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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1 S. 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, September 15, 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:
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, 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. NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Chan made the presentation.
B. MOON CAKE FESTIVAL
Mayor Chan made the presentation.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 6:37 P.M. and reconvened at 6:47 P.M. with all Council Members present.
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeffrey Santner, resident, and Caleb Schimke, resident, spoke in favor of Agenda Item 4E and in opposition to Agenda Item 4F.
In response to public comment, City Manager Lazzaretto explained that bike lanes are not part of the Las Tunas project but Public Works is looking longer-term at bike lanes throughout the City; new streetlight placements are for pedestrians and will light the sidewalk area; the through-lanes on Valley Boulevard go through the intersections but the City can try to work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for both sides of the intersections; and the Marshall Street project was cancelled and the funds reprogrammed for other improvements.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 41 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:
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026.
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved August 21 and 27, 2026, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT - AUGUST 2026
The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for August 2026.
D. 2026 CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST CODE BIENNIAL UPDATE - RESOLUTION NO. 26-48
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-48 entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending the City of San Gabriel Conflict-of-Interest Code and Rescinding Resolution No. 24-61." E. AWARD CONTRACT NO. 25-58 FOR THE LAS TUNAS DRIVE STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25-58
TO GREEN GIANT LANDSCAPE, INCORPORATED, FOR THE LAS TUNAS DRIVE
STREETSCAPE/PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $680,600, PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY
The City Council:
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1. Approved the plans and specifications for the Las Tunas Drive Streetscape Enhancement Project (CIP 1-08-33);
2. Awarded Construction Contract No. 25-58 to Green Giant Landscape, Incorporated in the amount of $680,600, plus a 10% construction contingency, for a potential total contract authorization amount of up to $748,660; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Construction Contract No. 25-58 and approve a purchase order in the amount of $680,600, and a separate purchase order for a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $68,060.
F. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENTS WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The City Council:
1. Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to accept $17,400,000 in Measure R funds for the City of San Gabriel's intersection projects on Valley Boulevard at New Avenue (MR5.2.1.04), Del Mar Avenue (MR5.2.1.08) and San Gabriel Boulevard (MR5.2.1.06), and at Mission Drive and Las Tunas Drive (MR5.2.1.05); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU agreements on behalf of the City.
G. RENEWAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUKE'S ROOT
CONTROL, INCORPORATED FOR SEWER LINE ROOT CONTROL SERVICES FOR $116,542.32 PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY
The City Council:
1. Made findings that the purchase is exempt from the City's formal procurement contract procedures as a sole purchase under Section 35.35(C) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Duke's Root Control, Incorporated for sewer line root control services in the amount of $128,196.55 including a 10% contingency; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order for $39,738.24 plus a 10% contingency of $3,973.82 from the Sewer Contractual account 137-800- 01-22-000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in Fiscal Year 2027-28 for $76,804.08 plus a 10% contingency of $7,680.41 from the same account.
H. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE MAILING LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,999.81 PER ISSUE The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing LLC in the amount of $9,999.81 per issue for a one-year period.
I. THREE-YEAR RENEWAL OF RINGCENTRAL RINGEX TELEPHONE SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,275.88
The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a three-year renewal subscription agreement with RingCentral.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. MISSION PLAYHOUSE CENTENNIAL UPDATE AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 26-49 AMENDING FISCAL VEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
Community Services Director Perez and Assistant Community Services Director Matthew Morales-Stevens made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included suggestions for various design elements of the logo, merchandise, promotion, and fundraising; hiring extra staff to work on the centennial project; and uses for the requested funding.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 8:01 P.M. and reconvened at 8:09 P.M. with all Council Memoers present.
Clarifying discussion continued on the benefits of having a non-profit foundation in support of the Playhouse; City fundraising; and sponsorship and programming suggestions.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included suggestions for community involvement and promotional activities.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Herrera Avila, to:
1. Receive and file the report;
2. Allow staff to continue the planning and implementation of the Centennial event series; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 26-49, authorizing the budget appropriation of $30,000 in expenditure and estimated revenue of $31,050 in Mission Playhouse Fund 152.
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 commented on a complimentary online article by Vivian Chan on the Video Games Live Symphony Concert at the Mission Playhouse, and announced San Gabriel's Dumpling and Beer Fest to be held on October 2, 2026, from 6:00 -10:00 P.M.
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9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Menchaca wished all a Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month and requested to agendize an item to have a City gift shop. Council Member Herrera Avila and Mayor Chan supported the request.
Vice Mayor Ding reported on his attendance at a San Gabriel Valley Economic and Workforce Development Committee meeting at West Covina City Hall; Asian Youth Center Press Conference; San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Groundbreaking Ceremony for Glendora Urban Trail Project; San Gabriel Historical Association Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction; Ramona Museum where San Gabriel Fire and Police Departments were honored; 9/11 Remembrance and Tribute Ceremony at San Gabriel Fire Station 51; 2026 The National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan) event; 2026 Rosemead Moon Festival VIP Opening Ceremony; requested a discussion item be agendized for holding a San Gabriel Moon Festival (Mayor Chan and Council Member Herrera Avila agreed); 4C Gallery Opening Ceremony for "Straightforward," A Solo Exhibition; invited all to watch the moon on September 25 on the Mid-Autumn Festival Day, and wished all a Happy Moon Cake Festival Day.
Council Member Wu reported on his attendance at the 9/11 Ceremony at San Gabriel Station 51, and announced the San Gabriel Police Station Open House to be held on October 15, 2026, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Council Member Herrera Avila reported on his attendance at a SGVCOG Energy, Environment and Natural Resource committee meeting; recognized Hispanic Heritage Month and 205 years of Guatemalan independence; and requested an item be agendized to conduct a review of current commissions' structure, recruitment and overall effectiveness, and possible new commissions. Mayor Chan supported the request.
Mayor Chan reported on his attendance at a Chinese American Real Estate Professionals Association dinner in Monterey Park, San Gabriel Historical Association Annual Fundraiser Dinner at the Grapevine Arbor and 25th anniversary ceremony of 9/11 at San Gabriel Fire Station 51; and reminded all of annual San Gabriel Dumpling and Beer Fest to be held on October 2, 2026.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved this 6th day of October, 2026:
ERIC L. CHAN, Mayor
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