APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 3, 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: 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Dr. Julia Ruedas, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Marisol Cortez, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
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.
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 7:00 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’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager; and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
No reportable final action taken.
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2 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 George Ussery.
6. FLAG SALUTE: Jayleen Juarez, 4th Grade Student from Parkview School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Jayleen Juarez from Parkview School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to Audrey Naranjo Recipient of the Gold Presidential Award for Academic Achievement. Present
8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business (other than those agendized as public hearing or closed session items) or on any other matter of interest to the speaker/caller that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Housing Authority, the Financing Authority and/or the Water Authority (collectively, the “Council”). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all matters covered by this section. As explained more specifically under the Public Hearing portion of this agenda, members of the public wishing to offer comment on items of business agendized under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda shall have a separate allotment of three (3) continuous minutes per speaker per public hearing item.
Except as otherwise provided under the Brown Act (Gov. Code Section 54950 et seq.), the Council may not deliberate or take action upon any matter not listed on this posted agenda but may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. The Council may also direct staff to investigate certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council on matters covered under General Public Comment shall call in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, by or before the General Public Comment portion of the 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 – Encouraged community members to sign up for a library card. Provided information regarding a vaccine drive.
Mike Gomez – Spoke about the Mayor and spoke about various other items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about the previous speaker’s comments and also spoke about the former Mayor and other various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about the Interim Economic Development Director and other various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
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3 10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-716
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 $7,704,793.25 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1125040 through 1125220, and the payroll period August 1, 2024 through August 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.
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 Second Reading of 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 (Zoning) 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.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed Ordinance by Second Reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3039
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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4 12.3 Second Reading of 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. Approve the proposed Ordinance by Second Reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3040
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Two (2) Tire Supply Vendors for Police Department Vehicles on an As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Parkhouse Tire and Southern Tire Mart to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for purchase of Police vehicle tires;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected tire suppliers on an as-needed basis for cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $40,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to administratively manage the Purchase Agreements and/or approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $40,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6335
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Irrigation and Plumbing Supply Vendors for Irrigation and Plumbing Supplies for the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Ewing and SiteOne Landscape Supply, to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for irrigation and plumbing supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected vendors for irrigation and plumbing supplies for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed of $50,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, 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: $50,000 Account No: 100-67-626-6211
100-67-673-6211
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5 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-678-6211
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Landscaping Tool and Equipment Vendors for Landscaping Supplies for the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Garvey Equipment Company, Alan’s Lawn & Garden Center, and Carrillo Outdoor Power Company to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for landscaping supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vendors for landscaping supplies for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, 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: $60,000 Account No: 100-67-068-6211
100-67-626-6211
100-67-673-6211
100-67-678-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-687-6211
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Paint Vendors for Paint and Paint Supplies for the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Dunn-Edwards Paints and Millenium Paints, to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of supplies for paint and paint supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected vendors for paint and paint supplies for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, 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: $50,000 Account No: 100-67-626-6211
100-67-672-6211
100-67-673-6211
100-67-678-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 202-67-576-6211
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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6 12.8 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Street Paint Supply Vendors for Street Paint and Street Paint Supplies for the City of El Monte 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 Roadline Products, Inc., Skyline Safety and Supply, and The Line-Master LLC to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for street paint and street paint supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vendors for street paint and street paint and supplies for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $80,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage purchase agreement 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: 225-67-682-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Safety Light Vendors for Vehicle Safety Lighting for the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Unlimited Auto Wiring, West Coast Lights & Sirens, and 10-8 Retrofit to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for vehicle safety lights;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vendors for vehicle safety lighting for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage the purchase 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: $50,000 Account No: 100-67-676-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Water Utilities Materials and Supplies Vendors for the City of El Monte Water Utilities Division on an As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $90,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Yo-Fire, Western Water Works Supply Company, Inc., S&J Supply Co. Inc., D’Angelo Co and United Water Works Inc. to serve on the City of El Monte Utilities Division Bench List of suppliers for water system materials and supplies;
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7 2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the five (5) selected vendors for water system materials and supplies for the City’s Utilities Division on an as- needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, 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: $90,000 Account No: 600-67-696-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.11 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order and Agreement with SmartCover Systems for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention Equipment and Services for a Three-Year Term for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $72,707.14.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with SmartCover Systems for sanitary sewer overflow prevention equipment and services for a three-year term, for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,707.14; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage the Purchase Order and Agreement and the approved Purchase Order funds through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $72,707.14 Account No: 650-67-696-6211 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.12 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Citywide Plumbing 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 Pipe Pros Plumbing for on-call as-needed Citywide plumbing 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 Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc.
Total Cost: $80,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Table Item
12.13 Consideration to Accept the Schmid t Road and Clora Place Street Improvement Project, CIP 048 and CIP 049 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:
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8 1. Consider and accept the Schmidt Road and Clora Place Street Improvement Project, CIP 048 and CIP 049 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) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
12.14 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Accepting an Equipment Rebate Voucher for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Energy and Authorize the City Manager or Her Designee to Execute a Program Special Terms and Conditions Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Energy to Facilitate the Use and Expenditure of Grant Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution accepting an equipment rebate voucher for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program from the U.S.
Department of Energy; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and execute a Program Special Terms and Conditions Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to facilitate the use and expenditure of voucher funds.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10570
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.15 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Diggs Organization Inc. to Provide On-Call Water Project Management Support for the Utilities Division for Fiscal Years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 for a Not- to-Exceed Amount of $30,000 per Fiscal Year.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Diggs Organization Inc. to provide on-call water project management support for the Utilities Division for three (3) years to encompass Fiscal Years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 for a not-to-exceed sum of $30,000 per year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Diggs Organization Inc.
Total Cost: $90,000 Account No: 600-67-696-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
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9 12.16 Consideration to Accept the Merced Avenue Linear Park and Water Line Improvement Project – CIP No. 003 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. Accept the Merced Avenue Linear Park and Water Line Improvement Project – CIP No. 003 as completed; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
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
12.17 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Granting a 6-Foot-Wide Easement Across a Portion of Parcel 8578-017-930 to Southern California Edison to Provide Electrical Supply Systems for Electric 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. 10571
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.18 Consideration and Approval of Two (2) Contract Services Agreements for Lead- Based Paint Abatement, Repainting, and Repairs at the Lambert Park Auditorium with Core Environmental Solutions and with Pipe Pros Plumbing for Amounts Not- to-Exceed $20,075 and $30,800 Respectively.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Core Environmental Solutions for lead-based paint abatement at the Lambert Park Auditorium for an amount not-to-exceed $20,075, which includes the Contract amount of $18,250, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $1,825;
2. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing for repainting and repairs at the Lambert Park Auditorium for an amount not-to-exceed $30,800, which includes the Contract amount of $28,000, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $2,800;
3. Consider and approve the appropriation of Measure PC Funds for the lead- based abatement and painting of Lambert Park Auditorium in the amount of $50,875; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute these Contract Services Agreements with Core Environmental Solutions and Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc.
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10 Total Cost: $50,875 Account No: 222-51-511-8116 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 6-0-1 (Mayor Ancona abstain)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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.
[No Public Hearing Items Agendized for this Council meeting]
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving the Assistant City Manager/ Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services to Represent and Act on Behalf of the City of El Monte as Subrecipient of the Elderly Nutrition Program Subaward Number ENP242503 for Subaward Period July 2024-June 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services to represent and act on behalf of the City of El Monte as subrecipient of the Elderly Nutrition Program Subaward Number ENP242503 for Subaward Period July 2024-June 2025;
2. Authorize the Assistant City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services to sign all necessary documents to execute the Grant;
3. Authorize the expenditure of $27,090 of CDBG funds to satisfy the match requirement for salaries; and
4. Authorize the acceptance and appropriation of funds in the amount of $186,600 for the Elderly Nutrition Program for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
Total Cost: $186,600 Account No: 256-55-551-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10572
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of the Third Amendment to the Native American Monitoring Services Agreement with Kizh Nation Resources Management for the Nevada Avenue and Bodger Street Area Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 005.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement to Native American Monitoring Services Agreement with Kizh Nation Resources Management in the amount of $85,000, increasing the Agreement amount from $102,000 to $187,000 for an 84%, increase in budget over the current Agreement; and
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11 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Native American Monitoring Services Agreement with Kizh Nation Resources Management, with terms and services extended through October 31, 2024.
Total Cost: $187,000 Account No: 650-67-005-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Street Sign Supply Vendors for Street Signs and Street Sign Supplies for the City of El Monte 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 JCL Traffic, RCR Traffic Specialist, and Zumar to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers for street signs and street sign supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vendors for street signs and street sign supplies for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage the purchase agreement and the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as-needed, through the City internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 225-67-682-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval to Authorize a Purchase Agreement to Purchase and Install 3000 Automated Reading Meter Registers from Metron-Fernier.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase and installation of 3000 automated reading meter registers from Metron-Farnier for a not-to-exceed total amount of $1,149,750; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Purchase Agreement with Metron-Farnier.
Total Cost: $1,149,750 Account No: 600-67-696-8131
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte Appointing David Crabtree as the Interim Community and Economic Development Director.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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12 1. Consider and approve a Resolution appointing David Crabtree as the Interim Community and Economic Development Director.
Total Cost: Not-to-Exceed $94,156.80 Account No: 219-65-661-5111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-61-617-5111
Resolution No. 10573
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.6 Discussion and Potential Selection of Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Discuss and potentially select a Mayor Pro Tem by majority vote minute action (without resolution), or otherwise give direction to the City Manager to agendize the next selection.
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
Dr. Ruedas continue as
Mayor Pro Tem
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Update on Lobbyist Registration.
Requested quarterly updates from the City Clerk’s Office on the City’s Lobbyist Registration Program.
Assistant City Attorney provided the City Council with an update on the list of registrations submitted to the City Clerk’s Office.
Councilmember Herrera – Had questions regarding the disclosure of the Lobbyist to disclose if they were going to engage in discussion with a Councilmember on behalf of a client.
City Manager advised that City Council that official lobbyists register with the State.
Mayor Ancona - Mentioned the reason for her absence at the last meeting.
Participated as an elected delegate representing the Congressional 31 st
District at the Democratic National Convention.
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13 18A.2 Update on Energy Efficiency Project.
Requested an update on the Energy Efficiency Project. Asked if there are any updates.
City Manager indicated that there are still ongoing conversations regarding this project. Staff would like to provide the City Council with an analysis to provide to the City Council to provide ongoing updates.
Councilmember Martinez Muela requested a timeline for the October 1 st
meeting.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18E.1 Discussion Regarding Illegal Clothing Receptacles Throughout the City.
Illegal clothing receptacles have been popping up. Are those being picked up. These items should be removed, they are not allowed pursuant to the City’s Municipal Code.
Mayor Ancona – These receptacles are not allowed in the City. There are some around the City and they are illegal.
City Manager Martinez will work with Code Enforcement to have these receptacles removed.
18E.2 Update on Target Development and Estimated Open Date.
Requested an update regarding the estimated opening date for the Target Development.
City Manager advised that the opening date will be October 13 th. Will be
meeting with the General Manager of Target.
When you call us, when you have a concern this is the time for us to express those concerns with the Administration and with the Council.
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
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14 19. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in Memory of Donna Young Simpson, COO of Certified Federal Credit Union and Friend to Many in El Monte.
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 a.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