CITY OF SOUTH GATE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Gil Hurtado, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
INVOCATION Steve Costley, Director of Parks and Recreation
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Gil Hurtado, Vice Mayor Maria Davila, Council Member Maria del Pilar Avalos, Council Member Joshua Barron, and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
Jazmine, Resident, spoke on behalf of her mother and stated there was a sewer line that had been broken. She is asking what the next step in order is to replace the sewer pipeline.
Amy Lu, Community Library, spoke on upcoming events in both community libraries.
Carlos Amador, Palm Pl, corrected his statement for the SEAACA contract. He provided some questions that can be asked to SEAACA for the correct information.
Liz Ruiz, Kauffman, provided an update for the Air Quality Management District and provided a reduction plan that was made to create green spaces.
Mario Dominguez expressed frustration about not having a call-in feature.
Adolfo Varas, a resident, commended the council for showing support for Pride Month. He also announced the next Pride event in Cudahy on June 29th.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS Meredith Elguira, Director of Community Development, announced the closure of the Section 8 wait list and how many applicants they received.
Steve Costley, Director of Parks and Recreation, had nothing to report.
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REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Jose Loera, City Traffic Engineer, had nothing to report.
Wendy O'Kelly, Director of Finance, had nothing to report.
Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, had nothing to report.
Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police, will attend Liutenants Camacho graduation ceremony this upcoming Saturday. He also spoke on speaking on the international level to Law Enforcement leaders.
Rob Houston, City Manager, had nothing to report.
Raúl F. Salinas, City Attorney, had nothing to report.
Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, reminded council to revisit the Technology Master Plan.
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, announced Community Development will celebrate Dora Hernandez's 107° Birthday.
Council Member Avalos thanked the Men's Mental Health event she attended. She also wished a Happy Early Father's Day.
Council Member Barron echoed to revisit the Technology Master Plan.
Council Member Rios spoke on updates at the Southeast Campus.
Vice Mayor Davila spoke on concerns of where the students will be able to park and will add parking concerns to residents. She also spoke about some events she attended along with graduations.
Mayor Hurtado presented Adolfo Varas the LGBTQ proclamation. He also spoke on events he attended.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 were approved by motion of Vice Mayor Davila and seconded by Mayor Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Council Member Avalos, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes (recused from item 2).
Mario Dominguez, San Miguel Ave, requested if Pacific Pipeline can use funds for the splashpad. He also spoke on item 3 and feels the city is not being fair to residents as parking is a challenge.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CONT'D Carlos Amador, 9293 Park Ave, spoke on the issue regarding Southern Ave with parking.
Mr. Houston spoke on the issue of parking on Southern Ave. 1 LICENSES & PERMITS The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Ordinance No. 2024-03-CC entitled Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, granting a ten-year franchise from April 9, 2024, through and including April 8, 2034, to Pacific ipeline System, LLC., to use, maintain, repair and replace a single ipeline beneath specified public streets. together with related appurtenances, for transmitting and distributing oil and oil products, within the City; and
Appropriated the fees estimated in the amount of $24,348 to the General Fund Reserve.
STREETS/SIDEWALKSI
LANDSCAPING The City Council made a finding and adopted Resolution No. 2024-43-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.
PLANNNG COMM
APPEALS The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Resolution No. 2024-44-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California prohibiting overnight parking on portions of Southern Avenue and Southern Place adjacent to South Gate Park between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. of the day following; and
Approved finding that the Resolution prohibiting overnight parking is exempt from CEQ.
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ELECTION ADMIN The City Council unanimously approved items A, B, C & D during Consent Calendar:
Resolution No. 2024-45-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday.
November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers and render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, b. Resolution No. 2024-46-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving regulations for Candidates for Elective Office pertaining to Candidates' Statement submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; Resolution No. 2024-47-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, to resolve a tie vote by lot using the Coin Toss Method for Elective Offices in the event of a tie vote at the November 5, 2024, Municipal Election; and d. Authorized the City Clerk to issue a notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024.
PERSONNEL - MOU BETW
CITY & EMPLEE GROUPS The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Resolution No. 2024-48-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving the comprehensive successor Agreement (Contract No. 2024-48-CC) between the City and the South Gate Executive Management for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute the comprehensive successor Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT
& SELECTION The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Resolution No. 2024-49-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, to Repeal Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan); and Certain terms and conditions of employment.
TOWING POLICIESI
SERVICES The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 3396 with Mr. C's Towing of South Gate, Inc., for the adjustments of towing and storage fees; Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING/ADMIN The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Accepted completion of construction effective June 7, 2024, of The Boulevard Project, constructed by Sequel Contractors, Inc.; Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office;
c. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-11-CC with FCG to fund additional construction management and inspection services that were required for The Boulevard Project, in an amount not-to- exceed $29,287; and
d. Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
9 REMOVED FROM
THE AGENDA
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CITY FACILITES
MANAGEMENT The City Council unanimously approved a Purchase Order to fund Southern California Edison Service Request No. 7590554408 which is necessary to secure dedicated service to the South Gate Police Station required as a part of the South Gate Police Department HVAC System, City Project No. 667-GEN, in the amount of $64,724 during Consent Calendar.
11 FINANCIAL MGMT The City Council unanimously adopted the City's Annual Statement of Investment Policy during Consent Calendar.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
The City Council unanimously approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar:
a. An excess workers' compensation insurance policy with Safety National, through Alliant for a one-year term of July 1, 2024, through July 1, 2025, with a premium in the amount of $197,408; Authorized payment, in the amount of $197,408, to Alliant for the policy issued by Safety National; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute the "Request to Bind Coverage," "Program Commitment Agreement," or similar contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
13 CITY COUNCIL The City Council unanimously received the Council Strategic Goal List and reviewed proposed priority project list designed to support the City Council Goal list. Approved Council Goals and priority project list to set Mr. Houston presented the goals in a prioritized manner with the first goal being Public Safety.
Mario Dominguez suggested 3 projects that could be added as goals for the city that will benefit the residents.
Liz Ruiz, Kauffman, expressed the need for more community engagement and asked what the metrics are for these goals.
Council Member Barron asked if there was a metrics plan to let residents know.
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13 CITY COUNCIL CONT'D Mr. Houston stated that there will be a thorough metrics plan for a more thorough understanding.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Council Member Avalos, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
DEVELOPMENT The City Council unanimously received and filed the City of South Gate ADU Program by motion of Council Member Avalos and seconded by Mayor Hurtado.
Sandra Varela presented the ADU program and stated the goal is to increase the number of affordable housing.
Mayor Hurtado asked if there are any restrictions on what they can and can't do for ADU.
Mario Dominguez asked if Residents are able to build rooms.
Council Member Rios asked how many ADU's are built on average.
Council Member Avalos asked a question on garage conversions.
Ms. Elguira stated the JADU and ADU units in the past 3 years.
Council Member Barron asked for confirmation on getting certification on the occupancy. He also asked for solar panel confirmation.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Council Member Avalos, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
15 WARRANTS The City Council unanimously approved the Warrant Register for June 11, 2024.
Total of Checks: $1,509,724.09
Less: Voids $ (0.00)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (243,554.31)
Grand Total: $1,266,169.78
ROLL CALL: Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Council Member Avalos, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hurtado unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Barron.
PASSED and APPROVED this 23d day of July 2024.
ATTEST:
Gil Hurtado, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk