CITY OF SOUTH GATE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
mVOCATION Pastor Angel Solorzano, Centro Cristiano Rios de Agua Viva PLEDGE OFALLF.GIANCE Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Maria Davila, Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del PilarAvalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Raul F. Salinas
PRESENT ATION
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SOUTH GATE MOBILE
hppich'rxorv ("hpp") The City Council unanimously received and filed a presentation on the South Gate mobile application ("app"), by motion of Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Avalos.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
DEVIATE FROM
THE AGENDA At this time, 7:30 p.m., there being no objections, Mayor Davila stated that Consent Calendar Items would be considered out of its regular agenda order due to Council Member Avalos leaving at 8:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 5, 6 and 7 were approved by motion of Council Member Avalos and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes (recused from item 6).
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RETIREMENT ADMIN The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-06-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving and adopting an updated consolidated pay schedule for all full-time and part-time employees, and elected officials within the CalPERS guidelines during Consent Calendar.
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LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A, B, C, D & E during Consent Calendar:
a. Agreement (Contract No. 2025-13-CC) with Golden Coast Construction Inc., for the construction of the 9923 San Luis Avenue Parking Lot Improvements, City Project No. 63-SP, in an amount not- to-exceed $105,168;
b. Appropriated $176,000 from the General Fund Reserve to fully fund the 9923 San Luis Avenue Parking Lot Improvements, City Project No. 63-SP;
c. Declared 9923 San Luis Avenue Parking Lot Improvements, City Project No. 63-SP to be Categorically Exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 Class l of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA");
d. Authorized 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; and e. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
WATER The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. ArticlesofAgreement(ContractNo.2025-15-CC)fortheCalifornia Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN) 2007 Omnibus Mutual Assistance Agreement to participate in mutual aid support during emergency situations affecting the City's water system; and
b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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PERMITS The City Council unanimously continued the Public Hearing to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 25, 2025, by motion of Vice Mayor Barron and seconded by Mayor Davila:
a. A Zoning Code Amendment to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter
11.21 (Land Use Types) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the South Gate Municipal Code, to allow restaurant uses and (ancillary) alcohol sales within the Open Space (OS) zoning district;
b. ApprovingaConditionalUsePermit(CUP24-15)toallowthesalesof alcohol (ABC License Type 41 - beer and wine) for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant/caf6 located within a soccer facility at 9599 Pinehurst Avenue (the "SoFive Soccer Complex"); and
c. Continue the Public Hearing to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 25, 2025.
ROLL CALL: Council MemberAvalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney - The applicant is not present today and is requesting to continue the hearing to February 25, 2025. The public can comment on this item, comments will be on record, but the council would not be able to comment.
Maria Davila, Mayor - We will be listening to all audience comments, but as council we will not be taking any actions tonight. This item will be moved to February 25Ih,
Maria Del Pilar Avalos, Council Member - So the audience is clear, we are moving this meeting not because council is requesting it. It is being moved because the applicant is requesting it to be moved.
Mayor Davila asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this item.
lose Antonio Gutierrez, Resident - If the applicant knew they were not going to be present, why were we not informed? This is the 4' month that we have been here. Why are they not in default? Consider our time too.
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PERMITS CONT'D Caroline Maravilla, Appellant - It is appalling that this item is being brought to our community. It is illegal to serve alcohol near a school or church and both are present at this location. We are pleading with you and leaving our parks for family! Do what is right!
Martha Maravilla, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Francisco Gallegos, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park. We are short of police officers-Please help the chief and do not approve the sale of alcohol.
Eddie Rivas, Resident/Business Owner - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park
Angelica Martinez, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Susana Ledon, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Ana Rosas/Fernando Rivera, Residents - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park. There is a flyer for an upcoming event that SoFive will sell alcohol.
Rob Houston, City Manager - SoFive did put out a flyer not the city. They are having an event with a misprint that they will be selling alcohol. There will not be any sale of alcohol.
Katy Meza, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Claudia, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Raul Cruz, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Julia Ponce, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Liz Ruiz, Resident/Commissioner - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park
Gabriel, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Vanessa Marin, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Norma Diaz, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Rigoberto Gonzalez, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park
Rosa, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park
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PERMITS CONT'D Sandra Hernandez, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Jaime Ledon, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Leopoldo Quijano, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Hilda Cabrera, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Edgar Pelayo, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Mario Dominguez, Resident - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Walnut Park Resident/Park Visitor - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park
EMAILS Martin Diaz - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Unknown - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Jennine Guzman - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Ruth Clavelo - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Alejandro Cortez, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Nancy Manrique - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Sergio Penate - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Lupe Perez, Resident - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Eli Garcia - Supports the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Claudia Rivera - Council Al Rios should recuse himself from this item.
He has reached out to the community and is biased.
Bell Garcia - Opposes the sale of alcohol at SoFive/Park Having no one else come forward, Mayor Davila closed the audience portion.
RECESS The City Council recessed at 8:57 p.m., and reconvened at 9:08 p.m., with all Members of Council present.
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PRESENT ATION
2 REMOTE PARTICIPATION City Council provided further guidance on whether to implement a remote participation option or keep its current practice in place without further change.
Mayor Davila motioned to table item 2 indefinitely subject to the guidance given by the Council Members and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council MemberAvalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
PUBLjC HEARING
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HOUSING The City Council unanimously conducted a public hearing to receive public input on community needs and potential goals for consideration as part of the development of the 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan by motion of Council Member Avalos and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
Carol Averell, Community Development - Bringing this item to receive public input on community needs and goals for the consolidated plan.
Aria LeNoue, Housing Consultant - Speaks and provides the Five-year Consolidated Plan PowerPoint Presentation.
Maria Del Pilar Avalos, Council Member - Can we put the survey on our website and also on the app?
Mayor Davila asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this item.
Mario Dominguez, Resident - Would like for these funds to go towards the use of our parks. I want that money for a splash pad.
Edgar Pelayo, Resident - There are streets out there that need fixing. Next to where the mayor lives. The city council should go and take a drive out to Mallison. It needs attention. Parks can use this money.
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HOUSING CONT'D Liz Ruiz, Kauffman - I agree with my fellow speakers. Parks need this money. It would be very nice. Things are getting more expensive, and things should get fixed the sooner the better.
Having no one else come forward, Mayor Davila closed the audience portion.
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE-NON-AGENDA
ITEMS Mario Dominguez, Resident - Requested an item to be placed on the agenda for a Splash Pad in the community.
Liz Ruiz, Resident Kauffman - Sees the importance of bringing in business but is requesting the council to be careful and avoid getting sued.
EMAILS: No Emails
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROMCITYOFFICIALS ArturoCervantes,DirectorofPublicWorks-UpdateonTheTweedyMile to be completed on the shorter schedule. Circle Park scheduled to be completed May 2025 and Urban Orchard June 2025.
Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation - Successful grand opening at Hollydale Community Park.
David Crabtree, Interim Director Community Development - Nothing to report.
John Downs, Interim, Director of Administrative Services - Nothing to report.
Nellie Cobos, Deputy Director of Human Resources - Happy Early Birthday to Mayor Davila.
Darren Arakawa, Police Chief - Nothing to report.
Rob Houston, City Manager - Nothing to report.
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney - Nothing to report.
Jose De La Paz - Nothing to report.
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk - Nothing to report but Happy Early Birthday to Mayor Davila.
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REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Coiu'icil MemberAvalos -Attended meeting with South Gate Water Coalition. Please be mindful of the mosquitoes in our community.
Council Member, Hurtado - Business as usual no matter what is currently being said in the federal level.
Clarifies the Brown Act and we do not want to violate this act. Comments from the audience need to be clear. We do not want to prevent anyone from speaking.
Issues with speed bumps, stop signs, and addressing issues in the community. We must comply with city and county laws.
Any updates and/or issues from all staff need to be voiced to the council.
Council Member, Rios - Thank you to everyone in the audience.
Requested an update on the crossing guard on Madison between Tweedy Blvd. and State Street.
Darren Arakawa, Police Chief - No update. Our city crossing guards were not there.
Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works - Improving safety are currently being made for the protection of our community. We are improving the complete corridor with flashing beacons. Future presentations/deadlines will be available at the next city council meeting.
Vice Mayor, Barron - Thank you to the audience/residents for attending this meeting.
South Gate Jr. Athletics Association are accepting applications for softball and baseball. Also, we are looking for coaches.
Mayor, Davila - Attended a meeting in Sacramento regarding asking funding for the Gateway City Line.
Planning a trip to Washington D.C. regarding budget cuts and asking for funding as well.
Be safe and drive carefully with the incoming rain.
REGULAR CITY COTJNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 2025 WARRANTS The City Council unanimously approved the Warrant Register for February 11, 2025, by motion of Council Member Avalos and seconded by Mayor Davila,
Total ofChecks: $ 3,929,175.44
Less:Voids $ (0.00)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (373,145.22)
GrandTotal: $3,556,030.22
ROLL CALL: Council MemberAvalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes,, Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
ADJOURNMENT Council Member Hurtado unanimously adjourned the meeting in memory of the former South Gate Police Chief Robert "Bob" Todd at 10:52 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Avalos.
PASSED and APPROVED on this 25fh day of March 2025.
ATTEST:
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Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit G , City Clerk