Council approves contracts, housing hearing delay
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The City Council approved several contracts and payments, including a $608,215 humane society agreement, a $117,666 council chamber audiovisual upgrade, and a $30,000 arts consulting appropriation. It also advanced a proposed recycling service amendment to a Proposition 218 protest process and delayed action on housing code updates to June 16, 2026.
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Residents will see changes in several city services, including dog licensing, recycling service discussions, and upgrades to the council chamber technology. The council approved a new agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society and moved ahead with a plan to modernize dog licensing by switching to a rolling, date-based renewal system. The council also postponed final action on updates to the city code for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. A proposed citywide fee schedule was not considered because the meeting ran late.
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- Approved a $117,666 contract with Western Audio Visual & Security for the Council Chamber audiovisual upgrade.
- Approved Amendment No. 1 for design and engineering services on the Vincent Lugo Park access path and pedestrian bridge replacement project, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $92,160 plus a 10% contingency of $9,216.
- Approved a $30,000 General Fund appropriation and a six-month retainer amendment with Arts Consulting Group.
- Granted a $2,317.50 fee waiver for Del Mar High School graduation at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.
- Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority for Lead Free Homes LA.
- Approved the Seventh Amendment with Athens Services and directed staff to begin a Proposition 218-compliant majority protest process with mailed notices at least 45 days before the hearing.
- Continued the public hearing on Ordinances No. 728 and No. 729 updating the municipal code for urban dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, and junior accessory dwelling units to June 16, 2026.
- Introduced Ordinance No. 730 to modernize dog licensing and approved a $608,215 professional services agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.
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City Council Meetings Meeting on May 19, 2026
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