APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF APRIL 16, 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: 6:01 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 – present Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
WALK-ON ITEM:
7.6 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as “Military Child Month.”
Pulled Item 4.1
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.3.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:03 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:19 p.m.
City Council Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024
2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Leos vs. City of El Monte, Central District Court Case No. 2:23-cv-02427.
Item has been pulled
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 reportable 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; and El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Laura Drotz Kalty, Designated Lead Labor Negotiator in Consultation with Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director, and
Alma Martinez, City Manager.
No reportable 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. Chaplain George Ussery
6. FLAG SALUTE: Jackelyn Hong, 4 th Grade Student from Maxson Elementary School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Jackelyn Hong from Maxson Elementary School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as “Donate Life Month.” Present
7.3 Presentation by the City Council to Dr. Lily Chung for Receiving the Award of “Woman of the Year” Awarded by the Office of Senator Rubio. Present
7.4 Presentation to the City Council by the El Monte Business Alliance. Present
7.5 Presentation to the City Council by the Herald Christian Health Center. Present
7.6 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as “Military Child Month.” Present
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3 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.
Olga Garcia – Spoke about son Joseph Santana.
Cecilia Gomez-Gonzalez – Spoke about Joseph Santana.
Edward Almeida Sauceda – Spoke about the June 2022 incident.
Desiree Lopez and Natalie Dunkelman – Introduced themselves as the Queen and Princess representing the Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pageant Association.
David Siegrist- Spoke about the El Monte American Legion Post 261.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the Budget.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the Farmers Market and the June 2022 incident.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-708
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 $6,558.447.78 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1121398 through 1121631, and the payroll ending March 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 April 2, 2024.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
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4 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) 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 January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024.
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 Fee Waiv er for the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Cheer Team.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a fee waiver for the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Cheer team in the amount not-to-exceed $10,500; and
2. Direct staff to appropriate $6,500 from Measure PC funds for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 to cover staffing costs and facility fees associated with the requested fee waiver.
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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5 12.4 Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Successor Agency Annual Report for Submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Successor Agency Annual Report; and
2. Direct staff to submit the Successor Agency Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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 a Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Records for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the destruction of twenty-nine (29) Level III Reserve Officers/Carrying a Concealed Weapon permit and background records and the training records of twenty-four (24) disqualified background applicants.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10527
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of Deftec 12 Gauge Beanbag Projectiles and Deftec 40mm Spong Impact Projectiles for Use by Patrol and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-711-6218 for the purchase of 200 Deftec 12-gauge beanbag projectiles and 350 Deftec 40mm sponge impact projectiles for use by Patrol and the Special Weapons Tactics Team in patrol and tactical operations for an amount not-to-exceed $11,500;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the projectiles from Adamson Police Products, a subsidiary of Professional Police Supply Incorporated;
3. Approve the City Manager or her designee, to sign all related documents and purchase modifications or adjustments;
4. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase; and
5. Consider and approve the presentation of this purchase and 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.
City Council Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024
6 Total Cost: $11,500 Account No: 251-71-711-6218
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture Fund
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish a Request for Qualifications for On-Call General Civil Engineering, Water Resources, and/or Grant Administration Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize staff to advertise and publish a Request for Qualifications for On-Call General Civil Engineering, Water Resources, and/or Grant Administration Services.
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
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Plumber’s Depot for Repairs and Purchases of Sewer CCTV Cameras and Transporters.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a purchase order with Plumber’s Depot Inc. for repairs and purchases of Cues brand Sewer CCTV Cameras and Transporters for a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.
Total Cost: $15,000 Account No: 650-67-693-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 650-67-693-6311
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order Increase with Quinn Company for the Maintenance and Servicing of Caterpillar Brand Machinery.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a purchase order increase with Quinn Company for the maintenance and servicing of Caterpillar brand machinery by a not-to-exceed amount of $17,000.
Total Cost: $17,000 Account No: 100-67-676-6335 - $9,000 600-67-696-6335 - $4,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 650-67-693-6335 - $4,000
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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7 12.10 Consideration and Approval of Resolutions Adopting the Valley Boulevard and Main Street Complete Streets Feasibility Studies.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Resolutions adopting the Valley Boulevard and Main Street Feasibility Studies.
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
12.11 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Acceptance of State of California General Fund Grant Funds for the Pioneer Park Project.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the acceptance of State of California General Fund grant funds for the Pioneer Park Project, representing an earmark secured by Assemblyman Mike Fong in the amount of $500,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a grant agreement, and all grant-related documents, by and between the City of El Monte and the California Natural Resources Agency to accept General Fund grant funds.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10528
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to submit a speaker card for each Public Hearing item of business they wish to address the Council on. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item. Members of the public are asked to submit speaker cards to the City Clerk or the Sergeant-of-Arms before the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possi ble. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of Chapter 12.48 (Parks and Recreation Activities) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Spaces) of the El Monte Municipal Code Relating to Prohibited Activities.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from staff;
3. Receive public input, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve for first reading of the Ordinance amending the El Monte Municipal Code as it relates to Parks and Recreation Prohibited Activities.
City Council Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024
8 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3034
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
Open Public Hearing
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Close Public Hearing
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Ordinance No. 3034
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider the following: (1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 83528, Design Review No. 07-21, Variance Nos. 01-21 and 02-21 for the Development of 87 Condominium Townhomes, a 0.8558 Acre City Park, a 6,220 SF Pedestrian Paseo, and Remedial Actions on a 4.5741 Acre Property Commonly Referred to as the Area Y Project Located at 3700 Monterey Avenue, El Monte, California; (2) Approval of an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 01-2024 Between the City of El Monte and Area Y El Monte, LLC., for the Development on Proposed Lot 1 at 3.7592 Acres in Size for the Development of 87 Condominium Townhomes (as shown on Tentative Tract Map No. 83528); and (3) Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as Amended, for the Resolution and Ordinance Outlined Above.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Receive presentation from the applicant;
4. Pose questions to staff and applicant;
5. Allow members of the public to offer comments;
6. Pose follow-up questions to staff and applicant;
7. Close the public hearing; and
8. Adopt, by no less than four (4) affirmative votes, a Resolution, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve an Ordinance for first reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10529
Ordinance No. 3035
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Open Public Hearing
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Close Public Hearing
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Resolution No. 10529 and
Ordinance No. 3035 with
revised language
City Council Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024
9 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval to Pu rchase Glock Handgun Systems, Red-Dot Sights, Night Sights, Adaptor Plates, and Holsters.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-711-6270 to purchase: 150 Glock 9mm handgun (Models LE 47, LE 45, and LE 19G5; 150 Ameriglo night sights; 150 Holosun 508T open red- dot sights; 150 C&H Precision Glock adaptor plates; and 125 Safariland 7390 RDS holsters for use by the Police D epartment in an amount not-to-exceed $95,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of handguns, night sights, red-dots, adaptor plates, and holsters from ProForce Law Enforcement;
3. Consider and approve the City Manager or her designee, to sign and approve all documents and purchase modifications or adjustments; and
4. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase.
Total Cost: $95,000 Account No: 259-71-711-6270
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture Fund
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Contract to Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC for the Baldwin Avenue Street Improvement Project Phase I, CIP 039, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $233,519.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC for the Baldwin Avenue Street Improvement Project Phase I, CIP 039 for a not- to-exceed amount of $233,519 which includes a contract amount of $203,060, plus a fifteen percent contingency of $30,459; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC.
Total Cost: $233,519 Account No: $100,000
El Monte Logistic Center Fair
S h a r e C o s t
$133,519
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure M
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Property Owner of 12144 Garvey Avenue and 3141 Maxson Road for the Right- of-Way Acquisition for CIP 884, the Garvey Avenue Street and Drainage Improvement Project, in the Total Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the owner of 12144 Garvey Avenue and 3141 Maxson Road for the right-of-way acquisition for CIP 884, the Garvey Avenue Street and Drainage Improvement Project, in the total amount of $150,000;
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10 2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents related to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 285-67-884-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No LACMTA Fund
Resolution No. 10530
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.4 Consideration and Approval of an Increase of the Purchase Orders with Knorr Systems, International and Horizon Mechanical Contractors of California for the El Monte Aquatic Center Pool Heating System Purchase and Installation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a purchase order increase with Knorr Systems, International for the Aquatic Center pool heating system purchase for a not-to- exceed amount of $55,000; and
2. Consider and approve a purchase order increase with Horizon Mechanical Contractors of California for the Aquatic Center pool heating system installation for a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 100-67-626-8131
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Sec ond Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Enso Law for General Nuisance Abatement and Civil Litigation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Enso Law, to represent the City of El Monte for general nuisance abatement and civil litigation against municipal code violators; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $50,000 Account No: 100-61-613-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 6-0 (Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
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11 18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Status Update on the Jail Renovations and Capital Improvements.
Mayor Ancona – Requested an update regarding any improvements made to the City’s jail.
City Manager Martinez – Advised she will bring an update to the Council at a future meeting. Will provide a full report to the City Council.
Mayor Ancona – Mentioned that this has been brought at other meetings. Want to ensure that this matter is being addressed.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Would like a by date of when this item will be presented to the City Council.
Mayor Ancona – Attended the tree give away and attended the San Gabriel Valley SELPA Resource Fair. Mentioned a special training for Police Officers given by the LA County Sheriff’s Department and City of Industry in regard to individuals with Autism.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Requested Council support for the Inspire Leadership Event to take place on May 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The flyer is already out.
Mayor Ancona – In support of the event.
Councilwoman Cortez – Great idea just work with City staff since it is a month away and there might be assigned vendors.
Councilmember Martinez Muela - Congratulated the Mayor for being requested to be a part of the Inaugurate Cohort of the Early learning Nation Policy Fellows.
Mayor Ancona –The focus is to engage conversations on promoting early learning.
Councilmember Marinez Muela – Requested a date for the presentation with Raftellis.
Lee Torres – Still working on a date since the individual making the presentation would have to fly in.
Mayor Ancona – Inquired if the individual can do a virtual presentation so that he doesn't have to fly in again.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Requested a date for the Fiscal Ad Hoc to meet.
Alma Martinez – Requested a date that would work for the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – May 1, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Thanked and wished the best to Bruce Foltz.
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12 18E.1 Discussion on the Merced Linear Park Community Outreach and Project Safety.
18E.2 Update on the Status of the Potential Purchase of Community Garden Property to Add Green Space (Staff Directed 1/23/24).
18E.3 Update on Policy Proposal from Staff Regarding the Fair and Equitable Treatment of Nonprofit Organizations (7/16/23 and 1/23/24).
18E.4 Discussion Regarding Creating Reporting Policy for City Administration to Report Quarterly to the City Council on Labor Relations, Grievances, Investigations and Resolution of PERB Actions (1/23/24).
18E.5 Discussion and Policy Direction to City Attorney’s Office to Immediately Notify the City Council when a City Employee Files any Grievance Against a Superior, Triggering Investigations and Potential Legal Expense (2/23/23).
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:18 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Adjourn the meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on May 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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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