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Acting Community Development Director Samantha Tuzart summarized the item’s history. The council first placed the zoning text amendment on the agenda July 2, 2024; it returned for discussion Sept. 17 and directed staff to prepare an ordinance after the Planning Commission recommended approval on Nov. 18, 2024 (vote 4-0). The council continued discussion in January and March 2025 and directed additional outreach and refinements before tonight’s introduction and first reading.

The ordinance language in the staff report proposes definitions for hedges, height standards in front, side and rear yards, and maintenance standards intended to balance property values with public safety and sight-line concerns. A public commenter urged more community outreach and consultation with police: \"I would appreciate if our community knows a little bit more and has some input into what you're deciding,\" said Priscilla Geddes, who said she could not recall broad neighborhood notice and asked whether surrounding cities’ practices and police views had been consulted.

Council members observed the item has been discussed in multiple sessions and planning commission review; after brief council discussion the item advanced on a 5-0 vote to second reading and adoption at the next meeting. If adopted, the ordinance would take effect 30 days after adoption.

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Community Services Director Perez presented the proposal, saying Grizzly’s quote includes up to 500 drones, theatrical lighting, two lasers, coordinated smoke effects and choreographed music. \"Based on the proposals, staff recommends working with Grizzly Entertainment,\" Perez said, citing last year’s positive experience with the vendor.

The city’s 2024 drone show cost $45,000, Perez said; the recommended 2025 program and enhancements raise the total to $71,000. The fiscal year 2024–25 event budget is $50,250; staff asked the council to appropriate an additional $26,000 from the general fund, with sponsorships expected to offset part of the cost. Perez said staff will pursue corporate sponsors and present sponsorship materials with the mayor’s and city manager’s signatures.

Council members asked staff to repeat last year’s reservation system because venue capacity limits required preregistration, and to begin parking and traffic planning earlier this year. Council Member Wu said the city should limit the number of tickets per reservation and explore additional parking and shuttle options to reduce neighborhood impacts. Staff said it will coordinate with San Gabriel Unified School District on site layout, parking, and any pet-friendly viewing areas.

The council approved the contract and the appropriation by a 5-0 vote. Staff expects sponsorship revenue and community coordination to reduce net city cost for the event.

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Council Member Herrera Avila raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and asked for legal guidance. \"Can the city attorney advise whether council member, Wu and mayor Menchaca should be required to recuse themselves from voting on this item?\" she asked during debate. Herrera Avila also moved to postpone the item and direct staff to return with a formal travel policy; that motion failed for lack of a second.

City staff and the city attorney told the council the proposed trip falls under existing authority for sister-city exchanges and is permissible under state law and Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) rules, though council members repeatedly asked for clearer documentation in the staff report. The staff report cited government code language related to exceptions for third-party travel; one council member said the code citation in the written report appeared incorrect, and the city attorney confirmed staff had reviewed the applicable statute and FPPC guidance.

Despite the objections, the council approved the travel request by a voice vote that was recorded as 5-0. The approved item authorizes the two named council members to accept travel paid by the foreign host; staff said the host covers flights, lodging and some event costs. Council discussion included requests for post-trip disclosures, including completion of Form 700 filings and detailed reports on meetings and contacts made while abroad.

The council also directed staff to develop a formal policy for third-party-sponsored travel and to return to the council with recommended thresholds, required disclosures, and approval procedures. During the city manager's report later in the meeting, several council members reiterated their support for drafting a travel policy to reduce future confusion and improve transparency.

The decision came after more than an hour of questions from council members about legal standards, optics, and the level of detail in the staff report. Several council members emphasized that the trip would not use city general-fund dollars; several also said they wanted the policy to require a written post-trip report outlining who was met and what was discussed.

Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar item F (authorizing council travel to Taiwan, funded by foreign host): Approved, 5-0.
- Motion to postpone item F and direct staff to return with a formal travel policy: Failed (no second).

What happens next: Staff will return with a draft travel policy for council consideration and will provide post-trip disclosures after the Taiwan visit, including FPPC/Form 700 filings and a written summary of meetings and outcomes.

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