APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF DECEMBER 17, 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 Sheila Crippen-Thomas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Cindy Galvan, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Viviana Longoria, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Items 4.5 and 14.13 have been pulled.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.6.
Armando Herman – Spoke on items 4.2 and 4.6.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:09 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:23 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed back into Closed Session at approximately 10:34 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 11:07 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 – Amber C. Servin vs. Alma K. Martinez, et al; LASC Case No. 24PSCV02923.
No reportable final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Bruce Foltz vs. City of El Monte; LASC Case No. 24STCV28185.
No reportable final action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (d)(2) and (e)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
No reportable final action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
No reportable final action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Govern ment Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Leos v. City of El Monte, Central District Court Case No: 2:23-cv-02427.
Item has been pulled.
4.6 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.
Councilmember Longoria was absent for the open session of the meeting.
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 Manny Coronilla.
6. FLAG SALUTE: Alexander Rodriguez, Kindergarten Student from Parkview School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Alexander Rodriguez from Parkview School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation to the City Council by Ricardo Padilla, El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources President. Board Member Hector Delgado City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024
3 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.
Jessica Alvarenga – Introduced herself as the new US Public Affairs Manager for SoCal Gas.
An Bowes – Provided updates for the El Monte Library.
Richard Thomas – Spoke on Item 14.1.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Mistress Unises Hernandez – Spoke about the El Monte Police Department.
Tony Garcia – Welcomed the new Councilmembers and thanked them for their support to small businesses.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-721
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 $6,123,349.78 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1127204 through 1127612, and the payroll period November 1, 2024 through November 15, 2024 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024; Special Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024; Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024; Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024; Special Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2024.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 4-0-2 (Councilmembers Crippen-
Thomas and Galvan abstained and
Councilmember Longoria absent)
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4 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) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
12.2 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of 150 FN303 PAVA/OC Pepper Powder Projectiles and 300 FN303 Clear Impact Projectiles for Use by Members of the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-712-6270 to purchase 150 FN303 less-than-lethal PAVA/OC pepper powder projectiles and 300 FN303 less-than-lethal clear impact projectiles for use by members of the Police Department and SWAT Team in patrol and tactical operations, for an amount not to exceed $1,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the projectiles from Arms Unlimited; and
3. Consider and approve the presentation of this purchase and identification of the funding source before the local governing body (Honorable Mayor and City Council) as following the guidelines set forth in State of California Assembly Bill 481 pertaining to the acquisition or intended use of military type equipment.
Total Cost: $1,000 Account No:
259-71-712-6270
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture Funds
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
12.3 Consideration and Approval for the Purchase of Six (6) Portable Radios for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of six (6) Motorola APX 6000 portable radios and accessories in an amount not-to-exceed $46,000 from the FY2022 State Homeland Security Program Account No. 293-71-775-8131; and
2. Consider and approve Motorola Solutions as the sole source provider.
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5 Total Cost: $46,000 Account No: 293-71-775-8131
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Sec ond Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement With RSG, Inc. to Provide Professional Services Related to Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program Ordinance for Amending, Revising, Updating, Interpretating, and Implementing Provisions of the El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 8.70 Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide professional serv ices related to mobilehome park rent stabilization program in accordance wi th El Monte Municipal Code Chapter
8.70 Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program Ordinance; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make non- material changes in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office and execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $90,000 Account No: 100-65-645-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
12.5 Approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 25-26, Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Accompanying Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 25-26 and Administrative Budget for the July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2024 period.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. SA-98
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
12.6 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Implementation of a Three Quarter Of One Percent (3/4%) Transaction and Use Tax; Designating the City Employees and Consultants Authorized to Review the City’s Transaction and Use Tax and Bradley Burns Sales and Use Tax Data and Records Collected and Maintained by the CDTFA; and Authorizing the City Manager and Finance Director to Execute such Other Instruments and Documentation as Maybe Necessary to Implement the Same.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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6 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of a three quarter of one percent (3/4%) transaction and use tax and making designations regarding City employees and consultants authorized to engage with CDTFA on the City’s behalf and to inspect CDTFA-maintained tax records and data;
2. Authorize City Manager and Finance Director to complete, execute and submit such other documentation as may be required by CDTFA to implement the collection of the City’s 3/4% transactions and use tax; and
3. Increase appropriation to designated General Fund revenue account in the amount of $87,500.00 for the last quarter of fiscal year 2024-2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10586
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to submit a speaker card for each Public Hearing item of business they wish to address the Council on. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item. Members of the public are asked to submit speaker cards to the City Clerk or the Sergeant-of-Arms before the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possi ble. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Urgency Ordinance Immediately Changing the Date and Start Time for Regular Meetings of the El Monte City Council to the Second and Fourth Tuesday of Each Month At 5:00 PM.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
5. Pose follow up questions to staff;
6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Following the presentation of staff and public comment, and if so desired, approve by 4/5 vote of the City Council, the attached Urgency Ordinance.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Urgency Ordinance No. 3044
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent) Open P.H.
Mistress Unises Hernandez – Spoke about the date and start time for Regular Meetings.
Armando Herman – Spoke about item 13.1.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent) Close P.H.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent) City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024
7 Motion to Approve Urgency Ordinance
No. 3044 with the amendment
to the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
at 6:00 p.m.
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval for the Appropriation of $350,000 of Quimby Funds for the Zamora Park Renovation Project – CIP No. 013; and Authorize the Finance Department to Increase Appropriation to Quimby Funds in the Amount of $350,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of $350,000 Quimby Funds for the Zamora Park Renovation Project – CIP NO. 013; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to increase appropriation to Quimby Funds in the amount of $350,000.
Total Cost: $350,000 Account No: Quimby Funds
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
14.2 Consideration and Approval Authorizing Project Partner Trust For Public Land to Award Project Bid for the Zamora Park Renovation Project – CIP No. 013.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the project plans and specifications for the Zamora Park Renovation Project – CIP No. 013;
2. Authorize project partner, Trust for Public Land, to award project to AMG & Associates, Inc.;
3. Authorize the Finance Department to increase an appropriation to the general fund in the amount of $5,008,000 from various grants (Community Development Block Grant, Cell Tower Revenue, Measure W Safe Clean Water Program, Measure A Annual Allocation, Land and Water Conservation, Quimby Funds); and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any necessary documents.
Total Cost: $5,008,000 Account No.: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a License and Operations Agreement with Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) to Occupy and Utilize the Hilda Solis Iris House for Operation and Supportive Services Through Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Homekey Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a License and Operations Agreement with Union Station Homeless Services to occupy and utilize the Hilda Solis Iris House for operation and City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024
8 supportive services through Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Homekey Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits, and execute a ll implementing documents, including coordination with the Los Angeles County for all funding and operations.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
14.4 Receive and File the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Single Audit Report for the City of El Monte for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File
14.5 Receive and File the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of the City of El Monte for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of El Monte for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File
14.6 Consideration and Approval to Award Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC Under the City’s RFP For Munis Software as a Service (SAAS) Project Management and Implementation Consulting Services and to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,188,600.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the award to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC under the City’s RFP for Munis Software as a Servic e (SAAS) Project Management and Implementation Consulting Services issued on June 5, 2024; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $1,188,600.
Total Cost: $1,188,600 Account No.: 500-31-311-8145 Capita Project Fund Account
600-31-321-8145
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Authority Fund Account
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
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9 14.7 Consideration and Approval for the Purchase of an Enhanced Technology Ecosystem for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Measure PC funds from Account No. 222-71-711-6211 and from General Fund Account No. 100-71-711-6211 to purchase an enhanced technology “Ecosystem” for the Police Department in an amount not-to-exceed $3,143,520.28. The funding sources listed above will be divided equally to finance the requested purchase;
2. Consider and approve the attached Technological Ecosystem Professional Services Agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated, and the City of El Monte with an effective date of July 1, 2025, for a five-year term period;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or the Chief of Police, to execute and approve all documents and purchase modifications or adjustments
Total Cost: $3,143,520.28 Account No.: 222-71-711-6211 Measure PC Fund
100-71-711-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No General Fund
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
At 9:35 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria absent)
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
14.8 Consideration and Approval of a First Amendment to the October 24, 2023 Retainer Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to Continue to Represent the City of El Monte in Two (2) Employee Grievance Arbitrations.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached First Amendment to the October 24, 2023 Retainer Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC (“CHW”), for two (2) employee grievance arbitrations.
Total Cost: Unknown Account No.: 100-23-251-6125
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria Absent)
14.9 Consideration and Ratification of a Successor Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of El Monte and the El Monte Police Mid-Managers’ Association for the Term of July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the 2024-2027 MOU with the Police Mid-Managers’ Association; and
2. Amend the FY 2024/25 Comprehensive Budget of the City of El Monte in the amount of $347,201.61, by authorizing the following increases in appropriations:
a. $290,447.11 in the City’s General Fund; and
b. $56,754.50 in the City’s Retirement Fund.
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10 Total Cost: $849,314 Account No.: 100-71-711-5111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 200-11-112-5225
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria Absent)
14.10 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 10576 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. 10576 and establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective December 17, 2024 (except where otherwise stated).
Total Cost: $275,828 Account No.: 100-71-711-5111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 200-11-112-5225
Resolution No. 10587
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria Absent)
14.11 Discussion of Options for Addressing Pending City Treasurer Vacancy and Request for Direction Regarding the Same.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Discuss various procedural approaches for filling the current City Council vacancy and provide direction regarding the same.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Direction was given to staff
14.12 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 Herrera 6-0 (Councilmember Longoria Absent)
14.13 Discussion, Consideration and Approval of City Liaisons to Outside Boards, Agencies and Districts.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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11 1. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Independent Cities Association.
2. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Independent Cities Risk Management Association.
3. Appoint a Delegate to the League of California Cities.
4. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Sanitation District #15.
5. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the Disaster Council.
6. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG).
7. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership of Commerce and Cities.
8. Appoint a Delegate to the Foothill Transit Zone.
9. Appoint an Alternate to San Gabriel Service Sector Governance Council of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO).
10. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Item has been pulled.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Discussion Regarding Council Communications.
Assistant City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen spoke about the purpose of City Council Communications.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Welcome Councilwomen, Crippen-Thomas, Galvan, Longoria.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ruedas
Spoke about the America Mobility Catalog which highlighted Project Homekey.
Welcomed Councilwomen Crippen-Thomas, Galvan, and Longoria.
Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18C.1 Holiday Thank you.
Wished the Community Happy Holidays.
18C.2 Youth Programming: After School Initiatives and Partnerships.
18C.3 Employee Wellness.
18D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
18D.1 Wishing Everyone Happy Holidays.
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12 18E. Councilwoman Galvan
18E.1 Thank You District 5.
Thanked District 5 for their support.
18E.2 Discussion Regarding Bring Back the Garvey Feasibility and Street Improvements Study.
Requested an updated Garvey Feasibility and Street Improvement Study.
18E.3 Discussion Regarding the Systematic Code Inspection Program.
Requested information on the Systematic Code Inspection Program and how it can be implemented.
18E.4 Discussion Regarding the El Monte Promise $10,000 Donation
Requested an equitable charity donation policy.
18F. Councilman Herrera
18G. Councilwoman Longoria
18G.1 Thank You to the El Monte Residents and Happy Holidays.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn in Memory of Mr. Miguel Cruz, Father of Councilwoman Viviana Longoria.
Meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on January 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and
physically posted no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the subject regular meeting.
Although it is the City’s practice and desire to electronically post a copy of this Agenda along with supporting material as part of its website posting, the size or formatting of certain supporting materials may render their website posting infeasible. Nevertheless, all supporting materials related to any item on this Agenda, that is made available to the members of the council may be inspected by members of the public at the City Clerk’s Office located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-580-2016.
All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte