APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 2, 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 – absent Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Councilmember Puente absent)
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Item 4.1.
Jimmy Pitts – Spoke about his career at the Police Department. Presented Mrs. Lowry with a donation in honor of Chief Ben Lowry and the Explorers.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:09 p.m. Councilmember Puente joined the City Council in Closed Session.
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 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 Council Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024
2 City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager; and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
City Council received briefing from the City Manager, brief overview of negotiations, but no 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. George Ussery, Evangelical Methodist
6. FLAG SALUTE: Leslie Naranjo, 8th Grade Student from Monte Vista School.
Absent
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Leslie Naranjo from Monte Vista School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Absent
7.2 Presentation to the City Council by Jordan Wynne, DHS Mobile Clinic. Absent
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.
Cathi Eredia – Co-Chair of Enterprise Fund. Spoke about the meeting regarding the Enterprise Fund, regard the Resolution which was presented to the City Council.
Richard Thomas – Spoke about a conversation at the City Council meeting by City Manager and Finance Director spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about Councilmember Martinez Muela. Spoke about the budget.
Spoke about Measure EM meeting.
AM Bowes – Provided updates on the library.
Cindy Wu – Spoke about cannabis use for the education for children.
Jerry Velasco – Congratulated the Police Department.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the award presented by the City Manager. Spoke about Councilmembers.
City Council Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024
3 9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-712
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 $8,863,386.61 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1122954 through 1123513, and the payroll period May 16, 2024 through May 31, 2024, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024; Special Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024; and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
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:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.2 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Northgate Gonzalez Markets LLC Inc. for Youth Snack/Produce Supplies on an As-Needed Basis and Senior Produce Markets for Seniors 50 Years and Older in the Amount of $88,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Purchase Order with Northgate Gonzalez LLC, Inc. for youth snacks/produce on an as needed basis and senior produce market for the amount of $88,000.
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4 Total Cost: $88,000 Account No: 242-51-041-6211 - $64,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 222-51-041-6211 - $24,000
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Authorization to Accept Funding from the Mountain View School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2024- 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, to accept funding from the Mountain View School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2024-2025;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents and to execute any relevant agreements; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and allocation by the City of funding in the amount of $1,557,092 from the District for appropriation to the Youth Sports and After School Program Fund for the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of Recommendation to Accept Funding from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disability Department (Formerly Known as the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services) for Supportive Services Program for Contract Years 2023-2025 in the Amount of $46,000 per Annum.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department for the Supportive Services Program for Contract Years 2023-2025 in the amount of $46,000 per year. This baseline funding amount is reflected in a May 30, 2024, letter from the County;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the SSP Subaward Agreement SSP232402 between the City and the County for an initial term of July 2024-2025. This Agreement may be extended by the County for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms for a maximum total term of four (4) years. Under the Program, the City will provide services as specified in the Agreement’s Statement of Work in exchange for the County’s reimbursement to the City for the services; and
3. Authorize the appropriation in the amount of $46,000 to the Supportive Services Program Fund 255 for the FY 2024/25 fiscal budget of which $46,000 will go to Expenditure Account Number 255-55-551-5111 and $46,000 to Revenue Account Number 255-55-4221 respectively and authorize the use of the SSP funds as part of this Program budget.
Total Cost: $46,000 Account No: 255-55-551-5111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
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5 12.5 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution to set the City’s Expenditure Limit for FY 2024-2025 at $180,643,025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10549
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to Assist with the Monitoring of Senate Bill 1383 Organic and Food Waste Recycling Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions for monitoring of the SB 1383 Program for a not-to-exceed amount of $89,000 for the remainder of the term of the PSA; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the PSA.
Total Cost: $89,000 Account No: 299-63-630-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval to Enter Into a New Memorandum of Understanding with Rio Hondo Community College to Continue the Transit Incentive Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a new Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and Rio Hondo Community College to continue the Transit Incentive Program for Rio Hondo’s Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the new Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and Rio Hondo Community College.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Monte and Caltrans for the Maintenance of the El Monte Gateway Monument.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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6 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and Caltrans for the maintenance of the El Monte Gateway Monument; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and execute the MOU.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Accept a 9-Foot Dedication on Ramona Boulevard for Public Right-of-Way Purposes for the Affordable Housing Development at 11730 Ramona Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the recordation and acceptance of a dedication along Ramona Boulevard for public right-of-way purposes on private property at 11730 Ramona Boulevard.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10550
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval of a Sec ond Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to Provide Further Technical Assistance with the Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station, CIP 010.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Second Amendment to Section 1.3 Compensation of the Professional Services Agreement wi th Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for additional technical support in the design and construction phases of the Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station Project, CIP No. 010, by adding an additional $20,000, increasing the overall sum of $98,572 to $118,572 for the remainder of the Agreement;
2. Approve the second of two (2) one (1) year term extensions to commence on November 29, 2024 and expire on November 29, 2025; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Second Amendment
Total Cost: $20,000 Account No: 225-67-579-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024
7 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 a Resolution Levying the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Citywide Sewer Assessment Upon Each Real Property Parcel Connected to the City’s Sewer System and Directing that the Same be Added to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 levy of the City’s sewer service charge and direct that the same be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10551
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10551
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve the Amount of the Special Tax rate to be Levied Upon Real Property Parcels Within the El Monte Gateway Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Lot Division No. 708 Within the El Monte Gateway Specific Plan) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year and Submit the Approved Amount of Special Tax to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office for Placement on the Annual Property Tax Roll in Accordance with El Monte City Council Resolution of Formation No. 9500 and Ordinance No. 2842.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the amount of the special tax rate to be levied upon real property parcels within the El Monte Gateway Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Public Services) Lot Division No. 708 within the El Monte Gateway Specific Plan and direct City staff to submit City Council Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024
8 charges to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office for placement on the annual property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10552
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Open P.H.
Cindy Wu – Had questions regarding the item.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10552
13.3 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Approving a Written Report Detailing the Amount of the Annual Assessment to be Levied Upon the Owners of Real Property Parcels that Comprise the Klingerman/Bonwood Wate Disposal Service Area and Directing that the Same be Submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation of City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the written report detailing the sums to be levied upon individual real property parcels that receive trash service and directing that the same be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10553
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10553
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9 13.4 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of the 2023-2024 Lewis Homes Sewer Maintenance Cost Recovery Assessment on the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation of City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close public hearing; and
5. Approve a written report detailing the sums owed by each real property parcel owner and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2023-2024 Lewis Homes Sewer Maintenance Cost Recovery Assessment to the Los Angeles County-Auditor Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10554
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Open P.H.
Cindy Wu – Had questions regarding the item.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10554
13.5 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Approving the Amount of the Special Tax Rate to be Levied Upon Real Property Parcels Within the Mountain View Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Public Services) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year, Which Shall be Added to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll in Accordance with El Monte City Council Resolution of Formation No. 9390 and Ordinance No. 2819.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation of City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the amount of the special tax rate to be levied upon real property parcels within the Mountain View Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Public Services) and direct City staff to submit charges to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office for placement on the annual property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10555
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10 m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Open P.H.
Cindy Wu – Had questions regarding the item.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10555
13.6 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of Certain Waste Disposal Delinquency Service Charges Owed to Valley Vista Services Pursuant to Its Solid Waste Franchise with the City of El Monte on the 2024-2025 Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation of City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution placing certain delinquent trash fee sums owed to Valley Vista Services and directing staff to submit to the Los Angeles County-Auditor Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10556
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente
Open P.H. 7-0
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the 75 day period once your account becomes delinquent.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10556
Break at 8:07 p.m.
Return at 8:22 p.m.
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California: (1) Calling for and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; (2) Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles Grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of Said General Municipal Election with the November 5, 2024 Statewide General Election Administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024
11 of the County of Los Angeles; (3) Requesting that the County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services in Connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; and (4) Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Regarding Candidate Statements.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10557
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of Recommendation to Accept Funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department (Formerly Known as the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services) for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2024-2025 in the Amount of $186,600.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $186,600;
2. Authorize the City Manager to designate the Assistant City Manager/Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director to sign all necessary documents to execute Grant documentation; and
3. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $186,600 in the Elderly Nutrition Program Fund 256 for the FY 2024-2025 budget of which $186,600 will go to Expenditure Fund 256 and Revenue Account Number 256-55-4244 respectively; and authorize the use of funds for this budget.
Total Cost: $186,600 Account No: 256-55-4221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with 3L Fleet Services, the Bus Doctor 1, and Valley Brake & Wheel Service for Transit Bus Maintenance Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with 3L Fleet Services, The Bus Doctor 1, and Valley Brake & Wheel Service for transit bus maintenance services.
Total Cost: $45,000 (3L Fleet Services) Account No: 202-67-576-6335 $35,000 (The Bus Doctor 1)
$35,000 (Valley Brake &
Wheel Service)
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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12 14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with McGriff Insurance Services, LLC to Operate as the City of El Monte’s Broker of Record in Connection with Coverages for Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary Products, and Disability Insurance for All City Employee and Retirees.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with McGriff Insurance Services, LLC to offer Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary Products (i.e., Flexible Spending Accounts), and Disability Insurance to best service City employees and retirees; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10498.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2024.
Total Cost: Net Savings of $309,000 Account No: Multiple Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Resolution No. 10558
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Spoke about fireworks and the need to advertise at Farmer’s Market, putting up banners, placing adds in newspapers. Including Asian media.
18A.1 Discussion on the NALEO Conference.
Asked staff to look into Wordly AI for translation purposes of the meeting.
City Manager – Staff is looking into this.
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13 Requested a status on the Measure EM meetings.
Mr. Castellanos provided a status on the meeting.
Had a question regarding the staff attending conferences.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
18B.1 NALEO Workforce Innovation Forum, Scholarship.
Thanked NALEO for the opportunity to apply and receive the scholarship .
The forum focused on workforce. Provided the City Manager with information to share with the City Council.
Also spoke about Alta Med. Also had a conversation regarding unemployment. Shared information regarding America.Org.
18B.2 Discussion Regarding a Zero Tolerance on Illegal Fireworks Presentation.
Requested a presentation from staff to address the questions and concerns that the community has. Thanked the Police Department regarding the video, thanked staff for the information being provide don social media.
Also spoke regarding the DHS Mobile Clinic. Thanked staff for the artwork on Main Street.
Wished her father a happy birthday.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Spoke about attending the NALEO Conference.
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Honored to be a councilwoman, ask the tough questions, request transparency and accountability. It is not easy to ask the tough questions. It is a fiscal responsibility to ensure that dollars are spent well.
18E.1 Discussion and Direction on Honoring Years of Service to the City with Formalized Retirement Acknowledgement.
Asked what the plan is to ensure that retires have an appropriate acknowledgement of the community and the City Council.
City Manager – provided information regarding events that the City has for this.
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
City Council Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024
14 19. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in Memory of Raymond Soto.
Adjourn in Memory of Luis Alberto Padilla.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 16, 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