CITY OF SOUTH GATE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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1 CITY OF SOUTH GATE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Mayor Gil Hurtado called a Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. Steve Lefever, Director of Community Development led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT Yadira Bonilla-Clayton, Customer Service Supervisor led the Pledge of Allegiance. Carmen Avalos, City Clerk Mayor Gil Hurtado, Vice Mayor Henry C. Gonzalez, Council Member Jorge Morales, Council Member Maria Davila and Council Member Bill De Witt; City Treasurer Maria Belen Bernal, City Manager Michael Flad, City Attorney Raul F. Salinas CITY COMMISSIONS & CMTE ORGANIZATION RECORDS The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Yadira Bonilla-Clayton and Steve Costley to the Commission for South Gate Youth by majority vote, by motion of Council Member Davila and seconded by Council Member De Witt. 2 MUNICIPAL CODE ADMINISTRATION The City Council unanimously conducted a Public Hearing, waived the reading in full and introduced Ordinance No entitled An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate amending Section (General provisions), Section (Illicit connections and illicit discharges), Section (Pollutant source reduction), and Section (Inspection and enforcement) of Chapter 6.67 (Storm Drains) of Title 6 (Health and Sanitation) of the South Gate Municipal Code, in accordance with the requirements of the newly adopted MS4 NPDES Stormwater Permit, by motion of Vice Mayor Gonzalez and seconded by Council Member Davila. 3 MUNICIPAL CODE ADMINISTRATION The City Council unanimously conducted a Public Hearing, waived the reading in full and introduced Ordinance No entitled - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate amending Chapter 9.01 (Building Administrative Code), Chapter 9.02 (Building Code), Chapter 9.03 (Electrical Code), Chapter 9.04 (Mechanical Code), Chapter 9.05 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 9.06 (Energy Code), Chapter 9.07 (Historical Building Code), Chapter 9.08 (Existing Building Code), Chapter 9.09

2 3 MUNICIPAL CODE ADMINISTRATION CONTINUED (Referenced Standards Code), Chapter 9.12 (Administrative Code), Chapters 9.19 (Residential Code) and Chapter 9.20 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 9 (Buildings) the South Gate Municipal Code by adopting by reference the California Codes of Regulations; and amending Chapter 9.14 (Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code) and Chapter 9.15 (Solar Energy Code) of Title 9 (Buildings) of the South Gate Municipal Code by adopting by reference the Uniform Solar Energy and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), by motion of Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Council Member De Witt. 4 SITE PLAN ADMIN The City Council considered a request by Denley Investment and Management to modify the payment of development fees for a mixed use project at 9923 Atlantic Avenue (SWC of Atlantic Avenue and Tweedy Boulevard). Staff was directed to negotiate with Denley Investment and Management and report back to the City Council with an accurate or agreed upon asset evaluation for City Council consideration, by motion of Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Davila. DEVIATE FROM THE AGENDA At this time, there being no objections, Mayor Hurtado stated that item 16 would be considered out of its regular agenda order. 16 COMMUNITY DEV/ HOUSING The City Council unanimously approved Items A & B (with the exception of C) by motion of Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Council Member De Witt. a. Approved request by TELACU Homes, Inc., to defer the payment of development fees for Calden Court Apartments, a 216 affordable/workforce housing project at 8901 Calden Avenue; and b. Provided staff with direction regarding the terms and conditions of an agreement. c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Page 2 of 7

3 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Toni Martinez, 9932 Hunt Avenue requested an evaluation of the traffic signal at the intersection of Tweedy Boulevard and Hunt Avenue (west bound Tweedy Boulevard, left turn at Hunt Avenue). Maria Gonzalez, 2720 Illinois Avenue and Cynthia Chavez, 2724 Illinois spoke on the newly installed fire hydrants that are causing parking problems at their homes. Residents of Madison Avenue spoke on the parking problems and enforcement issues on Madison Avenue. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Randy Davis, Chief of Police announced that on November 16th there will be Disaster Planning for faith based organizations at the Civic Center. He also said that the Los Angeles County Fire Department played basketball against the Police Department as a Santa Cop fundraiser and Police Department won by two points. Bryan Cook, Finance Director said the auditors are in City Hall this week and that the City's credit rating has been increased to Investment Grade. Carmen Avalos, City Clerk spoke on the Cal State Northridge MPA Program. The upcoming session will have three informational meetings with the first one scheduled for November 18 at Civic Center and two more in December. There will also be a Bachelor's Degree program in August Maria Belen Bernal, City Treasurer spoke on Habitat for Humanity's and the programs they offer South Gate residents for home repair and ownership. Council Member Morales attended the Domestic Violence March on October 23 and the Police Basketball Fundraiser and complemented both events. He also attended a Policy Forum on Economic Development, where the azalea Project was highlight and a new Community College was announced in South Gate. Council Member De Witt attended a Central Basin Municipal Water District Meeting. He stated that we have enough water for 2014 but if we do not get big storms in the Rocky Mountains this season we will be having a serious problem for Council Member Gonzalez commended Carmen Avalos, City Clerk on bringing the Masters Program to South Gate. He also spoke on the 72- hour parking enforcement laws. Page 3 of 7

4 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONTINUED Mayor Hurtado recommended that the residents from Madison become involved with the Community in Action meetings. He reported that he received complaints from residents in Hollydale that there is a strong odor coming from construction in that area and urged the community to Shop Local on November 30, 2013 as support of the small business owners. Lastly, Mayor Hurtado gave a shout out to Rick Renteria, Manager of the Chicago Cubs who grew up in South Gate and went to school at South Gate High School. He requested that a letter be sent from the City Council to congratulate him on his new job as manager. CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 were unanimously approved during consideration of the Consent Calendar by motion of Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Council Member De Witt. 5 ZONING The City Council unanimously adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No entitled An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate declaring a moratorium on the establishment, use and operation of any new smoke shop, electronic cigarette retailer, or drug paraphernalia retailer, during consideration of the Consent Calendar. 6 DEVELOPMENT The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate finding of public convenience and necessity for the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for on-site consumption at T.G.I. Friday's restaurant located at 4701 Firestone Boulevard, during consideration of the Consent Calendar. 7 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No entitled - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate adopting the Transit Services Division, Title VI Compliance, effective November 1, 2013, during consideration of the Consent Calendar; and a. Directed staff to submit the attached report as required and implement the associated program. 8 COMMUNITY D EV/ HOUSING The City Council unanimously continued this item to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of November 26, 2013 to allow staff to gather additional statistical information on the Salvation Army Bell Shelter and Helpline Youth Counseling agency, during consideration of the Consent Calendar. Page 4 of 7

5 9 WATER The City Council unanimously ratified approval of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No with CNC Engineers for a consultant substitution of CyberNet Consulting Engineers, Inc., field functional testing and oversight of all elements of SCADA, in the amount of $22,720, during consideration of the Consent Calendar; and a. Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 in a form acceptable by the City Attorney; and b. Authorized the Director of Public Works to withhold $22,720 from the retention payment due to Wunderlich-Malec (WM), in order to compensate CNC Engineers for field functional testing and oversight of all elements of SCADA; and c. Accepted as complete the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Project, City Project No. 390-WTR; and d. Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. 10 PARKING & TRAFFIC The City Council unanimously accepted as complete the Tweedy Boulevard Street Improvements from Alameda Street to Long Beach Boulevard, City Project No. 415-TRF, Federal Project No. HSIPL-5257 (021), as of April 1, 2013, during consideration of the Consent Calendar; and a. Appropriating $180,580 from account number Prop C Local Return funds balance to cover the total project cost shortfall; and b. Directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. 11 PARKING & TRAFFIC The City Council unanimously authorized the Director of Public Works to execute the General Order 88-B Request Form and other associated forms to modify the at-grade railroad crossings and traffic signals for the intersections of Alameda Street at Firestone Boulevard, Alameda Street at 92nd Street/Southern Avenue and Alameda Street at Tweedy Boulevard in connection with the Los Angeles County Alameda Street Traffic Signal Synchronization (TSSP) Project, during consideration of the Consent Calendar. Page 5 of 7

6 12 INVESTMENTS The City Council unanimously received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for September 30, 2013, during consideration of the Consent Calendar. 13 MINUTES The City Council unanimously approved the Regular Meeting minutes of October 22, 2013, during consideration of the Consent Calendar. 14 PERSONNEL ADMIN The City Council considered increasing the City Clerk's salary and benefits, by motion of Mayor Hurtado and seconded by Council Member De Witt; and a. Appointed Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Council Member De Witt to the Sub-Committee of two Council Members RECESS The City Council recessed at 10:08 p.m., and reconvened at 10:13 p.m., with all Members of Council present. 15 COMMUNITY PROMOTION The City Council directed staff to negotiate an Agreement with "South Gate Fiestas" (SGF) for 2 events in the_fall of 2014, by motion of Council Member De Witt and seconded by Mayor Hurtado; and a. Directed staff to report back to City Council the details and the issue of a contract is not to be considered; and b. This action is not attended to affect the deliberative process by either the Planning Commission or City Council with respect to the conditional use permit. ROLL CALL: Mayor Hurtado, yes; Vice Mayor Gonzalez, no; Council Member Davila, no; Council Member Morales, yes; Council Member De Witt, yes. 17 WARRANTS AND CANCELLATIONS The City Council approved the Warrants & Cancellations for November 12, 2013, by motion of Council Member Gonzalez and seconded by Mayor Hurtado. Council Member De Witt was absent. Total of Checks: $2,755, Voids Total of Payroll Deductions: $ (215,268.66) Grand Total: $2,539, Cancellations: Page 6 of 7

7 17 WARRANTS AND CANCELLATIONS CONTINUED ROLL CALL: Mayor Hurtado, yes; Vice Mayor Gonzalez, yes; Council Member Davila, yes; Council Member Morales, yes; Council Member De Witt, absent. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Davila adjourned the meeting in memory of all veterans who served our country honorably at 11:30 p.m. and seconded by Mayor Hurtado. Council Member De Witt was absent. PASSED and APPROVED this 26th day of November, ATTEST:... Gil Hurtado, Mayor Carmen Avalos, City Cl.e Page 7 of 7