APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF DECEMBER 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: 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – absent
Marisol Cortez, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Sheila Crippen-Thomas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Cindy Galvan, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Viviana Longoria, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Dr. Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Items 12.7 and 13.3 have been pulled.
Walk-On Item:
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation – One (1) Matter.
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
4. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council and the various legislativ e bodies whose membership is composed exclusively of the membership of the City Council will attempt to address and complete all Closed Session business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If the City Council completes all Closed Session business prior to 7:00 p.m., the City Council will take a short recess and commence all Open Session proceedings promptly at 7:00 p.m. In the event the City Council is unable to address or complete all agendized Closed Session items by 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hear all such remaining items toward the end of the meeting, immediately following Council Communications. Should any member of the public wish to address the City Council on any agendized Closed Session matter, the City Council shall allow such person to address the City Council on such matter(s) prior to going into Closed Session, provided that all persons wishing to address the Council on an agendized Closed Session matter shall (i) call-in or submit a speaker card in the manner prescribed on page 1 of this agenda, above, prior to the City Council going into closed session; and (ii) be subject to a single speaker time allotment of three (3) continuous minutes total per speaker to address the City Council on any or all closed session items of business.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:02 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:10 p.m.
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2 4.1 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.
Received briefing from legal counsel and city negotiator, feedback given, but no final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation – One (1) Matter.
Received briefing from legal counsel, feedback given, but no final 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: Matthew Amezquita, 6 th Grade Student from Monte Vista School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Matthew Amezquita from Monte Vista School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Football Teams for Their Participation in the 2025 SGV Junior All-American Football Season. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025
3 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.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about various items.
Gabriel Ramirez – Wished the community happy holidays. Spoke about various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-741
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 $12,638,988.51 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1134431 through 1135157, and the payroll period October 16, 2025 through November 15, 2025 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025.
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that they may be discussed, considered, and voted upon individually by the Council. A matter may be removed from the Consent Calendar and taken up separately by way of a seconded motion of any member of the Council with the approval of a majority of the Council quorum.
12.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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4 12.2 Receive and File the Development Impa ct Fees Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the annual report on receipt and use of Development Impact Fees (Assembly Bill 1600).
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a Reso lution 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 the destruction of internal policy/misconduct investigations and inter-departmental correspondence records/documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10654
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.4 Consideration and Approval of the 2024 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the 2024 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Monte;
2. Authorize an increase in appropriation in the total amount of the awarded grant of $95,000 for FY 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Municipal Budget to designated expenditure account numbers and corresponding revenue account numbers, and authorize the use of SHSP grant monies for this budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: $95,000 Account No: TBD
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.5 Consideration and Approval of a Re solution Adopting the 2025 Title VI Program for the City of El Monte.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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5 1. Consider and authorize the 2025 City of El Monte Title VI Program;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 City of El Monte Title VI Program; and
3. Authorize staff to submit the 2025 City of El Monte Title VI Program documents to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10655
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.6 Consideration and Adoption of a Resoluti on of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Approving Final Tract Map No. 83528 for 87-Unit Multi- Family Residential Development Subdivision at 3700 Monterey Avenue, and Authorizing Execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
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. 83528 for the 87-unit multi-family residential development subdivision, acceptance of all easements/dedications, and approval of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement at 3700 Monterey Avenue; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10656
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
12.7 Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of an LVT Safeware Mobile Surveillance Camera System for the Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of an LVT Safeware Mobile Surveillance Camera System to enhance public safety and security of City-owned facilities and high-risk areas through an authorized dealer under Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Sourcewell Program Contract No. #080922-SAF PS & EM, for a total cost of $89,675.02;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation of $23,000 in Account Number 202- 60-571-4-0-61110-00000 (Prop A funds), $7,000 in Account Number 202-60- 576-4-0-61110-00000: $7,000 (Prop A funds), $20,000 in Account Number 650-69-693-4-0-63110-00000 (Sewer Funds), $$9,891.68 in Account Number 600-69-696-4-0-62110-00000 (Water Authority Funds) in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Purchase Agreement with Municipal Maintenance Equipment.
Total Cost: $89,675.02 Account No: 100-67-678-4-0-81310-00000 650-69-693-4-0-63110-00000
600-69-696-4-0-62110-00000
202-60-571-4-0-61110-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 202-60-576-4-0-61110-00000
Item was pulled.
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6 12.8 Consideration and Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Civil Design Services for the Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project, CIP No. 089.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. to increase the PSA amount of $1,006,521 by $99,398 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,105,919 for Civil Design Services for the Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project, CIP No. 089; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 with Craftwater.
Total Cost: $99,398 Account No: 284-67-089-8221
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item of business agendized under this Public Hearing portion of the agenda are asked to submit a speaker card for each Public Hearing item of business they wish to address the Council on. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) continuous minutes per Public Hearing item. Members of the public are asked to submit speaker cards to the City Clerk or the Sergeant-of-Arms before the Council’s approval of the agenda, if possi ble. The Council is under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card for a particular Public Hearing item of business after the public comment portion of the public hearing for that item has closed.
13.1 A Majority Protest Public Hearing Per Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53755 Et Seq. to Consider and Approve a Resolution Approving an Updated Schedule of Water Service Rates and Charges for the Customers of the City of El Monte’s Water System.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Proposition 218 Majority Protest Public Hearing;
2. Receive a presentation, including discussion regarding responses to timely submitted objections;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Open the public comment portion of the Majority Protest Public Hearing and receive public comment, including the submission of additional written protests;
5. Close the public comment portion of the Majority Protest Public Hearing and make a final call for the submission of written protests;
6. Pose closing questions to staff, if any, and then recess the proceedings so that the City Clerk may tabulate the number of written protests received; and
7. Reconvene proceedings to announce results of majority protest vote and if protests were submitted for 50% or less of the total number of affected real property parcels entertain motion to approve Resolution adopting a schedule of new increased/adjusted water service fees and charges.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10657
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Open P.H.
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7 Christine Kerans – Opposed to proposed rate increase for sewer service charge rates.
Salvador Villar – Opposed to proposed rate increase for sewer service charge rates.
Vincent Trihn – Opposed to proposed rate increase for sewer service charge rates.
Viea Xu Muoi – Opposed to proposed rate increase for sewer service charge rates.
Min Lee Du – Opposed to proposed rate increase for sewer service charge rates.
Sandra Espinoza – Opposed to proposed rate increase for sewer service charge rates.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent) Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Approve Resolution No. 10657
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3682, Denying Conditional Use Permit No. 3-2023 for the Proposed Approval to Modify an Existing Off-Sale Beer and Wine License (Type 20 ABC License) to Allow an Off-Sale General (Type 21 ABC License) that Authorizes the Sale of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits for Consumption off the Premises in Conjunction with an Existing 1,246± Square Foot Convenience Store that is Ancillary to the Existing Arco Service Station, the Property is Located at 4378 Santa Anita Avenue Within the C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone.
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 and applicant;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comments;
5. Pose follow-up questions to staff and applicant;
6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Adopt by no less than four (4) affirmative votes a Resolution to uphold the Planning Commission decision and approve
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10658
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Approve Resolution No. 10658
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8 13.3 A Public Hearing to Introduce and Adopt by First Reading an Ordinance of the City of El Monte, California Amending Section 17.112.180 (Significant Tobacco Retailers) of Chapter 17.113 (Standards for Specific Nonr esidential Uses); Section 17.150.080 (Retail and Office Uses) of Chapter 17.150 (Use Definitions); and Sections 8.10.120 (T obacco Retailing Without a Permit);
8.10.130 (Enforcement) of Chapter 8.10 (Retail Sales of Tobacco Products) of El Monte Municipal Code to Establish Further Regulations for Significant Tobacco Retailers.
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. Close the public hearing;
7. Determine that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.); and
8. Approve for first reading the attached Ordinance.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3056
Item was pulled.
Break at 8:32 p.m.
Return at 8:45 p.m.
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Funding Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles Local Solution Funds and the City of El Monte for Renovation of the El Monte Homekey Project M Motel Site and Emergency Motel Assistance.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Funding Agreement between the County of Los Angeles Local Solution Funds and the City of El Monte for Renovation of the El Monte Homekey Project M Motel and Emergency Motel Assistance in the amount of $554,104;
2. Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $530,000 for the Renovation of Homekey M Motel Project and $24,104 for Emergency Motel Assistance to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $554,104 Account No: LA County Local Solution Fund Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.2 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:
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9 1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 2026, except where otherwise indicated
Total Cost: $328,000 Account No: Multiple/Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10659
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.3 Consideration and Approval of the Pu rchase of a Ford F-750 Grapple Truck for the Public Works Maintenance Division.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of a Ford F-750 Grapple Truck through an authorized dealer under Cooperative Equipment Purchase Agreement, Sourcewell Program Contract #010825-PII, for a total cost of $227,493.49;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation from Annual Bulky Item Program Fee funds Account Number 100-11-4056 to Account Number 100-63-631-4-0- 81310-00000 in the amount of $227,493.49; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Purchase Agreement with Municipal Maintenance Equipment
Total Cost: $227,493.49 Account No: 100-63-XXX-4-0-81310-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a Constr uction Contract with Care for the Children, DBA CFTC Painting, for the Citywide Curb Address Painting, CIP 096, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $192,507.70.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract with Care For the Children, dba CFTC Painting, for the Citywide Curb Address Painting, CIP 096 for a not-to- exceed amount of $192,507.70, which includes a Contract amount of $175,007.00, plus a contingency of $17,500.70;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation from Measure M funds to CIP Project Account Number 225-68-677-4-0-82210-P0096 in the amount of $192,507.70; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Construction Contract with CFTC Painting.
Total Cost: $192,507.70 Account No: 225-68-677-4-0-82210 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure M
m) Councilmember Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
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10 14.5 Consideration and Approval to Authorize the Execution of the Letter of Agreement Between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of El Monte Documenting Details of the Transaction for Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood Project.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider, approve, and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Letter of Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of El Monte for the implementation of the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood Project.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
14.6 Creation of the Governance Protocol Manual Review Ad Hoc Committee.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Create the Governance Protocol Manual Review 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 Crippen-Thomas
s) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Councilmembers Galvan, Herrera
and Longoria to serve as the Governance
Protocol Manual Review Ad Hoc Committee
14.7 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, Casting Its Votes for Councilmember to Represent Cities with Prescription 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 the adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, Casting Its Votes for Councilmember to Represent Cities with Prescription 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. 10660
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent) Cast the City of El Monte’s votes for
Mayor Robert Gonzalez of the City
of Azusa
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11 14.8 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 Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Longoria 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Appoint Joaquina Quiñonez from
District 6 to the Planning Commission
14.9 Discussion and Potential Selection of Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Discuss and potentially select a Mayor Pro Tem by majority vote minute action (without resolution) or otherwise give direction to the City Manager to agendize the next selection.
Total Cost: N/A Account No.: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Ancona absent)
Appoint Councilmember
Viviana Longoria as Mayor Pro Tem
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
Wished the City Council, City Manager, staff, and the residents a merry Christmas.
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
One of the most blessed City Manager’s in L.A. County to have a City Council like you, you are amazing. Implementing your vision is all staff wants to do because the City Council has the best interest of the community.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez
18B.1 Thank the City Manager and Each Department for their Holiday Planning and Events.
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12 Acknowledged and thanked the City Manager and staff for all of the work done throughout the year.
Have seen the City Manager work with each of the Departments to make sure that the community moves forward. It has been an amazing year.
18B.2 Thank El Monte Police Officers Foundation for the 2025 Operation Blue Santa.
Thanked the El Monte Police Officers Foundation for their Operation Blue Santa.
18B.3 Thank All Organizations for Hosting Toy Drives and Giveaways this Holiday Season.
Thanked all of the, all of the individuals hosting toy drives for giveaways this holiday season.
18B.4 Wish Everyone a Safe and Blessed Holiday Season.
18C. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
18C.1 Holiday Greetings.
Thanked the community for the one-year anniversary. Thanked the staff for always providing a response for community requests.
Thanked the City Manager and staff for everything.
Wished everyone a blessed Holiday Season.
18D. Councilwoman Galvan
18D.1 Thank Staff for an Amazing Tree Lighting Ceremony and Thank the Community for Showing Up.
Echoed the sentiments. Thanked the staff for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Thanked the community members that are putting together toy drives.
18D.2 Wish EMPOF a Successful Operation Blue Santa.
18D.3 Thank Community Members/Organizations for Turkey Giveaways and Upcoming Toy Drive.
18D.4 Congratulate El Monte PD on the 25
th Anniversary of the T.O.R.C.H.
Program and Their 50th Graduation Class.
Also congratulated the Police Department for the 25-year Anniversary of the T.O.R.C.H. Program.
District 5 is ending with a Park in 2025.
Thanked staff and the City Manager for all the work and support.
18D.5 Happy Holidays El Monte.
Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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13 18E. Councilman Herrera
Thanked everyone for all the work this year. Thanked staff for everything.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Back in October the Police Department had one of their members honored, Jesus Rojas. He received the 2025 Centurion Award for Excellence in Community Policing from the Peace Officers Association.
18F. Councilwoman Longoria
18F.1 Thank the City Manager and Staff for Beautifying Main Street in Preparation for the Tree Lighting and Holiday Events.
Thanked the City Manager and staff for an amazing Tree Lighting Ceremony.
18F.2 Thank the El Monte Officers Association and Foundation for Their Efforts in Spreading Holiday Cheer to Our El Monte Families and Their Children.
Thanked the Police Officers Association for the efforts that they do throughout the year.
18F.3 Wish El Monte a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wished the City, staff and her colleagues a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanked her colleagues for nominating her to be Mayor Pro Tem.
Congratulated Councilmembers Crippen-Thomas and Galvan for their one- year anniversary.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
Reflected on the year that the City Council has had.
Thanked everyone present. Thanked her colleagues, the City Manager, and staff.
Thanked the Police Department who make the community feel safe.
Thanked the community, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer.
Wished everyone happy holidays.
City Council Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025
14 19. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
C i t y o f E l M o n t e
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte