APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 6, 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 – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – absent Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, 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 minutes totaless 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 4.3.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:01 p.m. Councilmember Martinez Muela joined the City Council in Closed Session. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:13 p.m.
At 9:15 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 9:15 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 10:46 p.m.
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2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
No final reportable action taken.
4.2 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.
4.3 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; 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. Chaplain George Ussery. Present
6. FLAG SALUTE: Sabrina Hill, 6 th Grade Student from Gidley Elementary School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Sabrina Hill from Gidley Elementary School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024
3 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.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the lack of respect for the Mayor. Spoke about former City Councilmembers.
Charles Hoffman – Spoke about the Historical Society & Tea on February 11, 2024.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about the City Council District process and the division of the districts. Spoke about Councilmember Herrera.
Tony Garcia – Thanked the Mayor and the City Council for their support and also thanked staff for all the work done regarding the mobile vendors.
Stephen Trumble – Provided information regarding events taking place at Norwood Library.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about City Councilmembers.
Marisol Garcia – Thanked the Mayor and the City Council for all of the assistance provided and all of the support regarding mobile vendors.
Oscar Ponce – Mobile vendor in the City who would like to obtain permission from the City Council to be able to park at a location for an extended period of time.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-703
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 $7,109,959.02 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1119867 through 1120056, and the payroll period ending January 15, 2024, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023.
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 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:
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4 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) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.2 Receive and File the City Clerk’s Quarterly Listing of Contracts Filed in the City Clerk’s Office Between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
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
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Annual Donation (for a Period of Five (5) Years) in Support of the Holiday Programming by the El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources Association.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing an annual donation – for a period of five (5) years – in support of the holiday programming of the El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources Association;
2. Authorize the Finance Director to include a line item in the General Fund Budget for FY 2025, FY 2026, FY 2027, FY 2028, and FY 2029 to support this action; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to disburse the donation to the El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources Association by the 15
th day of November in
2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Total Cost: $5,000 Account No: 100-21-231-6294
(per year, for 5 years)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10508
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for the Preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to Guide the City’s Economic Development Priorities, Programs, and Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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5 1. Approve the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the preparation of an economic development strategic plan to guide the City’s economic development priorities, programs, and services; 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) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of Modifications to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis to Provide Technical and Preparation Services for the Water Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve modifications to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis to provide technical and preparation services for the Water Rate Study; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with Raftelis.
Total Cost: $54,500 Account No: 600-67-677-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Fund
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 Consider and Approve the On-Call Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group and Transtech.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group and Transtech for the On-Call Professional Services Agreement; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreements.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration to Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter for Fats, Oil, and Grease Program Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration to approve a first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter for Fats, Oil, and Grease Program implementation; and
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6 2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $59,185.
Total Cost: $59,185 Account No: 650-67-693-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Safe Clean Water Municipal Funds Transfer Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Safe Clean Water Funds Transfer Agreement for the Regional Program and any future Amendments between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program;
2. Accept the receipt of funds in the amount of $9,799,210 from the Safe Clean Water Program to the Special Revenue Fund 283 Storm Drain Revenue Account No. 283-68-4080;
3. Update the total appropriation amount for an additional $1,068,059 in the Storm Drain Fund 283 for the FY 2022-2023 fiscal budget to Expenditure Account Series 283-67-003; and authorize the use of Sate Clean Water Funds for this budget appropriation; and
4. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Request for Proposals for Civil Design Services for Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project, CIP 003 Phase 2.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10509
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval of a Modification to the Professional Services Agreement Between Flying Lion Incorporated and the City of El Monte (Contract 23PD11132) to Provide Unmanned Aerial Systems Support, Training, and Consulting Services to the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a one (1) year, Professional Services Agreement with Flying Lion Incorporated to provide Unmanned Aerial Systems support, training, and consulting services to the Police Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign the Professional Services Agreement, any modifications, or necessary changes with the selected vendor to initiate this project; and
3. Consider and approve the presentation and approval of the Professional Services Agreement and the identification of the funding source before the local governing body (Honorable Mayor and City Council) as following the guidelines set forth in State of California Assembly Bill 481 pertaining to the acquisition or intended use of military type equipment.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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7 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, Los Angeles County, State of California, Amending Section
10.16.070 and Establishing Additional Sections to Chapter 10.16 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the El Monte Municipal Code Regulating Vehicle Parking and Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff and pose questions to staff;
3. Receive public comment;
4. Close the public hearing;
5. Adopt the Ordinance for First Reading; and
6. Approve the Resolution (contingent on ordinance effectiveness).
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3033
Resolution No. 10510
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Open P.H.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the item.
Tony Garcia – Gave a history of when the issue arose regarding this request of support from the City Council.
Oscar Ponce – Had questions regarding where he would be able to park to be able to sell the items that he sells.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about issues arising due to street vendors.
Flavio Zuniga – Represents the food truck vendors. Spoke about various issues.
Had questions regarding how this amendment would impact food truck vendors.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Ordinance No. 3033
Resolution No. 10510
Break at 8:13 p.m.
Return at 8:21 p.m.
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Super Unique Auto Center, 5 Points Auto Repair & Services, All Tech Auto, Puente Hills Ford, Ford of Upland, Bravo Dodge of Alhambra, Southern Tire Mart, Long Beach BMW, Autosquare Collision Center, Frankco Upholstery, ABS of South El Monte, Bumper Express, and AV Auto Collision Center.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Consider and approve purchase orders needed for the remaining part of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 with Super Unique Auto Center, 5 Points Auto Repair & Services, All Tech Auto, Puente Hills Ford, Ford of Upland, Bravo Dodge of Alhambra, Southern Tire Mart, Long Beach BMW, Autosquare Collision Center, Frankco Upholstery, ABS of South El Monte, Bumper Express, and AV Auto Collission Center in an amount not-to-exceed $201,000.
Total Cost: $201,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6335
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
14.2 Receive and File the Financial Report for the City of El Monte for the Period of July through December 2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Financial Report for the City of El Monte for the period of July through December 2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File the Report.
14.3 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Bear Electrical Solutions Inc.
Contract.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
Contract to increase the original sum of $80,000 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $140,000
Total Cost: $60,000 Account No: 212-67-685-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. Contract.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
Contract to increase the original sum of $60,000 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.
Total Cost: $115,000 Account No: 212-67-685-6111 - $40,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 212-67-685-6111 - $75,000
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
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9 14.5 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Rhome Profile Construction to Remodel the Senior Center Kitchen.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Rhome Profile Construction to remodel the Senior Center Kitchen increasing the original sum of $111,360 to a new contract sum of $246,940.
Total Cost: $135,580 Account No: 220-67-082-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.6 Consideration and Approval of Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to Develop a Traffic Calming Plan with Class IV Bike Lanes for the Parkway Drive and Denholm Drive Project, CIP No. 001.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Total Cost: $101,115 Account No: 223-67-001-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of an Agreement Between the City of El Monte and MAAS Energy Works LLC for the Supply of Renewable Natural Gas for City Fleet Fueling and for the Management of Low Carbon Fuel Standard Revenue Credits.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an agreement between the City of El Monte and MAAS Energy Works LLC for the supply of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for City fleet fueling and for the management of Low Carbon Fuel Standard revenue credits; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an agreement with MAAS Energy Works LLC for the supply of RNG for City fleet fueling and for the management of LCFS revenue credits.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to increase the PSA amount of $347,191 by $101,115 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $448,356 to Develop a Traffic Calming Plan with Class IV Bike Lanes for Parkway Drive and Denholm Drive CIP No. 001; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the PSA with Alta.
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10 14.8 Consideration and Approval to Purchase One (1) 2023 Ford E-Transit T-350 Electric Paratransit Van Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for a Not- to-Exceed Total Amount of $125,520.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford E-Transit T-350 electric paratransit van through a cooperative purchasing agreement for a not- to-exceed total amount of $125,520, which includes a cost of $119,543, plus a five (5) percent contingency of $5,977.
1. Consider and approve the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford E-Transit T-350 electric paratransit van from distributor Creative Bus Sales, Inc. (“Distributor”) via the California Association for Coordinated Transportation cooperative purchasing program through a cooperative purchase agreement between the Distributor and the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (“MBTA”) in an amount not to exceed $137,474, which inclusive is compose of the $119,543 base prices plus a fifteen (15) percent contingency equal to $17,931.
Total Cost: $125,520$137,474 Account No: 230-67-583-8132 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.9 Consideration and Approval to Purchase Two (2) 2023 Ford F-150 Lighting Electric Trucks.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of two (2) 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks for a not-to-exceed total amount of $134,015.
Total Cost: $134,015 Account No: 230-67-583-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
City Manager – Provided update regarding the damage caused by the rain especially at the Garvey Underpass. Also thanked the Mayor for supporting her at the Coffee with the City Manager held on Main Street.
Mayor Ancona – Asked that those who were in attendance at the Coffee with the City Manager be provided with an invitation to the State of the City.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
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11 18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Discussion and Direction on City Facilities’ HVAC Units and Needed Repairs.
Mayor Ancona – Would like to know the process and how is the City addressing the issues regarding the HVAC at the VFW.
City Manager Martinez – Provided the City Council with an update on the HVAC.
VFW agreed to help with the repair.
Mayor Ancona – Asked if this was a common practice. Also mentioned that the jail’s HVAC also needs to be repaired.
Councilmember Cortez – Mentioned that it would be good to find out the age of the City’s infrastructures and the needs.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Mentioned that the City needs to take care of its own buildings.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
Requested the support of the City Council to promote restaurants in the City.
Would like to push and promote the City’s businesses. Mentioned that the City of San Fernando was doing something like this.
City Manager Martinez – Mentioned that the City can ask residents to show their love for El Monte businesses by using the #myelmonte when shopping local to have an opportunity to enter into a raffle. The cutoff would be February 15 th.
Mayor Pro Tem Ruedas – Said that this was a great idea. Would like for this idea to begin and continue.
Mayor Ancona – Mentioned that this is not a new idea. Would like staff to dust off the shop local initiative that had already been started.
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18E.1 Recap of Independent City Association Conference.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Provided an update regarding the Independent Cities Association conference she attended. The conversation at the conference was around public safety. Spoke about the process/rubric that the City of Gardena uses/follows when bringing items to the City Council involving purchases. Also spoke about the City of Paradise and the faces of crisis.
Mentioned that at the next meeting they will be adjourning in memory of Mr. Louis Ayala and his wife Mrs. Sarah Ayala.
18E.2 Status of Quarterly Financial Update.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – This item was fulfilled.
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12 18F. Councilwoman Puente
Requested an update regarding the Guaranteed Income Program
City Manager Martinez – There will be a presentation to the City Council regarding this at the first meeting in March.
18G. Councilman Rojo
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 20, 2024 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