CITY OF SOUTH GATE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Gil Hurtado, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
INVOCATION Tina De La Rosa, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Flavio Morales, Tweedy Mile Advisory Board Member 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 Attomey Raul F. Salinas
ELECTION ADMIN The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-80-CC entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, by motion of Vice Mayor Davila and seconded by Mayor Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
ELECTIONADMIN The City Council unanimously authorized the administration of the Oath of Office (by ballot order) to the re-elected City officials elected from the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024:
a. City Council Member, Maria R. Davila;
b. City Council Member, Gil Hurtado;
c. City Council Member, Maria del Pilar Avalos.
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RE-ORGANIZATION The City Council:
a. Re-organized by nominating and selecting a new Mayor and Vice Mayor for a one-year term; the selection was be ratified by a majority vote of the City Council; and
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b. The Oaths of Office were administered to the newly selected Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Council Member Avalos motioned to nominate Vice Mayor Davila as Mayor and seconded by Mayor Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Davila, yes; Mayor Hurtado, yes.
Mayor Davila motioned to nominate Council Member Barron and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Barron, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS Mario Dominguez, resident is upset at the result of the recent elections.
Ask Vice Mayor Davila to resign to allow Franbert Calderon to join the council.
Sophie Ryan, resident is happy with the results of this elections and wants everyone to know that Maria Davila spends so much time in the schools' helping students and parents.
Lizette Ruiz, a Kauffman resident congratulates council on their re- elections and for always helping our community.
Yvonne, a resident who would like to thank Maria Davila for her involvement in our community, assisted our city to build new schools, supported the Azalea Shopping Center. During the pandemic she distributed food to our needy families. She collaborates and is very active in various organizations.
MariaNavarro, 9411 SanAntonio resident and would like to thank Maria Davila for her being present and even when she is ill. Ms. Davila, Mr.
Hurtado, Mr. Barron, and Mr. Al thank you for your leadership.
Leticia Vasquez-Wilson, Director of Central Basin Municipal Water District. Congratulations Mayor Hurtado, Maria Davila and thank you for your work. Also, to Maria Del Pilar Avalos.
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COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS Luis Gerardo Cuellar/Lorraine Avila Moore. Council Members from City of Lynwood, presenting certificates of appreciation to the three (3) re- elected council members. A special thank you to Council Member Avalos who also served the City of Lynwood.
Residents from Garfield Avenue recently filed a complaint and thanks Maria Del Pilar Avalos for assisting them in this matter.
Maria Diaz, resident and would like to congratulate Maria Del Pilar Avalos for always supporting the community.
Carmen Avalos, congratulations to Pilar, very proud, for your contribution, continue making changes, congratulations to the council members, would have liked less mudslinging which typically happens in South Gate, and disappointed with the irregularities with this election.
Claudia, Executive Director from Casa Sonora. Congratulations to each one of you on your re-election. Proud of you and look forward to working with you. Keep up the good work.
44f'l Congressional District representative on behalf Nanette Diaz Barragan congratulated council members for their re-elections. Presented council members with certificates.
Mario Dominguez, Resident is upset at the result of the recent elections.
Ruben Pichardo, Resident is reporting issues regarding employee Johanna making up violation codes to harass me since August 1, 2024. Requesting assistance to correct this issue.
Armando Velasquez, Kiwanis announces the Clean-up and brunch event at Casa Abuelita. Bingo Lottery Night. Food and Gi'[t Card Drive.
Armando Velasquez, Resident is not happy that this year's election process did not include Q&A's, and independent interviews.
Ana, Chamber of Commerce announces future events for November and December.
Council Member Avalos asked if parking will be allowed on the Northside of Southern Avenue during the Christmas Parade.
Darren Arakawa, Police Chief states that parking will not be allowed during the parade.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 EMAILS: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk explains that emails that received to be read at council meetings are summarized. If anyone is interested in having their full comments heard are welcomed to attend city council meetings in person.
Amy Lu, Leeland Weave Library shares upcoming events at our local libraries.
Victor, Resident expresses issues with City Clerk actions within this recent election process.
Joseph Velasco requests an expedited permit review process for the Dominoes expansion.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROMCITYOFFICIALS ArturoCervantes,DirectorofPublicWorksprovidesaCIPProject construction, renovation and resurfacing updates.
Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation thanks residents and community for their attendance during Halloween Night & Special Olympics events.
Meredith Elguira, Director of Community Development responds to Mr.
Pichardo's comments. Currently, looking into his allegations. Also, looking into expediting the process for the Dominoe's expansion.
Wendy O'Kelly, Director of Administrative Services provides update that staff is currently working on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Nelly Cobos, Deputy Director of Human Resources urges the public to go to our city's website for job opportunities.
Darren Arakawa, Police Chief thanks community and council for their attendance at the Family Day at the Park. Received great feedback.
Rob Houston, City Manager was able to participate in the Halloween, Veterans Day, and Family Day at the Park events and appreciates the community participation.
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney has nothing to report.
Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer has nothing to report.
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk has nothing to report.
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CONT'D Council MemberAvalos thanks the community for their participation in this year's elections. Attended Family Day at the Park. Appreciated the hard work of the Police Dept. during the Trunk or Treat event.
Council Member Rios congratulations council members for this election and those who participated. Attended Family Day at the Park and enjoyed seeing all who attended. Thank you, Veterans and their families.
Would like to ask the Chief about the new administration and worries regarding our immigrant community.
Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police states that we do not enforce immigration laws. Not our jurisdiction. We do not ask immigration status. We will arrest those that cornrnit crimes in our community.
Council Member Barron honored to attend the Veteran's Day event.
Attended Family Day at the Park. Thank you to the organizations that participated in our events. Looking forward to Breakfast with Santa.
Vice Mayor Davila announces the Power Gateway $8,000 rebate meetings November 16, 2024, and November 19, 2024. Thank you to Steve Costley and his staff for amazing events.
Thank you to detective Sarah Medrano and Tony Mendez on the Fentanyl Presentation for South Gate Middle School parents.
Mayor Gil Hurtado attended meeting with elected officials regarding ISSUES with broadband.
Thank you to our South Gate employees for making sure our events are safe for our community.
Responds to Mr. Pichardo's comments. I try my best to bring back anyone's issues to our staff. We strive to do everything we can to assist our community.
Elections are stressful but we offer our commitment to our community. We might have differences, but we will respect the vote of the people.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 were approved by motion of Council MemberAvalos and seconded by Mayor Davila.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes (recused from item 8); Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes (recused from item 8); Mayor Davila, yes.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 SUBDIVISIONS The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Resolution No. 2024-77-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving Final Parcel Map No. 84194 subject to minor correction; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Resolution in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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& SELECTION The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-78-CC entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, directing staff to amend the City's consolidated pay schedule to update the hourly pay rates for certain hourly positions to conform to the minimum wage law effective January 1, 2025, and to update the hourly pay rates for certain hourly positions to remain consistent with their full-time counterparts with an effective date of January 5, 2025, during Consent Calendar.
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& SELECTION The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-79-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, to approve the update to the compensation for the position of Police Dispatcher in the Police Department during Consent Calendar. 7 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS MGMT The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 1885A with Outfront/JCDecaux, extending the term one year through December 31, 2025, to continue bus shelter and bus shelter advertisement services; and b. Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 8 WASTEWATER MGMT The City Council approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar:
a. Agreement (Contract No. 2024-101-CC) with Willdan Engineering, to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the construction of the Sewer Pipeline Lining Improvements, City Project No. 709-SWR, in an amount not-to-exceed $233,174;
b. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute amendments up to a cumulative amount of $75,000 to be funded with project contingency funds; and
c. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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LANDSCAPING The City Council unanimously approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar:
a. Purchase Order for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Service Request No. 272492 to authorize the County to complete bridge railing repairs as a part of the Firestone Boulevard Bridge over I-710 Freeway, City Project No. 719-ST, for an amount not to exceed $100,000;
b. Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders to the purchase order up to a cumulative total of $30,000,, and
c. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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ADMIN The City Council unanimously approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar:
a. Authorized the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty Stencil Paint Truck from National Auto Fleet Group, utilizing the Sourcewell Co-Opt Purchasing Program, for the maintenance of City streets, in an amount not-to-exceed $167,508;
b. Appropriated $8,197 in Capital Asset & Equipment Replacement Funds to fully fund the purchase; and
c. Authorized the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to purchase the 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty Stencil Paint Truck in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 11 CITY COUNCIL The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. The cancellation of the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 24, 2024; and
b. Authorized the City Council Auditor to review and approve the second warrant register for December 2024.
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APPOINTMENTS The City Council considered:
a. Appointing representatives to various outside boards and agencies of which the City of South Gate is a member; and
b. Ratifying the appointment of the City Council Auditor by the Mayor, as stipulated under South Gate Municipal Code Section 1.04.170 (Auditor).
Mayor Davila stated item 12 will be continued to the City Council Meeting of January 14, 2025, except for the agencies the Mayor is the representative. Council MemberAvalos requested to be the alternate on the County Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County City Selection Committee.
Mayor Davila appointed Vice Mayor Barron to be the City Council Auditor.
Item was so moved by Council Member Rios and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 13 WARRANTS The City Council unanimously approved the Warrant Register for December 10, 2024, by motion of Council MemberAvalos and seconded by Mayor Davila.
Total ofChecks: $3,169,359.11
Less:Voids $ (0.00)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (462,491.82)
GrandTotal: $2,706,867.29
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
ADJOURNMENT Council Member Avalos unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
PASSED and APPROVED on this 28f'l day of January 2025.
ATTEST:
Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit City Clerk