City Council Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026 - City of San Gabriel

The City Council of San Gabriel held a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several presentations and public comments. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed seventh amendment to the city's contract with Athens Services for waste management, including the implementation of a third recycling bin and a rate adjustment for commercial accounts. Council members and public speakers expressed concerns about the substantial rate increases for commercial and multi-family customers, the long contract term, and the transparency of the process. Athens Services representatives and city staff explained the necessity of the amendment to comply with state mandates (SB 1383), the potential for customers to reduce costs by downsizing trash bins, and the protections included in the contract. The council approved moving forward with the amendment to proceed with the required Prop 218 public notice and hearing process. Additionally, the council approved a professional services agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for $608,215 over two years to implement a rolling dog licensing system, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and customer service. Other agenda items included updates on sewer rate increases and Brown Act compliance, but no procurement actions were taken on those topics during this meeting.