Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Steve Costley, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Wendy O' Kelly, Acting Director of Administrative Services 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.
Proclamations, Certificates, Introductions And Ceremonial Actions 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, 7, 8, 9, 10
and
11 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. 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 1 Report 09262023.pdf
2. Resolution approving the Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan to submit to the California Air Resources Board in accordance with the Innovative Clean Transit Regulations The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a. Adopting a
Resolution
approving the City of South Gate Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan ("ZEB Plan); and b. Directing the Director of Parks & Recreation to submit the ZEB Plan to the California Air Resources Board in accordance with the Innovative Clean Transit Regulations.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 09262023.pdf
3. Resolution amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) retitling the Street Foreman position to Street and Sewer Supervisor and updating the job classification specification for the position of Street and Sewer Supervisor in the Department of Public Works The City Council will consider adopting a
Resolution
amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) retitling the Street Foreman position to Street and Sewer Supervisor and updating the job classification specification for the position of Street and Sewer Supervisor in the Department of Public Works. (HR) Documents:
Item 3 Report 09262023.pdf
4. Resolution amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) to create a full-time Business License Inspector position in the Department of Administrative Services, approve classification specification and update the Consolidated Salary Pay Table by adding the full-time and hourly pay grades Business License Inspector The City Council will consider adopting a
Resolution
amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) by taking the following actions (HR) 1) Create the full-time position of Business License Inspector in the Department of Administrative Services;
2) Approve the classification specification for the full-time position of Business License Inspector; 3) Update the Consolidated Salary Pay Table for the City of South Gate by adding the full-time position of Business License Inspector at Pay Grade 541 ($5,332 - $6,482 monthly), a Non-Exempt Classification assigned to the Municipal Employees Association ("MEA"); and 4) Update the Consolidated Salary Pay Table for the City of South Gate to adjust the hourly wages for the part-time Business License Inspector to Pay Grade 923 ($30.76/hour to $37.39/hour).
Documents:
Item 4 Report 09262023.pdf
5. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2021-147-CC with BKF Engineers, Inc., for additional Design and Construction Support Services for the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Project, Phases I, II, III, IV, Project Nos. 659-ST and 699-ST The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving
Amendment
No. 3 to Contract No. 2021-147-CC with BKF Engineers, Inc., for additional design and construction support services for the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Project, Phase I, II, III and IV, City Project Nos. 659-ST and 699-ST, in an amount not-to-exceed $87,416; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 09262023.pdf
6. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2022-83-CC with United Pacific Service, Inc. to increase Scope of Work of Tree Maintenance Services for City Project No. 690-ST The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving
Amendment
No. 1 to Contract No. 2022-83-CC with United Pacific Service Inc., to increase the scope of work of tree maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $861,425; b. Appropriating $627,480 in Gas Tax Funds and $13,945 in Water Funds to fund FY 2023/24 services under Amendment No. 1; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 09262023.pdf
7. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-94-CC with MV Cheng & Associates extending the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2023 for the Administrative Services Department The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SVCS)
a. Approving
Amendment
No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-94-CC with MV Cheng & Associates, extending the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2023, for temporary professional staffing services in an amount not-to-exceed $37,400; b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 09262023.pdf
8. Appropriation of Additional Funds for the purchase of a Dump Truck for the Street and Sewer Division The City Council will consider appropriating $8,235 in Capital Asset & Equipment Replacement Funds to fund the price increase to purchase a 2024 Ford F-550 Dump Truck from PB Loader for the Public Works Department, Street and Sewer Division. (PW) Documents:
Item 8 Report 09262023.pdf
9. Purchase Order with Handsome Group for purchase and installation of a new audio sound system at the Sports Center and Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a. Approving a Purchase Order with Handsome Group for installation of a new audio sound system at the Sports Center and Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium in the amount of $94,149.65; and b. Appropriating funding from the Parks and Recreation Enhancement Fund in the amount of $17,999.50 to complete funding for the project.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 09262023.pdf
10. Auction of Surplus Property
The City Council will consider declaring various vehicles, bikes and miscellaneous property listed in Attachments A, B, and C as surplus property and authorizing the sale of these items at auction. (ADMIN SVCS) Documents:
Item 10 Report 09262023.pdf
11. Appointments by Police Chief to the Youth Commission The City Council will consider ratifying, by a majority vote, the appointments of Lupe Rivas, Ailed Bentrude, and Monica Mejia to the Commission for South Gate Youth. (PD) Documents:
Item 11 Report 0922023.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
12. Resolution of Intent to set a date and time for a Public Hearing to consider a rate level increase for sewer service The City Council will consider adopting a
Resolution
of Intent to set the date and time a public hearing for January 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., at the Council Chambers in City Hall located at 8650 California Avenue in the City of South Gate during a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, to consider a rate level increase for sewer services. (PW) Documents:
Item 12 Report 09262023.pdf
13. Agreement with Granicus to install video and broadcast equipment and provide video production services The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SVCS)
a. Approving an
agreement
with Granicus to install video and broadcast equipment in the Council Chambers in City Hall and provide video production services for a three-year term; b, Appropriating $57,400 in one-time costs from the ARPA Fund and $55,400 in on-going costs from the Public Access Fund; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 13 Report 09262023.pdf
14. Appointment to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustee The City Council will consider appointing a Council Member to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the remainder of former City Council Member Denise Diaz who relinquished her seat at the end of August. Ms. Diaz's term will end on December 31, 2023. The appointment needs a simple majority vote of the City Council to be in effect. (CM) Documents:
Item 14 Report 09262023.pdf
15. Warrant register for September 26, 2023
The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for September 26, 2023. (ADMIN SVCS) Total of Checks: $3,080,341.65 Less: Voids $ ( 3,855.00) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (515,251.63) Grand Total: $2,561,235.02 Cancellations: 102658
Documents:
Item 15 Report 09262023.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on September 20, 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
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PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
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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.
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