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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 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 6:33 P.M. on Tuesday, September 1, 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:
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, Assistant City Attorney
Martin Koczanowicz, Community Services Director
Rebecca Perez, Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Fire Chief Steven Wallace, Human Resources/Risk Management
Director Edward Macias, Police Chief Edward Elizalde,
Community Development Director David Sanchez,
Public Works Director Michael Sledd, Acting Finance
Director Linda Tang, 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. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BROADWAY HEALTHCARE CENTER Mayor Chan made the presentation to Broadway Healthcare Center Administrator Rithy Thong.
B. POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION RECOGNITION
Police Chief Elizalde made the presentation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mary Cammarano, resident, spoke in favor of item 4C.
Remote participant Caleb Schimke expressed various concerns about the Flock automated camera system used by the San Gabriel Police Department and other agencies.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, seconded by Council Member Menchaca, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4C 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 August 18, 2026.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved August 7 and 14, 2026, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. GRAPEVINE ARBOR FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY THE SAN GABRIEL HISTORICAL
ASSOCIATION
The City Council approved 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.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. DUMPLING AND BEER FESTIVAL 2026 FUNDING REQUEST FOR EVENT
OPERATOR
Economic Development Manager Karen Ko and Matt De Miglio, C.E.O. of MPD Events made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included a report from the City Council subcommittee of Mayor Chan and Council Member Herrera Avila in favor of the City providing up to $50,000 in financial support for event expenses; sponsorship, name of event, firstyear of operation, and length of event challenges; City staff time freed by having an outside event operator; unlikelihood of the City realizing a refund of monies invested in the event; condition changes since award of the agreement; the proposed funding would improve infrastructure, commercial participation and user experience; with the request-for-proposals process, the terms can be negotiated even after award of agreement; expenses to be covered by additional City investment; and City expenses for the event.
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 8:28 P.M. and reconvened at 8:39 P.M. will all Council Members present.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included making an investment in this event; the importance of sticking to an agreement; benefits to the community MPD Events is bringing to the event, lack of staff capacity, and intangible assets MPD Events will provide.
A motion was made by Council Member Herrera Avila, seconded by Mayor Chan, to 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.
Motion carried by a vote of 3-2 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, CHAN
WU, DING
NONE
NONE
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto expressed appreciation for Council 's patience with the technological glitches during the meeting.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Herrera Avila reported on his attendance at the Dumpling and Beer Fest subcommittee meeting.
Council Member Wu reported on his attendance at a San Gabriel Valley Cities meeting with Taiwanese investors at CalTech, a farewell to Jason Kim of Paris Baguette, Legislative Night hosted by the West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS@, and a Chess Tournament hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Chess Club and Rooklogic at the Grapevine Arbor in support of the San Gabriel Police Officers' Association's annual Breast Cancer Awareness Project.
Council Member Menchaca reported on her attendance at the Oh Sip! grand opening and the West San Gabriel Valley REAL TORS® event; and announced Silent Movies at the Mission Playhouse and the 25th Anniversary of 911 remembrance and tribute ceremony at 6:30 a.m. at San Gabriel Fire Station 51.
Vice Mayor Ding reported on his attendance at a California Contract Cities Association August Board of Directors Meeting, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Taipei Computer Association Matchmaking Workshop, YWCA San Gabriel Valley 2026 Champions of Change Awards Gala, West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS® Legislative Day Meet & Greet, and the Los Angeles Grace Lions Club Installation Ceremony.
Mayor Chan reported on his attendance at a Contract Cities board meeting, monthly combined three Chambers of Commerce (Alhambra, Rosemead, Temple City) networking mixer, YWCA annual fundraising gala, and West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS® Meet & Greet; and invited the community to the 911 Remembrance CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 4 September 1, 2026 I
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Ceremony at Fire Station 51, 1313 S. Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, on September 11, 2026, at 6:30 A.M.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Approved this 15th day of September, 2026:
ERIC L. CHAN, Mayor
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