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Enter your street address Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment          Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate | Powered by Granicus ◈ Interior Pages — 9 pages crawledHuman Resources City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / Government / Departments / Human Resources Human Resources The Human Resources Department provides support services to city employees in the areas of: Job Classification and Compensation Employee Benefits Employee relations, including discipline, grievances and administration of federal and state employment laws Labor Negotiations Memorandum of Understanding Compensation Performance Evaluation Recruitment and Selection Risk Management Training and Development Workers Compensation Program  Employment Salary Guide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)              Contact Us Phone 323-357-5835 Location Civic Center 8680 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280 View Map Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus Planning Commission City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / Government / Boards & Commissions / Planning Commission Planning Commission Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Each Month 6:30 p.m. City Hall 8650 California Avenue Council Chambers South Gate, CA 90280 Agendas & Minutes Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval. Click here to access the Planning Commission's Agendas and Minutes. Members The Planning Commission is a committee of 5 citizens who are appointed by the City Council . Duties The Planning Commission reviews matters related to land use, planning law, environmental, and developmental issues. The commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider such land use matters as the general plan, specific plans, site plans, rezoning, use permits and subdivisions. Commission Facts There is no provision in the City’s Municipal Code that prevents a member from serving on multiple City committees or commissions. However, the City’s custom and practice is to avoid allowing a member to serve on multiple boards at the same time. In addition, Planning Commissioners do not serve on any other City legislative body governed by the Brown Act. Elected officials are not permitted to serve on the Planning Commission. Meeting Compensation Disclosure Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by the Planning Commission Commissioners is $125.00 per meeting. Meeting attendance is required to receive compensation. Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus History of South Gate City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / Engage South Gate / About Our City / History of South Gate History of South Gate South Gate - The Early Years In the summer of 1769, a group of Spanish explorers set out from the coast of San Diego to explore the uncharted territory between San Diego and the Bay of Monterey. With them was Father Juan Crespi, considered by historians to be one of the great diarists of the new world explorations. His daily entries were remarkably revealing of the country through which the caravan passed. They proceeded in the general direction of the San Gabriel Valley, across the Los Angeles River, which Crespi named "Porciuncula" on August 2, 1769. Lugo Spanish Land Grant There would be no history of South Gate without including the story of the Lugo Spanish Land Grant. That grant encompassed a great part of what is now the City of South Gate and is a vital and colorful part of this area's history. Francisco Lugo was a cavalry corporal for the King of Spain and an important figure among the early Spanish settlers of the region. In 1810 the King of Spain granted 11 square leagues to Francisco's son, Don Antonio Maria Lugo, in appreciation for his father's service to the crown. This vast estate was known as the Rancho San Antonio land grant. It extended from the low range of hills which separated it from the San Gabriel Valley to the old Dominguez Ranch at its south, and from the eastern boundary of the pueblo of Los Angeles to the San Gabriel River. A little more than 100 years after the establishment of the Lugo Land Grant, the area at the south gate of the ranch became the City of South Gate. As Don Lugo's family grew, he obtained San Bernardino Rancho and other grants in his children's names. At various times, Don Antonio Maria Lugo was the Alcalde (Mayor) of Los Angeles, Juex del Campo (Judge of the Plains) and a member of the Pueblo Council. In 1846, at the age of 71, he rode 400 miles on horseback from his ranch to Monterey. Disputes The future South Gate site and adjacent mesas presented a colorful spectacle when countless heads of cattle and horses were herded from all directions to a common point for the annual great spring rodeo. Lugo would direct the proceedings and settle disputes regarding ownership of contested animals as well as adjudicate agricultural disputes. In his saddle, he was the court and the plains his courtroom. The Land Grant was handed down from generation to generation, dividing among offspring and eventually parceled and sold to people outside the Lugo family. Don Antonio's son Vincente (1820-1889) built his adobe dwelling in the 1850's on 5 1/2 acres. It is known as Lugo Ranch, and is situated on modern day Gage Avenue in the City of Bell Gardens. Changing Landscapes Before the end of the 1870's, much of the original land grant had been replaced by 40 acre tracts. By 1880, cattle raising had been replaced by agriculture as the most important local industry. During the years between 1910 and 1940, most of the agricultural land was replaced by homes and factories. Today, with the land divided by freeways, it is not easy to imagine it as a vast plain stretching from the mountains to the sea as it was in those early years. Tweedy Family The Tweedy family, headed by R.D. Tweedy, has played an important part in South Gate's history. Mr. Tweedy was born in 1812 in Illinois, and came to California by ox-drawn cart in 1852. Mrs. Tweedy rode across the prairies perched on her rocking chair in the ox cart. The family was large, and several generations have lived in this city. The family members bought some 2,000 acres of the land on which much of South Gate was built. The "downtown business district" in South Gate was named after the family and is known as the Tweedy Mile. South Gate Gardens As far as the eye could see, Rancho San Antonio was covered with thousands of head of grazing cattle, sheep and horses, large fertile fruit orchards and fields of cauliflower, beets, barley, beans, as well as dairy farms with rich butter and cheese. But change was in the air. It was almost noon on September 23, 1917, when an important part of that change took place - the selling of land that would eventually be the foundation for the beautiful city of South Gate. "South Gate Gardens-Gateway to the Sea" had been highly advertised from Santa Monica to Santa Ana. Realtor Charles B. Hooper had arranged for 12 buses to pick up people along routes through the various towns. Excursionists traveled in everything from the latest Model 'T' Fords to high-powered Packards. The buses traveled in a procession east from Long Beach Boulevard down a dirt road about a half-mile to the Cudahy Ranch House, located on present day Santa Ana Street. The house was surrounded on 3 sides by cauliflower fields, as far as the eye could see. Realtor Hooper sold 268 parcels, mostly in 1/2 acre lots, in a subdivision with no streets, no sewers, and no water system. Parallel furrows had been plowed 50 feet apart, to indicate streets of the future - amazingly, signs stuck in imaginary intersections bore the same names which many of the city streets carry today. Some $25,000 worth of land was sold on opening day. Early Zoning By the end of 1918, 125 houses had been constructed. The population was estimated at 500. Shade trees and flowers had been planted along the parkways. The community of Southgate Gardens now extended east from Long Beach Boulevard to Otis and south from Santa Ana to Independence and was still growing. The streets of Post, State and Victoria were designated the "business district" and 2 large lots were reserved for a school and a church. The inhabitants had already begun to crystallize into an unincorporated town. State Street School The 1st school, now known as State Street School, was established with 52 pupils, opening September 8, 1919. At that time it was called Southgate Gardens School and consisted of a small frame building located on Madison near Independence. It was later moved to a site at State and Santa Ana streets, where it has been ever since. To this day, according to "Ripley's Believe It or Not," it holds a unique position because of its location between 3 political jurisdictions. It is located at the junction of Huntington Park, Walnut Park and South Gate. Amelia Earhart America' South Gate Connect City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / South Gate Connect South Gate Connect Published on February 17, 2026 The Spring 2026 City newsletter and recreation guide is now available! Click link below to view.  Spring Connect 2026 (PDF, 69MB)   Tagged as: Announcements Public Notices Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus Transportation City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / City Services / Transportation Transportation The Parks and Recreation Department offers transit services for South Gate residents. The office is located in the Sports Center at South Gate Park at 9520 Hildreth Avenue, South Gate CA 90280 (In front of the tennis courts).     GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Contact Us Transit Services Email [email protected]   Transit Services 9520 Hildreth Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 Phone: 323-563-5754   Office Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.   HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Please note that the GATE service is not provided during the following holidays: New Year's Day Memorial Day Independence Day  Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus City Stats City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / Engage South Gate / About Our City / City Stats City Stats Date incorporated: January 20, 1923 Form of government: Council - City Manager City Population Total Population (2017 estimate): 98,633 Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino: 95% White: 3% Other: 2% Median Age: 30.2 Median Household Income: $41,851 Unemployment Rate (October 2015): 7.8% Housing Units: 24,910 Median Household Price (sales in Q3 2016): $387,000 Number of Employees Full-Time: 282 Part-Time: 133 Area in square miles: 7.49 Name of Government Facilities & Services Miles of street: 127 Number of street lights: 4,394 Sewage system - miles of sanitary sewers: 126 Culture & Recreation Community centers: 2 Parks: 9 Parks acreage: 171 Golf courses: 1 Swimming Stadium: 1 Ballfields: 16 Skate Park: 1 Dog Park: 1 Sports Center: 1 Fitness Center: 1 Auditorium: 1 Girls Club House: 1 Senior Center: 1 Police Protection Number of stations: 2 Number of funded police sworn positions: 82 Number of calls for service in 2014: 36,029 Physical arrests: 2,652 Citations: 3,529 Parking citations: 22,811 Response time priority calls (in minutes): 3:42 Water System Miles of water mains: 135 Number of service connections: 14,253 Number of fire hydrants: 1,250 Daily average consumption in gallons: 7,435,000 Maximum daily capacity of plant in gallons: 17,100,000 Water Pumped (Acre Feet): 8,329 Sources : U.S. Census Bureau 2008-2012 American Community Survey, CA Employment Development Department, CA Department of Finance, CoreLogic, and City of South Gate Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus GATE Buses City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / City Services / Transportation / GATE Buses GATE Buses The city operates a local transit bus system called the "Get Around Town Express" (GATE). The service runs on a continuous loop. Approximate wait time is between 18 and 25 minutes. Wait time is subject to change during peak hours. Regular fare is $0.50. Members of the City’s Phone-A-Ride program, children under 5 years old, students and College / Vocational, ride free of charge (Student fee waiver is only valid during school hours). The service operates for most of the year with a few exceptions. It runs Monday - Friday 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M., and Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. For route information and for lost items, please call (310) 715-7582 . GATE Stops The service has convenient stops near many popular destinations around the city, such as: Azalea Shopping Center Cesar Chavez Park Circle Park City Hall Downtown Hollydale E.L.A.C. South Gate campus El Paseo Best Market Hollydale Community Center Northgate Market (Gonzalez) 2 stops at South Gate Park (Auditorium & Senior Center) Target Tweedy Mile The GATE offers both a Westside route (PDF, 821KB) and Eastside route (PDF, 667KB)  that services the greater South Gate and Hollydale areas. South Gate GTFS (ZIP, 13KB)     Title VI Policy (PDF, 2MB) Title VI - Complaint Form (PDF, 348KB) Title VI - Formulario de Queja (PDF, 318KB) Title VI - Renewal (PDF, 176KB)   FAQ Where can I get route maps? Get Around Town Express (GATE) maps are located both on the buses and in the Transit Office located inside the Sports Center in South Gate Park: 9520 Hildreth Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 Maps are also available online: West Route (PDF, 821KB) and East Route (PDF, 667KB) Does the GATE operate during holidays? The GATE does not operate during the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. For more information, please call 323-563-5754 . Are there any other special discounts? The “Ride the GATE to Work for Free Program” allows certain individuals to ride at no charge. This includes children under 5 years old, students, college/vocational students (Students fee waiver is only valid during school hours), and any employee with a valid identification card. Enrollment is not necessary. Identification card must be presented to driver at time of boarding. Call 323-563-5754 to learn more. Contact Us Transit Services Email [email protected]   Transit Services 9520 Hildreth Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 Phone: 323-563-5754   Office Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.   HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Please note that the GATE service is not provided during the following holidays: New Year's Day Memorial Day Independence Day  Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus Pay Your Bills City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / Government / Departments / Administrative Services / Water & Other Utilities / Pay Your Bills Pay Your Bills Pay Your Water Utility Bill Water utility bills are issued monthly to all properties in South Gate. Residential bills include charges for water consumption, street sweeping, and sewer maintenance. For water billing questions, please call (323)563-9586. If your call is not answered, it means staff are assisting customers at the Customer Service Counter. Please leave a message to receive a callback. Trash collection is billed separately by Universal Waste Systems (UWS). Please contact UWS Customer Service at (562)334-3660 with any questions related to trash collection. Payment Options You can pay your utility bill in any of the following ways: In Person: Customer Service Counter at City Hall 8650 California Ave. South Gate, CA 90280 Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Drop Boxes: Located inside the Customer Service Lobby and outside of the South Entrance to City Hall By Mail: City of South Gate P.O. Box 1429 South Gate, CA 90280 (Do not send cash by mail or place it in drop boxes.) Online: Visit our online  Payments page and click “New Users” to register. Accepted Payment Methods Cash MasterCard, Visa, Discover Personal Checking Account If paying through your bank’s online banking service allow 7–10 days for processing. Pay Water Bill Convenience Fee Effective March 15, 2025, a 3.5% convenience fee applies to all credit card transactions (in-person and online). Avoid this fee by using an alternative payment method. Contesting a Water Bill If you believe your bill is incorrect, you may request a meter re-read within 30 days of the bill date by calling (323)563-9586. After 30 days, the City cannot verify usage for the billing period in question. Discontinuation of Water Service For details on delinquent notices, water shut-offs, and payment arrangements, please review our SB 998 Policy and Notice: SB 998 Notice - Discontinuation of Water Service - English(PDF, 139KB) (PDF, 184KB) SB 998 Policy - Discontinuation of Water Service - English(PDF, 134KB) (PDF, 158KB) SB 998 Notice - Discontinuation of Water Service - Spanish(PDF, 73KB) (PDF, 147KB) SB 998 Policy - Discontinuation of Water Service - Spanish(PDF, 162KB) (PDF, 162KB) Payment Plan Arrangements Customers unable to pay within the normal period may request an alternative payment plan: Contact us in person, by phone (323)563-9586, or by email at [email protected] . Plans allow repayment of the unpaid balance over 12 months. For full details, see SB 998 Notice and Policy. Forms: Payment Plan Request Form (PDF, 201KB) Payment Plan Request Form - Spanish (PDF, 136KB) Reestablishing Service If payment is not received within 7 days of the Turn-Off Notice, your meter will be removed. To restore service, you must pay: Delinquent amount $204.28 meter reset fee (not applied to your bill; covers labor costs) Warning: Tampering with a meter (e.g., adding a jumper) is considered theft and will be prosecuted. Trash Collection Trash service is provided by Universal Waste Systems, Inc. For questions or changes to your trash account: Call 562-334-3360 Visit Universal Waste Systems website .   Back to top Contact Us City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280  (323) 563-9500 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm (Closed Fridays) Quick Links City Newsletter Community Questions Make a payment           Share & Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Twitter © 2026 City of South Gate |  Powered by Granicus Starting Your Business City of South Gate --> opens in new tab or window Skip to main content English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Select a language to translate to English (United States) Select this as your preferred language Open side Menu Open Search Search Events listing Government Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Commission Public Access Corporation Parks & Recreation Commission Budgets & Financial Transparency City Council Resolutions by Council Meet the City Council Departments Administrative Services City Clerk’s Office City Manager City Treasurer Community Development Human Resources Parks & Recreation South Gate Police Department Public Works How Do I Apply For Contact View Reserve Request Report Register Municipal Code Business Your Business Permits & Licenses Business Resources Resources Starting Your Business Doing Business with South Gate Bids & RFPs City Services Fire Stations Housing Authority Housing Assistance Fair Housing Parks & Recreation Pay Online Parking Ticket Utility Bill Police Services Public Safety Fire Stations Emergency Preparedness Regional Services Hub Cities Consortium SEAACA Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Vector Control Universal Waste Systems Resources & Support Mental Health Resources Food Bank Resources City Fees Transportation GATE Buses Metro Services Phone A Ride Utilities Water Conservation Program Engage South Gate About Our City City Stats Did You Know? History of South Gate Elected Representatives Go South Gate App Community Questions E-Newsletter Press Releases Social Media Things To Do Library Parks & Facilities: Enjoy the Outdoors Home / Business / Your Business / Starting Your Business Starting Your Business Incentives for New Businesses Thank you for choosing the City of South Gate to start your new business. The following links provide staff contacts and information on city services you will need in this new venture: Business Resource Guide (PDF, 1MB) Building permits and reviews City zoning ordinance Obtaining a business license Questions about planning Setting up a water utility account The city also partners with the Long Beach Small Business Development Center . The center provides many resources to new and existing businesses in our area, including classes and counselors that can guide you in opening a business here in South Gate. 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