SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at
5:30 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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MEETING ID: 870 9894 4958
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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
Maria Davila Chris Jeffers Joshua Barron
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.
Open Session Agenda
1. Proclamation declaring month of April as National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week (April 9-15)
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the week of April 9 -15, 2023, as National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week. (PD)
Documents:
Item 1 Report 03282023.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring month of April as Autism Awareness Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of April 2023, as Autism Awareness Month. (PD)
Documents:
Item 2 report 03282023.pdf
3. Proclamation declaring National Library Week - April 23 - 29
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring April 3 - 9, as National Library Week. (CM)
Documents:
Item 3 Report 03282023.pdf
2 4. Proclamation declaring National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2023
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of March 29, 2023, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. (CM)
Documents:
Item 4 Report 03282023.pdf
5. Introduction of New and Promoted Full-time Employees Hired in the Month of January 2023
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during January and February 2023. (ADMIN SVCS) Documents:
Item 5 Report 03282023.pdf
Special Meeting Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on March 22, 2023, at 7:30 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:
City Clerk
Office,
Public Notice Boards at City Hall, and on the
City’s web page at https://www.cityofsouthgate.org
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PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
Any person may request to address a legislative body during a public meeting. The Presiding Officer will 3 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.
SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
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National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services;
TVHEREAS, whenanemergencyoccursthepromptresponseofpoliceofficers, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property;
the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the South Gate Police Department coinrnunications center;
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services;
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispgtchers are the single vital link for our police officers by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them infomiation and insuring their safety;
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers of the South Gate Police Department have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals; and
WHEREAS, each Public Safety Dispatchers has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism duringthe perfori'nance oftheir job in the past year.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this.28' day of March 2023, that I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and the citizens, do hereby declare the week of April 9 through 15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecoinmunicator's Week in South Gate, in honor of our Public Safety Dispatchers whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.
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Declaring the month of April 2023 as
Autism Awareness Month
WHEREAS, since 1970, the month of April has been designated to spread awareness about the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which is a complex developmental disability that affects everyone differently and usually appears by age two or three; WHEREAS, ASD refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social, emotional, communication and motor skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, nonverbal communication, sensoiy sensitivities, and difficulty with making eye contact; WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention repoit that autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States; , WHEREAS, there is not only one type of autism but many that are influenced by a combination of genetic and enviroiunental factors; WHEREAS, a person with autism can have a distinct set of strengths and challenges in wich they learn, thinlc and problem-solve, people with ASD may require significant assistance in their daily lives, while others may require less and in some cases, live entirely independently without assistance;
WHEREAS, while there are several factors that may develop autism, it is often accompanied by medical issues such as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures or sleep disorders, as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and attention issues; and
WHEREAS, currently there is no cure for autism, research reveals that high quality early intervention can improve learning, communication and social skills, as well as underlying brain developments.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 28' day of March 2023, that I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Corincil and citizens, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month, and encourage residents to become aware of autism a cators, seek early intervention, and support those living with autism. 4=s Mayor Maria del Pilar Avalos
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TVHEREAS, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that foster a sense of cotu'iection and build community;
WHEREAS, libraries connect people to technology, providing access to broadband internet, computers, and training that are critical for accessing education and employment oppoitunities;
WHEREAS, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to connect with new ideas and become their best selves tmough access to multimedia content, programs, and classes - in addition to books;
WHEREAS, today'slibrariesandtheirservicesextendfarbeyondthefourwallsofa building, and everyone is welcome to use their resources; TVHEREAS, in times of crisis, libraries and library professionals play an invaluable role in supporting their communities, both in person, and virtually; WHEREAS, libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as diverse as the populations they serve and ensure equity of access for all;
TVHEREAS, to adapt to our changing world, libraries are expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their patrons; TT'HEREAS, libraries have long served as tnisted and treasured institutions for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic stahis; libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of information and ideas for all; and
TVHEREAS, libraries, librarians, and library workers are joining libraiy supporters and advocates across the nation to celebrate National Library Weelc.
NOW, THEREFORE, be itproclairned onthis 28'h day of March 2023, thatI, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and citizens; do hereby proclaimNational Library Week, ABril,3-9, 2023. During this week, I encourage all residents to connect with their library by visiting online or in person to access and services.
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this national cotnmemoration was authorized by
Congress, established under the Secretaiy of Defense, and launched by the President to thank and honor our nation's Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice with distinct recognition of former prisoners of war and families of those still listed as missing in action; and
the Vietnam War is a story of service members of
different backgrounds, colors, and creeds who came
together to serve the countg they loved as they placed tChOeam,,sel:vlesdinprheaSrmeThe'sthwearlbteo,sleasvewea0frildedneda,rs:,curde our 11 years of combat caused thousands to return home physically and mentally scared, stricken with the invisible wounds of post-traumatic stress and memories that would never fade; aHd
On March 29, 1973 the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam, ending direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that today there are more than 7 million U.S. Vietnam veterans living in America and abroad, along with 10 million families of those who served during this timeframe.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and citizens of South Gate, do hereby proclaim March 29, 2023, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" and duly encourage the community to pay tribute to those who served, the fallen, the missing, and the wounded of the Vietnam War. We honor their proud legacy with our deepest gratihide.
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MAR ! 6 2023
City of South Gate
CITY COUNCIL
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For the Regular Meeting of: March 28, 2022
Originating Department: Human Resources
Human Resources Director:
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City Manager:
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW AND PROMOTED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED IN THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2023 PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired and promoted full-time employees in the months of January and February 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during January and February 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ANALYSIS: None
BACKGROUND: The following is a list of new and promoted full-time City employees who were hired or promoted in the months of January and February 2023:
Employee Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted
From
Salvador
Campos
Recreation
Coordinator
Parks &
Recreation
Sports
Center
01/1 1/16 02/12/23 Recreation
Specialist
Roy Ocegueda Electrician I Public Works Electrical 11/27/17 01/30/23 Electrician Hourly
Alonso
Godinez
Electrician I Public Works Electrical 02/27/23
Kurnia
Loekman
Principle
Civil
Engineer
Public Works Engineering 02/13/23
Adrian Alcala Accountant Administrative
Services
Finance 06/13/16 02/27/23 Intemiediate
Account
Clerk
ATT ACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation
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Salvador Campos
Recreation Coordinator
Parks & Recreation
Promotion Date: 2/12/23
Original Hire Date: 1/11/16
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Electrician I
Public Works
Hire Date: 2/27/23
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Principle Civil Engineer
Public Works
Hire Date: 2/13/23
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Promotion Date: 2/27/23 l !l.i Ill
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