San Gabriel public meetings in 2025

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed. Inquiries can be directed to Assistant Community Development Director Samantha Tewasart.

• Meeting cancellation notice

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting ordinances regarding affordable residential development in C-1 and C-3 zones and the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes. The body will also review several service contracts and a police department grant.

• Ordinance No. 725: Amending zoning code for affordable residential development in C-1 and C-3 districts
• Ordinance No. 726: Adoption of 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
• Contract No. 25-12: $313,495 for Yunex, LLC for video detection and CCTV installation at 15 intersections
• Professional Services Agreement: $5,375 per month for graffiti removal services from Woods Maintenance Services, Inc.
• Resolution No. 25-48: Acceptance of $50,000 State Homeland Security Program grant for the Police Department

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included the award of a $284,995 construction contract to Yunex LLC for a video detection/CCTV system at traffic‑signal intersections, and adopted Ordinance 725 changing zoning to allow by‑right affordable housing in C‑1 and C‑3 districts. It also adopted Ordinance 726 adopting the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes, accepted a $50,000 State Homeland Security Program grant, allocated FY 2026‑27 CDBG funds, and approved a three‑year Economic Development Action Plan. All items were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4H (5‑0)
• Awarded Construction Contract No. 25‑12 to Yunex LLC for CCTV installation ($284,995 plus 10% contingency) (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 725 amending zoning for by‑right affordable housing in C‑1 and C‑3 zones (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 726 adopting 2025 California Building and Fire Codes (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑48 accepting $50,000 State Homeland Security Program grant (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑52 allocating FY 2026‑27 CDBG funds and carrying over unspent FY 2025‑26 funds (5‑0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Woods Maintenance Services for graffiti removal up to $5,375 per month (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑49 approving the three‑year Economic Development Action Plan (5‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss one case of anticipated litigation in closed session. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Closed session for anticipated litigation
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
• City Hall located at 425 South Mission Drive
• Meeting materials available online

Mayor Denise Menchaca called a special City Council meeting to order at 5:36 PM on December 16, 2025 in City Hall. A closed‑session conference with legal counsel was held, attended by council members and staff. The minutes state there was no reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from a September meeting and announce future hearing dates. The commission will also enter a closed session to hear a public employee disciplinary appeal.

• Approval of minutes from the September 29, 2025 Special Meeting
• Closed session to hear public employee disciplinary appeal pursuant to Government Code § 54957
• Announcement of future hearing dates between January 27 and April 15, 2026

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The San Gabriel Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission’s special meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. Residents with questions may contact Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Samantha Tewasart for inquiries.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The regular San Gabriel City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. A special meeting will be held on the same date at 7:30 PM. The next regularly‑scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, a material demands report, and a development impact fee compliance report, all with no fiscal impact. Council members will vote on Resolution No. 25‑54 to accept a $130,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant for the Police Department and adjust the revenue and expenditure budgets accordingly. The meeting also includes authorizations for contracts: background‑check services with RCS Investigations and JBank (funded $55,300), a $38,335 cybersecurity subscription with Darktrace, and a five‑year tree‑maintenance agreement with North Star Land Care funded $71,524 (partial‑year) and $143,048 annually.

• Adopt Resolution No. 25‑54 to accept a $130,000 STEP grant for the San Gabriel Police Department.
• Approve contract with RCS Investigations and Consulting LLC and JBank Enterprise for background and internal affairs checks (funded $55,300).
• Approve $38,335 Darktrace cybersecurity subscription agreement for citywide protection.
• Approve five‑year professional services agreement with North Star Land Care for citywide tree maintenance ($71,524 partial‑year funding, $143,048 annual amount).
• Receive and file FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget update (no fiscal impact).

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar items (4A‑4H) with a 5‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 25‑54 to accept a $130,000 selective traffic enforcement grant and increased the police budget accordingly. The Council also authorized contracts for police background investigations, a $38,335 cybersecurity subscription with Darktrace, and a five‑year tree‑maintenance agreement with North Star Land Care, including a $71,524 purchase order.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4H (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑54, accepting $130,000 STEP grant
• Authorized contract with RCS Investigations and JBank for police background/internal affairs investigations
• Authorized $38,335 cybersecurity subscription agreement with Darktrace
• Authorized five‑year tree maintenance agreement with North Star Land Care; issued $71,524 purchase order

Community Service Commission

The Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the November 3 and November 13 meetings. It will receive and file a discussion item introducing new youth ambassadors Jiayi Fang and Amy Lopez. Staff will update the commission on upcoming holiday events and recap the Dia de Los Muertos program, and will discuss the resident survey workplan.

• Approval of minutes for the November 3, 2025 regular meeting and the November 13, 2025 special meeting
• Introduction of new youth ambassadors Jiayi Fang and Amy Lopez
• Events and programs updates: Holiday Tree Lighting reminder and Dia de Los Muertos recap
• Discussion of workplan focusing on the resident survey
• Public comment period (open to residents)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items and several substantive actions, including a salary‑schedule amendment for part‑time staff, an ordinance adjusting council member compensation, a $545,844 police vehicle lease‑purchase, and the acceptance of a $4,400 donation and a state grant for the Gabrielino Tongva Tribal Center. A public hearing will also introduce a zoning amendment for affordable residential development in C‑1 and C‑3 zones.

• Resolution No. 25‑51: amend salary schedule for part‑time limited‑service positions, adding $7,710 General Fund appropriation
• Ordinance No. 724: raise City Council member compensation to $1,275 per month, costing $22,878 annually
• Police Department 36‑month lease‑purchase of 11 vehicles, not to exceed $545,844.24
• Accept $4,400 donation from Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society and adopt Resolution No. 25‑44 to appropriate the funds
• Accept grant from Assemblymember Fong’s office, approve agreement with Gabrielino Tongva Tribal Center, and adopt Resolution No. 25‑53

The council approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4H, adopted Resolution 25‑51 to raise part‑time staff salaries, and authorized a police lease‑purchase of up to $181,948 for vehicles. It accepted a $4,400 donation and a grant from Assemblymember Fang’s office, and adopted Ordinance 724 adjusting council member compensation. The council waived full readings and introduced Ordinance 725 on zoning and Ordinance 726 adopting the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes, scheduling second readings for the next meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4H (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑51 increasing part‑time staff salary ranges and appropriating $7,710 general fund and $6,660 special funds
• Adopted Ordinance 724 adjusting council member compensation per Senate Bill 329
• Authorized lease‑purchase of police vehicles up to $181,948
• Accepted $4,400 donation from Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society and adopted Resolution 25‑44 for budget adjustment
• Accepted grant from Assemblymember Fang’s office, approved agreement with Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Center, and adopted Resolution 25‑53 rescinding Resolution 24‑16
• Waived full reading and introduced Ordinance 725 (zoning) by title only, scheduling second reading (5‑0)
• Waived full reading and introduced Ordinance 726 adopting 2025 California Building and Fire Codes, scheduling second reading (5‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council considered a consent calendar item to accept a $4,400 donation from the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society. The donation is earmarked for the Silent Sundays series and would increase the Mission Playhouse Special Events Fund appropriation by the same amount. The council adopted Resolution No. 25-44 to amend the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget accordingly. The resolution was approved and passed on November 18, 2025.

• Accept $4,400 donation from Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society
• Amend FY 2025‑2026 budget to increase Mission Playhouse Special Events Fund by $4,400
• Allocate funds for organist fees for the Silent Sundays series

Community Service Commission

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission will interview youth applicants and choose two youth ambassadors to serve a six‑month term. This is the sole discussion item on the agenda; the remaining items are routine procedural matters such as agenda approval and public comment. Staff recommends conducting the interviews and making the selections.

• Interview youth applicants and select two youth ambassadors for a six‑month term

The commission interviewed youth applicants and voted to appoint Jiayi Fang and Amy Lopez to the Youth Ambassador program. Commissioner Cabot moved, Chair Barrantes seconded, and the motion passed with four votes in favor and one commissioner absent. The agenda order was also approved unanimously.

• Selected Jiayi Fang and Amy Lopez as Youth Ambassadors (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved agenda order (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The San Gabriel Planning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications. One proposes a secondhand retail store at 323 North San Marino Avenue (CUP25-011). The other seeks an off‑site beer and wine sales license at 704 West Las Tunas Drive #6 (CUP25-012). The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the July 14 and October 13, 2025 meetings.

• Approve minutes from the July 14, 2025 and October 13, 2025 Planning Commission meetings
• Conditional Use Permit CUP25-011: secondhand retail store at 323 North San Marino Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit CUP25-012: off‑site sale of beer and wine (Type 20 ABC license) at 704 West Las Tunas Drive #6

The commission approved the minutes from the July 14 and October 13, 2025 meetings by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a conditional use permit for a secondhand retail store at 323 North San Marino Avenue (CUP25‑011) with a 3‑0 vote. Additionally, the commission approved a conditional use permit for off‑site beer and wine sales at 704 West Las Tunas Drive #6 (CUP25‑012) by a 3‑0 vote. All votes had two members absent.

• Approved July 14 and Oct 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved CUP25‑011 conditional use permit for 323 North San Marino Ave (3‑0)
• Approved CUP25‑012 conditional use permit for 704 West Las Tunas Drive #6 (3‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission Special Meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 15, 2025.

• Cancelled Special Meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The special San Gabriel City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM was cancelled. The regularly scheduled council meeting will take place that same day at 6:30 PM. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will consider routine approvals such as material demands and the 2026 meeting schedule, and will take action on two major items: awarding a $779,305 sewer rehabilitation contract on San Gabriel Boulevard and introducing Ordinance No. 724 to increase council member compensation with two salary options. The council will also consider a partial fee waiver for the Olympia Philharmonic Society's youth concert at the Mission Playhouse.

• Award Construction Contract No. 25‑09 to Southwest Pipeline & Trenchless for the San Gabriel Boulevard Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $779,305 plus a 10% contingency; purchase order $857,235.50
• Partial fee waiver for Olympia Philharmonic Society, reducing the Mission Playhouse rental fee from $6,659.50 to $3,784.50 (city subsidy $2,150)
• Ordinance No. 724 to amend council compensation, proposing either $1,275 per month (Option 1) or $1,608.66 per month (Option 2A) for each member
• Approval of the most recent material demands from the Finance Department
• Approval of the 2026 City Council meeting schedule

The council adopted the consent calendar items, including approval of the San Gabriel Boulevard Sewer Rehabilitation contract with Southwest Pipeline & Trenchless Corporation and a $2,150 fee waiver for the Mission Playhouse. It also approved the 2026 council meeting schedule and material demands for October expenditures. Additionally, the council introduced Ordinance No. 724 to increase council member compensation to $1,275 per month, waiving further readings and scheduling a second reading at the next meeting.

• Approved San Gabriel Boulevard Sewer Rehabilitation contract and $857,235.50 purchase order (5-0)
• Approved partial $2,150 rental fee waiver for San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (5-0)
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved October material demands for city expenditures (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 724 to raise council salaries to $1,275/month (4-1)
• Waived full reading of Ordinance No. 724 and scheduled second reading (4-1)

Community Service Commission

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the October 6 and October 15 meetings. Staff will provide updates on recent events and programs such as Kids Paint Nite, Silent Disco, and adaptive swim classes. Commissioners will discuss the current workplan and consider adding, removing, or amending items. No public comments were submitted for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025 regular meeting and the October 15, 2025 special meeting
• Events and programs updates (e.g., Kids Paint Nite, Silent Disco, adaptive swim class)
• Discussion of the Community Services workplan and potential amendments
• Commissioner reports on recent cultural outings (San Gabriel Valley Symphony, park movie)
• Public comment period – no comments received

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission approved the agenda order for the November 3 meeting. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings for three planning cases involving mixed-use and residential developments. The body will review requests for a time extension, a site plan review, and a precise plan of design.

• Time extension for mixed-use development (94 units, 13,127 sq ft commercial) at 1975-1985 S. Del Mar Avenue and 116 Glendon Way
• Site Plan Review for a two-story single-family residence at 301 East Sunset Avenue (recommended for denial)
• Precise Plan of Design for a mixed-use development at 1105 E. Valley Boulevard
• Introduction of Community Development Director David Sanchez

The commission approved the consent calendar minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting (3‑0). It voted to grant a two‑year time extension for the mixed‑use development at 1975‑1985 South Del Mar Avenue and 116 Glendon Way (3‑0). The commission also moved to continue the review of the 301 East Sunset single‑family residence application, postponing a final decision (3‑0).

• Approved consent calendar minutes from Sep 22 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved two‑year time extension for PPD25‑009 mixed‑use project (3‑0)
• Continued review of 301 East Sunset site plan (motion to continue, 3‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting ordinances for mixed-use projects on South San Gabriel Boulevard and ratifying a two-year agreement with the San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association. The body will also review budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and a temporary street closure for a block party.

• Ordinance No. 723: Mixed-use development (Rubio Village) at 201-217 South San Gabriel Boulevard
• Ordinance No. 722: Development agreement extension for mixed-use project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard
• Resolution No. 25-41: Firefighters’ Association MOU (July 2025-June 2027) with total cost impact of $1,459,241
• Resolution No. 25-47: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 year-end appropriation adjustments
• Resolution No. 25-45: Temporary street closure of 800 block of Commercial Avenue on November 8, 2025

The San Gabriel City Council approved a series of items including salary and benefit changes for employees, several budget and administrative resolutions, and two mixed-use development ordinances. It also authorized a temporary street closure on Commercial Avenue and ratified a new firefighters' agreement. Finally, the council approved a professional services contract for ballot‑measure polling.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4J (employee salary and benefit changes) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑47 approving FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑46 authorizing examination of sales and use tax records
• Adopted Ordinance No. 723 approving mixed‑use development at 201‑217 S. San Gabriel Blvd (second reading, waived)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 722 extending development agreement for mixed‑use project at 220 S. San Gabriel Blvd (second reading, waived)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑45 authorizing temporary street closure on 800 block of Commercial Ave on Nov 8, 2025, 12:00‑17:00
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑41 ratifying MOU with San Gabriel Firefighters Association and funding increases
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Lew Edwards Group and FM3 Research for ballot‑measure polling – vote 5‑0

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct a closed-session conference with labor negotiators. The discussion involves several employee organizations and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association
• Closed session conference regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session conference regarding San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session conference regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session conference regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The special council meeting on October 21, 2025 included a closed‑session labor negotiation conference, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 P.M.

Community Service Commission

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission will meet on October 15, 2025. The agenda includes a focus group discussion, facilitated by Arts Consulting Group, to develop a strategic plan for the Mission Playhouse. Staff recommends the commission actively engage with the group. No other actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Focus group discussion with Arts Consulting Group to develop a Mission Playhouse strategic plan

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission approved the agenda order for the special meeting. No public comments were received. The commissioners discussed the Mission Playhouse strategic plan but took no formal action on it. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved agenda order

Planning Commission

The San Gabriel Planning Commission will introduce Community Development Director David Sanchez, hold a public comment period, and consider two agenda items. One item is a tentative tract map and density bonus for a 65‑unit mixed‑use condominium subdivision at 1105 E. Valley Boulevard. The other item is a zone text amendment (ZTA25‑002) to update use‑by‑right definitions and affordable residential development provisions in C‑1 and C‑3 zones.

• Introduction of Community Development Director David Sanchez
• Public hearing – Tentative Tract Map No. TMAP22‑014 and density bonus for a 65‑unit mixed‑use condominium at 1105 E. Valley Boulevard
• Public hearing – Zone Text Amendment ZTA25‑002 to amend Chapter 153 for use‑by‑right definition and affordable residential development in C‑1 and C‑3 zones
• Consent calendar – none
• Comments from the Planning Manager

The commission first rejected a motion to approve the 65‑unit condominium tract map (2‑aye, 3‑no) and then approved it on a second motion conditioned on receiving a soils report within one week (3‑aye, 2‑no). The Zone Text Amendment ZTA25‑002 to adopt state‑law affordable‑housing language was approved unanimously (5‑aye, 0‑no). Both actions were recorded as official votes of the San Gabriel Planning Commission.

• Rejected initial approval of 65‑unit condo tract map (2‑aye, 3‑no)
• Approved 65‑unit condo tract map with soils‑report condition (3‑aye, 2‑no)
• Approved Zone Text Amendment ZTA25‑002 to amend zoning code (5‑aye, 0‑no)

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission will hold a workshop to discuss properties and processes following the approval of the Survey Report Phase 2. The body will also appoint two members to a focus group for the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse strategic plan.

• Workshop on properties, programs, and roles following the Survey Report Phase 2
• Appointment of two commission members to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Strategic Planning and Community Engagement Focus Group

The commission selected Chair Senya Lubisich and Commissioner Urena to serve as HPCRC representatives for upcoming Community Services focus group meetings. No formal vote was recorded; the appointment was made by consensus. The meeting also included discussion of the Mills Act application process and related fees, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Appointed Chair Senya Lubisich as HPCRC representative for Community Services focus group (consensus, no vote)
• Appointed Commissioner Urena as HPCRC representative for Community Services focus group (consensus, no vote)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City of San Gabriel is reviewing responses to environmental comments regarding the 2.9-acre mixed-use Rubio Village Project. The discussion focuses on whether the project site provides critical habitat for special-status bird and bat species.

• Rubio Village Mixed-Use Project at 201-205 South San Gabriel Boulevard
• Biological Resources Assessment Report dated August 27, 2025
• Proposed mitigation measure BIO-1 for nesting bird protection
• Review of comments from Supporter’s Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The council will consider a public hearing to repeal and re‑adopt a Planned Development Overlay Zone and adopt Ordinance No. 723 for a mixed‑use project at 201‑217 South San Gabriel Boulevard. It will also discuss Ordinance No. 722 to extend the development agreement for the project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard. Additional agenda items include approval of a new janitorial contract for the Police Department ($30,684) and renewal of the crossing‑guard services contract with All City Management Services ($193,017.60).

• Janitorial contract with Jan Pro Commercial Cleaning for the Police Department – $30,684 annually
• Crossing‑guard services contract renewal with All City Management Services – up to $193,017.60 for FY 2025‑2026
• Public hearing to repeal/re‑adopt PD overlay and adopt Ordinance No. 723 for 201‑217 S. San Gabriel Blvd mixed‑use project
• Ordinance No. 722 to extend the development agreement for 220 S. San Gabriel Blvd mixed‑use project
• Material demands from the Finance Department (no dollar amount specified)

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-39 and Ordinance No. 723, amending the planning overlay, development agreement, and tentative tract map for a mixed‑use project at 201‑217 South San Gabriel Boulevard. It also approved Ordinance No. 722 extending a development agreement for a mixed‑use project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard. In addition, the council authorized a new janitorial contract for the Police Department and renewed the crossing‑guard services contract, and adopted a special‑assessment resolution for 573 West Broadway.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4D (4‑0‑0‑7)
• Authorized Janitorial contract $30,684 for Police Department ($2,557/month) (4‑0‑0‑7)
• Authorized crossing‑guard services contract up to $193,018 for FY 2025‑2026 (4‑0‑0‑7)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑39 and Ordinance No. 723 for mixed‑use development at 201‑217 South San Gabriel Blvd (4‑0‑0‑7)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 722 extending development agreement for 220 South San Gabriel Blvd (4‑0‑0‑7)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑40 directing recorded judgment as special assessment for 573 West Broadway (4‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 City Council meetings (4‑0‑0‑7)
• Approved material demands for September 5, 12, and 18, 2025 (4‑0‑0‑7)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will meet in a special session on October 7, 2025. After public comment, the council will hold a closed‑session to confer with legal counsel on two pending lawsuits: City of San Gabriel v. Charles Kwang and Supporters Alliance v. City of San Gabriel. The council will also meet with a labor negotiator regarding collective‑bargaining issues with the police and fire employee associations. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on the City of San Gabriel v. Charles Kwang lawsuit
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on the Supporters Alliance v. City of San Gabriel lawsuit
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator on negotiations with the San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association, Police Management Group, Firefighters’ Association, Fire Management Group, and unrepresented employees

The special City Council meeting on October 7, 2025 was held in Conference Room A at City Hall. The council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations. No reportable actions or decisions were recorded.

Community Service Commission

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive updates on recent events and programs, including the summer camp, after‑school program, youth sports, and Kid’s Paint Night. They will then discuss the commission workplan, reviewing the community survey and youth ambassador program and considering additions or removals. A public comment period is also scheduled.

• Approval of July 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Events and programs updates (summer camp, after‑school program, youth sports, Kid’s Paint Night)
• Discussion of workplan – review of community survey and youth ambassador program
• Public comment opportunity for residents
• Commissioner reports and staff comments (no decisions recorded)

The Community Services Commission approved the agenda order for the meeting. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 7, 2025 meeting by a vote of 4-0-0-1. No public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (4-0-0-1)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and set future hearing dates. The meeting includes a closed session to hear a public employee disciplinary appeal.

• Closed session for public employee disciplinary appeal
• Approval of August 12, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Scheduling of hearings for November 5 and December 15, 2025

The commission approved the agenda order as presented. A motion to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2025 special meeting passed with a 4‑0 vote. Future hearing dates were announced for November 5 and December 15, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will consider approving a Site Plan Review for a new two-story single-family residence at 514 N. Alahmar Street. The meeting will also include a public comment period and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting
• Public Hearing: 514 N. Alahmar Street (Site Plan Review for new two-story single-family residence)

The Design Review Commission approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No vote or final decision was recorded for the site‑plan review of 514 N. Alahmar Street; the commission only discussed conditions and asked questions. The meeting therefore concluded with only the procedural approval of the prior minutes.

• Approved August 25, 2025 Design Review Commission minutes (3-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will consider approving two police labor agreements, a $749,000 funding agreement for a streetscape project, and a police recording system purchase. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes and a fireworks permit.

• Approval of police salary agreements with POA and PMG
• Authorization for Las Tunas Drive Streetscape Enhancement Project funding
• Approval of Police Department recording system purchase
• Approval of fireworks display permit for Gabrielino High School
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes

The San Gabriel City Council approved the amended and restated call for projects and earmark funding agreement with LACMTA for the Las Tunas Drive streetscape enhancement, authorizing the mayor and city manager to execute the agreement. The council also adopted a higher transient occupancy tax rate, authorized early payoff of a police vehicle loan, ratified police labor agreements, and approved a $43,660 purchase for a police communications system.

• Approved Las Tunas Drive streetscape enhancement project ($749,000) and authorized execution of the agreement
• Adopted Ordinance No. 721 raising the transient occupancy tax from 10% to 12%
• Authorized early payoff of San Gabriel Police Vehicle Loan (~$117,186.75)
• Ratified two‑year MOU with San Gabriel Police Officers' Association and increased police salary funding
• Ratified two‑year MOU with San Gabriel Police Management Group and increased police salary funding
• Authorized purchase of police communications recording solution from Goserco, Inc. ($43,660.07)
• Approved fireworks display permit for Gabrielino High School on Oct. 24, 2025
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4J (including Item 4F) by a 5‑0 vote

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct interviews to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission. The council is requested to appoint a member to a term ending May 31, 2027.

• Interviews and appointment for Planning Commission vacancy (term ending May 31, 2027)

At a special council meeting on September 16, 2025, the council interviewed three applicants for a Planning Commission vacancy. A motion was made and seconded to appoint Danny Tang to the commission for the unexpired term ending May 30, 2027. The motion carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:57 P.M.

• Appointed Danny Tang to the Planning Commission (unexpired term ending May 30, 2027) – vote 5-0

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct a closed-door conference with labor negotiators. This session involves discussions regarding several city employee organizations.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council met in a special session on September 16, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. and adjourned at 6:27 p.m. No reportable actions were taken during the closed‑session labor negotiation conference.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will discuss the Las Tunas Streetscape/Pedestrian Enhancement Project. The project covers the West Entry from Alhambra Wash to Bridge Street and Las Tunas Drive from Alhambra Wash to Muscatel Avenue. Planned improvements include landscaped medians, a gateway entry sign, street trees, benches, trash receptacles, and solar pedestrian lights.

• Landscaped medians and five median street trees at the West Entry
• Gateway entry sign at the West Entry
• Street furniture such as benches and trash receptacles along Las Tunas Drive
• Solar pedestrian lights and additional street trees along Las Tunas Drive
• Other West Entry improvements as shown in Insets A

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The San Gabriel Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. For inquiries, contact Acting Community Development Director Samantha Tewasart at (626) 308‑2806 or [email protected].

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2025, at the same time.

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings for two development projects. The body will consider approving a commercial exterior remodel and a five-unit residential project.

• Public hearing for exterior remodel and Master Sign Program at 250 W. Valley Boulevard
• Public hearing for a five-unit residential development at 238 S. San Marino Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the July 28 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the Precise Plan of Design and Master Sign Program for 250 W Valley Boulevard (PPD23‑012) with conditions, also by a 4‑0 vote. Finally, it approved the Precise Plan of Design for 238 S San Marino Avenue (PPD23‑010) with conditions, again by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 250 W. Valley Blvd Precise Plan with conditions (4-0)
• Approved 238 S. San Marino Ave Precise Plan with conditions (4-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chamber (425 South Mission Drive). The meeting includes routine approvals, presentations, and public comment procedures. Key decisions include setting the 2025-2026 retirement levy rate, approving a $724,011.75 purchase of traffic-signal camera systems, and considering fee waivers for nonprofit events.

• Resolution to set 14-cent retirement levy per $100 assessed value, generating $10.49M for FY 2025-26
• Purchase of 142 video detection camera systems for 36 intersections from Iteris, Inc. for $724,011.75 using Measure R funds
• Waiver of $530 rental fee for San Gabriel Historical Association’s Grapevine Arbor fundraiser
• Waiver of $4,025 in facility fees for United Charity Foundation’s Children’s Holiday Program at Mission Playhouse
• Donation of surplus 2002 Pierce Quantum Fire Engine to Glendale Community College Fire Academy

The San Gabriel City Council approved a $724,011.75 purchase of video detection camera systems for traffic‑signalized intersections, set the 2025‑2026 retirement levy tax rate at 14 cents per $100 assessed value, and upheld a $19,107.75 transient occupancy tax liability for Champion Motel. The council also adopted the Phase 2 Historic Resources Survey Report, introduced Ordinance 721 to amend the transient occupancy tax code, and authorized multi‑year IT service contracts and related server purchases.

• Approved purchase of video detection camera systems $724,011.75 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑32 setting retirement levy tax rate 14¢ per $100 valuation (5‑0)
• Upheld Champion Motel transient occupancy tax liability $19,107.75 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑35 approving Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2 (5‑0)
• Waived full reading and introduced Ordinance 721 amending the Transient Occupancy Tax (5‑0)
• Authorized five‑year agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc., three‑year agreement with Peregrine, and server purchase up to $45,000 (5‑0)
• Granted fee waivers: $530 facility rental for Historical Association and $4,025 for United Charity Foundation event (5‑0)
• Approved three‑year software license with Blazestack, Inc. for $13,241.00 (5‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this session.

The council held a special meeting with closed‑session discussions on existing litigation and labor negotiations, but no reportable actions were taken.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet in a special session to conduct a closed-session hearing regarding a public employee disciplinary appeal. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting and discuss future hearing dates.

• Closed session hearing for public employee disciplinary appeal
• Approval of July 16, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of future hearing dates

The Civil Service Commission approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes of the July 16, 2025 special meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The closed‑session hearing resulted in no reportable action. Commissioners discussed future hearing dates and will coordinate scheduling with Human Resources.

• Approved agenda order
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Closed session: no reportable action

Planning Commission

The San Gabriel Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for September 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

Community Service Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission will review a final draft of the Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2. The body may recommend that the City Council approve the report, which was updated by consultant Architectural Resources Group (ARG) based on previous public and commission comments.

• Recommendation for City Council approval of the Draft Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2
• Approval of minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan 29, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend the Draft Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2 for City Council approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 29, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Draft Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2 to City Council (5-0)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings to consider approving site plans and design plans for four residential projects. These include three single-family homes and one multi-unit development.

• Site Plan Review for a two-story single-family home and three-car garage at 514 N. Alahmar Street
• Precise Plan of Design for a five-unit residential development at 1522 Stevens Avenue
• Site Plan Review for a two-story single-family home and garage at 1133 Palm Avenue
• Site Plan Review for a two-story single-family home and garage at 409 Pearl Street

The commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 Design Review Commission meeting by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were formally decided; the hearing on the 514 N. Alahmar Street site‑plan continued with discussion but no vote recorded.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The special meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for July 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and hold a closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to hear a public employee disciplinary appeal.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 Special Civil Service Commission Meeting minutes
• Closed session to hear public employee disciplinary appeal pursuant to Government Code § 54957

The Civil Service Commission approved the agenda order as presented. It then approved the minutes of the June 10, 2025 special meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The closed‑session hearing produced no reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 P.M.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a professional services agreement for a police facility assessment and a potential grant for Smith Park. The body is also reviewing a partnership for the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse and a General Plan update.

• Contract with Griffin Structures for police facility space needs assessment for $127,000 plus 10% contingency
• Grant application for Land and Water Conservation Fund to renovate Smith Park Pool and replace a playground
• Adoption of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update (Resolution No. 25-30)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Bridging the Gap for San Gabriel Valley Symphony use of the Mission Playhouse
• Discussion of Request for Proposal responses for a General Plan update

The council approved the consent calendar items, which included adoption of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan and a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application. It authorized a $127,000 professional services agreement with Griffin Structures for a police facility space‑needs assessment. Two members were appointed to a sub‑committee to interview firms for the General Plan update. A memorandum of understanding with Arts Bridging the Gap for the San Gabriel Valley Symphony at the Mission Playhouse was also approved. All motions passed unanimously 5‑0.

• Approved consent calendar items 4A‑4E (including sewer plan update) (5‑0)
• Approved $127,000 professional services agreement with Griffin Structures + 10% contingency (5‑0)
• Appointed Vice Mayor Chan and Council Member Herrera Avila to sub‑committee for General Plan RFP (5‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Bridging the Gap for San Gabriel Valley Symphony (5‑0)
• Approved agenda order (by Mayor Menchaca) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 special and regular meetings (5‑0)
• Approved material demands for June 20, 23, 27, 2025 (5‑0)
• Received and filed June 2025 cash and investment report (5‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The body will meet with labor negotiators regarding several employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council held a special meeting on July 15, 2025, called to order at 5:31 P.M. and adjourned at 6:07 P.M. A closed‑session conference with labor negotiators was conducted, but the minutes note there was no reportable action. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for local businesses and a church. The body is also considering a citywide zone text amendment to align residential housing development with state law.

• Zone Text Amendment (ZTA25-001) to amend Chapter 153 of the Municipal Code regarding housing development in residential zones
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-008) for an arcade business at 735 E. Valley Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-015) for a church at 222 Winchester Place
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-007) to add auto repair services at 132 W. Las Tunas Drive
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The commission approved the June 9, 2025 minutes, elected Vice‑Chair Krappman as Chair and Commissioner McMorris as Vice‑Chair, and voted 4‑0 to approve conditional use permits for an arcade at 735 E. Valley Blvd, a church at 222 Winchester Place, and an auto‑repair shop at 132 W. Las Tunas Drive.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑0‑1)
• Elected Vice‑Chair Krappman as Chair (4‑0‑0‑0)
• Elected Commissioner McMorris as Vice‑Chair (4‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for arcade at 735 E. Valley Blvd (4‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for church at 222 Winchester Place (4‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment for auto‑repair shop at 132 W. Las Tunas Drive (4‑0‑0‑0)

Community Service Commission

The Community Services Commission will consider a staff recommendation to cancel the August 4, 2025 meeting. The body will also review the commission workplan for potential amendments and receive updates on events and programs.

• Discussion on cancelling the August 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Review and potential amendment of the commission workplan
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on events and programs

The commission approved the agenda order and the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. A motion to cancel the August and September meetings and resume in October was approved. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-0-1)
• Cancelled August and September meetings, resume October (vote 4-0-0-1)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will meet with labor negotiators regarding several employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The council met on July 1, 2025 at City Hall. A closed‑session conference with labor negotiators was held, but no reportable action resulted. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 P.M.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to update vendor and admission fees for the Dumpling and Beer Festival. The body will also consider an agreement with the Asian Youth Center for the 2025 festival and approve fire department supply orders.

• Public hearing to amend the City Fee Schedule for Dumpling and Beer Festival vendor and admission fees
• Proposed agreement with Asian Youth Center for the 2025 Dumpling and Beer Festival
• Open purchase order of up to $84,210 for Life Assist, Inc. (EMS Supplies)
• Open purchase order of up to $65,000 for Municipal Emergency Services (PPE)

The council approved the agreement with the Asian Youth Center to hold the 2025 Dumpling and Beer Festival and authorized the City Manager to execute it (4-0-1). It also amended the city fee schedule for the festival, setting early‑bird, general, day‑of, and designated‑driver fees (5-0). Additionally, the consent calendar items—including approval of prior meeting minutes, material demands, and open purchase orders for $88,000 and $65,000—were approved (5-0).

• Approved agreement with Asian Youth Center for 2025 Dumpling & Beer Festival (4-0-1 abstain Herrera Avila)
• Amended city fee schedule for Dumpling & Beer Festival: Early Bird $40, General $50, Day $60, Designated Driver $20 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4B as presented (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 4C with correction for $88,000 budget (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Special City Council Meeting June 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Regular City Council Meeting June 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized open purchase order up to $88,000 for Life Assist, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized open purchase order up to $65,000 for Municipal Emergency Services (5-0)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Precise Plan of Design for a residential development. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings in April and May 2025.

• Public hearing for an 8-unit residential development at 905-909 South Charlotte Avenue (Case PPD22-007)
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting

The commission approved a revision to the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the minutes from April 28 and May 27, 2025. It also approved the Precise Plan of Design (PPD22-007) for an eight‑unit residential development at 905‑909 South Charlotte Avenue. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved revision to May 27, 2025 minutes and adoption of April 28 & May 27 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Precise Plan PPD22-007 for eight‑unit residential project (4-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The body will meet with labor negotiators regarding several employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council met in a special session on June 17, 2025. A closed‑session conference was held with city negotiators and employee organizations under Government Code §54957.6. The minutes state there was no reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss funding amendments for traffic signal projects and a contract for a new veterans memorial design. The body is also reviewing service agreements for animal control, waste management, and public health.

• Acceptance of $3,900,000 in Measure R funds for Adaptive/Traffic Responsive Signal Control and Traffic Signal Improvements projects
• Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for animal care and control services for FY 2025-2026 for $590,500
• Contract with David Volz Design, Incorporated for San Gabriel Veterans Memorial concept design not to exceed $35,461
• Annual rate adjustments for Athens Services waste and street sweeping services, including a $137,185.92 purchase order
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 719 to implement California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps

The council authorized the mayor to execute $3.9 million Measure R funding amendments for two traffic‑signal improvement projects (5‑0). It approved annual waste‑and‑street‑sweeping rate adjustments of $11,432.16 per month and a $137,185.92 purchase order for street‑sweeping services (5‑0). The body also adopted a fire‑hazard zone map ordinance and approved several contracts, including a $590,500 animal‑care agreement, a $35,461 veterans‑memorial design agreement, an $817,258 rideshare services agreement, and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Independence Day celebration at Gabrielino High School (all 5‑0).

• Approved $3.9 M Measure R funding amendments FA#9200000000MR53110 & FA#9200000000MR53221 (5‑0)
• Approved annual waste and street‑sweeping rate adjustments $11,432.16/month (5‑0)
• Approved $137,185.92 purchase order for street‑sweeping services (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 719 adding fire‑hazard severity zone map (5‑0)
• Authorized $590,500 agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society (5‑0)
• Approved MOU for Independence Day celebration at Gabrielino High School (5‑0)
• Approved $35,461 agreement with David Volz Design for veterans memorial concept design (5‑0)
• Approved $817,258 professional services agreement with LAZ Parking California for RideSG micro‑transit (5‑0)

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The special meeting of the San Gabriel Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss hearing schedules and commissioner attendance requirements. The meeting includes a closed session to hear a public employee disciplinary appeal.

• Discussion on current hearing schedule
• Discussion on handling the absence of a commissioner
• Closed session for public employee disciplinary appeal pursuant to Government Code § 54957
• Approval of March 31, 2025 meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It adopted a motion establishing a quorum procedure for hearings and requiring absent commissioners to read transcripts before the next meeting, approved 5-0. It also adopted a motion on handling objections during closed sessions, approved 5-0.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved quorum and absentee procedure motion (5-0)
• Approved closed‑session objection handling motion (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for alcohol sales and a tentative tract map for a residential subdivision. The body will also select a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-001) for off-site sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at 420-422 East Valley Boulevard
• Tentative Tract Map (TMAP22-010) for an eight-unit condominium subdivision at 905-909 South Charlotte Avenue
• Selection of Commission Chair
• Selection of Commission Vice Chair

The commission approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for off‑site sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits at 420‑422 East Valley Boulevard. It also unanimously approved a Tentative Tract Map for an eight‑unit condominium at 905‑909 South Charlotte Avenue. Selections for Chair and Vice‑Chair were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (3‑ayes, 0‑noes, 2‑absent)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP25-001 for off‑site alcohol sales at 420‑422 East Valley Blvd (3‑ayes, 0‑noes, 2‑absent)
• Approved Tentative Tract Map TMAP22-010 for eight‑unit condo at 905‑909 South Charlotte Ave (3‑ayes, 0‑noes, 2‑absent)
• Postponed selection of Chair to next regular meeting
• Postponed selection of Vice‑Chair to next regular meeting

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider road repair funding, fire department equipment purchases, and a public health service contract with Los Angeles County.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund budget with estimated revenues of $57,712,000 and expenditures of $56,779,000
• Proposed $2,724,000 in new funding for seven capital projects in the Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution No. 25-18 to secure an estimated $1,035,094 in Senate Bill 1 road repair funding
• Purchase of thermal imaging cameras for $38,582.81 via State Homeland Security Grant Program
• Sole source contract with Locality Media (First Due Software) for $20,800 annually plus $5,760 in setup fees

The council approved the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, capital improvement program budget, and appropriations limit by a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted a resolution authorizing a $38,582.81 State Homeland Security Grant for thermal imaging cameras and approved a $20,800 sole‑source software contract for the fire department. The consent calendar items, including minutes and material demands, were likewise approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Operating Budget (Resolution 25‑24) – approved 5‑0
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program Budget (Resolution 25‑23) – approved 5‑0
• Established FY 2025‑26 Appropriations Limit (Resolution 25‑22) – approved 5‑0
• Authorized $38,582.81 State Homeland Security Grant for thermal imaging cameras (Resolution 25‑21) – approved 5‑0
• Approved sole‑source contract with Locality Media (First Due Software) for $20,800 annual fee plus $5,760 one‑time fees – approved 5‑0
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4F (minutes, material demands, Resolutions 25‑18 & 25‑25) – approved 5‑0
• Introduced Ordinance No. 719 (CDFS Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map) – first reading waived, second reading scheduled – approved 5‑0
• Introduced Ordinance No. 720 (service contract with LA County Public Health Dept.) – public hearing and adoption set for June 17 – approved 5‑0

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct a closed-door conference with labor negotiators. The discussion concerns several employee organizations and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Officers’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Firefighters’ Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council met in a special session on June 3, 2025. A closed‑session conference with labor negotiators was held, but no reportable action resulted. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 P.M.

Community Service Commission

The Commission will reorganize its leadership by selecting a chair and vice chair. Members will also discuss updates to city events and programs and review the commission's workplan for potential amendments.

• Selection of Commission chair and vice chair
• Review and potential amendment of the Commission workplan
• Staff updates on planning for programs and events
• Approval of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The agenda order was approved. The May 5 minutes were approved unanimously (5-0). Davis Barrantes was nominated and accepted as Chair by acclamation, and Darwin Rodriguez was nominated and accepted as Vice Chair by acclamation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved May 5 minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Davis Barrantes as Chair by acclamation
• Appointed Darwin Rodriguez as Vice Chair by acclamation

Design Review Commission

The San Gabriel Design Review Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on three development projects: a time extension for a mixed-use project at 205 E. Valley Boulevard, an exterior remodel of a commercial building at 250 W. Valley Boulevard, and a new single-family home at 516 Angeleno Avenue. The meeting also includes public comment opportunities and routine updates from commissioners.

• Approve time extension for mixed-use development at 205 E. Valley Boulevard (Planning Case No. PPD25-003)
• Approve exterior remodel of commercial building at 250 W. Valley Boulevard (Planning Case No. PPD23-012)
• Deny new single-family home at 516 Angeleno Avenue (Planning Case No. SPR20-059)

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve a two‑year time extension for the Precise Plan of Design at 205 E Valley Boulevard. Commissioners also voted 3‑0 to continue (postpone) the review of the exterior remodel at 250 W Valley Boulevard to an unspecified future date. No decision was recorded for the site‑plan review at 516 Angeleno Avenue.

• Approved two‑year extension of Precise Plan of Design for 205 E Valley Blvd (3‑0)
• Continued (postponed) review of 250 W Valley Blvd exterior remodel to an uncertain date (3‑0)
• No decision recorded on 516 Angeleno Ave site‑plan review (pending)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for May 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will meet on May 20, 2025, to discuss routine approvals, a new three-year auditing contract worth $107,930, and a proposed citywide fee schedule for FY 2025-2026. The meeting also includes informational items like a compensation study and a hazardous waste collection event agreement.

• Professional services agreement with Moss Levy and Hartzheim for auditing services ($107,930 over three years)
• Replacement of emergency generator fuel tank at Public Works Facility ($34,219.69)
• Proposed citywide fee schedule for FY 2025-2026 with estimated $211,000 General Fund revenue increase
• Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program siting agreement at Mission Playhouse Parking Lot
• Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study Report for informational review

The council approved the agenda and consent‑calendar items unanimously. It authorized a $107,930 three‑year auditing agreement with Moss Levy & Hartzheim, a $34,219.69 fuel‑tank purchase for the emergency generator, and a liability agreement for the countywide hazardous‑waste program. The council also adopted Resolution No. 25‑19 updating the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025‑2026, extending employee discounts to city commissioners. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4F (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 6 and May 8 council meetings (unanimous)
• Approved April 24 and May 1 material demands for city expenditures (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year auditing agreement with Moss Levy & Hartzheim for $107,930 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase order for emergency generator fuel tank replacement, $34,219.69 (unanimous)
• Authorized Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Siting Liability Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑19 updating Master Fee Schedule FY 2025‑2026, extending commissioner discounts (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider whether the proposed 2025-2026 through 2030-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Annual Report is consistent with the City's General Plan. This report identifies capital improvements and special projects planned over a five-year horizon.

• Review of 2025-2026 through 2030-2031 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan conformity
• Approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting minutes with three ayes, one abstention, and one member absent. It also certified that the 2025‑2026 through 2030‑2031 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City’s General Plan, voting four ayes and one absent. No public hearing, public comment, or planning manager remarks were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (3 ayes, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Certified 2025‑2026 through 2030‑2031 Capital Improvement Program as consistent with General Plan (4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews and appoint four members to the Community Services Commission. Three positions are for two-year terms starting June 1, 2025, and one is for a one-year term ending May 31, 2026. The meeting also includes public comment and roll call.

• Interviews and appointments for three Community Services Commission seats with two-year terms (June 1, 2025 – May 23, 2027)
• Appointment for one Community Services Commission seat with a one-year term ending May 31, 2026

The council appointed Mary Huang to a one‑year term on the Community Services Commission. It also appointed Nancy Duong, Davis Barrantes, and Cheryl Cabot to two‑year terms. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Mary Huang to a one‑year term (5‑0)
• Appointed Nancy Duong to a two‑year term (5‑0)
• Appointed Davis Barrantes to a two‑year term (5‑0)
• Appointed Cheryl Cabot to a two‑year term (5‑0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will hold a regular meeting covering consent calendar items including adoption of an ordinance on hedge heights in residential zones, a software contract renewal, and a food recovery program agreement. New business includes authorizing a police unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program with a $28,108 purchase, and an agreement with Data Ticket for parking citation management and permit services. The council will also consider a fireworks display permit for the San Gabriel Country Club.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 716 amending hedge heights in residential zones
• One-year renewal of Central Square permitting software contract for $23,877.87
• Memorandum of Agreement with SGVCOG for FRESH SGV food recovery program using $58,710 in grant funds
• Authorization for police UAV program and purchase of Matrice 4T drone for $28,108
• Agreement with Data Ticket for parking citation management and parking permit services (annual $5,000 plus per citation and permit charges)

The council adopted several items on the consent calendar, including a hedge‑height ordinance amendment and a $23,877.87 software contract renewal. It also approved a $58,710 purchase order for a food‑recovery program and authorized a fireworks permit. In new business, the council voted 5‑0 to fund and purchase UAV equipment for the police department at a cost of $28,108.

• Approved agenda order amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 716 amending hedge‑height rules (second reading) (5-0)
• Renewed Central Square permitting software contract for $23,877.87 (5-0)
• Authorized $58,710 purchase order for Food Recovery program with SGVCOG (5-0)
• Authorized fireworks permit for Pyro Spectaculars (5-0)
• Approved $28,108 purchase of UAV equipment and budget amendment for police (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Data Ticket for parking citation management (5-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting with only one item: a closed session under Government Code §54957.6 for the City Council to confer with labor negotiators regarding employee organizations representing police officers, police management, firefighters, fire management, and unrepresented employees. No public action or decisions are expected during the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed session for labor negotiations with San Gabriel Police Officer’s Association, San Gabriel Police Management Group, San Gabriel Firefighter’s Association, San Gabriel Fire Management Group, and all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council convened a special meeting on May 6, 2025. A closed‑session conference with labor negotiators was held, but no reportable action resulted. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 P.M.

Community Service Commission

The Community Services Commission will consider approval of April 7 meeting minutes, then discuss possible programming for neurodivergent residents, receive updates on events and programs, and review their ongoing workplan. No final votes are expected on the discussion items.

• Discussion on possible programming for neurodivergent residents
• Events and programs planning update from staff
• Discussion of the commission's ongoing workplan
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 regular meeting

The commission approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4-0 vote. The discussion on the workplan was tabled to the next meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Agenda order approved
• April 7, 2025 minutes approved (4-0 vote)
• Workplan discussion tabled until next meeting

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings for four planning cases. These include two multi-family residential projects, one single-family home, and a sign program modification for a commercial plaza.

• Master Sign Program modification for commercial plaza at 358, 368, 398 W. Valley Boulevard
• Precise Plan of Design for a five-unit residential development at 1326 S. Palm Avenue
• Site Plan Review for a new two-story single-family dwelling at 1008 S. Palm Avenue
• Precise Plan of Design for a five-unit condominium subdivision at 238 South San Marino Avenue

The commission approved a Master Sign Program modification at 358‑398 W. Valley Blvd, a five‑unit residential project at 1326 S. Palm Ave, and a two‑story single‑family site plan at 1008 S. Palm Ave. All three items were adopted by a 4‑0 vote. The 1008 S. Palm Ave approval includes a condition requiring a qualified arborist to protect the existing magnolia tree during construction.

• Approved Master Sign Program modification (358‑398 W. Valley Blvd) – vote 4-0
• Approved five‑unit residential project at 1326 S. Palm Ave – vote 4-0
• Approved two‑story single‑family site plan at 1008 S. Palm Ave with tree‑protection condition – vote 4-0

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The proposed city-wide operating budget includes $89.4 million in revenues and $86.5 million in expenditures, with a $933,000 positive net change in the General Fund. The CIP includes $2.7 million for new capital projects. This is a discussion item; no final vote is expected.

• Review of proposed FY 2025-26 operating budget ($89.4M revenues, $86.5M expenditures) and Capital Improvement Program ($2.7M for new projects)

The San Gabriel City Council convened a special meeting and heard a presentation on the FY 2025‑2026 budget study. Council members discussed projected surplus, labor and COLA adjustments, tax revenues, capital‑improvement funding, and other financial matters. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance No. 716, which would remove height limits for hedges in residential zones. The council will also vote on a $71,000 agreement with Grizzly Entertainment for an enhanced drone show at the 2025 Independence Day celebration, and approve a city-funded trip to Taiwan for Mayor Menchaca and Councilmember Wu at no cost to the city. Consent items include approval of minutes, material demands, a cash and investment report, appointments to intergovernmental agencies, and a partial theatre fee waiver for San Gabriel Mission High School. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 716 to amend Chapter 153 of the Municipal Code removing hedge height restrictions in residential zones
• Agreement with Grizzly Entertainment for an enhanced drone show on July 3, 2025, at Gabrielino High School for $71,000
• Approval of a trip to New Taipei City, Taiwan, for Mayor Menchaca and Councilmember Wu to visit the 2025 World Masters Games, paid for by New Taipei City
• Partial waiver of $2,475 in theatre rental fees for San Gabriel Mission High School's graduation ceremony at the Mission Playhouse
• Adoption of Resolution No. 25-15 confirming the Mayor's appointments of Council Members to serve as delegates and liaisons to various agencies

The council approved a $71,000 drone show for Independence Day and appropriated $26,000 from the General Fund. It also authorized Mayor Menchaca and Councilmember Wu to travel to Taiwan for the 2025 World Masters Games. Additional actions included adopting appointments, waiving a theater fee, and moving forward with a hedge‑height zoning amendment.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4C, 4E and amended 4D (5‑0)
• Approved Item 4F authorizing Mayor Menchaca and Councilmember Wu trip to Taiwan (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑15 confirming council appointments and adding Vice Mayor Chan as MTA alternate
• Granted $2,475 waiver of Mission Playhouse rental fee for San Gabriel Mission High School graduation
• Approved $71,000 drone show for Independence Day at Gabrielino High School and appropriated $26,000 (5‑0)
• Waived full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 716 (hedge‑height zoning amendment) and scheduled second reading (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 18, April 1 (regular and special) and April 8 special meetings
• Approved material demands for March 20 and 28, 2025 for city expenditures

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The April 15 regular City Council meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for the same date at 6:00 PM. The next regular meeting will be May 6, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a tentative tract map for a five-unit condominium at 238 South San Marino Avenue, a conditional use permit for off-sale wine at 427 West Las Tunas Drive, and a variance for a block wall without required setback at 241 North San Marino Avenue. They will also consider a parking reduction for a tutoring center and a variance for an artist studio. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting.

• Tentative Tract Map (TMAP24-002) for a 5-unit condominium at 238 South San Marino Avenue, zoned R-3
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-003) for off-sale wine (Type 20) at 427 West Las Tunas Drive, C-1 zone
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-002) for parking reduction of 3 spaces for a tutoring center at 501 South San Gabriel Boulevard #101
• Variance (VAR25-001) to allow a block wall without the required 30-inch setback at 241 North San Marino Avenue, R-1 zone
• Variance (VAR25-002) for parking for an artist studio at 619 West Las Tunas Drive, C-1 zone

The Planning Commission adopted the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑aye, 1‑abstention vote. It approved a conditional use permit for an off‑sale wine store at 427 West Las Tunas Drive (4‑aye). It approved a tentative tract map for a five‑unit condo at 238 South San Marino Avenue (4‑aye). It approved a conditional use permit for a tutoring center at 501 South San Gabriel Boulevard #101 (4‑aye). It approved a variance for a block wall at 241 North San Marino Avenue (4‑aye). It approved a parking variance for an artist studio at 619 West Las Tunas Drive with a 3‑aye, 1‑no vote.

• Adopted February 10, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for wine store at 427 West Las Tunas Drive (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved Tentative Tract Map for 5‑unit condo at 238 South San Marino Avenue (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for tutoring center at 501 South San Gabriel Blvd #101 (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved Variance for block wall at 241 North San Marino Avenue (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved Parking Variance for artist studio at 619 West Las Tunas Drive (3 ayes, 1 no)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct interviews and consider appointments for several city commissions for terms ending May 31, 2027. This process determines who will serve on boards overseeing civil service, planning, and community resources.

• Proposed reappointment of Doug Richter and Howard Fong to the Civil Service Commission
• Appointments to the Community Services Commission
• Appointments to the Design Review Commission
• Appointments to the Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission
• Appointments to the Planning Commission

The council reappointed Doug Richter and Howard Fong to the Civil Service Commission by a 5‑0 vote. It appointed Raymond Cheng, Erlinda Romo, and Luoya Tu to the Design Review Commission; Kyle DeVriendt, Eric Urena, and Eric Weeks to the Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission; and Feng Li and Jerry Schwartz to the Planning Commission. Vote counts were recorded only for the Civil Service appointments; other votes were not specified. All appointments are for two‑year terms from June 1 2025 to May 31 2027.

• Reappointed Doug Richter and Howard Fong to Civil Service Commission (5‑0)
• Appointed Raymond Cheng, Erlinda Romo, and Luoya Tu to Design Review Commission (two‑year terms)
• Appointed Kyle DeVriendt, Eric Urena, and Eric Weeks to Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission (two‑year terms)
• Appointed Feng Li and Jerry Schwartz to Planning Commission (two‑year terms)

Community Service Commission

The Community Services Commission will review city outreach efforts and swim registration updates. Members will also discuss potential programming for neurodivergent residents and review the commission's workplan.

• Discussion of possible programming for neurodivergent residents
• Update on Spring Swim registration and Summer Swim registration dates
• Presentation on City Public Information Officer outreach efforts
• Discussion of the commission workplan
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the meeting agenda order. The Commissioners also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (4-0 vote)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation. No public items are scheduled for decision or discussion during this special meeting.

• Labor negotiations with Police Officer’s Association, Police Management Group, Firefighter’s Association, Fire Management Group, and unrepresented employees
• Discussion of litigation: Tappan Zee v. City of San Gabriel et al., CDCA Case No: 2:21-CV-06167

The San Gabriel City Council held a special meeting on April 1, 2025. The meeting included closed‑session discussions on labor negotiations and existing litigation, but no reportable actions were taken. The council adjourned at 7:43 P.M.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The council will decide on a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software agreement with Tyler Technologies, costing $417,208 upfront and $125,169 annually, to replace the 22-year-old Eden system. It will also approve a $219,470 state cybersecurity grant to upgrade security software. Additionally, the council will conduct its annual reorganization (election of mayor and vice mayor) and recognize a fire department promotion and a recreation coordinator award.

• Professional services agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP software: $417,208 one-time cost, $125,169 annual subscription
• Resolution 25-16 approving $219,470 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) grant
• Material demands from Finance Department (consent calendar)
• Recognition of Fire Department promotion and Recreation Coordinator Jackie Villalvazo
• City Council reorganization (election of mayor and vice mayor)

The council unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Tyler Technologies to purchase, implement, and maintain an enterprise resource planning system, costing $417,208 upfront and $125,169 annually. It also adopted Resolution 25-16 to receive a $219,470 state and local cybersecurity grant. The council approved the consent‑calendar items and elected Council Member Menchaca as mayor and Council Member Chan as vice mayor by acclamation.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4A‑4C (minutes, material demands, cybersecurity grant) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑16 approving $219,470 cybersecurity grant – vote 5‑0
• Approved Tyler Technologies ERP professional services agreement ($417,208 one‑time, $125,169 annual) – vote 5‑0
• Selected Council Member Menchaca as Mayor by acclamation
• Selected Council Member Chan as Vice Mayor by acclamation

Civil Service Commission

The San Gabriel Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to select a chair and vice-chair, receive an overview of the Brown Act, and address an appellant’s request for an open or closed hearing. The commission will also set a hearing schedule for the pending matter.

• Selection of chair and vice-chair
• Overview of Brown Act and legal considerations
• Appellant’s request for open or closed hearing
• Discussion to establish a hearing schedule

The commission approved its agenda order. Commissioners elected Deborah Saito as Chair by a 5-0 vote. After two nominations, James Brandon's vice‑chair motion failed 2-3 and Douglas Richter was elected Vice Chair by a 3-2 vote.

• Agenda order approved
• Deborah Saito elected Chair (5-0)
• James Brandon vice‑chair nomination failed (2-3)
• Douglas Richter elected Vice Chair (3-2)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for March 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special session to conduct a closed-door conference with labor negotiators. The discussion focuses on employee organizations and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Officer’s Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Firefighter’s Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with police, fire, and unrepresented employee groups. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations (no reportable action)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council will discuss increasing police staffing and approving mid-year budget adjustments. The body is also considering a development fee waiver and the termination of a local emergency proclamation.

• Proposed temporary increase of 5 sworn police officers ($625,000) and one Human Resources Specialist ($90,400 to $103,500)
• Request to waive a $36,567.80 development impact fee increase for 400-420 West Valley Boulevard
• Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 82702 for a self-storage project at 414 South San Gabriel Boulevard
• Resolution No. 25-11 to terminate a local emergency proclaimed on January 20, 2025
• Mid-year budget update for the General Fund and Mission Playhouse through January 31, 2025

The San Gabriel City Council approved the mid-year budget update and adopted Resolution No. 25-13 for fiscal year 2024-2025 adjustments, and adopted Resolution No. 25-12 to temporarily over-hire five police officers and add a Human Resources Specialist. The council also directed staff to prepare an ordinance removing hedge height limits while keeping fence and wall regulations unchanged. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-13 approving mid-year budget adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-12 authorizing temporary over-hiring of five police officers and adding a Human Resources Specialist (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance removing hedge height limits, keeping fence/wall regulations unchanged (consensus)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4A-4F (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2025 special and regular meetings (5-0)
• Approved material demands for Feb 21 and 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted Final Parcel Map No. 82702 for self-storage project at 414 South San Gabriel Blvd (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11 terminating a local emergency (5-0)

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The San Gabriel Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission special meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. For inquiries, contact the Acting Community Development Director.

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two Master Sign Program applications. The body will decide on updated signage plans for commercial properties on Valley Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive.

• Public hearing for updated Master Sign Program at 140 W. Valley Boulevard (Case MSP21-006)
• Public hearing for Master Sign Program Modification at 708 W. Las Tunas Drive (Case MSP25-001)
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The San Gabriel Design Review Commission approved two Master Sign Program applications at a special meeting on March 10, 2025. The first approval was for a Master Sign Program at 140 W. Valley Boulevard (Case MSP21-006), updating a 1993 program, with conditions including English as the primary language on signs and foreign language limited to logos. The second approval was for a modification to the Master Sign Program at 708 W. Las Tunas Drive (Case MSP25-001), allowing a single blade sign for a tenant without street frontage. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Master Sign Program at 140 W. Valley Blvd (MSP21-006) (5-0)
• Approved Master Sign Program modification at 708 W. Las Tunas Dr (MSP25-001) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar item for February 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The San Gabriel Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on April 14, 2025.

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The body will discuss leasing strategies for several city properties and conduct conferences with labor negotiators for city employees.

• Lease negotiations for 630 W. Santa Anita Street with Phillip S. Huang, American Fuji Healthcare
• Lease negotiations for 343 S. Mission Drive with Luna’s Bar & Grill, LLC
• Lease negotiations for Mission District Park and Ride Lot with YZL Investment, LLC
• Lease strategies for 410 McGroarty Street, Del Mar Park and Ride Lot, and Alanmay Parking Lot
• Labor negotiations with Police and Fire associations and unrepresented employees

The San Gabriel City Council met in special closed session to discuss lease negotiations for six city-owned properties. No reportable action was taken on the real property negotiations, and the labor negotiation item was not considered due to time limitations. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Held closed session on real property negotiations for six city-owned properties (no reportable action)
• Did not consider labor negotiations with employee organizations due to time limitations

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a new ordinance regulating sidewalk vending and parking for vendors. The body is also reviewing grant applications for Smith Park renovations and a strategic plan for the Mission Playhouse.

• Ordinance No. 718 to add sidewalk vending regulations and amend parking rules
• Grant application for Smith Park renovation via the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership
• Appropriation of $20,000 for the Dahlin Group to support the Smith Park grant application
• Contract with Arts Consulting Group for a Mission Playhouse Strategic Plan not to exceed $46,000
• Fee waiver requests totaling $5,025 for San Gabriel Lion’s Club and Olympia Philharmonic Society

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 718, which adds a new chapter on sidewalk vending and amends parking rules for peddlers and vendors. It also adopted Resolution No. 25-08, rescinding prior rules and adopting revised Rules of Order and Decorum for public meetings. Both actions passed 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 718 (sidewalk vending regulations) on second reading, 5-0.
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-08 (revised Rules of Order and Decorum), rescinding Resolution No. 22-49, 5-0.
• Approved consent calendar items 4A-4B and 4D-4G, including minutes, material demands, annual progress reports, and a $20,000 budget amendment for a grant application.
• Approved Item 4C as amended, appointing Council Member Chan as alternate for Metro's Regional Service Council.
• Approved a $46,000 contract with Arts Consulting Group for a Mission Playhouse strategic plan and adopted Resolution No. 25-10 appropriating funds.
• Granted fee waivers totaling $8,054 for the San Gabriel Lion's Club and Olympia Philharmonic Society events at the Mission Playhouse.

Community Service Commission

The Community Services Commission will meet to discuss its workplan and receive updates on city events and programs. The body will also recognize Recreation Coordinator Jackie Villalvazo for a professional award.

• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recognition of Jackie Villalvazo for the California Parks and Recreation Society Professional Service Award of Excellence
• Staff updates on planning for programs and events
• Discussion of the commission workplan

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission approved a hybrid aquatic registration option allowing online and in-person sign-ups simultaneously, and approved staggered registration dates for summer swim classes. It also approved a motion requiring non-residents to register in person for swim classes. The commission discussed the new aquatic registration system and requested information on programming for neurodivergent individuals.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved hybrid option for aquatic registration (online and in-person at same time) (4-0)
• Approved staggered registration dates for summer swim classes (3-1)
• Approved non-residents register in person only for swim registration (3-1)

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an updated Master Sign Program for a commercial plaza at 140 W. Valley Boulevard (continued from October 2024) and a Precise Plan of Design for a five-unit residential development at 1346 S. Palm Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes. Both projects are CEQA-exempt.

• Public hearing on updated Master Sign Program (MSP21-006) for 140 W. Valley Boulevard commercial plaza
• Public hearing on Precise Plan of Design (PPD22-010) for five-unit residential development at 1346 S. Palm Avenue
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting

The Design Review Commission voted 3-0 to continue both the Master Sign Program at 140 W. Valley Boulevard and the Precise Plan of Design at 1346 S. Palm Avenue to dates uncertain, citing incomplete or inconsistent details. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Master Sign Program at 140 W. Valley Blvd to date uncertain (3-0)
• Continued Precise Plan of Design at 1346 S. Palm Ave to date uncertain (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar item 2A (minutes from Jan 27, 2025) (3-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the San Gabriel City Council. The council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations including the Police Officer's Association, Police Management Group, Firefighter's Association, Fire Management Group, and all unrepresented employees. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting includes only call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding employee organizations (Police Officer's Association, Police Management Group, Firefighter's Association, Fire Management Group, and unrepresented employees)

The San Gabriel City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations, including police and firefighter associations. No reportable action was taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with police, fire, and unrepresented employee groups
• No reportable action taken in closed session

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two items: adopting a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant of $135,222 for affordable housing activities, and introducing an ordinance to regulate sidewalk vending. Council will also vote on a $59,750 professional services agreement for a three-year Economic Development Action Plan. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, material demands, and a cash and investment report.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 25-03 to accept $135,222 in PLHA Year 5 funding for affordable housing development and preservation
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 718 to add Chapter 127 (Sidewalk Vending) and amend parking rules for peddlers and vendors
• Award of $59,750 contract to HdL ECONSolutions for a three-year Economic Development Action Plan (funded over two fiscal years: $29,750 and $30,000)
• Recognition of Fire Department promotions and Miss Friendship Esther Ho (2024 Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant)
• Approval of Material Demands and January 2025 Cash and Investment Report

The San Gabriel City Council introduced Ordinance No. 718 on first reading, which would regulate sidewalk vending and amend parking rules for peddlers and vendors, with amendments adding trash disposal and noise/lighting/signage provisions. The council also adopted Resolution No. 25-03, electing eligible activities for Year 5 of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant and allocating $135,222 toward affordable housing, subject to state approval. Additionally, the council approved a $59,750 professional services agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates for a three-year Economic Development Action Plan.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 718 on first reading to regulate sidewalk vending (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-03 for PLHA Year 5 funding, allocating $135,222 for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $59,750 agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates for Economic Development Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, material demands, and cash/investment report (5-0)
• Removed Fire Department Promotions recognition from agenda, rescheduled to March 18, 2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a resolution recommending the City Council submit the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. They will also decide on two conditional use permits: one for a karaoke business at 529 E. Valley Boulevard and another for on-sale beer and wine at a restaurant at 534 E. Valley Boulevard. Consent calendar items include approval of meeting minutes and receiving the General Plan Annual Progress Report for information.

• Public hearing on General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report required by Government Code Section 65400(b)
• Conditional Use Permit CUP24-006 for a karaoke business at 529 E. Valley Boulevard #268C in the MU/T zone
• Conditional Use Permit CUP24-008 for on-sale of beer and wine (Type 41 ABC license) at 534 E. Valley Boulevard #10 in the CC/T zone
• Consent calendar: Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent calendar: General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024 (informational only)

The San Gabriel Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits: one for a karaoke business at 529 E. Valley Boulevard #268C and another for on-sale beer and wine at 534 E. Valley Boulevard #10. Both were approved unanimously (4-0). The commission also adopted a resolution recommending the City Council submit the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to state housing authorities, and approved the January 13, 2025 minutes.

• Approved CUP24-006 for karaoke business at 529 E. Valley Blvd #268C (4-0)
• Approved CUP24-008 for beer and wine sales at 534 E. Valley Blvd #10 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council submit 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to HCD (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024 (4-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider consent items including accepting a $225,000 congressional grant for Emergency Operations Center upgrades, approving a fireworks permit for San Gabriel Superstore, and purchasing fire hose for $94,468.86. The agenda also includes the second reading of a zoning ordinance updating definitions and a budget kickoff discussion for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Accept $225,000 grant (plus $75,000 match) for Emergency Operations Center upgrades via Resolution No. 25-06
• Purchase fire hose from Municipal Emergency Services for $94,468.86 under Sourcewell contract
• Issue fireworks permit to Pyro Spectaculars for San Gabriel Superstore firecracker display on Feb 8, 2025
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 717 updating zoning definitions (ZTA24-005)
• Receive annual comprehensive financial audit report for FY 2023-2024 (clean opinion) and discuss FY 2025-2026 budget priorities

The San Gabriel City Council approved the consent calendar items 4A-4C and 4E-4F, and separately item 4D, all by 5-0 votes. This included adopting Resolution No. 25-06 to accept a $225,000 congressional grant for Emergency Operations Center upgrades, authorizing a fireworks permit for the San Gabriel Superstore, purchasing fire hose for $94,468.86, and adopting Ordinance No. 717 updating zoning definitions. The council also received presentations on the annual financial report and the FY 2025-2026 budget kickoff, but took no action on those items.

• Approved consent calendar items 4A-4C and 4E-4F (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar item 4D, fireworks permit for San Gabriel Superstore (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06 accepting $225,000 grant for Emergency Operations Center upgrades
• Authorized purchase order of $94,468.86 for fire hose from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 717 amending zoning definitions (ZTA24-005)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 special and regular meetings
• Approved material demands for January 10 and 17, 2025
• Received annual financial report and budget kickoff presentation, no action taken

Community Service Commission

This meeting of the San Gabriel Community Services Commission was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

The Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and receive feedback on the Draft Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2, including a historic district property list. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting and hear public comment on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 HPCRC meeting
• Commission and public to provide feedback on Draft Historic Resources Survey Report Phase 2, with Appendix A: Historic District Property List

The commission heard a presentation on the draft Phase 2 Historic Resources Survey Report, which identifies 7 potential historic districts and 3 conservation overlay zones. No formal decision was made; the commission provided feedback and directed staff to incorporate comments before presenting a final draft to the City Council. The minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 HPCRC meeting (5-0)
• Reviewed draft Phase 2 Historic Resources Survey Report; no action taken
• Directed staff to incorporate commission feedback into final draft
• Requested clarification of terminology (e.g., 'conservation overlay zone' vs 'planning zone')
• Requested consistency in report keys and defined terms
• Suggested Mills Act workshops to promote historic preservation

Design Review Commission

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings on four development projects. The body is considering approvals for residential housing and a mixed-use art program.

• Amended Public Art Program for a mixed-use project at 101 E. Valley Boulevard
• Precise Plan of Design for a nine-unit residential development at 1346 Elm Avenue
• Site Plan Review for a two-story single-family residence and three-car garage at 514 N. Alahmar Street
• Precise Plan of Design for a five-unit residential development at 1522 Stevens Avenue

The Design Review Commission approved an amendment to the Public Art Program for the mixed-use project at 101 E. Valley Boulevard, with conditions requiring gallery curation, quarterly art submissions, and age-appropriate content. The Commission also approved a Precise Plan of Design for a nine-unit residential development at 1346 Elm Avenue, and continued two other projects for further review.

• Approved amended Public Art Program at 101 E Valley Blvd (4-0) with conditions: gallery curation, quarterly reports, no advertising, age-appropriate art
• Approved Precise Plan of Design for 9-unit development at 1346 Elm Ave (4-0) with conditions including increased tree in-lieu fees to 78 trees and reduced stone veneer
• Continued Site Plan Review for 514 N Alahmar St (4-0) for further study of neighborhood compatibility
• Continued Precise Plan of Design for 5-unit development at 1522 Stevens Ave (4-0) after motion to approve failed for lack of second
• Approved consent calendar item 2A (minutes from Nov 25, 2024) (3-0-1)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The discussion concerns several employee organizations and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Officer’s Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Police Management Group
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Firefighter’s Association
• Closed session regarding San Gabriel Fire Management Group
• Closed session regarding all Unrepresented Employees

The San Gabriel City Council met in special session on January 21, 2025, and immediately entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with police, fire, and unrepresented employee groups (no reportable action)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contracts for city infrastructure and public safety. Key items include a street slurry project and a new vehicle leasing program for the Police Department.

• Contract of $455,400 for Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the CDBG Local Streets Slurry Project
• Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for $70,500 to update development impact fees
• Lease of four police patrol vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management for $295,425
• Purchase of a 2024 Harley Davidson police motorcycle for $39,984.02
• Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Desert Community Foundation for a Wurlitzer Post Horn Rank

The San Gabriel City Council ratified the proclamation of a local emergency for the January 2025 wind and fire event, adopted several resolutions, and approved multiple contracts and purchases. The council also introduced an ordinance amending zoning definitions and discussed sidewalk vending regulations, directing staff to prepare an ordinance for future consideration.

• Ratified local emergency proclamation for January 2025 wind and fire event (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 717 amending zoning definitions (5-0)
• Awarded $455,400 construction contract to Onyx Paving for CDBG slurry project (5-0)
• Approved $70,500 agreement with Willdan Financial Services for nexus study
• Accepted $10,400 in donations and adopted Resolution No. 25-04
• Approved purchase of police motorcycle for $39,984.02
• Authorized vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for four patrol vehicles
• Approved consent calendar items 4A-4J as presented (5-0)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 25-05 to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency declared by the Director of Emergency Services due to the January 2025 wind and fire event. The event caused infrastructure damage, fallen trees, ash fallout, and power outages, requiring extensive emergency response and cleanup. The resolution formalizes the emergency declaration already in effect.

• Resolution No. 25-05 ratifying the proclamation of a local emergency for the January 2025 wind and fire event, with gusts of 80–100 mph and damage to infrastructure.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Tentative Tract Map (TMAP24-006) for a five-unit condominium subdivision at 1522 Stevens Avenue, within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan area. The project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 32 infill exemption. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on Tentative Tract Map TMAP24-006 for a five-unit condominium at 1522 Stevens Avenue (RN-C zoning, Valley Boulevard Specific Plan)
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from November 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

The San Gabriel Planning Commission unanimously approved a Tentative Tract Map for a five-unit condominium subdivision at 1522 Stevens Avenue, subject to conditions of approval. The project is exempt from CEQA under Class 32 (In-Fill Development). The commission also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting, with two abstentions.

• Approved Tentative Tract Map No. 84467 for a 5-unit condominium subdivision at 1522 Stevens Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2024 regular meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)

San Gabriel City Council Meeting

The San Gabriel City Council meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. was cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 21, 2025, at the same time.

Community Service Commission

The Community Services Commission will meet to review its workplan and receive updates on the planning process for various programs and events. The body will also consider approving minutes from December 2024 meetings.

• Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2024 Regular Meeting
• Approval of minutes from the December 11, 2024 Special Meeting
• Staff updates on the planning process for programs and events
• Discussion of the commission workplan

The San Gabriel Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its December 11, 2024 meeting by a 4-0 vote. The commission discussed potential programs for children on the spectrum, strategies to involve high school students, and ideas for the Holiday Tree Lighting. They also raised concerns about drainage at Vincent Lugo Park and safety issues at Smith Park, and discussed marketing strategies for events.

• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 meeting (4-0)