City Officials
MAYOR,
Joshua Barron
CITY CLERK,
Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR,
Al Rios
CITY TREASURER,
Jose De La Paz
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Maria del Pilar Avalos
CITY MANAGER,
Rob Houston
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Maria Davila
CITY ATTORNEY,
Ra
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l F. Salinas
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Gil Hurtado
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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
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City's Vision Statement
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Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Joshua Barron, Mayor
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Public Hearings
1. Park Curfew Notice
The City Council will consider: (CD/PARKS)
a. Introducing an Ordinance amending Title 7 (Public Safety and Morals), of Chapter 7.49 (Park), Section 7.49.150 (Curfew) by modifying Subsection 7.49.150(B) and adding Subsections 7.49.150(C) (Extended Park Hours) and 7.49.150(D) (Park Closure) to the South Gate Municipal Code relating to curfews in City of South Gate municipal parks to allow for permitted activities in parks without buildings beyond sunset and to provide the City Manager flexibility to amend park hours by administrative action citywide; and b. Finding that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the General Rule Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility that the ordinance amendment may have a significant effect on the environment, and as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as the amendment involves only a minor change to the administrative hours of operation of existing park facilities with no physical alteration to the environment. The City Clerk is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk within five (5) working days of adoption.
Documents:
Item 1 Report 03242026.pdf
2. Preferential Parking Districts – 8815 Beaudine Avenue to 8944 Beaudine Avenue Pursuant to a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council will consider: (PW) a. Adopting a Resolution approving and establishing a Preferential Parking District on Beaudine from 8813 Beaudine Avenue to 8944 Beaudine Avenue to prohibit parking between the hours of 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM Monday to Friday except by permit; and b. Directing the Public Works Department to install parking restriction signage within 90 days of the approval of the Resolution; and c. Directing the City Clerk to notify the property owners on Beaudine Avenue of March 5, 2026, voting results; and d. Appropriating $1,500 in Gas Tax Funds to install the parking restrictions.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 03242026.pdf
3. Amendment to the South Gate Municipal Code Title 9 (Buildings) adding new Chapter 9.14 (Streamlining Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Introducing an Ordinance amending Title 9 (Buildings) of the South Gate Municipal Code by adding new Chapter 9.14 (Streamlined Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations), consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7 (AB 1236); and b. Finding that the proposed addition to the South Gate Municipal Code adds provisions that are administrative in nature, do not approve any physical development, and do not have the potential to result in individually or cumulatively significant effects on the environment, and therefore, the passage of this ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review under the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects with the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment and thus no environmental analysis or review is necessary- CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The City Clerk is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk within five (5) working days of adoption.
Documents:
Item 3 Report 03242026.pdf
Presentation
4. Budget Reduction: Public Works, Police, and Human Resources Departments The City Council will consider receiving and filing a presentation on Budget Reduction. (PW, PD, and HR) 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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
and
13 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.
5. Approve Ordinance - Zone Change No. 25-01, 8915 Vossler Avenue The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01-CC, included as Attachment 1, approving ZC No. 25-01 for a property at 8915 Vossler Avenue. b. Finding that in accordance with CEQA, this project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3), “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures,” and is thereby exempt from CEQA in that the subject property will continue to be used as a parking lot for a new drive-through restaurant.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 03242026.pdf
6. Approve Resolution to Declare and Dispose Surplus Property The City Council will consider: (AS)
a. Adopting a Resolution declaring the item listed in Attachment B (Carrier 80-Ton Chiller) as surplus City personal property; and b. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to dispose of the declared items through public auction in absentia conducted by Bar None Auction, with final acceptance of bid subject to City approval, and to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of City personal property; and c. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to dispose of the item if not accepted by the auctioneer or failing to sell by using one or more of the following methods, as appropriate: recycling/salvage, scrap, inter-agency transfer, trade-in/credit, donation to another public agency, or landfill, in compliance with applicable laws and City policies.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 03242026.pdf
7. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-34-CC with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide Project, #735-ST – Change Order The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving CCO No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-34-CC with Superior Pavement Markings Inc. (“Contractor”), to fund additional work completed including re-striping of crosswalks, pavement markings, and lane lines as a part of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 735-ST, in the amount of $110,694; and b. Appropriating $60,000 in Proposition C Funds to cover additional work with Superior Pavement, administration and staff time costs; and c. Authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-34-CC, in a for acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 03242026.pdf
8. Award Agreement for the Gardendale Tot Lot Surfacing Improvement, City Project 85-SP The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Agreement with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., for construction services for the Gardendale Tot Lot Surfacing Improvements, City Project No. 85-SP, in an amount not-to-exceed $198,100; and b. Approving the finding that the Gardendale Tot Lot Surfacing Improvements, City Project No. 85-SP, pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is categorically exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15302, Class 2(c) exemption for replacement of facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity; and c. Approving the Notice of Exemption for the Gardendale Tot Lot Surfacing Improvements, City Project No. 85-SP; and. d. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 03242026.pdf
9. Accept the Sewer Rehabilitation Project, #709-SWR – Notice of Completion The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Accepting completion of construction, effective December 31, 2025, of the Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 709-SWR, constructed by Sancon Technologies, (“Contractor”); and b. Directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 03242026.pdf
10. Accept the Change Order No. 4 for CDBG-Funded Street Improvements City Project No. 6599-ST – Rescission Notice of Completion The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Rescinding the Notice of Completion dated March 24, 2026, previously approved by the City Council on February 12, 2026 for the (i) Citywide Residential Resurfacing Project, Phase IV, City Project No. 699-ST, and (ii) Citywide Sidewalk Improvement, Phase X, City Project No. 698-ST, constructed by Sequel Contractors, Inc.; and b. Appropriating $758,990 in Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Funds to the Residential Resurfacing, Phase IV, City Project No. 699-ST; and c. Approving Contract Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 2025-30-CC with Sequel Contractors, Inc., for the construction of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded street improvements on Wood Avenue, Seville Avenue, Kansas Avenue, and East Frontage Road, in an amount not-to-exceed $879,750; and d. Authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 2025-30-CC; and e. Authorizing the City Manager to approve up to a cumulative amount of $100,000 in contract change orders to complete additional work that may be needed to complete construction.
Documents:
Item 10 Report 03242026.pdf
11. Purchase of One Ring-O-Matic 350 VX Vacuum Excavator from Haaker Equipment for the Public Works Department Sewer Division The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Ring-O-Matic 350 VX vacuum excavator, or a comparable vacuum if unavailable, to replace the Public Works Department’s trailer-mounted vacuum, from Haaker Equipment through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed $74,683; and b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase of the vacuum excavator, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 11 Report 03242026.pdf
12. Approve Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the Traffic Division The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Traffic/DUI enforcement vehicle with emergency equipment installed, in the amount of $82,829.09 from Elk Grove Auto group; and b. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 12 Report 03242026.pdf
13. Approve Minutes for the Special and Regular Council Meetings of February 10 & 24, 2026 The City Council will consider: (CLERK)
a. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of February 10, 2026; and b. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of February 24, 2026.
Documents:
Item 13 Report 03242026.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
14. Warrant Register for March 24, 2026
The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SRVS)
a. Approving the Warrant Register for March 24, 2026.
Total of Checks: $3,572,517.74 Less: Voids
$(0.00)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$(451,557.09)
Grand Total: $3,120,960.65 Cancellations: None
Documents:
Item 14 Report 03242026.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on March 19, 2026, at 6:23 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
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CURFEW
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