APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JANUARY 9, 2024
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
Dr. Julia Ruedas, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Marisol Cortez, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – absent Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 6-0 (Councilmember Herrera 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 through 4.5.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:02 p.m. Councilmember Herrera joined the City Council in Closed Session. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:23 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Pablo Ramos, et al. vs. City of El Monte, et al., LASC Case No. 22STCV19940.
No final reportable action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
No final reportable action taken.
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2 4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Discussion Regarding Annual City Manager Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 8 of Employment Contract.
Title: City Manager
No final reportable action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
No final reportable action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators.
Bargaining Units Subject to Negotiations: El Monte General Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte General Mid-Management Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte Police Officers Association; and El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
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. Mayor Ancona
6. FLAG SALUTE: Lionel Ferreyra, 8 th Grade Student from Monte Vista School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Lionel Ferreyra from Monte Vista School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation from Michael Baker International to the City Council Regarding the Status of the Valley Boulevard and Main Street Complete Streets Feasibility Study.
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.), City Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024
3 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.
Am Bowes – El Monte Library, provided update and information regarding Narcan. Shared information regarding events at the library.
Tan Tran – Spoke about Item 14.1. In support of the Project Labor Agreement.
Christopher Grey – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Julio Ramirez – In support of Mayor rotation. Spoke about former Mayor. In support of Project Labor Agreement.
Mario Barragan – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Bryan Pallafox – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Ricardo Quimiro – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Eddie Alvarez – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Tony De Trinidad – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
David Hanson – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Luis Hernandez – In support of Item 14.4, Project Labor Agreement.
Mike Gomez – Spoke about matter regarding Mrs. Caro and Mayor Ancona. Spoke about office remodels.
Break at 8:31 p.m.
Return at 8:42 p.m.
(Break after Item 14.4)
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023.
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, 2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and file report.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-701
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.
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4 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 $10,775,687.62 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1119204 through 1119476, and the payroll ending December 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 Rojo 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023; Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023; Special Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023; and Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. 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:
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) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.2 Consideration to Accept the Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project (Phase 2 & Phase 3), CIP No. 052 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. Consider and accept the Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project (Phase 2 & Phase 3), CIP No. 052 as completed and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
2. Authorize staff to release the retention 35 days after the acceptance 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) Councilmember Puente 7-0
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5 12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Contract with Ferreira Construction Co. Inc. for the Gibson Mariposa Storm Drain Improvement Project, CIP 066, Phase I for Not-to-Exceed Amount of $456,989.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with Ferreira Construction Co.
Inc. for the Gibson Mariposa Storm Drain Improvement Project, CIP 066 for a not-to-exceed amount of $456,989 which includes a Contract amount of $397,381, plus a fifteen percent (15%) contingency of $59,608; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Ferreira Construction Co. Inc.
Total Cost: $456,989 Account No: 220-67-066-8221 - $354,000 282-67-066-8221 - $ 77,989
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 299-67-825-8221 - $ 25,000
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Ramona Property Managers, Inc. to Provide On-Call Property Management Services for the Hilda Solis Iris House Homekey Program Site.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Pr ofessional Services Agreement with Ramona Property Managers, Inc. to extend the Agreement term through December 31, 2024 and increase the Agreement amount from $145,050 by an additional $58,820 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $198,870 to provide on- call property management services for the Hilda Solis Iris House Homekey Program Site; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $53,820 Account No: ARPA Homekey (242)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Appointing Specific Representatives to the CalTIP Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution appointing specific representatives to the CalTIP Board of Directors.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10503
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
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6 12.6 Consideration and Approval of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement Between the City of El Monte, Evoqua Water Technologies, Inc. and Desotec US LLC for the Extension of Turnkey Carbon Change-Out Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of El Monte, Evoqua Water Technologies, Inc. and Desotec US LLC for the extension of turnkey carbon change-out services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Letter of Extension.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of the Disposition of Former, Non-Compliant City Street Signs to the El Monte Police Officers’ Foundation – A Registered, Non-Profit Corporation in the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the disposition of former, non-compliant City street signs to the El Monte Police Officers’ Foundation – a registered, non-profit corporation in the State of California.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Professional Compliance Monitoring Services for the City’s Cannabis Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Professional Compliance Monitoring Services for the City’s cannabis program; and
2. Authorize City staff to publish and solicit proposals for the related RFP.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.9 Consider the Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, Setting a Schedule for Selecting its Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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7 1. Approve the attached Resolution.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10504
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance Amending Section
8.20.170 (Commercial and Multifamily Premises – Adherence to Storage, Handling and Disposal Requirements) of Chapter 8.20 (Solid Waste – Removal, Collection, Disposal, and Diversion) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the El Monte Municipal Code to Add Provisions Relating to the Collection of Billing Delinquencies.
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 and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Adopt the attached Ordinance approving the El Monte Municipal Code amendments relating to solid waste – removal, collection, disposal, and diversion, for first reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3031
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Ordinance No. 3031
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.40 (Grading and Erosion Control) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
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 and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Adopt an Ordinance for First Reading.
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8 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3032
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Open P.H.
Fernando Solis – Glad this section of the code is being changed. Recommend the 1,000 square foot addition is only for living areas.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Ordinance No. 3032
At 9:26 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Monte and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority as the Administrator of the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority as the Administrator of the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign and execute the MOU.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Design- Build Contract Services Agreement with Opal Fuels for the Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station Project, CIP 010, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $5,350,777.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Design-Building Contract Services Agreement with Opal Fuels for the Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station Project, CIP 010, for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,350,777 which includes a Contract amount of $4,864,343, plus a ten (10) percent contingency of $486,434;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation from Proposition C Local Return Funds to Project Account Number 203-67-010-8221 in the amount of $2,934,632; and
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9 3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Design-Build Contract Services Agreement with Opal Fuels.
Total Cost: $5,350,777 Account No: 299-67-010-8221 - $1,427,145 225-67-010-8221 - $ 989,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 203-67-010-8221 - $2,934,632
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Policy and Procedures for the Naming of City-Owned Facilities (Parks, Alleyways, Streets, Recreational Areas, Municipal Buildings, and Public Right-of-Way).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Policy and Procedures for the naming of City- owned facilities (parks, alleyways, streets, recreational areas, municipal buildings, and public right-of-way); 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
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10505
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
1. Increasing for all facilities
the 1,000-feet notification
2. Request should be a two-fold and go to
City Manager’s Office and also go to the
Mayor’s Office
3. Need to create a form for these requests
4. Work on timeline for requests (30-60 days)
5. Planning Commission review first.
14.4 Consideration and Approval of A Project Labor Agreement and Related Side Letter Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Project Labor Agreement and related Side Letter; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
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10 16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
Advised the City Council that in addition to Target, In-Out, Starbucks, and Raising Cane’s pulled permits for entitlements to complete the development project.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on Energy Efficiency Project Proposal.
Mayor Ancona – Requested an update on this item. Advised that the project is ready for posting and ready to be brought to the City Council for consideration.
Inquired when the item will be coming to the City Council for consideration as this was a directive given by the entire City Council.
City Manager Martinez – Advised that she will bring back an update to the City Council. Will work with the Acting Public Works Director to understand the project deals. Will try to get it on in February.
City Attorney Olivarez – Advised that the City Attorney’s Office will work with the City Manager to bring this to the City Council. Notice will need to be posted at least 14 days prior to the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Thanked the City Attorney’s Office for their support and guidance to bring this item to the City Council.
Councilmember Herrera – Agreed that the City Manager be allowed to bring herself up to speed.
18A.2 Discussion on Resident Utility Costs.
Mayor Ancona – The City Council received an email from a resident regarding a utility bill. What Department can be a resource to the community to address these issues.
City Manager Martinez – Requested that these issues be referred to her office in order to work with the appropriate Departments.
Mayor Ancona – Asked that when these issues are referred to the City Manager that the City Manager provide a response to the City Council acknowledging receipt and also advise how the issues were resolved.
Councilmember Cortez – Inquired if the City has a right to get involved in a private matter?
City Manager Martinez – Advised that when it comes to private matters the City refers tenants to Legal Aid.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
18B.1 Update Regarding Empty Lots in District 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas – Requested a report to the entire City Council in regards to all of the empty lots/vacant properties in the City broken down by District. Requested that the report include the status of each of the properties as far as contact with the owners.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Requested that the list be provided to the entire City Council.
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11 Councilmember Puente – Inquired what the proposed purpose or use of the data is.
Mayor Ancona – Asked if the Ordinance was updated with regards to Empty Lots.
Asked if there is language in the City’s code for properties that have been vacant for a long period of time to be able to impose fees.
City Manager Martinez – There is an Ordinance and that is what staff is using to do the enforcement. There are two (2) nuisance properties that are being worked on by staff. There is no language currently in the City’s code to address this.
Councilmember Cortez – Vacant lots are not attractive, due to covid a lot of landlords are struggling to attract new tenants.
18B.2 Discussion Regarding a Health and Wellness Fair.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas – Chronic illness continues to affect the community.
Provided statistics on chronic illnesses that are affecting the community.
Requested consensus to have a wellness fair. Would like one big event
Mayor Ancona – Maybe if the City can do a health and wellness fair in collaboration with the school districts. Staff could partner with the school districts for such an event.
Councilmember Herrera – Maybe the City can make sure that consistent programming throughout the season is in place that addresses various health issues within the community at Farmer’s Market.
Councilmember Cortez – Recommended that it would be a great opportunity for staff to send out an invitation to all of the health care providers in the community to come to the Farmer’s Market.
City Manage Martinez – DEMBA is excited to help with this. Advised that there is Earth Day coming up and that this fair could be incorporated then.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – As part of the Resource Fair there is a Health and Wellness component during that particular event. There is lack of access that needs to be addressed. We may want to take on an overarching campaign #healthyelmonte to have consistent activity for our community. Happy to work with you on this. May want to add this as an agenda item at the Parks & Recreation Ad Hoc meeting coming up for further discussion.
Councilmember Puente – Informed the City Council that one of the things that was just introduced in the State of California is that Medical is now available to all people regardless of immigration status. This is important piece of information to get out to the community.
City Manager Martinez – Need clear guidance as to whether the Council would like a continuum or one big event.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Informed the community of the Coordinating Council meeting tomorrow at 4:00 pm at the Mountain View Family Center. There will be food provided there. Secondly, the Policy for Fair and Equitable Treatment of City non-profit organizations look forward to seeing this. The discussion on the water system be brought back.
Councilmember Herrera – Asked what the work product of the Coordinating Council is. Inquired on the cost associated with this.
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12 Councilmember Martinez Muela – Answered that the Coordinating Council creates a community calendar to avoid double booking events. Advised that the work to establish the Coordinating Council is minimal.
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:36 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
Adjourn the meeting in Memory of Sergio Mardueño Jr. and Elpidia Botello de Romero
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on January 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and
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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