Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Al Rios, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Pastor Bobby Scott, Community and Faith Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
City Officials
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Al Rios Yodit Glaze VICE MAYOR CITY TREASURER
Maria del Pilar Avalos Gregory Martinez
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Maria Davila Chris Jeffers Denise Diaz
Gil Hurtado
CITY ATTORNEY
Raul F. Salinas
Meeting Schedule
The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session business will usually commence at 5:30 p.m., when scheduled, and general business session will commence at 6:30 p.m.
Brown Act
Agendas are drafted to accurately state what the legislative body is being asked to consider. The legislative body can take action on "all items" listed on the agenda and be in compliance with the open meeting laws. Under the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The governing body may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.
City's Vision Statement
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Public Communications
Public Comments on agenda items are limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are to be addressed directly to the Agency Members not to the members of the public.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by City Council Members is $650 monthly regardless of the amount of meetings.
Proclamations, Certificates, Introductions And Ceremonial Actions
1. Proclamation Declaring October 23-31, 2022 as National Red Ribbon Week The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring October 23 through 31, 2022, as National Red Ribbon Week in the City of South Gate. (CM) Documents:
Item 1 Report 10112022.pdf
Public Hearings
2. 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and FY 22-23 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment No. 1 request to continue Public Hearing The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Opening the public hearing and taking public comments; and b. Continuing this agenda item to the October 25, 2022, City Council Meeting to discuss and consider approving the proposed amendments.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 10112022.pdf
3. Ordinance Adding Section 5.04.050 (Microtrenching), to Chapter 5.04 (Street Excavations and Obstructions), of Title 5 (Streets and Sidewalks), to the South Gate Municipal Code The City Council will consider at the conclusion of the public hearing, waiving the reading in full and introducing an Ordinance
adding Section 5.04.050 (Microtrenching), to Chapter 5.04 (Street Excavations and Obstructions), of Title 5 (Streets and Sidewalks) to the South Gate Municipal Code to incorporate the requirements of Section 65964.5 to the California Government Code, which require a local agency to allow microtrenching for the installation of underground fiber. (PW) Documents:
Item 3 Report 10112022.pdf
4. Ordinance Granting a five (5) year Franchise Agreement to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC The City Council will consider at the conclusion of the public hearing, waiving the reading in full and introducing an Ordinance
granting a five-year franchise agreement to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC, to use, maintain, repair and replace a single pipeline beneath specified public streets, together with related appurtenances, for transmitting and distributing oil and oil products. (PW) Documents:
Item 4 Report 10112022.pdf
5. Use of 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds to purchase communication equipment The City Council will consider at the conclusion of the public hearing: (PD) Authorizing utilization of 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds in the amount of $14,185 for the purchase of communications equipment and accessories, plus installation, for the Police Department; Increasing the Fiscal Year 2022/23 revenue projection in Account Number 232-541 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant) to $14,185; Amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $14,185 to Account Number 232-541-21-6204 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant - Small Tools & Equipment) for the purchase of unit radios, portable radios, charging stations and accessories; and Authorizing the City Manager to execute the State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement for Grant Year 2020.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 10112022.pdf
Comments From The Audience - Non-Agenda Items
During this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and not on this agenda. Comments from the audience will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; unless authorized by the Mayor, the time limit may not be extended by utilizing another member's time. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. The collective initial period of time for comments from the audience shall be limited to 45 minutes. Any speaker that did not get a chance to speak during this segment due to the 45-minute limitations will be able to speak at the end of the meeting prior to adjournment.
Note: The City Council desires to provide all members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council. Nevertheless, obscene language, comments intended to disrupt/interfere, other actions which disrupt the progress of the meeting or slanderous comments will not be tolerated and may result in ejection and/or may constitute a violation of South Gate Municipal Code Section1.04.110.
Reports And Comments From City Officials
During this time, members of the City Council will report on matters pertaining to their service on various intergovernmental boards and commissions as a representative of the City pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234. City Council Members will also have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda.
Consent Calendar Items
Agenda Items
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
and
13 are Consent Calendar Items. All items including Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts, may be approved by adoption of the Consent Calendar, individually and collectively by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. Members of the public are permitted to speak on any item listed but their time period is limited to three (3) minutes in total.
Any motion to introduce or adopt an Ordinance on the Consent Calendar shall be: (1) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and introduce the Ordinance or (2) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance, as appropriate.
6. Adopt Resolution Approving Master Agreement for Administering Agency-State Agreement for State-Funded Project No. 07-5257S21 The City Council will consider: (PW)
Adopting a
Resolution
approving the
Master Agreement
, Administering Agency-State Agreement for State-Funded Projects, No. 07-5257S21 ("Agreement") with the State of California Department of Transportation; and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and Authorizing the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Program Supplement Agreements and other related documents for state funded projects.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 10112022.pdf
7. Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. 3340 with SAFNA Engineering and Consulting to manage procurement process for the Integrated Electronic Security System Installation and Monitoring Services, City Project No. 692-GEN The City Council will consider: (PW)
Approving
Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. 3340
with SAFNA Engineering & Consulting, a Division of SAFNA Corporation, formerly a Division of Heateflex Corporation, to provide additional professional services to manage the procurement process for the Integrated Electronic Security System Installation and Monitoring Services, City Project No. 692-GEN, in an amount not to exceed $10,000; Appropriating $4,000 in Water Funds, $2,000 in Sewer Funds and $4,000 in General Funds for a total of $10,000 to Account No. 311-790-49-9118 to fund Amendment No. 8; and Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 10112022.pdf
8. Agreement with Fiesta Taxi for food delivery services for the Food Insecurity Program The City Council will consider: (CD)
Approving a
Professional Services Agreement
with Fiesta Taxi to provide food delivery services in an amount not to exceed $88,000 for services rendered in FY 2021/22 (November through June) and FY2022/23 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023); and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 10112022.pdf
9. Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services The City Council will consider: (PD)
Approving an
Agreement
with All City Management Services, Inc. ("ACMS"), for crossing guard services for a one (1) year term effective July 2, 2022 - June 30, 2023; and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 10112022.pdf
10. Agreement with ARAAD Builders, Inc., for the EV Charging Stations, Project No. 363-GEN and Agreement with Zevtron, LLC., for Software Services for the charging stations The City Council will consider: (PW)
Appropriating $69,000 from the AQMD Fund Balance and $60,000 in Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee ("MSRC") Grant Funds to Account No. 223-610-49-9005 to fund construction and software services for the Project; Approving an
Agreement
with Araad Builders, Inc., for the construction of the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, City Project No. 636-GEN , in an amount not-to-exceed $131,490; Approving an
Agreement
with Zevtron, LLC., for Software Services for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, City Project No. 636-GEN, in an amount not-to-exceed $9,000; Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and Approving the Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Project and directing the City Clerk to file it with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office.
Documents:
Item 10 Report 10112022.pdf
11. Grant from Marathon Petroleum for $10,000, allocation of funds to account funds 231 and fund 235 in the PD Budget, and Purchase Order Agreement for a LOKI Drone System to Enhance the SUAS Program using The City Council will consider: (PD)
Accepting a grant of $10,000 from Marathon Petroleum to be placed in Fund 231 (Law Enforcement Grants); and Approving the purchase of a LOKI Drone System with the $10,000 allocated to Fund 231 (Law Enforcement Grants) and $3,834.20 from Fund 235 (Asset Forfeiture) for a total of $13,834.20, and authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to make the appropriate budget adjustments to the revenue and expenditure accounts.
Documents:
Item 11 Report 10112022.pdf
12. Addendum No. 8 to Contract No. 3130 with Enterprise FM Trust to lease a 2022 Dodge Durango The City Council will consider:(PD)
Approving Addendum No. 8 to Contract No. 3130 (Master Equity Lease Agreement) with Enterprise FM Trust to include the lease of a 2022 Dodge Durango for the Police Department for a term of 48 months in the total amount of $57,015; Appropriating $14,348 from the unassigned balance of the Asset Forfeiture Budget to Account No. 235-570-21-6310 for the first annual lease payment; and Authorizing the Mayor to execute Addendum No. 8 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 12 Report 10112022.pdf
13. Purchase Order Agreements with National Auto Fleet Group, West Coast Lights & Sirens, Inc., Northstar Graphics, CDCE, Inc., and Motorola Solutions, Inc., for two Police Patrol Vehicles and required equipment The City Council will consider: (PD)
Approving a Purchase Order Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two patrol vehicles for the Police Department, in the total amount of $100,134.06; Approving a Purchase Order Agreement with West Coast Lights & Sirens, Inc., for the purchase and installation of necessary emergency equipment for the two patrol vehicles, in the amount of $36,898.48; Approving a Purchase Order Agreement with Northstar Graphics, for the purchase and installation of decals/graphics for two patrol vehicles, in the amount of $720.00; Approving a Purchase Order Agreement with CDCE, Inc., for the purchase of Mobile Data Computers to outfit the two patrol vehicles, in the amount of $16,686.30; and Approving a Purchase Order Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of mobile radios to outfit the two patrol vehicles, in the amount of $19,269.55.
Appropriating an additional $24,669.39 from the Asset Forfeiture Fund to cover the full cost for the two vehicles.
Documents:
Item 13 Report 10112022.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
14. Discussion considering a draft Vision Statement and Strategic Plan Goals The City Council will consider: (CM)
Adopting a draft Vision Statement developed during a recent Strategic Plan workshop; and Adopting three Strategic Plan Goals of Workforce Development, Fiscal Sustainability and Communication.
Documents:
Item 14 Report 10112022.pdf
15. Warrant Register for October 11, 2022
The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for October 11, 2022. (ADMIN SVCS) Total of Checks: $2,704,135.52 Less: Voids $ (4,906.85) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$ (345,263.72)
Grand Total: $2,353,964.95 Cancellations: 97888, 98059, 98089, 98463, 98499, 98200 Documents:
Item 15 Report 10112022.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on October 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
GENERAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City Council adopted new rules relating to the conduct of the public meetings, proceedings, and business in the City of South Gate on July 12, 2022, (Resolution 2022-38-CC) and go into effect on August 1, 2022. Resolution #2022-38-CC is available at the City Clerk’s Office.
MEETING SCHEDULE
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PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
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CURFEW
In absence of a motion duly adopted by majority vote of the City Council, the Presiding Officer may adjourn the City Council meetings at 10:30 p.m. The Presiding Officer may ask the City Council if any agenda items listed should be continued or dealt with during the meeting. For those items to be continued, the City Council can direct the item be placed on the next City Council agenda or the current meeting may be adjourned to a time certain at which time the meeting shall be reconvened as an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and action upon the published agenda continued.
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