| Date | County | City | Meeting Type | Item Type | Item | Description |
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| 20251118 | LA County | San Gabriel | City Council | Order of Business 7 | A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FARM AND CRAFT MARKET, INCORPORATED FOR A SAN GABRIEL CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET AND APPROPRIATION OF $20,000 FOR MARKETING RELAUNCH AND OPERATIONS [RESOLUTION NO. 25-50] On February 6, 2024, a Professional Services Agreement was awarded to Supporting Arms to reestablish a Farmers’ Market at the Park and Ride lot on Mission Drive. The first event took place on April 27, 2024 and continued every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. After a few months of operation, Supporting Arms was unable to consistently retain the vendors and attendance at the event decreased. On August 20, 2024, the City Council directed staff to reevaluate the program and return with a different operational format. On August 4, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified company to operate a Farmers’ Market. The City selected Farm and Craft Market, Incorporated as they best met the criteria outlined in the RFP. If approved by City Council, $20,000 will be appropriated to the NonDepartmental Special Events (Account No. 121-714-00-27-047) to cover the equipment rental, advertising, and marketing efforts 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. Review and approve the Professional Services Agreement with Farm and Craft Market, Incorporated, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-50 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget to appropriate $20,000 to the Non-Departmental Special Events (Account No. 121-714-00-27-047) to cover the equipment rental costs, advertising, and marketing efforts; and 3. Approve a modified business license fee structure for a Farmers’ Market. | November 18, 2025 LA County San Gabriel City Council Order of Business 7 #A |