SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at
5:30 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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City Officials
MAYOR,
Joshua Barron
CITY CLERK,
Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR,
Al Rios
CITY TREASURER,
Jose De La Paz
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Maria del Pilar Avalos
CITY MANAGER,
Rob Houston
COUNCIL MEMBER,
Maria Davila
CITY ATTORNEY,
Ra
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COUNCIL MEMBER,
Gil Hurtado
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Call to Order/Roll Call
CALL TO ORDER:
Joshua Barron, Mayor
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Open Session
1. Proclamation Declaring January 2026 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of January 2026, as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month in the City of South Gate. (PD) Documents:
Special-ITEM 1.pdf
2. Proclamation Declaring January 2026 as National Mental Wellness Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring the month of January 2026, as National Mental Wellness Month. (CLERK)
Documents:
Special-ITEM 2.pdf
2 3. Introduction of New and Promoted Employees During the Month of November and December 2025
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during November and December 2025. (HR) Documents:
Special-ITEM 3.pdf
Closed Session-None
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on January 22, 2025, at 1:55 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
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WHEREAS, human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. It not only represents a tmeat to international peace and security but also undermines the rule of law, robs millions of their dignity and their freedom, enriches transnational criminals and terrorists, and threatens public safety as well as national security everywhere; and
WHEREAS, there are estimated to be more than 27.6 million people - adults and children - subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States; and
the men and women of the South Gate Police Department remain steadfast in their opposition and their relentless pursuit of human traffickers; and
South Gate Police Officers partner with local, County, State and Federal Law Enforcement partners to apprehend and bring traffickers to justice to rescue victims of human trafficking; and in 2010 President Obarna declared January "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month".
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WHEREAS, National Mental Wellness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and encourage individuals to prioritize emotional well-being despite life's challenges; and approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences mental health challenges, which may be intensified during and after the holiday season due to stress, loneliness, and life transitions; and
mental wellness is just as impot as physical health, and maintaining emotional balance supports overall health, productivity, and quality of life; and
healthy practices such as self-care, spending time with loved ones, gratitude, and seeking professional support can strengthen mental well-being; and
removing the stigma associated with seeking mental health support fosters stronger individuals, healthier relationships, and a more resilient community.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed onthis 27'h day of January 2026 that I, Joshua ;earre;,,Mroca4r othf1ehemConj%ooffsJOanu"uharyGa2ke('2o6nabsehN'aftioofn'aleMCe\=taCloW'eclWl'esds cMS'o'znetnhs:indod encourage all residents to prioritize mental health and their well-being. 6 S(llliCH)HG"a(';oC' I!t'b'-C :Gt.- Item No. 3
For the Special Meeting of: January 27, 2026
Originating Department: Human Resources
Human Resources Director: City Manager:
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SUBJECT: INTRODUCTIO OF THE NEW AND PROMOTED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED IN THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2025 PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired and promoted full-time employees in the months of November and December 2025.
RECOMMENDEDACTION: TheCityCouncilwillconsiderreceivingandfilingthelistofnew and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted dumg November and December 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 November and December 2025.
Name Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted From
Alan Jirnenez Housing Inspector Community
Development
Housing 11/17/25
Johanna Plascencia ' Senior Code
Enforcement Officer
Community
Development
Code
Enforcement
10/09/12 12/1 4/25 Code Enforcement
Officer
Gerardo Martinez Civilian Custody
Officer
Police Services 11/02/25
Brian Hernandez Police Sergeant Police Patrol 03/16/15 11/02/25 Police Officer Juan C. Gonzalez Police Lieutenant Police Patrol 05/19/03 11/02/25 Police Sergeant Roman Amador Police Captain Police Administration 12/29/03 11/02/25 Police Lieutenant 7 Name Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
Promoted From
Karen Gonzalez Police Dispatcher Police Services 04/07/24 11/16/25 Police Records Specialist
Liliana Valadez Police Dispatcher Police Services 09/26/22 11/16/25 Police Records Specialist
Eugene Serrano Assistant Engineer Public Works Engineering 12/01/25 I
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Alan Jimenez
Housing Inspector
Community Development
DateofHire: 11/17/2025
11 Johanna Plascencia
Senior Code Enforcement
Officer
Community Development
Original Date of Hire: 01/02/2011
Date of Promotion: 12/14/2025
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13 Gerardo Martinez
Civilian Custody Officer
Police
Date of Hire: I1/02/2025
14 Roman Amador
Police Captain
Police
Original Date of Hire: 12/29/2003
Date of Promotion: 1 1/02/2025
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15 Juan C. Gonzalez
Police Lieutenant
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Original Date of Hire: 05/19/2003 ]- '
Date of Promotion: 1 1/02/2025
16 Brian Hernandez
Police Sergeant
Police
Original Date of Hire: 07/05/2012
Date of Promotion: 1 1/02/2025
17 Karen Gonzalez
Police Dispatcher
Police
Original Date of Hire: 04/07/2024
DateofPromotion: 11/16/2025
18 Liliana Valadez
Police Dispatcher
Police
Original Date of Hire: 12/09/2019
DateofPromotion: 11/16/2025
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20 Eugene Serrano
Assistant Engineer
Public Works
Date of Hire: 12/01/2025
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