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B. DRAFT
THREE-YEAR
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
ACTION
PLAN
[RESOLUTION NO. 25-49]
On February 18, 2025, the City Councill awarded a Professional Services
Agreement to HdL ECONSolutions to prepare a Three-Year Economic
Development Action Plan (EDAP). This EDAP will serve as a roadmap to guide
the City over the next three years, helping to strengthen its economy, support
local businesses, and cultivate a thriving, connected community. The primary
goal of EDAP is to enhance the City’s economic vitality by fostering an
environment that supports existing businesses, attracts new investments,
promotes job creation, grows the City’s tax base, and strengthens community
assets. Funding for this project has been incorporated into the City’s Economic
Development Division General Contractual Services account (121-810-26-22-
000) budget, and no additional appropriations are required at this time. By
investing in this comprehensive three-year action plan, the City seeks to foster
a prosperous business climate that will enhance long-term fiscal stability.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This project is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and 15262 of the CRQA Guidelines. This
includes a section known as the general rule and exempts projects where it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in questions
may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-49 approving
the Three-Year Economic Development Action Plan. |
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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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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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H. AWARD A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
NORTH STAR LAND CARE FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES,
IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $143,048
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the City’s urban
forest, which includes approximately 8,000 street and park trees. In-house staff
respond to residential service requests for tree pruning, removal of dead or
diseased trees, and emergency removal of hazardous branches or trees.
However, to comply
with the Joint Powers Insurance Authority’s
recommendation for a four-year tree-pruning cycle, the City requires
supplemental support through an external tree maintenance contract. The
adopted Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget includes funding to support Citywide Tree
Maintenance Services. Specifically, $71,524 has been allocated from the Gas Tax
(Tree Maintenance) account 136-800-02-22-056 and the Park Maintenance
Contractual account 121-800-05-22-056. This amount represents partial-year
funding, as the new maintenance contract is scheduled to begin in January
2026.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: This action is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities, as it involves maintenance
of existing landscaping and tree care with no expansion of use.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
five-year Professional Services Agreement with North Star Land Care for
Citywide Tree Maintenance Services and authorize the issuance of a Purchase
Order in the amount of $71,524 using the Gas Tax (Tree Maintenance) account
136-800-02-22-056 and the Park Maintenance Contractual account 121-800-
05-22-056. This amount represents partial-year funding, as the new
maintenance contract is scheduled to begin in January 2026. |
December 02, 2025
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G. CYBERSECURITY SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH DARKTRACE FOR A
TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,335
Cybersecurity is essential to ensuring the uninterrupted operation of City
services. The sensitive nature of the Police Department’s Information
Technology network—as well as compliance requirements from State and
Federal Department of Justice—necessitates an additional layer of security. The
annual subscription cost for citywide coverage is $38,335, which has been
budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Information Technology Internal Service
Fund. The remaining $120,521 quoted on the subscription agreement is for a
separate Darktrace solution and will be funded through the California
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services grant previously accepted by the City
Council on March 4, 2025.
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 authorize the City Manager to enter
into a subscription agreement with Darktrace for enhanced cybersecurity
protection. |
December 02, 2025
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F. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH RCS INVESTIGATIONS AND
CONSULTING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND JBANK ENTERPRISE TO
PERFORM BACKGROUND, CLEARANCE CHECKS, AND/OR INTERNAL
AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
The San Gabriel Police Department is currently using RCS Investigations and
Consulting LLC (and JBank Enterprise as a secondary vendor) for its
background, clearance checks, and/or internal affairs investigations. This step
in the recruiting process is critical in vetting and clearing an applicant for a
position with the San Gabriel Police Department. The Department relies on
trusted vendors which have proven reliability, functionality, durability, and
efficiency. Funds for background investigations and other similar business are
currently budgeted in the Police Department’s special projects account #121-
751-00-22-000, with a current allocation of $55,300.
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 authorize the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with RCS Investigations and Consulting Limited Liability
Company and JBank Enterprise to perform background and/or internal affairs
investigations for the San Gabriel Police Department. |
December 02, 2025
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A. EMPLOYEE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION |
December 02, 2025
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