Agenda packet, special meeting, first session — South Gate City Council, October 10, 2023

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at
5:15 p.m.

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SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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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
Joshua Barron Chris Jeffers
Maria Davila
Al Rios

CITY ATTORNEY
Raul F. Salinas

1 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.

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.

Closed Session: (ATTY)

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C)

a. Dylan Lee Siordia v. City of South Gate
b. Stephanie Elledge v. Bobo's Burgers; Firestone Plaza; City of South Gate; County of Los Angeles; et al
Documents:

Closed Session Memorandum 10102023.pdf

2. CONSIDER THE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)

a. City Manager
Open Session Agenda

1. Proclamation declaring October 23 - 31, 2023 as National Red Ribbon Week

2 The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring October 23 through 31, 2023, as National Red Ribbon Week in the City of South Gate. (CM) Documents:

Item 1 Report 10102023.pdf

2. Certificates and awards to the winners of the Home Recognition Program

The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Presenting Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and azalea plants to 10 awardees selected by the Planning Commission to be recognized for their efforts in maintaining and beautifying their homes.

Documents:

Item 2 Report 10102023.pdf
Special Meeting Adjournment

I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on October 4, 2023, at 10:35 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
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. 3 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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MEMORANDUM oc'r o 3 2023
TO:

FROM:

Chris Jeffers, City Manager
DATE: October 4, 2023
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2023
The following items should be listed on the Closed Session Agenda for the Special City Council Meeting of the City of South Gate on October 10, 2023, at 5:15 p.m.:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) a. Dylan Lee Siordia v. City of South Gate
b. Stephanie Elledge v. Bobo's Burgers; Firestone Plaza; City of South Gate; County of Los Angeles; et al.

2. CONSIDER THE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE Pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54957(b)(1)
a, City Manager
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office immediately. 5 Item No. l
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Dec[aring October23 - 31, 2023 as
National Red Ribbori Week
V9hereas, xeapibbon weeic is cexebrateaannuauy on oaober zs-si to highlight the iinportance of living a drug-free life and presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and coinmunities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their
children throughout the year; and
rgLreaJ;, Red Ribbon Week started to coirimemorate and honor Drug Enforceirient Administration Special Agent Enrique 'Kiki" Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico; and
Whereas, angerea parents across the country began wearing pea Ribbons as a syinbol of their cominitment to raise awareness of the 7cilling and destruction caused by drugs in America; and %hereas it is imperative that visibie, u4ea e(3rorts by coininunity members be launched to prevent drug abuse; and
%hereas businesses, government, raw e4orcement, ineaia, heaxth care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug prevention activities; and Whereas, the city ol south aate commits its support to ensuring the NsuactclOesnsaolfRtehdeRRelbdbROinbbthoen,10,eaOi7aBigne kainnddptOroynOzoutrin7gn:nhde.2LO?.v3e drug fiee."
How, Therefore,beitproclaimedonthislO'/'dayofOctober2023, Othnabtel,hMalfaOrfiathdeelCPlPilaCrOAuvnacllolsd,OMhaeyroerbyofpt:OxeclCalim§ gcStOobuetrh2G3a3tel,, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of South Gate, and
encourage everyone to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only duririg Red Ribbon Week, but throughout the year, making a visible statement that we are all strongly committed to a drug-free lifestyle.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BJ[LL
For the Regular Meeting of: October 10, 2023
Originating Department: Community Development
Departmetzt Director City Manager:
ere Chris Je ers
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO TEN

WELL-MAINT AINED HOMES NOMINATED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS

AND SELECTED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE PLANNING COMMISSION PURPOSE: To recognize ten (10) homes selected by the Planning Commission as awardees of the Home Recognition Program ("Program").

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider:
a. Presenting Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and azalea plants to 10 awardees selected by the Planning Commission to be recognized for their efforts in maintaining and beautifying their homes.

FISCAI, IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $5,000 were included in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget for the Program.

ANALYSIS: Tlie Home Recognition Program tlie ("Program") recognizes residents wlio have committed to bearitifying and maintaining their homes. Many attractive homes in tlie City inspire other residents while raising community pride and spirit. Tlie Program will highlight and recognize these liomes and motivate others to improve their homes, enhance residential neigliborl'ioods, and improve tlie quality of life for South Gate residents. Tlie nominated homes are located tlirougliorit the City and were nominated by hotneowners, residents, or City Staff; however, most nominations derived from tlie priblic.

This year, 25 Home Recognition applications were received but only 18 met the Program eligibility requirements. These homes are located throughout the City and were nominated by homeowners, residents, or City staff. The Program will highlight and recognize two liomes from eacli of tlie five districts to motivate others to improve their homes, thereby enhancing residential neighborhoods and improving the quality of life for South Gate residents. The Program has tbree components: (1) promotion and nominations, (2) selection of awardees, and (3) recognition by the City Council.

Below is a description of the Program:
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Program Outreach
The City advertised the Program on the City's website and social media accounts, the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, and the community social media accounts.

Program Procedures
* Application: residents and City staff were encouraged to submit nominations for homes deserving recognition via email or in-person at City Hall. * Eligibility: City staff verified the eligibility of all applications. All nominees must meet the eligibility requirements, a staff member conducted an assessment from a distance and took photos to present to the Planning Commission.
* Selection of Homes: Per the City Council's direction, the homes were selected by the Planning Commission. The Program's goal is to select 10 homes to be recognized by the City Council each year.

Eligibility
For a resident/homeowner to be eligible to participate in the Program, the property must not have any pending Code Enforcement, Building & Safety, and Planning Division violations, nor have any property maintenance issues visible from the street such as trash cans on the front yard, inoperable vehicles, unpermitted canopies, and discarded house items.

Notifications
The City notified the selected nominees and invited them to the October 10, 2023, City Council meeting to be recognized by the City Council. During the meeting, the awardees will:
* Be recognized by the City Council and receive a Certificate of Appreciation. * Receive a lawn sign to be displayed on their front lawn. * Receive an azalea plant.

On September 19, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed and selected 10 homes listed below to be recognized for the Program:

Name of Owner/Residents
Juan & Selene Andrade
Yanira Gomez
Consuelo & Antonio Jaime
Rosalva Garcia
Jorge Gonzalez
Debra Valdes
Rene Mojica Diaz
Roberto and Reyes
Danny Hawa
Ramon Luna
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Property Address
8836 Beaudine Avenue
10210 Capistrano Avenue
8644 Garden View Avenue
8173 Madison Avenue
8130 San Luis Avenue
8134 San Luis Avenue
10505 St. James Avenue
10600 Walnut Avenue
10624 Beak Avenue
11527 Idaho Street
BACKGROUND: Over 20 years ago, the City established a Home and Business Beautification Award program in conjunction with the South Gate Chamber of Commerce. The Program's purpose was to recognize homeowners and businesses with well-maintained properties. For several years, the City displayed pictures of the awardees' homes and businesses at City Hall. On July 24, 2018, 2 8
the City Council voted to re-establish the Program and designated the Planning Commission as the body to select nominees to be recognized by the City Council. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City put the Program on hold. Current circumstances have allowed for the Program to be reinstated.

ATTACHMENTS: A. Pictures of homes
B. Certificates of Appreciation
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City of South Gate
CEJK'u'NFncaTE CF APPREC'NATNC)N
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:

Juanst3e(gne )lndrade
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award
for your property located at
8836 BtayirRtte,Rvenue.