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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Council Members Share Updates on Community Engagements and Events
Council members provided updates on their recent activities and community engagements. Councilmember Acosta attended the Taste of Rio fundraiser for Rio Hondo College scholarships, a Father's Day Senior Luncheon, the Night Market, the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus meeting, and various FIFA watch parties. He also noted issues with the 4th of July fireworks show. Councilmember Bohorkas attended the Night Market, a food giveaway with Supervisor Hilda Solis, and the 4th of July event, also mentioning fireworks concerns. Councilmember Delgado attended the Night Market, FIFA watch parties, the 4th of July event, and commended staff for their work. Mayor Olmos thanked law enforcement and code enforcement for their work during the 4th of July events, attended the Taste of Rio, Father's Day luncheon, caucus dinner, Night Markets, the 4th of July celebration, and senior events. She also highlighted the city's improved sewer fund balance and praised staff, particularly Ariana, Jason, Ed, Nancy, Ebie, Christina Pardo, Brian, and Chantelle. Other council members also shared their attendance at various community events, including the 4th of July celebrations, night markets, and mentioned the positive reception of the community events.
City Council Debates Stricter Regulations for Massage Establishments, Tables Vote for Clarification
The City Council considered Ordinance Number 1292, a zone text amendment (ZTA 26-02) to update regulations for massage establishments. The proposed amendment aimed to increase buffer distances from sensitive uses (daycare centers, religious institutions, schools, youth centers, residential zones, parks) to 1,000 feet and from the city's jurisdictional boundary to 350 feet. It also proposed increasing the distance between new massage establishments from 500 feet to 1,000 feet. The Planning Commission recommended approval of ZTA 26-02 with the 1,000-foot sensitive use buffer and 350-foot jurisdictional buffer, resulting in 105 eligible parcels. An alternative map presented to the council suggested a 1,000-foot buffer from both sensitive uses and the jurisdictional boundary, reducing eligible parcels to 16. During public comment, concerns were raised about potential illicit activities associated with massage parlors and the impact of industrial projects like the proposed Lexington-Gallatin warehouse on sensitive uses. Council members discussed the possibility of a complete prohibition, potential legal challenges, and the distinction between massage establishments, spas, and sports therapy. The council ultimately voted to table the decision to allow for further clarification on definitions and potential amendments to the ordinance regarding spas and sports therapy businesses.
City Council Approves Annual Sewer Services Fee Levy
The City Council approved Resolution Number 26052, authorizing the annual levy of sewer services fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This is a standard annual process to collect fees from city parcels to fund improvements to the sewer system. The fee of $35.37 per sewer unit was determined to be still valid. The estimated collection amount for this year is $372,605.26. The current fund balance for sewer improvements is approximately $5 million. The city will continue to monitor the sewer system for needed improvements.
City Council Considers Stricter Buffers for Massage Establishments
The City Council considered Ordinance Number 1292, a zone text amendment (ZTA 26-02) to update regulations for massage establishments. The proposed amendment aimed to increase buffer distances from sensitive uses (daycare centers, religious institutions, schools, youth centers, residential zones, parks) to 1,000 feet and from the city's jurisdictional boundary to 350 feet. It also proposed increasing the distance between new massage establishments from 500 feet to 1,000 feet. The Planning Commission recommended approval of ZTA 26-02 with the 1,000-foot sensitive use buffer and 350-foot jurisdictional buffer, resulting in 105 eligible parcels. An alternative map presented to the council suggested a 1,000-foot buffer from both sensitive uses and the jurisdictional boundary, reducing eligible parcels to 16. During public comment, concerns were raised about potential illicit activities associated with massage parlors and the impact of industrial projects like the proposed Lexington-Gallatin warehouse on sensitive uses. Council members discussed the possibility of a complete prohibition, potential legal challenges, and the distinction between massage establishments, spas, and sports therapy. The council ultimately voted to table the decision to allow for further clarification on definitions and potential amendments to the ordinance regarding spas and sports therapy businesses.
Voters to Decide on Term Limits and Rotating Mayor System in November
Councilmember Hector Delgado proposed placing a ballot measure before voters to implement term limits for elected officials, citing benefits like transparency, reduced corruption, and new ideas. The council discussed various term limit structures and estimated the cost to place such a measure on the ballot at approximately $40,000-$44,000. After discussion, the council voted 5-0 to place a measure on the November ballot for voters to consider a four-term limit with a lifetime ban. Following this, Delgado proposed another ballot measure to revert to a rotating mayorship, arguing it promotes council collaboration and saves costs. Mayor Gloria Olmos and others opposed this, favoring direct election of the mayor. The council voted 3-2 to place the rotating mayorship measure on the ballot for voter consideration.
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