CITY OF SOUTH GATE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor called a Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Maria del Pilar Avalos, Vice Mayor Gil Hurtado, Council Member Joshua Barron, and Council Member Maria Davila; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Chris Jeffers, City Attorney Raul F. Salinas ABSENT/EXCUSED Council Member Al Rios
PROCLAMATIONS The City Council issued a Proclamation declaring October 23 through 31, 2023, as National Red Ribbon Week in the City of South Gate.
CERTIFICATES The City Council presented 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.
CLOSED SESSION The Council Members recessed into Closed Session at 5:39 p.m. and reconvened at 6:35 p.m. with four (4) Members of Council present. City Attorney Salinas stated the City Council did not conclude its discussions in closed session and will return to closed session once the Regular City Council meeting is over.
At this time, 6:36 p.m., Mayor Avalos stated that the Special City Council meeting be recessed in order that the Council might hold its Regular City Council meeting. The closed session meeting reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
The Council Members recessed into Closed Session at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with three (3) Members of Council present. Vice Mayor Hurtado was recused from participating on item I(c). City Attorney Salinas reported the following:
1. CONFERENCEWITHLEGALCOUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Goverru'nent 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
c. NR Development v. City of South Gate
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 2023 Item 1(a) is a tort claim filed against the city alleging that a passenger in a vehicle was injured as a result of another car being chased by the South Gate Police. On a presentation by the City Attorney the City Council on a vote of 4-0, made on a motion Vice Mayor Hurtado and seconded by MayorAvalos voted to deny the claim.
Item 1(b) involves a lawsuit alleging a dangerous sidewalk in the city that caused Ms. Elledge to fall. The city, on a motion made by Council Member Davila and seconded by Mayor Avalos and on a vote of 4-0, authorized and instructed the City Attorney to defend the suit.
On item 1(c), the city received a settlement proposal on Friday a:tter the posting of the agendas wliich prompted the city to add this case on Monday to tonight's special city council meeting. Timely notice was given. The City Council received a report in closed session about a proposed settlement and provided guidance to the City Manager and City Attorney on moving forward. Vice Mayor Hurtado did not participate in this discussion as he had recused himself.
2. CONSIDER THE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF A
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54957(b)(1)
a. City Manager
On item 2(a), the City Council received a presentation by the City Manager. There was no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT Council Member Davila adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Barron.
PASSED and APPROVED this l4tl'i day of November 2023.
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Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor