APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
OF JUNE 11, 2024
MEETING JOINTLY AND REGULARLY WITH THE EL MONTE HOUSING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PARKING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE WATER 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:
11. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
11.1 Discussion Regarding the Appointment to the Metro San Gabriel Valley Service Council.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
This is the time set aside for interested members of the public to address the City Council on agendized Closed Session matters. Subject to the commenting procedures described, above, the City Council will allow interested members of the public to address the City Council on agendized Closed Session matters prior to holding Closed Session. Each speaker will be given a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all closed session items of business. The City Council shall be under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card after the City Council has gone into Closed Session.
Wyatt Reneer – Spoke about the ceremony today for the Life Saving Award to Police Department Officers and Dispatchers. Also spoke about Closed Session Item 4.2.
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 6:05 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:08 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subparts (d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
The City Council did not consider this item in Closed Session.
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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
City Council received report from staff direction was given on a 5-2 vote (Mayor Ancona and City Councilmember Martinez Muela No), there is no final action to report.
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Mayor Ancona
6. FLAG SALUTE: Jamie Love Andrade, 6th Grade Student from Parkview School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Jamie Love Andrade from Parkview School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council of the Life Saving Award to El Monte Police Dispatcher Sandra Gonzalez; El Monte Police Dispatch Shift Supervisor Veronica Chacon; El Monte Police Corporal Carlos Tello; and El Monte Police Officers Dennis Chiu and Raul Vega. Present
Break at 7:40 p.m.
Return at 7:56 p.m.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDIZED, NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ONLY.
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business only (other than those items agendized as public hearing matters). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the City Council on those agendized 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. 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.
Richard Thomas – Spoke about Item 9.4 on the agenda.
Juli Ramirez – Issues taking place at the parking lot at City Hall. Also spoke about the budget.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about various budget line items. Also spoke about the ARPA budget.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2024
9. 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.
9.1 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
9.2 Consideration and Approval of a Sec ond Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Raftelis to Provide Technical and Preparation Continuation of Services for the Sewer Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement to Raftelis to provide technical and preparation continuation services for the Sewer Rate Study and add an additional $30,000 to the existing agreement amount of $100,068.10, bringing the total Agreement amount to a not-to-exceed amount of $130,068.10 for additional services needed; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Second Amendment Agreement with Raftelis.
Total Cost: $30,000 Account No: 650-67-693-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund Account
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
9.3 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Annual Adjustment for Inflation for User and Regulatory Fees Set by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles Area.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Resolution approving the annual adjustment for inflation for User and Regulatory Fees set by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles area; and
2. Direct staff to update the User Fees and Development Impact Fees which shall take effect and be implemented on July 1, 2024.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2024
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10546
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
9.4 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Estimated Sewer Fund Proceeds Reimbursement Sum to the General Fund, and When the Actual Allowable Reimbursement Sum Can be Calculated, Directing the Return of Any Sums in Excess of What is Allowable for Reimbursement Pursuant to Section 3.01.100(C) of the El Monte Municipal Code, if any, by or Before the End of Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Estimated Sewer Fund Proceeds Reimbursement Sum to the General Fund, and when the Actual Allowable Reimbursement Sum can be Calculated, Directing the Return of any Sums in Excess of What is Allowable for Reimbursement Pursuant to Section 3.01.100(C) of the El Monte Municipal Code, if any, by or Before the End of Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10549
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
To table item
Break at 9:20 p.m.
Return at 9:30 p.m.
At 9:30 p.m.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
10. REGULAR AGENDA:
10.1 Consideration and Adoption of the Comprehensive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 by Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving FY 2024/2025 Comprehensive Annual Operating Budget totaling $295.5 million, which includes: $97.3 million General Fund Budget; $24.1 million Enterprise Fund (Water and Sewer) Budget; and $174.1 million Special Revenue Funds and Other Funds Budget; and
2. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Water Budget totaling $11,634,624.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
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Resolution No. 10547
Resolution No. EMWA-38
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Adding staff’s additions Martinez Muela No)
to the Parks and Recreation
Programming
10.2 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, Inc. to Complete Mold Remediation and Lead-Based Paint Abatement in the Community Center Kitchen for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $66,252.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, Inc. to complete mold remediation and lead-based paint abatement in the Community Center Kitchen; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, Inc.
Total Cost: $66,252 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
10.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Adopted Per El Monte Municipal Code Section 3.24.060(F) to Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services a Division of Joe’s Sweeping Inc. to Perform Transit Stop Cleaning and Maintenance Services for a Term of Three (3) Years with an Option for Two (2) One-Year Extension Terms.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. By 4/5 vote of the City Council, approve the attached Resolution approving pursuant to El Monte Municipal Code Section 3.24.060(F) a Contract Services Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services, a Division of Joe’s Sweeping Inc. to perform transit stop cleaning and maintenance services for a term of three (3) years with the option for two (2), one-year extension terms.
Compensation Terms: Year One (1) Contract Price: $199,800; Year Two (2) Contract Price: $207,792; Year Three (3) Contract Price: $216,104; Optional Extension Term One (1) Contract Price: $224,748; and Optional Extension Term Two (2) Contract Price: $233,738.
Total Cost: $1,082,182 Account No: 203-67-579-6111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Resolution No. 10548
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Cortez 6-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela No) Include Prevailing Wages which
Will add an additional $5,000 per month
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10.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Law Firm of JL Group LLC for Continued Special Counsel for Litigation, Internal Affairs Investigations, and Pre-Employment Background Inquiries.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with the Law Firm of JL Group, LLC; the use of General Funds from Account No. 100-71-711- 6125, in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.00 for expenditures related to independent internal affairs investigations, legal counsel, and pre-employment background inquiries associated with potential workplace misconduct and police employee recruitment.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6125
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
10.5 Consideration and Approval of a Prof essional Services Agreement with HdL Companies for the Preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to Guide the City of El Monte’s Economic Development Priorities and Programs.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with HdL Companies for the preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the City of El Monte’s Economic Development priorities and programs, for an amount of $148,650 plus a 20% contingency, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $178,380; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents related to the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $178,380 Account No: 100-61-617-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
11. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
11.1 Discussion Regarding the Appointment to the Metro San Gabriel Valley Service Council.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela
Support the Nomination of Councilmember Ed Chen to the Metro San Gabriel Valley Services Council.
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12. ADJOURNMENT:
11:27 p.m.
m) Mayro Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente
Adjourn the meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte