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CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 2, 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
Eric L. Chan
Mayor
Tony Ding
Vice Mayor
Jorge Herrera Avila
Council Member
Denise Menchaca
Council Member
John Wu
Council Member
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY: Council Member Wu
• ROLL CALL
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
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. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The most recent Material Demands from the Finance Department are presented to the City Council for review and approval.
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.
B. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 2026-2027 [RESOLUTION NO. 26- 18]
California Government Code Section 53646 requires the annual review of the City’s Investment Policy at a regular meeting of the City Council. The City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 2, 2026 3
requirement for an annual review of the policy is also stated in the City’s Fiscal Sustainability Policy (adopted April 2019 in the interest of fiscal accountability).
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. 26-18 adopting the 2026-2027 Statement of Investment Policy.
C. APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT NO. 25-12 WITH YUNEX, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,095 FOR
ADDITIONAL CONDUIT INSTALLATION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #2-21-02 – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
On December 16, 2025, City Council awarded the construction contract to Yunex, Limited Liability Company as the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $284,995 plus a 10% contingency, for video detection and closedcircuit television camera installation as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adaptive/Traffic Responsive Signal Control Project (CIP# 2-21- 01) and Traffic Signal Improvements Project (CIP# 2-21-02). Construction began on February 17, 2026, and the projects are 95% complete, but additional new conduit is required beyond the original specifications in order to complete the cable runs for the installation of video detection cameras at the intersections of Del Mar Avenue with Wells Street and Angeleno Avenue, respectively.
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:
1. Approve the change order to Contract No. 25-12 in the amount of $66,095 from the Capital Improvement Fund Measure R account 122-800-58-97-711 to cover the additional cost of the electrical conduit installation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a change order to Purchase Order 9608 in the amount of $66,095.
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D. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEASURE R FUNDING
AGREEMENT #9200000000MR53221 WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
On July 21, 2020, the City Council approved Measure R Funding Agreement #9200000000MR53221 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to accept $700,000 in Measure R funds that were reallocated from the State Route 710 North Project for the San Gabriel Traffic Signal Improvements Project (Project). The Project is approximately 95% complete, and is anticipated to be finished by September, 2026; however, the funds are programmed to lapse by June 30, 2026 under Amendment No. 1.
Hence the necessity for a Second Amendment which would extend the expiration of the funding until the project is completed.
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, on behalf of the City, Amendment No. 2 (Funding Agreement
#9200000000MR53221) to the funding agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to extend the San Gabriel Traffic Signal Improvement Project (Capital Improvement Program 2-21-02) grant funding through June 30, 2027, ensuring the City remains eligible for reimbursement of project costs.
E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 730 AMENDING
THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO DOG LICENSING WITH
THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
Ordinance No. 730 would amend the City’s Municipal Code provisions related to dog licensing to improve efficiency, enhance compliance, and better align with current animal services practices. Specifically, the ordinance replaces the City’s existing July 1 fixed license renewal cycle with a rolling expiration system based on the date of license issuance. At the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 730 and conducted the first reading. The ordinance is now presented for second reading and adoption.
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 conduct the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 730 amending the San Gabriel Municipal Code to modernize the City’s dog licensing program by transitioning from a fixed annual renewal cycle to a rolling, date-based licensing structure.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. PROPOSED CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 The citywide fee schedule establishes user fees and charges for various department services. On an annual basis, the citywide fee schedule is reviewed and updated based on a combination of department input and the consumer price index in the Los Angeles Metro area. The proposed updated citywide fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is presented to the City Council for review, direction, and consideration of adoption.
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. 26-15 updating the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
B. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Appropriations Limit. With the utilization of reserves, the proposed General Fund budget is balanced, with revenues and transfers-in estimated at $59,273,000, and proposed expenditures and transfers-out totaling $59,908,000. Expenditures exceed revenues by $635,000 and will be funded by General Fund reserves. Across all City funds, total projected revenue is $96,850,000 and total proposed expenditures are $96,222,000. The proposed CIP includes $9,132,000 in new funding to support ten capital projects.
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 conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 operating and capital improvement program budgets, and appropriations limit, and after receiving comments and testimony adopt the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 26-16 adopting the 2026-27 Operating Budget.
2. Resolution No. 26-17 adopting the 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
3. Resolution No. 26-14 establishing the 2026-27 Appropriations Limit.
C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26- 23 VACATING AN UNUSED SIDEWALK AREA ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF 261 SOUTH MISSION DRIVE AND RESERVING A PARKWAY DRAIN
EASEMENT
Parcel A is a section of unused sidewalk-area within the right-of-way easement along the frontage of the property at 261 South Mission Drive, which currently operates as a karaoke lounge. On May 5, 2026, based on staff’s recommendation and as required by the California Streets and Highways Code, City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-11 declaring the City’s intention to vacate Parcel A while reserving a parkway drain easement, fixing the time and place for a public hearing at the City Council meeting on June 2, 2026 for all persons interested in or objecting the proposed vacation, and directing staff to publish and post notices. After hearing and considering all the evidence offered by any interested persons at the hearing, if City Council finds that Parcel A is unnecessary for present or prospective public use, the City Council may adopt a resolution vacating it.
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 a Public Hearing and consider all public comments regarding this matter; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-23 vacating an unused sidewalk area along the frontage of 261 South Mission Drive, subject to the reservation of a parkway drain easement to preserve the City’s right to access, maintain, repair, City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 2, 2026 7
replace, and operate the City-owned drainage facility located within the vacated area.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION DURING CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Senate Bill 707 requires the adoption of a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, which addresses disruption of technology for two-way remote public access during City Council meetings. At its meeting of May 19, 2026, the City Council authorized the purchase and installation of an integrated and updated audiovisual platform for two-way remote public access during City Council meetings, pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 707. An additional requirement of the Bill is the adoption of a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, which addresses disruption of this telephonic or internet service.
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 review and approve the policy.
B. DUMPLING AND BEER FESTIVAL: 2025 RECAP AND HIRING AN EVENT
OPERATOR
The Dumpling and Beer Festival (Festival) was introduced in 2015 to showcase the culinary aspect of the City and attract tourism to the Mission District. Over the years, the festival has grown into a community event that celebrates diversity and culture through popular food and drink. Each year the event attracts around 5,000-7,000 visitors and this number continues to grow. This report provides a summary of the planning efforts that contribute to the festival’s yearly success, a recap of the 10th Anniversary, and an opportunity to discuss the possibility of hiring an event operator.
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:
1. Receive the report on the 2025 recap; and
2. Review and approve the Professional Services Agreement with MPD Events and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 26-19 AUTHORIZING THE EXCEPTION OF THE 180-DAY WAITING PERIOD TO APPOINT CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) RETIREE RUBEN SORIANO TO INTERIM
POLICE CAPTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7522.56 AND SECTION 21221(H)
Since August 2025, the Police Department has experienced vacancies at the Police Lieutenant and Police Captain positions due to retirements and other unexpected personnel matters. The department has since filled the Police Lieutenant vacancy, but the Police Captain position remains vacant pending the completion of an open-competitive recruitment. Police Captain is a critical position within the Police Department. The department maintains two Police Captain positions due to its size and scope of operations. The Police Captain reports directly to the Police Chief and oversees major divisions of the department. The position also serves as the department head and representative in the Police Chief’s absence. Ruben Soriano is a CalPERs retiree from the Alhambra Police Department and retired as a Police Lieutenant in December 2025 after serving the department for more than 28 years. Due to his extensive experience with local law enforcement, Mr. Soriano was identified as someone who could help the department during this transitional period for its leadership team.
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. 26-19, which provides an exception of the 180-day waiting period for CalPERS retirees and authorizes the City Manager to appoint CalPERS retiree, Ruben Soriano, to Interim Police Captain while a recruitment to fill the position on a permanent basis is completed.
D. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON PLACING A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT
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San Gabriel has identified needs of over $100,000,000 in the upcoming years to protect services provided to residents and renovate or replace aging infrastructure. After considering several revenue options for meeting the unmet funding needs, a local Sales and Use Tax has been determined to be the most likely way to accomplish the funding for those future needs. A Sales and Use Tax of up to one cent could be considered by the City’s voters.
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 discuss and provide direction on placing a local Sales and Use Tax on the November 2026 ballot. Specifically, staff is seeking direction on whether to bring a ballot initiative forward and if so, at what rate, ranging from one-quarter cent to a full cent.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 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.sangabriel.gov.
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