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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

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

1. VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AT: HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280
2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING BY EMAILING THE PARKS DIRECTOR AT SCOSTLEY@SOGATE.ORG NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING. PLEASE WRITE "PUBLIC COMMENT" ON THE SUBJECT LINE.
3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON.

Officials

Chair: Alan Flores

Vice Chair: Lizette Ruiz

Secretary:  Cynthia Esquivel

Commissioner: Edgar Pelayo

Commissioner: Vacant

Parks & Recreation Director: Steve Costley

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, Ana Medina, Executive Assistant, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was properly posted on November 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., as required by law. 

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2025 and September 11, 2025.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the minutes as presented

Documents:
08-14-25 Minutes.pdf
09-11-25 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 by Street Soccer

Open Session Items

1. REVIEW OF PRESENTATION BY STREET SOCCER

Recommended Motion: Provide feedback and direction to staff

Documents:
11-13-25 ITEM 1 STAFF REPORT.pdf

2. REVIEW OF RECREATION DIVISION 1ST QUARTER FY 2025/26

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file

Documents:
11-13-25 ITEM 2 STAFF REPORT.pdf

3. REVIEW OF GROUNDS & FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISIONS 1ST QUARTER FY 2025/26

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file

Documents:
11-13-25 ITEM 3 STAFF REPORT.pdf

4. ORAL REPORT ON PARK SURVEY RESULTS 

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file

Director's Report/Calendar of Events

Parks & Recreation Commission Sub-Committee 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.