SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at
5:15 p.m.
AMENDED
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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
1 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.
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 November 11, 2023 as Veterans Day The City Council will issue a Proclamation recognizing November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day honoring those who have served our Nation in the Armed Forces. (PARKS) Documents:
Item 1 Report 10242023.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring November 2023 as National Diabetes Month The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring November 2023 as National Diabetes Month in the City of South Gate. (CM
)
Documents:
Item 2 Report 10242023.pdf
2 3. Certificates of Appreciation for Miss South Gate Court On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Avalos will: (PARKS) a.
Present Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing 2019 Miss South Gate Court for serving on the court and for their dedication in representing the City; and b.
Introduce the incoming 2023 Miss South Gate Court and present them each with a City Centennial pin.
Documents:
Item 3 Report 10242023.pdf
4. Certificates of Appreciation for Chamber of Commerce Board The City Council will issue Certificates of Appreciation to the South Gate Chamber of Commerce Board. (CM)
Documents:
Item 4 Report 10242023.pdf
5. Introduction of the new and promotional employees
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promotional full-time employees hired or promoted during September 2023. (HR) Documents:
Item 5 Report 10242023.pdf
6. PowerPoint Presentation by Southeast Community Foundation
The City Council will consider receiving a PowerPoint presentation by Southeast Community Foundation (SCF) on the tutoring program for Spring & Summer 2023. (CM) Documents:
Item 6 Report 10242023.pdf
Closed Session: (ATTY)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C)
a. Estate of Victor Nava v. City of South Gate
b. Aurelia Enache v. City of South Gate
Documents:
Closed Session Memorandum 10242023.pdf
3 2.
CONSIDER THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
a. City Manager
Special Meeting Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on October 19, 2023, at 11:30 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:
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Office,
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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 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 4 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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5 Item No. 1
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P R Q C A A M A T ff a N
WHEREAS, in 1918, on the 1 1' hour of tlie ll'h day of the 1 1' month, an armistice, or temporai'y cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied Nations and Germany during World War I, then known as "the Great War;" and
T)VHEREAS, Armistice Day became a national holiday on November 11, 1919, honoring our country's World War I veterans on the one-year anniversaty of tlie signing of the armistice which ended the war; and
WHEREAS, in 1954, to expand the significance of that con'u'nemoration and in order that a grateful Nation might pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this Nation, Congress changed the name of the holiday from Aimistice Day to Veterans Day; and TVHEREAS, to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organization and all citizens are encouraged to join in the coininon puiliose to pay tribute to all American veterans, living or dead, but especially gives thanks to those living veterans who served this country lionorably during war or peacetime.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 24'h day of October 2023, that I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, do hereby declare November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day and call upon all to soleinnly remember the sacrifices of those who fought valiantly, on the seas, in tlie air, and on foreign shores to preserve our heritage of freedom. Let us return to the task of promoting an enduring peace, so that their effoits sl'iall not have been in 6 Item No. 2
P R Q (: JI A M A T ff g N
WHEREAS, November is National Diabetes Month, a time when con'ununities across the countiy seek to bring attention to diabetes and this year's focus is on talcing action to prevent diabetes health problems; and TVHEREAS, 37.3 million adults (11% of the U.S. population) are living with diabetes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that managing diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems starting by managing diabeticABCs-"A" is forAlC testwhichmeasures blood glucose levels, "B" is for blood pressure, and "C" is for cholesterol; and
TVHEREAS, bygraduallychanginglifestylehabitssuchasplanningl'iealthymeals, being physically active, getting enough sleep, and not smoking may help manage diabetes ABCs and building healthier habits; and T)VHEREAS, takingmedicinesontime,reachingandmaintainingahealthyweight, finding liealthy ways to cope with stress and managingmental health, and working with a health care team are also practices that can prevent diabetes health problems; and
WHEREAS, diabetes can lead to health problems like heart disease, chronic kidney disease, nerve dai'nage and other problems with feet, oral health, yision, aiid hearing and by promoting awareness, screening and lifestyle changes we can help prevent diabetes health problen'is.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 24t" day of October 2023, that I, Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and citizens, do hereby proclaim the month of November 2023 as National Diabetes Month in the City of South Gate and urge everyone to educate themselves in preventing, treating, and managing diabetes.
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Item No. 3
OCT ! 7 2023 City ofSouth Gate
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA IBT[LL
For the Regular Meeting of: October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Parks & Recreation
ActingDirector:.,9kSteve C40stley CityManager: ChrrlAX,,sfers SUBJECT: CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO THE 2019 MISS SOUTH GATE COURT AND INTRODUCTION OF THE 2023 MISS SOUTH GATE COURT PURPOSE: To issue Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing 2019 Miss South Gate Court for their dedicated service and to introduce the 2023 Miss South Gate Court.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Avalos will:
a. Present Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing 2019 Miss South Gate Court for serving on the court and for their dedication in representing the City; and b. Introduce the incoming 2023 Miss South Gate Court and present them each with a City Centennial pin.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
BACKGROUND: InMarch2023,theSouthGateParks&RecreationDepartmenthelditsfirst Miss South Gate Pageant since start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, as part of the annual Azalea Festival and selected five young ladies from twelve contestants to serve as part of the 2023 Miss South Gate Court.
The City Council acknowledges and extends its appreciation to the outgoing 2019 Miss South Gate Court for their dedicated service to the community. The Court members include:
Miss South Gate 2019
1st Ruru'ier-Up 2019
Princess 2019
Princess 2019
Princess 2019
Kimberly Solis
Karina Ramos
Julia Alejandra Perez
Ashley-Nicole Garcia
Gabrielle Omar
Mayor Avalos will introduce and recognize the incoming 2023 Miss South Gate Court:
Miss South Gate 2023
Is( Runner-Up 2023
Madeline Gonzalez
Gabrielle Omar
8 3. Princess 2023 Alessandra Soto
4. Princess 2023 Mercedes Moreno
5. Princess 2023 Julia Perez
ATTACHMENTS: Copies of Certificates of Appreciation 2 9
(.'ER'll'llFJlCATE (C)F APPRBCNATI[CN
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition and commendation
for your dedicated service to the
South Gate community during your reign as
MissSoutft (3ate 2019.
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
October 24, 2023
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Cjty of South Gate
CjJ'n'llFNCATE C)FAPPRECNATKJN
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
o0riyu %mos
In recognition and commendation
for your dedicated service to the
South Gate community during your reign as
1st $nzr-up - 'A4issSoutft (3ate 2019.
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
October 24, 2023
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Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Ju(ia )l(ejtxi*u Perez
In recognition and commendation
for your dedicated service to the
South Gate community during your reign as
PfinceSS-20l9MissSout6 (3ate (:ourt.
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
October 24, 2023
12 Cjty o[ Soufh Gate
C:EJKJt'JUFllCATE C)F APPRE(,!ATNC)N
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
)lsfirey-'Mto(e garcia
In recognition and commendation
for your dedicated service to the
South Gate community during your reign as
Princem-20l9MissSoutf't (jate Court.
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
October 24, 2023
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Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition and commendation
for your dedicated service to the
South Gate community during your reign as
Ptiixcem-2019MissSouth (jate(:ourt.
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
October 24, 2023
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Presented by the South Gate City Couneil
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' Soutft gate Cfu;tm6trgf,Commer;ce.
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Ptrsidtant
In recognition of a successful
2023 State ofthe CayEvent.
Thank you for your hard work and dedicated
service to. the business community,
aMaria &el:Pilar Avalps,a:Mayoffi
Ogtober 24', 2023
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Pr-esented by the South Gate City Council
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South (3ate (:ham6tr,gf.(:umintite
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'TAce PmMent
In recognition of a successful
' 2023Stateof.tbaCi5Evtnt.
, Tharik you-for yqur har.d work.and dedicated
a service to the business community.
Mari-a apl Pilar Avalos, Mayor
Oc'jober 24, 2023
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CERl['llFNCATE €)FAPPREmTNCN
Presented by the SouthaGate (,ity Council
on-B-6hal-f of'the Citizens of Soutli Gate to:
South (3ate (:ftam6erof(:omqrce
Mctorl6arara
In re"cognition of a s,ucees'sful
2023 State gftfte CayEvtttt
Thaffik you for your hard work and dedicated
sepvice to the b-usinesg'c6'ffimunity.
Majia del P-ilar Ayalos, Mayor
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19 Item No. 5
CffYMANAOER'S OFFICE
ocr i 2 2023
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Cid of South Gate
CITY COUNCIL
AGENIDA IBTLL
For the Special Meeting ofi October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Human Resources
Humm Resources Director:
ilton
City Manager:
2eHers
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW AND PROMOTED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023
PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired and promoted full-time employees in the month of September 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during September 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 month of September 2023:
Employee Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted
From
Giselle
Hernandez
Marketing &
Community
Engagement
Manager
City Manager Administration 10/19/15 9/25/23 Acting
Management
Analyst
Aaron Rico
Correa
Police Officer Police Patrol 03/13/23 09/1 8/23 Police Recruit
Abdiel Delgado Police Officer Police Patrol 03/13/23 09/1 8/23 Police Recruit
Brian Alexis
Medrano
Police Officer Police Patrol 09/1 8/23
Michael
Anthony Meza
Police Officer Police Patrol 03/28/23 09/1 8/23 Police Recruit
20 Jesus Ramon
Osorio
Police Officer Police Patrol 08/16/20 09/1 8/23 Police Recruit
ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation
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23 Giselle Hernandez
Marketing & Community
Engagement Manager
City Manager
Promotion Date: 9/25/23
Original Hire Date: 10/19/15
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Aaron Rico Correa
Police Officer
Police
Promotion Date: 9/18/23
Original Hire Date: 3/13/23
26 Abdiel Delgado
Police Officer
Police
Promotion Date: 9/18/23
Original Hire Date: 3/13/23
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Meza
Police Officer
Police
Promotion Date: 9/18/23
Original Hire Date: 3/28/23
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Item No. 6
Ciffl of South Gate
CITY COUNCIL
AGENJDA BNLL
For the Special Meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager's Office
SUBJECT: POWERPOINT PRESENT ATION BY SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION (SCF)
PURPOSE: To receive a PowerPoint presentation by Southeast Community Foundation (SCF).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None. The City Council will consider receiving a PowerPoint presentation by Southeast Community Foundation (SCF) on the tutoring program for Spring & Summer 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ANALYSIS: None.
BACKGROUND: None.
ATT ACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation
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Tutor Pro r=amg
IXL.Assessme-nt Findin-gs
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Average tutoring hours by grade, Spring & Summer 2023
15.0 10.0
l 2 3
Tutoig Hours by Grade
36 How much did students progress in English?
Average pre and post test results in English by grade, South Gate, Spring 2023 Average Starting and Current ELA Scores by Grade
Scores & grade level
0-99= Kinder level
100-1 99= 1 ' grade
200-299= 2"d grade
300-399= 3'd grade
400-499= 4th grade
500-599= 5'h grade
600-699= 6th grade
700-799= 7'h grade l 1 2 2 3 3
800-899= 8'h grade
37 How much did students progress in English?
Average pre and post test results in English by grade, South Gate, Summer 2023 700
650
Scores & grade level
0 -9C Kinder level
1 00-1 99= 1 a' grade
2 00-299= 2"d grade
3 00-399= 3'd grade
4 00-499= 4'h grade
5 00-599= 5'h grade
6 00-699= 6'h grade
7 00-79C 7th grade
8 00-899= 8'h grade
600
500
400
300
200
100 57
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Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Pre Post Pre
K 1 st 7th 8th
Post
38 How much did students progress in math?
Average pre and post test results in math by grade, South Gate, Spring 2023 Average Starting and Current Math Scores by Grade 300
Scores & grade level
0-99= Kinder level
1 00-'I 99= 1 "t grade
2 00-299= 2"d grade
3 00-399= 3'd grade
4 00-499= 4'h grade
5 00-599= 5'h grade
6 00-699= 6'h grade
7 00-799= 7'h grade
8 00-899= 8th grade
200
100
4-
39 How much did students progress in math?
Average pre and post test results in math by grade, South Gate, Summer 2023 600
510 523
500
400
Scores & grade level
0-99= Kinder level
100-199= 1" grade
200-299= 2"d grade
300-399= 3'd grade
400-499= 4'h grade
500-599= 5th grade
300
200
100
600-699= 6'h grade
700-799= 7'h grade
800-899= 8th grade
430
145
171
220 238 229
279
299
363
340
355 367
Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 8th
40 How many students advanced a grade level?
Grade level change at end of tutoring program, South Gate, 2023 '8E%
ELA !t.iith
§ mcedgtadelevel § Samegelevel § Decreasedgradelevel 41 How many students advanced a grade level?
Pre and post grade levels, all grade levels, South Gate, 2023 ELA Starting Level ELA Current Level Math Starting Level Math Current Level ): Starting above grade level 6 Starting at gmde level ffi Starting below grade level 42 H TUT
SOUTHEAST
COMMUNi -
43 CITYMANAGER'S OFflCE
MEMORANDUM oc"r i a 2023
TO:
FROM:
Chiis Jeffers, City Manager
DATE: October 18, 2023
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 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 24, 2023, at 5:15 p.m.:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Governi'nent Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) a. Estate of Victor Nava v. City of South Gate
b. Aurelia Enache v. City of South Gate
2. CONSmER THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Pursuant to Goveri'unent Code Section 54957(b)(1)
a. City Manager
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office immediately. 44