APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 15, 2022
MEETING JOINTLY AND REGULARLY WITH THE EL MONTE HOUSING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE WATER AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PARKING AUTHORITY; SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER EL MONTE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY; AND, FROM TIME TO
TIME, SUCH OTHER BODIES OF THE CITY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED
EXCLUSIVELY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:05 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:
Items 4.1, 4.2 and 12.8 have been pulled.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 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.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.5.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:18 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:48 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 through 4.5.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) and (d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Item was pulled.
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2 4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Jovanna Silva vs. City of El Monte et al., USDC Case No. 2:21-CV-00197-MCS-PD.
Item was pulled.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Montierth vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. 20-147753; 19-140139.
No reportable final action taken.
4.4 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, 8575-021-936
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
UTH Holdings I, LLC
City’s Representative in Negotiations:
Alma K. Martinez, City Manager; Betty Donavanik, Community & Economic Development Director; Lloyd Pilchen Assistant City Attorney.
Under Discussion:
Price and Terms.
No reportable final action taken.
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 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 thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Chaplain Manny Coronilla, Calvary Chapel El Monte.
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to the LGBT Center for the Opening of Their Center in the City of El Monte. Present.
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3 7.2 Presentation by the City Council Thanking El Monte Home Depot Store No. 6673 and Rapidset for Their Generous Gift of a Memorial Bench to the Police Department, Honoring Sergeant Paredes and Officer Santana. Present.
7.3 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming November 26, 2022 Small Business Saturday in El Monte.
7.4 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Week of November 13-19, as “United Against Hate Week.”
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 Item 14.1.
Martin Garcia – Asking the City Council for their support for the business owners. Spoke about the problems with the street vendors.
Rosalba De Los Santos – Concerned resident regarding the traffic issues is requesting speed humps. Spoke about the traffic impacts that this project will bring and is requesting traffic security.
Humberto Vargas – Concerned about the increased foot and vehicle traffic this project may bring. There are already a lot of transients and accidents.
Neftali Vargas – Does not agree with the housing low-income portion of this project. Spoke about an accident that took place in 2015.
Gabriela Caro – Spoke about the Pilot Stop meeting. Spoke about the shrubs that are obstructing the view of the cross street.
Humberto Navarro – The business owners are not receiving the support of the City Council. Spoke about the problems with the street vendors.
David Reynoso – Spoke about celebration of life of Chief Ben Lowry. In support of Jake Fisher for Chief of Police.
Mike Gomez – Thanked the Police Department for the tribute for Chief Ben Lowry. Spoke about Mayor Ancona.
Matt Smith – Spoke about an Animal Rescue in Little Rock. Spoke about a raid that was done by the Sheriff’s Department.
Cosme Jimenez – Congratulated the Mayor. Spoke about other Councilmembers.
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4 Gustavo Perez – Spoke about the problem with the street vendors and requested the support of the City Council.
Julio Ramirez - Spoke about the City Council election results and spoke about street vendor issues.
[inaudible] – Wants something done regarding the street vendors. Would like the City Council to enforce rules on the street vendors like the City enforces rules on the business owners.
Jesus Sandoval – Asking the City Council for their support for the business owners. Spoke about the problems with the street vendors. The pandemic has impacted the businesses.
Kenneth MacKenzie – Spoke about an incident that took place on September 17, 2022 at his property located at 3156 Cogswell Road.
Jerry Velasco – Spoke about the passing of Chief Ben Lowry. In support of Jake Fisher for Chief of Police.
Rodolfo – Spoke about the former Mayor. Spoke about current City Councilmembers.
Spoke about the City Attorney.
Melissa – Spoke of Team El Monte and current City Councilmembers.
Gabriel Ramirez – Spoke about current and former City Councilmembers.
Tony – Wanted to speak about the agenda and the agenda items for this current City Council meeting.
Ron Danison – In support of Jake Fisher for Chief of Police. Spoke about the losses experienced by the Police Department.
Break at 8:53 p.m.
Return at 9:01 p.m.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 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 September 30, 2022.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item tabled to next meeting.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-676
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 $3,384,046.19 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1109787 through 1110214, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
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5 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
12.2 Consideration to Accept the Zamora Park Art House Remodel Project as Complete and File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Zamora Park Art House Remodel Project as complete; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Award of a Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5310 Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution accepting the award of a Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5310 Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to facilitate the use and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $300,000.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10401
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
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6 12.4 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to Section 1.3 Compensation of the SSD Alarm Contract to Add Funding for Year Five (5).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to Section 1.3 Compensation of the SSD Alarm contract to add funding for year five (5), increasing the original sum of $453,424 to a new contract sum of $573,780, an increase of $120,356.
Total Cost: $120,356 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
12.5 Consideration and Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Zone 3 Street Improvement Project, CIP No. 053, El Monte Road Pavement Rehab Project CIP No. 039, Schmidt Road and Clora Place Street Improvement Project CIP No. 049 and CIP No. 048.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications of the Zone 3 Street Improvement Project, CIP No. 053, El Monte Road Pavement Rehab Project CIP No. 039, Schmidt Road and Clora Place Street Improvement Project CIP No. 049 and CIP No. 048; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise and publish Notice of Inviting Bids for the Zone 3 Street Improvement Project, CIP No. 053, El Monte Road Pavement Rehab Project CIP No. 039, Schmidt Road and Clora Place Street Improvement Project CIP No. 049 and CIP No. 048.
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 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
12.6 Consideration and Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement, CIP No. 884.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the plan(s) and specification(s) of the Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement, CIP No. 884; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for the Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement Project, CIP No. 884.
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 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
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7 12.7 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Proposition 68 Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Program Subrecipient Grant Agreement and Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing and Exchange of Funds Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement Project, CIP No. 884.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Proposition 68 Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness (FMPRA) Program Subrecipient Grant Agreement between the City of El Monte and the State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to provide $4,015,800 in grant funds for the Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement, CIP No. 884;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to facilitate the use and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $4,015,800;
3. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of an exchange of funds agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to facilitate the City’s receipt of LACMTA funds designated for the Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement Project, CIP No. 884;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Agreement (LACMTA) to facilitate the City's receipt, processing, use, and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $2,538,929 (minus a two-percent processing and administrative fee); and
5. Consider and authorize a budget amendment to include $4,015,800 and $2,538,929 (minus a two-percent processing and administrative fee) in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget to Account Number 299-67-884-8221.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10402
Resolution No. 10403
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Nominating Councilmember Victoria Martinez Muela to Represent Cities with Perspective Pumping Rights as an Alternate Member on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the adoption of a Resolution nominating Councilmember Victoria Martinez Muela to represent cities with perspective pumping rights as an Alternate Member on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10404
Item has been pulled.
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8 12.9 Approval of Request to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider and approve the request to serve/sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
Private Use Event Date
El Monte/South El
Monte Chamber of
Commerce
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Holiday House
Fundraiser
(Attendance 150)
Friday, December 2, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
12.10 Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of El Monte Approving Development Agreement No. 06-22 Between the City of El Monte and All Vision, LLC to Construct a Digital Billboard at 3449 Santa Anita Avenue in Area No. 3 of the City’s Billboard Overlay Zone.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt by no less than three (3) affirmative votes the Ordinance for Second Reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3017
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve the following:
(1) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration; Approve Zone Change No. 05-22 to Amend the Zoning Map for the 13.66-Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue; Approve Code Amendment No. 802 to Amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code; Approve Specific Plan No. 06-22 to Establish the Esperanza Village Specific Plan for the 13.66- Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue; and Approve Development Agreement No. 07-22 Between the City of El Monte and Prima Development, LLC for the Development of a Mixed-Use Project on 6.11 Acres of the 13.66- Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue;
(2) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to 1) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, 2) Approve General Plan Amendment No. 04-22 to Change the Land Use Designation and Tentative Tract Map No. 83843 to Consolidate Two (2) Parcels and Create Eight (8) New Parcels of the 13.66-Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue, and 3) Approve Design Review Nos. 06-22 and 08-22 for the Proposed Construction of Four (4) Four (4)-Story Residential Buildings with 340 Affordable Housing Units and One (1) Two (2)-Story 35,275-Square Foot City Council Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022
9 Non-Residential Mixed-Use Building on 6.11 Acres of the 13.66-Acre Property Located At 4024 Durfee Avenue; and
(3) A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as Amended, for the Ordinance and Resolution Outlined Above.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Receive presentation from the applicant;
4. Pose questions to staff and applicant;
5. Allow members of the public to offer comments;
6. Pose follow-up questions to staff and applicant;
7. Close the public hearing; and
8. Adopt by no less than three (3) affirmative votes a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Resolution, and approve an Ordinance for first reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10405
Ordinance No. 3018
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Open P.H.
Tommy Faave – Representative of the Electrical Workers Union. In support of the project, this will be a great project for the City of El Monte. Would like to see residents of El Monte to work on this project.
Ted Jimenez – Representative of the Southwest Carpenters. In support of the project.
Richard Burns – Representative of the Southwest Carpenters. In support of the project. Would like to build this City.
Martha Martinez – Against this project. Parking issues will arise from this project.
Anthony Ruano – Union carpenter in support of this project.
Joe Sullivan – In strong support of this project. This project will create careers with good pay.
Armando Herman – Spoke about the project.
At 9:56 p.m.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
Extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Close P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Approve Resolution No. 10405
First Reading of Ord No. 3018
Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
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10 Break at 10:38 p.m.
Return at 10:45 p.m.
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of El Monte’s Home-American Rescue Plan Act Allocation Plan for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Receive presentation from the applicant;
4. Pose questions to staff and applicant;
5. Allow members of the public to offer comments;
6. Pose follow-up questions to staff and applicant;
7. Close the public hearing; and
8. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of El Monte’s HOME-American Rescue Plan Act Allocation Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute required forms and certifications on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10406
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Geoviewer Software Subscription and Support Services with Nobel Systems, Inc. for Various City Departments.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and approval to award a Professional Services Agreement for Geoviewer software subscription and support services to Nobel Systems, Inc. for various City departments for a not-to-exceed amount of $155,450 for Fiscal Year 22/23 and $146,850 for Fiscal Years 23/24 and 24/25, and an additional three (3) year extension at $161,535 per Fiscal Year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $155,450 (FY 22/23) Account No.: 600-67-695-6111 - $57,225 $146,850 (FY 23/24 Water
And FY 24/25) 650-67-695-6111 - $57,225
S e w e r
100-61-611-6321 - $31,000
FY 22/23 and
$22,400 FY 23/24 and FY 24/25
225-67-677-6111 - $10,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Engineering
Item not considered.
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11 14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Zenith Kraftwerk LLC for the Bus Stop Improvement Project, Capital Improvement Project CIP No. 077 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $125,723.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Zenith Kraftwerk LLC for the Bus Stop Improvement Project, CIP No. 077, for a not-to-exceed amount of $125,723 which includes the contract amount of $114,294 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $11,429; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Contract Service Agreement with Zenith Kraftwerk LLC.
Total Cost: $125,723 Account No.: 203-67-077-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Item not considered.
14.3 Consideration and Approval of the Use of Quimby Funds in Lieu of CDBG Funds for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Remedial Action Plan Implementation of the El Monte Gateway – Parcel 3 Project, CIP No. 841.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the use of Quimby funds in lieu of Community Development Block Grant funds for the Construction Management and Inspection 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;
2. Authorize the appropriation of Quimby funds in the amount of $178,131; and
3. Authorize the return of CDBG funds in the amount of $178,131 to the program balance.
Total Cost: $178,131 Account No.: 282-67-841-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Quimby Funds
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Change Order for All American Asphalt for the Active Transportation for El Monte Station and Downtown El Monte Project, CIP No. 890 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $146,455.98.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Change Order in the amount of $146,455.98 for All American Asphalt, Inc. (“AAA”) for the Active Transportation for El Monte Station and Downtown El Monte Project – CIP No. 890 (the “Project”);
2. Consider and approve an increase of an additional two and a half percent (2.5%) to the project contingency to be utilized only if necessary and with the approval of the City Manager, or her designee; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Amendment to the Construction Contract with All American Asphalt, Inc.
Total Cost: $193,639.10 Account No.: 225-67-890-8221 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure M
Item not considered.
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12 14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Weck Laboratories, Inc. for Sampling Requirements of Water System Per State and Federal Regulations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $80,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Weck Laboratories, Inc. for sampling requirements of the water system per State and Federal regulations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.
Total Cost: $50,000 Account No.: 600-67-696-6161
$30,000 600-67-679-6161
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Item not considered.
14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Gino Buccola Construction, LLC for On-Call As-Needed, General Maintenance, Glass Replacement, and Repair Services for City Facilities for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $90,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Gino Buccola Construction, LLC for on-call, as-needed, general maintenance, glass replacement, and repair services for City facilities for a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Gino Buccola Construction, LLC.
Total Cost: $90,000 Account No.: 100-56-563-6111 - $21,500 General Fund
100-67-673-6111 - $68,500
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
14.7 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for Overtime Costs for Members of the Detective Bureau.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the use of Asset Forfeiture Funds from Account No. 259-71-711-5132 in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for overtime expenditures related to addressing urgent critical investigations.
Total Cost: $50,000 Account No.: 259-71-711-5132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Asset Forfeiture Funds
Item not considered.
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13 14.8 Consideration and Approval for the Purchase of an Audio Recording System with State Funding for the Police Department Communications Center.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract with Capture Technologies for the purchase of an Eventide 32-channel audio recording system, including sixty months of 24/7 onsite tech support in an amount not-to-exceed $68,082.50 using State funding.
Total Cost: $68,082.50 Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item not considered.
14.9 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of Three (3) New Vehicles for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds to purchase and outfit three (3) new vehicles for patrol use in an amount not-to-exceed $303,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the vehicles from the designated sole source dealership identified as the National Auto Fleet Group – A Division of Chevrolet of Watsonville/Wondries Fleet Group; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all related documents.
Total Cost: $303,000 Account No.: 259-71-712-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Asset Forfeiture Funds
Item not considered.
14.10 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution of the Successor Agency for the Former El Monte Community Redevel opment Agency Approving an Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement By and Among the City of El Monte, the City as Successor Agency to the Former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency, and UTH Holdings I, LLC Regarding the Disposition of a Portion of Long-Range Property Management Plan “Area Y” for its Proposed Residential Housing Development.
This Staff Report has been prepared for concurrent actions of the Successor Agency and the City Council regarding the previously approved disposition of the “Area Y Site” – the original Agreement is signed by both the Successor Agency and the City.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency:
1. Consider the proposed Amendment and proposed consent to assignment;
2. As part of any motion to approve, specify whether Exhibit A-1 (with assignment) or Exhibit A-2 (without assignment) accompany the Resolutions;
3. Make a single motion to adopt both Resolutions (on behalf of the City and the Successor Agency, respectively) approving an Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with UTH HOLDINGS I, LLC; and
4. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director, or her designee, to execute the Amendment and any related documents along with taking any further action consistent with the Resolutions on behalf of the City as needed to implement the Resolutions.
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14 Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10407
Resolution No. SA-89
m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Dr. Morales absent)
14.11 Consideration and Approval of Chief of Police Employment Contract for Jake Fisher.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Affirm the appointment of Jake Fisher as Chief of Police; approve the attached Chief of Police employment contract; and authorize the City Manager to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: TBD Account No.: General Fund
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela
Term of Four Years plus One Year
Extension
Secondary Motion
m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Approve Contract without any changes
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Follow-up Discussion and Request for Direction Regarding Potential Modifications to the Size and Composition of City Commissions.
Item not considered.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente
18C. Councilman Herrera
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18D.1 Discussion Regarding Nonprofit Organizations – Use of City Facilities and Donation Policy.
18D.2 Discussion Regarding City Administration’s Duties Per the ICMA Ethics Guidelines.
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15 18D.3 Discussion Regarding City Administration’s Hiring Processes.
18D.4 Discussion on Providing a City Overview Workshop for New Councilmembers Including Closed Session Items.
18D.5 Discussion and Approval of Funding for Oath of Office Swearing in Ceremony.
18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:06 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Adjourn the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting
on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gabriel Ramirez, 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