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City Attorney Salinas reported that the council received a presentation on the matter and on a subsequent motion — made by the mayor and seconded by Councilmember Pilat Avalos — the council voted 5–0 to authorize the city attorney to defend that case. No settlement or litigation strategy details were disclosed in open session other than the authorization to defend the matter.

The city attorney also provided a status update on a separate pending claim, Daniel Garcia v. City of South Gate, which alleges injury related to a motorized bicycle incident on a city sidewalk. The report indicated the council received a status update and provided guidance; no reportable action followed for that claim.

The city also discussed labor negotiations in closed session (agency representation: Arturo Cervantes; employee groups listed in the public agenda). The city attorney reported that there was no reportable action on labor negotiations when the council returned to open session.

The council formally reported the closed‑session actions to the public at the meeting’s conclusion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Gate City Council Meeting 7/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","In closed session the council authorized the city attorney to defend a lawsuit alleging a fall on Long Beach Boulevard and received a status update on a separate claim involving a motorized bicycle on a city sidewalk.","taxTitle","South Gate, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",5784,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519936,"South Gate approves 2025–29 HUD consolidated plan and 2025–26 action plan with $50,000 small-business assistance carve‑out",8861,4551000,13412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335871-97df02881c1d17a98063fc53d621031f&start=4551&end=13412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335871-97df02881c1d17a98063fc53d621031f/thumbnail_4551000.jpg","/articles/6519936/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Gate-approves-202529-HUD-consolidated-plan-and-202526-action-plan-with-50000-small-business-assistance-carveout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519936-20b3d8542da657aa39a942f96849259b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171617&Signature=oR8j-6Ku4tCgP3cF~dyVlzLd2svIyf3k~oRqX21vYOjwc4yIZmLdUkonoqGL~EAC8bbMI2tV7JEVRFyQ3izs94hPEnyiWQbkmE6vZrIptGd4v6TqwMPr4cjsjVuvNB~vssBjVoJ15go-2pIVzNDVhPlHrScJerfV7KwRFpFCYc3W7JqrbfEQBYgNflas-kOyyZe6hH7m-pOeS5tqpfDta9QHFQIoqEDbMt42is518KmB4hhr0A4ByQh7pS3OsXDYJQEvfiy8YvFu-suxltghw1IOr8XAvbY7NyY9nN~QeA2p67hXTTsji79-80TCxHH6TbHQNsw-MARp5t2jL34Ruw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Gate City Council approved on Tuesday the city’s 2025–29 Consolidated Plan and the 2025–26 Annual Action Plan that lay out how the city will use federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funds.

Carol Everbreed, the consultant presenting the plan, told the council this was the second public hearing for the consolidated plan and the annual action plan. “These plans outline how the city will allocate its CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership funds that are received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,” she said, summarizing the program goals and the required elements: needs assessment, housing market analysis, a five‑year strategic plan and the annual action plan.

The proposed spending in the action plan reflected HUD allocations received in May and some prior‑year uncommitted funds: roughly $1.3 million available for CDBG (including a required 20% cap for administration) and approximately $3.1 million available for HOME. Recommended CDBG programming included public service grants (totaling the 15% cap), a neighborhood revitalization rehabilitation grant program for seniors, and a $513,990 street and sidewalk improvement project. HOME recommendations included homeowner rehabilitation and 3 affordable housing projects with allocations recommended for Azure development, Habitat for Humanity and the Cesar Chavez Foundation’s multifamily project on Firestone Boulevard.

During the hearing several residents and two emails urged the council to dedicate more CDBG dollars to parks and recreation. The council also heard a staff recommendation to take public questions before council questions and to recess the item for additional staff time; the council ultimately returned to the item later in the meeting.

Councilmember Pilat Avalos proposed and the council approved an amendment to create a small‑business assistance grant program. The adopted change reduces the Neighborhood Revitalization program from $415,000 to $365,000 and establishes a $50,000 small‑business assistance allocation to help local businesses—particularly those reporting recent revenue declines—through a CDBG‑eligible economic development activity. Staff was directed to draft guidelines consistent with federal CDBG rules and return with eligibility criteria and implementation steps; council emphasized the need to target assistance to businesses demonstrably impacted by recent community conditions.

The consolidated plan and annual action plan were approved by unanimous roll call. Staff said the city must submit the plan to HUD within the HUD schedule (city staff noted HUD deadlines and that the absolute date to avoid jeopardizing entitlement funds is mid‑August). The council also received an overview of HOME‑funded projects, including the Cesar Chavez Foundation multifamily project on Firestone Boulevard and homeownership projects on Long Beach Boulevard.

City staff and consultants will finalize the submitted documents to reflect the council’s amendment and the small‑business assistance program design, post required public notice, and submit the consolidated plan and annual action plan to HUD.","After a public hearing and staff presentation, the City Council approved the five‑year consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual action plan for CDBG and HOME funds and amended allocations to create a $50,000 small‑business assistance program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519942,"South Gate council adopts resolution opposing recent immigration enforcement; directs staff to explore legal options",7156,5136000,12292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335871-97df02881c1d17a98063fc53d621031f&start=5136&end=12292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335871-97df02881c1d17a98063fc53d621031f/thumbnail_5136000.jpg","/articles/6519942/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Gate-council-adopts-resolution-opposing-recent-immigration-enforcement-directs-staff-to-explore-legal-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519942-cf0721931295490b5254b4507f2a583a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171617&Signature=MGJDfXX36aWVxMs64kHkwIDsJKWVbXF29-X8ACf0VMOyA7maoI0ZeYw1jkBc3gd41sxdJKbgEZ4QWT5ZBQlwj~xwCbf~SpJUL2RYn0YQXM2StT9mXD4Cb7gej7~2xCr7lUXrVSt-Aqizue9XmHKGqx3HYJHYBSYyDnb1zgsdlHzH1s8YvqYOvxy2l1r~SGw4JlXtGsE7hsSKmscay7qt9E3wtesuA~cslDWVqDDJb0cP2xc72koeZALWpVHRzaf6K325oBdcN0N5-kx8zB3GmJUUv30wB3KalzrN6wWK0PIpaWJEbDoc1kOEymbRVWDjQ0tODBQOSeGbeq4JS-Rd-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Gate City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a resolution opposing recent immigration enforcement tactics and to direct staff to explore legal and programmatic steps to protect residents.

The resolution, approved as part of the consent calendar after extensive public comment, says the city condemns what speakers described as “unlawful immigration enforcement tactics” and calls for steps to protect residents, document incidents, and coordinate with regional partners. The council recorded a roll-call vote of yes by all members present.

The vote followed more than two hours of public comment from residents, community organizers and service providers who urged the council to go beyond a symbolic measure. Julie Morales, identifying herself as a lifelong South Gate resident and homeowner, said the resolution “sends a message that our city values the dignity, the rights, and the safety of immigrant families” but urged officials not to stop at words. Christian, a Downey resident who said most of his extended family lives in South Gate, recounted an arrest in which a relative was taken from a courthouse parking lot and moved hundreds of miles; “now his son has to grow up without his father,” he said.

Speakers asked for an ordinance with enforceable protections similar to the one passed June 11 by the Huntington Park City Council, a city attorney said. Residents and service providers requested concrete follow-up: a hotline or relief fund for people who lose income because of enforcement actions, “know your rights” outreach, and clearer local procedures to verify the identity and authority of persons claiming to be federal agents.

Council members and staff emphasized limits to municipal authority while committing to several next steps. City Attorney Salinas noted state law already restricts local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement (citing the California Values Act) and described a pending multi‑plaintiff federal lawsuit — brought by groups including the United Farm Workers and the ACLU — that challenges certain federal immigration tactics. The council asked staff to monitor that litigation and to explore whether South Gate and neighboring Southeast Los Angeles cities should seek to join or otherwise support the case.

Council members also described ongoing operational support already in place: weekly food deliveries organized by nonprofits and volunteers, and offers by staff and parks personnel to help with distribution. Several council members said they had been coordinating with community groups to create contact lists and safe channels for requests for assistance.

Mayor Maria Davila thanked residents for speaking and urged continued coordination between the city and local nonprofits. The council recorded a unanimous vote to adopt the resolution and to direct the city manager and city attorney to evaluate legal options, to consider outreach and relief measures, and to improve communication about how and when residents can seek help.

The resolution itself does not create a new ordinance or new funding; council members instructed staff to return with options that would be consistent with state and federal law and with details about implementation and any fiscal impacts.","After more than an hour of public comment, the South Gate City Council approved a resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement activity in the region and asked city attorneys and managers to explore joining federal litigation and to provide community support measures.","actionData","errors"]

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