CHAIRPERSON                                    COMMISSIONERS

     Lizette Ruiz                                            Mayra Castaneda

                                                                    Jimmy Ozaeta

    VICE CHAIRPERSON                            Margarita Valenzuela                                   

     Daisy Prieto                                                         

I, Javier Barraza, Special Projects Coordinator, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing meeting agenda was properly posted on February 12, 2026, seventy-two hours prior to the scheduled meeting, as required by law.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by the Planning Commission is $125.00 per meeting.

Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing or require discussion, are placed in the Consent Calendar. Any Commissioner may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion unless another action is taken. The Chair will call on anyone wishing to address the Commission on any Consent Calendar item, which has not been pulled for discussion.

The Planning Commission will consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Planning Commission meeting of February 3, 2026.

Public hearings are those items formally noticed under the requirements of South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.020. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing and make required findings to either approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application by adopting a resolution.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:

1. Find that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, (Class 32) “In-Fill Development Projects”, and is thereby exempt from CEQA in that urban uses surround the project site, and the project meets all other requirements to qualify for a Class 32 exemption.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 approving CUP No. 25-05/PL No. 25-0400 for a new private, nontraditional college campus located at 8500 Long Beach Boulevard.

Open session items are intended to be discussed by the Planning Commission but do not require a public hearing. These include presentations, trainings, and workshops.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:

1. Find that in accordance with CEQA, this project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Class 2 – Replacement or Reconstruction), and is thereby exempt from CEQA in that urban uses surround the project site, and the project meets all other requirements to qualify for a Class 1 and 2 exemption.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 approving PL 25-0060 regarding Amendment No. 2 to Site Plan No. 99 and Amendment No. 1 to Variance No. 518 to replace two existing pylon signs and adopt a new sign theme for a shopping center located at 5710, 5720, and 5740 Imperial Highway.

At this time, members of the public and staff may address the City Planning Commission regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law.

     A. AUDIENCE COMMENTS

     B. CITY STAFF COMMENTS

     C. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Planning Commission meeting, please contact Community Development Department. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility.

All of the above resolutions and zoning case items have been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines unless otherwise stated.

Any final action of the Planning Commission, on this agenda, is appealable to the City Council upon filling the request with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, 8650 California Ave., South Gate, CA 90280. For more information, call (323) 563-9565 or visit the City's website at www.cityofsouthgate.org.