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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). |
December 16, 2025
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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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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. |
December 16, 2025
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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. |
December 16, 2025
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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
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