APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 2, 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 – absent Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela 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 Items 4.1 and 4.2. Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:01 p.m. Councilmember Martinez Muela joined the City Council at approximately 6:02 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:00 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 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 the City including the Executive Team and Part- Time.
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2 City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
No final reportable 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.
No final 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 George Ussery, Evangelical Methodist
6. FLAG SALUTE: Taylor Alcala, 5
th Grade Student from Le Gore Elementary School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Taylor Alcala from Le Gore Elementary School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of May 2023 as Lupus and Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Present
7.3 Presentation by the Water Quality Authority. Present
8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business (other than those agendized as public hearing or closed session items) or on any other matter of interest to the speaker/caller that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Housing Authority, the Financing Authority and/or the Water Authority (collectively, the “Council”). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all matters covered by this section. As explained more specifically under the Public Hearing portion of this agenda, members of the public wishing to offer comment on items of business agendized under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda shall have a separate allotment of three (3) continuous minutes per speaker per public hearing item.
Except as otherwise provided under the Brown Act (Gov. Code Section 54950 et seq.), the Council may not deliberate or take action upon any matter not listed on this posted agenda but may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. The Council may also direct staff to investigate certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council on matters covered under General Public Comment shall call in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, by or before the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed. The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from speakers/callers who submit cards or call in to speak on matters covered by the section after the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed.
Kenneth MacKenzie – Spoke about the incident that happened at his property on September 17, 2022.
Eduardo Salazar – Spoke about the incident that happened at his property on September 17, 2022.
Bryan Vejar – Spoke about Item 14.2 and the work that TreePeople do in the City of El Monte.
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3 Jane Myring – Made a request on behalf of the Women’s Club regarding an invoice they received from the City of El Monte.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the renaming of a park after Board Member Solis. Spoke about items covered by Councilmember Rojo.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about the comment made by the first speaker. Also spoke about the suggestion regarding the public comment timing.
Leslie Pacheco – Spoke about the impact that not selling fireworks for 4 th of July would
have for Arroyo High School.
Sim Lee – Spoke about the impact that not selling fireworks for 4 th of July would have for
Arroyo High School.
Edward Salcedo – Thanked the City Council for approving the public safety items. Invited the City Council to event on May 13
th. Spoke about the Quimby Funds.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the comment s made by Councilmembers at the last election. Also spoke about comments made by Councilmember Rojo at the last City Council meeting.
Eva Trujillo – Spoke about the lawsuit against MacClaren Hall. Spoke about her rights being infringed by the Police Department.
Written Public Comment:
Sara – Submitted written comment regarding rise in crime and other matters related to the Mayor and Councilmember Martinez Muela.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-686
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 $4,990,118.10 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1113563 through 1113804, and the payroll ending March 31, 2023, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Ruedas 7-0
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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4 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.2 Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Approving Code Amendments to Repeal and Replace in its Entirety Title 16 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Update Titles 1 (General Provisions), 5 (Business Lic enses and Regulations), 8 (Health and Safety), 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), 14 (Sustainable Development) and 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC; Approving a Specific Plan Amendment to Update the Gateway (SP-1), Mountain View (SP-2), Downtown Main Street (SP-4) and Esperanza Village (SP- 5) Specific Plans; and Approving the Official City of El Monte Zoning Map.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the proposed Ordinance by second reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3023
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.3 A Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Approving Sign District No. 1 (the SD- 1 Overlay) for the El Monte Center on Property at 3500-3698 Peck Road, 1021- 1045 Stewart Street, 11728 Alloway Street and 3400 and 3515 La Madera Avenue (APN Nos. 8567-014-027, -043 & -048; APN Nos. 8567-015-055, -057, -058 & - 059 and APN Nos. 8567-016-026, -027, -028, -030, -033, -039, -040, -046 & -047).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the proposed Ordinance by second reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3024
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.4 Consideration to Accept the Fletcher Park Playground 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:
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5 1. Accept the Fletcher Park Playground Project as complete; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of El Monte’s Zero- Emission Bus Rollout Plan.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of El Monte’s ZEB Rollout Plan; and
3. Authorize staff to submit the City of El Monte’s ZEB Rollout Plan to the California Air Resources Board prior to June 30, 2023 deadline.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10446
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Work Order with California American Water Company for the Purchase and Installation of a Fire Hydrant and Fire Infrastructure for the El Monte Homekey Projects for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $69,510.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a construction work order with California American Water Company for the purchase of one (1) fire hydrant and installation of fire infrastructure for the El Monte Homekey Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $69,510; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction work order and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen conditions in an amount not-to-exceed 15% ($10,427).
Total Cost: $79,937 Account No: HCD CDBG-CV (214)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes ESG-CV (253)
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive the presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
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6 5. Pose follow-up questions to staff;
6. Close the public hearing;
7. Adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2023-2024 HUD Annual Action Plan;
8. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and to execut e all implementing documents required by HUD; and
9. Direct staff to submit the Annual Action Plan to HUD for review and approval.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10447
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Close P.H.
Cosme Jimenez – Mentioned that he did not see anything on the website regarding this matter.
Eva Trujillo – Mentioned that she has requested housing assistance from the City.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera 7-0
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Urgency Ordinance Extending by Sixty (60) Days an Existing Interim Moratorium on the Establishment of New Food Truck Licenses and the Expansion of Existing Food Truck Routes (Mobile Vendor Cooking, Non-Cooking and Ice Cream) Within the City.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
5. Pose follow-up questions to staff;
6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Adopt, by no less than five (5) affirmative votes, the proposed Urgency Ordinance.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Urgency Ordinance No. 3025
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera 7-0
Urgency Ordinance No. 3025
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7 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval to Purchase One (1) 2023 Ford Transit 350EL Electric Van Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $163,269.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford Transit 350EL electric van through a cooperative purchasing agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $163,269.
Total Cost: $163,269 Account No: 230-67-583-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Letter of Agreement with Treepeople, Inc. for Tree Planting Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Letter of Agreement with TreePeople, Inc. for tree planting services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute an Agreement with TreePeople, Inc.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of an Increase to the Purchase Order with Chargepoint, Inc. for City Operated Electric Vehicle Charging Station Maintenance and Repair Services Increasing the Original Sum of $30,000 to a New Purchase Order Sum of $40,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an increase to the Purchase Order with Chargepoint, Inc. for City operated electric vehicle charging station maintenance and repair services increasing the original sum of $30,000 to a new purchase order sum of $40,000.
Total Cost: $10,000 Account No: 212-67-576-6311
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Ruedas 7-0
14.4 Receive and File the 2022 Pavement Management System Report.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and File the 2022 Pavement Management System Report.
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8 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Se cond Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Avant Gar de for Housing Consulting Services Increasing the Annual Budgeted Amount to $227,760 with a Total Aggregate Sum of $455,520 for the Remaining Two (2) Year Term.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde for Housing Consultant Services increasing the annual budgeted amount to $227,760 with a total aggregate sum of $455,520 for the remaining two (2) year term; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $455,520 Account No: CDBG, HOME, ESG, PLHA Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes HOMEKEY
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
14.6 Consideration and Ratification of Side Le tter Agreements with the Police Officers’ Association, Police Mid-Managers’ Association, and General Mid-Management Unit.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify Side Letter #5 to the 2018-2020 MOU with the Police Officers’ Association;
2. Ratify Side Letter #4 to the 2018-2022 MOU with the Police Officer Mid- Managers’ Association; and
3. Ratify Side Letter #1 to the 8/16/22-12/31/23 MOU with the General Mid- Management Unit.
Total Cost: $2,811,700 Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No.10438.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, retroactive to January 1, 2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10448
m) Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
s) Councilmember Ruedas 7-0
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9 14.8 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Hero Pay for Eligible Unrepresented Employees and Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing HERO Pay for unrepresented employees who worked a minimum of eighty (80) hours between March 15, 2020 and February 1, 2022, and appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for implementation.
Total Cost: $215,000 Account No: 242-XX-478-5145.
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Resolution No. 10449
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Parks Recreation and Community Services Department 2023 Programming and Events Presentation.
Mayor Ancona – Thanked staff for all the work. Had questions regarding the amount of work that employees are doing. Is the City reaching out to High Schools for students to work at the City.
Assistant City Manager Servin – Provided information regarding the staffing for all of the programs and also advised the City Council th at six (6) high school students have just been hired.
Councilmember Ruedas – Would like for staff to come back with information as far as how many participate in the programs/events provided by the City. Also, would like to find out if the City knows the rating of success of the programs/events.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Thanked staff for all the work. Asked regarding the status of the El Monte Swims Program.
Assistant City Manager Servin – Advised that the City still has the El Monte Swims Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Herrera – Thanked staff for all the work.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
How many non-profits are housed at City Facilities. How many rooms are used by the Women’s Club? Would like to have the same consideration for the women’s club as the LGBTQ.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Herrera
Thanked everyone who participated in the Sparking event that took place on Saturday.
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10 18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18C.1 Discussion Regarding Council Support for Sally’s Shoes 35 th Anniversary.
Spoke about the 35
th Anniversary on Sunday, July 30th.
18D. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Informed Jane Myring that the City Attorney’s Office (OMLO) will be covering the invoice for the Women’s Club. Have a secondary conversation about equitable treatment of non-profit organizations.
18D.1 Update on PRA Request #7 Regarding the First Amendment Zone, dated January 5, 2023.
Spoke about the status update of the public records request.
Mayor Ancona – Spoke about the public records request.
18D.2 Discussion Regarding 4
th of July and the Effects of Fireworks.
Spoke about the calls the City receives after the 4
th of July regarding excessive
noise. After this the City is left with a terrible haze for a few days after. Request that staff bring back: 1) how many non-profits participate; 2) annual revenue brought in by non-profit vs. amount of money that goes out surrounding 4 th of July
by the City (i.e. overtime created for PD, citations issued).
Councilmember Puente – Asked for clarification regarding the request being made.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Open to the conversation to make an educated decision on behalf of the residents regarding fireworks.
Councilmember Puente – Asked for additional information from the Chief of Police regarding whether or not having safe and sane fireworks makes it challenging to enforce when it comes to illegal fireworks.
Mayor Pro Tem Herrera – I am not sure that not having the safe and sane fireworks will eliminate the overtime by the Police Department.
Councilmember Rojo – Asked Chief Fisher if fireworks are banned will that further burden the Police Department
Mayor Ancona – Asked for additional information to be added regarding cities that have banned fireworks.
Assistant City Attorney Pilchen – Staff will need City Council consensus to move forward.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Commented additionally regarding request from staff to direct staff to move forward on this.
Councilmember Ruedas – There are numerous questions regarding this and if the City Council could get additional information to make an informative decision.
Staff to return with detailed staff report to discuss further.
18D.3 Request for Budget Workshops for the City Council for FY 23-24.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Would like to get a couple of dates to start prepping for budget presentations.
18E. Councilwoman Puente
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11 18F. Councilman Rojo
18F.1 Update Regarding the Informative Tour of the El Monte Police Department.
Spoke about the Tour that the Police Department provided to him on April 25 th.
18G. Councilwoman Ruedas
Thanked Councilmember Cortez for bringing up Sally’s 35 th Anniversary.
Extended sincere appreciation to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials for receiving a scholarship to convene with policy makers across the country regarding economic mobility.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on May 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
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APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte