APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF OCTOBER 4, 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 Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
WALK-ON ITEM:
12.10 Consideration and Authorization to Waive All Fees for the San Gabriel Valley Pride Festival on October 16, 2022 at Tony Arceo Park.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to waive all fees pertaining to the 2022 Pride Festival as requested by the San Gabriel Valley Pride, Inc. non-profit organization.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Pull Item 4.3
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
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.
City Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022
2 Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.5.
Armando Herman – Spoke about Item 4.6 regarding labor negotiations.
Mike Greenspan – Spoke about Item 4.2.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:15 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:07 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 through 4.5.
4.1 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.
Report from staff, but no reportable final action.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator.
Property Location:
8575-017-909; 8575-019-907; 8575-019-908; 8575-019-910; 8575-019-911; 8575-019-912; 8575-019-913; 8575-021-932; 8575-021-934; and 8575-021-936.
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
UTH Holdings I, LLC
City’s Designated Negotiators:
Alma Martinez, City Manager; Betty Donavanik, Community and Economic Development Director; and Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney
Under Discussion:
Both Price and Terms.
Report from staff, but no reportable final action.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation – Louie vs. City of El Monte, District Court Case No. 2-20-cv-06809-JAK-SK.
Item was pulled.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) and (d)(4) – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Report from staff, but no reportable final action.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Item was pulled.
4.6 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 Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022
3 City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager and John Nguyen, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Report from staff, but no reportable final action.
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 George Ussery – Evangelical Methodist.
Mayor Pro Tem Puente
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council Pr oclaiming the Month of September 2022 as LatinX Heritage Month. Absent
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to t he El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce for their 100
th Anniversary. Absent
7.3 Presentation by the City Council Honoring Christine Rodriguez for Her Years of Service to the Finance Department. Present
7.4 Presentation by the City Council to Ana Rico and Nolan Ortiz with LA84 for Providing Funding for the Sponsorship of Free Swim Scholarships to Over 120 El Monte Youth. Absent
7.5 Presentation by the City Council to El Monte Police Department Detective Carlos Molina for Providing the Highest Caliber of Protection and Service to the Families and Community of the City of El Monte. Present
7.6 Presentation by the City Council to El Monte Police Department Detective George Fierro for Providing the Highest Caliber of Protection and Service to the Families and Community of the City of El Monte. Present
7.7 Presentation by the City Council to Prosecutor Leslie Gutierrez for the City of Pomona for Providing the Highest Caliber of Protection and Service to the Families and Community of the City of El Monte. Present
7.8 Presentation by the City Council to El Monte Police Department Officer Daniel Romero – Life Saving Medal. Present
7.9 Presentation by the City Council to El Monte Police Department Officer Sergio Machado – Life Saving Medal. Present
7.10 Presentation by the City Council to El M onte Police Department Officer Victor Ruiz – Life Saving Medal. Present
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4 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.
Armando Herman – Spoke about President Obama. Spoke about Heroes pay. Spoke about Covid 19 Pandemic. Spoke about the Promise Foundation.
Kenneth Mackenzie – Spoke about incident that took place on September 17, 2022 at 3156 Cogswell Rd., between Florentine Gardens and tracks between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
Ian Jameson – Spoke about Jerry Velasco, spoke about Mayor Ancona, spoke about El Monte Promise Foundation.
David Siegrist – Spoke about the Rio Hondo Community College Board of Trustee gave money to Mr. Reyes to leave. Also spoke about Rio Hondo College on Tyler which is always closed.
Shawn Feng – Spoke about the Shein Latin Heritage Month event. Spoke about City Manager conversation between Shein executive. Spoke about Dr. Morales.
Mike Greenspan – Spoke about the Mayor not attending Foothill Transit meetings. Also spoke about Item 14.2. Spoke about the El Monte Promise Foundation.
Mike Gomez – Spoke about L.A. Times article published July 11, 2012. Also spoke about article from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune August 17, 2014. Spoke about Mayor Ancona.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about Councilmembers. Spoke about the cancellation of the last City Council meeting.
Lyndon Dieu – Spoke about the issue of the food vendors on Peck Road north of Lower Azusa and the hazard being created by them at this location.
Alberto Grajeda – Also spoke about the issue of the food vendors on Peck Road north of Lower Azusa and the hazard being created by them at this location.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about his daughter. Spoke about disrespect. Also spoke about he food vendors.
Dia Bui – Spoke about the overcrowded parking on Durfee and learned that there are only two (2) parking enforcement officers for the entire City.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
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5 10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-672 and D-673
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 $7,682,187.98 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1108452 through 1109032, and the payroll period August 16, 2022 through August 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) Mayor Ancona 5-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2022; Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2022; Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022; and Concurrent Special Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.2 Approval of Request to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Jack Crippen Senior Center.
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 Jack Crippen Senior Center.
Private User Event Date
Gabriela Caro
(Jack Crippen Senior
Center)
50th Birthday
Celebration
(Attendance 60)
Saturday, October 29, 2022
6:00 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
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6 12.3 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with AT&T to Provide Cybersecurity Services Using 2020 State Homeland Security Program Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with AT&T to provide cybersecurity services using 2020 State Homeland Security Program funds in an amount not-to-exceed $59,500; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign the Agreement and all related grant documents.
Total Cost: $59,500 Account No: 293-71-709-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes SHSGP Funds
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.4 Approval of the 2021 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the 2021 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 and 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
12.5 Approval of a Grant Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (Grant Agreement PT23106).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to enter into a grant agreement (PT23106) with the State of California of Traffic Safety for federal fiscal year 2023; 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: $0 Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.6 Approval of Gap Funding for the Police Department Crime Analyst During the Period of an Expired Contract.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and approval to use Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-711-6111 in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000 to compensate Crime City Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022
7 Analyst Cynthia Haebe for Crime Analysis and Information Systems Automation Professional Services delivered during a lapse in contract.
Total Cost: $7,000 Account No: 259-71-711-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Asset Forfeiture Funds
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.7 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Monte and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Collecting and Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2020.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of El Monte (the “City”) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for voluntary reporting of Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 financial and statistical transit and paratransit data for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) National Transit Database (NTD); and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all required documentation to receive Prop A Discretionary Incentive Program funds for voluntary reporting of City’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 financial and statistical transit and paratransit data for FTA’s NTD.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10392
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.8 Approval to Purchase a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime LE for an Amount of $33,481.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime LE for an amount of $33,481.
Total Cost: $33,481 Account No: 715-67-676-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Vehicle Purchasing Fund
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.9 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. 10393
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
12.10 Consideration and Authorization to Waive All Fees for the San Gabriel Valley Pride Festival on October 16, 2022 at Tony Arceo Park.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to waive all fees pertaining to the 2022 Pride Festival as requested by the San Gabriel Valley Pride, Inc. non-profit organization.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Break at 8:13 p.m.
Return at 8:27 p.m.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 3-2 (Mayor Ancona and
Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance Amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the El Monte Municipal Code by the Addition of a New Chapter 2.26 (Human Relations Commission).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing;
2. Receive a brief presentation from City staff;
3. Pose questions;
4. Receive public comment;
5. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing;
6. Pose follow-up questions;
7. Close the public hearing; and
8. Entertain motions to approve the attached Ordinance codifying a new Chapter
2.26 to the El Monte Municipal Code to establish the creation of a Human Relations Commission.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3016
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Open P.H.
Mike Greenspan – Spoke about the item.
Armando Herman – Spoke about the item.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Close P.H.
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9 m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Ordinance No. 3016
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Atlas Backflows for Backflow Testing and Repairs for a Term of Three (3) Years for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $25,000 Per Year.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Atlas Backflows for backflow testing and repairs for a term of three (3) years and a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 per year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Atlas Backflows.
Total Cost: $25,000 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
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for On-Call and As-Needed Citywide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement (CSA) with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for on-call and as-needed Citywide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services for a not-to-exceed amount of $146,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc.
Total Cost: $146,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111 - $140,000 General Fund
600-67-696-6111 - $ 3,000
Water Authority Fund
650-67-693-6111 - $ 3,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Profe ssional Services Agreement with Pacifica Services, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services, and Labor Compliance Services for the Remedial Action Plan Implementation of the El Monte Gateway - Parcel 3 Project, CIP No. 841 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $178,131.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services, and Labor Compliance Services for the Remedial Action Plan Implementation of the El Monte Gateway - Parcel 3 Project, CIP No. 841 with Pacifica Services, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of City Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022
10 $178,131 which includes an Agreement amount of $161,938 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $16,193;
2. Authorize the appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds in the amount of $178,131; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Pacifica Services, Inc.
Total Cost: $178,131 Account No: 220-67-841-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Community Development Block Grant Fund
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Super Unique Auto Center, 5 Points Auto Repair & Services, Hans Body Shop, Autosquare Collision Center, AV Auto Collision Center, and Puente Hills Ford.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 with Super Unique Auto Center, 5 Points Auto Repair & Services, Hans Body Shop, Autosquare Collision Center, AV Auto Collision Center, and Puente Hills Ford.
Total Cost: $115,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6335
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
14.5 Discussion and Potential Action to Nominate and Approve an Appointment to the Transactions and Use Tax Fiscal Oversight Committee “Measure EM Committee”.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 40605 consider and approve the appointment of:
1. One (1) member to the “Measure EM Committee”
Rosalina Nava .
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
14.6 Receive a Presentation and Provide Comments and Input on the Flair Park Economic Feasibility Study.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive presentation from staff on the Flair Park Study; and
2. Provide comments and input of the presentation for staff to determine the next steps.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Bring back at a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission.
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11 15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Brief Presentation Re: Options Regarding Size of Commission in Light of Expansion to Size of the City Council.
Tabled item.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
October 12
th recognizing DV Awareness Month with Purple with the Purpose Event at Tony Arceo Park.
October 13 th Candidate Forum
October 16
th Pride Event.
October 22
nd Children’s Day Parade is back.
October 20 th SGV LGBT Center will be having a documentary.
18A.1 Discussion and Update on Donuts and Districting Workshops.
18A.2 Update on New GoSGV E-Bike Share Program Through Active SGV.
Staff to reach out to Active SGV for presentation.
18A.3 Discussion on Farmers’ Market and Implementation of First Amendment Policy.
18A.4 Update and Discussion on Importance on a Thorough Needs Assessment Report for El Monte Police Department Personnel, Vehicles, Technology, and Equipment.
18A.5 Update on Outreach to Increase Safety Measures for El Monte Business Owners to Address Smash and Grab Crimes.
18A.6 Update and Discussion on Street Vendors; Request for Data on Department of Public Health Visits.
Requested update from staff at the next City Council meeting.
18A.7 Discussion and Update on Children’s Day Parade.
18A.8 Discussion and Update on Big Rig Parking Lot on Flair Dr.
Requested update from staff. Neighborhood Services Manager provided an update.
18A.9 Update and Discussion on City Manager Contract and Goal Setting Session.
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12 18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
18C. Councilman Herrera
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:51 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela
Adjourn the Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and
physically posted no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the subject regular meeting.
Although it is the City’s practice and desire to electronically post a copy of this Agenda along with supporting material as part of its website posting, the size or formatting of certain supporting materials may render their website posting infeasible. Nevertheless, all supporting materials related to any item on this Agenda, that is made available to the members of the council may be inspected by members of the public at the City Clerk’s Office located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-580-2016.
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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