APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 9, 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:
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Galvan 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 4.3.
Ed Rardin – Spoke about negotiations.
Armando Herman – Spoke about closed session items.
Tommy Torres – Spoke about negotiations.
Christopher Carrasco – Spoke about negotiations
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:12 p.m.
At 6:57 p.m. City Clerk Gabriel Ramirez announced the City Council would reconvene in 15 minutes. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:24 p.m.
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2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subparts (a), (d)(2) and (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Two (2) Matters.
No final reportable action was taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Desiree Juarez vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 22PSCV02831.
No final reportable action was taken.
4.3 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.
No final reportable action was 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. Pastor David Diaz from New Beginnings
6. FLAG SALUTE: Allison Quevedo, 3 rd Grade Student from Miramonte School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Allison Quevedo from Miramonte School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to the El Monte Fillies All Star Team. Present
7.3 Presentation by the City Council on El Monte Police Department’s Response to Baldwin Park Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025
3 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.
Tony Garcia – Spoke about his rental agreement with the City.
David Avalos Jr. – Spoke about the Pancake breakfast.
Barbara – Spoke on various items.
Rachel Lizotte – Provided information on programs provided at the Norwood Library.
Julio M. Ramirez - Spoke on various items.
Susan Gracia - Spoke about ICE.
Anita Paner - Spoke on various items.
Norma Olmos – Spoke about the light on Maxson and Ramona.
Anarahi Cruz – Spoke about ICE.
Robert Arnett – Spoke on various items.
Annette – Spoke about ICE.
Heather Whitaker – Spoke about ICE.
Genevieve Vega – Spoke on various items.
Tony Ozaeta – Spoke on unity in the City.
Miss Spindler – Spoke on various item.
Ron Williams – Spoke on various items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about current and past Councilmembers.
Armando Herman – Spoke on Various items.
Break at 8:52 p.m.
Return at 8:57 p.m.
Thalia Mendoza – Spoke about ICE.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke in support of items 18A1 – 18A4
Written Public Comment:
Ian – Spoke about the Shower of Hope.
Jose Martinez – Spoke about various items including Baldwin Mini Park.
Genevive Vega – Spoke about various items.
Rafael Gonzalez – In support of Items 18A.1 through 18A.4.
Lucia del Valle – Spoke about City Clerk.
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4 9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-733
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 $6,199,547.67 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1131890 through 1132167, and the payroll period June 1, 2025 through June 15, 2025 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2025; Special Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2025; and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025.
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
At 9:18 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 2-4 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Motion to move Item 18A1-18A4 forward
Secondary Motion
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 3-3 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Motion to move Item 14.5, 16.1, and
18A1-18A4 Forward
At approximately 9:18 p.m. City Manager Alma Martinez announced Councilwoman Cindy Galvan left the meeting.
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 Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
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5 12.2 Receive and File the City Clerk’s Quarterly Listing of Contracts Filed in the City Clerk’s Office Between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Report.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
12.3 Consideration and Authorization to Prepay the Monthly Unfunded Accrued Liability Portion of the CalPERS Retirement Costs Budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize the payment of the Unfunded Accrued Liability portion of the CalPERS retirement costs budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at a discounted rate; and
2. Direct staff to pay the UAL portion of the budgeted retirement costs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to CalPERS in the total amount of $4,564,729.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
12.4 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve Parcel Map No. 82649 for the 3-Unit Single-Family Residential Development Subdivision at 12015 Lower Azusa Road.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the recordation of Parcel Map No. 82649 for the 3-unit single-family residential development subdivision at 12015 Lower Azusa Road.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10622
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
12.5 Consideration and Approval to Reject All Bids Received on May 15, 2025, for the El Monte Aquatic Center Water Slide Replacement Project, CIP 083; and Authorize Staff to Advertise and Publish Two (2) Separate Notices Inviting Bids.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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6 1. Consider and approve to reject all bids received on May 15, 2025, for the El Monte Aquatic Center Water Slide Replacement Project, CIP 083; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise and publish two (2) separate Notices Inviting Bids.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
12.6 Consideration and Approval to Advertise and Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for Construction Services for the Removal and Replacement of the Cypress Yard Roof.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize staff to advertise and publish a Notice Inviting Bids for Construction Services for the removal and replacement of the Cypress Yard Roof.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving and Adopting City Guidelines for the El Monte Art in Public Places Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Guidelines for the City’s Art in Public Places Program pursuant to Chapter 15.07 of the El Monte Municipal Code
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10623
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan 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 a Resolution Authorizing Placement of Certain Waste Disposal Delinquency Service Charges Owed to Valley Vista Services Pursuant to Its Solid Waste Franchise With the City of El Monte on the 2025-2026 Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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7 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution, placing certain delinquent trash fee sums owed to Valley Vista Services and directing staff to submit to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10624
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Open P.H.
Ron Williams – Spoke on Item 13.1
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Approving a Written Report Detailing the Amount of the Annual Assessment to be Levied Upon the Owners of Real Property Parcels that Comprise the Klingerman/Bonwood Waste Disposal Service Area and Directing that the Same be Submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the written report detailing the sums to be levied upon individual real property parcels that receive trash service and directing that the same be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10625
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Open P.H.
Ron Williams – Spoke on item 13.2
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) City Council Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025
8 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval for the Appropriation of $350,000 of General Funds for the Community Center Kitchen Renovation Project; and Authorize the Finance Department to Increase the Appropriation of General 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 of General Funds for the Community Center Kitchen Renovation Project; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to increase the appropriation of General Funds in the amount of $350,000.
Total Cost: $350,000 Account No: 100-67-673-8116
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
At 9:30 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 3-3 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Motion to extend the meeting including
Council communications
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 4-2 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Motion to extend the meeting to
include all items but 18A3
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with General Pump Company for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Well 16 for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $187,415.80.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with General Pump Company for rehabilitation of Well 16 for a not-to-exceed amount of $187,415.80; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with General Pump Company.
Total Cost: $187,415.80 Account No: 600-67-679-6111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Fund Account
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing All Prior City Council Resolutions 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 establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective July 9, 2025.
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9 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10626
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
14.4 Discussion and Action Regarding the Appointment of Planning Commissioners.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 2;
2. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 3;
3. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 4;
4. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 5; and
5. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 6.
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 Galvan absent) Appoint Joe Moreno and
Bryan Covarrubias to the El Monte
Planning Commission
14.5 Creation of Immigrant Support Ad Hoc Committee.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Create the Immigrant Support Ad Hoc Committee; and
2. Provide direction on reporting requirements of the committee, scope of committee, and dissolution date of committee.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) Approve with the recommendation to
meet on an as needed basis
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent) To appoint Councilmembers
Longoria, Galvan and Herrera
to the Immigrant Support Ad Hoc
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
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10 16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Consideration and Approval to Receive and File the El Monte Police Department’s Position on the Identification of Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Within the City of El Monte.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file this staff repor t outlining the El Monte Police Department’s position regarding the identification of federal agents conducting immigration-related enforcement within the City of El Monte.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Longoria
To receive and file
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Di rect the El Monte Police Department to Verify the Identity and Legal Authority of Individuals Claiming to be Federal Immigration Enforcement Agents Operating Within the City.
18A.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Direct the City of El Monte to Prepare and Submit Letter in Support for Senate Bill 805 (SB805) – The “No Vigilantes Act”.
Mayor Ancona – Would like the Council to consider writing a letter in support for Senate Bill 805.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez – Would like the Ad Hoc consider the letter in support.
Mayor Ancona – Would like to consider it on the dais and have a discussion.
Councilmember Dr. Ruedas – Would like to read and have a letter template to review.
Mayor – Would like legal counsel to provide information on SB805 and provide a draft letter.
City Attorney Rick Olivarez – Advised that the letter that is drafted would have to come back to the City Council for approval.
Councilmember Herrera – Would like it to be placed on the next agenda and/or have the Ad Hoc discuss in their upcoming meeting.
Mayor Ancona – Would like to see this on the next City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Longoria – Would like the Ad Hoc to review the support letter.
18A.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Join Regional Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Immigration Enforcement Practices by Ice and Federal Agents.
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11 18A.4 Discussion and Direction to Print and Distribute “Know Your Rights” Materials and Red Cards to Make Available at All City Facilities.
Mayor Ancona – Would like to ensure that the City is making resources available at City facilities.
City Manager Martinez – Know your rights cards have been distributed to school districts, the Valley Mall, businesses in the City and City facilities.
Mayor Ancona – Requested flyers and red cards in her office as well as offering these resources to the residents present.
City Manager Martinez – Informed the residents that the resources were available in her office.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez – Reached out to different Congressmembers and Assembly Members. Assembly Member Fong’s representative provided cards, and they were distributed by the City Manager and DEMBA.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
18B.1 Discussion Regarding Support for People and Businesses Impacted by the Current Ice Raids.
1. Immediate Support.
2. Legal Support.
3. Business Support.
Mayor Pro Tem – Would like 18B.1 to be considered by the Ad Hoc Committee.
18B.2 Update Regarding El Monte Cares.
Mayor Pro Tem – Provide an update on the El Monte Cares program. The initiative has 13 partnerships with different organizations, business, non- profits and volunteers. The organization has expanded to serve all of San Gabriel Valley.
Mayor Ancona – Partnered with multiple organizations to provide food and support to the community.
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Councilmember Crippen-Thomas – informed the community that if they need any information, they can always reach the City Manager’s Office.
18D. Councilwoman Galvan
18D.1 Discussion Regarding Support for People and Businesses Impacted by the Current ICE Raids.
1. Immediate Support.
2. Legal Support.
3. Business Support.
18E. Councilman Herrera
Councilmember Herrera – Thanked the members of the community that stayed this late. Stated all the members on the dais are outraged with what they see on the news and are concerned for the community. If help is needed, please reach out to any of the members on the dais for assistance.
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12 18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18F.1 Discussion Regarding Support for People and Businesses Impacted by the Current Ice Raids.
1. Immediate Support.
2. Legal Support.
3. Business Support.
Councilwoman Longoria – Would like her Council Communications to be considered by the Ad Hoc.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
Councilmember Dr. Ruedas – Attended the Coordinating Council meeting and was able to meet with CORE. CORE would like to present assessments and data they have made of the City to the City Council.
Councilmember Herrera – Is in support.
Mayor Ancona – Is in support.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez – Thanked Dr. Ruedas and Mayor Ancona for the partnerships made and for the support to the Community.
Councilmember Dr. Ruedas – inquired when the next Coordinating Council Meeting will be.
Councilmember Herrera – There will be another meeting soon.
19. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 30, 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