APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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: 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Martin Herrera, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Marisol Cortez, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – absent Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 6-0 (Councilmember Puente absent)
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 Item 4.3. Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:01 p.m.
Councilmember Puente joined the City Council in Closed Session at approximately 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:14 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Richard Padilla reported out of Closed Session with respect to Items 4.1 through 4.3.
City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023
2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Isidro Jesus Maldonado vs.
City of El Monte, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22PSCBV01435.
Input provided by staff, feedback given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subparts (a), (d)(2), and (e)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Input provided by staff, feedback given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.3 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; and All Unrepresented Employees of City Executive Team.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Acting Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Input provided by staff, feedback given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Councilmember Puente.
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona.
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS: None
8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business (other than those agendized as public hearing or closed session items) or on any other matter of interest to the speaker/caller that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Housing Authority, the Financing Authority and/or the Water Authority (collectively, the “Council”). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all matters covered by this section. As explained more specifically under the Public Hearing portion of this agenda, members of the public wishing to offer comment on items of business agendized under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda shall have a separate allotment of three (3) continuous minutes per speaker per public hearing item.
Except as otherwise provided under the Brown Act (Gov. Code Section 54950 et seq.), the Council may not deliberate or take action upon any matter not listed on this posted agenda but may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. The Council may also direct staff to investigate certain matters for consideration 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023
3 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.
Jane Myring – Spoke about the street vendor issues going on at the City.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about Item 14.5 and spoke about the street vendors.
Tony Garcia – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Marisol Soto – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Manuel Estrada – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Kenneth Mackenzie – Spoke about an incident that took place on September 17, 2022 at his property located at 3156 Cogswell Road.
Matthew Rodman – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Gustavo Perez – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about Item 18F.1, decorum on the dais.
Helen Romero Shaw – Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Gas Company.
Spoke about the high gas January bills.
Señor Navarro – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
Sandra Meza – Spoke about Item 14.1, the issues caused by the street vendors and the resolution by the City Council regarding this item.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and filed the report.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-680
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 February 7, 2023
4 $5,875,662.76 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1111631 through 1111844, and the payroll ending January 15, 2023, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022; Special Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022; Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 29, 2022; Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2022; and Special Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2022.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0-1 (Councilmember Ruedas abstain)
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
12.2 Approval of a 30-Day Resolution Regarding the Conduct of Teleconferenced Meetings of the City Council and Other City Bodies Under the Modified Rules Set Forth Under Government Code Section 54953(E) and Other Applicable Provisions of AB361.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider possible adoption of a Resolution authorizing City legislative bodies to hold remote teleconference meetings subject to modified Brown Act requirements during a declared state of emergency in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for a limited period of 30 days.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10421
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023
5 12.3 Consider and Approve the Destruction of Records – Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the disposal and destruction of the custody services records of jail logs and reports listed in Attachment 2; and
2. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the disposal and destruction of the training records of twenty-three (23) disqualified background applicants in Attachment 3.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10422
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
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 Use Event Date
Brisa C. Arroyo
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Wedding Reception
(Attendance 285)
Saturday, October 21, 2023
4:00 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 Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
12.5 Consider and Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the El Monte City School District for the Afterschool Programming at Six (6) TK-8 th Grade School
Sites.
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 and the El Monte City School District (EMCSD) for the afterschool programming six (6) school sites; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee, to execute the MOU with EMCSD.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
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6 12.6 Consideration and Approval to Authorize the Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the City of El Monte Partnering on the Mountain View, Elliott Avenue and Meeker Avenue Demonstration Project, CIP 831.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider, approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Southern California Association of Governments and the City of El Monte partnering on the Mountain View, Elliott Avenue and Meeker Avenue Demonstration Project, CIP 831;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments;
3. Consider and approve the project plans, specifications, and engineering estimate; and
4. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids (NIB) for the Mountain View, Elliott Avenue and Meeker Avenue Demonstration Project, CIP 831.
Total Cost: $193,344 Account No: 212-67-831-xxxx
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of Restatem ent to Previously Approved Professional Services Agreement for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Change-Out Services from Evoqua Water Technologies.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the restatement to the previously approved Professional Services Agreement for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Change-Out Services with Evoqua Water Technologies; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the restated Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $5,000 Account No: 600-67-679-6161 - $1,500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-67-696-6161 - $3,500
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of an Increase to the Purchase Order with Enthalpy Analytical for a New Purchase Order Total of $35,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and approval to increase the Enthalpy Analytical Purchase Order for a new Purchase Order total of $35,000.
Total Cost: $5,000 Account No: 600-67-679-6161 - $1,500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-67-696-6161 - $3,500
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
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7 12.9 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Submittal of an Application for Funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Calhome Program and Execution of a Standard Agreement with HCD for the 2023 Homeownership Super NOFA.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the submittal of an application for funding from the California Department of Housi ng and Community Development (HCD) CalHome Program and execution of a Standard Agreement with HCD for the 2023 Homeownership Super NOFA;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the CalHome Program application on behalf of the City; and
3. 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 CalHome grant funds pursuant to the 2023 Homeownership Super NOFA.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10423
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Enso Law LLP (Formerly Known as Dr Welch Attorneys at Law) for Civil Litigation Against Illegal Cannabis Activities.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 1 with Enso Law LLP, formerly known as DR Welch Attorneys at Law, to represent the City of El Monte in civil litigation against illegal cannabis activities to clarify that amounts the City receives as the prevailing party are not capped and Enso Law’s fees are instead are drawn as a contingency fee from the awarded sum in litigation. The cap for non- litigation services shall also be lowered from $200,00 to $50,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 4-3 (Mayor Ancona, Councilmembers Martinez Muela and Ruedas No)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, Establishing Guidelines to Enforce Existing Laws Regarding Public Right-of-Way Obstructions and Fire Hazards.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Adopt a Resolution, establishing guidelines to enforce existing hazards regarding public right-of-way obstructions and fire hazards.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10424
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates Inc., for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2024, to Develop a Climate Action Plan in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $322,282, which Includes a 15 Percent Contingency.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive presentation from staff;
2. Pose questions to staff;
3. Approve a Professional Services Agr eement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., for a term to expire on December 31, 2024, to develop a Climate Action Plan in an amount not-to-exceed $322,282, which includes a 15 percent contingency; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to develop a Climate Action Plan.
Total Cost: $322,282 Account No: ARPA Funds
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Break at 8:49 p.m.
Return at 8:59 p.m.
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 4-3 (Mayor Ancona, Councilmembers Martinez Muela and Ruedas No)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Contract with Dominguez General Engineering, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement Project, CIP 067, for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $3,625,812.50.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project, CIP 067 (the “Project”) for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,625,812.50, which includes a Contract amount of $3,305,812.50 plus a contingency of $320,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Dominguez General Engineering, Inc.
Total Cost: $3,625,812.50 Account No: $ 933,000
Water Authority Fund
$1,400,000
Water Bond
$ 192,812.50
ARPA Fund
$ 900,000
CIP 073
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9 $ 200,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No CIP 014
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for Design Services for the Valley Boulevard and Main Street Complete Streets Feasibility Studies, CIP No. 063 and CIP No. 078 for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $631,095.78.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Design Services for the Valley Boulevard Complete Streets Feasibility Study, CIP No. 063 (the “Project”) with Michael Baker International for a not-to-exceed amount of $395,655.92 which includes an Agreement amount of $59,687.20 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $35,968.72;
2. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Design Services for the Main Street Complete Streets Feasibility Study, CIP No. 078 (the “Project”) with Michael Baker International for a not-to-exceed amount of $235,439.86 which includes an Agreement amount of $214,036.24 plus ten percent (10%) contingency of $21,403.62;
3. Authorize the appropriation Metro funds in the amount of $395,655.92 for the Valley Boulevard Complete Streets Feasibility Study, CIP No. 063 and $235,439.86 for the Main Street Complete Streets Feasibility Study, CIP No. 078 for a total appropriation of $631,095.78; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the two (2) Professional Services Agreements with Michael Baker International.
Total Cost: $631,095.78 Account No: 212-67-063-6111 - $395,655.92 V a l l e y
212-67-078-6111 - $235,439.86
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Main Metro Funds
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.5 Discussion, Consideration and Approval of City Liaisons to Outside Boards, Agencies and Districts.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Independent Cities Association.
Delegate: Councilmember Puente
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
2. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Independent Cities Risk Management Association.
Delegate: Vacant – HR Director
Alternate: Councilmember Puente
3. Appoint a Delegate to the League of California Cities.
Delegate: Councilmember Martinez Muela
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
4. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Sanitation District #15.
Delegate: Mayor Ancona
Alternate: Councilmember Puente
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10 5. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Disaster Council.
Delegate: Mayor Ancona
Alternate: Councilmember Puente
6. Appoint a Delegate to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Delegate: Mr. Jerry Velasco
7. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG).
Delegate: Mayor Ancona
Alternate: Councilmember Martinez Muela
8. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership of Commerce and Cities.
Delegate: Councilmember Puente
Alternate: Councilmember Cortez
9. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Foothill Transit Zone.
Delegate: Mayor Ancona
Alternate: Councilmember Ruedas
10. Appoint an Alternate to San Gabriel Service Sector Governance Council of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO).
Delegate: Mayor Ancona
Alternate: Councilmember Martinez Muela
11. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Delegate: Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
Alternate: Councilmember Puente
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
City Attorney’s Office will be providing an update regarding the conduct of remote meetings at the next City Council meeting.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on City Council Offices.
Mayor Ancona requested an update regarding the City Council Offices.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works & Utilities Director Salvador Mendez provided an update regarding the offices.
Additional conversation was had regarding the approval of this item, the budget, work performed at other City facilities, and possible work to be performed on other Council offices.
A request was made for the scope of work and the cost of the remodel.
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11 18A.2 Request and Update on Townsend Public Affairs.
Mayor Ancona requested an update on Townsend Public Affairs the work that they are doing, the amount of money that they secured for the City.
Discussion was had regarding setting a Goal Setting meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18D.1 Update on Support for Local Businesses Grant Program.
Information was posted regarding the Local Business Grant Program. The information will also be available on the newsletter.
Councilmember Martinez Muela requested a plan that encompasses all of the resources in the City.
18D.2 Update on CAFER.
Councilmember Martinez Muela asked the Finance Director what the CAFER means.
Director Foltz provided information related to the CAFER. Also provided information regarding the audit.
Councilmember Martinez Muela requested a copy of the previous CAFER be provided to all of the Councilmembers.
18D.3 Compliments for the Public Works Department from Residents.
Councilmember Martinez Muela thanked the Public Works Department for all of the work.
Mayor Ancona announced the baseball fields are ready for the season.
18E. Councilwoman Puente
18E.1 Update on Guaranteed Income Program.
Councilmember Puente requested an update regarding this Program.
City Manager Martinez provided an update regarding the program and will bring the information regarding rolling out the program at the next meeting.
18E.2 Update on Cannabis Dispensary Revenue and Use of Said Revenue by the City.
Requested an update regarding the Cannabis Dispensary Revenue.
City Manager Martinez indicated that a presentation will be provided to the City Council at the next meeting.
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12 18F. Councilman Rojo
18F.1 Discussion Regarding Decorum on the Dais.
Spoke about the need for respect on the Dais and the respect to staff.
18G. Councilwoman Ruedas
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:24 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Adjourn in Memory of Monterey
Park Mass Shooting Victims
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 21, 2023 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.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte