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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE CA 90280

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, YOU CAN PARTICIPATE VIA THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
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Officials

Chair: Alan Flores

Vice Chair: Lizette Ruiz

Secretary:  Cynthia Esquivel

Commissioner: Edgar Pelayo

Commissioner: Eric Trujillo

Acting Parks & Recreation Director: Tina De La Rosa

Call to Order

Flag Salute

Roll Call

Meeting Compensation Disclosure

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by the Parks & Recreation Commissioners is $75 per meeting.

Report on Posting

I, Noemi Aguilera, Secretary for the Parks & Recreation Department, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was properly posted on May 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as required by law. 

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes

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Recommended Motion: To approve the minutes of April 9, 2026 as presented.

Documents:
04-09-26 Minutes.pdf

Public Comment

During this time, members of the public or staff may address the Parks & Recreation Commission regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Comments from the audience will be limited to three minutes per speaker; unless authorized by the Commission Chair, the time limit may not be extended by utilizing another member's time. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. NOTE: Obscene language, comments intended to disrupt or interfere with the progress of the meeting, or slanderous comments will not be tolerated and may result in ejection and/or may constitute a violation of South Gate Municipal Code Section 1.04.110. 

Presentation

Open Session Items

1. ORAL REPORT ON COMMISSION GOVERNANCE AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

Recommended Motion: To receive and file.

Documents:
05-14-26 ITEM 1 STAFF REPORT.pdf

2. ANNUAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS' REPORT

Recommended Motion: To receive and file.

Documents:
05-14-26 ITEM 2 STAFF REPORT.pdf

3. RECREATION 3RD QUARTER REVIEW & UPCOMING EVENTS

Recommended Motion: To receive and file.

Documents:
05-14-26 ITEM 3 STAFF REPORT.pdf

4. GROUNDS & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 3RD QUARTER REVIEW FY 2025/26

Recommended Motion: To receive and file.

Documents:
05-14-26 ITEM 4 STAFF REPORT.pdf

5. PROPOSED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONS MEETING SCHEDULE FY 2026/27

Recommended Motion: Approve proposed meetings with any suggested changes for upcoming fiscal year.

Documents:
05-14-26 ITEM 5 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.