APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF MARCH 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: 5:36 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 – present Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislative 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 Cit y 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.
Armando Herman – Spoke about Workers Compensation Item and the cannabis litigation items. Spoke about L.A. Times article.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 5:42 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:02 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 Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Workers Compensation Case Nos. ADJ12949014 and ADJ14497052.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
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2 4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), 54956.9(c), and 54956.9( d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – Dronatherapy, LLC vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 20STCP04067.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - El Monte v. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, LASC Case No. 21PSCV00476.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – El Monte v. Crown Estate Holdings LLC et al., LASC Case No. 21STCV26110.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – El Monte v. A. Luong, Y.M.
Ling and Y. Liam et al., LASC Case No. 20PSCV00796.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – El Monte v. C. Yun and A.
Luong et al., LASC Case No. 20PSCV00886.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.7 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – El Monte v. A. Luong and C.Y. Xia et al., LASC Case No. 21PSCV00381.
Updates were provided by special legal counsel and general counsel, direction was given as to each of these items by the City Council, but no final action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: City Council. Joseph Chen, I Kuan
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS: None
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3 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 ac tion 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 C ouncil 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.
Mike Greenspan – Spoke about the law library and black history month.
Armando Herman – Mentioned item 12.7, 13.1, 14.3. Spoke about homeless on the streets.
David Siegrist – Spoke about the district-based elections and why the City Council wants to do it. Concerning district are districts being proposed in which City Councilmembers live in. Why not allow residents to vote on the maps. City Council failed to recognize Irish American Heritage Month.
Paulene Cazares – Spoke about name calling of City Council. It is my hope that the community give all the City Council the respect they deserve to work together to advance the City.
Jerry Velasco – El Monte Promise Foundation is working very hard to get kids to college.
The El Monte Promise Foundation will be taking kids on field trips beginning with USC.
Kids need to start learning how to get into college.
Robert Rios – Spoke about the current councilmembers.
Maria Nuñez – Spoke about the district -based elections and why she hadn’t received information regarding public hearings for this.
Andre Quintero – City of El Monte’s upgraded Standard and Poor’s S&P Global rating.
This says that the City Council have been making good financial decisions.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke about the maps submitted by the public and the district -based elections.
Power went out at 7:38 p.m.
Power went back on at 7:52 p.m.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about Lawrence Equipment, baseball fields for the kids.
Rafael Gonzalez – Spoke about fair, inclusive and just representation, believes in the Voting Rights Act, believes in single electoral districts. In support of district-based election.
Tracy Wang – In support of the district-based elections. Does not feel that the API Community is not accurately represented. 17 years of not feeling represented. Submitted several maps to be considered by the City Council.
Cosme Jimenez – In favor of district -based election but this is not the right time. Spoke about the El Monte Promise Foundation.
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4 Jane Myring – Has a concern regarding the City not moving forward since Covid. Some cities have allowed their seniors back into their senior centers, have scheduled trips for the seniors. Where is the City of El Monte on this.
Josie Zapata – Councilmembers are trying to divide the city because of political gain.
City is taking away the right to vote.
Richard Thomas – Spoke about item 19D.3. Any sale of the water company or lease of water rights cannot take place until the obligation of the bonds is fully met that means the City would have to front $18.6 million to proceed with any possible sale.
Blanca Gonzalez – In support of the City Councilmembers that have supported all of the businesses on Main Street.
Gabriel Ramirez – In support of district-based elections but the process is being rushed.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-661
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 $5,696,889.18 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1104269 through 1104674, and the payroll period February 1, 2022 through February 15, 2022 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022; Special Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2022; and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022.
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Break at 8:23 p.m.
Return at 8:27 p.m.
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
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5 12.2 Receive and File the City of El Monte’s Upgraded Standard and Poor’s (S&P Global) Rating.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the City of El Monte’s upgraded Standard and Poor’ s (S&P Global) rating issued on March 10, 2022.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 5-0
12.3 Approval of a Resolution Designating April 21, 2022, as the 2022 Commemoration of Arbor Day in the City of El Monte.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the commemoration of Arbor Day.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10345
Item not considered
12.4 Approval of Recommendation to Accept the 1.0 MG Tank Rehabilitation Project as Complete and Authorize Staff to File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and accept the 1.0 MG Tank Rehabilitation as completed; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item not considered
12.5 Approval of Request to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 052.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for the Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project – CIP No. 052.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item not considered
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6 12.6 Approval of a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Pipe Pros to Provide Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services for the Homekey Program Sites.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Pipe Pros to increase the contract amount from $45,000 by an additional $24,572 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $69,572 to provide onsite plumbing services for the El Monte Homekey Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Second Amendment and approve additional unforeseen work that may be necessary in an amount not-to-exceed twenty percent (20%) of the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $74,486 Account No: HCD CDBG-CV
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 4-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
12.7 Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Air -Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. to Replace HVAC Units for the Homekey Program Budget Inn Site.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the award of a contract agreement with Air -Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount not -to-exceed $31,585 plus a contingency budget of 15% to replace HVAC units for the Homekey Program Budget Inn Site, by no less than four-fifths (4/5) vote; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents and approve change orders that may be necessary to cover any unforeseen conditions in an amount not-to-exceed 15% of the contract.
Total Cost: $36,323 Account No.: ESG-CV
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember
Martinez Muela No)
Motion fails due to not have a four-
fifths (4/5) vote
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 Third Public Hearing Required by Elections Code Section 10010(a) to Receive Public Input Regarding the Content of Draft District Maps Prepared by Demographer, the Proposed Sequence of Elections and Other General Comment Regarding the Proposed Transition from At-Large to District-Based Elections.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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7 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive the updated presentation from staff and the City’s demographer regarding draft maps prepared by the demographer firm and the districting process in general;
2. Receive public comment and input regarding the content of draft district maps prepared by demographer, the proposed sequence of elections and other general comment on the transition from at-large to district-based elections;
3. Pose City Council questions to staff, the demographer and outreach consultant; and
4. Provide further direction on the refinement of district maps and then close the public hearing.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
Open P.H.
Break at 9:38 p.m.
Return at 9:48 p.m.
Joaquina Quinonez – Spoke about district-based election as new concept, division of districts and what attracts me to the idea is one representative that is held accountable. Equal representation and that person has to reside in the district. Voices the opinion of the community. Look at the social media as it is only in English. How are they going to be able to understand to really consider the feedback? Really push on the diversity and acceptance.
Andre Quintero – Proud of the City moving to district-based election to increase the members on the dais. Encouraging accountability on the Council. City of Montebello also voted to move on the same path as we did. We have more than 25 elected officials and we only have one (1) Asian member representing the Asian community on the school board.
Robert Rios speaking on behalf of Irma Zamorano – The consultant that is being used is the same consultant used for Downey. Haven’t received any information on the mailer. Residents should be able to make the decisions.
Armando Herman – Conflict of interest is where does the consultant come from Downey to here.
Mary Ann Powers – Why didn’t we hear about this a year ago. Why was it so quiet about this? Why was the flyer not done and why did it not go out on the first meeting? The flyer that is going out is coming out with two of their maps. Recommend sending a map with “Sample”. Vote on something that was created by the city not by NDC. Councilmember is expensive to maintain.
Give us options, let voters decide. Five (5) districts with a rotating mayor, four (4) districts with mayor at large. We keep hearing “community of interest” but when you purchased your house did you look at the culture? Unite us, don’t divide us.
Mike Greenspan – the City should have a hybrid system, four (4) districts and two (2) at-large.
Florencio Briones – Did use NDC and were very happy with the product when they consulted for the school district. Ultimately your decision on how we should proceed, this is democracy at work.
CRVA – El monte is out of compliance and anyone at any time can file a claim and have to pay the legal fees. Here there is a lot more engagement than when we did the school district. People who care about what is going on are coming to these meetings and paying attention.
Richard Thomas – We need to get through this process. Accountability – when we draft an ordinance the recall process needs to be shared. Should this p rocess become a reality, this process is not a standard recall process. Need to be all inclusive in the ordinance and have that included in the ordinance.
Julio Ramirez – In favor of district-based election but the process is being rushed. You are not listening to the community. We need to promote this.
Cosme Jimenez – Consultants have to be more careful to get independent consultants. Flyers vs townhall meetings. Townhall meetings are better. How are you going to prove the 18,000 people for each district?
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8 Written comments:
Wendy Muñoz – I would like to express my disappointment in the City pushing the redistricting of El Monte in such a rushed time frame. When speaking to my neighbors and other residents most have not heard anything about this topic. It feels rushed and makes no sense to allow this to happen when most of our residents are not aware of what is happening. After researching how other cities have done this process, one can see that the usual time frame for redistricting would be 9 months to a year. So why the rush? The city should not allow this to pass!! We as residents deserve more time to review and learn about the redistricting process so that we can fully understand how this would affect our community. Also more importantly this topic needs to be more advertised because it has not been. One post on social media is not enough, many residents do not have any social media.
Clemencia Gonzalez – I am not in agreement that the city should be divided. I've lived in this city 50 years and things have been as is. Please continue to keep it as is. They have no inclination to lead, only to use the community when it suits their purpose. El Monte residents need to speak out and make them listen to what we want.
Lucy Gonzalez – I am writing this for my grandparents. They cannot make it to the city council meeting tonight. However, my grandpa does not like what you guys want to do with these maps.
He said it doesn’t make sense and he would like to learn more about it. My grandma says that in Whittier it took the City about 10 months to decide y El Monte wants 40 days to decide. She wants to know why so fast. She was talking to her knitting friends today about it and they have no clue what she was talking about.
Maria Ruiz – I disagree with these maps 101 and 102! Also, what’s the rush? I understand this normally takes about 1 year and you guys want this done in 30- 45 days? What’s the rush? You need more time to get the word out and thoroughly communicate this with the residents of El Monte. Another thing that’s bothersome is why is there a carve out at the bottom of Lower Azusa it absolutely makes no sense. No sense at all.
At 9:50 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m.
Break at 10:58 p.m.
Return at 11:03 p.m.
At 11:03 p.m.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales
Extend the meeting 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember To cover Items 12.2, 12.7, 14.2, 14.3 and 14.4 Martinez Muela No)
Secondary Motion
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 2-3 (Councilmembers Herrera, Martinez
Concluded the Public Hearing and Muela and Dr. Morales) Poll the City Council to a meeting of the
Council where all of these items can be heard.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Close the Public Comment Portion
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Close P.H.
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9 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Raftelis to Provide Technical and Preparation Services for the Sewer Rate Study for a Not - to-Exceed Amount of $100,068.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Raftelis to provide technical and preparation services for the Sewer Rate Study for an Agreement amount of $90,971 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency amount of $9,097 for a total not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $100,068; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with Raftelis.
Total Cost: $100,068 Account No: 650-67-693-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund
Item not considered
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Change Order to OakWest Services, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount from $1,663,083 by an Additional $253,731 for a Total Not -to-Exceed Amount of $1,916,814 for the Rehabilitation of the Homekey Program Budget Inn Site.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a contract change order to OakWest Services, Inc. to increase the contract amount from $1,663,083 by an additional $253,731 for a total not -to- exceed amount of $1,916,814 to undertake additional rehabilitation improvements for the Homekey Program Budget Inn Site; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the change order and approve additional unforeseen work that may be necessary during construction for an amount not -to-exceed twenty -five percent (25%) of the construction contract.
Total Cost: $317,164 Account No.: HCD CDBG-CV
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Sirius Environmental to Provide Environmental Review and Contract Planning Services for the Proposed Affordable Housing and Mixed- Use Development of the MacLaren Hall Property Owned by the County of Los Angeles, Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive the Competitive Bidding Procedures of the City of El Monte Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual pursuant to Section 15: Exemptions From Competitive Bidding Procedures, Subsection E. Professional Services;
2. Approve a professional services agreement with Sirius Environmental to provide environmental review and contract planning services in the am ount not-to-exceed $221,900 plus a contingency budget of 15% for the proposed affordable housing and mixed-use development of the MacLaren Hall property owned by the County of Los Angeles, located at 4024 Durfee; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her desi gnee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents and approve City Council Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2022
10 change orders that may be necessary to cover any unforeseen conditions in an amount not-to-exceed 15% of the professional services agreement.
Total Cost: $255,185 Account No: ARPA
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RAND Corporation to Administer and Provide an Evaluation Report for the City of El Monte Guaranteed Income Pilot Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with the RAND Corporation to administer and provide an evaluation report for the City of El Monte Guaranteed Income Pilot Program in the amount not-to-exceed $489,944; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $489,944 Account No.: ARPA
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 5-0
ask for an additional quote from Rand
to include single head of households
that are not necessarily female
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10344.
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 March 15, 2022.
Total Cost: ($52,900) Account No: Various
Cost Savings
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Resolution No. 10346
Item not considered
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Presentation Regarding Supplemental Measures and Strategies for the Restriction of Cannabis Business Activities in the City.
Item not considered
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Provide Follow-Up Information on the 2021 -2029 General Plan Housing Element Regarding Policies and Objectives on Workforce Housing and Local Hire.
Item not considered
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11 17. DISCUSSION ITEMS
17.1 Update, Discussion and Direction Regarding Development of City Council Meeting Procedures, Including Potential Approval of Draft Resolution.
Item not considered
18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
19. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
19A. Mayor Ancona
19A.1 Update on Council Chambers Audio System.
19A.2 Update on Chamber of Commerce Contract.
19A.3 Update and Discussion on Parks: Pioneer Park and Additional Amenities.
19A.4 Update on Job Fair.
19B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
19B.1 Update Regarding Street Vendors Enforcement Efforts.
19B.2 Update Regarding Food Fest.
19C. Councilman Herrera
19C.1 Update from Public Works on the Status of Street Light Conditions on Garvey Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue and City Limits.
19D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
19D.1 Discussion and Action on Smoke Free Outdoor Ordinance, Discussed March 2021.
19D.2 Discussion and Action Regarding Citywide Employee Survey of Workplace Satisfaction and Recommendations, Discussed February 2021.
19D.3 Discussion and Action Regarding Staff Report Regarding the Sale of the El Monte Water System.
19D.4 Update on Federal and State Funding for Project Homekey -Report Requested.
19D.5 Discussion and Action Regarding Citizen Based District Election Commission.
19E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
19E.1 Discussion on Community Based Policing and Crime Statistics/Updates.
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12 19E.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.
20. ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:59 a.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Adjourn meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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Catherine A. Eredia, City Clerk
City of El Monte
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte