Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Pastor Marta Moscoso, Faith and Hope Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chris Jeffers, City Manager
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. Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of CUP No. 857 authorizing the continued operation of a parcel delivery service at 9350 Rayo Avenue The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Conduct a public hearing, pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Table 11.51-1 and Section 11.50.040 (B); b. Consider accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Consider adopting the findings as outlined in City Council Resolution No. _______
(Attachment A); and
d. Consider accepting Staffs strong recommendation to overturn the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 857, and to adopt City Council Resolution No. _____
, issuing that Permit.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
e. Staff strongly recommends that the City Council take the action and adopt the Resolution specified in paragraph "d" above. However, if the majority of the City Council chooses not to adopt that Resolution, then in order to establish a definitive record of the City Council's action on the matter, the City Council can express its decision to uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 857 by adopting alternative City Council Resolution No. _______
(Attachment B).
Documents:
Item 1 Report 11282023.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
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
and
12 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.
2. Ordinance No. 2023-05-CC authorizing an amendment to the CALPERS contract to implement a cost sharing program between the City of South Gate and the unrepresented Executive Management Group The City Council will consider waiving the reading in full and adopting Ordinance No. 2023-05-CC
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 Executives effective on December 31, 2023. (HR) Documents:
Item 2 Report 11282023.pdf
3. 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 3 Report 11282023.pdf
4. Resolution directing staff to amend the City's consolidated pay schedule to update hourly pay rates for various positions to conform to the minimum wage law effective Jan. 1, 2024 The City Council will consider adopting a
Resolution
directing staff to amend the City's consolidated pay schedule to update the hourly pay rates for Intern, Recreation Leader I, Recreation Leader II, Recreation Leader III, Recreation Leader IV, and Student Worker to conform to the minimum wage law effective January 1, 2024. (HR) Documents:
Item 4 Report 11282023.pdf
5. Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-70-CC with HF&H Consultants, LLC., extending term, adding scope of services and compensation for solid waste collector transition management services The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving
Amendment No. 5
to Contract No. 2021-70-CC
with HF&H Consultants, LLC., to extend the contract term through June 30, 2024, and to provide solid waste management services in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000; b. Appropriating $60,000 from the Refuse Fund balance to fund Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-70-CC; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-70-CC in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 11282023.pdf
6. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-77-CC with Z&K Consultants, Inc., for additional construction management and Inspection services for the Hollydale Community Park Renovation Project, City Project No. 607-PRK The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving
Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-77-CC
with Z&K Consultants, Inc., to provide additional construction management and inspection services for the Hollydale Community Park Renovation, City Project No. 607-PRK, at a not to exceed cost of $74,816; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 11282023.pdf
7. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-66-CC with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI for the construction of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving CCO No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-66-CC with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI, to stripe additional crosswalks and pavement markings as a part of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST, in the amount of $56,600; b. Transferring $30,000 in Measure M Funds from the Public Works Department, Streets Division Operating Budget to the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST to fully fund the Project; and c. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 2.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 11282023.pdf
8 .
Change Order No. 1 and 2 to Contract No. 2023-58-AC with Executive Management Security Services (MSS) extending park security service The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a. Approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,075 to Contract No. 2023-58-AC with Executive Management Security Services; b. Approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $43,290 to Contract No. 2023-58-AC with Executive Management Security Services; and c. Authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to execute both Change Orders in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 11282023.pdf
9. Agreement with Convergint Technologies, LLC., to replace security cameras for the Police Department The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with Convergint Technologies, LLC., to replace security cameras in the amount of $97,248; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 11282023.pdf
10. State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2023-2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds (STEP) The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing utilization of the 2023-2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("STEP") Grant Funds in the amount of $130,000 for overtime, equipment, and training expenses; b. Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $123,132 for overtime salaries, $2,875 for equipment, and $3,993 for training expenses; and c. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the STEP Grant Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 10 Report 11282023.pdf
11. State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement for 2021 The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing utilization of 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds in the amount of $72,000 for law enforcement equipment to address civil unrest, crowd control and active shooters; b. Increasing the Fiscal Year 2023/24 revenue projection in Account Number 232-541 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant) to $72,000; c. Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $72,000 to Account Number 232-541-21-6204 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant - Small Tools and Equipment); and d. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement for Grant Year 2021.
Documents:
Item 11 Report 11282023.pdf
12. Grant Deed from Aces Restaurant Corp for Right-of-Way Easement at 8012 Long Beach Boulevard for street purposes The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Accepting a Grant Deed from Aces Restaurant Corp, a California corporation, to secure right-of-way for street purposes as part of the development located 8012 Long Beach Boulevard, at no cost to the City; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance in a form acceptable the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 12 Report 11282023.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
13. Homeless Census Report
The City Council will consider receiving and filing a report on the South Gate 2023 Homeless Census Report by City Net. (CM) Documents:
Item 13 Report 11282023.pdf
14. Warrant register for November 28, 2023
The City Council will consider approving the Warrants and Cancellations for November 28, 2023: (ADMIN SVCS) Total of Checks: $2,985,989.09
Voids: ($ 48.18) Total Payroll Deductions:
($ 417,987.20)
Grand Total: $2,567,953.71
Cancellations: 103079, 103587
Documents:
Item 14 Report 11282023.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on November 22, 2023, at 1:35 p.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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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 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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