Santa Fe Springs public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved a severance agreement for City Manager Raymond R. Cruz and appointed a successor. Travis Hickey will serve as Acting City Manager starting December 31, 2022.

• Approved severance agreement for City Manager Raymond R. Cruz to retire December 30, 2022 with 5 months' severance (3-0)
• Appointed Travis Hickey as Acting City Manager effective December 31, 2022 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general municipal election results and administered oaths of office to newly elected members. The council also approved resolutions regarding COVID-19 emergency status and remote meetings, as well as professional service agreements for the Aquatic Center and Santa Fe Springs Park.

• Adopted Resolution No. 9840 reaffirming local emergency due to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9841 authorizing remote teleconference meetings during state of emergency (5-0)
• Authorized revised Professional Services Agreement with Harley Ellis Devereaux for Aquatic Center Design (5-0)
• Authorized revised Southern California Edison License Agreement for Santa Fe Springs Park (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9839 certifying the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Elected Juanita Martin as Mayor
• Elected Jay Sarno as Mayor Pro Tem

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 225-2022 for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 832. The commission also accepted the withdrawal of a Zone Determination application and approved several compliance reviews for alcohol and entertainment permits.

• Accepted withdrawal of Zone Determination application (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 225-2022 for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 832 (5-0)
• Approved alcohol sales compliance review for Maggie's Pub (5-0)
• Approved alcohol sales compliance review for Rachada Thai Cuisine (5-0)
• Approved alcohol sales compliance review for H&N Tobacco Beer and Wine (5-0)
• Approved entertainment permit compliance review for Rachada Thai Cuisine (5-0)
• Approved entertainment permit compliance review for Maggie's Pub (5-0)
• Approved parcel delivery service compliance review for Amazon.com Services LLC (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding the City Manager's evaluation. No reportable action was taken during the session.

City Council

The City Council approved several public works projects, including roof replacements and residential concrete improvements. The council also granted an alcohol sales permit for a distribution network and adopted resolutions regarding COVID-19 and remote meetings.

• Awarded $447,705 contract to 4 Seasons Roofing, Inc. for Municipal Services Yard roof (5-0)
• Appropriated $555,000 for Residential Alley Improvements from Terradell Street to Bartley Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 81 for SCC Distribution Network (5-0)
• Approved $23,040.29 final payment to E.C. Construction for Santa Fe Springs Park parking lot (5-0)
• Authorized $40,000 for a Classification and Compensation Study by Public Sector Personnel Consultants (5-0)
• Approved increase in City's maximum contribution for medical insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9834 reaffirming local emergency due to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved two operating agreements with 605 Investments, LLC for electronic billboards on I-605 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met in a special session to conduct a City Manager evaluation in closed session. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

• City Manager evaluation completed in closed session; no reportable action taken

City Council

The City Council conducted a special meeting consisting of closed sessions regarding public employment, litigation, and labor negotiations. No reportable actions were taken during these sessions.

City Council

The City Council authorized the transfer of $16.6 million from the General Fund and $2.4 million from the Water Fund into various reserves, including a new $3 million fund for pool renovation. The Council also awarded a contract to Willdan Engineering to manage the Home Improvement Grant Program.

• Authorized $16.6M General Fund transfer to reserves, including $5M for pension prefunding and $3M for pool renovation (5-0)
• Authorized $2.4M Water Fund balance transfer to the Water CIP Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Awarded contract up to $30,800 to Willdan Engineering for Home Improvement Grant Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9829 reaffirming local emergency due to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9830 authorizing remote teleconference meetings during state of emergency (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Measure R Funding Agreement for Valley View and Rosecrans Avenue improvements (5-0)
• Authorized license agreement with Southern California Edison for Santa Fe Springs Park (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes for Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, and Successor Agency (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two development plans for billboards along the 605 and several conditional use permits for alcohol sales and business operations. Two modification permits were also granted, while one set of development and use permits was continued to a later date.

• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 81 (Resolution No. 219-2022) (5-0)
• Approved CUP Case No. 824 with added condition for wheel stops (Resolution No. 220-2022) (5-0)
• Approved DPA Case No. 987 and DPA Case No. 988 for billboards (Resolutions No. 221-2022 and 222-2022) (5-0)
• Approved Modification Permit Case No. 1354 (Resolution No. 223-2022) (5-0)
• Approved Modification Permit Case No. 1355 (Resolution No. 224-2022) (5-0)
• Approved compliance reviews for Alcohol Sales CUPs Case No. 23, 34, and 40 (5-0)
• Continued DPA Case No. 933-1, CUP Case No. 833, and MOD Case No. 1347 to December 12, 2022 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Case No. 831 and adopted Resolution No. 218-2022. The project was determined to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 for In-Fill Development Projects.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Case No. 831 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 218-2022 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council awarded a design contract for the Aquatic Center to HED and approved several consent items, including emergency resolutions and equipment purchases. The council also reaffirmed the local emergency due to COVID-19 and authorized remote teleconference meetings.

• Awarded contract to HED for Aquatic Center design not to exceed $1,052,400 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9827 reaffirming local emergency due to COVID-19 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9828 authorizing remote teleconference meetings (4-0)
• Awarded bid to Hi-Way Safety for two portable digital traffic message board trailers for $38,424.17 (4-0)
• Approved two California State Library grant agreements for ZIP Books and One Step Beyond STEAM programs (4-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for the 2023 5K Fun Run/Walk on March 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Authorized $31,148 change order for a paramedic squad response vehicle from Boise Mobile Equipment (4-0)
• Approved October 4, 2022 minutes for Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council (4-0)