Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in South Gate public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
SB 1383 compliance consulting contract amendment
The city was set to pay its recycling consultant Go2Zero up to $206,441 more, funded by a state grant, to meet state organic-waste and recycling rules.
Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Application
The Council was scheduled to authorize a grant application to CalRecycle for up to $40,020 to help clean up illegally dumped tires — a persistent blight and safety problem in alleys and vacant lots — with no cost to the General Fund.
Soil contamination and site remediation
Residents demanded revocation of the composting facility's CUP, citing air and water quality violations, a disturbed landfill cover, and complaints dating back to 2013 in an environmental justice community.