City Officials
MAYOR,
Maria Davila
CITY CLERK,
Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR,
Joshua Barron
CITY TREASURER,
Jose De La Paz
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Maria del Pilar Avalos
CITY MANAGER,
Rob Houston
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Gil Hurtado
CITY ATTORNEY,
Ra
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l F. Salinas
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Al Rios
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
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3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
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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:
Maria Davila, Mayor
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Gabe Perez, Director of Community Development
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Public Hearings
1. APPEAL
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION TO DENY AN EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 2020-01 FOR TRUCK TRAILER STORAGE AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PL 23-0061)
The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to uphold the determination of the Director of Community Development to deny an extension of Temporary Use Permit No. 2020-01.
Documents:
Item 1 Report 04222025.pdf
2. APPEAL
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION REGARDING LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES AT A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission upholding the determination of the Director of Community Development that the legal, nonconforming use for a metal processing and/or recycling activities at the subject property have been abandoned and can no longer be conducted, and the use of the site for truck trailer storage as a principal use unrelated to metal processing/recycling activities is not a legal, nonconforming use and must be immediately terminated.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 04222025.pdf
Attachment B - PC Reso_2025-04.pdf
Attachment C - AEP Appeal 2025-04, 250408v3 FNL w Exhs.pdf Attachment D - PC AB - 8530 Alameda St - Appeal - Engle - 031825.pdf Attachment E - Letters_from_SGHS_students_031825.pdf
Attachment F - Public Comments on 8530 Alameda St - PC Meeting 03-18-25.pdf
3. REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PL 25-0054) The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and d. Denying the zone change of the subject property from IF to M3 and amendments to the Community Design Element and Housing Element of the General Plan regarding removing the subject property from the South Gate College District.
Documents:
Item 3 Report 04222025.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
4, 5
and
6 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.
4. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 – RESOLUTIONS TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARE THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Adopting a Resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report for the proceedings of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and b. Adopting a Resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments under the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and setting a Public Hearing for May 27, 2025.
Documents:
Item 4 Report 04222025.pdf
5. AGREEMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE SALT LAKE WATER TANK, CITY PROJECT NO. 734-WTR The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc., to prepare design and construction documents necessary for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR, for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred and Ten Dollars ($291,510); b. Appropriating $350,000 in Water Funds for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR; c. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute amendments up to a cumulative amount of $100,000; and d. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 04222025.pdf
6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council will consider: (CLERK)
a. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 11, 2025; and b. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 25, 2025.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 04222025.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
7. WARRANT REGISTER FOR APRIL 22, 2025
The City Council will consider: (SVCS)
a. Approving Check No. 109714 from April 8, 2025; and
b. Approving the Warrant Register for April 22, 2025.
Total of Checks: $3,524,972.94 Less: Voids $ 0.00 Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$ (612,163.86)
Grand Total: $2,912,809.08 Cancellations: 109830
Documents:
Item 7A Report 04222025.pdf
Item 7B Report 04222025.pdf
Adjournment
Adjournment in memory of Mr. Leabres, long-time South Gate resident and father of South Gate employee James Leabres.
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on April 17, 2025, at 5:45 p.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
Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. unless posted otherwise on its agenda. The regular City Council meetings will commence at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are available at the following locations:
City Clerk Office,
Public Notice Boards at City Hall, and on the
City’s web page at https://www.cityofsouthgate.org
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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.
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, email, mail. 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
As a general rule, staff reports. or other written documentation are prepared/organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Meeting agendas and staff reports are available at least 72-hours prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting and a minimum of 24-hours prior to a Special City Council meeting. There are times when the City Council receives written material. revised material after the posting of agendas, these materials are become a public record and will be available for public view within 72-hours after the meeting in which they were received. Those materials and any other public document can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office located at 8650 California Avenue, South Gate.
SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
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