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1. When are City Council meetings held?

Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in City Hall, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate. Agendas are available online and at the City Clerk’s Office. Most Recent City Council Agenda

2. How can I find out what is on the agenda for a particular City Council meeting?

Agendas are posted in accordance with and in compliance with Brown Act requirements. Agendas for regularly scheduled city council meetings are posted at least 72 hours before the meeting. The City Council agenda is posted at the two posting boards outside City Hall and at both the Weaver Library and the Hollydale Library. The complete agenda packet is posted online the Thursday prior to the upcoming City Council meeting and in the City Clerk’s Office. Most Recent City Council Agenda

3. If I go to a City Council meeting how do I address the council?

At every Regular City Council meeting there is "Comments from the Audience." During this time, members of the public and staff may address the City Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments from the audience will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker unless authorized by the Mayor. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Please call 323-563-9510 for more information.

4. How do I get a copy of the City Council meeting minutes?

Minutes are posted online or can be requested at the City Clerk’s Office as soon as they are approved by the City Council at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting. All Agendas and Minutes

5. How do I submit a Public Records Request?

You may request records online, by telephone, in writing, email, or by visiting City Hall (8650 California Avenue). Whichever method you use to request records from the City Clerk's Office, be as specific as you can as to the records you are looking for and also provide a specific time frame associated with the request. The Clerk's Office has 10 days in which to determine if the records are subject to disclosure. Upon payment of fee, records are either emailed, mailed or left with City Clerk staff to be picked up. Please call 323-563-9510 for more information. Click here to submit online request.

6. Is there a fee for city records?

Copies (emailed or paper) for city records is $0.25 per page. However, for documents related to Campaign Disclosures under the Political Reform Act, the charge is $0.10 per page. Audio copies of City meetings are available for $5 per CD. Please call 323-563-9510 for more information.

7. Who accepts claims against the City of South Gate?

Claims against the City are accepted by the City Clerk’s Office. Please note that the City Clerk’s Office does not process claims against the City, this Office simply accepts the forms and submits them to the Administrative Services Department. A $29.00 filing fee is required for the filing of all liability claims. Claimants must submit the filing fee with the claim form.

City of South Gate Liability Claim Form

8. Where can I find a current salary chart for City Council Members, Elected Officials and employee’s of the City of South Gate?

This information is available as a Public Records Request through the City Clerk’s Office, and is available as part of the City’s Budget. Please call 323-563-9510 for more information.

9. Where can I find a list of phone numbers for different departments in city?

A city department phone list can be found in the City Clerk’s Office, and is available on the website. Staff Directory

10. How can I apply to be on a City Commission?

The City of South Gate encourages public participation in local government through its advisory bodies. These are boards, commissions, committees, and task forces that deal with a variety of issues and make recommendations to the City Council. Applicants must be city residents, and registered city voters. All applications will be kept on file for 1 year. Forms are available online and also in the City Clerk’s Office. Commissioner Application (PDF)

11. Where do I get a dog license?

Dog licenses are available through the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA):
9777 Seaaca Street
Downey, CA 90242

Call 562-803-3301 for more information.

12. What are the addresses and phone numbers of the libraries in South Gate?

Leland R. Weaver Library
4035 Tweedy Boulevard
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone: 323-567-8853

Hollydale Library
12000 Garfield Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone: 562-602-8016

13. What are the days and hours of operation for the City Museum?

The museum is open Wednesday’s from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

14. Are birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and other vital records available through the City Clerk’s Office?

These records are provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder located at:
12400 E. Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650

Please call 562-462-2137 for more information.