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CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 6:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776
Mark Lazzaretto
City Manager
Keith Lemieux
City Attorney
Julie Nguyen
City Clerk
Kevin B. Sawkins
City Treasurer
Denise Menchaca
Mayor
Eric Chan
Vice Mayor
Tony Ding
Council Member
Jorge Herrera Avila
Council Member
John Wu
Council Member
Amended 6/12/2025
Added Item 2B
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY: Vice Mayor Chan
• ROLL CALL: Mayor Menchaca, Vice Mayor Chan, Council Members Ding, Herrera Avila, Wu
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. JUNETEENTH DAY
B. OVERVIEW OF THE 2025 WORLD MASTERS GAMES AND TAIWAN
DELEGATION VISIT
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and recommendations will be approved in one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes are a record of the official actions taken at the City Council meeting.
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025.
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action: Approval
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The most recent Material Demands from the Finance Department are presented to the City Council for review and approval.
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Material Demands as presented.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT – MAY 2025
In accordance with the City of San Gabriel’s 2024-2025 Adopted Investment Policy (Resolution No. 24-35) and California Government Code Section 53646, the Finance Director is to render an investment report to the City Council, City Treasurer, City Manager, and the City Attorney. The Cash and Investment Report is presented to receive and file in accordance with the City’s adopted 2024-2025 Investment Policy.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for May 2025.
D. MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH THE LOS
ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LA METRO)
FOR THE SAN GABRIEL ADAPTIVE/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE SIGNAL
CONTROL PROJECT (MR5.3.1.10) AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (MR5.3.2.21)
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) approved seven projects in the City to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the cancellation of State Route-710 construction between the Interstate-10 and Interstate-210. Two of the seven approved projects are Intelligent Transportation Systems initiatives, for which the City entered into funding agreements with LA Metro to accept $3,830,000 in Measure R Funds in 2020.
The funding agreement amendments will have no impact on the General Fund and will provide an additional $3,900,000 in Measure R Highway Funds for both projects. The City must spend local funds first and then become reimbursed by LA Metro on a quarterly basis. Funding for both projects is programmed in the adopted Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program, specifying City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 17, 2025 4
Measure R funds. These funds will be reimbursed quarterly as the projects progress.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the funding agreements on behalf of the City, approving funding agreement amendments FA#9200000000MR53110 and FA#9200000000MR53221 with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to accept an additional $3,900,000 in Measure R funds for the San Gabriel Adaptive/Traffic Signal Control Project (CIP 2-21-01) and the San Gabriel Traffic Signal Improvement Project (CIP 2-21-02), with reimbursement provided through LACMTA Quarterly Expenditure Reports.
E. ANNUAL RATE REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR WASTE AND STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH ATHENS SERVICES FOR $11,432.16 MONTHLY For many years, the City has contracted with Athens Services for street sweeping and waste services. In July 2021, the City Council approved a rate schedule to incorporate mandated organics recycling and merge the street sweeping and waste services contracts. In accordance with the Sixth Amendment to the contract for services dated July 6, 2021, Athens Services has submitted two requests for City Council approval to adjust the rates for street sweeping and waste services. These adjustments are based on applicable Consumer Price Indices (CPI), with the changes set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 adopted budget for street sweeping services is $137,185.92, which includes the proposed increase which would be funded by Gas Tax account 136-800-02-22-055.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the annual rate adjustments proposed by Athens Services, as outlined in the attached rate schedules, effective July 1, 2025.
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2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Athens Services for $137,185.92 for street sweeping services, funded by Gas Tax account 136-800-02-22-055.
F. ORDINANCE NO. 719: ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP –
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance No. 719 will adopt the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas, in accordance with California Government Code Section 51179. Ordinance No. 719 was introduced and the first reading was conducted by title only by a 5-0 vote of the City Council at the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting. The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget includes the cost for required legal publication (Account No. 121-702-00-65-000) and codification (Account No. 121-702-00- 22-000) of the ordinance.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The adoption of the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone map is exempt from CEQA Guidelines under Section 15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 719, adding Chapter 96 “Fire Protection and Prevention” to Title IX “General Regulations” of the San Gabriel Municipal Code.
G. AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY (SGVHS) FOR ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR FY 2025-2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $590,500
The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society (SGVHS) had provided animal care and control services to the community for many decades. The City’s most recent agreement with SGVHS was approved by the City Council on June 4, 2024. The SGVHS is requesting to continue services for the City for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 2026. The cost to the City for SGVHS to provide a full-service animal care and control program for FY 2025-2026 is $590,500 and is included in the adopted FY 2025-2026 budget.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
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Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 in the amount of $590,500.
H. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SAN GABRIEL
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF GABRIELINO HIGH SCHOOL
CAMPUS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The City of San Gabriel will hold its Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The event will include entertainment, games, food trucks, community booths and will conclude with a drone, laser and light show. The Independence Day Celebration will be held at Gabrielino High School. Any District custodial work needed for the City’s use of the property will be billed at $40 per hour. This amount will be covered by the Non-Departmental account for special events.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Gabrielino High School as the location for the Independence Day Celebration; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with San Gabriel Unified School District for this purpose.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR HEALTH OFFICER SERVICES – 2ND READING & ADOPTION [ORDINANCE NO. 720]
The City of San Gabriel uses the Los Angeles County Public Health Code as the “Health Code” for the City. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health approached all 85 cities within Los Angeles County, including San Gabriel, about updating the agreement that provides updated public health services for cities. At its regular meeting on June 3, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance 720, conducted a first reading by title only, scheduled a public hearing, second reading, and adoption for the next regular meeting.
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Generally, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health administers local public health services to the City of San Gabriel and other municipalities at no cost. Any costs for inspection services requested by the City will be done within current budgets. There is no fiscal impact resulting from the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Approve the Agreement with Los Angeles County for Public Health Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 720.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. AGREEMENT WITH DAVID VOLZ DESIGN, INCORPORATED FOR CONCEPT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VETERANS MEMORIAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,461 AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-28 APPROPRIATING $35,461 FOR CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
For the past several years, the City has been placing 200 flags in Plaza Park as part of a Field of Heroes to honor Veterans in our community. In addition, the City has held Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, which have been well received by the community. In addition to these items, City Council has expressed an interest in having a permanent Veterans Memorial that will be accessible year-round for residents and visitors to reflect on the dedication of our community’s Veterans. The flags will continue to be placed and ceremonies held in honor of Memorial Day and Veterans Day when the permanent memorial is in place. Additionally, the City has partnered with the San Gabriel Veterans’ Memorial Coalition (SGVMC), a nonprofit group established in 2020 for the purpose of honoring San Gabriel’s veterans and working toward the development of a memorial in San Gabriel. In July 2024, the City Council approved the location of the City’s future Veterans Memorial in Plaza Park. The project will honor the branches of the military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 17, 2025 8
Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard and serve as a memorial for San Gabriel’s veterans. SGVMC also has an interest in including the names of those who served. David Volz Design, Incorporated’s fee for conceptual design development is $35,461. The City Council will need to appropriate funding from the City’s Park Development Impact Fees since this is expansion/creation of a park feature. Appropriated funds would be reallocated into Special Project account #124-850-40-97-821.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the agreement with David Volz Design, Incorporated for the conceptual design development phase for San Gabriel’s Veterans Memorial;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any other necessary documents pending review and approval by the City Attorney;
3. Designate two City Councilmembers to serve as the lead Council contacts for this planning process; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25-28 appropriating $35,461 from the City’s Park Development Impact Fees into account #124-850-40-97-821 for Memorial Conceptual Design Development.
B. UPDATE ON THE RIDESG SERVICE AND AWARD OF AGREEMENT WITH
LAZ PARKING CALIFORNIA LLC FOR CONTRACT OPERATIONS FOR
MICROTRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (RIDESG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $817,258.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR
The City of San Gabriel operates an on-demand micro transit service, RideSG.
The program allows residents and visitors alike to travel anywhere within the City of San Gabriel. Additional benefits are available through the RideSG Plus membership for residents 62 years of age and older and residents with a disability. At the November 19, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council adopted changes to the service including expanded service hours and changes to the use parameters for RideSG Plus riders. The contract with the City’s current provider, TransDev, will expire on June 30. As approved by City Council on June 3, 2025, the RideSG account number (181-850-49-81-000) has $858,890 allocated for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. These funds are restricted for City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 17, 2025 9
transportation services. The contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC to operate the microtransit transportation services (RideSG) is $817,258 for the first year, resulting in a budget savings of $41,632. The only additional cost under the contract is a nominal fee charged of $5.96 per call for customer service support provided outside of City staff hours.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC and any other necessary documents pending review and approval by the City Attorney.
Alternatives to Staff Recommendations:
1. Select another vendor from the list of responders.
2. Send the item back to staff to determine additional alternatives.
3. Other options that the City Council determines after discussing the item.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Each Council Member may address the City Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended.
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Information regarding matters to be considered at each meeting will be available on the Friday before the City Council Meeting on the City’s website at www.sangabrielcity.com.
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