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MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2026
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chan called the regular meeting of the San Gabriel City Council to order at 6:31 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 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: Jorge Herrera Avila, Denise Menchaca, John Wu, Vice Mayor Tony Ding, and Mayor Eric L. Chan.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Members Present: City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, Assistant City Attorney Martin Koczanowicz, Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Fire Chief Steven Wallace, Human Resources/Risk
Management Director Edward Macias, Finance Director
William Kaholokula, Police Chief Edward Elizalde,
Community Development Director David Sanchez,
Public Works Director Michael Sledd, and Assistant City Clerk Adam Yang.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief City Clerk Clark provided information for the public on how to view the meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
Mayor Chan approved the agenda order.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Chan made the presentation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A-4E as presented.
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AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved May 8 and 15, 2026, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
B. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 2026-2027 [RESOLUTION NO. 26-18] The City Council adopted 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
The City Council:
1. Approved 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. Authorized the City Manager to approve a change order to Purchase Order 9608 in the amount of $66,095.
D. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT #9200000000MR53221 WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
The City Council authorized 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
The City Council conduct the second reading by title only and adopted 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 Mayor Chan opened the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 7 June 2, 2026 Assistant Finance Director Linda Tang made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that new fees for the after-school program replace federal funding formerly utilized and a reduced-fee assistance program for low- income families; methodology for Police Department parking and no-stopping zone violation fee increases; reasoning for utilizing the 3% Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase; annual Bingo permit and massage business certificate of operation fees; potential e-bike and jumper fees; parking at the Mission Playhouse lot is free when an event is not scheduled; and Mission Playhouse ancillary space-use fee.
There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Chan closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to adopt Resolution No. 26-15 updating the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and direct staff to come back with a fee assistance program for the after-school program for City Council consideration.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
B. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Mayor Chan opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Kaholokula made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that proposed budget projections are based on the newly-adopted fee schedule, and the Pavement Condition Index is expected to remain at approximately 85% with the proposed spending on street programs.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 8:22 P.M. and reconvened at 8:31 P.M. with all Council Members present.
Clarifying discussion continued on details of proposed expenditures for park improvement projects and police vehicles.
There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Chan closed the public hearing.
Discussion included the opportunities that were provided for the public to give input on the budget.
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, seconded by Council Member Menchaca, to 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.
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AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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 Mayor Chan opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Sledd made the staff presentation and David Gutierrez, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the vacation.
Clarifying discussion included uses of the property's patio area over time, preservation of historical aspects of the property, details about easements and abandonments, property tax implications, liability concerns, history of changes to the property, and timing of the title change.
There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Chan closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to 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, replace, and operate the City-owned drainage facility located within the vacated area.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Chief City Clerk Clark made the staff presentation.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ding, seconded by Council Member Menchaca, to approve the policy.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 7 June 2, 2026 B. DUMPLING AND BEER FESTIVAL: 2025 RECAP AND HIRING AN EVENT
OPERATOR
Economic Development Manager Karen Ko made the staff presentation and Matt De Miglio, C.E.O. of MPD Events (MPD) introduced the company and answered questions.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the inclusion of assigned Council subcommittee members in the event process, marketing, collaboration and division of duties between City staff and MPD, revenue sources for MPD, reports for the City, agreement details, alcohol license procurement, Grapevine Arbor area capacity, staffing levels, business license requirements, and possible additional elements for the event.
A motion was made by Council Member Ding, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with MPD Events and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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)
Human Resources/Risk Management Director Macias made the staff presentation.
There was no public comment
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Wu, to adopt Resolution No. 26-19, which provides an exception of the 180-day waiting period for CaPERS 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.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 10:35 P.M. and reconvened at 10:41 P.M. with all Council Members present.
D. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON PLACING A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 7 June 2, 2026 City Manager Lazzaretto made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that polling shows that voters are more likely to vote for a higher tax amount than a lower amount; 30-60 year serviceable life span for suggested facilities; effects of a successful tax measure on obtaining grants; transparency and accountability for funds raised; parcel tax versus sales tax; effects of inflation on construction costs; the opportunity to increase the tax by one cent may be time-limited; timelines to realize new tax revenue, to secure funding, for a shovel-ready police facility project and for a completed police facility; comparison of a transient occupancy tax (TOT) increase with a sales and use tax; and point-of- sale sales tax allocations.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the messaging deferred projects gives to the community, the need to take action now, and investing in San Gabriel's future.
The City Council unanimously directed staff to bring back for City Council consideration a resolution placing up to a one cent local Sales and Use Tax measure on the November 2026 ballot.
MEETING CONTINUATION
Pursuant to the City's adopted Rules of Order and Decorum, a motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila to continue the meeting past 11:00 P.M. for agendized items.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES: HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 12:09 A.M. on June 3, 2026, and reconvened at 12:14 A.M. will all Council Members present.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Menchaca reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities Conference and gave kudos to Assistant to the City Manager/Public Information Officer Iliana Flores for the video she created featuring the San Gabriel Public Works Department.
Council Member Herrera Avila reported on his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2026 Annual General Assembly meeting, San Gabriel Fire Department Fire Service Day, Play Day at Vincent Lugo Park, the Zorro event at the Mission Playhouse, U.S. Air Force Band concert at the Mission Playhouse, and a San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) governing board meeting; announced a free FIFA event to be held from July 9-11, 2026, at Whittier Narrows in South El Monte, and commended Public Works for their improvements on Bradbury CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 6 of 7 June 2, 2026 Vice Mayor Ding reported on his attendance at the Thanks USA event, California Contract Cities Conference, U.S. Air Force Band concert, and San Gabriel and Rosemead Memorial Day ceremonies.
Council Member Wu reported on his attendance at the grand opening of Auntea Jenny, San Gabriel Fire Service Day, 2026 Artistic Discovery Awards Ceremony hosted by Congresswoman Judy Chu, grand opening of the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce in Alhambra, Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month event hosted by Southern California Edison, U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West performance, and San Gabriel's Memorial Day Ceremony, and invited all to San Gabriel's July 3 drone show and community celebration.
Mayor Chan reported on his attendance at San Gabriel Police Department's Mental Health Expo, Auntea Jenny grand opening, memorial service for former San Gabriel Planning Commissioner George Carney, San Gabriel Fire Service Day, Thanks USA event, Chinese Chamber of Commerce grand opening, LUXE networking event at Clearman's Galley, Play Day at Vincent Lugo Park, showing of Zorro at the Mission Playhouse, ICSC Conference, Grapevine Central event at Blossom Market, San Gabriel Memorial Day observance, San Gabriel Elk's Club Memorial Day observance and luncheon, the Outstanding Older American award ceremony for San Gabriel's recipient Debbie Cordero, and Visual Artists Guild 37th Annual Tiananmen Square Massacre observance and awards ceremony.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 A.M. on June 3, 2026.
Respectfully submitted:
JUKE NGUYEN, Ci Clerk Quin
Approved this 16th day of June, 2026:
Erio L. Chan
ERIC L. CHAN, Mayor
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