| 20260120 |
LA County |
San Gabriel |
City Council |
Order of Business 7 |
A. AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO CROSS’ POOL/POND/SPA RESTORATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $85,895 PLUS A 5% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL OF
$90,189.75, AND REMOVAL OF WADING POOL, SLIDE AND DIVING
BOARD
The Smith Park Pool facility first opened in 1953 and underwent the last major
renovation in 1986. Staff has been actively searching and applying for funding
to renovate the pool facility and other amenities within the Smith Park footprint.
However, to date, the City has not been awarded funding for this project. On
November 14, 2024, the pool and adjoining facility were inspected by the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health. The inspection report indicated
that corrective action is needed to “repair/replaster deteriorating pool shell to
provide a smooth, white waterproof finish.” In addition, the existing diving
board is no longer in compliance with the 2022 California Building Code. Finally,
the slide at the pool provides a variety of potential hazards. Due to the
concerns, these two amenities have been closed to the public since Summer
2025. The Los Angeles County Sanitation District notified staff in September
2025 that the District would now be enforcing the Wastewater Ordinance which
affects the wading pool. Should the City Council approve the resurfacing of the
pool using the fiberglass method through Cross’ Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations
in the amount of $85,895, a 5% contingency will need to be accounted for any
unexpected issues that may arise as the project is completed resulting in a total
impact of $90,189.75 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The proposed
project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) subject to Section(s) 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement
or Reconstruction), 15303 (new Construction or Conversion of Small Structures),
and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
The proposed project is a pool resurfacing, including patching cracks, applying an
isophthalic polyester resin, laminate ¾ oz. fiberglass mat, and another coat of
isophthalic polyester resin followed by a gel coat finish at an existing City of San
Gabriel park facility. The size of the park would not change as a result of the
proposed project. Improvements to be completed as a result of the proposed
project involve existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of the use,
replacement, or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where a new
structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have
substantially the same purpose/capacity, new construction of small structures,
and preparation of the environment (preservation of publicly-accessible open
space/landscapes.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manage to execute an agreement with Cross’
Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations.
2. Approve the removal of the wading pool, slide, and diving board at Smith
Park.
Alternative to the Staff Recommendations:
Should the City not wish to approve the staff recommendation, the following
options are available:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cross’
Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations, but send the item pertaining to the wading
pool, slide and diving board back to staff to research alternatives.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cross’
Pool/Pond/Spa Restorations, and approve the removal of the wading
pool, but bring the item pertaining to the slide and diving board back to
staff to research the alternatives.
3. Other options that the City Council determines after discussing the item. |
January 20, 2026
LA County
San Gabriel
City Council
Order of Business 7
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| 20260120 |
LA County |
San Gabriel |
City Council |
Order of Business 4 |
D. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS AND DOCKING HARDWARE
FROM DURATECH USA, INCORPORATED UNDER THE 2023 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,705.28
The United Stated Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides funding
to state and local governments through the State Homeland Security Program
(SHSP). In past years, the City has received several such grants to fund
equipment and training for police officers, firefighters, and emergency
managers. Since 2005, SHSP has assisted with providing funding for equipment
that supports responses with a terrorism nexus and related training. The San
Gabriel Police Department (SGPD) is allocated $90,000, which is exclusively
dedicated to the procurement of Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) and docking
hardware. These funds are restricted specifically for the purchase of equipment
that enhances information and intelligence sharing, along with strengthening
emergency communication capabilities through technology. The DHS will
reallocate these funds to other local agencies if SGPD does not purchase the
approved equipment within the allotted performance period. The 2023 SHSP
sub-recipient agreement and Resolution No. 24-60 were presented and
approved by the City Council on November 19, 2024, which awarded the City
$90,000 in grant funds. This program does not require matching funds from the
City.
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 purchase
18 Getac Mobile Data Computers and all associated docking hardware from
DuraTech USA, Incorporated, using the allocated State Homeland Security
Program grant funding. |
January 20, 2026
LA County
San Gabriel
City Council
Order of Business 4
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