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San Gabriel council approves Farm & Craft Market contract, $20,000 to relaunch farmers market
Summary
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Farm and Craft Market Inc. and a $20,000 appropriation to relaunch a year‑round San Gabriel Farmers Market on South Mission Drive; council emphasized vendor mix, EBT access and a 30‑day contract exit clause.
The San Gabriel City Council voted unanimously to contract with Farm and Craft Market Inc. and to appropriate $20,000 to relaunch a city farmers market on South Mission Drive. The 5–0 vote authorizes the city manager to execute the professional services agreement and funds equipment rentals, advertising and marketing for fiscal year 2025–26.
Economic Development Manager Karen Koh presented the operator’s proposal and staff recommendations, saying the market would operate year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., feature a minimum of 25 vendors weekly (including at least eight certified farmers), and include community engagement programming. Koh told the council staff recommends a one-time $10,000 marketing allocation to support banners, flyers and giveaways, with additional promotion on city channels.
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