APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF APRIL 5, 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:
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
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 Ci ty 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 4.8.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:02 p.m. Councilmember Martinez Muela joined the City Council in Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:16 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 – Montes vs. City of El Monte, et al., USDC Case No. 2:20- cv-468 MCS-RAO; United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 21 55876.
Update provided by legal counsel Tom Madruga, 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 – Nibble This, LLC vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No., 20STCP04044.
This item was not taken up by the City Council and will be considered at a future date to be determined.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Alpha Davis vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. BC677840.
Update provided by City Attorney’s Office, but no final action taken.
4.4 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.
Presentation provided by legal counsel Lloyd Pilchen, but no final action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (d)(2), and (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Potential Case.
Update provided by Lloyd Pilchen, but no final action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Potential Case.
This item was not taken up by the City Council and will be considered at a future City Council date.
4.7 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Potential Case.
Update provided by Lloyd Pilchen, but no final action taken.
4.8 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.
This item was not considered by the City Council and will be taken up at a future meeting date.
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. Esrom Lempao, Non-Denominational.
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
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3 7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of April 2022 as DMV/Donate Life California Month.
7.2 Introduction of Five Police Recruits and One Lateral Police Officer Newly Hired.
Present
7.3 Presentation Regarding the Rio Hondo College’s State of the College Address.
Present
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.
Mike Greenspan – Spoke about unions.
Gaby Guerrero – Lives at Arden Village. Vehicles speeding through the neighborhood.
Need speed bumps in the community.
Manny Silva – Reiterate the matrix and protocol to go through for traffic investigations for the area on Ranger. There is a traffic problem may need speed bumps or a traffic officer to assist with speeding vehicles.
Cindy Wu – Spoke about the presentation made by the Superintendent of Rio Honda made.
Recommends that the Superintendents of the School Districts be invited to make a State of the District presentation.
Cosme Jimenez – Here to speak about transparency at City Hall. Spoke about DEMBA and the Promise Foundation. Spoke about his public records request.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the last City Council meeting.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke about the Mayor and Councilmember Martinez Muela. Spoke about the next elections.
Daniel Barraza – Spoke about an incident that occurred when a car ran into his wall.
Written Communication:
Evangelical Child – Provided update on alcohol prevention efforts to reduce underage drinking and over consumption of alcohol in the City.
Break at 8:33 p.m.
Return at 8:45 p.m.
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4 9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-662
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 $6,698,409.14 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1104675 through 1104969, and the payroll period February 16, 2022 through March 15, 2022 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.2 Approval of Requests to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Following City - Owned Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider and approve the request to serve/sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
Private User Event Date
Maria Ventura
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceañera
(Attendance 200)
Saturday, May 21, 2022
4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sonia Velazquez
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceañera
(Attendance 150)
Saturday, June 18, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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5 Jesus Tapia
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceañera
(Attendance 200)
Saturday, June 25, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Tiffany Dominguez
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Sweet 16
(Attendance 200)
Saturday, July 23, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Rosa Arciniaga
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceañera
(Attendance 250)
Saturday, August 6, 2022
5:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Gilberto Rosas
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceañera
(Attendance 200)
Saturday, September 10, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Edgar Carreon
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Birthday Party
(Attendance 285)
Saturday, October 8, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.3 Approval of Request for Authorization to Accept Additional Funding from the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Aging and Community Services for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2021-2022 in the Amount of $49,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept additional funding from the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Aging and Community Services for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $49,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to designate the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director to sign all necessary documents to execute grant documentation; and
3. Authorize an increase appropriation in the amount of $49,000 in the Elderly Nutrition Program Fund 256 for the FY 2021/22 fiscal budget of which $44,000 will go to Expenditure Account Number 256-55-551-6111 and $5,000 to General Supplies Account Number 100- 55-551-6211 and Revenue Account Number 256-55-4221 respectively; and authorize the use of WDAC funds for this budget amendment.
Total Cost: $44,000 Account No: 256-55-551-6111
$ 5,000 256-55-551-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.4 Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Nova Electric to Provide Electrical 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 First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Nova Electric to increase the contract amount from $30,000 by an additional $30,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 to provide onsite electrical services for the El Monte Homekey Program; and
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6 2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute the First Amendment.
Total Cost: $60,000 Account No: HCD CDBG-CV
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.5 Approval of a Resolution Approving the Subordination of Affordable Rental Housing Regulatory Agreements in Favor of a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development – Insured Multi-Family Rental Housing Mortgage Refinancing Instrument.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the subordination of City of El Monte affordable rental housing regulatory agreements in favor of a United State Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) insured multi -family rental housing mortgage refinancing instrument; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary, to subor dinate the affordable rental housing regulatory agreements and submit the agreements to HUD.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10346
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.6 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. 10347
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.7 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
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
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7 12.8 Approval of the 2020 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the 2020 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Monte; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign the Agreement with all related grant documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.9 Approval of a City Council Resolution and a Successor Agency Resolution Approving a Termination and Release Agreement to Terminate a Restated Owner Participation Agreement Dated March 1, 2007 with Gunderson Auto Group and GSL Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the Termination and Release Agreement and authorizing further actions allowing the development and placement of retail food establis hments on parcels located at the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Brockway Street.
It is recommended that the City Council as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the Termination and Release Agreement and authorizing further actions allowing the development and placement of retail food establishments on parcels located at the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Brockway Street.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10348
Resolution No. SA-84
Item has been tabled.
12.10 Approval of a 30- day Resolution Regarding the Conduct of Teleconferenced Meetings of the City Council and Other City Bodies Under the Modified Rules Set Forth Under Government Code Section 54953(E) and Other Applicable Provisions of AB361.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider possible adoption of a Resolution authorizing City legislative bodies to hold remote teleconference meetings subject to modified Brown Act requirements during a declared state of emergency in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for a limited period of 30 days.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
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8 Resolution No. 10349
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 5-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve for Second Reading an Ordinance Establishing District-Based Elections and Ratifying the Selection of District Map 117 and Related Election Sequencing
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION
1. Open public hearing.
2. Receive brief recap presentation by City demographer and staff;
3. Open the public comment portion of the public hearing;
4. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing;
5. Pose final questions;
6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Approve Ordinance No. 3010 for Second Reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3010
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Open P.H.
Mike Greenspan – Spoke about the district-based elections and the rushed process.
Joshua Figueroa – Recognizes that district elections are an important next step in the democracy for the purpose of equity and representation for the community.
Alma Zarate – Lives on the south side of El Monte. Extends gratitude towards the elected officials for their efforts in the transition for district-based elections.
Miguel Sanchez – Lives on the south side of El Monte. In favor of the district-based elections.
David Siegrist – Has been doing research on district-based elections for 8 years. Not in favor of the six districts. Feels that the process is too rushed.
Jerry Velasco – In favor of the district -based elections. These conversations have been going on for quite a while. These district -based elections will reflect the community.
Jane Myring – Not against the districting. Does not like the map that was picked.
Believes the process is too fast. Need to do some communication with the community.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about last City Council meeting.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about cannabis meetings that took place. In favor of district- based elections.
Stephen Ramirez – In favor of district-based elections. Will there be enough time to raise funds to run for office.
Break at 9:33 pm
Return at 9:41 pm
Joaquina Quinones – In favor of the district -based elections. Recently there is a video posted on Inst agram providing information related to the district -based election.
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9 Florencio Briones – In support of Map 17 and the District Elections. In support of the six districts for the City.
Christian Trigueros – Not in favor of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Written Communication:
Mike Gomez – In favor of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Joseph Lopez – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Prestige MBZ & BMW – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Maria Russi – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
RC-El Monte – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Esther Garcia – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Neli Caceres-2 – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Neli Caceres – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Luis Rios – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Sergio Dieguez – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Jasmit Pañeda – Not in favor of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Elizabeth Uribe – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Corralhouse – Not in favor of district elections in the City of El Monte.
Carlos Veldez – In support of district elections in the City of El Monte.
At 9:41 pm
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera Motion was withdrawn
To get through the
Business of the day
Secondary Motion
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
Extend meeting to include
City Council Communication
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
Close Public Comment
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 2-3 (Mayor Pro Tem Puente and
Table Item 13.1 Councilmembers Herrera and
Dr. Morales No)
Secondary Motion
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and
Approve Ord No. 3010 Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
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10 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with IMS Infrastructure Management Systems, LLC for the Citywide Pavement Management System Update 2022 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $98,130.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with IMS Infrastructure Management System, LLC (IMS) for the Citywide Pavement Management System Update 2022 for a not-to-exceed amount of $85,330, plus a fifteen percent (15%) contingency of $12,800 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $98,130; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with IMS.
Total Cost: $98,130 Account No.: 212-67-064-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Air -Ex Air Conditioning, Inc.
Contract to Increase the Original Sum of $60,000 to a New Contract Amount of $95,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the Air -Ex Air Conditioning, Inc.
Contract to increase the original sum of $60,000 to a not -to-exceed Contract amount of $95,000.
Total Cost: $35,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. Contract to Increase the Original Sum of $60,000 to a new Contract Sum of $120,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc.
Contract to increase the original sum of $60,000 to a new not-to-exceed Contract amount of $120,000.
Total Cost: $60,000 Account No: 212-67-685-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
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11 14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving the Annual General Plan Housing Element Progress Report for the Year 2021 and Direct Staff to Transmit the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the 2021 Annual General Plan Housing Element Report and direct staff to forward such report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Office of Housing and Community Development.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10350
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
Table Item
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Legal Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for the Handling of Certain Police Department Administrative Personnel Appeals on an As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for special counsel services and increase appropriated funds for $150,000.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona
Table Item
Secondary Motion
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and
Update and Change amount Councilmember Martinez
to $75,000 Muela No)
14.6 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. 10351
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and
Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
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12 14.7 Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of Fifty -Four Dell Desktop Computers as Approved under the American Rescue Plan Act for a Not -to-Exceed Amount of $90,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of fifty-four (54) Dell desktop computers as approved under the American Rescue Plan Act for a total not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.
Total Cost: $90,000 Account No: 242-24-450-6218
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
At approximately 11:21 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Puente left the meeting.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on Council Chambers Audio System.
Update provided by Information Technology Manager Anh Tran. Currently working with Spectrum. Need to continue providing update.
18A.2 Update on Chamber of Commerce Contract.
Staff and City Attorney to re-engage with the Chamber of Commerce. City Attorney to provide an update at the next meeting.
18A.3 Update and Discussion on Parks: Pioneer Park and Additional Amenities.
Staff to provide an update next month regarding an opportunity for another skate park in the City.
18A.4 Update on Union Job Fair.
18A.5 Update on National Search for Chief of Police.
City Manager to work with the City Council and the Police Officers Association. City Manager has already asked the POA and PMMA for their input.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
18B.1 Discussion and Direction to Staff on the Recommendation for the Best Use of the Trailers that FEMA Donated to the City.
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13 18C. Councilman Herrera
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
This Saturday at Mountain View Park from 4 to 6 p.m. an inclusive extravaganza.
Cheer Jamboree April 30th at Lambert Park.
Farmers Market Kickoff this Thursday from 5 to 9 pm.
Councilmember Martinez Muela would like to bring back community events.
Chamber of Commerce celebrating its 100 th year on April 23 rd at the Santa Anita Racetrack.
Report from the City Manager regarding timekeeping.
18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
18E.1 Discussion on Community Based Policing and Crime Statistics/Updates.
Acting Chief Lowry to provide update regarding the crime statistics and provide update at next City Council meeting.
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.
Dr. Morales’s request is for hiring, promotion, and professional development to be part of the scope and analysis of the systems of the three.
Program coordinator to include diversity, equity and being inclusive in the hiring practices and creating events for the City.
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14 19. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in memory of Former City Clerk Lorene Gutierrez
At 12:02 a.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 4- 0 (Mayor Pro Tem Puente absent)
Adjourn the meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 19, 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