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CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 16, 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
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 2 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 16, 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. CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items and on items of interest that are not on the Agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the San Gabriel City Council.
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 December 2, 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.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 3 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 – NOVEMBER 2025
In accordance with the City of San Gabriel’s 2025-2026 Adopted Investment Policy (Resolution No. 25-25) 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 2025-2026 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 November 2025.
D. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25-12 TO YUNEX, LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY FOR THE VIDEO DETECTION/CLOSED-CIRCUIT
TELEVISION INSTALLATION PROJECT AT TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED
INTERSECTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,995, PLUS A 10%
CONTINGENCY
The implementation of the new video detection camera systems will improve the operational efficiency and reliability of the City’s signalized intersections, while the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras installation at fifteen major intersections will support traffic monitoring efforts. This contract will include the installation of the video detection cameras along with the CCTV camera systems, ensuring staff can remain focused on other priority efforts. The video detection cameras have been purchased, as approved by the City Council at its meeting on August 19, 2025. Yunex, Limited Liability Company is qualified as the lowest responsive and responsible builder, in the amount of $284,995, plus a 10% contingency.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 4 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This project has been determined to be Categorical Exempt under CEQA Section 15301, as it involves improvements to the existing conditions of traffic signalized intersections within public right-of-way facilities.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Video Detection/CCTV Camera Installation Project at Traffic Signalized Intersections;
2. Award the Contract to Yunex, Limited Liability Company;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Construction Contract No. 25-12, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; and
4. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $313,495 which includes a 10% construction contingency.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 725: AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO USE BY-RIGHT DEFINITION AND
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE C-1 AND C-3 ZONE DISTRICTS (ZTA25-002) – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance No. 725 was approved at introduction by a 5-0 vote of the City Council at the November 18, 2025, City Council meeting. Adoption of Ordinance No. 725 would amend Title XV (15), Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code (SGMC) relating to Use By-Right Definition and Affordable Residential Development in the C-1 and C-3 Zone Districts.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The proposed amendments were reviewed for compliance with the CEQA. An Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) was prepared for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, as required by the CEQA, Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21000 et seq., the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of San Gabriel Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA. The IS/ND considered the policies and programs outlined in the Housing Element. The Housing Element establishes objectives, policies, and programs to assist the City in achieving state-mandated housing goals. No formal land use changes or physical development are proposed at this time and future land use and physical development would require separate environmental evaluation.
Recommended Action:
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 5 Staff recommends that the City Council waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 725 entitled, “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.”
F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOODS MAINTENANCE
SERVICES, INCORPORATED FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,375 PER MONTH
On October 20, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 25-14) for a qualified company to provide graffiti removal services on private and public properties and received two responses. The contract with Woods Maintenance Services, Incorporated includes a fixed monthly fee of $5,375, totaling $64,500 annually. These services will be funded through both the General Plan and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, and sufficient appropriations have been included in each for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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 Professional Services Agreement with Woods Maintenance Services, Incorporated; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement and issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $5,375 per month for a three-year term.
G. 2024 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE [RESOLUTION NO. 25-48]
The City of San Gabriel has been awarded grant funds from the 2024 State Homeland Security Program for the San Gabriel Police Department in the amount of $50,000. The San Gabriel Police Department is able to use these funds towards projects from the Department of Homeland Security Approved Equipment List. Funding for the purchases will be reimbursed through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant. Initial outlay would be $50,000, but would be fully reimbursed, with no matching funds. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 6 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 adopt Resolution No. 25-48 to approve the following:
1. Budget amendment to increase estimated revenue (account 186-3215) and appropriation (transfers out) in Other Grants Fund by $50,000; and increase estimated revenue (transfers in) and appropriation in Capital/Special Projects Funds (account 124-751-57-99-380) by $50,000.
2. Authorize the Police Chief to accept the SHSP grant and purchase the item under the City’s purchasing policy.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subrecipient agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles.
H. AMENDMENT OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP AND FM3 RESEARCH TO PROVIDE BALLOT MEASURE POLLING
AND PUBLIC OUTREACH SERVICES
On October 21, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group (LEG) and FM3 Research to provide ballot measure feasibility services, including opinion research and strategic communications support. As LEG and City staff began finalizing the agreement, two minor but important clarifications to the contract language were requested by LEG. These updates are consistent with best practices in municipal ballot measure consulting agreements and are intended to ensure clarity regarding ownership of work product and scope of services.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed contract amendments.
The not-to-exceed amount previously approved up to $171,250.00 assuming two surveys and a November 2026 General Election remains unchanged.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This item is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it has no reasonable potential for significantly impacting the environment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group and FM3 Research to include:
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 7 o the clarified ownership of work product language; and o the addition of a sentence specifying that legal services are not included within the consultant’s scope of work.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ORDINANCE NO. 726 – ADOPTION OF 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The California Building and Standards Commission has adopted new building and fire codes to take effect on January 1, 2026. Publications were available as of July of this year. The Building and Safety Division and Fire Department staff have monitored the development of these codes closely and are engaging in training to ensure that the City’s building and safety and fire personnel are properly trained to implement the new standards. Ordinance No. 726 would adopt these new standards.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Based on a review by the Assistant Community Development Director and the City Attorney, this action has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be exempt as follows:
a. Section 15061(b)3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
General Exemptions.
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. b. Categorical exemption 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment.
Class 8 exemptions include actions taken by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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1. Conduct the public hearing and discuss proposed Ordinance No. 726; and
2. Waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 726 entitled, “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 BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER A1, 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 & A5, 2025 EDITION, THE
CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TITLE 24, PARTS 1 - 6, & 8 - 12, AND THE CALIFORNIA CODE AMENDMENTS OF 2025, INCLUDING ERRATA’S AND SUPPLEMENTS HEREAFTER, AMENDING TITLE IX; CHAPTERS 96, 98, AND TITLE XV; CHAPTER 150 OF THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS.”
B. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAMS BUDGET AND ALLOCATION (RESOLUTION NO. 25-72) Each Fiscal Year (FY), the City of San Gabriel receives an allocation from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the City should expect to receive $271,086 (a 10% decrease from the current year’s allocation) to be used toward developing viable communities and serving lowand moderate-income populations. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CDBG Program and Budget Plan proposes to allocate the funding to the following programs:
Code Enforcement, the Pedestrian Ramp Improvement Program, and a Graffiti Control Program. There is no fiscal impact for the current year, 2025-2026. The CDBG funding allocation estimate of $271,086 outlined in this report is for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year and represents a 10% decrease (approximately $26,495) from the current year allocation.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 9 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as grant acceptance in and of itself, does not have a potential for any adverse impacts to the environment. Prior to construction, separate environmental review of individual construction projects may be required.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-72 authorizing the allocation of CDBG funds for FY 2026-2027 from LACDA for activities and projects described above and in Exhibit A of the Resolution.
2. Carry over any CDBG funds unspent at the close of FY 2025-2026 and recognize the receipt of FY 2026-2027 CDBG Program funds awarded by LACDA to the City in the City FY 2026-2027 Budget.
3. Allocate, in proportioned amounts, any FY 2025-2026 CDBG funds in excess of estimated funds to the Code Enforcement Program, Pedestrian Ramp Improvement Program, and/or Graffiti Control Program.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute new contracts with LACDA for the allocation of FY 2026-2027 CDBG Program (subject to adjustment to reflect the actual allocation of funds to San Gabriel).
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 727
AMENDING THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK HOURS
The San Gabriel Municipal Code (SGMC) currently lists hours for City-owned parks and playgrounds, including school playgrounds for which the City has a contract with the San Gabriel Unified School District for recreational purposes.
SGMC Section 99.04 provides that parks are closed to the public from 10:00 P.M. until 7:30 A.M. Ordinance No. 727 will update the San Gabriel Municipal Code to amend the park hours of all City-owned parks to open at 6:00 A.M., with the exception of Marshall Park. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action, as the updated park hours simply make the park available to the public at an earlier time. The cost to update park hours signage will be absorbed in the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 16, 2025 10 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. Introduce by title only, conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 727, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending San Gabriel Municipal Code Section 99 relating to Park Regulations;” and
2. Schedule the second reading and adoption for the next regular Council meeting.
B. DRAFT THREE-YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN
[RESOLUTION NO. 25-49]
On February 18, 2025, the City Councill awarded a Professional Services Agreement to HdL ECONSolutions to prepare a Three-Year Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP). This EDAP will serve as a roadmap to guide the City over the next three years, helping to strengthen its economy, support local businesses, and cultivate a thriving, connected community. The primary goal of EDAP is to enhance the City’s economic vitality by fostering an environment that supports existing businesses, attracts new investments, promotes job creation, grows the City’s tax base, and strengthens community assets. Funding for this project has been incorporated into the City’s Economic Development Division General Contractual Services account (121-810-26-22- 000) budget, and no additional appropriations are required at this time. By investing in this comprehensive three-year action plan, the City seeks to foster a prosperous business climate that will enhance long-term fiscal stability.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15262 of the CRQA Guidelines. This includes a section known as the general rule and exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in questions may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-49 approving the Three-Year Economic Development Action Plan.
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8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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