SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at
5:00 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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City Officials
MAYOR,
Maria Davila
CITY CLERK,
Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR,
Joshua Barron
CITY TREASURER,
Jose De La Paz
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Maria del Pilar Avalos
CITY MANAGER,
Rob Houston
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Gil Hurtado
CITY ATTORNEY,
Ra
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F. Salinas
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Al Rios
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Call to Order/Roll Call
CALL TO ORDER:
Maria Davila, Mayor
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Open Session
1. Certificates of Appreciation to the 2024 Miss South Gate Court and Introduction of the 2025 Miss South Gate Court
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Maria Davila will: (PARKS)
a. Present Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing 2024 Miss South Gate Court for serving on the court and for their dedication in representing the City; and
b. Introduce the incoming 2025 Miss South Gate Court.
Documents:
Item 1 Report 05272025.pdf
2. Certificates of Appreciation to STEAM students participating in the Robotics World Championship
The City Council will issue
Certificates of Appreciation to the STEAM students
participating in the Robotics World Championship. (CT)
2 Documents:
Item 2 Report 05272025.pdf
3. Certificates of Appreciation to the South Gate High School Cheer Team Members Recognized for Their 2025 Championship Win
The City Council will issue
Certificates of Appreciation to the South Gate High School Cheer Team Members Recognized for Their 2025 Championship Win. (CC) Documents:
Item 3 Report 05272025.pdf
4. Introduction of new and promoted employees for the month of April
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during April 2024. (HR)
Documents:
Item 4 Report 05272025.pdf
Closed Session
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C)
a. Meredith Elguira v. City of South Gate, et al.
Documents:
Closed Session Memorandum 05272025.pdf
2. CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: Rob Houston, City Manager Unrepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors, Hourly Employees Employee Organizations: SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA, SGPMA, SGPOA Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on May 22, 2025, at 2:40 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
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For the Regular Meeting of: May 27, 2025
Originating Department: Parks & Recreatio
ActiixgDirector: ,ksteve CO9stley CifflManager: ROb HOustOn SUBJECT: CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO THE 2024 MISS SOUTH GATE COURT AND INTRODUCTION OF THE 2025 MISS SOUTH GATE COURT PURPOSE: To issue Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing 2024 Miss South Gate Court for their dedicated service and to introduce the 2025 Miss South Gate Court.
RECOM[MENDED ACTIONS: On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Davila will:
a, Present Certificates of Appreciation to the outgoing 2024 Miss South Gate Court for serving on the court and for their dedication in representing the City; and b. Introduce the incoming 2025 Miss South Gate Court FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
BACKGROUND: In March 2025, the South Gate Parks & Recreation Department held its annual Miss South Gate Pageant as part of the Azalea Festival. Five young ladies were selected from eleven contestants to serve as part of the 2025 Miss South Gate Court.
The City Council acknowledges and extends its appreciation to the outgoing 2024 Miss South Gate Court for their dedicated service to the community. The Court members include:
Miss South Gate 2024
Ist Runner-Up 2024
Princess 2024
Princess 2024
Princess 2024
Barbara Vasquez
Natalie Romero
Brianna Bercian
Valery Plata
Amanda Saucedo
Mayor Davila will introduce and recognize the incoming 2025 Miss South Gate Court:
Miss South Gate 2025
Ist Runner-Up 2025
Princess 2025
Princess 2025
Princess 2025
Mia Valdez
Camila Morales
Amanda Saucedo
Kaya Coronel-Duran
Destiny Lopez
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Maxsem Garcia
Team Captain & Robot Builder
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
Out of more than 8,800 teams worldwide, you were honored with the Judges Choice Award for your unique contributions and team excellence.
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Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Alisah Guerra
LeadEngineer
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
Out of more than 8,800 teams worldwide, you were honored with the Judges Choice Award for your unique contributions and team excellence.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Andre Mosqueda
RobotDriver & Engineer
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
Out of more than 8,800 teams worldwide, you were honored with the Judges Choice Award for your unique contributions and team excellence.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
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Max Ramos
Robot Driver
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Kailyn Sanchez
Lead Designer
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
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Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Jocelyn Lopez
Outreach Manager
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
Out of more than 8,800 teams worldwide, you were honored with the Judges Choice Award for your unique contributions and team excellence.
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Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Samantha Fregoso
Outreach/Media Officer
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Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Ian De La Paz
Engineer
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Mr. Rosario Leuterio
Coach
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
Out of more than 8,800 teams worldwide, you were honored with the Judges Choice Award for your unique contributions and team excellence.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Mr. Kenny Lau
Coach
In appreciation of your outstanding achievement and for representing the South Gate community at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, held in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2025.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
,4na Acevez
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
MariaAguilar
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate,. and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
The South Gate City Council proudly honors your remarkable achievement and looks forward to the continued success and inspiring accomplishments you will achieve in the future.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Yaritza Almanza
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Sophia ,4rana
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Brianna Avena
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
The South Gate City Council proudly honors your remarkable achievement and looks forward to the continued success and inspiring accomplishments you will achieve in the future.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Delila Godinez - Varsity Captain
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, andteam spirit have broughtpride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Natalie Gomez
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Jelen Gutierrez
Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Destiny Mercado
South Gate High School Cheer Team
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Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team,
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Joslyn Mosquera
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to S6uth Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Lilyanne Paredes
South Gate High School Cheer Team
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Camila Rodrip,uez - Varsity Co-Captain
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Hannah Rodriguez - Vars'dy Captain
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
The South Gate City Council proudly honors your remarkable achievement and looks forward to the continued success and inspiring accomplishments you will achieve in the future,
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Sarah Uribe
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship.
Your hard work, dedication, a.nd team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
The South Gate City Council proudly honors your remarkable achievement and looks forward to the continued success and inspiring accomplishments you will achieve in the future.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Ashley Garcia Venep,as
South Gate High School Cheer Team
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Los Angeles City Section CIF Cheer Championship, Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought pride to South Gate, and your victory is a testament to the talent and determination of each member of the team.
The South Gate City Council proudly honors your remarkable achievement and looks forward !O the continued success and inspiring accomplishments you will achieve in the future.
Maria Davila, Mayor
May 27, 2025
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Ana Rosas
South Gate High School Cheer Coach
In recognition of your exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the South Gate High School Cheer Program.
Since 2017, you and your fellow coaches have led your cheerleaders to multiple championships, while building a strong foundation of school spirit, teamwork, and athletic excellence.
Your commitment to creating a positive, respectful, and empowering environment has helped your cheerleaders grow not only as athletes but as confident young leaders.
Wiih heartfelt appreciation, the South Gate City Council proudly honors your lasting impact on our
youth and community.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION'
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Fernando Rivera
South Gate High School Cheer Coach
In recognition of your exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the South Gate High School Cheer Program
Since 2017, you and your fellow coaches have led your cheerleaders to - multiple championships, while building a strong foundation of school spirit, teamwork, and athletic excellence.
Your commitment to creating a positive, respectful, and empowering environment has helped your cheerleaders grow not only as athletes but as confident young leaders.
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With heartfelt appreciation, the South Gate City Council proudly honors your lasting impact on our
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council on
Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Destiny Rivera
South Gate High School Cheer Coach
In recognition of your exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the South Gate High School Cheer Program. .
Since 2019, you and your fellow coaches have led your cheerleaders to multiple championships, while building a strong foundation of school spirit, teamwork, and athletic excellence.
Your commitment to creating a positive, respectful, and empowering environment has helped your cheerleaders grow not only as athletes but as confident young leaders.
With heartfelt appreciation, the South Gate City Council proudly honors your lasting impact on our
youth and community.
Maria Davila, Mayor
May 27, 2025
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Item No. 4
Otiice of the
South Gate City Cler:ri
MAY l't 2025
CITY COUNCIL
AGENIDA BNLL
For the Special Meeting ofi May 27, 2025
Originating Department: Human Resources
Human Resources Director: City Manager:
ilton Rob Houston
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW AND PROMOTED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED IN THE MONTHS OF MARCH AND APRIL 2025 PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired and promoted full-time employees in the months of March and April 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during March and April 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ANALYSIS: None
BACKGROUND: The following is a list of new and promoted full-time City employees who were hired or promoted in the months of March and April 2025:
Name Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted From
Gabriel Perez Director of
Community
Development
Community
Development
Administration 04/1 4/25
Noemi
Aguilera
Secretary Parks &
Recreation
Administration 04/21/25
Karina L.
Reyes
Recreation
Marketing
Coordinator
Parks &
Recreation
Administration 04/28/25
Pricila Batres-
Divas
Police Officer Police Patrol 07/29/24 03/23/25 Police Recruit ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation 1
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Director of Community
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Hire Date: 4/14/25
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Secretary
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Hire Date: 4/21/25
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Recreation Marketing
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Parks & Recreation
Hire Date: 4/28/25
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Original Hire Date: 7/29/24
Promotion Date: 3/23/25
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MEMORANDUM
CffYMANAGER'S DFFICE
MAY 2 1 2025
TO:
FROM:
Rob Houston, City Manager
DATE: May 21, 2025
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2025
The following items sliould be listed on tl'ie Closed Session Agenda for the Special City Council Meeting of the City of South Gate on May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Governtnent Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3%C) a. Meredith Elguira v. City of Soutli Gate, et al.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: City Manager
Rob Houston
Ui'irepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors Hourly Employees
Employee Organizations: SGMEA
SGPMMA
SGDMA
SGPMA
SGPOA
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact tliis oftice imz'nediately. 52