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B. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAMS BUDGET AND ALLOCATION (RESOLUTION NO. 25-72)
Each Fiscal Year (FY), the City of San Gabriel receives an allocation from the Los
Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the
City should expect to receive $271,086 (a 10% decrease from the current year’s
allocation) to be used toward developing viable communities and serving low-
and moderate-income populations. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CDBG Program
and Budget Plan proposes to allocate the funding to the following programs:
Code Enforcement, the Pedestrian Ramp Improvement Program, and a Graffiti
Control Program. There is no fiscal impact for the current year, 2025-2026. The
CDBG funding allocation estimate of $271,086 outlined in this report is for the
2026-2027 Fiscal Year and represents a 10% decrease (approximately $26,495)
from the current year allocation.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as
defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as grant acceptance in
and of itself, does not have a potential for any adverse impacts to the
environment. Prior to construction, separate environmental review of individual
construction projects may be required.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-72 authorizing the allocation of CDBG funds for
FY 2026-2027 from LACDA for activities and projects described above and
in Exhibit A of the Resolution.
2. Carry over any CDBG funds unspent at the close of FY 2025-2026 and
recognize the receipt of FY 2026-2027 CDBG Program funds awarded by
LACDA to the City in the City FY 2026-2027 Budget.
3. Allocate, in proportioned amounts, any FY 2025-2026 CDBG funds in excess
of estimated funds to the Code Enforcement Program, Pedestrian Ramp
Improvement Program, and/or Graffiti Control Program.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute new contracts with LACDA for the
allocation of FY 2026-2027 CDBG Program (subject to adjustment to reflect
the actual allocation of funds to San Gabriel). |
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H. AMENDMENT OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LEW EDWARDS
GROUP AND FM3 RESEARCH TO PROVIDE BALLOT MEASURE POLLING
AND PUBLIC OUTREACH SERVICES
On October 21, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter
into a Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group (LEG) and
FM3 Research to provide ballot measure feasibility services, including opinion
research and strategic communications support. As LEG and City staff began
finalizing the agreement, two minor but important clarifications to the contract
language were requested by LEG. These updates are consistent with best
practices in municipal ballot measure consulting agreements and are intended
to ensure clarity regarding ownership of work product and scope of services.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed contract amendments.
The not-to-exceed amount previously approved up to $171,250.00 assuming
two surveys and a November 2026 General Election remains unchanged.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This item is not a
project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it has no
reasonable potential for significantly impacting the environment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The
Lew Edwards Group and FM3 Research to include:
o the clarified ownership of work product language; and
o the addition of a sentence specifying that legal services are not
included within the consultant’s scope of work.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment. |
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G. 2024 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
[RESOLUTION NO. 25-48]
The City of San Gabriel has been awarded grant funds from the 2024 State
Homeland Security Program for the San Gabriel Police Department in the
amount of $50,000. The San Gabriel Police Department is able to use these
funds towards projects from the Department of Homeland Security Approved
Equipment List. Funding for the purchases will be reimbursed through the State
Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant. Initial outlay would be $50,000, but
would be fully reimbursed, with no matching funds. There is no fiscal impact to
the General Fund.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as
defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-48 to approve
the following:
1. Budget amendment to increase estimated revenue (account 186-3215) and
appropriation (transfers out) in Other Grants Fund by $50,000; and increase
estimated revenue (transfers in) and appropriation in Capital/Special
Projects Funds (account 124-751-57-99-380) by $50,000.
2. Authorize the Police Chief to accept the SHSP grant and purchase the item
under the City’s purchasing policy.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subrecipient agreement between
the City and the County of Los Angeles. |
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F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOODS MAINTENANCE
SERVICES, INCORPORATED FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,375 PER MONTH
On October 20, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 25-14)
for a qualified company to provide graffiti removal services on private and
public properties and received two responses. The contract with Woods
Maintenance Services, Incorporated includes a fixed monthly fee of $5,375,
totaling $64,500 annually. These services will be funded through both the
General Plan and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, and
sufficient appropriations have been included in each for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as
defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Woods Maintenance
Services, Incorporated; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement and issue a purchase
order in the amount not to exceed $5,375 per month for a three-year term. |
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E. ORDINANCE NO. 725: AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO USE BY-RIGHT DEFINITION AND
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE C-1 AND C-3 ZONE
DISTRICTS (ZTA25-002) – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance No. 725 was approved at introduction by a 5-0 vote of the City
Council at the November 18, 2025, City Council meeting. Adoption of
Ordinance No. 725 would amend Title XV (15), Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of
the San Gabriel Municipal Code (SGMC) relating to Use By-Right Definition and
Affordable Residential Development in the C-1 and C-3 Zone Districts.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The proposed
amendments were reviewed for compliance with the CEQA. An Initial
Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) was prepared for the 2021-2029 Housing
Element, as required by the CEQA, Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21000 et
seq., the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of San Gabriel Local Guidelines for
Implementing CEQA. The IS/ND considered the policies and programs outlined
in the Housing Element. The Housing Element establishes objectives, policies, and
programs to assist the City in achieving state-mandated housing goals. No formal
land use changes or physical development are proposed at this time and future
land use and physical development would require separate environmental
evaluation.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive reading and adopt Ordinance No.
725 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel,
California, Amending Title XV, Chapter 153 (Zoning) relating to Use By-Right
Definition and Affordable Residential Development in the C-1 and C-3 Zone
Districts.” |
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D. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25-12 TO YUNEX, LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY FOR THE VIDEO DETECTION/CLOSED-CIRCUIT
TELEVISION
INSTALLATION
PROJECT
AT
TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZED
INTERSECTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,995, PLUS A 10%
CONTINGENCY
The implementation of the new video detection camera systems will improve
the operational efficiency and reliability of the City’s signalized intersections,
while the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras installation at fifteen major
intersections will support traffic monitoring efforts. This contract will include
the installation of the video detection cameras along with the CCTV camera
systems, ensuring staff can remain focused on other priority efforts. The video
detection cameras have been purchased, as approved by the City Council at its
meeting on August 19, 2025. Yunex, Limited Liability Company is qualified as
the lowest responsive and responsible builder, in the amount of $284,995, plus
a 10% contingency.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This project has
been determined to be Categorical Exempt under CEQA Section 15301, as it
involves improvements to the existing conditions of traffic signalized intersections
within public right-of-way facilities.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Video Detection/CCTV Camera
Installation Project at Traffic Signalized Intersections;
2. Award the Contract to Yunex, Limited Liability Company;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Construction Contract No. 25-12,
subject to City Attorney approval as to form; and
4. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $313,495 which includes a 10%
construction contingency. |
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B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The most recent Material Demands from the Finance Department are presented
to the City Council for review and approval.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as
defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Material Demands as
presented. |
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