APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Herrera
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 4.4.
Erik Valdivia – Spoke on Item 14.4
Armando Herman – Spoke on various items
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:10 p.m.
At 7:07 p.m. Mayor Ancona announced the City Council would reconvene in a few minutes. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:34 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 – One (1) Matter.
Direction was given but not reportable action was taken.
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.
Direction was given but not reportable action was taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Proper Location:
3709 Monterey Avenue, APN No. 8575-022-011
Name of Party City is Negotiating with:
Jacobo Marie E et al.
City’s Representative in Negotiations:
Alma K. Martinez, City Manager; Jerry Moreno, Public Works/Utilities Director; and Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney
Under Discussion:
Discussion of price and terms.
Direction was given but not reportable action was taken.
4.4 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 K. Martinez, City Manager and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Direction was given to approve the agreement as presented to the Council
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 George Ussery
6. FLAG SALUTE: Jaymie Andrade, 8 th Grade Student from Parkview School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Jaymie Andrade from Parkview School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation to the City Council by Core and Herald Christian Health Center.
Present
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3 8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time has been set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on agendized items of business (other than those agendized as public hearing or closed session items) or on any other matter of interest to the speaker/caller that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Housing Authority, the Financing Authority and/or the Water Authority (collectively, the “Council”). Each speaker/caller will be limited to a single allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total to address the Council on any or all matters covered by this section. As explained more specifically under the Public Hearing portion of this agenda, members of the public wishing to offer comment on items of business agendized under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda shall have a separate allotment of three (3) continuous minutes per speaker per public hearing item.
Except as otherwise provided under the Brown Act (Gov. Code Section 54950 et seq.), the Council may not deliberate or take action upon any matter not listed on this posted agenda but may order that any such matter be placed on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. The Council may also direct staff to investigate certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council on matters covered under General Public Comment shall call in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, by or before the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed. The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from speakers/callers who submit cards or call in to speak on matters covered by the section after the General Public Comment portion of the agenda is closed.
Tony Garcia – Spoke about the Goody’s location.
Armando Herman – Spoke on various items.
Robert Arnett – Spoke on various items.
Cecilia Urrea – Spoke about Mundo de Ninos Academy.
Rachel Lizotte – Spoke about the upcoming Norwood Library renovations.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke on various items.
Genevieve Vega – Spoke on various items.
Ancona Flores-13 – Spoke on various item.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-736
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 $27,690,888.78 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1132652 through 1133633, and the payroll period July 1, 2025 through August 15, 2025 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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4 12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.2 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Records for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing for the destruction of personnel, background, and training records of deceased employees; the training records of 44 disqualified background applicants; and CCW and Self- Defense Tear Gas applicants, Crossing Guards, expired CCW permits applicants, and School Enforcement Traffic Safety officers background records.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10631
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Adopting and Implementing an Early Retirement Incentive Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution adopting and implementing an Early Retirement Incentive Program.
Total Cost: TBD Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10632
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
Motion to Approve with Amendment
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5 12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Monte and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Collecting and Reporting Data for the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database for Report Year 2023.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for voluntary reporting of Fiscal Year 2022-23 financial and statistical transit and paratransit data for the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database; and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all required documentation to receive Prop A Discretionary Incentive Program funds for voluntary reporting of the City’s FY 2022-23 financial and statistical transit and paratransit data for the FTA’s NTD.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10633
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project Along Santa Anita Avenue and Peck Road, CIP No. 040.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Plan(s) and Specification(s) for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project along Santa Anita Avenue and Peck Road, CIP No. 040;
2. Authorize staff to file the California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project along Santa Anita Avenue and Peck Road, CIP No. 040.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project Along Durfee Avenue and Garvey Avenue, CIP No. 070.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Plan(s) and Specification(s) for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project along Durfee Avenue and Garvey Avenue, CIP No. 070;
2. Authorize staff to file the California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project along Durfee Avenue and Garvey Avenue, CIP No. 070.
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6 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a Pre-Qualified List of On- Call Consultants to Perform Traffic Engineering Services and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the List.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution approving a pre-qualified list of On-Call consultants on an as-needed basis to provide Traffic Engineering services related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Land Development Projects;
2. Approve the multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with the consultants identified in the pre-qualified 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 Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10634
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a Pre-Qualified List of On- Call Consultants to Perform Land Development Engineering Services and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the List.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution approving a pre-qualified list of On-Call consultants on an as-needed basis to provide Land Development Engineering services related to the City’s Land Development Projects;
2. Approve the multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with the consultants identified in the pre-qualified list and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director, or his designee, to execute Work Orders for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10635
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving a Pre-Qualified List of On- Call Consultants to Perform Civil Engineering Plan Review Services and Approval of Multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Consultants on the List.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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7 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution approving a pre-qualified list of On-Call consultants on an as-needed basis to provide Civil Engineering Plan Review services related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Land Development Projects;
2. Approve the multiple On-Call Professional Services Agreements with the consultants identified in the pre-qualified list and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director, or his designee, to execute Work Orders for services on an as-needed basis as provided under the terms of each On-Call Services Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10636
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, Inc. to Complete Mold Remediation and Asbestos Abatement at the Cypress Yard Facility for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $69,822.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, Inc. to complete mold remediation and asbestos abatement at the Cypress Yard; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, Inc.
Total Cost: $69,822 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.11 Consideration and Approval to Reject all Bids Received on July 22, 2025 for the Citywide Curb Address Painting Project, CIP 096; and Authorize Staff to Re- Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve to reject all bids received on July 22, 2025 for the Citywide Curb Address Painting Project, CIP 096; and
2. Authorize staff to re-advertise and publish the 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 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025
8 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]
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the City of El Monte General Unit for the Term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached successor Memorandum of Understanding with the City of El Monte General Unit for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Total Cost: TBD Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc., to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000$150,000 by an Additional $150,000$100,000 and Extend the Term of the Agreement by Two (2) Years to Continue Professional Services for the City’s Housing Programs on an “On-Call” Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 by an additional $150,000 and extend the term of the Agreement by two (2) years for the City’s Housing programs on an “on-call” basis for the City of El Monte; including but not limited to the subject matter areas of: administration, technical, affordable housing and property management; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $150,000$100,000 Account No: General Fund Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with General Pump Company for On-Call Services for Water Well and Pump Station Repairs, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation for a One (1) Year Term for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with General Pump Company for On-Call services for water well and pump station repairs, maintenance, and rehabilitation for a one (1) year term for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
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9 2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a CSA with General Pump Company.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 600-67-679-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Fund
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Three (3) Transit Vehicle Maintenance Vendors for Auto Parts and Maintenance Services for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department Transit Fleet on an As-Needed Basis for a Cumulative Not-to-Exceed Amount of $135,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of The Bus Doctor 1, 3L Fleet Services, and Valley Brake & Wheel Service to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department Bench List of vendors for transit vehicle maintenance auto parts and maintenance services;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected vehicle maintenance vendors for auto parts and maintenance services for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department transit vehicle fleet on an as-needed basis for a cumulated not-to-exceed amount of $135,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Public Works & Utilities Director, 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: $135,000 Account No: 202-67-576-6335
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Prop A
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Maintex, Inc. for Citywide Janitorial Supplies on an As-Needed Basis for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $118,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Order with Maintex, Inc. for Citywide janitorial supplies on an as-needed basis for a total not-to-exceed amount of $118,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to administratively manage the Purchase Agreement and the Purchase Order funds for the approved vendor, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process
Total Cost: $118,000 Account No: 100-67-626-6211 - $70,000 100-67-678-6211 - $30,000
202-67-576-6211 - $10,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 203-67-576-6211 - $ 8,000
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
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10 14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Cooper ative Equipment Procurement Agreement with Vortex USA Inc. to Procure the El Monte Aquatic Center Water Slide and Tower for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $257,610.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Cooperative Equipment Procurement Agreement with Vortex USA Inc. utilizing the Cooperative Purchase NPPGov Contract No. PS21115 for the purchase and fabrication of the El Monte Aquatic Center Water Slide and Tower for a total not-to-exceed amount of $257,610; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with Vortex and all related documents pertaining to the slide and tower purchase.
Total Cost: $257,610 Account No: 220-67-083-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of the Appropriation of $283,327 in Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Proposition A/Measure A Maintenance & Servicing Funds for the Gibson Mariposa Park Playground Replacement Project.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of $283,327 of Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Proposition A/Measure A Maintenance & Servicing funds; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to appropriate the RPOSD and M&S funds in the amount of $283,327.
Total Cost: $283,327 Account No: 232-67-095-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Prop A/Measure A M&S Fund
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.8 Consideration and Approval for the Purchase of Daniel Defense Patrol Rifle Systems, Magazines, Rifle Sights, Suppressors, Holosun Red-Dot Sights and Firearm System Accessories.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds for the purchase of: 130 Daniel Defense M4 V7S 11.5” rifles; 260 PMAG 30 round rifle magazines; 130 Magpul front sights; 130 Magpul rear sights; 130 Vicker push button slings; 130 Surefire weapon lights; 130 Holosun HE515 red dot optics; 130 Tac Ops Titanium CQB 556 suppressors; and 130 BHP Sportster tactical carbine rifle cases, for use by the El Monte Police Department in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the above-mentioned rifle system equipment, suppressors, and accessories from ProForce Law Enforcement and Tactical Operations Incorporated;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments.
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11 Total Cost: $500,000 Account No: 259-71-711-6270 - $150,000 259-71-712-6270 - $100,000
259-71-717-6270 - $250,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.9 Consideration and Approval of Request for Action to Designate One (1) Voting Delegate and Two (2) Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be Held October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the request for action to designate one (1) voting delegate and two (2) alternates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
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
Delegate: Councilmember Herrera
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
Councilmember Galvan
14.10 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Enforce Resolution No. 10609 by Appointing Certain Elected Official to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution to enforce Resolution No. 10609 reaffirming the removal of Mayor Jessica Ancona as a City alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Board and related committees;
2. Reaffirm the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Marisol Cortez as delegate and Councilmember Martin Herrera as alternate to the SGVCOG Board; and
3. Appoint a delegate and alternate representative to represent the City on the SGVCOG Olympic Ad Hoc Committee and all other SGVCOG committees.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10637
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0-1 (Mayor Ancona Abstain) Delegate: Councilmember Herrera
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
14.11 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 4;
2. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 5; and
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12 3. 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
Item not considered
14.12 Consideration to Receive and File a Report Regarding the Purpose of Councilmember Communication/Reports Pursuant to the Requirements of Subsection (d) of Government Code Section 53232.3.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file this staff report outlining the purpose of Council Communications/Reports.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and file report.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
15.1 Discussion Regarding Limiting Council Communications to Three (3) Minutes and City Council Agenda Procedures.
Received report form City Attorney’s Office.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Presentation to the City Council Regarding Dine El Monte.
Provided a recap of the Dine El Monte program and informed the community that the program will happen again February 2026.
16.2 Presentation Regarding Crime Statistics.
Item Tabled
16.3 Presentation Regarding an Update on Spidr Tech.
Item Tabled
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Reminded the Community about Bingo on Monday and Thursday.
Invited the community to Join REI who will create a pollinating paradise for hummingbirds and bees on September 18, 2025, at 8am.
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13 18D. Councilwoman Galvan
18E. Councilman Herrera
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
The Community Clean-up is happening in District 4 next.
Would like the date of the next coordinating Council Meeting.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m. in memory of Millie and Mr. Gary Powers.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 24, 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.
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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