Historical Digitization Project. New business items include discussion of a Community Services Department reorganization, a city rebond, Beautification Awards, and Lantern Tours scheduled for October 10, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and adopted new city logo

The Historical & Community Preservation Committee approved the October 23, 2025 minutes unanimously. The city adopted a new logo while keeping the existing seal. The Heritage Parks and special events program was moved under Parks & Recreation. The Beautification Awards judging was scheduled for June 22, 2026, and the 10th anniversary Lantern Tours will feature expanded family activities.

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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868- 0 5 1 1 s a n t a f e s p r in g s .g o v MEETING A G E N D A Mary Arias - Committee Member Hilda Zamora - Committee Member Elena Lopez (B o c a ) - Committee M e m b e r Luis C o lla z o - Committee M e m b e r J e a n e tte L iz a rra g a - Committee M e m b e r Marina G u rro la - Committee M e m b e r Sally Gaitan – Chairperson Mark Scoggins – Vice Chairperson Gloria Magame – HAAC Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY G A IT A N 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY G A IT A N 3. ROLL CALL – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, DEBORAH R A IA 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY G A IT A N This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members a n d related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and a g e n c ie s . 5. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 23, 2025 MINUTES – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY G A IT A N 6. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – DEBORAH R A IA a. Recap of Library E v e n ts b. Upcoming Library E v e n ts i. First Friday, April 3 – String H a rm o n ie s ii. First Friday, May 1 – Encore Saxophone Q u a rte t 7. OLD BUSINESS* – CHAIRPERSON, SALLY G A IT A N a. Review of Holiday Home Decorating C o n te s t b. Library Historical Digitization P ro je c t 8. NEW BUSINESS* – CHAIRPERSO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868- 0 5 1 1 s a n t a f e s p r in g .g o v HISTORICAL & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION C O M M IT T E E Library Conference Room Meeting of Wednesday, March 2 6 , 202 6 . M IN U T E S 1. CALL TO ORDER- Chairperson Sally Gaitan called the meeting to order at 9: 35 a .m . 2. ROLL CALL – Executive Secretary Deborah R a ia P r e s e n t : E le n a L o p e z B o c c a , H ild a Z a m o r a , Sally Gaitan, Mark Scoggins , M a r y A r ia s , A b s e n t : M a r in a G u r r o la , G lo r ia M a g h a m e , J e a n n e t t e L iz a r r a g a . S t a ff: Deborah Raia, Executive S e c r e t a r y K a ili T o r r e s , D e p u t y D ir e c t o r Sarah-Maria Panduro, Administrative A s s is t a n t 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- Nothing to r e p o r t 4. A P P R O V A L O F M IN U T E S - E X E C U T IV E C H A IR P E R S O N S A L L Y G A IT A N A motion was made by Hilda Zamora and seconded by Mark Scoggins to approve the Minutes of October 23 , 2025. The motion was carried unanimously. 5. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – DEBORAH R A IA  Video recap of Library Events played for Committee Members. 6. OLD BUSINESS- EXECUTIVE SECRETARY DEBORAH R A IA Review of Holiday Home Decorating Contest – Feedback from committee members is to turn the Van light off while judging of the homes takes place. Sending out an active net blast to residents was suggested so they can be reminded to participate. Library Hist [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Heritage Arts Advisory Committee

Heritage Arts Advisory Committee meets to discuss art grants and event updates

The Heritage Arts Advisory Committee will convene to review minutes, receive updates on the Art Fest, and discuss the 2026-2027 Art Education Grants. The committee will also review the Master Plan Workshop and public art conservation.

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✓ Decided: Heritage Arts Committee approves minutes and elects chair and vice‑chair

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. Gabriel Jimenez was unanimously elected as chairperson for the new year. Debbie Baker was unanimously elected as vice‑chairperson.

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 11740 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 863-4896 santafesprings.go v HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAAC) Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center Meeting Rm#1 March 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. AGENDA Sally Gaitan– Advisory Member Gloria Maghame – Advisory Member Peggy Radoumis - Advisory Member Hilda Zamora – Advisory Member Elena Lopez - Advisory Member Isabel Cervantes – Advisory Member Lisa Chavarria – Advisory Member Gabriel Jimenez – Chairperson Debbie Baker – Vice- Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – ED RAMIREZ, CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – GABRIEL JIMENEZ, CHAIRPERSON a. Approval of Minutes for February 24, 2026 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT a. None 7. PRESENTATION a. None 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT a. None 9. ART FEST SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Art Fest 2026 – Event Update 10. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – ED RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Introduction of Administrative Assistant, Isabelle Jimenez 11. O [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov HERITAGE ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room #1 Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson, Gabriel Jimenez, called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Hilda Zamora, Isabel Cervantes, Debbie Baker and Peggy Radoumis, Lisa Chavarria, Gabriel Jimenez, Sally Gaitan, Gloria Maghame, and Elena Lopez. Members Absent: None. Staff: Arelene Salazar, Director of Police and Community Services Gus Hernandez, Director of Parks and Recreation Ed Ramirez, Community Services Manager Kaili Torres, Community Services Manager Kevin Sanchez-Reyes, Community Services Supervisor Heren Magana- Santoyo, Community Services Coordinator II Guests: Chris Lofthouse and Rachel Lofthouse from Pheonix Decorating Company 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lisa Chavarria 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes for November 18, 2025, meeting was made by Debbie Baker, seconded by Peggy Radoumis, and unanimously approved. 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT None. 7. PRESENTATION Kaili Torres introduced Chris and Rachel Lofthouse from Phoenix Decorating Company, who listened and helped guide discussion on ideas for the next Rose Parade float. She noted the committee would plan the 2027 float around the theme “Welcome” . I [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council

Mon Mar 16, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 92

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. It also approved Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 92 for a beverage distribution and warehousing facility in the M‑2 heavy manufacturing zone. Finally, the commission granted a six‑month extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 84116 and Development Plan Approval Cases 1000 and 1001.

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APPROVED: April 13, 2026 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION March 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jimenez called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Chairperson Jimenez Vice Chairperson Ayala Commissioner Flores Commissioner Cervantes Commissioner Sarno Staff: Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney Vince Velasco, Assistant Director Alejandro De Loera, Associate Planner Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Jimenez called upon Commissioner Cervantes to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT ITEM Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters, which may be enacted, by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Planning Commission. 1... MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 2026 REGULAR MEETING Chairperson Jimenez requested a motion and a second for Consent Item No 1. It was moved by Commissioner Cervantes and seconded by Commissioner Sarno to approve Consent Item No 1 and the recommendations regarding this matter, which passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ayala, Cervantes, Flores, Jimenez, Sarno Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Nays: None Absent: None Chairperson Jimenez read the City’s appeal process. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOL SALE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (“ASCUP”) CASE NO, 92 —- TO ALLOW THE O [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026

City Council

City Council to review FY 2026-2027 budget

The Santa Fe Springs City Council will hold a study session to review department presentations for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled at the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center.

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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. GUS VELASCO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 9255 S. PIONEER BLVD. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 CITY COUNCIL Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Juanita Martin, Councilmember John M. Mora, Councilmember William K. Rounds, Councilmember CITY MANAGER René Bobadilla, P.E. CITY ATTORNEY Rick Olivarez CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Interim Fire Chief Michael Kozicki Police Chief Aviv Bar Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Director of Finance Julio Morales Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez Director of Police and Community Services Arlene Salazar Director of Public Works James Enriquez City Clerk Maribel Garcia March 12, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 NOTICES Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are n eeded will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. SB 1439: Effective January 1, 2025, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year after accepting campaign contributions of more than $500 from an interested perso [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Senior Advisory Committee

Committee introduces new Police & Community Services Director and reviews police updates

The Senior Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 and February 10, 2026 meetings. It will receive a presentation on Police Services Program updates and introduce Police and Community Services Director Arlene Salazar. The committee will discuss facility rental fee changes and volunteer opportunities for the Spring Boutique, and review upcoming senior program activities.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved October 2025 and February 2026 meeting minutes

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 and February 10, 2026 meetings. The motion was made by Dolores Duran and seconded by Gilbert Aguirre. No other actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.m.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 10, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. AGENDA Gilbert Aguirre – Committee Member Dolores Duran – Committee Member Nancy Krueger – Committee Member Josefina Lara – Committee Member Gloria Maghame – Committee Member Maria Rocha – Committee Member Paul Nakamura – Committee Member Yoko Nakamura – Committee Member Hilda Zamora – Committee Member Astrid Shesterkin – Vice-Chairperson Janie Aguirre - Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – JOSE CARRILLO, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON Approval of Minutes for October 14, 2025 , and February 10, 2026 6. PRESENTATION – JOSE CARRILLO a. Police Services Program Updates 7. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – JOSE CARRILLO a . Introduction of Police and Community Services Director Arlene Salazar b . Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center Changes c . Facility Rental Fees 8. OLD BUSINESS – JOSE CARRILLO a. None 9. NE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center Tuesday, March 10 , 202 6 9:30 a.m. MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Janie Aguirre called the meeting to order at 9:3 2 a.m . 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Gilbert Aguirre, Nancy Krueger , Dolores Duran, Astrid Shesterkin, Paul Nakamura, Yoko Nakamura, Maria Rocha, Gloria Magham e, and Josefina Lara Members Absent: Hilda Zamora Staff: Jose Carrillo, Community Services Supervisor/Executive Secretary Kaili Torres, Deputy Director of Police and Community Se rvices Arlene Salazar, Director of Police and Community Services Noah Jimenez, Community Services Administrative Assistant Guests: Andrew Carrieri, Lead Public Safety Officer 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Paul Nakamura 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by member Dolores Duran to approve the minutes for October 14, 2025, and February 10 , 202 6 , and seconded by member Gilbert Aguirre . 6. PRESENTATIONS Lead Public Safety Officer Andrew Carr ieri introduce d himself and provide d an overview of the department's history , structure , and services:  The city is divided into three law enforcement areas; each assigned a dedicated officer and team to monitor crime trends and quality-of-life concerns.  Public Safety Officers (PSOs) handle report writing, parking enforcement, traffic control, a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting on March 9, 2026 was cancelled

The Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road. No agenda items were adopted for the cancelled meeting.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 Mayor Joe Angel Zamora Mayor Pro Tem Annette Rodriguez City Council Juanita Martin • John M. Mora • William K. Rounds City Manager René Bobadilla, PE santafesprings.gov NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission Meeting of Monday, March 9, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. POSTED BY: Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Council

Mon Mar 2, 2026

Youth Leadership Committee

Youth Leadership Committee meets to discuss volunteer events and upcoming city council appearances

The Youth Leadership Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss volunteer opportunities, and review upcoming city council appearances by committee members. The agenda includes updates on parks, recreation programs, and library services.

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✓ Decided: Youth Leadership Committee elected new officers and set pledge reps

The committee unanimously elected Angelica Gamboa as Treasurer, Angel Corona as Secretary, Valeria Corona as Vice‑Chairperson, and Valerie Gamboa as Chairperson. Members were informed that the planned camping excursion will not take place. Representatives were assigned to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at upcoming City Council meetings on six dates.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE March 2, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Town Center Hall AGENDA Leilani Aranda - Committee Member Serenity Hernandez - Committee Member Jayden Brown - Committee Member Miranda Martinez - Committee Member Jaeleen Casillas - Committee Member Makela Oliva - Committee Member Angel Corona - Secretary Sophie Pantoja - Committee Member Vanesa Doss - Committee Member Audrie Perez - Committee Member Scarlet Espinoza - Committee Member Milana Ruiz - Committee Member Angelica Gamboa - Treasurer Brianna Valencia - Committee Member Valerie Gamboa - Chairperson Valeria Corona – Vice- Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – VICE-CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – VICE-CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA* – VICE-CHAIRPERSON a. Minutes approval- February 2, 2026* 6. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Tree Lighting & Santa Float Recap b. Upcoming City-coordinated Events for Volunteer Opportunities i. Spring Day Camp – March 23-27 ii. Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast – April 2 iii. Easter – April 4 iv. Pet Vaccination Clinic – GVNC – April 15 v. Art Fest – Heritage Par [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Meeting of November 11, 2025 1) CALL TO ORDER Called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chairperson Valerie Gamboa. 2) ROLL CALL Roll was taken by YLC Secretary Angelica Gamboa. Members Present: Jaeleen Casillas, Angel Corona, Valeria Corona , Vanessa Doss, Scarlet Espinoza, Angelica Gamboa, Valerie Gamboa, Miranda Martinez, Audrie Perez, Mikaela Olive, Brianna Valencia. Members Absent: Leilani Aranda, Jayden Brown , Serenity Hernandez, Milana Ruiz, Brianna Valencia. Staff: Paul Brascia Parks, Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Mungia, Community Service Program,Leader III, Luz Gomez, Community Service Program,Leader I, Isabelle Diaz Community Service Program,Leader I. 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Gamboa led the Pledge. 4) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oral communications item was opened by Chairperson Gamboa. There were no members of the public to speak. Chairperson Gamboa then closed oral communications. 5) CONSENT AGENDA* a. Staff distributed agenda and minutes. Chairperson Gamboa approved the agenda and minutes from November 3 meeting. 6) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, PAUL BRASCIA Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator Paul Brascia gave a brief report to the Committee:: a. Youth Leadership Committee were thanked for volunteering at the annual Tree Lighting. b. Several upcoming City-coordinated events are available as volunteer opport [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 18, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved recommendation to adopt zoning code amendments

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, a compliance review, and two time‑extension requests. It also approved Development Plan Approval Case No. 1017 and Modification Permit No. 1375. Finally, it adopted Resolution No. 314‑2026 recommending the City Council adopt the proposed zoning code amendments.

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APPROVED: March 16, 2026 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION February 18, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jimenez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members present: Chairperson Jimenez Vice Chairperson Ayala Commissioner Flores Commissioner Cervantes Staff: Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development Vince Velasco, Assistant Director Kaden Likins, Planning Consultant Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary Members absent: Commissioner Sarno 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Jimenez called upon Commissioner Cervantes to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 6. CONSENT ITEM Consent Agenda items are considered routine matters, which may be enacted, by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Planning Commission. 1. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 2. COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 764 -1 TO CONTINUE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EXISTING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON A 142-FOOT-HIGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) TRANSMISSION TOWER LOCATED AT 11213 TELEGRAPH ROAD, WITHIN THE PF, PUBLIC USE FACILITIES, ZONE Minutes of the February 18, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROV [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 18, 2026

Family & Human Services Advisory Committee

City staff will brief the committee on department reorganization and upcoming events

The Family & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. Staff will present reports on a new director, department reorganization, city re‑branding, a new code of conduct, case management and Heritage Park Café updates. The committee will also hear about upcoming community events such as the Luck of the Dance Adaptive Rec Dance on March 13 at Heritage Park. No formal decisions beyond the consent agenda are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves November 2025 meeting minutes

The Family & Human Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Janie Aguirre and seconded by Lisa B. Herrera. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 18, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. AGENDA Gilbert Aguirre – Advisory Member Elena Lopez – Advisory Member Dolores Duran – Advisory Member Lisa B. Herrera – Advisory Member Gaby Garcia - Advisory Member Peggy Radoumis – Chairperson J anie Aguirre – Vice Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON, PEGGY RADOUMIS 2. ROLL CALL – KEVIN SANCHEZ-REYES, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – PEGGY RADOUMIS, CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PEGGY RADOUMIS, CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – PEGGY RADOUMIS, CHAIRPERSON a. Approval of Minutes for November 19, 2025 6. PRESENTATION – PEGGY RADOUMIS, CHAIRPERSON a. None 7. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – KEVIN SANCHEZ-REYES, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Introduction of New Director & Department Reorganization – Arlene Salazar b . City Re-branding – Updates c . New City Code of Conduct d . Case Management – Updates e . Heritage Park Café – Updates 8. OLD BUSINESS – KEVIN SANCHEZ-REYES, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Sparkling Steps Adaptive Recreation Dance Recap 9. NEW BUSINESS – KEVIN SANCHEZ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of Wednesday, February 1 8 , 202 6 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Peggy Radoumis called the meeting to order at 5 :51 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present : Peggy Rado umis, Elena Lopez, Gab riela (Gabby) Garcia , Gilbert Aguirre, Janie Aguirre , Elena Lopez, Lisa B. Herrera Members Absent: Dolores Duran Staff : Kaili Torres , Community Services Manager, Executive Secretary Jose Carrillo , Community Services Supervisor Noah Jimenez , Administrative Assistant Agency Representative : None . Guest: Arlene Salazar , Police and Community Services Director 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Gabby Garcia 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion wa s made by Janie Aguirre and seconded by Lisa B. Herrera to approve the Min utes for the November 1 9 , 2025, meeting. 6. PRESENTATIONS None. 7. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT Kaili Torres went over a recap on pa st programs and introduced the director of the newly merged Police and Community Services department : a) Introduction of New Director and Department Reorganizatio n: Arlene Salazar detailed the Community Services Department ’s reorganization, which includes consolidating services and transferring special events management to Parks and Recreation. Amidst these shifts , including Ed ’s transition to a new facility, the current site is slated for upgrades like new fitness equipment and lighting. Looking ahead, Salazar also highlighted long-term plans for the facility to pote [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

Tue Feb 10, 2026

Senior Advisory Committee

Committee to elect new leadership and review programs

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, review department reorganization and city rebranding, and nominate a new chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2026. The agenda also includes updates on senior division programs such as Bingo, fitness classes, and social events.

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✓ Decided: Senior Advisory Committee elects new chair and adopts city code of conduct

The committee adopted a new city code of conduct that applies to all facilities. The Police Services Department was renamed the Police and Community Services Department and the Community Services Department was split between Police Services and Parks and Recreation, with several programs moved under Police Services. Janie Aguirre was elected chairperson and Astrid Shesterkin was elected vice‑chairperson, each by no contest.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 10, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. AGENDA Gilbert Aguirre – Committee Member Dolores Duran – Committee Member Nancy Krueger – Committee Member Josefina Lara – Committee Member Gloria Maghame – Committee Member Maria Rocha – Committee Member Paul Nakamura – Committee Member Yoko Nakamura – Committee Member Hilda Zamora – Committee Member Astrid Shesterkin - Vice- Chairperson Janie Aguirre - Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – JOSE CARRILLO, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – JANIE AGUIRRE, CHAIRPERSON Approval of Minutes for October 14, 2025 6. PRESENTATION – JOSE CARRILLO a. None 7. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – JOSE CARRILLO a . Department Reorganization b . City Rebranding c . New Code of Conduct 8. OLD BUSINESS – JOSE CARRILLO a. Holiday Basket Program Recap 9. NEW BUSINESS – JOSE CARRILLO a. Nomination and Election of: i. Chairperson for 2026 ii . Vic [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov 11710 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 868-0511 santafesprings.gov SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center Tuesday, February 10 , 202 6 9:30 a.m. MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Janie Aguirre called the meeting to order at 9:3 0 a.m . 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Gilbert Aguirre, Nancy Krueger , Dolores Duran, Astrid Shesterkin, Paul Nakamura, Yoko Nakamura, Maria Rocha, Gloria Magham e, and Hilda Zamora Members Absent: Josefina Lara Staff: Jose Carrillo, Community Services Supervisor/Executive Secretary Ed Ramirez, Community Services Manager Noah Jimenez, Community Services Administrative Assistant Guests: None. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Nancy Krueger 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was not made to approve the minutes for the October 1 4 , 2025, meeting. A motion to approve these minutes will be held at the next advisory committee meeting . 6. PRESENTATIONS None. 7. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT Kaili Torres introduced herself and discussed some of the reorganization and changes happening in the city. a. The Community Services Department is being split between the department of Police Services and department of Parks and Recreation. b. Heritage Park and special events will now be under Parks and Recreation. The Heritage Art Advisory Committee (HAAC) and its head, Ed Ramirez, will also be moving under Parks and Recreation. CITY OF SANTA FE SPRIN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority

Board to adopt bylaws for the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District

The Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority will consider Resolution No. EIFD 2026-001. The resolution proposes to adopt the district bylaws and to direct staff to prepare the Infrastructure Financing Plan. The recommendation also includes a determination that the proposed activities are not subject to CEQA. The board may take any additional related actions deemed desirable.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 BOARD MEMBERS Joe Angel Zamora, Chair Annette Rodriguez, Vice Chair Andy Perez, Authority Board Member Jay Sarno, Authority Board Member Gus Hernandez, Authority Board Member EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY René Bobadilla, P.E. Paloma McEvoy CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Economic Development Specialist Claudia Jimenez Board Secretary Maribel Garcia February 4, 2026: EIFD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Page 2 of 3 NOTICES This meeting will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are n eeded will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. SB 1439: Effective January 1, 202 5, City Council Members are subject to SB 1439 and cannot participate in certain decisions for a year af [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee reviews Master Plan and program updates

The committee will review the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan and receive updates on various sports and youth programs. The meeting includes a recap of recent city events and a look at upcoming activities like the Penny Carnival and Easter Egg-stravaganza.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting, including a correction for a name change. The motion was made by Mary Walsh, seconded by Nancy Kreuger, and carried. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 4, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Town Center Hall (Meeting Room 1-Upstairs) Mary Anderson - Committee Member Nancy Krueger - Committee Member Joe Avila - Committee Member Jeannette Lizarraga - Committee Member Eddie Barrios - Committee Member Andrea Lopez - Committee Member Juliann Bodnar - Committee Member Albert Martinez - Committee Member Karla Cardenas - Committee Member Mark Scoggins - Committee Member Isabel Cervantes - Committee Member Odalys Valladares - Committee Member Dani Cook - Committee Member Mary Walsh - Committee Member Lisa Garcia - Committee Member Elizabeth Ford – Chairperson Priscilla Rodriguez – Vice Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 2. ROLL CALL – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH FORD a. Minutes approval for November 12, 2025* 6. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – P&R DIRECTOR, GUS HERNANDEZ a. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan b. Recap of November/December i. Veterans Day ii. Santa Fe Sprin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of Wednesday, November 12, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER – Committee Chairperson Elizabeth Ford called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. 2. ROLL CALL – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Members Present: Juliann Bodnar, Eddie Barrios, Isabel Cervantes , Lisa Garcia , Nancy Kreuger, Elizabeth Ford, Jeannette Lizarraga, Andrea Lopez, Priscilla Rodriguez, Odalys Valladares, Mary Walsh Members Absent: Mary Anderson, Joe Avila, Karla Cardenas, Dani Cook, Albert Martinez, Mark Scoggins Staff: Gustavo Hernandez, Director of Parks & Recreation/Executive Secretary, Leanne Iezza, Parks and Recreation Manager. Guests: None. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER Committee member Lisa Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER None. 5. CONSENT AGENDA – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, GUS HERNANDEZ a. Minutes approval for October 1, 2025. i. A motion was made by Committee Member Mary Walsh and seconded by Committee Member Nancy Kreuger to approve the minutes of October 1, 2025, with a correction to reflect a name change from Mary Anderson to Mary Walsh. The motion carried. 6. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – LEANNE IEZZA, PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER a. Aquatic Center Updates i. Construction is underway and progressing steadily, with work continuing daily, including weekends. The project remains on track for a Summer 2026 openi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 3, 2026

City Council

Mon Feb 2, 2026

Youth Leadership Committee

Youth Leadership Committee to coordinate volunteers and city event representation

The Youth Leadership Committee will discuss volunteer opportunities for upcoming city events and determine representatives to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at City Council meetings. The body will also review upcoming excursions and recruitment efforts.

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✓ Decided: Youth Leadership Committee elects officers and assigns pledge leaders

The committee unanimously elected Angelica Gamboa as Treasurer, Angel Corona as Secretary, Valeria Corona as Vice‑Chairperson, and Valerie Gamboa as Chairperson. Members decided the planned camping excursion will not take place and will consider other ideas. Specific members were assigned to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at City Council meetings on February 3, February 17, and March 3.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE February 2, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Town Center Hall AGENDA Leilani Aranda Jayden Brown Jaeleen Casillas - - Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Angelica Gamboa Serenity Hernandez Miranda Martinez - - - Secretary Committee Member Committee member Angel Corona Valeria Corona Vanesa Doss Scarlet Espinoza - - - - Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Makela Oliva - Sophie Pantoja Audrie Perez Milana Ruiz Brianna Valencia Vice-Chairperson - - - - Committee Member Treasurer Committee Member Committee Member Valerie Gamboa - Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON 2. ROLL CALL – SECRETARY 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – VICE-CHAIRPERSON 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – VICE-CHAIRPERSON This is the time members of the public may address City Advisory Committee members and related authorities and agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee and/or its related authorities and agencies. 5. CONSENT AGENDA* – VICE-CHAIRPERSON a. Minutes approval- November 3, 2025* 6. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY a. Tree Lighting & Santa Float Recap b. Upcoming City-coordinated Events for Volunteer Opportunities i. Presidents’ Day Carnival – February 16 ii. Spring Day Camp – March 23-27 iii. Mayor’s Pra [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Meeting of November 11, 2025 1) CALL TO ORDER Called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chairperson Valerie Gamboa. 2) ROLL CALL Roll was taken by YLC Secretary Angelica Gamboa. Members Present: Jaeleen Casillas, Angel Corona, Valeria Corona , Vanessa Doss , Scarlet Espinoza , Angelica Gamboa, Valerie Gamboa, Miranda Martinez, Audrie Perez, Mikaela Olive, Brianna Valencia. Members Absent: Leilani Aranda, Jayden Brown , Serenity Hernandez , Milana Ruiz, Brianna Valencia. Staff: Paul Brascia Parks, Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Mungia, Community Service Program,Leader III, Luz Gomez, Community Service Program,Leader I, Isabelle Diaz Community Service Program,Leader I. 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Gamboa led the Pledge. 4) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oral communications item was opened by Chairperson Gamboa. There were no members of the public to speak. Chairperson Gamboa then closed oral communications. 5) CONSENT AGENDA* a. Staff distributed agenda and minutes. Chairperson Gamboa approved the agenda and minutes from November 3 meeting. 6) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT – PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, PAUL BRASCIA Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator Paul Brascia gave a brief report to the Committee:: a. Youth Leadership Committee were thanked for volunteering at the annual Tree Lighting. b. Several upcoming City-coordinated events are available as volunteer opp [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

City Council

Council closed session on financing terms for parcel 8178-001-045 Primestor Development

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to confer with the City Manager and the Director of Community Development and representatives of Primestor Development, LLC regarding financing terms for Assessor Parcel No. 8178‑001‑045. No other agenda items are listed. The discussion is limited to the negotiation of financing and will not be open to public comment.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts resolution appointing members to EIFD governing board

The council adopted a resolution appointing members to the Public Financing Authority that will govern the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. It also approved blanket purchase orders for police and fire supplies, authorized purchases of new fire vehicles, and approved final payments for the City Hall West Wing and a park playground renovation. Additional actions included renewing a weed‑abatement services agreement and authorizing an RFP for stage and video production services.

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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 CITY COUNCIL Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Juanita Martin, Councilmember John M. Mora, Councilmember William K. Rounds, Councilmember CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY René Bobadilla, P.E. Rick Olivarez CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Interim Fire Chief Michael Kozicki Police Chief Aviv Bar Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Interim Director of Community Services Kaili Torres Director of Finance Julio Morales Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez Director of Police Services Arlene Salazar Director of Public Works James Enriquez City Clerk Maribel Garcia January 27, 2026: Special City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 NOTICES This City Council Meeting (“Council”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall, City Manager’s Office, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. The meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be accessed on the City’s website via the following link: https://santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_meetings/index.php Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Offic [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS MEETINGS OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY, HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11710 TELEGRAPH ROAD SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 CITY COUNCIL Joe Angel Zamora, Mayor Annette Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Juanita Martin, Councilmember John M. Mora, Councilmember William K. Rounds, Councilmember CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY René Bobadilla, P.E. Rick Olivarez CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Nicholas Razo Interim Fire Chief Michael Kozicki Police Chief Aviv Bar Director of Community Development Cuong Nguyen Interim Director of Community Services Kaili Torres Director of Finance Julio Morales Director of Parks & Recreation Gus Hernandez Director of Police Services Arlene Salazar Director of Public Works James Enriquez City Clerk Maribel Garcia January 27, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 NOTICES This City Council Meeting (“Council”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California. The meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and can be accessed on the City’s website via the following link: https://santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_meetings/index.php Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meet [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

City Council

Mon Jan 26, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved DPA Case 1014 for new industrial building

The commission elected Commissioner Jimenez as Chairperson and Commissioner Ayala as Vice Chairperson, both unanimously. It approved two consent agenda items, including a time‑extension request for three development plans and a parcel map. The commission also approved Development Plan Approval Case No. 1014 and adopted Resolution No. 312‑2025 for a new industrial building.

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APPROVED: February 18, 2026 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION January 26, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sarno called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. RO LL CALL Mem bers present: Chairperson Sarno Vi ce Chairperson Jimenez Commissioner Ayala Commissioner Cervantes Commissioner Flores Sta ff: Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Cuong Nguyen, Director of Community Development Vince Velasco, Assistant Director Alejandro De Lorea, Associate Planner Esmeralda Elise, Planning Commission Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Sarno called upon Commissioner Ayala to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. PUBL IC COMMENT None. 6. EL ECTIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Before proceeding with nominations, Planning Commission Secretary called upon Community Development Director Cuong Nguyen to provide staff recommendation. Af ter staff recommendation, Planning Commission Secretary declared the Office of Planning Commission Chairperson vacant and requested nominations. Com missioner Flores nominated Commissioner Jimenez for Chairperson, having no further nominations, the Office of Chair was closed. Com missioner Ayala moved to confirm the nomination for Commissioner Jimenez , Commissioner Sarno seconded the nomination, which passed with the following roll call vote: Minutes of the January 26, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

City Council

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