APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
MEETING JOINTLY AND REGULARLY WITH THE EL MONTE HOUSING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE WATER AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PARKING AUTHORITY; SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER EL MONTE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY; AND, FROM TIME TO
TIME, SUCH OTHER BODIES OF THE CITY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED
EXCLUSIVELY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Alma D. Puente, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Martin R. Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – absent Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Item 12.5 has been pulled.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
Councilmember Martinez Muela joined the City Council meeting at approximately 6:02 p.m.
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.7.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:02 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Richard Padilla reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 through 4.7.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a), (d)(2) and (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
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2 Update was provided by Legal Counsel Lloyd Pilchen and Ken Trummkel, as well as input from Community and Economic Development Director Betty Donavanik and Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Jason Mikaelian questions were posed and direction given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator.
Property Location:
3454-3456 Tyler Avenue and 11016 Ramona Boulevard, El Monte, California
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
Newport Partners, LLC
City’s Designated Negotiators:
Alma Martinez, City Manager; Betty Donavanik, Community and Economic Development Director; Jason Mikaelian, Community and Economic Deputy Director; and Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney
Under Discussion:
Both Price and Terms.
Update was provided by Legal Counsel Lloyd Pilchen and Ken Trummkel, as well as input from Community and Economic Development Director Betty Donavanik and Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Jason Mikaelian questions were posed and direction given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54956.9(c), 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – FEAH, LLC vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 20STCP03720.
Update was provided by Legal Counsel Terrance Gallagher and Lloyd Pilchen, questions were posed by the City Council, general direction was given but no final action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54956.9(c), 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – Dronatherapy, LLC vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 20STCP04067.
Update was provided by Legal Counsel Terrance Gallagher and Lloyd Pilchen, questions were posed by the City Council, general direction was given but no final action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54956.9(c), 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – Nibble This, LLC vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 20STCP04044.
Update was provided by Legal Counsel Terrance Gallagher and Lloyd Pilchen, questions were posed by the City Council, general direction was given but no final action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54956.9(c), 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – CaliMed Baldwin, LLC vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 20STCP03134.
Update was provided by Legal Counsel Terrance Gallagher and Lloyd Pilchen, questions were posed by the City Council, general direction was given but no final action taken.
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3 4.7 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators.
Bargaining Units Subject to Negotiations: El Monte General Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte General Mid-Management Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte Police Officers Association; El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association; and All Unrepresented Employees of City Executive Team.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma K. Martinez, City Manager and John Nguyen, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Presentation was provided by Human Resources/Risk Management Director John Nguyen, feedback given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: City Council. Chaplain Bill Young, Non-Denominational Church
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS: None
8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business (other than those agendized as public hearing or closed session items) or on any other matter of interest to the speaker/caller that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Housing Authority, the Financing Authority and/or the Water Authority (collectively, the “Council”). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all matters covered by this section. As explained more specifically under the Public Hearing portion of this agenda, members of the public wishing to offer comment on items of business agendized under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda shall have a separate allotment of three (3) continuous minutes per speaker per public hearing item.
Except as otherwise provided under the Brown Act (Gov. Code Section 54950 et seq.), the Council may not deliberate or take action upon any matter not listed on this posted agenda but may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. The Council may also direct staff to investigate certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council on matters covered under General Public Comment shall call in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, by or before the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed. The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from speakers/callers who submit cards or call in to speak on matters covered by the section after the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed.
Sam Gonzalez – Here to support Councilwoman Dr. Morales.
Maggie Mo – Here to defend Mr. Cosme Jimenez who is a great mentor.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about Councilmembers. Spoke about the super majority Councilmembers hurrying to pass the City Manager’s agreement. Did not agree with the messages sent to him by Councilmember Dr. Morales. Requested status on the Assistant City Manager position.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke about messages sent by Councilmember Dr. Morales to Mr.
Jimenez. Spoke about Mr. Cosme Jimenez.
Tatiana Pacheco – Spoke about the constant attacks on three of the Councilmembers.
Mike Gomez – Spoke in support of Councilwoman Dr. Morales.
Jerry Velasco – Spoke in support of Councilwoman Dr. Morales.
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4 Rodolfo – Spoke about previous speakers. Spoke about messages sent by Councilwoman Dr. Morales to Mr. Jimenez. Spoke about Councilmembers.
Cathi Eredia – Spoke about the homeless count to be held on February 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Jack Crippen Center. You must register.
Andre Quintero – Spoke about some of the speakers at this meeting.
Neil Evans – Item 14.7 – Attorney who represents Freddie Mac Towing. Spoke about the towing RFP.
Joaquina Quinones – Spoke in support of Councilwoman Dr. Morales.
Gabriel Ramirez – Spoke about former elected officials and three of the current Councilmembers.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-659
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the attached list of claims and demands totaling $3,781,785.56 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1103738 through 1104142, and the payroll period January 1, 2022 through January 15, 2022 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2022; and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022.
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
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5 12.2 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application, Payment Programs, and Related Authorizations Administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for the SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Grant Application, Payment Programs, and related authorizations administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for the SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10336
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
12.3 Approval of a Resolution Approving Final Tract Map No. 82382 for the 14-Unit Multi-Family Residential Development Subdivision and Fire Lane Designation at 4123-4131 Peck Road.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the recordation of Final Tract Map No. 82382 for the 14-unit multi-family residential development subdivision and fire lane designation on private property located at 4123-4131 Peck Road.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10337
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
12.4 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the El Monte Vision Zero Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution adopting the El Monte Vision Zero Action Plan.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10338
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.5 Approval for the Purchase of Five (5) New Vehicles for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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6 1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Unclaimed Money, General Funds, Asset Forfeiture funding to purchase five (5) new vehicles for patrol use in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the vehicles from one (1) of the three (3) contacted dealership; and
3. Consider and approve the disposition of the five (5) Police Department vehicles.
Total Cost: $350,000 Account No.: 100-71-711-8132
General Fund
259-71-712-8132
A s s e t F o r f e i t u r e
100-71-4733
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Unclaimed Money Fund Item was pulled.
12.6 Consideration and Approval to Authorize a $2.2 Million Loan to Prima Development a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation for Predevelopment Costs Related to the Proposed Affordable Housing and Mixed Use Development of A 6.11 Acre Portion of the Maclaren Hall Property Owned by the County of Los Angeles, Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue, Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Previously Allocated by City Council for Development of the Site and to Authorize the City Manager to Make All Conforming Edits, Finalize, and Execute in Final Form the Predevelopment Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Assignment of Agreements, Plans and Specifications.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Predevelopment Loan of $2.2 million to Prima Development for costs related to predevelopment work for the proposed affordable housing and mixed-use development of a 6.11-acre portion of the MacLaren Hall property owned by the County of Los Angeles, located at 4024 Durfee Avenue from $2.6 million of ARPA funds previously allocated by the City Council for development of the site; and
2. Approve the terms and authorize the City Manager, or her designee to make all conforming edits, finalize, and execute in final form the Predevelopment Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Assignment of Agreements, Plans and Specifications (together, “Loan Documents”) by and between the City of El Monte and Prima Development to effectuate the loan.
Total Cost: $2,200,000 Account No: ARPA
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Resolution No. 10339
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to call in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, by or before the time at which the City Council closes the public comment portion of each public hearing matter listed under this section. The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from speakers/callers who submit cards or call in after the public comment portion of the public hearing matter they wish to speak on has been closed. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item.
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Amendment to a Previously Approved Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement (DDA) and Related Documents with Newport Partners, LLC for the Construction of a 51-Unit Affordable Housing Development on a 0.83-Acre Site Located at 3436 & 3454 Tyler Avenue and 11016 Ramona Boulevard.
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7 RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
5. Pose follow up questions to staff;
6. Close the public hearing;
7. Approve the proposed Resolution and addendum by no less than three (3) affirmative votes; and
8. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the intent and purpose of the Resolution.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10340
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Approve Resolution No. 10340
With Addendum and Authorize the
City Manager to execute all
documents
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Quinn Cat for Major Repairs to PW-46 2008 Caterpillar 924H for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $33,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Order with Quinn CAT for major repair to PW-46 2008 Caterpillar 924H for a total not-to-exceed amount of $33,000.
Total Cost: $33,000 Account No.: 100-67-675-6335 - $18,000 General Fund
600-67-696-6335 - $7,500
Water Authority Fund
650-67-673-6335
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of Recommendation to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for Overtime Costs for Members of the Police Department Detective Bureau.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Consider and approve the use of Asset Forfeiture Funds from Account No. 259-71-711-5132 in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for overtime expenditures related to addressing urgent critical investigations.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No.: 259-71-711-5132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Asset Forfeiture
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10326.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective February 16, 2022.
Total Cost: $307,700 Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No (Part of Mid-Year Budget Amendments)
Resolution No. 10341
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
To table item
Break at 9:15 p.m.
Return at 9:22 p.m.
At 9:40 p.m.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona
to Extend Meeting to cover everything
Secondary Motion
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales
to Extend Meeting to 10:30 p.m. 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Bench List of Firms for Housing Consultant Services and Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with the Three (3) Selected Firms.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the selection of three (3) firms, Avant Garde, Inc., RSG, Inc., and Ramona Property Managers, Inc. to serve on the City of El Monte’s bench list of Housing Consultants for on-call housing administration, technical assistance, affordable housing, and property management services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Master Professional Services Agreement with the three (3) selected consulting firms.
Total Cost: $143,100 Account No: HCD CDBG-CV (Fund 214) PHLA (Fund 215)
Homekey (Fund 216)
CDBG & CDBG-CV (Fund 220)
HOME & HOME ARP (Fund 221)
ESG & ESG-CV (Fund 253)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Housing Assets (Fund 227)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
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9 14.5 Consideration of Request of TDF, LP (Pacific Towers Affordable Senior Citizen Rental Housing Project) for Approval by the City of El Monte as Successor Agency to the Former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency Approving Various Actions in Furtherance of TDF, LP’s Refinancing of the Pacific Towers Project.
This staff report has been prepared for the joint consideration and action of the City Council and the City Council serving as the governing board of the Successor Agency to the Former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Re-authorize the proposed refinancing (“2022 Refinancing”) for the Pacific Towers Project to proceed in accordance with the conditions set forth in the proposed Resolution, as the date for Closing set forth in Resolution No. SA-82 did not occur and the Resolution became null and void, and TDF, LP is requesting additional City approvals in furtherance of the Refinancing;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Refinancing documents as referenced in the proposed Resolution on behalf of the City, together with such technical and conforming changes as recommended by the City Manager and the City Attorney;
3. Approve the East West Bank Assignment transferring beneficial interests it holds in the Successor Agency Loans by virtue of a transfer of the beneficial interests by the former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency to East West Bank under a “Collateral Assignment of Beneficial Interest Under Deeds of Trust” recorded on March 24, 2002, as Instrument No. 04069835, back to the City;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate form of subordination agreements required by TDF’s lender subordinating the Special Project Construction Reserve Loan and various other Project agreements applicable to the Successor Agency Loans in furtherance of the 2022 Refinancing as such subordination agreements shall be prepared by the City Attorney and TDF’s lender in a form consistent with the 2022 Refinancing and the proposed Resolution;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate form of a Deed of Trust for the Special Project Construction Reserve Loan as such Deed of Trust shall be prepared by the City Attorney in a form consistent with the 2022 Refinancing and the proposed Resolution;
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate form of amendment to the promissory note payable by TDF, LP to the City as Successor Agency under the Special Project Construction Reserve Loan as such amendment to the promissory note shall be prepared by the City Attorney in a form consistent with the 2022 Refinancing and the proposed Resolution;
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute Reconveyances on the Long-Term Loan and the GAP Loan made by the City as Successor Agency to TDF, LP, which are to be paid off from the 2022 Refinancing as such Reconveyances shall be prepared by the City Attorney in a form consistent with the 2022 Refinancing and the proposed Resolution;
8. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute such ancillary loan refinancing documents as may be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney in order to cause the 2022 Refinancing of the Project to be accomplished in accordance with the conditions set forth in the proposed City Resolution; and
9. Adopt the attached Resolution which confirms Recommended Actions 1-8, above, inclusive.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10342
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
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10 14.6 Consideration and Approval of an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Elevate Public Affairs in Connection with the City of El Monte’s Effort to Transition to By-District Elections and Approval of Related Budgetary Authorizations in Connection with the Same.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with Elevate Public Affairs to provide professional consulting services for the City’s proposed districting effort for a contract amount not-to-exceed $70,0000 plus a contingency budget of 25% of the contract in the event the City finds it prudent to avail itself of certain optional and supplemental outreach services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming edits, finalize, and execute the professional services agreement.
Total Cost: $87,500 Account No: 100-21-232-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes No
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
14.7 Consideration and Approval of Recommendation to Award and Enter Into Vehicle Towing and Secured Storage Services Agreements with Haddick’s Towing, Inc., and Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing for a Term of Five (5) Years with an Option for Two (2), One-Year Extensions.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Vehicle Towing and Secured Storage Services Agreement by and between the City of El Monte and Haddick’s Towing, Inc. for a term of five (5) years with an option for two (2), one-year extensions; and
2. Consider and approve a Vehicle Towing and Secured Storage Services Agreement by and between the City of El Monte and Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing for a term of five (5) years with an option for two (2), one-year extensions; or
3. In the event that the City Council does not take action on recommendation #1 or recommendation #2, it is recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare and execute a contract amendment with Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing, Inc. to provide month-to-month services based on the same terms as the Master Agreement dated December 19, 2019.
Total Cost: $0 Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 3-2 (Councilmembers Martinez Muela and Dr. Morales No)
Secondary Motion
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Dr. Morales 2-3 (Mayor Ancona, Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Table the item to the next meeting and Councilmember Herrera) Maintain the status quo and
Continue on a month-to-month
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Presentation Regarding Supplemental Measures and Strategies for the Management and Restriction of Cannabis Business Activities in the City.
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11 15.2 Update and Continuing Discussion Regarding Development of City Council Meeting Procedures.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue its discussion and deliberation on the development and refinement of parlia mentary procedures for City Council meetings and provide the City Attorney with direction regarding the drafting of such procedures for future consideration.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on Council Chambers Audio System.
18A.2 Update on Chamber of Commerce Contract.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
18C. Councilman Herrera
18C.1 Update from Public Works on the Status of Street Light Conditions on Garvey Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue and City Limits.
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18D.1 Discussion and Action on Smoke Free Outdoor Ordinance, Discussed March 2021.
18D.2 Discussion and Action Regarding Directing City Management to Hire an Assistant City Manager, Public Information Officer and Establish a Purchasing Department, Discussed April 2021.
18D.3 Discussion and Action Regarding Citywide Employee Survey of Workplace Satisfaction and Recommendations, Discussed February 2021.
18D.4 Update on Federal and State Funding for Project Homekey.
18D.5 Update on Funding for All Park Renovations.
18D.6 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of March 2022 as Women’s History Month.
18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
18E.1 Discussion on Community Based Policing and Crime Statistics/Updates.
18E.2 Discussion Regarding the Creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Coordinator, a New Position to Support the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.
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12 19. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn in memory of Fire Captain Steven McCann from Fire Station 166.
At 10:20 p.m.
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on March 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and physically
posted no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the subject regular meeting. Although it is the City’s practice and desire to electronically post a copy of this Agenda along with supporting material as part of its website posting, the size or formatting of certain supporting materials may render their website posting infeasible. Nevertheless, all supporting materials related to any item on this Agenda, that is made available to the members of the council may be inspected by members of the public at the City Clerk’s Office located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-580-2016.
All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.
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Catherine A. Eredia, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte