CITY OF SOUTH GATE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:52 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Anthony Kidd, Community of Faith Bible Church
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Fabiola Salceda, Housing Specialist
ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Maria del Pilar Avalos, Vice Mayor Gil Hurtado, Council Member Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria Davila, and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Chris Jeffers, City Attorney Raul F. Salina
DEVIATE FROM
THE AGENDA
13 HEALTH SERVICES
Mayor Avalos requested that she be allowed to attend the City Council Meeting via zoom because she is sick. The request was approved by Motion of Vice Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Davila.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Davila, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Hurtado, yes; Mayor Avalos, yes.
At this time, there being no objections, Mayor Avalos stated that item 13 would be considered out of its regular agenda order.
The City Council continued this item to the March 14, 2023 City Council Meeting by motion of Mayor Avalos and seconded by Vice Mayor Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Davila, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Hurtado, yes; Mayor Avalos, yes. 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.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2023
EXCUSED FROM
MEETING
Mayor Avalos was excused from participating for the remainder of the City Council meeting and departed from the Council Chambers.
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE- NON-AGENDA
ITEMS A prospective business owner (9722 San Antonio Avenue) requested that the City Council place an item on agenda to review the conditions of the CUP approval process.
Mr. Dominguez commented on the 45-minute time limit for the non-agenda items.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS Meredith Elguira, Director of Community Development reported that the first CAC Meeting of the year will be Wednesday and Coffee with Code will also be on Wednesday at Starbucks at Long Beach Boulevard. The Community Development Department did apply for the Cal Home Grant for 5 million dollars to be used to fund twenty-three (23) affordable housing units for sale.
The Community Development Department will be hosting a Planning Study session to help the new Planning Commissioners, and everyone is welcome to attend. Ms. Elguira informed Council that staff may be bringing back the Housing Element for adoption.
Steve Costley, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation reported on the upcoming Azalea Festival.
Art Cervantes, Director of Public Works announced that there will be several construction projects starting throughout the city and more information posted on the City's webpage.
Kris Ryan, Director of Administrative Services provided an update on the budget process.
Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources provided an update on the open positions for the city.
Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police attended the first LA County fentanyl task force meeting and reported on the enforcement of the drug dealers.
Chris Jeffers, City Manager asked if the City Council could call their CAC Commissioners to remind them of the importance of attending the meetings.
Mr. Jeffers attended a meeting hosted by Supervisor Hahn's Office regarding transportation needs.
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk reported that the City Clerk's Office continues to process passports Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon by appointment only.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2023 REPORTS AND COMMENTS ....... FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer complimented the Public Works Department on the clean up work that they did after the storm.
Council Member Davila also thanked the Public Works Department for their work during the storm.
Council Member Barron attended the neighborhood watch meeting at the East Los Angeles Community College center. Mr. Barron thanked Sean Palos for advocating for our community with the program. He continued by congratulating South Gate High School's Girls Soccer team for their win in the division two championships along with the Aztec Girls Cheerleaders for their success at Jamz Tournament.
Council Member Rios echoed Council Member Barron compliments on the youth's Cheerleading teams and their involvement in the community. Mr. Rios took the time to thank Chris Jeffers for their informative delivery of the mid- year budget. He also noted that Council Member Davila and he will be attending "Read Across America" event at Willow Elementary School. Council Member Rios hinted at the possibility of creating a plan for redevelopment on the west side of the city by East Los Angeles Community College campus to reduce traffic. He also mentioned how the state's Governor will be limiting the emergencies for Covid-19.
Vice Mayor Hurtado congratulated the South Gate High School's Boys Basketball team and Legacy High School's Softball Team for their accomplishments. He continued by showing gratitude for Steve Costley and the Park's staff for hosting an incredible swim meet along with the upkeep of the park. He encouraged our community to try out the Shop local gift card program and noted the importance of helping our local businesses. He took the time to also thank the Public Works Department for their work during the storm. Mr. Hurtado brought to council's attention the change of time for CAC meetings to meet the needs of residents and council members.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 were approved by motion of Council Member Davila and seconded by Council Member Rios.
ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Hurtado, yes (recused for Items 1 and 7); Council Member Davila, yes, Council Member Rios, yes, Council Member Barron, yes; Mayor Avalos, excused.
1 STREETS/SIDEWALKS/
LANDSCAPING The City Council made a finding and adopted Resolution No. 2023-08- CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, State of California, declaring an emergency still exists and authorizing repair,
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LANDSCAPING CONT'D replacement or maintenance activities of public facilities related to the Urban Orchard, City Project No. 539-PRK, without public bidding, pursuant to the emergency contracting procedures of the South Gate Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code were approved during the Consent Calendar.
2 PERSONNEL ADMIN The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-09-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) to update the job specifications of the Police Officer, Police Officer Lateral and Police Recruit positions in the Police Department during the Consent Calendar. 3 STREETS/SIDEWALKS/
LANDSCAPING The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-10-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, initiating the annual proceedings for the levy of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessments and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 during the Consent Calendar. 4 WATER
5 TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
The City Council approved items A & B during the Consent Calendar:
a. Resolution No. 2023-11-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, amending Resolution No. 2020-04- CC updating Rule Four (Policy On Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Non-Payment) of the Rules and
Regulations governing the Water Division, the Water Customer Service Division and all Water Development and distribution activities, functions and systems of the South Gate Municipal Water Works System to clarify language pertaining to the alternate payment arrangements in compliance with Senate Bill 998; and
b. Directed staff to post the updated policy on the City's website (translated into multiple languages) as required by Senate Bill No. 998.
The City Council approved items A & B during the Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 3430 with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. dba Fiesta Taxi/Ride Yellow ("Fiesta Taxi") to provide Dial-A-Ride services for the residents of South Gate for an additional one (1) year through and including June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H during the Consent Calendar:
a. Agreement (Contract No. 2023-14-CC) with Sequel Contractors, Inc. ("Agreement"), for the construction of Garfield Avenue Complete Street Project, City Project No. 564-ST, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,052,943, which is inclusive of the $2,793,750 Base Bid and $2,259,193 Additive Alternate No. 1;
b. Change Order No. 1 to reduce the concrete quantities from 62,200 SF to 20,000 SF which will be replaced with irrigation and landscape improvements that are a part of the scope of work for Additive Alternate No. 1, for a total contract reduction amount of $548,600; c. Appropriated $600,000 in Measure W Funds from the fund balance to the Garfield Avenue Complete Street Project, City Project No. 564-ST; d. Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders administratively up to a cumulative amount of $500,000 to avoid delaying construction if change order work is needed;
e. Authorized 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; f. Declared the Garfield Avenue Complete Street Project, City Project No. 564-ST Categorically Exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA");
g. Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Garfield Avenue Complete Street Project, City Project No. 564-ST, and directing the City Clerk to file it with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office; and
h. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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The City Council approved items A & B approved during the Consent Calendar:
a. Agreement (Contract No. 2023-15-CC) with INTERA
Incorporated to prepare design and construction documents, provide hydrogeological and construction support services on the Well No. 30 at Hawkings Reservoir Site City Project No. 605-WTR, in an amount not to exceed $399,000; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
8 LAW ENFORCEMENT The City Council approved items A & B during the Consent Calendar:
a. Purchase Order Agreement with Champion Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat for the purchase of one vehicle for the Police Department, in the total amount of $50,720.65; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Purchase Order in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
9 DATA PROCESSING
SERVICES
The City Council approved items A & B during the Consent Calendar:
a. A purchase order for ten (10) mobile data computers in the amount of $88,703.75; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Purchase Order Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
10 DEEDS & EASEMENTS The City Council approved items A & B during the Consent Calendar:
a. Accepted a Grant Deed from 3420 Firestone, LLC., to secure right-of- way for street purposes as part of the development located 3420 Firestone Boulevard, at no cost to the City; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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RISK MANAGEMENT The City Council approved items A, B & C during the Consent Calendar:
a. Affirming the appointment of City Council Member Maria Davila to serve as the City's delegate to the Governing Board of ICRMA; b. Appointing Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, to serve as the alternate delegate; and
c. Adopting Resolution No. 2023-12-CC entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate appointing a delegate to the governing board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA).
12 INVESTMENTS
14 WARRANTS
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, during the Consent Calendar.
The City Council approved the Warrant Register for February 28, 2023, by motion of Council Member Davila and seconded by Council Member Rios.
Total of Checks: $3,675,308.49
Less Voids: $ (18,074.14)
Less Employee Payroll Deductions: $ (330,374.22)
Grand Total: $3,326,860.13
Cancellations: 96244, 99973, 100007
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Davila, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Hurtado, yes; Mayor Avalos, excused.
Council Member Davila adjourned the meeting in memory of Maria del Rosario Cornejo, longtime resident at 8:58 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Barron.
PASSED and APPROVED this 27 th day of June 2023.
ATTEST:
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor Yodit aze, City Clerk