South Gate City Council

CITY OF SOUTH GATE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Mayor called a Special City Council Meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. INVOCATION Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Gabe Perez, Director of Community Development Yodit Glaze, City Clerk PRESENT Mayor Maria Davila, Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del Pilar Avalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Rail F. Salinas PUBLIC HEARING DENY EXT. OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT N0. 2020-01 The City Council considered: a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); pnd d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to uphold the determination of the Director of Community Development to deny an extension of Temporary Use Permit No. 2020-01. 2 PUBLIC HEARING TERMINATING TRUCK TRALER STORAGE The City Council considered: a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Enviroru'nental Quality Act; and c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission upholding the determination of the Director of Community Development that the legal, nonconforming use for a metal processing and/or recycling activities at the subject property have been abandoned and can no longer be conducted, and the use of the site for truck trailer storage as a principal use unrelated to metal processing/recycling activities is not a legal, nonconforming use and must be immediately terminated. 3 PUBLIC HEARING DENYING ZONE CHANGE FROM INDUSTRIAL FLEX TO HF.AVY MFG. The City Council considered: a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and d. Denying the zone change of the subject property from IF (Industrial Flex) to M3 (Heavy Manufacturing) and amendments to the Cornrnunity Design Element and Housing Element of the General Plan regarding removing the subject property from the South Gate College District. City Attorney Salinas stated that a public hearing is like being in a court of law except there's no judge. The judge is replaced by the members of the City Council. It is important to respect the viewpoints that are offered by everyone whether you support them or not. Mr. Salinas informed the City Council that the representative for the applicant is present and have him introduce himself. Alfred Fraijo, attorney at SOMOS Law Group, and counsel for the applicant as it relates to items 1, 2, and 3. Mr. Fraijo is requesting a continuation of tonight's items to allow for his client to consult with the city and negotiate a resolution of this matter. The applicant would like to explore the withdrawal of its appeals in favor of a timely and reasonable termination of the current uses at the site. Although his client maintains that the use at issue is longstanding and grandfathered it has also considered with care'ful consideration the comments from the public. Mr. Fraijo is asking Coiu"icil to direct staff to meet and confer with his client. Page 2 of 10

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 City Attorney Salinas clarified that tonight's request is not for an indefinite period of time, but the City Council's next regularly scheduled meeting is May 13th and that is the date Mr. Fraijo is requesting the Council to consider in order to present a resolution to the Council and the public withdrawal of the appeal. Mr. Fraijo has confirmed that date and reiterated his client wants to resolve the matter as soon as possible. City Attorney Salinas stated that since public hearings were publicly noticed, and members of the public are present, it should be open to the public understanding that the request before the Council is to continue all three items to May 13'h. Mayor Davila asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on all three items and any emails received. The following people expressed opposition to said appeals: Lizette Ruiz, planning commissioner; Mario Dominguez, Jr. City Attorney Salinas reminded the public that the motion that's pending before the Council is whether to continue the public hearings or not. After hearing public comments, if the City Coiu'icil decides not to continue the public hearings, then it will be open to the public to talk about the actual merits of the appeals. Continuation of the following people expressed opposition to said appeals: Omar Ruiz; Jennifer Daley, SELA for a Better Tomorrow; Joanne, Cancer Research Advocate; Amber Rivera; Jonathan; David Moreno, 8429 Santa Fe Avenue; Javier, South Gate resident; Janet Preciado Vargas, Southeast LAYouth Organizer for Communities for a Better Environment,, Thomas Buckley, South Gate resident; Lillian Buckley, South Gate resident; Gabriel Guerrero, South Gate resident; Jose Luis Zerba, Walnut Park resident; ClaudiaAleman, South Gate resident; Ms. Ortiz, South Gate resident and Master's Student and Researcher at USC for Environmental Justice Spaces; Alejandra, member of Communities for a Better Environment and a student at South Gate High School; Ady Cortez, South Gate resident and a student at South Gate High School; Kate, South Gate resident and a USC student; Maricela Talamantes, City of Lynwood resident; Janeta Esmeralda Vasquez Having no one else come forward nor any emails, Mayor Davila closed the audience portion. City Attorney Salinas stated that the request is to continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 13th and if the Council wants to take up that request it would be in the form of a motion. Page 3 of 10

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 Vice Mayor Barron asked for clarification on the termination of use mentioned by the attorney. City Attorney Salinas stated that the request for additional time is to allow for the applicant to propose conditions that would be acceptable to the City Council with respect to the termination of the use of the property for its current use including a withdrawal of the appeal that would include the zone change as well as the continued trucking use. Council Member Hurtado stated the applicant is asking for a continuation and if the Council vote no would they be prepared to address the issues tonight. City Attorney Salinas stated that if the request is not to continue then we would move forward with the public hearings this evening. Mayor Davila asked Mr. Fraijo to come forward. Mr. Fraijo indicated their preference is to continue the matter. Their expectation is that their client has indicated previously and gives him authority to represent tonight that their interest is to withdraw the appeals and not proceed with the presentations that they would otherwise make as it relates to those appeals because they would be rendered moot. Should they proceed with their intention which is to close out the use at the site as has been requested and recommended by the commission. Mayor Davila motioned to continue the items to the City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025, and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron. Council Member Hurtado asked if the items are continued, it would be final. City Attorney Salinas answered the request is just to continue to May 13th Council can indicate that there will be no further continuance as part of the motion. Council Member Hurtado, if the motion is to continue, he does not believe it's going to go past that. Council Member Avalos asked for clarification if the applicant's attorney is withdrawing the appeals. Mr. Fraijo stated that the request is to continue the items so that they can proceed with a formal withdrawal. The purpose of the continuance is that they can work with city staff at the direction of this Council to provide for what they believe is the proper termination of the use. That would be the result if we don't continue with the appeals that we withdraw the request Page 4 of 10

REGULAR CITY COtJNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 for zone charige, temporary use permit and the Director's determination related to their judgment that the use is no longer grandfathered. Council Member Rios is upset that the applicant is not present and felt this situation should had been resolved a long time ago. ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, no; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, no; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes. RECESS The City Council recessed at 7:57 p.m., and reconvened at 8:09 p.m., with all Members of Council present. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mario Dominguez, Jr., asked when this city will be getting fiber optic cables because that enables us to have phone-based calling feature or the possibility of having Zoom. Mr. Dominguez spoke with Richard Iglesias, City Clerk, for the City of Cudahy and they have Zoom and live stream their meetings. Mr. Dominguez was inquiring if the City of South Gate can possibly live stream the meetings too. Ms. Ortiz, South Gate resident, is asking the City Council and City Manager to investigate traffic control and safety measures on Garfield Avenue. Dinora Valle, South Gate resident, is asking the City Council for help with a roof contractor. Mayor Davila asked if Community Development would be able to assist her. City Manager Houston stated it could be a Better Business Bureau. It's unlikely to be a city related issue. Lizette Ruiz, Kauffman Avenue, submitted a couple pictures today regarding the continuing blocking of pedestrian walkways through the corners. Ms. Ruiz also submitted an article a couple of weeks ago regarding Jeff Bonta's lawsuit regarding CEQA. Janet stated that two weeks ago the city went to her mother's house and removed two trees. Her family never asked for the trees to be removed. They called asking if the city would trim the trees. She is asking that two fniit trees be planted. Page 5 of 10

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONT'D CouncilMemberAvalosaskedfortheaddress. Janetreplied,10458 Stanford Avenue. Council Member Hurtado asked if the trees were on private property or the sidewalk. Janet replied, on the sidewalk, but the city cannot just remove trees. Kate, South Gate resident and a Master student at USC School of Social Work is here speaking on behalf of her neighborhood in Hollydale asking the city to invest in Hollydale. Thomas Buckley, South Gate resident, brought up two grievances regarding public records request. Armando Velasquez, Independence Avenue, stated that this Friday will be their first Annual Golden Apple and Heart of a Hero Honors Ceremony. Seventeen teachers will be recognized, fourteen of which are from South Gate, and the majority are LAUSD teachers. One South Gate Police Officer and fire department will also be recognized. Mayor Davila asked Mr. Velasquez to provide the names of the people being recognized so a Certificate of Appreciation can be presented. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works, provided an update regarding requesting an update on the COG's Regional fiber optic project. Mr. Cervantes stated that the city is familiar with the Garfield Avenue traffic. The city has invested over $6 million dollars in traffic, bike and safety improvements. The city is also planning to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Glady Street and Garfield. Also, a protective cross walk midway between Circle Park and Imperial Highway. Mr. Cervantes stated that regarding the removal of trees, the city has strict rules against removing trees. When trees are removed there are specific reasons (tree has died, tree is in danger of fallen, or weather has impacted it). He will follow up on the reasoning of these two trees removal. Mr. Cervantes stated that the Tweedy Mile Complete Street Project is almost completed. Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation Earth Day, is this Saturday, and he'll have Mr. Cervantes speak on it. Mr. Cervantes thanked the City Council for recognizing Earth Day. It is taking place this Saturday, April 26Ih. Page 6 of 10

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT'D Mr. Costley stated that on the same day in the evening there will be Mom's Prom for the first time. On May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. there will be the opening of the JAA with a new president. City Manager Houston introduced Gabriel Perez, the new Cornrnunity Development Director. Mr. Perez comes from the City of Coachella. Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, stated if anyone is interested in working for the City of South Gate, please see the city's website. Darren Arakawa, Chief if Police stated that this Thursday between 5-7 p.m. is "Tacos with a Cop" inArea 5 on Garfield Avenue at Estrada's Meat Market. The Chief thanked Armando Vasquez for the Hero Award. Officer Pedro Gutierrez will be honored that night. Rob Houston, City Manager, is happy to see Tweedy Boulevard almost complete and is looking forward to partnering with the businesses on Tweedy to make certain the investments are shared. Rail F. Salinas, City Attorney, stated that the city receives through the City Clerk's Office a significant number of Public Records Act Request. The City Clerk's Office does a wonderful job working within its resources. It relies on various departments to return documents compliant with the Public Records Act. Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, stated that the meetings on the city's website should be straightforward. Mr. De La Paz inquired about the fiber optic. He was asked if the city has a moratorium on trenching. Mr. Cervantes stated there has not been an opportunity to review the fiber optic design. He stated there is a pavement moratorium. Mr. De La Paz stated the businesses on Tweedy northside between Tweedy and California have been complaints regarding homeless encampments. Mr. De La Paz stated that 250 schools were present at the Robotics World Championship in Houston, TX. Mayor Davila asked to follow up with the Principal from STEAM to recognize all the students that participated in this program for the second meeting in May. Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, thanked City Attorney's explanation on the Public Records Act Request. Page 7 of 10

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT'D Council MemberAvalos asked if the cost of PRA's is on the city's website. She also stated that Vector Control will be providing a presentation at the next Council meeting. She attended Congresswoman Barragan's town hall meeting about what's going on in Washington D.C. and asked city staff if it's possible for Council to hold a town hall meeting for the immigrant community to be informed as to what they can do. She said the City of Lynwood had a town hall meeting. Council MemberAvalos received complaints about bikes and scooters riding on the sidewalks. She asked if tonight's meeting can be adjourned in memory of Pope Francis. Council MemberAvalos stated that when she was mayor, the Vatican reached out to her that in 2026 Pope Francis wanted to bring "La Pelota de Trapo" (The Rag Ball) program. City Attorney Salinas informed CouncilwomanAvalos that the City Manager brought to his attention that we do list the price per page for the PRA's on the city's website. Council Member Hurtado stated that Channel 7 had posted on social media about Kilmar. He wants everyone to know that Council is listening to the public and reading emails. Council Member Rios is requesting the city be mindful when cutting down trees. He understands about investing in the Hollydale area. Many businesses on Tweedy Boulevard are happy how the boulevard is coming along. Council Member Rios welcomed Mr. Perez, the new Director of Cornrnunity Development. Council Member Rios is willing to work with the city staff member that works with the homeless. He congratulated the B2V team and the Legacy High School Robotics team. Vice Mayor Barron agrees with Council Member Rios about the homeless. He thinks the police department does a great job going out and identifying the individuals that actual want the help. Vice Mayor Barron attended a meeting with city staff and Union Pacific about all the illegal dumping and homeless population around the railroad tracks. Page 8 of 10

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT'D Vice Mayor Barron stated that it is not okay to scare children at schools. He appreciates it when the community attend meetings and speaks about their concerns. Mayor Davila has nothing to report. CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 4, 5 and 6 were approved by motion of Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Avalos. ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes, but no on item 5; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes. 4 STREETS/SIDEWALKS/ LANDSCAPING The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. ResolutionNo.2025-11-CCentitledResolutionoftheCityCouncilof the City of South Gate, California, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the proceedings of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. l; and b. Resolution No. 2025-12-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, declaring the City's intention to levy and collect assessments under the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. I and setting a Public Hearing for May 27, 2025. WATER The City Council approved items A, B, C & D during Consent Calendar: a. Professional Engineering Services Agreement (Contract No. 2025-24- CC) with MNS Engineers, Inc., to prepare design and construction documents necessary for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR, for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred and Ten Dollars ($291,510); b. Appropriated $350,000 in Water Funds for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR; Page 9 of 10

REGtJLAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2025 5 WATER CONT'D c. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute amendments up to a cumulative amount of $100,000; and d. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 6 MINUTES The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. SpecialandRegularMeetingminutesofMarchll,2025;and b. Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 25, 2025. 7 WARRANTS The City Council unanimously approved items A & B by motion of Council Member Avalos and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron: a. Check No. 109714 from April 8, 2025; and b. Warrant Register for April 22, 2025. Total ofChecks: $3,524,972.94 Less:Voids $ 0.00 Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (612,163.86i GrandTotal: $2,912,809.08 Cancellations: 109830 ROLL CALL: Council MemberAvalos, yes; Council Member Hiutado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Rios unanimously adjourned the meeting in memory of Kenneth G. Leabres, long-time South Gate resident and father of South Gate employee James Leabres and Pope Francis at 9:49 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Avalos. PASSED and APPROVED on this 27' day of May 2025. ATTEST: Maria Davila, May"or Yodit City Clerk LJ Page 10 of 10

Agenda

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

8650 CALIFORNIA AVE

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280

VIEW MEETING LIVE ONLINE AT: HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280

City Officials

MAYOR, Maria Davila

CITY CLERK, Yodit Glaze

VICE MAYOR, Joshua Barron

CITY TREASURER, Jose De La Paz

COUNCIL MEMBER, Maria del Pilar Avalos

CITY MANAGER, Rob Houston

COUNCIL MEMBER, Gil Hurtado

CITY ATTORNEY, Ra ú l F. Salinas

COUNCIL MEMBER, Al Rios

If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:

1. VIEW THE MEETING LIVE ONLINE AT: https://youtube.com/@SouthGateCA90280

Please allow up to 24 hours after the meeting for the archive to be available.

2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the City Clerk at:

yglaze@sogate.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please write "Public Comment" in the subject line.

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 12pm 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:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Gabe Perez, Director of Community Development

ROLL CALL: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8650 CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 VIEW MEETING LIVE ONLINE AT: HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280 City Officials MAYOR, Maria Davila CITY CLERK, Yodit Glaze VICE MAYOR, Joshua Barron CITY TREASURER, Jose De La Paz COUNCIL MEMBER, Maria del Pilar Avalos CITY MANAGER, Rob Houston COUNCIL MEMBER, Gil Hurtado CITY ATTORNEY, Raúl F. Salinas COUNCIL MEMBER, Al Rios If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options: 1. VIEW THE MEETING LIVE ONLINE AT: https://youtube.com/@SouthGateCA90280 Please allow up to 24 hours after the meeting for the archive to be available. 2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING by emailing the City Clerk at: yglaze@sogate.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please write "Public Comment" in the subject line. 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, 1

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 12pm 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: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Gabe Perez, Director of Community Development ROLL CALL: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk Public Hearings 1. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION TO DENY AN EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 2020-01 FOR TRUCK TRAILER STORAGE AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PL 23-0061) The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and 2

d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to uphold the determination of the Director of Community Development to deny an extension of Temporary Use Permit No. 2020-01. Documents: Item 1 Report 04222025.pdf 2. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION REGARDING LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES AT A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission upholding the determination of the Director of Community Development that the legal, nonconforming use for a metal processing and/or recycling activities at the subject property have been abandoned and can no longer be conducted, and the use of the site for truck trailer storage as a principal use unrelated to metal processing/recycling activities is not a legal, nonconforming use and must be immediately terminated. Documents: Item 2 Report 04222025.pdf Attachment B - PC Reso_2025-04.pdf Attachment C - AEP Appeal 2025-04, 250408v3 FNL w Exhs.pdf Attachment D - PC AB - 8530 Alameda St - Appeal - Engle - 031825.pdf Attachment E - Letters_from_SGHS_students_031825.pdf Attachment F - Public Comments on 8530 Alameda St - PC Meeting 03-18-25.pdf 3. REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PL 25-0054) The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; 3

b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and d. Denying the zone change of the subject property from IF to M3 and amendments to the Community Design Element and Housing Element of the General Plan regarding removing the subject property from the South Gate College District. Documents: Item 3 Report 04222025.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 4, 5 and 6 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 4

waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance, as appropriate. 4. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 – RESOLUTIONS TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARE THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will consider: (PW) a. Adopting a Resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report for the proceedings of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and b. Adopting a Resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments under the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and setting a Public Hearing for May 27, 2025. Documents: Item 4 Report 04222025.pdf 5. AGREEMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE SALT LAKE WATER TANK, CITY PROJECT NO. 734-WTR The City Council will consider: (PW) a. Approving a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc., to prepare design and construction documents necessary for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR, for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred and Ten Dollars ($291,510); b. Appropriating $350,000 in Water Funds for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-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 04222025.pdf 6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 5

The City Council will consider: (CLERK) a. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 11, 2025; and b. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 25, 2025. Documents: Item 6 Report 04222025.pdf Reports, Recommendations And Requests 7. WARRANT REGISTER FOR APRIL 22, 2025 The City Council will consider: (SVCS) a. Approving Check No. 109714 from April 8, 2025; and b. Approving the Warrant Register for April 22, 2025. Total of Checks: $3,524,972.94 Less: Voids $ 0.00 Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (612,163.86) Grand Total: $2,912,809.08 Cancellations: 109830 Documents: Item 7A Report 04222025.pdf Item 7B Report 04222025.pdf Adjournment Adjournment in memory of Mr. Leabres, long-time South Gate resident and father of South Gate employee James Leabres. I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on April 17, 2025, at 5:45 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 6

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Office of the South Gate City Clerk Item No. 1 APR 1 7 2025 FILED :a'ss4s C'Uyof South Gate CITY COUNCIL A(GE,'NIDA IE3I[LL For the Regular Meeting of: April 22, 2025 Originating Department: Community Development Gabriel ez Ciffl Manager: Rob Houston SUBJECT: APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION TO DENY AN EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT N0. 2020-01 FOR TRUCK TRAILER STORAGE AT 8530 ALAMEDA STREET, AND DETERMINING THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PL 23-0061) PURPOSE: Public hearing to consider the following: Appeal of Plaru'iing Commission's Decision on Director's Determination (PL 23-0061): Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Director of Community Development's determination to deny an extension ofTemporary Use Permit ("TUP") No. 2020-01 for truck-trailer storage at 8530 Alameda Street. PROJECT OVERVIEW Proiect Location: Assessor's Parcel Number: Property Owner: Appellant/Representative: General Plan Designation: 6. §: 8530 Alameda Street 6202-036-003 Alameda Engle Properties (Jason Engle) Sara Atsbaha, Somos Law Group Industrial (Cornrnunity Design Element, Figure CD 1, Existing Land Uses) South Gate College District Subarea 1 (Cornrnunity Design Element, Figure CD 4, Districts) IF (Industrial Flex) RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. CONDUCT a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B; 2. ACCEPT the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; 3. ADOPT the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and 4. UPHOLD the decision of the Planning Commission to uphold the determination of the Director of Community Development to deny an extension of TUP No. 2020-01. AS13772.0860893 4909-8288-0805vl 8

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Advertising and notification of the public hearing for this item was conducted in compliance with Sections 11.50.020 and 11.50.030 of the South Gate Municipal Code ("SGMC"). Notices of the hearing were posted and published in the "South Gate Press" on April 10, 2025. ENVIRONMENT AL EV ALUATION In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the City Council's deten'nination qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15321, (Class 21) "Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies," in that the City of South Gate ("City") is enforcing the South Gate Municipal Code. The City Council's determination on the extension of TUP No. 2020-01 is not subject to CEQA review because it is not an "approval" as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15352, but rather a determination of whether a use must terminate at a site, and therefore does not coinrnit the City to any definite course of action regarding new uses or changes to the approved use of the subject property. Furthermore, CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves pursuant to Section 15270(a). BACKGROUND This is an appeal filed by legal counsel, Somos Law Group ("Somos"), on behalf of the property owner and applicant, Alameda Engle Properties, LLC ("AEP" represented by Jason Engle), for a 6.78-acre property located at 8530 Alameda Street. Somos is appealing the Planning Commission's decision on the Director of Community Development's determination. It should be noted that AEP also owns the abutting 2.9-acre site to the north at 8440 S. Alameda Street, which is located outside of the City and in the County of Los Angeles. Access to both properties is via a driveway from Alameda Street to the property at 8440 S. Alameda Street. This property is also being used for truck trailer storage and according to County staff, a conditional use permit ("CUP") is cunently being processed. History of Zoning and Land Use of Subiect Property As early as 1961, the Subject Property was designated as being within a Heavy Manufacturing ("M-3") Zone. Based upon a review of public records and documents submitted by AEP, the Site was used by JackEngel & Company(hereinafter, "JECO") and/orAEP forametalprocessingrecyclingfacility from as early as 1973 until approximately March 2020. During that time, the site was developed with a single-story industrial structure used for the recycling operations conducted by JECO and/or AEP. The metal recycling operations conducted by JECO and/or AEP included, but was not limited to, the delivery of scrap metal product to the Site inside of truck trailers - which would remain on site for up to several months while the scrap metal was sorted and processed on-site, and prepared for shipment to a final off-site destination. AS13772.0860893 4909-8288-0805vl 9

In 1988, the City amended its Zoning Code, in part, to require a Conditional Use Permit for recycling facilities. Thereafter, on or about April 28, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2323, which further amended the Zoning Code and changed the zoning classification of the Subject Property to Industrial Flex ("IF") Zone. Pursuant to the Section 11.21.030 and Table 11.21-3 of the amended Zoning Code, recycling facilities require a Conditional Use Permit - however, the recycling operations at the Subject Property were deemed to be a legal, nonconforming land use that was allowed to continue in accordance with SGMC Chapter 11.55 ("Nonconforming Uses and Buildings"). According to public records and information submitted by AEP and/or its representatives, all metal recycling operations ceased in or around March 2020 and are no longer being conducted at the Site. AEP has confirmed that around March 2020, Fleet Yards, Inc. commenced utilizing the Site solely for the storage of truck trailers and/or containers as a principal use. Moreover, the stmcture that was previously utilized to conduct the metal recycling at the Site was demolished. On July 16, 2020, the City approved Fleet Yards, Inc.'s application for a Temporary Use Permit and issued TUP2020-01, authorizing the use of the Subject Property for "truck trailer storage for a one-year period with possible one-year extensions up to a maximum period of five years from the date of approval". The Community Development Director explicitly imposed various conditions upon the approval of TUP2020-01, including, but not limited to: 1. The approved temporary use for the Site is restricted to truck trailer storage only - and no other use is permitted without the written authorization from the City. 2. The approval of the temporary use was set to expire on July 16, 2021 - and a new application was to be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date if an extension was desired. Additional one-year extensions would be considered for approval for up to a maximum period of 5 years from the original approval date of July 16, 2020 - and would be determined based upon compliance with the conditions of approval and written verification from the property owner that the owner is in process of developing the land, selling the land, and/or working with Los Angeles Community College or a developer on a housing development project. TUP2020-01 expired on July 16, 2021, without a timely request for renewal from Fleet Yards, Inc. On or about July 11, 2022, an e-mail was submitted to the Planning Division requesting a new Temporary Use Permit (or the renewal of TUP2020-01). In December 2022, the Director advised Fleet Yards, Inc. that several conditions of approval of the TUP had not been adhered to, and, moreover, that the TUP was ineligible for renewal as SGMC § 11.51.070(B)(4) sets the maximum duration of Temporary Use Permits to no more than three days in a row or ten working days in any calendar year. AS13772.0860893 4909-8288-0805vl 10

Planning Commission Hearing On May 2, 2023, the Planning Coinrnission conducted a public hearing on the appeal of the Director of Community Development's determination to deny an extension of TUP No. 2020-01 for a truck trailer storage at 8530 Alameda Street. The appellant's attorney, Alfred Fraijo Jr., gave a presentation on the basis of the appeal. Public comment was received from the following individuals: * Alan Engle (property owner, Alameda Engle & Company) * Daniel Otting (Fleet Yard Inc., 8440 S. Alameda st., Los Angeles) * Jennifer Ganata (6325 Pacific Boulevard, Ste. 300, Huntington Park) The Planning Commission also received a presentation by City staff and outside legal counsel James Eckart providing a response to the appellant's presentation. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission voted 3-2 to adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 denying the appeal and upholding the Director's Determination. In reaching its decision, the Planning Commission specifically determined that: 1. The land use of storage of truck trailers and containers is not authorized or allowed by the South Gate Municipal Code on any land within the Industrial Flex (IF) zone, of which the subject property is a part. 2. Temporary Use Permit 2020-01 was originally issued in error and in violation of City ordinances. Temporary use permits are to be used for "short-term activities" which are of a "short-term nature." In addition, the South Gate Municipal Code specifies that the maximum duration of a temporary use permit shall not exceed th