APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 16, 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 – absent
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
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Items 4.3 and 4.5 have been pulled
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Pro Tem Puente invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Mayor Pro Tem Puente and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:05 p.m. Mayor Ancona joined the City Council in Closed Session at approximately 6:15 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Richard Padilla reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 and 4.2.
4.1 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.
Update provided by legal counsel Lloyd Pilchen, feedback given by the City Council, but not final action taken.
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2 4.2 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 legal counsel Lloyd Pilchen, feedback given by the City Council, but not final action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation/Significant Exposure to Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Item has been pulled.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation – Flores-Huicochea and Calederon vs. City of El Monte, Erick Ramos and Rene Flores, USDC Case No. 2:22-cv-00350-SPG-KS.
Item has been pulled.
4.5 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.
Update provided by Human Resources staff, feedback given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain Joseph Chen – I-Kuan-Tao. Present
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS: None
8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business (other than those agendized as public hearing or closed session items) or on any other matter of interest to the speaker/caller that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Housing Authority, the Financing Authority and/or the Water Authority (collectively, the “Council”). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all matters covered by this section. As explained more specifically under the Public Hearing portion of this agenda, members of the public wishing to offer comment on items of business agendized under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda shall have a separate allotment of three (3) continuous minutes per speaker per public hearing item.
Except as otherwise provided under the Brown Act (Gov. Code Section 54950 et seq.), the Council may not deliberate or take action upon any matter not listed on this posted agenda but may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. The Council may also direct staff to investigate certain matters for consideration City Council Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022
3 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.
Steve Ramirez – Spoke about the notification he received about not being able to run for office. There is a lot that he can accomplish.
Stephen Trumble – Pleasure to be able to attend the Back to School Night. Wednesday, August 24
th at 4:00pm there will be a program called the danger of alcohol abuse focusing on ages 13 to 17.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about the appointment to committees and it is up to the entire Council in allowing these things to go forward. The EM Committee has been waiting for two years to have a spot filled.
Elena Vasquez – Would like to take a moment to acknowledge the original inhabitants of this land. Opposed the murals that are being proposed.
Rebekka Ramsay – Also opposes the murals with the pioneer narrative do not represents the students. Opposes the murals being proposed.
Cosme Jimenez – Made comments regarding the transparency at City Hall.
Gabriel Ramirez – Presented a formal complaint to the City Manager and the City Council regarding his filing fee.
Destiny Flores – Spoke about two (2) programs that the California Insurance Department is offering.
Written Public Comment –
Romeo Guzman – Opposes the murals being proposed
Andy Aparicio – Opposes the murals being proposed.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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
Receive and File
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-670
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 City Council Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022
4 $4,859,217.36 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1107782 through 1108248, 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: 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 Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.2 Authorization for Grant Application Submission - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2022 Local Solicitation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to submit a grant application in response to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program s, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2022 Local Solicitation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all grant related documents as the authorized representative of the City of El Monte.
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
12.3 Approval of Purchase Orders with Quality Auto Supply, Roadline Products, Puente Ready Mix, Home Depot, Ewing, Sunbelt Rentals, Grainger, and Maintex for Supplies, Equipment, and Rentals.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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5 1. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with Quality Auto Supply, Roadline Products, Puente Ready Mix, Home Depot, Ewing, Sunbelt Rentals, Grainger, and Maintex for supplies, equipment, and rentals.
Total Cost: $ 52,000 – Quality Auto Account No: Various $125,000 – Roadline Products, Inc.
$ 85,000 – Puente Ready Mix
$ 95,000 – Home Depot
$ 57,000 – Ewing
$ 60,000 – Sunbelt Rentals
$ 46,000 – Grainger
$130,000 – Maintex
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.4 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. 10385
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
12.5 Approval of a Resolution in Support of Voting Yes on Prop 31 to Protect Kids from Big Tobacco by Ending the Sale of Candy-Flavored Tobacco and Minty-Menthol Cigarettes.
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. 10386
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt a Resolution to Approve the City of El Monte’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
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6 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 for the City of El Monte’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of El Monte’s 2020 UWMP and WSCP.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10387
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales
Close P.H. 5-0
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Approve Resolution No. 10387
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of Request to Purchase Two (2) Fully Electric 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Vehicles T-350 148" High Roof XL RWD for the Jr.
Recreation Leader Volunteer Program Teen Nature and Cultural Adventures.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and approval of the purchase of two (2) fully electric 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Vehicles T-350 148” High Roof XL RWD for a not-to-exceed amount of $199,212.18; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the necessary agreement with Sourcewell for the purchase of two (2) fully electric 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Vehicles T-350 148” High Roof XL RWD.
Total Cost: $199,212.18 Account No.: 299-56-512-8132 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Joint Use Agreement between the City and the El Monte Union High School District of El Monte for the Joint Use of City and District Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Joint Use Agreement (JUA) between the City of El Monte and El Monte Union High School District for the use of City and District facilities subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the City of El Monte in a form acceptable to the City Council; and
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7 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to make minor conforming edits to the JUA as necessary and to execute the JUA with EMUHSD.
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
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Service Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment to Provide As-Needed Door and Gate Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Service Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment to provide door and gate services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Service Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No.: 100-67-673-6111 - $90,000 General Fund
600-67-695-6331 - $10,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Authority Fund
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreements with NOVA Electric to Provide As-Needed Electrician Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Contract Services Agreement with NOVA Electric to provide electrician services as-needed for a not-to-exceed amount of $130,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NOVA Electric.
Total Cost: $130,000 Account No.: 100-67-673-6111 - $70,000 100-67-685-6111 - $20,000
General Fund
600-67-696-6111 - $30,000
Water Fund
650-67-693-6111 - $10,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for the Operation of the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program and On-Call Hazardous Waste Collection for a Term of Two (2) Years with Three (3) Possible One (1) Year Extensions for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $100,000 Per Year.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for the operation of the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program and on-call hazardous waste collection for a term of two (2) years with three (3) possible one (1) year extensions for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 per year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Service Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No.: 207-63-631-6269
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Waste Diversion Fund (AB939)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Service Agreement with Pomona Valley Plumbing for On-Call and As-Needed Citywide Plumbing Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Service Agreement with Pomona Valley Plumbing for on-call and as-needed plumbing for a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Service Agreement with Pomona Valley Plumbing.
Total Cost: $75,000 Account No.: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Service Agreement with Western Supreme Rooter, Inc. for On-Call and As-Needed Citywide Rooter Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Service Agreement with Western Supreme Rooter, Inc. for on-call and as-needed rooter services for a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Service Agreement with Western Supreme Rooter, Inc.
Total Cost: $45,000 Account No.: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.8 Consideration and Approval of Southern California Association of Governments’ Go Human Mini-Grant 2022 Artistic Crosswalk Design on Main Street and Lexington Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Go Human Mini-Grant 2022 Artistic Crosswalk design on Main Street and Lexington Avenue.
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9 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
14.9 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Amending and Updating the City of El Monte Executive Benefits Profile and Repealing Resolution No. 10317.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution amending and updating the City of El Monte Executive Benefits Profile and repealing Resolution No. 10317.
Total Cost: $172,100 Account No.: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10388
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and
Approve Item Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
Secondary Motion
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 2-3 (Mayor Pro Tem Puente,
Motion to table this item Councilmembers Herrera and Dr.
M o r a l e s N o )
14.10 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10375.
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, retroactive to July 1, 2022.
Total Cost: $154,700 Account No.: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10389
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Approve without Chief of
Police Retired Annuitant
14.11 Consideration and Ratification of Side Letter #3 to the 2018-2023 MOU with the Police Mid-Managers’ Association, Side Letters #4 to the 2019-2022 MOUs with the General Unit and General Mid-Management Unit, and the 2022-2023 Successor MOU with the General Mid-Management Unit.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the following bargaining unit agreements:
a. Side Letter #3 to the 2018-2023 MOU with PMMA, retroactive to July 19, 2022;
b. Side Letters #4 to the 2019-2022 MOUs with GU and GMMU, retroactive to August 2, 2022; and
c. New 2022-2023 MOU with GMMU, effective August 16, 2022.
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10 Total Cost: $498,200 Account No.: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
14.12 Receive a Presentation and Provide Comments and Input on the City’s Cannabis Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive presentation from staff on the City’s Cannabis Program; and
2. Provide comments and input on the City’s Cannabis Program.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.13 Progress Report for Human Relations Ad Hoc Committee.
Table to next meeting.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Update on the Shein Mural Program.
Table to next meeting.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update and Request for Report on Flair Drive Big Rig Parking Lot.
Requested information regarding the big rig parking lot on Flair Drive.
Assistant City Manager Sal Mendez provided an update regarding this item. Both Public Works and Economic Development are working together on this matter.
Is this a permitted parking lot. Is there a Conditional Use Permit for this property.
Staff is reviewing to see if the use can be permitted as a temporary use or not.
There is an open case on this property.
Mayor would like a copy of what was submitted to the City by the property representative.
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11 Staff provided an update regarding the Flair Park Area Study. Consultant hired by the City has provided her findings. The item will be presented to the Planning Commission and then it will be presented to the City Council.
18A.2 Discussion and Direction on Needs Assessment Report for El Monte Police Department Regarding Personnel, Vehicle, Technology and Equipment.
At the last City Council meeting the POA President came up and asked for several things. There are needs that the Department has. Requested a report from the staff regarding how many officers are being proposed to being hired, what equipment, vehicles are also needed.
Acting Chief Fisher has agreed to work on the needs assessment and bring it back to the City Council.
Direction given to bring this item back to the City Council.
18A.3 Discussion and Direction on Recognition of the Officers who Responded to the Active Shooter Incident in Arcadia Acknowledging Their Life Savings Efforts and Assistance.
The Mayor provided an update regarding the event that took place in Arcadia.
Would like to commend the bravery of the officers who responded to this.
Acting Chief Fisher explained that this is being worked on now by the Department.
18A.4 Update on Outreach to Increase Safety Measures for El Monte Business Owners to Address Smash and Grab Crimes.
Maybe at the next meeting staff can bring back a progress report on this issue.
Acting Chief Fisher provided a quick update on the current work being done by the Police Department on this.
18A.5 Request to Revisit Item 14.3 from the August 2
nd Meeting: Extension of
Downtown Mural Program and Reallocation of Funds.
The community has expressed their concern and opposition to the murals that were proposed at the August 2
nd City Council meeting. Would like for this item to
go before the Arts in Public Places Commission.
There is a meeting set up on Monday for the Arts in Public Places. The Art in Public Places is to provide input regarding the proposed murals.
Dr. Morales would like to know what the legal procedures are in regards to revisiting this item. Would like legal to come back and provide a legal opinion regarding revisiting this item.
Staff can meet with the artist and provide feedback given by the City Council and the community.
Dr. Morales recommended that legal provide a legal opinion regarding what was approved by the City Council previously.
Councilmember Martinez Muela requested that staff provide the entire City Council a copy of the agreement that the City entered into in regards to this item.
Councilmember Herrera understood that the term of the agreement was going to be extended and that the Arts in Public Places committee will provide their feedback.
Thanked staff in regards to the Back to School Resources Fair.
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12 At 9:44 p.m.
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
Motion to extend meeting past 10:00 pm
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
18C. Councilman Herrera
18C.1 Update on Possible Expansion of School Resource Officer Program and Equipment Acquisition for Air Support Division.
Would like an update from staff regarding the steps being taken by staff on this request.
Acting Chief Fisher advised the City Council that staff is looking into this matter and is coming up with a plan to address this item.
Would like update on the funding strategy for the air support division. Would the City Council approve staff in creating a funding strategy for this.
Mayor Ancona would like to see if the air support item can be included in the Needs Assessment Report.
The City has to be mindful when it comes to the monies being spent and funding sources to cover everything needed.
18C.2 Update on Presentation for Council Committees & Commissions Reorganization.
Legal is to bring a presentation to the City Council regarding Council Committees and Commissions Reorganizations.
Legal to provide an update at the 2
nd meeting in September.
Question for Mr. Mendez regarding bids for supplies and parts. Is staff tracking how many of the vendors are locally based.
Staff to look into it and provide the City Council with an update regarding local participation of businesses to be competitive in the bidding process.
Does the City have a policy regarding local based businesses and participation by local firms.
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Thanked all the staff who assisted with the Back-to-School Resources Fair.
Dr. Morales wanted to find out the number of families that participated in the Back- to-School Resources Fair.
Councilmember Martinez Muela mentioned that at least 300 backpacks were distributed.
18D.1 Update on Project Homekey Funding Sources.
Requested an update regarding the funding sources for Project Homekey.
Director Betty Donovanik advised that she will share at the next meeting where the project stands and the funding sources.
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13 Councilmember Martinez Muela asked that if there has been an audit for this project.
Asked if there were any other audits for any other federal funded projects.
An update on this audit will be provided by the Housing Manager at the next meeting.
18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
18E.1 Update on Measure PC (Cannabis) Budget and Implementation.
Would like to find out the extent to which the particular language on the funding source and what the funds can be used for. Would like to find out if this could be a source of funding to close the gap funding for the helicopter program.
18E.2 Report Out on Conversation with and Support from Congresswoman Napolitano.
Dr. Morales had a meeting with Congresswoman Napolitano’s staff. Discussion was had regarding support for some of the projects. One of those projects was the Pioneer Park project.
The MacClaren Project and that there is a particular funding gap that she could potentially close.
Congresswoman Napolitano also mentioned the importance of water and the fact that the City needs to address some of the conservation measures to make sure that the City is doing this in collaboration with other agencies.
The other one was related to veterans and that she could provide support for the needs of the veterans in the community.
Lastly, she mentioned there will be some funding next year to address the problem areas of speeding in the City.
Would also like to work with the City in regards to the TORCH Program.
Would like to ask the City Manager in regards to an article in the newspaper where there was an actual report done to determine the extent to which the City had responded to an emergency. In this case it was COVID-19. Would like to get support from colleagues to have staff work on what this report would look like.
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14 19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:08 a.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Adjourn the meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and
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Catherine A. Eredia, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte