Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Steve Costely, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources
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.
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.
Emails for public comment received prior to 12pm on the day of the Council Meeting will be summarized by the City Clerk, not read in its entirety. A copy of the email will be provided to the City Council and will also be available at the City Clerk's Office for public review. A copy of each email will be recorded for public record and noted on the official minutes of tonight's meeting.
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.
Public Hearings - NONE
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
and
7 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.
1. Ordinance No. 2023-01-CC authorizing amendment to the contract between the City of South Gate and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System
The City Council will consider waiving the reading in full and adopting Ordinance No. 2023-01-CC authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System implementing Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) to provide employee cost sharing of 2% for classic local police members in the South Gate Police Management Association. (ADMIN SVCS) Documents:
Item 1 Report 02142023.pdf
2. Resolution amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Reso and Position Classification) approving a Public Works Senior Management Analyst classification specification and updating respective salary range and pay table The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan): (HR) a. Approving the job classification specification for the Public Works Senior Management Analyst classification; and
b. Approving the update to the appropriate salary pay table for the Public Works Senior Management Analyst classification.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 02142023.pdf
3. Resolution approving an application for funding and execution of a Standard Agreement and any amendments thereto for the 2023 Homeownership Super NOFA (HOSN) dated January 6, 2023 and approval of Agreement with Avant-Garde, Inc., to administer the Calhome Program
The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Adopting a
Resolution
approving an application for funding and the execution of a Standard Agreement and any amendments thereto from the 2023 Homeownership Super NOFA (HOSN) dated January 6, 2023;
b. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Avant-Garde, Inc. to administer the CalHome Program ("Agreement"); and
c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 3 Report 02142023.pdf
4. Agreement with Sequel Contractors, Inc., to construct the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements, Alameda Street to Annetta Avenue, Phase II, City Project No. 476-TRF The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with Sequel Contractors, Inc., to construct the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements, Alameda Street to Annetta Avenue, Phase II, City Project No. 476-TRF, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,117,454; b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders administratively up to a cumulative amount of $320,000, to avoid delaying construction if change order work is needed;
c. Appropriating $1,500,000 in Measure R Local Return Funds to construct roadway improvements to address roadway issues and safety concerns adjacent to South Gate Middle School, South Gate High School, and East Los Angeles Community College; d. Authorizing the City Manager to approve pre-payments of construction progress payments for the construction contract to meet compliance with state legislation that requires payments within 30 days;
e. Approving the Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements, City Project No. 476-TRF, and directing the City Clerk to file it with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office; f. Approving the Notice of Exemption under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for the construction of the of Boulevard Project and directing the City Clerk to file it with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office; and
g. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 4 Report 02142023.pdf
5. Agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements, Alameda Street to Annetta Avenue, Phase II, City Project No. 476-TRF The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
agreement
with FCG Consultants, Inc., to provide Construction
Management and Inspection Services ("Agreement") for the construction of the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements, Alameda Street to Annetta Avenue, Phase II, City Project No. 476-TRF in an amount not-to-exceed $208,043; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 02142023.pdf
6. Purchase Agreement with Performance Ford and Norm Reeves Ford for three vehicles The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Authorizing the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck from Performance Ford, in an amount not-to-exceed $70,387 for the Streets and Sewers Division and appropriating $15,387 in Capital Asset & Equipment Replacement Funds to fully fund the purchase; b. Authorizing the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck from Performance Ford, in an amount not-to-exceed $78,094 for the Streets and Sewers Division and appropriating $23,094 in Capital Asset & Equipment Replacement Funds to fully fund the purchase; c. Authorizing the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck from Norm Reeves Ford, in an amount not-to-exceed $60,596 for the Facilities Division and appropriating $11,096 in Capital Asset & Equipment Replacement Funds to fully fund the purchase; and d. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to purchase the vehicles in forms acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 02142023.pdf
7. City Council Appointments to the various City Commissions, Committees and Boards The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Ratifying the nomination of City Council Member Joshua Barron of Ms. Mayra Castaneda to the Citizen Advisory Committee;
b. Ratifying the nomination of City Council Member Joshua Barron of Ms. Miriam Ruiz Garcia to the Citizen Advisory Committee;
c. Ratifying the nomination of City Council Member Joshua Barron of Ms. Rosa Delgado to the Citizen Advisory Committee;
d. Ratifying the nomination of City Council Member Joshua Barron of Mr. Andres Gonzalez to the Citizen Advisory Committee; and
e. Ratifying the nomination of City Council Member Joshua Barron of Ms. Michelle Montes to the Tweedy Mile Advisory Board.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 02142023.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
8. Agreement with Altamed for a Three-Year Behavior Health Pilot Program at three South Gate Middle Schools The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Approving the Professional Services
Agreement
with AltaMed for a three-year Behavior
Health Pilot Program at three South Gate Middle Schools not to exceed $460,718; b. Reallocating $460,718 of American Rescue Plan Act funds set aside for possible Pocket Parks projects to the Mental Health Services account; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 02142023.pdf
9. Crime Statistics Report for 2022, including 3-Year Comparison The City Council will consider receiving and filing a summary report on the state of the City as it pertains to crime in South Gate for calendar year 2022. (PD) Documents:
Item 9 Report 02142023.pdf
10. Warrant register for February 14, 2023
The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for February 14, 2023. (ADMIN SVCS) Total of Checks: $2,821,538.89 Less: Voids $ (2,921.65) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$ (749,398.72)
Grand Total: $2,069,218.52 Cancellations: 98783
Documents:
Item 10 Report 02142023.pdf
Adjournment
Adjournment in memory of Irene Jensen, former Civil Service Commissioner, long-time resident, and community activist.
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on February 9, 2023, at 8:25 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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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 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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