APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 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: 6:00 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:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
WALK-ON ITEM:
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Item 12.10 has been pulled.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 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 4.4.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:02 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:38 p.m.
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2 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’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager; and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Update was provided by management staff, feedback given by the City Council, but no final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Beatriz Guadarrama vs.
David Reynoso, et al., LASC Case No. 21STCV41211.
Mayor Ancona was absent for this item. Direction was given by the City Council unanimously, but no final reportable action.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Christopher Cano vs. City of El Monte, a public entity, LASC Case No. 21PSCV00703.
Direction was given by the City Council unanimously, but no final reportable action.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Update provided by the City Manager, feedback given by the City Council, but not final reportable action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Present
6. FLAG SALUTE: Aubree Lexie Espinoza, 4th Grade Student from Monte Vista School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Aubree Lexie Espinoza from Monte Vista School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation to the City Council by Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Participants Expressing Gratitude for the Program. Present
7.3 Presentation to the City Council by Jordan Wynne, DHS Mobile Clinic. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024
3 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.
Adrian Romero – Provided information regarding programs available at Norwood Library.
Jane Myring – Spoke about illegal fireworks.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the upcoming election and other items.
Crystal Iñiguez – Spoke about the Measure EM Committee and their responsibilities.
Gaby Caro – Spoke about City Councilmembers.
Written Public Comment:
David Robles – Comment was regarding the prices by the City’s waste hauler.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-713
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the attached list of claims and demands totaling $7,429,636.77 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1123514 through 1123866, and the payroll period June 1, 2024 through June 15, 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: 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.
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4 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 Puente
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 April 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS 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 Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.3 Consideration to Accept the Water Main Replacement Project, CIP 067, as Complete and File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and accept the Water Main Replacement Project, CIP No. 067 as completed and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
2. Authorize staff to release the retention 35 days after the acceptance by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a Pre-Qualified List of On- Call Consultants to Perform Construction Management and Inspection Services on an As-Needed Basis and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the List.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution approving a pre-qualified list of On-Call consultants comprised of eight (8) consultants to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services on an as-needed basis;
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5 2. Approve the multiple On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Professional Services Agreements with consultants identified in the pre- qualified list and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the Public Works & Utilities Director/City Engineer to execute Work Orders for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10559
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution for the Annual Setting of Property Tax Rate to Satisfy Obligations of City’s Voter Authorized Indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution fixing the rates of taxes and levying taxes for voter authorized indebtedness of the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10560
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Approval of the Purchasing Card Policy and Procedures Manual.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Purchasing Card Policy and Procedures Manual; and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to immediately implement and administer said Policy.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Successor Agency Administrative and Recognized Obligations Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency:
1. Approve by Resolution the Administrative and Recognized Obligations Budgets for the Successor Agency for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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6 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. SA-96
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Request for Proposal for an Updated Body Worn Camera System, Upgraded “Taser” Platform, a Virtual Reality Training Model/Tool, the Installation of a Camera System for the Police Department Tactical Bearcat Vehicles, and a Camera System for the Police Department Detective Bureau Interview Rooms.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize Police Department staff to distribute a Request for Proposal for an upgraded “Body Worn Camera” system, upgraded Less than Lethal “TASER” platform, a virtual reality training model/tool, a camera system for the police department’s tactical “Bearcat” vehicles, and a camera system for the Department Detective Bureau interview rooms.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval to Use Unclaimed Monies for the Purchase of an Investigations Vehicle for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation in the amount of $70,000 from Unclaimed Monies Account No. 100-2264 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Municipal Budget to Expenditure Account No. 100-71-711-8132 and Revenue Account No. 100-71-4733 and authorize the use of Unclaimed Monies for the budget amendment;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the vehicle from the designated dealership identified as Mountain View Chevrolet;
3. Consider and approve JBC Electronic Inc. to complete all necessary vehicle outfitting; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and approve all documents, purchase modifications, or adjustments.
Total Cost:$70,000 Account No: 100-71-711-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Unclaimed Monies
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval to Accept the City of El Monte Homekey Phase I Project (Hilda Solis Iris House) as Complete and Authorize Staff to File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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7 1. Approve the acceptance of the City of El Monte Homekey Phase I (Hilda Solis Iris House) as complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
2. Authorize staff to release the retention 35 days after the acceptance by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item has been pulled
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 by 2/3 Vote of the Full Membership of the City Council:
1. A Resolution (I) Calling and Giving Notice of the Submission to El Monte Voters of a Ballot Measure to Increase the City’s Current Half-Percent (1/2%) Transactions and Use Tax to Three-Quarters of a Percent (3/4%) and to Eliminate the Sunset Date for the Same; (II) Acknowledging City Council Approval of an Ordinance Effectuating the Foregoing Amendments; (Iii) Ordering that the Ballot Measure Submitted as Part of the City’s November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election; (IV) Requesting that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Include the Ballot Measure as Part of City’s Prior Election Consolidation Request; (V) Requesting that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services, Inclusive of the Ballot Measure; and (Vi) Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments and Rebuttals Regarding the Ballot Measure and Directing Preparation an Impartial Analysis;
2. Subject to Voter Approval, an Ordinance Increasing the City’s 1/2% Transactions and Use Tax to 3/4% and Repealing the Taxes March 31, 2029 Automatic Sunset Clause Such That the Tax Will Remain in Effect Until Repealed by the El Monte Voters; and, if so Desired
3. A Contingent Resolution and Ordinance Regarding the Same With a Rate of 1% Should L.A. County’s Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions & Prevention Now Initiative Prevail at the November 5, 2024 Election.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Receive comments from interested members of the public;
5. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing;
6. Pose follow-up questions to staff; and
7. If so desired, entertain motions to approve the above referenced Resolution and Ordinance by 2/3 vote of the full membership of the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10561
Ordinance No. 3038
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Open P.H.
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8 Break at 8:59 p.m.
Return at 9:13 p.m.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about the average annual income. Would feel horrible asking for people to pay additional taxes. Asked where all the money has been going. Requested a State Audit.
Cosme Jimenez – Against this. This was not discussed with the EM Committee.
Asked where all the money has gone.
Julio Ramirez – Against this. This is up to the voters.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Close P.H.
At 9:41 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
To approve ¾% increase
Approve Resolution No. 10561
and Ordinance No. 3038
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Firs t Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Rand Corporation to Extend the Term of the Agreement to Complete the Administration and Evaluation Report for the City of El Monte Guaranteed Income Pilot Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the RAND Corporation to extend the term of the agreement to complete the administration and evaluation report for the City of El Monte Guaranteed Income Pilot Program;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents; and
3. Provide direction to staff as to close out the Program or continue the Program for an additional six (6) months.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Karbonous Inc. for Granular Activated Carbon Media and Carbon Changeout Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Karbonous Inc. for granular activated carbon media and carbon changeout services; and City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024
9 2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 600-67-679-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-67-696-6111
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Profe ssional Services Agreement with Enthalpy Analytical for Sampling Requirements of Water System Per State and Federal Regulations for Three (3) Consecutive Fiscal Years 2024/2025 Through 2026/2027 for an Amount of $125,000 Annually and a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $375,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Enthalpy Analytical for sampling requirements of the water system per State and Federal regulations for three (3) consecutive Fiscal Years 2024/2025 through 2026/2027 for an amount of $125,000 annually and a not-to-exceed amount of $375,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the multi-year Professional Services Agreement with Enthalpy Analytical.
Total Cost: $125,000 per fiscal year Account No: 600-67-696-6161 - $55,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-67-679-6161 - $70,000
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering for Civil Design Services for the Merced Avenue Stormwater capture Project, CIP No. 089 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,006,521.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Civil Design Services for the Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project, CIP No. 089, with Craftwater Engineering for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,006,521 which includes an agreement amount of $915,019 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $91,502; and
2. Authorize the city Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering.
Total Cost: $1,006,521 Account No: 283-67-089-8221 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval to Use Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds for the Purchase of Five (5) New Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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10 1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds from Account No. 204-71-711-8132 to purchase five (5) new vehicles for patrol use in an amount not-to-exceed $330,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the vehicles from the designated sole source dealership identified as the National Auto Fleet Group - A Division of Chevrolet of Watsonville/Wondries Fleet Group. The vehicles are available under Sourcewell (formerly known as the NJPA Master Vehicle Contract #091521-NAF- valid through November 8, 2025);
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments; and
4. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase.
Total Cost: $330,000 Account No: 204-71-711-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.6 Consideration and Ratification of a Successor Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of El Monte and the El Monte Police Officer’s Association for the Term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the 2024-2027 MOU with the Police Officer’s Association; and
2. Amend the FY 2024/25 Comprehensive Budget of the City of El Monte in the amount of $2,061,587, by authorizing the following increases in appropriations:
$1,623,297 in the City’s General Fund; and $438,290 in the City’s Retirement Fund.
Total Cost: $2,061,587 Account No: 100-71-711-5111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 200-11-112-5225
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10558.
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, retroactive to July 1, 2024; and
2. Amend the FY 2024/25 Comprehensive Budget of the City of El Monte in the amount of $1,313,433 $18,300, by authorizing the following increases in appropriations: $1,034,199 $14,409 in the City’s General Fund; and $279,234$3,891 in the City’s Retirement Fund.
Total Cost: $1,313,433$18,300 Account No: 100-71-711-5111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 200-11-112-5225
Resolution No. 10562
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
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11 14.8 Discussion and Potential Action to Nominate and Approve the Appointment of Mariel Sintora Romero to the El Monte Sewer Service Charge & Water Service Oversight Committee “Enterprise Fund Committee”.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 40605 consider and approve the appointment of:
1. One (1) member to the “Measure Enterprise Fund Committee”
Proposed Nominee: Mariel Sintora Romero
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 6-0 (Councilmember Puente absent)
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Fireworks Recap Update.
Update provided by the Chief of Police will come back with a formal presentation.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on Lobbyist Registration.
Rolled over to next meeting.
18A.2 Update on Energy Efficiency Project.
Rolled over to next meeting.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
18B.1 Update on the Rescheduled Date for the Presentation from Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Mobile Clinic, Homelessness.
Thanked the City Manager and staff for bringing forth this presentation.
Looking forward to seeing DHS at the Health Fair.
Hand concerns and questions regarding the comments today.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
Spoke about the Independent Cities Conference – focused on public safety and technology including cyber security.
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12 Also spoke about the conversation regarding the eco system.
Mentioned that she will be bringing forth a presentation regarding climate resilience districts.
Mentioned the Back-to-School Resource Fair. This will be a month event which will include a scavenger hunt.
Spoke about the cooling center hours and recommended to extend the hour to 7:00 p.m.
Finally talked about retirees and giving them a presentation.
City Manager – Updated the City Council that HR will be heading this and that there will be a committee for retires.
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
19. ADJOURNMENT: The Mayor wished her parents a happy birthday.
Councilmember Martinez Muela wished a Happy Birthday to Lynnette Rausch, mother of Ken Rausch.
At 10:46 p.m
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on August 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website, www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and physically posted no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the subject regular meeting. Although it is the City’s practice and desire to electronically post a copy of this Agenda along with supporting material as part of its website posting, the size or formatting of certain supporting materials may render their website posting infeasible. Nevertheless, all supporting materials related to any item on this Agenda, that is made available to the members of the council may be inspected by members of the public at the City Clerk’s Office located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-580-2016.
All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte