APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 20, 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: 6:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – absent
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 – absent 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:
Item 12.11 has been pulled.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela 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 Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.4.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:10 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:03 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Ben Lowry vs. City of El Monte, WC Case Nos. ADJ16759158, ADJ17416451.
No final reportable action taken.
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2 4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Joseph Santana vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ18511953.
No final reportable action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Gabriela Norris vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ18326077.
No final reportable action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Hector Hernandez vs. City of El Monte, WC Case Nos. ADJ15212562, ADJ15278652.
No final reportable action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – General Liability Claim of Navin Tan and Kelly Duong vs City of El Monte, Claim No. 23-176095.
No final reportable action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Andrea Paterno, et al., LASC Case No. 21PSCV00363.
No final reportable action taken.
4.7 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Midway Plaza, et al., LASC Case No. 21STCV25885.
No final reportable action taken.
4.8 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs.
Congcong Shao, et al., LASC Case No. 21PSCV00533.
No final reportable action taken.
4.9 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator.
Property Location:
8575-017-909, 8575-019-907, 8575-019-908, 8575-019-910, 8575-019-911, 8575-019-912, 8575-019-913, 8575-021-932, 8575-021-934, 8575-021-936
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
Area Y El Monte, LLC
City’s Representative in Negotiations:
Alma K. Martinez, City Manager
Under Discussion:
Price and Terms
No final reportable action taken.
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3 4.10 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
No 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. Chaplain Bill Young, United Methodist.
6. FLAG SALUTE: Marco Valle, 4th Grade Student from Columbia School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Marco Valle from Columbia School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to Bazic Products for Breaking the Guinness World Record for Longest Line of Backpacks and Most Backpacks Stuffed with School Supplies in One (1) Hour. Present
7.3 Presentation by the City Council to School on Wheels for Breaking the Guinness World Record for Longest Line of Backpacks and Most Backpacks Stuffed with School Supplies in One (1) Hour. 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.
Am Bowes – Provided updates on programs available at the library.
Wyatt Reneer – In support of Item 14.3
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4 Julio Ramirez – Thanked the City Council and staff for cleaning up the area around Flair Drive.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about Directors leaving the City. Also spoke about stop signs not being respected.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File the Report.
10.1 DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-714
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 $24,870,931.95 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1123867 through 1124512, and the payroll period June 16, 2024 through July 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 Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
10.2 DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-715
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 $8,182,189.36 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1124513 through 1125039, and the payroll period July 16, 2024 through July 31, 2024, inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 4-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmembers Martinez Muela and Councilmember Rojo
absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2024; Regular Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024; Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024; and Special Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2024.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
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5 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 Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.2 Consideration and Authorization to Prepay the Monthly Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) Portion of the CalPERS Retirement Costs Budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024-
25. RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize the payment of the Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) portion of the CalPERS retirement costs budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024-25 at a discounted rate; and
2. Direct staff to pay the UAL portion of the budget retirement costs for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to CalPERS in the total amount of $1,335,910.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.3 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Terms and Conditions of a Grant Agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol to Participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution accepting the terms and conditions of a Grant Agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol to participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant of $499,600 for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Municipal Budget to designated expenditure account numbers and corresponding revenue account number and authorize the use of CTFGP grant monies for this budget amendment; and City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
6 3. Consider and approve the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10563
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Request for Proposal for the Purchase and Installation of a Public Safety Camera System for Use by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize and approve staff to distribute a Request for Proposal for a Public Safety Camera System for the Police Department.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.5 Consideration and Approval of a Profe ssional Services Agreement for Uncrewed Aerial System Software Services from DroneSense Incorporated Using 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funds from Account No. 242-71-482-8131 fo r a 2-year Professional Services Agreement for Uncrewed Aerial System software services from DroneSense, Inc for an amount not-to-exceed $70,000;
2. Consider and approve DroneSense, Inc., as the designated vendor; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and approve all documents, contractual and purchase modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $70,000 Account No: 242-71-482-8131
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No ARPA
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.6 Consideration to Accept the Active Transportation for El Monte Station and Downtown El Monte Project, CIP 890, 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 Active Transportation for El Monte Station and Downtown El Monte Project, CIP No. 890 as completed and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
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7 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) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Western Supreme Rooter, Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Citywide Rooter Services for a Not- to-Exceed Amount of $75,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Western Supreme Rooter, Inc. for on-call as-needed rooter services for a not-to- exceed amount of $75,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Service Agreement with Western Supreme Rooter, Inc.
Total Cost: $75,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment for On-Call As-Needed Door and Gate Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $80,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment for on-call as-needed door and gate services for a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment.
Total Cost: $80,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
General Fund
202-67-576-6111
Proposition A Fund
600-67-695-6331
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Authority Fund
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.9 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Street Maintenance Material Vendors for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an As- Needed Bais for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $90,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Consider and approve the selection of two (2) vendors: Southeast Construction Products and L&L Building Materials, Inc., to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for street maintenance materials;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected vendors for street maintenance materials for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to administratively manage the purchase agreement the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $90,000 Account No: 212-67-681-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.10 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Asphalt Vendors for Asphalt for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $80,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of three (3) vendors: Vulcan Materials, Holliday Rock, and Blue Diamond Materials, to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for asphalt; and
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vendors for asphalt for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to administratively manage the purchase agreement and the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $80,000 Account No: 212-67-681-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.11 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Granting a 6-Foot-Wide Easement Across a Portion of a Parcel 8578-017-930 to Southern California Edison to Provide Electrical Supply Systems for Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations at the El Monte Bus Station.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution granting an easement to Southern California Edison to provide electrical supply systems for electric vehicle charging stations at the El Monte Bus Station; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents related to the granting of the easement
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10564
Item has been pulled.
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9 12.12 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving A Pre-Qualified List of On- Call Consultants to Perform General Civil Engineering, Water Resources, and/or Grant Administration Services on an As-Needed Basis and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the Pre-Qualified 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 on an as-needed basis;
2. Approve the multiple On-Call 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 Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10565
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
12.13 Approval of a Resolution to Permanently Close the Easterly Half-Width of a Segment of El Monte Avenue to Vehicular Traffic and a Resolution Approving an Environmental Indemnification Agreement With AT&T Regarding El Monte Avenue and Accepting a Quitclaim of AT&T’s Interest in the Public Right-of-Way to Allow the Creation of the Walkway Referred to as the El Monte Paseo
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution to permanently close the easterly half-width of a segment of El Monte Avenue;
2. Approve Resolution approving an environmental indemnification agreement with AT&T regarding El Monte Avenue and accepting a quitclaim of AT&T’s interest in the public right-of-way; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the environmental indemnification agreement and accept and record the quitclaim deed from AT&T.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10566
Resolution No. 10567
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
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 August 20, 2024
10 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 the Following:
(1) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to Adopt an Addendum to the Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration; Approve Code Amendment No. 802 to Amend Title 17 of the El Monte Municipal Code; and Approve Specific Plan Amendment No. 06-22 to Amend Title 17 of the El Monte Municipal Code; and Approve Specific Plan Amendment No. 06-22 to Amend the Esperanza Village Specific Plan for the 13.66-Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue; and
(2) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to: (1) Adopt an Addendum to the Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as Amended, for the Ordinance and Resolution; (2) Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 83843 to Consolidate Two (2) Parcels and Create Six (6) New Parcels of the 13.66-Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue; and (3) Approve Design Review Revisions Nos. 06-22 and 08-22 for the Proposed Construction of Two (2) Three (3)-Story Residential Buildings with 202 Affordable Housing Units and One (1) Two (2)-Story 45,899-Square Foot Non-Residential Mixed-Use Building on 6.10 Acres of the 13.66-Acre Property Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Receive presentation from the applicant;
4. Pose questions to staff and applicant;
5. Allow members of the public to offer comments;
6. Pose follow-up questions to staff and applicant;
7. Close the public hearing; and
8. Adopt the Resolution and approve the Ordinance for first reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10568
Ordinance No. 3039
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Open P.H. Martinez Muela absent)
Richard Burns – Western State Regional Council of Carpenters in support of Item
13.1. Edgar Castañeda – Western State Regional Council of Carpenters in support of Item 13.1.
George Bocanegra – Western State Regional Council of Carpenters in support of Item 13.1.
Tommy Fanvae – Western State Regional Council of Carpenters in support of Item
13.1. Jeronima Sandoval – Not in support of Item 13.1. The traffic conditions are horrible in this area. Believes there should be a better location for this project.
Janet Mendoza – In support of Item 13.1.
Claudia Salazar – Not in support of Item 13.1. Believes there should be a better location for this project.
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11 Martha Martinez – Not in support of Item 13.1. Believes there should be a better location for this project.
Julio Ramirez – Asked the City Council to look for union jobs.
Jose Tapia – In support of Item 13.1.
Angel Wei – Not in support of Item 13.1.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Rojo 4-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Close P.H. Martinez Muela and Puente absent)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Close P.H. Martinez Muela absent)
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance of the City Council, of the City of El Monte, Amending Chapter 10.16 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally) of Title 10 (Vehicles And Traffic) of the El Monte Municipal Code Regarding Oversize Vehicle Parking On City Streets.
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. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
5. Pose follow-up questions to staff;
6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Adopt an Ordinance for First Reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3040
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Open P.H. Martinez Muela absent)
Julio Ramirez – Is this going to be enforced also along the Flair area?
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Close P.H. Martinez Muela absent)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Authorization of a Food Service Agreement with Trio Community Meals to Continue to Provide Meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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12 1. Consider and approve a one (1) year Food Services Agreement with Trio Community Meals to continue to provide meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program for an amount not-to-exceed $186,600 during the term of the Food Services Agreement. The proposed Food Services Agreement is Attachment 1;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or the Assistant City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services to execute the Food Services Agreement extension; and
3. Authorize the Finance Department to increase the appropriation to the award amount.
Total Cost: $186,600 Account No: 256-55-551-XXXX
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.2 Consideration and Authorization to Acc ept Funding from the El Monte City 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 El Monte City School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2024-2025;
2. Authorize the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services to sign all necessary documents and to execute any relevant agreements; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and appropriation of funding in the amount of $1,744,207 from the District for the Youth Sports and After School Program Fund as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Three (3 ) Year Professional Services Agreement with O2X for the Implementation and Maintenance of an Employee Wellness Program for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a three (3) year Professional Services Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC., and the City of El Monte for the implementation and maintenance of an employee wellness program for the El Monte Police Department;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation of monies from the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Program Account No. 299-71-726-6111 in the amount of $62,000, Asset Forfeiture Account No. 259-71-711-6111 in the amount of $100,000, and the Measure PC Account No. 222-71-711-6111 in the amount of $488,000, for a total amount not-to-exceed $650,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement between O2X Human Performance, LLC., and the City of El Monte and all related program implementation, and cooperative purchase documents.
City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
13 Total Cost: $650,000 Account No: 299-71-726-6111 259-71-711-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 222-71-711-6111
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Bench List of Approved Consultants and Accompanying Professional Services Agreements to Provide On-Call Environmental, Planning, Architectural, and Landscape Review Services for the Community and Economic Development Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the On-Call Consultant Bench List to provide on-call environmental, planning, architectural, and landscape review services;
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International in the amount of $175,000;
3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group in the amount of $100,000;
4. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Sagecrest Planning & Environmental in the amount of $30,000;
5. Approve a Professional Services Ag reement with Tom Dodson & Associates in the amount of $30,000;
6. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group in the amount of $30,000; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute Professional Services Agreements for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Professional Consulting Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $365,000 Account No: 100-61-610-6111
100-61-611-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-61-xxx-5111
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Billboard Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the El Monte City School District to Construct a Future Digital Billboard on Property Owned by the School District (APN 8566-003-901) in Area No. 8 of the City’s Freeway Overlay Zone.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Billboard Agreement between the City of El Monte and the El Monte City School District to construct a future digital billboard on property owned by the School District (APN 8566-003-901) in Area No. 8 of the City’s Freeway Overlay Zone; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute the Billboard Agreement, as approved to form by the City Attorney, and perform other actions necessary to implement the construction of the future digital billboard.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
14 14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Sec ond Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with All-City Management Services, Inc. to Provide Crossing Guard Services for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with All-City Management Serv ices for Crossing Guard Services for the 2024-2025 Academic Year for a not-to-exceed amount of $216,090; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with All-City Management Services on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $216,090 Account No: 100-67-670-6137
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.7 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Concrete Vendors for Ready-Mix Concrete for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of three (3) vendors: Bender Ready Mix, Puente Ready Mix, and Spragues Ready Mix, to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for ready-mix concrete;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vendors for ready-mix concrete for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as- needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to administratively manage the purchase agreement and the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: N$150,000 Account No: 212-67-681-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.8 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Sunbelt Rentals for Equipment Rentals on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a purchase order with Sunbelt Rentals for equipment rentals on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to administratively manage the purchase agreement and the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendor, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-299-6338
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-673-6338
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
15 14.9 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with NOVA Electric for On-Call As-Needed Electrician Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with NOVA Electric for on-call as-needed electrician services for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NOVA Electric.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6211
100-67-685-6111
203-67-576-6111
600-67-695-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 650-67-693-6111
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.10 Consideration and Approval to Purchase One (1) 2024 Ford F-650 Dump Truck for an Amount of $102,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford F-650 Dump Truck for an amount of $102,000.
Total Cost: $102,000 Account No: 715-67-696-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.11 Consideration and Approval of a C onstruction Contract with ACE Capital Engineering, Inc. for the Transportation Yard Roof Repairs for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $172,536.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with ACE Capital Engineering, Inc., for the Transportation Yard Roof Repairs Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $172,536 which includes Contract amount of $150,031.25, plus a contingency of $22,504.75; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with ACE Capital Engineering.
Total Cost: $172,536 Account No: 212-67-576-8116
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
16 14.12 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Services Citywide for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for on-call as-needed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services Citywide for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
600-67-696-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 650-67-693-6111
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.13 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10562.
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 August 20, 2024; and
2. Amend the FY 2024/25 Comprehensive Budget of the City of El Monte in the amount of $211,579.98, by authorizing the following increases in appropriations:
a. $39,064.66 in the City’s General Fund; and
b. $16,256.68 in the City’s Retirement Fund; and
c. $156,258.64 in the City’s Other Funds.
Total Cost: $211,579.98 Account No: Multiple
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10569
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
14.14 Consideration and Approval of Request for Action to Designate One (1) Voting Delegate and Two (2) Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be Held October 16-18, 2024 in Long Beach, California.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the request for action to designate one (1) voting delegate and two (2) alternates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Delegate: Councilmember Herrera
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
Alternate: Councilmember Cortez
City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
17 m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 5-0 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Martinez Muela absent)
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Elections Do’s and Don’ts Presentation.
Continue to the next meeting.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
Announced that Betty Donavanik will be moving to another City.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on Lobbyist Registration.
18A.2 Update on Energy Efficiency Project.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
Thanked staff in terms of clean-up with at the Baldwin underpass. Spoke about the $10.00 voucher for the purchase of produce.
City Manager announced that 100 people will be receiving the $10.00 vouchers.
Also informed the community that there will be a food drive.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Councilmember Cortez – Announced that the food drive will take place on Thursday.
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18F. Councilwoman Puente
Requested from staff information regarding parking permits.
City Manager provided the City Council with information regarding the pilot program that is in the works.
Councilember Puente would like to be part of the discussions.
18G. Councilman Rojo
City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
18 19. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn in Memory of Profesor Victor Manuel Ramirez Becerra, uncle of City Clerk Gabriel Ramirez
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 3, 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