Council Member· 2024-2028
Maria del Pilar Avalos
South Gate
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Erica Lopez v. City of South Gate litigation
Unknown — litigation costs and potential settlements are not disclosed in the record.
South Gate Values Act ordinance
The report states there is no fiscal impact.
Crossing Guard Services at Legacy Lane and Tweedy Boulevard
$153,400 drawn from the General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve.
Alcohol Policing Partnership grant
Adds $62,644 in grant revenue with no general fund cost.
Measure A homelessness funding allocation
Nearly $1 million in county funding targeted at homelessness programs.
Regional police radio system fees
It's a $60,900 line item already budgeted in the FY 2026/27 municipal budget.
New Police K9 Funded by Private Donation
No general fund cost; the $871.25 balance comes from the Police Asset Forfeiture Fund.
Neighborhood Watch Recognition — 5200 Block of Almira Road
ADA grievance policy adoption
No fiscal impact.
Military Equipment Policy Renewal
Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for Police Impaired-Driving Enforcement
No hit to the general fund — the state grant covers the full $98,790.
Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Awareness
FLOCK License Plate Reader Presentation
Oil pipeline franchise renewal
The city would collect a $13,849 granting fee plus annual franchise fees totaling an estimated $411,197 over ten years.
Emergency Operations Center Construction
$308,667 moved between projects with no hit to the general fund; the EOC totals about $1.63 million.
Street Light Circuit Repairs (Circuits No. 24 and No. 27)
$133,250 from Gas Tax and Measure R funds; no General Fund impact.
Fingerprinting Requirement for City Officials
Council decorum and conduct
Police staffing and patrol reductions
Driven by the city's budget deficit and hiring freeze.
Mental Wellness Awareness
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Avalos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.