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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE CA 90280

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Officials

Chair: Alan Flores

Vice Chair: Lizette Ruiz

Secretary:  Cynthia Esquivel

Commissioner: Edgar Pelayo

Commissioner: Eric Trujillo

Parks & Recreation Director: Tina De La Rosa

Call to Order

Flag Salute

Roll Call

Brown Act

Agendas are drafted to accurately state what the legislative body is being asked to consider.  The legislative body can take action on "all items" listed on the agenda and be in compliance with the open meeting laws.  Under the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.  The governing body may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. 

Report on Posting

I, Noemi Aguilera, Secretary certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was properly posted on August 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., as required by law. 

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Public Communications

Public Comments on agenda items are limited to three (3) minutes.  All comments are to be addressed directly to the Agency Members not to the members of the public.

Emails for public comment received prior to 4:00 pm on the day of the Parks & Recreation Commissions Meeting will be summarized by the Parks Director, not read in its entirety. A copy of the email will be provided to the Commissioners and will also be available at the City Clerk's Office for public review. A copy of each email will be recorded for public record and noted on the official minutes of tonight's meeting.

Presentation

Open Session Items

1. Review of Recreation Programs 4th Quarter FY 2025/26

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file

Documents:
08-13-26 ITEM 1 STAFF REPORT.pdf

2. Review of Grounds & Facility Maintenance 4th Quarter FY 2025/26

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file

Documents:
08-13-26 ITEM 2 STAFF REPORT.pdf

3. Update on Parks & Recreation Department Major Projects

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file

Documents:
08-13-26 ITEM 3 STAFF REPORT.pdf

Director's Report/Calendar of Events

Parks & Recreation Commissioner's Reports

Request for Items on Future Agendas

Adjournment

Materials related to an item on the Agenda submitted to the Parks & Recreation Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate, California 90280. Telephone: 323.563.951 0, Fax: 323.563.5411, City website, www .cityofsouthgate.org 


In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings, please contact the Parks Administration office, 323.357.9645. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility.