APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF OCTOBER 8, 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 Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Blanca and Jose from the Jets – Presented Mayor Pro Tem Cortez with a plaque.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:16 p.m.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:01p.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 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. Chaplain Manny Coronilla
6. FLAG SALUTE: Alexa Estevez, 3 rd Grade Student from Baker School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Alexa Estevez from Baker School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to NALEO Proclaiming September 15 th through
October 15th of 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month. 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.
Am Bowes – Provided update for El Monte Library.
Erick Ortega – Spoke about a project regarding the City.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
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3 Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about the naming of the park at MacClaren Park.
Jane Myring – Spoke about various items.
Armando Ancona – Spoke about various items.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke about various items.
Liza – Spoke about various items.
Myth – Spoke about various items.
Gaby Caro – Spoke about various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-738
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 $5,888,504.92 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1134038 through 1134259, and the payroll period September 1, 2025 through September 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 Dr. Ruedas 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025; and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025.
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
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) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
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4 12.2 Receive and File the City Clerk’s Quarterly Listing of Contracts Filed in the City Clerk’s Office Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Report.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Resolu tion of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Nominating Councilmember Martin Herrera to Represent Cities With Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte nominating Councilmember Martin Herrera to represent cities with prescriptive water pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10643
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
Table item
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application to CalRecycle for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program and designating the City Manager, or her designee, as the Authorized Representative to execute all necessary documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10644
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
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5 12.5 Consideration and Approval to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Recordation of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of a Portion of Parcel 8580-018-027 for Public Right-of-Way on Santa Anita Avenue, an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of a Portion of Parcel 8580-018-029 for Public Right-of-Way on Mildred Street, and a Resolution Authorizing Partial Summary Vacation of an Existing Dedication of a Portion of Parcels 8580-018-028 and 8580-018-029.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the recordation of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of a portion of Parcel 8580-018-027, an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of a portion of Parcel 8580-018-029, and a Resolution authorizing partial Summary Vacation of an existing Dedication of a portion of Parcels 8580-018-028 and 8580-018-029; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Irrevocable Offers of Dedication and Summary Vacation, and any related documents for the public right-of-way on Santa Anita Avenue and Mildred Street to be recorded with the LA County Recorder’s Office.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10645
Resolution No. 10646
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Rehabilitation of Wells 12 and 2A Project, CIP 495.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice of Inviting Bids for the rehabilitation of media vessels, piping, and valves for Wells 2A and 12, CIP 495.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval to Use Unclaimed Monies for the Purchase of Four (4) Workstations for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Unclaimed funds from Account No. 100-2264 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Municipal Budget to Expenditure Account No. 100-71-711-8412 and Revenue Account No. 100-71-4733 for the purchase of four (4) workstations for the Police Departments’ Real Time Crime Center and authorize the use of Unclaimed Monies for this budget amendment, for an amount not-to-exceed $85,000;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the workstations from Xybix Systems, Incorporated, also known as Ergoflex Systems Inc., which utilized and follows California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract No. 4-22-03-1035 valid March 11, 2022 through March 7, 2026. A competitive bidding process is not required for this purchase;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments; and City Council Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025
6 4. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase.
Total Cost: $85,000 Account No: 100-71-711-8412
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Unclaimed Monies
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Law Firm of JL Group LLC for Continued Special Counsel for Litigation, Internal Affairs Investigations, and Pre-Employment Background Inquiries.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the use of General Funds from Account No. 100-71- 711-6125, in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.00 for expenditures related to independent internal affairs investigations, legal counsel, and pre-employment background inquiries associated with potential workplace misconduct and police employee recruitment with the law firm JL Group, LLC.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign and approve all documents, contractual and purchase modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 100-71-711-6125
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to submit a speaker card for each Public Hearing item of business they wish to address the Council on. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item. Members of the public are asked to submit speaker cards to the City Clerk or the Sergeant-of-Arms before the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possi ble. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
[No Public Hearing Items Agendized for this Council meeting]
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of an Updated 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 updated 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: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
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7 14.2 Consideration and Approval to Enter Into a Three-Year Agreement with AHMC Greater El Monte Community Hospital LP to Obtain Medical Services and Perform Treatment to Individuals in the Custody of the El Monte Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve two (2) separate agreements between the City of El Monte and Greater El Monte Community Hospital: (1) an Arrestee Professional Medical Services Agreement; and (2) a Settlement and Release Agreement for outstanding medical payments, as further described below;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation of General Funds from Account No. 100-71-711-6263, to provide medical care to individuals in the custody of the El Monte Police Department, through a three-year Professional Services Agreement, in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 annually, with a $25,000 annual contingency sum, for a total not-to-exceed sum of $300,000. The Professional Medical Services Agreement has been negotiated with AHMC Greater El Monte Community Hospital LP, with an effective date of July 7, 2025. Upon the expiration of the initial three-year term, the parties may agree to annually renew in writing, subject to funding availability and approval;
3. Consider and approve a one-time appropriation of General Funds from Account No. 100-71-711-6263 to settle all open accounts, through a Settlement and Release Agreement with Greater El Monte Community Hospital in an amount not-to-exceed $111,185; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $411,185 Account No: 100-71-711-6263
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Approval to Use Uncl aimed Monies for the Purchase of 63 Dell Brand, Desk-Top Computers 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 in the amount of $135,000 from Unclaimed Monies Account No. 100-2264 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Municipal Budget to Expenditure Account No. 100-71-711-8145 and Revenue Account number 100-71-4733 and authorize the use of Unclaimed Monies for this budget amendment;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of (63) Dell desktop computers for the Police Department;
3. Consider and approve the purchase of the computers from Dell Technologies which follows NASPO ValuePoint Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services. State of California Participating Addendum Number 7-23- 70-55-01, Master Agreement Number 23026, Amendment 2. Dell Marketing L.P. (Contractor). Extend the term of the agreement from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Dell Technologies qualifies as a sole source vendor, and this purchase does not require a competitive bidding process for this purchase;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments; and
5. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase.
Total Cost: $135,000 Account No: 100-2264
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Unclaimed Money Fund
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
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8 14.4 Discussion and Action Regarding the Appointment of Planning Commissioners.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the appointment of one (1) new member to the Planning Commission from District 4;
2. 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 Longoria 7-0
Nominate Mr. Cuitlahuac Dominguez
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Mayor Ancona – Asked about the different events being held at each of the Districts does not recall these being budgeted.
City Manager Martinez – Informed the City Council that the City Manager’s Office budgets for incidentals. The expenses associated with these events are not that much.
Mayor Ancona – Believes that these events should be budgeted like the State of the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez – Agreed that there should be a budget for the community events.
Mayor Ancona – Wanted to check in with the State of the City Ad Hoc. Wanted to find out how a date will be selected.
Councilmember Galvan – Will be meeting on Monday and will provide dates.
Mayor Ancona – Thanked staff for the Children’s Day Parade.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
It is the end of the year, acknowledge all of the work done by the City Council alongside with staff. Spoke about the Children’s Day Parade. Thanked everyone for all of the work.
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Thanked Officer Cruz for checking on one of our seniors at Cherrylee.
Reminded everyone about Bingo, Monday 2 to 5 and Thursdays from 6-9. Thanked the Women’s Club, Mary Ann and Jane and Maryann Barrios.
18D. Councilwoman Galvan
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9 Spoke about the Children’s Day Parade. Invited the community to the opening of Pollo Campero.
18E. Councilman Herrera
18E.1 Update on NALEO Educational Fund Policy Institute – El Paso.
Councilmember Dr. Ruedas will be sharing the PowerPoints received at the NALEO conference.
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18F.1 Invite Community to District 4 Safety Community Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Invited the community to the Safety community meeting for District 4.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
Spoke about Councilmember Herrera’s and her participation at the NALEO’s Educational Fund Policy Institute.
Attended the Herald Christian Health Center health fair event. Thanked the City for promoting the event.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, Spiritt Family Services will be hosting a webinar on domestic violence awareness, asked if the City could share on the City’s social media platforms.
19. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This Agenda will be posted on the City’s website,
www.ci.el-monte.ca.us, and
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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