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
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 4:00 pm 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:
Joshua Barron, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Tina De La Rosa, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Destiny Rivera, City Attorney Guest
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Public Hearings
1. Adopt Resolution for City of South Gate Participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program Community Infrastructure Program of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CONTINUANCE REQUESTED)
Staff recommends that the City Council continue the public hearing to August 11, 2026. (CD) Documents:
Item 1 Report 07282026.pdf
Reports And Presentations
2. Proposed Use of the State of California 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing utilization of the 2026-2027 CTF Grant funds in the amount of $98,790 for overtime, training and equipment; b. Amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $23,040 for overtime salaries, $10,000 for training and $65,750 for equipment, specifically a new police motorcycle; and c. Authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute the CTF Grant Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 07282026.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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
, 8, 9, 10,
and
11 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.
3. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Establishing a Five-Year Fiscal Review and Accountability Commitment in Connection with the Utility Users Tax Measure on the November 3, 2026 Ballot The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, establishing a Five-Year Fiscal Review and Accountability commitment in connection with the Utility Users Tax measure at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
Documents:
Item 3 Report 07282026.pdf
4. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.2026-28-AC with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Grant Application Support Services The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2026-28-AC ("Amendment No. 1") with HDR to fund additional professional services for Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Grant Application Support Services, for a not to exceed amount of $11,899; b. Appropriating $11,899 in Measure R funds to cover for the Active Transportation Program grant application; and additional support services; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No.1 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 4 Report 07282026.pdf
5. Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 2022-85-AC with BDO USA, LLP., to Continue Providing General Accounting Services and Financial Assistance to the City of South Gate Housing Authority The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Approving Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 2022-85-AC with BDO, to continue providing as-needed accounting and financial services to the City of South Gate Housing Authority (SGHA) retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an aggregate amount no to exceed $125,000; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 07282026.pdf
6. Agreement with General Pump Company, Inc., for On-Call Maintenance Services for the Municipal Water System The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an Agreement with General Pump Company, Inc., to perform well maintenance services on an as-needed basis ("Agreement"), for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 for a total of $300,000 for the initial three-year term; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 07282026.pdf
7. Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Program and Contract Management Support Services for the Public Works Department, Field Operations Division The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Willdan Engineering to provide program and contract management support services for the Public Works Department, Field Operations Division, for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $163,200; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 07282026.pdf
8. Adoption of a Resolution Releasing the City's Subordinate Deed of Trust Lien Encumbering Real Property Located at 2713 Madrid Place The City Council will consider adopting the attached Resolution: (CM) a. Approving the Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Full Reconveyance in favor of Ramon Nandino, or the person(s) legally entitled thereto, releasing the City’s subordinate deed of trust lien recorded December 17, 1998, as Instrument No. 98-2288319 in the Official Records of Los Angeles County; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the reconveyance; and directing that the executed and notarized instrument be recorded or released only after the City has received the payoff amount of $145,000 owed under the Nandino shared appreciation loan, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 07282026.pdf
9. Purchase Order for a Chevrolet Silverado EV Crew Cab Electric Truck The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a. Approving Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one Chevrolet Silverado EV Crew Cab electric truck for the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $69,163.32.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 07282026.pdf
10. To Accept a Private Donation and Ratify the Purchase and Training of a Police Canine (K9) The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Accepting and ratifying receipt of a private donation in the amount of $20,000 from Mr. Ronald Loynds for the purchase and training of a K9 and recognizing the donation as revenue in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget; b. Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget by appropriating $20,000 for the purchase and training of a K9 (100-502-21-9005 ($8,500) and 100-502-21-6340 ($11,500)), funded by the $20,000 in donation revenue; and c. Ratifying the purchase and training of the Police Service Canine from Gold Coast K9 Services, LLC in the total amount of $20,871.25, as reflected in Invoice No. SGPD-38 (Attachment A).
Documents:
Item 10 Report 07282026.pdf
11. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Councill will consider: (CLERK)
a. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of May 12, 2026; b. Approving the Regular Meeting minutes of May 26, 2026; c. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of June 9, 2026; and d. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.
Documents:
Item 11 Report 07282026.pdf
Recommendations And Requests
12. Approve Warrant Register for July 28, 2026
The City Council will consider: (AS)
a. Approving the Warrant Register for July 28, 2026.
Total of Checks: $2,073,572.19 Less: Voids (158,889.63) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
(392,137.26)
Grand Total: $1,522,545.30 Cancellations: 109411, 114013, 114025, 108643, 108645, 108706, 108707, 108778, 108814, 145951, 109167, 109194, 109250, 109252, 109271, 109278, 109453, 109792, 110145, 110286, 110308, 110550, 110836 Documents:
Item 12 Report 07282026.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on July 23, 2026, at 2:25 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,
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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
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