Agenda — El Monte City Council, December 6, 2022

LOCATION:

El Monte City Hall – East
City Council Chambers
11333 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731

DATE AND TIME:

Tuesday,
December 6, 2022
6:00 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

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

COUNCILMEMBERS/AUTHORITY MEMBERS:

Jessica Ancona, Mayor
♦ Alma D. Puente, Mayor Pro Tem ♦ Martin R. Herrera, Councilmember ♦ Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember ♦ Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember

This meeting shall be conducted in compliance with the procedures set forth under AB361 which allows local legislative bodies to continue conducting virtual meetings under certain emergency circumstances without strictly complying with traditional Brown Act teleconferencing requirements, so long as there is a live comment option for public comments, meetings are paused for any technical difficulties that affect public participation, and each agenda contains information on how to access the meeting as well as how to participate in public comment virtually. The El Monte City Council (“City Council”) has availed itself of the procedures of AB361 for this meeting by resolution last approved at its meeting of February 1, 2022.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in any of the following ways:
(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or
(2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Persons wishing to offer public comment for this meeting may do so:
(1) By directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and indicating whether they wish to address the Council on an item(s) of business appearing under (i) the Closed Session portion of the agenda; (ii) the Public Hearing portion of the agenda; (iii) any item of business appearing under any other portion of the agenda; and/or (iv) a non-agendized matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speaker City Council Meeting of December 6, 2022

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cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible; or

(2) By calling-in to the conference line at (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 by or before any of the specific times allotted on the agenda for public comment. At each point of the agenda at which public comment is received, the City Council, through the pr esiding officer, will ask the City Clerk if there are any members of the public who have called in who wish to address the City Council on a particular matter or grouping of matters. When calling in, members of the public shall inform the attendant which item(s) of business they wish to speak on, and callers will be connected by telephone when the time for commenting on such items is commenced.

As described in greater detail below, members of the public may address the City Council (i) on agendized closed session items of business prior to the City Council going into closed session; (ii) on items of business listed under the heading Public Hearings when the public hearing on the item the speaker/caller wishes to speak on is opened; and (iii) on all other items of agendized and non- agendized business during the portion of the agenda entitled General Public Comment. The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from persons who (i) submit a speaker card after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period; or (ii) call-in after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period. With this in mind, speakers are strongly encouraged to submit cards or call in as early as possible to avoid missing the opportunity to speak. The City Council shall be under no obligation to respond to or deliberate upon any specific questions or comments posed by a speaker or take action on any issue raised by a speaker beyond such action as the City Council may be lawfully authorized to take on an agendized matter pursuant to the Brown Act (Govt. Code Section 54950 et seq.) (“Brown Act”) Members of the City Council may provide brief clarifying responses to any comment made or questions posed. Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to state their name and address for the record. Speakers may not lend any portion of their speaking time to other persons or borrow additional time from other persons. All comments or queries presented by a sp eaker/caller shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. No questions shall be posed to any member of the City Council except through the presiding official of the meeting, the Mayor and/or Chair. The City Council may not engage in any sort of prolonged discussion or deliberation with any speaker or group of speakers on matters that are not listed on this agenda, nor may the City Council take action an any non-agendized items of business, except as specifically authorized under the Brown Act.

Enforcement of Decorum: The Chief of Police, or such member, or members of the Police Department as the Chief of Police may designate, s hall serve as the Sergeant-at-Arms of any City Council meeting. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding official for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the meeting. While members of the public are free to level criticism of City policies and the action(s) or proposed action(s) of the City Council or its members, members of the public may not engage in behavior that is disruptive to the orderly conduct of the proceedings, including, but not limited to, conduct that prevents other members of the public from being heard when it is their opportunity to speak or which prevents members of the audience from hearing or seei ng the proceedings; speaking off topic or speaking beyond the speakers allotted time limit. Members of the public may not threaten any person with physical harm or act in a manner that may reasonably be interpreted as an imminent threat of physical harm. All persons participating in the meeting must adhere to the City’s policy barring harassment based upon a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

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Instruction regarding accommodation under the Am ericans with Disabilities Act can be found on the last page of this Agenda.

1. CALL TO ORDER:

2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:

Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair
Alma D. Puente, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member
Martin R. Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member
Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember/Authority Member

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

4. REGULAR AGENDA:

4.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Reciting the Fact of the City of El Monte’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal and Other Related Matters and Declaring the Results of Said Election.

Installation of newly elected officials and selection of Mayor Pro Tempore.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the attached Resolution reciting the fact of the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election and other related matters and declaring the results of said election in compliance with Elections Code Sections 10263 and 10264.

2. Following approval of Resolution, the City Clerk shall issue the oath of office to all newly elected/re-elected officials and said officials shall be installed to office.

3. The incoming City Council shall select one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of the publication of this agenda, the City Clerk is not in receipt of the final canvass of election results issued by the Registrar Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles. It is anticipated, but not guaranteed, that the canvass will be received by close of business on December 5, 2022. In the event said document is not receive by the City Clerk by the start of the City Council meeting, this item will be continued to a special meeting or the next available regular meeting.

Resolution No. 10414
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5. CLOSED SESSION:

The City Council and the various legislative bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Counc il 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.

5.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) – Existing Litigation – E. Gonzalez vs. City of El Monte, WC Case #ADJ14172981.

5.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) – Existing Litigation – M. Paredes vs. City of El Monte, WC Case #ADJ16448146.

5.3 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; a nd All Unrepresented Employees of City Executive Team.

City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager.

OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS

(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).

6. INVOCATION: Chaplain.

7. FLAG SALUTE: City Council.

8. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:

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9. 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 wh o submit cards or call in to speak on matters covered by the section after the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed.

10. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:

10.1 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

11. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-677

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 $5,647,674.18 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1110215 through 1110463, and the payroll ending November 15, 2022, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.

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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeti ng Minutes of October 4, 2022; Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022; and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022.

13. 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.

13.1 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 tit le) 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

13.2 Receive and File the Development Impact Fees Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Receive and file the annual report on receipt and use of Development Impact Fees (Assembly Bill 1600).

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

13.3 Receive and File the Streetscape Beautification Masterplan.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Receive presentation from staff and file the Streetscape Beautification Masterplan.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
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13.4 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Di rector of Public Works, or His Designee, to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Water Resources for the Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant Program.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to execute Agreements with the California Department of Water Resources for the Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant Program.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10409

13.5 Approval of Request to Authorize the Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Mountain View School District and City of El Monte Partnering on the Safe Routes to School Program.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Mountain View School District and City of El Monte partnering on the Safe Routes to School Program; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the MOU with Mountain View School District.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

13.6 Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2022 Updated Title VI Program for the City of El Monte.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and authorize the 2022 update to the City of El Monte Title VI Program;

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the 2022 update to the City of El Monte Title VI Program’ and

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3. Authorize staff to submit the 2022 update to the City of El Monte Title VI Program documents to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10410

13.7 Acceptance of the Homekey Program Budget Inn Roof Replacement 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 Roof Replacement Project at the Homekey Program Site: Budget Inn as complete;

2. Authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and

3. Authorize staff to release the retention after the completion acceptance by the City Council.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

13.8 Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with DNA Architecture Design, Inc. Extending the Contract Term Date to June 30, 2024 for Professional Design Services for Homekey Program Phase II: Rehabilitation of the M Motel Project.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Professional Design Services with DNA Architecture Design, Inc. extending the contract term date to June 30, 2024 for the Homekey Program Phase II: Rehabilitation of the M Motel Project; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
(Time Extension Only)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

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13.9 Approval of a 30-Day Resolution Regar ding 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. 10411

13.10 Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte Cancelling its Regularly Scheduled Meeting of December 20, 2022 and the Rescheduling of the January 2023 Meetings to January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and adopt a Resolution of the El Monte City Council to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting of December 20, 2022 and the rescheduling of the January 2023 meetings to January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10412

13.11 Approval of School Resource Officer Agreement By and Between the El Monte City School District and the City of El Monte for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve “Exhibit A” Scope of Service Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

2. Approve the School Resource Officer Agreement by and between El Monte City School District and the City of El Monte for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and City Council Meeting of December 6, 2022

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3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of El Monte.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

13.12 Approval of School Resource Officer Agreement By and Between Mountain View School District and the City of El Monte for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve “Exhibit A” Scope of Service Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

2. Approve the School Resource Officer Agreement by and between Mountain View
School District and the City of El Monte for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of El Monte.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

14. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

15. REGULAR AGENDA:

15.1 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the North Star Land Care Contract to Increase the Original Sum of $275,000 to a New Contract Sum of $320,360 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and approve an amendment to the North Start Land Care Contract to increase the original sum of $275,000 by $45,360 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $320,360 for fiscal year 2022-2023.

Total Cost: $45,360 Account No.: 225-67-890-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure M

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15.2 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10389.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2023.

Total Cost: $313,045 Account No.: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No

Resolution No. 10413

15.3 Discussion and Potential Action to Nominate and Approve the Appointment of Maryann Barrios 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”

Proposed Nominee: Maryann Barrios.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

16. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:

17. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:

18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

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19. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

19A. Mayor Ancona

19B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente

19C. Councilman Herrera

19D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela

19D.1 Discussion and Action Regarding Support for Veterans Utility Grants.

19D.2 Requested Update and Discussion on Street Vendor Policies.

19D.3 Discussion and Action on Re-Allocation of ARPA Funding to Support Recovering El Monte Small Businesses.

19E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales

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20. ADJOURNMENT:

The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on December 20, 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. Alt hough 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.

All public meetings and events sponsored or conduc ted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible.

This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.

Posted: December 3, 2022 at 4:40 p.m.

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AGENDA CALENDAR 2022

CITY OF EL MONTE

HOLIDAY TREE RECYLING
Valley Vista Services will collect and recycl e holiday trees placed on the curbside on your regularly scheduled collection day from Decemb er 26, 2022, through January 6, 2023, for FREE.

You also have the option to schedule a bulky pickup by emailing [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call (800)442-6454 or at ValleyVistaServices.com/Contact- Us.

CITY OF EL MONTE
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
2022 Lighting Up the Holidays Decorating Contest
El Monte residents and businesses decorate your home/business.

Contest open to all homes/businesses within the City of El Monte.

Categories for the decorating contest include:

Best Decorated Home
Best Use of Lights
Most Creative Holiday Theme
Most Festive Business Display
All entries need to be registered by December 8, 2022. Winners will be announced the following week.

To enter contest: https://tinyurl.com/mppzp2f3
For questions, please contact El Monte Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department at 626-580-2200.

CITY OF EL MONTE

HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
Economic Development Department
Housing Division, City Hall West
11333 Valley Boulevard, 2
nd floor, El Monte
Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
626-580-2070
www.elmonteca.gov

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CITY OF EL MONTE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

LA COUNTY SUPERVISOR HILDA SOLIS & COUNTY OF LA PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 & MONKEYPOX VACCINE

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER
3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte
For questions, please call 626-580-2210.

Both vaccines are FREE to all who qualify regardless of immigration status.

Insurance not required.

CITY OF EL MONTE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

LA COUNTY SUPERVISOR HILDA SOLIS
EL MONTE COVID-19-COMMUNITY VACCINE PORTAL
(Pfizer & Moderna Vaccine & Booster Shots)

EVERY THURSDAY
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

GRACE T. BLACK AUDITORIUM
3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte
For questions, please call 626-580-2210.

L.A. CARE & BLUE SHIELD PROMISE

EL MONTE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

FREE FOOD PANTRY

WEDNESDAYS
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Community Resource Center
3570 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
Walk-ins welcome – no appointment needed.

COVID-19

EL MONTE TESTING CENTERS
Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Mt. View Park 12127 Elliott Ave. (Elliott Parking Lot)
Thursdays – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gibson Mariposa Park 4140 Gibson Road (In parking lot)

12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

LA METRO EL MONTE
3501 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
Schedule your appointment at: vaccine.fulgentgenetics.com For more information please contact: publichealth.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES & NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES

THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY
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Foreclosure Prevention & Mortgage Relief Program
Program eligible applicants can receive up to $20,000.00 to help offset mortgage delinquencies For more information and to sign up for the upcoming workshops: nhslacounty.org/mortgagereliefprogram 1-888-895-2647 / 1-213-381-2862

CITY OF EL MONTE PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COVID-19 VACCINE REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS 65 & OLDER If you are 65 or older and need assistance registering, please co ntact the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center at 626-580-2210
Appointments are limited
VACCINATELACOUNTY.COM

CITY OF EL MONTE PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT -

COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
To register for the program or schedule an appointment please contact the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center at 626-580-2210.

This program provides information on public benefits, legal referrals and assistance for families residing in the City of El Monte.

Eligibility Requirements: El Monte Resident and must meet Income Guidelines

CITY OF EL MONTE PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

IN-PERSON BINGO
MONDAYS – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

THURSDAYS – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

JACK CRIPPEN MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER
3120 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte

CITY OF EL MONTE PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CLUB HISPANO AMERICANO
WEDNESDAYS – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

JACK CRIPPEN MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER
3120 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte

CITY OF EL MONTE PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CLUB DURAZO
MEETS 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

JACK CRIPPEN MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER
3120 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte

City Council Meeting of December 6, 2022

El Monte City Council ♦ El Monte Housing Authority ♦ El Monte Financing Authority ♦ El Monte Parking Authority ♦ El Monte Water Authority

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TUE. – DEC. 6TH 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

EL MONTE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte

SAT. – DEC. 10TH 9:00 A.M. – REFRESHMENTS
10:00 A.M. - CEREMONY

CITY OF EL MONTE CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS Grace T. Black Auditorium
3130 Tyler Avenue
For more information call 626-580-2201

SAT. – DEC. 10
TH 1:00 P.M.

CARDINAL WAY HYUNDAI OF EL MONTE GRAND OPENING & RIBBON

CUTTING
Hyundai Dealership
3462 Peck Road, El Monte

TUE. – DEC. 20
TH 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

EL MONTE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte

4.1 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
PAGE4
Respectfully submitted,
ALMA K. MARTINEZ

GRISELDA CONTRERAS
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Attachment:

1. Resolution declaring election results.

DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2022

PRESENTED TO EL MONTE

CITY COU NCI L
□ APPROVED
□ DENIED
□ PULLED
□ RECEIVED AN D FILE
□ CONTIN UED
□ REFERRED TO

CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CL ERK

10.1 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
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2 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.

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:

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3 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’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
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4 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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5 8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:

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 po sted agenda but
may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subseq uent 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 Comme
nt 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 ent ertain comments from speakers/caller
s 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 Ma
ckenzie – 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, spo
ke about Mayor Ancona, spoke ab out El
Monte Promise Foundation.

David Siegrist – Spoke
about the Rio Hondo Community Co llege Board of Trustee gave money to
Mr. Reyes to leave. Also spoke about Rio Hondo College on Tyler which is always clo
sed.

Shawn Feng – Spoke
about the Shein Latin Heritage Month event. Spoke abou t City Manager conversation b
etween Shein executive. Spoke about Dr. Morales.

Mike Greenspan – Spo
ke about the Mayor not attending Foothill Transit meetings. Also spoke about Item 14.2. Spoke about the El Monte Promise Foundation.

Mike Gome
z – 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 t he last
City Council meeting.

Lyndon Die
u – 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.

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6 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

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:

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7 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

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.

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8 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:

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9 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 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022

10 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:

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

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)

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11 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.

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0
Ordinance No. 3016

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12 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

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13 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 $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

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14 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.

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
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15 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.

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16 18A.9 Update and Discussion on City Manager Contract and Goal Setting Session.

18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente

18C. Councilman Herrera

18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela

18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales

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17 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.

All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.

____________________________
Catherine A. Eredia, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e

APPROVED:

_________________________________
Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF OCTOBER 18, 2022

TIME, SUCH OTHER BODIES OF THE CITY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED

EXCLUSIVELY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL

1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:

Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Alma D. Puente, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Martin R. Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – present via zoom Dr. Maria Morales, Councilmember/Authority Member – present

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

m) Mayor Ancona
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 Item 4.1 through 4.4.

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2 Councilmember Martinez Muela – Spoke about the City Manager’s performance evaluation Item 4.2.

Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:02 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:36 p.m.

Mayor Ancona joined the City Council for the remainder of the meeting through zoom. Councilmember Martinez Muela left the meeting.

Assistant City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 through 4.4.

4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Edwards vs. El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ1347546.

Reports provided by legal counsel and staff, no reportable final action taken.

4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Annual/Routine Performance Evaluation of City Manager Per Section 8 of City Manager Employment Contract.

Item was not considered by the City Council and instead continued it indefinitely.

4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline Dismissal and Release.

Reports provided by legal counsel and staff, no reportable final action taken.

4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators.

Bargaining Units Subject to Negotiations: El Monte General Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte General Mid-Management Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte Police Officers Association; El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association; and All Unrepresented Employees of City Executive Team.

City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager and John Nguyen, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.

Reports provided by legal counsel and staff, no reportable final action taken.

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3 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 Manny Coronilla, Calvary Chapel El Monte. Absent Chaplain Joseph Chen – I-Kuan-Tao

6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Acting Chief Jake Fisher.

7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS: None

8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:

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.

David Siegrist – Spoke about Rio Hondo Community College Trustee Area 1. Rio Hondo has declined in enrollment; programs are taking longer to finish. There is no information from the college. Spoke about the Rio Hondo College that is closed.

Lui Yu Ma – Made two requests to the El Monte voters and to the City Manager. Spoke about the election issues taking place because election signs are being removed and destroyed. Asked for a clean and fair election.

David Ma – Spoke about the food vendors on Peck Road north of Lower Azusa and the hazardous condition being created for the residents who live on that block.

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4 Jane Myring – Spoke about the City Council approval of a group to have a function who didn’t have to pay. The Women’s Club always has to pay when they use the Community Center.

Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the issues with the street vendors. The Police Department should not be out confronting the street vendors.

Mike Gomez – Spoke about the homeless population, uncontrolled vendors, no new developments in the City. Spoke about the Mayor. Spoke about a letter from the Mountain View School District relating to a candidate for the City Council.

Maryann Powers – Spoke about a member of the community that was mentioned at the previous City Council meeting. Spoke about contributions being made by a cannabis attorney. Spoke about mailers sent out that were found to be in violation by the Fairs Political Commission.

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.

Cecilia Gomez-Gonzalez – Spoke about Mayor Ancona.

Jerry Velasco – Spoke about Mayor Ancona and Candidate Zamorano.

Joaquina Quinonez – Introduced herself as Candidate for City Council District 3.

Eduardo Almeida Sauceda – Spoke about the City Manager. Spoke about Quimby Funds.

Also spoke about a boxer from El Monte and w ould like to have an event for him in El Monte.

Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the Mayor, the City Council and the upcoming elections.

Gabriel Ramirez – Received a text message from a group that is not supported by any candidates.

Irma Zamorano – Received calls regarding the trucks parked on Flair.

9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None

10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-674

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 $7,138,043.89 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers City Council Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022

5 1109033 through 1109551, and the payroll period September 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.

m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)

11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None

12. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

12.2 Receive and File the City Clerk’s Quarterly Listing of Contracts Filed in the City Clerk’s Office Between July 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Receive and file the report.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

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6 m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

12.3 Second Reading Approval of 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. Ratify the proposed Ordinances by second reding by no less than three (3) votes.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Ordinance No. 3016

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

12.4 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 User Event Date
Martha Flores
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)

Quinceañera
(Attendance 150)
Saturday, January 14, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Norma Sanchez
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)

Quinceañera
(Attendance 285)
Saturday, April 15, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Marco Antonio Mora
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)

First Communion
Reception
(Attendance 200)
Saturday, May 20, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Eduardo Guevara
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceañera
(Attendance 150)
Saturday, May 27, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

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7 Irma Pinedo
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Graduation Reception
(Attendance 250)
Saturday, June 17, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

12.5 Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Onyx Architects to Increase the Contract Amount from $30,000 by an Additional $42,270 for the El Monte Homekey Program Accessibility Alteration at 10038 Valley Boulevard for Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $72,270.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Onyx Architects to increase the contract amount from $30,000 by an additional $42,270 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $72,270; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents and approve change orders that may be necessary to cover any unforeseen conditions in an amount not-to-exceed $6,341 (fifteen percent (15%) of the agreement).

Total Cost: $48,611 Account No: ESG-CV (253)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes CDBG-CV (214)

m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)

12.6 Approval and Adoption of a Resolution Designating Portions of City-Owned Lots 3, 4, 7, and 8 of Tract No. 77 as Public Right-of-Way to Widen and Extend Granada Avenue.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and adopt a Resolution designating portions of City-owned Lots 3, 4, 7, and 8 of Tract No. 77 as public right-of-way to widen and extend Granada Avenue and authorizing recordation of a Notice of the Resolution.

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8 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10394

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

12.7 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Industry to Make Available, at No Cost to the City of El Monte, Post Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Training for Police Personnel.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Industry and authorize the City Manager to execute the same on behalf 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 Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)

12.8 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:

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10395

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9 m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funds; and a Resolution Committing PLHA Program Funds to the El Monte Homekey Program.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Open the Public Hearing;

2. Receive a brief presentation from staff;

3. Allow a public comment period;

4. Close the public hearing;

5. Adopt the proposed Resolution for the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Perm anent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) application;

6. Authorize the allocation of PLHA funds in accordance with the revised and published 5-Year PLHA Allocation Activity Plan;

7. Adopt the proposed Resolution committing PLHA Program Funds to the El Monte Homekey Program; and

8. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into, execute, and deliver all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the PLHA grant funds.

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10396
Resolution No. 10397

Break at 8:48 pm
Return at 8:55 pm

m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Open P.H. 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
Close P.H. 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
absent)

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10 m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
Resolution No. 10396
Resolution No. 10397

13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3637 Approving Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 082738 and Design Review (DR) No. 05-19 for the Construction of a New 63,428 Square Foot Multi-Tenant Industrial Warehouse Development with 69 Open Parking Spaces and 4,077 Square Foot of Landscaping Located at 4304 Temple City Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Open and continue the Public Hearing to the November 1, 2022 City Council meeting;

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 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Open P.H. absent)

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Continue to November 1, 2022 absent)

14. REGULAR AGENDA:

14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Firs t Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RRM Design Group to Complete the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group to complete the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update to increase the budget in an amount not-to-exceed $ 7,500 and extend the contract deadline date to December 31, 2022.

Total Cost: $7,500 Account No.: 299-61-017-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes LEAP Grant Funds

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11 m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)

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.

Bring back a presentation regarding term limits and size of commissions. Bring back a description and by-laws of the in-active commissions.

16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None

17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None

18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

18A. Mayor Ancona

18A.1 Update and Discussion on Importance on a Thorough Needs Assessment Report for El Monte Police Department Personnel, Vehicles, Technology, and Equipment.

18A.2 Update on EMPD Helicopter Purchase.

18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente

18C. Councilman Herrera

18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela

18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales

18E.1 Action Plan for Climate Change.

18E.2 Need Assessment Study for EMPD.

18E.3 The Purchase of the EMPD Helicopter.

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12 19. ADJOURNMENT:

m) Dr. Morales
s) Councilmember Herrera 4-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela Adjourn meeting at 9:30 p.m. absent)

The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on November 1, 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.

All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.

____________________________
Catherine A. Eredia, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e

APPROVED:

_________________________________
Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022

TIME, SUCH OTHER BODIES OF THE CITY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED

EXCLUSIVELY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL

1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:

Item 14.1 has been pulled

m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 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.

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2 Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2.

Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:01 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:12 p.m.

Assistant City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 and 4.2.

4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a), (c) and (d)(1) - Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Pending Litigation - NeroCanna Corp. v. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 20STCP02545.

Item discussed; no reportable action taken.

4.34.2 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.

Item discussed; no reportable 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: None

8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:

3 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.

Jeff – Spoke about the new project coming on Durfee Avenue and the parking issues already in existence in that area and the additional parking issues that this new project will create.

Kenneth Makenzie – 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

Martha Cabrera – Spoke about the candidate forum that took place in South El Monte.

Louie Ma – Spoke about the election candidates. He is concerned regarding the division in El Monte.

Jane Myring – Spoke about her dog and how the climate is changing, and it is causing allergies in pets.

Robert Arnett – Spoke about the daily abuse in the El Monte Police Department and spoke about election candidates.

Armando Herman – Spoke about issues on non-agenda matters of concern.

Cecilia Gomez – Spoke about Officer Joseph Santana. Spoke about issues in the City.

Mike Gomez – Spoke about Mayor Ancona and Mr. Ken Weldon. Spoke about the homeless population and no new developments in the City. Spoke about a letter from the Mountain View School District relating to a candidate for the City Council.

Maryann Powers – Spoke about Mr. Ken Weldon. Spoke about contributions being made by a cannabis attorney. Spoke about homeless and the street vendors.

Martin Garcia – Spoke about the issues that businesses are facing because of the street vendors.

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4 David Siegrist – Spoke about Rio Hondo College on Tyler which is always closed. Also spoke about the Rio Hondo Community College Board of Trustee gave money to Mr.

Reyes to leave.

Karina Martinez – Spoke about the excessive harassment she is dealing with from her neighbor.

Diego Blanco – Also spoke about the excessive harassment she is dealing with from her neighbor

Gabriela Caro – Spoke about an incent she had with the Mayor.

Cindy Wu – Here to request that an item be added to a future meeting regarding State of School Districts

Joaquina Quinonez – Spoke about comments made by Mr. Blanco. Also spoke about Chief of Police Ben Lowry and the STOP Program.

Don Garcia – Spoke about a few issues he had especially concerning the upcoming elections and the information being sent out.

Jerry Velasco – Spoke about the two officers and Chief of Police Ben Lowry. Gave his condolences to the families. Spoke about the issues going on in the City of Los Angeles.

Spoke about one of the Candidates.

Eduardo Saucedo – Wanted to reach out to the family of Chief of Police Ben Lowry. Invited the Mayor and the City Council to a 5k.

Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the City Council and previous Mayor. Spoke about the cannabis in the City.

Gabriel Ramirez – Read a text message from one of the candidates to a resident. Spoke to the voters in El Monte.

Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about some election flyers he received.

Irma Zamorano – Spoke about the Councilmembers. Spoke about the Children’s Day Parade, the Trunk or Treat.

9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None

10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-675

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 November 1, 2022

5 $3,716,223.46 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1109552 through 1109786, 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: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022.

m) Mayor Pro Tem Puente
s) Dr. Morales 5-0

Break at 8:33 p.m.

Return at 8:41 p.m.

12. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0

12.2 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.

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6 Non-Profit Use Event Date
El Monte Promise
Foundation
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)

Tamalada Fundraiser
(Attendance 300)
Thursday, December 8, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Private Use Event Date
Susy Varela
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)

Quinceañera
(Attendance 200)
Saturday, February 4, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Elidia Medrano
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Wedding Reception
(Attendance 250)
Saturday, July 1, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

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

12.3 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works, or His Designee, to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Water Resources for the Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant Program.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10398

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0

12.4 Approval of Request to Purchase Two (2) 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Trucks and Two (2) 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 Trucks for a Total Amount of $250,000.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

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7 1. Consider and approve the purchase of two (2) 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 trucks and two (2) 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 trucks for a total amount of $250,000.

Total Cost: $250,000 Account No: 203-67-579-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Proposition C Fund

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0

12.5 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to Receive Homeless Programs Implementation Funding from the SGVCOG.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt the proposed Resolution approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to receive Homeless Programs Implementation funding from the SGVCOG;

2. Authorize the allocation of $50,000 from the General Fund to implement the Programs;

3. Authorize the SGVCOG to reimburse $50,000 to the General Fund for the Programs; and

4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement.

Total Cost: $50,000 (Reimbursable) Account No: 299-65-667-6352 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No

Resolution No. 10402

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0

13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Take Action on an Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3637 Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 082738 and Design Review No. 05-19 for the Construction of a New 63,428 Square Foot Multi- Tenant Industrial Warehouse Development with 69 Open Parking Spaces and 4,077 Square Foot of Landscaping Located at 4304 Temple City Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

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8 1. Continue to the meeting of November 15, 2022.

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 5-0
Continue to November 15, 2022

13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution and the First 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 and Design Review No. 18- 22 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. 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, one (1) Ordinance for first reading and one (1) Resolution.

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Ordinance No. 3017

Resolution No. 10399

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
Open P.H.

Armando Herman – Spoke about the item.

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 5-0
Close P.H.

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
First Reading of Ordinance No. 3019
Approval of Resolution No. 10399
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9 13.3 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve the Adoption of 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 and continue to the meeting of November 15, 2022.

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0
Continue to the Meeting of November 15, 2022

14. REGULAR AGENDA:

14.1 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 not-to-exceed $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.: 100-53-563-6111 - $21,500 General Fund
100-67-673-6111 - $68,500
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund

Item has been pulled.

14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to Draft a Request for Proposal, Oversee the RFP Bidding Process and the Design and Construction of the City’s Renewable Natural Gas Station for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $98,572.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

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10 It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to draft a Request for Proposal (RFP), oversee the RFP bidding process and the design and construction of the City’s Renewable Natural Gas Station for a not-to-exceed the amount of $98,572; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement.

Total Cost: $98,572 Account No.: 225-67-579-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes

m) Dr. Morales
s) Mayor Pro Tem Puente 5-0

14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Change-Out Services from Evoqua Water Technologies for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $462,720 for Production Wells 2A, 12, and the El Monte Operable Unit for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 with an Optional One Year Extension for Fiscal Year 2024.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider and approve the purchase of granular activated carbon and change- out services from Evoqua Water Technologies for a not-to-exceed amount of $462,720 for Production Wells 2A, 12, and the El Monte Operable Unit Treatment Plant for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement and administratively approve the one-year extension term for FY 2024.

Total Cost: $253,920 Account No.: 600-67-679-6111
$208,800 600-67-696-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Authority Fund

m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Dr. Morales 5-0

14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a List of Approved Consultants Required from Time-to-Time to Perform On-Call Consulting Services and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the Approved List.

RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

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11 1. Approve the attached Resolution approving an On-Call consultant list comprised of six (6) consultants to pr ovide civil plan check services; six (6) consultants to provide surveying services; and six (6) consultants to provide Environmental Services related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Land Development Projects;

2. Approve the multiple On-Call Consulting Services Agreements with the consultants identified in the approved list and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same on behalf of the City; and

3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Work Orders for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Consulting Services Agreement

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. 10400

Break at 9:24 p.m.

Return at 9:29 p.m.

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Resolution No. 10400

14.5 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution of the Successor Agency for the Former El Monte Community Development 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. Adopt the proposed Successor Agency Resolution approving an Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Developer for the Area Y Housing Site;

2. Adopt the proposed City Council Resolution approving an Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Developer for the Area Y Housing Site; and

3. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director, or her designee, to make any non-substantive modifications and directed to sign the Amendment and any City Council Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022

12 related documents along with taking any further action consistent with the Resolutions on behalf of the City as needed to implement the Resolutions.

Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A

Resolution No. SA-88

Resolution No. 10401

m) Mayor Ancona
s) Dr. Morales 5-0
Continue to November 15, 2022

15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None

16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None

17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
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13 18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

18A. Mayor Ancona

18A.1 Update and Discussion on Importance on a Thorough Needs Assessment Report for El Monte Police Department Personnel, Vehicles, Technology, and Equipment.

Acting Chief Fisher provided status of the progress of the Needs Assessment Report.

Mayor Ancona requested that the Needs Assessment Report be brought back without the labor portion.

18A.2 Update on EMPD Helicopter Purchase.

Acting Chief Fisher provided a status update on the Purchase of the helicopter.

Mayor Ancona requested to bring back.

18B. Mayor Pro Tem Puente

18C. Councilman Herrera

18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela

Thanked staff who worked and provided an incredible Purple with a purpose event.

18E. Councilwoman Dr. Morales

18E.1 Action Plan for Climate Change.

18E.2 Need Assessment Study for EMPD.

18E.3 The Purchase of the EMPD Helicopter.

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14 19. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in Memory of Chief Ben Lowry; and Adjourn in Memory of Art Laboe.

At 10:02 p.m.

Adjourn the meeting.

The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on November 15, 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.

All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.

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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

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