Santa Fe Springs public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for December 11, 2023, was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting: December 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 11710 Telegraph Road

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda for November 13, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, including a video and a PDF with reports. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. The body will meet with labor negotiators representing city employees, firefighters, and executive management.

• Closed session conference with Santa Fe Springs City Employees’ Association
• Closed session conference with Santa Fe Springs Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session conference with Santa Fe Springs Executive, Management and Confidential Employees’ Association

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council meeting on October 17, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings detailed. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

• No specific action items listed

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda for October 9, 2023, containing only the agenda and a link to the meeting video. No substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Planning Commission

This is a special meeting of the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission, consisting of a study session with reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from a special meeting
• Study session with reports

City Council

The Santa Fe Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided in the text. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda with no substantive items detailed.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on September 11, 2023. It includes the signed agenda and meeting materials, along with a link to the meeting video. No specific action items are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials for September 11, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an outpatient counseling and substance use disorder treatment center. Several compliance reviews for alcohol sales and a foundry facility were also approved. Two items regarding a battery energy storage system and a tree removal appeal were continued to October 9, 2023.

• Approved CUP Case No. 838 for outpatient counseling and substance use disorder treatment center at 9300 Santa Fe Springs Road (4-0)
• Approved Compliance Review Report for Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 11A — SFS Swap Meet (4-0)
• Approved Compliance Review Report for Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 11 — SFS Swap Meet (4-0)
• Approved Compliance Review Report for Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 69 — ALDI Food Market (4-0)
• Approved CUP Case No. 729-4 compliance review for precious metals foundry at 12150 Secura way (4-0)
• Continued Zone Determination Case No. 2023-01 for Gridstor LLC battery energy storage system to October 09, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued parkway tree removal appeal for 10318 Harvest Avenue to October 09, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and the meeting packet, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive items deferred to the packet materials.

• Agenda document for 09-05-2023
• Meeting packet for 09-05-2023

The City Council adopted zoning updates to align with the 2040 General Plan and awarded a contract for Little Lake Park parking improvements. The Council also approved a joint application for the HomeKey program and authorized traffic safety improvements on Pioneer Boulevard.

• Adopted Ordinance Nos. 1131 and 1132 for targeted Zoning Ordinance and Map updates (5-0)
• Awarded $848,147.90 contract to L.M.T. Enterprises Inc. for Little Lake Park parking lot improvements (5-0)
• Appropriated $120,000 for flashing LED stop signs and beacons at Pioneer Blvd and Houghton Ave-Whiteland St (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9883 for joint participation in the HomeKey program with TWC Housing LLC (5-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales Conditional Use Permit Case No. 85 and Resolution No. 9882 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 summer opening of the Aquatic Center pool (Phase 1A) (5-0)
• Authorized donation of a 2005 Ford F250 and firefighting equipment to Navajoa Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Amendment One to the Citywide Street Sweeping Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services (5-0)

City Council

The Santa Fe Springs City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation against Elm Properties Group, LLC (Case No. 21NWCV00011). No other substantive actions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural, including public comments and adjournment.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (City of Santa Fe Springs v. Elm Properties Group, LLC, Case No. 21NWCV00011)

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda document and the meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved targeted zoning ordinance updates and a new zoning map to ensure consistency with the City's 2040 General Plan. The council also approved several personnel changes, a park parking lot payment, and a parcel map.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1131 and 1132 for targeted zoning updates and updated zoning map (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9881 for salary schedule changes and new personnel classifications (5-0)
• Approved $88,652.46 final payment to L.M.T. Enterprises, Inc. for Los Nietos Park parking lot improvements (5-0)
• Approved Parcel Map No. 082986 for 10712 Laurel Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized $90,000 additional funding for waterTalent LLC for temporary staffing, totaling $180,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Mikaela Oliva and Alan Duque to the Youth Leadership Advisory Committee
• Appointed John Mora to the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee
• Approved July 18, 2023 minutes for Public Financing Authority, Water Utility Authority, Housing Successor, Successor Agency, and City Council (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on August 14, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

The Planning Commission approved several industrial building projects, including a parcel subdivision and two new warehouses. The board also granted permit extensions for wireless telecommunications facilities and approved a liquor permit for beverage distribution.

• Approved continued operation of drive-in theater and swap meet at 13963 Alondra Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved time extension for mini-warehouse facility at 11212 Norwalk Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved time extension for 78,800 sq. ft. industrial building at 12451 Telegraph (5-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP for beverage warehousing at 9206 Santa Fe Springs Road (5-0)
• Approved 10-year permit extension for wireless facility at 8923 Pioneer Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved 10-year extension for wireless facility at 11047 Davenrich Street (5-0)
• Approved modified hours of operation for food processing at 13117 Molette Street (5-0)
• Approved parcel subdivision and two new industrial buildings at 10845 Norwalk Boulevard (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of a closed session with labor negotiators. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and the meeting packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, as no decisions or discussions are detailed.

The City Council approved three conditional use permits for alcohol sales and awarded several contracts for city facilities and equipment. The Council also set fees for the 2024 SFS Art Fest and formed a subcommittee to address school district traffic.

• Awarded $608,392.00 roof replacement contract to Rite-Way Roof Corporation (4-0)
• Awarded $225,000.00 City Clerk's Office renovation contract to CTG Construction, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $27,007.49 purchase of trenching machine and trailer from Ditch Witch West (4-0)
• Appropriated $436,000 for COVID-19 Essential Emergency Worker Pay for fire staff (4-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 82 for Crazy Tokyo (4-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 83 for BWS Group, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 84 for 21st Century Spirits, LLC (4-0)
• Set 2024 SFS Art Fest fee at $10.00 flat fee with specific discounts (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The City Council approved Resolution No. 9880 to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Program. No other substantive items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 9880 for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program (3-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on July 25, 2023. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, including a signed PDF and a revised PDF with reports, plus a meeting video. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting video for July 25, 2023
• Signed agenda PDF
• Revised meeting materials PDF with reports

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 242-2023 to align the city's zoning ordinance and map with the 2040 General Plan. The commission recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1131 for text amendments and Ordinance No. 1132 for zoning map changes.

• Approved Resolution 242-2023 to recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 1131 and Ordinance No. 1132 (4-0)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a roof replacement for City Hall and the purchase of new vehicles. The council also adopted resolutions for annual assessment levies and approved a vending machine agreement.

• Awarded $1,512,816.00 contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. for City Hall roof replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9875 for Heritage Springs Assessment District No. 2001-1 annual assessments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9876 for Lighting District No. 1 annual assessments (5-0)
• Approved three-year vending machine agreement with T&L Vending (5-0)
• Approved use agreement for athletic fields with Orange County Flag Football Academy (5-0)
• Authorized $41,911.40 purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 from Ford of Long Beach (5-0)
• Authorized $25,567.40 purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Trax from Gilmar Automotive Group (5-0)
• Approved $61,986.08 purchase of traffic signal cabinets from Swarco-McCain Inc. (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on July 10, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including a signed meeting PDF and a video link, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed.

• Meeting video for July 10, 2023
• Signed meeting PDF (PCMEETING 7-10-2023-SIGNED.PDF)
• Revised final report PDF (PCMEETING 7-10-2023 W REPORT REVISED FINAL.PDF)

The Commission approved a 104,900 sq. ft. industrial building and three conditional use permits for alcohol sales. A targeted zoning ordinance update was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 82 for Crazy Tokyo (5-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 83 for BWS Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 84 for 21st Century Spirits, LLC (5-0)
• Continued Targeted Zoning Ordinance Update to July 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved DPA Case No. 1002 for 104,900 sq. ft. building at 13711 Freeway Drive (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved compliance reviews for Pacific Diving Academy, Spirit Gymnastics, and Koya Sushi (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on June 22, 2023. It includes the signed agenda and meeting materials, along with a link to the meeting video. No specific action items are listed.

• Signed agenda PDF
• Meeting materials PDF
• Meeting video link

The Planning Commission received a final presentation from AECOM regarding the Categorical Objective Development Standards (ODS) toolkit. The commission also held a study session on proposed updates to the City's Zoning Ordinance. No formal votes were recorded for the items discussed.

• Received final project presentation from AECOM on ODS toolkit
• Held study session on Targeted Zoning Ordinance Update

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Santa Fe Springs City Council. The agenda consists entirely of closed-session items: a public employment discussion regarding the City Manager position and a conference with labor negotiators for the City Employees' Association and Firefighters' Association. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session on public employment: City Manager position
• Closed session on labor negotiations with Santa Fe Springs City Employees' Association and Firefighters' Association

The City Council met in a special session and unanimously voted to appoint Rene Bobadilla as the next City Manager. Staff were directed to present an employment agreement for approval at the July 18 meeting.

• Appointed Rene Bobadilla as City Manager (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda document and the meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved the 2023-24 operating budget and salary schedule. The council also authorized several public works requests for proposal and approved multiple city procurement contracts.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Salary Schedule (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for Water Well No. 2 temporary treatment system and equipment (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for Water Well No. 12 assessment (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for on-call SCADA programming and maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $50,602.37 purchase of power pedestals from Myers Power Products, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $41,401.04 purchase of traffic signal cabinets from Swarco McCain Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized sale of 2006 Pierce Dash 100’ Platform Fire Truck for $155,000 (5-0)
• Approved $470,638.80 final payment to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting that included a closed session regarding public employment for the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken during the session.

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting agenda for June 12, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda itself, meeting materials, and a video link, with no specific action items, public hearings, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with reports attached.

• Meeting video for June 12, 2023
• Meeting materials PDF with reports

The Planning Commission approved a new 57,489 sq. ft. industrial building and several conditional use permits for telecommunications and storage. The commission also approved two lot line adjustments and a resident's request to remove a parkway tree.

• Approved 10-year permit extension for wireless facility at 10853 Painter Avenue (5-0)
• Approved truck trailer storage parking lot at 11720 Burke Street (5-0)
• Approved operation of wireless facility at 12717 Ann Street (5-0)
• Approved lot line adjustment and 57,489 sq. ft. industrial building at 13007 Telegraph Road and 10330 Greenleaf Avenue (4-0)
• Approved removal of parkway tree at 10408 Gridley Road at resident's expense (3-1)
• Approved lot line adjustment to consolidate parcels at 12300 Lakeland Road (5-0)
• Approved compliance review for mini-warehouse at 13461 Rosecrans Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session regarding public employment for the City Manager. The City Attorney reported that direction was given to staff, but no reportable action was taken.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council meeting on June 6, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• No specific agenda items listed

The City Council approved a series of consent items including infrastructure payments, equipment purchases, and administrative policies. The council also authorized bidding for the City Clerk’s Office renovation and the Fire Station Headquarters roof replacement.

• Approved $669,375.91 purchase of LED roadway street lighting from Regency Lighting (5-0)
• Appropriated $1,449,000 for Fire Station Headquarters Roof Replacement and authorized construction bids (5-0)
• Approved $270,191.36 final payment to Four Seasons Roofing Inc. for Municipal Services Yard roof (5-0)
• Authorized construction bids for City Clerk’s Office Renovation (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 Investment Policy and Resolution No. 9870 for annual appropriation limit (5-0)
• Approved Task Orders for street improvements on Shoemaker Ave ($54,574) and Broadway Ave ($46,825) (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of one new Ford Escape Hybrid for Fire-Rescue (5-0)
• Appointed Paul and Yoko Nakamura to the Senior Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session regarding the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken during the session.

City Council

The Santa Fe Springs City Council is holding a special meeting that consists entirely of closed-session items: labor negotiations with three employee organizations and a conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case. No public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Santa Fe Springs City Employees' Association, Firefighters' Association, and Executive, Management and Confidential Employees' Association
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 case)

The City Council held a special meeting consisting primarily of closed sessions. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The City Council will consider the agenda and the accompanying meeting materials packet. No decisions or discussions on specific policies, projects, or contracts are listed.

• Review of the May 16, 2023 agenda
• Review of the May 16, 2023 agenda packet

The City Council adopted a federal expenditure plan and approved several municipal contracts and ordinances. The council also authorized bidding for the City Hall roof replacement and cancelled two future meeting dates.

• Adopted Resolution No. 9865 approving the American Rescue Plan Act expenditure plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1128 relating to public nuisances (5-0)
• Approved $31,686.13 purchase order to TNT Lighting Supplies for LED retrofit kits (5-0)
• Approved $62,436.92 purchase order to Swarco McCain Inc. for traffic signal cabinets (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for construction bids for City Hall roof replacement (5-0)
• Approved Amendment Number One to the Underground Facilities License for Omega OU2, LLC (5-0)
• Cancelled City Council meetings for July 4, 2023 and December 19, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes for PFA, WUA, Housing Successor, and Successor Agency (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda with no listed action items. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials, along with a link to the meeting video. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for Case No. 836 and a development plan for 18 units including a tentative tract map. A request for a parkway tree removal was continued to the June meeting, and a compliance report for alcohol sales was approved.

• Approved Resolution 232-2023 for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Case No. 836 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 231-2023 for Development Plan Approval Case No. 977 and CUP Case No. 827 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 233-2023 for Tentative Tract Map No. 83297 (4-0)
• Continued parkway tree removal request at 10408 Gridley Road to June meeting (4-0)
• Approved Consent Item 10A for Alcohol Sales CUP Case No. 78 at 13724 Borate Street (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a 14-item consent agenda including contracts, fund allocations, and an ordinance amendment. They also adopted a resolution increasing compensation for Planning and Traffic Commission members from $50 to $100 per meeting attended. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda items 8A-8N (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 9862 raising Planning and Traffic Commission pay to $100 per meeting (5-0)
• Approved $36,000 contract for Fire-Rescue Medical Director
• Approved $297,300 in Measure R/Prop C funds for street improvements
• Approved $258,900 in Measure M funds for street improvements
• Approved $410,441.61 final payment for Los Nietos Playground Improvements
• Authorized purchase of 1 electric Ford Transit van for $106,900
• Introduced Ordinance 1128 amending property maintenance code

City Council

The Santa Fe Springs City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager. Public comments are limited to agenda items, and no other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session on public employment for the City Manager position
• Public comments limited to agenda items only
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and telephone

The City Council held a special meeting that consisted of a closed session regarding public employment for the City Manager. No reportable action was taken during the session.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and a City Manager evaluation. The City Attorney reported that direction was given to staff, but no reportable action was taken.

City Council

This is the agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council meeting on April 18, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be a regular session, but no decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

The City Council approved financing for the Lakeland Apartments residential development and several affordable housing agreements. The council also authorized various service contracts, art restoration, and the purchase of fire department equipment.

• Adopted Resolution No. 9857 authorizing LACDA to issue up to $34.8M in bonds/notes for Lakeland Apartments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9858 amending Purchase and Sale Agreement with Richman Santa Fe Springs Apartments, LP (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9859 for Affordable Housing Loan and Regulatory Agreement with Richman Santa Fe Springs Apartments, LP (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9860 amending agreement with Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (5-0)
• Approved two-year MOU with Empowered 4 Life for no-cost meals for Teen and Summer Lunch Programs (5-0)
• Authorized payment to Silverlake Conservation, LLC for restoration of Omni, Soaring Dreams, and Dancing Gabrielenos art pieces (5-0)
• Approved $54,216.14 in SHSP funds for two Drager-X-am 8000 Multi-Gas Monitors and equipment (5-0)
• Approved custodial services agreement with EE Building Maintenance, LLC (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on April 10, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items, public hearings, or discussion topics provided. The meeting video and a PDF with reports are referenced as materials.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Commission approved a development plan and a conditional use permit for a massage business. It also recommended that the City Council adopt new transportation study guidelines and granted a time extension for a convenience store permit.

• Approved Resolution 229-2023 for Development Plan Approval Case No. 999 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 230-2023 for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 834 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 228-2023 recommending City Council adopt Transportation Study Guidelines (5-0)
• Approved time extension for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 777-3 for convenience store at 13417 Rosecrans Avenue (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council meeting on April 4, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided. The meeting video and agenda packet are available as documents.

• No specific action items listed

The City Council approved the installation of flashing LED stop signs and beacons at Orr and Day Road and Whiteland Street. The council also authorized the disposal of surplus equipment and approved engineering services for residential alley improvements.

• Approved $150,000 from Utility Users Tax Fund for traffic improvements at Orr and Day Road and Whiteland Street (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $135,500 Task Order No. 4 to NV5 Inc. for Residential Alley Improvements (5-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment via public auction (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 Housing Successor meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 Successor Agency meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Santa Fe Springs City Council. The agenda consists entirely of closed-session items: one to discuss labor negotiations with three employee associations, and one to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation. No public action is scheduled; the only public portion is for comments on agenda items and a report on closed sessions.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Santa Fe Springs City Employees' Association, Firefighters' Association, and Executive, Management and Confidential Employees' Association
• Closed session: legal counsel on existing litigation, Arcadia, et al. v. So. Cal. Edison Corp., Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 20CV02026

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The City Attorney reported that direction was given to staff, but no reportable action was taken.

City Council

The City Council approved membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust and authorized midyear budget modifications. The council also approved several equipment purchases, service contracts, and travel requests.

• Adopted Resolution No. 9856 to join Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 midyear budget revenue and expenditure adjustments (5-0)
• Authorized $83,952.73 purchase of Toyota Sienna Hybrid disabled passenger van (5-0)
• Approved $128,505.73 for City Hall campus phone system upgrade (5-0)
• Approved contract renewal for Ron's Maintenance, Inc. for catch basin services (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Art Fest traffic control plans for Pioneer Blvd and Telegraph Rd (5-0)
• Approved agreement extension with City of Bellflower for traffic signal maintenance (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Planning Director and Assistant Director (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda for March 13, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting video and signed reports are available as documents.

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including residential street improvements and parking lot upgrades. The council also adopted resolutions regarding oil well liability and parking restrictions, and voted to oppose a taxpayer protection initiative.

• Awarded $1,485,650.00 contract to R.J. Noble Company for residential street improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $603,068.70 contract to L.M.T. Enterprises, Inc. for Los Nietos Park parking lot improvements (5-0)
• Approved $97,003.73 final payment to Doug Martin Contracting Co. Inc. for slurry seal project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9851 waiving oil and gas code requirements and approving indemnity agreement for wells at 9920-10020 Pioneer Blvd (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9854 implementing parking restrictions and tow-away zone on Matern Place (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9855 opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (5-0)
• Directed Public Works to return with pricing for a four-way stop sign at Orr and Day Road and Whiteland Street (5-0)
• Appointed Kerri Ann Cobos to the Family Human Services Advisory Committee

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Santa Fe Springs City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Closed session on public employment for the position of City Manager

The City Council convened a special meeting that included a closed session regarding public employment for the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken during the session.

City Council

This is the agenda for the regular City Council meeting on February 21, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda document and a link to the meeting video and packet; no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Koff & Associates to recruit a new City Manager and appropriated $25,000 for the process. Other actions included adopting the 2022 California Fire Code and authorizing funds for Independence Day fireworks and a new cut-away bus.

• Approved professional services agreement with Koff & Associates for City Manager recruitment and appropriated $25,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1127 adopting the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code (5-0)
• Authorized $25,850 for Independence Day fireworks and appropriated $1,850 from General Fund Reserves (5-0)
• Appropriated $40,000 from Local Return Prop C funds for a Ford E-450 Cut-Away bus (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Water Delivery Agreement between Whittier and Santa Fe Springs Utility Authorities (5-0)
• Directed LA County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures to abate weed and rubbish nuisances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9847 reaffirming local emergency due to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9848 authorizing remote teleconference meetings during state of emergency (5-0)

City Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Santa Fe Springs City Council, but the agenda contains only the agenda document itself and meeting materials, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate, as no substantive topics, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are identified.

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session to receive a presentation from consultant MIG. The session focused on updates to Targeted Zoning Amendments and the 2021-2029 Housing Element. No formal decisions were made during this session.

• Received presentation on Targeted Zoning Amendments and Housing Element update

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda for February 8, 2023, containing only the agenda and meeting materials (including a video link and a signed reports PDF). No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 227-2023 regarding Conditional Use Permit Case No. 417-1. The commission also appointed a member to the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 227-2023 for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 417-1 (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jimenez to the Heritage Arts Advisory Committee for a two-year term (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 8, 2023 Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting (5-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council meeting on February 7, 2023. The agenda includes the agenda document and a link to the meeting video, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda for the Santa Fe Springs City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The City Council held a study session to review three conceptual designs and cost estimates for the Aquatic Center renovation project. No formal votes were taken; the Council discussed pool configurations, amenities, and budget contingencies.

• Discussed Option 1 ($14,824,950), Option 2 ($19,011,034), and Option 3 ($21,451,856) for renovation
• Tabled final design selection pending a community engagement meeting on February 15

City Council

The City Council authorized the purchase of two Pierce Arrow XT PUC Fire Engines and approved several consent items, including the lease of license plate reader cameras. Council also directed staff to negotiate a contract renewal for custodial services.

• Approved purchase of two Pierce Arrow XT PUC Fire Engines for up to $2,290,114.50 (5-0)
• Appropriated $70,114.50 from general equipment replacement fund for fire engine change order (5-0)
• Approved $28,500 to lease 10 Automated License Plate Readers from Flock Group Inc. (5-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate contract renewal with current custodial services vendor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9844 reaffirming local emergency due to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9845 authorizing remote teleconference meetings during emergency (5-0)
• Approved use agreements for athletic fields with Norwalk-Santa Fe Springs Saints and Metropolitan Little League (5-0)
• Authorized Master Lease Financing agreement with Banc of America for fire-rescue equipment (5-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda containing only the agenda document and a link to the meeting video. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

City Council

The Santa Fe Springs City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager. The only substantive item is this closed session; the rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comments, adjournment).

• Closed session on public employment: City Manager position
• Public comments limited to agenda items only
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom and by phone

The City Council held a special meeting on January 11, 2023. The session included a closed session regarding the City Manager, but no reportable action was taken.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Santa Fe Springs Planning Commission meeting on January 9, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including a video and a PDF with reports. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting video for January 9, 2023
• Meeting materials PDF with reports

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 226-2023 regarding an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) Case No. 524 and its associated Negative Declaration. The commission also elected its officers for 2023.

• Elected Commissioner Carbajal as Chairperson (4-0-1)
• Elected Commissioner Ayala as Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 226-2023 for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) Case No. 524 (5-0)

City Council

The Santa Fe Springs City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session on public employment: City Manager

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1116 to update several municipal building codes to the 2023 edition. The council also approved several vehicle purchases, infrastructure payments, and authorized bids for residential street and park improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1116 updating Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building, and Existing Building Codes (5-0)
• Approved $39,810.85 purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit Connect (5-0)
• Approved $75,921.79 purchase of a 2023 F-450 Stake Bed Truck (5-0)
• Approved $237,825.26 final payment to Diamond Construction and Design for Valley View Ave / Rosecrans Ave improvements (5-0)
• Authorized construction bids for Los Nietos Park parking lot improvements (5-0)
• Approved Tract Map No. 83383 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1125 to grant a franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P. (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1126 to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. (5-0)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a posted agenda and packet. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1116 to update building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes. The council also authorized construction bids for residential street improvements and Los Nietos Park parking lot upgrades. Additionally, the body approved the purchase of two new city vehicles and finalized a road intersection payment.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1116 updating 2023 building and safety codes (5-0)
• Approved $39,810.85 purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit Connect (5-0)
• Approved $75,921.79 purchase of a 2023 F-450 Stake Bed Truck (5-0)
• Approved $237,825.26 final payment to Diamond Construction and Design for Valley View/Rosecrans intersection (5-0)
• Authorized construction bids for Los Nietos Park parking lot improvements (5-0)
• Authorized construction bids for residential street improvements south of Florence Avenue and Longworth Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Tract Map No. 83383 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinances No. 1125 and 1126 to grant pipeline franchises to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P. and Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. (5-0)