South Gate, California

South Gate City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including renewing the Military Equipment Policy, granting a five-year franchise agreement to Torrance Pipeline Company, and approving a final parcel map for 3001 Glenwood Place. Other decisions involve restructuring HR positions, extending a NPDES program contract for $111,643, and funding the Chamber of Commerce with $25,000. The council will also receive presentations on FLOCK technology and discuss a sunset clause and fingerprinting requirements for city officials.

• Annual Military Equipment Report: receiving report, renewing Municipal Code 1.39.010 (Military Equipment Policy)
• Franchise Agreement to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC (5-year term with automatic 5-year extension)
• Final Parcel Map No. 84195 for property at 3001 Glenwood Place (subdivision into two parcels)
• Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-63-CC with John L. Hunter and Associates (NPDES program, $111,643)
• Agreement with South Gate Chamber of Commerce for community activities ($25,000)

Special South Gate City Council

This is a special meeting of the South Gate City Council on July 14, 2026, consisting solely of a closed session. The council will confer with its labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employees and several employee organizations. No open-session business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Conference with Labor Negotiator concerning unrepresented employees (Top Management/Department Directors/Hourly Employees) and employee organizations SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA, SGPMA, SGPOA

Special South Gate City Council

This special City Council meeting focuses on ceremonial items: receiving a list of new and promoted employees, recognizing retiring/separating employees, and issuing proclamations for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Parks Make Life Better Month, and Independence Day. Certificates of appreciation will be presented to Father Angel and to a local business for 35 years. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits against the city.

• Receive and file new/promoted employees for April–May 2026
• Recognize retiring/separating employees
• Proclamations: LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Parks Make Life Better Month, Independence Day
• Certificates of appreciation to Father Angel and Awards You Will Remember (35 years in business)
• Closed session: Beatriz Sereno v. City of South Gate; Daniel Garcia Munoz v. LAUSD, City of South Gate

South Gate City Council

The City Council will discuss potential language and rate changes for the UUT Measure. The body is considering whether to set a Utility Users Tax rate of 8% or 9% instead of the previously presented 7% rate.

• Selection of a Utility Users Tax rate of 8% or 9%
• Adoption of Amended and Restated Resolution for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
• Approval of revised proposed Ordinance for voter submission
• Direction to transmit documents to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk by August 7, 2026

South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. They will also discuss and potentially adopt a resolution establishing a conditional one-time water bill discount program that would take effect only if voters approve a Utility Users Tax measure in November 2026. The consent calendar includes contract amendments for tree maintenance ($859,955), traffic intersection design ($43,628), landscaping services ($205,690), recycling grant management ($38,200), flood control funding ($692,000), and excess workers' compensation insurance ($155,997). The council will also approve a warrant register totaling $2,181,601.63.

• Public hearing to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Discussion of conditional one-time water bill discount program (10% discount, ~$2.2M revenue loss) contingent on voter approval of Utility Users Tax
• Amendment to tree trimming contract with United Pacific Services extending to 5-year cycle for $859,955
• Addendum to transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District securing $692,000 for Urban Orchard Project
• Approval of warrant register for $2,181,601.63

South Gate Planning Commission

The Regular Meeting of the City of South Gate Planning Commission scheduled for June 16, 2026, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission scheduled for June 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

Special South Gate City Council

This special City Council meeting is ceremonial, with no substantive business. The council will present certificates of appreciation to the 2026 Miss South Gate Court, the winner of the Cesar Chavez Park renaming contest, International Studies Learning Center, and Diego Rosales of the Chivas U-21 team.

• Certificate of Appreciation to 2026 Miss South Gate Court
• Certificate of Appreciation to winner of renaming Cesar Chavez Park
• Certificate of Appreciation to International Studies Learning Center (2026 California Distinguished School)
• Certificate of Appreciation to Diego Rosales, Chivas U-21 team member and Clausura 2026 champion

South Gate City Council/ South Gate Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission of the City of South Gate

The South Gate City Council will consider several budget‑related actions, including adopting the FY 2026‑27 municipal budget and related fee schedules. It will also vote on the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership action plan, and consider a utility users tax rate change. Additional items include franchise agreements, contract amendments, and a streets and roads funding program.

• Adopt FY 2026‑27 Municipal Budget – $282,102,715
• Approve FY 2026‑27 Master Fees and Charges Schedule
• Select Utility Users Tax rate of 8% or 9% (up from 7%)
• Grant five‑year franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC
• Approve $2,608,180 Senate Bill 1 streets and roads project list

South Gate Planning Commission

The South Gate Planning Commission will hold a reorganization to nominate and select a new Chair and Vice-Chair. A workshop will educate commissioners on permit types and their responsibilities. The consent calendar includes approval of the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. No public hearings or land-use decisions are on the agenda.

• Reorganization of the Planning Commission (select new Chair and Vice-Chair)
• Workshop on permit types and Planning Commission responsibilities
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026
• Meeting compensation disclosure: $125 per meeting

Tweedy Mile Advisory Board

The Tweedy Mile Advisory Board will review proposed holiday decoration concepts. The board will provide direction on preferred styles, corridor coverage, and whether to rent, lease, or purchase the decorations.

• Review of holiday decoration concepts for Tweedy Mile

Special Joint City Council/Housing Authority

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to issue proclamations and approve previous meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the terms of sale for a specific real property.

• Closed session regarding terms of sale for property at 13050 Paramount Blvd. (APN: 6264-004-900)
• Proclamation declaring May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week
• Proclamation declaring May 23, 2026, as Memorial Day
• Approval of Special Joint Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024, and May 12, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review quarterly reports on recreation and facilities maintenance. The body is also tasked with approving the meeting schedule for the 2026/27 fiscal year.

• Proposed Parks & Recreation Commissions meeting schedule for FY 2026/27
• Recreation 3rd quarter review and upcoming events
• Grounds & Facilities Maintenance 3rd quarter review for FY 2025/26
• Annual partner organizations' report
• Oral report on commission governance and procedural requirements

South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will hold public hearings to levy annual assessments for the Street Lighting District No. 1 and the Tweedy Mile Business District. They will also receive a budget presentation, consider renaming Cesar Chavez Park, and vote on a consent calendar including a $900,467 contract for the I-710 Firestone Boulevard street improvement project and other contracts for reroofing, maintenance, and a pipeline franchise.

• Public hearing to levy annual assessment for Street Lighting District No. 1
• Public hearing to levy assessments for Tweedy Mile Business District
• Agreement with FCG Consultants for I-710 Firestone Boulevard project ($900,467)
• Agreement with Letner Roofing for City Hall reroof ($579,069)
• Ordinance granting 10-year franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company for oil pipeline

South Gate Planning Commission - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the City of South Gate Planning Commission scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Special Joint City Council/Housing Authority

The City Council and Housing Authority will consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to establish initial terms for negotiating a Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement (DDA) and an Affordable Housing and Loan Agreement (AHA). Approval would authorize the Chairperson and Mayor to execute the MOU. This is the only substantive item on the special joint meeting agenda.

• Approve MOU among City of South Gate, South Gate Housing Authority, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (or Partnership Housing, Inc.) for negotiating DDA and AHA
• Authorize Chairperson of Housing Authority and Mayor to execute the MOU

South Gate City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a pipeline franchise agreement and a zoning appeal for a laundromat. Members will also review a study for updating traffic, park, and public safety impact fees.

• Proposed five-year franchise agreement with Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC for oil pipeline use
• Zoning appeal for a self-service laundromat at 4382–4390 Tweedy Boulevard
• Contract extension with Pipe Tec, Inc. for sewer CCTV inspection not to exceed $147,000
• Withdrawal from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) insurance pool
• Warrant Register for May 12, 2026, with a grand total of $3,098,044.46

Special South Gate City Council

The City Council will issue proclamations for Water Safety Month and Older Americans Month and recognize a neighborhood watch group. The body will also meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation and the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Water Safety Month
• Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Older Americans Month
• Certificates of Appreciation for the 5200 Block of Almira Road Neighborhood Watch Group
• Closed session regarding Abrianna Lisette Bracamontes v. City of South Gate, et al.
• Closed session regarding Savannah Nolasco GAL Tania Nolasco v. LAUSD, City of South Gate, et al.

South Gate Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and site plan review for a commercial fleet parking lot, two-story office/storage building, and parking canopy at 10000 Atlantic Avenue. It will also vote on approving the April 7, 2026, meeting minutes and consider a proposed mural for an existing business at 3537 Tweedy Boulevard.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 26-01) and Site Plan & Design Review (PL No. 26-0007) for a 'Green Operation' fleet parking, office/storage building, and other improvements at 10000 Atlantic Avenue
• Consent Calendar item: Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 7, 2026
• Open session item: Proposed mural for Niky's Sports, Inc. at 3537 Tweedy Boulevard

Tweedy Mile Advisory Board

The Tweedy Mile Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting of May 4, 2026 cancelled

Special South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will hold a special meeting with ceremonial recognitions and a presentation on tobacco control. In closed session, they will discuss two pending lawsuits: Bracamontes v. City of South Gate and Nolasco v. LAUSD, City of South Gate.

• Certificate of Appreciation to Baker to Vegas event participants
• Recognition of South East High School as a California Distinguished School
• Introduction of new and promoted employees for March 2026
• Presentation on Social Model Recovery Systems and retail tobacco control best practices
• Closed session on pending litigation (two cases)

South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will consider several actions at its April 28 meeting. Items include adopting a resolution to implement Senate Bill 707’s remote‑participation policy and appropriating $41,687.50 from the General Fund to the Information Systems Fund for AI‑based translation and closed‑captioning services. The council will also vote on renaming Cesar Chavez Park, purchasing twelve police mobile data computers for $77,373.34, and reallocating $400,000 to the Hollydale Community Park project.

• Adopt SB 707 remote‑participation policy and appropriate $41,687.50 for AI translation services (Info Systems Fund)
• Rename the park on Southern Avenue between Alameda Street and State Street (formerly Cesar Chavez Park)
• Authorize purchase of 12 Mobile Data Computer units for police vehicles for $77,373.34
• Re‑appropriate $400,000 from the Circle Park Renovation grant to the Hollydale Community Park project
• Approve Tweedy Mile Advisory Board annual report and resolution to levy assessments for the Parking and Business Improvement Area

South Gate Planning Commission - Cancelled

The Regular Meeting of the City of South Gate Planning Commission scheduled for April 21, 2026, has been cancelled.

South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will review a resolution to place a Utility Users Tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot and request county election services. The council will also consider budget reduction presentations, adopt several ordinances and resolutions, and approve contracts and change orders for street and water projects.

• Adopt resolution submitting Utility Users Tax measure text for the November 3, 2026 election
• Second‑reading adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-02-CC amending park curfew hours
• Second‑reading adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-03-CC creating a streamlined permitting process for electric‑vehicle charging stations
• Approve License Agreement with LADWP for I‑710 Firestone Blvd. Southbound On‑Ramp sidewalk improvements, paying $28,590
• Approve Change Orders totaling $494,793 for the Tweedy Mile Complete Streets Project, funded with $500,000 from Proposition C

Special South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will hold an open session to recognize police officers receiving the California Highway Patrol 10851 Award and to issue proclamations for Autism Awareness Month, National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week, and the 21st Annual Earth Day. In a closed‑session meeting, the council will confer with legal counsel about one anticipated litigation case and three pending litigation matters involving Robert Mendoza, Jonathan Dominic Aguilar, and Southern California Edison Company. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Recognition of South Gate Police Officer recipients of the California Highway Patrol 10851 Award
• Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring April 12‑18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week
• Proclamation declaring April 22, 2026 as the 21st Annual Earth Day Celebration
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case) and pending litigation (Robert Mendoza vs COSG; Jonathan Dominic Aguilar vs COSG et al.; Southern California Edison Co. vs various counties)

South Gate City Council

The City Council will discuss placing a Utility Users Tax measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot and review a related draft ordinance. The body will also consider budget reductions for Community Development, Parks & Recreation, and Administration.

• Proposed Utility Users Tax measure for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
• Ordinance No. 2026-02-CC regarding municipal park curfews
• Ordinance No. 2026-03-CC establishing a streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations
• Ten-year franchise agreement for Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC to use public streets for oil pipelines
• Contract change orders for Tweedy Mile Complete Streets Project totaling up to $494,793

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will suggest new names for Cesar Chavez Park and submit them to the City Council for review. They will also vote on a proposed fee schedule for recreation programs from May 2026 to May 2027, and receive reports on facility maintenance and police safety.

• Proposed renaming of Cesar Chavez Park
• Proposed Program Fee Schedule for May 11, 2026 to May 11, 2027
• Facility Maintenance Division Annual Report
• Police Department Oral Safety Report
• Review of Concession Agreements

South Gate Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Kazan BBQ on Garfield Avenue and an appeal regarding land use classification for a proposed laundromat on Tweedy Boulevard. They will also continue a study session on proposed amendments to the South Gate Zoning Code for 2026. Consent items include approval of the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-06 for beer and wine sales at 8730 Garfield Avenue (Kazan BBQ)
• Appeal of Director Determination for land use classification of self-service laundromat at 4382-4390 Tweedy Boulevard
• Continuation of study session on proposed amendments to the South Gate Zoning Code for 2026
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes for March 17, 2026
• Disclosure of $125 per meeting compensation for commissioners

Tweedy Mile Advisory Board

The Tweedy Mile Advisory Board will discuss and provide guidance on the Business Improvement District (BID) budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27. The board's input will be presented to the City Council for adoption. The meeting also includes public comment and board member remarks.

• Discussion of the Business Improvement District (BID) budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27

South Gate City Council

The City Council will discuss updating park curfew ordinances and streamlining permits for electric vehicle charging stations. The body will also receive a presentation on budget reductions for the Police, Public Works, and Human Resources departments.

• Proposed ordinance to modify park curfew hours and allow permitted activities beyond sunset
• Establishment of a Preferential Parking District on Beaudine Avenue (8813-8944) with a $1,500 appropriation
• Zone change for 8915 Vossler Avenue to allow a parking lot for a new drive-through restaurant
• Contract with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for Gardendale Tot Lot Surfacing Improvements not to exceed $198,100
• Change order of $110,694 with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for citywide thermoplastic striping

Housing Authority

The South Gate Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and consider approval of its Annual Public Housing Agency Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/27, which covers the city's Section 8 program and overall Housing Authority mission. The Authority is also asked to authorize the Chairperson to execute required certifications and the Executive Director to submit the plan to HUD. Additionally, the board will vote on approving the minutes from its November 25, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and approval of the 2026/27 Annual Public Housing Agency Plan (Section 8 program)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 25, 2025

Special South Gate City Council

The City Council will consider a list of employees hired or promoted in early 2026. The meeting also includes a closed session to evaluate the City Manager and discuss a legal case.

• Review of new and promoted full-time employees for January and February 2026
• Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Closed session legal conference regarding Coalition for Clean Air v. City of South Gate

South Gate Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a presentation on proposed amendments to the South Gate Zoning Code for 2026. The body will also consider approval of the February 17, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Study session for proposed 2026 South Gate Zoning Code amendments
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from February 17, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Regular Meeting of the South Gate Parks & Recreation Commission scheduled for March 12, 2026, has been cancelled.

Special South Gate City Council

The council will adopt certificates of appreciation for the South East High School girls volleyball team and a proclamation naming March 2026 Women’s History Month. In closed session, the council will hold a conference with legal counsel concerning the lawsuits Luis Mondeagon v. City of South Gate and Esteban Hernandez v. City of South Gate. The council will also meet with a labor negotiator regarding multiple employee organizations.

• Issue Certificates of Appreciation to South East High School Girls Volleyball Team
• Issue Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Women’s History Month
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on Luis Mondeagon v. City of South Gate
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on Esteban Hernandez v. City of South Gate
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (City Manager Rob Houston) involving SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA, SGPOA, SGPMA

South Gate City Council

The City Council will receive and vote on mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2025-26. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to reallocate $749,254 in CDBG and $340,000 in HOME funds across annual action plans, and another to consider a General Plan amendment and zone change for a drive-through restaurant at 8915 Vossler Avenue. The consent calendar includes a contract change order for bus services, a professional services agreement for investment management, and the purchase of six electric trucks and two police vehicles.

• Mid-year budget report and adjustments for FY 2025-26
• Reallocation of $749,254 in CDBG funds and $340,000 in HOME funds
• General Plan amendment and zone change for a drive-through restaurant at 8915 Vossler Avenue
• Purchase of six 2026 Chevrolet Silverado electric trucks ($379,356) and two police detective vehicles ($98,000)
• Contract change order of $35,542 for Fast Deer Bus Charter transportation services

South Gate Planning Commission - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the South Gate Planning Commission scheduled for March 3, 2026, has been cancelled.

Tweedy Mile Advisory Board

The Tweedy Mile Advisory Board meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, has been cancelled.

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. No other action items are on the agenda.

• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
• Disclosure of $25 per meeting compensation for committee members

South Gate City Council

The City Council will consider declaring a fiscal emergency, calling a special election on June 2, 2026 for a Utility Users Tax, and reviewing the draft ordinance. It will also hold public hearings on substantial amendments to annual action plans and a zone change at 8915 Vossler Avenue, both continued to March 10, 2026. Other business includes granting an easement to SCE for electric vehicle charging stations at the Leland R. Weaver Library and approving a warrant register of $3,862,097.75.

• Declaring a fiscal emergency and calling a special election on June 2, 2026 for a Utility Users Tax
• Reviewing draft ordinance for voter consideration of the Utility Users Tax
• Granting a permanent easement to Southern California Edison at 4035 Tweedy Blvd for charging stations
• Substantial amendments to FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans (continued)
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change at 8915 Vossler Avenue (continued)

South Gate Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to convert an existing building into a private nontraditional college campus at 8500 Long Beach Boulevard. The commission will also consider a sign theme update for a shopping center at 5710-5740 Imperial Highway. Consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 25-05 to establish a nontraditional college campus at 8500 Long Beach Boulevard in the Urban Neighborhood zone
• Open session item for Amendment No. 2 to Site Plan No. 99 and Amendment No. 1 to Variance No. 518 to replace two pylon signs and adopt a new sign theme at 5710, 5720, and 5740 Imperial Highway
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from February 3, 2026
• Commissioners receive $125 per meeting compensation disclosure

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings, discuss reorganization of the committee, and vote on substantial amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Members receive $25 compensation per meeting.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 12, 19, and 26, 2025 meetings
• Reorganization of the Citizens Advisory Committee
• Substantial amendments to FY 2023–2026 CDBG Annual Action Plans
• Compensation disclosure: $25 per meeting for committee members

Special South Gate City Council

The City Council will discuss supporting the Lower LA River Para Todos Campaign and a professional services agreement for a soccer facility. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding pending litigation and the Chief of Police.

• Resolution supporting the Lower LA River Para Todos Campaign
• Professional Services Agreement for a Street Soccer USA Facility at Hollydale Regional Park
• Closed session regarding Scottsdale Insurance Company v. City of South Gate, et al.
• Closed session regarding Meredith Elguira v. City of South Gate, County of Los Angeles, et al.
• Closed session regarding Gabina Galaz v. City of South Gate

South Gate City Council

The City Council will consider accepting the completion of several infrastructure projects, including the Circle Park Renovation and citywide resurfacing. The body will also review a professional services agreement for a contract planner and a purchase for a new stadium scoreboard.

• Acceptance of Circle Park Renovation completion and Change Order No. 3 up to $440,000
• Acceptance of Citywide Residential Resurfacing Phase IV and Sidewalk Improvement Phase X completion
• Contract Change Order No. 2 for resurfacing improvements in Liberty Blvd, Missouri Ave, Madison Ave, and Frontage Road areas not to exceed $339,572
• Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for a part-time contract planner funded by a $63,766 reallocation
• Purchase order of $159,548.06 with Tricore Enterprises, Inc. for a new scoreboard at Patricia G. Mitchell Stadium

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the coming year. They will also receive and file reports on recreation programs and grounds/facility maintenance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025/26. No public hearings or binding actions on substantive policy changes are scheduled.

• Reorganization: nomination and approval of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of Recreation Programs Report – 2nd Quarter FY 2025/26 (to be received and filed)
• Review of Grounds & Facility Maintenance Report – 2nd Quarter FY 2025/26 (to be received and filed)

South Gate Planning Commission

The South Gate Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The commission will consider approving minutes from January 20, 2026, and then receive three presentations: a 2025 year-in-review of Planning Division activities, a workshop analyzing Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales from 2023–2025, and a workshop on expected development projects in 2026. All open session items are proposed to be received and filed without a vote.

• Approval of Planning Commission minutes for January 20, 2026
• 2025 Year in Review and report on Planning Division activities
• Workshop on Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales (2023–2025)
• Workshop on upcoming projects in 2026, including a Gateway District open house flyer

Tweedy Mile Advisory Board

The Tweedy Mile Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, has been cancelled.

Special South Gate City Council

The City Council will meet to issue two proclamations for the month of January 2026. The body will also review a list of city employees hired or promoted in late 2025.

• Proclamation declaring January 2026 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
• Proclamation declaring January 2026 as National Mental Wellness Month
• Review of new and promoted full-time employees from November and December 2025

South Gate City Council

The South Gate City Council will receive a presentation on the city’s budget status and the steps needed to design a Utility Users Tax measure, including a resolution declaring a fiscal emergency and calling a special election on June 2, 2026. The council will also act on several consent‑calendar items, such as updating a salary schedule, amending contracts for park renovation and grant‑admin services, and approving professional services agreements and bridge maintenance purchase orders. Additional items include accepting notices of completion for parking lot and park projects and approving recent meeting minutes.

• Resolution declaring a fiscal emergency and calling a special election for a Utility Users Tax (June 2, 2026)
• Amendment to Contract 2023-125-CC with Z&K Consultants for Circle Park renovation, up to $56,727
• Amendment to Contract 2022-116-CC with Avant‑Garde, Inc. for CDBG/HOME services, up to $331,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering for LACMTA Southeast Gateway Line, up to $49,860 and $200,000 appropriation
• Purchase Orders for bridge maintenance under Project 719‑ST, up to $338,480

Parks & Recreation Commission

The January 8, 2026 regular meeting of the South Gate Parks & Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

• Regular meeting of January 8, 2026 cancelled

South Gate Planning Commission - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the City of South Gate Planning Commission scheduled for January 6, 2026, has been cancelled.

Tweedy Mile Advisory Board

The January 5, 2026 meeting of the Tweedy Mile Advisory Board has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

• Notice of cancellation issued for the January 5, 2026 meeting

South Gate Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan, conditional use permit, zone change, and general plan amendment for a new drive-through restaurant at 4816 and 4820 Firestone Boulevard and 8915 Vossler Avenue. Staff recommends approval, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The consent calendar includes approval of the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for PL No. 25-0058, CUP No. 25-01, ZC No. 25-01, and GPA No. 25-01 for a drive-through restaurant at 4816 and 4820 Firestone Boulevard and 8915 Vossler Avenue
• Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-01 to approve the project and recommend zone change and general plan amendment to City Council
• Consent calendar item: approval of Planning Commission minutes for December 2, 2025
• Meeting compensation disclosure: $125 per meeting per Planning Commissioner

Special South Gate City Council

This special meeting of the South Gate City Council includes presentations of Certificates of Appreciation for participants in the 2025 Turkey Giveaways and to Bishop Mendez, and a presentation on Street Soccer USA. The council will then enter closed session to discuss three pending lawsuits against the city.

• Certificates of Appreciation to participants in the 2025 Turkey Giveaways
• Certificate of Appreciation to Bishop Mendez
• Presentation on Street Soccer USA (Parks)
• Closed session: Tomas Baba v. City of South Gate et al.
• Closed session: Gloria Maribel Ramos Diaz v. City of South Gate, County of Los Angeles et al.

South Gate City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on South Gate's budget status and consider steps to design a utility users tax measure, including resolutions declaring a fiscal emergency and calling a special election on June 2, 2026. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts for infrastructure projects such as PFAS treatment plant design, HVAC replacement inspection services, Emergency Operations Center design, and automated water meter replacement.

• Presentation on budget status and utility users tax measure with resolutions for fiscal emergency and special election
• Amendment No. 2 to contract with Tetra Tech for PFAS treatment plant design, $142,500
• Agreement with Interwest Consulting for SGPD HVAC replacement inspection, $84,000
• Agreement with BOA Architecture for Emergency Operations Center design, $129,800
• Contract with Gentry General Engineering for automated meter replacement Phase V, $1,558,203