APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 21, 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 – present Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislative 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 c losed 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. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:00 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Conference with Real Property Negotiators.
Property Location:
4569 Whitney Drive APN No. 8576-015-007
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
Chris Milonakis, JMC Processing LLC; and Juanita Emily Mole, Administrator for the Estate of Manuel and Aurora Hernandez.
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2 City’s Representative in Negotiations:
Alma K. Martinez, City Manager; Betty Donavanik, Community & Economic Development Director; and Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney.
Under Discussion:
Price and Terms of an Agreement.
Briefing from staff but no final action taken.
4.2 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
Briefing from staff but no final action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Chaplain Esrom Lempao, Non-Denominational
6. FLAG SALUTE: Jane Allington, TK Kinder Student from Gidley School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Jane Allington from Gidley School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of May 2024 as American Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Present
7.3 Presentation by the City Council to The Red Pears for their Participation in the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024
3 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.
Jorge Rivera – Introduced the Healing and Justice Center. Invited the City Council to their inauguration on May 30, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Richard Thomas – Spoke about the budget presentation at the City Council workshop on Monday. Also spoke about the Enterprise Fund budget meeting.
Am Bowes – Provided information regarding summer programs at Norwood Library.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Tony Garcia – Spoke about the lunch truck matter and requested that the City Council consider amending the Ordinance on vehicle parking regulations.
Jesse Fierro – Spoke about various items.
Gaby Caro – Spoke about various items.
Gabriel Ramirez – Spoke about the Gibson/Valley Intersection.
Written Public Comment:
Evangelica Child – Provided an update on current efforts in the San Gabriel Valley.
Kelly Martin – Provided the City Council with an update regarding the on- going jail renovations and also the City’s recruitment of Police Dispatchers.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-710
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 $6,851,089.26 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1122197 through 1122673, and the payroll period April 16, 2024 through April 30, 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: None
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 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (CAL ICH) for Funding Under the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3, Third Disbursement (ERF- 3-R) for Actionabl e, Person- Centered Local Proposals that Resolve the Experience of Unsheltered Homelessness for People Residing Encampments.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing a grant application to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness for funding under the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3, Third Disbursement (ERF- 3-R) for actionable, person-centered local proposals that resolve the experience of unsheltered homelessness for people residing in encampments; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits, and to execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10534
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval for the Police Department to Continue Contractual Sexual Assault Response Team Services with Forensic Nurse Response Team.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the use of General Funds from Account No. 100 -71- 711-6260, in an amount not -to-exceed $85,000 for continued contractual SART services and forensic medical examinations conducted pursuant to criminal investigations from representatives of the Forensic Nurse Response Team;
2. Consider and approve the continued contractual services between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and approve all documents and purchase modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $85,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6260
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 6-0-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela abstain)
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a First Amendment for a Time Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with David Volz Design for Civil Engineering and Landscape Architectural Design Services for the Area Y Park Improvement Project, CIP 021.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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5 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with David Volz Design for Civil Engineering and Landscape Architectural Design Services for Area Y Park Improvement Project, CIP 021; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with David Volz Design.
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 Contract Services Agreement with Air -Tec to Install Four (4) New 5- Ton York HVAC Units at the City -Owned Building Located at 11126 Ramona Boulevard for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,300.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Air Tec for the installation of four (4) new 5- ton York HVAC units at the City -owned building located at 11126 Ramona Boulevard for a not-to-exceed amount of $60,300.
Total Cost: $60,300 Account No: 242-67-484-8221 - $60,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-626-8131 - $ 300
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for Real Estate Acquisition Services for the Area Y Project.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for Real Estate Acquisition Services for the Area Y Project.
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 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 Municipal Funds Transfer Agreement 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 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 in the approximate amount of $1,090,000 from the Safe Clean Water Program to the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024
6 Revenue Fund 283 Storm Drain Revenue Account Series 283 -67-4080 and increase the estimated revenue budget to $1,090,000; and
3. Update the total appropriation amount of approximately $1,090,000 in the Storm Drain Fund 283 for FY 2024-2025 fiscal budget to expenditure account and authorize the use of State Clean Water funds for this budget appropriation.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10535
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval to Implement a Police Dispatcher Signing Bonus Incentive Program to Assist with the Recruitment of Vacant Police Dispatcher Positions.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the implementation of a “Police Dispatcher Signing Bonus Incentive Program” to assist with the recruitment of vacant Police Dispatcher positions.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
s) Councilmember Puente
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 possible. 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 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Continue the public hearing to the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Continue public hearing to June 4, 2024 City Council meeting.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
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7 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Property Located at 11448 Lee Lane to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).
[This Staff Report has been prepared for the consideration and action of the City Council of the City of El Monte serving as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency at the City Council meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024.]
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency:
1. Adopt a Resolution declaring the property located at 11448 Lee Lane to be exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. SA-94
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for Sale of Vacant Land Located at 11448 Lee Lane (APN 8567- 023-900) Between the Successor Agency and Neighborhood Housing Partners, Inc ., a California Nonprofit Corporation; and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Loan of $339,000 to NHP for Predevelopment Costs Related to the Proposed Affordable Housing Development.
[This Staff Report has been prepared for the consideration and action of the City Council of the City of El Monte serving as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency at the City Council meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024.]
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions by which the Successor Agency will sell the property located at 11448 Lee Lane (APN 8567- 023-900) between the Successor Agency and Neighborhood Housing Partners, Inc ., a California nonprofit corporation in accordance with the Department of Finance approved Long Range Property Management Plan and Dissolution Law;
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying NHP as a Community Development Organization; and authorizing a Predevelopment Loan of $339,000 to NHP for costs related to predevelopment work for the proposed affordable housing development located at 11448 Lee Lane of HOME funds previously allocated by the City Council for development of affordable housing projects; and
3. Approve the terms of the PSA and Predevelopment Loan and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming edits, finalize, and execute in final form the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, and Predevelopment Loan Agreement Promissory Note and Assignment of Agreements, Plans and Specifications by and between the Successor Agency and NHP to effectuate the PSA and predevelopment loan.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. SA-95
Resolution No. 10536
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
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8 14.3 Consideration and Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to Increase the Not -to-Exceed Amount of $30,000 by an Additional $120,000 for Contract Planning Services as Needed Through June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide planning consulting services as needed through June 30, 2025; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker Internation.
Total Cost: $120,000 Account No: 100-61-611-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval to Purchase One (1) 2023 RAM 4500 Aerial Boom Lift Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $151,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of one (1) 2023 RAM 4500 Aerial Boom Lift Truck through a cooperative purchasing agreement for a not -to-exceed amount of $151,000.
Total Cost: $151,000 Account No: 203-67-579-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Award for a Zero Emission Vehicle Call for Projects Grant from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Authorize the City Manager or her Designee to Execute an Agreement wit h LACMTA to Facilitate the Use and Expenditure of Grant Funds in the Amount of $1,436,879.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve to adopt a Resolution accepting the award for a Zero Emission Vehicle Call for Projects grant from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Agreement with LACMTA to facilitate the use and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $1,436,879.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10537
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
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9 14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Award for a Sustainable Transportation and Equity Project Grant from the California Air Resources Board and Authorize the City Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute a Grant Agreement with the California Air Resources Board to Facilitate the Use and Expenditure of Grant Funds in the Amount of $6,703,420.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution accepting the award for a Sustainable Transportation and Equity Project grant from the California Air Resources Board; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Grant Agreement with California Air Resources Board to facilitate the use and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $6,703,420.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10538
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of Construction Contract with All American Asphalt, Inc. for the Lower Azusa Road Street Improvement Project, CIP 072 and School Crosswalk Table Project, CIP 074, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,523,324.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with All American Asphalt, Inc. for the Lower Azusa Road Street Improvement Project, CIP 072, and School Crosswalk Table, CIP 074 for a not -to-exceed amount of $2,523,324 which includes a Contract amount of $2,194,194, plus a contingency of $329,130; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with All American Asphalt, Inc.
Total Cost: $2,523,324 Account No: Prop C - $750,000 Waste Diversion - $250,000
Street Impact Fees - $750,000
Measure R - $483,869
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R - $289,455
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on the Energy Efficiency Project.
Requested an update on the Energy Efficiency Project.
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10 City Manager Martinez – Provided an update and advised that the City is still working through this.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Spoke about the Energy Efficiency Project delays of this project.
18A.2 Request for Report and Update on Lobbyist Registration.
Requested a report on how many lobbyist have registered. Spoke about the Inspire Event. Thanked Councilmember Martinez Muela for bringing this to the City back in 2012. Thanked the sponsors for the support.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
Spoke about the grant opportunities that the City can apply. Spoke about the great job that staff has done. Spoke with City Manager in terms of applying for a grant for enforcement related to tobacco enforcement policies.
Mayor Ancona – Thursday there is a mural unveiling at the AT&T Building.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Spoke about the budget survey and made some clarifications on it. Spoke about the Inspire event. Spoke about the Energy Efficiency Project. Need to hold each other accountable.
Mayor Ancona – Spoke about the Council calendar. Reminder that Memorial Day Event is scheduled for Monday at 9:00 am. Tomorrow is the grand opening for Chick-Fil-A.
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
I take exception to the characterization of residents who come to speak at City Council meetings.
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Spoke about issues with the budget survey that is out for the community.
Councilmember Puente – Also spoke about issues with the budget survey.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Feels that there is conversation to be had regarding the budget process for this year.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Spoke about timely communication of events to the City Council.
Mayor Ancona – Also spoke about DEMBA not communicating information regarding events to all of the City Council.
18E.1 Update on Jail Renovations.
Thanked SEIU for their patience with this. Thanked Public Works staff for the work done.
18E.2 Discussion on City Staffing Needs and Staff Morale.
Spoke about staff work -life balance and how the City has to do better to take care of staff. Requested a quarterly report on positions that are outstanding.
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11 Mayor Ancona – Made this request of unfilled positions, which were frozen, which ones were budgeted for next year.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Requested an update on the Efficiency Study.
City Manager Martinez – Provided an update.
Councilmember Martinez Muela – Spoke about the 2023 CAFR, is there an estimated date to bring this to the City Council.
Finance Director Castellanos – Is projecting to bring this item to the City Council in July.
Appreciated the support for Inspire, thanked Rio Hondo College for the support.
Spoke about certain community members/residents who come to speak at City Council meetings.
18E.3 Discussion on Timely Communication of Events to Council and the Community.
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
19. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
City of El Monte
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte