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 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.
Emails for public comment received prior to 12pm on the day of the Council Meeting will be summarized by the City Clerk, not read in its entirety. A copy of the email will be provided to the City Council and will also be available at the City Clerk's Office for public review. A copy of each email will be recorded for public record and noted on the official minutes of tonight's meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Pastor Ernesto Trejo, South Gate Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer
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.
Public Hearings
1. Resolution declaring the City’s Intention to Approve an amendment to the CalPERS contract for cost sharing program for South Gate Division Management Association, South Gate Police Management Association, and South Gate Police Officers’ Association
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on a request to consider adopting a Resolution
giving notice of the City's intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to provide employee cost sharing of an additional 1% for the local miscellaneous members in the SGDMA (for a total of 2%), an additional 1% for the classic local police officers in the SGPMA (for a total of 2%), and for an initial 1% for new (“PEPRA”) local police members in both the SGPOA and SGPMA. (HR)
Documents:
Item 1 Report 8132024.pdf
Comments From The Audience - Non-Agenda Items
During this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and not on this agenda. Comments from the audience will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; unless authorized by the Mayor, the time limit may not be extended by utilizing another member's time. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. The collective initial period of time for comments from the audience shall be limited to 45 minutes. Any speaker that did not get a chance to speak during this segment due to the 45-minute limitations will be able to speak at the end of the meeting prior to adjournment.
Note: The City Council desires to provide all members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council. Nevertheless, obscene language, comments intended to disrupt/interfere, other actions which disrupt the progress of the meeting or slanderous comments will not be tolerated and may result in ejection and/or may constitute a violation of South Gate Municipal Code Section1.04.110.
Reports And Comments From City Officials
During this time, members of the City Council will report on matters pertaining to their service on various intergovernmental boards and commissions as a representative of the City pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234. City Council Members will also have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda.
Consent Calendar Items
Agenda Items
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
and
12 are Consent Calendar Items. All items including Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts, may be approved by adoption of the Consent Calendar, individually and collectively by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. Members of the public are permitted to speak on any item listed but their time period is limited to three (3) minutes in total.
Any motion to introduce or adopt an Ordinance on the Consent Calendar shall be: (1) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and introduce the Ordinance or (2) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance, as appropriate.
2. Resolution declaring a continued emergency 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
The City Council will consider making a finding and adopting a Resolution
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. (PW) Documents:
Item 2 Report 8132024.pdf
3. Resolution approving the creation of one additional Associate Engineer Position in the Public Works Department The City Council will consider adopting a
Resolution
to approve the creation of one additional Associate Engineer position in the Public Works Department. (HR) Documents:
Item 3 Report 8132024.pdf
4. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 1886 with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP for Code Enforcement legal services The City Council will consider: (ATTY)
a.
Approving
Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment”) to Contract No. 1886
with the law firm of Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP (“Firm”) increasing their hourly rate for Code Enforcement Legal Services; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 4 Report 8132024.pdf
5. Agreement with Tetra Tech for Design Services for PFAS Treatment System for South Gate Park Wells The City Council will consider: (PW)
a.
Approving an
Agreement
with Tetra Tech to prepare design and construction documents (“Agreement”) for the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (“PFAS”) Treatment Plant System for the South Gate Park Water Wells - City Project No. 666-WTR, for a not to exceed amount of $674,222; b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute amendments up to a cumulative amount of $100,000 to avoid delaying the design schedule to be funded with project contingency grant funds; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 8132024.pdf
6. Agreement with Junior Athletic Association to operate the snack bar at the South Gate Sports Center The City Council will discuss and provide direction regarding the following options for the operation of the Snack Bar at the South Gate Sports Center (“Snack Bar”): (PARKS) a. Approving a new
Concession Agreement
(“Agreement”) with the South Gate Junior Athletic Association to provide food vending services to South Gate Park patrons, for a term of three years; and
b. Authorizing the Vice-Mayor to sign the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 8132024.pdf
7. Agreement with Loghmani & Associates Design Group, Inc., for the construction of Circle Park Project The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with Loghmani & Associates Design Group Inc. (“Agreement”), for the construction of the Circle Park Renovation, City Project No. 609-PRK, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,992,438, inclusive of the Base Bid and Additive Alternates A and B, with a construction completion schedule of 165 working days; or
b. Approving an
Agreement
with Loghmani & Associates Design Group Inc. (“Agreement”), for the construction of Circle Park, City Project No. 609-PRK, in an amount not to exceed $5,167,438, inclusive of the Base Bid and Additive Alternates A, B and C, with a construction completion schedule of 132 working days; c. Appropriating, (a) $1,000,000 from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (“RPOSD”), Grant No. 10120, (b) $2,517,835 from ROPSD, Grant No. 10123, (c) $1,500,000 from Rendon Fund, and (d) $400,000 from Rendon 2024 for a grand total appropriation of $5,417,835, to fully fund the construction phase of the Project; d. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders administratively up to a cumulative amount of $499,239 to avoid delaying construction if change order work is needed; e. Declaring Circle Park, City Project No. 609-PRK, to be Categorically Exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); f. Authorizing the City Manager to approve pre-payments of construction progress payments for the construction contract to meet compliance with state legislation that requires payments within 30 days; g. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 8132024.pdf
8. Grant Deed for Right-of-Way Dedication at 2340 Firestone Blvd. from LA Promise Fund Facility LLC The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Accepting a Grant Deed from LA Promise Fund Facility LLC., to secure right-of-way for street purposes as part of the development locate 2340 Firestone Boulevard, at no cost to the City; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Grant Deed in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 8132024.pdf
9. Purchase of a John Deere Loader for the Public Works Street Division The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Authorizing the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 544 P-Tier Wheel loader (“Wheel Loader”) from Coastline Equipment, utilizing the Sourcewell Co-Opt Purchasing Program, for the Public Works Department in an amount not-to-exceed $262,950; and b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to purchase the 2024 John Deere 544 P-Tier Wheel Loader in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 8132024.pdf
10. Purchase of a Mobile Column Vehicle Lift for the Public Works Fleet Division The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Authorizing the purchase of a MCO19 Wireless Column lift (“Column Lift”) from LIFTNOW from the Sourcewell Co-Opt Purchasing Program, to enhance maintenance of heavy vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $80,909; and b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to purchase Column Lift in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 10 Report 8132024.pdf
11. Purchase of an F150 Crew Cab Half Ton Electric Truck The City Council will consider approving a Purchase Order with Norm Reeves Ford for the purchase of a F150 Crew Cab Half Ton Electric Truck for the Parks and Recreation Department in the total amount of $70,899.43.(PARKS) Documents:
Item 11 Report 8132024.pdf
12. Appropriation of Local Return Funds for as-needed, professional grant writing services The City Council will consider approving appropriations in the amount of $50,000 in Measure R, $50,000 in Measure M, and $50,000 Prop C to fund as-needed, professional grant writing services. (PW) Documents:
Item 12 Report 8132024.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
13. Warrant Register for August 13, 2024
The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for August 13, 2024. (ADMIN SVCS) Total of Checks: $22,424,809.77 Less: Voids $ (2,047.45)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$
(991,827.67)
Grand Total: $21,430,934.65 Cancellations: 104203, 106479, 106562
Documents:
Item 13 Report 8132024.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on August 8, 2024, at 9:45 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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PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
Any person may request to address a legislative body during a public meeting. The Presiding Officer will call upon those present in the Council Chambers first. After all speakers in the Chambers have spoken, the Presiding Officer will call upon those participating via zoom or teleconference.
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 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
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