[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6496188,"mediaKeyId","5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0","parentId",5744755,"title","Votes at a glance: Axon body‑camera contract, City Connects brochure and warrant register approved","audioSeconds",1014,"startMs",8821000,"endMs",9835000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0&start=8821&end=9835","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0/thumbnail_8821000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6496188/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Axon-bodycamera-contract-City-Connects-brochure-and-warrant-register-approved","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496188-1a53cca209f5ebad91f88c185e822b6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771081925&Signature=KIpOoSf8qteUabb8bvTH8i3cU8MGFaHMGN9wnhO~vFvxYYkRuMXFfzM51uBMoca7uFLy3tBdHh4VLVO6LwwG7op3YRPpFYiNww8ayAdWcK0tJwaU2LXim52u1eaNKbVL1HISIMSoqIMmqr6CPHMdwpIdKvAVx7wN8e2zgqFu1ZOIPXOfitCF8EextQWYoaRUj2jMnWWdwt5qgtgTz6DDkbiWDEb9cmpExDJbyLVyklZn-AvEhqObhmrTzRthYbZ1KVfYgSfC61CM3THIMN1KnVy6z87p09pWrV0oYUZRgrRVZreTo2cfjUGOiKmd8OGBGo--5GFNXW~5B~iPf6BA2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","South Gate, CA","date","2025-09-10T04:10:29Z","article","The South Gate City Council approved multiple consent items on Sept. 9, including a five‑year contract for Axon body‑worn cameras and cloud evidence management, publication of the City Connects parks and services brochure, and the warrant register.

Police Chief described the Axon contract as a five‑year agreement that includes hardware, cloud evidence management and software updates; staff said the system provides robust connectivity and automatic activation with tasers and that hardware replacement and software updates are included. Chief and staff confirmed the contract will be funded in part by asset‑forfeiture funds and annual JAG grant allocations, not the general fund. A resident asked why the contract is five years rather than year‑to‑year; the chief said Axon is the county‑wide leader and the system has performed reliably in field tests.

Council also approved the City Connects brochure (a printed city program and events guide). Parks and recreation staff defended continuing a printed mailer, saying many residents keep the booklet as a coffee‑table reference and it supports registration for classes and events; councilmembers debated whether to reduce printing frequency or distribution but ultimately approved the item.

The council approved the warrant register for Sept. 9 totaling $1,853,782.93 after staff explained line‑item descriptions and clarified character‑limit formatting for the electronic warrant export.

All consent items (Agenda Items 2–7) were approved on a roll‑call vote. Council discussed streaming and livestreaming reliability and noted a recent investment in equipment and vendor support to prevent dropped recordings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Gate City Council Meeting 9/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved consent items including a five‑year Axon body‑camera and evidence‑management contract (funded via asset forfeiture and JAG grant funds), authorized publication of the City Connects brochure, and approved the warrant register totaling $1,853,782.93.","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},6496193,"South Gate honors Girl Scout who installed hydration station that tracked more than 4,000 refills",159,96000,255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0&start=96&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6496193/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Gate-honors-Girl-Scout-who-installed-hydration-station-that-tracked-more-than-4000-refills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496193-6220f55184a4e8e6aaaddf8a3a801ae8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771081925&Signature=WS66pVAobzcqAUHJ5ca6abOdMAG3UA-F6sY90AUQVgRUE222nj8z~m8HO5I1zeVdDopgVlR9VdqoMSeqRV-rRUiSK4AJDT4gnQX~uVJ9N-34zcZgfYzrIq3bxbll-uq42deiUBnuhDkzFxu45TAN2DCizej8UMuw5MFX6X635zJF-iUcdnpPPeuBplKUDTW3A2rdGAQo0WwyH7zL47lMmjsRezp8goJc-Zg9ih0t4D8frbrDl0LxkwUXJKUZIJRWL35zU8-sBO4Uehf9xq1O~wyege3Pl4c7QX~Ryy7XScf-fo44p5Wag2PkO140Sg89zK5WiX9Hia9Ksqsqph4R0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the Sept. 9 meeting the South Gate City Council presented a certificate of appreciation to Girl Scout Ambassador Aliyah Martinez for her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, “Drip Drip.” Martinez told the council she had raised funds, hired a contractor and arranged installation of an indoor bottle‑filling station at the South Gate Sports Center. She said the device’s counter had recorded more than 4,000 fills since installation.

City staff and councilmembers praised Martinez’s initiative. The mayor read a certificate recognizing the project’s contribution to sustainability and public health and presented Martinez with a custom plaque and a QR code to her project website. Martinez said the project had helped her learn about community collaboration and sustainability goals and showed volunteers and the city can work together on small, local environmental steps.

No formal council action was required for the recognition; the presentation was ceremonial and the council took a photograph with Martinez after the certificate was read.","The council presented a certificate of appreciation to Girl Scout Ambassador Aliyah Martinez for her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, which replaced a fountain with a bottle‑filling station at the South Gate Sports Center and reported over 4,000 fills.",{"_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},6496198,"South Gate council authorizes city attorney to defend lawsuit in Juana Bonilla case",3059,572000,3631000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0&start=572&end=3631","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0/thumbnail_572000.jpg","/articles/6496198/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Gate-council-authorizes-city-attorney-to-defend-lawsuit-in-Juana-Bonilla-case","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496198-32fcaf0aa9e393df4bae242f7d4e0bec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771081925&Signature=mbBtgFzqpq36a6atKiOm5rfALnAAfYEoLbGqMFR38I3CXt6fOeRqlr6NRuFQ~QN1uCiU~XGBZRDf~pzWUTCPBa5Kchexx6BLnqp~nD1ZaKXSpJiUTOLNaFPT01wW4yZnEk8Lbi19MIxsr1Qxnj8LYZXL-39TmtIN0THjGptnDedO8mRmBSV1aZRW3hMWvsNyrrXCD6o-lUxqszJmWSU4QmJJ-Kb7H-44TDm7~9uvULnD2UYQznhEFFtAzWXAUV0u6LsszF9xpJbBY53VpChoIqjo7NTIlHb~KuUFFTOqzW9HGxuD~LPqqoSFvj9fkTTp6UD8UoYfYhRJJS~LVJQi9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After returning from closed session on Sept. 9, the South Gate City Council reported it discussed one pending litigation matter, Juana Bonilla versus City of South Gate, and on a 5‑0 vote authorized the city attorney to defend the action.

City Attorney Salinas reported the lawsuit concerns an accident that involved a city vehicle and a motorist named Juana Bonilla. The council recorded a motion to authorize the city attorney to defend the action, which Mayor Maria Davila moved and Council member Hurtado seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The city attorney gave no further public details beyond the caption and that the city had been served.

The council also received a report from the city manager on labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and made no reportable action on that item, according to the city attorney’s report.

The closed session had been noticed under Government Code authorities for litigation and labor negotiations; the city provided public comment and one emailed comment before adjourning into closed session.","After closed session the council voted unanimously to authorize the city attorney to defend the city in a pending lawsuit filed by Juana Bonilla arising from an accident that involved a city vehicle; no settlement or other reportable action was announced on labor negotiations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496200,"South Gate council declines to ratify Robert Montalvo appointment after public testimony and council objections",2029,9858000,11887000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0&start=9858&end=11887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0/thumbnail_9858000.jpg","/articles/6496200/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Gate-council-declines-to-ratify-Robert-Montalvo-appointment-after-public-testimony-and-council-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496200-ee2373b44db3c33511c6fb29b4c004ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771081925&Signature=jYi5IOcaSpAJioDyMMnEcTAxCsy4IZbCz7NeAKmi182OduuCWqM2ORrWpTWVKJQZsDwGvvE7XBOIoiTphvuYB22N~7ZFeSWWuqGbHAPd1N9id7UgeWvbID5MBUOkMzIE9jOwX~u8Q1dWs9Nt5XvK4QP~ee1AMhfJ8zVq9bM8Z2~V5TvJog8zLflDp9n1IXDmVw64e3GbmGQ3JW3WRb~FLdviPPKmtR5AppPd9IIR2FTz1bsHQ75aOs1Za9mEwQW06T9mVShoBhq~-F-SI9mgSktrhi0YpIE5~uNdsSd~GfgNgk1fG9udH9NWk2ImSC7jkcVk8A4NqmdBvaD8VcCRHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Gate City Council on Sept. 9 rejected the ratification of Council member Maria del Pilar Avalos’s appointment of Robert (R.J.) Montalvo to the Parks and Recreation Commission after extensive public comment and debate among council members.

Residents and community leaders delivered extended testimony opposing the appointment, accusing Montalvo of repeated public harassment of volunteers and council members, spreading misinformation and creating hostility toward partner organizations that run youth programs. Multiple speakers — including Myra Castaneda, Liz Ruiz (Ruiz on Kauffman), Candace Solace and others — said they had been targeted by Montalvo online or in person and urged the council to reject the nomination. The city clerk’s office also compiled three emailed public comments opposing the appointment.

Council discussion turned on two strands: whether a council member’s individual appointment authority should be upheld and whether the nominee’s prior conduct made him unsuitable to advise staff and shape volunteer‑run programs. Council member Avalos defended the appointment as an exercise of her council discretion and stressed second‑chance principles; other council members said the volume and nature of complaints and documented social‑media posts made the nominee an unsuitable choice.

Mayor Maria Davila moved to oppose ratification of the appointment; that motion was seconded and carried by roll call. The recorded roll call showed Council member Avalos voting to approve her nominee, Council member Hurtado voting to oppose, Vice Mayor Baron and Mayor Davila voting to oppose, and Council member Rios recorded as abstaining. The motion to oppose ratification therefore passed and the appointment was not ratified.

Council members and several speakers urged civility in public discourse and cautioned against using commission posts for political retaliation; others urged adherence to municipal appointment procedures if a council member’s choice were to be removed in the future. The council did not create any new policy change at the meeting; members asked staff to ensure commission roles and conflict‑of‑interest or recusal rules are clear to appointees.","Following more than an hour of public comment and heated debate, the council voted to oppose a council member’s appointment of Robert Montalvo to the Parks and Recreation Commission; the motion to reject the ratification passed 3‑1 with one abstention.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496202,"South Gate council adopts updated master fee schedule, holds code-enforcement fees for review",1263,3805000,5068000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0&start=3805&end=5068","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744755-c2db6eeb6601268a9408a616e7c6d1f0/thumbnail_3805000.jpg","/articles/6496202/South-Gate/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Gate-council-adopts-updated-master-fee-schedule-holds-code-enforcement-fees-for-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496202-345af47e9876621d44d3e94a8d89e67a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771081926&Signature=bIzTHuuxXlmeLSNPM23RKN2-Zh5IJSEv15rNRLpz76dTQnyYJ~dtbBobyWM7CPzPjh4aC89Kk8JO2Ornk-QAQvJiy6vPyhVe95G8PsdXYSL7SCPt~Ppqoj5vm~ei44xEFRtn3aEpsW1Lmn0AWivl5q5nfaI15avN1dhnOTHGbocCASVC~e50VlSpyJ863vOHshA1MTt2jeXUnA-Wkux1t5uPkEWUfUhCvBGy3XHT~2egyE1-HPkS549vyU1l4HUunt9ULJRsuehQgCp7zWU3kS6ChYDOy6DvBz~sleteOZi6O56F9vH97Z7uLKBV5ElXJVn55OGN8bWLufr0VozmFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Gate City Council on Sept. 9 adopted a resolution establishing an updated master fee schedule for city services for fiscal year 25/26, approving a baseline 7% increase on most fees and directing staff to leave proposed code-enforcement fines at their current levels pending further review.

The change responds to the city’s widening gap between operating costs and fee revenue; administrative services staff calculated a 16.3% net increase in the consumer price index since October 2021 and proposed a measured 7% adjustment as the baseline. City staff told the council the fee changes would take effect 60 days after adoption and conservatively are expected to increase general-fund revenue by about $500,000 based on FY 23/24 activity.

The master fee schedule compiles permit, license, facility rental and other transactional charges that recover service costs for specific users rather than the general public. Administrative Services Director Louis Frosto told the council the proposed schedule is an interim step; a consultant contract to perform a deeper, fee-by-fee cost study is scheduled to begin in about a month and staff will return to council after that review.

Council discussion focused on fairness and targeted exemptions. Council member Hurtado moved to approve the schedule with the specific exception of changes to code-enforcement fines; the motion passed on a roll-call vote. Hurtado and other council members asked staff to review definitions of “repeat offense” for enforcement fines so that repeated complaints on the same property are treated equitably and don’t impose unnecessary field visits on staff. City Manager Rob Houston and Frosto said staff will study that policy question and bring options back as part of the consultant-backed fee review.

Staff presented a midrange revenue breakdown tied to the proposal: permit fee increases would yield roughly $118,000, an increase in fines and forfeitures (largely parking citations) about $100,000, and increases across other fees and charges about $280,000. Frosto said some fees are set by statute or voter approval and could not be changed.

Members of the public and emailed correspondents pressed for targeted changes: resident Ruiz on Kauffman offered reluctant support for the increases but urged the council to permit in-person record review as a low-cost alternative to fees for public records requests; an email from Mario Dominguez urged elimination of fees for emailed public-records requests and called for some other fee changes. Several speakers including sports‑program volunteers warned against raising facility fees that partner organizations rely on.

Staff emphasized the adoption is not final pricing for every fee, and the consultant study will reexamine cost recovery for specific permits and services. The resolution rescinds the city’s prior fee resolution (Resolution No. 2021-51 CC) as part of the update. The new schedule becomes effective 60 days after the council’s action.

Votes and implementation details are a matter of record; staff said they will publish the adopted schedule and return with consultant results and any recommended changes that arise from the targeted review.","The South Gate City Council approved a new master fee schedule for fiscal year 25/26 that applies a 7% baseline increase (partial catch-up to a 16.3% CPI change), projects roughly $500,000 in added revenue and will take effect 60 days after adoption. Council voted to exclude proposed code-enforcement increases for further review.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Votes at a glance: Axon body‑camera contract, City Connects brochure and warrant register approved

South Gate honors Girl Scout who installed hydration station that tracked more than 4,000 refills

South Gate council authorizes city attorney to defend lawsuit in Juana Bonilla case

South Gate council declines to ratify Robert Montalvo appointment after public testimony and council objections

South Gate council adopts updated master fee schedule, holds code-enforcement fees for review