APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 24, 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: 6:01 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 via zoom Viviana Longoria, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Dr. Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present via zoom
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Item 4.2 has been pulled
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 through 4.6.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:09 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:07p.m.
4.1 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.
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.
Item has been pulled.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Jonathan Moy vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ15816462.
No final reportable action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Patricia Rodriguez vs. City of El Monte , LASC Case No. 23PSCV00377.
No final reportable action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Daniel Luongo vs. City of El Monte, Claim No. 22-166452.
No final reportable action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators.
Bargaining Units Subject to Negotiations: El Monte General Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte General Mid-Management Unit (SEIU Local 721); El Monte Police Officers Association; and El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association; 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.
No final reportable action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
6. FLAG SALUTE: Aubrey Faith Martinez, 2 nd Grade Student from La Primaria School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Aubrey Faith Martinez from La Primaria 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025
3 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.
Am Bowes – Provided updates for the Norwood Library.
Jeff Symore – Spoke about Item 12.4.
Cathi Eredia – Spoke about Item 12.4.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Mary Ann Powers – Thanked the City Council and encouraged the City Council to work together.
Geneveve Vega – Spoke about various items.
Javier Garcia – Spoke about various items.
Veronica Garcia – Spoke about various items.
Brown Beret – Spoke about various items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about various items.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke about various items.
Ancona Herman – Spoke about various items.
Written Public Comments:
Jack Wong – Requested transparency regarding the Valley Vista Contract.
Bob Lane – Requested transparency regarding the Valley Vista Contract.
Marcel Rodarte – Requested that the City Council table Item 14.9.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and file.
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4 10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-737
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 $6,640,895.45 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1133634 through 1134037, and the payroll period August 16, 2025 through August 31, 2025 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of July 30, 2025; and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
12.2 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Rebel Athletic for the Purchase of Cheerleading Uniforms for the Expanded Learning Program at the El Monte City School District and Mt. View School District, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $84,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consideration and approval of a purchase order with Rebel Athletic for the purchase of Cheerleading uniforms for the expanded learning program at the El Monte City School District and Mt. View School District, for a not-to-exceed amount of $84,800.
Total Cost: $84,800 Account No: 210-51-518-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 210-51-519-****
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
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5 12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with BSN Sports for the Purchase of Sports Equipment for the Expanded Learning Program at Mt. View School District for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Order with BSN Sports for the purchase of sports equipment for the expanded learning program at Mt. View School District for a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.
Total Cost: $60,000 Account No: 210-51-519-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Donation to the El Monte/South El Monte Meals on Wheels Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a donation to the El Monte/South El Monte Meals on Wheels Program in the amount of $25,000.
Total Cost: $25,000 Account No: 100-21-231-6294
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval for the Purchase and Outfit of an Executive Staff Vehicle for Use by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of funds from Account No. 100-71- 711-8132, to purchase and outfit an executive staff vehicle (2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5), for use by the Police Department for an amount not-to-exceed $58,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the vehicle from El Monte Longo Toyota and the vehicle outfitting and equipment from Dana Safety Supply;
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.
Total Cost: $58,000 Account No: 100-71-711-8132
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Formally Designate the Name Hilda L. Solis Community Park for the Future Community Park Located at 4045 Gilman Road.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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6 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution to formally designate the name Hilda L. Solis Community Park for the future community park located at 4045 Gilman Road.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10638
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Citywide Plumbing Services for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $80,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc. for on-call as-needed Citywide plumbing services for a not-to- exceed amount of $80,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc.
Total Cost: $80,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Various Water Utilities Materials and Supplies Vendors for the City’s Water Utilities Division on an As- Needed Basis for a One (1) Year Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $90,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of Yo-Fire, Western Water Works Supply Company, Inc., and S&J Supply Co. to serve on the City of El Monte Utilities Division Bench List of suppliers for water system materials and supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected Vendors for water system materials and supplies for the Division on an as-needed basis for a one (1) year total not-to-exceed amount of $90,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage the Purchase Agreement and the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process
Total Cost: $90,000 Account No: 600-67-696-6211
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Fund
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
12.9 Consideration to Accept the Merced Linear Amenities Installation Project – CIP No. 003, Phase 2 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:
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7 1. Accept the Merced Linear Park Amenities Installation Project – CIP No. 003, Phase 2 as complete; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to submit a speaker card for each Public Hearing item of business they wish to address the Council on. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item. Members of the public are asked to submit speaker cards to the City Clerk or the Sergeant-of-Arms before the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possi ble. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
[No Public Hearing Items Agendized for this Council meeting]
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of the Purchase and Implementation of Cornerstone Learning Management Software and Associated Professional Services Utilizing Single Source Purchase.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval of the purchase and implementation of Cornerstone Learning Management software and associated professional services utilizing the single source purchase for a total amount not-to-exceed $450,073.17 for a five (5) year term;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriations in General Fund and Enterprise Fund for FY2025/26 in the total amount of $85,625; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents pertaining to the purchase of the Cornerstone Learning Management software and associated professional services purchased under single source purchasing.
Total Cost: $450,073.17 Account No: 500-31-311-8145 500-23-251-8145
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 600-31-321-8145
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services Citywide for a 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 Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for on-call as-needed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services Citywide for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc.
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8 Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-673-6111 600-67-671-6111
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 650-67-693-6111
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 6-0 (Councilmember Galvan absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte Setting the Date, Time and Place of a Majority Protest Public Hearing Per Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53755 Et Seq. to Receive Written Protests and Objections by Affected Real Property Parcel Owners to Proposed Increases to the City’s Schedule of Water Service Fees and Charges as set Forth Under Chapter 13.04 and 13.06 of the El Monte Municipal Code; Approving a Master List of Affected Real Property Parcels; Approving Water Service Rate Study Justifying the Recommended Approval of a Schedule of Increased/Adjusted Water Service Fees and Charges; Approving Rules for Submission of Objections and the Submission and Tabulation of Written Protests; and Directing City Staff to Undertake All Other Measures Legally Required to Conduct a Majority Protest Hearing, Including the Issuance of 45-Days Prior Written Notice to the Owners of Affected Real Property Parcels.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive the presentation from City staff and Raftelis regarding the preparation of the 2025 Water Rate Study supporting the proposed approval of a schedule of increased water rates and charges and pose questions to staff;
2. Approve the attached Resolution which sets the date, time and location of a majority-protest public hearing;
3. Approve the master list of affected parcels;
4. Accept the Rafelis 2025 Water Rate Study and adopt its findings and proposed schedule of increased water meter rate and water service charges;
5. Approve rules and procedures for the submission of written protests and objections; and
6. Direct City staff to undertake all other procedures required by law, including the issuance of 45-day notices to affected property owners
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10639
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of an Agreement with Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore, a Professional Corporation, for Legal, Consulting, and Representational Services on Current and Future Labor and Employment Matters, as Assigned by the City.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Agreement for Special Services with Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore, effective October 1, 2025.
Total Cost: TBD Account No: 100-23-251-6125
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 7-0
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9 14.5 Presentation of the 2024 Citywide Classification and Compensation Study Final Report by Public Sector Personnel Consultants.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the 2024 Citywide Classification and Compensation Study Final Report, to be presented by Public Sector Personnel Consultants.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File.
At 9:31 p.m.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Side Letter #1 to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of El Monte General Mid-Management Unit.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Side Letter #1 to the 2024-2027 General Mid-Management Unit MOU.
Total Cost: $291,500 Account No: Multiple/Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.7 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 as of the periods and dates stated within.
Total Cost: $1,188,000 Account No: Multiple/Various Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10640
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
14.8 Discussion and Nomination of a City Councilmember to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Representing Cities with Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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10 1. Discuss and nominate a City Councilmember to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority representing cities with prescriptive water pumping rights; and
2. Authorize staff to prepare a Resolution to be approved by the City Council on October 8, 2025, indicating the City Council’s nomination to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
To appoint Councilmember Herrera
14.9 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Withdrawing the City of El Monte’s Membership from the California Contract Cities Association.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution to withdraw the City’s membership from the California Contract Cities Association.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10641
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
Motion to Table to next meeting
If no resignation is received
Secondary Motion
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan
Approve Resolution No. 10641
14.10 Discussion and Potential Approval of a Resolution Amending the City of El Monte’s City Governance Protocol Manual to Establish Rules for Council Communications/Reports.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Discuss and potentially approve a Resolution amending the City of El Monte’s City Governance Protocol Manual to establish rules for Council Communications/Reports.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10642
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
Motion to take out Section 4.1
Prohibition to request
to place item on the agenda
14.11 Creation of a State of the City Ad Hoc Committee.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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11 1. Create the State of the City 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) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
Creation of Ad Hoc
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
Councilmember Galvan
Councilmember Longoria
14.12 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
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
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
To appoint Jesse Mendoza District 5
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Provided an update regarding a workshop for Pioneer Park that she attended.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
Provided updates regarding Longo Toyota Event and El Monte Cares.
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
18C.1 Update Regarding REI Arcadia – Creating a Pollinating Paradise for Hummingbirds and Bees Event.
Provided an update regarding the Hummingbirds and Bees Event. Thanked REI and staff for all of their work.
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12 18D. Councilwoman Galvan
Provided an update regarding a meeting with Congressman Cisneros regarding receiving funding for the City of El Monte.
18E. Councilman Herrera
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:48 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 8, 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