SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, June
9, 2026 at
5:30 p.m.
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
DIAL-IN NUMBER 1 (213) 338-8477
MEETING ID: 873 1579 4571
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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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Meeting Schedule
The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session business will usually commence at 5:30 p.m., when scheduled, and general business session will commence at 6:30 p.m.
Brown Act
Agendas are drafted to accurately state what the legislative body is being asked to consider. The legislative body can take action on "all items" listed on the agenda and be in compliance with the open meeting laws. Under the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The governing body may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.
City's Vision Statement
We envision a thriving, safe and inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to access exceptional services, education and support to be resilient and live full, vibrant lives.
Public Communications
Public Comments on agenda items are limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are to be addressed directly to the Agency Members not to the members of the public.
Emails for public comment received prior to 4:00 pm on the day of the Council Meeting will be summarized by the City Clerk, not read in its entirety. A copy of the email will be provided to the City Council and will also be available at the City Clerk's Office for public review. A copy of each email will be recorded for public record and noted on the official minutes of tonight's meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call
CALL TO ORDER:
Joshua Barron, Mayor
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Open Session
1. Certificate of Appreciation Miss South Gate Court (Event: 4/18/26)
The City Council will issue Certificates of Appreciation to the 2026 Miss South Gate Court.
(PARKS)
Documents:
Item 1 Report 06092026 - Special.pdf
2. Certificate of Appreciation to the Winner of Renaming Cesar Chavez Park
The City Council will issue a Certificate of Appreciation to the Winner of Renaming Cesar
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Documents:
Item 2 Report 06092026 - Special.pdf
3. Certificate of Appreciation to International Studies Learning Center for Being Selected as a 2026 California Distinguished School
The City Council will issue a Certificate of Appreciation to International Studies Learning Center for Being Selected as a 2026 California Distinguished School. (CM) Documents:
Item 3 Report 06092026 - Special.pdf
Closed Session
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on June 4, 2026, at 7:08 p.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
GENERAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City Council adopted new rules relating to the conduct of the public meetings, proceedings, and business in the City of South Gate on July 12, 2022, (Resolution 2022-38-CC) and go into effect on August 1, 2022. Resolution #2022-38-CC is available at the City Clerk’s Office.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. unless posted otherwise on its agenda. The regular City Council meetings will commence at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are available at the following locations:
City Clerk
Office,
Public Notice Boards at City Hall, and on the
City’s web page at https://www.cityofsouthgate.org
The Public can sign up to receive automatic notices of postings of agendas for the City Council or any other Commission or Board of the City of South Gate. Visit the City webpage and click on the Agenda & Minutes icon. That will take you the page where an individual can enter their email in the “Email Updates” box to register.
PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION
3 Any person may request to address a legislative body during a public meeting. The Presiding Officer will call upon those present in the Council Chambers first. After all speakers in the Chambers have spoken, the Presiding Officer will call upon those participating via zoom or teleconference.
Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes on any item listed on the agenda, including public hearings.
Under Comments from the Audience portion, speakers are also limited to a single three (3) minutes time limit. Comments from the Audience is initially limited to 45 minutes at each meeting. Any speaker still wishing to speak, that did not speak, will have an addition Comments from the Audience opportunity after the last business item is finished. The Presiding Officer may extend the time limit as long as there is no objection from the City Council as a body.
To ensure that the public is able to participate, the City provides the opportunity to submit their comments in person, virtually, email, phone call, mail and any other method which may become available. Methods of participation may be subject to change during other such times when a State of Emergency, Health Order or State Executive Order limits in-person participation.
CURFEW
In absence of a motion duly adopted by majority vote of the City Council, the Presiding Officer may adjourn the City Council meetings at 10:30 p.m. The Presiding Officer may ask the City Council if any agenda items listed should be continued or dealt with during the meeting. For those items to be continued, the City Council can direct the item be placed on the next City Council agenda or the current meeting may be adjourned to a time certain at which time the meeting shall be reconvened as an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and action upon the published agenda continued.
STAFF REPORTS
As a general rule, staff reports. or other written documentation are prepared/organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Meeting agendas and staff reports are available at least 72- hours prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting and a minimum of 24-hours prior to a Special City Council meeting. There are times when the City Council receives written material. revised material after the posting of agendas, these materials are become a public record and will be available for public view within 72-hours after the meeting in which they were received. Those materials and any other public document can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office located at 8650 California Avenue, South Gate.
SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the City Council Meetings, please contact the Office of the City Clerk. Notification 48 hours prior to the City Council Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 563-9510 or via email at
[email protected]
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CERTJFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
Erianna Bercian
for being crowned
Miss South Gate 2026
In recognition of your outstanding beauty, poise,
intelligence, leadership, and dedication demonstrated throughout the competition.
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with grace and integrity.
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CERTIFNCATE OF APPREC'IATNON
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Cathern Brown
for achieving the distinguished title of
Miss South Gate 2026 - ls'Runner-Up
In recognition of your exceptional performance,
confidence, poise, talent, and dedication throughout the competition. Your accomplishment reflects outstanding
character, grace, and commitment to excellence.
Joshua Barron, Mayor
June 9, 2026
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CERTJFNCATE OF APPRECIATJON
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
Natalie Romero
for earning the title of
Miss South Gate 2026 - Princess
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confidence, poise, talent, and dedication throughout the competition. Your accomplishment reflects outstanding
character, grace, and commitment to excellence.
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CERT}FNCATE OF APPRECJATIO'N
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to.a
Monica Godinez
for earning the title of
Miss South Gate 2026 - Princess
In recognition of your exceptional pedormance,
confidence, poise, talent, and dedication throughout the competition. Your accomplishment reflects outstanding
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CERTNFNCATE OF APPRECJAnON
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Destiny Ruezga
for earning the title of
Miss South Gate 2026 - Princess
In recognition of your exceptional performance,
confidence, poise, talent, and dedication throughout the competition. Your accomplishment reflects outstanding
character, grace, and commitment to excellence.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Jason Lua
In recognition of your creativity civic engagement, and contribution to the City of South Gate through your participation in the Student Park Renaming Contest.
Your proposed park name, ",4zalea Ciffl Park," was selected by the South Gate City Council as the new name for the parkformerly known as Cesar Chavez Park. Your thougMful idea will Leave a lasting impact on our commuriity and serve as a source of pride for residents for years 'fill'
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City of South Gate commends you for your outstanding
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented by the South Gate City Council
on behalf of the citizens of South Gate to:
Jesus Torres
In recognition of your creativi> civic engagement, and contribution to the City of South Gate through your participation in the Student Park Reriaming Contest.
Your proposed park name, "Azalea City Park," was selected by the South Gate City Council as the new name for the park formerly known as Cesar Chavez Park. Your thoughtful idea will leave a lasting impact on our community and serve as a source of pride for residents for years to come.
City of South Gate commends you for your outstartding
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