SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at
5:30 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
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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l F. Salinas
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. Certificate of Appreciation Baker to Vegas (Event: 3/28/26-3/29/26)
The City Council will issue Certificates of Appreciation to the Baker to Vegas event participants. (PD)
Documents:
Item 1 Report 04282026 - Special.pdf
2. South East HS Recognized as California Distinguished School
The City Council will recognize South East High School as a California Distinguished School. (CLERK)
Documents:
Item 2 Report 04282026 - Special.pdf
2 3. Introduction of New and Promoted Employees in the Month of March 2026
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during March
2026. (HR)
Documents:
Item 3 Report 04282026 - Special.pdf
4. Social Model Recovery Systems on Community Factors and Best Practices in Retail Tobacco Control
The City Council will consider receiving and filing a presentation on the Social Model Recovery Systems on Community Factors and Best Practices in Retail Tobacco Control. (CM)
Documents:
Item 4 Presentation 04282026 - Special.pdf
Closed Session
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C), 54956.9(d)(1)(4) a. Abrianna Lisette Bracamontes v. City of South Gate, et al. b. Savannah Nolasco GAL Tania Nolasco v. LAUSD, City of South Gate, et al.
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Documents:
Item 1 Report 04282026 - Closed.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on April 23, 2026, at 4:45 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
3 City Clerk
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5 City of South Gate
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIO'N
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
(:easar(trsatt([ririas
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your ef3forts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
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Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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Presented by the
South Gate City Council
behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
EritPrtdi(Ta
recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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CERTTFI[CATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
In recognition of your outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challerxge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your corttribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
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CER"l-'IFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
tr(:anc'o
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challergge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital robe in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
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April 28, 2026
10 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
JesusPimda
recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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11 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
Luis gomez
recognition ofyour outstanding dedication
Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup
and support to the
Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Jabyitin Vasquez
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding 7aw enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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April 28, 2026
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CERTTFNCATE OF APPREC!ATNON
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding 7aw enforcement relay event, Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, :, and excellence that define this race.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race,
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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City of South Gate
CER"'If"IFNCATE ()F AI)PRECIATNON
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Juan garcia
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challerige Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vita7 robe in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
oshu;fiam6n, mayor
April 28, 2026
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
IsaacMora[es
recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challerxge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital ro'ie in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your comibution to the City of South Gate
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
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In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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CERTNFTCATE C)F APPRECNATNQN
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Eri51[varado
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Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
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Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.
7tttAtrgrass
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challerige Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding Law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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CERTNFTCATE C)F APPRECNAT'INC)N
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital robe in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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<2ERTIFICA]-E OF APPRECTATJON
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
(:arGrisMedina
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challerxge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
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CERTNFNCATE CF APPREC'[ATNC)'N
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
9&ftorrts Vasquez
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challerxge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
ua arrotx, Mayor
April 28, 2026
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' Lorena (3utimarez
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Baker to Vegas Challerige Cup Relay
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South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellertce that define this race.
Your contribution to the C fyi of South Gate is
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CERTNFNCA.TE C)F APPRECNATNC)N
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
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In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding'law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and exce[lerice that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
sincerely appreciated and celebrated.
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APPR-E(J'IArlON "l
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
veGardo
In recognition ofyour outstanding dedication and support to the Eaker to Vegas Challerxge Cup Relay
Your commitment, teamwork, and perseverance have played a vital role in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race.
Your contribution to the City of South Gate is
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the
South Gate City Council
i' recognition of your outstanding dedication and support to Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
vita) robe in the success of this demanding law enforcement relay event. Your efforts embody the spirit of camaraderie, endurance, and excellence that define this race,
Your contribution to the City of South
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appreciated and celebrated.
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CERTTF4CATE QF APPF.E(IATN(,N
Presented by the
South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
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April 28, 2026
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
South EastHigh Schoo[
In recognition of your outstanding achievement in being selected as a 2026 Califorriia Distiriguished School
by the California Department ofEducation.
This prestigious designation reflects your commitment to academic excellence, student success, and the dedication ofyour educators, stajf, and school community in providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students.
The City of South Gate proudly commends South East High School for its continued efforts in fostering student achievement and preparing future generations for success.
Joshua Earron, Mayor
April 28, 2026
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30 Item No. 3
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA B'J[LL
For the Special Meeting of: April 28, 2026
Originating Department: Human Resources
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED IN THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
PURPOSE: To introduce to the City Council the newly hired full-time employees in the month of March 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider receiving and filing the list of new full-time employees hired during March 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ANALYSIS: None
BACKGROUND: The following is a list of new full-time City employees who were hired in the month of March 2026.
Name Title Department Division
Original
Hire Date
Guadalupe Sotomayor-Mercado Principal Accountant Administrative Services
Finance 03/23/26
Roberto Bernal Anselmo Water Distribution Operator In Public Works Water 03/09/26 ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation 1
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CITY'S NEW
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
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Principal Accountant
Administrative Services
Date of Hire: 03/23/2026
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Roberto
Bernal Anselmo
Water Distribution
Operator III
Public Works
Date of Hire: 03/09/2026
36 37
Reducing Youth Access to Tobacco Products
South Gate City Council
April 28, 2026
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RECOVERY SYSTEMS
38 The Cost of Smoking in California
40,000 DEATHS. S18B ANNUALLY. PREVENTION PAYS.
Health and Financial Impact (CA):
a Smoking - 40k deaths each year
* Smoking cost - S18 Billion each year
Health Disparities:
* Latino adults use menthol flavor more and
experience higher exposure to secondhand smoke
* Adults with lower income
@ 50% higher cigarette use
* 100% higher use of little cigars and cigarillos
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ATTITUDES TOWARDS TOBACCO IN THE COMMUNITY
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Prohibit thesa!e of
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produce market
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in 'Caltt"oynia's F[avoved Tobacco Ban
Pvotq:bit the sales of all flavoredl tobacco pcoduc(s i'ncluding hiookah tobacco, sf'isha, pipe tobacco, and premiuti'n cjgatrs.
Establishjng gn%nNrnum prjoes, and prohjbiffng
coupons and discounts
Set rninfmurn prjces for tobacco praodu:ct.s., andi priohibi! tbe redemption of tobacco discounts or coupons.
Establishing mNnNrnum pack size foc
little cNgacs and: cigaril['os
Require itittle cigars arid cjgaril'os be sold in pack.ages of at least 20 u'nits-
it'd Restrjctarig safes in youth sensitiw areas
Require 'tt>at rio tobacco I:cerbse be Kssued toi businesses that aroe *i'f:him a s.peeific distaraee of a youtb servsa::ve area (e,g,, piarks, sc!iool's, libcarjes, etc.)..
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Busjrbesses that co-4ocate WITS a pharnrbacy such.as a g"ocery store, and starbd-aone pharrnaci'es, il"ll nof be issued a tobacco ficense.
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Licensing Fee to
Cover Program
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Enforcement
Clearly States
Penalties Including
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3,469 650
50 We are highly concerned about how easy it is for youth to access tobacco products in our community.
-Tobacco-Free Ambassadors of South Gate
51 Thank You
SOCIAL uODEL
RECOVERY SYSTEAAS
52 Cassandra Tamayo,
Community Engagement Coordinator
SOCIAL mODEL
RECOVERY SYSTEMS
Charles Porter,
Senior Director of Prevention Services
www.socialmodel.com
323.859.8443
53 Office of the
South Gate City Clerk
APR23 2026 t"';"'P"
FILED
MEMORANDUM
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
APR 23 2026
TO:
FROM:
Rob Houston, City Manager
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorne
DATE: April 23, 2026
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 2026
The following item should be listed on the Closed Session Agenda for the Special City Council Meeting of the City of South Gate on April 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C), 54956.9(d)(1)(4) a. Abrianna Lisette Bracamontes v. City of South Gate, et al. b. Savannah Nolasco GAL Tania Nolasco v. LAUSD, City of South Gate, et al.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the City Attoriiey's Office immediately. 54