Parks & Recreation Commission

Agenda

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

8650 CALIFORNIA AVE

SOUTH GATE CA 90280

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

1. TO VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE, GO TO HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@SOUTHGATECA90280

2. PARTICIPATE BEFORE THE MEETING BY EMAILING THE ACTING PARKS DIRECTOR AT TDELAROSA@SOGATE.ORG NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING. PLEASE WRITE "PUBLIC COMMENT" IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON

*THE DISRUPTION IN SERVICE OF ANY ALTERNATIVE METHOD DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE CITY COUNCIL OR OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODY FROM TAKING FURTHER ACTION AND MOVING FORWARD ON THE AGENDA.

Officials

Chair: Alan Flores

Vice Chair: Lizette Ruiz

Secretary: Cynthia Esquivel

Commissioner: Edgar Pelayo

Commissioner: Eric Trujillo

Acting Parks & Recreation Director: Tina De La Rosa

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 to the Director, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was properly posted on April 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as required by law.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

NONE

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

NONE

Open Session Items

1. POLICE DEPARTMENT ORAL SAFETY REPORT

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file.

2. FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT

Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file.

Documents:

04-09-26 ITEM 2 STAFF REPORT

3. PROPOSED PROGRAM FEE RECOMMENDATIONS

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8650 CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH GATE CA 90280 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, YOU CAN PARTICIPATE VIA THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1. TO VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE, GO TO 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" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. 3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON *THE DISRUPTION IN SERVICE OF ANY ALTERNATIVE METHOD DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE CITY COUNCIL OR OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODY FROM TAKING FURTHER ACTION AND MOVING FORWARD ON THE AGENDA. Officials Chair: Alan Flores Vice Chair: Lizette Ruiz Secretary: Cynthia Esquivel Commissioner: Edgar Pelayo Commissioner: Eric Trujillo Acting Parks & Recreation Director: Tina De La Rosa 1

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 to the Director, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was properly posted on April 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as required by law. Approval of Meeting Minutes NONE 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 NONE Open Session Items 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT ORAL SAFETY REPORT Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file. 2. FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file. Documents: 04-09-26 ITEM 2 STAFF REPORT 3. PROPOSED PROGRAM FEE RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended Motion: Approve the Proposed Program Fee Schedule for May 11, 2026, to May 11, 2027. Documents: 2

04-09-26 ITEM 3 STAFF REPORT.pdf 4. REVIEW OF CONCESSION AGREEMENTS Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file. Documents: 04-09-26 ITEM 4 STAFF REPORT 5. PROPOSED RENAMING OF CESAR CHAVEZ PARK Recommended Motion: Suggest new names for Cesar Chavez Park and submit to Council for their review. Documents: 04-09-26 ITEM 5 STAFF REPORT.pdf 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. 3

Page 1 of 2 Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 9, 2026 STAFF REPORT ITEM No. 2 To: Honorable Parks & Recreation Commission From: Jose Covarrubias, Facility Maintenance Supervisor Date: March 26, 2026 Subject: Park Facility Maintenance Division Annual Report Recommended Motion: Motion to receive and file. Report Summary: The following is a report on what The Park Facilities Division has performed and accomplished during the past year. This Division has successfully hosted, organized, and facilitated a wide array of events throughout the year. This includes both recurring City sponsored events, such as Winter Wonderland, Christmas Parade, Breakfast with Santa, Rotary Thanksgiving dinner, and community focused events like facility and picnic reservations, sports activities, food giveaways, blood drives, job fairs, and various educational classes. Our team has demonstrated adaptability and efficiency in supporting these events, ensuring their smooth execution from setup to teardown. To enhance our operational capabilities, we invested in new disinfecting equipment, including portable disinfectant sprayers, floor auto-scrubbing machines, and portable pressure washers. These additions have significantly improved our ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across both indoor and outdoor park facilities, ensuring the safety and comfort of all park users. Additionally, we installed privacy walls at Hollydale Reginal Park men’s restroom near the tennis courts. This improvement is addressing public safety concerns. The Community Service Worker Program has been instrumental in supporting the Facilities Division. Currently, the program is accepting up to fifteen volunteers to assist with Facility and Grounds Maintenance staff, with the potential to expand the number of volunteers as needed. This program has provided valuable support, contributing to the overall efficiency and upkeep of our facilities. To accommodate the growing number of classes, reservations, and events, staff schedules have been adjusted to ensure full coverage and support. Facility staff have 4

Page 2 of 2 displayed exceptional flexibility and professionalism in managing the transition between regular operations and new demands, consistently responding to the evolving needs of the Division. The Park Facilities Division has made significant strides in improving the quality and efficiency of its operations over the past year. With the support of dedicated staff, new equipment, and the continued engagement of community volunteers, we are well- positioned to continue delivering quality services and maintaining the City's parks and facilities. 5

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Page 1 of 1 Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 09, 2026 STAFF REPORT ITEM No. 4 To: Honorable Parks & Recreation Commission From: Tina De La Rosa, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Date: March 16, 2026 Subject: Review of Concession Agreements Recommended Motion: Motion to Receive and File Report Summary: Each year the Commission reviews the Department’s current concession agreements and provides staff with recommendations, particularly for those agreements that are currently up for extension or renewal. Typically, agreements are those that allow a private business, either for profit or non-profit, to conduct business on Park property or to operate a program on behalf of the City. Below is a list of the concession agreements that are currently active along with information regarding their expiration dates. Overall, we are happy with the current providers and are not recommending any major changes at this time. Agreements which do not expire or require renewal in 2026 Concessionaire Purpose Agreement Expires Status Extensions Harbor Area Farmers Markets Farmers Market 2029 - 06/30 Current HSA Westside Ctr 2027 - 06/30 Current HSA Hollydale Center 2028 - 06/30 Current Mobility Cell Tower 2036 - 06/06 Current SG JAA SGP Snack Bar 2027 - 06/30 Current Sofive (Goals) Batting Cages Ops 2029 - 06/30 Current Sofive (Goals) Soccer Ctr Ops 2034 - 12/18 Current 9

Page 1 of 1 Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 9, 2026 STAFF REPORT ITEM No. 5 To: Honorable Parks & Recreation Commission From: Tina De La Rosa, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Date: March 10, 2026 Subject: Proposed Renaming of Cesar Chavez Park Recommended Motion: Suggest new names for Cesar Chavez Park and submit to Council for their review. Report Summary: In light of recent allegations that have brought renewed public attention and concern, the City has taken a proactive step to remove the name from the park out of sensitivity to community sentiment. As stewards of our public spaces, it is important that our park names reflect values that unify our community and ensure that all residents feel comfortable and welcome in these shared environments. As part of this process, City Council is asking the Parks and Recreation Commission to provide three to five potential name recommendations that can be presented to the City Council at the next meeting. 10