SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at
5:01 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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MEETING ID: 846 1409 5687
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Call to Order/Roll Call
CALL TO ORDER:
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
City Officials
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Maria del Pilar Avalos Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR CITY TREASURER
Gil Hurtado Jose De La Paz
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Joshua Barron Chris Jeffers
Maria Davila
Al Rios
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.
1 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
We envision a thriving, safe and inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to access exceptional services, education and support to be resilient and live full, vibrant lives.
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 $790 monthly regardless of the amount of meetings.
Closed Session: (ATTY)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C)
a
.
Jane Doe, etc. v. LAUSD, etc., et al.
b
.
Maria Heredia v. City of South Gate
c
.
Alisha Woodward v. City of South Gate
d
.
City of South Gate v. Albert Robles
e
.
NR Development Inc., v. City of South Gate
Documents:
Closed Session Memorandum 01242023.pdf
2. CONSIDER THE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
a. City Manager
Open Session
2 1. Certificates of Appreciation for participants in the 2022 Children's Lane Parade
The City Council will present Certificates of Appreciation to: (CM)
a. Anaheim High School for winning the Musical Sweepstakes Award; b. South Gate Aquatics for winning the Mayors Award;
c. Waite Leadership - Colorguard for winning the JROTC Sweepstakes Award; d. A&J - Dance Studio for winning the Santa Award;
e. Legacy High School for winning the Rudolph Award;
f. Royal Storm Elite for winning the Cheer Squad Award; g. Independence Elementary for winning the Woodcraft Rangers Award; h. Linda Marquez High School for winning the Dance Group Award; i. Charros de Compton for winning the Charro Award;
j. The Clown Group for winning the Marching Unit Award; k. Compatior Counseling for winning the Auto Award; and l. Nova Storage for winning the Floats Award.
Documents:
Item 1 Report 012423.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring January 2023 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of January 2023, as National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention month in the City of South Gate. (PD) Documents:
Item 2 Report 012423.pdf
3. Proclamation declaring January 2023 as National Mental Wellness Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of January 2023, as National Mental Wellness Month. (CM)
Documents:
Item 3 Report 012423.pdf
4. Proclamation declaring January 2023 as National Mentoring Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of January 2023, as National Mentoring Month. (CM)
Documents:
Item 4 Report 012423.pdf
5. Proclamation declaring February 2023 as National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month
3 The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of January 2023, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in the City of South Gate. (PD) Documents:
Item 5 Report 012423.pdf
Special Meeting Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on January 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.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
Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. unless posted otherwise on its agenda. The regular City Council meetings will commence at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are available at the following locations:
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Office,
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PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
Any person may request to address a legislative body during a public meeting. The Presiding Officer will call upon those present in the Council Chambers first. After all speakers in the Chambers have spoken, the Presiding Officer will call upon those participating via zoom or teleconference.
Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes on any item listed on the agenda, including public hearings.
Under Comments from the Audience portion, speakers are also limited to a single three (3) minutes time limit. Comments from the Audience is initially limited to 45 minutes at each meeting. Any speaker still wishing to speak, that did not speak, will have an addition Comments from the Audience opportunity after the last business item is finished. The Presiding Officer may extend the time limit as long as there is no objection from the City Council as a body.
To ensure that the public is able to participate, the City provides the opportunity to submit their 4 comments in person, virtually, email, phone call, mail and any other method which may become available. Methods of participation may be subject to change during other such times when a State of Emergency, Health Order or State Executive Order limits in-person participation.
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.
STAFF REPORTS
As a general rule, staff reports. or other written documentation are prepared/organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Meeting agendas and staff reports are available at least 72- hours prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting and a minimum of 24-hours prior to a Special City Council meeting. There are times when the City Council receives written material. revised material after the posting of agendas, these materials are become a public record and will be available for public view within 72-hours after the meeting in which they were received. Those materials and any other public document can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office located at 8650 California Avenue, South Gate.
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5 MEMORANDUM
CITYMANAGER'S OFFICE
JAN 1 8 2!)23
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Chris Jeffers, City Manager
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney
January 18, 2023
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2023
Tlie following items should be listed on the Closed Session Agenda for the Special City Corincil Meetii'ig of the City of South Gate on January 24, 2023, at 5:01 p.m.:
CONFERF,NCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) Jane Doe, etc. v. LAUSD, etc., et al.
Maria Heredia v. City of South Gate
Alisha Woodward v. City of South Gate
City of South Gate v. Albeit Robles
NR Development Inc., v. City of South Gate
CONSmER THE EV ALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
a. City Manager
If you have any qriestions, please do not hesitate to contact tliis office iinmediately. 6 City of South Gate
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CEKJl'llFll(,ATE C)F APPRECNATNQN
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
;%aFteim J-[igFtSchoo
Congratulations on winning-the Musical Sweepstakes Award 2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate. California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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CEKll'uFuCATE C)FAPPREaATNC)N
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
South gate ;Qquatics
Congratulations on winning the Mayors Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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cJEll<hllFll(.'ATE CF APPRECNATNQN
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
Waite LeadersFtip Oo{orguard
Congratulations on winning the JROTC Sweepstakes Award 2022 Children's Lgne Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
9 City of South Gate
CElKJl'J[FuCATE CF APPRE(]ATNC)N
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
Congratulations on winning the Santa Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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CJEJK'N'llFJl(,:ATE QF APPRECNATNC)N
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
LegacyJ-[igFtScFtoo[
Congratulations on winning the Rudolph Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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CE.R'lf'llFJlCATE QF APPRECHATh €)N
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
(4oya[Storm Elite
Congratulations on winning the Cheer Squad Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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CEKll'llFll(L:ATE € )F APPRECNATNC)N
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
Linda MarquezJ-[igFtScFtoo[
Congratulations on winning the Dance Group Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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('E.R'll'llFllCATE CF APPRECNATNCN
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
Oharros de (2ompton
Congratulations on winning the Charro Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
The Crown group
Congratulations on winning the Marching Unit Award 2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
16 South Gate
chuau='h('Am QFAPPREC[ATI[QN
wing the Auto Award
s Lane Parade
California
Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
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Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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Presented by the South Gate City
Council on Behalf of the Citizens of
South Gate to:
Nova Storage
Congratulations on winning the Floats Award
2022 Children's Lane Parade
South Gate, California
Maria del Pilar, Mayor
January 24, 2023
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National Slavery & Human Trafficking
Prevention Month
January 2023
W)HEREAS, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry, globally that affects people of all races, age, and gender; and TVHEREAS, human trafficking is a borderless crime that has stripped nearly 25 million people of their safety, dignity, and liberty and disproportionately affects historically underserved and marginalized communities; and TVHEREAS, Californiaranksthirdainongthestatesinthenumberofpotentialreports of human trafficking; and
WHEREAS, we reaffirm our commitment to ending tis inhumane and immoral practice in all its foims and as we bring perpetrators to justice, we renew our pledge to help swvivors recover and rebuild their lives; and T41HEREAS, preventing human trafficking in South Gate includes active public and private efforts to help recognize and acknowledge its existence; it is time for all ofus to start conversations, take appropriate action by reporting to local law enforcement, and support one another to create a safer environtnent for all residents; and
WHEREAS, many organizations such as the Los Angeles County District Attomey's Office, the South Gate Police Department, and parknering nonprofit organizations such as Compatior are committed to ending Human Trafficking in South Gate and provide essential crisis intervention and prevention services to all members of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 24'h day of January 2023, that I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and Mc"o'znethnSindtho eheCrietybyoVrSooculath'G'ate,e manodn'urhgoefJalalc":"n2uni023tyamSHemumbelrsTtorasffup1cp'ortn!iPereeffVeonrtjs"oonf the agencies assisting victims of human trafficking and urges all local governmen,ts, schools, businesses and community members to be aware andreport any suspicious activity to local police deparhnents and help shine the light on t4ficking. 19 Item No. 3
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TVHEREAS, National Mental Wellness Month is an annual campaign to focus attention on mental health issues and the need to maintain and sustain your mental health, despite the ups and downs of life; and WHEREAS, about ] in 5 adults in the U.S. suffer from mental issues which can be more pronounced during Christmas andNew Year celebrations causing shaip increases in seasonal depression, loneliness, and post-celebration blues; and
WHEREAS, Mental Wellness Month serves as a reminder to maintain and sustain your mental health, despite the hardships in life; and IVHEREAS, wile many make resolutions that include exercise, weight loss, and better physical maintenance, it is just as important that mental health be worked on as physical health; and
WHEREAS, some ways on improving mental health are spending more time with loved ones; showing gratitude for the good things in life, planning a trip, and taking better care of yourself; and
TVHEREAS, it is important that we remove the stigma that might be associated with seeking help. Contrary to popular belief, tlierapy is not just for the mentally ill or those suffering from mental health issues. Therapy teaches essential life skills that can help you become more emotionally intelligent, improve the quality ofyourworkandrelationsbips, andlive a more relaxed, stress-free life; and
VVHEREAS, Mental Wellness Month is celebrated every year as a reminder to take better care of your mental health, release stress, become happier, and improve the quality of your relationships.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 24'h day of January 2023, tliat I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Coiu'icil and citizens, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2023 as National Mental Wellness Month andurge everyone to dedicate themselves to becorningmore aware oftheirmental health.
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TVHEREAS, National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign to focus attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us caii work together to increase the number of mentors to lielp ensure positive outcomes for our young people; and
TVHEREAS, the City of South Gate honors volunteer mentors who support young people by showing up for them eveiy day and demonstrating their commitment to helping them thrive; and
T)VHEREAS, mentoring programs make our communities and our state stronger by driving impactful relationships thatincrease social capital forpeople and provide invaluable support networks; and
TVHEREAS, during and post COVID-19 pandemic, mentoig programs are desperatelyneededto fill gaps foryoungpeople andfamilies, connecting them with resources and guaranteeing that mentoig relationships continue to ensure that physical distancing does not mean social disconnection; and
TVHEREAS, quality mentoring promotes healthy relationships and communication, positive self-esteem, emotional well-being, and growth of a young person and their relationships witl'i other adults; and TVHEREAS, studentswhomeetregularlywiththeirmentorsaremorethan52percent less likely thantheir peers to skip a day of school and youth who face an opporhuiity gap but have a mentor are 55 percerit more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor; and pfflEREAS, National Mentoring Month is the time of year to celebrate, elevate, and encourage mentoring across our state and recruit caring adultmentors in the City of South Gate,
NOW, THEREFORE, be itproclaimed onthis 24'h day ofJanuary 2023, thatI, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and citizens, do hereby proclaim the month of Januaiy 2023 as National Mentoring Month and urge everyone to dedicate themselves to becorning mentors in their corninunity. 21 Item No. 5
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February 2023
WHEREAS, Teen Dating Violence includes physical, psychological, emotional, or sexual abuse; harassment; or stalking of any person ages 12 to 18 in the context of a past or present romantic, dating, or consensual relationship; and
TVHEREAS, Roughly 1.5 million high scliool students in the U.S. admit to being intentionally hit or physically harmed in tlte last year by someone they are romantically involved with and out ofthose who experience intimate partner violence, whether in the form of stalking or sexual or physical assault, 15% of men and 26% of women had become victims before they turned 1 8; and
WHEREAS, Male and female teens are equally likely to perpetrate aiid experience dating violence; and
TVHP,REAS, tlieSouthGatePoliceDepartmenthasaiidwillcontinuetohosttrainings to identify victims of teen dating violence and to prevent youth from becoming victims; and
TVHEREAS, preventing teen dating violence in South Gate includes active public and private effoits to help recognize and acknowledge its existence as it is time for all of us to start conversations and take appropriate action by reporting to local law enforcement, the Department of Children and Family Services, and school officials and to support one another to create a safer environment for all residents; and WHEREAS, manyorganizationssuchastheSouthGatePoliceDepaitinentpartnering with nonprofit organizations such as East Los Angeles Women's Center and Human Services Association, are committed to ending teen dating violence in South Gate and provide essential crisis intervention and prevention services to all members of our coinmunity.
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