City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 1, 2026 1 How to Submit Public Comment
Members of the Public who wish to submit public comment may do so using one of the following methods. Public comment is limited to the time allotted, and comment for agenda items 3 and 4 is combined.
In-Person: Complete a Speaker Card indicating the agenda item number and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Speakers shall be limited to three minutes per person (six minutes if using an interpreter) per item. At the Mayor’s discretion, the time limit may be shortened to allow all speakers to address the City Council. Please note that interactions between the City Council, City staff, and the public during meetings are subject to the City’s Rules of Decorum.
Website: Electronic submission of Public Comment is available via the online public comment form at Public Comment. Public Comment submitted electronically by 4:00 P.M. on the meeting day will be forwarded to the City Council before the meeting for their consideration, but will not be read during the meeting. Comments submitted after 4:00 P.M. will be forwarded to Council but may not be received before the meeting.
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CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 1, 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 Ávila
Council Member
Denise Menchaca
Council Member
John Wu
Council Member
Amended 8/31/2026
Item 7A - Attachments B and C
Added
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY: Council Member Wu
• ROLL CALL
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BROADWAY HEALTHCARE CENTER B. POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION RECOGNITION
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
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 1, 2026 3 The minutes are a record of the official actions taken at the City Council meeting.
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.
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.
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. GRAPEVINE ARBOR FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY THE SAN GABRIEL
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
The San Gabriel Historical Association is planning their annual fundraiser to aid in the preservation, maintenance and hospitality of the Museum and Hayes House. The event is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at the Grapevine Arbor and is a private, invitation-only event. They are requesting a waiver of rental fees.
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 the fee waiver of the Grapevine Arbor building rental fees in the amount of $480 for the San Gabriel Historical Association’s event on September 10, 2026.
5. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 1, 2026 4
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. DUMPLING AND BEER FESTIVAL 2026 FUNDING REQUEST FOR 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 to 7,000 visitors and this number continues to grow. This report provides a summary of the Event Operators request for financial assistance to better support the production and execution of the 11th Dumpling and Beer Fest.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
With the recommendation of the Dumpling and Beer Fest Subcommittee, staff presents the following options for the City Council consideration:
1. Make no changes to the current agreement (in-kind support only); or
2. Review and approve $30,000 in financial support, amend the Professional Service Agreement with MPD Events accordingly, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended Agreement; or
3. Review and approve $50,000 in financial support, amend the Professional Service Agreement with MPD Events accordingly, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended Agreement.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 1, 2026 5 The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Materials Available for Inspection. You may view agenda items online at www.sangabrielcity.com/agendacenter, or in person at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Materials related to an item on this Agenda, submitted to the City Council after distribution of the Agenda packet, will be posted on the City website.
Persons with Disabilities. Upon request, this Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Persons requesting a Translator. Any person requesting translation for the meeting must notify the City Clerk Department at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.
English
Translation Services. Upon request, the agenda and any public hearing notice for a project may be translated in either Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Please direct such a request for translation to the City Clerk Department by emailing [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Chinese (Traditional)
翻譯服務。根據要求，項目的議程和任何公開聽證會通知可以翻譯成中文、西班牙文或越
南文。請至少在會議開始前 48 小時發送電子郵件至 [email protected] 將此類翻譯 請求發送至市文員部。
Chinese (Simplified)
翻译服务。根据要求，项目的议程和任何公开听证会通知可以翻译成中文、西班牙文或越
南文。请至少在会议开始前 48 小时发送电子邮件至 [email protected] 将此类翻译 请求发送至市文员部。
Vietnamese
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Spanish
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 1, 2026 6 Servicios de traducción. Previa solicitud, la agenda y cualquier aviso de audiencia pública para un proyecto pueden traducirse al chino, español o vietnamita. Dirija dicha solicitud de traducción al Departamento del Secretario Municipal enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected] al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
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