CITY OF SOUTH GATE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Vice Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
INVOCATION Steve Costley, Director of Parks and Recreation
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Giselle Hernandez, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT 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 Attorney Raúl F. Salinas
ABSENT/EXCUSED Mayor Gil Hurtado
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS Julie Hernandez, Hollydale Library, encouraged the community for engagement with Library activities.
Email: Mario Dominguez stated that he is disappointed there is no call-in feature discussion on the agenda. He also expressed gratitude to Mr. De La Paz for leading the council in the Technology masterplan update.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS Arturo Cervantez, Director of Public Works, reported on the CIP presentation. He spoke on the Watermain replacement project, Tweedy Mile Street Project, and project schedules.
Steve Costley, Director of Parks and Recreation, announced the 4"h of July events and timeline. He also announced the Concerts on the Park that will begin in August
Meredith Elguira, Director of Community Development, had nothing to report.
Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, provided jobs that are available to apply.
Captain Perez, representing Chief of Police Darren Arakawa, announced events being put on by South Gate PD.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
REPORTS AND COMMENT:
ROM CITY OFFICIAL:
CONT'D Robert Houston, City Manager, spoke on the progress of requesting a call- in feature and how there is no room for the City Clerk to be able to take on the responsibility. He is continuing to research the budget for that.
Raúl F. Salinas, City Attorney, had nothing to report.
Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, had nothing to report.
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, had nothing to report.
Council Member Avalos spoke on attending a celebration for the 107th year old resident. She also attended the Vector Control meeting and South Gate High School graduation. She also spoke on the Hot Dog cookout for employees and upcoming elections misinformation.
Council Member Barron extended thanks for the successful Hotdog cookout and contributions. He also spoke on the SG High graduation and expressed pride for students being accepted to many colleges. Lastly announced the Charter banquet for the Kiwanis club.
Council Member Rios also echoed comments from the Hotdog cookout.
He provided insight on the upcoming election and getting involved.
Vice Mayor Davila also echoed comments for the Hotdog cookout. She also confirmed the adjournment of Luis Hernandez and Ezra Quintanilla, grandson of Chris Lopez, South Gate employee.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 were approved by motion of Council Member Avalos and seconded by Vice Mayor Davila.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Barron, yes (recused from 8, 10, 15, 16); Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes (recused from 5); Mayor Hurtado, excused.
Email: Mario Dominguez spoke on item 16 and stated that the City should be able to use CDBG funds for the splashpad he has been requesting.
STREETS/SIDEWALKSI
LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A, B, C & D during Consent Calendar:
a. Addendum No. 2 to Resolution 2021-61-CC ("Addendum No. 2") entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving Addendum No. 2 to the Transfer Agreement
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
STREETS/SIDEWALKSI
LANDSCAPING CONT'D No. 2021 RPLLARO5 (Addendum No. 2 to Contract No. 2021- 146-CC) between the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe, Clean Water Program - Regional 'und Program ("Transfer Agreement") to receive the Fiscal Yea 023/24 funding allocation of $346,000 awarded for the Urba Orchard Project;
Appropriated the $346,000 in Measure W Funds to be transferred to the Urban Orchard Project and authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to make any budget adjustments needed to carry out this recommended action;
c. Authorized the Mayor to sign Addendum No. 2; and
d. Authorized the City Manager to execute and submit all other documents pertaining to Addendum No. 2.
STREETS/SIDEWALKSI
LANDSCAPING The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-50-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, adopting the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program Project List for Fiscal Year 2024/25 to program (a) $200,000 in Senate Bill I funds for the Annual Sidewalk Grinding Program, (b) $1,496,369 in Senate Bill I funds for the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Phase IV, City Project No. 699-ST, (c) $250,000 in Senate Bill 1 funds for the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Phase V, City Project No. 637-ST, (d) $500,000 in Senate Bill 1 funds for the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Phase X, for a total of $2,200,000 in Senate Bill 1 funds during Consent Calendar.
STREETSSIDEWALKSI
LANDSCAPING The City Council made a finding and adopted Resolution No. 2024-51-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, ursuant to the emergency contracting procedures of the South Gat Tunicipal Code and the California Public Contract Code during Conser Calendar.
4 PERSONNEL ADMIN The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-52-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving and adopting an updated consolidated pay during Consent Calendar.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
TWEEDY MILE ADVISORY
BOARD The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. The Tweedy Mile Advisory Board's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
Resolution No. 2024-53-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, declaring the City's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for the Parking and Business Improvement Area (known as the Tweedy Mile Business District) Business License and scheduling a Public Hearing for July 23, 2024.
WASTEWATER MGMT The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2020-53-CC (" Amendment No. 2") with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc., to extend management services for the Industrial Waste Program and Fat, Oil, and Grease Control Program for one year, not-to-exceed amount of $56,760; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2020-53-CC in a form approved by the City Attorney.
STREETS/SIDEWALKS/
LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 2021-147-CC with BKF Engineers, Inc., for additional design and construction support services for the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Project, Phase I, II, III and IV, City Project Nos. 659-ST and 699-ST, in an amount not to-exceed $116,230; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
8 CITY FACILITIES MGMT The City Council approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2022-41-CC with
Honeywell International Inc., ("Agreement") to replace the existing chiller of the Sports Center HVAC System, at a cost not to exceed $106,000;
Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2022-41-CC in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
SITY FACILITIES MGMT
CONT'D c. Authorized the City Manager to approve amendments up to a cumulative amount of $30,000 to be funded with budgeted funds.
STREETSSIDEWALKSI
LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2022-122-CC with Mark Thomas, Inc., to fund additional construction management and inspection services that were provided for the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Project, Phase I, II, and III, City Project Nos. 659-ST and 699-ST, in an amount not-to-exceed $90,639; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
10 PARKS The City Council approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar:
a. Management Agreement (Contract No. 2024-52-CC) dated June 25, 2024 ("Agreement") with Goals Soccer Centers California LLC D/B/A Sofive extending the length of contract from 2-years to 5-years and increasing the concession fee;
Appointed the Director of Parks & Recreation as the City Agent to act on behalf of the City in matters required for the successful execution of this agreement; and
c. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
COMMUNITY DEV/
HOUSING The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Renewal of the Reimbursement Agreement (Contract No. 2024-53- CC) between the LCAI Cities and the City of Bell for shelter beds in the Salvation Army Bell Shelter in an amount not to exceed $31, 087 provided that the LCAI cities have each approved the Agreement; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to the required approvals stated above.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
PERSONNEL - MOU BETW
CITY & EMPLEE GROUPS The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Side Letter of Agreement (Contract No. 2024-54-CC) with the South Gate Professional Mid-Management Association regarding bilingual pay; and
Authorized the Mayor to execute the Side Letter of Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
13 WATER The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-54-CC with Unified Field Services Corporation for additional work required for theHawkins North and South Tank Rehabilitation, City Project No. 645-WTR in an amount not-to-exceed $120,242; and
Authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2023 - 54-CC.
DATA PROCESSING
SERVICES The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. The procurement for a server, storage area network (SAN), licensing and professional services from Dell, Quadbridge and SH IQ, in the amount of $326,776: and
Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Dell, Quadbridge, and SHI HQ for infrastructure hardware and professional services.
SPORASCENTER MANT The City Council approved items A & 3 during Consent Calendar:
a. Change Order #2 of Sports Center and Swim Stadium Audio project for electrical work with installation of projectors and wireless microphone capabilities in the amount of $7,045; and b. Appropriated General Funds in the amount of $7,045.
16 PARKS The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Change Order #1 with Z&K Consultants, Inc., to provide construction management and inspection services for the construction of the South Gate Park Fence Project, City Project No. 550-PRK, in an amount not to exceed $40,684; and
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
16 PARKS CONT'D Authorized the Director of Parks & Recreation to sign Change Order #1.
17 MINUTES The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. The Special and Regular Meeting minutes of May 14, 2024; and b. The Special and Regular Meeting minutes of May 28, 2024. 18 WARRANTS The City Council approved the Warrant Register for June 25, 2024, by motion of Council Member Rios and seconded by Council Member Avalos.
Total of Checks: $6,169,220.88
Less: Voids (89.06)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (410.962.22)
Grand Total: $5,758,169.60
Cancellations: 106100, 106187
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, excused.
ADJOURNMENT Council Member Avalos adjourned the meeting in memory of Luis Hernandez and Ezra Quintanilla, grandson of Chris Lopez, South Gate employee at 7:24 pm.
PASSED and APPROVED this 23rd day of July 2024.
ATTEST:
Giltate
Gil Hurtado, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk