SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at
5:30 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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
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 1 session will commence at 6:30 p.m.
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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
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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 Independence Day - 4th of July
The City Council will issue a proclamation declaring the 4th of July as Independance Day. (CM)
Documents:
Proclamation - 4th of July.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring July 2024 as "Parks Make Life Better"
The City Council will declare July 2024 as "Parks Make Life Better" Month. (PARKS) Documents:
Proclamation - Parks Make Life Better.pdf
3. Proclamation to Kenneth Anderson Celebrating His Retirement 2 The City Council will present a proclamation to Kenneth Anderson for Retirement in recognition of his 29 years of service to The City of South Gate. (PW) Documents:
Proclamation - Kenneth Anderson Retirement.pdf
4. Introduction of New and Promoted full-time employees hired May 2024
The City Council will introduce New and Promoted full-time employees hired in the Month of May 2024. (HR)
Documents:
Item No. 4 - Report 06252024.pdf
5. Certificate of Appreciation to the South Gate Multicultural Women's Club
The City Council will present a certificate of appreciation to the South Gate Multicultural Women's Club. (CM)
Documents:
Item No. 5 - Report 06252024.pdf
6. Certificate of Appreciation to the Women's Federation for World Peace.
The City Council will present a certificate of appreciation to the Women's Federation for World Peace. (CM)
Documents:
Item No. 6 - Report 06252024.pdf
7. Certificate of Appreciation to the South Gate Chamber of Commerce
The City Council will present a certificate of appreciation to the South Gate Chamber of Commerce. (CM)
Documents:
Item No. 7 - Report 06252024.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. Guadalupe Morales v. City of South Gate
3 Documents:
Closed Session Items
- Special City Council Meeting 06252024.pdf
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREATENED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(D)&(E) One (1) - Potential Case
Special Meeting Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on June 20, 2024, at 9:40 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
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CURFEW
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Declaring
4'h of July 2024
In Honor and Celebration of our Nation's Birth
the 41 "of July is celebrated throughout the United States as a day of independence; and
the residents of the City of South Gate enjoy the freedoms provided by this independence; and
men and women of this City gave their lives to procure these freedoms; and
the City of South Gate is proud to be a part of such a great nation; and
all ages should be able to celebrate the two-hundred thirty- eighth (238) birthday of the United States of America; and The City of South Gate will be hosting a 4' of July Independence Day celebration complete with music,
baseball games, and fireworks. '
NOJg THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 28'h day of June 2024 that I, Gil Hurtado, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and citizens do hereby proclaim the 4' of July as Independence Day in the City of South Gate and urge all residents to honor and celebrate this great day of our nation's birth.
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
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"PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER" MONTH
JULY 2024
WB[EREAS, the month of July represents summer fun and family activities to the people of South Gate and to people across the country; and
WHEREAS, the residents of South Gate traditionally look to our city!s many parks and recreation facilities to provide programs and opportunities that support youth, strengthen families and build community: and
WHEREAS, the City of South Gate supports a strong Parks & Recreation program for its community and believes in "Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs"; and
WHEREAS, our parks help to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of Califomia; and
WHEREAS Parks and Recreation services support more productive workforces, enhance the desirability of locations for business and families, and stimulate tourism revenues to increase a total community development model; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens community image and sense of place, and increases culhiral unity; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation promotes health and wellness and increasing the quality of life for young and old alike; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation fosters human development, helping young people develop and grow into healthy adults, and helping adults continue to live longer; and WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens safety and security and reduces juvenile crime; and
WHEREAS, thousands of South Gate cliildren, adults and seniors benem from the wide range of services, facilities and programs provided by the city and the partner volunteer organizations that provide their valuable services at the City Parks.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Gil Hurtado, Mayor of the City of South Gate, do hereby proclaim the Month of July 2024 as PARKS AND RECRF:ATION MONTH in the City of South Gate and urge all residents to enjoy and recognize the social, physical, mental, economic, environmental and community benefits derived from our beautiful parks and great recreation programs, which provide something of value to everyone.
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
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Presented to
Ketmeth Andersori
In recognition of his 29 years of service
to the City of South Gate
on December 5 1994, Kenneth was hired as a General Maintemnce Worker with the Public Works General Maintenance Division and; in 2015, he was re-titled to Facilities Maintenance Technician H His duties included performing a variety ofsHlled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair, and servicing of maintenance of city buildings, park buildings, playground equipment, commercial pool, and spa equipment. Kemieth also assisted in the graffiti abatement program;
Kenneth's primary role was to maintain city playgrounds. He held an annual playground certification as well as an Aquatic facility operator cenification.
Kenneth will be remembered for his leademhip qualities, dependability, and hands-on approach to solving problems; and Kenneth's dedication, hardworking ethic, and loyalty made him an exemplary employee of the Department;
Kenneth will retire on July 3, 2024, and will be missed by South Gate employees who have the great pleasure and benefit of worHng with this esteemed professional are extremely excited and happyfor him, and wish him the very best as he moves on to the next chapter ofhis life.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BULL
For the Special Meeting o:t: June 25, 2024
Ori a a g artment: Human Resources
Human Resources Director:
amilton
Ciffl Manager:
Rob Houston
SUBJECT: INTRODU
EMPLOYEES HIRED IN
N OF THE NEW AND PROMOTED FULL-TIME
MONTH OF MAY 2024
PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired and promoted full-time employees in the month of May 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list ofnew and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during May 2024.
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 May 2024:
Employee Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted
From
Noerni Guzman Management
Analyst
Community
Development
Administration 05/13/24
Jessica Villalobos Recreation
Coordinator
Parks &
Recreation
Sports Center 05/15/24
Liam Manokoune Community
Services
Officer
Parks &
Recreation
Park Ranger 05/19/24
Nicholas De
Anda
Water Meter
Reader I
Public Works Water 05/28/24
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Louis Arturo
Quezada
Engineering
Technician
Public Works Engineeig 05/20/24
Alejandra Padilla Business
License
Inspector
Administrative
Services
Business
License
05/13/24
Caesar
Castellanos
Police
Officer
Police Patrol 10/30/23 05/12/24 Police
Recruit
Griselda Rivas Police
Records
Specialist
Police Services -
Record5
05/19/24
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Noemi Guzman
Management Analyst
Community Development
Hire Date: 5/13/024
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Liam Manokoune
Community Services Officer
Parks & Recreation
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Water Meter Reader I
Public Works
Hire Date: 5/28/24
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Business License Inspector
Administrative Services
Hire Date: 5/13/24
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Caesar Castellanos
Police Officer
Police
Promotion Date: 5/12 /24
Original Hire Date: 10/30/23
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23 Griselda Rivas
Police Records Specialist
Police
Hire Date: 5/19/24
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TO:
FROM:
Rob Houston, City Manager
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney(25@
DATE: June 19, 2024
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 25, 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 June 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) a. Guadalupe Morales v. City of South Gate
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREATENED LITIGATION Pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(D)&(E) One (1) - Potential Case
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