Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Gabriel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety with low priority
Towing services franchise selection
The city awarded non-exclusive towing franchises to Navarro's and Henry's Towing after a two-stage scoring process. A local towing company owner, Vartan Wartavedian, asked the council to consider adding his Foothill Towing as an additional franchise, citing an 11-year history with the city.
Traffic safety grant funding
The city accepted about $113,000 from the state Office of Traffic Safety to fund selective traffic enforcement this year.
Financial fraud and identity theft education
A resident announced a free seminar on fraud and identity theft Thursday, August 20, 4-5 p.m. at the Bank of America on Del Mar and Las Tunas — she said she saw four identity theft victims at the police department in one day.
Dog Licensing Modernization and Animal Services Contract
Dog licenses will expire on a rolling date instead of every June, and the city renewed its Humane Society contract for two years at $608,215.