Council Member· 2024-2028
Maria del Pilar Avalos
South Gate
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
Recognition of Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez
Veterans Day Recognition
Parks and Recreation Commission appointment
Senior nutrition program contract amendment
One Book, One City Literacy Program
Recreation Program Performance Q4 FY 2025/26
Membership growth brings in more revenue, but no specific dollar figures for program finances were included.
Major Parks Capital Projects Update
Completed projects came in over estimate in some cases — notably the Swim Stadium scoreboard ($174,000 vs. $85,000 estimated) and Gardendale Tot Lot ($245,000 vs. $120,000).
Park Grounds and Facility Maintenance
Repair and maintenance costs are absorbed in the existing parks budget; no new spending was proposed.
Community Resilience Center at the old courthouse
Applying costs the city nothing, and a $10 million award could fund construction and programming without draining city coffers.
Electric Truck for Parks Maintenance
Maintenance continues despite city budget constraints that have previously prompted suggestions to use CDBG funds for park upkeep.
Cesar Chavez Park Renaming Contest Winner
About $10,000 for new signs and benches reflecting the approved name.
Partner organizations and youth sports access
Inflation raised JAA equipment costs 25% or more; city budget issues may force cuts to the winter baseball/softball season.
Recognition of Miss South Gate 2026 Court
New Leadership at Parks & Recreation
None identified in the staff report.
Citywide tree trimming cycle extension
Not to exceed $859,955 through June 30, 2027.
Recognition of Older Americans
Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment Removal
None — the staff report states there is no fiscal impact.
Commission and board appointment changes
None.
FY 2026/27 Commission meeting schedule
Recreation and aquatics programming performance
Staff reports note the city's financial challenges and earlier proposals for fee increases and possible pool closures that would affect program affordability.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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