South Gate City Council

CITY OF SOUTH GATE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. INVOCATION Steve Costley, Director of Parks and Recreation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk PRESENT Mayor Maria Davila, Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Raúl F. Salinas EXCUSED/ABSENT Council Member Maria del Pilar Avalos 1 COMMUNITY DEV/ HOUSING The City Council approved items A & B by motion of Council Member Rios and seconded by Council Member Hurtado: a. Resolution No. 2025-28-CC entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”); and b. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 CAPER. Carol Averell, Housing Manager, gave a presentation. Council Member Hurtado is disappointed with the continue graffiti and the amount of money the city spends for graffiti abatement. Council Member Rios questioned if the city would continue applying for federal funding. Ms. Averell stated that there was an 11% cut for this year for CDBG. The city is waiting for the contracts for this fiscal year.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 2 of 10 1 COMMUNITY DEV/ HOUSING CONT’D Mayor Davila asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this item. Seeing no one step forward; Mayor Davila closed the audience portion. ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused. 2 MUNICIPAL CODE ADMIN The City Council approved items A & B by motion of Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Rios: a. Waived the reading in full and introduced Ordinance No. 2025-01-CC entitled An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California amending Title 11, Chapter 11.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures) of the South Gate Municipal Code; and b. Accepted the determination that the proposed amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as a “ministerial” project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15268(a). Gabriel Perez, Director of Community Development, stated Joshua Valdez, Associate Planner, will be giving the presentation. This item is before City Council because the city has not updated the ADU ordinance Accessory Dwelling Units since 2021. There are new laws ever year that are passed by the state that amend rules for ADUs across the state and the city must comply with the requirements. Joshua Valdez, Associate Planner, gave the presentation. Vice Mayor Barron thanked Mr. Valdez for the presentation. He stated this community is overrun with difficulties with finding parking and the State of California is saying there is a housing crisis. He understands the need for housing but does not agree to adding more housing. Mayor Davia stated the City of South Gate is required to build 8,282 units and the city will keep having parking issues. Council Member Rios stated that on the governor’s desk is a bill that would allow building six-story buildings/housing in neighborhoods which would create problems.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 3 of 10 2 MUNICIPAL CODE ADMIN CONT’D Council Member Hurtado stated the City of Jurupa has the same population as the City of South Gate and does not understand why the City of Jurupa is only required to build 2,400 units and South Gate is required to build 8,282 units. Mayor Davila asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this item. Seeing no one step forward; Mayor Davila closed the audience portion. ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA Steve Soto thanked Council Member Rios for inviting him tonight. Mr. Soto has been writing poems and an author for over 60 years. He has been a guest poet columnist for the Desert Sun newspaper. A newspaper that serves Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Mr. Soto wrote and read a poem called “Home of the Brave” in response to unconscionable treatment of immigrants. South Gate resident informed City Council that he was on his bicycle heading eastbound on Santa Ana Street between California and Otis where he fell forward due to uneven streets. He is requesting the streets to be fixed. Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., South Gate resident, is a parent and volunteer and is speaking on behalf of the American Youth Soccer Organization, also known as AYSO. He informed Council that AYSO practice at Hollydale Park and is requesting better lighting. Heidi Portillo and her son are present tonight reading a statement prepared by all the families in NYSO asking for better lighting at Hollydale Park. Sergio Sanchez stated his son play for NYSO. The previous parents already spoke on the lighting issues at Hollydale Park, but there are other issues, for example the men’s restrooms. Mario Sanchez and his children are present tonight. Mr. Sanchez stated his children are members of AYSO and having children play sports keeps them busy and out of trouble. He reiterated about having better lighting at Hollydale Park. Consuelo Godoy, South Gate resident, is requesting City Council to place a flagpole and a flag in front of city hall in memory of Nicolas “Nick”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 4 of 10 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA CONT’D Godoy. Mr. Godoy was a member of the VFW for 20 years. She stated if funds are needed to please inform her. Juan Contreras also spoke on the conditions of the restrooms at Hollydale Park and poor lighting. EMAILS Mario Dominguez, South Gate resident, is requesting the City of South Gate develop a bike trail on Southern Avenue like the City of Bellflower. He stated South Gate is not bike friendly and the Gate buses lack bike racks. Claudia Rivera, South Gate resident, is questioning Councilwoman Avalo’s character for proposing Robert Montalvo to the Parks Commission. Ms. Rivera and her family will no longer support Council Members Avalos and Rios. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Davila asked Mr. Costley about Hollydale Park restrooms. Mr. Costley will check on Hollydale Regional Park. He mentioned the park is farther away from the community and next to the riverbeds. Every time the Parks Department places partition doors, they get stolen. The city has put thousands of thousands of dollars into doors. Mr. Costley will speak with the restroom industry businesses about new and improved doors. Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works, addressed the condition of the sidewalk on Santa Ana. Mayor Davila requested the street be looked at. Council Member Hurtado explained the process on the non-agenda items. Mr. Houston explained the chain of command and asked Mr. Costley if he was familiar with the folks that spoke tonight. Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated yes, the parks department has liaison information to the AYSO. Mr. Costley thanked everyone that was able to attend the new teen room at the girls clubhouse. On October 4th there is the Art Walk in front of the auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend the opening of the renovated Circle Park at 4 p.m. on October 13 th . He also mentioned Fireworks show at the Halloween event.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 5 of 10 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT’D Gabriel Perez, Director of Community Development, no updates. Luis Frausto, Director of Administrative Services, no updates. Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, no updates. Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police, announced the Third South Gate Annual Classic Car Show scheduled for this Saturday at 10 o’clock. He also mentioned taking possession of their second Harley-Davidson motorcycle courtesy of Office of Traffic Safety. Rob Houston, City Manager, informed the public that their comments are heard. The AYSO may have a dialogue with the Director of Parks & Recreation. He also mentioned the city’s limitations at Hollydale Park due to Edison Easement with powerlines. Raúl F. Salinas, City Attorney, nothing to report. Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, nothing to report. Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, mentioned the City Clerk’s Office processes passport applications by appointment. Currently the appointments are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and starting this Monday, we will have afternoon appointments from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Council Member Rios is suggesting AYSO using the LAUSD field or exploring other city facilities that have lighting. Council Member Rios enjoyed Mr. Soto’s poem. He attended a water workshop and stated two thirds of our water comes from Northern California. He asked Mr. Costley to speak about the Senior Adult Transportation Popup. Mr. Costley stated this Friday the city will be connecting the seniors with the Metro, local bus and dial-a-ride. Council Member Hurtado mentioned the homeless by the riverbed have been lighting very loud fireworks. He informed Connie Godoy that Nick Godoy was very nice to him. Nick Godoy was a good person. He commended the parents for volunteering and having their children in the AYSO. He stated speaking to a representative or consultant for the bus route regarding bike racks. The consultant stated because the way the bus is set up, a permanent rack cannot be placed but will see if a temporary rack can be placed.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 6 of 10 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT’D Vice Mayor Barron thanked AYSO for attending tonight’s meeting and the parents for volunteering. Vice Mayor Barron is the President of the SELA Kiwanis and mentioned September 30th will be the Second Annual College Fair and Career Fair at the Henry C. Gonzalez Auditorium from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be over 27 universities, colleges, and workforce development organizations. He thanked Supervisor Janice Hanh and Assembly Member Solache for their contribution to the event for the scholarships. Vice Mayor Barron mentioned that on October 4 th Kiwanis is hosting a car show as a fundraiser in the City of Bell Gardens, Ford Park. He had the opportunity to visit the Western Carpenters Union Center in Carson. He attended an event this weekend for the Save America Movement. Food distribution is still being done through the SELA Kiwanis Organization and Southeast Leadership Foundation. Mayor Davila attended the new teen room and thanked Mr. Costley and staff for their hard work putting the room together. She is planning to attend the Transportation Popup on Friday and thanked the AYSO parents for bringing their concerns to City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 were approved by motion of Mayor Davila and seconded by Council Member Hurtado. ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes (voted no on 5); Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused. 3 SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY MGMT The City Council approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar: a. Resolution No. 2025-29-CC entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate declaring the items listed in Attachment B (Bicycles & Miscellaneous Items) and Attachment C (Vehicles & Equipment) as surplus, obsolete, or unserviceable City personal property. b. Authorized the City Manager or designee to dispose of the declared items through public auction conducted by U.S. Auctions of Ontario, CA; and to execute all related documents consistent with budgeted appropriations.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 7 of 10 3 SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY MGMT CONT’D c. Authorized the City Manager or designee to dispose of any items not accepted by the auctioneer or failing to sell by using one or more of the following methods, as appropriate: recycling/salvage, scrap, inter- agency transfer, trade-in/credit, donation to another public agency, or landfill, in compliance with applicable laws and City policies. 4 LAW ENFORCEMENT The City Council approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar: a. Resolution No. 2025-30-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crim Task Force Joint Powers Agreement (LA Impact JPA); b. The Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force Joint Powers Agreement (Contract No. 2025-59- CC), thus authorizing the City's Membership in the LA Impact Authority; and c. Authorized the City Manager to Execute the JPA Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 5 PERSONNEL - MOU BETW CITY & EMPLEE GROUPS The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. Resolution No. 2025-31-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving the SGMEA MOU (Contract No. 2025-60-CC), SGPMMA MOU (Contract No. 2025-61- CC), SGDMA MOU (Contract No. 2025-62-CC), SGPMA MOU (Contract No. 2025-63-CC), SGPOA MOU (Contract No. 2025-64- CC), and the Executive Terms (Contract No. 2025-65-CC) for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the comprehensive successor Memorandums of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 6 PERSONNEL ADMIN The City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-32-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, approving and adopting an updated consolidated pay schedule for all full- time and selected part-time employees within the CalPERS guidelines during Consent Calendar.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 8 of 10 7 PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT & SELECTION The City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-33-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California during Consent Calendar: a. The creation of the full-time Principal Accountant position in the Administrative Services Department; b. The reclassification of the full-time City Traffic Engineer to the full- time Transportation and Capital Improvement Program Division Manager in the Public Works Department; c. The reclassification of one (1) full-time Principal Civil Engineer positions to the full-time Water Resources and Development Division Manager in the Public Works Department; d. The elimination of the full-time Deputy City Engineer position in the Public Works Department; and e. Directed staff to update the Consolidated Salary Schedule by adding the Principal Accountant, Transportation and Capital Improvement Program Division Manager, and Water Resources and Development Division Manager Titles, Pay Grades, and Pay Ranges. 8 FINANCIAL MGMT The City Council approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar: a. A Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2025-66-CC) with Simpler Systems, Inc., to provide financial reporting software (“Simpler Platform”) and related professional services with a not-to- exceed amount of $51,380 (License $17,500 + Professional Services $30,800 + 10% contingency $3,080), and ongoing Monthly License & Maintenance of $1,750 (annualized $21,000), subject to annual appropriation; b. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Simpler, by a sole- source determination based on proprietary functionality and its “datapps” architecture and market uniqueness for Eden-based financial reporting, pursuant to SGMC § 1.54.510; and c. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Page 9 of 10 9 LAW ENFORCEMENT The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. Agreement (Contract No. 2025-67-CC) with All City Management Services, Inc. (“ACMS”), for crossing guard services for a one (1) year term, effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026; and b. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 10 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING/ADMIN The City Council approved a Memorandums of Understanding (“MOU”) (Contract No. 2025-68-CC) with Gateway Cities Council of Governments (“GCCOG”) for technical assistance for a Regional Early Action Planning (“ REAP”) Subregional Partnership (“SRP”) 2.0 Program Grant funded by Southern California Association of Governments (“SCAG”) during Consent Calendar. 11 MINUTES The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. The Special and Regular Meeting minutes of August 12, 2025; and b. The Special and Regular Meeting minutes of August 26, 2025. 12 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS The City Council ratified the appointment by Council Member Gil Hurtado of Evelyn Martinez to the Citizen Advisory Committee and seconded by Mayor Davila. ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 13 WARRANTS The City Council approved the Warrant Register for September 23, 2025, by motion of Mayor Davila and seconded by Council Member Hurtado. Total ofChecks: $ 5,603,571.95 Less:Voids $ (0.00) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (430,338.43) GrandTotal: $ 5,173,233.52 Cancellations: None ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Hurtado adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Rios. PASSED and APPROVED on this 28" day of October 2025. ATTEST: Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit aze, City Clerk Page 10 of 10

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, September 23, 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 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: Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police

ROLL CALL: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk

Public Hearings

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 23, 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 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: Darren Arakawa, Chief of Police ROLL CALL: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk Public Hearings 1. Adopt Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Adopting a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and b. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER. Documents: Item 1 - Report 09232025.pdf 2

2. Zoning Code Amendment, Adopting Ordinance-ADU The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Waiving the reading in full and introducing an Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 11.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures) of the South Gate Municipal Code; and b. Accepting the determination that the proposed amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as a “ministerial” project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15268(a). Documents: Item 2 - Report 09232025.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 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 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. 3

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. 3. Adopting a Resolution Declaring Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Property The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SRVS) a. Adopting a Resolution declaring the items listed in Attachment B (Bicycles & Miscellaneous Items) and Attachment C (Vehicles & Equipment) as surplus, obsolete, or unserviceable City personal property. b. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to dispose of the declared items through public auction conducted by U.S. Auctions of Ontario, CA; and to execute all related documents consistent with budgeted appropriations. c. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to dispose of any items not accepted by the auctioneer or failing to sell by using one or more of the following methods, as appropriate: recycling/salvage, scrap, inter-agency transfer, trade-in/credit, donation to another public agency, or landfill, in compliance with applicable laws and City policies. Documents: Item 3 - Report 09232025.pdf 4. Approve a Resolution with the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force Joint Powers The City Council will consider: (PD) a. Adopting a Resolution approving the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crim Task Force Joint Powers Agreement (LA Impact JPA). b. Approving the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force Joint Powers Agreement, thus authorizing the City's Membership in the LA Impact Authority; and c. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the JPA Agreement. Documents: Item 4 - Report 09232025.pdf 5. Approve and Adopt the Successor Memorandums of Understanding (“MOU”) The City Council will consider: (HR) a. Adopt Resolution approving the SGMEA MOU, SGPMMA MOU, SGDMA MOU, SGPMA MOU, SGPOA MOU, and the Executive Terms for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and 4

b. Authorize the Mayor to execute the comprehensive successor Memorandums of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Documents: Item 5 - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment A - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment B - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment C - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment D - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment E - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment F - Report 09232025.pdf Item 5 - Attachment G - Report 09232025.pdf 6. Approve and Adopt an Updated Consolidated Salary Schedule The City Council will consider: (HR) a. Adopting a Resolution approving and adopting an updated consolidated pay schedule for all full-time and selected part-time employees within the CalPERS guidelines. Documents: Item 6 - Report 09232025.pdf 7. Approve the Creation, Reclassification, and Elimination of Full-Time Positions The City Council will consider: (HR) a. Approve the creation of the full-time Principal Accountant position in the Administrative Services Department; b. Approve the reclassification of the full-time City Traffic Engineer to the full-time Transportation and Capital Improvement Program Division Manager in the Public Works Department; c. Approve the reclassification of one (1) full-time Principal Civil Engineer positions to the full-time Water Resources and Development Division Manager in the Public Works Department; d. Approve the elimination of the full-time Deputy City Engineer position in the Public Works Department; and e. Direct staff to update the Consolidated Salary Schedule by adding the Principal Accountant, Transportation and Capital Improvement Program Division Manager, and Water Resources and Development Division Manager Titles, Pay Grades, and Pay Ranges. Documents: 5

Item 7- Report 09232025.pdf 8. Approve Agreement with Simpler Systems, Inc. for Financial Reporting Software Licensing and Professional Services The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SRVS) a. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Simpler, to provide financial reporting software (“Simpler Platform”) and related professional services with a not-to- exceed amount of $51,380 (License $17,500 + Professional Services $30,800 + 10% contingency $3,080), and ongoing Monthly License & Maintenance of $1,750 (annualized $21,000), subject to annual appropriation. b. Authorizing the issuance of a Purchase Order to Simpler, by a sole-source determination based on proprietary functionality and its “datapps” architecture and market uniqueness for Eden-based financial reporting, pursuant to SGMC § 1.54.510. c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Documents: Item 8 - Report 09232025.pdf 9. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services The City Council will consider: (PD) a. Approving an Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (“ACMS”), for crossing guard services for a one (1) year term, effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Documents: Item 9 - Report 09232025.pdf 10. Approve and Adopt Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Gateway Cities Council The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Approving an MOU with GCCOG for technical assistance for a REAP SRP 2.0 Program Grant under SCAG. Documents: Item 10 - Report 09232025.pdf 6

11. Approve Minutes for the Special and Regular Council Meetings of August 12 & 26, 2025 The City Council will consider: (CLERK) a. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of August 12, 2025; and b. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of August 26, 2025. Documents: Item 11 - Report 09232025.pdf Reports, Recommendations And Requests 12. City Council Appointments to the Various City Commissions, Committees, and Boards The City Council will consider: (CM) a. Ratifying the appointment by Council Member Gil Hurtado of Evelyn Martinez to the Citizen Advisory Committee. Documents: Item 12 - Report 09232025.pdf 13. Warrant Register for September 23, 2025 The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SVCS) a. Approving the Warrant Register for September 23, 2025. Total of Checks: $5,603,571.95 Less: Voids $ (0.00) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (430,338.43) Grand Total: $5,173,233.52 Cancellations: None Documents: Item 13 - Report 09232025.pdf 7

Adjournment I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on September 18, 2025, at 5:43 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 Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. unless posted otherwise on its agenda. The regular City Council meetings will commence at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are available at the following locations: City Clerk Office, Public Notice Boards at City Hall, and on the City’s web page at https://www.cityofsouthgate.org The Public can sign up to receive automatic notices of postings of agendas for the City Council or any other Commission or Board of the City of South Gate. Visit the City webpage and click on the Agenda & Minutes icon. That will take you the page where an individual can enter their email in the “Email Updates” box to register. PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION Any person may request to address a legislative body during a public meeting. The Presiding Officer will call upon those present in the Council Chambers. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes on any item listed on the agenda, including public hearings. Under Comments from the Audience portion, speakers are also limited to a single three (3) minutes time limit. Comments from the Audience is initially limited to 45 minutes at each meeting. Any speaker still wishing to speak, that did not speak, will have an addition Comments from the Audience opportunity after the last business item is finished. The Presiding Officer may extend the time limit as long as there is no objection from the City Council as a body. To ensure that the public is able to participate, the City provides the opportunity to submit their comments in person, email, mail. Methods of participation may be subject to change during other such times when a State of Emergency, Health Order or State Executive Order limits in-person participation. CURFEW In absence of a motion duly adopted by majority vote of the City Council, the Presiding Officer may adjourn the City Council meetings at 10:30 p.m. The Presiding Officer may ask the City Council if any agenda items listed should be continued or dealt with during the meeting. For those items to be continued, the City Council can direct the item be placed on the next City Council agenda or the current meeting may be adjourned to a time certain at which time the meeting shall be reconvened as an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and action upon the published agenda continued. 8

STAFF REPORTS As a general rule, staff reports. or other written documentation are prepared/organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Meeting agendas and staff reports are available at least 72- hours prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting and a minimum of 24-hours prior to a Special City Council meeting. There are times when the City Council receives written material. revised material after the posting of agendas, these materials are become a public record and will be available for public view within 72-hours after the meeting in which they were received. Those materials and any other public document can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office located at 8650 California Avenue, South Gate. SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the City Council Meetings, please contact the Office of the City Clerk. Notification 48 hours prior to the City Council Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 563-9510 or via email at yglaze@sogate.org. 9

Item No. IUifice o! the Socilh Gate Ctty Cleik SEP 18 2025 CUy of South Gate FILED CITY COUNCIL (0:5S AGENDA B'i'[LL For the Regular Meeting of: September 23, 2025 Originating Department: Community Dcvcloptuent SUBJECT: A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PURPOSE: To conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the CDBG and HOME Funds. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Following the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council will consider: a. Adopting a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and b. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund. NOTICING REQUIREMENT: Advertising and notification of the Public Hearing was conducted in compliance with Municipal Code Section 11.50.020 (Public Hearing Notification) and was published in The South Gate Press newspaper on September 4, 2025. The notice noted a 15-day comment period. Additionally, a draft copy of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CAPER was posted on the City's website and made available at the Cornrnunity Development Department. Any comments received will be addressed during this meeting. ANALYSIS: The City, as a direct recipient of HUD federal funds, is required to submit an annual CAPER to HUD. This report presents a summary of resources made available during the program year, accomplishments based on priorities established by the Consolidated Plan, and an assessment of the City's annual performance. The CAPER reports on the accomplishments of CDBG-funded programs. Summarized below is a list of accomplishments from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. 1 10

CDBG: The City received an allocation of $1,245,005 in CDBG funds for FY 2024-2025. Accomplishments for the fiscal year included: * 296 persons received tenant/landlord/housing rights services via the Fair Housing Foundation * 40 persons were served by the Family Violence Prevention program * 12 youth participated in the South Gate Police Explorers program * 4 youth participated in work experience internships facilitated by the California Latino Leadership Institute * The Graffiti Abatement program worked in areas that benefited over 90,000 residents. HOME: The City received an allocation of $564,831 in HOME fiinds for FY 2024-2025. Accomplishments for the fiscal year included: Although there are no accomplishments to report on for the fiscal year, fiinds are being reserved to work with developers for affordable housing projects in the City. BACKGROUND: Each year, the City of South Gate is required to report to HUD on its performance in meeting the objectives of the approved Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan; this report is known as the CAPER. Included in the CAPER is information about the approved public service, community development, and housing activities. The report documents the City's use of federally funded CDBG and HOME entitlement activities, programs, and funds forthe recently completed fiscal year. ATTACHMENTS: A. Proposed Resolution B. Draft CAPER C. Proof of Publication - Public Hearing Notice 2 11

Attachment A RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, APPROVING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT TO HUD THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024- 2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) WHEREAS, the City of South Gate (the "City") has applied and received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds from the Government of the United States under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the federal agency that promulgates regulations and oversees the administration of the CDBG and HOME Program; and WHEREAS, HUD requires that entitlement jurisdictions complete an annual evaluation of their grants programs through a report known as the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and WHEREAS, City staff published a public notice announcing the availability of the CAPER and the 15-day public cornrnent period for the report in the South Gate Press on September 4, 2025, and is now closed; and WHEREAS, on September 23, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the program year 2024-2025 CAPER. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of South Gate does hereby authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the CAPER to HUD. 3 12

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby allows staff to make minor technical modifications and/or necessary corrections to the CAPER as required by HUD. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of South Gate at its regular meeting on this 23rd day of September 2025. CITY OF SOUTH GATE: B7: Maria Davila, Mayor City of South Gate ATTEST: BY: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk City of South Gate (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: DRAF'T By: Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney City of South Gate 13

ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SOUTH GATE SS: I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk of the City of South Gate, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of South Gate, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 23rd day of September 2025 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: NOES: ABST AIN: ABSENT: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk City of South Gate 14

Attachment B City of South (,ate- Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report CAPER FY 2024-2025 Community Development Department 15

Table of Contents CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j). CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230. CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(C). CR-50 - HOME 24 CFR 91.520(d) CR-58 - Section 3 CAPER OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) .3 6 7 13 16 18 19 22 24 .25 27 2 16

CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a) For the 2024-2025 Program Year, the City of South Gate (City) received Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to facilitate accomplishing the goals set by the u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As part of the application and a