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A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 727
AMENDING THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK
HOURS
The San Gabriel Municipal Code (SGMC) currently lists hours for City-owned
parks and playgrounds, including school playgrounds for which the City has a
contract with the San Gabriel Unified School District for recreational purposes.
SGMC Section 99.04 provides that parks are closed to the public from 10:00
P.M. until 7:30 A.M. Ordinance No. 727 will update the San Gabriel Municipal
Code to amend the park hours of all City-owned parks to open at 6:00 A.M.,
with the exception of Marshall Park. There is no fiscal impact associated with
this action, as the updated park hours simply make the park available to the
public at an earlier time. The cost to update park hours signage will be absorbed
in the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
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. Introduce by title only, conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 727,
entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel,
California, Amending San Gabriel Municipal Code Section 99 relating to Park
Regulations;” and
2. Schedule the second reading and adoption for the next regular Council
meeting. |
December 16, 2025
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San Gabriel
City Council
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Order of Business 5 |
A. ORDINANCE NO. 726 – ADOPTION OF 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND
FIRE CODES – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The California Building and Standards Commission has adopted new building
and fire codes to take effect on January 1, 2026. Publications were available as
of July of this year. The Building and Safety Division and Fire Department staff
have monitored the development of these codes closely and are engaging in
training to ensure that the City’s building and safety and fire personnel are
properly trained to implement the new standards. Ordinance No. 726 would
adopt these new standards.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Based on a review by the
Assistant Community Development Director and the City Attorney, this action
has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and determined to be exempt as follows:
a. Section 15061(b)3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
General Exemptions.
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
b. Categorical exemption 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
Environment.
Class 8 exemptions include actions taken by state or local ordinance, to
assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the
environment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and discuss proposed Ordinance No. 726; and
2. Waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 726 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 & 2, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS A, C,
H, I, & J, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER A, 2025 EDITION, THE EXISTING BUILDING
CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER A1, 2025 EDITION, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
INCLUDING ANNEXES A-I, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL
CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS B-D, & G, 2025 EDITION, THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS A-D, &
G-K, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1-A, 2025 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 4, B, BB, C, CC, D-I, K, N & P 2025
EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS A4 & A5, 2025 EDITION, THE
CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION, AND THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TITLE 24, PARTS 1 - 6, & 8 - 12, AND THE
CALIFORNIA CODE AMENDMENTS OF 2025, INCLUDING ERRATA’S AND
SUPPLEMENTS HEREAFTER, AMENDING TITLE IX; CHAPTERS 96, 98, AND
TITLE XV; CHAPTER 150 OF THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS.” |
December 16, 2025
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San Gabriel
City Council
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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.” |
December 16, 2025
LA County
San Gabriel
City Council
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