Santa Fe Springs — 2026-08-18

City Council

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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54569(e)(1)): One Matter CLOSED SESSION REPORT REGULAR SESSION - BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS
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10. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON JUNE 2, 2026 1. Approve the minutes as submitted.
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11. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10032 SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF CENSUS TRACT 06037504200 FOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE DESIGNATION 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10032 supporting the nomination of Census Tract 06037504200 for Opportunity Zone designation under the next phase of the federal opportunity Zone Program; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the Opportunity Zones 2.0 – Local Authority Recommendation Form, Resolution No. 10032, and other supporting materials to the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (“GO-Biz”) for consideration
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12. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EKI ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER, INC. FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL DECOMMISSIONING AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AT THE MC&C IV SITE 1. Find that approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.). 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. increasing the contract amount by $25,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $275,000, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Amendment in substantially the form presented, with such minor modifications as approved by Successor Agency Counsel; and 3. Take such additional, related action as may be desirable.
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13. QUARTERLY UPDATE #5 – COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE PROJECT 1. Receive and file this update on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update project.
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14. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PR FIELD SERVICES, INC. 1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14., § 15000 et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and 2. Approve the final Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PR Field Services, Inc. for on-call petroleum engineering services (“Second Amendment”), and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment in substantially the form presented, with such minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney; ando 3. Take such additional, related actions that may be desirable.
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15. CALIFORNIA FIXED INCOME TRUST LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL with the California Fixed Income Trust (CalFIT), a joint powers authority (JPA) local government investment pool (LGIP), to invest in shares of the CalFIT Stable Value Pool.
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16. POLICE STATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PBK ARCHITECTS – AWARD OF CONTRACT 1. Find that the procurement of architectural services for the design of a Police Station, Emergency Operation Center, and secured parking lot through the standard Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation process is impractical because of the need to establish essential police service by March 1, 2028 which requires the design process to start as soon as practicable; and 2. By a 4/5 vote pursuant to Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Section 34.18(F), dispense with the RFP process and approve the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with PBK Architects at a total fee amount not to exceed $899,000 to provide architectural design and construction administration services for a new Police Station, Emergency Operation Center, and secured police parking lot; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with PBK Architects; and 4. Take such additional, related actions that may be desirable to implement the recommended actions.
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17. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT 1. Receive and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 20, 2025, and related communications. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS COUNCIL COMMENTS/AB1234 COUNCIL CONFERENCE REPORTS Councilmember announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meeting reports. Members of the City Council will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).
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2. SANTA FE SPRINGS HOME AND BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS CHANGES TO AGENDA
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3. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 10038 APPROVING AN OPERATING COVENANT AGREEMENT WITH LEGACY SPORTS COMPLEX, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A NEW INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY 1. Find and determine that adoption of City Council Resolution No. 10038 does not constitute a “project” as defined in CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) Section 15378 and is therefore not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3); and 2. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 10038 approving an Operating Covenant Agreement between the ("Legacy"), providing economic development incentives in connection with the development and operation of a new indoor sports facility serving USA Volleyball-sanctioned tournaments and other activities, in consideration of certain covenants and conditions (the “Agreement”); and 3. Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute the Agreement, including any non-substantive changes necessary to finalize the transaction; and
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4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable. OLD BUSINESS REGULAR BUSINESS 4. APPROVAL OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS WITH A FOOD PROCESSING SANTA FE SPRINGS Juanita's Foods, a California corporation, providing for one or more loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,500,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney and Finance Director, to execute the Loan Agreement, attached Promissory Note, and all other Loan Documents, 3. Further Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney and Finance Director to make any non-substantive changes necessary to finalize the transaction; and 4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 10034 – ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (GANN) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 The GANN limit establishes the maximum amount of taxes the City is allowed to collect and appropriate. 1. It is recommended that City Council Adopt Resolution No. 10034 setting the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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6. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPEAL DECISION - REGARDING A BEAUTY SALON AT 10728 LAKE CENTER PARK LANE 1. Find and determine that this Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and 2. Find and determine that the proposed home occupation meets the criteria set forth in Zoning Code Section 155.635 for the approval of a Home Occupation Permit; and 3. Deny the appeal request and affirm the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Home Occupation Permit; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 1035, which incorporates the City Council’s findings and actions regarding this matter; and 5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a Councilmember wishes to discuss should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motion. Such approval will also waive the reading of any Ordinance. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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7. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 1. Receive and file the report. WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
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8. WATER UTILITY MONTHLY REPORT 1. Receive and file the report. HOUSING SUCCESSOR SUCCESSOR AGENCY CITY COUNCIL
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9. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 3, 2026 1. Approve the minutes as submitted.