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MINUTES OF JULY 7, 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 6:32 P.M. on Tuesday, July 7, 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 Vice Mayor Ding.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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, Community Services Director Rebecca Perez,
Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Finance Director William Kaholokula, Police Chief Edward Elizalde, Community
Development Director David Sanchez, Public Works
Director Michael Sledd, Fire Division Chief Bradley Davis, and Assistant City Clerk Adam Yang.
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. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
Community Services Director Perez made the presentation and Mayor Chan presented the proclamation to Community Services Commissioner Nancy Duong.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT- None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Herrera Avila, seconded by Council Member Menchaca, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A-4I as presented.
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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:
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 19, 2026.
2. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 16, 2026.
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 16, 2026.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved June 4, 11, and 18, 2026, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. ORDINANCES NO. 728 AND NO. 729: AMENDMENT 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) - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
The City Council waived full reading and adopted Ordinances No. 728 and No. 729 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Approving Planning Case No. ZTA25-001, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Housing Development in the Residential Zones," and "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Approving Planning Case No. ZTA26-001, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units," respectively.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF $500,000 GRANT FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26- 33 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO INCREASE
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000
The City Council:
1. Accepted the planning and design grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD);
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with RPOSD;
3. Approved the release of a request for proposals for qualified contractors to develop the construction documents; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 26-33 authorizing the budget adjustment of $500,000.
E. STREETLIGHT REPLACEMENT AT 259 WEST WEDGEWOOD AVENUE [RESOLUTION NO. 26-36]
The City Council:
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1. Approved a purchase in the amount of $26,000 from California Street Lighting for streetlight replacement at 259 West Wedgewood Avenue;
2. Authorized the City Manager to issue the Purchase Order to California Street Lighting for $26,000; and
3. Approved the adoption of Resolution No. 26-36 making the necessary budget adjustments.
F. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83965, A 13-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 327 EAST BROADWAY PLANNING CASE NO.
TMAP22-011
The City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 83965 and authorized its filing with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
G. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BALFOUR BEATTY
INFRASTRUCTURE, INCORPORATED FOR SAN GABRIEL RAILROAD TRENCH MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,000, WHICH INCLUDES A 20% CONTINGENCY [RESOLUTION NO. 26-35]
The City Council:
1. Approved the award of a two-year Professional Services Agreement with Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Incorporated, with the option to extend the Agreement for up to three additional one-year periods, with all future fiscal years subject to an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase order for $90,000, and a potential 20% contingency purchase order of up to $18,000, with future years adjusted by Consumer Price Index; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26-35 authorizing the appropriation adjustment of $48,000 from Proposition C Fund to account 181-800-49-22-542.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 26-34 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-08 AND
ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER AND DECORUM FOR THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC
MEETINGS
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-34 rescinding Resolution No. 25-08 and adopting revised Rules of Order and Decorum for the conduct of public meetings.
I. ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR FISCAL VEAR 2026-2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,160 The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a one-year Professional Services Agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services for an amount not to exceed $200,160 and then reevaluate their services and other opportunities for services in Fiscal Year 2027-2028.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. DRAFT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY - PRESENTATION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 6 July 7, 2026 I
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Finance Director Kaholokula and Willdan Financial Services Managing Principal James Edison made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included a correction that Marshall Park is owned by Garvey School District, not San Gabriel Unified School District; Proposition 13 tax details; development impact fees relieve the burden on the general fund and go to specific funds for specific purposes; the City may reduce the fees for affordable housing; impact fees for residential renovations and Accessory Dwelling Units; calculation methodology; and the effect on development of lowering fees.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included that the impact fee study doesn't account for existing deficiencies; green space opportunities; potential for adding open space fees to commercial development; open space requirements as an element of development agreements; and calculation methodology challenges and options.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO SAN GABRIEL'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 [RESOLUTIONS NO. 26-27, 26-28, 26-29]
Chief City Clerk Clark made the staff presentation.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to adopt the following:
1. Resolution No. 26-27 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026;
2. Resolution No. 26-28 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate, administer, manage and oversee the Election; and
3. Resolution No. 26-29 adopting regulations for candidates' statements.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU, DING, CHAN
NONE
NONE
NONE
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto announced a town hall meeting regarding Athens Services trash fees to be held July 8, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Adult Recreation Center Padillo Room.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Menchaca announced a community meeting to be held on July 11, 2026, from 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. at San Gabriel Public Library, for the public to share ideas and priorities related to a $500,000 grant the City received for Smith Park improvements, and a Youth Leadership Program hosted by the San Gabriel Police Department with an application deadline of Friday, July 10, 2026; thanked the Community Services Department and her Council co-liaison Council Member Wu for CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 6 July 7, 2026 I
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the City's Independence Day celebration; requested consideration for more flags or banners displayed around the City for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day, possibly in conjunction with non-profit fundraisers; and expressed a desire to have events related to the Olympics and other regional events.
Council Member Herrera Avila reported on his attendance at National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Institute, a Dumpling and Beer event subcommittee meeting, and San Gabriel's Independence Day Celebration; and made a request to bring back the Independence Day parade.
Council Member Wu reported on his attendance at 89th Anniversary Commemoration of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident organized by the Joint Chinese University Alumni Association (JCUAA); thanked his City Council colleagues and the San Gabriel Veterans' Memorial Coalition for their efforts on the San Gabriel veterans' memorial project; reported on his attendance at a Scholarship Awards Ceremony hosted by Orange County Chinese American Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a community meeting hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at the Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus Reception in West Covina, 23rd Anniversary Performance presented by the Asian Arts Talents Foundation at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, celebration of Father Eddie's 25th Anniversary of Priesthood at the San Gabriel Mission, a community forum (as a panelist) hosted by United Chinese Americans, an event honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander service members in the City of Monterey Park, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association's celebration of America's 250th anniversary and flag-raising ceremony, and a fundraising gala hosted by the Herald Christian Health Center.
Vice Mayor Ding reported on his attendance at the Marco Polo Bridge Incident Commemoration Ceremony, San Gabriel Employee BBQ, Chiao Tung University Alumni Association of Southern California 9th Beach Volleyball Tournament, a Los Angeles County City Selection Committee meeting, TAWA Gateway Business Grand Opening for Bafang Dumpling, Happy Lamb, Cha Redefine, Tours4Fun, and The Best Shop, San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus Reception, Asian Arts Talent Foundation 23rd Anniversary Dance Festival, United Chinese Americans convention, 4C Gallery art exhibition fundraiser, 9th US Legacy International Art Festival, Jinghai District delegation visit to the Mission Playhouse and City Hall, San Gabriel Independence Day event, and Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Celebrates 250th Birthday of the United States event.
Mayor Chan reported on his attendance at the San Gabriel Women's Foundation Annual Soup and Salad Luncheon, a community informational meeting at the Mission Playhouse regarding San Gabriel Valley Humane Society renovations, TAWA Gateway grand opening/ribbon-cutting for Bafang Dumpling, Happy Lamb, Cha Redefine, Tours4Fun, and The Best Shop, an informational community meeting at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium hosted by LA Fire Justice to support victims of Eaton Fire, a watch party in Pasadena to see a video of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performance at the Hollywood Bowl, San Gabriel Independence Day drone show, and the Herald Christian Health Center Annual Gala at the San Gabriel Hilton.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 P.M.
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Approved this 2pt day of July, 2026:
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ERIC L. CHAN, Mayor
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