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MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 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 6:35 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16, 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 Mayor Chan.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Jorge Herrera Avila, Denise Menchaca, John Wu, Vice
Mayor Tony Ding, and Mayor Eric L. Chan.
None.
City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, City Attorney Keith
Lemieux, Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, 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,
Fire Division Chief Christopher Eakman, Assistant
Community Services Director Matthew MoralesStevens, and Management Assistant Samuel Pech.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6)
City Negotiators - City Manager Lazzaretto, City Attorney Lemieux, and Human Resources/Risk Management Director Macias
Regarding the following Employee Organization - San Gabriel Fire Management Group.
There was no reportable action.
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.
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2. PRESENTATIONS
A. 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mayor Chan made the presentation and San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition President Michael Cervantes accepted the proclamation.
B. JUNETEENTH DAY
Mayor Chan made the presentation.
C. NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK
Council Member Menchaca, as the City's representative to the San Gabriel Mosquito & Vector Control District Board and San Gabriel Mosquito & Vector Control District Clerk of the Board/Administrative Assistant Jerry Mireles made the presentation. Mayor Chan presented the proclamation to Clerk of the Board/ Administrative Assistant Mireles.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Alvin Sanchez announced the passing of Mike Valdivia, one of the last World War II San Gabriel veterans.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff requested that Item 4A 1 be removed from the agenda to be brought back for consideration at the next regular City Council meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Wu, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A-4I, except Item 4A 1, as presented.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NONE
NONE
NONE
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 2, 2026. (Item 4A2).
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved May 21 and 29, 2026, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT- MAY 2026
The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for May 2026.
D. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY
REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY FOR COST SHARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MONITORING
EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING PURSUANT TO HARBOR TOXIC
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POLLUTANTS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $3,390.10 OVER FIVE YEARS
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for a five-year term.
E. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION
AND COST SHARING TO IMPLEMENT COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING PROGRAM AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE
UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,737
The City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement for the Administration and Cost Sharing to the Implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program and Watershed Management Plan for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area; and
2. Approved a purchase order issued to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for $13,170 using account number 138-800-03-22-000 (Measure W) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 26-22 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SENATE BILL 1 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT PROJECT LIST
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-22 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director to file necessary documentation to satisfy Senate Bill 1 funding requirements and act as the authorized signatory for matters related to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 funding.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 26-26: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPATING CITYCOOPERATION A GREEM ENT The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-26 authorizing the City's participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program; and
2. Authorized the Mayor or their designee to execute all documents necessary for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program on behalf of the City of San Gabriel.
H. ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS The City Council approved the tuition assistance program to reduce fees paid for the After School and Middle School sports programs by 50%, for eligible families based on household income.
I. FIREWORK DISPLAY PERMIT- SAN GABRIEL COUNTRY CLUB
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The City Council authorized the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Marshal to issue a Fireworks Permit to Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. contingent on meeting the conditions of the application.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. ORDINANCES NO. 728 AND NO. 729 AMENDING TO UPDATE THE SAN
GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEW STATE LAW FOR URBAN DWELLING UNITS (ZTA25-001), ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ZTA26-001) - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST
READING
Mayor Chan opened the continued public hearing. Associate Planner Marlon Cervantes made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included details on various aspects of Urban Dwelling Units, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units under the new legislation.
There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Chan closed the public hearing.
Discussion included that these updates are required to conform with state law.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Vice Mayor Ding, to:
1. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinances No. 728 and No. 729 by title only:
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Housing Development in Residential Zones
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
2. Waive future reading of the Ordinances and schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinances for the next regular City Council meeting. fvfotion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NONE
NONE
NONE
7. NEW BUSINESS - None.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto stated the City sent out Proposition 218 notices for an upcoming Athens Services contract amendment, but the printer made an error on the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 6 June 16, 2026 I
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mailing labels. A corrected notice is being sent out, the hearing will still be held on July 21, 2026, and an informational community meeting will be announced soon.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Menchaca requested a proclamation to recognize WWII Veterans with the Mayor's concurrence; announced that at the San Gabriel Kiwanis Annual Scholarship Dinner 10 $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors were awarded; reported on her attendance at the San Gabriel Legislative Networking Reception at the Grapevine Arbor, a reception to introduce new University of Southern California (USC) President Kim, where she represented San Gabriel and the USC Trojan family, and Bafang Dumpling soft and grand openings; and announced the Community Services Department's first summer concert and viewing of Lilo & Stitch to be held on June 25, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at Vincent Lugo Park.
Vice Mayor Ding reported on his attendance at a VIP reception and grand opening for Bafang Dumpling and the grand opening of Mumoo Cafe, the San Gabriel Farmers' Market, the 9th U.S. Legacy International Art Festival, and a San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership networking reception.
Council Member Herrera Avila reported his attendance at a League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation policy committee virtual meeting and an inspection tour of the state water project in the Central Valley agricultural area hosted by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
Council Member Wu announced a San Gabriel Valley Humane Society community meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, from 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. at the Mission Playhouse; encouraged all to donate blood at upcoming blood drives at the Grapevine Arbor Park on June 24, 2026, from 1 :00 - 6:00 P.M., sponsored by the City of San Gabriel, and San Gabriel Library on June 25, 2026, from 11 :00 AM. - 5:00 P.M.; and commended the San Gabriel Police Department for always showing up to blood donation drives.
Mayor Chan reported on his attendance at the Asian Youth Center foody popup and annual swearing-in gala, Chinese American Elected Officials Annual Awards Dinner, grand opening/ribbon cutting for Mumoo Cafe, a monthly Chinese American Citizens Alliance board meeting dinner, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Mixer, grand opening/ribbon cutting for Bafang Dumpling, and a San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments legislative networking reception at the Grapevine Arbor; invited residents to City's annual Independence Day drone show to be held on July 3, 2026, at Gabrielino High School, and recommended to the public that they read the Declaration of Independence.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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- ---- ERIC L. CHAN, Mayor
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