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MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Menchaca called the regular meeting of the San Gabriel City Council to order at 6:31 P.M. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California, 91776.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Wu.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tony Ding, Jorge Herrera Avila, John Wu, Vice Mayor
Eric Chan, and Mayor Denise Menchaca.
None.
City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, City Attorney Keith
Lemieux, Community Services Director Rebecca Perez,
Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Human Resources/Risk
Management Director Edward Macias, Finance Director
William Kaholokula, Police Chief Edward Elizalde, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Szeka Cheng,
Community Development Director David Sanchez, Fire
Division Chief Christopher Eakman, and Assistant City
Clerk Adam Yang.
Chief City Clerk Clark provided information for the public on how to view the meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
Mayor Menchaca approved the agenda order.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. 2025 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS
Assistant to the City Manager Iliana Flores and Management Assistant Jessica Zhao made the presentation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sue Fitzsimmons, resident, announced a K9 Day to be held at the San Gabriel Police Department at 12:00 P.M. on December 9, 2025.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 4H, Chief Anthony Morales, on behalf of the Gabrieleno San Gabriel Mission Indians, resident, spoke in favor.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Chan, seconded by Council Member Ding, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4H as presented.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
DING, HERRERA AVILA, WU, CHAN, MENCHACA
NONE
NONE
NONE
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved October 24 and 30, 2025, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT - OCTOBER 2025
The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for October 2025.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 25-51 AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE THE 2026 STATE
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE AND APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUNDS FOR
INCREASED SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME LIMITED SERVICES
PERSONNEL
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-51, which amends the City's Authorized Salary Schedule by increasing the pay range of all part-time limitedservice positions by the 2026 minimum wage rate increase, effective December 27, 2025, and increases General Fund appropriations $7,710, and various other special funds $6,660 to cover increased costs to part-time position salaries for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 724 AMENDING TITLE Ill: ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 30 CITY COUNCIL, SECTION 30.02 COMPENSATION OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE COMPENSATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 329 - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
The City Council waived reading, conducted the second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 724 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of San Gabriel, California, Amending Title Ill: Administration, Chapter 30 City Council, Section 30.02 Compensation of the San Gabriel Municipal Code to adjust the Compensation of City Council Members Pursuant to Senate Bill 329." F. POLICE DEPARTMENT 36-MONTH LEASE-PURCHASE OF TWO FRONTLINE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 7 November 18, 2025 I
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VEHICLES AND NINE UNMARKED DETECTIVE AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT BUREAU VEHICLES, THROUGH THE ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $545,844.24 The City Council authorized the City Manager to lease-purchase the vehicles for an amount not to exceed $181,948.
G. REQUEST TO ACCEPT $4,400 DONATION FROM LOS ANGELES THEATRE
ORGAN SOCIETY IN SUPPORT OF THE SILENT SUNDAYS SERIES AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-44 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,400 The City Council accepted the donation of $4,400 from Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society into the Mission Playhouse Donation Account 152-3920 and adopted Resolution No. 25-44, authorizing the budget adjustment of $4,400 within account number 152-712-32-27-047.
H. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM ASSEMBLYMEMBER FONG'S OFFICE,
AGREEMENT WITH GABRIELENOTONGVATRIBALCENTERATSIBAN'GNATO
INCLUDE APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPENDING NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-53 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-16
The City Council:
1. Accepted the Grant from Assemblymember Fang's Office on behalf of Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Center at Siban'gna.
2. Approved the agreement with Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Center at Siban'gna and the improvement project with review by the Community Development Department, as necessary.
3. Found that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 and authorized the City Manager to file the Notice of Exemption.
4. Authorized the City Manager to act on the City's behalf in matters related to this item.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 25-53, required for the grant with Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Center at Siban'gna, rescinding Resolution No. 24-16.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ORDINANCE NO. 725 AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO USE BY-RIGHT DEFINITION AND
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN C-1 AND C-3 ZONES (ZTA25- 002) - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
Mayor Menchaca opened the public hearing.
Assistant Community Development Director Samantha Tewasart made the staff presentation.
Discussion included that the mixed-use component allows the developer to use state density bonus, removing conditional use permit and other approvals triggers prevailing wage requirements, and state law mandates these changes.
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There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Menchaca closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, seconded by Mayor Menchaca, to:
1. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 725 by title only: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Title XV, Chapter 153 (Zoning) Relating to Use By-Right Definition and Affordable Residential Development in the C-1 and C-3 Zone Districts."
2. Waive future reading of the Ordinance and schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
DING, HERRERA AVILA, WU, CHAN, MENCHACA
NONE
NONE
NONE
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FARM AND CRAFT MARKET,
INCORPORATED FOR A SAN GABRIEL CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET AND APPROPRIATION OF $20,000 FOR MARKETING RELAUNCH AND
OPERATIONS [RESOLUTION NO. 25-50]
Economic Development Manager Karen Ko made the staff presentation.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included market components and requirements, advertising, community outreach and participation, staff involvement and cost for street closures, fees, and process for related communication with the City Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Ding, seconded by Vice Mayor Chan, to:
1. Review and approve the Professional Services Agreement with Farm and Craft Market, Incorporated, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-50 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget to appropriate $20,000 to the Non-Departmental Special Events (Account No. 121-714-00-27-047) to cover the equipment rental costs, advertising, and marketing efforts; and
3. Approve a modified business license fee structure for a Farmers' Market.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
DING, HERRERA AVILA, WU, CHAN, MENCHACA
NONE
NONE
NONE
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 726-ADOPTION OF 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE
CODES - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
Building Official Chris Kalbaklian made the staff presentation.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the City must comply with state law; if permits are required, permits must comply with current Code; and submission date determines which Codes are applicable.
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to:
1. Approve at introduction Ordinance No. 726 which adopts the following California Codes:
a. Adoption of California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 1, including Errata and Supplements hereafter. b. Adoption of California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, including Appendix Chapters A, C, H, I, and J, 2025 Edition, California Historical Building Code, including Appendix Chapter A, 2025 Edition, California Existing Building Code, including Appendix Chapter A 1, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Parts 8, 10, and 12, California Building Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter.
c. Adoption of the California Residential Code, including Appendix Chapters AA-AE, AG, AH, AJ, AK, AO, and AP, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 2.5, California Residential Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter.
d. Adoption of California Electrical Code, including Appendices A-I, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 3, California Electrical Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter. e. Adoption of California Mechanical Code, including Appendix Chapters BD, and G, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 4, California Mechanical Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter.
f. Adoption of California Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters A-D & G-K, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 5, California Plumbing Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter.
g. Adoption of California Energy Code, including Appendix Chapter 1-A, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 6, California Energy Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter. h. Adoption of California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter 4 & 5, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N and P, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code Amendments of 2025, including Errata's and Supplements hereafter.
1. Adoption of California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 11, California Green Building Standards Amendments of 2025, including Errata and Supplements hereafter.
J. Adoption of California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, and the State of California Title 24, Part 12, including Errata and Supplements hereafter.
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k. Adoption of the additional administrative and miscellaneous revIsIons described on pages 3 and 4 of the staff report, and contained in the adopting ordinance.
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 726 by title only: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 & 2, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS A, C, H, I, & J, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER A, 2025 EDITION, THE EXISTING BU I LDI NG CODE, I NCLU DI NG AP PEN DIX CHAPTER A 1, 2025 EDITION, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCLUDING ANNEXES A-I, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS B-D, & G, 2025
EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS A-D, & G-K, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1-A, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 4, B, BB, C, CC, D-I, K, N & P 2025
EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS A4 & AS, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TITLE 24, PARTS 1 - 6, & 8 - 12, AND THE CALIFO~NIA CODE AMENDMENTS OF 2025, INCLUDING ERRATA'S AND SUPPLEMENTS HEREAFTER, AMENDING TITLE IX; CHAPTERS 96, 98, AND TITLE XV; CHAPTER 1 SO OF THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS."
3. Waive future reading of the Ordinance and schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
DING, HERRERA AVILA, WU, CHAN, MENCHACA
NONE
NONE
NONE
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Wu commented that the Lantern Festival had an attendance of 30,000 instead of 20,000; reported on his attendance at the City's Veterans' Day and Dia de los Muertos events; announced the City's Tree Lighting Event to be held on December 2, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.; and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Ding reported on his attendance at the Artists Den featuring the band Lord Huron, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Energy and Transportation Committee meetings, Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival Opening Ceremony, the City's Dia de los Muertos event, San Gabriel's Veterans Day Ceremony, Chiao Tung University Alumni Association of Southern California 82nd Annual Convention, LA Taishan Sports Association event; Tamkang University Alumni Association of Southern California 43rd Annual Banquet, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 6 of 7 November 18, 2025 I
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Asian Arts Talents Foundation (AATF) 2025 Annual Party, and Farmer Boys Franchise Information Session; and wished all a good Thanksgiving.
Council Member Herrera Avila reported on his attendance at the Untapped Well program, Albert Robles Center for the Well on Tap program, and San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments event.
Vice Mayor Chan reported on his attendance at San Gabriel's Dia de los Muertos event and Veterans' Day Observance, and Chinese American Citizens Alliance dinner meeting; wished all a Happy Thanksgiving; and invited all to the December 2nd Holiday Tree-Lighting event.
Mayor Menchaca reported on her attendance at San Gabriel's Dia de los Muertos events and drone show, San Gabriel's Veterans' Day event, San Gabriel Mission High School's Veterans' Day event, San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust event, and a tour of Garvey School District's Marshall Early Education Center; announced the Celebrating Community Togetherness event to be held on November 29, 2025, from 11 :00 AM. -1 :30 P.M. at the Mission Playhouse; and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
SHARON CLARK, Chief <:;ity Clerk
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