Citizens Advisory Committee

Agenda

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

8650 CALIFORNIA AVE

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280

DIAL-IN NUMBER 1 (213) 338-8477

MEETING ID: 819-3797-4075

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

Call To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

City Officials

CHAIRPERSON

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Andres Gonzalez

Anthony Zepeda

COMMITTEE MEMBER

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Marie De Lourdes Castillo

Norma Mendoza

Ana Zavala

Susan F. Janer

Rosa Delgado

Evelyn Martinez

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.

Meeting Compensation Disclosure

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Citizen Advisory Committee is $25.00 per meeting.

Open Session Items

Item No. 1

The Citizen Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes for the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting of February 11, 2026, and February 25, 2026.

Documents:

CAC Minutes for February 11 2026.pdf

CAC Minutes for February 25, 2026.pdf

Item No. 2

Reorganization of the Citizen Advisory Committee

Documents:

AB Reorganization FY 2026 - 2027-.pdf

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8650 CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 DIAL-IN NUMBER 1 (213) 338-8477 MEETING ID: 819-3797-4075 VIEW MEETING LIVE ONLINE AT: HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280 Call To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call City Officials CHAIRPERSON VICE CHAIRPERSON Andres Gonzalez Anthony Zepeda COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER Marie De Lourdes Castillo Norma Mendoza Ana Zavala Susan F. Janer Rosa Delgado Evelyn Martinez 1

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. Meeting Compensation Disclosure Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Citizen Advisory Committee is $25.00 per meeting. Open Session Items Item No. 1 The Citizen Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes for the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting of February 11, 2026, and February 25, 2026. Documents: CAC Minutes for February 11 2026.pdf CAC Minutes for February 25, 2026.pdf Item No. 2 Reorganization of the Citizen Advisory Committee Documents: AB Reorganization FY 2026 - 2027-.pdf Item No. 3 Substantial Amendments to Fiscal Year 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding. Documents: AB CAC CDBG FY 26-27 MTG 9.9.26.pdf Comments City Staff Comments 2

Citizen Advisory Committee Comments Adjournment 3

Minutes Page 1 of 3 Citizen Advisory Committee.02.11.26 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The Citizen Advisory Committee of the City of South Gate met in-person and live at: HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280 on the above-mentioned date at 6:45 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Committee Members Present: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Martinez, Mendoza, Janer, Delgado Committee Members Absent: Committee Members Richard Gonzalez Staff Present: Carol Averell, Housing Manager Kimberly Hernandez, Recording Secretary REPORT ON POSTING AND MEETING COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE 1. The Citizen Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes for the Citizen Advisory Committee meetings of February 12, 2025, February 19, 2025, and February 26, 2025. MOTION: Motion by Chairperson Gonzalez and seconded by Committee Member Castillo to approve the meeting minutes for Citizens Advisory Committee meetings of February 12, 2025, February 19, 2025 and February 26, 2026. AYES: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Mendoza, Janer, Delgado NOES: None ABSTAIN: Committee Member Martinez ABSENT: Committee Member Richard Gonzalez 4

Minutes Page 2 of 3 Citizen Advisory Committee.02.11.26 2. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Presentation by Carol Averell, Housing Manager. Public comment from: Mario Dominguez, South Gate Resident MOTION 1: Motion by Committee Member Castillo and seconded by Committee Member Zavala to re-elect Andres Gonzalez as Chairperson. Motion carried, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Mendoza, Janer, Delgado NOES: None ABSTAIN: Committee Member Martinez ABSENT: Committee Member Richard Gonzalez MOTION 2: Motion by Chairperson Gonzalez and seconded by Committee Member Castillo to re-elect Anthony Zepeda as Vice Chairperson. Motion carried, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Mendoza, Janer, Delgado NOES: None ABSTAIN: Committee Member Martinez ABSENT: Committee Member Richard Gonzalez 3. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, 2024-2025, AND 2025-2026, ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS Presentation by Ana LeNoue, Avant Garde. Public comment from: Mario Dominguez, South Gate Resident MOTION: Motion to receive and file by Chairperson Gonzalez and seconded by Committee Member Castillo. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Mendoza, Janer, Delgado, Martinez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Committee Member Richard Gonzalez 5

Minutes Page 3 of 3 Citizen Advisory Committee.02.11.26 4. INFORMAL PRESENTATION FOR THE FY 26-27 AAP Presentation by Carol Averell, Housing Manager Public comment from: Mario Dominguez, South Gate Resident MOTION: Motion to receive and file by Chairperson Gonzalez and seconded by Committee Member Castillo. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Mendoza, Janer, Delgado, Martinez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Committee Member Richard Gonzalez 5. CITY STAFF COMMENTS None. 6. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENTS None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comment from: Mario Dominguez, South Gate Resident 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM. RESPECTFULLY, _______________________________________________ Carol Averell, Housing Manager APPROVED: ________________________________________ Andres Gonzalez, Chairperson 6

Minutes Page 1 of 2 Citizen Advisory Committee.02.25.26 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The Citizen Advisory Committee of the City of South Gate met in-person and live at: HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280 on the above-mentioned date at 6:31 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Committee Members Present: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Zavala, Martinez, Janer, Castillo Committee Members Absent: Committee Members Delgado, Mendoza, Richard Gonzalez Staff Present: City of South Gate staff REPORT ON POSTING AND MEETING COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE 1. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Presentations by the following applicants: PUBLIC SERVICE: Laura Maldonado, Family Violence Prevention Program - City of South Gate Police Department Osie Harrell, Graffiti Abatement Program - City of South Gate Public Works Department Jose Gonzalez, Field Training Officer - South Gate Police Explorers Ana Ramirez, South Gate Home Modification Program - Southern California Rehabilitation Services NON-PUBLIC SERVICE: Director, South Gate Chamber of Commerce - South Gate Women's Business Center NOTE: The California Latino Leadership Institute withdrew its $33,000 application for the South Gate Chamber Internship Program PUBLIC COMMENT: Mario Dominguez, South Gate Resident 7

Minutes Page 2 of 2 Citizen Advisory Committee.02.25.26 MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Castillo and seconded by Chairperson Gonzalez to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CDBG funding recommendations as follows: Family Violence Prevention Program - $27,000 Graffiti Abatement Program - $100,000 South Gate Police Explorers - $23,000 South Gate Home Modification Program - $15,000 South Gate Women's Business Center - $12,000 (non-public service funding) The Committee further recommended that if additional public-service CDBG funding is received, the additional amount be allocated to the Graffiti Abatement Program. If less public-service funding is received, the reduction will be taken from the Graffiti Abatement Program. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairperson Gonzalez, Vice Chair Zepeda, Committee Members Castillo, Zavala, Martinez, Janer NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Committee Members Delgado, Mendoza, Richard Gonzales 2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mario Dominguez, South Gate Resident 3. CITY STAFF COMMENTS 4. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENTS 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM. RESPECTFULLY, _______________________________________________ Gabriel Perez, Director of Community Development APPROVED: ________________________________________ Andres Gonzalez, Chairperson 8

City of South Gate CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENIDA P)TLL For the Regular Meeting of September 9, 2026 Originating Department: Community Development Housing Manag Carol Averell Department Director.' SUBJECT: REORGANIZATION OF THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE: In accordance with Municipal Code Title 1, C}iapter 1.2, Section 1.25.050, and the City of Soutli Gate Citizen Participation Plan, the Citizens' Advisory Conu'nittee is required to elect a Cliairperson and Vice Cliairperson annually in August. Each position serves a one-year tei'n'i to ensure continued leadersliip and effective governance. BACKGROUND: Because tl'ie annual reorganization meeting must be }ield in August, tlie Conunittee n'nist now proceed with the election of new officers to remain in compliance with botli the Municipal Code and tlie Citizen Participation Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: It is recommended that tlie Citizens' Advisory Committee condrict its aru'iual reorganization by nominating and electing a Chairperson and Vice Chaiiperson for a one- year tetatn. The appointments should be finalized thro'iigh a majority vote of the Committee. l 9

City of South Gate CITIZEN Al)VISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA IBTLL For the Regrilar Meeting of: September 9, 2026 Originating Department: Community Development zoxisirigvanager: /l/'(A {A"M/nireaor: SUBJECT: SUBSTANTIAL AMEISTDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-2025, 2025-2026, AND 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAFI FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBGi FUNDING PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to infoim and request public cornrnent from the Citizen Advisoiy Coinmittee of the Substantial Amendments to the FY 2024-2025 (No. 3), 2025-2026 (No. 2), and 2026-2027 (No. 1) Annual Action Plans to reprogram CDBG funds. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: It is recommended that the Citizen Advisory Committee consider and recorninend to the City Council CDBG Substantial Amendments to the FY 2024-2025 (No. 3), 2025-2026 (No. 2), and 2026-2027 (No. l) Annual Action Plans to reprogram CDBG funds. ANALYSIS: DuringthemonthofAugust,theCityofSouthGatesubmittedthefinalversionofthe Workorit Plan in place to meet the City's Timely Expenditure Reqriirement for CDBG funds. This led to review of all CDBG projects and projected expenditures to meet the City's timeliness test in May 2026. In order to meet the goal, staff proposes tl'ie following CDBG substantial amendments. FISCAL 11AR PIAN PROPOSED stmsr.oxa AMINDA[ENT NO. ACTIIITI' N,Ui[ C[mRE:%'T ACTnlTY ALLO("AnON PROPOSED BtmGET .'d[N"D!lfENT A'ET CHANGE CDBG %') 4_%':1-i 5 SG Park mprovauents - Shade Structures S 600.(=0.C€ S S (ffl)Q'0.(X)) 2 -i _26 Th CLI_I S 17_5(-D.C'0 S S (j7,500JO) .) 5_26 2 Dmolition at'id Clearmice Projxt S 2!5JX1.0.00 S 175.DOO.C=0 S (50,000J)0) 26_27 1 Street mprovauent S 3b.82D.D0 S 839.DD7.00 5 453J'i_00 26_27 1 Pickleball Courts Project s S 21'.313.(m S 214.313.00 TOT_4L S 1..!28320.00 S l_22S.32'a'.D0s The CAC will hear presentations from city staff. Following the presentation, the CAC will discuss and recornrnend projects for 'Junding. On October 13, 2026, after a 30-day cornrnent period, the City 1 10

Corincil will open a public hearing to consider tlie Substantial Amendments to the FY 2024-2025 (No. 3), 2025-2026 (No. 2), and 2026-2027 (No. l) Annual Action Plans to reprogram CDBG funds which will include the CAC's recoinrnendations in an effoit to meet the City Timeliness with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). BACKGROUND: The City of South Gate (City), as an entitlement city, receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis from H{JD to carry out a wide range of cominunity development activities to benefit low-income residents. ATT ACHMENT: A. None 2 11