Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Pastor Ismael Martin del Campo, Empower Apostolic
Assembly Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Evelyn Garcia, Police Lt.
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
1. Ordinance (first reading) approving amendment to CALPERS contract adding cost sharing program for SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGPOA, and SGDMA
The City Council will consider waiving the reading in full and introducing an Ordinance
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 1% for local miscellaneous members in the South Gate Municipal Employees Association, South Gate Professional Mid-Management Association, and South Gate Division Management Association, and 1% for classic local police members in the South Gate Police Officers Association beginning Fiscal Year 2023-24. (ADMIN SVCS) Documents:
Item 1 Report 052323.pdf
2. Ordinance (first reading) repealing Chapter 6.42 (Smoking prohibited in all city-owned, city-operated and city-controlled buildings and vehicles, and at each municipal park) and adding new Chapter 6.42 (Smoking Prohibited) and additional Sections to the South Gate Municipal Code
Following the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Waiving the reading in full and introducing an
Ordinance
repealing Chapter 6.42
(Smoking prohibited in all city-owned, city-operated and city-controlled buildings and vehicles, and at each municipal park) in its entirety and adopting new Chapter 6.42 (Smoking Prohibited) and Sections 6.42.010 (Purpose), 6.42.020 (Definitions), 6.42.030 (Posting of signs required), 6.42.040 (Enforcement) and 6.42.050 (Other applicable laws); and
b. Determining that the proposed Ordinance is Exempt pursuant to Sections 1506(b)(2) and (b)(3) and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Documents:
Item 2 Report 052323.pdf
3. Adopt Resolution ordering the levy of annual assessments for FY 2023/24 for Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District 1 Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council will consider adopting a Resolution
ordering the levy of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Assessment for the Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1. (PW) Documents:
Item 3 Report 052323.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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
and
15 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.
4. Resolution declaring a continued emergency and authorizing repair, 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 The City Council will consider making a finding and adopting a Resolution
declaring an emergency still exists and authorizing repair, 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. (PW) Documents:
Item 4 Report 052323.pdf
5. Resolution approving continuation of the Shop Local Digital Gift Card Program for an additional funding cycle with Yiftee, Inc. and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, Inc. and appropriating $150,000 in ARPA funds The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Approving a
Resolution
to continue the Shop Local Digital Gift Card Program (sometimes referred to as "Program") for an additional funding cycle with: (1) Yiftee, Inc. ("Yiftee"), for the continued operation of the Digital Gift Card Program, in the amount of $140,000, under existing Contract No. 2022-87-CC, and (2) Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, Inc. ("HdL"), in the amount of $10,000, under Contract No. 2022-86-CC, for marketing, administrative and other services associated with the Program; and b. Appropriating $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funds for the purpose of continuing a program to support local businesses located in the City of South Gate.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 052323.pdf
6. Reimbursement Agreement renewal with the City of Bell to continue Shelter Bed Program by the Salvation Army Bell Shelter The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Approving the renewal of the
Reimbursement Agreement
between the LCA1 Cities and the City of Bell for shelter beds in the Salvation Army Bell Shelter in an amount not to exceed $31,379 provided that the LCA1 cities have each approved the Agreement; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to the required approvals stated above.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 052323.pdf
7. Agreement with CSI Services, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Hawkins North & South Tank Rehabilitation, City Project No. 645-WTR The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with CSI Services Inc., to provide construction management and inspection services for the construction of the Hawkins North and South Tank Rehabilitation, City Project No. 645-WTR in an amount not to exceed $113,390; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 052323.pdf
8. Agreement with ACMS Group, Inc., for Dossier On-Demand Solution Software for the Fleet Maintenance Management System
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with ACMS Group, Inc., for a 5-year term to provide its Dossier on-Demand Solution fleet maintenance management software, in an amount not to exceed $132,433; b. Approving an appropriation of $10,822 from Fleet Funds to fully fund Year One service fees of the five-year Agreement; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 052323.pdf
9. Agreement with Pipe Tec., Inc., for Inspection Services for Sanitary Sewer Main Closed Circuit TV Inspection Services of the City's Sanitary Sewer System The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an Agreement with Pipe Tec, Inc., for a 3-year term to perform CCTV inspections services of the City's sanitary sewer system for an amount not to exceed $347,000; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 052323.pdf
10. Agreement with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., for Construction of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with WGJ Enterprises, Inc. ("Agreement"), for the construction of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST ("Agreement"), in an amount not-to-exceed $100,860;
b. Declaring the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST, categorically exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA");
c. Approving the Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST and directing the City Clerk to file it with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office; and
d. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 10 Report 052323.pdf
11. Agreement with Sequel Contractors, Inc., for the Construction of the Long Beach Blvd Improvements Project, City Project No. 515-ST
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with Sequel Contractors, Inc. ("Agreement"), for the construction of the Long Beach Boulevard Street Improvements Project, City Project No. 515-ST, in an amount not-to-exceed $7,578,763; b. Appropriating $780,000 in Road Mitigation Funds from the fund balance to fully fund construction on the Long Beach Boulevard Street Improvements Project, City Project No. 515-ST; c. Authorizing 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; 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. Declaring the Long Beach Boulevard Street Improvements Project, City Project No. 515-ST, Categorically Exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); f. Approving the Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Long Beach Boulevard Street Improvements Project, City Project No. 515-ST; and g. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 11 Report 052323.pdf
12. Memorandum of Understanding with City of Downey for the Garfield Complete Street Improvements Project, City Project No. 564-ST
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving the
Memorandum of Understanding
with the City of Downey for the Garfield Avenue Complete Street Project, City Project No. 564-ST; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 12 Report 052323.pdf
13. Purchase Order with Herc Rentals for HVAC Equipment for South Gate Police Station The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving a Purchase Order with Herc Rentals to serve as a backup during the 2023 summer months to mitigate the potential for service interruptions at the South Gate Police Station in an amount not to exceed $70,000; and b. Appropriating $70,000 in General Funds from the Undesignated General Fund Reserve to fund the Purchase Order.
Documents:
Item 13 Report 052323.pdf
14. Amendment to Purchase Order with NADA Bus, Inc., for additional funding for bus services for the senior trips program The City Council will consider approving an added amount of $18,500 to an existing Purchase Order Agreement with NADA Bus, Inc., to include bus services for community/senior trips. (PARKS) Documents:
Item 14 Report 052323.pdf
15. 2022-2023 State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant and Officer Wellness and Mental Health Program
The City Council will consider accepting and appropriating the 2022-2023 0fficer Wellness and Mental Health Grant amount of $51,954.12 to implement the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Program. (PD) Documents:
Item 15 Report 052323.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
16. Military Equipment Annual Report and renewing SG Muni Code for Military Equipment Police The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Receiving and filing the Annual Military Equipment Report; b. Finding this matter to be exempt under CEQA per Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and c. Renewing South Gate Municipal Code 1.39.010 (Military Equipment Policy).
Documents:
Item 16 Report 052323.pdf
17. Warrant register for May 23, 2023
The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for May 23, 2023. (ADMIN SVCS) Total of Checks: $3,555,735.51 Less: Voids $ (21,882.88) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$ (391,242.98)
Grand Total: $3,142,609.65 Cancellations: 100343, 100722
Documents:
Item 17 Report 052323.pdf
Adjournment
Adjournment in memory of Ted Noudis (a long-time resident of South Gate and former business owner of T and C's Restaurant on Tweedy Blvd), Gloria Molina (former County of Los Angeles Superintendent and long-time representative of South Gate).
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on May 18, 2023, at 3:45 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
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CURFEW
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