APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024
MEETING JOINTLY AND REGULARLY WITH THE EL MONTE HOUSING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; EL MONTE WATER AUTHORITY; EL MONTE PARKING AUTHORITY; SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER EL MONTE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY; AND, FROM TIME TO
TIME, SUCH OTHER BODIES OF THE CITY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED
EXCLUSIVELY OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Dr. Julia Ruedas, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Marisol Cortez, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Victoria Martinez Muela, Councilmember/Authority Member – absent Alma D. Puente, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Richard Rojo, Councilmember/Authority Member– present
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Item 13.2 has been pulled.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (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 Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Mark Weber – Provided additional information regarding his project.
Councilmember Martinez Muela joined the City Council Meeting at approximately 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:07 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Raymond Dapello vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ18542995; ADJ18543454.
No Reportable Final Action Taken.
4.2 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.
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. Mayor Ancona
6. FLAG SALUTE: Natalia Juanita Hernandez, 1st Grade Student from Durfee School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Natalia Juanita Hernandez from Durfee School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming November 26, 2024, Small Business Saturday in El Monte. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024
3 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.
Sharon Tani & Rachel Lizzette – Introduced Rachel and provided an update of Library events.
Julio M. Ramirez – Expressed his farewell to Councilwoman Martinez Muela and congratulated Mayor Ancona.
Jenny Peng – Spoke about CORE coming to the City of El Monte.
Cody Doam – Spoke about a flyer he received.
Cindy Wu – Thanked the outgoing Councilmembers.
Jerry Velasco – Thanked the outgoing Councilmembers and provided information for upcoming events that the El Monte Promise Foundation will be hosting.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 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 September 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. DEMAND RESOLUTION: None
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
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4 12.2 Receive and File the Development Impact Fees Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Annual Report on receipt and use of Development Impact Fees (Assembly Bill 1600).
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval to Use Additional Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase and Installation of Uniform Lockers for Police Personnel.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of additional Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-711-8131 to purchase and install uniform lockers for police personnel, for an amount not-to-exceed $6,000;
2. Consider and approve additional funding for the locker purchase and installation costs to be paid to PAPE Engineered Products;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and approve all documents and purchase modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $6,000 Account No: 259-71-711-8131
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of the Grant Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Grant Agreement PS25008.
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 State of California, Office of Traffic Safety;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant of $45,000 for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Municipal Budget to designate expenditure account numbers and authorize the use of OTS grant monies for this budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $45,000 Account No: TBD
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10577
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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5 12.5 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with 12 Uniform and Safety Equipment Vendors for Uniforms, Safety Equipment, Body Armor and Supplies for the Police Department 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 12 vendors: US Armor, Keystone Uniforms, Pristine Uniforms, Mr. Uniform, Sinatra’s Uniform, Galls, All State Police Equipment, LA Police Gear, Curtis Blue Line, Crye Uniforms, V & V Manufacturing and 5.11 to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for uniforms, safety equipment, body armor, and supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the 12 selected uniform and safety equipment vendors for uniforms, body armor, safety equipment and supplies for the Police Department on an as-needed basis for a cumulative not- to-exceed amount of $50,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, and/or the Chief of Police, to administratively manage the Purchase Agreements and/or 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: 100-71-711-6248
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 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) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the El Monte Police Department Memorial Monument, CIP No. 711.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for the El Monte Police Department Memorial Monument, CIP No. 711.
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
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6 12.8 Consideration and Approval of the Annual Fees for XiO Scada Monitoring for the Water, Wastewater, and Storm System Assets for $40,792.96 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the annual fees for XiO SCADA monitoring for the water, wastewater, and storm system assets for $40,792.96 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a new Professional Services Agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,792.96.
Total Cost: $40,792.96 Account No: 650-67-693-6111 600-67-695-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 283-67-677-6220
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.9 Consideration to Accept the Mountain View Demonstration Project CIP No. 831 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 Mountain View Demonstration Project CIP No. 831 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
12.10 Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Regarding Cost- Sharing for the Receiving Water Monitoring for the Los Angeles River (Rio Hondo) Watershed Portion of El Monte.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) regarding cost sharing for the receiving water monitoring for the Los Angeles River (Rio Hondo) Watershed portion of El Monte for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to approve a Memorandum of Agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,625.
Total Cost: $50,625 Account No: 650-67-693-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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7 12.11 Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Monte and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Collecting and Reporting Data for the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database for Report Year 2022.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for voluntary reporting of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 financial and statistical transit and paratransit data for the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database ; and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all required documentation to receive Prop A Discretionary Incentive Program funds for voluntary reporting of the City’s FY 2021-2022 financial and statistical transit and paratransit data for the FTA’s NTD.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10578
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.12 Consideration and Authorization for the City Manager to Exercise the Sale and/or Otherwise Dispose of City Property in the Form of the Public Works & Utilities Department – Transportation Services Division Vehicles and Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize t he City Manager to exerci se the sale and/or otherwise dispose of City property in the form of the Public Works & Utilities Department – Transportation Services Division vehicles and equipment.
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
12.13 Consideration to Accept the City of El Monte Homekey Phase I (Hilda Solis Iris House) Project 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 City of El Monte Homekey Phase I (Hilda Solis Iris House) (the “Project”) as complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
2. Authorize staff to release the retention 35 days after the acceptance by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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8 12.14 Consideration and Approval of Design, Removal and New Service Agreement with Southern California Edison for the El Monte Homekey Rose Court Project for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $83,480.45 and a 15% Contingency.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve agreement with Southern California Edison to remove old overhead service for the El Monte Homekey Rose Court Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $20,885.51;
2. Approve design and new service agreement with SCE for the El Monte Homekey Rose Court Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $62,594.94; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction work order and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen conditions in an amount not-to-exceed 15% contingency.
Total Cost: $96,032.45 Account No: 251-66-047-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.15 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Work Order with California American Water Company for the Purchase and Installation of a Water Meter/Service for the El Monte Homekey Rose Court Project for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $62,100.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a construction work order with California American Water Company for the purchase and installation of one (1) water meter/service for the El Monte Homekey Rose Court Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $54,000, plus a 15% contingency; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction work order and approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen conditions.
Total Cost: $62,100 Account No: 251-65-047-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.16 Consideration and Approval of a Funding Agreement Between the State of California Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Attorney General and City of El Monte for Costs to Support Enforcement Efforts to Reduce Illegal Retail Sales and Marketing of Tobacco Products to Minor and Youth in the Amount of $489,508.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Funding Agreement between the California Department of Justice and City of El Monte for costs related to the enforcement and education of illegal retail sales and marketing of tobacco products to minors and youth and the enforcement of flavored tobacco laws over the next three (3) years in the amount of $489,508;
2. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to accept grant funds in the amount of $489,508 from the State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, Tobacco Grant Program;
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9 3. Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $190,793 to the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget, $147,165 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and $151,550 to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the enforcement efforts to reduce illegal retail sales and marketing of tobacco products to minors and youth; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents; and
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10579
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
12.17 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:
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. 10580
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 6-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela No)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to submit a speaker card for each Public Hearing item of business they wish to address the Council on. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item. Members of the public are asked to submit speaker cards to the City Clerk or the Sergeant-of-Arms before the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possi ble. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt a Resolution and the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of El Monte Approving Development Agreement No. 02-2024 Between the City of El Monte and Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC and Design Review No. 05-2024 to Construct a Digital Billboard at 11605 Valley Boulevard in Area No. 5 of the City’s Billboard Overlay Zone.
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
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10 7. Adopt, by no less than three (3) affirmative votes, one (1) Ordinance for first reading and one (1) Resolution.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3041
Resolution No. 10581
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0-1 (Councilmember Martinez Muela
abstain)
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Policy Gove rning the Use of Military Equipment Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and call the public hearing to order;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff, if any;
4. Solicit comments from members of the public;
5. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing;
6. Pose closing questions, if any;
7. Close the public hearing; and
8. Entertain a motion to approve the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1) which approves the attached military equipment policy.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3042
Item has been pulled
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of the Grant Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Grant Agreement PT25030).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Agreement (PT25030) with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS);
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant of $222,000 for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Municipal Budget to designated expenditure account numbers and authorize the use of OTS grant monies for this budget amendment; and
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11 3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $222,000 Account No: TBD
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval to Purchas Five (5) Electric Transit Buses for the City of El Monte’s Public Transit Programs, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $5,065,534.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of five (5) electric transit buses for the City of El Monte’s public transit programs for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,065,534, which includes a proposal amount of $4,824,318, plus a five (5) percent contingency of $241,216;
2. Consider and approve authorization to delegate authority to the City Manager to sign for and use the five (5) percent contingency of $241,216;
3. Consider and approve the appropriation from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Zero-Emission Vehicle Call for Projects Account Number 285-67-579-8132 in the amount of $1,386,879; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or the Public Works Deputy Director, to execute the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Attachment 1), the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Attachment 2), and all required document ation to purchase five (5) electric buses from RIDE Coach & Bus, a d/b/a of BYD Coach & Bus LLC (“RIDE”) through the State of Washington Contracts & Procurement Division Department of Enterprise Services Cooperative Agreement No. 06719.
Total Cost: $5,065,534 Account No: 203-67-579-8132 - $1,105,811 Budgeted
302-67-591-8132 - $2,572,844
Not Budgeted
285-67-579-8132 – $1,386,879
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes and No Not Budgeted
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Martinez Muela 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval to Authoriz e the Execution of the Professional Services Agreements Between the City of El Monte and Active San Gabriel Valley and Mobility Development Operations, LLC, to Partner as Sub- Applicants on the California Air Resour ces Board Sustainable Transportation Equity Project for the City of El Monte’s Clean Mobility Nexus Project Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Professional Services Agreements between the City of El Monte, Active San Gabriel Valley (“Active SGV”) and Mobility Development Operations, LLC (“Mobility Development”) to partner as sub-applicants on the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (“STEP”) for the City of El Monte’s Clean Mobility Nexus Project implementation;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation from the CARB STEP to Account Number 302-67-591-xxxx in the amount of $4,647,220;
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12 3. Consider and approve the appropriation fr om CARB STEP to Account Number 302-67-592-6111 in the amount of $571,200 for Active SGV as sub-applicant;
4. Consider and approve the appropriation from the CARB STEP to Account Number 302-67-593-6111 in the amount of $1,485,000 for Mobility Development as sub-applicant; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or the Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities, to execute the Professional Services Agreements.
Total Cost: $7,522,227 Account No: 302-67-591-XXXX
302-67-592-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes and No 302-67-593-6111
m) Councilmember Martinez Muela
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Dake Landscape for the Real Estate Acquisition Services, For A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $84,480.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Dake Landscape for the Real Estate Acquisition Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $84,480 which includes an agreement amount of $76,800, plus a contingency of $7,680;
2. Authorize Finance Department to appropriate the Measure A funds in the amount of $285,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Dake Landscape.
Total Cost: $84,480 Account No: 299-067-021-XXXX
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes TAP Grant Funds
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.5 Consideration to Approve and Award a Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter for Fats, Oil, and Grease Program Implementation for a Three (3) Year Agreement with Two (2) Optional One-Year Extensions for an Amount of $179,808.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter for Fats, oil and grease (FOG) program implementation for a not-to-exceed amount of $179,808; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $179,808 Account No: 650-67-693-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Rojo
s) Councilmember Puente 7-0
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13 14.6 Consideration and Approval of an Appropriation of Water Bond Funds in the Amount of $1,149,750 Into the Water Operations Fund Account for Use of Water Meter Registers Purchase with Metron Farnier.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an appropriation of $1,149,750 of water bond funds into the water operations fund account for use of water meter register purchase with Metron Farnier; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to approve the appropriation of water bond funds to water fund accounts.
Total Cost: $1,149,750 Account No: 650-67-693-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval to Purchase Three (3) 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR Trucks for an Amount of $108,400.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of three (3) 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR for an amount of $108,400.
Total Cost: $108,400 Account No: 715-67-696-8132 - $93,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-676-8132 - $15,400
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Rojo 7-0
14.8 Consideration and Approval to Increase the Contingency for the Construction Contract to Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. for the Homekey Phase 2 Restoration of Existing M Motel in the Amount of $1,250,000 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $16,591,453.10.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an increase to the contingency for the construction contract with Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,250,000 for the Homekey Phase 2 – Restoration of the existing M Motel; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to approve change orders that may be necessary during construction to cover any unforeseen conditions in an amount not to exceed the approved contingency amount.
Total Cost: $1,250,000 Account No: 251-64-047-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 214-64-059-8116
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.9 Consideration and Approval of a Sec ond Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Rand Corporation to Extend the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for an Additional Six (6) Months; Extend the Term of the Agreement to Complete the Administration And Evaluation Report for the Program; Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Givecard Financial City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024
14 Inc; and Increase an Appropriation of ARPA Funds for $440,822 to Continue the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) (Attachment 1) with the RAND Corporation to extend the City of El Monte Guaranteed Income Pilot Progr am (the “Program) for an additional six (6) months for an amount not-to-exceed $54,197 to administer the Program and extend the term of the Agreement to complete the administration and evaluation report;
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (Attachment 2) with GiveCard Financial Inc. to extend the Program for an additional six (6) months for an amount not-to-exceed $11,625;
3. Consider and approve an increase in appropriations in ARPA Funds in the amount of $440,822 for the continuation of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $440,822 Account No: 242-61-459-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 242-61-459-6352
m) Councilmember Puente
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Mayor Ancona – Requested a presentation from the City Attorney’s Office on becoming a Sanctuary City.
Councilmember Herrera – Supported that direction for the Council to consider later.
Councilmember Puente – Supported that direction as well.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Julia Ruedas
Requested an update on an Emergency Preparedness Resources Fair/Presentation that was given by the Herald Christian Health Center.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18D. Councilman Martin Herrera
Thanked the Herald Christian Health Center for all their support to the community.
Also addressed comments made the meeting before.
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15 18E. Councilwoman Martinez Muela
18E.1 Discussion on Facility Rentals to Members of the Community.
Consider the possibility of renting City Facilities to the community.
18E.2 Updated Organization Chart.
Provide the new council with an update organizational chart. 18E.3 It Has Been My Honor to Serve As Your Councilwoman, Thank You, El Monte.
Expressed her honor of being able to serve as a Councilmember.
18F. Councilwoman Puente
18G. Councilman Rojo
18G.1 Fare Well To Our City.
Expressed his honor in being able to serve as a Councilmember.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and
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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