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
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
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Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Joshua Barron, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Tina De La Rosa, Director of Parks & Recreation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Public Hearings
1. Substantial Amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, 2025-2026, AND 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Adopting a Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No.3 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan; Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); b. Authorize the City Manager or the Community Development Director to initiate appropriate action necessary to implement projects and programs as noted in the FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. c. Reallocate $667,500 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from current activity allocations to the proposed budget amendments within each respective fund.
Documents:
Item 1 10132026.pdf
Reports And Presentations
2. Presentation by East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Regarding the Status of the Campus -
3. Ad Hoc Community Finance Committee Report and Summary of Committee Member Feedback The City Council will consider: (AS)
a. Receive and file the report of the Ad Hoc Community Finance Committee and the summary of committee member feedback.
Documents:
Item 3 10132026.pdf
4. South Gate Street Infrastructure: A 10-Year Review
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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
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13, 14, 15 and 16
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. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate Amending Chapter 1.54 (Purchasing System and Bidding Rules) of the South Gate Municipal Code to Modernize Procurement Procedures, Align with State and Federal Law, and Improve Operational Efficiency The City Council will consider: (AS)
a. Adoption of the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 1.54 of the South Gate Municipal Code by reading title only .
Documents:
Item 5 10132026.pdf
6. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the South Gate Municipal Code, to be Known as the South Gate Values Act, Establishing Procedures for the Protection of Sensitive Information and Use of City Resources The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Introduce for second reading, by title only and with further reading waived, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate adding a new chapter to the South Gate Municipal Code, to be known as the South Gate Values Act, establishing procedures for the protection of sensitive information and the use of City resources (Attachment A); b. Adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate adding a new chapter to the South Gate Municipal Code, to be known as the South Gate Values Act.
Documents:
Item 6 10132026.pdf
7. Resolution Directing Staff to Amend the City's Consolidated Pay Schedule to Update Certain Hourly Position Wages to Conform to the California Minimum Wage Law Effective January 1, 2027 The City Council will consider: (HR)
a. Adopting a Resolution directing staff to amend the City’s consolidated pay schedule to update the hourly pay rates for certain hourly positions to conform to California’s minimum wage law effective January 1, 2027.
Documents:
Item 7 10132026.pdf
8. Resolution to Approve the Reclassification of the Full-Time Fleet and General Services Maintenance Superintendent Position to the Full-Time Street, Sewer & Fleet Superintendent Position, the Elimination of the Full-Time Street & Sewer Superintendent Position, the Retitling of the Full-Time Journey Electrician Position to the Full-Time Senior Electrician Position, the retitling of the Full-Time Electrician II Position to the Full-Time Electrician Position, the Elimination of the Full-Time Electrician I Position and to Update the Consolidated Salary Schedule for these Positions in the Public Works Department The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to approve:: (HR) a. The reclassification of the full-time Fleet and General Services Maintenance Superintendent position to the full-time Street, Sewer & Fleet Superintendent; b. The elimination of the full-time Street & Sewer Superintendent position, and reallocating $47,600 from the salary savings for consultant services to support the transition; c. The retitling of the full-time Journey Electrician position to the full-time Senior Electrician position, d. The retitling of the full-time Electrician II position to the full-time Electrician position, e. The elimination of the full-time Electrician I position, and f. The update to the Consolidated Salary Schedule for these positions in the Public Works Department.
Documents:
Item 8 10132026.pdf
9. Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 2020-19-CC with RSG, INC., to Continue Providing General On-Call Services for the Community Development Department The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Approving Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 2020-19-CC with RSG, Inc., to continue providing as-needed services to the Community Development Department effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $15,460; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. c. Transfer $7,006 from 100-603-41-5101 (Planning), $5,762 from 100-604-29-5101 (Code Enforcement), and $2,692 from 100-602-42-6730 (Software Maintenance) to 100-601-42-6101 (Professional Services) to fund the amendment.
Documents:
Item 9 10132026.pdf
10. Agreement with waterTALENT LLC for As-Needed Temporary Certified Water Utility Operators The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving a three-year agreement with waterTALENT LLC to provide temporary certified water utility operators to the Water Division on an as-needed basis while recruitment for vacant positions is completed, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year and $450,000 over the three-year term; b. Appropriating $150,000 in Water Funds to Account No. 411-731-71-6101 to fully fund contract services in Fiscal Year 2026/27; c. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute amendments to the Agreement 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 10 10132026.pdf
11. Agreement with Capital Industrial Coating LLC. for the Construction of the West Side Reservoirs Rehabilitation, City Project No.742-WTR The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Agreement with Capital Industrial Coating LLC for the construction of the West Side Reservoirs Rehabilitation, City Project No. 742-WTR, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,682,352; b. Appropriating $1,200,617 in Water Funds to Account No. 411-731-71-9925 to fully fund the construction of West Side Reservoirs Rehabilitation Project; c. Authorizing the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to a cumulative amount of $268,265 in budgeted Water Funds; d. Approving the Notice of Exemption for West Side Reservoirs Rehabilitation, City Project No. 742-WTR; and e. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 11 10132026.pdf
12. Agreement with Fountainhead Consulting Corporation for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for Phase V of the Citywide Residential Resurfacing, City Project No. 727-ST The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an Agreement with Fountainhead Consulting Corporation to provide construction management and inspection services for the construction of Phase V of the Citywide Residential Resurfacing, City Project No. 727-ST, in an amount not-to-exceed $224,784; b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve amendments to the proposed Agreement up to a cumulative amount of $75,000 to avoid delaying services during construction; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 12 10132026.pdf
13. Grant Deed of Right-of Way Dedication at 9313 RAYO Avenue for Street Purposes from Fubar Properties LLC The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Accepting a Grant Deed from Fubar Properties LLC., to secure right-of-way for street purposes as a part of the development located at 9313 Rayo Avenue, at no cost to the City; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Grant Deed in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and requesting the City Clerk cause the same to be recorded with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Documents:
Item 13 10132026.pdf
14. Proposed Use of the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2026-2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds (STEP) The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing utilization of the 2025-2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) Grant Funds in the amount of $126,400 for overtime, equipment, and training expenses; b. Amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $110,787 for overtime salaries, $3,000 for equipment, $9,860 for software licensing and $2,753 for training expenses; and c. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the STEP Grant Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 14 10132026.pdf
15. Proposed Use of FY 2025/26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Gant Funds The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Accepting two FY 2025/26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant awards: $39,150 under Grant Award No. 15PBJA-25-GG-03182-JAGX and $38,741 under Grant Award No. 15PBJA-25-GG-03174-JAGX; and b. Appropriating the funds in the amount of $77,891 for body-worn camera equipment, licenses and related program costs.
Documents:
Item 15 10132026.pdf
16. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Year-End Budget Performance Report and Final Budget Adjustments The City Council will consider:(AS)
a. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Year-End Budget Performance Report; and b. Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendments, appropriation reallocations, and interfund transfers summarized in this Agenda Bill.
Documents:
Item 16 10132026.pdf
Recommendations And Requests
17. Warrant Register for October 13, 2026
The City Council will consider: (AS)
a. Approving the Warrant Register for October 13, 2026.
Total of Checks: $2,445,949.28 Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
(376,347.16)
Grand Total: $2,069,602.12 Cancellations: None
Documents:
Item 17 10132026.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on October 8, 2026, at 8:10 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
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