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CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 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 01/16/2026
Item 7A – Recommendation
Updated and Attachment A
updated
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – January 20, 2026 2 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY: Council Member Ding
• ROLL CALL: Mayor Menchaca, Vice Mayor Chan, Council Members Ding, Herrera Avila, Wu
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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 16, 2025.
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 16, 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 – January 20, 2026 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 – DECEMBER 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 December 2025.
D. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS AND DOCKING HARDWARE FROM DURATECH USA, INCORPORATED UNDER THE 2023 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,705.28 The United Stated Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides funding to state and local governments through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). In past years, the City has received several such grants to fund equipment and training for police officers, firefighters, and emergency managers. Since 2005, SHSP has assisted with providing funding for equipment that supports responses with a terrorism nexus and related training. The San Gabriel Police Department (SGPD) is allocated $90,000, which is exclusively dedicated to the procurement of Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) and docking hardware. These funds are restricted specifically for the purchase of equipment that enhances information and intelligence sharing, along with strengthening emergency communication capabilities through technology. The DHS will reallocate these funds to other local agencies if SGPD does not purchase the approved equipment within the allotted performance period. The 2023 SHSP City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – January 20, 2026 4 sub-recipient agreement and Resolution No. 24-60 were presented and approved by the City Council on November 19, 2024, which awarded the City $90,000 in grant funds. This program does not require matching funds from the City.
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 purchase 18 Getac Mobile Data Computers and all associated docking hardware from DuraTech USA, Incorporated, using the allocated State Homeland Security Program grant funding.
5. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO CROSS’ POOL/POND/SPA RESTORATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,895 PLUS A 5% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL OF $90,189.75, AND REMOVAL OF WADING POOL, SLIDE AND DIVING BOARD
The Smith Park Pool facility first opened in 1953 and underwent the last major renovation in 1986. Staff has been actively searching and applying for funding to renovate the pool facility and other amenities within the Smith Park footprint.
However, to date, the City has not been awarded funding for this project. On November 14, 2024, the pool and adjoining facility were inspected by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The inspection report indicated that corrective action is needed to “repair/replaster deteriorating pool shell to provide a smooth, white waterproof finish.” In addition, the existing diving board is no longer in compliance with the 2022 California Building Code. Finally, the slide at the pool provides a variety of potential hazards. Due to the concerns, these two amenities have been closed to the public since Summer 2025. The Los Angeles County Sanitation District notified staff in September 2025 that the District would now be enforcing the Wastewater Ordinance which affects the wading pool. Should the City Council approve the resurfacing of the pool using the fiberglass method through Cross’ Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations in the amount of $85,895, a 5% contingency will need to be accounted for any City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – January 20, 2026 5 unexpected issues that may arise as the project is completed resulting in a total impact of $90,189.75 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) subject to Section(s) 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (new Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
The proposed project is a pool resurfacing, including patching cracks, applying an isophthalic polyester resin, laminate ¾ oz. fiberglass mat, and another coat of isophthalic polyester resin followed by a gel coat finish at an existing City of San Gabriel park facility. The size of the park would not change as a result of the proposed project. Improvements to be completed as a result of the proposed project involve existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of the use, replacement, or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where a new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose/capacity, new construction of small structures, and preparation of the environment (preservation of publicly-accessible open space/landscapes.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cross’ Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations, subject to any revisions by City Attorney.
2. Approve the removal of the wading pool, slide and diving board at Smith Park.
Alternative to the Staff Recommendations:
Should the City not wish to approve the staff recommendation, the following options are available:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cross’ Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations, but send the item pertaining to the wading pool, slide and diving board back to staff to research alternatives.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cross’ Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations, and approve the removal of the wading pool, but bring the item pertaining to the slide and diving board back to staff to research the alternatives.
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3. Other options that the City Council determines after discussing the item.
B. REVISED ORDINANCE NO. 727 AMENDING THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK HOURS AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-02 RELATING TO HOURS FOR PARK ACTIVITIES – INTRODUCTION 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 School District for recreational purposes. SGMC Section 99.04 includes that parks are closed to the public from 10:00 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.
Ordinance No. 727 would amend the San Gabriel Municipal Code to update the park hours of all City-owned parks, with the exception of Marshall Park. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action, as the updated park hours would simply make the park available to the public at an earlier time. Should updated park hours be approved, the cost to update park signage will be absorbed in the current Fiscal Year 25-26 budget.
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 and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 727 by title only:
“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 schedule the second reading and adoption for the next regular Council meeting.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-02 identifying hours for various park activities.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – January 20, 2026 7 The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 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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