South Gate City Council

CITY OF SOUTH GATE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. INVOCATION Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources ROLL CALL 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 1 PRESENTATIONS- CITY'S BUDGET/FISCALFUTURES The City Council unanimously received and filed a presentation on the City's Budget and Fiscal Future by motion of Vice Mayor Barron and seconded by Council Member Hurtado. ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes. RECESS The City Council recessed at 9:03 p.m., and reconvened at 9:11 p.m., with all Members of Council present. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE-NON-AGENDA ITEMS - EMAIL Mario Dominguez stated that South Gate lacks bike friendly infrastructure compared to nearby cities and encouraged the city to pursue grants to develop a bike trail. He also requested updates on the fiber optic project timeline and expected completion date for the Frontage Road East Re- pavement Project. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROMCITYOFFICIALS ArturoCervantes,DirectorofPublicWorks,statedthefiberopticis nearing start of construction. The improvements to Frontage Road are largely completed.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2025 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM (ITY OFFICIALS CONT'D Carol Averell, Housing Manager stated the Community Development added on the city's website food bank resources. Luis Frausto, Director of Administrative Services, stated that the recent legislation related to the requirement to provide broadcast or call-in features to the City Council Meetings is being researched by city staff. Vendors were brought in to look at options the city has. One of the options being looked at is going to allow for a call-in feature. This is an unfunded mandate. Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, wished everyone a happy Veterans Day. Manny Arana, Chief of Police, reminded everyone that on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., is the Family Day at the Park at South Gate Park. Rob Houston, City Manager, clarified why the Finance Director is talking about IT. Mr. Fausto oversights is both Finance and IT. Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney, had nothing to report. Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, stated that outside the Legacy Complex the schools are creating a public safety issue on Legacy Lane and Tweedy. He has provided the information to City Manager and Chief of Police. Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, stated that Rotary will be serving Thanksgiving dinner to needy families in the community. She may be reached for tickets. Council Member Avalos expressed appreciation and gratitude to veterans for their service, noting that military service can have a lasting impact on individuals. She emphasized the importance of showing returning service members patience, kindness and understanding. While recognizing that although veterans may return changed, they remain the same individuals deserving of respect, particularly in light of the freedoms their service helps protect. Council MemberAvalos also reported attending the State of the City event, describing it as informative and expressing appreciation for the presentations by city leadership and the mayor. Additionally, she noted that the Southeast Water Coalition meeting was scheduled but subsequently canceled and aru"iounced that a Vector Control meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday. Page 2 of 7

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2025 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT'D Council Member Hurtado thanked the veterans for their service. He mentioned that on Tuesday, November 25'h from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last, Assemblymember Jose Luis Solache, Jr., is having a turkey giveaway for residents of Huntington Park, Maywood, Walnut Park, South Gate, Lynwood, Paramount, Bellflower, and Lakewood at the South Gate Park. Council Member Hurtado stated the JAA is purchasing 100 turkeys from Walmart. They are also purchasing 40 additional turkeys thanks to the $400 donation from Liz Ruiz. Council Member Rios thanked the veterans for their service. He too attended the State of the City. Steve Costely, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated having a great veteran's event last Saturday. There was also a Special Olympic event. He stated Assemblymember Solache will be giving away one thousand turkeys and one thousand pumpkin pies. He reminded everyone of the Pageant of the Trees and is looking for tree makers and sponsors for that event. Mayor Davila asked Mr. Costley to reach out to KIPP Corazon. Vice Mayor Barron asked Mr. Costley if tickets are still available for the Brealdast with Santa event for December 13fh. Mr. Costley responded that there are some tickets available. There are some dedicated tickets for commissions and coiu'icil. Vice Mayor Barron stated that on November ISt the South Gate Junior Athletic Association held their fifth annual toy drive in partnership with the South Gate Police Department. They were able to get over 400 toys donated. Two police cruisers were filled up. Vice Mayor Barron stated that over hundred players participated in a mini tournament. He donated championship rings to the kids that participated. He mentioned that each player, parents and businesses donated toys. A special shoutout to Javier Zamora, South Gate resident, that each year shows up with a car full of toys and Vice Mayor Barron's father, who spends $1,000 dollars on toys. Vice Mayor Barron promoted the South Gate Kiwanis' monthly cleanup event on Saturday, November 15th starting at 9:00 a.m. Lastly, November 21s', the SELA Kiwanis is hosting their second annual Taste of SELA banquet and asked to visit their Instagram page at selakiwanis.org to Page 3 of 7

REGtJLAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2025 REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS CONT'D purchase a ticket. Fifteen restaurants in the SELA region have sponsored the event. Mayor Davila thanked her colleagues for attending the State of the City and city staff for their great presentations. CONSENTCALENDAR AgendaItems2,3,4,5,6,and7wereapprovedbymotionofMayor Davila and seconded by Council Member Rios. Items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 were pulled for separate discussion. ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes (voted no on item 7); Council Member Hurtado, yes (voted no on item 2 and recused from voting on item 6); Council Member Rios, yes (voted no on item 2); Vice Mayor Barron, yes (recused from voting on item 4); Mayor Davila, yes. 2 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2025-02-CC entitled Ordinance of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, amending Section 1.25.020 (Membership) of Chapter 1.25 (Citizens' Advisory Committee), of Title l (Administration and Personnel), of the South Gate Municipal Code to reduce the number of appointed committee members to ten (10) entitling each Council Member to appoint two (2) committee members from among qualified residents of the city who are eighteen years of age or older. Before taking office, each committee member shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council during Consent Calendar. 3 COMMUNITY DEV/ HOUSING The City Council unanimously approved items A, B & C during Consent Calendar: a. An'iendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC with Willdan Engineering, Inc., through November 30, 2025; b. The use of Housing Authority administrative funds for as-needed services totaling $61,000; and c. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Page 4 of 7

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2025 WASTEWATERMGMT The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. ContractChangeOrder8toContractNo.2024-100-CCwithVortex Services, LLC, dba Sancon Technologies, to rehabilitate 24 manholes at various locations under the Sewer Lining Project, City Project No. 709-SWR, in the amount of $133,800; and b. Authorized the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 8. WATER The City Council unanimously approved items A, B, C & D during Consent Calendar: a. Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2025-78-CC) with SA to prepare design and construction documents for the Firestone Boulevard Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-WTR, for an amount not to exceed $356,000; b. Appropriated $100,000 in Water Funds to :tully fund the budget for the Firestone Boulevard Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737 -WTR; 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 STREETS/SmEWALKS/ LANDSCAPING The City Council approved items A, B, C & D during Consent Calendar: a. Agreement (Contract No. 2025-79-CC) with o.c. Vacuum, Inc. to provide operations and maintenance services for the storm water diversion system located at the Urban Orchard Park, for a three-year term, for an amount not to exceed $450,000, or $150,000 per year; b. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute amendments for a cumulative amount of $100,000; c. Authorizedthetransferof$l90,000inMeasureWFundsfromthe Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program, Urban Orchard Project budget to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 0perating Public Works Budget to fund first year services and contingency funds; and d. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Page 5 of 7

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2025 LEGAL OPERATIONS The City Council approved items A & B during Consent Calendar: a. AttorneyRetainerAgreementswiththelawfirmsof(l)Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Contract No. 2025-80-CC); (2) Aleshire & Wynder (Contract No. 2025-81-CC); (3) Lewis Brisbois (Contract No. 2025- 82-CC); (4) Rothans, Carpenter & Dumont (Contract No. 2025-83- CC); and (5) Frost Brown Todd LLP (Contract No. 2025-84-CC) to continue to provide legal services to the City related to consulting, representational and legal services; and b. Authorized the City Manager to execute such agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 8 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMF:NTS The City Council unanimously re-appointed Council MemberAvalos to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control Board for a 2-year term of office commencing on January 5, 2026, by motion of Mayor Davila and seconded by Council Member Hurtado. ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes. WARRANTS The City Council unanimously approved the Warrant Register for November 11, 2025, by motion of Mayor Davila and seconded by Council Member Avalos. Total of Checks: $ 4,507,83 1.68 Less:Voids $ (0.00) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (537,001.19) GrandTotal: $ 3,970,830.49 Cancellations: None ROLL CALL: Council MemberAvalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes. Page 6 of 7

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2025 ADJOURNMENT Council Member Hurtado unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. and seconded by Council MemberAvalos. PASSED and APPROVED on this 27' day of January 2026. ATTEST: Yodit G , City Clerk Page 7 of 7

Agenda

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, November 11, 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:

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

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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: Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources

ROLL CALL: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, November 11, 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: Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources ROLL CALL: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk Presentations 1. City's Budget and Fiscal Future The City Council will consider receiving and filing a presentation on the City's Budget and Fiscal Future. (AS) Comments From The Audience - Non-Agenda Items During this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and not on this agenda. Comments from the audience will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; unless authorized by the Mayor, the time limit may not be extended by utilizing another member's time. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. The collective initial period of time for comments from the audience shall 2

be limited to 45 minutes. Any speaker that did not get a chance to speak during this segment due to the 45-minute limitations will be able to speak at the end of the meeting prior to adjournment. Note: The City Council desires to provide all members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council. Nevertheless, obscene language, comments intended to disrupt/interfere, other actions which disrupt the progress of the meeting or slanderous comments will not be tolerated and may result in ejection and/or may constitute a violation of South Gate Municipal Code Section1.04.110. Reports And Comments From City Officials During this time, members of the City Council will report on matters pertaining to their service on various intergovernmental boards and commissions as a representative of the City pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234. City Council Members will also have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda. Consent Calendar Items Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are Consent Calendar Items. All items including Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts, may be approved by adoption of the Consent Calendar, individually and collectively by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. Members of the public are permitted to speak on any item listed but their time period is limited to three (3) minutes in total. Any motion to introduce or adopt an Ordinance on the Consent Calendar shall be: (1) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and introduce the Ordinance or (2) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Ordinance: Reducing Citizen’s Advisory Committee From 20 to 10 Appointed Members The City Council will consider: (CD) a. Introducing an Ordinance amending Section 1.25.020 (Membership) of Chapter 1.25 (Citizens' Advisory Committee), of Title 1 (Administration and Personnel), of the South Gate Municipal Code to reduce the number of appointed committee members to ten (10) entitling each Council Member to appoint two (2) committee members from among qualified residents of the city who are eighteen years of age or older. Before taking office, each committee member shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council. Documents: Item 2 Report 11112025.pdf 3. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC for As-Needed Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. 3

The City Council will consider: (PW) a. Approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC with Willdan Engineering, Inc., through November 30, 2025; b. Approving use of Housing Authority administrative funds for as-needed services totaling $61,000; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Documents: Item 3 Report 11112025.pdf 4. Approve Change Order No. 8 to Contract No. 2024-100-CC with Vortex Services LLC., for the Construction of the Sewer Lining Project, #709-SW – Change Order The City Council will consider: (PW) a. Approving Contract Change Order 8 to Contract No. 2024-100-CC (“Agreement”) with Vortex Services, LLC, dba Sancon Technologies, to rehabilitate 24 manholes at various locations under the Sewer Lining Project, City Project No. 709-SW, in the amount of $133,800; and b. Authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 8. Documents: Item 4 Report 11112025.pdf 5. Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates, Inc. to Prepare Design and Construction for Firestone Blvd. Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-WTR The City Council will consider: (PW) a. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with SA to prepare design and construction documents for the Firestone Boulevard Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-WTR, for an amount not to exceed $356,000; b. Appropriating $100,000 in Water Funds to fully fund the budget for the Firestone Boulevard Pipeline Replacement Project, City Project No. 737-WTR; c. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute amendments up to a cumulative amount of $100,000; and d. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City 4

Attorney. Documents: Item 5 Report 11112025.pdf 6. Agreement with O.C. Vacuum, Inc. to Provide Specialized Operation and Maintenance Services for the Storm Water Diversion System Located at the Urban Orchard Park The City Council will consider: (PW) a. Approving an Agreement with C. Vacuum, Inc. to provide operations and maintenance services for the storm water diversion system located at the Urban Orchard Park, for a three-year term, for an amount not to exceed $450,000, or $150,000 per year; b. Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute amendments for a cumulative amount of $100,000; c. Authorize the transfer of $190,000 in Measure W Funds from the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program, Urban Orchard Project budget to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Public Works Budget to fund first year services and contingency funds; and d. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Documents: Item 6 Report 11112025.pdf 7. Attorney Fee Agreement with Outside Counsel The City Council will consider: (CM) a. Approving Attorney Retainer Agreement with the law firm of (1) Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; (2) Aleshire & Wynder; (3) Lewis Brisbois: (4) Rothans, Carpenter & Dumont; and Frost Brown Todd LLP to continue to provide legal services to the City related to consulting, representational and legal services and b. Authorize the City Manager to execute such agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Documents: Item 7 Report 11112025.pdf Reports, Recommendations And Requests 8. Appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District 5

The City Council will consider: (CM) a. Appointing a Council Member to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control Board for a 2 or 4-year term of office commencing on January 5, 2026. The appointment requires a majority vote of the City Council. Documents: Item 8 Report 11112025.pdf 9. Warrant Register for November 11, 2025 The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SRVS) a. Approving the Warrant Register for November 11, 2025. Total of Checks: $4,507,831.68 Less: Voids $ (0.00) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (537,001.19 Grand Total: $3,970,830.49 Cancellations: None Documents: Item 9 Report 11112025.pdf Adjournment I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on November 6, 2025, at 5:05 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 6

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. 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. 7

Item No. 2 Uffice of the SOuth Gate City Clerk NOV05 2025 Ciffl of South Gate FILED (! lli \'@r CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BULL DepartmentHead: For the Regular Meeting of: November 11, 2025 Originating Department: Comm Develo Ciffl Manager: Rob Houston SUBJECT: ORDINANCE REDUCING CITIZENS' Al)VISORY COMMITTEE FROM 20 TO 10 APPOINTED MEMBERS PURPOSE: To introduce an Ordinance amending the number of appointments to the Citizens' Advisory Committee ("CAC") from 20 members to 10 members appointed by the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance amending Section 1.25.020 (Membership) of Chapter 1.25 (Citizens' Advisory Committee), of Title 1 (Administration and Personnel), of the South Gate Municipal Code to reduce the number of appointed comi'nittee members to ten (10) entitling each Council Member to appoint two (2) committee members from among qualified residents of the city who are eighteen years of age or older. Before taking office, each committee member shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT: CAC members receive a stipend of $25 per meeting. The reduction of members from 20 to 10 will yield a savings of $250 per meeting. ANALYSIS: The City Council is being asked to provide direction as to whether an ordinance should be presented for consideration to change the membership number of the advisory body. Should the City Council approve the introduction and adopt the Ordinance, it would be effective in December 2025. At that time, City Council Members would be asked to submit their nominees to be agendize for City Council approval. The goal would be to convene the first meeting of the new Commission in time to consider the Coinmunity Development Block Grant ("CDBG") awards for FY2026-27. BACKGROUND: The CAC is an advisory coininittee to the City Council. The City Council, by state law, is the responsible legislative body in matters relating to the annual action plan process. The CAC is involved in the development of the annual action plan and the development and/or review of all elements pertaining to the planning and preparation of the CDBG Program. The committee assesses community development needs and reviews comi'nunity objectives whenever deemed necessary and provides recomi'nendations on the use of CDBG funds to the City Council. 1 8

The CAC currently meets on an as-needed basis (meeting up to six (6) times a year) and is comprised of 20 members appointed by the City Council. In recent years, filling all committee seats has proven challenging, and achieving a quorum formeetings has also been an ongoing issue. Staff recoinmend reducing the number of CAC members to improve the manageability of appointments and to increase the likelihood of reaching a quorum for future meetings. ATTACHMENT: Proposed Ordinance 2 9

ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF SOUTH GATE LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.25.020 (MEMBERSHIP) OF CHAPTER 1.25 (CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE) OF TITLE l (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE SOUTH GATE MUNICIPAL CODF, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF APPOINIEI) COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO TEN (10) AND ENTITLmG EACH COUNCIL MEMBER TO APPOINT TWO (2) MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Citizens' Advisory Cominittee ("CAC") is an advisory coinmittee to the City Council; WHEREAS, filling all coinrnittee seats has proven challenging, and acliieving a quorum for meetings has also been an ongoing issue; WHEREAS, the South Gate Municipal Code, Section 1.25.020 (Membership) provides for twenty members to be appointed by the City Council entitling each Council Member to appoint four members 'from among qualified residents of the City who are eighteen years of age or older; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to reduce the number of committee members to a total of ten (10) to improve the manageability of appointments and to increase the likelihood of reaching a quorum for future meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the above recitals are true and current and incorporated herein by reference, and does hereby determine that the public health, safety, and general welfare of the City and residents can benefit by amending Section 1.25.020 (Membership) of the South Gate Municipal Code. SECTION 2. Section 1.25.020 (Membership) of Chapter 1.25 (Citizens' Advisory Committee) of Title l (Administration and Persotuaiel) of the City of South Gate Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1.25.020 Membership The citizens' advisory committee shall consist of ten members. Each city council member shall be entitled to appoint two committee members from among qualified residents of the city who are eighteen years of age or older. Before taking office, each committee member shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the city council. Pagelof2 10

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. To the extent the provisions of the South Gate Municipal Code, as amended by this Ordinance, are substantially the same as the provisions of that Code as they read iinmediately prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, then those provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier provisions and not as new enactments. SECTION 5. The City Manager and his designees are hereby authorized and directed to take all other actions which they deem reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in a manner prescribed by law. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2025. CITY OF SOUTH GATE: By: Maria Davila, Mayor ATTEST: B7: Yodit Glaze, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY: DRAFT Raul F. Salinas, City Attorne-y Page 2 of 2 11

Item No. 3 Office of the SOufh Gate Ci!y Clerk NOV06 2025 FILED C'Uyof South Gate CITY COUNCIL """a"" AGENDABHLL Department Director: Rob Houston SUBJECT: AMENDMENT N0. 3 TO CONTRACT N0. 2023-130-AC FOR AS-NEEDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING, INC. PURPOSE: To approve an amendment to the as-needed professional services with Willdan Engineerirzg, Inc., extending the contract term through November 30, 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider: a. Approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC with Willdan Engineering, Inc., through November 30, 2025; b. Approving use of Housing Authority administrative funds for as-needed services totaling $61,000; and c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed additional contract amount of $61,000 will be funded by the Housing Authority of the City of South Gate administrative 'funds. Fees will be incurred based on the services provided and agreed-upon rates. Position Contract Amount Housing Authority (Special Revenue) $61,000 Housing Inspector (1 FTE) Total $61,000 BACKGRO{JND: City staff requests approval of the proposed amendment to extend services provided by Willdan Engineering, Inc. ("Willdan") to assist the Housing Authority of the City of South Gate with required housing inspections. These inspections are necessary to comply with regulations and to ensure timely project delivery. Willdan's original contract for $50,000 was approved on September 6, 2023, to provide services related to code enforcement. Contract Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $175,000 was approved on November 14, 2023, following the unexpected termination of a third-party code enforcement 1 12

provider's contract. ANALYSIS: Willdan currently provides essential services to the City of South Gate ("City") through the Housing Authority. These services include Section 8 housing inspections. The proposed amendment allocates funding for services already provided by Willdan in support of Section 8 housing inspections. Willdan's continued involvement has been essential in maintaining compliance with HUD regulatory standards-particularly during the interim period as the City works to fill the vacant Housing Inspector position. Staff conducted an analysis and determined that hiring a full-time Housing Inspector would be more cost-effective than continuing with contracted inspection services, resulting in an annual cost savings of $64,416.47. The City is actively recruiting for this role and anticipates concluding Willdan's services upon the successful onboarding of a full-time Housing Inspector. ATT ACHMENTS: A. Amendment No 3 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC -Willdan B. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC - Willdan C. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-130-AC - Willdan D. Original Contract No. 2023-130-AC - Willdan 2 13

Attachment A AMENDMENT N0. 3 TO CONTRACT N0. 2023-130-AC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE AND WILLDAN ENGIN