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Munoz said the WQA was created by the state legislature in 1992 to develop, finance and implement programs to clean up contaminated groundwater that provides drinking water for residents across the San Gabriel Valley. She said about 80% of the region's water supply comes from groundwater pumped by local wells and that the authority coordinates with federal and state agencies including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

In her remarks Munoz said the authority has secured funding and other resources for cleanup efforts; she stated, \"we have secured over $126,000,000 in funding, $60,000,000 from state and over $700,000,000 from responsible parties for the cleanup efforts.\" She also told the council that the WQA seeks to avoid relying on local ratepayers for cleanup costs and that the WQA is available to brief cities and arrange tours of treatment facilities. Munoz said she left contact information with the city clerk for councilmembers or staff who wish to schedule a tour.

No council action followed the comment; Munoz's remarks were presented as informational to the council and public.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - July 15, 2025 - City of San Gabriel","oneSentenceSummary","Valerie Munoz, mayor of La Puente and San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority board member, told the council the authority was created in 1992 to clean up contaminated groundwater in the San Gabriel Valley, described funding secured to date, and offered tours of treatment facilities.","taxTitle","San Gabriel, Yuba County, California","taxId",79252,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6510159,"San Gabriel council approves MOU with Arts Bridging the Gap for San Gabriel Valley Symphony residency at Mission Playhouse",2129,3839000,5968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5395168-00a769b8716fa17928a0e3aa54b7eb3e&start=3839&end=5968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5395168-00a769b8716fa17928a0e3aa54b7eb3e/thumbnail_3839000.jpg","/articles/6510159/California/San-Gabriel-council-approves-MOU-with-Arts-Bridging-the-Gap-for-San-Gabriel-Valley-Symphony-residency-at-Mission-Playhouse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510159-f977d748b4fc020c29da852a2124edd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140084&Signature=LDZzB665VaoZQA5elEXu3soothPDhtdECmLaQbThv7j-kJxt6D18v~iJzfrABN~9u~DMXeQx141l7oeL5fKupQGjEoHXYTTeMsBphmSLzPtjooV1FbSjzpmfo0z-euE68EFH7m3h5~QjhKrWpW67dyrTCP8wG5BFvdhmkoxMjC6jtzRsyIQ7GEw3bcRMbWS-G08ufeAV4padWj46b-iUZfCqL8cSGbjT8qrjBM44L1GuOk8oXkklKZqNea1M4fUP9idd8MSQS44l-sOWa0FX4me8UwZiz3~YnkMRVg6-C5cHHFOB2zv5mbbtOpcZHccVH32eFy-1Llx4pGkPNUnr6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Gabriel City Council on July 15 approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Arts Bridging the Gap (ABG) on behalf of the San Gabriel Valley Symphony (SGVS) to allow the orchestra to use the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse under a phased partnership.

Community Services Director Perez explained staff recommends a first‑season arrangement in which SGVS would pay standard playhouse rental costs including deposit, staffing, security and event‑specific expenses, with some administrative and equipment fees waived for the initial season. The staff report says the rental deposit of $2,000 would be paid prior to the event and other fees could be paid after performances when revenue is received. Staff noted there is \"no direct fiscal impact for the proposed use\" but that the city could experience a loss of revenue if ticket sales do not cover playhouse costs.

ABG Executive Director Kyle Denman told the council ABG is an 11‑year‑old Los Angeles County arts nonprofit that works with youth, visual and performing arts programs and has expanded into musical arts. Denman said ABG has a broad funding portfolio of public and private grants and emphasized ABG's focus on paying artists and supporting sustainability.

Artistic director Alex Dang said his goal with SGVS is to tailor programming to the local community, include AAPI and immigrant voices, and give area students and residents exposure to professional-level performances. Dang said he grew up in the area and wants younger residents to \"see what it looks like\" to have a music career and to see themselves on stage.

Staff listed the first two proposed concerts as an October Mid Autumn Festival concert (October 4 is held on the Playhouse calendar) and a Lunar New Year concert in January 2026; the group's inaugural concert is scheduled in August at Barnes Park in Monterey Park. Rehearsal space for SGVS will be at Alhambra High School, the staff report said.

The MOU is structured as a phased partnership: the first season would consist of four concerts with standard rental charges and waivers limited to administrative and equipment usage fees; if the initial season proves successful the city could renegotiate for a residency with fee reductions or revenue sharing in future seasons. The council approved the staff recommendation and authorized the city manager to execute the MOU and related documents pending city attorney review; the motion passed 5-0.

Denman said ABG will bring marketing capacity and community connections, and Dang emphasized programming that includes composers and performers from the region. Staff and council members noted potential local economic benefits from audience members visiting restaurants and businesses near the Mission Playhouse.","Council approved a phased memorandum of understanding allowing Arts Bridging the Gap and the San Gabriel Valley Symphony to use the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse for an inaugural season; initial costs will be paid post‑performance except a $2,000 deposit, and council authorized the city manager to execute the agreement pending legal review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6510164,"San Gabriel council appoints subcommittee to interview consultants for general plan update",755,3163000,3918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5395168-00a769b8716fa17928a0e3aa54b7eb3e&start=3163&end=3918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5395168-00a769b8716fa17928a0e3aa54b7eb3e/thumbnail_3163000.jpg","/articles/6510164/California/San-Gabriel-council-appoints-subcommittee-to-interview-consultants-for-general-plan-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510164-160cda51a39790182d83a72a68c841ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140084&Signature=LV9cywpN4KdYvdWbH5gM06CeSSS-ZLGrAT~d2JUSYR~-tSxWIJgS~jb~LyKWqBnZ-hRbyiF1OqGo5eYUv55YQPdhIEwqPfCNJav2WrJloVXpeNV3rhOV9PttRn~Ysaaj-FuyUrQ8UTBdkPfZenTG~HSG4QgBsS86Nb6dDdqnO~fmZve9eef1OuGvwEntyXXzy~5ToDkXzI4JQx~0S-cW-zxnBIEg-qCDWZwMeWtFVVPVIzEbb3wbT8bKZyWK5UjUkWinYP79o1EVbsipsAsLNY2rsNTrDDaq6v~I7aYOoD~25xX5VWlDjbsiWTOsAenI-hLmmpmCdDJzPIc58-51wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Gabriel City Council voted 5-0 on July 15 to appoint a subcommittee to interview consulting firms shortlisted to lead a general plan update.

Acting Community Development Director Toussaint told the council that a general plan is a state‑required policy document guiding long‑term growth and that San Gabriel's plan was last comprehensively updated in 2004. He described the general plan as covering a 15–20 year horizon and said mandatory elements typically include land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety and environmental justice, with optional elements such as cultural and economic resources.

The city issued a request for proposals and received seven responses; staff narrowed the list to three firms. Toussaint told council the cost estimates presented represent the ceiling for a comprehensive update and that a more focused update could cost less.

Mayor Menchaca appointed Vice Mayor Chan and Councilmember Herrera Avila as the subcommittee to interview the three consulting firms; staff and additional planning staff will join the interviews. The subcommittee will return to the full council with a recommendation. The motion to appoint the two councilmembers and to authorize them to interview the firms passed 5-0.

Council members discussed whether to pursue a comprehensive update or a more focused approach; staff said the interviewing subcommittee could probe whether firms could recommend a narrower, lower‑cost approach. Toussaint emphasized the importance of public participation in the general plan process, noting outreach to community groups, tribes, school districts and public agencies would be part of the update if the council moves forward.

The council did not select a consultant at the July 15 meeting; the subcommittee will complete interviews and report back with a recommendation.","Council appointed Vice Mayor Chan and Councilmember Herrera Avila to a two‑member subcommittee, with staff support, to interview three shortlisted consultants for a general plan update; the motion passed 5-0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6510169,"San Gabriel council approves Griffin Structures study to assess police facility needs",2098,1042000,3140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5395168-00a769b8716fa17928a0e3aa54b7eb3e&start=1042&end=3140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5395168-00a769b8716fa17928a0e3aa54b7eb3e/thumbnail_1042000.jpg","/articles/6510169/California/San-Gabriel-council-approves-Griffin-Structures-study-to-assess-police-facility-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510169-d9e8d68eded1c41a8ac6cb65302e194c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140084&Signature=Mko4K5eeQPkBfKLPCw9AugYaUI5X1FLkXSlmrL9V-uo~w~7YmXgl8rmNcvRY9zp0hdk0T485PGLxgR277DSQ6vkoyy6XDZQV6T~7lPMA4lynMDEGltIDfP3TUoNqpbD3dIsmPN51kFFZBOuLKhNmn2v7DNqAKg4sC6HK1ECo49KxRKByc4aez0hacEdXaCGkfvv3ep5pO1GLn5jAVQ6y71V9AXOlDu5tSLF~~Ljb5c21sqts3f5nCteh71pBIH3aeyUY~4ZmLqdjcY3pmrdCLH3PNxjQKoIxEsN6JgqQHTTd5zSnD~h3zOOWBltKaILGiXK8DV4lpvIIN3qStik0NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Gabriel City Council on July 15 authorized a professional services agreement with Griffin Structures to prepare a police facility space needs assessment, approving the contract and related budget appropriations by a 5-0 vote.

City staff presented the contract as a next step in long‑term facility planning for the San Gabriel Police Department, citing an aging facility built in 1962 that staff described as outdated and overcrowded. Acting Public Works Director Chang said the consultant will \"evaluate the current conditions and provide us with options, whether we renovate, expand, or replace the facilities altogether.\" The study was described in the staff presentation as a five‑month effort that will include site visits, interviews with police personnel, and development of concept layouts and rough cost estimates.

Mark (city manager) told the council the needs assessment is intended to produce a planning‑level construction cost and program so the city can determine funding options, including potential ballot measures. \"This needs assessment is designed to figure out what overall cost would be so that we know what we could or would need to generate either through our own funds or through a ballot outreach,\" he said. He added later, \"This is the minimum amount we can spend to get a projection or an estimate for how much we would need to build a police station.\"

Council members questioned the study scope and timing. Councilmember Wu asked how many public touchpoints would occur during the five months; staff replied the assessment is internal only and will be returned to council when complete, with public outreach to follow if council directs. Several council members raised whether the study should also consider a combined public safety facility including fire functions; staff said expanding the scope to include fire facilities would add cost and that the city is conducting a separate fire standards of coverage study that may inform any combined approach.

Staff recommended the council authorize the city manager to execute the professional services agreement with Griffin Structures, adopt Resolution No. 25-29 to appropriate funds from police facility development impact fees, and approve a purchase order to fund the study. The staff presentation described a contract amount of $127,000 plus a 10% contingency; later in the same presentation a higher purchase order figure ($427,000 plus 10% contingency) was mentioned. The transcript shows both figures; the council approved the staff recommendation as presented.

Police Chief Elizalde acknowledged staff member Angela for leading the procurement and said the department was \"very grateful for her hard work.\" The study period was affirmed to be approximately five months; staff said it will include interviews with department personnel, development of programmatic needs, preliminary layouts and cost estimates, and a final report to council.

The council voted to approve the professional services agreement and related actions; the motion passed by a vote of 5-0. City staff said they will return with follow‑up items, including a proposed polling and outreach consultant for potential ballot planning.

Clarifying details in the meeting record include the study scope (police facility only unless council later directs otherwise), a five‑month timeline, the use of police facility development impact fees to fund the work, and staff statements that the assessment will be internal with public outreach reserved for a later phase if and when the council requests it.","The City Council voted 5-0 to authorize a professional services agreement with Griffin Structures to complete a five‑month police facility space needs assessment, funded from police facility development impact fees. The study will be internal-only; community outreach would come later if council directs.","actionData","errors"]

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