City Council Meetings– San Gabriel City Council - Regular Meeting

I CALL THIS MEETING TO ORDER. WELCOME TO THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. TODAY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026. THE MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6.35 PM. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WILL BE LED BY ME, SO PLEASE ARISE. I'll face the flag and repeat the words with me.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

All right. Chief City Clerk, please do the roll call.

Mayor Chan?

Here.

Vice Mayor Ding?

Here.

Council Member Herrera-Avila?

Present.

Council Member Menchaca?

Here.

Council Member Wu?

Here. All right, now it's time for the closed session report. Our city attorney will now give the closed session report from the special meeting held earlier tonight.

Certainly, Mr. Mayor. The city met in closed session to discuss the item identified as conference with labor negotiators, labor negotiator Lazzaretto. No reportable action. Oh, I'm sorry. The group that was being negotiated with is the San Gabriel Fire Management Group. No reportable action took place during that closed session. Mr. Mayor, that concludes the report. Thank you.

We will now have some announcements from our chief city clerk.

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Thank you. Now we move to approval of agenda order. Are there any objections to the agenda order? Hearing none, the agenda order is approved. Next item, please.

Presentations, the full text of the proclamations is available on the city's website. 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence. We invite San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition President Michael Cervantes to come to the podium at this time for Mayor Chan's presentation.

Hello Mr. Cervantes, thank you for coming. Tonight, the City of San Gabriel joins communities across the nation in recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This historic milestone gives us an opportunity to reflect on our nation's journey. honor those who have safeguarded our freedoms, and celebrate the democratic ideals that continue to unite Americans from all backgrounds. As a city rich in history, culture, and diversity, San Gabriel is proud to commemorate this occasion and encourage residents to participate in the celebrations leading up to our nation's semi-quincentennial. I actually got that word correct. Look at that, semi-quincentennial. We also invite our community to continue the celebration during the City of San Gabriel's Independence Day celebration that will be happening on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at 5.30 p.m. at Gabrielino High School, where residents and visitors can come together to celebrate our nation's heritage, community spirit, and the freedoms we cherish. I hope to see everyone there. It is now my honor to present this proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Whereas, on July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, affirming the American colonies' right to self-governance and establishing the foundation of a nation built upon the enduring principles of liberty, equality, justice, and democracy, and whereas, The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a historic milestone known as the United States semi-quincentennial, providing an opportunity for Americans to reflect upon our nation's history, celebrate our shared achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals that unite us. And whereas, for two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked to advance the promises set forth in the Declaration of Independence, striving to create a more perfect union and ensuring that the principles of freedom, opportunity, remain accessible to all. And whereas the city of San Gabriel holds a unique place in the history and cultural fabric of our nation, embodying the diverse backgrounds, traditions, experiences that have contributed to America's growth and success, And whereas this anniversary serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who secured our independence and by countless individuals who have served and continue to serve our nation and communities in defense of our democratic values, And whereas the City of San Gabriel encourages residents, businesses, schools, community organizations, and civic leaders to participate in activities that honor our nation's history, foster civic engagement, and inspire future generations to uphold the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, Now therefore, I, Eric L. Chan, Mayor of the City of San Gabriel, California, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby recognize and commemorate July 4th, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and encourage all residents to join in celebration of this historic milestone, and reflecting upon the enduring ideals of freedom, democracy, and the unity that continue to guide our nation. Now, Mr. Cervantes, would you like to say a few words, please? I do.

I want to express my appreciation for the city, city council, to recognize our group. The people you see behind me are just some of those who have been working to recognize the efforts and the values of the veterans that have lived here in San Gabriel. If we were to go back to the 1930s, they were not recognized. In fact, there was a small clip of a movie called The Gold Diggers, I think 1933. in which the last part mentioned veterans, but they were known as the forgotten man, and they were not being recognized, and a song was put together on that. Fortunately today, that is not true, especially here in the city of San Gabriel, where we have a joint effort made by the city and by the Veterans Coalition to see veterans recognize in a form of a monument, close to here, close to here. And to recognize their efforts, to see that the values and the goals that the United States wishes to express for their people and for others continue on and be expanded upon. It is an effort that many people have made sacrifices. Some lost their lives. Others came back wounded permanently. And others were fortunate enough to try to continue with their lives. So in the end, we're hoping that all of us whether we're very young or very old, recognize the efforts that are made by the veterans when they served in the armed forces, and that we continue working forward to the idea that one day we'll see a monument built for their efforts, and that we also recognize the values and the goals that each veteran tried to accomplish for their country. And with that, thank you for your time.

Thank you, Mr. Cervantes. At this time, I would like to invite you and your colleagues to come on forward and I would invite my colleagues to come down and take a photo with you all.

All right, that's great.

Everybody look right here. Ready? One, two, three. One more. And two here.

Last one. One, two, and three. Thank you.

Okay, next item please.

Juneteenth Day, Mayor Chan will make the presentation.

Whereas Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States and has been celebrated by the black community for over 160 years, and whereas Juneteenth symbolizes freedom, celebrates the abolishment of slavery, reminds all Americans of the significant contributions of African Americans to our society, and is a time for reflection and rejoicing, assessment, self-improvement, and planning for the future, Now, therefore, I, Eric L. Chan, Mayor of the City of San Gabriel, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim June 19th, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in the City of San Gabriel, and invite everyone to recognize this month to celebrate the contributions of African Americans. All right. Next item, please.

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Mayor Chan will start the presentation. Council Member Menchaca will continue it. And San Gabriel Mosquito and Vector Control District Clerk of the Board and Administrative Assistant Jerry Morales will accept the proclamation.

All right. All right. Thank you. Seeing as, welcome, Mr. Morales. And seeing as Councilwoman Menchaca is a member of the Mosquito Vector Control Board, I will turn over this item to her and let her give a few words of update on what's going on on the board.

Thank you, Mayor. First of all, I'm pleased to recognize National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, which actually is next week, but we're recognizing it tonight. In addition to serving as councilwoman, I also serve as vice president of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Our current president is actively serving in the military, and I've had the privilege of presiding over district meetings during his absence. The district protects public health year-round by reducing mosquitoes and preventing mosquito-borne diseases through education, surveillance, prevention, and response efforts. I want to highlight two valuable services available to our residents at no cost through the district. First, the Request Property Consultation Program. Residents can schedule a personalized consultation with a mosquito control specialist who will visit their property and develop a customized mosquito protection plan to help keep families and neighborhoods more bite-free. And it's actually been done because I had a resident call me because they saw my picture on the mosquito website and they were able to narrow down where those mosquitoes were coming from. AND SO, INVITE ALL OF YOU AT NO COST TO CALL IF YOU HAVE THAT SITUATION. SECOND, THE MOSQUITO 101 PRESENTATION PROGRAM, WHICH IS AS EQUALLY EXCITING AS COUNCILMEMBER WU'S 101 REAL ESTATE GROUP, BUT THESE ARE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, AND BLOCK CAPTAINS. can schedule a free educational presentation to learn practical ways to prevent mosquito breeding and protect their communities. The Kiwanis Club has scheduled one and there will be one in September. These services, again, are free and are excellent resources for residents who want to take an active role in building healthier, bite-free communities. TONIGHT, WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE JERRY WITH US TO SHARE MORE ABOUT THE DISTRICT'S PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ONGOING EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING JERRY.

Thank you very much, Council Member Menchaca. Good evening, Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, City Manager, and residents joining us tonight. My name is Jerry Morales, Board Clerk for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. On behalf of the district, we appreciate the city council proclaiming June 21st through June 27th as National Mosquito Awareness Week. This week provides an important opportunity to raise awareness about the serious public health risks that mosquitoes pose. Here in our region, West Nile virus remains endemic and we are now also facing the growing threat of dengue. In the past three years, the LA County Department of Public Health has confirmed a locally transmitted dengue cases in the San Gabriel Valley, and just last year, the first dengue positive mosquito in California was identified in LA County. As a reminder, dengue fever is a mosquito transmitted disease not commonly found in the United States. The virus is extremely rare, only occurs from residents traveling to or from dengue endemic areas, and can be prevented with normal mosquito control tactics. Mosquito control is a shared responsibility, and we rely on residents to take simple but affectionate actions. Tip out stagnant water, toss unused containers, and protect themselves using EPA-registered insect repellents such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. As always, our district is here to help. Residents can request services or report concerns at sgvmosquito.org. As a special district, funded through property taxes, our services are provided at no additional cost to residents. Thank you very much, and that summarizes my report.

Thank you, Mr. Morales. Please stay at the podium. I'll do a quick reading of the proclamation, and then after that, we'd like to present you with the proclamation and take a photo. Whereas the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District works in partnership with local communities, including City of San Gabriel, to educate residents, eliminate mosquito breeding sources, and prevent mosquito-borne diseases, and whereas the proactive efforts of local vector control programs are vital to protecting public health, especially as climate conditions, urbanization, and international travel contribute to the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. Now, therefore, I, Eric L. Chan, Mayor of the City of San Gabriel, California, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim June 21st through June 27th, 2026 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week in the City of San Gabriel and encourage all residents to do their part in preventing mosquito breeding by eliminating standing water and supporting local mosquito control initiatives. All right, so Mr. Morales and my colleagues, please come forward and we'll take a photo.

All right. Thank you so much.

All right. Next item, please.

Public comment. This is the time set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on consent calendar items and on items of interest that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the San Gabriel City Council. Our first in-person speaker is Alvin Sanchez.

All right. Please come up.

Good evening. Again, I want to thank the city council on behalf of the San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition working jointly to fulfill our dream of having a monument built. But my comment today is a little sad because we were informed this morning that one of the last, if not the last, World War II veterans from San Gabriel Mike Valdivia passed away. He would have been 100 this coming October. And Mike is the mainstay in San Gabriel. He started a shoe repair shop on San Gabriel Boulevard just south of Broadway back in the early 50s, I believe, or late 40s. But, you know, he had that shoe shop for many years, and many of us, as kids, we went and had our shoes repaired there. In fact, one of my friends that I had talked to this morning, he had told me that one time his dog got a hold of his baseball glove, and he didn't know what to do, so he took it to Mike, and Mike repaired it, and he was... ready to play baseball again. But my point is that we're losing a lot of our elderly veterans at a very fast clip. Like I say, Mike was very respected in the city of San Gabriel as a businessman and a business owner. And one of the stories that he told was that he started his business on a handshake. There was no money involved. It was just a handshake. And he kept it going for years. So I think it would be nice if the city would have one day a proclamation to Mike and his family, you know, honoring him being a San Gabriel World War II veteran. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. Sorry for your loss. Thank you. Thanks for letting us know.

Mr. Mayor, I would ask your indulgence for just a moment as we test our new system. Sure. Checking to see if we have someone virtually waiting to speak.

Take your time.

Okay, at this time we have someone wishing to address the council virtually. This will be Caleb Schimke.

Okay.

Okay, go ahead.

I believe our speaker is no longer on the line, so that concludes public comment.

Oh, I was just getting ready to get yelled at from someone's home. All right, next time. I'll look forward to it next time. All right, let's see. So next item, please.

Consent calendar. All items listed under the consent calendar are considered routine and recommendations will be approved in one motion unless a member of the city council requests separate discussion. Staff requests that item 4A1, minutes of the May 19th, 2026 meeting, be removed from the agenda for corrections to be brought back at the next regular city council meeting.

Okay, so can I get a motion to accept the consent calendar except with that one item removed? Is that the way I would say that?

I think you still have to ask if anybody wants to pull an item.

Oh, sorry.

It's okay.

Would anyone like to pull any other item? Sorry, yeah.

Now I'll make the motion to approve the consent agenda as amended by the Chief City Clerk.

Okay, so that's with, that means 4A1 gets removed.

Yes.

Okay, got it, thank you. I'll second. Okay, moved by Councilwoman Menchaca, seconded by Councilman Wu. So I guess we can take the vote.

Motion passes by a vote of 5-0. Okay, thank you. Next item, please.

We have no public hearing this evening. Our next item is continued business for a continued public hearing. Ordinances number 728 and 729, amending to update the San Gabriel Municipal Code relating to new state law for urban dwelling units, Zone Text Amendment 25-001, accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, Zone Text Amendment 26-001, introduction and first reading.

Okay, I now reopen the continued public hearing. Associate Planner Marlon Cervantes will make the staff presentation. Thank you.

Good evening, honorable Mayor Chan and members of the City Council. The item before you tonight is a city-wide zone text amendment to update the San Gabriel Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, and urban dwelling units. And to implement the requirements of Assembly Bills 130, 462, and 1154, and Senate Bills 450, 543, and 1211. Each of the bills was signed by Governor Newsom with the goal of further encouraging the construction of ADUs, junior ADUs, and urban dwelling units. Here you'll see a brief overview of each of the assembly bills. Assembly Bill 130 restricts local agencies from imposing objective standards on ADUs and multifamily dwelling structures. AB 462 requires the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to an ADU, even if one has not yet been issued for the primary dwelling unit in a county that is subject to a proclamation of state of emergency made by the governor on or after February 1st, 2025, if certain requirements are met. Assembly Bill 1154 removes the owner occupancy requirement for a junior ADU unless sanitation facilities are shared with the main house. Assembly Bill 1154 also requires that the rental term for a junior ADU shall be longer than the period of 30 days. Senate Bill 450 amends Senate Bill 9, which previously prohibited the demolition of more than 25% of structural walls for the creation of urban dwelling units or urban lot splits. Senate Bill 450 removes this restriction, except for properties meeting certain criteria, as will be shown in a later slide. Senate Bill 543 revises the way in which floor area is calculated for ADUs and junior ADUs and requires cities to determine whether an application for an ADU and junior ADU is complete within 15 business days of submittal. Finally, Senate Bill 1211 increases the maximum number of detached ADUs allowed on lots with an existing multi-family dwelling unit from two units to eight, not to exceed the number of existing units on the lot. It also prohibits local agencies from imposing development standards, objective or otherwise on ADUs meeting section 66323 of the California Government Code, excuse me. The following slides show how applicable zoning code language will be modified in compliance with each of the previously mentioned state bills. With regard to the creation of urban lot splits and urban dwelling units, the amendment shown here removes the restriction on demolition of more than 25% of a structure. The restriction on demolition will still apply to affordable housing units, rent controlled units, and units that are occupied by a tenant or have been in the last three years. The definitions for multi-family dwelling and single-family dwelling are being amended as shown, consistent with the state's Department of Housing and Community Development to clarify what types of structure qualify as multi-family for the purpose of determining the number of allowable ADUs. These definitions clarify that multiple detached single family units on a single lot are not considered multifamily structures. The definition of gross floor area is also being modified to exclude ADUs and junior ADUs from being measured to external walls as floor areas is currently calculated for other standard dwelling units in the code. The table shown on this screen is being updated both to reflect the terminology used in the definition seen on the previous slide, as well as the maximum number of ADUs allowed on lots with existing multi-family structures. The number of ADUs allowed is being increased from two to eight, not to exceed the number of existing multi-family units on the lot. Proposed multi-family developments will still be subject to a two detached ADU limit. Consistent with the gross floor area definition, this section is being added to clarify that the floor area for ADUs and JEDUs shall be based on the interior living space and not to exterior walls as applies to all other floor area calculations. As previously mentioned, new state law prohibits cities from requiring owner occupancy for ADUs, or excuse me, for junior ADUs, except in the case where the junior ADU and the existing house share sanitation facilities. And that junior ADUs shall not be rented out for a period of less than 30 days. The underlying code section seen here address these changes. The following slides amend and expand the criteria for qualifying ADUs under government code section 66323, which require ministerial approval and prohibits the city from imposing any further development or design standards. The code section shown here is being amended to reflect that the square footage of the ADU is determined based on livable or interior space, and the applicable height limit is what is provided in section 153.04703 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code. Similarly, the changes on this slide amend the code language to update the maximum number of ADUs to be approved ministerially on multifamily properties from two to eight, depending on the total number of existing or proposed units. It also adds that existing units with setbacks of less than four feet shall not be required to be modified as a condition of approval for the construction of new ADUs. New state law also requires that a certificate of occupancy be issued for an ADU in a county that is subject to a proclamation of a state of emergency made by the governor on or after February 1st, 2025. This amendment adds language to the municipal code consistent with state law that applies to dwellings that were substantially damaged or destroyed by an event referenced in the state of emergency proclamation issued by the governor. And that the ADU has been issued construction permits and passed all required inspections. This section also exempts attached ADUs. Senate Bill 453 updates timelines that cities must follow for ADU and JADU applications. The amended code language reflects this change by requiring a 15 business day window by which the city must determine whether the application is complete or incomplete. Incomplete determinations must include a list of incomplete or missing items and how they can be made complete. This slide continues from the previous slide, stating that a resubmitted application is subject to the same timelines, and if the timeline is exceeded, that the application or resubmitted application shall be deemed to be complete. The proposed amendments to the Municipal Code were reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA guidelines, the amendment to a zoning ordinance is not considered a project, as defined in Section 153 and can be seen with certainty that it will not have a significant effect on the environment. Tonight's public hearing was advertised in the San Gabriel Sun. The agenda for this meeting was also posted in advance at City Hall, San Gabriel Public Library, and the San Gabriel Post Office, as well as on the city's website. With that, staff makes the following recommendations to the council. To either one, conduct the public hearing and discuss the proposed ordinances, number 728 and 729. Two, to waive the full reading and introduce ordinances 728 and 729 by title only. Or three, to waive future readings of the ordinance and schedule a second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the next regular city council meeting becoming effective 30 days after the adoption. That concludes staff's presentation.

Thank you. Does any council member have factual questions for the staff to clarify the report? Council Member Wu?

Thank you, Mayor. Well, thank you very much, Maroon, for your presentation. I do have several questions here about the ADU, JADU, and the UDU. So first of all, I think the AB 1154, this new law requires that the JADU cannot be used for Airbnb, but as we know, or any short-term rental less than 30 days. Correct. So you have repeated that, I think, at least twice. I wonder that because our city municipal code already prohibited that. So this is just the state law, but it will not change any of our local municipal codes.

Is that correct? It will update that to reinforce that junior ADUs shall not be rented for a period less than 30 days. I believe our code currently only extends that to accessory dwelling units because previously junior accessory dwelling units did have an owner occupancy requirement. So there was no renting of a junior ADU.

But for now, any property that leaves less than 30 days is not allowed. Correct. Is it correct? Correct. So that is, okay, so I just want to make sure that part. But also regarding the SB 450, you said the state has removed the limitation prohibited in UDU projects from demolishing more than 25%. So which means that we have less control on how the builders want to do.

That is correct, yeah. Generally, that is the direction of most of these bills.

Is it correct that so far we have no UDU in our city yet?

None that have been constructed, no.

Yeah, which is good news because the UDU is different from the ADUs. UDU is that, correct me if I'm wrong, but UDU is the urban dwelling units that will allow the parcel owner or land owner to separate or subdivide the lands and make that as a two totally separate units. So they will be able to sell the parcel individually?

Sort of. A UDU can be built without the lot split. However, a UDU or urban dwelling unit is what can be built as a result of a lot split should a property owner decide to do that. So if they were to split the lot, two urban dwelling units can be built on the new lot, limited to 800 square feet each. And that property that is then subdivided can be sold separately, yes.

So on top of the JADU that also there's another ADU is allowed for one parcel.

Correct. On a single parcel, you are allowed a accessory dwelling unit and a junior accessory dwelling unit or an urban dwelling unit. Okay. Or, but not and, right? Correct. Not all four. Well, not a single family home accessory dwelling unit, junior accessory dwelling unit, and urban dwelling unit. That would not be allowed.

I see.

As a result of a lot split, a maximum of two units are allowed per lot.

Maximum two units per lot. Correct. I see. Yep. Okay. And so since it's good that our city doesn't have the UDUs yet, but the UDUs actually may have created a longer like a long-term impact to our community and neighborhood. So I'm just curious for the review process, if we do not have any UDU for now, but in the future, if any application come in for a UDU, will city council be notified or they will just go through with the planning commissioners for review?

The only point at which the city council would be notified is that if at the point of recording of the final map for the subdivision, otherwise it's all a ministerial process including the tentative map which would otherwise require planning commission review.

Because the UDU will create two individual parcel from one. I mean, if they would like to make, not necessarily, right?

Not necessarily, but an urban lot split would.

Right, so when that new parcel being created, does that require the city council to approve it? At the point of final map, yes, to finalize the subdivision. To finalize that, I see. And also that you talk about there are some changes about how the ADU and the JADU decides how that calculated. So the state law now will measure the units based on the interior walls, not from the exterior anymore.

Correct.

So how you evaluate, how you measure the setback? I mean would that be like from the interior wall to the borders or how does that work?

Good question. The setback will still be measured to exterior walls. From exterior walls.

Correct. So it doesn't really giving them increasing like a larger house because they are measuring from the interior living space.

Correct. Well, based on how our current floor area is calculated, it may result in a larger floor area ratio or gross floor area in terms of the absolute number. But the size overall will not actually be larger and will not be closer to the property lines.

Okay, got it. What about the regular building? are we still measuring that from outside the exterior wall?

Yeah, our definition for gross floor area, which is measured to the exterior wall, will remain unchanged.

Okay, I see. So now we have, according to the AB 130, that our city now has less authority to regulate the exterior appearance of ADUs, which means that we cannot just require that those buildings have to matching the primary residence in terms of like aquaculture, the architectural style. Does that mean that Design Review Commission's review will no longer require for ADU?

Well, Design Review Commission review is not required for any ADUs. It's not? Yeah, however. This change only applies to ADUs that meet that specific criteria. So for example, for a new detached ADU, that limit is for 800 square foot ADUs. If you were looking to build an ADU that's larger than that, up to the city limit of 1,000 square feet, at that point we can still apply the design standards that we have in our code, which is generally just to match the architectural style of the single family home.

And what about those special districts, for example, Mission District, that we will have a regulation. We are asking those homeowners if they would like to build something newer, even renovate their property. They will need to follow the style or the original architectural style. So how do we deal with those ADU or JADU when they apply in this district?

Yeah, unfortunately that those design standards would not apply if someone proposes an ADU that meets these specific criteria.

So which means that if they would like to build like a Japanese style behind the Spanish style, that will be fine?

Correct, yeah.

Wow, okay, got it. Okay, so thank you so much for answering my question. That concludes my question. Thank you, Mayor.

Thank you. Anyone else have clarifying questions for the staff?

I have a quick clarifying question.

Yes.

Thank you for the presentation. Do you know offhand how many junior ADUs we have and how many ADUs we have so far?

I unfortunately don't have that information off the top of my head, no.

Samantha, do you? No, okay. I saw it somewhere.

I think that it's a 440 something. Okay. For ADU.

440, I saw it somewhere, I couldn't find it again. And then Junior, do you know? No, okay.

I know the junior ADU is less than the ADU total. I do know that.

Okay. The reason I'm asking is because I just get concerned that, and again, we may have no authority, but it starts getting saturated in certain neighborhoods, kind of like what's happened, for example, let's say Live Oak. There used to be a lot of homes there. They're all apartments now. And so, you know, do we have any control over... trying to keep the integrity of neighborhoods, so it's not just filled with ADUs or that's not something we can control.

Well, the example of Life Oak might be a unique circumstance because that area is primarily zoned multifamily. So in those cases, if it's a proposed development of over four units, that is still subject to Design Review Commission review. But as far as the ad use proposal for ad use in any residential zone throughout the city unfortunately Due to some of these bills that those it's overridden Yes, we can do whatever and just to clarify. This was something that was already in our code There's just further THE PRIMARY CHANGE WITH REGARD TO THAT SECTION IS WHAT APPLIES TO NEW ADUS AND MULTIFAMILY ZONES. SO THE ALLOWANCE FOR ADUS THAT DON'T NECESSARILY MATCH THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE HAS BEEN THERE. WE DON'T RECEIVE, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY. GENERALLY, HOMEOWNERS DO PREFER TO MATCH THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE, BUT THE CHANGE TODAY MOSTLY APPLIES TO MULTIFAMILY ADUS.

Okay, and then it would be interesting to share this with our historical preservation commission because if we're going to have historic districts, I mean, that's something they're working on, and I think the one on Rosemont is still in the process, but how would that come into play? if it's a historical, if it's designated as a historical district. I think that would override any kind of state bills or any kind of state ordinances.

Don't count on it.

don't count on it i know but i i think i i would like to suggest that you share this with them and let them kind of do the research because again i don't even think it's finalized yet but i know they are working towards making certain areas uh historical and so it would be good to give them a heads up and hopefully they're meeting monthly now but so you can add that to their list but i think just just letting them know that's this is in the pipeline and how much control do they really have now with, you know, you're right, most homeowners would want it to match, but not all. So how does that affect those districts that they're trying to maintain, whatever they call them, historical districts, or there were some other names that were being tossed around too. I forget what they were, but anyway, I just encourage you to share that with them. Thank you. Thank you, Mayor.

Anyone else? No? Okay.

Oh, yes. Okay, so I saw that your table, the single family zone is single family, so only one ADU, they can do it. Is that correct? Based on your staff reports, page 13?

Correct. Yeah. So in a single family zone with a single family structure, you can build one ADU and one junior ADU.

Okay. But next one is single family zone. It's called a multifamily. You have like a detached ADU can do it. But so it's like maybe this single family zone that's talking about like maybe one dwelling have the like duplex, triplex or four family unit, right? Usually not more than four. for family unit. So this is meaning like if they have the four unit, say they can do the ADU up to four. Correct, however. Because they have eight, right?

Yes. Yeah, four units. So it would be determined by the number of the existing multifamily units. So yes, in your example, if there's a fourplex in a single family zone, then yes, four ADUs can be built.

Yeah, so why are you asking? Because the single family, only the four unit, why they came up to that? unit for the ADU. Doesn't mean anything. Only four, they can do it, right, based on the condition.

Yes. However, there are single family properties with multifamily structures on them that have more than four units.

under your red line say it's a detached ADU.

Correct.

So I feel like it's only for why they still stay with the A unit. It doesn't mean anything.

Well, that applies when there is a property that is located in the single family home, or excuse me, single family zone that may have up to eight units on it in one structure.

Okay.

It's very uncommon, but.

Okay, okay, all right, okay. It's the next one, it's a multifamily. That's meaning that maybe they have an apartment. It's 10 unit, so they can extend to the additional six, eight unit for the ADU.

Correct.

Okay.

All right, yeah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you. Vice Mayor Ding.

Mayor, just a quick question.

Yes, sir. Councilman Herrera, Avila.

Thank you. So if a property at one point originally was two, basically two units, and then it got converted into one complete unit... At that point, they will fall under just having one unit in the lot, or would it be, can they argue we had two units here before?

No, it would be based on the current conditions.

All right, got it, thank you.

Okay, anyone else have questions for staff, clarifying question? No? Okay, then Chief City Clerk, do we have any public comment?

I have no request to speak.

Okay. All right, I now close the public hearing. It's now time for council discussion, and I would actually like to begin the discussion with a clarifying question for council, I mean, our attorney. Just from my understanding, is it true that all these updates that we're making are basically required by state law, California state law?

Yes, that is 100% true.

Okay, just checking. So basically there's really nothing to discuss. I mean, California state government's requiring these updates and taking away our city's local control. Yes, that is 100% accurate. Okay. So we basically have to update our municipal code to comply with the state rules. So it is what it is.

So Mayor, before you start with that, I just want to make that clarify because I just want to make sure that the numbers I'm giving is accurate. Yeah, because this is about the report from last month. Actually, this is on the report for our sixth cycle, and in 2025, permits were issued for 68 housing units. And actually, up to date, permits have been issued for 444 housing units in the sixth cycle. So that is, you know, for the ADU, I think that is... I would say about like 137 ADU units has been obtained. So that is the more accurate number for you. But I would say maybe you just have Malone or Samantha to provide you the more accurate number.

Thank you. And like I said, I've made my comments, so I'll yield to any other council member who'd like to further discussion.

You should move to approve.

I'll entertain a motion to approve.

Okay, I'll move to approve the staff recommendation.

I second.

Should I repeat them? Do I need to repeat it because it's a public hearing? No, okay, that's my motion.

Okay, I second.

So the motion has been made by Councilwoman Menchaca, seconded by Vice Mayor Ding. So if there's no further discussion, I guess we'll go take a vote.

Motion passes by a vote of five, zero. Okay, thank you. Thank you, Marlon. Thank you. Next item, please.

We have no new business this evening. The next item is city manager's report.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of the council. Just wanted to reiterate something that we've tried to get out to the community, but we sent out notices regarding our Proposition 218 hearing for our upcoming Athens contract amendment. And unfortunately, the printer who we use, the outside mailing company, made a mistake on about two thirds of the notices. They added a line in the address of the notices that put somebody else's name on that. We are well aware of that and if not already gone out, the printing company will send out a notice to everybody saying that there's nothing to be worried about, that that was a mistake, that wasn't a change in your title or anything like that. Apologizing for the mistake, I will say the company was very embarrassed and has apologized several times to staff. We will still continue with the hearing on July the 21st. So if anybody has a protest for that hearing, they should bring that to that hearing or get it to us by mail in advance of that hearing. and we will be holding an information meeting. The date hasn't been set, but we will set that this week and get that on our social media. Once we have that date, we will make everybody know that and we'll have a Q&A and be there prepared to answer any questions. So thank you very much.

Okay, that's all for city manager's report. Okay, let's move to council comments and conference meeting reports. Who would like to start? Don't all rush up at once.

Okay, I can start if you like.

Oh, that was a slip. I was staring at him.

We look so much alike. Okay. My apologies. That's okay. No problem. Okay, number one, I just wanted to, I forgot the process, but I just want to ask that we do do that proclamation that was earlier asked for the World War II veterans. I'm not sure if that's... Decision of the mayor or we can just ask for it. I forgot the process already for proclamations It could be done either way either the mayor can approve it which Okay, right now so great okay, make sure it's not on the red tape. Okay. Thank you. Thank you mayor, okay? number one I wanted just to let everyone know the San Gabriel Kiwanis Club is held their annual scholarship dinner and they awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from both public and private schools. And next year the Kwanzaa Club will be 100 years old. And so this is a great tradition and I'm glad that the Kwanzaa Club is continuing with this tradition because THERE ARE TREMENDOUS NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SO THAT TOOK PLACE EARLIER THIS MONTH. NEXT IS THE SAN GABRIEL LEGISLATIVE NETWORKING RECEPTION. THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR WERE ALSO THERE AND IT WAS HELD AT THE GREAT VINE ARBOR AND WE HAD CITIES FROM ALL OVER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, ELECTED OFFICIALS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEADERS COME TO OUR BEAUTIFUL GREAT VINE ARBOR. I FOUND IT QUITE FASCINATING THAT MANY HAD NEVER EVEN BEEN HERE BEFORE. THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME. SO THIS IS WHY IT'S VALUABLE TO BE ABLE TO HOST THESE KIND OF RECEPTIONS. WE GOT UPDATES. BUT IT WAS JUST KIND OF NICE TO KIND OF PLAY AN OFFICIAL TOURISM AMBASSADOR ALONG WITH THE MAYOR AND THE VICE MAYOR JUST SHARING WITH THEM.

YOU'RE VERY PROUD.

Yeah, not only our Great Vine Arbor, but we just have so many great historic treasures here, unlike any other city actually, and of course our dining. So that was great. The next one's actually be held in West Covina, but anyway, just a side note.

They're not as pretty as us.

Yeah, but that's nice that they're going to different cities because it really helps bringing people all over just so we can all kind of be supportive of each other. On, let's see, last Monday, I was proud to represent San Gabriel and the USC Trojan family. I was invited to a very special reception to introduce the new USC president. President Kim, again, it brought leaders from all over. Much gratitude to Teleku and the Lasarga family, as well as former State Senator Martha Skutia, who organized this event. And this was the first time a USC president came to the community. It was specifically the East LA restaurant called Tamayo's, but to meet all the San Gabriel Valley electeds and leaders again, and so it was a really nice, I guess you have to be a Trojan to really appreciate it, but I really enjoyed it, and it was just nice to represent San Gabriel. I also attended the Bafang Dumpling, which is formerly known as Focus Plaza, now Tai Wei Gateway. They actually had two, they had a VIP soft opening, and then they had recently a grand opening. Again, a lot of my colleagues were there. I think that place is going to be a destination spot. They actually have 16 in the country, and they're going to, oh, no, in the state. Is it 16 in the state?

I don't remember.

THEY HAVE 16. THEY ARE GOING TO OPEN ONE IN TEXAS TOO. WELL RECEIVED. PEOPLE WERE STANDING IN LINE BECAUSE THAT DAY IN PARTICULAR THEY GOT A T-SHIRT AS WELL AS A NICE TOTE BAG. WE ALL GOT ONE TOO. It was so hot out there and they had, you know, the first hundred people got those gifts as well as a combo coupon. But it is definitely going to be a very popular place. It's affordable for families and so very exciting. I encourage everyone to be there. And lastly, just a reminder. I see Matthew, so of course I remember. We have our first summer concert on June 25th, so a week from Thursday. It's going to be at Vincent Lugo Park. So it starts with a Santana tribute band at 7 o'clock, and then at 8.30, or as soon as it gets dark, they're going to show Lilo and Stitch movie. So thank you to community services. We have a another great lineup of entertainment. And I know it takes a lot of work, especially you're having actually two performers, which typically you do anyway, but still it's a lot of work. So thank you to community services for coming through every single year and just really providing that level of opportunity for our families in particular. They don't need to go to other cities. They can come here and they can walk up to Vincent Lugo Park or the Mission Districts. I know you alternate. And I know people really appreciate it. So thank you. That's all, Mayor.

Thank you, Councilwoman Menchaca. Who would like to go next? Councilman Herrera-Avila?

What?

Oh, okay. Vice Mayor Ding?

Okay. This is... Last two weeks, it looks like our city is like a dumpling in a beer. No, it's a barfarm dumpling. Dumplings first.

Beer in October.

So we have the dumpling franchise store here. It looks like there are two weeks that are a week. They have the VIP reception. It's amazing, okay. And also the grand opening. It's both. I feel they are very well management. It's a lot of crowd, a lot of people waiting online, but they moving really fast. It's real. Like I used the dumpling, it's a fast food. I hope our dumpling beer also is moving fast. We're trying. Don't need to wait like one hour. It's June 3rd and June 12th. Also June 6th, I have a chance to go to Mumu Cafe Grand Opening. It's really good for the Mission District and they have very good like a new management and a new store name okay that's i wish the the We have the, not just have the, right now have the farmer's market, also like a district, Mission District really have the business zone, they can have a lot of the choice, yeah, for the restaurant. And June 7, it's called the 9th U.S. Legacy International Art Festival. Yeah, used to every year I attended, this year they are at the Shillai University. and represent our, especially for the cultural and they have like some contacts, you know, then give the people have the art talent opportunity. I'm just, I'm not just show the certificate, but I'm one of the performers for the choir. and June 12th, and yeah, it's really like SGV electronic, economic partner, like just the networking reception. It's, yeah, I was surprised a lot of the local, like, elected officer, they come to our Green Vine, they say they don't know there's a really nice venue here. That's true, too. Okay, it's even the hot weather, but... But still, the venue is good. Some areas have the breeze. Okay. All right. So I hope they can continue to use our venue and they know our history too. Okay. That's it. Thank you.

Thank you, Vice Mayor Ding.

I'll go next. Is that Mayor?

Councilman Herrera-Avila.

I ATTENDED THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REVENUE AND TEXATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING ON JUNE 4TH. IT WAS VIRTUAL, WHERE MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED UPDATES ON MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL HEALTH, STATE MANDATE PROGRAMS. LIKE WE SEE, THERE'S SO MANY DIFFERENT NEW POLICIES AND STATE MANDATES THAT ARE COMING DOWN THE PIKE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE NO SAY ON MANY OF THESE THINGS. STATE MANDATES. WE GOT UPDATED ON THE STATE BUDGET AND LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK AND STRATEGIC STRATEGIES FOR CITIES LED BUSINESS ATTRACTIONS. ONE INTERESTING THING THEY SAID EVEN IF THERE'S A PROJECT COMING TO THE CITY AND THE CITY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT, TAKE CREDIT FOR IT. I THOUGHT THAT WAS WEIRD. I thought that was kind of interesting for them to say that because then you take credit and then you basically make that business or that project part of your arsenal and part of the stuff that the city is doing so that that way you can attract more business by putting San Gabriel on the map even with stuff that we don't really have anything to do with. But I thought that was pretty interesting. On June 12th to the 14th, I participated in an inspection tour of the state water project and Central Valley agriculture hosted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. The tour included Oroville Dam. the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta, San Luis Reservation, agricultural operations in the Central Valley, and provided a lot of insight on California water supply systems and infrastructures. And just to follow the Delta, I thought that was really interesting. I know some of our colleagues here have already participated on that particular tour. The most significant conversation that was had was that and you probably, I've been seeing it a lot in the news, is that if the big one, which we're waiting for, and I think this, what is it, the San Andreas fall, they're under a lot of tremendous pressure right now. If that were to come and hit any time now, that the Delta, there's a lot of dams that will be under water and that's a lot of our water supply. So with that said, just keep that in mind, just a message for earthquake preparedness, make sure you have plenty of water stored and a first aid kit because we will be hurting for quite a long period of time. I know that there was originally two tunnels that were supposed to come and be built, but now it sounds like there's only one tunnel that's gonna be built, but it's not being built yet. So if we don't have that tunnel, I forget, you're the master when it comes to water, Mayor.

JUST FOR ANYBODY WHO DOESN'T KNOW, BEFORE I GOT ELECTED TO CITY COUNCIL, I SERVED NINE YEARS AS AN ELECTED DIRECTOR ON SAN GABRIEL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD. AND YOU CAN TELL I'M A LITTLE ANTSY AND I'M GOING TO BE ANGRY. I MEAN, BACK IN 2014, WE AUTHORIZED, WELL, THE VOTERS OF THE STATE AUTHORIZED A $7.5 BILLION BOND to fix that water system and, you know, build the tunnels. 12 years later, why isn't it done? Did any of your colleagues on the trip explain that to you? It was briefly, briefly discussed. Why isn't it done yet?

It's priorities, and unfortunately, it sounds like it's politics, too. Yeah, so that's why I'm angry. Yeah, there's a lot that I'm learning that's revolving around water and understanding how important and crucial it is that we have a seat at the table and be present when it comes to water because water is life, and that's our drinking water, and if anything were to happen, like the big one, then we will be in a world of hurt because then they will have to, the state will have to go on an emergency preparedness and just building this tunnel that will bypass at that point to make sure that we get, and when I say we, it means all Southern California, get the water that we need to survive. So just be aware, we have not had that big one yet. The fault lines are a tremendous record record

Pressure, so make sure you and your family are taking care of first and make sure you have the water that you need in your house I think that's the most important thing to have water, so I yield back Thank you, Councilman Councilman Wu Well, thank you mayor so for next Tuesday that the San Gabriel Valley Human Society is going to conduct a community meeting with us with all the community that inviting all the residents the pet owners and that they would like to know how they can serve our community better. And also they will be sharing a lot of information about how to access the pet care service, community needs, or any animal welfare that will be available for everyone. So the time is June 23rd, and from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. And so I hope everyone will be there, the pet lovers. You know, since I was in high school, I started to donate bloods, and until now, I'm still donating that every time when I'm available, when the time allows. You know, in the past few years, I always hoped that the city of San Gabriel can become the hub of the blood donation. And it's a very unique, I would like to just share with everyone here, that in this month, in the city of San Gabriel, there will be three blood drives in June. So the earliest one will be tomorrow, which is June 17, that is at the mission, San Gabriel mission, but this one drive is already full. So let's take the next one will be, Actually, this drive is supported, sponsored by the City of San Gabriel, Great Vine Opera Park. That will be on June 24th, 2026 from 1 to 6 p.m. And also another one is on June 25th in San Gabriel Library, which is on Del Mar. And that is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. I think donating blood is not... the joy of when you see that someone is using your blood and rescue their life, but also that you feel that is a joy of share. So I really want to encourage not only my colleagues, but also all the friends and residents in the city of St. Gabriel, you know, roll up your sleeves and donate the blood and help those people who is really in need. And your one blood can save three lives. And so that concludes my report. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilman Wu. All right, I guess it's down to me. Since our last meeting, on June 4th, I attended the Asian Youth Center foodie pop-up and a new board member swearing-in. There was their annual swearing-in gala at the Grapevine Arbor, our very own Grapevine Arbor. On the 5th, I attended the Chinese American elected officials annual awards dinner at NBC, a Chinese seafood restaurant in Monterey Park. On the 6th, I attended the grand opening ribbon cutting along with some of my colleagues for Moo Moo Cafe here in our very own Mission District, 303 South Mission Drive. Just to Just a recommendation. Their Portuguese egg tarts are fantastic. And on the 8th, I attended my monthly Chinese American Citizens Alliance board meeting dinner. On June 10th, I attended an Arcadia Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Mattress Store in Pasadena. On June 12th, I attended, in the morning, I attended, along with some of my colleagues, a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Bafang Dumpling in the Tawa Gateway Plaza, as has been mentioned, 140 West Valley Boulevard. They have great dumplings, and their beef noodle soup is also outstanding. Also later on that day, I attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's legislative networking reception with some of my colleagues, and again, at our very own Grapevine Arbor. So that's the events I have been to, but I also wanted to remind the public that please come out on July 3rd, 2019, twenty twenty six for our annual independence day drone show at uh... gabriel in high school and uh... just before i uh... get onto the next item uh... wanted to recommend to the public uh... if you have not read are a declaration of independence it's uh... it's a fantastic document It is the quintessential, legendary, the ultimate breakup letter. Okay, and that concludes my report. So now we will move to closed session, which we don't have a secondary closed session.

Mayor, if you don't mind, can I just add one more thing? I'm so sorry.

No, no, no problem.

Go ahead. Because for that particular topic that I talked about, that I really want to send your thanks, our police, St. Gabriel Police Department, because every single time that they show up, always show up at any donation drive in our city. So I just want to special thanks to our POA and all the officers and sergeant lieutenants that they donate their bloods as well. I just want to make that clear. Thank you. Awesome. Excellent. Thank you.

um okay and if that is all i will move to the adjournment the next regularly scheduled city council meeting will be held on tuesday july 7th 2026 at 6 30 pm and so with that the meeting is adjourned tonight