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SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I.

Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge

 

CALL TO ORDER:                        Al Rios, Mayor

INVOCATION:                               Steve Costley, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:        Roxayann Robinson, Revenue Manager

ROLL CALL:                                 Yodit Glaze, City Clerk

 
II.

City Officials

 

MAYOR                                      CITY CLERK
Al Rios                                        Yodit Glaze

 

VICE MAYOR                            CITY TREASURER

Maria del Pilar Avalos                Gregory Martinez

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS               CITY MANAGER
Maria Davila                               Chris Jeffers
Denise Diaz
Gil Hurtado                                CITY ATTORNEY

                                                   Raul F. Salinas

 

 

Government Code Section 54953 permits the City Council of the City of South Gate to conduct its City Council meetings via teleconferencing for the benefit of the public and the members of the City Council. Pursuant to Section 54953 (b)(3), notice is hereby given that a member of the City Council will participate at the meeting noticed herein, via teleconference at the following location: City Council Offices. Pursuant to Section 54953(b)(3), the City has posted an agenda at the above teleconference location, which shall also be accessible to the public during the City Council meeting. Because the remote location is also located within City Hall where the regular meeting will be held, the public is encouraged to participate in the City Council Chambers where a majority of the remaining City Council will also be located.

 
III.

Meeting Compensation Disclosure

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by City Council Members is $650 monthly regardless of the amount of meetings.

 

Proclamations, Certificates, Introductions And Ceremonial Actions

1.  Introduction of new and promotional full-time employees in the month of June 2022

 

The City Council will consider the list of new and promotional full-time employees hired or promoted during June 2022. (ADMIN SVCS)

Documents:
Item 1 Report 07-26-22.pdf

Public Hearings

2.  Resolution approving or denying the Appeal of the Planning Commission decision to denying CUP No. 860 - Onsite Sale of Beer & Wine at the Goals soccer facility 

 

The City Council will conduct a public hearing consider: (CD)

 

  1. Adopting a Resolution _______ upholding the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 860 for an Alcoholic Beverage Control license (Type 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine-Eating Place) to sell beer and wine at the Goals Soccer Facility and approve revised conditions of approval for hours of operation and compliance review requirements; or
  2. Adopting a Resolution _______ overturning the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 860 for an Alcoholic Beverage Control license (Type 41 On­ Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place) to sell beer and wine at the Goals Soccer Facility and approve revised conditions of approval for hours of operation and compliance review requirement.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 07-26-22.pdf

3.   Ordinance amending Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the SGM

 

The City Council will  conduct a Public Hearing to consider: (CD)

 

  1. Waiving the reading in full and introducing an Ordinance _______ amending Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards), of Title 11 (Zoning), of the SGMC to include parking requirements and standards for land uses serving children, older adults, community assembly or people with disabilities; and
  2.  Accepting the determination that the proposed amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 21080.17
Documents:
Item 3 Report 07-26-22.pdf
IV.

Comments From The Audience

During this time, members of the public and staff may address the City Council regarding any items not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments from the audience will be limited to five (5) 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.

 

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 or interfere with 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.

 
V.

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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 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.


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.  Resolution amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) to update the Job Specifications of the Electrician I position in the Public Works Department.               

 

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution _______amending Resolution No. 6454 (Salary Resolution and Position Classification Plan) to update the job specification of the Electrician I position in the Public Works Department. (ADMIN SVCS) 

Documents:
Item 4 Report 07-26-22.pdf

5.  Easement to secure access to 10132 Atlantic Avenue to install and maintain conduit improvements for traffic signal at intersections of Atlantic Avenue with Chakemco Street and Wright Road

 

The City Council will consider: (PW)

 

  1. Accepting an easement from Benito O. and Manuela G. Michel to secure access to the property located on 10132 Atlantic Avenue necessary to install and maintain conduit improvements associated with traffic signal improvements to be constructed at the intersections of Atlantic Avenue with Chakemco Street and Wright Road; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 5 Report 07-26-22.pdf

6.  Amendment No. 7 to Contract No. 3340 with SAFNA Engineering & Consulting, a Division of SAFNA, to extend Project Management Services and appropriate $248,000 from Water Fund to Acct No. 411-731-52-6101 

 

The City Council will consider (PW)

 

  1.  Approving Amendment No. 7 to Contract No. 3340 with SAFNA Engineering & Consulting, a Division of SAFNA, to continue project management services for water infrastructure projects and operations support, on a month-to-month basis for up to twelve months, to provide time to complete a recruitment process for a fulltime engineer, in an amount not to exceed $248,000;
  2. Appropriating $248,000 in Water Funds from the unassigned Water Reserves to Account No. 411 -731-52-6101 (Professional Services Account) to fund Amendment No. 7; and
  3.  Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 7 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 
Documents:
Item 6 Report 07-26-22.pdf

7.  Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2021-14 7-CC with BKF Engineers, Inc., for additional design services for Citywide Residential Resurfacing Phase IV, City Project No. 699-ST, and Water Main Replacement Phase II and III, City Project No. 702-WTR 

 

 The City Council will consider: (PW)

 

  1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2021-147-CC with BKF Engineers, Inc., to prepare design and construction documents for additional street and water system improvements funded  in the Capital Improvement  Program  under  the Citywide Residential Resurfacing Project, Phase IV City Project No. 699-ST and the Water Main Replacement Phase II and III, City Project No. 702- WTR,  in an amount not-to-exceed $458,281; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:
Item 7 Report 07-26-22.pdf

8.  Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2022-25-CC with SA Associates for additional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project Phase I, City Project No. 689-WTR  Replacement Project, Phase I 

 

The City Council will consider: (CD)

 

  1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2020-19-CC with RSG, Inc., to continue providing as needed services to the Community Development Department effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $435,615; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 07-26-22.pdf

9.  Amendment No. 2 to Contract No.2020-19-CC with RSG, Inc., to continue providing As Needed Services to the Community Development Department 

 

The City Council will consider: (CD)

 

  1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2020-19-CC with RSG, Inc., to continue providing as 
    needed services to the Community Development Department effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 
    2023, in an amount not to exceed $435,615; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:
Item 9 Report 07-26-22.pdf

10.  Agreement with Ron's Maintenance, Inc., for Catch Basin Maintenance Services 

 

The City Council will consider: (PW)

 

  1. Approving an Agreement  Contract No. ______ with Ron's Maintenance, Inc. ("RMI") for catch basin maintenance  services ("Agreement") for a three-year term for an amount not-to-exceed $400,860, or $139,193 in the first year and $130,833 for the second and third year respectively; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
     
Documents:
Item 10 Report 07-26-22.pdf

11.  Southern California Edison Service Request No. 3233850 to replace a high voltage underground electrical vault at SG Park 

The City Council will consider: (PW)

 

  1.  Approving Service Request Number 3233850 from Southern California Edison to construct improvements for the replacement of a deteriorated high voltage underground vault to comply with California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) rules and regulations, in an amount not to exceed $132,110; and
  2. Appropriating $150,000 in General Funds to fund said service request and any unforeseen incidental costs that may arise with the project.
Documents:
Item 11 Report 07-26-22.pdf

12.  Agreement with Compatior, Inc., to implement a Mental Health Assistance Program and appropriate $175,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Recovery Funds   

 

The City Council will consider: (CD)

 

  1. Approving an Agreement Contract No. ________ with Compatior, Inc., to implement a Mental Health Assistance Program, subject to any final changes by the City Attorney's Office that are not substantive in nature nor increase the monetary commitment by the City of South Gate; Appropriating $175,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Recovery Funds  ("ARPA") funds to an account determined by the Director of Administrative Services to fund the administration of the Mental Health Assistance Program; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement consistent with this report in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.  
Documents:
Item 12 Report 07-26-22.pdf

13.  Agreement with Conservation Corp of Long Beach to provide Job Training Program services and appropriate $183,120 of ARPA  funds to Acct. No. 268-900-12-6101 

 

 

The City Council will consider: (CD)

 

  1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement Contract No.______ with Conservation Corps of Long Beach to provide job training program services in an amount not to exceed $183,120;
  2. Appropriating  $183,120  of  ARPA  funds to account  number  268-900-12-6101 (Professional Services); and
  3. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 13 Report 07-26-22.pdf
Item 13a Report 07-26-22.pdf

14.  Grant Deed Dedication from Prell South Gate, LLC., for right-of-way at 4654 Firestone Boulevard 

 

 

The City Council will consider: (PW)

 

  1. Accepting the Grant Deed from Prell South Gate, LLC., to secure a 20-foot swath of right-of-way for street purposes as part of the proposed development project located at 4654 Firestone Boulevard which was required pursuant to the Mobility Element of the South Gate General Plan 2035; and
  2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:
Item 14 Report 07-26-22.pdf

Reports, Recommendations And Requests

15.  Resolution approving Tentative Agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Gate Municipal Employees Association for the period of July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 

 

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution______ approving a Tentative Agreement for a memorandum of understanding between the City of South Gate and the South Gate Municipal Employees Association for the period of July I, 2021 through June 30, 2024. (CM)  

Documents:
Item 15 Report 07-26-22.pdf

16.  Resolution approving Tentative Agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Gate Professional Mid-Management Association for the period of July I, 2021 - June 30, 2024 

 

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution ______ approving a Tentative Agreement for a memorandum of understanding between the City of South Gate and the South Gate Professional Mid-Management Association for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. (CM)  

Documents:
Item 16 Report 07-26-22.pdf

17.  Resolution approving Tentative Agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Gate Police Officers' Association for the period of July I, 2021 - June 30, 2025 

 

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution ______ approving a Tentative Agreement for a memorandum of understanding between the City of South Gate and the South Gate Police Officers' Association for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025. (CM)

 

Documents:
Item 17 Report 07-26-22.pdf

18.  Resolution approving Tentative Agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Gate Police Management Association for the period of July I, 2021 - June 30, 2025 

 

The City Council consider adopting a Resolution _______approving a Tentative  Agreement for a memorandum of understanding between the City of South Gate and the South Gate Police Management Association for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025.

Documents:
Item 18 Report 07-26-22.pdf

19.  Renaming the South Gate Park Municipal Auditorium after former Mayor Henry C. Gonzalez

 

The City Council will consider: (CM)

 

  1. Giving staff direction to bring back a formal resolution to the City Council to consider dedicating and naming the South Gate Park Municipal Auditorium as the Henry C. Gonzalez Municipal  Auditorium; and
  2. Placing a plaque stating the role former Mayor Henry C. Gonzalez played and contributions he made to the City of South Gate during his nearly three decades of service. 
Documents:
Item 19 Report 07-26-22.pdf

20.  Warrants

 

 

The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for July 26, 2022. (ADMIN SVCS)

 

Total of Checks:                                        $ 2,759,213.49

Less: Voids                                               $           (0.00)

Less: Employee Payroll Deductions         $ (326,378.43)

Grand Total:                                              $2,432,835.06

 

Cancellations: 97455

Documents:
Item 20 Report 07-26-22.pdf
VI.

Adjournment 

 

I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on July 21, 2022, at 12:15 p.m., as required by law.

 

 

 

Yodit Glaze

City Clerk

 

 

 

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