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9. Approve Amendment to Employment Contract between the City of South Gate and City
Manager Robert Houston
The City Council will consider: (HR)
a. Approving an update to the employment contract agreement between the City of South Gate
and City Manager Robert Houston for the term of December 1, 2023, through November 30,
2027, detailing the terms of his appointment and any changes thereto effective November 30,
2025. |
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8. Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 3218 with BMO Bank Extending Banking Services
The City Council will consider: (AS)
a. Approving Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 3218, Professional Services Agreement with
BMO Bank, extending the banking services contract through June 30, 2026, and
b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. |
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18. Approve Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Professional Services
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to
perform a Public Works Cost Reduction Analysis, in the amount of $36,850;
b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis in a
form approved by the City Attorney; and
c. Appropriate $35,000 in Gas Tax and $10,000 in Street Sweeping Funds to fund the study and a
contingency. |
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17. Approve Agreement with Southland Roofing, Inc. for Construction Services for Henry
C. Gonzalez Municipal Auditorium Roof Improvements, #695-PRK
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an Agreement with Southland Roofing Inc., for the construction of the Henry C.
Gonzalez Municipal Auditorium Roof Improvements, City Project No. 695-PRK, in an amount not
to exceed $823,020;
b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders administratively up to a cumulative
amount of $200,000 to be funded with project contingency funds, to expedite approval of change
order work to avoid construction schedule delays;
c. Authorizing the City Manager to approve pre-payments of construction progress payments for
the construction contract to meet with state legislation that requires payments within 30 days;
d. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
e. Declaring Henry C. Gonzalez Municipal Auditorium Roof Improvements, City Project No. 695-
PRK., to be Categorically Exempt under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section
15301 Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
f. Approving the Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Henry C. Gonzalez Municipal
Auditorium Roof Improvements, City Project No. 695-PRK. and directing the City Clerk to file it
with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office. |
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16. Approve Agreement with Athena Engineering, Inc. for Construction of the SGPD
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Project, #667-GEN
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an Agreement with Athena Engineering Inc., for the construction of the SGPD HVAC
Replacement, City Project No. 667-GEN, in an amount not to exceed $427,642;
b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders administratively up to a cumulative
amount of $200,000 to avoid delaying construction if change order work is needed;
c. Authorizing the City Manager to approve pre-payments of construction progress payments for
the construction contract to meet compliance with state legislation that requires payments within
30 days;
d. Declaring HVAC Project, City Project No. 667-GEN, to be Categorically Exempt under Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
e. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. |
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11. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2024-57-CC with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for
Construction Management & Inspection Services for the Tweedy Mile Complete Streets
Project, #614-ST
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2024-57-CC with Gannett Fleming, Inc.
(“Agreement”), to fund five (5) days of additional construction management and inspection
services through the completion of construction for the Tweedy Mile Complete Streets Project,
City Project No. 614-ST, Federal Project No. ATPL-5257(039), in an amount not to exceed
$13,635.18; and
b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. |
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10. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-13-AC with BOA Architecture for
Design Services for the City Hall Reroof Project
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-13-AC with Black, O’Dowd and Associates
DBA BOA Architecture (“Agreement”), to fund the preparation of design and construction
documents for the (i) City Hall Roof Repairs, City Project 732-ARC and (ii) Henry Gonzalez
Municipal Auditorium Roof Project, City Project No. 695-PRK, for an amount not to exceed
$16,500 and;
b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. |
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7. Attorney Fee Agreement with Outside Counsel
The City Council will consider: (CM)
a. Approving Attorney Retainer Agreement with the law firm of (1) Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; (2)
Aleshire & Wynder; (3) Lewis Brisbois: (4) Rothans, Carpenter & Dumont; and Frost Brown Todd
LLP to continue to provide legal services to the City related to consulting, representational and
legal services and
b. Authorize the City Manager to execute such agreements in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney.
Documents:
Item 7 Report 11112025.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests |
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6. Agreement with O.C. Vacuum, Inc. to Provide Specialized Operation and Maintenance
Services for the Storm Water Diversion System Located at the Urban Orchard Park
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving an Agreement with C. Vacuum, Inc. to provide operations and maintenance services
for the storm water diversion system located at the Urban Orchard Park, for a three-year term, for
an amount not to exceed $450,000, or $150,000 per year;
b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute amendments for a cumulative amount of
$100,000;
c. Authorize the transfer of $190,000 in Measure W Funds from the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital
Improvement Program, Urban Orchard Project budget to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating
Public Works Budget to fund first year services and contingency funds; and
d. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 11112025.pdf |
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5. Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates, Inc. to Prepare Design and
Construction for Firestone Blvd. Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-WTR
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with SA to prepare design and construction
documents for the Firestone Boulevard Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-WTR,
for an amount not to exceed $356,000;
b. Appropriating $100,000 in Water Funds to fully fund the budget for the Firestone Boulevard
Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-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 11112025.pdf |
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4. Approve Change Order No. 8 to Contract No. 2024-100-CC with Vortex Services LLC., for
the Construction of the Sewer Lining Project, #709-SW – Change Order
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Contract Change Order 8 to Contract No. 2024-100-CC (“Agreement”) with Vortex
Services, LLC, dba Sancon Technologies, to rehabilitate 24 manholes at various locations under
the Sewer Lining Project, City Project No. 709-SW, in the amount of $133,800; and
b. Authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change
Order No. 8.
Documents:
Item 4 Report 11112025.pdf |
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3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
*The disruption in service of any alternative method does not prelude the City Council or other
legislative
body from taking further action and moving forward on the agenda.
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:
Maria Davila, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Presentations
1. City's Budget and Fiscal Future
The City Council will consider receiving and filing a presentation on the City's Budget and Fiscal
Future. (AS)
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 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 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.
2. Ordinance: Reducing Citizen’s Advisory Committee From 20 to 10 Appointed Members
The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Introducing an Ordinance amending Section 1.25.020 (Membership) of Chapter 1.25 (Citizens'
Advisory Committee), of Title 1 (Administration and Personnel), of the South Gate Municipal
Code to reduce the number of appointed committee members to ten (10) entitling each Council
Member to appoint two (2) committee members from among qualified residents of the city who
are eighteen years of age or older. Before taking office, each committee member shall be
confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council.
Documents:
Item 2 Report 11112025.pdf
3. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC for As-Needed Professional Services
Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc.
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC with Willdan Engineering, Inc.,
through November 30, 2025;
b. Approving use of Housing Authority administrative funds for as-needed services totaling
$61,000; and
c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 3 Report 11112025.pdf |
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