SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at
5:30 p.m.
AMENDED
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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City Officials
MAYOR, Gil Hurtado
CITY CLERK, Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR, Maria Davila
CITY TREASURER, Jose De La Paz
COUNCIL MEMBER, Maria del Pilar Avalos
CITY MANAGER, Rob Houston
COUNCIL MEMBER, Joshua Barron
CITY ATTORNEY, Raul F. Salinas
COUNCIL MEMBER, Al Rios
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Meeting Schedule
1 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.
Call to Order/Roll Call
CALL TO ORDER:
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
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 May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19 - 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week. (PW)
Documents:
Item 1 Report 05142024.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring the month of May as Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring May 2024, as Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month. (CM)
Documents:
2 Item 2 Report 05142024.pdf
3. Proclamation declaring the month of May as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring May 2024, as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month. (PARKS
)
Documents:
Item 3 Report 05142024.pdf
4. Presentation by the Long Beach Conservation Corp (PowerPoint Presentation)
The City Council will consider receiving and filing an update on the past and upcoming activities from the Conservation Corp of Long Beach. (PARKS) Documents:
Item 4 Report 05142024.pdf
5. Proclamation celebrating May 27, 2023 as Memorial Day
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring May 27, 2024, as Memorial Day. (PARKS)
Documents:
Item 5 Report 05242024.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. Maria Heredia v. City of South Gate
b. Alejandrina Ubiarco Gonzalez v. City of South Gate, et al.
Documents:
Closed Session Memorandum 05142024.pdf
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: Rob Houston, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors Hourly Employees
3 Employee Organizations: SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA, SGPMA, SGPOA Special Meeting Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on May 9, 2024, at 8:20 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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PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
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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 4 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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Declaring
National Public Works Week
May 19 - 25, 2024
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the
public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of South Gate; and
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public wanodrkesmpprloofyeesessioantaalsllwlehVoe1asreOfengOgVineeremrns,emntamnaffetrhse, private.sector which are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation's
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solid waste systems, public buildings, and other
structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and ilteaidserins, thaen !ucbhlilcldriennterelnst fsoorutthhe GciattiezentsO, cgiavljnc knanaowledge of, andOtfothmealimntpaOin1taannceonOfpoiunbg,inWteOrreksst and upnudberliscIanwdoln!s programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the year 2024 marks the 64'h Annual National Public Works Week. sponsored by the American Public
Works Association.
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Declaring
Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024
WHEREAS, in the United States, Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Mental Health Month, is typically observed in May with a history dating back over 70 years; and
TVHEREAS, our society has come to understand that mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
TVHEREAS, as mental health advocates, our goal is to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote strategies for maintaining mental well-being; and
TVHEREAS, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to focus on our family, friends, and co-workers' emotional, psychological, and social well- being; and
WHEREAS, with the understanding that "language matters," when discussing mental health, choose words that promote understanding, empathy, and support and avoid stigmatizing language and instead focus on compassion and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, remember that mental health is essentia], and seeking heap is a sign of strength so if you or someone you know is struggling, you are encouraged to reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted support network; and
TVHEREAS, together, we can create a more compassionate and supportive environment for mental well-being.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 14'h day of May 2024, that I, Gil Hurtado, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council, hereby proclaim May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month and urge everyone to become more aware of their mental health, and to instill good mental health practices in their children, families, and friends. 7 Item No. 3
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Declaring
Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month
May 2024
TVHEREAS, Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Montli was established through a collaborative effort across the countiy to promote water safety and drowning prevention; and
TVHEREAS, each year, drowning incidents impact hundreds of families resulting in treatment in emergency depaitments, including hospital stays and potential life-altering and permanent disabilities of residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the California Depaitment of Public Health reports 3,693 deaths due to drowning from 2016 to 2022 among Californians, 2,931 hospitalizations, and 9,734 emergency room visits for non-fatal drowning; and
T)VHEREAS, the City of South Gate ac)cnowledges the public significance of the California Water Safety Strategy which highlights knowledge gaps, major priorities, and action areas where focus is required to reduce the burden of drowning across the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Gate has its own considerations and context for drowning prevention including Leain-to-Swim programs for all ages, water safety awareness events, water safety educational campaigns, and emergency preparation training such as CPR and lifeguarding classes; and
TVHERP,AS, the City of South Gate, and the community at large, acknowledge that drowning is a complex issue and that progress in reducing the burden and occurrence of fatal and non-fatal drowning requires collaboration between different sectors and stakeholders with diverse perspectives and approaches.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 14th day of May 2024, that I, Gil Hurtado, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council, hereby proclaim May 2024 as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month and commend the South Gate Aquatics staff for their professionalism, commitment and efforts in preventing drowning and keeping members of our community safe as they enjoy our amazing Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium and fuither remind ev one to be safer in and around the water this summer and all year long. 8 Item No. 4
City of South Gate
CITY COUNCIL
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For the Special Meeting of) May 14, 2024
Originating Department: Parks and Recreation
nepartmentrreaa: A < ciHwanager:
Steve Costley / Rob Houston
SUBJECT: LONG BEACH CONSERV ATION CORP UPDATE REPORT PURPOSE: To provide the City Council and community with an update on current and past activities between tlie Conservation Corp of Long Beach ("CCLB") and the City of South Gate.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider receiving and filing an update on the past and upcoming activities from the Conservation Corp of Long Beach.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
UPDATE: The Conservation Corps of Long Beach has forged an extremely strong partnership with the City of South Gate. The mutually beneficial relationship provides meaningful job training experience to the young adults in South Gate while also improving and enhancing coini'nunity resources. From educational activities to community and conservation projects, CCLB has, and continues, to provide well rounded training, educational, and career services to the young people of South Gate. Since tlie inception of our partnership, many program participants have transitioned into full-time pennanent employment with the City of South Gate and other public and private partners.
The Director of the CCLB, Dan Knapp, will provide an overview of past and present programs that CCLB and the City of South Gate have participated in together.
ATTACHMENT: None
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WHEREAS, sinceMemorialDayoriginatedonMay30,1868,tohonortliosewliodedicated tlieir lives to foim a new Republic, Ainericans pause to obse+'ve a special day and National lioliday set aside to remember witli dignity and adiniration those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation; and WHEREAS, Memorial Day is designated to pay tribute to our American Soldiers who fought and died so that we inay live in freedom and maintain tlie legacy left to us by our forefatliers; and
WHEREAS, tlielastMondayinMayissetasidetonotjustinoui'ntliosewehavelost,butto celebrate them for making tlie ultimate sacrifice for the greatest cause tliat tlie counhy has ever pursued: one nation, united under God as one people created equal so that we all might live in tlie land of tlie free because of tl'ie brave; and WHEREAS, it is important to sl'iow our gratihide to for all Soldiers, Sailors, Aii'men, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Merchant Mariners who died in tlie service to our Nation that we might continue to enjoy the libeities we so deeply cherisli; and
WHEREAS, from the war to establisli this counti'y, the fight of all figlits to keep this new nation conceived in liberty united as one, and the World Wars that sent our men and women beyond our borders to help those who could not help themselves, America's l'ieroes have fought for tlie values and beliefs that make our counti'y admired around the world; and
WHEREAS, every grave across our state and country that memorializes a fallen hero also represents the ultimate fight to ensure the vision our Founding Fathers engraved on the Liberty Bell: Proclaim libeity throughout all the land unto all inhabitants thereof, and
WHEREAS, the veterans WIIO fought and died for our counti'y helped preserve tlie freedoms and rights guaranteed to all people under the U.S. Constitution; and TVHEREAS, Memorial Day provides us with tlie oppoitunity to reflect and honor the past, to renew aiid pass on our patriotism, and pay tribute to those who died in service to our counhy; and
WHEREAS, we encourage all residents of the City of South Gate to paiticipate in ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support, and recognize the conti'ibutions of our fallen warriors.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 14ih day of May 2024 that I, Gi} Hurtado, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby declare May 27, ' Dayintributeandhonortothosewlio1osttheirlivesinthenameoffreedoin. 10 CnYMANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM MAY 0 8 2024
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Rob Houston, City Manager
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney
May 8, 2024
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 14, 2024
The following items should be listed on the Closed Session Agenda for the Special City Council Meeting of the City of South Gate on May 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) a. Maria Heredia v. City of South Gate
b. Alejandrina Ubiarco Gonzalez v. City of South Gate, et al.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Governn'ient Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: City Manager
Rob Houston
Unrepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors Hourly Employees
Employee Organizations: SGMEA
SGPMMA
SGDMA
SGPMA
SGPOA
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office immediately. 11