APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JUNE 21, 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: 6:03 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 via zoom Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember/Authority Member – present via zoom
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 2-3 (Mayor Pro Tem Puente, Table Items 4.1, 4.2, 13.2, 14.11 and Councilmembers Herrera and Dr.
14.12 Morales No)
Secondary Motion:
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Table Items 4.1, 4.2 and 13.2 Martinez Muela No)
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Counc il 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 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 4.3 and 4.4.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:09 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:04 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.3 and 4.4.
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2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Facts and Circumstances which may Create Exposure to Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Item was tabled.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Facts and Circumstances which may Create Exposure to Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Item was tabled.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (c) and (d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Russ Linos, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21PSCV00034.
The City Council unanimously approved a final action a settlement agreement with the defendant a landlord and by the terms of that settlement the landlord defendant pays $35,000 to the City to be released from that lawsuit.
4.4 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.
No reportable 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. Mayor Ancona
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month. 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.
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3 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.
Mary Ann Powers – In support of Ben Lowry’s appointment as Chief of Police.
David Reynoso – Spoke about Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana. In support of Ben Lowry’s appointment as Chief of Police.
Stephen Trumble – Provided information regarding the free lunch Monday through Friday between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm for those 18 years and younger.
Alicia Lopez – From Day One who provided information related to DUI prevention strategies.
Gabriel Ramirez – Spoke about the incident that took place last week. Need to take precautions regarding Covid.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the incident that took place last week. The City needs a Chief of Police and an Assistant City Manager. In support of Ben Lowry’s appointment as Chief of Police.
Cosme Jimenez – In support of Ben Lowry’s appointment as Chief of Police.
Bill Ridder – In support of Ben Lowry’s appointment as Chief of Police.
Retired Councilmember Juventino Gomez – In support of Ben Lowry’s appointment as Chief of Police.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-667
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 $3,294,928.12 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1106438 through 1106831, and the payroll period May 16, 2022 through May 31, 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) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022; Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2022; Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022; and Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2022.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
City Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022
4 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 Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.2 Consideration and Approval of a Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Approving Code Amendments to Repeal and Replace in their Entirety Title 15 (Building and Construction) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC) and Approving a Specific Plan Amendment to Update the 60- Acre Gateway Specific Plan and 115- Acre Downtown Main Street Transit -Oriented Specific Plan; and
Consideration and Approval of a Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Amending the Zoning Map for 23 Areas of the City with a Total Area of 126.73 Acres.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the proposed Ordinances by second reding by no less than three (3) votes.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3011
Ordinance No. 3012
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with S&L Security, Inc. to Provide Continued Onsite Security Services for the El Monte 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 S&L Security, Inc. to extend the contract term through December 31, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022
5 with an option to administratively extend the Agreement for an additional six (6) months; and increase the contract amount from $376,090 by an additional $260,694 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $636,784 to provide continued onsite security services for the El Monte Homekey Program sites; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $260,694 Account No: 253-64-623-6111 – ESG-CV Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 242-65-045-6111 – ARPA
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.4 Receive and File the Successor Agency Annual Report for Submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Successor Agency Annual Report; and
2. Direct staff to submit the Successor Agency Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.5 Consider and Authorize a Contract Extension with Trio Community Meals to Provide Meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a one (1) year contract extension with Trio Community Meals to continue to provide meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program. The value of the Contract is approximately $200,000 and shall not exceed during the term of the Contract; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee to execute the Food Service Contract extension.
Total Cost: $200,000 Account No: 256-55-551-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.6 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works, or His Designee, to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program.
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6 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10361
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Foothill Transit to Receive Grant Funding for Bus Stop Enhancements and Authorize an Increase in Appropriation in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Budget for the Use of Foothill Transit Grant Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an agreement with Foothill Transit to receive grant funding for bus stop enhancements; and
2. Consider and authorize an increase in appropriation in the amount of $40,000 in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget to Account Number 299-67-579-8403.
Total Cost: $50,000 Account No: 299-67-579-8403 - $40,000 BSEP Grant
203-67-579-8221 - $10,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Prop C
Resolution No. 10362
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the iNX Building Maintenance Solutions Contract to Increase the Original Sum of $301,136 to a New Contract Sum of $342,636 in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the iNX Building Maintenance Solutions Contract to increase the original sum of $301,136 to a new not -to- exceed Contract sum of $342,636 in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Total Cost: $41,500 Account No: 100-51-511-6111 - $1,500 General Fund
100-67-673-6111 - $16,000
General Fund
100-71-711-6111 - $6,000
General Fund
242-65-047-6111 - $3,000
ARPA Fund
242-65-051-6111 - $15,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes ARPA Fund
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
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7 12.9 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for Final Parcel Map No. 82313 for the 51 - Unit Affordable Housing Project, Fire Lane Designation, and Alley Vacation of a Portion of the East -West Public Alley Located South of Ramona Boulevard Connecting Tyler Avenue and California Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the recordation of Final Parcel Map No. 82313, designation of a fire lane on private property, and vacation of a portion of the east -west public alley located south of Ramona Boulevard connecting Tyler Avenue and California Avenue.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10363
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve to enter into a Service Agreement combined with a System Upgrade Agreement by and between Motorola Solutions and the City of El Monte for the proprietary software and hardware of MCC 7500 radio dispatch consoles for six (6) year term in an amount not -to-exceed $228,500 from Asset Forfeiture Account No. 259-71-711-6111; and
2. Consider and approve Motorola Solutions as a sole source purchase; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement between Motorola Solutions and the City of El Monte.
Total Cost: $228,500 Account No: 259-71-711-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture Account
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.11 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
Resolution No. 10364
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
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8 12.12 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the City’s Investment Policy and Debt Management Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution to approve the City’s Investment Policy and Debt Management Policy for FY 2022-2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10365
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, State of California, Removing, Revising, and Adding Certain Planning Division Fees and Updating the City of El Monte Fee Schedule for the Planning Division.
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; and
7. Approve the proposed Resolution by no less than three (3) votes.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10366
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Close P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Approve Resolution No. 10366 absent)
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, State of California, Amending Chapter 8.74 (Smoke- Free Multi- Unit Residences) and Adding Chapter 8.76 (Smoke-Free Public and Quasi-Public Areas) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the El Monte Municipal Code to Prohibit Smoking in Certain Public and Quasi-Public Areas in the City.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
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9 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; and
7. Adopt, by not less than three (3) affirmative votes, the proposed Ordinance.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3013
Item was tabled.
13.3 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment #10 to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan in Accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive the 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. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the FY 2022-2023 HUD Annual Action Plan;
8. Authorize Substantial Amendment #10 to the FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan that reallocates $157,273 in FY 2019-2020 CDBG-CV funds from the Emergency Housing Program to the Business Grant Program;
9. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and to execute all implementing documents required by HUD; and
10. Direct staff to submit both documents to HUD for their review and approval.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10367
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Close P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Ancona 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente absent)
Approve 7, 8, 9 and 10
At 9:24 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem
Extend the meeting past 10:00 pm
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10 13.4 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of the 2021-2022 Lewis Homes Sewer Maintenance Cost Recovery Assessment on the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve a written report detailing the sums owed by each real property parcel owner and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2021-2022 Lewis Homes Sewer Maintenance Cost Recovery Assessment to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10368
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Close P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Resolution No. 10368 absent)
13.5 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution levying the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Citywide Sewer Assessment Upon Each Real Property Parcel Connected to the City’s Sewer System and Directing that the Same be Added to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller’s Office Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 levy of the City’s sewer service charge and direct that the same be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10369
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)
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11 m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Close P.H. absent)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Resolution No. 10369 absent)
13.6 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Approving a Written Report Detailing the Amount of the Annual Assessment to be Levied Upon the Owners of Real Property Parcels that Comprise the Klingerman/Bonwood Waste Disposal Service Area and Directing that the Same be Submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation of City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the written report detailing the sums to be levied upon individual real property parcels that receive trash service and directing that the same be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor - Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Property Tax Roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10370
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
Close P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Resolution No. 10370 absent)
13.7 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of Certain Waste Disposal Delinquency Service Charges Owed to Valley Vista Services Pursuant to its Solid Waste Franchise with the City of El Monte on the 2022-2023 Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution placing certain delinquent trash fee sums owed to Valley Vista Services and directing staff to submit to the Los Angeles City Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022
12 County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Property Tax Roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10371
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
Open P.H. absent)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Resolution No. 10371 absent)
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration And Approval Of A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of El Monte, California (1) Calli ng For And Giving Notice Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 8, 2022; (2) Requesting That The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Los Angeles Grant The City’s Request For Consolidation Of Said General Municipal Election With The November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election Administered By The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Of The County Of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); (3) Requesting That The County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services In Connection With The City’s General Municipal Election; And (4) Adopting Regulations For Candidates For Elective Office Regarding Candidate Statements.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10372
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
By a Run-Off Election
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County to Provide Residential Rehabilitation Program Management Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County to provide Residential Program management services in the amount not-to-exceed $254,146; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County.
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13 Total Cost: $254,146 Account No.: 221-65-663-6111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes HOME (Fund 221)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Service Agreement with Prestige Striping Services, Inc. to Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt at the Trolley Station.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Service Agreement with Prestige Striping Services, Inc. to remove and replace existing asphalt at the Trolley Station for a not-to-exceed amount of $51,600; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Prestige Striping Services, Inc.
Total Cost: $51,600 Account No.: 203-67-872-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Proposition C
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with David Volz Design for Civil Engineering and Landscape Architectural Design Services for the Area Y Park Improvement Project, CIP 021.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with David Volz Design for Civil Engineering and Landscape Architectural Design Services for the Area Y Park Improvement Project, CIP 021 (the “Project”) for a total not-to- exceed amount of $370,956, which includes an agreement amount of $337,232, plus a 10% contingency of $33,724;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the amount of $370,956 in the City’s HCD Grant fund for the FY 2022/23 Fiscal Budget to Account Number 219-67- 021-8221 and authorize the use of HCD awarded funds for this expense. To offset this expense Infill Infrastructure Grant reimbursements from HCD will be received to Revenue Account Number 219- 67-4251; authorize supplemental increase in estimated revenues to this line item in the amount of $370,956; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with David Volz Design.
Total Cost: $370,956 Account No.: 219-67-021-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes HCD Grant
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Waterworks Technology, Inc.
Agreement for Interim Utility Manager and Administrative Support Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the Waterworks Technology, Inc.
Agreement for Interim Utility Manager and Administrative support services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $257,400.
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14 Total Cost: $257,400 Account No: 600-67-695-6111 - $128,700 Water Authority Fund
650-67-695-6111 - $128,700
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Safe Moves for Safe Routes to School Program Implementation Services for a Not -to- Exceed Amount of $582,254.75.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Safe Routes to School program implementation services with Safe Moves for a not-to-exceed amount of $582,254.75; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Safe Moves.
Total Cost: $582,254.75 Account No.: 299-67-807-6111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes ATP Grant
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.7 Consideration and Adoption of the Comprehensive Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 by Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2022/2023 Comprehensive Annual Operating Budget totaling $262.6 million, which includes: $84.1 million General Fund Budget; $24.7 million Enterprise Fund (Water and Sewer) Budget; and $153.8 million Special Revenue Funds and Other Funds Budget; and
2. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Water Budget totaling $9,493,575.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10373
Resolution No. EMWA-36
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela abstain)
14.8 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution to set the City’s Expenditure Limit for FY 2022- 2023 at $168,209,453.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
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15 Resolution No. 10374
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.9 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Successor Agency Administrative and Recognized Obligations Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve by Resolution the Administrative and Recognized Obligations Budgets for the Successor Agency for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. SA-86
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.10 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10351.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2022.
Total Cost: $797,700 Account No.: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Resolution No. 10375
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember
Martinez Muela No)
14.11 Consider and Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for a Term of Three (3) Years, with an Option for Two (2), One- Year Extensions for State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for a term of three (3) years, with an option for two (2) one- year extensions, in amount not to exceed $102,000 p er year, to provide legislative consulting services related to state and federal legislative advocacy and grant funding advocacy; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for contractual professional services.
Total Cost: $102,000 Account No.: 100-11-111-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
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16 14.12 Consideration and Potential Approval of Contract Employment Agreement for the following Executive Classification: Chief of Police.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Employment Agreement for Chief of Police with Benjamin Lowry.
Total Cost: TBD Account No.: General Fund
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California in Support of the Families of Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana and Authorizing the Payment for all Costs Related to the Funerals of Our Fallen Heroes.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution in support of the families of Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana and authorizing the payment for all costs related to the funerals of our fallen heroes; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment for all costs related to the funerals of Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana.
Total Cost: TBD Account No.: General Fund
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10376
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
Councilmember Martinez Muela left the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
Break at 8:55 p.m.
Return at 9:08 p.m.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
I know we have a mural honoring our fallen officers. I think it is time to redo that mural also Chaplain Manny Coronilla mentioned about adding names to the placards and they are willing to take care of that.
City Manager Martinez – Will follow up with Chaplain Coronilla regarding this.
Mayor Ancona – Someone reached out to me who is interested in painting a mural.
I would like to send the information to staff.
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17 City Manager Martinez – Another option that we are going to bring to you is that we have art in public places fund so we can do an actual mural or a street adaptation on one of our streets.
Mayor Ancona – Maybe we can engage our Art in Public Places Commission on this.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Had quick inquiry regarding renaming of a park or of an upcoming park in honor of our heroes lost last week.
Mayor Ancona – I believe there are maybe two parks.
Mayor Pro Tem – Perhaps we can inquire of the family if they had any special connection with any of the parks.
City Manager Martinez – They did play at one it is not a City facility it is one of those joint use agreements that we have with the school districts. Will bring options and the City Council may look at the options to choose one.
Councilmember Herrera – Wondered if there was a process in place for the naming and renaming.
Mayor Ancona – Maybe the July 21
st City Council meeting. Maybe if you can email
us something in advance.
18C. Councilman Herrera
18C.1 Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Affirming a Vote of “No Confidence: in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
19. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in Memory of Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana.
Adjourn in memory of former Employee Maria Sepulveda.
At 9:42 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4- 0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Adjourn Meeting absent)
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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