APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 30, 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: 6:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – absent
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 Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona 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 Pro Tem Cortez invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.7.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about hiring an Assistant City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:07 p.m. At 6:55 p.m. City Clerk Gabriel Ramirez announced the City Council would reconvene at 7:20 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:32 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Filomena Garcia vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 23PSCV02430.
Reports given, no final reportable action taken.
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2 4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subparts (a), (d)(2), and (e)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Reports given, no final reportable action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Two (2) Matters.
Reports given, no final reportable action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)– Conference with Legal Counsel – Initiation of Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Reports given, no final reportable action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Reports given, no final reportable action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Proper Location:
10817 Valley Boulevard
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
Successor Agency and City
City’s Representative in Negotiations:
Jake Fisher, Acting City Manager
Under Discussion:
Discussion of price and terms.
Reports given, no final reportable action taken.
4.7 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: Jake Fisher, Acting City Manager; and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Reports given, 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. Chaplain Esrom Lempao
6. FLAG SALUTE: Melanie Duarte, 6 th Grade Student from Columbia School. Present
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3 7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Melanie Duarte from Columbia School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. 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.
Ricardo Padilla – Spoke about item 14.12.
Ann Bowes – Gave updates for the El Monte Library.
Pilar Mejia – Spoke about item 14.12.
Genevieve Vega – Spoke on various items.
Robert Dominguez – Spoke about item 14.12.
Robert Arnett – Spoke on various items.
Carmen Zamarripa – Spoke about item 14.12.
Susan Garcia – Spoke about ICE.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke on various items.
Mario Lopez – Spoke about item 14.12.
Melissa – Spoke on various items.
Armando Herman – Spoke on various items.
Eduardo Lopez – Spoke about the Farmer’s Market.
Innocent Honest Ancona – Spoke on various items.
Erika Santillan – Spoke about item 14.12.
Tomas Solis – Spoke about item 14.12.
Beverly Sanchez – Spoke about item 14.12.
Jane Myring – Spoke about Senior Programs.
Patricia Valencia – Spoke about Public Works employee Steve Romero.
Sue Librenjak – Spoke about item 14.12.
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4 Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about item 14.12.
Mike Gomez – Spoke on various items.
Jerry Velasco - Spoke on various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-735
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 $17,692,252.24 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1132168 through 1132651, and the payroll period June 16, 2025 through June 30, 2025 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025; Special Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025; and Special Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2025.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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 Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.2 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with 20 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:
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5 1. Consider and approve the selection of 20 vendors: 5.11 Tactical, Adamson Police Products, Aetco Industries, All State Police Equipment, Amazon, Condor Outdoor Products, Crye Precision, Curtis Blue Line, Galls, Keystone Uniform Depot, LA Police Gear, Mr. Uniform, Pristine Uniforms, Sinatra LA Uniform, Sparkle Cleaners, Streamlight, TYR Tactical, U.S. Armor Corporation, Under Armour, and V&V Manufacturing 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 20 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 $87,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, and/or the Chief of Police, to administratively manage the Purchase Agreement and/or the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $87,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6248
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.3 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Two (2) Vendors for Police Department Duty Ammunition and Practice Ammunition on an As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Dooley Enterprises and San Diego Police Equipment to serve on the Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for purchase of practice ammunition and duty ammunition;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected ammunition suppliers on an as-needed basis for cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to administratively manage the purchase agreements and/or approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.4 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of 97 CTS Cannisters of CS and OC Chemical Agent Munitions Tear Gas and 37 CTS Light and Sound Diversionary Distraction Devices for the Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-711-6211 to purchase 97 CTS cannisters of CS and OC chemical agent munitions (tear gas) and 37 CTS light and sound diversionary distraction devices for use by the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team in tactical operations, for an amount not-to-exceed $6,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the chemical agent munitions and light and sound diversionary distraction devices from the selected dealer, identified as Aardvark Tactical;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase;
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6 4. Authorize the City Manager, or 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 Mayro 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: $6,000 Account No: 259-71-711-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.5 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Terms and Conditions of a Grant Agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol CHP to Participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program CTFGP.
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 Department of California Highway Patrol to participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program;
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute a grant agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol, and all amendments thereof;
3. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant $498,900 for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Municipal Budget to designated expense account numbers and corresponding revenue account numbers and authorize the use of CTFGP grant funds for this budget amendment;
4. Direct Finance staff to appropriate funds in accordance with the attached budget and schedule and amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 comprehensive budget of the City of El Monte to include these grant funds; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or the Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10627
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.6 Consideration and Approval of a Profe ssional Services Agreement with Comcate, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $81,162 to Provide the City with Continued Code Enforcement and Animal Control Case Management System Services for Three (3) Years from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into and execute the Professional Services Agreement with Comcate, Inc. for an amount not-to- exceed $81,162 to the City with continued Code Enforcement and Animal Control Case Management System Services for three (3) years from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $81,162 Account No: 100-61-613-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-61-613-6221
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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7 12.7 Consideration and Approval of the Recurring Annual Renewal of Energov Development Services Module Software, Date Integration, and Software as a Service from Tyler Technologies, Inc. for City Operations.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the recurring annual renewal of the EnerGov Development Services Module Software Data Integration and Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. since the Initial Term of three (3) years (Contract No. 21PW05059.1A) has expired;
2. Authorize the City Manager to exercise judgement and authorize payment for the automatic one (1) year extensions, with a 5% annual escalator, as necessary, provided that the contracted services are budgeted for and are not otherwise expanded beyond what has been approved by the City Council under the SaaS Agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents related to the continuation of the Tyler Technologies, Inc. SaaS Agreement.
Total Cost: $87,141.60 Account No: 100-61-611-6221
100-61-612-6221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-677-6221
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a First Amendment to a Lease Agreement for a Lease Extension Through October 31, 2025 Between the City of El Monte and Don Tony Food Enterprise, Inc. for Short-Term Commercial Kitchen Lease of 11357 Valley Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a First Amendment to a Lease Agreement for a month-to-month lease extension through October 31, 2025, between the City of El Monte and Don Tony Food Enterprise, Inc. for a short-term commercial kitchen lease of 11357 Valley Boulevard;
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non-substantive minor modifications and execute the Lease Agreement; and
3. Further authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to provide all notices to the Tenant for the end and termination of the tenancy, and to take all actions if necessary to reclaim possession, including but not limited to initiating eviction proceedings.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.9 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC for On-Call Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the Agreement with KAMG.
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8 Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.10 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Foster and Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. for Actuarial Analysis Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. for a term of four (4) year term with an option to extend for one (1) additional two (2) year term in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $58,500;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the Agreement with Foster & Foster; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to exercise judgement and execute an Amendment to authorize the Extension at the conclusion of the Initial term, as necessary.
Total Cost: $58,500 Account No: 100-11-111-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.11 Consideration and Approval to Accept Funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department (Formerly Known as the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services) for the Supportive Services Program for Contract Years 2025-2026 in the Amount of $81,788 Per Annum.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department for the Supportive Services Program for Contract Year 2025-2026 in the amount of $81,788 per year. This baseline funding amount is reflected in the June 18, 2025 allocation letter from the County;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the SSP Subaward Agreement SSP232402 Amendment 5 between the City and the County for an initial term of July 2025-2026. This Agreement may be extended by the County for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms for a maximum total term of four (4) years. Under the Program, the City will provide services as specified in the Agreement’s Statement of Work in exchange for the County’s reimbursement to the City for those services;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents to execute Grant documentation and receipt; and
4. Authorize the appropriation in the amount of $81,788 to the Supportive Services Program Fund 255 for the FY 2025/26 fiscal budget of which $81,788 will go to expenditure Account Number 255-55-551-5111 and $81,788 to Revenue Account Number 255-55-4221 respectively and authorize the use of the SSP funds as part of this Program budget.
Total Cost: $81,788 Account No: 255-55-4221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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9 12.12 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Northgate Gonzalez Markets LLC Inc. for Youth Snack/Produce Supplies on an As-Needed Basis and Senior Produce Markets for Seniors 50 Years and Older in the Amount of $68,284.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Purchase Order with Northgate Gonzalez Markets LLC Inc. for youth snacks/produce on an as needed basis and senior produce market for the amount of $68,284.
Total Cost: $68,284 Account No: 222-51-041-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.13 Consideration and Adoption of Concurrent Resolutions of the City Council of the City of El Monte and the Successor Agency for the Former El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency Approving an Am endment to the Public Property Municipal Use Transfer Agreement Regarding the Disposition of a Portion of Long- Range Property Management Plan “Area Y” for a Future Park at 10817 Valley Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency:
1. Adopt the City Council Resolution approving an amendment to the City of El Monte as Successor Agency Public Property Municipal Use Transfer Agreement for the Area Y Park Site;
2. Adopt the Successor Agency Resolution approving an Amendment to the City of El Monte as Successor Agency Public Property Municipal Use Transfer Agreement for the Area Y Park Site; and
3. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director, or her designee, to make any non-substantive modifications and directed to sign the Amendment, enter into any compensation agreement (if required), and any related documents along with taking nay further action consistent with the Resolutions as needed to implement the Resolutions.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10628
Resolution No. SA-100
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.14 Consideration to Accept the Transportation Yard Roof Repairs, CIP 576, 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 Transportation Yard Roof Repairs Project, CIP 576 as completed and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
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10 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 Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.15 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a List of Approved Consultants Required from Time-to-Time to Perform On-Call Consulting Construction Management and Inspection Services and Approval of Multiple On- Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the Approved List.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution approving an On-Call Consultant list comprised of five (5) consultants to provide construction management and inspection services related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program Projects;
2. Approve the multiple On-Call Consulting Services Agreements with the consultants identified in the approved list and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to execute Work Orders for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Consulting Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10629
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.16 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a List of Approved Consultants Required from Time-to-Time to Perform On-Call Consulting Project Management Services and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the Approved List.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution approving On-Call Consultant list comprised of the five (5) consultants to provide project management services related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program Projects;
2. Approve the multiple On-Call Consulting Services Agreements with the consultants identified in the approved list and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Work Orders for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Consulting Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10630
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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11 12.17 Consideration and Approval of Submittal of Support Letter for Immigration Reform that Includes Amnesty Programs for Non-Criminal Undocumented Individuals.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the submittal of a support letter for immigration reform that includes amnesty programs for non-criminal undocumented individuals.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona 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.
[No Public Hearing Items Agendized for this Council meeting]
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Motion to move up Item 14.12
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with 43 Vehicle Maintenance, Auto Body Repair, Tires and Parts Vendors for the Police Department Fleet on an As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of 43 vendors: 10-8 Retrofit, 5 points, A & A Auto Wrecking, ABS of South El Mont e, Active Collision, Advance Auto Parts, Autosquare Collision Center, Autozone, AV Auto Collision, Ayala Car Detail, Baldwin Carwash, Black & White Emergency, Bravo Dodge, Bumper Express, Calliber Collision Center, Classic Custom Tint, Dana Safety, Detroit Auto Parts, Dr. Auto Glass, El Monte Collision Center, Emergency Response Crime Scene, Ford of Upland, Frankco Fine Upholstery, Ideal Automotive, IML Security Supply, Interstate Battery, JBC Electronics, Kimball Midwest, Lenco Armored Vehicles, Long Beach BMW Motorcycle, Napa Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Parkhouse Tires, Performance Ford, Puente Hills Ford, Safety Kleen, Sheldon Extinguisher, Sierra Auto Group, Sierra Chevrolet of Monrovia, Sosa’s Auto Repair & Smog, Southern Tire Mart LLC, Super Unique, and World PAC to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for vehicle maintenance, repairs, tires, parts and supplies services;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the 43 selected vehicle maintenance, auto body repair, tires, parts and supplies services vendors on an as-needed basis for cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $335,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and/or the Chief of Police to administratively manage the Purchase Agreements and/or approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
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12 Total Cost: $335,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6335 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.2 Consideration and Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Adminsure, Inc. to Operate as the City of El Monte’s Third-Party Administrator of Record in Connection with Worker’s Compensation Claims.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. to serve as the City’s third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation Claims; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all related documents.
Total Cost: $232,128 plus other Account No: Various applicable costs
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of Contract Award to Carahsoft to Procure the OpenGov Inc. Budgeting Software Solution for a Three (3) Year Term for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $409,972.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation utilizing the Cooperative Purchase NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. AR2472 for the purchase and implementation of OpenGov Budgeting & Performance software and associated professional services for a total amount not-to-exceed $409,972 for a three (3) year term;
2. Authorize the City Manager in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office and Finance Department to negotiate and make all conforming modifications and edits pertaining to the Contract with Carahsoft for the Budget Software; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Contract with Carahsoft and all related documents pertaining to the Budget Software purchase.
Total Cost: $409,972 Account No: 100-31-311-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.4 Consideration and Approval of the Purc hase and Implementation of OpenGov, Inc.
Budgeting & Performance Software and Associated Professional Services Utilizing the Cooperative Purchase NASPO Valuepoint Master Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval of the purchase and implementation of OpenGov, Inc. Budgeting & Performance software and associated professional services utilizing the Cooperative Purchase NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. AR2472 City Council Meeting Minutes of July 30, 2025
13 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for a total amount not-to-exceed $409,972 for a three (3) year term; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all related documents pertaining to the purchase of OpenGov Budgeting & Performance software and associated professional services purchased under the NASPO Agreement with Carahsoft.
Total Cost: $409,972 Account No: 600-31-321-8145
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 500-31-311-5145
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Professi onal Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for On-Call Successor Agency Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for a three (3) year term with an option to extend two (2) additional one (1) year terms for an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $130,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the Agreement with RSG, Inc.; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to ex ercise judgement and execute Amendments to authorize the two (2) Extensions at the conclusion of the Initial Term, as necessary.
Total Cost: $130,000 Account No: 808-91-911-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.6 Consideration and Approval of Recommendation to Accept Funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department (Formerly Known as the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services) for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2025-2026 in the Amount of $191,100.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2025- 2026 in the amount of $191,100;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign the 2025-2026 Subaward Agreement ENP252602 between the City and the County for FY 2025-2026 and to sign all necessary documents to execute Grant documentation and receipt; and
3. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $191,100 in the Elderly Nutrition Program Fund 256 for the FY 2025-2026 budget of which $191,100 will go to expenditure fund 256 and Revenue Account Number 256-55-4244 respectively; and authorize the use of funds for this budget.
Total Cost: $191,100 Account No: 256-55-4244
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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14 14.7 Consideration and Authorization to Acc ept Funding from the El Monte City School District for the After School Program for Contract Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, to accept funding from the El Monte City School District, for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2025-2026;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents and to execute any relevant agreements; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and appropriation of funding in the amount of $822,000 from the District for the After School Program Fund as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
Total Cost: $822,000 Account No: 210-51-518-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.8 Consideration and Authorization to Accept Funding from the Mountain View School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2025- 2026.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, to accept funding from the Mountain View School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2025-2026;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents and to execute any relevant agreements; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and allocation by the City of funding in the amount of $1,600,000 from the District for appropriation to the Youth Sports and After School Program Fund for the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Total Cost: $1,600,000 Account No: 210-51-519-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.9 Consideration and Authorization to Terminate the Food Services Award with Everytable to Provide Congregate Meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program and Instead Award the Contract to the Second Bidder Trio Community Meals for a Not- to-Exceed Amount of $163,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and authorization to terminate the award to Everytable for the 2025-2026 Food Services Agreement to provide congregate meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program, consistent with the February 2025 Request for Proposals, Section 9, which enables the City to terminate negotiations and decline to enter into the proposed Agreement;
2. Authorize the award of the Elderly Nutrition Program solicitation to the alternate bidder Trio Community Meals;
3. Approve a Food Service Agreement with Trio Community for the Elderly Nutrition Program for a not-to-exceed amount of $163,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, subject to the approval by the County of Los Angeles under the Subaward Agreement;
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15 4. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents perta ining to the Agreement with Trio Community; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Food Services Agreement and to exercise judgement to execute the two (2) extension at the conclusion of the Initial Term, as necessary.
Total Cost: $163,000 Account No: 256-55-551-XXXX
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.10 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Karbonous Inc. for Granular Activated Carbon Media and Carbon Changeout Services for a One (1) Year Term for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Karbonous Inc. for granular activated carbon media and carbon changeout services for a one (1) year term for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 600-67-679-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-67-696-6111
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Ruedas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.11 Consideration and Approval of Contract Award to Rain Drop Products LLC to Procure the El Monte Aquatic Center Water Slide and Tower for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $480,678.30.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Contract with Rain Drop Products LLC utilizing the Cooperative Purchase Sourcewell Contract No. 010521-RDP for the purchase and fabrication of the El Monte Aquatic Center Water Slide and Tower for a total amount not-to-exceed $480,78.30; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Contract with Rain Drop and all related documents pertaining to the slide and tower purchase.
Total Cost: $480,678.30 Account No: 220-67-083-8221 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.12 Consideration and Approval of a First Amendment to Extend the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Services with Valley Vista Services for 10 Years and an Annual Auto-Renewal Based on Performance.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a first amendment to extend the Franchise Agreement for solid waste services with Valley Vista Services for 10 years and an annual auto-renewal based on performance; and
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16 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
At 9:56 p.m.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent) Motion to extend until all business
Of the City is done
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
To approve Errata and allow
City Attorney staff to make
conforming edits to the Errata
Break at 10:14 p.m.
Return at 10:23 p.m.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
18D. Councilwoman Galvan
18E. Councilman Herrera
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18F.1 Discussion Regarding “Dine El Monte” a Collaboration with Our Local Restaurants to Promote our Local Businesses.
Councilmember Longoria – Would like to discuss bringing a program to collaborate with local business.
Councilmember Galvan – Requested Clarification if the program is in regard to the Olympics coming soon to South El Monte
Councilmember Longoria – Would like to promote local businesses now and for future events such as the Olympics
Councilmember Galvan – Suggested created an Ad Hoc
Councilmember Crippen-Thomas – Suggested a local business pamphlet or having business of the month
Councilmember Dr. Ruedas – Expressed her interest in joining the Ad Hoc.
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17 Mayor Pro Tem – Gave direction to create the Ad Hoc
Councilmember Crippen-Thomas – Suggested to do “A taste of El Monte”
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez – Suggested each member provide restaurants in their districts.
Acting City Manager Chief Fisher –Will work with staff on this.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
19. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
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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