APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 12, 2024
MEETING JOINTLY AND REGULARLY WITH THE EL MONTE HOUSING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PARKING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE WATER AUTHORITY; SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER EL MONTE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY; AND, FROM TIME TO
TIME, SUCH OTHER BODIES OF THE CITY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED
EXCLUSIVELY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Dr. Julia Ruedas, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Marisol Cortez, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
This is the time set aside for interested members of the public to address the City Council on agendized Closed Session matters. Subject to the commenting procedures described above, the City Council will allow interested members of the public to address the City Council on agendized Closed Session matters prior to holding Closed Session. Each speaker will be given a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all closed session items of business. The City Council shall be under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card after the City Council has gone into Closed Session.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Matthew Waken – Spoke about the current stage of his project.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:11 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:33 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Proper 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:
Discussion of price and terms.
No Reportable Final Action Taken.
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4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators.
Bargaining Units Subject to Negotiations: El Monte General Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte General Mid-Management Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte Police Officers Association; and El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager; and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
No Reportable Final Action Taken.
5. INVOCATION: City Council. Chaplain George Ussery. Present
6. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Sofia Perez from Parkview Elementary School
7. 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). Each speaker 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 submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed in th is agenda, above, by or before the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is cl osed. The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from speakers who submit cards to speak on matters covered by the section after the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed.
Jesse Fierro – Spoke about a citation he received from Code Enforcement.
Julio M. Ramirez – Spoke about the agenda and Congratulated the Mayor.
8.1 DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-718
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 $7,675,336.29 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1125654 through 1125882, and the payroll period August 16, 2024 through August 31, 2024 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
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8.2 DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-719
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 $25,451,994.50 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1125883 through 1127032, and the payroll period September 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0-1 (Councilmember Martinez
Muela Abstain)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
9.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
9.2 Request to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider and approve the request to serve/sell wine and “spirits” liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
Non-Profit Use
Event Date
El Monte Promise
Foundation
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Annual Tamalada
Fundraiser
(Attendance 300)
Thursday, December 12, 2024
4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
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9.3 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Two (2) Vendors for Police Department Duty Ammunition and Practice Ammunition 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 Dooley Enterprises and San Diego Police Equipment to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for purchase of practice ammunition and duty ammunition;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected ammunition suppliers on an as-needed basis for cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, and/or 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: $100,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
9.4 Consideration and Approval of the 2021 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the 2021 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Monte;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant of $55,000 for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Municipal Budget to designated expense account numbers and corresponding revenue account numbers and authorize the use of SHSP grant monies for this budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $55,000 Account No: SHSGP Grant-Funded Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
9.5 Consideration and Approval of the 2022 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement.
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 County of Los Angeles;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant of $45,577 for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Municipal Budget to designated expense account numbers and corresponding revenue account number and authorize the use of SHSP grant monies for this budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $45,577 Account No: TBA
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
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Resolution No. 10574
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
9.6 Consideration to Accept the Gibson Mariposa Storm Improvement Project – CIP No. 066 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 Gibson Mariposa Storm Drain Improvement Project – CIP No. 066 as complete; and
2. File the Notice 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 Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
9.7 Consideration and Approval to Accept the Community Center Roof Project CIP 081, 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:
1. Accept the Community Center Roof Project CIP 081, 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 Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
9.8 Consideration to Accept the Baldwin Avenue Street Improvement Project Phase 1, CIP 039 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 Baldwin Avenue Street Improvement Project Phase I, CIP 039, 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 Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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9.9 Consideration and Approval to Accept the Installation of Four (4) New 5-Ton York HVAC Units at the City-Owned Building Located at 11126 Ramona Boulevard Project 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:
1. Accept the installation of four (4) new 5-ton York HVAC Units at the City-owned building located at 11126 Ramona Boulevard Project 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 Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
9.10 Consideration and Approval of a Funding Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Monte for Costs Related to the Hilda Solis Iris House and Hilda Solis Rose Court Projects in the Amount of $2,000,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Funding Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Monte for costs related to the Hilda Solis Iris House and Hilda Solis Rose Court projects in the amount of $2,000,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents; and
3. Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for the Hilda Solis Iris House and Hilda Solis Rose Court projects.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
9.11 Consideration and Approval of a Donat ion to the El Monte Promise Foundation for its Annual Tamalada.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a donation to the El Monte Promise Foundation in the amount of $5,000 for its Annual Tamalada.
Total Cost: $5,000 Account No: 100-11-111-6352
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
9.12 A Resolution Approving an Agreement with El Monte SS Properties, LLC to Facilitate the Investigation and Remediation of Contaminants at the Former Crown City Plating Company Property and for the Parties to Cooperate in Satisfying the Requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board in the Use of Grant Funds Under the Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution to approve an Agreement with El Monte SS Properties, LLC Entitled: City and Property Owner’s Agreement on Use of Groundwater Grant Program Funds and Environmental Remediation at Site of Former Crown City Plating Facility; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10575
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
Table item to November 19, 2024
Meeting
10. REGULAR AGENDA:
10.1 Consider and Authorize an Increase in Appropriations in the General Funds Budget for FY 2024-25 in the Amount of $104,650 for the Continuation of the Preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to Guide the City of El Monte’s Economic Development Priorities and Programs Contracted with HdL.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an increase in appropriations in the General Fund Budget for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $104,650 for the continuation of the preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the City of El Monte’s economic development priorities and programs contracted with HdL; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $104,650 Account No: 100-61-617-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
10.2 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Mural Art Program; Extend the Downtown Mural Program for a Period of Two (2) Years; and Reallocate $100,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund for the Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Extend the Downtown Mural Program for a period of two (2) years and reallocate $100,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund for the Downtown Mural Program for a total program allocation of $400,000 to accommodate an $87,283.15 increase in mural costs;
2. Approve an increase in expenditure in the amount of $87,283.15 for the “Memories of El Monte” mural for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $182,283.15;
3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ignacio Gomez Studio for the “Memories of El Monte” mural in the amount of $182,283.15 (Attachment 1); and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute the Professional Services Agreement.
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Total Cost: $182,283.15 Account No: 209-61-611-8151 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 6-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
10.3 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with 25 Vehicle Maintenance, Auto Body Repair and Parts Vendors for Police Department Fleet 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 eighteen 18 vendors: Super Unique Auto Repair; Frankco Upholstery; 5 Points Auto Repair; Bravo Dodge; Puente Hills Ford; Sierra Auto Group; Performance Ford and Ford of Upland; World PAC; Interstate Battery; Advance Auto Parts; AutoZone; Detroit Auto Parts; Kimball Midwest; Dr.’s Autoglass; A & A Auto Wrecking; Classic Custom Tint; Performance Ford; and Napa Auto Parts to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s (the “Police Department”) Bench List of suppliers for vehicle maintenance, parts and supplies services;
2. Consider and approve the selection of seven (7) vendors: ABS of South El Monte; Bumper Express; Autosquare Collision Center; Dana Safety Supply Inc.; 10-8 Retrofit; JBC Electronics; and AV Auto Collision Center to serve on the Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for auto body repairs;
3. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the 25 selected vehicle maintenance, auto body repair and parts vendors on an as-needed basis for cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $280,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager and/or 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: $280,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6335
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
10.4 Consideration and Authorization to Accept Funding form the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for the Purchase of Panasonic Toughbook Mobile Data Computers for the El Monte Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to receive funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development (“SB 104 Funds”);
2. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget;
3. Authorize the SGVCOG to reimburse $200,000 to the General Fund for the purchase of Mobile Data Computer equipment for the El Monte Police Department;
4. Consider and approve CDCE Incorporat ed, which utilized and followed, the State of California Participating Addendum Number 7-23-70-55-10 under the Minnesota NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement valid through June 30, 2025, and qualifies as a sole source vendor, and does not require a competitive bidding process for this purchase; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or the Chief of Police, to sign all necessary documents to execute the MOA for the described equipment purchase.
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Total Cost: $201,66.50 Account No: $200,000
SGVCOG Grant
Reimbursement
259-71-711-8131 - $1,066.50
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
10.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10569 and Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 10569 and establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective November 19, 2024 (except where otherwise stated).
Total Cost: $299,000 Account No: Multiple
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10576
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
11. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in Memory of Ernesto Villegas.
City Manager Martinez – Gave an update on the Tabacco Grant that was just awarded to the City.
Councilmember Maritnez Muela – Reques ted a discussion regarding opening City facilities for community use. Requested at the next meeting a list of what events have been cut due to budget Requested a review of the Organization Chart to fill open positions.
Mayor Ancona – Received a call from the ERA president to see if the City would be willing to contribute $10,000 towards their cause to help the 500 families.
Councilmember Herrera – Mentioned that there were no Council Communication agendized for the meeting. Wanted to make sure that the Council is not giving direction on items that weren’t agendized.
Assistant City Attorney Pilchen – Indicated that are an informal thing and that as long as the items are not deliberated on an action but merely giving direction items don’t have to be agendized. Just don’t deliberate on an item make a request to bring back at later date.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas: Requested a presentation regarding the Tabacco Grant.
City Manager Martinez informed the City Council that this item will be brought to the City Council at the next meeting for approval.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on November 19, 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.
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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