CITY OF SOUTH GATE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Gil Hurtado, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Maria Moscoso, Faith and Hope Lutheran Church PLF.DGE OF
ALLEGIANCE: Manuel Arana, Police Captain
ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Gil Hurtado, Vice Mayor Maria Davila, Council Member Joshua Barron, and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Raul F. Salinas EXCUSED/ABSENT Council Member Maria del PilarAvalos l
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HOUSING Following the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council approved items A, B & C by motion of Council Member Barron and seconded by Council Member Rios.:
a. Resolution No. 2024-21-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, receiving and approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan; b. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan; and
C. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to enter into agreements with eligible subrecipient in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Ana explained the Annual Action Plan and the CDBG funds that will be allocated along with explanations on the programs.
Mayor Hurtado asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this item. Seeing no one step forward; Mayor Hurtado closed the audience portion.
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HOUSING CONI"'D Council Member Barron asked how the application process would go.
Council Member Rios asked if anything was discussed about doing changes at Hollydale.
Vice Mayor Davila asked about the covid relief and new tenants.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos excused; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS A resident encouraged the public and council members to visit the library for activities.
Jasmine Valencia addressed the homeless situation and provided suggestions for solutions for the homeless crisis.
Mirna Gutierrez addressed high crime rates and residents feeling unheard.
Odalis Navarro spoke on the limited access to healthcare in the community.
Liz Ruiz asked if there was an update on the sidewalk revisions happening on Long Beach Blvd. She also spoke on air quality near the area she resides.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS William Campana, Building Official, had nothing to report.
Steve Costley, Director of Parks and Recreation, announced the student of the year event and scholarship awards. He also announced the opening of new art exhibits.
Arturo Cervantez, Director of Public Works, spoke on the projects and who to contact regarding more information on current construction schedules.
Wendy O'Kelly, Director of Finance, spoke on the upcoming yearly budget meeting.
Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, announced new positions that are open to apply.
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REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Manuel Arana, Police Captain, spoke on the Autism Awareness event occurring at South Gate Park.
Rob Houston, City Manager, provided an update on the Car Show and the pay rates of the commissioners.
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney, announced he will be absent as he will attend a conference.
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, corrected that Council Member Avalos is excused and not absent. She also spoke on the CCAC Annual Conference she attended.
Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, asked for clarification if the city is currently going to have a deficit.
Ms. O'Kelly answered that no the city is not going to face a deficit.
Council Member Barron spoke on an event that he encourages staff to attend. He also announced sports coming up.
Council Member Rios spoke on the SELA event happening on June Ist to recognize seniors going to college. He also announced a meeting occurring onApril 15th On what is plaru'ied for the location change.
Vice Mayor Davila spoke on the high number of absences during the eclipse.
Mayor Hurtado met with seniors and needs that they would like. He also asked about the video equipment and when it will be installed.
Mr. Houston provided when it will be able to be installed.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are Consent Calendar Items.
Liz Ruiz, Kauffman, spoke on item 3 and any progress update as well as item 4 and when the hearing will occur for that. She asked why the company on item 5 was not held accountable for the construction and item 9 not having a sidewalk.
Claudia Rivera asked on item 2 why the agenda still states old salary for city council.
Andrea Paulino requested clarification on the monthly $1,900 for city council and if that includes other benefits they currently receive.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CONT'D Mr. Houston stated that the stipend would take effect after the election. He also explained the focus on the stipend does not include the extra allowances council members receive.
Mr. Cervantez provided updates on the sidewalk project and other current projects as well.
Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were approved by motion of Vice Mayor Davila and seconded by Council Member Barron.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos excused; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes (was recused from voting on items 3 and 6).
CITY COUNCIL The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01-CC entitled Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate, Califomia, amending Section 1.04.065.2 (Same - Compensation) of Section 1.04.065 (Salary Of Members - Purpose) of Chapter 1.04 (City Council) of Title I (Administration And Personnel) of the South Gate Municipal Code increasing the City Council and the City Treasurer salary levels during consent calendar.
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LANDSCAPING The City Council made a finding and adopted Resolution No. 2024-22-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, State of California, 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 during consent calendar.
ucnrqsbs & PERMITS The City Council approved items A & B during consent calendar:
a. Resolution No. 2024-23-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, declaring the City's intention to grant a ten-year franchise renewal to Tesoro SoCal Pipeline Company, LLC., to lay and use pipes, ditches, flumes, conduits and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing oil or products thereof, for any and all purposes in, along, across, upon and under the public streets, ways, alleys and places, as the same now or may hereafter exist, within the City of South Gate;
b. Scheduled a Public Hearing for May 14, 2024, to consider the introduction of an Ordinance granting the proposed francliise renewal.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2024 PARKS The City Council approved items A, B & C during consent calendar:
Resolution No. 2024-24-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, to temiinate Contract No. 2022- 84-CC between the City of South Gate and NR Development, Inc., for default effective April 9, 2024, for the Hollydale Community Park Project, City Project No. 607-PRK;
Directed the Mayor to execute a document in a form acceptable to the City Attorney advising NR Development, Inc., and the bonding company that the Agreement has been terminated for default; and Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any related documentation in pursuit of the City's remedies against NR Development, including its bonding company in an effort to complete the Project including, but not limited to, the retention of a successor contractor.
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LANDSCAPmG The City Council approved items A & B during consent calendar:
Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-24-CC with Gannett Fleming, Inc., to provide additional construction management and inspection services for the construction of the Garfield Avenue Complete Street Improvement Project, City Project No. 564-ST, at a cost not to exceed $144,067; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. I in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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SERVICES The City Council approved items A & B during consent calendar:
Agreement (Contract No. 2024-31-CC) with SDI Presence LLC., to provide on-site Supplemental IT support, for one year, in the amount of $104,858; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2024 8 WATER The City Corincil approved items A, B & C during consent calendar:
a. Agreement (Contract No. 2024-32-CC) with Macro Automatics for Professional Engineering Services to implement the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Upgrade, City Project No. 647-WTR, in an amount not to exceed $539,882;
b. Appropriated $225,000 in Water Funds from the unrestricted balance of the Water Fund to fully fund the SCADA Project; and C. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A & B during consent calendar:
a. Accepted completion of construction of the East Alameda Street Sidewalk Improvements Project, City Project No. 660-ST by Sequel Contractors, Inc., effective April 9, 2024; and b. Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office.
10 LAW ENFORCEMENT The City Council approved items A & B during consent calendar:
a. Declared twenty-three (23) Police Department firearms as surplus property; and
b. Authorized the Police Department to exchange the firearms for credit from ProForce Law Enforcement through the Trade-Buy- Back Program to purchase new firearm accessories/reflex sights. 11 PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT
& SELECTION The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-25-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, making certain findings that allow a retired Police Captain-In-Charge to be hired for temporary, part-time employment commencing within the 1 80-day wait period from his retirement from the City of South Gate by motion of Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Vice Mayor Davila
Mr. Arana explained how crucial it is to have Captain Teeples come back as there is a void in recruitment for the Police Department.
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asbrnc'rxorqco'sr'n ROLLCALL:CouncilMemberAvalosexcused;CouncilMember Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
12 WARRANTS The City Council approved the Warrant Register for April 9, 2024, by motion of Vice Mayor Davila and seconded by Mayor Hurtado.
Total of Checks:
Less: Voids
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
Grand Total:
$1,861,153.54
$ ( 1,049.76)
$ (391,934.47)
$1,468,169.31
Cancellations: 98273, 101064,104950, 105296
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos excused; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hurtado adjourned the meeting in memory of Mary Johnson, long time South Gate resident and advocate for students of our communities at 8:10 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 28'h day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
Gil Hurtado, Mayor Yodit G , City Clerk