SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at
5:30 p.m.
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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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Call to Order/Roll Call
CALL TO ORDER:
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
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Open Session Agenda
1. Girl Scout Gold Award Project Presentation
The City Council will give staff direction to: (PARKS)
a. Allow Aalyah Martinez to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award Project at the South Gate Sports Center by replacing a standard drinking fountain with a bottle filling station; and
b. Authorizing City staff to assist her in this project where necessary.
Documents:
Item 1 Report 8272024.pdf
2. Certificates and awards to the winners of the Home Recognition Program
The City Council will consider presenting Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and 2 azalea plants to ten (10) awardees selected by the Planning Commission to be recognized for their efforts in maintaining and beautifying their homes. (CD) Documents:
Item 2 Report 8272024.pdf
3. Introduction of new and promoted employees in the month of July
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during July 2024. (HR)
Documents:
Item 3 Report 8272024.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. S. Alpizar GAL, D. Martinez v. City of South Gate
b. Yesenia Lopez Vargas v. City of South Gate; County of Los Angeles, et al. c. Erick Arteaga v. City of South Gate (WCAB)
Documents:
Closed Session Memorandum 08272024.pdf
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: Rob Houston, City Manager
Employee Organizations: SGPMMA, SGMEA
Special Meeting Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on August 22, 2024, at 11:20 a.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
3 GENERAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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5 Item No. l
City of South Gate
CITY COUNCIL
ACENDA JaJ[LL
For the Regular Meeting of: August 27, 2024
Originating Department: Parks & Recreation
Rob oustonSteve Costley
SUBJECT: GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD PROJECT PROPOSAL
PURPOSE: To allow Aalyah Martinez to replace a drinking fountain at the Sports Center with a bottle filling station.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will give staff direction to:
a. Allow Aalyah Martinez to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award Project at the South Gate Sports Center by replacing a standard drinking fountain with a bottle filling station; and b. Authorizing City staff to assist her in this project where necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT : None. Ms. Martinez will be raising all the funds necessary for the purchase of the bottle filling station and the installation.
BACKGROUND: Ms. Martinez approached the Parks & Recreation Department with this request to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award Project and staff believes that the request is a good fit for the Sports Center and the fitness crowd that uses the facility.
ATTACHMENTS: A. Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal B. Girl Scout Memo
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Attachment A
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal: Project Drip Drip Contact: Aalyah Maitinez, Ambassador Girl Scout & Senior at South Gate High School Leilanie Maitinez, Girl Scout Volunteer
Logistics:
Mission/ Proposal
Description
Water inequality in our Soritheast Los Angeles community is a prevalent concern tl'iat drastically impacts marginalized and low-income neighborhoods. With rising inequitable access to clean water, global temperatures, plastic pollution, and the worsening climate crisis, it is vital to invest in resources to lielp tlie community adopt sustainable water-drinking l'iabits. My Gold Award project proposes installing a refillable water station at the South Gate Sports Center. This station will increase the community's access to clean and filtered water and encourage the public to utilize refillable water bottles to reduce plastic use. Tliis station will be better for our health, our environinent, and our communities.
Cost ELKAY exH20 Bottle Filling Station Costs:
* Home depot: $1,186.99
* Murdock Hydration: $960.18
@ Lowes: $1,064.40
Installation & Maintenance:
@ : $1,200
@ Maintenance: $200 + labor
o Annually Filter replacement
s Filter (rated for 3,000 gallons, $150- $200)
s Plumber and electrician
Timeline 1) Proposal to City Council (08/2024)
2) Proposal to Girl Scout Council (09/2024)
3) Fundraise & Secure Donations (10/2024)
4) Installation (11/2024)
5) Community Red Carpet Ceremony & Sustainability Events (11/2024) 2 7
Attachment B
Greetings City Council,
My name is Aalyah Martinez. As a brief introduction, I am a resident of South Gate, a Senior and Associate Student Body President of South Gate High School, Key Club President, and South Gate Girl Scout.
I am passionate about taking action against the inequalities I see in my community. Historically, Southeast Los Angeles has struggled with various injustices including water quality and water access. Simultaneously, Marine ecosystems face severe threats including climate change and pollution. I am coupling my passion and my academic interests in preserving marine ecosystems through my Gold Award Project. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn by implementing a sustainable project. Only 5% of eligible Girl Scouts achieve this award and I intend to join this esteemed cohoit.
For my Gold Award project, I propose the installation of a filtration water bottle refillable station in the lieart of South Gate Park: The South Gate Sports Center. This resource will provide the community access to clean drii'iking water and encourage the usage of refillable water bottles thus minimizing plastic waste. My project would raise awareness about water ineqriality while promoting conservation and clean water standards.
I seek this council's permission to partner on this important community project. In addition to your permission, I request the city of South Gate's support in hosting the station in its Sports Center, providing the water for the system, and minimal biannual maintenance. I will be responsible for fundraising and securing donations for the water refillable station. Additionally, I seek to liost community events geared towards sustainability and water equality. With your partnership, I look forward to making a difference in my community together.
I appreciate your time.
Many thanks,
Aalyah Martinez
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Item No. 2
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For the Regular Meeting of: August 27, 2024
Ori a a ent: Community Development
DepartmentDirector.
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SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO TEN
WELL-MAINT AINED HOMES NOMINATED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
AND SELECTED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE PLANNING COMMISSION PURPOSE: To recognize ten (10) homes selected by the Planning Commission as awardees of the Home Recognition Program ("Program").
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider presenting Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and azalea plants to 10 awardees selected by the Planning Commission to be recognized for their efforts in maintaining and beautifying their homes.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $5 000 were included in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget for the Program.
ANALYSIS: Tlie Program recognizes residents wlio have coi'nunitted to beauti'fying and maintaining tlieir liomes. Many attractive liomes in the City inspire other residents while raising coini'nunity pride and spirit. Tlie Program will liigliliglit and recognize these liomes and motivate otliers to improve their homes, enhance residential neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life for Sorith Gate residents. Tlie nominated homes are located tl'iroughout tlie City and were nominated by homeowners, residents, or City Staf'f; however, most nominations derived from tlie priblic.
This year, 37 Home Recognition applications were received but only 21 met the Program eligibility requirements. These homes are located throughout the City and were nominated by homeowners, residents, or City staff. The Program will highlight and recognize two liomes from each of the five districts to motivate others to improve their homes, thereby enhancing residential neighborhoods and improving the quality of life for South Gate residents. The Program has three components: (1) promotion and nominations, (2) selection of awardees, and (3) recognition by the City Council.
Below is a description of the Program:
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Program Outreach
Tlie City advertised the Program on the City's website and social media accounts, the South Gate Chamber of Coiui'nerce, and the comi'nunity social media accounts.
Program Procedures
* Application: residents and City staff were encouraged to submit nominations for homes deserving recognition via email or in-person at City Hall. * Eligibility: City staff verified the eligibility of all applications. All nominees must meet the eligibility requirements, a staff member conducted an assessment from a distance and took photos to present to the Planning Coini'nission.
* Selection of Homes: Per the City Council's direction, the homes were selected by the Planning Commission. The Program's goal is to select 10 homes to be recognizml by the City Council each year.
Eligibility
For a resident/homeowner to be eligible to participate in the Program, the property must not have any pending Code Enforcement, Building & Safety, and Planning Division violations, nor have any property maintenance issues visible from the street such as trash cans on the front yard, inoperable vehicles, unpermitted canopies, and discarded house items.
Notifications
The City notified the selected nominees and invited them to the August 27, 2024, City Council meeting to be recognized by the City Council. During the meeting, the awardees will:
* Be recognized by the City Council and receive a Certificate of Appreciation. @ Receive a lawn sign to be displayed on their front lawn. * Receive an azalea plant.
On August 6, 2024, the Plaru'iing Commission reviewed and selected 10 homes listed below to be recognized for the Program:
Name of Owner/Residents
Salvador Vasquez
Darnnila Medina
Rafael G Gomez
Maria and Luis Vera
Jose L Agredano
Pedro M Cervantes
Jorge Carillo
Aglaee Mercado
Claudia Felix
Jose I & Adriana Gradilla
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Property Address
10613 Montara Avenue
2710 Illinois Avenue
3277 Miru'iesota Avenue
3016 Ardmore Avenue
3308 Santa Ana Street
8932 San Carlos Avenue
9208 Dorothy Avenue
10223 Bryson Avenue
11725 0klahoma Avenue
10640 Cassina Avenue
BACKGROUND: Over 20 years ago, the City established a Home and Business Beautification Award program in conjunction with tlie South Gate Chamber of Comtnerce. The Program's purpose was to recognize homeowners and businesses with well-maintained properties. For several years, the City displayed pictures of the awardees' homes and businesses at City Hall. On July 24, 2018, 2 10
the City Council voted to re-establisli the Program and designated the Planning Coini'nission as the body to select nominees to be recognized by the City Council. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City put the Program on hold. Current circumstances have allowed for the Program to be reinstated.
ATTACHMENTS: A. Picturesofhomes
B. Certificates of Appreciation
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City of South Gate
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Darrnila Medina
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
2710 Illinois Avenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
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on behalf of the-Citizens of South Gate to:
Rafael G. Gomez
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
3277MinnesotaAvenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 27, 2024
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Maria & Luis Vera
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
3016ArdmoreAvenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 27, 2024
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Jose L. Agredano
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
3308 SantaAna Street
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your communily.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 27, 2024
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate }o:
Pedro Af. Cervantes
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
8932 San CarlosAvenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 21 2024
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate [o:
Jorge Carillo
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
9208 DorothyAvenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 27, 2024
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City of South Ga,te
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Aglaee Mercado
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
10223 Bryson Avenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August27, 2024
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate ro:
Claudia Felix
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
11725 0klahomaAveriue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 27, 2024
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City of South Gate
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Jose I. & Adriaria Gradilla
In recognition of being selected as a recipient of the Home Recognition Program Award for your property
located at
10640 CassiriaAvenue
By beautifying and maintaining your property, you are raising neighborhood pride and improving the quality of life in your community.
Thank you and congratulations!
Gil Hurtado, Mayor
August 21 2024
32 Item No. 3
For the Special Meeting of': August 27, 2024
Originating Department: Human Resources
Human Resources Director:
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SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW AND PROMOTED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED IN THE MONTH OF JULY 2024
PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired and promoted full-time employees in the month of July 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will considerreceiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during July 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 July 2024:
Employee Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted
From
Yesenia
Hernandez
Assistant Planner Community
Development
Planning 07/08/24
Steve Aragon Senior Financial
Analyst
Administrative
Services
Finance 07/22/24
Gerardo Vasquez Water Quality &
System Lead
Operator
Public Works Water 11/30/15 07/28/24 Water
Pump
Operator II
Brandon A.
Romero
Police Officer Police Patrol 07/22/24
ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation
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INTRODUCTION OF THE
CITY'S NEW & PROMOTIONAL
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
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CffYMANAGER'S OFFJCE
MEMORANDUM AU0 2 1 202J+
TO:
FROM:
Rob Houston, City Manager
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney*
DATE: August 21, 2024
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 2024
The following items should be Iisted on the Closed Session Agenda for tlie Special City Council Meeting of the City of South Gate on August 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Goveri'iment Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) a. S. Alpizar GAL, D. Martinez v. City of South Gate b. Yesenia Lopez Vargas v. City of Soutli Gate; County of Los Angeles, et al. c. Erick Arteaga v. City of Soutli Gate (WCAB)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: City Manager
Rob Houston
Employee Organizations: SGPMMA
SGMEA
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