APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 14, 2025
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: 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Marisol Cortez, Mayor Pro Tem/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 Dr. Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Item 16.2 has been pulled.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Longoria 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 and 4.2.
Ryan Murillo – Urged the City Council to st op outsourcing and pay the employees what they deserve.
Ed Rardin – Spoke about the negotiations for SEIU General Unit. Spoke about various other items.
Brandon Lopez – Spoke about the consultants that provide services for the City.
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2 Devon Dufauchard – Spoke about the salary increase for SEIU General Unit.
Written Public Comment:
Mayor Ancona – Spoke about
Blanca Medina – DEMBA in support of the City Manager. Spoke about the various items that the City Manager has taken care of for the City Manager.
Patricia Alarcon – EMBA in support of the City Manager contract.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:27 p.m. At approximately 7:21 p.m. the Mayor indicated that the Council would be out of closed session in approximately 10 minutes. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:50 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator.
City Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Update was provided by the City Attorney, feedback provided by the city Council but no final reportable action taken.
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; and All Unrepresented Employees of the City including the Executive Team and Part- Time.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma Martinez, City Manager; and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Update was provided by outside legal counsel and HR staff, feedback provided by the city Council but no final reportable action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Councilmember Crippen-Thomas.
6. FLAG SALUTE: Santos Macias Jr., 2 nd Grade Student from Durfee School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Santos Macias Jr. from Durfee School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of May 2025 as Lupus and Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Present
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3 7.3 Presentation to the City Council by AltaMed Regarding Viva Gold Services for Seniors. Present
7.4 Presentation to the City Council by Michael Baker International Regarding the Status of the Garvey Avenue Complete Streets Feasibility Study. 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.
Astrid Molina – Thanked the Mayor for assisting her with her school project. Spoke about her project.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about overnight parking at the McDonalds on Valley Boulevard and Baldwin. Spoke about various other items.
Victor Solares – Opposed to the City Manager’s contract. In opposition of Item 14.1.
Jaime Saldaña – Spoke about the City Manager.
Steve Fowler – In support of Item 14.1.
Kewei Zhao – Provided stats in regards to other City Managers in the area. Not in support of Item 14.1.
Rachel Lizotte – Provided updates for Norwood Library.
Lisa Berumen – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Charles Castañeda – In support of Item 14.1.
Shun Lian – Oppose to Item 14.1. Oppose to the sewer adjustment, Item 13.1.
Susan Song – Oppose to the sewer adjustment, Item 13.1.
Xiaogui Chen – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Haresh Bhakta – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Sandra Elias – In support of Item 14.1.
Mike Gomez – In support of Item 14.1.
Jerry Velasco – In support of Item 14.1.
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4 Written Public Comments:
Monique Menchaca – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Andy Cheng – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Iri Romero – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Maria Nunez – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Tina Ly – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Irma Zamorano – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Jesus Gomez – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Olga Garcia – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Lupita Huerta – In opposition of Item 14.1.
Break at 9:08 p.m.
Return at 9:20 p.m.
At 9:20 p.m.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Councilmember Crippen Thomas absent) Motion to Extend the meeting
past 10:00 p.m.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025.
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 March 31, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Continue to next meeting.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-730
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 $4,423,664.10 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1130494 through 1130730, and the payroll period April 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
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5 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2025; and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.2 A Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Amending Chapter 2.24 (the City Planning Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the El Monte Municipal Code to Increase the Size and Composition of the El Monte Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed Ordinance for a second reading by no less than four (4) affirmative votes.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3052
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.3 A Second Reading of an Addendum of a Previously Certified EIR that was Prepared in June 2011 for the El Monte General Plan and Zoning Code Update Final Environmental Impact Report (GP EIR). Since then, the City Adopted the Updated 2021-2029 Housing Element in February 2022. CEQA Review Required for the Project May Tier from the Certified GP EIR Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15152. The Addendum Demonstrates that Through its Analysis that the Proposed Project Would not Result in Substantial Changes Requiring Major Revisions to the Previously Certified GP EIR. Therefore, no new Mitigation Measures are Required for the Proposed Project; Consider and Approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Approving Code Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code; Consider and Approve an Amendment to the Zoning Map to Replace the Mixed/Multiuse (M/MU) and General Commercial (C-3) Zoning District Designations Indicated on the Zoning Map for the Project Area with the New Urban Multiuse (U/MU) Zoning District; and Consider and Approve an Amendment to Title City Council Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025
6 17 (Zoning) to Incorporate Permitted Uses and Development Standards for the Proposed Urban Multiuse (U/MU) Zoning District.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the proposed Ordinance for a second reading by no less than four (4) affirmative votes.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3053
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Temple City to Coordinate Review of a Cross-Jurisdictional Self-Storage Development Project.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Temple City to coordinate review of a cross-jurisdictional self-storage development project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and any amendments thereto with City Attorney approval.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Adoption of an Updated Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Safe Clean Water Municipal Funds Transfer Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt an updated Resolution authorizing the execution of the Safe Clean Water Municipal Funds Transfer Agreement between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program;
2. Accept the receipt of funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the approximate amount of $1,090,000 from the Safe Clean Water Program to the Special Revenue Fund 283 Storm Drain Revenue Account Series 283-67-4080 and increase the estimated revenue budget to $1,090,000; and
3. Update the total appropriation amount of approximately $1,090,000 in the Storm Drain Fund 283 for the FY 2024-2025 fiscal budget to expenditure account and authorize the use of State Clean Water funds for this budget appropriation.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10603
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
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7 12.6 Consideration and Approval of an Increase of the Purchase Order with Herc Rentals for Equipment Rentals from $50,000 to a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $71,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a purchase order increase with Herc Rentals for equipment rentals from $50,000 to a not-to-exceed amount of $71,000.
Total Cost: $21,000 Account No: 100-67-299-6338
100-67-673-6338
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-681-6338
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison Defining Location and Terms for the Placement of Facilities in City Right- of-Way Associated with the Development of Tentative Tract No 082797.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison for the placement of facilities in City right-of-way associated with the development of Tentative Tract No. 082797; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Joint Use Agreement and any amendments thereto with City Attorney approval.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval to Purchase One (1) 2024 Genie TZ-50 Towable Articulating Boom for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $70,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of one (1) 2024 Genie TZ-50 towable articulating boom for a not-to-exceed purchase order of $70,000.
Total Cost: $70,000 Account No: 203-67-576-8131
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of 375 Pepperball Powder Projectiles (Regular) and 90 Pepperball Powder Projectiles (MAXX) for Use by the Police Department’s Patrol and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-712-6218 to purchase 375 PepperBall Live-X OC projectiles (regular concentration) and 90 PepperBall Live-X (OC) projectiles (MAXX concentration) for use by the El Monte Police Department’s Patrol and the SWAT Team in patrol and tactical operations, for an amount not-to-exceed $2,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the projectiles from PepperBall-United Tactical Systems, LLC;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or the Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments; and
5. 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: $2,000 Account No: 259-71-712-6218
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.10 Consider and Approve the Purchase of Ballistic Glass for Five (5) Police Department Patrol Vehicles Using Asset Forfeiture Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation in an amount not-to-exceed $55,000 from Asset Forfeiture Account No. 259-71-711-8132 to purchase and install ballistic windshields and side windows for five (5) police patrol vehicles;
2. Consider and approve Dana Safety Supply, Inc. as the sole source vendor for ISBI Armor Inc. ballistic glass, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy;
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 sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $55,000 Account No: 259-71-711-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.11 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with 12 Selected Uniforms and Safety Equipment Vendors for Uniforms, Safety Equipment, Body Armor, and Supplies for the Police Department on an As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS 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 an additional $50,000 approved by the City Council during the adoption of the mid-year budget adjustments on March 26, 2025, Item No. 14.4; and City Council Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025
9 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) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
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 Majority Protest Public Hearing Per Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53755 Et Seq. to Consider and Approve an Uncodified Ordinance Approving an Updated Schedule of Increased Sewer Service Fees and Charges Levied Upon Real Property Parcels of the City Commencing with the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Majority Protest Public Hearing;
2. Receive presentation of City staff and the Consultant responsible for preparing a sewer service charge study and analysis supporting the proposed schedule of increase sewer service fees and charges;
3. Pose questions to City staff and the Consultant;
4. Open the public comment portion of the Majority Protest Public Hearing and announce that no additional written protests or written objections will be accepted following the close of the public comment portion of the majority protest public hearing;
5. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing;
6. Direct staff to enter into the records of the proceeds all written objections submitted pursuant to AB2257 as well as any written responses of the City;
7. If necessary, call a temporary recess to the public hearing so that the City Clerk may count the total number of protests received and so that City staff may also prepare written responses to any additional timely submitted written objections;
8. Reconvene the public hearing and announce the results of the majority protest count, and present any additional written objections and their corresponding responses to the City Council; and
9. Approve for first reading an uncodified ordinance approving the increased schedule of sewer service fees and charges.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3054
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
Close P.H.
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10 Recess the Public Hearing
at 9:57 p.m.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of an Employment Contract Amendment to that Certain Employment Agreement Between the City of El Monte and City Manager Alma K. Martinez.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Pending the outcome of closed session, the City Council will consider approval of written Amendment to that certain agreement entitled “Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of El Monte and Alma K. Martinez”, Contract No. 22HR02011 dated February 10, 2022. (True and correct copies of the final form of the written amendment shall be made available to members of the public prior to the City Council taking action on his matter in open session and salient contract terms will be read into the record as required by law.
Total Cost: TBD Account No: TBD
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Prof essional Services Agreement with Cannon Corp. for Seismic Evaluation, Corrosion, and Initial Environmental Impact Study Services for the City of El Monte Elevated Water Tank for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $129,195.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Cannon, for Seismic Evaluation, Corrosion, and Initial Environmental Impact Study services for the City of El Monte elevated water tank for a not-to-exceed amount of $129,195; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cannon Corp.
Total Cost: $129,195 Account No: 600-67-695-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Authority Fund
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group, Inc. for Professional Design Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $333,860 and a Professional Services Agreement with MKSK, Inc. for Peer Review Services for the Pioneer Park Feasibility and Design, CIP No. 841 for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $97,592.
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Professional Design Services for the Pioneer Park Feasibility Study and Design, CIP No.
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11 841 with SWA Group, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $333,860 for Phase 1 which includes an Agreement amount of $303,509 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $30,351, and a fee to be mutually agreed upon and approved by the City Council at a future date for Phase 2;
2. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement for Peer Review Services for the Pioneer Park Feasibility Study and Design, CIP No. 841 with MKSK, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $97,592 which includes an Agreement amount of $88,720 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,872; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group, Inc. and MKSK, Inc.
Total Cost: $431,452 Account No: CNRA Grant
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Contract with DD Systems Inc. DBA ACE CD Inc. for the El Monte Police Department Memorial, CIP 711, for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $901,407
RECOMMENDATION OF BU SINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction C ontract with DD Systems Inc. DBA ACE CD Inc. for the El Monte Police Department Memorial, CIP 711 for a not-to- exceed amount of $901,407, which includes a Contract amount of $783,835, plus a contingency of $117,572; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with DD Systems Inc.
Total Cost: $901,407 Account No: Art in Public Places
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Presentation by the Police Department Regarding a Completed Staffing and Strategic Implementation Plan.
Mayor Ancona thanked the Chief for the presentation.
Councilmember Herrera thanked the Chief for the presentation. Excited to see this work is being done.
16.2 Presentation to the City Council Regarding the Grant Master List for the City.
Item has been pulled.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
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12 18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Request for Presentation on Measure A Funding and City of El Monte Homelessness Services.
18A.2 Discussion on Rescheduling City Council Meetings.
18A.3 Discussion on Purchasing Policy Update and Amendment.
18A.4 Discussion and Consideration on Developing a Franchise Policy Limit and Regulations.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
18D. Councilwoman Galvan
18E. Councilman Herrera
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
19. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website, www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and physically posted no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the subject regular meeting. Although it is the City’s practice and desire to electronically post a copy of this Agenda along with supporting material as part of its website posting, the size or formatting of certain supporting materials may render their website posting infeasible. Nevertheless, all supporting materials related to any item on this Agenda, that is made available to the members of the council may be inspected by members of the public at the City Clerk’s Office located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-580-2016.
All public meetings and events sponsored or conducted by the City of El Monte are held in sites accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the event, if possible. This Agenda and copies of documents distributed at the meeting are available in alternative formats upon request.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte