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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in South Gate public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Street Infrastructure — 10-Year Review
Public Works says the city needs over $80 million in street repairs and more than $20 million in sidewalk work, but budget cuts and a hiring freeze mean projects can't move fast enough to spend grant money before deadlines.
Right-of-way dedication for Rayo Avenue widening
A developer would hand the city two feet of land at 9313 Rayo Avenue at no cost so the street can be widened to its planned 72-foot width.
Citywide residential street resurfacing — Phase V
A construction contract with All American Asphalt was up for the fifth phase of the residential street resurfacing program.
Traffic engineering services contract
Because of budget-driven staffing cuts, the city relies on a consultant for traffic engineering; the Council was to extend that contract another year for up to $170,000.
Traffic improvements at seven intersections
Extra design money for safety upgrades at intersections along California and Southern Avenues, funded largely by a highway safety grant.
Tweedy Blvd/California Ave Traffic Signal Synchronization Phase II
The Council was scheduled to add the second phase of the Tweedy Boulevard/California Avenue signal synchronization project to the capital program and appropriate $100,000 in Proposition C funds as the local match to a $958,800 state safety grant — syncing 7 more signals to cut congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
School-area traffic congestion at Adella and Tweedy
A parent described dangerous, gridlocked exits near the school complex at Atlantic and Tweedy and asked for lane markings and a signage study; staff said a traffic engineer is already evaluating a second exit lane.
Beaudine Avenue preferential parking district
A new permit-parking zone bans street parking on Beaudine from 4-10 p.m. weekdays, with about $60 annual permits and $1,500 in gas tax funds for signs. Residents say two permits per household is too few for big families.
Southern Avenue bridge extension grant
The city won a $500,000 grant to plan a multimodal bridge over the LA River connecting Atlantic to Garfield, and will pursue $5-8 million more for later phases.