APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 12, 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 – absent Viviana Longoria, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Dr. Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Item 4.2 has been pulled.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Cortez 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
Table Item 14.12
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
Approve the agenda
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislative 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 c losed 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. Councilmember Herrera joined the meeting at approximately 6:02 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:05 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:01 p.m.
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2 4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Priscilla Garcia vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ18570534.
Council received briefing from outside legal counsel, feedback was provided, direction was given, but no final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Desmond Quon vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ20150556.
Item has been pulled.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subparts (a) and (d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Two (2) Matters.
Only one (1) matter was discussed, City Council received report from legal counsel, feedback was provided, but no final action 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.
City Council received a briefing from the City’s negotiator, feedback was provided, but no final action taken.
OPEN SESSION PROCEEDINGS
(Commencing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the City Council reconvene from Closed Session/Short Recess).
5. INVOCATION: Chaplain. Mayor Ancona
6. FLAG SALUTE: Alejandra Flores, 3 rd Grade Student from New Lexington School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Alejandra Flores from New Lexington 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.), City Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025
3 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 El Monte Library.
Mary Ann Powers – Spoke about coyote incidents.
Gabby Caro – Spoke about Dia de Los Muertos event.
Rober Arnett – Spoke about various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-740
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 $5,949,253.10 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1134268 through 1134430, and the payroll period October 1, 2025 through October 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: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2025 and Special Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2025.
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
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) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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4 12.2 Approval of Request to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider and approve the request to serve/sell Wine and “Spirits” at the Grace T. Black Auditorium.
Non-Profit Use Event Date
El Monte Promise
Foundation
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Tamalada Annual
Fundraiser
(Attendance 300)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval of the Grant Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, Grant Agreement PS26031.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant Agreement PS26031 with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety;
2. Direct Finance staff to appropriate the total amount of the awarded grant funds of $53,110 for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Municipal Budget to designated expenditure account numbers and authorize the use of OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grant monies for this budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California, OTS, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $53,110 Account No: TBD
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Foothill Transit to Receive Grant Funding for Bus Stop Enhancements and Authorizing an Increase in Appropriati on in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget to Utilize Foothill Transit Grant Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Agreement with Foothill Transit to receive grant funding for bus stop enhancements; and
2. Consider and authorize an increase in appropriation in the amount of $40,000 in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget to Account Number 299-60-677-4-0-82210.
Total Cost: $46,900 Account No: 299-60-677-4-0-82210 - $40,000 BSEP Grant
203-60-671-4-0-82210 - $ 6,900
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Prop C
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5 Resolution No. 10650
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve Final Tract Map No. 84589 for the 25-Unit Multi-Family Residential Condominium Units at 2647 & 2653 Durfee Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the recordation of Final Tract Map No. 84589 for the 25-unit multi-family residential condominium units at 2647 & 2653 Durfee Avenue.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10651
m) Councilmember Herrera
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 the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
13.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Required to Submit Federal Transit Administration Grant Application and Receive Input on the Availability of Non- Profit Transportation Service Providers to Render Paratransit Dial-A-Ride.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comments;
5. Pose follow-up questions to staff;
6. Make a finding that there are no non- profit agencies readily available to carry out the proposed service within the City of El Monte; and
7. Adopt, by no less than four (4) votes a Resolution certifying eligibility to apply for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant funds for replacing Dial- A-Ride paratransit vans for the City of El Monte’s Dial -A-Ride paratransit service.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10652
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
Open P.H.
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6 m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of the Grant Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Agreement PT26118.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Agreement PT26118 with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety;
2. Instruct the Finance Department to appropriate the total amount of the awarded grant funds of $210,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Municipal Budget to designated expenditure account numbers and authorize the use of OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant monies for this budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California, OTS, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $210,000 Account No: TBD
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Agreement with National Fitness Campaign for the Purchase of a Studio Fitness Court at Arceo Park in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $296,810 and Approve the National Fitness Campaign 2025 Funding Cycle of $30,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Agreement with National Fitness Campaign for the purchase and installation of a Studio Fitness Court at Arceo Park in the amount not-to-exceed $296,810;
2. Authorize and allocate the appropriations in the amount of $296,810 from the Quimby Fund for FY 2025/26;
3. Accept, authorize, and allocate the appropriations of the National Fitness Campaign 2025 Funding Cycle of $30,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Purchase Agreement with National Fitness Campaign and accept the 2025 National Fitness Campaign funding award of $30,000.
Total Cost: $296,810 Account No: Quimby Funds
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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7 14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Gametime for the Installation of a New Playground and Fitness Equipment at Mt. View Park in the Amount of $1,473,293 Plus a 10% Contingency of $147,329 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,620,622.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Gametime for the installation of a new playground and fitness equipment at Mt. View Park in the amount of $1,473,293 plus a 10% contingency of $147,329 for a total not -to- exceed amount of $1,620,622;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriations in the amount of $1,620,622 from the Measure A Annual Allocation for FY 2025/26; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Gametime.
Total Cost: $1,620,622 Account No: Measure A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Gametime for the Installation of a New Playground at Baldwin Mini Park in the Amount of $578,045.58 Plus a 10% Contingency of $57,804.56 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $635,850.14.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Gametime for the installation of a new playground at Baldwin Mini Park in the amount of $578,045.58 plus a 10% contingency of $57,804.56 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $635,850.14;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriations in the amount of $635,850.14 from the Quimby Fund for FY 2025/26; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Gametime.
Total Cost: $635,850.14 Account No: Quimby Fund
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Preventative Maintenance Services for a Term of Three (3) Years for a Not -to-Exceed Amount of $48,272 the First Year, $49,689 the Second Year, and $51,174 the Third Year.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning preventative maintenance services for a term of three (3) years for a not -to-exceed amount of $48,272 the first year, $49,689 the second year, and $51,174 the third year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Service Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc.
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8 Total Cost: $149,135 Account No: 100-67-673-6111 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
14.6 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Opal Fuels Services Station LLC for Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Services for the City of El Monte’s Public Works & Utilities Department Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station for Three (3) Years for a Cumulative Not -to-Exceed Amount of $132,480.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Opal Fuels Services Station LLC for preventative maintenance and inspection services for the City of El Monte’s Public Works & Utilities Department Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station for a period of three (3) years for a cumulative not -to- exceed amount of $132,480, which includes a 15% contingency of $17,280;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation of $132,480 in Account Number 202- 60-576-4-0-61110-00000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the CSA with Opal Fuels.
Total Cost: $132,480 Account No: 202-60-576-4-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Prop A
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.7 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Contract with Commercial and Industrial Roofing Company, Inc. for the Transportation Cypress Yard Roof Removal and Replacement, CIP 494, for a Not -to-Exceed Amount of $1,248,142.50.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with Commercial and Industrial Roofing Company, Inc. for the Transportation Cypress Yard Roof Removal and Replacement, CIP 494 for a not -to-exceed amount of $1,248,142.50 which includes a Contract amount of $1,134,675.00, plus a contingency of $113,467.50;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation from Measure R funds to Project Account Number 212-67-576-4-0-81160-00000 in the amount of $748,142.50; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Commercial and Industrial Roofing Company, Inc.
Total Cost: $1,134,675 Account No: 212-67-576-4-0-81160-0000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.8 Consideration and Authorization to Award a Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Rehabilitation of Wells 2A and 12, CIP 495 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $3,187,580.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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9 1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Rehabilitation of Wells 2A and 12, CIP 495 for a not -to- exceed amount of $3,187,580 which includes a Contract amount of $2,897,800, plus a 10% contingency of $289,780;
2. Authorize Finance Department to appropriate the budget Revenues and Expenditures for Project CIP 495;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation; and
4. Approve the Notice of Exemption for the construction of the Project and directing staff to file it with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office.
Total Cost: $3,187,580 Account No: 600-69-690-4-0-82210-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water CIP Account
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
14.9 Consideration and Approval to Use Unclaimed Monies for the Purchase of Peregrine Platform Software and Operating System for Use by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider, approve, and authorize an increase in appropriation in the amount of $325,000 from Unclaimed Monies Account No. 100 -11-000-0-0-22640 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Municipal Budget to Expenditure Account No. 100-71- 711-5-0-81450-00000 and Revenue Account No. 100- 71-000-0-0-47330 and authorize the use of Unclaimed Monies for this budget amendment, for the purchase of Peregrine platform software and operating system for use by the Police Department and authorize the use of Unclaimed Monies for this budget amendment;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of system operating software from Peregrine, which is the sole producer of their law enforcement specific, computer software and operating system. Peregrine is identified as a sole source vendor, and a competitive bidding process is not required for this purchase;
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: $325,000 Account No: 100-11-000-0-0-22640 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Unclaimed Money Fund
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
14.10 Consideration and Approval to Purchase a Jail Surveillance System Upgrade from SSD Alarm 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 $116,429.66 from Account No. 100- 67-673-4-0-61110-00000, for the purchase of a jail surveillance system upgrade for use by the Police Department;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the jail surveillance upgrade from SSD Alarm, which is the designated City Security System vendor pursuant to 2023 Contract Services Agreement No. 23PD06064, which was approved by the El Monte City Council on June 20, 2023 under Item 14.6;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete City Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025
10 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: $116,429.66 Account No: 100-67-673-4-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.11 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 November 16, 2025, except where otherwise indicated
Total Cost: $392,400 Account No: Multiple/Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10653
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 7-0
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 5; and
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) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Cortez 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
Item was tabled.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Update Regarding Dia De Los Muertos Event.
City Manager Martinez provided an update regarding the Dia De Los Muertos Event.
Mayor Ancona thanked Public Works staff and the Police Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez spoke about the event.
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11 16.2 Update Regarding the Massive Food Give Away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
City Manager Martinez provided an update regarding the Food Distribution event.
Councilmember Galvan spoke about the event.
Councilmember Crippen-Thomas spoke about the event.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Thanked staff for all of their work on all of the events.
Discussed a letter dated September 23 rd which was submitted by the El Monte/South El Monte Resources Center. They are asking for additional donation to meet the needs of the community. Would like to consider increasing the donation.
Councilmember Herrera mentioned that discussion was started regarding the City providing assistance to non-profits.
An extensive discussion was had by the City Council regarding Council Communications and the new policy adopted by the City Council regarding Council Communications.
The City Council requested additional information regarding the needs of non-profits.
The City Attorney read into the record the policy approved by the City Council regarding City Council Communications.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
Spoke about the Food Distribution event. Thanked all of the staff and everyone for participating in this event.
18B.1 Thank Staff for a Successful Dia De Los Muertos Event.
Thanked everyone for such a successful event.
18B.2 Inform the Community of Upcoming Thanksgiving Giveaways.
Spoke about the upcoming Thanksgiving giveaways.
18B.3 Thank the El Monte Police Foundation for Their Efforts for Operation Blue Santa.
Thanked the Foundation for this event.
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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12 18D. Councilwoman Galvan
Thankful to serve District 5 and thankful for everyone.
Spoke about the Dia De Los Muertos event.
Spoke about the Food Distribution event.
Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Invited everyone to the State of the City.
18E. Councilman Herrera
Spoke about the Trunk or Treat Event and the Dia De Los Muertos.
Thanked the community for coming out to the Dia De Los Muertos event.
Spoke about the Food Distribution event.
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18F.1 Thank Staff for a Successful Dia De Los Muertos Event.
Thanked everyone for their work in making this a successful event.
18F.2 Invite the Community for State of the City on November 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the El Monte Community Center.
Invited everyone to the State of the City.
18F.3 Invite the Community to the Tiny Tot Turkey on November 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Arceo Park.
Invited everyone to the Tiny Tot Turkey.
18F.4 Invite the Community to the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at Arceo Park Main Street.
Invited the community to the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Thanked everyone for the successful Food Distribution event.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
Thanked everyone for the successful events beginning with the Dia De Los Muertos and Corazon Del Valle events.
Spoke about the Food Distribution event.
18G.1 Thank the Community for Attending the District 3 Community Clean- up Held on Saturday, November 1
st at Gibson Mariposa Park.
Thanked everyone who attended and participated in the District 3 Clean-up event.
Wished everyone a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving ,
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13 19. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez, Councilmembers Crippen-Thomas, Galvan and Longoria left the meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m. Meeting ended at this time.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on November 26, 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
City of El Monte
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte